NCG020824_COMPLETE FILE - HISTORICAL_20120720

STORMWATER DIVISION CODING SHEET
NCG PERMITS
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North Carolina
Beverly Eaves Perdue
Governor
R.A. Newsome
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NCDENR
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Charles Wakild, P.E.
Director
July 20, 2012
Dee Freeman
Secretary
RECEIVED
JUL 3 0 2012
R.A. Newsome dba Newsome Sand and Gravel D` /� /Q., A AO ^
PO Box 189 Y 1� Y y
Winton, NC 27986
Subject: General Permit No. NCG020000
Cofield Mine
COC NCG020824
Hertford County
Dear Mr. Newsome:
In accordance with your application for a discharge permit received on June 5, 2012, 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 October 15, 2007 (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.
Please note that mine dewatering wastewater includes wet pit overflows caused solely
by direct rainfall and groundwater seepage for this type of mining operation. Any discharge of
this water (and any stormwater commingled with it) is subject to the effluent limitations in this
permit.
,This general permit allows the discharge of stormwater and certain types of wastewater
from your facility. in your application, you specified that only mine dewaiering water would be
discharged from this facility. If separate point -source discharges of stormwater occur (i.e.,
stormwater not cilrribilned with 1i11ric dewatering water), you will be rcquircd to adl-LiarctO the
conditions in this permit for stormwater discharges.
Additionally, new coastal stormwater management rules (SESSION LAW 2008-211)
were implemented October.l, 2008. Due to these new rules you may be required to apply for an
additional Coastal State Stormwater Permit. Please contact Thom Edgerton in the Washington
Regional Office ai 252-946-9215 to deter .^pine if you vri!1 be required to sub:rit an application
for this additional permit.
Wetlands and Slormwater Branch
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Location: 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Phone: 9IM07-63001 FAX: [phone]
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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.
df.3,ou=have-any,q.uestions concerning this permit, please contact Brian Lowther at
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gnic number �9,19) ,W-6368, or at brian.lowther(a)ncdenr.gov.
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for Charles Wakild, 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. NCG020824
STORMWATER AND MINE DEWATERING 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,
R.A. Newsome
is hereby authorized to discharge stormwater and mine dewatering wastewater from a facility
located at
R.A. Newsome dba Newsome Sand and Gravel
Cofield Mine
PO Box 189
Winton, NC
Hertford County
to receiving waters designated as Deep Creek, a class C; NSW water in the Chowan River Basin,
in accordance with the effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set
forth in Parts 1, 11, III, IV, V, and VI of General Permit No. NCG020000 as attached.
This certificate of coverage shall become effective 20, 2012.
This Certificate of Cov�eerage shall remain in effect for the duration of the General Permit.
Signed this day20, 2012.
for Charles Wa.kild, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By the Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

LOCATION MAP:
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R.A. Newsome
Cofie!d Mine
Latitude: 360 22' 30" N
Longitude: 760 56 00" W
County: Hertford
Recei%4nc3 Stream: Deep creek
Stream (lass: C; NSW
River Basin:- Oimvan
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Facility Location

Edgerton, Thom
From: Edgerton, Thom
Sent: Monday, July 02, 2012 4:36 PM
To: Rodgers, Ashley; Novak, Gary; Lowther, Brian; 'james izzell'
Cc: Dumpor, Samir; Mcclain, Pat; May, David
Subject: O&M Plan Acceptance With Recommendation To Permit
Attachments: NCG020824 - Cofield Mine - Newsome Sand and Gravel - Herford - 07022012.pdf
Hello,
This is notification of O&M Plan Acceptance, submittal of inspection with the recommendation to proceed with permitting (See
the attached Inspection Summary.
After review of the information submitted, I have no objection to the issuance of the COC or the Modification to the Mining
Permit as proposed.
Please let me know if you need additional information.
Thanks,
Thom
Thom Edgerton, Environmental Engineer
Division of Water Quality
Surface Water Protection Section
Washington Regional office
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
[phone] Office
[phone] Fax
Email correspondence to and from this address may be subiect to the North Carolina Public Records Law
and may be disclosed to third parties unless the content Is exempt by statute or other regulation.

Permit: NCG020824
SOC:
County: Hertford
Region: Washington
Compliance inspection Report
Effective: Expiration: Owner: Newsome Sand And Gravel
Effective: Expiration: Facility: Cofieid Mine
PO Box 189
Contact Person: R A Newsome Title:
Directions to Facility:
Approx 1-mile east of Winton on NC Hwy 45 - north of hwy
System Classifications:
Primary ORC:
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Winton NC 27986
Phone: [phone]
Certification: Phone:
Inspection Date: 06/1812012 EntryTime: 10:00 AM Exit Time: 10:30 AM
Primary Inspector: Thom Edgerton Phone: [phone]
Secondary Inspector(s):
Reason for Inspection: Other Inspection Type: Technical Assistance
Permit Inspection Type: Mining Activities Stormwater Discharge COC
Facility Status: p Compliant C3 Not Compliant
Question Areas:
N Storm Water
(See attachment summary)
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Permit: NCG020824 Owner - Facility: Newsome sand And Gravel
Inspection Date: 06/1812012 Inspection Type: Technical Assistance
Reason for Visit: Other
Inspection Summary:
Based on the review of the mining permit modification to add dewatering to the operation an O&M Plan is required_
Additional information was requested on 618112 and was received on 6/18/12. The O&M Plan is being accepted as of
7I2/12.
My recomendations are for the DLR Permit Modification and the NCG020824 SWNVW Permit to be issued. The operation
is expected to comply with all permit requirements promptly and remain in compliance for the duration of the permit.
Permit and Outfalls Yes No NA NE
# Is a copy of the hermit and the Certificate of Coverage available at the site? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
# Were all outfalls observed during the inspection? r ❑ ❑ ❑ Cl
# If the facility has representative outfall status, is it properly documented by the Division? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
# Has the facility evaluated all illicit (non stormwater) discharges? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
Comment: This investigation originated with the mine permit modification request to
add a discharge to the operation. Therefore an O&M Plan and NCG020824 are
required.
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Edgerton, Thom
From: james izzell [[e-mail]]
Sent: Monday, June 18, 2012 11:40 AM
To: Edgerton, Thom
Subject: RE: cofield mine
Attachments: newsmo&mplan.doc
Hello Thom;
Please find attached an electronic file of the revised O&M Plan for the Cofield Mine as we have discussed. This incorporates the
changes suggested.
Please let me know if you need additional information.
James izzell
From: thom.edgerton(o)ncdenr.gov
To: ncgeologyCaDhotmail.com
Subject: RE: cofield mine
Date: Thu, 14 Jun 2012 12:48:13 +0000
Hello,
Thanks and yes please send me the changes for our file. An electronic or pdf of the O&M Plan will be fine.
Please let me know if you need additional information.
Thanks,
Thom
Thom Edgerton, Environmental Engineer
Division of Water Quality
Surface Water Protection Section
Washington Regional Office
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
[phone] Office
[phone] Fax
Email correspondence to and from this address may be subject to the North Carolina Pubtic Records Law
and may be disclosed to third parties unless the content is exempt by statute or other regulation.
From: james izzell[mailto:ncgeologyCa)hotmail.com]
Sent: Wednesday, June 13, 2012 10:36 AM
To: Edgerton, Thom
Subject: cofield mine
Thom;
I received your voice mail regarding your review of the O&M Plan for the Cofield mine. I made the changes you mentioned,
specifically, on the last page under the heading "monitoring", in the first paragraph, "should" was changed to "shall". In item 1,
"should" was changed to "shall". And in item 2, "the Discharge Point should be examined weekly" was changed to 'The
Discharge Point shall be examined at least weekly and within 24 hours of a rain event that causes a discharge...".
If you need a copy of these revisions, I will be glad to print out this last page and send it to you. Please let me know if you
need any additional information.

Pumping Operation
and Monitoring Plan
Cofield Mine
Certificate of Coverage
NCG020*** 02-t
R.A Newsome dba
Newsome Sand and Gravel
NC Highway 45
Cofield, Hertford County, NC
May 29, 2012

This PUMPING OPERATION AND MONITORING PLAN was prepared in
accordance with the requirements specified in the National Pollutant Discharge
Elimination System (NPDES) General Permit for Mining (NCG020), and specifically
as applied in the Certificate of Coverage for this location:
Cofield Mine
Certificate of Coverage
NCG020***
R.A Newsome dba
Newsome Sand and Gravel
NC Highway 45
Cofield, Hertford County, NC
May 29, 2012
This plan is designed to satisfy the requirements of Part III, Section E of the
NPDES General Permit NCG0200.

Background:
The NPDES General Stormwater Permit for Mining (NCG020000) addresses
impacts of mine dewatering wastewater pumping and discharge on surrounding areas,
including potential impacts to wetlands. The NPDES Permit requires that the mine have
a site specific plan for, 1) groundwater monitoring strategies to demonstrate the effect of
pumping and establish any pumping regime necessary to reduce potential impacts to
surrounding areas, and 2) detailed plans to maintain surrounding hydrology and
respective monitoring to demonstrate compliance.
In order to develop these plans, an effort must be made to understand the site -
specific parameters. First, any wetlands that may be potentially impacted must be
identified according to US Army Corps of Engineers criteria. Second, a study of
potential impacts of groundwater levels must be conducted. This should include an
examination of soil types, permeability, and various zones of groundwater within the
zone of influence. Third, based on the groundwater data, an assessment of potential
impacts to the wetlands by mine dewatering should be estimated. Finally, based on the
potential impact, a plan should be developed to limit as well as monitor the potential
impacts to the wetlands.
Normally, an Operation and Monitoring (O&M) Plan is developed prior to any'
discharge of mine dewatering wastewater. However, due to a misunderstanding of the
regulations by the operators of this site, mine dewatering discharges have actually been
occurring at this site for several years. In an effort to bring this site into compliance, this
O&M Plan has been prepared to identify and prevent any potential impact to wetlands.
Site description:
The Cofield Mine is located approximately one mile east of Winton on NC
Highway 45. The mine has been covered by NC Mining Permit for more than 20 years.
It appears that it was also once covered under an NPDES Stormwater permit, but due to
a misunderstanding or an oversight by the owner, the permit has not been active for
many years. The area covered by the mining permit currently covers 50.19 acres, and
of this acreage, 3Und
3 acres are designated as "mining area". Much of this area has
been already min reclaimed, and at this point, only 10 acres are considered
"active" and currently being mined. The reclaimed sand pits have been allowed to fill
with water, and the slopes above water have been seeded to prevent erosion.
The site is bounded on the north and west side by an Deep Creek. This creek
has an indefinite channel in some areas, and may be classified as a "braided" stream.
Much of the area surrounding this creek is wetland, naturally hydrated by the waters of
the creek itself. The only wetlands in the vicinity of the mining areas are associated with
this creek. While previous mining areas have been located within 100 feet of the
wetlands, the current active mining area is located over 250 feet from the wetlands.
The active mining area is primarily excavating sand from an elevated terrace
deposit, which is almost entirely above the natural water table. Stormwater from within
the mine generally is retained within the pit, and simply seeps into the sandy soil, Any
overflow flows into a sediment pond, which in turn discharges into the above -described
creek. At this time, since the excavation does not extend significantly below the water
table, there is no pumping or dewatering of the pit. The eventual plan for this excavation

is to excavate approximately 5-6 feet below the water table. At that time, there may be
occasional need for dewatering.
Wetland description:
The wetlands around the Cofield Mine are associated with the flood plain of Deep
Creek. The wetland areas are naturally hydrated by the variations in water level of Deep
Creek and occasional flooding. Portions of the wetlands that were within 100 feet of the
mining areas were delineated prior to mining permit approval. Buffers have always been
maintained between the wetlands and any land disturbance as specified in the Mining
Permit. These mining areas have been excavated and are now reclaimed and are
naturally filled with water.
Pumping and mine dewatering:
As previously stated, an O&M Plan should be in place before any mine
dewatering activity takes place. However, in this case, mine dewatering has been
ongoing for several years. As described above, the current mining area does not extend
significantly below the water table, so no water is pumped from the excavation at this
time. Because the current excavation is a terrace deposit, most of the sand lies well
above the water table. However, it is expected that eventually the excavation will extend
5 to 8 feet below the water table. At that time, occasional pumping of groundwater may
be necessary. Because the excavation will only extend a few feet below water table,
and the operation of the mine is somewhat variable, there may be extended times that
no dewatering will occur. Any dewatering will be pumped into surrounding ponds or into
the adjacent sediment pond.
Impact of dewatering on adjacent wetlands:
As previously stated, the current excavation does not extend significantly below
the water table, therefore no dewatering is required at this time. At the maximum depth
of the mine, the floor of the excavation will only be 5-8 feet below the water table.
Therefore, any impact on surrounding groundwater levels will be minimal and will be
confined to a zone very close the edge of the excavation.
The wetlands at this site are adjacent and parallel to Deep Creek. At the closest
point, the wetlands are approximately 275 feet from the excavation. For most of the
area around the excavation, the pond lies between the wetlands and the excavation.
For these reasons, it is reasonable to assume that the proposed excavation will
have no impact on the wetlands. The depth of the excavation will only extend 5-8 feet
below the water table, so the zone of influence of groundwater levels will be very small.
The distance from the excavation to the wetlands is far enough that they are well outside
any lowering of groundwater levels. The sediment pond lies between the excavation
and the wetlands for much of the area. This pond will receive any mine dewatering
water, and will serve to recharge any groundwater in this area. Finally, the wetlands are
naturally hydrated by Deep Creek, which has a steady flow of water not impacted by any
excavation dewatering activity.

Further, it has been shown that previous pumping and dewatering activity have
had no negative impact on any surrounding wetlands, since this activity has been
ongoing for over 20 years, and the wetlands are healthy and thriving.
Monitoring:
While it is reasonable to expect that the proposed shallow excavation will have
no impact on surrounding wetlands, and previous pumping activity has had no impact on
the adjacent wetlands, a monitoring plan shall be established as a precaution.
1. Mine dewatering wastewater discharges shall be quantitatively and qualitatively
monitored according to requirements of the NPDES permit. See the "Monitoring
Requirements" in the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan,
2. The Discharge Point shall be examined at least weekly and within 24 hours of a rain
event that causes a discharge to make sure that it is functioning as designed and that no
sediment has discharged into the wetland.
3. A written record shall be kept of pumping times and rates. A record of rainfall shall
also be kept in the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan.

Central Files: APS_ SWP_
06/08/12
Permit Number NCG020824 Permit Tracking Slip
Program Category Status Project Type
NPOES SW In review New Project
Permit Type Version Permit Classification
Mining Activities Stormwater Discharge COC COC
Primary Reviewer 1 \/yl/— Permit Contact Affiliation
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Cofield Mine Minor Washington
Location Address County
PO Box 189 Hertford
Winton NC 27986 Facility Contact Affiliation
R A. Newsome
PO Box 189
Owner Winton NC 27986
Owner Name Owner Type
Newsome Sand And Gravel Non -Government
Owner Affiliation
Tim Newsome
PO Box 189
Winton NC 27986
Dates/Events
Scheduled
Orig Issue App Received Draft Initiated Issuance
06/05/12
ulated Activities
Outfall NULL
Public Notice Issue Effective Expiration
Requested/Received Events
RO staff report received
RO staff report requested
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CAROLINA GEOLOGICAL SERVICES, INC.
RECENED
June 1, 2012
Mr. Thom Edgerton JUN - 4 2012
NCDENR, Div of Water Quality
Washington egional Office DWQ-W.AR0
943 Washington Square Mall
Washington, NC 27889
Subject: NOI for Cofield Mine, Hertford County, NCG020 8 L4
Dear Mr. Edgerton;
As we have discussed via recent e-mail, I am forwarding this copy of the NOI and
O&M Plan for Newsome Sand and Gravel Cofield Mine, Hertford County. As you may
recall, this site has been in operation for several years, but for some reason, the NPDES
permit was not active.
I have sent the original application and plan to the Central office in Raleigh, but I
wanted to make sure that you received this, since we had been discussing it.
Please contact me if you have any questions, or if you need any additional
information.
Sincerely,
James C. Izzell, Jr., PG
P.O. Box 429. GARNER, NC 27529 (91 9)779-001 7 FAX: [phone]
OFFICES AT 10 1 WEST MAIN STREET, GARNER. NC

