NCG020146_COMPLETE FILE - HISTORICAL_20151230

STORMWATER DIVISION CODING SHEET
NCG PERMITS
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December 30 , 2015
Energy, Min era I
and Land Resources
ENVIRONMENTAL OVALITY
Sheffield Mine
Attn: Linda Smith
385 Sheffield Farms Rd
Franklin, NC 28734
PAT MCCRORY
DONALD R. VAN DER VAART
Subject: NPDES Stormwater Permit Coverage Renewal COC #NCG020146
Dear Permittee:
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TRACY DAVIS
Oiwclor.
For coverage under NPDES General Permit NCG020000, the Division of Energy, Mineral and Land
Resources (DEMLR) is forwarding herewith the reissued Certificate of Coverage and
StormwaterlWastewater 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 ol' North
Carolina and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, dated October 15, 2007 (or as subsequently
amended.) The following information is included with your permit package:
• New Certificate of Coverage
• Stormwater[Wastewater General Permit
• Technical Bulletin for the General Permit
• Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) Forms
• Annual Discharge Monitoring Report Forms
• Qualitative Monitoring Report Forms
The General Permit authorizes discharges of Stormwater and/or wastewater (as applicable to your site),
and it specifics your obligations with respect to discharge controls, management, monitoring and record
keeping. Please review the new permit to familiarize yourself with all changes in the reissued permit.
Significant changes to the General Permit are outlined in the Technical Builetin.
Your coverage under the General Permit is transferable only through the specific action of DEMLR. This
permit does not affect the legal requirements to obtain other permits which may be required by the N.C.
Department of Environmental Quality, nor does it relieve the permittee from responsibility for
compliance with any other applicable federal, State, or locai law, rule, standard, ordinance, order,
judgment or decree.
If you have any questions regarding this permit package please contact the DEMLR Stormwater
Permitting Program at 919-707-9220,
Sincerely,
for Tracy E. Davis, P.E., C.P.M
Cc: Stormwater Permitting Files
State of North Carolina I linvironmenlul Quality 1 tinergy, Mineral and land Resources
1612 Mail Service Center 1 512 Forth Salisbury Street I Raleigh, NC 27699-1612
919 707 9200 l-

Permit: NCG020146
SOC:
County: Macon
Region: Asheville
Contact Person: Linda L Smith
Directions to Facility:
System Classifications:
Primary ORC:
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Compliance Inspection Report
Effective: 01/01/10 Expiration: 12/31/14 Owner: Sheffield Mine
Effective: Expiration: Facility: Sheffield Mine
385 Sheffield Rd
Inspection Date: 09/1512015
Primary Inspector: Wayne J Watkins
Secondary Inspector(s):
Franklin NC 28734
Title: Phone: [phone]
Certification: Phone:
Entry Time: 02:OOPM Exit Time: 02:30PM
Phone:
Shawna Riddle Phone :
Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit Inspection Type: Mining Activities Stormwater Discharge COC
Facility Status: Compliant Not Compliant
Question Areas:
■ Storm Water
(See attachment summary)
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Permit: NCG020146 Owner • Facility: Sheffield Mine
Inspection Date: 09/1512015 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
Pond system (A & B) is a closed loop system. Water from the flumes is dumped back into pond A. All the water for the
operation is taken from pond B. Pond A was cleaned out in April (once a year normally). SWPPP is being followed and site
is in compliance.
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Permit: NCGO20146 Owner - Facility: Sheffield Mine
Inspection Data: 090512015 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
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# Does the Plan include a General Location (USGS) map?
0
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# Does the Plan include a "Narrative Description of Practices"?
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# Does the Plan include a detailed site map including outfall locations and drainage areas?
E
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# Does the Plan include a list of significant spills occurring during the past 3 years?
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# Has the facility evaluated feasible alternatives to current practices?
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# Does the facility provide all necessary secondary containment?
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# Does the Plan include a BMP summary?
N
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# Does the Plan include a Spill Prevention and Response Plan (SPRP)?
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# Does the Plan include a Preventative Maintenance and Good Housekeeping Plan?
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# Does the facility provide and document Employee Training?
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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?
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# Does the Plan include a Stormwater Facility Inspection Program?
0
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Has the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan been implemented?
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Comment
Permit and Clutfalls Yes No NA NE
# Is a copy of the Permit and the Certificate of Coverage available at the site? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
# Were all outfalls observed during the inspection? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
# if the facility has representative outfall status, is it properly documented by the Division? ❑ ❑ ® ❑
# Has the facility evaluated all illicit (non stormwater) discharges? ❑ ❑ E ❑
Comment:
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Sheffield Mine
385 Sheffield Farms Rd.
.Franklin NC 28734
Laurie L. Moorhead
Division of Water Quality
Addendum to BMP plan
Permit 4 NCG020146
Dear Laurie,
As per your request I have included the additional information
requested for the BMP plane recently submitted.
Item one: The maintenance of pond B will occur when it reaches a
level of one-half fill of silt.
Item two: please see enclosed map.
Item three: All make up water for washing material is derived solely
from rain runoff.
David K Smith
President
Sheffield Mine Inc.
WATER QUALITY SECTION
ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE

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Division of Water Quality
January 5, 2007
Mrs. Linda L. Smith
Sheffield Mine
385 Sheffield Farms Road
Franklin, North Carolina 28734
Subject: BMP Plan
Sheffield Mine
Permit No. NCG020146
Macon County
Dear Mrs. Smith,
Thank you for your response to NOV-2006-PC-0424 and your submittal of a draft best management plan for Sheffield
Mine. Upon review of the plan, I have identified some missing items and would like to direct you to address the following:
• Please address the maintenance of Pond B (i.e. how often it is cleaned or when it is cleaned).
• Please submit a site map that illustrates and identifies the locations of all ponds and outfalls. A hand -drawn map
is sufficient, but please include the surface waters to which the outfalls discharge. An indication of disturbed
areas and heavily vegetated areas should be included on this map. Any best management practices employed to
Keep sediment from disturbed areas on -site should be indicated on the map and described in the best
management plan. Note that you may have used a map for your mining permit application that contains ail of this
information.
Please indicate in the plan the source of any makeup water used in the washing process.
Once your plan is completed, be sure to keep a copy of it on -site, along with inspection records of your ponds and other
best management practices, a copy of your permit, and sampling records and data. As you become familiar with your
permit requirements for Sheffield Mine, feel free to contact me or Starr Silvis with the Asheville Regional Office at
828/296-4500.
Sincerely,
d&"� J.
Laurie L. Moorhead
Environmental Specialist
CC: Asheville Files
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North Carolina Division of Water Quality 2090 U.S. Highway 70 Swannanna, NC 28779 Phone [phone] Customer service
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WATER QUALITY SECTION
ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
Roger Edwards
Division of Water Quality
12-10-06
Re: Notice of Violation
NOV-2006-PC-0424
Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Sheffield Mine
Permit No. NCG020146
Macon County
Dear Sir,
Sheffield Mine
85 Sheffield Farms Rd.
Franklin NC 28734
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What follows is the BMP (best management plan) for Sheffield Mine:
All raw material from mine is washed in a flume using only recycled
water and screens. The fine material that passes through the screens is
directed by the flumes to a catch pond called Pond A. Between this input
and its discharge point are a culvert and vegetation used to filter silt. The
culvert leads to an adjacent pond, Pond B, used to recycle the water. During
a non- rain period all waters travel from pond A to B through the connecting
culvert. During any rain event, runoff from a heavily vegetated area drains
into ponds A and B and out of discharge Point # 1.
Pond A has the silt cleaned out at it's 50% level of capacity. The
material removed is so laden with moisture that it is set aside near Pond C,
40 feet west of pond A, to allow moisture to drain until the material is dry
enough to be removed by a contractor.
Pond C is used to catch the runoff from the areas that are disturbed.
Before the majority of runoff reaches pond C it must pass through a small
catch basin a culvert. The catch basin is cleaned out before the material
reaches the bottom of the culvert to assist with silt catch. Pond C is also

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cleaned out at 50% of its capacity and any excess runoff goes out of
discharge Point # 2.
A log will be kept and all measurements recorded from water testing will
be included in the log along with date of samples, location of samples, and
rainfall levels during rain events. All sampling will be taken during business
operations which normally occur from April Is' thru Oct 315`. All test results
of water samples will be sent to the appropriate agencies as they are
obtained.
All mechanical equipment owned and operated by the mine have most
major repairs performed off premises. During the course of any oil changes
that are done on site, the oil is recaptured and taken to a local recycle
location. In the event that there is an oil, or oil -like, spill it will be cleaned
up and taken to the appropriate disposal center. Oil usage for all equipment
averages less than 5 quarts per month.
David k Smith
President
Sheffield Mine Inc.

Sheffield Mine
385 Sheffield Farms Rd.
Franklin NC 28734
Roger Edwards
Division of Water Quality
10-17-06
Re: Notice of Violation
NOV-2006-PC-0424
Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Sheffield Mine
Permit No. NCG020146
Macon County
Dear Sir,
It is our intention to formulate a plan and correct all deficiencies found to be
in violation of our permit on or by Dec 15th of 2006.
We apologize for the errors that have caused the violations.
If more information is needed please contact us at our address above or by
phone at 828-369-8383.
Thank you for all of the assistance that you have given thus far.
Sincerely,
<75
David K. Smith
President
Sheffield Mine, Inc.

F W A T� ® Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G' Ross Jr„ Secretary
North Carolina Department qLEmikon nt d Natur urces
VJ Al Klimek, i irector
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Asheville Regional'Of(ice
SURFACE WATER PROTECTION
September 25, 2006
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED 7005 3110 0003 5474 0400
Mrs. Linda L Smith
Sheffield Mine
385 Sheffield Farms Rd
Franklin, North Carolina 28734
Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
NOV-2006-PC-0424
Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Sheffield Mine
Permit No. NCG020146
Macon County
Dear Mrs. Smith:
Enclosed please find a copy of the report from the inspection conducted September 21, 2006.
James R Reid of the Asheville Regional Office conducted the Compliance Evaluation Inspection.
The treatment facility was found to be in violation of Permit NCG020146 for the following:
Inspection Area
Compliance Issue
BMP (Best Management
Part III (page 1 of 9), Permit Number NCG02000 describes the plans that
Practices) Plan & other
the facility owner must develop and adhere to; Sheffield Mine had none of
plans
the documentation required in Part III, Section A of the permit.
Monitoring
Part III (page 2 of 9) of the permit describes monitoring and record keeping
that the facility owner must conduct; Sheffield Mine had performed no
monitoring.
Reporting
Part IV (page 9 of 11), Permit NCG02000 requires filing of monitoring
reports. Sheffield Mine had not submitted any required monitoring reports.
Please refer to the enclosed Inspection Report for additional observation and comment.
Sheffield Mine's owner should immediately begin a program to comply with the requirements
of Stormwater Discharge Permit Number NCG020000. Development of the plans outlined at Part ill
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(Page 1 of 9) of the permit would be the Io ical
9 starting point. Each violation of a permit condition, '
and each days on which the violation continues, subjects the responsible party to enforcement actions
civil penalties} provided at Section 143-215.6 of the General Statutes of North Carolina.
(including
Please respond in writing within fifteen working days of receipt of this letter describing what
actions have been taken or are planned to address the above describe violations plus any violations
detailed in the attached report. The written response should address the causes of noncompliance
and all actions taken to prevent the recurrence of similar situations. if there are questions, please
contact Mr. James Reid at telephone number 828/296-4500.
Sincerely,
Roger C. Edwards, Regional S
Surface Water Protection
Supervisor
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United States Environmental Protection Agency
Form Approved.
EPA Washington, D.C. 20460
OMB No. 2040-0057
Water Com liance Ins ection Report
Approval expires 8-31-98
Section k !National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yrlmo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac
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Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
Entry Time/Date
Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
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Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
385 shefr ieid Rcl
Frankiin tt,^. 2873 ;
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09/12/3i
Name(s) of Onsite Rep resentative(s)ITitles(s)[Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
Name, Address of Responsible OfficiallTitle/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
Zinc?a L(] smitC,3n05(t Sheffield Eazras Rd Franklin NC
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit E Records/Reports 0 Self -Monitoring Program ■ Facility Site Review
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessa
(See attachment summary)
Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
.Jar s Reid ,,aC
Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/OfcelPhone and Fax Numbers Date
EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
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NPDES yrlmolday Inspection Type 1
3 11 12 17 18
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
No plan or monitoring required by the permit has been developed or performed. Stormwater from the mine
area had been diverted to a non -discharge pond. Runoff from a spoils pile runs through a grassy field prior
to entering surface water. The site owners effort to operate a clean, non-polluting site along with the
topography and layout of the area have resulted in an operation that produces minimal adverse impact.
Note the difference in monitoring requirements {Section C, Part III Pages 7 of 9 and S of
9) concerning basins designed to operate with two feet of freeboard versus those designed
to operate with less than 2 feet of freeboard.
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Permit: NCG020146
Inspection Date: 09/21/2006
Owner -Facility: ShetfieldWrie
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit
Yes
No
NA Nt
(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application?
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Is the facility as described in the permit?
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# Are there any special conditions for the permit?
n
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Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public?
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Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection?
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Comment:
Record Keeping
Yes
No
NA NE
Are records kept and maintained as required by the permit?
n
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Is all required information readily available, complete and current?
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Are all records maintained for 3 years (lab. reg. required 5 years)?
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Are analytical results consistent with data reported on DMRs?
n
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Is the chain -of -custody complete?
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Dates, times and location of sampling
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Name of individual performing the sampling
Results of analysis and calibration
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Dates of analysis
Name of person performing analyses
Transported COCs
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Are DMRs complete: do they include all permit parameters?
n
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Has the facility submitted its annual compliance report to users and DVVQ?
n
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(if the facility is = or > 5 MGD permitted flow) Do they operate 2417 with a certified operator on each shift?
n
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Is the ORC visitation log available and current?
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Is the ORC certified at grade equal to or higher than the facility classification?
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Is the backup operator certified at one grade less or greater than the facility classification?
n
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Is a copy of the current NPDES permit available on site?
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Facility has copy of previous years Annual Report on file for review?
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Comment: Permittee has not prepared any plans or performed any required
monitoring.
Influent Sampling
Yes
No
NA NE
# Is composite sampling flow proportional?
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Permit: NCG020146 Owner -Facility: Sheffield Mine
Inspection Date: 09/21/2006 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Influent Sampling
Yes
No
NA NE
Is sample collected above side streams?
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1s proper volume collected?
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Is the tubing clean?
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Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at 1.0 to 4.4 degrees Celsius)?
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Is sampling performed according to the permit?
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Comment:
Effluent Sampling
Yes
No
NA NE
Is composite sampling flow proportional?
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Is sample collected below all treatment units?
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Is proper volume collected?
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Is the tubing clean?
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Is proper temperature set for sample storage (kept at 1.0 to 4.4 degrees Celsius)?
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Is the facility sampling performed as required by the permit (frequency, sampling type representative)?
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Comment: Permittee has performed none of the required analytical or qualitative
monitoring.
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Sheffield Mine
385 Sheffield Road
Franklin, NC 28734
March 31, 2006
Subject: General Stormwater Permit Inspections
Sheffield Mine
Permit No. NCG020146
Macon County
Dear Sir or Madam;
Wiiliam G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.C. Director
Division of Water Quality
Your facility holds a general permit from the North Carolina Division of Water Quality to
discharge stormwater associated with industrial activities performed at your facility. Please be
advised that the Asheville Regional Office will be performing NPDES stormwater inspections
sometime in the near future.
If this office has not previously inspected your facility, you should be prepared to demonstrate
compliance with all terms and conditions included in the permit. Specifically, we will be
evaluating the following: your stormwater pollution prevention plan, stormwater outfall
locations, qualitative and analytical monitoring data and any other activities required by your
permit. Please note that any data reported to the State must be analyzed by a facility that has a
North Carolina laboratory certification, either as a full laboratory or as a facility certified to
perform on -site field testing. If you have any questions regarding the generation of your.
facility's data, please feel free to call Gary Francies at [phone].
Copies of the general permits and accompanying documents can be accessed from the following
webpage: Ittt��://x tt�t .nc�t.uterycrality.ocg/,sic/Forrtt,s_Uortcrner7ts.ltlrrz#.stet tfalt r�terGf'.
If you have any questions, please contact me in the Asheville Regional Office at [phone].
Sincerely,
Laurie Moorhead
Environmental Specialist
cc: NPS Compliance & Assistance Oversight Unit
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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
February 7, 2005
Linda L Smith
Sheffield Mine
385 Sheffield Farms Rd
Franklin, NC 28734
Subject: NPDES Stormwater Permit Coverage Renewal
Sheffield Mine
COC Number NCG020146
Macon County
Dear Permitlee:
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. 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 NCG020000
• 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, state, 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.
cc: Central Files
Stormwater & General Permits Unit Files
Asheville Regional Office
Sincerely,
for Alan W. Klimek, P.E.
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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. NCG020146
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,
Sheffield Mine
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
Sheffield Mine
385 Sheffield Rd
Franklin
Macon County
to receiving waters designated as Cowee Creek, a class C;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

