NCG020511_COMPLETE FILE - HISTORICAL_20190726

STORMWATER DIVISION CODING SHEET
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ROY COOPER
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MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
S. DANIEL SMITH
Director
'Pony Johnson, Environmental Manager
Vulcan Constructions Materials, LLC
11020 David Taylor Drive, Suite 400
Charlotte, NC 28262
NORTH CAROLINA
Envrronmenta! Quafity
July 26, 2019
Subject: NPDES Stormwater Permit
Permit No. NCG020511
Representative Outfall Status Request
Vulcan Construction Materials, LI.,C
Spruce Pine Quarry, Mitchell County
Dcar Mr. Johnson:
The Asheville Regional Office staff have reviewed your request dated April 3, 2019, for a determination that
stormwater discharge outfall (SDO) 002 be granted representative outfall status for stormwater outfall 005. Based
on information and maps provided and a site inspection conducted on May 7, 2019, we are approving this request.
In accordance with 40 CFR § 122,21(g)(7), you are authorized to sample outfall number 002 as a representative
outfall. 'this approval is effective with the next sampling event. We also want to remind you that the permit still
requires Qualitative Monitoring be performed at all SDOS, regardless of representative status.
Please remember that any actions you initiate in response to benchmark exceedances as directed in the tiered
response provisions of your permit must address all drainage areas represented by SDO 002, where appropriate.
Please append this letter to your Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SPPP) or permit to document that
representative outfall status has been approved. if changes in drainage areas, structures, processes, storage
practices, or other activities occur that significantly alter the basis of this approval, representative outfall status
may no longer be valid. You should either resume sampling at all SDOs, or reapply to this office for representative
outfall status based on updated information. if you have any questions or continents concerning this letter, please
contact me at 828-2964500.
Sincerely,
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Stanley L. Aiken, PEGA
Regional Engineer
Land Quality Section
Enclosure: Inspection Report
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® North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Divislon of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources
Asheville Regional Office 12090 U.S. Highway 70 1 Swannanoa, North Carolina 28778
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Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: NCG020511 Effective: 1010V15 Expiration: 09/30/20 Owner: Vulcan Construction Materials LLC
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Spruce Pine Quarry
County: Mitchell 396 Granite Ln
Region: Asheville
Bakersvifie NC 28705
Contact Person: Tony Johnson Title: Phone: [phone]
Directions to Facility:
System Classifications:
Primary ORC:
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
On-slte representative
Related Penults:
Inspection Date: 05/07/2019
Primary Inspector: Shawna Riddle
Secondary Inspector(s):
Certification: Phone:
Tony Johnson 704-547-7076
Entry Time: 10:00AM Exit Time: 11:15AM
Phone:
Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspectlon Type: Compliance Evaluation
Penn it Inspection Type: Mining Activities Stormwater Discharge COC
Facility Status: Compliant ❑ Not Compliant
Question Areas:
Storm Water
(See attachment summary)
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Permit: NCGO2051 t owner • Fecillty:Vulcan Construction Materials LLC
Inspection Date: 05M712019 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaivation Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
Met with Tony Johnson and Jamie Freeman for the inspection. Annual inspection and for Representative Outfall Status
(ROS). SWPPP is current, training has been conducted, and monitoring is being conducted as required.
3 total outfalis, old 001 is now 002 (sampling point), 001 new location is pit water sampling, 003 is the same, 005 will have
no sampling and will have ROS and sampled from 002.
Mine site is in compliance and looks good. Recommend granting ROS.
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Permit: NCG02051 t Owner - Facility: Vulcan Construction Mafedala LL.0 C
Inspection Date: 05/0712019 Inspection Type : Campllan— Evafustfon Reason For Vlsit: Routine
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan
Yoe No_N"
Does the site have a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan?