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NOTICE OF INTENT
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System applic io vQ"WAR0Permit
NCG020000:
STORMWATER DISCHARGES associated with activities classified as:
SIC (Standard Industrial Classification) Code - 14XX Mineral Mining Industry (except as specified below)
The following activities are also included:
• Active or inactive mining operations (including borrow pits —except for NCDOT borrow pits) that discharge
stormwater contaminated with or that has come in contact with, any overburden, raw material, intermediate
products, finished products, byproducts or waste products located on the site of such operations;
• Stormwater from vehicle maintenance activities at mining operations;
• Overflow from facilities that recycle process wastewater; and/or
• Mine dewatering (wastewater)
The following activities are specifically excluded from coverage under this General Permit:
• Stormwater discharges associated with peat mining, coal mining, and metal mining;
• Stormwater discharges from mining operations which are intermixed on site with stormwater from asphalt
operations and/or concrete operations;
• Stormwater discharges associated with oil and gas extraction operations: and
• Stormwater discharges associated with tourist gem mines
• NCDOT borrow pits are covered under NCS000150
The following discharges are covered_by NPDES general permit NCG520000 instead of NCG020000:
Point source discharges of stormwater and wastewater from in -stream sand mining operations (i.e., sand
dredging or dipping operations).
Please contact the NPDES Wastewater Point -Source Group for more information on coverage under this
permit.
Please print or Woe all entries in this application form.
1) Mailing address of ownerioperator (official address to which all permit correspondence will be mailed)
Legal Owner Name R. A . NCW sGM G A,- WC;LJ50/VrE <g N,2 PNj 0 6a4 VF7 _
(Attach the most recent Annual Report to the NG Secretary of State showing the current legal name of the corporation or entity.
Aiternatively this permit can be given to an individual or government authority. This name must be the same name as appears on the
Division of Land Resources' Mining Permit.) nn
Signee's Name (as signed for in permit signature at bottom) �. 1{ _ L.; 50VIAc_..
Street Address t'U (JOA � —(
City _V'111,NTON
Telephone No. ZS Z 35$ —sk(o l
Alternate Contact Name
Alternate Contact Telephone (if different)
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StateN(:, ZIP Code
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Email (if different)
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2) Location of facility producing discharge:
Facility Name C_0 Fi it l_ o M 9 iV �r_
Facility Contact
Street Address
City
County
Telephone No.
Contact E-mail
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State i\L(_ ZIP Code
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3) Physical Location Information:
Please provide a narrative description of how to get to the facility (use street names, state road numbers, and
distance and direction from a roadway intersection)._f)fPCLO)6(A4A t5Z,� j M I �-E �" tS� GVc
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4) Latitude '36 - 2Z - 30 Longitude 76,- 56.= 00 (degrees, minutes, seconds)
Permits:
5) This NPDES Permit Application applies to which of the following:
❑ New or Proposed Facility Date operation is to begin:
Existing Date began mining: l4
6) Standard Industrial Classification:
Provide the 4 digit Standard Industrial Classification Code (SIC Code) that describes the primary industrial
activity at this facility
SIC Code: y O
7) Provide a narrative description of the types of minerals mined at this facility: SAN 9
8) Is this mine an inactive mine site?
9No
❑ Yes If yes, do you posses an "Inactive Renewal" from DLR and notified the DWO Regional Office or
have you certified to the DWO that the site has been stabilized? ❑ No ❑ Yes
9) Does this facility already have a valid Mining Permit from the Division of Land Resources (DLR)?
❑ No
Yes
If No, please indicate the status of the Mining Permit application:
If yes, please provide the Mining Permit number: _A� _ Z Please also provide a
copy of your DLR Mining Permit with this DWO application,
Note: DWO cannot issue a CDC for the NCGO20000 General Permit until a Mining Permit is issued or
renewed by the Division of Land Resources (DLR).
10) Does this facility have any other NPDES permits?
P-No
❑ Yes If yes, list the permit numbers for all current NPDES permits for this facility:
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11) Are you applying for a mining permit in the same location as a previously permitted mine?
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❑ Yes If yes, specify permit number and name if known:
12) Does this facility have any Non -Discharge permits (ex: recycle permits)?
V- No
❑ Yes If yes, list the permit numbers for all current Non -Discharge permits for this facility:
13) Does total area of this mine site include ready -mix and asphalt areas?
*No
❑ Yes If yes, do they have DWO stormwater permits (if owned by the same company)? ❑ No ❑ Yes
(provide permit number )
ff not owned by the same company, who is the owner?
14) Will this mining operation precede development activities at this site?
SC- No
❑ Yes
15) Is this mine located within one of the 20 Coastal Counties and will it add more than 10,000 ft2 of impervious
surface?
9-No
❑ Yes If yes, you may be required to apply for an additional state stormwater permit. Check with your
local Regional Office. See contact information and checklist below.
16) Is this mine located the Neuse, Tar -Pamlico, or Catawba River Basins, or the Randleman or Jordan
Water supply Watersheds?
P-No
❑ Yes If yes, what size stream buffers are included on site? ft. P)ease show buffers in site plans.
If yes, please include information and plans showing diffuse flow through buffers as required.
Discharge Points Receiving Waters & Wetlands:
17) Receiving waters:
What is the name of the body or bodies of water (creek, stream, river, lake, etc.) that the facility stormwater
and/or wastewater discharges end up in? -D0t-'V CTtFE4 _
If the site stormwater discharges to a separate storm sewer system, name the operator of the separate storm
sewer system (e.g. City of Raleigh municipal storm sewer).
Receiving water classification (if known):
Note: Discharge of process wastewater to receiving waters classified as WS-11 to WS-V or SA must be
approved by the N.C. Dept. of Environmental Health. If DEH does not approve, coverage under
NCG020000 cannot be granted. No new discharges of wastewater are permitted in receiving
waters classified as WS-1 or freshwater ORW. Wastewater discharges to Saltwater ORW will
not be approved under the NCG02 General Permit.
18) If your facility has wastewater discharges and they are to HWQ, PNA waters (Primary Nursery Areas) waters,
what is the flow rate? (See htti)://www.ncdmf.net/maps/FNA maps/index.html, for map)
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19) Discharge Points:
Number of discharge points (ditches, pipes, channels, etc. that convey discharges from the property):
Onsite: Stormwater: I Mine dewatering: Process Wastewater Overflow: O
Offsite: Stormwater: Mine dewatering: Process Wastewater Overflow:
Discharge points should be clearly marked on the submitted site plan.
Please provide short narrative description of discharges: — S7or2Mr,�t 1 5 jZT,�ir.^JC�12
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a) Is your mine dewatering and discharging? (Answer only if you are dewatering)
�LNo
❑ Yes
r5()-Y wi t.L t + j T--VTtjrLr✓
If yes, where to? ✓ Surface Waters and/or Wetlands (on -site or off -site)
Other (on -site or off -site) Describe:
b) Are you dewatering but not discharging? (Answer only if you are dewatering)
C'io
❑ Yes If Yes, please explain how you are dewatering, and where that water witl be directed:
20) Will mining operations require dewatering near wetlands or impact any stream, groundwater, or wetlands?
2No
❑ Yes
Note: Wetlands must be CLEARLY DELINEATED on the site plan. Mine dewatering activities that have
the potential to drain wetlands or otherwise impact surface water or groundwater MUST develop and
implement a Pumping Operation and Monitoring (O&M) Plan that has been approved by the
Division.
For sites that may drain wetlands — approval of a Pumping O&M plan may be required prior to
coverage under this general permit. The Pumping O&M Plan should be submitted to the
appropriate Regiona4 Office and must be approved prior to operation.
The plan shall include, but is not limited to: (1) Groundwater monitoring strategies to demonstrate the
effect of pumping and to establish any pumping regime necessary to reduce impacts, and (2) Detailed
plans to maintain surrounding hydrology and respective monitoring to demonstrate compliance. See
checklist at end of document. Contact your local Pegional Office for questions specific to your mine.
21) It you are dewatering, are there wetlands or surface waters within 400' of the mine pit perimeter?
❑ No
D'Yes
If yes, what distance are they from the mine pit perimeter? 277
22) Have you been required to obtain a 404f401 Certification permits?
T-G
µ061 feet.
❑ Yes If yes, please briefly describe below (include information such a required mitigation. BMPs, setbacks,
and/or O&M plans for on or off -site wetlands or other pertinent information). Attach other sheets as necessary:
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23) Have you been required to obtain a wetland delineation certified by the US Army Corps of Engineers?
21No ❑ Yes If yes, please attach to application submission.
Stormwater BMPs:
24) Does this facility employ any best management practices for stormwater control?
❑ No ❑'Yes If yes, please briefly describe: �_��"T �N"P 5►C rj
anITiZ<JL At'�^� �$ A!'Pik+iIGYJ i3.7- /�/G��./�-�i_P-
25) Does this facility have a 5tormwater Pollution Prevention Plan?
❑ No L Yes
If yes, when was it implemented? ,2-0 1
26) Will vehicle maintenance activities occur at this facility?
❑- o ❑ Yes
Wastewater Treatment Facilities:
27) Will mine dewatering discharges occur?
❑ No
❑Yes
28) Will discharges of overflows from process wastewater treatment systems occur?
QIN o
❑ Yes If yes,
a. Does this facility employ chemical additives to flocculate suspended solids? ❑ No ❑ Yes
If yes, please state the name, manufacturer and the quantity of average daily usage of the chemical additive
Note: Please see our website for a list of evaluated poiyacrylamide (PAMS) products for use in North Carolina:
httg:/l//portal.ncdenr.orglweblwglwslsulnpdessw
b. Does this facility overflow only during rainfall events exceeding the 10-yr, 24-hr rainfall event?
❑ No ❑des
29) Are wastewater treatment facilities (including recycle systems) planned in the 100-year flood plain?
CETNo
❑ Yes
30) Is your facility washing mined materials?
9<o
❑ Yes If Yes, are you discharging this water?
❑r t �,�rn
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Other:
31) Hazardous Waste:
a) Is this facility a Hazardous Waste Treatment, Storage, or Disposal Facility?
CrNo ❑ Yes
b) Is this facility a Small Quantity Generator (iess than 1000 kg. of hazardous waste generated per month) of
hazardous waste?
L9-1q0 ❑ Yes
c) Is this facility a Large Quantity Generator (1000 kg. or more of hazardous waste generated per month) of
hazardous waste?
E r1No ❑ Yes
d) If you answered yes to questions b. or c., please provide the following information:
Type(s) of waste:
How is material stored:_
Where is material stored:
how many disposal shipments per year:
Name of transport 1 disposal vendor:
Vendor address:
32) Is your facility providing appropriate secondary containment for bulk storage of liquid materials? See permit
text for secondary containment requirements.
❑ No t3 jA
❑ Yes
33) Does your site have an active landfill within the mining permit boundary?
Q'No
❑ Yes If yes, specify type: ❑ LCID ❑ Other:
Final Checklist:
This application will be returned as incomplete unless all of the following items have been included and
initialed for. Please show that the following required information has been included by initialing in each
space below.
Fee of $100 made payable to NCDENR.
Completed application and all supporting documents.
Copy of the valid approved mining permit (MP) for the facility or indication of MP application status.
Copy of a county map or other general location map that shows the mining site and nearest major roads.
Copy of USGS topographic map showing the mining site and surrounding areas, or other map that clearly
shows site location in relation to nearby streams, wetlands, and other waters, etc.
2 copies of large-scale (minimum 24" x 36") site plan with topographical lines with all outfalls, applicabie
buffers and wetlands clearly delineated, and 100-year flood plain line if applicable.
A copy of your DLR mining permit.
A copy of your US Army Corps -approved wetland delineation if you marked "yes" to question 23 above.
A line drawing of the water flow through the facility. A pictorial description of the nature and amount of any
sources of water and any collection and treatment measures.
If mine site is in one of the 20 Coastal Counties:
• Applicant has checked with the appropriate regional office to verify the need for a Cmas`al-State
Stormwater permit. Regional Office Contact:
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-OR-
• Applicant has included a detailed list of impervious surface areas and percentages, sub -drainage
areas and total drainage area.
If the mine is dewatering and near wetlands, or may otherwise impact surface waters or groundwater,
include the tollowin and contact your local regional office about a Pumping O&M Plan (see below
for contact information). You maybe required to -provide an -approved Pumping O&M plan Priorto
NCG02 issuance.
2 copies of detailed Full Size Plans (at least 24" x 36") delineating areas on the plans and listing
acreage (including: wetlands, ditches, well -placements, pits, borrow areas, overburden storage.
stormwater controlsli3MPs, vehicle maintenance areas, settling basins, product process (such as
screening, stockpiles, waste piles), total drainage area, impervious surface percentages (if state sw
programs apply), applicable buffers, and access and/or haul roads).
Pump dewatering size and information on its specifications.
Well information (design, depths, maintenance).
Physical monitoring for the wetlands areas.
Settling pond sizing information, if applicable.
Level spreader design, if applicable.
Details about dewatering method.
Cone of influence calculations.
_Description of measures to prevent erosion and flooding.
_Description & information about 401/404 permits that have been obtained.
Copy of US Army Corps of Engineers wetland delineations or approved wetland delineation (if
applicable).
I have contacted my local regional office about a Pumping Q&M Plan.
Regional Office Contact: Ti40,14 FDG0Z':70&/ . Date contacted:
I will not any impact nearby wetlands, surface waters or groundwater by dewatering.
Certification: North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6 b (i) provides that:
Any person who knowingly makes any false statement, representation, or certification in any application, record, report, plan, or other
document filed or required to be maintained under this Article or a rule implementing this Article; or who knowingly makes a false
statement of a material fact in a rulemaking proceeding or contested case under this Article: or who falsities, tampers with, or knowingly
renders inaccurate any recording or monitoring device or method required to be operated or maintained under this Article or rules of the
[Environmental Management} Commission implementing this Article shall be guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor which may include a fine not to
exceed ten thousand dollars ($10.000).
33) Signatory Requirements (per 40 CFR 122.22)
All applications, reports, or information submitted la the Director shall be signed and certified.
a. All notices of intent to be covered under this General Permit shall be signed as follows'.
(1) For a corporation, by a responsible corporate officer. For the purpose of this permit. a responsible corporate officer means: ta) a president,
secretary, treasurer or vice president of the corporalfon in charge of a principal business function, or any other person who performs similar
policy or decision making functions for the corporation. or (b) the manager of one or more manufacturing production or operating facilities
employing more than 250 persons or having gross annual sales or expenditures exceeding 25 million (in second quarter 1980 dollars), if
authority to sign documents has been assigned or delegated to the manager in accordance with corporate procedures.
(2) For a partnership or sole proprietorship: by a general partner or the proprietor, respectively: or
(3) For a municipality, state federal, or other public agency: by either a principai executive officer or ranking elected official.
I hereby request coverage under the referenced General Permit. 1 understand that coverage under this permit will
constitute the permit requirements for the discharge(s) and is enforceable in the same manner as an individual
permit.
I agree to abide by the following as a part of coverage under this General Permit:
1 . I agree to abide by the approved Mining Permit for this mining activity. (A copy of the valid mining
permit must be attached to this request.
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2. 1 agree to not discharge any sanitary wastewater from this mining activity except under the
provisions of another NPDES permit specifically issued therefore.
3. 1 agree that bulk storage of petroleum products and other chemicals shall have adequate protection
so as to contain all spills on the site.
4. 1 agree that solid wastes will be disposed of in accordance with N.C. statutes and rules governing
solid waste disposal.
5. 1 agree that maintenance activities for vehicles and heavy equipment will be performed so as to not
result in contam'inafion of the surface or ground waters.
I agree to abide by the provisions as listed above and recognize that the provisions are to be considered as
enforceable requirements of the General Permit.
I certify that I am familiar with the information contained in this application and that to the best of my knowledge
and belief such information is true, complete, and accurate.
Printed Name of Person Signing:- l u�-� �a►� >r. 1
Title: OL'D --{Z
(Signature of Applicant) (Date rgne )
Notice of Intent must be accompanied by a check or money order for $100.00 made payable to NCDENR.
Mail the entire package to:
Stormwater and General Permits Unit
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Caro4ina 27699-1617
Note
The submission of this document does not guarantee the issuance of an NPDES permit.
For questions, please contact the DWQ Regional Office for your area.
DWQ Regional Office Contact Information:
Asheville Office ......
[phone]
Fayetteville Office ...
[phone]
Mooresville Office ...
[phone]
Raleigh Office ........
[phone]
Washington Office ...(252)
946-6481
Wilmington Office ...
[phone]
Winston-Salem ......
[phone]
Central Office .........(919)
807-6300
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Pumping Operation
and Monitoring Plan
Cofieid Mine
Certificate of Coverage
NCG020***
R.A Newsome dba
Newsome Sand and Gravel
NC Highway 45
Cofield, Hertford County, NC
May 29, 2012

This PUMPING OPERATION AND MONITORING PLAN was prepared in
accordance with the requirements specified in the National Pollutant Discharge
Elimination System (NPDES) General Permit for Mining (NCG020), and specifically
as applied in the Certificate of Coverage for this location:
Cofield Mine
Certificate of Coverage
NCG020***
R.A Newsome dba
Newsome Sand and Gravel
NC Highway 45
Cofield, Hertford County, NC
May 29, 2012
This plan is designed to satisfy the requirements of Part III, Section E of the
NPDES General Permit NCG0200.

Background:
The NPDES General Stormwater Permit for Mining (NCG020000) addresses
impacts of mine dewatering wastewater pumping and discharge on surrounding areas,
including potential impacts to wetlands. The NPDES Permit requires that the mine have
a site specific plan for, 1) groundwater monitoring strategies to demonstrate the effect of
pumping and establish any pumping regime necessary to reduce potential impacts to
surrounding areas, and 2) detailed plans to maintain surrounding hydrology and
respective monitoring to demonstrate compliance.
In order to develop these plans, an effort must be made to understand the site -
specific parameters. First, any wetlands that may be potentially impacted must be
identified according to US Army Corps of Engineers criteria. Second, a study of
potential impacts of groundwater levels must be conducted. This should include an
examination of soil types, permeability, and various zones of groundwater within the
zone of influence. Third, based on the groundwater data, an assessment of potential
impacts to the wetlands by mine dewatering should be estimated. Finally, based on the
potential impact, a plan should be developed to limit as well as monitor the potential
impacts to the wetlands.
Normally, an Operation and Monitoring (O&M) Plan is developed prior to any
discharge of mine dewatering wastewater, However, due to a misunderstanding of the
regulations by the operators of this site, mine dewatering discharges have actually been
occurring at this site for several years. In an effort to bring this site into compliance, this
O&M Plan has been prepared to identify and prevent any potential impact to wetlands.
Site description:
The Cofield Mine is located approximately one mile east of Winton on NC
Highway 45. The mine has been covered by NC Mining Permit for more than 20 years.
It appears that it was also once covered under an NPDES Stormwater permit, but due to
a misunderstanding or an oversight by the owner, the permit has not been active for
many years. The area covered by the mining permit currently covers 50.19 acres, and
of this acreage, 33.33 acres are designated as "mining area". Much of this area has
been already mine and reclaimed, and at this point, only 10 acres are considered
"active" and currently being mined. The reclaimed sand pits have been allowed to fill
with water, and the slopes above water have been seeded to prevent erosion.
The site is bounded on the north and west side by an Deep Creek. This creek
has an indefinite channel in some areas, and may be classified as a "braided" stream.
Much of the area surrounding this creek is wetland, naturally hydrated by the waters of
the creek itself. The only wetlands in the vicinity of the mining areas are associated with
this creek. While previous mining areas have been located within 100 feet of the
wetlands, the current active mining area is located over 250 feet from the wetlands.
The active mining area is primarily excavating sand from an elevated terrace
deposit, which is almost entirely above the natural water table. Stormwater from within
the mine generally is retained within the pit, and simply seeps into the sandy soil. Any
overflow flows into a sediment pond, which in turn discharges into the above -described
creek. At this time, since the excavation does not extend significantly below the water
table, there is no pumping or dewatering of the pit. The eventual plan for this excavation

is to excavate approximately 5-6 feet below the water table. At that time, there may be
occasional need for dewatering.
Wetland description:
The wetlands around the Cofield Mine are associated with the flood plain of Deep
Creek. The wetland areas are naturally hydrated by the variations in water level of Deep
Creek and occasional flooding. Portions of the wetlands that were within 100 feet of the
mining areas were delineated prior to mining permit approval. Buffers have always been
maintained between the wetlands and any land disturbance as specified in the Mining
Permit. These mining areas have been excavated and are now reclaimed and are
naturally filled with water.
Pumping and mine dewatering:
As previously stated, an O&M Plan should be in place before any mine
dewatering activity takes place. However, in this case, mine dewatering has been
ongoing for several years. As described above, the current mining area does not extend
significantly below the water table, so no water is pumped from the excavation at this
time. Because the current excavation is a terrace deposit, most of the sand lies well
above the water table. However, it is expected that eventually the excavation will extend
5 to 8 feet below the water table. At that time, occasional pumping of groundwater may
be necessary. Because the excavation will only extend a few feet below water table,
and the operation of the mine is somewhat variable, there may be extended times that
no dewatering will occur. Any dewatering will be pumped into surrounding ponds or into
the adjacent sediment pond.
Impact of dewatering on adjacent wetlands:
As previously stated, the current excavation does not extend significantly below
the water table, therefore no dewatering is required at this time. At the maximum depth
of the mine, the floor of the excavation will only be 5-8 feet below the water table.
Therefore, any impact on surrounding groundwater levels will be minimal and will be
confined to a zone very close the edge of the excavation.
The wetlands at this site are adjacent and parallel to Deep Creek. At the closest
point, the wetlands are approximately 275 feet from the excavation. For most of the
area around the excavation, the pond lies between the wetlands and the excavation.
For these reasons, it is reasonable to assume that the proposed excavation will
have no impact on the wetlands. The depth of the excavation will only extend 5-8 feet
below the water table, so the zone of influence of groundwater levels will be very small.
The distance from the excavation to the wetlands is far enough that they are well outside
any lowering of groundwater levels. The sediment pond lies between the excavation
and the wetlands for much of the area. This pond will receive any mine dewatering
water, and will serve to recharge any groundwater in this area. Finally, the wetlands are
naturally hydrated by Deep Creek, which has a steady flow of water not impacted by any
excavation dewatering activity.

Further, it has been shown that previous pumping and dewatering activity have
had no negative impact on any surrounding wetlands, since this activity has been
ongoing for over 20 years, and the wetlands are healthy and thriving.
Monitoring:
While it is reasonable to expect that the proposed shallow excavation will have
no impact on surrounding wetlands, and previous pumping activity has had no impact on
the adjacent wetlands, a monitoring plan should be established as a precaution.
1. Mine dewatering wastewater discharges shp'lvid be quantitatively and qualitatively
monitored according to requirements of the NPDES permit. See the "Monitoring
Requirements" in the Stormwater Pollution Ca Prev� ntion Plan.
2. The Discharge Point shodtGL be examine&eekl�to make sure that it is functioning as ./
designed and that no sediment has discharged into the wetland.
3. A written record shall be kept of pumping times and rates. A record of rainfall shall
also be kept in the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan,

Edgerton, Thom
From: Edgerton, Thom
Sent: Thursday, May 24, 2012 4:53 PM
To: 'james izzell' —
Subject: RE: cofield:mine
Attachments: 46-02-DLR - Cofield Mine - Water Quality Review Sheet redraft 2012.pdf
V
• f Hello,
Please see the attached for more information.
1
NCO046361 permitted the discharge from 12/1/86 until requested to be rescinded by owner in Nov. 1989, due to no longer
discharging.
1 Has the DLR Mining Permit 46-02 allowed for dewatering? It must.
As noted in the attachment, a SW/WW NPDES permit is required from DWQ. An NOI requesting a COC is required to bring the
site into compliance. An O&M Plan is also required ASAP. If not already submitted to Raleigh, you may send me a copy at the
same time you submit the NOI & O&M Plan to the DWQ — CO in Raleigh. I will be approving the O&M Plan, so send me a copy
or an electronic version as a short cut.
I don't see any complications with the approvals, just that they are required in order to bring the operation into compliance.
Feel free to contact me with any questions.
Thanks,
Thom
Thom Edgerton, Environmental Engineer
Division of Water Quality
Surface water Protection Section
Washington Regional Office
North Carolina Oepartment of Environment and Natural Resources
[phone] Office
[phone] Fax
Email correspondence to and frorrn this address may be subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law
and may be disclosed to third Parties unless the content is exempt t)y statue or other regulation.
From: james izzell [mailto:ncgeology(,ahotmaii.comj
Sent: Tuesday, May 22, 2012 11:51 AM
To: Edgerton, Thom
Subject: cofield mine
Hello Thom;
I am assisting Newsome Sand and Gravel with the renewal of the mining permit for their Cofield Mine in Hertford County. When
I got a letter back from Land Quality a couple of weeks ago, it mentioned that DWQ was requesting some information. In an
attempt to follow up with this request, I began to investigate the status of the NPDES Permit for the site. I discovered that I
had no information in my files on an NPDES permit, so I contacted the owner, and he stated that he couldn't find anything
either. So, now we are left wondering, has an NPDES General Permit for Mining ever been issued for this site? It has been in
operation for well over 20 years, so I would be surprised if it has "slipped through the cracks" for this long.
Do you have any records for this site? It is located a couple of miles southeast of Winton on NC highway 45. Mining Permit
#46-02.

