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Isaac Goodwin
Sea Level Mine, LLC
203 Willis Road
Harkers Island, NC 28531
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Subject: General Permit No. NCG020000
Winding Creek Quarry
COC NCG020898
Chatham County
Dear Mr. Goodwin:
In accordance with your application for a discharge permit received on August 11, 2016, 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
Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources. The Division may require modification or revocation and
reissuance of the certificate of coverage.
Please be aware that mine dewatering at your site has the potential to impact adjacent wetlands. The
specific requirements for mine dewatering at facilities near wetlands can be found in Part III, Section E of
your permit. You must have an approved Operation and Monitoring Plan before mine dewatering
discharges occur at your facility. Discharging mine dewatering wastewater without Plan approval will
be subject to enforcement action. An Operation and Monitoring Plan for your facility must be submitted
to the Wilmington Regional Office within 60 days of your receipt of this permit. Contact Dan Sams at
the Wilmington Regional Office at [phone] for more information about the approval process.
Please note that mine dewatering wastewater includes wet pit overflows caused solely y 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 dewatering water would be discharged from this facility.
If separate point -source discharges of stormwater occur (i.e., stormwater not combined with mine
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dewatering water), you will be required to adhere to the conditions in this permit for stormwater
discharges.
This permit does not affect the legal requirements to obtain other permits which may be required by the
Division of Energy, Mining, and Land Resources, or permits required by the Division of Water
Resources, Coastal Area Management Act, or any other federal or local governmental permit that may be
required.
If you have any questions concerning this permit, please contact Richard Riddle at telephone number
[phone].
Sincerely,.
CRIGINALSIGNED BY
MICHEAL F RANDALL
for Tracy E. Davis, P.E., CPM
cc: Wilmington Regional Office
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
DIVISION OF ENERGY, MINERAL, AND LAND RESOURCES
GENERAL PERMIT NO. NCG020000
CERTIFICATE OF COVERAGE No. NCG020908
STORM WATER 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,
Sea Level Mine LLC
is hereby authorized to discharge stormwater and mine dewatering-from a facility located at
Sea Level Mine
1001 Nelson Bay Drive
Sea Level
Carteret County
to receiving waters designated as Nelson Bay, a class SC water in the Tar -Pamlico River Basin,
in accordance with the effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set
forth in Parts I, II, III, IV, and V of General Permit No. NCG020000 as attached.
This certificate of coverage shall become effective November 29, 2016.
This Certificate of Coverage shall remain in effect for the duration of the General Permit.
Signed this day November 29, 2016.
ORIGINAL SIGNED By
MICHEAL F RANDALL
for Tracy E. Davis, P.E., Director
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources
By the Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

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Latitude: 340 53' 01" N
Longitude: -760 23' 4314" W
County: Carteret
Receiving Stream: Nelson Bay
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Permit Number NCG020898
Program Category
NPDES SW
Permit Type
Mining Activities Stormwater Discharge CDC
Primary Reviewer
rick.riddle
Coastal SWRule
Permitted Flow
Facility Name
Winding Creeks Quarry
Location Address
US Hwy 421
Bear Creek
Owner
NC 27207
RECEIVED
OCT 21 MIS
CENTRAL FILES
DWR SECTION
Central Files: APS _ SWP _
1012012016
Permit Tracking Slip
Status
Project Type
Active
New Project
Version
Permit Classification
1.00
CDC
Permit Contact Affiliation
Major/Minor Region
Minor Raleigh
County
Chatham
Facility Contact Affiliation
Bobby A. Branch
PO Box 61
Gulf NC 27256
Owner Name
Owner Type
Winding Creek Holdings LLC Non -Government
Owner Affiliation
Bobby A. Branch
/ Manager Member
402 Forestwood Park Dr
Dates/Events Sanford NC 27330
Scheduled
Ong Issue App Received Draft Initiated Issuance Public Notice ,Issue Effective Expiration
10/19/2016 2/23/2016 10/19/2016 10/19/2016 9/30/2020
Regulated Activities Requested /Received Events
Mining activities - stormwater discharges RO staff report received 10/19/16
RO staff report requested 3/11/16
Outfall 1
Waterbody Name Streamindex Number Current Class Subbasin
Bear Creek 17-43-16 C 03-06-12

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Energy, Mineral
and Land Resources
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
October 19, 2016
Bobby A. Branch
Roscoe Road Holdings, LLC
P.O. Box 61
Gulf, NC 27256
PAT MCCRORY
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DONALD R. VAN DER VAART
Secmlary
TRACY DAVIS
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Subject: General Permit No. NCG020000
Winding Creek Quarry
COC NCG020898
Chatham County
Dear Mr. Branch:
In accordance with your application for a discharge permit received on February 23, 2016, 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
Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources. The Division may require modification or revocation and
reissuance of the certificate of coverage.