E ❑ ❑ ❑
# Does the Plan Include a General location (USGS) map?
❑ ❑ ❑
# Does the Plan include a "Narrative Description of Practices"?
❑ ❑ ❑
# Does the Plan Include a detailed site map Including outfall locations and drainage areas?
❑ ❑ ❑
# Does the Plan include a list of significant spills occurring during the past 3 years?
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
# Has the facility evaluated feasible alternatives to current practices?
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
# Does the faculty provide all necessary secondary containment?
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
# Does the Plan Include a BMP summary?
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
# Does the Plan include a Spill Prevention and Response Plan (SPRP)?
❑ ❑ ❑
# Does the Plan Indude a Preventative Maintenance and Good Housekeeping Plan?
0 ❑ 110
# Does the facility provide and document Employee Training?
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
# Does the Plan Include a ust of Responsible Party(s)?
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
# Is the Plan reviewed and updated annually?
0 ❑ 110
# Does the Plan Include a Stormwater Facility Inspection Program?
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Has the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan been implemented?
0 ❑ 1111
Comment:
Qualitative Monitor1no
Yes No NA NE
Has the facility conducted its Qualitative Monitoring seml-annually? 0111311
Comment:
Analytical Monitoring
X9gNoNANE
Has the faculty conducted Its Analytical monitoring? 110 ❑
# Has the facility conducted its Anelyticel monitoring from Vehicle Maintenance areas? ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
Perrngand Outfalls Yes No NA NE
# Is a copy of the Permit and the Certificate of Coverage avaliabte at the site? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
# Were all ouffalls observed during the inspectlon? ❑ ❑ ❑
# If the facility has representative outfall status, Is It property documented by the Division? ❑ ❑ ❑
# Has the facility evaluated all Illidt (non stormwater) discharges? ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
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Materials Company
July 23, 2018
N.C. Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ)
Division of Water Resources
Attn: Stormwater Permitting Program
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Via FedEx
RECEIVED
AUG o 12018
CENTRAL FILES
DWR SECTION
Re: Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC — Spruce Pine Quarry
NPDES General Permit — COC No. NCG020511
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To whom it may concern:
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC (Vulcan) operates its Spruce Pine Quarry facility in
Mitchell County, North Carolina Region under NPDES General Permit — COC No. NCG02051 1,
As Specified in Section D of the NPDES General Permit, we are Living notice that Vulcan
inadvertently failed to obtain a pit water sample from 001 Outfall for the 2°`I quarter of 2018.
Improvements have been made to avoid this from happening again, including re-training of -
employees responsible for obtaining this sample. In addition, Vulcan is working toward making
improvements to Our pit water discharge, which will yield a better water management system.
Our projected target range to have the new system in place is September 2018.
As required under Section D of the permit, Vulcan will continue to perform quarterly monitoring
until we receive four consecutive quarterly samples, for which the results are below the limit for
all parameters.
If you have any questions or require additional information, please contact Travis Barnes, Plant
Manager at [phone] or myself at [phone].
Sincerely,
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Tony Johnson
Environmental Engineer
cc Stanley Aiken. NCDEQ Regional Engineer
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CHARLOTTE REGIONAL OFFICE —VULCAN CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS, L.L.C.
11020 David Taylor Drive, SUITE 400, CHARLOTTE, NC 28262, TELEPHONE [phone], FAX [phone]

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Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: NCG020511 Effective: 10101/15 Expiration: 09/30/20 Owner : Vulcan Construction Materials LLC
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Spruce Pine Quarry
County: Mitchell 306 Granite Ln
Region: Asheville
Bakersville NC 28705
Contact Person: Tony Johnson Title: Phone: [phone]
Directions to Facility:
System Classifications:
Primary ORC:
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
On -site representative
Related Permits:
Inspection Date: 05/07/2019
Primary Inspector: Shawna Riddle
Secondary Inspector(s):
Certification: Phone:
Tony Johnson 704-547-7076
Entry Time: 10:00AM Exit Time: 11:15AM
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: NCG020511 Owner- Facility: Vulcan Construction Materials LLC
Inspection Date: 05/07/2019 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
Met with Tony Johnson and Jamie Freeman for the inspection. Annual inspection and for Representative Outfall Status
(ROS). SWPPP is current, training has been conducted, and monitoring is being conducted as required.
3 total outfalls, old 001 is now 002 (sampling point), 001 new location is pit water sampling, 003 is the same, 005 will have
no sampling and will have ROS and sampled from 002.
Mine site is in compliance and looks good. Recommend granting ROS.