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MINING PERMIT APPLICATION REVIEW FORM
for the
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
THIS SECTION TO BE FILLED OUT BY DLR:
Project Name: Cofield Mine DLR Permit M 46-02 County: Hertford Applicant's Email: consultant (James
Izzell)'s email: [e-mail] Applicant's Mailing Address: Newsome Sand & Graveli Inc. PO
Box 189, Winton, NC 27986 Mine Physical Address: not given
YES NO Date Commencing
Is this mine a new mine? r r Permit issued 8/21/91
Have land disturbing activities
started? Date? r r 8/21/91
Latitude:36.3703 Longitude:-76.9194
Please return comments to (at DLR CO): Ashley Rodgers
Comments due by: 4127/12
SECTION BELOW TO BE FILLED OUT BY DWQ:
Is the RO concerned that the operation, as proposed, would violate standards of water quality? No
Comments: There was an Individual WW Permit NCO046361 which expired 11130/91. that has the same
coordinates as the discharge of this operation. If the WW permit is no longer valid, an NOI is reguuired for
_General SWIWW NPDES Permitting. An O&M Plan is required outlining the operating procedures which
prevent negative impacts to wetlands or other waters of the State.
Watershed/Stream Name & Classification: Deep Creek located w/in the Chowan River Basin: C NSW
DWQ Compliance Status of Mine: Dewaterinq_requires SW/WW NPDES Permitting, if NCO046361 is not in
effect. O&M Plan Acceptance by WaRO is required.
Does this mine (or previous owner) have DWQ back fees to pay? No If yes, amount:
Is this mine an active permit in BIMS? No
YES NO
NPDES permit required?
NPDES permit existing?
r (Permit # }
5 1466� o 24 r`� .,
it -Permitting is required, but at
perrriitrenewal the potential for
;impacMAMIl:be less than the
.
'previous.potential for impacts to
W
the'waters of the State Lin
the e4dierstages of this
If an NPDES permit is not required, is DWQ"
still conceived about wetland degradation
by dewatering?
o eration Hovi ever, rom t
attention_'toward QWQ i
Permittirig andO&M Plan
Acceptance are required to gain
com lOnce.
Rev September 2010

-y
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Should permittee contact DWQ RO
r RO Contact Name: Thom
immediately? (e.g. to schedule a site visit if
Edgerton (252] 948-3963
f
mine has already begun digging or is
Contact Reason: NPDES
Permitting & O&M Plan
dewatering without DWQ permit)
Required.
401 Wetland Cert. required?
401 Wetland Cert. existing?
r Permit #
Does DWQ RO have enough information to
r�
E'
determine if a 401 certification is required?
Rev September 2010

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YES NO
Are wetlands disturbed at this site?
F],
Does DWQ RO suspect or know of nearby
r
r
wetlands to the site?.
But, No changes to the
r 11D
presently proposed Mining
Is a wetland delineation required prior to
rConsultant
or impacts are allowable to
wetlands or other waters of
DWQ issuing the permit?
t�Onsite?
the State prior to contacting
�r�Offsite?
DWQ and receiving plan
aperoval.
Stream Determination Needed?
r
Stream Determination Completed?
L57D.
Does DWQ RO need a statement that no
wetlandslstreams are disturbed
1~ O&M Plan Acceptance
r ,
for this project from applicant?
Buffer Determination Needed?
,r
Buffer Determination Completed?
r
we
Recycle system permit existing?*
LF Permit #
� 1 1�
New Recycle System permit required?*
r
Enough information to determine?
Non -discharge permit existing?*
r�Permit #
r�
Does this applicant need to contact the
regional or Central DWQ Office to
r
r
determine if a State Stormwater Permit is
needed?
r -Unknown.
Will wastewaters discharge to HQW waters
r
r ,7Q10
Permittee
with a 7Q10=0? "*
Flow:
must
determine.
ri Has Violation
O&M Requirements
r HQW/7010 Concerns
Does DWQ require DLR to hold the permit
r ' Pay back fees or renew
r Is Dewatering allowed by
(e.g. so DWQ can review it further or "
DWQ permit
L ' Other.
the mining permit?
Dewatering is required in
because DWQ requires more information)?
Please describe the reason to
Permit Renewal.
hold the permit:
RO contact:
(r] Hold Until:
Mine must wait to dewater until an O&M plan is
r
'Recommended, but not
approved?
'
required if current mining
o
ermit allows dewaterin .
Rev September 2010

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**cif NCO046361 is not re-
issued, a NOI & O&M Plan
are to be promptly submitted
in order to bring this
operation into DWQ
compliance.
'The NPQES SW and WW Permit NCG020000 covers closed-loo rec cle systems, deli ned to exclude aA stormwater run-off from
the system and operate at or below two -feet of freeboard. These systems maybe i2ennitted by a Non -discharge Recycle System
Permit from the Aquifer Protection Section LAPS). OR may instead be permitted under NCG020000 to eliminate an additional Permit.
Recycle systems that do not meet those criteria are considered discharging, systems, and are subiect to the NCG020000 discharge
permit.
*`To obtain 7Q10 flows, permittees must contact the DWQ Stormwater Permitting Unit. If DWQ does not have a flow estimate fora
specific stream, parmittees will be asked to obtain one. Permittees should contact J. Curtis Weaver at the USGS: 919-571-4043, for
more information on obtaining a 7Q10 flow, USGS will not determine a 7Q10 flow for tidally influenced waterbodies.
if there is not enough information to give a complete answer, write in the space provided what you will need to answer this question
completely. If you require DLR to hold the permit until further notice. indicate that in the auestion below.
Reviewed by:
DWQ RO Surface Water: Thom Edgerton Regional Office: WaRO Date: 4/17/12
RO Aquifer Protection Section: Regional Office: Date:
SPU DWQ Central Office Reviewer (if applicable):
Rev September 2010

Edgerton, Thom
From: james izzell [[e-mail]]
Sent: Tuesday, May 22, 2012 11:51 AM
To: Edgerton, Thom
Subject: cofield mine
Hello Thom;
I am assisting Newsome Sand and Gravel with the renewal of the mining permit for their Cofield Mine in Hertford County. When
I got a letter back from Land Quality a couple of weeks ago, it mentioned that DWQ was requesting some information. In an
attempt to follow up with this request, I began to investigate the status of the NPDES Permit for the site. I discovered that I
had no information in my files on an NPDES permit, so I contacted the owner, and he -stated that he couldn't find anything
either. So, now we are left wondering,ihas an NPDES General Permit for Mining ever been issued for this site? It has been in
operation for well over 20 years, so I would be surprised if it has "slipped through the cracks" for this long.
Do you have any records for this site? It is located. a couple of miles southeast of Winton on -IBC highway 45. Mining Permit
#46-02.
thanks,
James Izzell

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Program Category r Status Project Type
NULL
Permit Type ( Version Permit Classification
Primary Reviewer Permit Contact Affiliation
Coastal SW Rule
Permitted Flow
Facility
Facility Name Major/Minor Region
Location Address County
Facility Contact Affiliation
Owner
Owner Name Owner Type
Owner Affiliation
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05124/ 12
Permit Number NCG020476
Permit Tracking Slip
Program Category
Status Project Type
NPDES SW
Active Renewal
Permit Type
Version Permit Classification
Mining Activities Stormwater Discharge COC
3.00 COC
Primary Reviewer
aisha.lau
Coastal SW Rule
Permitted Flow
0
Facility
Facility Name
Newsome #2 Pit
Location Address
1231 Vaughan Creek Rd
Pendleton NC 27862
Owner
Owner Name
Newsome Sand And Gravel
Dates/Events
Scheduled
Orig Issue App Received Draft Initiated Issuance
01/14/00 07/30/09
Regulated Activities
Mine dewatering
Mining & material processing
Mining closed loop recycle system
Vehicle maintenance
Permit Contact Affiliation
Thomas Charles
PO Box 189
Winton NC 27986
Major/Minor Region
Minor Raleigh
County
Northampton
Facility Contact Affiliation
Loverne Howell
PO Box 189
Winton NC
Owner Type
Non -Government
Owner Affiliation
Tim Newsome
PO Box 189
Winton
27986
NC 27986
Public Notice Issue Effective Expiration
01/01/10 01/01/10 12/31/14
Requested/Received Events
RO staff report received
RO staff report requested
Outfall 001 3 -7 7 , 01. -ZS
Waterbody Name Stream Index Number Current Class Subbasin
Meherrin River (North Carolina Portion) 25-4-(1) C;NSW 03-01-02

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MINING PERMIT APPLICATION REVIEW FORM
forthe
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
THIS SECTION TO BE FILLED OUT BY DLR:
Project Name: Cofield Mine DLR Permit #: 46-02 County: Hertford Applicant's Email: consultant (James
Izzell)'s email: ncaeolocly(Whotmail.com Applicant's Mailing Address: Newsome Sand & Gravel, Inc._ PO
Box 189, Winton, NC 27986 Mine Physical Address: not given
YES NO Date Commencing
Is this mine a new mine? r r Permit issued 8/21/91
Have land disturbing activities
started? Date? r 8/21/91
Latitude.36.3703 Longitude:-76.9194
Please return comments to (at DLR CO): Ashley Rodgers
Comments due by: 4/27/12
SECTION BELOW TO BE FILLED OUT BY DWQ: � 00 L43e-s asL't� ro b-2
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Is the RO concerned that the operation, as proposed, would violate star&aCr�s of water quality? No
Comments: There was an Individual WW Permit NCO046361 which expired 11/30/91 that has the same
coordinates as the discharge of this operation. If the WW permit is no longer valid, an NOI is required for
General SW/WW NPDES Permitting. An O&M Plan is re uired outlining the operating rocedures which
prevent negative impacts to wetlands or other waters of the State.
Watershed/Stream Name & Classification: Deep Creek located wlin the Chowan River Basin: C NSW
DWQ Compliance Status of Mine: Dewateringreguires SW1WW NPDES Permitting, if NCO046361 is not in
effect. O&M Plan Acceptance by WaRO is required.
Does this mine (or previous owner) have DWQ back fees to pay? No If yes, amount:
Is this mine an active permit in BIMS? No
YES NO
NPDES permit required?
NPDES permit existing?
r (Permit #T }
If an NPDES permit is not required, is DWQ
still concerned about wetland degradation
by dewatering?
E!,Permitting is required, but at
permit renewal, the potential for
impacts will be less than the
previous oimpacts to
he Ste during
the waterssoff - the
the earlier stages of this
operation. However, prompt
lattentionIO—wardi[DW01111111117
IPFFitting' an'dTQ&MIP-lan
I•Acceptance�are,reguiredlto_ gain
L
Rev September 2010

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-Should permittee contact DWQ RO
� RO Contact Name: Thom
;immediately? (e.g. to schedule a site visit if
Edgerton(252) 948-3963
r
"mine has already begun digging or is
Contact Reason: NPDES
permitting O&M Plan
dewatering without DWQ permit)
Required.
401 Wetland Cert. required?
��
PID,
401 Wetland Cert. existing?
r . Permit #
t✓ "�,
Does DWQ RO have enough information to
I✓��
determine if a 401 certification is required?
Rev September 2010

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:lf NC0046361 is not re-
issued,_a_N_OI & O&M Plan
are to be promptly submitted
in order to bring this
operation into DWQ
'The NPOES SW and WW ermit NCG020000 covers closed -loop reC qte systems, desicined to exclude all stormwater run-off from
..permit.
"To obtain 7010 flows, permittees must contact the DWQ Stormwater Permitting Unit. if DWQ does not have a flow estimate for a
specific stream, permittees will be asked to obtain one. Permittees should contact J. Curtis Weaver at the USGS: 919-571-4043, for
more information on obtaining a 7Q 10 flow. USGS will not determine a 7Q10 flow for tidally influenced water bodies.
"" if there is not en u h information Ig give a gompleteanswer, write in the space Provided what you will need to answer this question
completely. if you require DLR to hold the permit until further notice indicate that in the question below.
Reviewed by:
DWQ RO Surface Water: Thom Edgerton Regional Office: WaRO Date: 4/17112
RO Aquifer Protection Section: Regional Office: Date:
SPU DWQ Central Office Reviewer (if applicable):
Rev September 2010

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YES NO
Are wetlands disturbed at this site?
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Does DWQ RO suspect or know of nearby
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wetlands to the site?
Lr , But, No changes to the
Lr IJD
presently proposed Mining
or impacts are allowable to
Is a wetland delineation required prior to
I�con sultant
wetlands or other waters of
DWQ issuing the permit?
f'r 0nsite?
the State, prior to contacting
-,
r Offsite?
DWQ and receiving plan
approval of the changes.
Stream Determination Needed?
r
t✓
Stream Determination Completed?
Does DWQ RO need a statement that no
wetlands/streams are disturbed
-O&M Plan Acceptance
r
for this project from applicant?
Buffer Determination Needed?
E I�
Buffer Determination Completed?
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Recycle system permit existing?*
Ir-Permit #
'r�
New Recycle System permit required?*
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Enough information to determine?
Non -discharge permit existing?*
rr�Permit #
lr 11
Does this applicant need to contact the
regional or Central DWQ Office to
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determine if a State Stormwater Permit is
needed?
T -Unknown.
Will wastewaters discharge to HOW waters
f-
r y7Q10
Permittee
with a 7Q10=0? **
Flow:
determine.
EHas Violation
C],O&M Requirements
r , HQW17Q10 Concerns
Does DWQ require DLR to hold the permit
r ' Pay back fees or renew
°r Is Dewatering allowed by
the mining permit?
Dewatering is required in
(e.g. so DWQ can review it further or
DWQ permit
rL ' Other.
because DWQ requires more information)?
Please describe the reason to
Permit Renewal.
hold the permit.-
RO contact:
Lrll, Hold Until:
Mine must wait to dewater until an O&M plan is
r
Recommended, but not
approved?
'
requuired i_f current mining
ermit allows dewaterin .
Rev September 2010

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04/16/12
Permit Number NULL Permit Tracking Slip
Program Category Status Project Type
NULL f 1 /.4 LT ',)t
Permit Type �� , P} d Ct°SS 's to ^"``� Version Permit Classification
VA vk/ -bd U W V"a-1 VJ �,J
Primary Reviewer Permit Contact Affiliation
Coastal SW Rule
Permitted Flow
Facili
Facility Name Major/Minor Region
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Location Address Coun
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Facility Contact Affiliation `
Owner
Owner Name
a
Dates/Events
Scheduled
Orig Issue App Received Draft Initiated Issuance
Outfall _ 74. s-3-19
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Owner Type
Owner Affiliation
Public Notice Issue Effective Expiration
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Permit Number NCG020476
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CC , 04/16/12
T Perrlit Tracking Slip
Program Category
NPDES SW
Permit Type
Mining Activities Stormwater Discharge COC
Primary Reviewer
aisha.lau
Coastal SW Rule
Permitted Flow
0
Status
Project Type
Active
Renewal
Version
Permit Classification
3.00
COC
Permit Contact Affiliation
Thomas Charles
PO Box 189
Winton NC 27986
Facility
Facility Name Major/Minor Region
Newsome #2 Pit Minor Raleigh
Location Address County
1231 Vaughan Creek Rd Northampton
12cu1eton NC 27862 Facility Contact Affiliation
�;,��, t t.► e_o ►, �� �- ��,. ,, �� t.overne_,Howell
a �s93 S� s
Owner
Winton NC 27986
Owner Name Owner Type
Newsome Sand And Gravel Non -Government
Owner Affiliation
Tim Newsome
PO Box 189 —,�r
Winton NC 27986
Dates/Events
Scheduled
Orig Issue App Received Draft Initiated Issuance Public Notice Issue Effective Expiration
01/14/00 07/30/09 01/01/10 01/01/10 12/31/14
Regulated Activities Requested/Received Events
Mine dewatering RO staff report received
Mining & material processing RO staff report requested
Mining closed loop recycle system Ft e,
Vehicle maintenance
Outfail 001 -,�G , 3o. 1+ — 77, 0q
Waterbody Name �ji� V M 1 `" "r � 1 Sf eam Index Number Current Class Subbasin
Meherrin River (North Carolina Portion) 25-4-(1) QNSW 03-01-02

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CAROLINA GEOLOGICAL SERVICES, INC.e✓{,�µ
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April 2, 2012
Ms. Janet Boyer
NCDENR, Land Quality Section
1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699
RECEIVED
APR - 9 2012
DWQ-WARO
Subjects Renewal of Mining Permit #46-02, Cofield Mine, Newsome Sand & Gravel
Dear Ms. Boyer:
Please find enclosed an application for renewal of Mining Permit #46-02, Cofield Mine, in
Hertford County, NC. This application is only for renewal and no modification at this
time. However, there are some changes to the affected acreage from the existing permit
due to more accurate mapping and site configuration. Many of the areas designated as
"Mining Area" have been reclaimed, and are so designated on the Mine Map. We are
also requesting that part of these reclaimed areas be released from the mining permit.
The reclaimed areas requested for release total 17.75 acres, and are shown as "cross-
hatched" on the Mine Map.
The only active mining area on this site is located in the back (north) side of the property.
This 10 acre area has internal drainage, and all stormwater is held within the pit. There
is a large existing sediment pond that controls all runoff from this area, and has
functioned as designed for many years. All other disturbed areas drain into the existing
sediment pond or into the previously mined areas, which are now ponds.
We trust that the more accurate site map will
accurately show the site as it currently exists
please let me know.
Sincerely,
Pe —
James C. Izzell, Jr., PG
enclosures
be easier for you to review, and will more
As always, if you ha Ve=any. questions, }
APR - 9 2012
RECEI ED
APR 0 2 im-1
LAND QUALITY SECTI011
P.O. Box 429, GARNER, NC 27529 (91 9)779-001 7 FAX: [phone]
OFFICES AT 10 1 WEST MAIN STREET. GARNER. NC

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APPLICATION FOR A ,N,IINING PERM rr
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
LAND QUALITY SECTION RECEIVED
APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERCNIIT
APR
I 0 2 2012
(PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE)
Name ol'tiMine Colield \-line (Permit fl 46-02) County
River Basin Chowan
LAND QUALITY SECTION
Hertford
Lantude (decimal de�orees to lour places)
36-72-30
3to• .3�so
Gq 3�. ? 2673
1_onLlitude (decimal degrees to four places)
76-56-oo
b.Q3 3333
?. Name of Applicant* Newsome Sand R. Gravel, file.
3. Permanent address for receipt ofolEicia[ mlil** PO Box 189. Winton, NC 27986
"Telephone (252 ) 358-5461 Alternate No.
4. Mine Office Address
Tclephorte
�. \dine iManager
,till Koo —Q ?
tLp,tdi) C1 At-4'" arC1'10PI
r>t� �L OFF'
We hereby certify that all details contained in this Permit Application are true and correct,to'tliCIiest_of=()ur- -
knowledge. We fully uncdersGan that any willful misrepresentation of facts will be cause for permit
revocation.
***Sic)nature Date 3 8
l t.z
Print Name - % r P.ws0
-Title
* Tills will be the nan]e ohat the permit will be issued to and the name that 111ust be indicated on tl
reclamation bond (security°) that corresponds to this site-
** The Land Quality Section must be notified otanv chan-es In the permanent address or telephone r]ur]]ber.
*** Signature Of coinpanv officer reOLlil'ed.
G.S. 74-31 provides that the Departmeni shall grant of deny an application for a permit within 60 days of rcccipt
of con Mete application 01', il'u pr:blic hearing is held, within 30 (lays followillg the hearing, attd the fillip"� ol"anv
supplemental intorn]atiot] required by the Department. All questions must be addressed and all required reaps
provided before this application can be considered complete. Attach additional sheets as needed.

APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERNIIT
NOTE: All of the following questions must be thoroughly answered with regards to your mining operation
for the intended life of the mine. All responses must be clearly conveyed on a corresponding, detailed mine
map.
A. GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE MINE
1. Answer all of the following that apply:
❑ Ifthis is an application for a NEW permit, indicate the total acreage at the site to be covered by the
permit (tills is the acreage that the "new permit" foe will be based upon):
Of this acreage, how rrlucll is owned and how much is leased? Acres owned:
Acres ]eased: Property owner if leased:
x If this is an application for RENEWAL of a mining permit, indicate the mining perrnit number and
the total (overall) acreage covered,by the existing permit: Nlining Permit No.: 46-02
Total permitted acreage (this is the acreage that the "renewal" fee will be based upon): 50.2
❑ Ifthis is an application for a MODIFICATION to a mining permit, indicate the mining permit
number and the total (overall) acreage covered by the existing permit.
Mining Permit No.: "Dotal permitted acreage:
Does the modification involve acreage within the previously approved permitted boundary?
Yes ❑ No ❑. If ves, indicate the acreage to be covered by this modification (this Is the acreage
that the "major modification" fee will be based upon):
Does the modification involve acreage outside the previously approved permitted boundary'?
Yes❑ No ❑ . 1l' yes, indicate the additional acreage to be covered by this
modification: . (NOTE: you must complete all of Section F. of'this application corm
entitled Notification of Adjoining Landowners).
Of this acreage to be added to the permit, will any portion of this acreage be affected (i e.: chsturbed.
01,01.111d cover removed) by the mining- operation? Yes ❑ No ❑ (lf no, a "Inlnor inodlllcation"
fee of'$100,00 is required, despite the "undisturbed" acreage to be added). If yes, indicate the
acreage to be affected within the acreage to be added to the perrnit (the total acreage to be added to
the permit is the acreage that the "major modification" fee will be based upon):
❑ If this is all application fOr TRANSFER of a mining permit, Indicate the mining permit ]1ur11ber and
the total (overall) acreage covered by the existing permit.
lklining Pert -nit No.: "Total permitted acreage:
SEE THE FEE SCHEDULE AT THE END OF THIS FORNI FOR THE PROPER FEE AINIOUNT TO 13E
PAID FOR THE REQUESTED PERN11T ACTION(S) AND CORRESPONDING ACREAGE NOTED
A13OVE
2. Name ofall materials mined:
3. NlinIn method:
❑ H- ?(Iraulic DreclLe R
front-end Loader & Truck X Shovel �� Truck
Draglinc &_ "Truck Self -loading Scraper
Other (explain):
4. a. I'_-'xpected maximum depth of thine (feet) 25
Depth is relative to what henchmark? (e.g.. natural "round level. mean sea level. road elevation, etc.)
natural 21-ound level
b. Fxpected averaLe depth of Irvine (feet) 2
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APPLICATION FOIL A MINING PERMIT
5. Has any area(s) at this site been alined in the past'? Yes X No ❑
Its ves. when and by whorl was this activity conducted'? under existing permit
6. Number of years for which the permit is requested (10 years maximum): 10
B. MAPS
Clearly marl: and label the location of your mining operation on six (6) copies of a 7.5-minute quadrangle
and a county highway neap. These (naps. In addition to six (6) Copies of all mine maps and reclamation
neaps, mustbesubmitted with each permit application.
7.5-minute quadrangles may be obtained from the N.C. Geological Survey:
Mailing; Address: Phvsical Address:
1612 ,tail Service Center OR 512 North Salisbul-v Street, 5", Floor
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612 Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
[phone]
www.UeoloUy.enr.state.rlc.us/
County highway snaps may be obtained frorn the N.C. Department of "Transportation:
North Carolina Department of Transportation — Geographic information Systems (GIS)
,Mailing Address:
NCDOT GIS Unit
1587 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1587
Physical Address:
NCDOT GIS Unit
3401 Carl Sandberg Court
Raleigh, North Carolina 27610
[phone]
www,ncdot.orb,lit/gisContactld,ef_auIt.litml
,tine maps must be accurate and appropriately scaled drawings, aerial photographs or enlarged
topographic maps of the entire mine site. All aspects of the mine site must he clearly laheled on the
maps along with their corresponding (approximate) acreage. As a reminder, mining hermits can
only be issued for up to 10 years; thus, all mine and reclamation maps must only denote those
activities that are intended to he conducted during the life of the mining permit. All maps must be
of a scale sufficient (see minimum requirements listed below) to clearly illustrate the following, at .0
minimum:
a. Property lines of the tract or tracts of land on which the proposed mining activity is to be located
including easements and rights -of -way.
b. l-xisting or proposed permit boundaries.
c. Initial and uliiinate limits ofclearing and grading.
d. Outline and width of all buf lei zones (both Undisturbed and Unexcavated).
C. Outline and acreage of all pitslexcavatioils.
1`. Outline and acreage of all stockpile areas.
g. Outline and acreage of all temporary and/or permanent overbUrden disposal areas.
h. Location and acreage of all processing plants (processing plants may be described as to location and
distance from aline if sufficiently (ilr removed).
1. Locations and names of all streams, rivers and lakes.
j. Outline and acreage of all settling and/or processing wastewater ponds.
k. Location and acreage of all planned and existing access roads and on -site haul roads.
I. Location of' planned and existing on -site buildings.
In. Location and dimensions of all proposed sediment and erosion control measures.
n. Location of 100-year floodplain limits and wetland boundaries.
o. Names ofowners ofrecord. both public and private, ofall tracts of land that are adjoining the mining
permit boundary_ if an adjoining tract is owned or leased by the applicant or is owned by the lessor
of the rnine tract, nariles of owners of record of tracts adjoining these tracts. that are within 1,000 feet
of the Milling, pel'nlit bOlindal-y, must be provided on the mine map.
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APPLICATION FOR A INIINING PERMIT
p. Names of owners of record, both public and private, of all tracts of land that are adjoining the minim
permit boundary which lie directly across and are contiguous to any highway; creek, stream, river,
or other watercou!-se; railroad track; or utility or other public right-of-way; ifan ad. golning trLlct Is
owned or leased by the applicant or is owned by the lessor of.the mine tract, names ofowners of,
record of tracts ad)olnlll- these tracts. that are wltllln 1.000 legit of*the mining permit boundary, nitlst
be provided on the mine map(s). NOTE: "1-lighway" rneans a road that has Four lanes of'travel or
less and is not designated as an Interstate Highway.
y. lNhip legend:
I . Name of applicant
�. Name of Millie
�. North arrow,
4. County
5. • Scale
6. Symbols used and corresponding; names
7. Date prepared and revised
8. Name and title of person preparing map
Map scales should meet the following guidelines:
PERMITTED ACREAGE NIAP SCALE
0-49 Acres 1 inch = 50 feet
507199'Acres 1 inch = 100 feet
200+ Acres 1 inch = 200 feet
(NOTE Smaller scaled maps may be acceptable ifthey clearly illustrate the above items)