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Permit: NCG020146
' SOC:
County: Macon
Region: Asheville
Contact Person: Linda L Smith
Directions to Facility:
System Classifications:
Primary ORC:
Secondary ORC{s):
On -Site Repros entative(a):
Related Permits:
Compliance Inspection Report
Effective: 01/19/05 Expiration: 12/31/09 Owner : Sheffield Mine
Effective: Expiration: Facility: Sheffield Mine
385 Sheffield Rd
Inspection Date: 05/21/2009
Primary Inspector: Chuck Cranford
Secondary Inspectoris):
Franklin NC 28734
Title: Phone: [phone]
Certification: Phone:
EntryTime: 10:OOAM Exit Time: 11:OOAM
Phone:
Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Stormwater
Permit Inspection Type: Mining Activities Stormwater Discharge COC
Facility Status: ❑ Compliant Not Compliant
Question Areas:
Storm Water
(See attachment summary)
page: 1

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Permit: NCG020146 Owner - Facility: Sheffield Mine
Inspection Date: 05/21/2009 Inspection Type ; Stormwater Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary
This facility is a commercial entertainment venue for gem mining. The single point discharge outlets to a ditch approximtely
800 - 1,000 feet from a stream, which is located on neighboring property. All Stormwater appears to enter one of several
ponds before entering the discharge pipe. No water quality concerns were evident.
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permit; NCG020146 Owner - Facility: Sheffield Mine
Inspection !late: 05121/2009 Inspection Typo : Stormwater Reason for Visit: Routine
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan
Yes No NA NE
Does the site have a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan?
❑ N ❑ ❑
# 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?
❑ 0 ❑ ❑
# Does the Plan include a list of significant spills occurring during the past 3 years?
❑ ■ ❑ ❑
# Has the facility evaluated feasible alternatives to current practices?
❑ 0 ❑ ❑
# Does the facility provide all necessary secondary containment?
❑ ❑ ❑
# Does the Plan include a BMP summary?
❑ ❑ ❑
# Does the Plan include a Spill Prevention and Response Plan (SPRP)?
❑ 0 ❑ ❑
# Does the Plan include a Preventative Maintenance and Good Housekeeping Plan?
❑ 0 ❑ ❑
# Does the facility provide and document Employee Training?
❑ 0 ❑ ❑
# Does the Plan include a list of Responsible Parly(s)? •
❑ 0 ❑ ❑
# Is the Plan reviewed and updated annually?
❑ N ❑ ❑
# Does the Plan include a Stormwater Facility Inspection Program?
❑ ❑ ❑
Has the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan been implemented?
❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: No SPPP developed -or implemented.
Qualitative Monitoring
Yes No NA NE
Has the facility conducted its Qualitative Monitoring semi-annually? ❑ N ❑ ❑
Comment: No monitoring completed.
Analytical Monitoring Y91 No NA NE
Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring? ❑ E ❑ ❑
# Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring from Vehicle Maintenance areas? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑
Comment: No monitorin4 completed.
Permit and Qutfalls
Yes NO NA NE
# Is a copy of the Permit and the Certificate of Coverage available at the site? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑
# Were all outfalls observed during the inspection? ❑ E ❑ ❑
# If the facility has representative outfall status, is it properly documented by the Division? ❑ E ❑ ❑
# Has the facility evaluated all illicit (non stormwater) discharges? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑
Comment: No permit available.
Page: 3

Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural RCSOUTCCS
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
February 7, 2005
Linda L Smith
Sheffield Mine
385 Sheffield Farms Rd
Franklin, NC 28734
Subject: NPDES Stormwater Permit Coverage Renewal
Sheffield Mine
COC Number NCG020146
Macon 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. 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 NCG020000
• 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, state, 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. 1�
for Alan W. Klimek, P.E.
cc: Central Files
Stormwater & General Permits Unit Files
Asheville Regional Office
North Carolina Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Internet: h2o,enr.state.nc.uslsulstormwater,html 512 N. Salisbury St, Raleigh, NC 27604
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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. NCG020146
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,
Sheffield Mine
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
Sheffield Mine
385 Sheffield Rd
Franklin
Macon County
to receiving waters designated as Cowee Creek, a class QTr stream in the tittle 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
JOHN KELLBERG
SHEFFIELD MINE
385 SHEFFIELD FARMS ROAD
FRANKLIN, NC 28734
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Subject: Reissue - NPDES Stormwater Permit
Sheffield Mine
COC Number NCG020146
Macon 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 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,
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for Kerr T. Stevens
cc: Central Files
Asheville Regional Office
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Director, Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
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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. NCG020146
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,
SI IEFFIELD MINE
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
S1 EFFIELD MINE
NCSR 1341
FRANKLIN
MACON COUNTY
to receiving waters designated as Cowee Creek in the Little Tennessee River Basin in accordance with the effluent
limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts I, II, 111, 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
Mr. John Kellberg
160 Leatherman Gap Road
Franklin, NC 28734
Dear Mr. Kellberg:
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Subject: NPDES No. NCG020146
Sheffield Mine
Macon County
A review of the subject permit issued March 21, 1994, indicated an error on the
Certificate of Coverage page. The county was incorrectly identified. Enclosed please find the
corrected Certificate of Coverage page. This page should be inserted into your permit package
and the old page discarded. This Certificate of Coverage is issued pursuant to the requirements
of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and the Memorandum of Agreement between
North Carolina and the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency dated December 6, 1983.
If any parts, measurement frequencies or samAng 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.
Please take notice that this permit is not transferable. Part II, EA. addresses the
requirements to be followed in case of change in ownership or control of this discharge.
This permit does not affect the legal requirement 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,
�.A. Preston Ho ard, Jr., P.E.
cc: Mr. Jim Patrick, EPA
Asheville Regional Office
Compliance
Central Files
Technical Support Branch
Kim Brantley
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH, AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
GENERAL PERMIT NO, NCGO20000
CERTIFICATE OF COVERAGE No. NCGO20146
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,
Mr. John Kellberg
is hereby authorized to operate settling ponds and a closed loop recycle facility locAted at
the Sheffield Mine
NCSR 1341
Macon County
in the Little Tennessee River Basin
in accordance with the effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts 1, II, III
and IV of General Permit No. NCGO20000 as attached.
This certificate of coverage shall become effective March 21, 1994
This Certificate of Coverage shall remain in effect for the duration of the General Permit.
Signed this day March 21, 1994
Preston Howard, Jr., PO, Director
Division of Environmental Management
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

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State of North Carolina
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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
March 21, 1994
John Kellberg
160 Letherman Gap Road
Franklin, NC 28734
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Subject: General Permit No. NCG020000
Sheffield Mine
COC NCG020146
Macon County
Dear Mr. Kellberg:
In accordance with your application for discharge permit received on February 9, 1993, we are
forwarding herewith the subject certificate of coverage to discharge under the subject state - NPDES general
permit. Issuance of this certificate of coverage supercedes the individual Non -discharge permit No.
WQ0002123. 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.
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 Ms. Susan Robson at telephone number
9191733-5083.
Sincer �y,
Original glgned By
David A. Goodrich
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P. E.
cc: Fran McPherson
Asheville Regional Office
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH, AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DMSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
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,
Mr. John Kellberg
is hereby authorized to operate settling ponds and a closed loop recycle facility located at
the Sheffield Mine
NCSR 1341
Anson County
in the Little Tennessee River Basin
in accordance,with the effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts 1, I1, I11
and IV of General Permit No. NCG020000 as attached.
This certificate of coverage shall become effective March 21, 1994
This Certificate of Coverage shall remain in effect for the duration of the General Permit.
Signed this day March 21, 1994
Original Signed By
David A. Goodrich
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
Division of Environmental Management
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

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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
JOHN KELLBERG
SHEFFIELD MINE
385 S1 EFFIELD FARMS ROAD
FRANKLIN, NC 28734
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Subject: Reissue - NPDES Stormwater Permit
Sheffield Mine
COC Number NCG020146
Macon 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 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, t999. 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.
Director
cc: Central Files
Asheville Regional -Office ,
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
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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. NCG020146
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,
SHEFFIELD MINE
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
SHEFFIELD MINE
NCSR 1341
FRANKLIN
MACON COUNTY
to receiving waters designated as Cowee Creek in the Little Tennessee River Basin in accordance with the effluent
limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts I, II,1I1, 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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SOC PRIORITY PROJECT: NO
IF YES, SOC NUMBER
TO: PERMITS AND ENGINEERING UNIT
WATER QUALITY SECTION
ATTENTION: Michael Allen
DATE: January 21, 1994
NON --DISCHARGE STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION
COUNTY Macon
PERMIT NUMBER WQ0002123
PART I - GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Facility and Address:
2. Date of Investigation:
3. Report Prepared By:
Mr John Kellberg
Sheffield Mine
160 Letherman Gap Road
Franklin, NC 28734
September 23, 1993
W.E. Anderson
4. Persons Contacted and Telephone Number: John Kellbezg
704-369-8383
5. Directions to Site: From the intersection of NCSR 1341 and NCSR
1343, Travel notroh approximately 0.1mi on NCSR 1341 to the
entrance to Sheffield Mine on the left. Proceed on the gravel
road approximately 0.2 mi to the mine at the end of the road.
6. Size (land available for expansion and upgrading): N/A
7. Topography (relationship to 100 year flood plain included): Above
the 100 yr flood
Attach a U_S.G.S. map extract and indicate facility site.
U.S.G.S. Quad No. 166-SW(F5SW) U.S.G.S. Quad Name Alarka
Latitude: 350 16' 23" Longitude: 830 23' 31"

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S. Any buffer conflicts with location of nearest dwelling and water
supply well? No If Yes, explain:
9. Watershed Stream Basin Information:
a. Watershed Classification: N/A
b. River Basin and Subbasin No.: Little Tennessee 040401
C. Distance to surface water from disposal system: Greater than
100 feet
PART IX - DESCRIPTION OF WASTES AND TREATMENT WORKS
1. a. volume: 0.032,400 MGD (Design Capacity)
Residuals: N/A tons per year
b. Types and quantities of industrial wastewater: 32,400 gallons
per day represents the volume of recycled muddy water from a
tourist gem mine.
C. Pretreatment Program (POTWs only): N/A
in development approved
should be required not needed
2. Treatment Facilities
a. What is the current permitted capacity of the facility?
90,000gpd
b. What is the actual treatment capacity of the current facility
(design volume)? N/A the ponds will not overflow unless
sufficient water from an external source is introduced.
C. Please provide a description of existing or substantially
constructed wastewater treatment facilities: Settling ponds
for removal of inorganic solids with recycle water flow
d. Please provide a description of proposed wastewater treatment
facilities: N/A
3. Residuals handling and utilization/disposal scheme:
a. If Residuals are being land applied, please specify DEM
Permit Number N/A
Residual Contractor
Telephone Number
b. Residuals stabilization:N/A PSRP PFRP OTHER
NO

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C. Landfill: N/A
d. Other disposal/utilization scheme (Specify): The solids
removed from the settling ponds are used to strengthen the
pond walls. There is no discharge to the surface waters from
this area.
4. Treatment plant classification (attach completed rating sheet):
N/A
5. SIC Code(s): 7999
Wastewater Code(s) of actual wastewater, not particular facilities
i.e., non -contact cooling water discharge from a metal plating
company would be 14, not 56.
Primary: 44 Secondary:
Main Treatment Unit Code: 500-3
PART III -- OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION
1. Is this facility being constructed with Construction Grant funds
(municipals only)? N/A
2. Special monitoring requests: None
3. Important SOC, JOC or Compliance Schedule dates: (Please indicate)
Date
Submission of Plans and Specifications
Begin Construction
Complete Construction
4. Other Special Items: None
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PART IV - EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
This is a request for permit renewal without modification (the
different numbers relating to flow are probably because we are
not clear on wheather we want tank volumes or flow rates or
recycle water volume. In any case, there have been no significant
changes in the treatment system and permit renewal is recommended.
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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
�EHNR
January 10, 1994
MR JOHN KELLBURG
SHEFFi(ELD MIN
160 LEATHERMAN GAP ROAD
FRANKLIN, NORTH CAROLINA 28734
Subject:
Dear MR KELLBURG:
Application No.
Gemstone Mine
Recycle Facility
Macon County
WQ0002123
The Division's Permits and Engineering Unit acknowledges receipt of your permit application and
supporting•materials on January 3, 1994. 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 Michael Allen for a detailed engineering review. Should there be any
questions concerning your project, the reviewer will -contact you with an additional information letter.
Be aware that the Division's regional office, copied below, must provide recommendations from the
Regional Supervisor or a Procedure Four Evaluation for this project, prior to final action by the
Division.
If you have any questions, please contact Michael Allen at [phone]
cc: Asheville Regional Office
Sincerely,
Carolyn 1blcCal
r Review r
Supervisor, Engineering e ew Group
Pollution Prevention Pays
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer

Nor,
State of North Carolina
Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
Non -Discharge Permit Application
(THIS FORM MAY BE PHOTOCOPIED FOR USE AS AN ORIGINAL)
RECYCLE FACILITIES
I. GENERAL INFORMATION:
1 . Applicant (corporation, individual, or other ): _T,hI, Ke'l I hi-rq (RheFf i 0-1c3 M, nP _
2. Print Owners or Signing Official's Name and Title (the person who is legally
responsible for die facility and its compliance): John Kellb_erg
3. Mailing Address: 160_Leatherman Gap Rd. _
City: Franklin State: NG Zip: 28734
Telephone No.:( '70_ 4 l 369-8383
4. Project Name (subdivision, facility, or establishment name - should be consistent with
project name on plans/specs., letters of flow acceptance, Operational Agreements, etc.):
effield Mine
5. Application Date: 1 Jan 1924 6. Fee Submitted: $ 200.00
7. County where project is located: Macon
8. Latitude: 35°17' Longitude 83°22' of recycle facility location
II. PERMIT INFORMATION:
1. Permit No. (will be completed by DEM): _ 1 ZO- _C_� 3
2. Specify whether project is: new; . X renewal*; modification.
*If renewal, complete only sections I, II, III, & applicant signature
(on pg.6). Submit only pgs. 1, 2, 6 (original and 3 copies of each). Engineer
signature not required for renewal.
3. If this application is being submitted as a result of a renewal or modification to an
existing permit, list the existing permit numberWQ0002123 and issue date_21 Sep 1989
4. Specify whether the applicant is public or x private.
FORM: RFAC 4/91 Page 1 of 7

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RECYCLE FACILITIE
PAGE 2 (4/91).
III. INFORMATION ON WASTEWATER:
1. Nature of Wastewater: % Domestic; % Commercial;
% Industrial; 100 % Other waste (specify): flume discharge
2. Please provide a one or two word description specifying the origin of the wastewater,
such as school, subdivision, hospital, commercial, industrial, apartments, etc.:
recreational gemstone mining
3. Volume of recycle water generated by this project: 32400 T gallons per day
4. Explanation of how recycle water volume was determined:
recycling pump capacity = 60 gallons per minute, inoperation 9 hrs p/day.
5. Brief project description: _ recreational -emstore .minind- we pump water From
main pond, down flume which dump.: itito seLUII)g pond, then gr,ivity feeds
knack into main pond creating a closed recycling system.
IV, DESIGN INFORMATION
1. Provide a brief listing of the components of the recycle facilities, including dimensions,
capacities, and detention times of tanks, pumping facilities, high water alarms, filters,
ponds, lagoons, etc.:
2. Name of closest downslope surface waters:
3. Classification of closest downslope surface waters:
(as established
by the Environmental Management Commission & specified on page 4 of this
application).
4. If a power failure at the facility could impact waters classified as WS, SA, B, or
SB, describe which of the measures are being implemented to prevent such impact, as
required in 15A NCAC 2H .0200:
5. The facilities must conform to the following buffers (and all other applicable buffers):
a) 400 feet between a lagoon and any residence under separate ownership;
b) 100 feet between a surface sand filter and any residence under separate ownership;
c) 100 feet between recycle facilities and a water supply source;
d) 50 feet between the recycle facilities and property lines;
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RECYCLE FACILITIES
PAGE 6 (4/9 l )
Name and Complete Address of Engineering Firm:
City:
Telephone No.
Professional Engineer's Certification:
1,
State:
, attest that this application for
Zip:
has been reviewed by me and is accurate
and complete to the best of my knowledge. I further attest that to the best of my knowledge the
proposed design has been prepared in accordance with the applicable regulations. Although certain
portions of this submittal package may have been developed by other professionals, inclusion of
these materials under my signature and seal signifies that I have reviewed this material and have
judged it to be consistent with the proposed design.
North Carolina Professional Engineer's Registration No.
Print Name of Engineer ---
Seal and Signature (specify date):
Applicant's Certification:
I, John Kellberg _ , attest that this application for
closed recycling water system
has been reviewed by me and is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand
that if all required parts of this application are not completed and that if all required supporting
information and attachments are not included, t 's application package will be returned as
incomplete.
Signature - �. Date
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THE COMPLETED APPLICATION PACK46., INCLUDING ALL SUPPORTING
I1 FORMATION AND MATERIALS, SHOUL BE SENT TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS:
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NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
WATER QUALITY SECTION
PERMITS AND ENGINEERING UNIT
POST OFFICE BOX 29535
512 NORTH SALISBURY STREET
RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27626-0535
TELEPIIONI: NUMBER: 919/733-5083
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DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT REGIONAL OFFICES (4/91)
Asheville Regional WQ Super.
Washington Regional WQ Super.
Raleigh Regional WQ Super.
59 Wood{3n Place
P O Box 1507
3800 Barrett Dr., Suite 101
Asheville, NC 28802
Washington, NC 27889
Raleigh, NC 27609
704/251-6208
919/946-6481
919j133-2314
Avery Macon
Beaufort Jones
Chatham Nash
Buncombe Madison
Bertie Lenoir
Durham Northampton
Burke McDowell
Camden Martin
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Gates Tyrell
Lee Wilson
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Greene Washington
Jackson
Hertford Wayne
Hype
Fayetteville Regional WQ Super.
Mooresville Regional WQ Super.
Wilmington Region. WQ Super.
Wachovia Building, Suite 714
919 North Main Street
127 Cardinal Drive Extension
Fayetteville, NC 28301
Mooresville, NC 28115
Wilmington, NC 28405-3845
919/486-1541
704/663-1699
919/395-3900
Anson Moore
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Duplin
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Lincoln
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8025 North Point Boulevard, Suite 100
Winston-Salem, NC 27106
919/761-2351
Alamance Rockingham
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Ashe
Stokes
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Surry
Davidson
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
James G. Martin, Governor
William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary
September 21, 1989
Mr. John Kellberg
Sheffield Mine
160 Leatherman Gap Road
Franklin, NC 28734
R. Paul Wilms
Director
Subject: Permit No. WQ0002123
Sheffield Mine
Gem Recycle Water Treatment
System
Macon County
Dear Mr. Kellberg-.
In accordance with your application received July 24, 1989, we are forwarding herewith
Permit No. WQ0002123, dated September 21, 1989, to Sheffield Mine for the continued operation
of the subject gem recycle water treatment system.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until September 30, 1994, and
shall be subject to the conditions and limitations as specified therein. This permit shall also void
Permit No. 6148R issued October 11, 1983.
If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this permit are unacceptable to you,
you have the right to request an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within 30 days
following receipt of this permit. This request must be in the form of a written petition, conforming
to Chapter 150B of North Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative
Hearings, P.O. Box 11666, Raleigh, NC 27604. Unless such demands are made this permit shall
be final and binding.
If you need additional information concerning this matter, please contact Mr. Jack Floyd.at
919/ 733-5083. ,
Sincere ,
R. Paul -Wilms
cc: Macon County Health Department;"
Asheville Regional Office
Groundwater Section
Pollution Prevention PL-.s
P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 Telephone [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action. Employer

NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH AND NATURAL RESOURCES
RALEIGH
RECYCLE SYSTEM PERMIT
In accordance with the provisions of Article 21 of Chapter 143, General Statutes of North
Carolina as amended, and other applicable Laws, Rules, and Regulations
PERMISSION IS HEREBY GRANTED TO
Sheffield Mine
Macon County
continued operation of a 90,000 GPD recycle system consisting of a settling basin, dual 150 GPM
recirculation pumps, approximately 150 linear feet of 2-inch force main, and a water storage pond
_o serve the Sheffield Gem Mine with no discharge of wastes to the surace waters, pursuant to
the application received July 24, 1989 and in conformity with the project plan, specifications, and
other supporting data subsequently filed and approved by the Department of Environment, Health
and Natural Resources and considered a part of this permit.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until September 30, 1994, and shall
be subject to the following specified conditions and limitations:
1. This permit shall become voidable unless the facilities are constructed in accordance with
the conditions of this permit, the approved plans, specifications, and other supporting
data. J
2. This permit is effective only with respect to the nature and volume of wastes described in
the application and other supporting data.
3. The facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times.
4. This permit is not transferable. In the event there is a desire for the facilities to change
ownership, or there is a name change of the Permittee, a formal permit request must be
submitted to the Division of Environmental Management accompanied by an application
fee, documentation from the parties involved, and other supporting materials as may be
appropriate. The approval of the request will be.considered on its merits and may or may
not be approved.
5. In the event that the facilities fail to perform satisfactorily, including the creation of
nuisance conditions, the Permittee shall take immediate corrective action, including those as
may be required by this Division, such as the construction of additional or replacement
wastewater treatment or disposal facilities.

6. The sludge generated from these treatment facilities must be disposed of in accordance with
General Statute 143-215.1 and in a manner approved by the North Carolina Division of
Environmental Management.
7. The issuance of this permit shall not relieve the Permittee of the responsibility for damages
to surface or groundwaters resulting from the operation of this facility.
The facilities shall be effectively maintained and operated as a non -discharge system to
prevent the discharge of any wastewater resulting from the operation of this facility.
9. Diversion or bypassing of untreated wastewater from the treatment facilities is prohibited.
10. Freeboard in the settling basin shall not be less than one foot at any time.
11. Any monitoring deemed necessary by the Division of Environmental Management to insure
surface and ground water protection will be established and an acceptable sampling
reporting schedule shall be followed.
12. Adequate inspection, maintenance, and cleaning shall be provided by the Permittee to
insure proper operation of the subject facilities.
13. The Permittee or his designee shall inspect the wastewater recycle facilities to prevent
malfunctions and deterioration, operator errors and discharges which may cause or lead to
the release of wastes to the environment, a threat to human health, or a nuisance. The
Permittee shall keep an inspection log or summary including at least the date and time of
inspection, observations made, and any maintenance, repairs, or corrective actions taken
by the Permittee. This log of inspections shall be maintained by the Permittee for a period
of three years from the date of the inspection and shall be made available upon request to
the Division of Environmental Management or other permitting authority.
14. Any duly authorized officer, employee, or representative of the Division of Environmental
Management may, upon presentation of credentials, enter and inspect any property,
premises or place on or related to the disposal site and facility at any reasonable time for the
purpose of determining compliance with this permit; may inspect or copy any records that
must be kept under the terms and conditions of this permit; or may obtain samples of
groundwater, surface water, or leachate.
15. The annual administering and compliance fee must be paid by the Permittee within thirty
(30) days after being billed by the Division. Failure to pay the fee accordingly may cause
the Division to initiate action to revoke this permit as specified by 15 NCAC 2H .0205
(c)(4).
16. Failure to abide by the conditions and limitations contained in this permit may subject the
Permittee to an enforcement action by the Division of Environmental Management in
accordance with North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6.
17. The issuance of this permit does not preclude the Permittee from complying with any and
all statutes, rules, regulations, or ordinances which may be imposed by other government
agencies (local, state, and federal) which have jurisdiction.
18. A set of approved plans and specifications for the subject project must be retained by the
Permittee for the life of this project.
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19. Noncompliance Notification:
+� The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Asheville Regional Office, telephone no.
704/251-6208, as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24 hours or on the next
working day following the occurrence or first knowledge of the occurrence of any of the
following:
a. Any occurrence at the wastewater treatment facility which results in the treatment of
significant amounts of wastes which are abnormal in quantity or characteristic, such
as the dumping of the contents of a basin or tank; the known passage of a slug of
hazardous substance through the facility; or any other unusual circumstances.
b. Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that render the facility
incapable of adequate wastewater treatment such as mechanical or electrical failures
of pumps, aerators, compressors, etc.
C. Any failure of a pumping station, sewer line, or treatment facility resulting in a
by-pass directly to receiving waters without treatment of all or any portion of the
influent to such station or facility.
d. Any time that self -monitoring information indicates that the facility has gone out of
compliance with its permit limitations.
Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report in letter
form within 15 days following first knowledge of the occurrence. This report must outline
the actions taken or proposed to be taken to ensure that the problem does not reoccur.
20. The Permittee, at least six (6) months prior to the expiration of this permit, shall request its
extension. Upon receipt of the request, the Commission will review the adequacy of the
facilities described therein, and if warranted, will extend the permit for such period of time
and under such conditions and limitations as it may deem appropriate.
Permit issued this the 21st day of September, 1989
NORTH C LINA ENV1RO AL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
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R. Paul Wilms, Director
/ Division of Environmental Managem
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December 20, 1993
JOHN KELLBURG
SIIEFFIELD MINE-IND RECYCLE
160 LEATHERMAN GAP RD.
FRANKLIN, NC 28734
SUBJECT: PERMIT NO. WQ00021.23
SHEFFIELD MINE-IND RECYCLE
MACON COUNTY
Dear Permittee:
Our files .indicate that the subject permit issued on 9/21/89 expires on
9/30/94. We have not received a request for renewal from you as of this date.
A renewal request shall consist of a letter requesting renewal and completion of
the enclosed application, submitted in triplicate. A processing fee must be submitted
with the request. Please find attached a copy of the 15 NCAC 211 .0205(c) regulations.
The processing fee for your facility is based on the design or permitted flow,
whichever is appropriate, listed in the first four categories of facilities. Sludge
renewals are based on total acres of land permitted. If the facility covered by this
permit contains some type of treatment works, a narrative desc.ripton of the sludge
management plan that is in effect at the facility must be submitted with the
application for renewal.
The Environmental Management Commission adopted revised rules on October 1, 1.990
(attached), requiring the payment of an annual. fee for most permitted facilities. You
will be billed separately for that fee (if applicable), after your permit is approved.
Please be advised that this permit must not be allowed to expire. If the renewal
request is not received within 180 days prior to the permit's expiration date as
required by 15 NCAC 211 .0211, you will be assessed an automatic civil. penalty. This
civil penalty by North Carolina General Statute may be as much as $10,000 per day. If
a permit renewal request is not received 180 days before permit expiration, a civil.
penalty of at least $250 will be assessed. Larger penalties may be assessed depending
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on how late the request is made. In addition, any permit renewal request received
after the permit's expiration date will be considered as a new application and will be
required to pay the higher permit application fee.
The letter requesting renewal_, along with a completed Non -Discharge Permit
application and appropriate standard fee, should be sent to.
Permits and Engineering Unit
Division of Environmental. Management
P. 0. Box 29535
Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535
The check should be made payable to the North Carolina Department of Environment,
Health, and Natural Resources (DEIINR).
If you should have any questions or need any additional information regarding this
matter, please contact me at [phone].
Sincerely,
Original Signed By
Angela Y. Griffin for
Carolyn McCaskill, Supervisor
State Engineering Review Group
cc: Asheville Regional Office
Permits and Engineering Unit
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Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources • o
Division of Environmental Management
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James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary ID E. H N R
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
April 5, 1994
John Kellberg, President
Sheffield Mine
160 Leatherman Gap Road
Franklin, North Carolina 28734
Subject: Permit No. WQ0002123
Recycle System - 90,000 GPD
Rescission of Permit
General Permit No. NCG020146
Macon County
Dear Mr. Kellberg:
The Division acknowledges receipt of your request that Non -Discharge Permit No. WQ0002123 be
rescinded. The Asheville Regional Office has indicated that this facility is covered under General Permit
No. NCG020146 issued March 21, 1994. In light of the above, the Division is hereby rescinding the
subject permit effective immediately.
If you have any questions or comments concerning this matter, please contact Mr. Michael D. Allen
or Ms. Carolyn D. McCaskill at [phone].
cc: Asheville Regional Office
Permit File WQ0002123
General Permit File NCG020146
Robert Farmer, Facilities Assessment Unit
Fran McPherson, Budget Office
Training and Certification Unit
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer
Sincerely,
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E. .4
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State of North Carolina
E 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
March 21, 1994
John Kellberg
160 Letherman Gap Road
Franklin, NC 28734
Subject:
Dear Mr. Kellberg:
General Permit No. NCG020000
Sheffield Mine
COC NCG020146
Macon County
In accordance with your application for discharge permit received on February 9, 1993, we are
forwarding herewith the subject certificate of coverage to discharge under the subject state - NPDES general
permit. Issuance of this certificate of coverage supersedes the individual Non -discharge permit No.
WQ0002123. 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 Decemberf, 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.
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 Ms. Susan Robson at telephone number
919/733-5083.
Drsg naMped By
David A. Goodrich
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P. E.
cc: Fran McPherson
.-sheville.-Regionalt.OME D
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH, AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DMSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
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,
Mr. John Kellberg
is hereby authorized to operate settling ponds and a closed loop recycle facility located at
the Sheffield Mine
NCSR 1341
.Aitsan_County
MI) Ctv
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 March 21, 1994
This Certificate of Coverage shall remain in effect for the duration of the General Permit.
Signed this day March 21, 1994
Original Signed By
David A_ rnnrfrir•h�.,
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
Division of Environmental Management
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