Please note that mine dewatering wastewater includes wet pit overflows caused solely y 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 permit does not affect the legal requirements to obtain other permits which may be required by the
Division of Energy, Mining, and Land Resources, or permits required by the Division of Water
Resources, Coastal Area Management Act, or any other federal or local governmental permit that may be
required.
If you have any questions concerning this permit, please contact Richard Riddle at telephone number
[phone].
Sin c INALSIGNEDBY
MICHEAL F RANDALL
for Tracy E. Davis, P.E., CPM
cc: Raleigh Regional Office
Central Files
Stormwater Permitting Program Files
State of Nonh Carolina I Environmental Quality � Energy, Mineral and Land Resources
1612 Mail Service Center 1 512 North Salisbury Street I Raleigh, NC 27699-1612
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
DIVISION OF ENERGY, MINERAL, AND LAND RESOURCES
GENERAL PERMIT NO. NCG020000
CERTIFICATE OF COVERAGE No. NCG020898
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,
Winding Creek Holdings, LLC
is hereby authorized to discharge stormwater and mine dewatering-from a facility located at
Winding Creeks Quarry
US Highway 421
Bear Creek
Chatham County
to receiving waters designated as Bear Creek, a class C water in the Cape Fear River Basin, in
accordance with the effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth
in Parts 1,11, III, IV, and V of General Permit No. NCG020000 as attached.
This certificate of coverage shall become effective October 19, 2016
This Certificate of Coverage shall remain in effect for the duration of the General Permit.
Signed this day October 19, 2016. 0RC4 AI.SIGNEDgY
MICHEAL F RAHDALL
for Tracy E. Davis, P.E., Director
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources
By the Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

NCG020898
Map Scale 1:24,000
Winding Creek Holdings, LLC
Winding Creek Quarry
Latitude: 350 37' 8.5" N
Longitude: -790 22' 48" W
County: Chatham
Receiving Stream: Bear Creek
Stream Class: C
Index Number: 17-43-16 (Cape Fear River Basin)
Facility Location

Riddle, Rick L
From: Wehner, Judy
Sent: Tuesday, April 12, 2016 9:38 AM
To: Riddle, Rick L
Subject: RE: Winding Creek Quarry - Chatham Co,
Yes. WEjust got it. Review is not complete.
From: Riddle, Rick L
Sent: Tuesday, April 12, 2016 8:34 AM
To: Weimer, Judy <[e-mail]>
Subject: Winding Creek Quarry - Chatham Co,
Good morning Judy,
Hope you are well on this rainy Tuesday.
Do you have a permit for Winding Creek in Bear Creek, NC, Chatham Co? If so, what is the status of the permit?
Thanks
Richard L. Riddle, Jr.
Stormwater Engineer
North Carolina Department Enviromental Quality
North Carolina Division Energy Mineral Land Resources
919 803-6375 office
rick.riddle cDr cdenr gov
512 North Salisbury Street
1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1612
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North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties.

Riddle, Rick L
From:
Riddle, Rick L
Sent:
Friday, March 11, 2016 9:01 AM
To:
Holley, John
Subject:
NCG020898 Winding Creek Quarry
Attachments:
NCG020898_Winding Creek_NOI.pdf
John Holley:
Another mine! Please review the attached NOI application and let me know of any recommendations for the permit.
will forward you a copy of the site plan via mail.
ICOC # IFacility (Location ICity/County
INCG020898 I Winding Creek Quarry IUS Highway 421 (Bear Creek/Chatham
If you need any more info, give me an email or call. If you could send me a recommendation for the permit by 4/1 1 /2016
so I can issue their COC, I'd appreciate it.
Have a great day.
Thank you.
Richard L. Riddle, Jr.
Stormwater Engineer
North Carolina Department Enviromental Quality
North Carolina Division Energy Mineral Land Resources
919 803-6375 office
rick.riddle(@ncdenr.gov
512 North Salisbury Street
1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1612
Nothing Compares�,
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North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties.

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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 a9 W1:11AMAIAV)
The following activities are also included: DENR-LAND QUALITY
STORMWATER PERMIT"iING
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
Please print or tvpe all entries in this application form
1) Mailing address of owner/operator (official address to which all permit correspondence will be mailed):
Legal Owner Name _ Winding Creek Holdings LLC
(Attach the most recent Annual Report to the NC Secretary of Slate 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) Bobby A. Branch
Street Address P.O. Box 61
City Gulf State NC ZIP Code 27256
Telephone No. 919-708-8465 Email redmud(�windstream.net
Alternate Contact Name Russ Patterson _ Email (if different) russ(aD_pattersonexploration.com
Alternate Contact Telephone (if different) 919-774-3770
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2) Location of facility producing discharge:
Facility Name
Winding Creeks Quarry
Facility Street Address US Highway 421
Facility City
Bear Creek State NC ZIP Code 27207
Facility County
Chatham
Facility Contact
Bobby A. Branch
Telephone No.