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Permit: NCG020511 Owner - Facility: Vulcan Construction Materials LLC
Inspection Date: 05107/2019 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?
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
# Does the Plan include a General Location (USGS) map?
❑ ❑ ❑
# Does the Plan include a "Narrative Description of Practices"?
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
# Does the Plan include a detailed site map including outfall locations and drainage areas?
E ❑ ❑ ❑
# hoes the Plan include a list of significant spills occurring during the past 3 years?
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
# Has the facility evaluated feasible alternatives to current practices?
E ❑ ❑ ❑
# Does the facility provide all necessary secondary containment?
N ❑ ❑ ❑
# Does the Plan include a BMP summary?
E ❑ ❑ []
# 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 Party(s)?
E ❑ ❑ ❑
# Is the Plan reviewed and updated annually?
❑ ❑ ❑
# Does the Plan include a Stormwater Facility Inspection Program?
❑ ❑ ❑
Has the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan been implemented?
N ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
Qualitative Monitoring
Yes NO NA NE
Has the facility conducted its Qualitative Monitoring semi-annually? E ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
Analytical Monitoring
Yes No NA NE
Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring? ❑ ❑ ❑
# Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring from Vehicle Maintenance areas? ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
Permit and Outfalls
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? E ❑ ❑ ❑
# Has the facility evaluated all illicit (non stormwater) discharges? E ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
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Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: NCG020511 Effective: 10/01/15 Expiration: 09/30/20 Owner: Vulcan Construction Materials LLC
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Spruce Pine Qua"
County: Mitchell 396 Granite Ln
Region: Asheville
Bakersville NC 28705
Contact Person: Tony Johnson Title: Phone: [phone]
Directions to Facility:
System Classifications:
Primary ORC:
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
On -site representative
Related Permits:
Inspection Date: 05/12/2017
Primary Inspector: Shawna Riddle
Secondary Inspector(s):
Certification: Phone:
Jeff Panther 828-688-4200
Entry Time: 10:OOAM Exit Time: 11:15AM
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: NCG020511 Owner - Facility: Vulcan Construction Materials LLC
Inspection Date: 05/12/2017 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
Met with Tony Johnson for the inspection. SWPPP is current, training has been completed and sampling is being conducted
as required.
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permit: NCG020511 Owner - Facitity:Vulcan Construction Materials LLC
Inspection Date: 0511212017 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?
❑ ❑ ❑
# Does the Plan include a General location (USGS) map?
❑ ❑ ❑
# Does the Plan include a "Narrative Description of Practices"?
E ❑ ❑ ❑
# Does the Plan include a detailed site map including outfall locations and drainage areas?
❑ ❑ ❑
# Does the Plan include a list of significant spills occurring during the past 3 years?
IN ❑ ❑ ❑
# Has the facility evaluated feasible alternatives to current practices?
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
# Does the facility provide all necessary secondary containment?
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
# Does the Plan include a BMP summary?
❑ ❑ ❑
# Does the Plan include a Spill Prevention and Response Plan (SPRP)?
❑ ❑ ❑
# 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 Party(s)?
E ❑ ❑ ❑
# Is the Plan reviewed and updated annually?
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
# Does the Plan include a Stormwater Facility Inspection Program?
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Has the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan been implemented?
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
Qualitative Monitoring
Yes No NA NE
Has the facility conducted its Qualitative Monitoring semi-annually? E ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
Analytical Monitoring
Yes No NA NE
Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring? E ❑ ❑ ❑
# Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring from Vehicle Maintenance areas? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
Permit and Outfalls Yes No NA NE
# Is a copy of the Permit and the Certificate of Coverage available at the site? Elio[]
# Were all outfalls observed during the inspection? 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
# If the facility has representative outfall status, is it properly documented by the Division? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
# Has the facility evaluated all illicit (non stormwater) discharges? E ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment:
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NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
1 Beverly Eaves Perdue
Governor
.tune 2, 2011
Tim Knopf
Vulcan Construction Materials, LP
PO Box 4239
Winston Salem, NC 27115-4239
Division of Water Quality
Coleen H. Sullins
Director
Subject: NPDES Stormwater Permit - Representative Outfall Status Approval
Vulcan Construction Materials - Spruce Pine Quarry
Permit No: NCG020511
Mitchell County
Dear Mr. Knopf:
Dee Freeman
Secretary
The Division has reviewed your request for Representative Outfall Status (ROS) at the subject
facility. Based on a site visit and information provided, the request has been approved with the
following modifications:
• Removal of 148-002 from the site plan and monitoring schedule as indicated in the
Inspection Report dated March 21, 2011. This discharge does not meet the definition of a
stormwater outfall.