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k 1 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
Mr. John Kellberg
160 Leatherman Gap Road
Franklin, NC 28734
Dear Mr. Kellberg:
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March 29, 1994
Subject: NPDES No. NCG020146
Sheffield Mine
Macon County
A review of the subject permit issued March 21, 1994, indicated an error on the
Certificate of Coverage page. The county was incorrectly identified. Enclosed please find the
corrected Certificate of Coverage. page. This page should be inserted into your permit package
and the old page discarded. This Certificate of Coverage is issued pursuant to the requirements
of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1. and the Memorandum of Agreement between
North Carolina and the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency dated December 6, 1983.
If any parts, measurement frequencies or sam�ling 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.
Please take notice that this permit is not transferable. Part 11, EA. addresses the
requirements to be followed in case of change in ownership or control of this discharge.
This permit does not affect the legal requirement 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,
4-A. Preston Hoard, Jr., P.E.
cc: Mr. Jim Patrick, EPA
Afevii -Regional-Office,
Compliance
Central Files
Technical Support Branch
Kim Brantley
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APR - 4 1994' I U
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone]"FAX'919`-7
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH, AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DMSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
GENERAL PERMIT NO, NCGO20000
CERTIFICATE OF COVERAGE No. NCG02014§
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,
Mr. John Kellberg
is hereby authorized to operate settling ponds and a closed loop recycle facility locAted at
the Sheffield Mine
NCSR 1341
Macon County
in the Little Tennessee River Basin
in accordance with the effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts 1, II, III
and IV of General Permit No. NCO020000 as attached.
This certificate of coverage shall become effective March 21,1994
This Certificate of Coverage shall remain in effect for the duration of the General Permit.
Signed this day March 21, 1994
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
Division of Environmental Management
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

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State of North Carolina
Department of Natural Resources and Community Development
Asheville Regional Office
James G. Martin, Governor
William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
WATER QUALITY SECTION
August 17, 1989
Mr. John D. Kellberg, Owner
Sheffield Ruby Mine
Route 4, Box 436AA
Franklin, North Carolina 28734
Dear Mr. Kellberg:
Ann B. Orr
Regional Manager
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Status: In Compliance
Sheffield Ruby Mine
Macon County
On August 10, 1989, I conducted an inspection of the wastewater
treatment facilities which serve the Sheffield Ruby Mine. At the time
of the inspection, the facilities were operating normally and
considered to be in compliance
If you have any questions regarding the inspection, please
contact me at 704-251-6208.
Sincerely,
r'). ef- z
William E. Anderson
Environmental Technician
WEA
Enclosure
xc: Dan Ahern, EPA
Interchange Building, 59 Woodfin Place, Asheville, N.C. 28801 • Telephone [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Artion Employer

G DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
August 17, 1989
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Dale Overcash
THROUGH: Bob Cheek
FROM: Bill Reid�1
SUBJECT: Sheffield inn °
Renewa ermit No. 6148R
Macon County
WQ0002123/GW89288
(Jack Floyd: DEM SERG Review Engineer)
The Groundwater Section has reviewed the subject permit renewal
request and has no objection to reissuan.ce of the permit with the
following conditions:
1) Any groundwater quality monitoring, as deemed necessary by
the Division, shall be provided.
JWR/MC/dlp
cc: Don Link
Central Files
Permit issuance Files
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Gro�n��,safer S�'tin�
AsheWlle Rekional Ofiiire
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State of North Carolina
Department of Natural Resources and Community Development
Asheville Regional Office
James G. Martin, Governor
William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
WATER QUALITY SECTION
August 11, 1989
MEMORANDUM
TO: Jack Floyd
Permits and. Engineerin Unit
THROUGH: Forrest R. West I
Water Quality Re. Supervisor
FROM: William E. Ander on
Environmental TechnA ian
SUBJECT: WQ0002123
Permit 6148R Renewal
Macon County
Ann B. Orr
Regional Manager
The wastewater treatment facilities at the Sheffield
Tourist Gem Mine are in good condition with no discharge
to the surface waters. The permit should be renewed
with standard conditions_
If you have any questions, please let me know.
WEA
Interchange Building, 59 Woodfin Place, Asheville, N.C. 28801 • Telephone [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer

NON NPDE% FACILITY AND PERMIT DATA
UPDATE OPTION TRXIA 5O1.) KEY
PER%ONAL DATA FACILITY APPLYING FOR PERMIT APP/PERMIT FEE-$ 100.00 REGION
FACILITY NAME> SHEFFIELD MINE-IND RECYCLE 4 COUNTY> MACON 0i
ADDRE%%: MAILING (REQUIRED) ENINEER�
%TREET: 16O LEATHERMAN GAP RD. %TREET�
CITY: FRANKLIN %T NC ZIP 28734 CITY: ST ZIP O
TELEPHONE 0 O 0 TELEPHONE�
%TATIE— CONTACT> FLOYD FACILITY CONTACT JOHN KELLBUR[
TYPE OF PROJECT> RECYCLE %YJTEM-RENEWAL �6148R LAT: LONC�
DATE AFT, RCVD 07/24/IS9 R
DATE ACKNOWLEDGED 07/26/89 DATE REVIEWED 07/26/89 RETURN DATE
RE� COMM REQ% 07/31/89 DATE DENIED / / NPDE%
REG COMM RCVD / / DATE RETURNED / / TRIB Q .00OO MGD
ADD INFO REQ% / / OT AG COM REQ% 07/31/89 TRIB DATE-
ADD INFO RCVD / / OT AG COM RCVD
END %TAT APP P 18/22/89 DATE I%%UED / / DATE EXPIRE
FEE CODE( )i>iMCD),2=(>iOKCD),3=(>iKGD),4=(<iKGD+%F),5=(%>300A),6=(%<=3OOA),
7=(%EL) NDE,8=(%EDEL>,9L. REC),0=(NO FEE) DI%C COD[% A%N/CHCy, PRMT
E N G CERT DATE / / LA%T NOV DATE / / CONBILL( )
COMMENTS:
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State of North Carolina
Department of Natural Resources and Community Development
Division of Environmental Management
512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
James G. Martin, Governor" R. Paul Wilms
William W Cobey, Jr., Secretary Date:1 n1 �19 1i Director
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SU�ryBJECE Application -
No. WQ he)f) -11 a
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Dear ] �•.� i�
The Divisions Permits and Engineering Unit acknowledges receipt of your permit application and supporting
materials on —k kt i ��1 .� , 6K.1 . 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 -Tc1 C IL 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 Divisions regional office, copied below, must provide recommendations from the Regional Super-
visor or a Procedure Four Evaluation for this project, prior to final action by the Division.
If you have any questions, please call the review engineer listed above at [phone].
Sincerely
Arthur Moubrry, P.E.
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Supervisor, Permits and Engineering
CC: Regional Supervisor
Pollution Prevention Pays
P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 Telephone [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer
RECEIVED
Water Q'iality Sectiosl
AUG 2 - 1989
,Asheville Revionai Office
Asheville, Korth Carolina

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Mr. Arthur Mouberry, P.E., Supervisor
Permits & Engineering Unit
Division of Environmental Management
P.O. Box 27687
Raleigh, North Carolina 26711-7687
John Kellberg
Sheffield Mine
160 Leatherman Gap Road
Franklin, NC 28734
RE: PERMIT NO. 6148R '
KELLBERG-SHEFFIELD M.R#6148
MACON COUNTY
JUL 2,
Dear Mr. Mouberry:
Please consider this as a request for renewal of Permit
for our closed -loop recycle system.
Enclosed is our check #2277 for $100 permit application
processing fee.
If you need further information, please contact me at
704/369-8383.
Sincerel ; , '
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North Carolina Department of Natural
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Resources &Community Development
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Mr. John D. Kellberg
Route 4, Box 436AA
Franklin, North Carolina
Dear Mr. Kellberg:
October It, 1983
28734
DIVISION OF
ENVIRONMENTAL
MANAGEMENT
Rober; F, Helms
b 1,0c:o,
SUBJECT: Permit No. 6148R
John D. Kellberg (Owner)
Sheffield Mine - Quarry Recycle System
Macon County
In accordance with your letter of request received August 22, 1983, we are
forwarding herewith Permit No. 6148R, dated October 11, 1983, to Mr. John D.
Kellberg (Owner) for the continued operation of the subject non -discharge type
wastewater treatment recycle facilities.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until October 31,
1988, shall be subject to the conditions and limitations as specified therein,
and shall void Permit No. 6148, issued September 9, 1980.
If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this permit are
unacceptable to you, you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing before a
hearing officer upon written demand to the Director within thirty (30) days
following receipt of this permit, identifying the specific issues to be
contended. Unless such demand is made, this permit shall he final and binding.
If you have any question concerning this matter or wish to discuss this
further, please contact Mr. H. Dale Crisp at this number 919/733-5083, ext. 108.
Sincerely yours,
Original Signed By
FORREST R. WESTALL
FOR
Robert F. Helms
cc: Macon County Health Department
Asheville Regional Supervisor
Asheville Regional Office 'Manager
Mr. •Forrest: R. Westall
POLLUTION PREVENTION PA YS
?, 0, Box 27687 Raieigr,. N. C. 27t111-7687
An Equal Opportunity Afflrmative Acrlon Employer

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NORTH CAROLINA
t/ ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPART1 [EVT OF NATURo-kL RESOURCES AND COM24 NIT`i DEVELOP*ENT
RALEIGH
P E R M I T
For the Discharge of Sewage, Industrial Wastes, or Other wastes
In accordance with the provisions of Article 21 of Chapter 143, General
Statutes of North Carolina as amended, and other applicable Laws, Rules, and
Regulations
PERMISSION IS HEREBY GRANTED TO
Mr. John D. Kellberg (Owner)
Sheffield Mine
Macon County
FOR THE
continued operation of an existing 90,000 GPD Quarry Recycle System consisting, of a
settling basin, dual 150 GPM recirculation pumps, approximately 150 .lineal feet of
2-inch force main, and a water storage pond to serve the Sheffield Mine; with no
discharge of wastewater to the surface waters of the State,
pursuant to the letter of request received August 22, 1983, and in conformity with
the project plans, specifications, and other supporting data, subsequently filed and
approved by the Department of Natural Resources and Community Development and
considered a part of this Permit.
This Permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until October 31,
1988, shall be subject to the following specified conditions and limitations, and
shall void Permit No. 6148, issued September 9, 1980:
1. This permit shall become voidable unless the facilities are operated in
accordance with the approved pi ans, specifications and other supporting data.
2. This permit is effective only with respect to the nature and volume of wastes
described in the application and other supporting data.
3. The facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times.
4. This permit is not transferable.
S. In event the facilities fail to perform satisfactorily, the Permittee shall.
take such immediate corrective action as may be required by this Department.

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Permit No. 6148R
Page Two
6. Solids, sludges, or oth,2r pollutants removed or resulting from the wastewater
treatment process shall be contained and disposed of in such a manner as to
prevent any contamination of the surface or g roundwate rs of the State.
7. Diversion or bypassing of the untreated wastewater from the treatment facility
is prohibited.
8. Freeboard in the settling basin shall not be less than one (1) foot at any time.
9. The Pernittee, at least six (6) months prior to the expiration of this permit,
shall request its extension. Upon receipt of the request, the Commission will
review the adequacy of the facilities described therein, and if indicated,
will extend the permit for such period of time and under such conditions and
limitations as it may deem appropriate.
t0. The issuance of this permit shall not relieve Mr. John D. Kellberg of the
responsibility for damages to surface or groundw aters resulting from the
operation of this facility.
11. The facilities shall be effectively maintained and operated as a non -discharge
system to prevent the discharge of any wastewater into the surface waters of
the State.
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Permit issued this the llth day of October, 1983.
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
Original Signed By
FORREST R. WESIALL
Robert F. Helms, Director
Division of Environmental Management
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit No. 614SR

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Mr. John D. Kellberg
Route 4, Box 436AA
Franklin, North Carolina
Dear Mr. Kellberg:
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
September 9, 1980
28734
SUBJECT: Permit No. 6148
John D. Kellberg
Sheffield Mine -
Macon County
(Opener)
Quarry Recycle System
In accordance with your application received July 10, 1980, we are forward-
ing herewith Permit No. 6148, dated September 9, 1980, to Mr. John D. Kellberg
(Opener) for the continued operation of the subject non -discharge type waste
treatment facilities.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until September 1,
1983, and shall be subject to the conditions and limitations as specified therein.
If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this permit are
unacceptable to you, you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing before a
hearing officer upon written demand to the Director within thirty (30) days
following receipt of this permit. identifying the specific issues to be con-
tended. Unless such demand is made, this permit shall be final and binding.
Enclosures
cc: Macon County Health Department
Asheville Regional Supervisor
Mr. A. C. Turnage, Jr.t—
Asheville Regional Office Manager
WLFrtcs
Yours very truly,
Original Signed By
A. C. TURNAGE, JR.
Nail S. Grigg, Director
Division of Environmental Management

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NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT' COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES 6 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
RALEIGH
P E R M I T
For the Discharge of Sewage, Industrial Wastes, or Other Wastes
In accordance with the provisions of Article 21 of Chapter 143, General
Statutes of North Carolina as amended, and other applicable Laws, Rules, and
Regulations
PEM 98ION IS HEREBY GRANTED TO
Mr. John D. Kellberg (Owner)
Macon County
FOR THE
continued operation of an existing 90,000 GPD Quarry Recycle System consisting of
a settling basin, dual 150 GPM recirculation pumps, approximately 150 lineal feet
of 2-inch force main, and a water storage pond to serve the Sheffield Mine; with
no discharge of wastewater to the surface waters of the State,
pursuant to the application received July 10, 1980, and in conformity with the
project plans, specifications, and other supporting data, subsequently filed and
approved by the Department of Natural Resources and Community Development and
considered a part of this Permit.
This Permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until September 1,
1983, and shall be subject to the following specified conditions and limitations:
1. This permit shall become voidable unless the facilities are operated in
accordance with the approved plans, specifications and other supporting data.
2. This permit is effective only with respect to the -nature and volume of
wastes described in the application and other supporting data.
3. The facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times.
4. This permit is not transferable.
5. In event the facilities fail to perform satisfactorily, the Permittee shall
take such immediate corrective action as may be required by this Department.