919-708-8465 Fax: no fax
Contact E-mail
redmudfaawindstream.net
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). SE of the intersection of US 421 and NC 902, near
Roscoe Road, must east of Bear Creek, NC. Center of site coords given below
4) Latitude 35" 37' 08.58" N Longitude 0790 22' 48.23" W (degrees, minutes, seconds)
Permits:
5) This NPDES Permit Application applies to which of the following:
X New or Proposed Facility
❑ Existing
6) Standard Industrial Classification:
Date operation is to begin: Mid 2016
Date began mining:
Provide the 4 digit Standard Industrial, Classification Code (SIC Code) that describes the primary industrial
activity at this facility
SIC Code: 14 2 3
7) Provide a narrative description of the types of minerals mined at this facility: Metagravwacke will be
mined to produce construction aggregate.
8) Is this mine an inactive mine site?
X No
❑ Yes If yes, do you posses an "Inactive Renewal" from DEMLR and notified the DWQ Regional Office or
have you certified to the DWQ that the site has been stabilized? ❑ No ❑ Yes
9) Does this facility already have a valid Mining Permit from the Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources
(DEMLR) [formerly DLR]?
X No If No, please indicate the status of the Mining Permit application: Permit has been submitted
❑ Yes If yes, please provide the Mining Permit number: Please also provide a
copy of your DEMLR Mining Permit with this DWQ application.
Note: DWQ cannot issue a COC for the NCGO20000 General Permit until a Mining Permit is issued or
renewed by the DEMLR.
10) Does this facility have any other NPDES permits?
X 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?
X No
❑ Yes If yes, specify permit number and name if known:
12) Does this facility have any Non -Discharge permits (ex: recycle permits)?
X 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?
X No
❑ Yes If yes, do they have DWQ 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?
X 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?
X 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?
X 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? Tributary (intermittent) of Bear Creek
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). NA
Receiving water classification (if known):
Note: Discharge of industrial wastewater to receiving waters classified as WS-11 to WS-V, or SA, must
be approved by the Div. of Water Resources, or Div. of Marine Fisheries. If DWR or DMF does
not approve, coverage under NCG020000 cannot be granted. No new discharges of wastewater
are permitted in receiving waters classified as WS4 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 and/or PNA waters (Primary Nursery Areas)
waters, what is the proposed flow rate? NA (See
http //www.ncdmf.netitnaps/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: 5 _ Mine dewatering: 1 Process Wastewater Overflow:
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: Site has two intermittent streams (tributaries of
Bear Creek) that borders the east & west sides of the site. Most drainage will eventually make it to
these streams. Storm water and pit water will be directed to the sediment basins and recycled for
process water. Except during initial construction activities and major storm events, most runoff will be
used. Make up process water will be from a planned well to be constructed on the plant site.
a) Is your mine dewatering and discharging? (Answer only if you are dewatering)
❑ No
❑ 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)
❑ No
XYes If Yes, please explain how you are dewatering, and where that water will be directed: When mining starts
and dewatering is necessary, mine water will be directed to Sediment Basin #6 to be recycled
20) Will mining operations require dewatering near wetlands or impact any stream, groundwater, or wetlands?
X 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?
No Within 400' an intermittent tributary of Bear Creek
X Yes If yes, what distance are they from the mine pit perimeter? 100-380 feet.
22) Have you been required to obtain a 404/401 Certification permits?
X 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?
X No ❑ Yes If yes, please attach to application submission.
Stormwater BMPs:
24) Does this facility employ any best management practices for stormwater control?
❑ No X Yes If yes, please briefly describe: Sediment Traps and Basins are constructed at
discharge points Disturbed areas are reseeded where practible. See Mine Map 6 Plans for Details
25) Does this facility have a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan?
X No ❑ Yes
If yes, when was it implemented?
26) Will vehicle maintenance activities occur at this facility?
X No ❑ Yes
Wastewater Treatment Facilities:
27) Will mine dewatering discharges occur?
X No
❑ Yes
28) Will discharges of overflows from process wastewater treatment systems occur?
X No
❑ Yes If yes,
a. Does this facility employ chemical additives to flocculate suspended solids? X 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 polyacrylamide (PAMS) products for use in North Carolina:
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?
X No
❑ Yes
30) Is your facility washing mined materials?
❑ No
X Yes If Yes, are you discharging this water? NO wash water is contained on site and recycled
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Other:
31) Hazardous Waste:
a) Is this facility a Hazardous Waste Treatment, Storage, or Disposal Facility?
X No ❑ Yes
b) Is this facility a Small Quantity Generator (less than 1000 kg. of hazardous waste generated per month) of
hazardous waste?
X No ❑ Yes
c) Is this facility a Large Quantity Generator (1000 kg. or more of hazardous waste generated per month) of
hazardous waste?
X No ❑ 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 / 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.
X No Bulk storage of fuels on site is NOT planned.
❑ Yes
33) Does your site have an active landfill within the mining permit boundary?