APPLICATION FOR A NIINIiNG PERMIT
A table/chart must be provided on the mine neap that clearly lists the approximate acreage of tailings/sediment
ponds, stockpiles, wastepiles, processing area/haul roads, mine excavation and any other major aspect of' tile
mining operation that is proposed to be affected/disturbed during the life ol'the mining permit. A table/chart
similar to the followim-1 will be acceptable:
CATEGORY
AFFECTED ACREAGE
Tailings/Sediment Ponds
Stockpiles
Wastepiles
Processing Area/Haul Roads
Mine Excavation
Other (Explain)
Total Disturbed Acreage
NOTE:
IN ADDITION TO THE ABOVE, THE NIAPS MUST ALSO INCLUDE ANY SITE -SPECIFIC
INFORNIATION THAT IS PROVIDED IN THE ANSWERS TO THl? FOLLOWING QUESTIONS
IN THIS APPLICATION FORM (PLEASE NOTE THE ITALICIZED QUESTIONS/STATEIVIENTS
THROUGHOUT THE FORM). THIS APPLICATION WILL NOT 13E CONSIDERED COMPLETE
WITHOUT ALL RELEVANT ITEMS 13EING ADEQUATELY ADDRESSED ON THE MINE NIAPS.
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:APPLICATION FOR A 1,f1NINC PERMIT
C. PROTECTION OF NATURAL RESOURCES
Describe in detail the sequence of events for the development and operation of the mine and rejererrc'e
the sequence to the thine map(s). Attach additional sheets as needed.
Mining will continue as permitted in existing iNfining Permit conditions. All sediment and erosion
control structures have been established for many years and are functioning as designed. Excavation
will continue within designated ",Mining Area" as shown on Site Plan.
2. Describe specific erosion control measures to be installed prior to land disturbing activities and during
mining to prevent offslte sedimentation (I1rCI1Ide ,1JJeC1/1C fJIL1n.S f01'.se[lrtrlenf and er'Oston confrol1br• mine
excavation(S), ll'aste piles, accesslinine roads and process areas), and give a detailed, sequence of
installation and schedule for maintenance of the measures. 1 occlte crud lctbel cell se(iitnerrt crncl errtsiott
control measures on the mine )nap(s) and provide tlyfical c.t•o,vs-.veefion.s/cotl.str•trctiol7 details ofeach
measure. Enginecring designs and calculations are required to jLustifV the adequacy of' any proposed
nieaSLlreS.
Much of this site has been reclaimed in accordance with mining permit conditions, however
these areas have not been released from the permitted area. The only areas that are disturbed
are the 10 acre mining area and the haul road. The mining area extends below natural grade
and therefore, all stormwater is held within the pit and occasionally pumped as needed. For areas
that are disturbed around the mining pit, the sediment pond captures all runoffand effectively
removes sediment before'discharge. The existing sediment pond is considerably larger than
the required volume or surface area,'and has been very effective for many years.
3. a. Will the operation involve washing the material mined, recycling process water, or other waste water
handling? Yes ❑ No X . Il'ves, briefly describe all such processes including any chemicals to be used.
b. Will the operation involve discha1-01ng fresh or waste water from the mine.or plant is a point discharge
to the waters of the State? Yes 5�Nio ❑. If _l'es, briefly describe the rutlrire of the discharge crud locale
all proposed discharge points (along +t,ith their method ofst(rhiliacltinn) urr s-0llr- mine
As stormwater and groundwater collect within the mining area, it will occasionally be discharged -into
the settling pond..
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APPLICATION FOR A NIINLNC PERMIT
Will any part of the proposed mine excavation(s) extend below the water table? Yes X No ❑;
lfyes, do you intend to de►vater the excavation(s)? Yes X No ❑.
if yes, what impact, it'anv. will mine dewatering have on neighboring wells? k stimated withdrawal rate
in gallons per clay: less than 10,000 gal per day avg . Locule ctll e isti�7g wells on the mine nap(s)
that lie ivithin 500 %et of the prupusecl excavation urea. Provide data to support any conclusions or
statements made, including any monitoring well data, well construction data and current water
withdrawal rates. Indicate whether the proposed mine locale is served by a public water system or
private wells.
There are no ►►ells within 500 feet. Excavation only extends 5-8 feet below water table.
Ifyou answered yes to any of the above questions, provide evidence that you have applied for or obtained
the appropriate water duality permit(s) (i.e., non -discharge. NPDES.. Stormwater, etc.) from the Division
of Water Quality, Water Quality Section. In addition, the applicant is required to register water use with
the Division of Water Resources if the operation withdraws more than 10,000 gallons per day a��d needs
a capacity Llse permit from the Division of Water Resources ]f the operation lies in a capacity use area
and withdraws more than 100,000 gallons per day.
Existing NPDES Permit 4NCG020_
4. a. Will the operation involve crushing or any other air contaminant emissions? Yes ❑ No X
If yes, indicate evidence that you have applied for or obtained an air duality permit issued by the
Division ofAlr Quality or local governing body.
b. I -low will dust From stockpiles, haul roads, etc., be controlled?
Occasional. spray with water as necessary.
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APPLICATION FOR A N11NING YERWIT
A buffer will be required between any mining activity and any mining permit boundary or right-ol-
way It may be an unexcavated buffer (no eNeavation, but roadways, berms and erosion &
sedimentation control measures may be installed within it), an LIndlSlUrbed buller (110 dIStUrbanCt
within the huffier whatsoever), or a combination ofthe two, depending upon the site conditions. Vote
that all buffers 111ust be located within the mining permit boundaries.
How wide a huffer will be maintained between any mining activity and any mining permit boundary
or right-of-way at this site? A minimum buffer oe 25 feet is recommended, although a wider buffer
may be needed depending on site conditions. Show all buffer locations and w0ths on the mine
map(.sj.
A 25 foot unexcavated or undisturbed buffer will be maintained between the Nlining Limit and
the hermit boundary. The undisturbed buffer is in the areas where natural vegetation still
exists. the unexcavated buffer is in the area adjacent to the farm fields, since it has already
been previously disturbed by farming.
b. A minimum 50 foot wide undisturbed buffer will be required between ,illy land disturbing ,activities
within the mining permit boundaries and any natural watercourses and wetlands unless s111aller
Luddisturbecl buffers can be justitiecf. Depending on site conditions, a buffer wider than 50 beet may
be needed.
Host' wide all tlndlsturbed bLlfler will be maintained between any land disturbing activities within
the alining permit boundaries and any natural watercourses and wetlands at this site? Show all hlriJ�r
locations mul widths on the wine »tap(+).
A buffer of 51) feet (or more) will be maintained between any land disturbing activities and any
watercourses or wetlands. It should be noted that there are no watercourses or wetlands in the
vicinity of the current Wining Area. The mining areas that were in the vicinity of wetlands or
watercourses did maintain the 550 foot buffer, and have since been reclaimed.
6. a. Describe methods to prevent landslide or slope instability adjacent to adjoining permit botndaries
during mining. N11ninlum 2 horizontal to 1 vertical slopes or flatter for clavey material and
r11minrttrrl 3 horizontal to 1 vertical slopes or hatter for sandy material are generally required. Lidless
technical justification can be provided to allow steeper slopes.
The 3: l slope .and huffers act to prevent any slope instability.
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APPLICATION FOR A tNIINING PERtMIT
b. Provide a cross-section on the mine mol)(s) fvl- all fill slopes (berms, wayfelMes, overhurcien disposal
(1reas, etc.), clearb, rndrecuing the hitemlecl sicle slope graclient, installation of anY, benches anchor
slope druills (11"lth srrpportirzg clesign ilrfilrnaatinn) rf Weeded, crud the lrretllnd of finer! stabili_atiorr.
There are no berms or wastepiles in this mine.
In excavation(s) of unconsolidated (non -rock) materials, specify the angle ofall cut slopes including
specifications for benching and sloping;, Cross-sections,for all cra,'lopes 11 usi he pro► idled on the
mine nrcrp(.ti).
All final slopes will he 3:1 or flatter.
In hardrock excavations, specify proposed bench widths and heights in feet. Provide cross -sections
of the !!line excavation clearly 11otinfi the angles of the tilt slopes, with rs of all safeiv benches all(/
urine benches, and the ex1maecitmaxinnun depth of the excavation.
VIA
7. Describe other methods to be taken during mining to prevent physical hazard to any neighboring dwelling
]louse, public road public, commercial or industrial building from anv mine excavation. I vccrte all sireh
structures oil the urine rnap if the.v are within Mo feet ofanYjvoj)osed e_rcavatiorl.
The remote location of the excavation prevents any physical hazard to any neighboring property.
3. Describe what kind of barricade will be used to prevent inadvertent public access along; any high wall area
and when it will be implemented. Vegetated earthen berms, appropriate fencing and adequate boulder
barriers may be acceptable high wall barricades. 11 collstrnctirm detail/cro.ss-.section and location of each
type of barricmle to be used must he indicated on the urine map(s).
The remote location of the excavation and gates on the access roads prevent inadvertent public access.
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APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
9. Are acid producing minerals or soils present'? Yes ❑ No X.
If yes, how will acid Nvater pollution from the excavation, stockpiles and waste areas be controlled'?
10. a. Describe specific plans (including a schedule of implementation) for screening the operation from
public view such as maintaining or planting trees, bushes or other vegetation, building berms or other
measures. ,Show the location (?fall i4sual screenitig on the inane inap(s) tinel provide cross-seciions
through till proposed hernis or proposed s'j)ac11ig, sizes and symcies f n- tree plawings.
The remote location of the current excavation as well as site topography and existing vegetation
effectively screen the operation from public view.
b. Could the operation have a significantly adverse effect on the purposes of a publicly owned park,
lorest or recreation area? Ifso, how Al such effects (i.e., noise, visibility, etc.) be mitigated?
No
l 1. Will explosives be used? Yes ❑ No X.
f f yes, specify the types of' explosi ve(s) and describe what precautions) will be used to pi•eveilt physiCal
hazard to persons or neighboring property from flying rocks or excessive air blasts Of- ground vibrations.
Depending on the urine's location to nearby sU-uctures, more detailed technical inform.rtion may be
required on the blasting program (such as a third -party blastin�o study). Locate the nearest of/,Site (tccuj)ie(l
sti•iictui•e(5) to the proposed e ecii�ation(s) on the iniiie incip and indicate its (1pI)r-oxinxae distance ki the
proposed excavation.
11 Will fuel tanks, solvents, or other chemical reagents be stored on -site? Yes ❑ No X,
If ,yes, describe these materials, how the.til will he stored atxl inelhod ofcontainment ent in cuse of spill. Indicate
the location(y) of all storage facilities on the mine map(s).
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APPLICATION FOR A 1NIINING PERyNIiT
D. RECLAMATION PLAN
Describe your intended plan for the final reclamation and sUbsequent use of all affected lands and indicate
the sequence and general methods to be Used in reclaiming this land. This must include the metl�od of
reclamation of'settling ponds and/or sediment control basins and the inethod of restoration or establishment
ofany permanent drainage channels to a condition minimizing erosion, siltation and other pollution. This
infrwinatioil must he illustrated oil a I•eclamation nrctp (Intl must corresponcl directly ivith the ill 'wination
provided on the mine maj)(s). hi addition, design infornmtion, inchrding typical cross -sections, of any
permanent channels to be constracte(l as part of the reclamation plan and the location(5) ofall permanent
channels must be indicated on the reclanlation inal).
This renewal is simply an extension of the existing permitted mining activity and no changes
are proposed from the existing permit operation conditions. Nluch of the mining area has
already been mined and reclaimed, but not yet released from the permit. The 10 acre current
mining area will be left as a pond. All slopes will be graded to a 3:1 slope or flatter and seeded
according to schedule. The haul road will be left for access to the property. All other disturbed
areas will be graded and seeded according to schedule.
2. Is an excavated or impounded body of water to be left as a part of the reclamation? Yes X No ❑.
If .vex, illustrate the location of the botly(5) of rhater on the reclamation snap cruel provide a scaled
crv,�.t-secrion(.�) throirs,�h the proposc�il L�odv(.�) of 41-ate=r. The minimum water depth must be at least 4 feet,
measured from the normal low water table elevation, unless information is provided to indicate that a more
shallow water bode will be productive and beneficial at this site.
Will the body(s) of water be stocked with fish? Yes ❑ No X.
lives. specify species,
3. Describe provisions for safety to persons and to adjoining property in all completed excavations in rock
including what kind of permanent barricade will be left. Acceptable permanent barricades are appropriate
fencing, Large boulders placed eild-to-end, etc. Consti-lrction clewils and localioav of all permanent
barricades must be shoivii on the reclamation map.
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APPLICATION FOR A \MINING PERMIT
4. Indicate the niethod(s) of reclamation ol'overburden, refuse, spoil banks or other such on -site mine waste
areas, including specifications for benching and sloping. final cross -sections and locations for .Such
areas must be proi3Oed oia the reclamation limp.
There are no waste areas on this mine site
5. a. Describe reclamation ofprocessing facilities, stockpile areas, and on -site roadways.
There are no processing facilities or stockpiles on this site. The Haul Road will remain for access.
b. Will anv on -site roadways be left as part of the reclamation? Yes Y NoEl.
ff yes, Ident fV such roathN(!_vv on the reel linalion nici7 C1ndproi,ide detaiLS on permanent road and flitch
line stftbili=000il.
The existing haul road will remain for access. The road will he stabilized, and any runo€f flows
into existing reclaimed mining areas (ponds).
Describe the method of'control of contaminants and disposal of scrap metal, junk machinery, cables. or
other such waste products of mining. (Note definition of refuse in The Mining Act of 1971.)
No off -site «enerated waste shall he disposed of on the mine site without ELE written approval
from the NC Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Land Quality Section and either
the Division of Waste Management (DWNI) or local governing body. If disposal permit has been
issued by DWM for the site, a copy of said permit must be attached to this application. :Ill
1eng?orar.v and perm oncnt rejitse disposal areas must be clearly delineatett on [lie mine niap(5) and
reclamation inap, along With a list of items to be disposed insaid areas.
Any such material will he collected and periodically hauled away. It will never be buried.
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APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
Describe your plan for revegetation or other surface treatment of the affected -areas. "]'his plan must
include recommendations for year-round seeding, including the time of seeding and the amount and type
of seed, fertilizer. lime and mulch per acre. The recommendations must include general seeding
instructions for both permanent and temporary revegetation. Revegetation utilizing only tree plantings
is not acceptable. Recommendations can be sought from:
a. Authorized representatives of the local Soil and Water Conservation District;
b. Authorized representatives of the Division of Forest Resources. Department of' I nvironment and
Natural Resources:
c. Authorized county representatives ofthe North Carolina Cooperative Irxtension Service, specialists
and research faculty with the Colleges of`Agriculture and Life Sciences and forest Resources at
North Carolina State University;
d. North Carolina licensed landscape architects;
e. Private consulting foresters referred by the Division of' Forest Resources, Department of'
Environment and Natural Resources:
I', N.C. Erosion and Sedimentation Control Planning and Design Manual;
N.C. Surface \-lining \Manual: A Guide for Permitting. Operation and Reclamation;
h, Others as may be approved by the Department.
LIME - RATE OF APPLICATION (tons/acre):
FERTILIZER - ANALYSIS AND RATF OF APPlJCATION (powIds/acre):
SEED - -fYPE(S) AND RATE(S) OF APPLICATION INCLUDING YEAR-ROUND SEEDING
SCHEDULE (poundslacre): INOTE: Include Legumes]
Seed Types: Seeding Dates: Seeding Rates:
See existing permit requirements
NIULCFI - TYPE AND RATE OF APPLICATION (pounds/acre) AND METHOD OF ANCHORING:
OTIdER VEGETATIVE COVERS —TYPE (S) AND R-ATE (S) 01- APPLICATION INCLUDING
SEEDING SCHEDULE (pounds/acre, trees/acre, spacing of trees/shrubs, etc):
Revegetation and/or reforestation plan approved by:
Signature
Print Name
Title
A{uency
Date
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APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERiV1IT
E. DETERMINATION OF AFFECTED ACREAGE AND BOND
The 1b1lowing boml calcuhaion worksheet is to he nsed to establish fin aj)f)roj)riate bonc% (hused ulmn a range
Ul'S.500 to SS,000her infected cici-e) for each permitted mine site based ul)on the acreage approved by the
Depcirtment to he olfectecl during the life of 1he mining permit. Please insert thegL? )rox-imute ocrec,ze, fin. each
aspect of the iniiiin,, operation, that yore infencl to affect clw-igi, the life of this minhLi permit Cm adctilion, please
insert the oppropriote reclamation costlacre for each cute,�,ory fi•orn the Schechile ol' Reclamation Costs
provicle(l with this gL7)liccrtion forin) OR you con defer to the Department to calculate ifoar bo"d1or you hose(l
uhujl vvl.ir, rnCips unc1 stm?elard reclamation costs:
AFFECTED RECLAMATION RECLAiNIATION
CATEGORY ACREAGE COST/ACRE* COST
-failings/Sediment Ponds:
Stockpiles:
Wastepiles:
Processing Area/Haul Roads:
Mine Excavation:
Other:
TO"1'AL AFFECTED AC.:
).6 Ac
0 Ac
0 Ac.
Ac,
32.83 Ac.
0 At.
38.63 Ac.
("TOTAL PERMITTED AC.: 50.19 Ac.)
x $
500 /Ac.
x $
/Ac.
x $
/Ac.
x S
1800 JAC.
x $
500 /Ac.
x S
/Ac.
— $
1,800
— $
0
_ $
0
_ $
3,960
_ $
16.415
_
0
Temporary & Permanent Sedimentation & Erosion Control tMeasures:
Divide the TOTAL AFFECTED AC. above into the following two categories: a) affected acres that drain into
proposed/existing excavation and/or b) affected acres that will be graded for positive drainage where measures will
be needed to prevent offsite sedimentation and sedimentation to onsite watercourses and wetlands.
a) Internal Drainage 38.63 Ac.
b) Positive Drainage Ac. x $1,500.00 = $
SUBTOTAL COST: S 223175.00
Inflation Factor:-
0.02 X SUBTOTAL COST: S =4=43.50 X Ile rm1t Life (1 to 10 years): 10
INFLATION COST: S 4,435.00
TOTAL COST = SUBTOTAL COST + INFLATION COST = S 26,610.01)
Total Reclamation Bond Cost: S 26,600.00
(round clown to the nearest S 100.00)
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APPLICATION FOR A NUNING PERMIT
F. NOTIFICATION OF ADJOINING LANDOWNERS
1-he "Notice" form. or a facsimile thereof, attached to this application must be sent certified or registered mail
to:
(1) the chief administrative officer of each county and municipality in which any part of the permitted
, I is located as indicated on the mine map(s);
(2) all owners of record, both public and private, of all tracts of land that are adjoining the mining
permit boundary; if an adjoining tract is owned or leased by the applicant or is owned by the lessor
of the mine tract, all owners of record of tracts adjoining these tracts must be notified (that are
within 1,000 feet of the mining permit boundary) as indicated on the mine map(s); and
(3) all owners of record, both public and private, of all tracts of land that are adjoining the mining
permit boundary which lie directly across and is contiguous to any highway; creek, stream, river,
or other watercourse; railroad track; or utility or other public right-of-way; if an adjoining tract
is owned or leased by the applicant or is owned by the lessor of the mine tract, all owners of record
of tracts adjoining these tracts must be notified (that are within 1,000 feet of the mining permit
boundary) as indicated on the mine map(s). "Highway" means a road that has four lanes of travel
or less and is not designated as an Interstate High -way.
To verily receipt, DENR requests that the Notice be sent by certilied or registered mail, return receipt requested.
The only exception to the above method of giving notice is if another means of notice is approved in advance
by the Director, Division of Land ReSOUrces.
A copy of a tax map (or other alternative acceptable to the Department) must be mailed with the completed
"Notice" form (the proposed overall permit boundaries and the names and locations of all owners of
record of lands adjoining said boundaries must be clearly denoted on the tar map).
The "Affidavit of Notification" attached to this application must be completed, notarized and submitted to the
Department, with the remainder of the completed application farm, before the application will be considered
complete.
THIS SECTION 1IMUST 13F CONIPLETED FOR ALL .APPLICATIONS FOR NEW NUNING l"EmmiTS
AND ALL 1NIODIFICAT[ONS OF A WINING I"Flour TO ADD LAND TO THE PERN11TTED AREA,
AS REQUIRED 13Y NCGS 74-50(bl).
SEE. rviF NEXT -rwo PACES FOR THE "NOTICE" FORiNI AND THE ":AFFIDAVIT OF
NOTIFICATION"
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NOTICE
Pursuant to provisions G.S, 74-50(bl) of The Mining Act of 1971, Notice is hereby given that
(Applicant Name)
has applied on
(Date)
to -the Land Quality Section. Division of Land Resources. North Carolina Department of Environment
and Natural ResOLUCCS. 1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612, for (check one):
❑ a new surface mining permit,
❑ a modification of an existing surface mining permit to add land to the permitted area; or
❑ a modification ofan existing surface mining permit to add land to the permitted area with no disturbance
in the area proposed. Please note that future modification(s) may be submitted by the applicant to
allow disturbance within this area without re -notification of`adjoining landowners.
The applicant proposes to aline on acres located
(Mineral, Ore) (Number) (\'tiles)
of' offlnear road
(Direction) (Nearest Town) (Number/Name)
in COunIV.
*SEE ATTACHED MAP FOR PROPOSED PERMIT BOUNDARIES AND CORRESPONDING
ADJOINING LANDOWNER NAINIES AND LOCATIONS*
In accordance with G.S. 74-50(bl), the mine operator is required to make a reasonable effort to notify all owners
of record, both public and private. ofall tracts of land that are adjoining the mining permit boundary: if an adjoining
tract is owned or leased by the applicant or is owned by the lessor of the mine tract, all owners of record of tracts
adjoining these tracts 11111st be notified (that are within 1,000 feet ofthe mining perboundary`). In addition, the
Illltle Operator nnllSt also InOtkfy the chief administrative officer ofthe county or municipality in which any part of
the permitted area is located. Any person may file written comment(s) to the Department at the above address
within thirty (30) days of the issuance of this Notice or the filiiig of the application for a permit, whichever is later.
Should the Department determine that a significant public interest exists relative to G.S. 74-51, a public hearing
will be held within 60 days of the end of the 30-day comment period specified above.
A copy of the permit application materials are on file and available for public review clur►ng normal business
hours at the above listed address as well as at the appropriate regional office. For information regardinj" the
Specifics of the proposed mininsa, activity`, please contact the applicant at the followin+L tclenhone number:
. For information on the minim permit application review process, please contact
the Wining Program staffat (919) 733-=f374. Please note that_the Department will consider any relevant written
comments/documentation within the provisions or the Mininsi Act of' 1971 throe+42llout the anplication review
lroccss mitil a final decision is made on the applicatio_�a
(Addressee/Owner ol' Record's
Narne and Address)
(Date of ISSUallCe of this Notice/
1NIailecl to Addressee/Owner of Record)
(Name of Applicant: Include Contact Person
&, Company Name, if Applicable)
(.`Address of'Applicant)
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APPLICATION FOR A `MINING PERNIIT
AFFIDAVIT OF NOTIFICATION
I an applicant, or an agent, or employee of an applicant, for
a new ,Nlining Permit, or a modification ofan existing Mining Permit to add land to the permitted area, from tile
U.C. Department of -Environment and Natural Resources, being first duly sworn, do hereby attest that the following
are all known owners of record, both public and private, of all tracts of land that are adjoining the mining permit
boundary (including, where arh adjoining tract is owned or leased by the applicant or is owned by the lessor of the
mine tract, all owners of record of tracts adjoining these tracts, that are within 1.000 feet of' the mining permit
boundary) and that notice of the pending application has been caused to be mailed, by certified or registered mail,
to said owners of' record at their addresses shown below, such notice being given on.a form provided by the
Department:
(Adjoining Landowner Name) (Address)
(attach additional list if necessary)
I do also attest that the following individual is the chief administrative officer of the county or municipality in which
any part of the permitted area is located Lind that notice of the pending application has been caused to be mailed, by
certified or registered mail, to said office at the following address:
(Chief Administrative Officer Name) (Address)
[i.e.: City Manager. County tMana,er. Mayor, etc.]
The above attestation was made by me while under oath to provide proof satisfactory to the Department that a
reasonable effort has been made to notify all known owners of record, both public and private, of all tracts of land
that are adjoining the rnining permit boundary (including, where an adjoining tract is owned or leased b`� the
applicant or is owned by the lessor ofthe mine tract, all owners of record of'tracts.ad_joining these tracts, that are
withilh 1.000 feet ol'the minim, permit boundary) and the chief administrative officer ofthe county or mEnuelpality
in which any part of' the permitted area is located in compliance with N.C.C.S. 74-50(b l ) and 15A NCAC 5f3
,0004(d). I understand that it is the responsibility of' tile applicant to retain the receipts ofmailing showing that the
above notices were caused to be mailed and to provide them to the Department upon request.
Signature ol' Applicant or Agent
Date
If person executing Affidavit is an agent or employee of -an applicant, provide the following information:
Name of applicant:
Title of person executing Affidavit
a Notary Public of7the County of'
State of North Carolina, do hereby certify that _
appeared before me this day and under oath acknowledged that the above Affidavit was made by hire/her.
Witness my hand and notarial seal, tills day of
?0
Notary: lily Commission expires:
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APPLICATION FOR A NIINING PERtYIIT
G. LAND ENTRY AGREEMENT
We hereby grant to the Department or its appointee] representatives the right ofcntry and travel upon our lands
or operation during regular business hours for the purpose of makino necessary field inspections or investigations
as may be reasonably required in the administration ofthe Mining Act of' 1971 pursuant to G.S. 74-56.
We further grant to the Department or its appointed representatives the ri,,ht to make whatever entries on the
land as may be reasonably necessary and to take whatever actions as may be reasonably necessary in order to carry
out reclamation -vhich the operator has failed to complete in the event a bond forfeiture is ordered pursuant to G.S.
74-]9.
LANDOWNER:
Signature: L L
Print Name:`f , Ale,�5orn�
Company
(I f applicable
Address:
Telephone: (
Date Signed:
APPLICANT
Signature:*
4�
Print Name:
Title: V .7
Company:
Mine Name:
1•elephone: (
Date Signed:
*Signature must be the same as the individual who signed Page l of this application.
One oriLinal and five (S) conies of the comDleted application, six (6) conics of all location mans, mine mans
anti reclamation snaps, and the appropriate processing,, fee (see next page for fee schedule) in the form it check
or monev order parable to the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources must he
sent to the Land ()ualih, Section Central Office at the address listed on the front cover of this application
form.
Ir1CIt11rIeS regarding the status Of' tile review of this application should be directed to the Mining Pr001-an1 staff at
[phone].
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Edgerton, Thom
From: Lowther, Brian
Sent: Tuesday, June 19, 2012 3:02 PM
To: Edgerton, Thom
Subject: SW General Permit NCG020791
Attachments: NCG020824_CofieldMine_N41.pdf; NCG020824_CofieldMine_0&M.pdf
Thom,
We've received an NOI from R.A. Newsome dba Newsome Sand and Gravel for their site Cofield Mine in Hertford County for
coverage of their sand mine. The site discharges stormwater to Deep Creek (C;NSW). The NOI and O&M are attached. I also
can forward you a site plan if you want. I think this is a site where they were renewing their mining permit and found out they
needed a SW permit. Also, I have tried to call the company to verify their company name because I couldn't find it in the
Secretary of State listings.
Please let me know if the Washington Regional Office has any concerns about issuing this facility a COC for this general permit,
and are there any potential impacts to wetlands? If we don't receive any objections, we'll issue the COC in 30 days.
Thanks,
Brian
Brian C Lowther, PE
Environmental Engineer
NCDENR I DWQ I Stormwater Permitting Unit
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
512 N. Salisbury St, Raleigh, NC 27604
[phone]
brian.luwther u,ncdenr.&ov
http://portal.ncdenr.orWweblwQlwslsu
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National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System application for coverage under General Permit
NCG020000:
STORMWATER DISCHARGES associated with activities classified as:
SIC (Standard Industrial Classification) Code - 14XX Mineral Mining Industry (except as specified below)
The following activities are also Included:
• Active or inactive mining operations (including borrow pits ---except for NCDOT borrow pits) that discharge
stormwater contaminated with or that has come in contact with, any overburden, raw material,.intermediate
products, finished products, byproducts or waste products located on the site of such operations;
• Stormwater from vehicle maintenance activities at mining operations;
• Overflow from facilities that recycle process wastewater; and/or
• Mine dewatering (wastewater)
The following activities are specifically excluded from coverage under this General hermit:
• Stormwater discharges associated with peat mining, coal raining, and metal mining,
• Stormwater discharges from mining operations which are intermixed on site with stormwater from asphalt
operations and/or concrete operations;
• Stormwater discharges associated with oil and gas extraction operations; and
• Stormwater discharges associated with tourist gem mines
• NCDOT borrow pits are covered under NCS000150
The following discharges are covered by NPDES general permit NCG520000 instead of NCG020000:
• Point source discharges of stormwater and wastewater from in -stream sand mining operations (i.e., sand
dredging or dipping operations).
• Please contact the NPDES Wastewater Point -Source Group for more information on coverage under this
permit.
Please print or type all entries in this application form.
1) Mailing address of ownerloperator (official address to which all R2rmlt correspondence will be mailed):
Legal Owner Name . NEW 5 0tA' - d"i.-
(Attach the most recent Annual Report to the NC Secrotary of Slate showing the current tegat name of the corporation or entity.
Alternatively this permit can be given to an individual or government authority. This name must be the same name as appears on the
Division of Land Resources' Mining Permit.)
Signee's Name (as signed for in permit signature at bottom) _ NEW 'soma
Street Address
City )NiA
Telephone No. 25 Z
Alternate Contact Name
Alternate Contact 1 $E;iA
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P ae1of8
Email (if different)
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NCG020000 N.O.I.
2) Location of facility producing discharge:
Facility Name _Co660 M M
Facility Contact t l , fvew OMG
Street Address _PO VL% t'B 9
City WltJ7_0^l State At(_, ZIP Code Z79:9&
County I�LTF-nT�J
Telephone No. 252�3�$ 5 q6 i; Fax:
Contact E-mail
3) Physical Location Information:
Please provide a narrative description of how to get to the facility (use street names, state road numbers, and
distance and direction from.a roadway intersection). ) KA'IeZ� / M t LE ERi5T 4F
�NI�rTO+� om NL f iCii•wgi-
4) Latitude 9- -1- 3 0 Longitude 76- 5t'a �� (degrees, minutest seconds)
Permits:
5) This NPDES Permit Application applies to which of the following:
❑ New or Proposed Facility Date operation is to begin:
is Existing Date began mining:/gAl
6) Standard Industrial Classification:
Provide the 4 digit Standard Industrial Classification Code (SIC Code) that describes the primary industrial
activity at this facility
'SIC Code: 1 4 _�_, a I � t� �, ?
7) Provide a narrative description of the types of "minerals mined at this facility: AAj 9
8) Is this mine an Inactive mine site?
IIK.No
❑ Yes if yes, do you posses an "Inactive Renewal" from DLR and notified the DWO Regional Office or
have you certified to the DWO that the site has been stabilized? ❑ No ❑ Yes
9) Does this facility already have a valid Mining Permit from the Division of Land Resources (DLR)?
11 No If No, please indicate the status of the Mining Permit application:
I&Yes It yes, please provide the Mining Permit number: . Please also provide a
copy of your DLR Mining Permit with this DWQ application.
to: DWO cannot issue a COC for the NCGO20000 General Permit until a Mining Permit is issued or
renewed by the Division of Land Resources (DLR).
10) Does this facility have any other NPDES permits?
P-No
❑ Yes If yes, list the permit numbers for all current NPDES permits for this facility:
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11) Are you applying for a mining permit in the same location as a previously permitted mine?
Flo
❑ Yes If yes, specify permit number and name if known:
12) Does this facility have any Non -Discharge permits (ex: recycle permits)?
®-No
❑ Yes If yes, list the permit numbers for all current Non -Discharge permits for this facility:
13) Does total area of this mine site include ready -mix and asphalt areas?
16-No
❑ Yes
If yes, do they have DWQ stormwater permits (if owned by the same company)? ❑ No
(provide permit number
If not owned by the same company, who is the owner?
14) Will this mining operation precede development activities at this site?
❑ Yes
91• No
❑ Yes
15) Is this mine located within one of the 20 Coastal Counties and will it add more than 10,000 fie of impervious
surface?
Q-No
❑ Yes If yes, you may be required to apply for an additional state stormwater permit. Check with your
local Regional Office. See contact information and checklist below.
16) Is this mine located the Neuse, Tar -Pamlico, or Catawba River Basins, or the Randleman or Jordan
Water supply Watersheds?
EA -No
❑ Yes if yes, what size stream buffers are included on site? ft. Please show buffers in site plans.
If yes, please include information and plans showing diffuse flow through buffers as required.
Discharae Points, Receiving Waters & Wetlands:
17) Receiving Waters:
What is the name of the body or bodies of water (creek, stream, river, lake, etc.) that the facility stormwater
andlor wastewater discharges end up in? jct C1Zeq4
If the site stormwater discharges to a separate storm sewer system, name the operator of the separate! storm
sewer system (e.g. City of Raleigh municipal storm sewer).
Receiving water classification (if known):
Note: Discharge of process wastewater to receiving waters classified as WS-It to WS-V or SA must be
approved by the N.C. Dept. of Environmental Health. If DEH does not approve, coverage' under
NCG020000 cannot be granted. No new discharges of wastewater are permitted in receiving
waters classified as WS-1 or freshwater ORW. Wastewater discharges to Saltwater ORW will
not be approved under the NCG02 General Permit.
18) If your facility has wastewater discharges and they are to HWO, PNA waters (Primary Nursery Areas) waters,
what Is the flow. rate? (See hlto://www.ncdmt.neUmaps/FNA ma sfndex.html, for map)
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19) Discharge Points:
Number of discharge points (ditches, pipes, channels, etc. that convey discharges from the property):
Onsite: Stormwater: f Mine dewatering: Process Wastewater Overflow: O
Offslte: Stormwater: Mine dewatering: Process Wastewater Overflow:
Discharge points should be clearly marked on the submitted site plan.
Please provide short narrative description of discharges: _ ZG ,fTor2Mr t?c�2 ) S ]ZG' A[ n12r7
i -j At, t At W c, f�zr1, 4S - IF TOoat it) a-i i, o uEV Ko w (r PA-s 5M -n-I ize)
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a) Is your mine dewatering and discharging? (Answer only i1 you are dewatering)
S-No -bo? W f L4, t , I F-trraae
❑ Yes If yes, where to? ✓ Surface Waters andlor Wetlands (on -site or off -site)
Other (on -site or off -site) Describe:
b) Are you dewatering but not discharging? (Answer only if you are dewatering)
Ga'F10
❑ Yes If Yes, please explain how you are dewatering, and where that water will be directed:
20) Will mining operations require dewatering near wetlands or impact any stream, groundwater, or wetlands?
IET'No
❑ Yes
Note: Wetlands must be CLEARLY DELINEATED on the site plan. Mine dewatering activities that have
the potential to drain wetlands or otherwise impact surface water or groundwater MUST develop and
implement a Pumping Operation and Monitoring (O&M) Plan that has been approved by the
Division.
For sites that may drain wetlands — approval of a Pumping 08M plan may be required prior to
coverage under this -general permit. The Pumping O&M Plan should be submitted to the
appropriate Regional Office and must be approved prior to operation.
The plan shall include, but is not limited to: (1) Groundwater monitoring strategies to demonstrate the
effect of pumping and to establish any pumping regime necessary to reduce impacts, and (2) Detailed
plans to maintain surrounding hydrology and respective monitoring to demonstrate compliance. See
checklist at end of document. Contact your local Regional Office for questions specific to your mine:
21) If you are dewatering, are there wetlands or surface waters within 400' of the mine pit perimeter?
❑ No - r
Eeyes If yes, what distance are they from the mine pit perimeter? 9 7 j ` �4d feet.
22) Have you been required to obtain a 404/401 Certification permits?
I<o
❑ Yes 1f yes, please briefly describe below (include information such a required mitigation, BMPs, setbacks,
and/or O&M plans for on or off -site wetlands or other pertinent information). Attach other sheets as necessary:
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23) Have you been required to obtain a wetland delineation certified by the US Army Corps of Engineers?
D'No ❑ Yes If yes, please attach to application submission.
Stormwaler BMPs:
24) Does this facility employ any best management practices for stormwater control?
❑ No R'Yes If yes, please brieflydescribe: �k ^O" I T N-,P 510 r J I
��a,'T?aCPf,A-�I - �S AP ►2OVr.- 3 !j /Vca7C-/Vn - a i.IL '
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25) Does this facility have a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan?
❑ No O'es
If yes, when was it implemented?
26) Will vehicle maintenance activities occur at this facility?
9?'Ilo ❑ Yes
Wastewater Treatment Facilities:
27) Will mine dewatering discharges occur?
❑ No {
B'4es
28) Will discharges of overflows from process wastewater treatment systems occur?
13140
❑ Yes If yes,
a. Does this facility employ chemical additives to flocculate suspended solids? ❑ No ❑ Yes ;
If yes, please state the name, manufacturer and the quantity of average daily usage of the chemical additive I
Note: Please see our website for a list of evaluated polyacrylamide (PAMS) products for use in North Carolina:
hUa l portal:ncdenr:4rgl�ve/wo/rvslssi(iifLdessvJ
b. Does this facility overflow only during rainfall events exceeding the 10-yr, 24-hr rainfall event?
❑ No &-"Yes
29) Are wastewater treatment facilities (including recycle systems) planned In the 100-year flood plain?
al*
❑ Yes
30) Is your facility washing mined materials?
2<0
❑ Yes If Yes, are you discharging this water?
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Other:
31) Hazardous Waste:
a) Is this facility a Hazardous Waste Treatment, Storage, or Disposal Facility?
eNo ❑ Yes
b) Is this facility a Small Quantity Generator (less than 1000 kg. of hazardous waste generated per month) of
hazardous waste?
I�lo ❑ Yes
c) Is this facility a Large Quantity Generator (1000 kg. or more of hazardous waste generated per month) of
hazardous waste?
[El"No ❑ Yes
d) It you answered yes to questions b. or c., please provide the following information:
Type(s) of waste:
How is material stored:
Where is material stored:
How many disposal shipments per year:
Name of transport 1 disposal vendor:
Vendor address:
32) Is your facility providing appropriate secondary containment for bulk storage of liquid materials? See permit
text for secondary containment requirements.
❑ No
❑ Yes
33) Does your site have an active landfill within the mining permit boundary?
B"No
❑ Yes If yes, specify type: ❑ LCID ❑ Other:
Final Checklist:
This application will be returned as incomplete unless all of the following items have been included and
Initiated for. Please show that the following required information has been included by initialing in each I
space below.
Fee of $100 made payable to NCDENA.
Completed application and all supporting documents. ,
Copy of the valid approved mining permit (MP) for the facility or indication of MP application status.
Copy of a co6n1y:.inap'or,other_general location map.liial shows the:mining;slte and nearest majov.roads.
Copy of USGS topographic map showing the mining site and surrounding areas, or other map that clearly
shows site location in.relalion to nearby streams, weft6ds; and'other.waters, etc.
2 copies of large-scale (minimum 24" x 36") site plan with topographical lines with all oullalls, applicable
buffers and wetlands clearly delineated, and 100-year flood plain line if applicable.
A copy of your DLR mining permit. fff
A copy of your US Army Corps -approved wetland delineation if you marked "yes' to question 23 above. {
A line drawing of the water flow through the facility. A pictorial description of the nature and amount of any
sources of water and any collection and treatment measures.
If mine site is in one of the 20 Coastal C unties:.
• Applicant has checked with the appropriate regional office to verify the need for a C as,ri tal,State
Stormwater permit. Regional Office Contact:,
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-OR-
• Applicant has included a detailed list of impervious surface areas and percentages, sub -drainage
areas and total drainage area.
If the mine is dewatering and near wetlands, or may otherwise impact surface waters or groundwater,
Include the following and contact vour local regional office about a Pumping 0&M Plan (see below
for contact Information). You may be required to provide an approved Pumping O&M plan promo
NCG02 Issuance.
2 copies of detailed Full Size Plans (at least 24" x 36") delineating areas on the plans and listing
acr_ ease (including: wetlands, ditches, well -placements, pits, borrow areas, overburden storage,
stormwater controis/BMPs, vehicle maintenance areas, settling basins, product process (such as
screening, stockpiles, waste piles), total drainage area, impervious surface percentages (if state sw
programs apply), applicable butters, and access and/or haul roads).
Pump dewatering size and information on its specifications.
Well information (design, depths, maintenance),
Physical monitoring for the wetlands areas.
Settling pond sizing information, if applicable.
Level spreader design, if applicable.
-Details about dewatering method.
Cone of influence calculations.
Description of measures to prevent erosion and flooding.
Description & information about 401/404 permits that have been obtained.
Copy of US Army Corps of Engineers wetland delineations or approved wetland delineation (if .
applicable).
I have contacted my local re�ional office about a Pumping O&M Plan,
Regional Office Contact: Ti�OM EDGr1710W Date contacted:
I will not any impact nearby wetlands, surface waters or groundwater by dewatering.
Certification: North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6 b (I) provides that:
Any person who knowingly makes any false statement, representation, or certification in any application, record, report, plan, or other
document filed or required to be maimained under this Article or a rule implementing this Article; or who knowingly makes a false
statement of a material tact in a rulamaking proceeding or contested case under this Article; or who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly
renders inaccurate any recording or monitoring device or method required to be operated or maintained under this Article or rules of the
[Environmental Management) Commission implementing this Article shall be gulhy of a Class 2 misdemeanor which may include a fine not to
exceed ten thousand dollars ($10,000).
33) Signatory Requirements (per 40 CFR 122.22)
All applications, reports, or Information submitted to the Director shall be signed and certified, j
a. All notices of Intent to be covered under this General Permit shall be signed as lollows: j
(1) For a corporation: by a responsible corporate officer. For the purpose of this permit, a responsible corporate officer means: (a) a president. I
secretary, treasurer or vice president of the corporation in charge of a principal business function, or any other person who performs similar
policy or decision making functions for the corporation, or (b) the manager of one or more manufacturing production or operating facilities
employing more than 25o persons or having gross annual sales or expenditures exceeding 25 million (in second quarter 1980 dollars), 11
authority to sign documents has been assigned or delegated to the manager in accordance with corporate procedures.,
(2) For a partnership or sole proprietorship: by a general partner or the proprietor, respectively; or
(3) For a municipality, state, lederal, or other public agency: by either a principal executive ollicer or ranking elected ollicial.
I hereby regt est coverage;undei'the iefeielzcetl Generil Permit. I understand that coverage under this permit wilt
constitute the permit requirements for the discharge(s) and is a forceable -in the same manner as an individual i
permit.
I agree to abide by the following as a part of coverage under this General Permit;
i
1. 1 agree to abide by the approved Mining Permit for this mining activity. (A copy of the valid mining ,
permit must be attached to this request.
t
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2. 1 agree to not discharge any sanitary wastewater from this mining activity except under the
provisions of another NPDES permit specifically issued therefore.
3. 1 agree that bulk storage of petroleum products and other chemicals shall have adequate protection
so as to contain all spills on the site.
4. 1 agree that solid wastes will be disposed of in accordance with N.C. statutes and rules governing
solid waste disposal.
5. 1 agree that maintenanceactivities for vehicles and heavy equipment will be performed so as to not
result in contamination of the surface or ground waters.
I agree to abide by the provisions as listed above and recognize that the provisions are to be considered as
enforceable requirements of the General Permit.
I certify that I am familiar with the information contained in this application and that to the best of my knowledge
and belief such information is true, complete, and accurate.
Printed Name of PPeerrssoSigning: Iy� W mat+, i
Title:
(Signature of Applicant) (Date igrre )
Notice of Intent must be accompanied by a check or money order for 10t100 made payable to NCDENR.
Mail the entire package to:
Stormwater and General Permits Unit
Division of Water Quality,
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
The submission of this document does not guarantee the Issuance of an NPDES permit.
For questions, please contact the DWO Regional Office for your area.
DWQ Resti_orial Office Contact Information:
Asheville Office ...... [phone]
Fayetteville Office ... [phone]
Mooresville Office ... [phone]
Raleigh Office ........ [phone]
Washington Office ...[phone]
Wilmington Office ... [phone]`•
Winston-Salem ...... [phone]
Central Office .........[phone],
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Pumping Operation
and Monitoring Plan
Cofield Mine
Certificate of Coverage
NCG020***
R.A Newsome dba
Newsome Sand and Gravel
NC Highway 45
Cofield, Hertford County, NC
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May 29, 2012' '
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This PUMPING OPERATION AND MONITORING PLAN was prepared in
accordance with the. requirements specified in the National Pollutant Discharge
Elimination System (NPDES) General Permit for Mining (NCG020), and specifically
as applied in the Certificate of Coverage for this location:
Cofield Mine
Certificate of Coverage
NCG020***
R.A Newsome dba
Newsome Sand and Gravel
NC Highway 45
Cofield, Hertford County, NC
May 29, 2012
This plan is designed to satisfy the requirements of Part III, Section E of the
NPDES General Permit NCG0200.