• Outfall 148-006 is representative of 148-003
The ROS is effective with the next sampling event.
In accordance with 40 CFR § 122.2 1 (g)(7), you are authorized to sample the outfalls as described
in the following table.
Representative Stormwater
Discharge Outfall SDO
SDOs Represented
148-006
148-006 and 148-003
148-004
148-004 and 148-005
Please note: the permit still requires Qualitative Monitoring be performed at all SDOs, regardless
of representative status.
Please remember that any actions you initiate in response to benchmark exceedances as directed
in the tiered response provisions of your permit must address all drainage areas represented by
the SDO, where appropriate.
Location: 2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, North Carolina 28778 One
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone] Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748 NorthCarolina
Internet: www.nmatet'auality.arg Aawallff
An Equal Upporlunkty 1 Afirmabve Action Employer

Tim Knopf
June 2, 2011
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Please append this letter to your Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SPPP) or permit to
document that ROS has been approved. If changes in drainage areas, structures, processes,
storage practices, or other activities occur that significantly alter the basis of this approval,
representative outfall status may no longer be valid. You should either resume sampling at all
SDOs, or reapply to this office for representative outfall status based on updated information. If
you have any questions or comments concerning this letter, please contact Chuck Cranford at
[phone] or [e-mail]
Sincerely,
Roger C. Edwards, Regional Supervisor
Surface Water Protection
Asheville Regional Office
cc: Regional Office Copy
WBSCP Unit
Central Files

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NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins
Governor Director
March 21, 2011
Mr. Jeff Panther
Vulcan Materials Company
396 Granite Lane
Bakersville, NC 28705
SUBJECT: NPDES Stormwater Permit Compliance Inspection
Spruce Pine Quarry
Permit No: NCG020511
Mitchell County
Dear Mr. Panther:
Dee Freeman
Secretary
This letter is in follow-up to the NPDES Stormwater Permit Compliance Inspection conducted on
March 9, 2011. The facility was found to be in compliance with permit NCG020511.
Enclosed is a copy of the Compliance Inspection Report, which contains additional observations
and comments for your reference.
Please contact me at [phone] or [e-mail] , if I can be of any further
assistance.
Sincerely,
Chuck Cranford
Environmental Specialist
Surface Water Protection
Enc.
cc: Central riles
Asheville Files
Location: 2090 U,S, Hghway 70. Swannanoa, North Carolina 28778
Phone: 828-296A5001 FAX: [phone] Customer Service: 5-877-623-6748
Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org
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Permit: NCG020511
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County: Mitchell
Region: Asheville
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Effective: 01/01/10 Expiration: 12/31/14 Owner: Vulcan Materials Company
Effective: Expiration: Facility: Spruce Pine Quarry
396 Granite Ln
Contact Person: Tim Knopf
Directions to Facility:
System Classifications:
Primary ORC:
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Title:
Inspection Date: 03/09/2011 Entry Time: 11:00 AM
Primary Inspector: Chuck Cranford
Secondary Inspector(s):
Bakersville NC 28705
Phone: [phone]
Certification:
Exit Time: 02:00 PM
Phone:
Phone:
Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit Inspection Type: Mining Activities Stormwater Discharge COC
Facility Status: ■ Compliant ❑ Not Compliant
Question Areas:
0 Storm Water
(See attachment summary)
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Permit: NCG020511 Owner - Facility: Vulcan Materials Company
Inspection Date: 03/09/2011 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
DWO staff was met on site by Jeff Panther and Mark Curtis. A tour was conducted of the facility, observing the
stormwater conveyances and outfalls and site conditions. During the visit, the SPPP manual was reviewed, operational
activities and existing stormwater exposures were discussed. At the time of the inspection the site was found to be in
compliance with the permit. The inspector noted that the facility appeared to maintain good housekeeping practices and
records were found to be in good order. Additional attention should be taken to assure records pertaining to weekly and
post one -half -inch rain event inspections are properly recorded.