X No
❑ Yes If yes, specify type: ❑ LCID ❑
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.
X Fee of $100 made payable to NCDENR.
X Completed application and all supporting documents.
X Copy of the valid approved mining permit (MP) for the facility or indication of MP application status.
X Copy of a county map or other general location map that shows the mining site and nearest major roads.
X 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.
X 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 DEMLR mining permit.
NA 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.
NA 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 State
Stormwater permit. Regional Office Contact:
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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 prior to
NCG02 issuance.
_2 copies of detailed Full Size Plans (at least 24" x 36") delineating areas on the plans and listinq
acreage (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 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: Date contacted:
-OR-
X 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 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 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.
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 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, state, 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 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: Bobby A. Branch
Title:
Notice of Intent must be accompanied by a check or money order for $100.00 mad4fpayable 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 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 .........
[phone]
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EXPLORATION SERVICES
February 17, 2016
Larry W. Wade, P.E.
NCDENR DEMLR
512 N. Salisbury Street
Raleigh, NC 27604
P.O. BOX 3008 - SANFORD, N.C. 27331-3008 - [phone]
FAX: [phone]
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FEB ? 3 2016
DENR-LAND QUALITY
STORMWArER PERMIT) ING
RE: NPDES Permit Application — Winding Creeks Quarry
Larry,
We are submitting this application on behalf of Winding Creek Holdings, LLC.
Please find attached two copies of the above referenced permit application, two
copies of the mine permit application drawing C-4, two general location maps,
portion of USGS topographic map showing location, two DWQ stream "Buffer
Determination" and a check for the $100.00 permit fee. We will forward the stream
determination when we receive it from DWR.
If you need anything else, or have any questions please contact me.
Thanks,
O.F. "R s" Patterson, III, P.G., C.P.G.
PA SON EXPLORATION SERVICES

5225
PATTERSON EXPLORATION SERVICES, INC.
GEOLOGICAL & GEOPHYSICAL EXPLORATION
PO BOX 3008 - [phone]
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SIC (Standard Industrial Classification) Code - 14XX Mineral Mining Industry (except of&9ctHeti I'91%)
The following activities are also included: DENR•LAND QUALITY
STORMWATER PERMIT ZING
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
Please print or tvoe all entries in this application form
1) Mailing address of ownerloperator (official address to which all permit correspondence will be mailed):
Legal Owner Name Winding Creek Holdings LLC
(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) Bobby A. Branch
Street Address P.O. Box 61
City Gulf State NC ZIP Code 27256
Telephone No. 919-708-8465 Email redmud(dwindstream.net
Alternate Contact Name Russ Patterson _ Email (if different) russ(&Pattersonexploration.com
Alternate Contact Telephone (if different) 919-774-3770
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2) Location of facility producing discharge:
Facility Name Winding Creeks Quarry
Facility Street Address US Highway 421
Facility City Bear Creek
Facility County Chatham
Facility Contact Bobby A. Branch
Telephone No. 919-708-8465 Fax: no fax
Contact E-mail redmud(rDwindstream.net
3) Physical Location Information:
State NC ZIP Code 27207
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). SE of the intersection of US 421 and NC 902, near
Roscoe Road Oust east of Bear Creek, NC. Center of site coords given below
4) Latitude 350 37' 08.58" N Longitude 0790 22' 48.23" W (degrees, minutes, seconds)
Permits:
5) This NPDES Permit Application applies to which of the following:
X New or Proposed Facility
❑ Existing
6) Standard Industrial Classification:
Date operation is to begin: Mid 2016
Date began mining:
Provide the 4 digit Standard Industrial Classification Code (SIC Code) that describes the primary industrial
activity at this facility
SIC Code: 14 2 3
7) Provide a narrative description of the types of minerals mined at this facility: Metagraywacke will be
mined to produce construction aggregate.
8) Is this mine an inactive mine site?
X No
❑ Yes If yes, do you posses an "Inactive Renewal" from DEMLR and notified the DWQ Regional Office or
have you certified to the DWQ that the site has been stabilized? ❑ No ❑ Yes
9) Does this facility already have a valid Mining Permit from the Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources
(DEMLR) [formerly DLR]?
X No If No, please indicate the status of the Mining Permit application: Permit has been submitted
❑ Yes If yes, please provide the Mining Permit number: Please also provide a
copy of your DEMLR Mining Permit with this DWQ application.
Note: DWQ cannot issue a COC for the NCG020000 General Permit until a Mining Permit is issued or
renewed by the DEMLR.
10) Does this facility have any other NPDES permits?
X 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?
X No
❑ Yes If yes, specify permit number and name if known:
12) Does this facility have any Non -Discharge permits (ex: recycle permits)?
X 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?
X No
❑ Yes If yes, do they have DWQ 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?
X No
❑ Yes
16) Is this mine located within one of the 20 Coastal Counties and will it add more than 10,000 ft' of impervious
surface?