Background:
The NPDES General Stormwater Permit for Mining (NCG020000) addresses
impacts of mine dewatering wastewater pumping and discharge on surrounding areas,'
including potential impacts to wetlands. The NPDES Permit requires that the mine have
a site specific plan for, 1) groundwater monitoring strategies to demonstrate the effect of
pumping and establish any pumping regime necessary to reduce potential impacts to
surrounding areas, and 2) detailed plans to maintain surrounding hydrology and
respective monitoring to demonstrate compliance.
1n orderto develop these-pli3ns;;arti,effai�t;must be.made to uride�stand ttie site-
specific parameters. First, any wetlands'that may, be,pofentially°irrtipacted=must be,
ideniified accordirig:to US'Army.Corps of (Engineers criteria. Second, a.study of
potential impacts,:bf'groundwat6rrlevels muist;be conducted; This'should include -an
.examination o#; soil. types..perrnealiility;:ar7d various;zones:af grbUhdwater:within the
zone of influence. Third; based on the groundwater data, an. assessment of'potential
impacts to the wetlands by mine dewatering should be estimated. Finally, based on the
potential impact, a plan should be developed to limit as well as monitor the potential
impacts to the wetlands..
Normally, an Operation and Monitoring (O&M) Plan is-developed.prior to` by
dischargeof mineFdewatering;wastewater, However;.due -to a misunderstanding of the,
regulations.by the'operators:of lhis•site,, mine dewatering discharges have actually been
occurring at this site for several years. In an effort to bring this site into compliance, this
O&M Plan has been prepared to identify and prevent any potential impact to wetlands.
Site description:
The Cofield Mine is located approximately one mile east of Winton on NC
.Highway,45, The.mine has,been covered by Nc.Mining'"Permit for.mo e';thari:20:ye3ars
It!appearsAhabt was'-also;once,covered under..an NPDES'Siormwater permit, but,dOeto
L. misunderstanding o'r an:oversight by the:owner,.the permit.has°not been active for
many years. The area covered by the mining permit currently covers 50.19 acres, and
of this acreage, 33.33 acres are designated as "mining area". Much of this area has
been already mine and reclaimed, and at this point, only 10 acres are considered
"active" and currently being mined. The reclaimed sand pits have been allowed to fill
with water, and the slopes above water have been seeded to prevent erosion.
The site is bounded on the north and west side by an Deep Creek. This creek
has an indefinite channel in some areas, and may be classified as a "braided" stream.
Much of the area surrounding this creek is wetland, naturally hydrated by the waters of
the creek itself. The only wetlands in the vicinity of the mining areas are associated with
this creek. While previous mining areas have been located within 100 feet of the
wetlands, the current active mining area is located over 250 feet from the wetlands.
The active;mming;area is primarily. excavating; sand from amelevated: terrace
:
deposit;,which �s,almost_entirely_above the,naturalWatertable, Stormwater:frommithini
the mine generally.is retainei�iwithin. ttie'pit, and si_mpty seeps intq the,sandy soil. Any.,
bverflow.flows •into,.a.se6iiiieht pond; whichalaave=described{
`creeii., At.tliis time, since;the excavation does.not.exterid signi#icantly tietaw the;viraler
table there,+s no pumping or:dewatering:'of'the.pit:: Theeventual planrfor thismxca+ration

