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Home My WebLink AboutNCG020652_COMPLETE FILE - HISTORICAL_20130725-STORMWATER-UN{SION CODING -SHEET - RESCISSIONS . PERMIT NO. �V Cb v n �D DOC TYPE , COMPLETE FILE -HISTORICAL DATE OF .RESCISSION p of3 o-7a5 YYYYMMDD p.� A,A,!tw*'A& IMCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Pat McCrory Governor RBJ Associates Attn: John W. Taylor, Partner PO Box 12006. New Bern, NC 28561 Division of Water Quality Thomas A. Reeder Actinq Director July 25, 2013 Subject: Exemption from Monitoring During Shut -Down (Site Dormancy) Certificate of Coverage # NCG020652 Newport Mine, Newport NC Dear Mr. Taylor: John E. Skvarla, III Secretary A Compliance Evaluation Inspection performed at the Newport Mine in Newport, NC on July 16, 2013 by Joanne Steenhuis of the Wilmington Regional Office verified that no mining activity was taking place at the time of the inspection. Your recent request dated July 23, 2013 to keep the NCG020652 permit, but to discontinue stormwater and wastewater monitoring is hereby approved, based on the following conditions: • There will be no mining activities taking place while the site is considered "dormant". • Stockpiles of raw materials must be vegetated or stabilized such that migration off site does not occur. • No chemical additives or petroleum products are to be stored on the site. • There shall be no wastewater (mine pit dewatering) from the site (either by mechanical means or by gravity) and all wastewater treatment units shall be cleaned, stabilized, and inactivated as to render them harmless to the environment while the site is dormant. • Qualitative and analytical monitoring actions as described in Part III, Sections B, C, D and E do not have to be conducted — as long as the above conditions and all other permit conditions and limitations are met, including o The annual permit fee must be paid. Failure to pay the annual permit fee will be considered a violation of the subject permit. o The Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SPPP) shall be kept updated to reflect the status of the facility. Updates and conditions of the SPPP of note are: The BMP Summary shall be reviewed and updated annually. • Training programs shall be developed and training provided at least one a year for facility personnel with responsibilities for: spill response and cleanup, preventative maintenance activities, and for any of the facility's operations that have the potential to contaminate stormwater runoff. 5i hit)gton Reg�onai oi5oe 127 Caix�bal dive ExtenNim, Wilnungton, north Carolina 28445 One Phase: 910795-7215 VAX 9M330-2-004 � QETIR Assistance: 1-87.7-623 6748 Nor�Ma+rofina tr�emei: vrm,.ocvra`erquaiity.org �iL r�[ 61� An Egsd OppDrWh41 Affur k6 a Ac5on FmplDyyer - 50°l. Recycled i 10% Post Consvmw flew ,1 RBJ Associates Attn: John W. Taylor, Partner NCG 020652 Newport Mine July 25, 2013 Page 2 of 3 All aspects of the SPPP shall be reviewed and updated on an annual basis. The annual update shall include an updated list of significant spills or leaks of pollutants for the previous three years, or the notation that no spills have occurred. The annual update shall include written recertification that all stormwater outfalls have been evaluated for the presence of nonstormwater discharges. (Should nonstormwater discharges be discovered, the permitee shall contact this office as soon as possible but in no case greater than 24 hours or the next business day). Inspections of the facility and all stormwater systems shall occur as part of the Preventative Maintenance and Good Housekeeping Program at a minimum on a semi-annual schedule. • The Division of Energy, Minerals and Land Resources (DEMLR) must be notified in writing at least 30 days prior to commencing any industrial activity on the site, even if just temporary or short-term. • A copy of this letter must be maintained with the facility permit and associated plans and records for the life of the permit. Should you have any questions, please contact Joanne Steenhuis at 910.796.7306 or by e-mail at "oanne.steenhuis@ncdenr.gov. ov. After August 1st 2013, please contact Dan Sams with the Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources (DEMLR) in Wilmington at 910.796.7215 or viz e-mail at dan.sams@ncdenr.ov. Si cerely, Ja