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Permit No. 6148
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6. Solids, sludges, or other pollutants removed or resulting from the waste-
water treatment procass shall be contained and disposed of in such a manner
as to prevent any contamination of the surface or ground Haters of the
State.
7. Diversion or bypassing of the untreated wastewater from the treatment
facility is prohibited.
8. Freeboard in the settling basin shall not be less than one (1) foot at
any time.
9. The Permittes, at least six (6) months prior to the expiration of this
Permit, shall request its extension. Upon receipt of the request, the
Commission will review the adequacy of the facilities described therein,
and if indicated, will extend the permit for such period of time and
under such conditions and limitations as it may deem appropriate.
Permit issued this the 9th day of September, 1980.
NORTH CAROLINA EMRONMENTAL MANAGMENT COMMISSION
Original Signed By
A. C. TURNAGE, JR.
1 Nail S. Grigg, Director
Division of Bavironmuntal Management
By Authority of the Secretary of the Department
of Natural Resources and Community Development
Permit No. 6148

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AUG 1 1 198-9
Asheville Regi,')rai Office
Asheville, North Carolina
John Kellberg
Sheffield Mine
160 Leatherman Gap Road
Franklin, NC 28734
August 7, 1989
Mr. Jack Floyd
Environmental Engineer
P.O. Box 27687
Raleigh, NC 27611-7687
Subject: WQ0002123
Renewal. Permit No. 6148R
Macon County
Dear Mr. Floyd:
I received your letter of August 3, 1989.
you asked and my reply follows:
G
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.91989
The. �y���tins
1. What'is currently done with the sludge generated by the
process?
Our silt pond is full by the end of a season of recreational
gemstone mining, so we bring in a backhoe to dig it out,
spreading the slush smoothly over the ground near the silt
pond. When it is dry enough, we distribute grass seed over
it. This creates a dam so that earth nor water escapes our
system.
2. Please provide a site map of the facility showing
property boundaries, drainageways, and the facility
components.
Copy enclosed.
Thank you for the opportunity to complete my application for
renewal.
Sincerely,
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State of North Carolina
Department of Natural Resources and Community Development
Division of Environmental Management
512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
James G. Martin, Governor
William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary
August 3, 1989
Mr. John Kellberg
Sheffield Mine
160 Leatherman Gap Road
Franklin, NC 28734
R. Paul Wilms
Director
Subject: WQ0002123
Renewal of Permit No. 6148R
Macon County
Dear Mr. Kellberg:
The Permits and Engineering Unit has completed a preliminary engineering review of the
subject application.
The following items must be addressed before we can complete our review. Please note that
these items must be received by October 2, 1989, in order to prevent your project from being
returned as incomplete:
l . What is currently done with the sludge generated by the process?
2. Please provide a site map of the facility showing property boundaries, drainageways,
and the facility components.
If you have any questions on this matter, please call me at 919/ 733-5083.
Sincerely,
Jack Flo d
Environmental Engineer
cc: Asheville Regional Office
Groundwater Section
Pollution Prevention Pays
P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 Telephone [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer

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State of North Carolina
Department of Natural Resources and Community Development
Division of Environmental Management
512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina, 27611
James G. Martin, Governor
William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary
JOHN D. KELLBERG
KELLBERG-SHEFFZELD M.R#6148
RT. 4, BOX 436AA
FRANKLTN, NC 28734
hear Permittee:
June 22, 1989
SUBJECT: PERMIT NO. 6148R
KELLBERG-SHEFFTELD M.R#6148
MACON COUNTY
R. Paul Wilms
Director
Our files indicate that the subject permit issued on 10/11/83 has expired or
expires on 10/31./88. The permit requires that a request: for renewal must be filed 180
days prior to the expiration date. We have not received a request for renewal from
you as of this date.
A .renewal request shall consist of: a letter requesting renewal. n processing .fee
mast be submitted with the request. Please find attached a copy of tl:re 15 NCAC 2H
.0205(c) regulations. The processing fee for your facility is based on the design or
permitted flow, whichever is appropriate, listed in the first four categories of
facilities. Sludge renewals are based on total acres of land permitted. Also the
Environmental Management Commission adopted rules on August 1., 1988, requiring the
payment of an annual fee for most permitted facilities (See Attached). You will be
billed separately for that fee (if applicable), after your permit is approved,
This matter should be given prompt attention in that continued operation after
the permit's expiration, without the filing of a complete and timely request for
renewal, constitutes operation without a permit and is a violation of GS 143-215.1(a).
The request for. .renewal should be submitted to:
Permits and Engineering Unit
Division of Environmental Management
P. 0. Box 27687
Raleigh, North Carolina 21611-7687
For Further information, please contact me at 9:1.9/733-5083.
cc: VAshevi.le Regional. OEfhe
Control. Files
Sincerely,
40� Mouberry, f . F. , S u p e.-rxl.1.sor.
Permits and Engineering Unit
PollrrW Pmwntion Pays
P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 Telephone [phone]

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INSPECTION REPORT BY DATE ����-]�l���-���---------__�
A' GENERAL INFORMATION
TYPE OF FACILITY ___ _ _________________ CLASS I II III IV .
RECEIVING WATERS --_----_--........ .... ... -_ CLASSIFICATION ___________________
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OPERATOR ------------- CERTIFICATION: NUMBER ___GRADE
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COMPLTANCE WITH PERMIT %CHEDULE: YE% NO N/A
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CURRENT PLOW .................. DESIGN FLOW ___________ OVERLOADED: YE% NO
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WATER QUALITY 'SECTION
February 24, -1982
Mr. John' D. -Kellb"erg
-Sheffield Mine'
Rd to 4, Bpx _436AA
Franklin,` --North Carolina; 28734 _
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Subject: • Wastewater :Treatment Faci 11 ty
Sheffiel-d Mine
Macon County, North Carolina
Dear Mr. Kellberg:
In order.to-MMmize'the environmental impact of the greatly.increas6d•
amount of",tourism expected this -year, it will be -,necessary- that all.wastetrater
treatment'faciliti'es'in, the -area be, operated*. as efficiently as.pbssible. In'
an, effo`rt,to, help ensure- the proper• operation af, your facility,, "a preliminary' .
inspection will be conducted.-. Please contact.me at` 704-253-3341,.or by letter;
to schedule -this inspection at a time prior to the ope'ning.of,the.,facllity',,.
,'• whi.ch.,i's convenient for you .or your representative.
Sincerely,.," _
Y 'W. E. -Anderson'
• Environmental Engineering
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" DIVISION -OF ENVIRONMENTAL" MANAGEMENT
. ENVIRONMENTAL- OPERATIONS SECTION
w•; ASHLVILLE - REGIONAL-. OFFICE• -
.' August. 22, -1980
MEMORANDUM :r
'.
.,TO:. . W. Lee Fleming, Jr., P.E., Supervisor
- State Engineering UMt
T. FROM Mike Parker M R;Q'
Ash MI1e Regional♦ Office
` SUBJECT: Staff Report,
"h Sheffield Mine
Macon County', 'North Carolina • '--
A site -inspection -of •the Sheffield .Mine was. conducted by the
wri ter' on Au'gus't 20, 1980. - Th!i s' gpm mine was previ ously ' owned' and. - -
operated-by.Mr. Terrill.Bryson and •just.recently was sold to Mr, and
Mrs. John Kel lberg. ' 'The mine' -operation -consists of a - Water storage.
pond, & 100 foot wooden sluice for washing soil.from rocks and gems;
a'one-half acre inorganic solids settling basin 'and 'two recirculation;
;pumps ' (one 3 HP.and one 5 HP) to replenish' -the :water supply in the
storage.pond. 1'
Sol i ds removed .from- the settling pond wi 171 be pl aced •on , the
dam and used as -berm material and stabi1fzed by seeding.. storm Water' -
will pose.no problem.ti t ;
Once you have received.infdrmatioh"for a complete review,
it is recommended -that a permit be.issued:
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North Carolina Department of Natural
Resources &Community Development
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor Howard N. Lee, Secretary
July 15, 1980
Mr. John D. Kellberg
Sheffield Mine
Route 4, Box,436AA
Franklin, North Carolina 28734
Subject: State Permit Application
Non -Discharging Wastewater
Treatment Facility
Sheffield Mine
Macon County,, North Carolina
Dear Mr. Kellberg:
The North Carolina Department of Natural Resources and Community
Development hereby acknowledges receipt on July 10, 1980 of subject
permit application transmitted by you on behalf of Sheffield Mine.
This application has been forwarded to the Department's Division of
Environmental hanagement for appropriate action. You can expect the
Division .of - nvironmental Management to contact you -concerning
issuance of the permit..
Should mere be any questions, do not hesitate to contact the
Division 64;- nvironmental Management in this office.
Thankino.you for your cooperation in this matter, Lam
Sincerely,
ORIGINAL SIGNED BY R. WAYNE WDEVITT
R.. Wayne. McDevi tt
Regional Manager
Asheville Regional Office
RWM: ar
cc:A. C. Turnage, Jr.
Roy M. Davis
Asheville Regional Office Interchange Building, 159 Woodfin Street, P. O. Box 379, Asheville, N. G. 2$$O1 7elephonc 7p4/253-334111
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer

- DIVISION -OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
s ° ENVI RONMENTAL OPERATIONS SECTION -
ASHEVI LLE REGIONAL OFFI CE
June 17, -1980 .
MEMO3'WANDUM ;
_ — __ _
TO N 0: Gerald, Coordinator A
. - 'Permits ;and',Engineering Group.:`
s. FROM: Rardal.l W,.- Hyatt
Compltance•'M Mioring,Group
SUSJECV, -Change of Ownership':
Sheffield- Mine
Macon County, North' Carolina
-This, Mne-:wasl. inspected oK Junk' 12; 1980,` by the writer.. " I was informed
' on. the- day of• the. inspection-ttiat'-the.mine--had recently changed'owners.
• Mr. John Xelzlberg is• the ,new owner: �"He- nay 'be reached at Route .4, Box 436AA,. -
Franklin, .,North Carolina 28734J- -'704-369-838.1 - ;..
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1.1r. 11. Lee Fleming, Jr., P.E., Supervisor
State Engineering Unit
Wastewater Management Program
Environmental Operations
Dear Mr. Fleming:
As per our telephone conversation, I am forwarding to you a draw-
ing of our existing system which consists of an upper pond from
which water gravity feeds into our flume which empties into our
settling pond where the water is then pumped back into the upper
pond by two large gasoline powered pumps. No water escapes from
this system except in the case of an extremely heavy storm.
Hope this information is sufficient for our permit. Otherwise,
please call me at 704/369-8383.
Sincerely,
John D. Kellberg
Sheffield Mine
Route 4, Box 436AA
Franklin, ,north Carolina 28734
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NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
RALEIGH
J U L 10 ass
A��1fiNIS7RAri0N
ASHFt!1� i c n�T+t&Cn
APPLICATION FOR PERMIT TO DISCHARGE
WASTEWATER FROM PRETREATMENT FACILITIES TO
OTHER WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITIES, SEWER
SYSTEMS, SEWER SYSTEM EXTENSIONS, AND
WASTEWATER TREAMMENr FACILITIES NOT DISCHARGING
TO THE SURFACE WATERS OF THE STATE
Filed By: John D. Kellber
Name
Sheffield Mine
Route 4�.. Box 436AA
(Address)
Franklin N,_ C,__28734
DEM-EO NO. 1
1-17-79

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INSTRUCTIONS
FOR
PREPARATION OF APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL
OF
PLANS AND ISSUANCE OF PERMIT
1. Application must be made in duplicate on this form. Failure to do so, or
to fill in completely all blank spaces and furnish all information required
will delay the examination and approval of the plans and the issuance of
"Permit".
2. The application must be signed by the Mayor or City Manager of a municipality,
the Chairman of a sanitary district board, the owner or proper officials of
a corporation, or the legally constituted board or commission having charge
of the proposed works. The signature of the designing engineer or other agent
will be accepted only if accompanied by a letter of authorization.
3. Plans, specifications and other supporting data must be submitted in duplicate
in accordance with the Rules and Regulations of the North Carolina Environmental
Management Commission, Department of Natural Resources and Community Development
regarding the preparation and submission of same.
4. The Division of Environmental Management will expedite the study and review
of all applications and plans relating to proposed pollution abatement projects
as rapidly as possible; however, the applicant should allow a period of at
least 30 days for such study and review after all documents have been fur-
nished. The applicant should take into account this period of delay when
scheduling other action, such as advertising and receiving bids, awarding
contracts and beginning construction of the proposed works.
5. All applications, plans, specifications, and other supporting documents
should be addressed to the respective regional, office listed on the back
page.

© July 8AK1980 19
TO: NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Gentlemen:
In accordance with the provisions of Article 21 of Chapter 143, General Statutes
of North Carolina as amended, application is hereby made by John D. xellberg
Sheffield Mine (Name of board, individual
or others)
of the . in the county
(Name of city, village, town, sanitary district or establishment)
of Macon to the North Carolina'Environmental Management
(Location of Project)
Commission, Department of Natural Resources and Community Development for the approval of
the accompanying plans, specifications, and other data submitted herewith covering the
construction of inorganic settling basin with recirculation
and for a "Permit" for the discharge of none _
(sewage, industrial waste or other wastes)
from the
(sewers, pretreatment facilities, or treatment plant)
serving 'ThPffi Pl d Minim__ into
(Name of municipality,institution or industry, etc.) (Name of treatment plant)
or ground waters, tributary to none, n. a.
n . a,_ at
(Name of water course) _
Cowee Creek Rd. (8 mi. north of Franklin, N.C. on Hwy. 28)
(Location of treatment plant)
The plans for the proposed works have been prepared by _ T. Robert Bryson
It is estimated that
(Engineering Firm)
of Rt. 4, Franklin, N.C.
(Address)
treatment works will provide adequate capacity to serve the
sileffi Pl a Mine for a period of 5 years, at
which time it is estimated the average daily sewage or waste flow will not exceed
90,000 gallons. It is further expected that the treatment works will affect overall
reductions in pollution as follows: B.O.D.(5-day 200C) n,a. %, suspended solids
total solids n•a r%, coliform bacteria n•al., and toxic materials*. The cost of the
proposed works is estimated to be: sewers $ n.a. , pumping station $ n.a.,
treatment plant $ 3,00 0, other $ The works will be completed on or before
completed .19
The applicant hereby agrees that the proposed works will be constructed in strict accordance with the approved plans and
specifications or subsequently approved changes therein and further agrees t ace its operation under the care of a competent
person and to maintain and operate the plant according to the best accepte(plictice d in accordance w' h the F s and
specifications approved by the Commission. r�T J 7 ��
Signature:
Title:
Mailing Address: Route 4, Box 436AA
Franklin N. C. 28734
*Specify percentage reduction for each toxic substance, using additional sheet, if necessary.