is to excavate approximately 5-6 feet below the water table. At that time, there may be
occasional need for dewatering.
Wetland description:
The wetlands around the Cofield Mine are associated with the flood plain of Deep
Creek. The wetland areas are naturally hydrated by the variations in water level of Deep
Creek and occasional flooding. Portions of the wetlands that were within 100 feet of the
mining areas were delineated prior to mining permit approval. Buffers have always been
maintained between the wetlands and any land disturbance as specified in the Mining,
Permit. These mining areas have been excavated and are now reclaimed and are
naturally filled with water.
Pumping and mine. dewatering:
As previously stated, an 4&M Plan should be in place before any mine
dewatering activity takes place. However, in this case, mine dewatering has been
ongoing for several years. As described above, the current mining area does not extend
significantly below the water table, so no water is pumped from the excavation at this
time. Because the current excavation is a terrace deposit, most of the sand lies well
above the water table. However, it is expected that eventually the excavation will extend
5 to 8 feet below the water table. At that time, occasional pumping of groundwater may
be necessary. Because the excavation will only extend a'few feet below water table,
and the operation of the mine is somewhat variable, there may be extended times that
no dewatering will occur. Any dewatering will be pumped into surrounding. ponds or into
the adjacent sediment pond.
Impact of dewatering on adjacent wetlands:
As previously stated, the current excavation does not extend significantly below
the water table, therefore no dewatering is required at this time. At the maximum depth
of the mine, the floor of the excavation will only be 5-8 feet below the water table.
Therefore, any impact on surrounding groundwater levels will be minimal and will be
confined to a zone very close the edge'of-the excavation.
The wetlands at this site.are adjacent and parallel to Deep Creek. At the closest
point, the wetlands are approximately 275 feet from the excavation. For most of the
area around the excavation, the pond lies between the wetlands and the excavation.
For these reasons, it is reasonable to assume that the proposed excavation will
have no impact on the wetlands. The depth of the,excavation will only extend 5-8 feet
below the water table, so the zone of influence of groundwater levels will be very small.
The distance from the excavation to the wetlands is far enough that they are well outside
any lowering of groundwater levels. The sediment pond lies between the excavation
and the wetlands for much of the area. This pond will receive any mine dewatering
water, and will serve to recharge any groundwater in this area. Finally, the wetlands are
naturally hydrated by Deep Creek, which has a steady flow of water not impacted by any
excavation dewatering activity.

Further, it has been shown that previous pumping and dewatering activity have
had no negative impact on any surrounding wetlands, since this activity has been
ongoing for over 20 years, and the wetlands are healthy and thriving.
Monitoring:
While it is reasonable to expect that the proposed shallow excavation will have
no impact on surrounding wetlands, and previous pumping activity has had no impact on
the adjacent wetlands, a monitoring plan should be established as a precaution.
1. Mine dewatering wastewater discharges should be quantitatively and qualitatively
monitored according to requirements of the NPDES permit. See the "Monitoring
Requirements" in the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan. o C _ �rr�o �,.�� 1 a
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2. The Discharge Point Sbebe examined weekly fo make sure that it is functi
txls�oning as
designed and that no sediment has discharged into the wetland. }-�.< ►�t6�L�,
3. A written record shall be kept of pumping times and rates. A record of rainfall shall
also be kept in the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan.

Edgerton, Thom rl C Coo Z 0 $ ?A- - 44, - D2
From: james izzell [[e-mail]]
Sent: Monday, June 18, 2012 11:40 AM
To: Edgerton, Thom
Subject: RE: cofield mine
Attachments: newsmo&mplan.doc
Hello Thom;
Please find attached an electronic file of the revised 0&M Plan for the Cofield Mine as we have discussed. This incorporates the
changes suggested.
Please let me know if you need additional information.
James izzell
From: [e-mail]
To: [e-mail]
Subject: RE: cofield mine
Date: Thu, 14 Jun 2012 12:48:13 +0000
Hello,
Thanks and yes please send me the changes for our file. An electronic or pdf of the O&M Plan will be fine.
Please let me know if you need additional information.
Thanks,
Thom
Thom Edgerton, Environmental Engineer
Division of Water Quality
Surface water Protection Section
Washington Regional Office
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
[phone] Office
{252j 946-9215 Fax
Email correspondence to and from this address may be subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law
and may be disclosed to third parties unless the content is exempt by statute or other regulation.
From: james izzell [mailto:[e-mail]]
Sent: Wednesday, June 13, 2012 10:36 AM
To: Edgerton, Thom
Subject: cofield mine
Thom;
I received your voice mail regarding your review of the 0&M Plan for the Cofield mine. I made the changes you mentioned,
specifically, on the last page under the heading "monitoring", in the first paragraph, "should" was changed to "shall". In item 1,
"should" was changed to "shall". And in item 2, "the Discharge Point should be examined weekly" was changed to 'The
Discharge Point shall be examined at least weekly and within 24 hours of a rain event that causes a discharge...".
If you need a copy of these revisions, I will be glad to print out this last page and send it to you. Please let me know if you
need any additional information.

Pumping Operation
and Monitoring Plan
Cofield Mine
Certificate of Coverage
NCG020***
R.A Newsome dba
Newsome Sand and Gravel
NC Highway 45
Cofield, Hertford County, NC
May 29, 2012

This PUMPING OPERATION AND MONITORING PLAN was prepared in
accordance with the requirements specified in the National Pollutant Discharge
Elimination System (NPDES) General Permit for Mining (NCG020), and specifically
as applied in the Certificate of Coverage for this location:
Cofie[d Mine
Certificate of Coverage
NCG020***
R.A Newsome dba
Newsome Sand and Gravel
NC Highway 45
Cofield, Hertford County, NC
May 29, 2012
This plan is designed to satisfy the requirements of Part III, Section E of the
NPDES General Permit NCG0200.

Background:
The NPDES General Stormwater Permit for Mining (NCG020000) addresses
impacts of mine dewatering wastewater pumping and discharge on surrounding areas,
including potential impacts to wetlands. The NPDES Permit requires that the mine have
a site specific plan for, 1) groundwater monitoring strategies to demonstrate the effect of
pumping and establish any pumping regime necessary to reduce potential impacts to
surrounding areas, and 2) detailed plans to maintain surrounding hydrology and
respective monitoring to demonstrate compliance.
In order to develop these plans, an effort must be made to understand the site -
specific parameters. First, any wetlands that may be potentially impacted must be
identified according to US Army Corps of Engineers criteria. Second, a study of
potential impacts of groundwater levels must be conducted. This should include an
examination of soil types, permeability, and various zones of groundwater within the
zone of influence. Third, based on the groundwater data, an assessment of potential
impacts to the wetlands by mine dewatering should be estimated. Finally, based on the
potential impact, a plan should be developed to limit as well as monitor the potential
impacts to the wetlands.
Normally, an Operation and Monitoring (O&M) Plan is developed prior to any
discharge of mine dewatering wastewater. However, due to a misunderstanding of the
regulations by the operators of this site, mine dewatering discharges have actually been
occurring at this site for several years. In an effort to bring this site into compliance, this
O&M Plan has been prepared to identify and prevent any potential impact to wetlands.
Site description:
The Cofield Mine is located approximately one mile east of Winton on NC
Highway 45. The mine has been covered by NC Mining Permit for more than 20 years.
It appears that it was also once covered under an NPDES Stormwater permit, but due to
a misunderstanding or an oversight by the owner, the permit has not been active for
many years. The area covered by the mining permit currently covers 50.19 acres, and
of this acreage, 33.33 acres are designated as "mining area". Much of this area has
been already mine and reclaimed, and at this point, only 10 acres are considered
"active" and currently being mined. The reclaimed sand pits have been allowed to fill
with water, and the slopes above water have been seeded to prevent erosion.
The site is bounded on the north and west side by an Deep Creek. This creek
has an indefinite channel in some areas, and may be classified as a "braided' stream.
Much of the area surrounding this creek is wetland, naturally hydrated by the waters of
the creek itself. The only wetlands in the vicinity of the mining areas are associated with
this creek. While previous mining areas have been located within 100 feet of the
wetlands, the current active mining area is located over 250 feet from the wetlands.
The active mining area is primarily excavating sand from an elevated terrace
deposit, which is almost entirely above the natural water table. Stormwater from within
the mine generally is retained within the pit, and simply seeps into the sandy soil. Any
overflow flows into a sediment pond, which in turn discharges into the above -described
creek. At this time, since the excavation does not extend significantly below the water
table, there is no pumping or dewatering of the pit. The eventual plan for this excavation

is to excavate approximately 5-6 feet below the water table. At that time, there may be
occasional need for dewatering.
Wetland description:
The wetlands around the Cofield Mine are associated with the flood plain of Deep
Creek. The wetland areas are naturally hydrated by the variations in water level of Deep
Creek and occasional flooding. Portions of the wetlands that were within 100 feet of the
mining areas were delineated prior to mining permit approval. Buffers have always been
maintained between the wetlands and any land disturbance as specified in the Mining
Permit. These mining areas have been excavated and are now reclaimed and are
naturally filled with water.
Pumping and mine dewatering:
As previously stated, an O&M Plan should be in place before any mine
dewatering activity takes place. However, in this case, mine dewatering has been
ongoing for several years. As described above, the current mining area does not extend
significantly below the water table, so no water is pumped from the excavation at this
time. Because the current excavation is a terrace deposit, most of the sand lies well
above the water table. However, it is expected that eventually the excavation will extend
5 to 8 feet below the water table. At that time, occasional pumping of groundwater may
be necessary. Because the excavation will only extend a few feet below water table,
and the operation of the mine is somewhat variable, there may be extended times that
no dewatering will occur. Any dewatering will be pumped into surrounding ponds or into
the adjacent sediment pond.
Impact of dewatering on adjacent wetlands:
As previously stated, the current excavation does not extend significantly below
the water table, therefore no dewatering is required at this time. At the maximum depth
of the mine, the floor of the excavation will only be 5-8 feet below the water table.
Therefore, any impact on surrounding groundwater levels will be minimal and will be
confined to a zone very close the edge of the excavation.
The wetlands at this site are adjacent and parallel to Deep Creek. At the closest
point, the wetlands are approximately 275 feet from the excavation. For most of the
area around the excavation, the pond lies between the wetlands and the excavation.
For these reasons, it is reasonable to assume that the proposed excavation will
have no impact on the wetlands. The depth of the excavation will only extend 5-8 feet
below the water table, so the zone of influence of groundwater levels will be very small.
The distance from the excavation to the wetlands is far enough that they are well outside
any lowering of groundwater levels. The sediment pond lies between the excavation
and the wetlands for much of the area. This pond will receive any mine dewatering
water, and will serve to recharge any groundwater in this area. Finally, the wetlands are
naturally hydrated by Deep Creek, which has a steady flow of water not impacted by any
excavation' dewatering activity.

Further, it has been shown that previous pumping and dewatering activity have
had no negative impact on any surrounding wetlands, since this activity has been
ongoing for over 20 years, and the wetlands are healthy and thriving.
Monitoring:
While it is reasonable to expect that the proposed shallow excavation will have
no impact on surrounding wetlands, and previous pumping activity has had no impact on
the adjacent wetlands, a monitoring plan shall be established as a precaution.
1. Mine dewatering wastewater discharges shall be quantitatively and qualitatively
monitored according to requirements of the NPDE=S permit. See the "Monitoring
Requirements" in the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan.
2. The Discharge Point shall be examined at least weekly and within 24 hours of a rain
event that causes a discharge to make sure that it is functioning as designed and that no
sediment has discharged into the wetland.
3. A written record shall be kept of pumping times and rates. A record of rainfall shall
also be kept in the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan.