X 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?
X 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? Tributary (intermittent) of Bear Creek
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). NA
Receiving water classification (if known):
Note: Discharge of industrial wastewater to receiving waters classified as WS-11 to WS-V, or SA, must
be approved by the Div. of Water Resources, or Div. of Marine Fisheries. If DWR or DMF 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 and/or PNA waters (Primary Nursery Areas)
waters, what is the proposed flow rate? NA (See
http'//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: 5 _ Mine dewatering: 1 Process Wastewater Overflow:
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: Site has two intermittent streams (tributaries of
Bear Creek) that borders the east & west sides of the site. Most drainage will eventually make it to
these streams. Storm water and pit water will be directed to the sediment basins and recycled for
process water. Except during initial construction activities and maior storm events, most runoff will be
used Make up process water will be from a planned well to be constructed on the plant site
a) Is your mine dewatering and discharging? (Answer only if you are dewatering)
❑ No
❑ 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)
❑ No
XYeSIf Yes, please explain how you are dewatering, and where that water will be directed: When mining starts
and dewatering is necessary, mine water will be directed to Sediment Basin #6 to be recycled
20) Will mining operations require dewatering near wetlands or impact any stream, groundwater, or wetlands?
X 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?
No Within 400' an intermittent tributary of Bear Creek
X Yes If yes, what distance are they from the mine pit perimeter? 100-380 feet.
22) Have you been required to obtain a 404/401 Certification permits?
X 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?
X No ❑ Yes If yes, please attach to application submission.
Stormwater BMPs:
24) Does this facility employ any best management practices for stormwater control?
❑ No X Yes If yes, please briefly describe: Sediment Traps and Basins are constructed at
discharge points Disturbed areas are reseeded where practible. See Mine Map B Plans for Details
25) Does this facility have a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan?
X No ❑ Yes
If yes, when was it implemented?
26) Will vehicle maintenance activities occur at this facility?
X No ❑ Yes
Wastewater Treatment Facilities:
27) Will mine dewatering discharges occur?
X No
❑ Yes
28) Will discharges of overflows from process wastewater treatment systems occur?
X No
❑ Yes If yes,
a. Does this facility employ chemical additives to flocculate suspended solids? X No ❑ Yes
If yes, please state the name, manufacturer and the quantity of average daily usage of the chemical additive
Please see our website for a list of evaluated polyacrylamide (PAMS) products for use in North Carolina:
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?
X No
❑ Yes
30) Is your facility washing mined materials?
❑ No
X Yes If Yes, are you discharging this water? NO wash water is contained on site and recycled
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Other:
31) Hazardous Waste:
a) Is this facility a Hazardous Waste Treatment, Storage, or Disposal Facility?
X No ❑ Yes
b) Is this facility a Small Quantity Generator (less than 1000 kg. of hazardous waste generated per month) of
hazardous waste?
X No ❑ Yes
c) Is this facility a Large Quantity Generator (1000 kg. or more of hazardous waste generated per month) of
hazardous waste?
X No ❑ 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 / 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.
X No Bulk storage of fuels on site is NOT planned.
❑ Yes
33) Does your site have an active landfill within the mining permit boundary?
X No
❑ Yes If yes, specify type: ❑ LCID ❑
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.
X Fee of $100 made payable to NCDENR.
X Completed application and all supporting documents.
X Copy of the valid approved mining permit (MP) for the facility or indication of MP application status.
X Copy of a county map or other general location map that shows the mining site and nearest major roads.
X 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.
X 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 DEMLR mining permit.
NA 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.
NA 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 State
Stormwater permit. Regional Office Contact:
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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
acreage (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 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.
Renional Office Contact: . Date contacted:
•OR-
X 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 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 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.
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 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, state, 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. 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 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: Bobby A. Branch
Title:
Notice of Intent must be accompanied by a check or money order for $100.00 madcrpayable 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 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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Pat McCrory
Governor
August 26, 2015
Rex Hester
367 Roscoe Rd.
Bear Creek, NC 27207
Determination Type:
I Buffer Call I Isolated or EIP Call
Donald R. van der Vaart
Secretary
Subject: Buffer Determination
NBRRO#15-227
Chatham County
❑ Neuse (15A NCAC 2B .0233)
❑ Tar -Pamlico (15A NCAC 2B .0259) ® Ephemeral/Intermittent/Perennial Determination
❑ Isolated Wetland Determination
❑ Jordan (15A NCAC 2B .0267)
Project Name: Hester Property
Location/Directions: Property is located at 367 Roscoe rd Bear Creek, Chatham County, NC
Subject Stream: _Hester
Determination Date: July 31, 2015
Staff: James Graham
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North Carolina Division of Water Resources 1628 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1628 Phone [phone]
Internet: vnaw.ncwaterqualdy.or9 Location: 3800 Barrett Drive Raleigh, NC 27609 Fax [phone]
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Explanation: The feature(s) listed above has or have been located on the Soil Survey of Wake County, North
Carolina or the most recent copy of the USGS Topographic map at a 1:24,000 scale. Each feature that is checked
"Not Subject" has been determined not to be a stream or is not present on the property. Features that are checked
"Subject" have been located on the property and possess characteristics that qualify it to be a stream. There may be
other streams located on your property that do not show up on the maps referenced above but, still may be
considered jurisdictional according to the US Army Corps of Engineers and/or to the Division of Water Resources
(DWR).