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NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
Asheville Regional Office
Interchange Building
159 Woodfin Street
P. 0. Box 370
Asheville, N. C. 28802
Telephone [phone]
Winston-Salem Regional Office
8003 Silas Creek Parkway Ext.
Winston-Salem, N. C. 27103
Telephone [phone]
Raleigh Regional Office
• 3800 Barrett Drive
P. 0. Box 27687
Raleigh, N. C. 27611
Telephone [phone]
Washington Regional Office
1502 N. Market Street
Washington, N. C. 27889
Telephone [phone]
Mooresville Re ional Office
1119 N. Main Street
P. 0. Box 950
Mooresville, N. C. 28115
Telephone.[phone]
Favetteville Rezional'Office
Wachovia Building
Suite 714
Fayetteville, N. C. 28301
Telephone [phone]
Wilmington Regional Office
3143 Wrightsville Avenue
Wilmington, N. C. 28401
Telephone [phone]

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No0h Carohina Department of Natural
Resources & ;ommunity Development
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Mr. John D. Kellberg RECE Ju.l.y L3, 1.980
Route 4, I;ox 436AA Water Quality Divis�
Franklin, North Carolina 28734 ,loon D. Kellbcrg (Gwner) �
L 30 Sheff:Ald :dine - Quarry k'
JU Recycle System 3
lOffice Macon C�irl,t.y
Dear Mr. l;r:.l..l.l)c ri
Western Reg'iona3
Asheville, Ncrth Caro +na
Ruccipr "f till' following d,`,'Irl;}onvy SHIIMILWd for I)rolopI rvvlvv Is horwhv
----_-X — - r'ppl irnLinn For a h,'rlllit
Out:nilr'd lingineorin,: :Tans
SPO i f i rnt ion!,
he r
Your pro)oc 1. ham huen assiknf'd to Mr.
-^W Lee Fleming, -Jr. -I+t the Hns;ineeriui;
AiL, and .:'ill be re viewed "In- turn" hnls _fl on t:he date .your project was rvvolved by our
Unit. You will be advised of any • roconrcu_ndaL i ons. comments or ether matters to he re-
solvr-d, should this be necessnry, prior tr, thu issuance of a permit. Tho sul!11ti_tt.ed
project cincumcnt:s will he reviewl'fl with rospec:L to the proposed wast.owater Factlities
and dnes not l'OtlrrllIL this Division in approving any expansion of rhl_a:c' treatmont: facili-
ties or incronse Flaws from such far'iliticy at: any future timo.
If anv of the Aumti listed I,f'Irrl, are checked. with the oxception of rec.ommendattru,-,
of Regional 5r1p rvi ;or, the rccelvad project documents arc invomplpio and tier LndLearo'l
i.LM& mu,t he rec u i ved Wore a Mailed unn i neer ing revivw can hug Ln :
-•-_-.—_ _._ f PPP is NOOn for a Pwr'mi t (Cnpies Encl.nsed)
_ -X-- — 01.,ta i 1 vd E" i neur i nq Plans,
ker•ommPrldnrions of Prgionnl S" orvisor (Site investigation)
0L:IIVr
North Edrolina Adrninistrn.tisl' r;de, TAlr_ 15. 211, Section A20R, directs our ifnit
"That:, i1 :1rapptable nr" complf'to a'lNns ary nnL resubmitrA t:ilhin Am (00) days of
this &Lr-r, I& npoiivotion j'..rllur it; to ICI_ rocurned to rrhe applicant as incomplete.''
A-:E'(i on akin ruquIromont, vour "pl ONl Inn will he scheduled for rvinrn as tncoiipl_eti
on _SG�Lt{']Ilbf'1__23, �.���, if An Qf"rIllal' i"n requested nhnvu has nnu been r,'t.Hved by
our •i 17"re Lhis dOL••. Should I uonr,ions arise f'"nCPrHIng Cho sIlbmItted
i)1"I!jecL: '' l l'fl.`•f' cfllrl'ar't the rf'V I "l:' •'SI1' ll],'l.•1" I ! °;t:C'r.l aboveaboveai. t f11 c: 7 ; 1 •-r I29l .
SincclreIy
A Lne FIt.miu;', .lr"� .'P.K. , Supervisor
Mr.. T. Robert plon State Engineer i.ng Un Li:
Mr. Roy Davis Wastewater: I'anagement. Program
Env lronmenr 1 Opurn i uns ,
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NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMICISSION
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMEN'Wi l
RALE I GIB
,J(l1, _i
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APPLICATION FOR PERMIT TO DISCHARGE
WPSTEWATER FROM PRETREAT O?r FACIJJTIES TO
OTHtR ?ULSTEWATER TREAtMENr FACILITIES, SEWER
I SYS`I'F VS, SEWER SYSTEM ME NSIONS, AND ' 4,
WASTEWATER TREATMENT FAC:ILITIRS NOT DISCKAIr3ING
4
TO THE SURFACE VaTERS OF THE STATE
Filed By: - ,
(Nam)��' '•>) i '
Sheffield Pline r i
N (Address)
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DEM-EO NO. 1 ;'
1-17--79 i�
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July € , ; ,.19
TO: NORTH CAROLINA ENVI}tuNMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Gentlemen:
In accordance with the provisions of Article 21 of Chapter 143, General Statutes
of North Carolina as amended, application is hereby made by Johii D. nellberg
Sheffield Mine (Name of board, individual
or others)
of the
in the county
(Name of city, village, town, sanitary district or establishment)
of - -acon , to the North Carolina Environmental Management
(Location of Project)
Commission, Department of Natural Resources and Community Development for the approval of
the accompanying plans, specifications, and other data submitted herewith covering the
construction of inorganic set'tlirig b ,iii with recircula-Lion
and for a "Permit" for the discharge of none
(sewage, industrial waste or other wastes)
from the
(sewers, pretreatment facilities, or treatment plant)
serving .. Sheffield mine _ into
(Name of municipality,institution or industry, etc.) (Name of treatment plant)
or ground winters, tributary to none, n . a s
n.a. at
(Name of water course)
Cow P _C.ceA..kB_d- (3_wJ- nrirth pf_Fr-,inklin, 14-0- on l-Twu- 2a)
(Location of treatment plant)
The plans for the proposed works have been prepared by T. Robert Bryson
(EnZineering Firm)
of tot. 4, Franklin, N.C.
T (Address)
It is estimated that treatment works will provide adequate capacity to serve the
Sheffield i•'ine for a period of _ �T years, -at
which time it is estimated the average daily sewage or waste flow will not exceed
90 r 000 gallons. It is further expected that the treatment works will affect overall
reductions in pollution as follows: B.O.D. 0-day 200C) n . a. %, suspended solids n . a. Z.
total solids coli.form bacteria n ,a and toxic materials*. The cost of the
proposed works is estimated to be: sewers $ n . ;-, _ , pumping station $ n • a•• ,
treatment plant $ 3 ? 000, other $ The works will be completed on or before
completed 19 ,
'nic applicant heteby agrees that the proposed works will he crmstnlcted in strict accordance with the approved plans and "
specifications or suhseyuently approved changes therein and further agrees to lace its operation under the care of a competent
person and to maintain and operate the plant accot<ling to the best accepte pjactice nd in accordance with the plans r> i +j
specifications approved by the Commission.
Signature:��
Title:—
a/ n e r '
r
Mailing Address: Route 4, Box 436AA
Franklin, N. C. 28734
'Specify pc:ccnt:rgc reduclion for each toxic suhsl;rnco, trsingarldili,nr:rl %heel• if necessary.

STATE '
• OF NORTH CAROLINA , - •
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL AND ECONOMIC RESOURCES `*
HnX 27Gti7 - Raleigh %7(311 ROBERT W. SCOTT
' - - - • 'GOVERNOR"'
CHARLES W. BRADSHAW, JR.
SECRETARY i
October 19; •1972 - Office if Water andAir. Resources "
- . - GEORGE E. PICKETT, DIRECTOR '
TELEPHONE [phone] ,
Mr. md Mrs. Terrill Bryson reply to, .
Sheffield Mine WEST -ERN RCGIQ•NAL OFFICE
fit€'. 4, Box 724 Rom Fi10 • CiLY Building-
FraWclin, North Carolina 2873.4 Asheville, N. C. 28801
:'..Telephone 704:252.8239
Dear Mr.'and MM Bryson: _ •T
Subject: W stewatex::TreabTlent racilitiea
-'Tourist 'Ge sh .Miner
t?acon county F '
I recently had the opparttim*ty to.met, with many of the owners
of to&ist • gem mines in the Macon County area to discuss North Carol-
ina's water. pollution abatement: laws and- how they apply to the tourist
gam mining, industry. I` am writing this letter to ' those of you with
whaan I met, plus other mine owners of whom, I am aware, to confirm the
p main points discus. c in our .nleeting.�
General Statue :143--215 is'North Carolina's principal water
polluticm control, " legislation. It mires that wastewater disks
to this State's surface waters, such , as those caning fxrrsn a' mine, hold a
Permit fin this Office., In order to obtain a Permit fx�m this' Office,
plans and specifications for a ;,rastewater treatment facility must be
submitted to this office for.review and approval. Approval in the form ,
of a -Permit is granted only after it has been determined that the pro-
posed wa5tawatQr treatment facility will protect the receiving stream
in accordastce .with this State' s Wat a= : Quality Standards: '
'Phase portions of the Water Quality. Sta¢rlards which would apply to
your gem mine are that the discharge to the receiving stream mist have - ,
not nore than 0.10 milliliters per -liter settleable solids in thirty
minutes and that the wastmrater after =* Implete: mixing with the receiving
stream mast not increase the turbidity, in that sham by an mmunt
greater than 10 Jackson' Turbidity Units.
A simple settling pr• M of apex imately 24-hcnn s detention tirm
can meet the settleable- solids limits. Meeting the turbidity standards
depends, on the size of the recei-4 x stream available. A. mine: iscb,7w inn
into a small stream the 'size. of Coweeta Creek, f6r example', OmAd probably
have difficult: in meeting the turbidity' limit with just a simple settling
basin. ror those mines whose .wastewater is discharged to a small stream, �
the most ec o ncEni_cal approach for providing adequate wastein, ter treatment
facilities might be a closed system. In such a system, the water from the
wash trough would be discharged to a pond where the settleable soLids
drop. out -and the '_settled. vrater returned by pimp to the head of the wash
trough. In this system, no discharge to a strewn takes place and, therefore,
Water Quality Stamlards are protected.
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Mr.. and We. ' Terrill i Dyson j
Page
October 19, 1972
In addition to needing a Permit from the North Carolina Office
of iTatrer and Air Resources to discharge treated wastewater it has been
detained that the tourist gem mines require a Pwdt ' and r the 1.899
Refuse Act which is being admfnistered by the Federal -&vira=ental.
Protection Ag� - and the Army' Corps of ErKjineers • Such a Permit will.
not be issued until it has been determined that the mina is treating
its wasteurater ' in accordance with worth Carolina's water -pollution
control. laws:'
After you have had the opportunity to give this matter saw
thought, please do. ncit hesitate to contact we if you have any, questions..
Sufficient time is available to c onst n t treatment facilities before
starting- operation- next , spring. After you havedecided what type of
wastewater treatment systen you,wish to construct, please contact me and
I will' inform You of the Proper procadur+es to follow in d*aini ng a
Per.�ni.t to. construct the trentnnt• system.
Please do not hesitate to call me at 704-252-8289 if you have
questions rapx irng this matter.
a
Very truly yours,
Ray 14. Davis y
Westeni Regional Office
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REPORT OF COMPLIANCE EVALUATION'ANALYSIS
Inspection/Evaluation By: �j,�irJ�y✓yam
ID No.
Part A. General Information
Facility County Date
Compliance with effluent limits CD PD P
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Receiving Stream Subbasin Number EQ
Class of Facility Major .Minor Type of Plant
Compliance: WQS
Discharge Rating
Operator
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Action to be Accomplished Date to be Accomplished . Date Accomplished
Monitoring Program Approved by State
Compliance with Moni tori rig -Program
Part C. Self-Monitori
Part D. Remarks
Current Flow

COMMENT:
RECOMMENDATIONS:
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LABORATORY ANALYSES
DISCHARGE
LIMITATIONS
INFLUENT
EFFLUENT
AERATION
BASIN
UPSTREAM
DOWNSTREAM
Item
BOD5 (mg/1)
pH
SETTLEABLE MATTER (mlll)
DISSOLVED OXYGEN (mg/1 )
TEMPERATURE (OF)
RESIDUAL CHLORINE (mg/1)
COD (mg/1)
COLIFORM, FECAL (MPN/100 ml)
TOTAL RESIDUE (mg/1)
TOTAL SUSPENDED RESIDUE (mg/1
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DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
ENVIRONMENTAL OPERATIONS SECTION.
ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
June 17, 1980
M E M O R A N D U M
TO: N. 0. Gerald, Coordinator
Permits and Engineering Group
FROM: Randall W. Hyatt 71
. 41�
Compliance Monitoring Group
SUBJECT: Change of Ownership
Sheffield Mine
Macon County, North Carolina
This mine was inspected on June 12, 1980, by the writer. I was informed
on the day of the inspection that the mine had recently changed owners.
Mr. John Kellberg is the new owner. He may be reached at Route 4, Box 436AA,
Franklin, North Carolina 28734 - 704-369-8383.
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N. C. DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT - WATER QUALITY SECTION
REPORT OF RECONNAISSANCE INSPECTION OF
WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT
N, I
A. GENERAL INFORMATION
1. FLAN1 (a) NAME
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Compliance with NPCES Permit
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Compliance
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STATUS ,
1. NPDES PERMIT ry_- :-
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NO..
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PERMIT. EFFECTIVE
DATE-
c EXPIRATION..DATE •_. -
PERMIT SCHEDULE:
ACTION TO BE ACCOMPLISHED I DATE TO BE ACCOMPLISHED
COMPLIANCE I DATE COMPLIANCE ACHIEVED