ALIT WA
Division of Water Quality / Surface Water Protection
NCDENRNational P011uttint Discharge Elimination System
ENh�MMf ui ua0 NQ�iLL Re�puRcce
NCG020000
NOTICE OF INTENT
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National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System application for coverage under General Permit
NCGO20000:
STORMWATER DISCHARGES associated with activities classified as:
SIC (Standard Industrial Classification) Code - 14XX Mineral Mining Industry (except as specified below)
The following activities are also included:
• Active or inactive mining operations (including borrow pits —except for NCDOT borrow pits) that discharge
stormwater contaminated with or that has come in contact with, any overburden, raw material, intermediate
products, finished products, byproducts or waste products located on the site of such operations;
• Stormwater from vehicle maintenance activities at mining operations;
• Overflow from facilities that recycle process wastewater; and/or
• Mine dewatering (wastewater)
The following activities are specifically excluded from coverage under this General Permit:
• Stormwater discharges associated with peat mining, coal mining, and metal mining,-
Stormwater discharges from mining operations which are intermixed on site with stormwater from asphalt
operations and/or concrete operations;
• Stormwater discharges associated with oil and gas extraction operations; and
• Stormwater discharges associated with tourist gem mines
• NCDOT borrow pits are covered under NCS000150
The following discharges are covered bV NPDES general permit NCG520000 instead of NCG020000:
Point source discharges of stormwater and wastewater from in -stream sand mining operations (i.e., sand
dredging or dipping operations).
Please contact the NPDES Wastewater Point -Source Group for more information on coverage under this
permit.
Please print or type all entries in this application form.
1) Mailing address of ownerioperator (official address to which all permit correspondence will be mailed):
Legal Owner Name R.A. Nacw5oME As �onrrc_Sranl� AVIV) CRAV_r__—
(Attach the most recent Annuaf Report to the NC Secretary of State showing the current legal name of the corporation or entity.
Alternatively this permit can be given to an individual or government authority. This name must be the same name as appears on the
Division of Land Resources' Mining Permit.) nn
Signee's Name (as signed for in permit signature at bottom) N-ew 50ma
Street Address
City NN6NT0t'1 State NG ZIP Code
Telephone No. Z52- 35$—SLv(c l Email
Alternate Contact Name Email (if different) _
Alternate Contact *7=
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2) Location of facility producing discharge:
Facility Name CO Ft E Lo M IN 5,
Facility Contact 2 ti . IVeW50Mc
Street Address
City
County
Telephone No.
Contact E-mail
Wl A! (O AJ State AtL ZIP Code Z79;F&
Z5Z 315E - 5 ItU Fax:
3) Physical Location Information:
Please provide a narrative description of how to get to the facility (use street names, state road numbers, and
distance and direction from a roadway intersection). 1*rr 3x(tKA-ret j f m j LE E�o67 atc
WIkiC)t f Iof_ 4�t4N-wa7 45 - I\loi� or- at4."wA-
4) Latitude 9 - 2Z - 3 O Longitude 76- _pp (degrees, minutes, seconds)
Permits:
5) This NPDES Permit Application applies to which of the following:
❑ New or Proposed Facility Date operation is to begin:
5; Existing Date began mining: 4
6) Standard Industrial Classification:
Provide the 4 digit Standard Industrial Classification Code (SIC Code) that describes the primary industrial
activity at this facility
SIC Code: f a 1 � -\ a, 7 jZ,, c�,
7) Provide a narrative description of the types of "minerals mined at this facility: 5AN 9
8) Is this mine an inactive mine site?
W,No
❑ Yes li yes, do you posses an "Inactive Renewal" from DLR and notified the DWO Regional Office or
have you certified to the DWO that the site has been stabilized? ❑ No ❑ Yes
9) Does this facility already have a valid Mining Permit from the Division of Land Resources (DLR)?
❑ No
ryes
If No, please indicate the status of the Mining Permit application:
If yes, please provide the Mining Permit number:..- 4{a --OZ
copy of your DLR Mining Permit with this DWO application.
Please also provide a
Note: DWO cannot issue a COC for the NCGO20000 Genera! Permit until a Mining Permit is issued or
renewed by the Division of Land Resources (DLR).
10) Does this facility have any other NPDES permits?
P-No
❑ Yes If yes, list the permit numbers for all current NPDES permits for this facility:
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11) Are you applying for a mining permit in the same location as a previously permitted mine?
ig-No
❑ Yes If yes, specify permit number and name if known:
12) Does this facility have any Non -Discharge permits (ex: recycle permits)?
W No
❑ Yes If yes, list the permit numbers for all current Non -Discharge permits for this facility:
13) Does total area of this mine site include ready -mix and asphalt areas?
'16- No
❑ Yes If yes, do they have DWO stormwater permits (if owned by the same company)? ❑ No ❑ Yes
(provide permit number )
If not owned by the same company, who is the owner?
14) Will this mining operation precede development activities at this site?
S-No
❑ Yes
15) Is this mine located within one of the 20 Coastal Counties and will it add more than 10,000 ft' of impervious
surface?
�4-No
❑ Yes If yes, you may be required to apply for an additional state stormwater permit. Check with your
local Regional Office. See contact information and checklist below.
16) Is this mine located the Neuse, Tar -Pamlico, or Catawba River Basins, or the Randleman or Jordan
Water supply Watersheds?
P'No
❑ Yes If yes, what size stream buffers are included on site? ft. Please show buffers in site plans.
If yes, please include information and plans showing diffuse flow through buffers as required.
Discharge Points,_ Receiving Waters & Wetlands:
17) Receiving waters:
What is the name of the body or bodies of water (creek, stream, river, lake, etc.) that the facility stormwater
and/or wastewater discharges end up in? TS—tr MOEF
If the site stormwater discharges to a separate storm sewer system, name the operator of the separate storm
sewer system (e.g. City of Raleigh municipal storm sewer).
Receiving water classification (if known):
Note: Discharge of process wastewater to receiving waters classified as WS-II to WS-V or SA must be
approved by the N.C. Dept. of Environmental Health. If DEH does not approve, coverage under
NCG020000 cannot be granted. No new discharges of wastewater are permitted in receiving
waters classified as WS-1 or freshwater ORW. Wastewater discharges to Saltwater ORW will
not be approved under the NCG02 General Permit.
18) If your facility has wastewater discharges and they are to HWQ, PNA waters (Primary Nursery Areas) waters,
what is the flow rate? (See http:llwww.ncdmf,neYmar)s/FNA maps/index.hlml, for map)
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19) Discharge Points:
Number of discharge points (ditches, pipes, channels, etc. that convey discharges from the property):
Onsite: Stormwater: 1 Mine dewatering: Process Wastewater Overflow: O
Offsite: Stormwater: Mine dewatering: Process Wastewater Overflow:
Discharge points should be clearly marked on the submitted site plan.
Please provide short narrative description of discharges: Mz _ J-ro IZM (,^110'L l 5 i2_F-G4t^f&9
I N m 14 I J 4 ASS - i F T4yzZ, 1 S Ant Y oyrFPr o c i 6 i PAi 5-05 -r-M Tzo u4,ji
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a) Is your mine dewatering and discharging? (Answer only if you are dewatering)
f No I -( WILL t "f T:crTLlfZG
❑ Yes If yes, where to? ✓ Surface Waters and/or Wetlands (on -site or off -site)
Other (on -site or off -site) Describe:
b) Are you dewatering but not discharging? (Answer only if you are dewatering)
29'No
❑ Yes If Yes, please explain how you are dewatering, and where that water will be directed:
20) Will mining operations require dewatering near wetlands or impact any stream, groundwater, or wetlands?
[B'No
❑ Yes
Note: Wetlands must be CLEARLY DELINEATED on the site plan. Mine dewatering activities that have
the potential to drain wetlands or otherwise impact surface water or groundwater MUST develop and
implement a Pumping Operation and Monitoring (O&M) Plan that has been approved by the
Division.
For sites that may drain wetlands - approval of a Pumping O&M plan maybe required prior to
coverage under this general permit. The Pumping O&M Plan should be submitted to the
appropriate Regional Office and must be approved prior to operation.
The plan shall include, but is not limited to: (1) Groundwater monitoring strategies to demonstrate the
effect of pumping and to establish any pumping regime necessary to reduce impacts, and (2) Detailed
plans to maintain surrounding hydrology and respective monitoring to demonstrate compliance. See
checklist at end of document. Contact your local Regional Office for questions specific to your mine.
21) If you are dewatering, are there wetlands or surface waters within 400' of the mine pit perimeter?
❑ No I ,
Ei'Yes If yes, what distance are they from the mine pit perimeter? 275 - �f06 feet.
22) Have you been required to obtain a 404/401 Certification permits?
2 0
❑ Yes If yes, please briefly describe below (include information such a required mitigation, BMPs, setbacks,
and/or O&M plans for on or off -site wetlands or other pertinent information). Attach other sheets as necessary. -
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23) Have you been required to obtain a wetland delineation certified by the US Army Corps of Engineers?
R'No ❑ Yes If yes, please attach to application submission.
Stormwater BMPs:
24) Does this facility employ any best management practices for stormwater control?
❑ No F'Yes if yes, please briefly describe: f* tO eu s t4 rj
-na(, Pam*^I A-5 AM 22ovc-'9 T3 /Vc�g-/VT� - Lu.
25) Does this facility have a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan?
❑ No Yes
If yes, when was it implemented? '2-0 t
26) Will vehicle maintenance activities occur at this facility?
❑ Yes
Wastewater Treatment Facilities:
27) Will mine dewatering discharges occur?
❑ No
Ca'Yes
28) Will discharges of overflows from process wastewater treatment systems occur?
l'No
❑ Yes If yes,
a. Does this facility employ chemical additives to flocculate suspended solids? ❑ No ❑ Yes
It yes, please state the name, manufacturer and the quantity of average daily usage of the chemical additive
Note: Please see our website for a list of evaluated polyacrylamide (PAMS) products for use in North Carolina:
http://portal.ncdeor.org/web/wg/ws/su/nr)dessw
b. Does this facility overflow only during rainfall events exceeding the 10-yr, 24-hr rainfall event?
❑ No 2Yes
29) Are wastewater treatment facilities (including recycle systems) planned in the 100-year flood plain?
D'klo
❑ Yes
30) Is your facility washing mined materials?
<0
❑ Yes If Yes, are you discharging this water?
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Other:
31) Hazardous Waste:
a) Is this facility a Hazardous Waste Treatment, Storage, or Disposal Facility?
FrNo ❑ Yes
b) Is this facility a Small Quantity Generator (less than 1000 kg. of hazardous waste generated per month) of
hazardous waste?
E' o ❑ Yes
c) Is this facility a Large Quantity Generator (1000 kg. or more of hazardous waste generated per month) of
hazardous waste?
DIN o ❑ Yes
d) If you answered yes to questions b. or c., please provide the following information:
Type(s) of waste:
How is material stored:
Where is material stored:
How many disposal shipments per year:
Name of transport 1 disposal vendor: _
Vendor address:
32) Is your facility providing appropriate secondary containment for bulk storage of liquid materials? See permit
text for secondary containment requirements.
❑ N o r� A
❑ Yes
33) Does your site have an active landfill within the mining permit boundary?
PIN
❑ Yes If yes, specify type: ❑ LCID ❑ Other:
Final Checklist:
This application will be returned as incomplete unless all of the following items have been included and
initialed for. Please show that the following required information has been included by initiating in each
space below.
Fee of $100 made payable to NCDENR.
Completed application and all supporting documents.
Copy of the valid approved mining permit (MP) for the facility or indication of MP application status.
Copy of a county map or other general location map that shows the mining site and nearest major roads.
Copy of USGS topographic map showing the mining site and surrounding areas, or other map that clearly
shows site location in relation to nearby streams, wetlands, and other waters, etc.
2 copies of large-scale (minimum 24" x 36") site plan with topographical lines with all outfalls, applicable
buffers and wetlands clearly delineated, and 100-year flood plain line it applicable.
A copy of your DLR mining permit.
A copy of your US Army Corps -approved wetland delineation if you marked "yes" to question 23 above.
A line drawing of the water flow through the facility. A pictorial description of the nature and amount of any
sources of water and any collection and treatment measures.
If mine site is in one of the 20 Coastal Counties:
• Applicant has checked with the appropriate regional office to verify the need for a Cps fal-Stale
Stormwater permit. Regional Office Contact: nm pi
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• Applicant has included a detailed list of impervious surface areas and percentages, sub -drainage
areas and total drainage area.
If the mine is dewatering and near wetlands, or may otherwise impact surface waters or groundwater,
include the following and contact your local regional office about a Pumping O&M Plan (see below
for contact information). You may be required to provide an approved Pumping O&M plan priorto
NCG02 issuance.
2 copies of detailed Full Size Plans (at least 24" x 36") delineating areas on the plans and listing
acreag (including: wetlands, ditches, well -placements, pits, borrow areas, overburden storage,
stormwater controls/BMPs, vehicle maintenance areas, settling basins, product process (such as
screening, stockpiles, waste piles), total drainage area, impervious surface percentages (if state sw
programs apply), applicable buffers, and access and/or haul roads).
Pump dewatering size and information on its specifications.
Well information (design, depths, maintenance).
Physical monitoring for the wetlands areas.
Settling pond sizing information, if applicable.
Level spreader design, if applicable.
Details about dewatering method.
Cone of influence calculations.
_Description of measures to prevent erasion and flooding.
Description & information about 401/404 permits that have been obtained.
_Copy of IDS Army Corps of Engineers wetland delineations or approved wetland delineation (if
applicable).
"! I have contacted my local regional office about a Pumping O&M Plan.
Regional Office Contact: Tii�M ED�6?-70V Date contacted: 5 -2A- IZ
I will not any impact nearby wetlands, surface waters or groundwater by dewatering.
Certification: North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6 b (i) provides that:
Any person who knowingly makes any false statement, representation, or cerlification in any application, record, report, plan, or other
document filed or required to be maintained under this Article or a rule implementing this Article; or who knowingly makes a false
statement of a material fact in a rulemaking proceeding or contested case under this Article; or who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly
renders inaccurate any recording or monitoring device or method required to be operated or maintained under this Article or rules of the
[Environmental Management] Commission implementing this Article shall be guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor which may include a fine not to
exceed len thousand dollars ($10,000).
33) Signatory Requirements (per 40 CFR 122.22)
All applications, reports, or information submitted to the Director shall be signed and certified.
a. All notices of intent to be covered under this General Permit shall be signed as follows:
(1) For a corporation: by a responsible corporate officer. For the purpose of this permit, a responsible corporate officer means: (a) a president,
secretary, treasurer or vice president of the rnrporation in charge of a principal business function, or any other person who performs similar
policy or decision making functions for the corporation, or (b) the manager of one or more manufacturing production or operating facilities
employing more than 250 persons or having gross annual sales or expenditures exceeding 25 million (in second quarter 1980 dollars), if
authority to sign documents has been assigned or delegated to the manager in accordance with corporate procedures.
(2) For a partnership or sole proprietorship: by a general partner or the proprietor, respectively; or
(3) For a municipality, state, federal, or other public agency: by either a principal executive officer or ranking elected official,
I hereby request coverage under the referenced General l I understand that coverage under this permit will
constitute the permit requirements for the discharge(s) and is enforceable in the same manner as an individual
permit.
I agree to abide by the following as a part of coverage under this General Permit:
1. 1 agree to abide by the approved Mining Permit for this mining activity. (A copy of the valid mining
permit must be attached to this request.
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2. 1 agree to not discharge any sanitary wastewater from this mining activity except under the
provisions of another NPDES permit specifically issued therefore.
3. 1 agree that bulk storage of petroleum products and other chemicals shall have adequate protection
so as to contain all spills on the site.
4. 1 agree that solid wastes will be disposed of in accordance with N.C. statutes and rules governing
solid waste disposal.
5. 1 agree that maintenance activities for vehicles and heavy equipment will be performed so as to not
result in contamination of the surface or ground waters.
I agree to abide by the provisions as listed above and recognize that the provisions are to be considered as
enforceable requirements of the General Permit.
I certify that I am familiar with the information contained in this application and that to the best of my knowledge
and belief such information is true, complete, and accurate.
Printed Name of Person Signing:��
Title: ©u--)�
(Signature of Appflcant) % (Date bigne )
Notice of Intent must be accompanied by a check or money order _for _$100.00 made payable to NCDENR.
Mail the entire package to:
Stormwater and General Permits Unit
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Note
The submission of this document does not guarantee the issuance of an NPDES permit.
For questions, please contact the DWO Regional Office for your area.
DWQ Regional Office Contact Information:
Asheville Office ......
[phone]
Fayetteville Office ...
[phone]
Mooresville Office ...
[phone]
Raleigh Office ........
[phone]
Washington Office ...(252)
946-6481
Wilmington Office ...
[phone]
Winston-Salem ......
[phone]
Central Office .........(919)
807-6300
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Pumping Operation
and Monitoring Plan
Cofield Mine
Certificate of Coverage
NCG020***
R.A Newsome dba
Newsome Sand and Gravel
NC Highway 45
Cofield, Hertford County, NC
May 29, 2012

This PUMPING OPERATION AND MONITORING PLAN was prepared in
accordance with the requirements specified in the National Pollutant Discharge
Elimination System (NPDES) General Permit for Mining (NCG020), and specifically
as applied in the Certificate of Coverage for this location:
Cofield Mine
Certificate of Coverage
NCG020***
R.A Newsome dba
Newsome Sand and Gravel
NC Highway 45
Cofield, Hertford County, NC
May 29, 2012
This plan is designed to satisfy the requirements of Part Ill, Section E of the
NPDES General Permit NCG0200.

Background:
The NPDES General Stormwater Permit for Mining (NCG020000) addresses
impacts of mine dewatering wastewater pumping and discharge on surrounding areas,
including potential impacts to wetlands. The NPDES Permit requires that the mine have
a site specific plan for, 1) groundwater monitoring strategies to demonstrate the effect of
pumping and establish any pumping regime necessary to reduce potential impacts to
surrounding areas, and 2) detailed plans to maintain surrounding hydrology and
respective monitoring to demonstrate compliance.
In order to develop these plans, an effort must be made to understand the site -
specific parameters. First, any wetlands that may be potentially impacted must be
identified according to US Army Corps of Engineers criteria. Second, a study of
potential impacts of groundwater levels must be conducted. This should include an
examination of soil types, permeability, and various zones of groundwater within the
zone of influence. Third, based on the groundwater data, an assessment of potential
impacts to the wetlands by mine dewatering should be estimated. Finally, based on the
potential impact, a plan should be developed to limit as well as monitor the potential
impacts to the wetlands.
Normally, an Operation and Monitoring (O&M) Plan is developed prior to any
discharge of mine dewatering wastewater. However, due to a misunderstanding of the
regulations by the operators of this site, mine dewatering discharges have actually been
occurring at this site for several years. In an effort to bring this site into compliance, this
O&M Plan has been prepared to identify and prevent any potential impact to wetlands.
Site description:
The Cofield Mine is located approximately one mile east of Winton on NC
Highway 45. The mine has been covered by NC Mining Permit for more than 20 years.
It appears that it was also once covered under an NPDES Stormwater permit, but due to
a misunderstanding or an oversight by the owner, the permit has not been active for
many years. The area covered by the mining permit currently covers 50.19 acres, and
of this acreage, 33.33 acres are designated as "mining area". Much of this area has
been already mine and reclaimed, and at this point, only 10 acres are considered
"active" and currently being mined. The reclaimed sand pits have been allowed to fill
with water, and the slopes above water have been seeded to prevent erosion.
The site is bounded on the north and west side by an Deep Creek. This creek
has an indefinite channel in some areas, and may be classified as a "braided" stream.
Much of the area surrounding this creek is wetland, naturally hydrated by the waters of
the creek itself, The only wetlands in the vicinity of the mining areas are associated with
this creek. While previous mining areas have been located within 100 feet of the
wetlands, the current active mining area is located over 250 feet from the wetlands.
The active mining area is primarily excavating sand from an elevated terrace
deposit, which is almost entirely above the natural water table. Stormwater from within
the mine generally is retained within the pit, and simply seeps into the sandy soil. Any
overflow flows into a sediment pond, which in turn discharges into the above -described
creek. At this time, since the excavation does not extend significantly below the water
table, there is no pumping or dewatering of the pit. The eventual plan for this excavation

is to excavate approximately 5-6 feet below the water table. At that time, there may be
occasional need for dewatering.
Wetland description:
The wetlands around the Cofield Mine are associated with the flood plain of Deep
Creek. The wetland areas are naturally hydrated by the variations in water level of Deep
Creek and occasional flooding. Portions of the wetlands that were within 100 feet of the
mining areas were delineated prior to mining permit approval. Buffers have always been
maintained between the wetlands and any land disturbance as specified in the Mining
Permit. These mining areas have been excavated and are now reclaimed and are
naturally filled with water.
Pumping and mine dewatering:
As previously stated, an O&M Plan should be in place before any mine
dewatering activity takes place. However, in this case, mine dewatering has been
ongoing for several years. As described above, the current mining area does not extend
significantly below the water table, so no water is pumped from the excavation at this
time. Because the current excavation is a terrace deposit, most of the sand lies well
above the water table. However, it is expected that eventually the excavation will extend
5 to 8 feet below the water table. At that time, occasional pumping of groundwater may
be necessary. Because the excavation will only extend a few feet below water table,
and the operation of the mine is somewhat variable, there may be extended times that
no dewatering will occur. Any dewatering will be pumped into surrounding ponds or into
the adjacent sediment pond.
Impact of dewatering on adjacent wetlands:
As previously stated, the current excavation does not extend significantly below
the water table, therefore no dewatering is required at this time. At the maximum depth
of the mine, the floor of the excavation will only be 5-8 feet below the water table.
Therefore, any impact on surrounding groundwater levels will be minimal and will be
confined to a zone very close the edge of the excavation.
The wetlands at this site are adjacent and parallel to Deep Creek. At the closest
point, the wetlands are approximately 275 feet from the excavation. For most of the
area around the excavation, the pond lies between the wetlands and the excavation.
For these reasons, it is reasonable to assume that the proposed excavation will
have no impact on the wetlands. The depth of the excavation will only extend 5-8 feet
below the water table, so the zone of influence of groundwater levels will be very small.
The distance from the excavation to the wetlands is far enough that they are well outside
any lowering of groundwater levels. The sediment pond lies between the excavation
and the wetlands for much of the area. This pond will receive any mine dewatering
water, and will serve to recharge any groundwater in this area. Finally, the wetlands are
naturally hydrated by Deep Creek, which has a steady flow of water not impacted by any
excavation dewatering activity,

Further, it has been shown that previous pumping and dewatering activity have
had no negative impact on any surrounding wetlands, since this activity has been
ongoing for over 20 years, and the wetlands are healthy and thriving.
Monitoring:
While it is reasonable to expect that the proposed shallow excavation will have
no impact on surrounding wetlands, and previous pumping activity has had no impact on
the adjacent wetlands, a monitoring plan should be established as a precaution.
1. Mine dewatering wastewater discharges should be quantitatively and qualitatively
monitored according to requirements of the NPDES permit. See the "Monitoring
Requirements" in the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan.
2. The Discharge Point should be examined weekly to make sure that it is functioning as
designed and that no sediment has discharged into the wetland.
3. A written record shall be kept of pumping times and rates. A record of rainfall shall
also be kept in the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan.

Lowther, Brian
From: Edgerton, Thom
Sent: Monday, July 02, 2012 4:36 PM
To: Rodgers, Ashley; Novak, Gary; Lowther, Brian; james izzell
Cc: Dumpor. Samir; Mcclain, Pat; May, David
Subject: ^&M Plan Acceptance With Recommendation To Permit
Attachments: NCG020824 - Cofield Mine - Newsome Sand and Gravel - Herford - 07022012.pdf
Hello,
This is notification of O&M Plan Acceptance, submittal of inspection with the recommendation to proceed with
permitting (See the attached inspection Summary) -
After rPview of the information submitted 1 have no objection to the issuance of the COC or the Mnrdifiratinn to the
Mining Permit as proposed.
Please let me know if you need additional information.
Thanks,
Thom
Thom Edgerton, Environmental Engineer
Division of Water Quality
Surface water Protection Section
Washington Regional Office
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
[phone] Office
[phone] Fax
Email correspondence to and from this address maV be subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law
and may be disclosed to third parties unless the content is exempt by statute or other regulation.