This on -site determination shall expire five (5) years from the date of this letter. Landowners or affected parties that
dispute a determination made by the DWR or Delegated Local Authority may request a determination by the
Director. An appeal request must be made within sixty (60) days of date of this letter or from the date the affected
party (including downstream and/or adjacent owners) is notified of this letter. A request for a determination by the
Director shall be referred to the Director in writing. If sending via US Postal Service c/o Karen Higgins DWR — 401 &
Buffer Permitting Unit 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617. If sending via delivery service (UPS, Fed Er,
etc.) Karen Higgins DWR — 401 & Buffer Permitting Unit 512 N. SalisburyStreet Raleigh, NC 2760.
This determination is final and binding unless, as detailed above, you ask for a hearing or appeal within sixty (60)
days.
The owner/future owners should notify the Division of Water Resources (including any other Local, State, and
Federal Agencies) of this decision concerning any future correspondences regarding the subject property (stated
above). This project may require a Section 404/401 Permit for the proposed activity. Any inquiries should be
directed to the Division of Water Resources (Central Office) at (919)-807-6300, and the US Army Corp of Engineers
(Raleigh Regulatory Field Office) at (919)-554-4894.
If you have questions regarding this determination, please feel free to contact James Graham at [phone].
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Danny Smith, upervisor
Water Quality Regional Operation Section
Raleigh Regional Office
cc: RRO/SWP File Copy
Michael Blakley
Drafting and Design Services. Inc.
346 Woolard Rd.
Sanford, NC27330

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CONSTRUCTION SEQUENCE MINING ACTIVITY
PHASE 1
1. PRIOR TO COMMENCEMENT OF CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES CONTACT NCDEQ LAND QUALITY SECTION (919) 7914200.
2. INSTALL CONSTRUCTION ENTRANCE ON hWY 421 PER PLAN.
INSTALL SILT FENCE PER PLAN BELOW ALL PERMA E TITEMPORARY DIVERSIONS AND BASINTRAPS W/ SILT FE E OUTLETS LOW
3. I N N N I 1 NC IN
AREAS PER PLAN.
4. INSTALL SKIMMER BASIN 91, 2,3 5. STABILIZE AND SEED ALL SLOPES IMMEDIATELY. ONLY CLEAR AS NECESSARY TO INSTALL BASINS.
MAINTAIN SILT FENCE AND SILT FENCE OUTLETS DOWN STREAM UNTIL GOOD GROUND COVER IS ESTABLISHED
5. INSTALL TEMPORARY DIVERSIONS # 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 PER PLAN. STABILIZE AND SEED ALL SLOPES IMMEDIATELY. ONLY CLEAR AS
NECESSARY TO INSTALL DIVERSIONS. MAINTAIN SILT FENCE AND SILT FENCE OUTLETS DOWN STREAM UNTIL TEMPORARY/PERMANENT
LINING, AND GOOD GROUND COVER ON FILL SLOPES IS ESTABLISHED.
6. BEGIN CLEARING NECESSARY AREAS TO INSTALL ACCESS ROAD AND PLANT SITE AND REMOVAL OF OVERBURDEN FROM PIT FOR FILL
MATERIAL.
7. BEGIN CONSTRUCTING ACCESS ROAD W/ CULVERT 418 PERMANENT DIVERSIONS AND PIT HAUL ROAD ALONG WITH PLANT SITE.
MAINTAIN ALL EROSION CONTROL MEASURES WEEKLY AND AFTER ANY STORM EVENTS,
8. ONCE PLANT SITE, SITE ACCESS ROAD (PERMANENT DIVERSIONS CONSTRUCTED), PIT HAUL ROAD AND SCALE HOUSE SITE GRADES ARE
MET AND ALL SLOPES STABILIZED AND SEEDED. BEGIN CONSTRUCTING BERMS PER PLAN. MAINTAIN ALL DOWNSTREAM DIVERSIONS
AND SILT FENCE UNTIL GOOD GROUND COVER IS ESTABLISHED.
9 INSTALL PERMANENT SKIMMER BASIN #4. STABILIZE AND SEED ALL SLOPES IMMEDIATELY. ONLY CLEAR AS NECESSARY TO INSTALL
BASINS. MAINTAIN SILT FENCE AND SILT FENCE OUTLETS DOWN STREAM UNTIL GOOD GROUND COVER IS ESTABLISHED.