COMMENT:
2. STATE PERMIT (if different from NPDES)
(a) Permit No.'
(b) Permit Effective Date
(c) Expiration Date
PERMIT SCHEDULE:
ACTION TO BE ACCOMPLISHED•
DATE TO BE ACCOMPLISHED
COMPLIANCE
DATE COMPLIANCE ACHIEVED
COMMENT:
3. SELF -MONITORING
Has moni to ring. program been approved by State? ❑Yes ❑ Na
Has latest required.annual..report been filed? ❑ Yes ❑ No_.
Is self -monitoring apd reporting being accomplished in compliance with approval
'program? ..❑ Yes [] No -
COMMENT:
4. OPERATOR CERTIFICATION P/0- (a) Operator Name
(c) Treatment Plant Classification
(b) Certification ❑ Yes [—]No
Grade
Number

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How to find us...
1-828-369-8383
385 Sheffield Farms Rd.
Franklin, NC 28734
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Directions -
From Downtown
Franklin - Take Hwy.
28 North. Cross the
river, pass the Cowee
Baptist Church and the
Big White Gas Station -
then turn right onto
Cowee Creek Rd., (the
first asphalt road on the
right past the church -
you'll see sign for
Perry's Water Garden).
Pass Cowee Elementary
School and bear right
at the first Y in the
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road where you see the
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Rickman's General
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left at the second
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FRANKLIN NC
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You'll know that you are
at Sanderstown Rd.
because there is
Showcase Mobile
Horses on one corner
and Burglens Rock
You'll find beautiful surroundings, a
Shop on the other.
fun and friendly atmosphere, buckets
Follow Sanderstown Rd.
of dirt and "room at the flume "!
all the way to it's end
and turn right onto
So it doesn't matter how you get here,
Hwy 28 North and
just get here.1
follow directions as if
coming from Franklin.
See you SOOIZDon't
look for the river
- you're already past it.
From Atlanta - Follow
US 441 North into
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Franklin, then turn right
onto Main Street.
You'lI immediately
turn left onto Hwy 28
North. Now follow
directions from .Franklin.
From Chatanooga -
Follow Hwy 64 East to
US 441 North and turn
left. Follow directions
as if coming from
Atlanta.
From Nashville &
Knoxville Take I-40
East to Exit #27 (the
second Waynesville Exit
also known as the Clyde
Exit). Now follow
directions as if coming
from Asheville.
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Asheville Regional OffiM
State of North Carolina .' `sheville, North Carolina
Department of. Environment, Health and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 2761I'
James G. Martin, Governor
William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary
September 21, 1989
Mr. John Kellberg
Sheffield Mine
160 Leatherman Gap Road
Franklin, NC 28734
R. Paul Wilms
Director
Subject: Permit No. WQ0002123
Sheffield Mine
Gem Recycle Water Treatment
System
Macon County
Dear. Mr. Kellberg:
In, accordance with your application received July 24, 1989, we are forwarding herewith
Permit No. WQ0002123, dated September 21, 1989, to Sheffield Mine for the continued operation
of the subject gem recycle water treatment system.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until September 30, 1994, and
shall be subject to the conditions and limitations as specified therein. This pemlit shall also void
Permit No. 6148R issued October 11, 1983.
If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this permit are unacceptable to you,
you have the right to request an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within 30 days
following receipt of this permit. This request must be in the form of a written petition, conforming
to Chapter 150B of North Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative_,
Hearings, P.O. Box 11666, Raleigh, NC 27604. Unless such demands are made this permit shall
be final and binding.
If you need additional information concerning this matter, please contact Mr. Jack Floyd at
919/ 733-5083.
Sincere ,
R. Paul Wilms
cc: Macon County Health Department,.,'/ `� J
Asheville Regional Office
Groundwater Section
Pollution Prevention Pays
P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 Telephone [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer

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NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH AND NATURAL RESOURCES
RALEIGH
RECYCLE SYSTEM PERMIT
In accordance with the provisions of Article 21 of Chapter 143, General. Statutes of North
Carolina as amended, and other applicable Laws, Rules, and Regulations
PERMISSION IS HEREBY GRANTED TO
Sheffield Mine
Macon County
FOR THE
continued operation of a 90,000 GPD recycle system consisting of a settling basin, dual 150 GPM
recirculation pumps, approximately 150 linear feet of 2-inch force main, and a water storage pored
to serve the Sheffield Gem Mine with no dis:;harge of wastes to the surface waters, pursuant to
the application received July 24, 1989 and in conformity with the project plan, specifications, and
other supporting data subsequently filed and approved by the Department of Environment, Health
and Natural Resources and considered a part of this permit.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until September 30, 1994, and shall
be subject to the following specified conditions and limitations:
This permit shall become voidable unless the facilities are constructed in accordance with
the conditions of this permit, the approved plans, specifications, and other supporting
data.
2. This permit is effective only with respect to the nature and volume of wastes described in
the application and other supporting data.
3. The facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times.
4. This permit is not transferable. In the event there is a desire for the facilities to change
ownership, or there is a name change of the Permittee,- a formal permit request must b.--
submitted to the Division of Environmental Management accompanied by an application
fee, documentation from the parties involved, and other supporting materials as may be
appropriate. The approval of the request will be considered on its merits and may or may
not be approved.
5. In the event that the facilities fail -to perform satisfactorily, including the creation of
nuisance conditions, the Permittee shall take immediate corrective action, including those as
may be required by this Division, such as the construction of additional or replacement
wastewater treatment or disposal facilities.

6. The sludge generated from these treatment facilities must be disposed of in accordance with
General Statute 143-215.1 and in a manner approved by the North Carolina Division of
Environmental Management.
7. The issuance of this permit shall not relieve the Permittee of the responsibility for damages
to surface or groundwaters resulting from the operation of this facility.
8. The facilities shall be effectively maintained and operated as a non -discharge system to
prevent the discharge of any wastewater resulting from the operation of this facility.
9. Diversion or bypassing of untreated wastewater from the treatment facilities is prohibited.
10. Freeboard in the settling basin shall not be less than one foot at any time.
11. Any monitoring deemed necessary by the Division of Environmental Management to insure
surface and ground water protection will be established and an acceptable sampling
reporting schedule shall be followed.
12. Adequate inspection, maintenance, and cleaning shall be provided by the Permittee to
insure proper operation of the subject facilities.
13. The Permittee or his designee shall inspect the wastewater recycle facilities to prevent
malfunctions and deterioration, operator errors and discharges which may cause or lead to
the release of wastes to the environment, a threat to human health, or a nuisance. The
Permittee shall keep an inspection log or summary including at least the date and time of
inspection, observations made, and any maintenance, repairs, or corrective actions taken
by the Permittee. This log ;�;f inspections shall be maintained by the Permittee for a period
of three years from the date of the inspection and shall be made available upon request to
the Division of Environmental Management or other permitting authority.
14. Any duly authorized officer, employee, or representative of the Division of Environmental
Management may, upon presentation of credentials, enter and inspect any property,
premises or place on or related to the disposal site and facility at any reasonable time for the
purpose of determining compliance with this permit; may inspect or copy any records that
must be kept under the terms and conditions of this permit; or may obtain samples of
groundwater, surface water, or leachate.
15. The annual administering and compliance fee must be paid by the Permittee within thirty
(30) days after being billed by the Division. Failure to pay the fee accordingly may cause
the Division to initiate action to revoke this permit as specified by 15 NCAC 2H .0205
(c)(4).
16. , Failure to abide by the conditions and limitations contained in this permit may subject the
Permittee to an enforcement action by the Division of Environmental Management in
accordance with North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6.
17. The issuance of this permit does not preclude the Permittee from complying with any and
all statutes, rules, regulations, or ordinances which may be imposed by other government
agencies (local, state, and federal) which have jurisdiction.
18. A set of approved plans and spccifications for the subject project must be retained by the
Permittee for the life of this project.
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19. Noncompliance Notification:
The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Asheville Regional Office, telephone no.
704/251-6208, as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24 hours or on the next
working day following the occurrence or first knowledge of the occurrence of any of the
following:
a. Any occurrence at the wastewater treatment facility which results in the treatment of
significant amounts of wastes which are abnormal in quantity or characteristic, such
as the dumping of the contents of a basin or tank; the known passage of a slug of
hazardous substance through the facility; or any other unusual circumstances.
b. Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that render the facility
incapable of adequate wastewater treatment such as mechanical or electrical failures
of pumps, aerators, compressors, etc.
C. Any failure of a pumping station, sewer line, or treatment facility resulting in a
by-pass directly to receiving waters without treatment of all or any portion of the
influent to such station or facility.
d. Any time that self -monitoring information indicates that the facility has gone out of
compliance with its permit limitations.
Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report in letter
form within 15 days following first knowledge of the occurrence. This report must outline
the actions taken or proposed to be taken to ensure that the problem does not reoccur.
20. The Permittee, at least six (6) months prior to the expiration of this permit, shall request its
extension. Upon receipt of the request, the Commission will review the adequacy of the
facilities described therein, and if warranted, will extend the permit for such period of time
and under such conditions and limitations as it may deem appropriate.
Permit issued this the 21st day of September, 1989
NORTH CC -KOLINA ENVIRONT
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R. Paul Wilms, Director
Division of Environmental Manage
1`) By Authority of the Environmental
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Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
James G. Martin, Governor R. Paul Wilms
William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary Director
September 21, 1989
Mr. John Kellberg
Sheffield Mine
160 Leatherman Gap Road
Franklin, NC 28734
Subject: Permit No. WQ0002123
Sheffield Mine
Gem Recycle Water Treatment
System
Macon County
Dear Mr. Kellberg:
In accordance with your application received July 24, 1989, we are forwarding herewith
Permit No. WQ0002123, dated September 21, 1989, to Sheffield Mine for the continued operation
of the subject gem recycle water treatment system.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until September 30, 1994, and
shall be subject to the conditions and limitations as specified therein. This permit shall also void
Permit No. 6148R issued October 11, 1983.
If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this permit are unacceptable to you,
you have the right to request an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within .30 days
following receipt of this permit. This request must be in the form of a written petition, conforming
-to Chapter 150B of North Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative -
Hearings P.O. Box 11666, Raleigh, NC 27604. Unless such demands are made this permit shall
be final and binding,
If you need additional information concerning this matter, please contact Mr. Jack Floyd at
919/ 733-5083.
Sincerely,
R.Paul Wilms ;[EC E I V E D
tiNa,Ier Quality Sec-tincc: Macon County Health Department/
Asheville_ Regional Officq
Gioitndwater Section SEP 2 9 1089
Pollulion Prevention Pays
P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 Telephone [phone]shevi le fiEhlntlai i?ff (,e
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer
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NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH AND NATURAL RESOURCES
RALEIGH
RECYCLE SYSTEM PERMIT
In accordance with the provisions of Article 21 of Chapter 143, General Statutes of North
Carolina as amended, and other applicable Laws, Rules, and Regulations
PERMISSION IS HEREBY GRANTED TO
Sheffield Mine
Macon County
FOR THE
continued operation of a 90,000 GPD recycle system consisting of a settling basin, dual 150 GPM
recirculation pumps, approximately 150 linear feet of 2-inch force main, and a water storage pond
to serve the Sheffield Gei:Z Mine with no discharge of wastes to the surface waters, pursuant to
the application received July 24, 1989 and in conformity with the project plan, specifications, and
other supporting data subsequently filed and approved by the Department of Environment, Health
and Natural Resources and considered a part of this permit.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until September 30, 1994, and shall
be subject to the following specified conditions and limitations:
This permit shall become voidable unless the facilities are constructed in accordance with
the conditions of this permit, the approved plans, specifications, and other supporting
data.
2. This permit is effective only with respect to the nature and volume of wastes described in
the application and other supporting data.
3. The facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times.
4. This permit is not transferable. In the event there is a desire for the facilities to change
ownership, or there is a name change of the Permittee, a formal permit request must be
submitted to the Division of Environmental Management accompanied by an application
fee, documentation from the parties involved, and other supporting materials as may be
appropriate. The approval of the request will be considered on its merits and may or may
not be approved.
5. In the event that the facilities fail to perform satisfactorily, including the creation of
nuisance conditions, the Permittee shall take immediate corrective action, including those as
may be required by this Division, such as the construction of additional or replacement
wastewater treatment or disposal facilities.

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6. The sludge generated from these treatment facilities must be disposed of in accordance with
General Statute 143-215.1 and in a manner approved by the North Carolina Division of
Environmental Management.
7. The issuance of this permit shall not relieve the Permittee of the responsibility for damages
to surface or groundwaters resulting from the operation of this facility.
8. The facilities shall be effectively maintained and operated as a non -discharge system to
prevent the discharge of any wastewater resulting from the operation of this facility.
9. Diversion or bypassing of untreated wastewater from the treatment facilities is prohibited.
10. Freeboard in the settling basin shall not be less than one foot at any time.
11. Any monitoring deemed necessary by the Division of Environmental Management to insure
surface and ground water protection will be established and an acceptable sampling
reporting schedule shall be followed.
12. Adequate inspection, maintenance, and cleaning shall be provided by the Permittee to
insure proper operation of the subject facilities.
13. The Permittee or his designee shall inspect the wastewater recycle facilities to prevent
malfunctions and deterioration, operator errors and discharges which may cause or lead to
the release of wastes to the environment, a threat to human health, or a nuisance. The
Permittee shall keep an inspection log or summary including at least the date and time of
inspection, observations made, and any maintenance, repairs, or corrective actions taken
by the Permittee. This log of inspections shall be maintained by the Permittee for a period
of three years from the date of the inspection and shall be made available upon request to
the Division of Environmental Management or other permitting authority.
14. Any duly authorized officer, employee, or representative of the Division of Environmental
Management may, upon presentation of credentials, enter and inspect any property,
premises or place on or related to the disposal site and facility at any reasonable time for the
purpose of determining compliance with this permit; may inspect or copy any records that
must be kept under the terms and conditions of this permit; or may obtain samples of
groundwater, surface water, or leachate.
15. The annual administering and compliance fee must be paid by the Permittee within thirty
(30) days after being billed by the Division. Failure to pay the fee accordingly may cause
the Division to initiate action to revoke this permit as specified by 15 NCAC 2H .0205
(c)(4).
16. Failure to abide by the conditions and limitations contained in this permit may subject the
Permittee to an enforcement action by the Division of Environmental Management in
accordance with North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6.
17. The issuance of this permit does not preclude the Permittee from complying with any and
all statutes, rules, regulations, or ordinances which may be imposed by other government
agencies (local, state, and federal) which have jurisdiction.
18. A set of approved plans and specifications for the subject project must be retained by the
Permittee for the life of this project.
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19. Noncompliance Notification:
The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Asheville Regional Office, telephone no.
704/251-6208, as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24 hours or on the next
working day following the occurrence or first knowledge of the occurrence of any of the
following:
a. Any occurrence at the wastewater treatment facility which results in the treatment of
significant amounts of wastes which are abnormal in quantity or characteristic, such
as the dumping of the contents of a basin or tank; the known passage of a slug of
hazardous substance through the facility; or any other unusual circumstances.
b. Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that render the facility
incapable of adequate wastewater treatment such as mechanical or electrical failures
of pumps, aerators, compressors, etc.
C. Any failure of a pumping station, sewer line, or treatment facility resulting in a
by-pass directly to receiving waters without treatment of all or any portion of the
influent to such station or facility.
d. Any time that self -monitoring information indicates that the facility has gone out of
compliance with its permit limitations.
Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report in letter
form within 15 days following first knowledge of the occurrence. This report must outline
the actions taken or proposed to be taken to ensure that the problem does not reoccur.
20. The Permittee, at least six (6) months prior to the expiration of this permit, shall request its
extension. Upon receipt of the request, the Commission will review the adequacy of the
facilities described therein, and if warranted, will extend the permit for such period of time
and under such conditions and limitations as it may deem appropriate.
Permit issued this the 21st day of September, 1989
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONA
R. Paul Wilms, Director
Division of Environmental Manage
By Authority of the Environmental
AL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
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DMSION OF
VIFICNMENTAL
North Carolina Department of Natural EN MANAGEMENT
Resources &Community Development Robert F Helms
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Direc;o,
Jamµs B. Htint, it.. Governor JuS;4)i', V'1RE FEL iE D Teleuhcv+ 919 7337015
Water Quality Division
October 11, 1983
Mr. John D. Kellberg OCT; 14 M
Route 4, Box 436AA Western Regional Office
Franklin, North Carolina 28734 Asheville, North Carolina
SUBJECT: Permit No. 6148R
John D. Kellberg (Owner)
Sheffield Mine - Quarry Recycle System
zlI.._ County
Dear Mr. Kellberg:
In accordance with your letter of request received August 22, 1983, we are
forwarding herewith Permit No. 6148R, dated October 11, 1983, to Mr. John D.
Kellberg (Owner) for the continued operation of the subject non -discharge type
wastewater treatment recycle facilities.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until October 31,
1988, ,shall be subject to the conditions and limitations as specified therein,
and shall void Permit No. 6148, issued September 9, 1980.
If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this permit are
unacceptable to you, you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing before a
hearing officer upon written demand to the Director within thirty (30) days
following receipt of this permit, identifying the specific issues to be
contended. Unless such demand is made, this permit shall he final and binding.
If you have any question concerning this matter or wish to discuss this
further, please contact Mr. H. Dale Crisp at this number 919/733--5083, ext. 108.
Sincerely yours,
Original Signed By
FORREST R. WESTALL
FOR
Robert F. Helms
cc: Macon County Health Department
Asheville Regional Supervisor'
Asheville Reniona.l Office `tanager
Mr. Forrest R. Westall
POLL UTION PREVEIVT10iV PA YS
P, O. Sox 27687 Raleigh, N. C. 27611-7687
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer

NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPART fENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES A.ND C0%iL-M,. ITY DEVELOP%IENT
RALEIGH
P E R M I T
For the Discharge of Sewage, Industrial Wastes, or Other Wastes
In accordance with the provisions of Article 21 of Chapter 143, General.
Statutes of North Carolina as amended, and other applicable Laws, Rules, and
Regulations
PERMISSION IS HERESY GRANTED TO
Mr. John D. Kellberg (Owner)
Sheffield Z,1ine
Macon County
FOR THE
continued operation of an existing 90,000 CPD Quarry Recycle System consisting of a
settling basin, dual 150 GPM recirculation pumps, approximately 150 .Lineal feet of
2-inch force main, and a water storage pond to serve the Sheffield Mine; with no
discharge of wastewater to the surface waters of the State,
pursuant to the letter of request received August 22, 1983, and in conformity with
the project plans, specifications, and other supporting data, subsequently filed and
approved by the Department of Natural Resources and Community Development and
considered a part of this Permit.
This Permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until October 31,
1988, shall be subject to the following specified conditions and limitations, and
shall void Permit No. 6148, issued September 9, 1980:
1. This permit shall become voidable unless the facilities are operated in
accordance with the approved plans, specifications and other supporting data.
2. This permit is effective only with respect to the nature and volume of wastes
described in the application and other supporting data.
3. The facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times.
4. This permit is not transferable.
5. In event the facilities fail to perform satisfactorily, the Permittee shall
take such immediate corrective action as may be required by this Department.

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6. Solids, sludges, or other pollutants removed or resulting from the wastewater
treatment process shall be contained and disposed of in such a manner as to
prevent any contamination of the surface or groundwaters of the State.
7. Diversion or bypassing of the untreated wastewater from the treatment facility
is prohibited.
8. Freeboard in the settling basin shall not be less than one (1) foot at any time.
9. The Permittee, at least six (6) months prior to the expiration of this permit,
shall request its extension. Upon receipt of the request, the Commission will
review the adequacy of the facilities described therein, and if indicated,
will extend the permit for such period of time and under such conditions and
limitations as it may deem appropriate.
tO. The issuance of this permit shall not relieve Mr. John D. Kellberg of the
responsibility for damages to surface or groundw aters resulting from the
operation of this facility.
11. The facilities shall be effectively maintained and operated as a non —discharge
system to prevent the discharge of any wastewater into the surface waters of
the.State.
Permit issued this the 11th day of October, 1983.
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL rWNAGEMENT- COMMISSION
Original Signed By
FORREST R. WESTALL
FOR
Robert F. Helms, Director
Division of Environmental Management
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit No. 6148R

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Permit No. 6148
STAFF R.EPORT.AND RECOMMENDATIONS
PART I - INSPECTION OF FACILITY
I. Place Visited: Sheffield Mine
flacon County
2. Date Visited: June 29, 1983
3. By: W. E. Anderson
4. Persons Contacted: John Kellberg
5. Directions to Site: From the intersection of N.C. Highway 28 and
NCSR 1341 north of Franklin, turn right onto NCSR 1341 and follow the
signs to Sheffield Mine.
6. Latitude and Longitude of the Discharge:
There is no discharge.
?. Size: N/A
8. Topography: Hilly
9. Location of Dearest Dwelling: 0.5 mile
10. Receiving Stream: N/A
(a) Classification:
(b) Sub -basin:
(c) Attach map indicating location of discharge point.
PART II - DESCRIPTION OF DISCHARGE N/A
I. Type of Wastewater:
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2. Volume of Discharge: N/A
3. Production Rates and NIor Processes (if industrial, guidelines are
based on production). �!/A
4. Description of Treatment Facility: Inorganic solids settling ponds
with recirculation pumps.
5. Sample Locations: N/A
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PART III - OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION
The facility does not discharge; ponds are adequate. The volume and
nature of this wastewater has not changed since original Permit was issued.

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PART IV — RECMIMENDATIONS
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Renew permit.
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Prepared by: W. E. Anderson
10/05/83'

RECEIVED
Water Quality Division
J North Carolina Department of N'5�
nb ip6
Resources &Community Deve1QpwQi1al Office
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor Joseph W. GriM9099c Carolina
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Dear \4 ;r.., r'1-fa
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
PROJECT: ', �/J3/-e3
mew e � 4- 0- oet.L- l�t 6 (,+Z
We acknowledge receipt of the following documents:
ermit application - APN btu -z-'i" t,
engineering plans
specifications
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u` other lok,-h h.
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Your project has been assigned to �:�. for a detailed
engineering review. All project documents will be reviewed with respect to the
proposed wastewater facilities. This review will not commit this Division to
approving any expansion of these treatment facilities or increase of flowrate in
the future.
Prior to the issuance of the permit, you will be advised of the recommendations
and comments of this Division. You will also be informed of any matter which needs
to be resolved.
Our reviews are scheduled based on receipt date of complete informations. The
items checked below are needed before your project can be reviewed.
permit application (copies enclosed)
engineering plans (signed and sealed by N.C.P..E,)
specifications (signed and sealed by N.C.P.E.)
I'll other additional information detailed on attachment
The above checked information is needed by //l'��gr� If not received,
your application package, will be returned as incomplete. Please be aware that the
Division's ��,�'iu�tEp. Regional Office must provide RECOMMENDATIONS from
the Regional Supervisor or a Procedure Four Evaluation for this project, prior to final
action by the Division.
If you have any questions, please call the review engineer at this telephone number
919/733-5083.
Sincerely,
H. Dale Crisp, P.E., Supervisor
State Engineering Review Group
cc: 1� Permits and Engineering Unit
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P. 0. Box 27687 Raleigh, N. C. 2761 i-7687
HDC/meb An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer

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1. HA% THE VOLUME OR NATURE OF THI% WA%TEWTER CHANGED SINCE THE PERMIT
WAS, ORICINALLY I�%UED ? IP EC),PLEA%E CLARIFY THE PRE%ENT CONDITIONS.

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r'luLust 15, 19'
1=Ir. H. Dale Crisp
3upt . of State --Eng. - Review Group
P. 0. Sox 27687
Raleigh, I',fC 27611
SUBJECT: Per:fiit No. 6148
John D. lellber6 (Owner)
Sheffield IT4ine - Quarry recycle System
!-"acon County
Dear Sir:
".. e Trish to ask for a renewal of our above mentioned permit.
In ,July an inspector from Asheville checked our mine and
everything �,ias in good shape. He said to just ask by letter
for a ne%.: permit.
`?`h =.nk you,
John D . Kellberg
Route 4, Box 43611.,'�
Franklin, INC 28734
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V�rn Regional
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1 'DIVISION OP'ESVIROm=TAL MANAGE
September 9, 19$0 _
W. John D. Kelibeirg
z Route. 4. AOX 436AA
Franklin;: North Carolina.'28734' J ;
SUHJECT: • Perait •Mo. 614E
John D. ; Kellbeig• ({Taney) t
ShnfMid tins. - 'Quarry Recycle System
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' , • ..,Dear; Mr. k Keiaberg z ' P. • " ' : .:. •
r In accordance with; -your, application " received, July ' 10. ,1980, ;we are foir�ara-
ing herewith Permit No. 6148. dated September 9, 1980; to Mr.•John D. Kslibar
(Owner) f41
or the' contiioiued "operation ,of the subject 'non-dischargetype waste .�
,;,treatmsnt facilities:
Thie' permit,shall.be effective from:the date of issuance until'September•1,
-1983, and -shall be.subject to the.condition and limitations,aa specified therein. .
r ' If :any parts-; requirements; or limitations contained- in . this 'permit
unacceptable •to you, ' y6u have the right . to an ad j udicatory ' bearing before a "
%hearin officer u n 4ritten demand`io. the Director ;within %shirt 30 days,r
".'following;receipt of -this pe�t,,ideniifying,the,opecific issues to be con-
tended. UhUss such - demand, is .made, th1h,permit 'shall be,,final ,and binding.'
Yours very`truly. ,
Origi'nal Signed
: :' A. C.,:TUR�iAGE, JR.
T6eii- 3:: Grigg. Director �.
Division of Environmental Management.
Enclosures
cc i . Macon County -Health Department
Asheville Regional'Supervisor'�' ,
'> Mr. A. C..Turnage, Jr. ;
Asheville Regional Office Manager
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RALEIGH .
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r In accordance with the provisions of,Article 21 of Chapter 143, General
'Statutes of North Carolina as amended,'and'other applicable Lave, Sulu, and
Regulations
PERMISSION IS EUEBY GRANTED -TO.
r Mr. John D. Kellberg (Owner)
; Macon County
FOR.THE
-' continued operation of an existing 90.900 GPD Quarry R+ecycip System consisting.of
a settling basin, dual 150'GPM.recirculation.pumps,.approaimately 150 lineal feet
of 2-inch force maim, and a eater storage pond to serve the SheffieldMine# with
no diecbarge of wasterater to the.surface vaters of the State,
pursuant to,the application received July 10. 1980. and in conformity with the
project plans. specifications, and other supporting datao subsequently filed -and
approved by.the Department of Natural, Resources and,Community Development and
considered a part of.this Permit.
+This Permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until September 1,.
1983, and shall be -subject to the following specified conditions and L.imitationsi
1. This permit shall become voidable unless the facilities'are operated in
accordance with -the approved plans, specifications and other supporting data.
26 This permit is effective.only with respect to ths`'nature and volume of
wastes described in the application'dud other supporting data. ,
3. The`facilltles shall be properly.m intainsd and operated at all times.
4. This permit is not -transferable.
5. 1n,event' the facilities..fail to perforce satisfactorily, .the Permittee- shall
'.-'take such immediate corrective action as may be required by this Department.

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Permit No. 6148 �.
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6. Solids. sludges, or other pollutants removed or resulting from the waste-
water treatment process shall be contained'and disposed of in such a manner
as to prevent any contamination of tho surface or ground waters of the
State.
7. Diversion or bypassing of the untreated -wastewater from the treatment
facility is prohibited.
8. Freeboard in the settling basin shall not be less than one (1) foot at
any tiali.
9. The Permittes. at least six,(§1.monthe prior to the expiration of this
Permit, shall request its extension. Upon'receipt of the request. the
Commission will review the adequacy of the facilities described ,iherelni
and if indicated, will extend the Permit for such period of time and
under such conditions and limitations as it.may deem ,appropriate.
Permit issued this the 9th day of September,_1980.
NORTH CAROLINA ERVIRONM WNTAL MtJiAGBME= COM aSSION
Original Signed By
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Neil S. Grigg, Director " '^
Division of Bnvirom�eatal Management
By Authority of the Secretary of the Department
of natural Resources and Comininity, Development
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THE MINE WITH A DIFFERENCE
After leaving the asphalt road, you will travel half a mile on a gentle mountain road to
reach the mine. After parking in the spacious area under the trees, you'll descend the mine's
excavated walls by stairway or footpath, admiring ferns and wildflowers along the way.
You'll sit at the sluice line at the bottom of the hollow amid a beautiful forest of deciduous
trees and listen to the symphony of the wilderness. . . bird songs and chirps, cooing doves,
"Bob White" calls of the quails, with bass notes provided by the frogs that live in the ponds
nearby.
The forest's chorus will be interrupted occasionally by the noise of gasoline powered
pumps to refill the upper pond, (otherwise no noise makersi are allowed). We recirculate
water in the ponds thru the sluice, complying with environmental regulations effective July
1, 1981.
As you wash the clay from the stones, you will enjoy both sunshine and shade as the sun
moves across the sky, but it is the sun which lights up the gemstones in your screening tray.
In any case, we are very happy to assist you in identifying the gems. And of course, we fur-
nish the equipment you'll need.
Mother Nature placed the gemstones in beds of clay where they have remained undisturb-
ed for perhaps millions of years until we excavated them from the hill and shoveled the gem -
bearing clay into buckets from which you work ... maybe a little harder than in the creek -bed
mines of the valley.
Our gemstones look different, too. They appear in all sizes and shapes including the
typical hexagonal form and in all colors from pink to dark red and purple. They most likely
will have a rough coat, which has not been tumbled away in a creek, but at least one shim-
mering surface or corner will signal your watchful eye to "Take me home with you." A cut
and polished Sheffield gem is not only beautiful, it's distinctive.
Please plan to spend a day or two with us. It will be a rewarding experience.
We are open daily 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. from April 1 to October 31. For your convenience, we
have available the social amenities that miners have come to expect ... restrooms, picnic
tables, cold soda pop, sandwiches and snacks. Certainly, we are a member of Franklin Area
Chamber of Commerce Inc.

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