H. Gregson Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section Enclosures Site Inspection Report NCG020000 Technical Bulletin Oil Spill Information cc: Bethany Georgoulias — Stormwater Permitting Unit Dan Sams — DEMLR - Wilmington Central Files WiRO Compliance Inspection Report Permit: NCG020652 Effective: 01/01/10 Expiration: 12/31/14 Owner: Rbj Associates SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Newport Mine County: Carteret Next To 8170 US Hwy 70 W Region: Wilmington Newport NC 28570 Contact Person: Rhett Taylor Title: Phone: 252-638-2217 Directions to Facility: System Classifications: Primary ORC: Secondary ORC(s): On -Site Representative(s): Related Permits: Certification: Phone: Inspection Date: 07/05/2013 EntryTime: 10:00 AM Exit Time: 11:30 AM Primary Inspector: Joanne H Steenhuis Phone: Secondary Inspector(s): Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Permit Inspection Type: Mining Activities Stormwater Discharge COC Facility Status: Q Compliant Q Not Compliant Question Areas: ® Storm Water (See attachment summary) Page: 1 Permit: NCGO20652 Owner - Facility: Rbj Associates Inspection date: 07/05/2013 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine Inspection Summary: The site has not been previously inspected for the NPDES permit and the mine was in operation for only a short period. The owner has requested that the site be place on "site dormancy" status. A letter has been generated from the WiRO approving the dormancy status with conditions. Letter is dated July 25, 2013. Page: 2 Permit: NCG020652 owner - Facility: Rbj Associates Inspection Date: 0710512013 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? ■ ❑ Q ❑ # 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? ❑ Y ❑ ❑ # Has the facility evaluated feasible alternatives to current practices? ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ # Does the facility provide all necessary secondary containment? 13 ❑ ■ ❑ # 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? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ # Does the facility provide and document Employee Training? Cl ❑ ■ ❑ # Does the Plan include a list of Responsible Party(s)? ❑ Q ■ ❑ # Is the Plan reviewed and updated annually? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ # Does the Plan include a Stormwater Facility Inspection Program? n ■ n ❑ Has the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan been implemented? ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ Comment: The site is being evaluated for "site dormancy" status. The owner has been told that a SWPPP will be necessary and will need to be promptly implemented when the mine is re -opened. Qualitative Monitoring Yes No NA NE Has the facility conducted its Qualitative Monitoring semi-annually? ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ Comment: Since the pump has been removed, there is no discharge. 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: There are no machines on -site at the time of inspection. Permit and Outfalls Yes No NA NE # Is a copy of the Permit and the Certificate of Coverage available at the site? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ # Were all outfalls observed during the inspection? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑ # If the facility has representative outfall status, is it properly documented by the Division? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ # Has the facility evaluated all illicit (non stormwater) discharges? ❑ ■ ❑ ❑ Page: 3 Permit: NCG020652 Owner • Facility: Rbj Associates Inspection Date: 07105/2013 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine Comment: The ponds capture the stormwater and is not being pumped at the time of inspection. A pump was brought into the site for that purpose. The mine has not been worked since approximately 2006. The on -site vegetation suggests that it has been dormant for sometime. No equipment was noted to be on -site. Page: 4 Steenhuis, Joanne From: John Taylor [John@nctriplenet.com] Sent: Tuesday, July 23, 2013 1:02 PM To: Steenhuis, Joanne Subject: Newport Mine- site dormancy Attachments: RBJ mine- site dormancy 7-23-13.pdf Hi Joanne, Per our last conversation, please find the attached letter requesting site dormancy for the Newport Mine discharge permit. Thanks for all your help and please call with any questions. Regards, John