10. INSTALL PERMANENT DIVERSIONS #9, 10. MAINTAIN ALL DOWNSTREAM DIVERSIONS AND SILT FENCE UNTIL GOOD GROUND COVER IS
ESTABLISHED.
11. ONCE BERMS ARE COMPLETE AROUND PLANT SITE STABILIZE AND SEED. MAINTAIN SILT FENCE UNTIL THIS ACHIEVED,
REMOVE TEMPORARY DIVERSIONS #123456. MAINTAIN ALL DOWNSTREAM DIVERSIONS AND SILT FENCE UNTIL GOOD GROUND COVER
IS ESTABLISHED.
12. ONCE PLANT SITE AND BERMS ARE CONSTRUCTED BEGIN PLACING OVERBURDEN IN THE OVERBURDEN AREA. MAINTAIN ALL EROSION
CONTROL MEASURES WEEKLY AND AFTER ANY STORM EVENTS UNTIL FINAL MAX FILL IS MET. STABILIZE AND SEED ALL SLOPES AND
DENUDED AREAS.
13. ONCE GOOD GROUND COVER IS ESTABLISHED AND NO RUTTING OF SLOPES IS OCCURRING REMOVE ALL EROSION CONTROL MEASURES
WHILE MAINTAINING SILT FENCE ON DOWNSTREAM SIDE.
14. ONCE THE BERM CONSTRUCTION IS COMPLETE AND PIT EXCAVATION IS BELOW SKIMMER BASINS #1Z, 3AND TEMPORARY DIVERSION#1,
2, 3, 4, 5,6, REMOVE BASINS AND DIVERSION AND MAINTAIN THAT SURFACE RUNOFF STAYS WITHIN THE PIT.
15. DEWATER ALL SKIMMER BASINS AND SEDIMENT TRAPS WITH SILT BAG PER DETAIL.
16. MAINTAIN SILT FENCE AFTER MAJOR RAIN EVENTS.
17. STABILIZE AND SEED ALL DENUDED AREAS IN WHICH WORK WILL NOT RECOMMENCE WITHIN 7 WORKING DAYS OR 14 CALENDAR DAYS.
18. CALL NCDEQ LAND QUALITY SECTION FOR INSPECTION (919) 7914200.
PHASE 2
1. BEGIN MINING ACTIVITIES.
2. TEMPORARY SEED OVERBURDEN AREAS THAT WILL BE DENUDED FOR 30 DAYS OR MORE,
3. MAINTAIN ALL EROSION CONTROL DEVICES WEEKLY AND AFTER MAJOR STORM EVENTS.
4. CALL NCDEQ LAND QUALITY SECTION FOR INSPECTION (919) 7914200.
2%SLOPE 2%SLOPE
2%SLOPE
SOIL
NOTES:
1. ALL DENUDED AREAS LEFT INACTIVE BETWEEN PERIODS OF GRADMFG
ACTIVITY SHALL BE TEMPORARILY SEEDED WITH IN 15 WORMOS DAYS
OR 30 CALENDAR DAYS, SHICHEVER IS SHORTER. SEE SEEDING
SCHEDULE IN DETAMS.
2. OVERBURDEN PILE TO BE CONSTRUCTED AND STABILIZED FROM
BOTTOM PER ABOVE DETAIL AS FILLED. ONCE FINAL LIFT IS RUCHED
THE LOW ER SLOPES AND BENCHES SHALL BE COMPLETED WEETING
THE RECL MATION PLAN).
3. FOR FINAL STABILVATION O F FILL SLO PES. GRADE TO 3:1 SLOPE,
COVER WITH TOPSOIL, SEED AND MULCH.
DIVERSION DRCHBERM
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WASTE PILE RECLAMATION (TYP)
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EROSION CONTROL LEGEND
TOP OF BERM
SEDIMENT BASIN
WIER FFLES
ROCK CHECK DAMS -
SILT FENCE -" - sr
TEMPORARY DIVERSION DITCH D
OUTLET PROTECTION I Irtr
J-HOOK W/ SILT FENCE OUTLET
SILT FENCE OUTLET
DISTURBED AREAS
TAILINGS/SEDIMENT PONDS 1.5 AC
STOCKPILES 3.5 AC
OVERBURDEN STOCKPILE 17.2 AC
PROCESSING AREA/HAUL ROADS 2.6 AC
MINE EXCAVATION 23.9 AC
OTHER MISC EXCAVATION 11.0 AC
(BERMS, DIVERSIONS, ETC.)
ITOTAL AFFECTED AREA 59.7 AC
LEGEND
ACTIVE PERMIT BOUNDARY
EXISTING CONTOUR ------
EXISTING BUFFER
AFFECTED AREA ........