The inspection findings indicated that Mr. Panther and his staff are doing an excellent job maintaining stormwater BMPs
and taking a proactive approach.
Upon review of the existing outfalls, it was determined that Outfall 148-002 does not meet the definition of an outfaii, as
the discharge does not reach surface waters. Sampling of this discharge is not required.
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Permit: NCG020511 Owner - Facility: Vulcan Materials Company
Inspection Date: 03/09/2011 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Reason for Visit: Routine
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Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan
Yes
No
NA
NE
Does the site have a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan?
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# Does the Plan include a General Location (USGS) map?
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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?
■
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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 t3MP summary?
■
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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?
■
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Has the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan been implemented?
■
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Comment:
Qualitative Monitoring
Yes
No
NA
NE
Has the facility conducted its Qualitative Monitoring semi-annually?
■
n
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Comment:
Analytical Monitoriing
Yes
No
NA
NE
Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring?
■
❑
❑
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# Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring from Vehicle Maintenance areas?
■
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❑
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Comment:
Permit and Outfalls
Yes
No
NA
NE
# Is a copy of the Permit and the Certificate of Coverage available at the site?
■
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# Were all outfalls observed during the inspection?
■
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# If the facility has representative outfall status, is it properly documented by the Division?
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# Has the facility evaluated all illicit (non stormwater) discharges?
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Comment:
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Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Departmen nvironment and Natural Resources
Alan W, Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
Asheville Regional office
SURFACE WATER PROTECTION
May 23, 2006
Tim Knopff
Spruce Pine Quarry
396 Granite Lane
Bakersville, NC 28705
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY
May 22, 2006
Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Spruce Pine Quarry
Permit No: NCG020511
Permit No: NCG020036
Mitchell County
Dear Mr. Knopff:
Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection reports from
an inspection conducted on May 22, 2006 by Starr Silvis and me. We were pleasantly
greeted by Mr. Ronny Godman of your staff and guided throughout the inspection.
Please note that the Spruce Pine Quarry currently is operating under two separate
stormwater permits. Evidently when Vulcan purchased the site from Mayland Stone in
March of 1999, Mayland failed to request rescission of their NCG020036 stormwater
permit. Vulcan also requested permit coverage and was granted NCG020511 for
stormwater coverage at the same site.
In order to rectify our permit system, please request rescission of one of these
permits. It is your choice as to which permit you wish to rescind. However, please make
sure that the appropriate owner, Vulcan, is indicated on whichever permit you retain.
Permit rescissions and change of ownership is handled in Raleigh through our
Stormwater Permitting Unit, attention to Bradley Bennett, 1617 Mail Service Center,
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617.
The Spruce Pine Quarry was operating in very good condition at the time of
inspection. Maintenance of best management practices was evident and attention to the
majority of permit conditions has been good. However, the Spruce Pine Quarry was
found to be deficient with some of the requirements of the general stormwater mining
permit. Establishing satisfactory compliance with the permit will require implementation of
measures that fulfill all terms and conditions contained therein. In moving toward the goal
2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, NC 28778 Telephone: [phone] Fax: [phone] Customer Service 1 877 623-6748
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of full compliance, please refer to the enclosed inspection reports for specifics. If you or
your staff have any questions, please call me at 828-296-4500 ext.4664.
It was a pleasure to meet and work with your superintendent, Mr. Ronny Godman,
during the inspection. Our office welcomes the opportunity to work with Mr. Godman in
the future as we bring your facility into full compliance with your stormwater permit.
Sincerely,
Laurie L. Moorhead
Environmental Scientist
Enclosures
cc: Ronny Godman, Spruce Pine Quarry
NPS-ACO Unit
Central Files
Asheville Files

Uu1can
Materials Company
August 24, 2006
Mr. Alan Klimek, Director
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources -
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27669-1617
Subject: Representative Status Request✓
Permit Number NCG020511
Spruce Pine Quarry, Mitchell County
Dear Mr. Klimek:
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DIRECTOR,s OFF:rrr-
Vulcan request representative outfall status for the following outfalls at the
abovementioned Facility. Enclosed please find facility topographic map showing outfall
locations and drainage areas.