Permit: NCG020824
SOC:
County: Hertford
Region: Washington
Compliance Inspection Report
Effective: Expiration: Owner: Newsome Sand And Gravel
Effective: Expiration: Facility: Cofield Mine
PO Box 189
Contact Person: R A Newsome Title:
Directions to Facility:
Approx 1-mile east of Winton on NC Hwy 45 - north of hwy
System Classitications:
Primary ORC:
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Inspection Date: 0611812012 EntryTime: 10:00 AM
Primary Inspector: Thom Edgerton
Secondary Inspector(s):
Wintol i NC 27986
Phone: [phone]
Certification:
Exit Time: 10:30 AM
Phone:
Phone: [phone]
Reason for Inspection: Other Inspection Type: Technical Assistance
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: NCG020824 Owner -Facility: Newsome Sand And Gravel
Inspection Date: 06118t2012 Inspection Type: Technical Assistance
Reason for Visit: Other
Inspection Summary:
Rased on the review of the mining permit modification to add dewaterino to the operation an O&M Plan is required.
Additional information was requested on 618112 and was received on 6/18112. The O&M Plan is being accepted as of
712112.
My recomendations are for the DLR Permit Modification and the NCG020824 SWIWW Permit to be issued. The operation
is expected to comply with all permit requirements promptly and remain in compliance for the duration of the permit.
Permit and Outfalls
Yes
No
NA
NE
# Is a copy of the Permit and the Certificate of Coverage available at the site?
❑
Cl
❑
❑
# Were all outfalls observed during the inspection?
❑
❑
❑
❑
# If the facility has representative outfali status, is it properly documented by the Division?
❑
❑
❑
❑
# Has the facility evaluated all illicit (non stormwater) discharges?
❑
❑
❑
❑
Comment: This investigation originated with the mine permit modification request to
add a discharge to the operation. Therefore an O&M Plan and NCG020824 are
required.
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NC®ENR National Pollr:cant Dischar-c Elimination System
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NCG020000
NOTICE OF INTENT
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System application for coverage under General Permit
NCG020000:
STORMWATER DISCHARGES associated with activities classified as:
SIC (Standard Industrial Classification) Code - 14XX Mineral Mining Industry (except as specified below)
The following activities are also included:
• Active or inactive mining operations (including borrow pits —except for NCDOT borrow pits) that discharge
stormwater contaminated with or that has come in contact with, any overburden, raw material, intermediate
products, finished products, byproducts or waste products located on the site of such operations;
• Stormwater from vehicle maintenance activities at mining operations;
• Overflow from facilities that recycle process wastewater; and/or
• Mine dewatering (wastewater)
The following activities are specifically excluded from coverage under this General Permit:
• Stormwater discharges associated with peat mining, coal mining, and metal mining;
• Stormwater discharges from mining operations which are intermixed on site with stormwater from asphalt
operations and/or concrete operations;
• Stormwater discharges associated with oil and gas extraction operations; and
• Stormwater discharges associated with tourist gem mines
• NCDOT borrow pits are covered under NCS000150
The following discharges are covered by NPDES„general permit NCG520000 instead of NCGO20000:
Point source discharges of stormwater and wastewater from in -stream sand mining operations (i.e., sand
dredging or dipping operations).
Please contact the NPDES Wastewater Point -Source Group for more information on coverage under this
permit.
Please print or type all entries in this application form.
1) Mailing address of ownerloperator (official address to which all permit corre"ondence will be mailed):
Legal Owner Name 'R. A ; NZW SOAR _�, 4� S_ N0JS6/VTF_ 1 W 7 694 �/ =
(Attach the most recent Annual Report to the NC Secretary of State showing the current legal name of the corporation or entity.
Alternatively this permit can be given to an individual or government authority. This name must be the same name as appears on the
Division of Land Resources' Mining Permit.)
Signee's Name (as signed for in permit signature at bottom) �.. _NEW S0 jAAF_
Street Address
City )j6NTON __ State__NC ZIP Code
Telephone No. ZS Z 355 —S L (e 1 Email
Alternate Contact Name
Alternate Contact Telephone (if different)
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2) Location of facility producing discharge:
Facility Name L❑ Ft 6 L0 M l tV t✓
Facility Contact 71� fl . N66.1�On?c
Street Address Pb 34X f89 _
City WIr4 (0A1 StateAtL_ ZIP Code Z7c{$'&
County 4\t-TaV'O u2
Telephone No. Z5Z 3;5s - 5 4 lG [ Fax:
Contact E-mail
3) Physical Location Information:
Please provide a narrative description of how to get to the facility (use street names, state road numbers, and
distance and direction from a roadway intersection). IZQxllyt,4rTG2-� m_ r LE t;7W5_( 04F
%jQ_jJW Dts IBC, k�kCWWAJ 45 - tIJOia 4 _Or- [A'• (4V�wa ._
4) Latitude 2Z 30 Longitude 7(v- 56'40 (degrees, minutes, seconds)
Permits:
5) This NPDES Permit Application applies to which of the following:
❑ New or Proposed Facility Date operation is to begin.-
5; Existing Date began mining: _ t' $&
6) Standard Industrial Classification:
Provide the 4 digit Standard industrial Classification Code (SIC Code) that describes the primary industrial
activity at this facility
SIC Code: ' * Z% O
7) Provide a narrative description of the types of minerals mined at this facility: SAIy 9
8) Is this mine an inactive mine site?
FLNo
❑ Yes If yes, do you posses an "Inactive Renewal" from DLR and notified the DWO Regional Office or
have you certified to the DWO that the site has been stabilized? ❑ No ❑ Yes
9) Does this facility already have a valid Mining Permit from the Division of Land Resources (DLR)?
❑ No If No, please indicate the status of the Mining Permit application:
V,Yes If yes, please provide the Mining Permit number: _ 'Z Please also provide a
copy of your DLR Mining Permit with this DWO application.
Note: DWO cannot issue a COC for the NCGO20000 General Permit until a Mining Permit is issued or
renewed by the Division of Land Resources (DLR).
10) Does this facility have any other NPDES permits?
P-No
❑ Yes If yes, list the permit numbers for all current NPDES permits for this facility:
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11) Are you applying fora mining permit in the same location as a previously permitted mine?
Vs -,No
❑ Yes If yes, specify permit number and name if known:
12) Does this facility have any Non -Discharge permits (ex: recycle permits)?
9� No
❑ Yes If yes, fist the permit numbers for all current Non -Discharge permits for this facility:
13) Does total area of this mine site include ready -mix and asphalt areas?
ii�-No
❑ Yes If yes, do they have DWO stormwater permits (if owned by the same company)? ❑ No ❑ Yes
(provide permit number )
If not owned by the same company, who is the owner?
14) Will this mining operation precede development activities at this site?
R�- No
❑ Yes
15) Is this mine located within one of the 20 Coastal Counties and will it add more than 10,000 ftz of impervious
surface?
iA-N o
❑ Yes If yes, you may be required to apply for an additional state stormwater permit. Check with your
local Regional Office. See contact information and checklist below.
16) Is this mine located the Neuse, Tar -Pamlico, or Catawba River Basins, or the Randleman or Jordan
Water supply Watersheds?
9'No
❑ Yes If yes, what size stream buffers are included on site? ft. Please show buffers in site plans.
If yes, please include information and plans showing diffuse flow through buffers as required.
Discharge Points Receivincl Waters & Wetlands:
17) Receiving waters:
What is the name of the body or bodies of water (creek, stream, river, lake, etc.) that the facility stormwater
and/or wastewater discharges end up in? T-VIR cmeeie-
If the site stormwater discharges to a separate storm sewer system, name the operator of the separate,storm
sewer system (e.g. City of Raleigh municipal storm sewer).
Receiving water classification (if known):
Note: Discharge of process wastewater to receiving waters classified as WS-II to WS-V or SA must be
approved by the N.C. Dept. of Environmental Health. If DEH does not approve, coverage under
NCG020000 cannot be granted. No new discharges of wastewater are permitted in receiving
waters classified as WS-1 or freshwater ORW. Wastewater discharges to Saltwater ORW will
not be approved under the NCG02 General Permit.
18) If your facility has wastewater discharges and they are to HWQ, PNA waters (Primary Nursery Areas) waters,
what is the flow rate? (See httpalwww.ncdmf.net/maps/FNA maps/index:html, for map)
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19) Discharge Points:
Number of discharge points (ditches, pipes, channels, etc. that convey discharges from the property)
Onsite: Stormwater: ! Mine dewatering: Process Wastewater Overflow: O
Oftsite! Stormwater: Mine dewatering: Process Wastewater Overflow:
Discharge points should be clearly marked on the submitted site plan.
Please provide short narrative description of discharges: fiV_ :57072Mi,�1V7 ?L 1 5 JzaiT�� ^ice
Ini Minlr0C A�-145 • iF T41`f, ,t 1-5 Afj ovDffOGJ c P,t'5Sc5 -TFjg1jU4.d
A- 196Kr9. 1P1_j -LuQC- f oQa �✓ ����< merit _A.�tsS_
itik�UGi4 �lktS 6rpl) N5 wul.L.
a) Is your mine dewatering and discharging? (Answer only if you are dewatering)
R�NO bU.-( WILL I +.f 1-_V (UiGG
❑ Yes If yes, where to? v Surface Waters and/or Wetlands (or -site or off -site)
Other (on -site or off -site) Describe:
b) Are you dewatering but not discharging? (Answer only if you are dewatering)
[RN o
❑ Yes If Yes, please explain how you are dewatering, and where that water will be directed:
20) Will mining operations require dewatering near wetlands or impact any stream, groundwater, or wetlands?
C No
❑ Yes
Note: Wetlands must be CLEARLY DELINEATED on the site plan. Mine dewatering activities that have
the potential to drain wetlands or otherwise impact surface water or groundwater MUST develop and
implement a Pumping Operation and Monitoring (O&M) Plan that has been approved by the
Division.
For sites that may drain wetlands — approval of a Pumping O&M plan may be required prior to
coverage under this general permit. The Pumping O&M Plan should be submitted to the
appropriate Regional Office and must be approved prior to operation.
The plan shall include, but is not limited to: (1) Groundwater monitoring strategies to demonstrate the
effect of pumping and to establish any pumping regime necessary to reduce impacts, and (2) Detailed
plans to maintain surrounding hydrology and respective monitoring to demonstrate compliance. See
checklist at end of document. Contact your local Regional Office for questions specific to your mine.
21) If you are dewatering, are there wetlands or surface waters within 400' of the mine pit perimeter?
El No rI
Q'Yes !f yes, what distance are they from the mine pit perimeter? Z7p — 406 feet.
22) Have you been required to obtain a 4041401 Certification permits?
L<No
❑ Yes If yes, please briefly describe below (include information such a required mitigation, BMPs, setbacks,
and/or O&M plans for on or off -site wetlands or other pertinent information). Attach other sheets as necessary;
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23) Have you been required to obtain a wetland delineation certified by the US Army Corps of Engineers?
O'No ❑ Yes If yes, please attach to application submission.
Stormwater BMPs:
24) Does this facility employ any best management practices for stormwater control?
❑ No ❑'Yes If yes, please briefly describe: __ ���^� A�r� 5 ►Q +`1
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25) Does this facility have a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan?
❑ No Q Yes
1f yes, when was it implemented? 1 �-
26) Will vehicle maintenance activities occur at this facility?
R?1�0 ❑ Yes
Wastewater Treatment Facilities:
27) Will mine dewatering discharges occur?
❑ No
Cr'Yes
28) Will discharges of overflows from process wastewater treatment systems occur?
❑"No
❑ Yes If yes,
a. Does this facility employ chemical additives to flocculate suspended solids? ❑ No ❑ Yes
If yes, please state the name, manufacturer and the quantity of average daily usage of the chemical additive
Note: Please see our websile for a list of evaluated polyacrylamide (PAMS) products for use in North Carolina-
htipa/portal.nedenr.org/web/wq/ws/su/nodessw
b. Does this facility overflow only during rainfall events exceeding the 10-yr, 24-hr rainfall event?
❑ No ❑'Y'es
29) Are wastewater treatment facilities (including recycle systems) planned in the 100-year flood plain?
Er -No
❑ Yes
30) Is your facility washing mined materials?
9<0
❑ Yes If Yes, are you discharging this water?
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Other:
31) Hazardous Waste:
a) Is this facility a Hazardous Waste Treatment, Storage, or Disposal Facility?
ErNo ❑ Yes
b) Is this facility a Small Quantity Generator (less than 1000 kg. of hazardous waste generated per month) of
hazardous waste?
D-1F 0 ❑ Yes
c) Is this facility a Large Quantity Generator (1000 kg. or more of hazardous waste generated per month) of
hazardous waste?
DIN- o ❑ Yes
d) If you answered yes to questions b. or c., please provide the following information:
Type(s) of waste:
How is material stored:_
Where is material stored:
How many disposal shipments per year:
Name of transport 1 disposal vendor: _
Vendor address:
32) Is your facility providing appropriate secondary containment for bulk storage of liquid materials? See permit
text for secondary containment requirements.
❑ No
❑ Yes
33) Does your site have an active landfill within the mining permit boundary?
i'No
❑ Yes If yes, specify type: ❑ LCID ❑ Other:
Final Checklist:
This application will be returned as incomplete unless all of, the following, items have been included.and
initialed for. Please show that the following required information has been included by initialing in each
space below.
Fee of $100 made payable to NCDENR.
Completed application and all supporting documents.
Copy of the valid approved mining permit (MP) for the facility or indication of MP application status.
Copy of a county map or other general location map that shows the mining site and nearest major roads.
Copy of USGS topographic map showing the mining site and surrounding areas, or other map that clearly
shows site location in relation 1a nearby streams, wetlands, and other waters, etc.
2 copies of large-scale (minimum 24" x 36") site plan with topographical lines with all outfalls, applicable
buffers and wetlands clearly delineated, and 100-year flood plain line if applicable.
A copy of your DLR mining permit.
A copy of your US Army Corps -approved wetland delineation if you marked "yes" to question 23 above.
A line drawing of the water flow through the facility. A pictorial description of the nature and amount of any
sources of water and any collection and treatment measures.
If mine site is in one of the 20 Coastal Counties:
• Applicant has checked with the appropriate regional office to verify the need for a Coastal-Staterm�ry�,
Stormwater permit. Regional Office Contact:
f;
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Applicant has included a detailed list of impervious surface areas and percentages, sub -drainage
areas and total drainage area.
If the mine is dewatering and near wetlands, or may otherwise impact surface waters or groundwater,
include the following and contact your local regional office about a Pumping 0&M Plan (see below
for contact information). You may be required to provide an approved Pumpinq O&M „plan Ariorto
NCG02 issuance.
2 copies of detailed FuH Size Plans (at least 24" x 36") delineating areas on the Mans and listing_
acreage (including; wetlands, ditches, well -placements, pits, borrow areas, overburden storage,
stormwater controls/RMPs, vehicle maintenance areas, settling basins, product process (such as
screening, stockpiles, waste pi)es), total drainage area, impervious surface percentages (if state sw
programs apply), applicable buffers, and access and/or haul roads).
Pump dewatering size and information on its specifications.
Well information (design, depths, maintenance).
Physical monitoring for the wetlands areas.
Settling pond sizing information, if applicable.
Level spreader design, if applicable.
Details about dewatering method.
Cone of influence calculations.
Description of measures to prevent erosion and flooding.
Description & information about 401/404 permits that have been obtained.
Copy of US Army Corps of Engineers wetland delineations or approved wetland delineation (if
applicable).
I have contacted my local regional office about a Pumping O&M Plan.
Regional Office Contact: Ti4om CN02-70&/ Date contacted:
I will not any impact nearby wetlands, surface waters or groundwater by dewatering.
Certification: North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6 b (i) provides that:
Any person who knowingly makes any lalse statement, representation, or certification in any application, record, report, plan, or other
document filed or required to be maintained under this Article or a rule implementing this Article; or who knowingly makes a false
statement of a material fact in a rulemaking proceeding or contested case under this Article; or who falsities, tampers with, or knowingly
renders inaccurate any recording or monitoring device or method required to be operated or maintained under this Article or rules of the
[Environmental Management] Commission implementing this Article shall be guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor which may include a fine not to
exceed ten thousand dollars ($10,000).
33) Signatory Requirements (per 40 CFR 122.22)
A!I applications, reports, or information submitted to the Director shall be signed and certified.
a. Ali notices of intent to be covered under this General Permit shall be signed as follows-
(i) For a corporation; by a responsible corporate officer. For the purpose of this permit, a responsible corporate officer means: (a) a president,
secretary, treasurer or vice president of the corporation in charge of a principal business function, or any other person who performs similar
policy or decision making functions for the corporation, or (b) the manager of one or more manufacturing production or operating facilities
employing more than 250 persons or having gross annual sales or expenditures exceeding 25 million (in second quarter 1980 dollars), if
authority to sign documents has been assigned or delegated to the manager in accordance with corporate procedures.
(2) For a partnership or sole proprietorship: by a general partner or the proprietor, respectively; or
(3) For a municipality, slate, federal, or other public agency: by either a principal executive officer or ranking elected official.
I hereby request coverage under the referenced General Permit. I understand that coverage under this permit will
constitute the permit requirements for the discharge(s) and is enforceable in the same manner as an individual
permit.
I agree to abide by the following as a part of coverage under this General Permit:
1. 1 agree to abide by the approved Mining Permit for this mining activity. (A copy of the valid mining
permit must be attached to this requestrpol.
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2. 1 agree to not discharge any sanitary wastewater from this mining activity except under the
provisions of another NPDES permit specifically issued therefore.
3. 1 agree that bulk storage of petroleum products and other chemicals shall have adequate protection
so as to contain all spills on the site.
4. 1 agree that solid wastes will be disposed of in accordance with N.C. statutes and rules governing
solid waste disposal.
5. 1 agree that maintenance activities for vehicles and heavy equipment will be -performed so as to not
result in contamination of the surface or ground waters.
I agree to abide by the provisions as listed above and recognize that the provisions are to be considered as
enforceable requirements of the General Permit.
I certify that I am familiar with the information contained in this application and that to the best of my knowledge
and belief such information is true, complete, and accurate.
Printed Name of Person Signing:
Title: to (Z
(Signature of Aoplicant) {Date bigne )
Notice of Intent must be accompanied by a check or moneV order for 100.00 made payable to NCDENR.
Mail the entire package to:
Stormwater and General Permits Unit
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Note
The submission of this document does not guarantee the issuance of an NPDES permit.
For questions, please contact the DWO Regional Office for your area.
DWQ Regional Office Contact Informaiion:.
Asheville Office ......
[phone]
Fayetteville Office
... [phone]
Mooresville Office
... [phone]
Raleigh Office ... _...
[phone]
Washington Office
...[phone]
Wilmington Office
... [phone]
Winston-Salem ......
[phone]
Central Office .........(919)
B07-6300
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Pumping Operation
and Monitoring Plan
Cofield Mine
Certificate of Coverage
NCG020***
R.A Newsome dba
Newsome Sand and Gravel
NC Highway 45
Cofield, Hertford County, NC
May 29, 2012

This PUMPING OPERATION AND MONITORING PLAN was prepared in
accordance with the requirements specified in the National Pollutant Discharge
Elimination System (NPDES) General Permit for Mining (NCG020), and specifically
as applied in the Certificate of Coverage for this location:
Cofield Mine
Certificate of Coverage
NCG020***
R.A Newsome dba
Newsome Sand and Gravel
NC Highway 45
Cofield, Hertford County, NC
May 29, 2012
This plan is designed to satisfy the requirements of Part Ili, Section E of the
NPDES General Permit NCG0200.

Background:
The NPDES General Stormwater Permit for Mining (NCG020000) addresses
impacts of mine dewatering wastewater pumping and discharge on surrounding areas,
including potential impacts to wetlands. The NPDES Permit requires that the mine have
a site specific plan for, 1) groundwater monitoring strategies to demonstrate the effect of
pumping and establish any pumping regime necessary to reduce potential impacts to
surrounding areas, and 2) detailed plans to maintain surrounding hydrology and
respective monitoring to demonstrate compliance.
In order to develop these plans, an effort must be made to understand the site -
specific parameters. First, any wetlands that may be potentially impacted must be
identified according to US Army Corps of Engineers criteria. Second, a study of
potential impacts of groundwater levels must be conducted. This should include an
examination of soil types, permeability, and various zones of groundwater within the
zone of influence. Third, based on the groundwater data, an assessment of potential
impacts to the wetlands by mine dewatering should be estimated. Finally, based on the
potential impact, a plan should be developed to limit as well as monitor the potential
impacts to the wetlands.
Normally, an Operation and Monitoring (O&M) Plan is developed prior to any
discharge of mine dewatering wastewater. However, due to a misunderstanding of the
regulations by the operators of this site, mine dewatering discharges have actually been
occurring at this site for several years. In an effort to bring this site into compliance, this
O&M Plan has been prepared to identify and prevent any potential impact to wetlands.
Site description:
The Cofield Mine is located approximately one mile east of Winton on NC
Highway 45. The mine has been covered by NC Mining Permit for more than 20 years.
It appears that it was also once covered under an NPDES Stormwater permit, but due to
a misunderstanding or an oversight by the owner, the permit has not been active for
many years. The area covered by the mining permit currently covers 50.19 acres, and
of this acreage, 33.33 acres are designated as "mining area". Much of this area has
been already mine and reclaimed, and at this point, only 10 acres are considered
"active" and currently being mined. The reclaimed sand pits have been allowed to fill
with water, and the slopes above water have been seeded to prevent erosion.
The site is bounded on the north and west side by an Deep Creek. This creek
has an indefinite channel in some areas, and may be classified as a "braided" stream.
Much of the area surrounding this creek is wetland, naturally hydrated by the waters of
the creek itself. The only wetlands in the vicinity of the mining areas are associated with
this creek. While previous mining areas have been located within 100 feet of the
wetlands, -the current active mining area is located over 250 feet from the wetlands.
The active mining area is primarily excavating sand from an elevated terrace
deposit, which is almost entirely above the natural water table. Stormwater from within
the mine generally is retained within the pit; and simply seeps into the sandy soil. Any
overflow flows into a sediment pond, which in turn discharges into the above -described
creek. At this time, since the excavation does not extend significantly below the water
table, there is no pumping or dewatering of the pit. The eventual plan for this excavation

is to excavate approximately 5-6 feet below the water table. At that time, there may be
occasional need for dewatering.
Wetland description:
The wetlands around the Cofield Mine are associated with the flood plain of Deep
Creek. The wetland areas are naturally hydrated by the variations in water level of Deep
Creek and occasional flooding. Portions of the wetlands that were within 100 feet of the
mining areas were delineated prior to mining permit -approval. Buffers have always been
maintained between the wetlands and any land disturbance as specified in the Mining
Permit. These mining areas have been excavated and are now reclaimed and are
naturally filled with water.
Pumping and mine dewatering:
As previously stated, an O&M Plan should be in place before any mine
dewatering activity takes place. However, in this case, mine dewatering has been
ongoing for several years. As described above, the current mining area does not extend
significantly below the water table, so no water is pumped from the excavation at this
time. Because the current excavation is a terrace deposit, most of the sand lies well
above the water table. However, it is expected that eventually the excavation will extend
5 to 8 feet below the water table. At that time, occasional pumping of groundwater may
be necessary. Because the excavation will only extend a few feet below water table,
and the operation of the mine is somewhat variable, there may be extended times that
no dewatering will occur. Any dewatering will be pumped into surrounding ponds or into
the adjacent sediment pond.
Impact of dewatering on adjacent wetlands:
As previously stated, the current excavation does not extend significantly below
the water table, therefore no dewatering is required at this time. At the maximum depth
of the mine, the floor of the excavation will only be 5-8 feet below the water table.
Therefore, any impact on surrounding groundwater levels will be minimal and will be
confined to a zone very close the edge of the excavation.
The wetlands at this site are adjacent and parallel to Deep Creek. At the closest
point, the wetlands are approximately 275 feet from the excavation. For most of the
area around the excavation, the pond lies between the wetlands and the excavation.
For these reasons, it is reasonable to assume that the proposed excavation will
have no impact on the wetlands. The depth of the excavation will only extend 5-8 feet
below the water table, so the zone of influence of groundwater levels will be very small.
The distance from the excavation to the wetlands is far enough that they are well outside
any lowering of groundwater levels. The sediment pond lies between the excavation
and the wetlands for much of the area. This pond will receive any mine dewatering
water, and will serve to recharge any groundwater in this area. Finally, the wetlands are
naturally hydrated by Deep Creek, which has a steady flow of water not impacted by any
excavation dewatering activity.

Further, it has been shown that previous pumping and dewatering activity have
had no negative impact on any surrounding wetlands, since this activity has been
ongoing for over 20 years, and the wetlands are healthy and thriving.
Monitoring:
While it is reasonable to expect that the proposed shallow excavation will have
no impact on surrounding wetlands, and previous pumping activity has had no impact on
the adjacent wetlands, a monitoring plan.should be established as a precaution.
1. Mine dewatering wastewater discharges should be quantitatively and qualitatively
monitored according to requirements of the NPDES permit. See the "Monitoring
Requirements" in the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan.
2. The Discharge Point should be examined weekly to make sure that it is functioning as
designed and that no sediment has discharged into the wetland.
I A written record shall be kept of pumping times and rates. A record of rainfall shall
also be kept in the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan.

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Hertford County NC
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