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BERM
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CHECK DAM (TYP)
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TOP ELEE "1.5
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\ TD#6 (TYP) �` A TD#7 (TYP) '\. - / �/,r OUTLET PROTECTION ( BARREL CONCRETE BASE= 7.0 x 7.0 x 1.0 1
A + _ ', La=152.0' ) BAFFLES=3
DIVERSION INLET PROTECTION
La=12.0'
446 STONE E; CLASS B RIP RAP
D
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TOP DIM- 80 x 160
1 BOTTOM DIME: 44x 124
- +� �PD#9 (TYP) / //LL POOL DEPTH-6.0' \
+'+ / / TOP EL=442.0
PLANT SITE A\
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WEIR ELEE"0.0
4.9 AC VOL PROPOSED= 54768 CF
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VOL REQUIRED= 10800 Cr
WEIR L--
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WEIR D= 2.0' 2.0'
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_V A TEMPORARY / ' 50 LF 24" RCP @ 1.0% ^+ W=6.0 FT _ - -- SKIMMER ORFICE=3.7"
\ ` SILT FENCE TYP) + Y + i/ STONE 0= CLASS B RIPRAP -.. .BAFFLES= 3
SKIMMER BASIN 92 ,!
TOP DIM= 74 x 148 \ + / - +« STONE D= 1.0 FT - - _. DIVERSION INLET PROTECTION
BOTTOM DIM= 56 x 130 \ TD#4 (TYP) / - \ \ La=12.0'
'\ \ +:+ - \ TEMPORARY
/ POOL DEPTH 30 ' I ,. __ ___ \'" ++ \ \\ �\ \ - SKIMMER BASIN#3 _ W=9.D'
+ + v / A
_ TOP EL= 422.0 V A - ++ \ � + ,+ v ` A v TOP DIME: 82 x 124 STONE O=CLASS A RIP RAP
BOTTOM EL=417.0 ` A ' / + / --BOTTOM DIM=44x 106 DEE1.0'
L \ WEIR EL=420.0 V A � + POOL DEPTHI
\\ VOL PROPOSED=27348 CF v �v 1 �' •1+ ` ++ ' ✓ TOP EL=426.0
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V A v VOL REQUIRED=21960 CF �` t TD96 (TYP) ` - BOTTOM EL=421.0 / -
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WEIRL=30.0'�\ , I CHECK DAM (TYP)
+ \ - WEIR EL=424.0
WEIRD 2.0' - + -
VOL PROPOSED= 18528 CF \
WEIR LINING=CLASS A RIP RAP / µ \ - - - + \ VOL REQUIRED= 15300 CF - _ t
V A WEIR STONE D=1.0' - / +�+ v � + t VA WEIR LEE 21.0 - t
V v EMERGENCY SPILLWAY + . A WEIR D=2.0' `� A
CONSTRUCT NATURAL GROUND A _ / \ + /" WEIR LINING=CLASS A RIP RAP , -
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SKIMMER SIZE 6' , A v " 1 ++ �� / / / WEIR STONED=1.0' ` - -
1 SKIMMER ORFICE 2.6 \ _ -
\ \ - � V A A TD#3 (TYP) ++ v � - / / EMERGENCY SPILLWAY-
�' BAFFLES=3 V A TD#5 TYP � YR ��T " + -CONSTRUCT NATURAL GROUND _
v DIVERSION INLET PROTECTION L, 'V �A L (, ) + + v SKIMMER SIZE=4" - �-
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SCale: 1" = 180' + + + + + + + t PRINCIPAL SPILLWAY EL=400.0 //' V�
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CHANNEL ID
CHANNEL SLOPE
SIDE SLOPES
PROPOSED DIVERSION TABLE
CHANNEL DEPTH TEMPORARY LINING
PERMANENT LINING
LINING DEPTH
TD#1
3.0%
3:1
2.0 FT
CLASS A RIP RAP
CLASS A RIP RAP
1.0R
70#2
8.0 %
31
2.0 FT
CLASS 1 RIP RAP
CLASS i RIP RAP
1.0 -T
7D93
1.0%
31
2.0 FT
STRAW W/ NETTING
SERMUDAGRASS
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7D#4
0.8%
3:1
2.0 FT
STRAW W/ NETTING
BERMUDAGRASS
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TDFS
1.0%
3:1
2.0 FT
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BERMUDAGRASS
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TD#6
5.6 %
3.1
2.0 FT
CLASS B RIP RAP
CLASS B RIP RAP
1.5 GT
TD#7
5.5 %
3:1
2.0 FT
CLASS B RIP RAP
CLASS B RIP RAP
1.5 =T
TD#8
1 A %
3:1
2.0 FT
STRAW W/NETTING
BERMUDAGRASS
PM
1.0%
4:1
2.0 FT
STRAW W/ NETTING
BERMUDAGRASS
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PD#10
1.0%
4:1
2.0 FT
STRAW W/NETTING
BERMUDAGRASS
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VOL PROPOSED= 38951 CF
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VOL REQUIRED=28980 CF
WEIR L- 12.0'
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W=6.0'
BARREL SIZE=24" CMP
STONE OE: CLASS B RIP RAP
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