1. Pit Dewatering — Outfall 001 — This outfall discharges the excess water storage
from the pit. Drainage area is 25 acres and surface is granite deposit and
vegetated overburden slopes.
2. Vehicle Maintenance — Outfall 002 — This outfall treats and discharges run
from the vehicle maintenance area and part of the stockpile area. Drainag
is 2.7 acres and surface is stabilized with crushed stone.
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3. Land Disturbing — Outfalls 003 — Collects and treats the stormwater runoff fr to
the overburden storage area. Drainage area is 42 acres and surface is active C
placement with some vegetated slopes. ''
4. Land Disturbing — Outfalls 004 — Collects and treats the stormwater runoff
the plant and stockpile areas. Drainage area is 4.45 acres and surface is
stabilized with crushed stone.
If you have any questions, please contact me.
Sincerely,
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Tim Knopf
Environmental Engineer, Southern Region
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MICEAST DIVISION, VULCAN CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS, LP
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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. NCG020511
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,
Spruce Pine Quarry
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
Spruce Pine Quarry
396 Granite Ln
Bakersville
Mitchell County
to receiving waters designated as UT Bear Creek, a class C-TR stream in the French Broad River Basin in
accordance with the effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts I, II,
III, IV, V, and Vl 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

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
D Gray Kimel
Spruce Pine Quarry
PO Box 4239
Winston Salem, NC 27115
Subject: NPDES Stormwater Permit Coverage Renewal
Spruce Pine Quarry
COC Number NCG020511
Mitchell 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 Jonathan Diggs of the Central Office Stormwater
Permitting Unit at [phone], ext.537.
Sincerelv,
11-5
for Alan W. Klimek, P.E.
cc: Central Files
Stormwater & General Permits Unit Files
Asheville Regional Office
No[`hCarolina
North Carolina Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 Phone [phone] Customer Service
Internet: h2o.enr.state.nc.uslsulstormwater.htmi 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, NC 27604 FAX [phone]
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Vulcan Materials Company
Monitoring Extension Request
July 2; 2010
• The SPU met on several occasions with the North Carolina Aggregates Association (NCAA) through the
NCG020000 renewal process, beginning in August 2009. Vulcan Materials is a member of NCAA, and a
representative of the company attended the initial meeting.
• The provision that triggers monthly monitoring for failure to sample came out of discussions with industry
representatives during these meetings and was incorporated into the final permit as a result.
• The definition of representative storm event also changed as a result of these discussions with NCAA to
increase sampling opportunities during operating hours. A representative storm event in NCG020000 now
only requires a period of 48 hours of no rain prior to the event.
• An advance copy of the final permit was forwarded to.the Executive Director of the NCAA on December 29,
2009 and subsequently distributed t0'NCAA members. The final NCG020000 permit.was available to all
permittees on the DWQ website when it became effective in January 2010.
• Stormwater sampling requirements are not new with this renewal, even though sampling is now semi-
annual (instead of annual in the previous permit). Vulcan should have already been familiar with the
stormwater sampling requirements.
If you have any questions regarding this letter, please contact Bethany Georgoulias at [phone].
Sincerely,
51-4;
Bradley Bennett
cc: Stormwater Permitting Unit Files
DWQ Regional Offices (All)
Jay Stem, NC Aggregates Association
Attachment

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North Carolina
Beverly Eaves Perdue
Governor
Tim Knopf
Permit Engineer, Southern Region
VuIccn.Nlaterlal5 Company
PO Box 4239
Winston-Salem, NC 27115-4239
Dear Mr. Knopf:
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NCDEN�
Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
Division of Water Quality
Coleen H. Sullins
Director
July 2, 2010
Subject: Vulcan Construction Materials, LP
General Permit NCG020000
Request for Sampling Extension
Various Counties
Dee Freeman
Secretary
We are writing in response to your request for an extension to collect the first semi-annual stormwater
sample under this permit. In your letter of June 23, 2010, you requested an extension to August 31" to comply with
sampling requirements at several Vulcan facilities across the state. Your letter cited reasons to support the request
that included:
• Hard copies of the new NCG020000 permit not being received until mid -February, when the permit had
become effective January 1, 2010;
e Spotty weather patterns resulting in storm events during non-ol erating hours that prevent sample
collection; and
The need for additional time to train Sampling Personnel on significant changes in the permit.