John W. Taylor, President Coastal Real Estate & Management, Inc. P.O. Box 12006 New Bern, NC 28561 252-633-5106 Main 252-671-3400 Cell 252-633-2836 Fax lohn@nctriplenetcom T)w RBJ Associates P O Box 12006 New Bern, NC 28561 252-633-5106 July 23, 2013 Joanne Steenhuis (via email: joanne steenhuis4ncdenr_gov) NC Dept of Environment & Natural Resources - DWQ 127 Cardinal Drive Ext. Wilmington, NC 28405 Re: Newport Mine discharge permit ffNCG020652, 'Hwy. 70, Newport, NC Dear Ms. Steenhuis: In reference to our recent conversation, I am hereby requesting "site dormancy" for the above referenced mine permit. It is my understanding that -before we start.mining again, we need to give your office 30-days notice. 1 also understand that we do not need to perform monitoring during this dormant period, nor,are we required(to perform a Stormwater Prevention Polution Plan (SPPP) until we start mining again. When should I expect you to notify me of your granting of "site dormancy" status? Thank you for all your help in this.matter and please feel free to leurne know if you need anything further. Sin rely, Jo n W. Taylor, Partner Steenhuis, Joanne From: John Taylor Bohn@nctriplenet.com] Sent: Tuesday, July 23, 2013 1:02 PM To: Steenhuis, Joanne Subject: Newport Mine- site dormancy Attachments: RBJ mine- site dormancy 7-23-13.pdf Hi Joanne, Per our last conversation, please find the attached letter requesting site dormancy for the Newport Mine discharge permit. Thanks for all your help and please call with any questions. Regards, John John W. Taylor, President Coastal Real Estate & Management, Inc. P.O. Box 12006 New Bern, NC 28561 252-633-5106 Main 252-671-3400 Cell 252-633-2836 Fax iohn(&-ncWplenetcom RBJ Associates P O Box 12006 New Bern, NC 28561 252-633-5106 July 23, 2013 Joanne'Steenhuis (via email: joanne.steenhuis4ncdenr.gov) NC Dept of Environment & Natural Resources - DWQ 127 Cardinal Drive�Ext. Wilmington, NC 28405 Re: Newport Mine discharge permit #NCG020652, Hwy. 70, Newport, NC Dear Ms. Steenhuis: In reference to our recent conversation, I am hereby; requesting "site 'dormancy" for the above referenced mine permit. It is my understanding that before we start mining again, we need to give your office 30-days notice. I also understand that we do not need to perform monitoring, during this dormant period, nor are we required1to perform a Stormwater Prevention Polution Plan (SPPP) until we start mining again. When should I expect you to notify me of your granting of "site dormancy" status? Thank yciu for all your help in this matter and please feel free to let,rne'know if you need anything further. SiTnW. , Jaylor, Partner 71A. mu e "'!"i::.a�1A3;�. q�ooei 9 _..4 .-� Vr -�. � ``fit. -; iJ•.. f• y�' ��.�.� ti�; 17,i, �. ..� .y � I.:L:; .x'191:� 9�F�5 ,'�-N "�]3� �� _•''K`.1N^x'ttln�� _ � i�Ca r�� Comniianc Inspection Report sa t c.J Permit: NCG020652 Effective: 01/01/10 Expiration: 12/31/14 Owner: Rbj Associates SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Newport Mine County: Carteret Next Tc 8170,1JS Hwy 70 W Region: Wilmington a�41 Contact Person. 4Title: OU Directions to Facility: System Classifications: `_✓ " Primary ORC: Secondary ORC(s): On -Site Representative(s): Related Permits: Inspection Date: 07/0512013 EntryTime: 10:00 AM Primary Inspector: Joanne H Steenhuis Secondary Inspector(s): Certification: 7" NC 28570 Phone:2ZI�- Phone: Exit Time: 11:30 AM 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 aQ? (See attachment summary) 2 Page: 1 Permit: NCG020652 Owner -Facility; Rbj Associates Inspection Date: 07/05/2013 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason far Visit: Routine Inspection Summary: Page: 2 Permit: NCG020652 Owner - Facility: Rbj Associates Inspection Date: 07105/2013 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan Does the site have a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan? # Does the Plan include a General Location (USGS) map? 1 # 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? # Has the facility evaluated feasible alternatives to current practices? # 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)? # Does the Plan include a Preventative Maintenance and Good Housekeeping Plan? # Does the facility provide and document Employee Training? # Does the Plan include a list of Responsible Party(s)? # is