One of the reasons for your request was the new provision that monthly monitoring will apply for the
remainder of the permit term, should the mine ever fail to collect a sample during a scheduled monitoring period
(footnote 1 of Table 1 in Part II1). While considering your request, the Stormwater Permitting Unit (SPU) realized this
provision may unfairly affect permittees who obtain coverage under NCGO20000 in the middle of a monitoring
period. The SPU has written up guidance to address this situation and related conflicts in the permit text (see
attachment).
Recognizing there were possible conflicts with this provision that our guidance now addresses, DWQ will
grant your request for an extension to collect a.stormwater sample by August 31, 2010. However, we note that
Vulcan Materials Company should have been prepared to comply with permit monitoring requirements prior to
receiving hard,copies of the permit in mid -February. Specifically:
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Wetlands and Stormwater Branch
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh,.': Icrth Carolina 27699-1617
Location: 512 N . Salisbury St. Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Phone. 91M07-63001 FAX•. 91M07-64941 Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748
Internet: www.ncwaterquality.org
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NoahCarolina
An Equal Opportunity 1 Anrmative Action Employer

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quaiity
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Bill Holman, Secretary
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
Mr. R.M. Poplin
Spruce Pine Quarry
Post Office Box 4239
Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27115
Dear Mr. Poplin:
NCDENR
February 11, 2000
Subject: General Permit No. NCG020000
Spruce Pine Quarry
COC NCG020511
Mitchell County
In accordance with your application for discharge permit received on November 16, 1999, we are
forwarding herewith the subject certificate of coverage to discharge under the subject state - NPDES general
permit. This permit is issued pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143-215 .1 and the
Memorandum of Agreement between North Carolina and the US Environmental Protection agency dated
December 6, 1983.
If any parts, measurement frequencies or sampling requirements contained in this permit are
unacceptable to you, you have the right to request an individual permit by submitting an individual permit
application. Unless such demand is made, this certificate of coverage shall be final and binding.
Please take notice that this certificate of coverage is not transferable except after notice to the Division of
Water Quality. The Division of Water Quality may require modification or revocation and reissuance of the
certificate of coverage.
This permit does not affect the legal requirements to obtain other permits which may be required by the
Division of Water Quality or permits required by the Division of Land Resources, Coastal Area Management Act
or any other Federal or Local governmental permit that may be required.
If you have any questions concerning this permit, please contact Tony Evans at telephone number
919/733-5083 ext. 548.
Sincerely,
ORIGINAL SIGNED BY
WILLIAM C. MILLS
Kerr T. Stevens
cc: Asheville Regional Office
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
GENERAL PERMIT NO. NCG020000
CERTIFICATE OF COVERAGE No. NCG020511
STORMWATER, MINE DEWATER1NG, ANDIOR 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,
Vulcan Materials Company
is hereby authorized to operate and discharge overflow from a process recycle wastewater system and discharge
mine dewatering and stormwater from a Facility located at
Spruce Pine Quarry
396 Granite Land
Bakersville, NC
Mitchell County
to receiving waters designated as an unnamed tributary to Bear Creek, class C waters, in the French Broad River
Basin
in accordance with the effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts 1, 11, 111,
IV, V, VI and VII of General Permit No. NCG020000 as attached.
This certificate of coverage shall become effective February 11, 2000,
This Certificate of Coverage shall remain in effect for the duration of the General Permit.
Signed this day February 11.2000.
0Rti0 W SIGNED BY
WILLIAM C. MILLS
for Kerr "F. Stevens, Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

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Name: NCG020511 Spruce Pine Quarry
Short Name: NCG020
Coordinates: 0350 58' 37.0" N, 082" 05' 30.1" W
Comment: County: Mitchell, Map #: D1 ONE, Subbasin #: 04-03-06, Recv. Stream: UT Bear Creek, Stream Class: C-Tr