the Plan reviewed and updated annually? # Does the Plan include a Stormwater Facility Inspection Program? Has the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan been implemented? Comment: Qualitative Monitoring Has the facility conducted its Qualitative Monitoring semi-annually? Comment: Analytical Monitoring Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring? # Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring from Vehicle Maintenance areas? Comment: Permit and Outfalls # Is a copy of the Permit and the Certificate of Coverage available at the site? # Were all outfalls observed during the inspection? # If the facility has representative outfall status, is it properly documented by the Division? # Has the facility evaluated all illicit (non stormwater) discharges? Comment: Reason for Visit: Routine Yes No NA NE Yes No NA NE ❑ ❑ ❑ Yes No NA NE ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑❑❑ ❑❑❑—N9 ❑ ❑ fin ❑ ❑� ❑ Page: 3 RBJ Associates Rhett Taylor PO Box 12172 New Bern, NC 28561 Dear Mr. Taylor: Michael F. Easley, Governer William G Ross Jr., Secretary North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources July 29, 2005 F IVE D 0 2005 Alan W. Klimek. P.E. Director Division of Water Quality ECEI !9 EI AUG 0 2 2005 Subject: General Permit No. NCG020000 Newport Mine COC NCG020652 Carteret County In accordance with your application for a discharge permit received on February 24, 2005 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 May 9, 1994 (or as subsequently amended). 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. In addition, please be aware that mine dewatering at your site has the potential to impact adjacent wetlands. The specific requirements for mine dewatering at facilities near wetlands can be found in Section C, Part l of your permit (Part III Page 5 of 9). Your Operation and Maintenance Plan has been conditionally approved. There are a few outstanding issues with the Plan and you should contact Ed Beck in the Wilmington Regional Office to resolve these issues at (910) 395-3900. 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. Non`hCarofina Aalitra!!J Wetlands and Stormwater Branch 16 17 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1017 Phone (919) 733-5083 Internet: h2o.enr.state.nc.us 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, NC 27604 FAX (919) 733-9612 An Equal OpportunitylAifirmative Actior. Employer — 50% Recycled110% Post Consumer Paper a If you have any questions concerning this permit, please contact Jonathan Diggs at telephone number (919) 733-5083 ext. 537. Sincerely, ORIGINAL SIGNED BY KEN PICKLE Alan W. Klimek, P.E. cc: Washington Regional Office Central piles Stormwater Permitting Unit Files STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY GENERAL PERMIT NO. NCG020000 CERTIFICATE OF COVERAGE NO. NCG020652 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, RBJ Associates is hereby authorized to discharge stormwater and to operate or continue operation of treatment systems and discharges associated with mine dewatering and process wastewater recycling overflow from a facility located at Newport Mine Next to 8170 US Hwy 70W Newport Carteret County to receiving waters designated as an unnamed tributary to Shoe Branch, a class C water in the White Oak River Basin in accordance with the effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts 1, 11, I11, IV, V, VI and VII of General Permit No. NCG020000 as attached. This Certificate of Coverage shall become effective July 29, 2005. This Certificate of Coverage shall remain in effect for the duration of the General Permit. Signed this day July 29, 2005. ORIGINAL SIGNED BY KEN PICKLE Alan W. Klimek, Director Division of Water Quality By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission . . . . . . . . . . "'o: "A 16 m V A A -Tlrl� -,-,4 �T M. 1, 'N' WAX IN ff-A Al, 1-11 , YFI 7" Wo t}vhip- -:47= IV:% ............ �;T yy%j 714115.1� N, y4 Q . 41 05*' A45 VIA 1. -4, j V-;g 4'- 'R N: no Lv:1 Lw got . . . . . . . . ...... q.11 A MA r Coov6qht (C) 1998, Maptech. Inc Markers Name: Newport Mine - RBJ Associates Short Name: NwprtM Coordinates: 034° 49' 45.36" N, 076' 53' 00.90" W Comment: Newport Mine - RBJ Associates NCG020652 subbasin 03-05-03, White Oak River Basin, Carteret County, UT to Shoe Branch, Class C, USGS quad Masontown