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Permit Number NCG020926
Program Category
NPDES SW
Permit Type
Mining Activities Stormwater Discharge COC
Primary Reviewer
robert.patterson
Coastal SWRule
Permitted Flow
Facility
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3/19/2018
Permit Tracking Slip
Status Project Type
Active New Project
Version Permit Classification
1.00 COC
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CENTRAL FILES
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Facility Name
Major/Minor Region
Hatcher Mine
Minor Washington
Location Address
County
2242 Sheppard Mill Rd
Pitt
Facility Contact Affiliation
Greenville NC 27834
Joseph D. Briley Jr.
Manager
4747 US 264 E
Owner
Greenville NC 27834
Owner Name
Owner Type
Southern Lands & Timber LLC
Nan -Government
Owner Affiliation
Jerry Emmert
912 Fletcher Broome Rd
Dates/Events
Monroe NC 28112
Scheduled
Orig Issue App Received Draft Initiated Issuance Public Notice Issue Effective Expiration
3/19/2018 2/12/2018 3/19/2018 3/19/2018 9/30/2020
Regulated Activities Requested/Received Events
Mine dewatering RO staff report received 3/16/18
Mining & material processing RO staff report requested 2/19/18
Mining activities - stormwater discharges
Outfall 001
Waterbody Name Streamindex Number Current Class Subbasin
Tranters Creek 28-103 C;Sw,NSW 03-03-05

Energy. Mineral
and Land Resources
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
March 19, 2018
Mr. Jerry Emmert
Southern Lands & Timber, LLC
912 Fletcher Broome Rd.
Monroe, NC 28112
ROY COOPER
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MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
WILLIAM E. TOBY VINSON, JR.
Interim Director
Subject: General Permit No. NCG020000
Hatcher Mine
COC NCG020926
Pitt County
Dear Mr. Emmert:
In accordance with your application for a discharge permit received on February 12, 2018, 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 111, 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 Washington Regional Office within 60 days of your receipt of this permit. Contact
Thom Edgerton at the Washington Regional Office at 252-948-3963 for more information about the
approval process.
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.
Per the requirements of the Tar -Pamlico Riparian Buffer Rule, all stormwater drainage to stream
buffers, from portions of this site that have been constructed after January I, 2000, must be discharged
through a correctly designed level spreader or another device that meets diffuse flow requirements per
15A NCAC 213 .0259. Diffuse flow requirements are described in Chapter 8 of the North Carolina
Stormwater BMP Manual, available at: https://deg.nc.gov/about/divisions/water-
resources/plannin r nonpoint-source-management/nutrient-strategies/tar-pamlico .
State of Nonh Carolina I Environmental Quality I Energy, Mineral and Land Resources
- 1612 Mail Service Center 1512 N. Salisbury St. I Raleigh, NC 27699
919 707 9200 T

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 Robert Patterson at
919-807-6369 or [e-mail].
Sincerely,
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for William E. Toby Vinson, Jr., P.E., CPM
Interim Director
Div. of Energy, Mineral & Land Resources
cc: Washington Regional Office
Central Files
Stormwater Program Files
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Energy, Mineral and Land Resources
1612 Mail Service Center 1 512 N. Salisbury St. I Raleigh, NC 27699
919 707 9200 T

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
DIVISION OF ENERGY, MINERAL, AND LAND RESOURCES
GENERAL PERMIT NO. NCG020000
CERTIFICATE OF COVERAGE No. NCG020926
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,
Southern Lands & Timber, LLC
is hereby authorized to discharge stormwater and mine dewatering wastewater from a facility
located at
Hatcher Mine
2242 Sheppard Mill Road
Greenville
Pitt County
to receiving waters designated as Tranters Creek, a class C; Sw, NSW water in the Tar -Pamlico
River Basin, in accordance with the effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other
conditions set forth in Parts 1, II, III, IV, V, and VI of General Permit No. NCG020000 as
attached.
This certificate of coverage shall become effective March 19, 2018.
This Certificate of Coverage shall remain in effect for the duration of the General Permit.
Signed this day March 19, 2018.
for William E. Toby Vinson, Jr., P.E., CPM
Interim Director Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources
By the Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

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NCG020000:
STORMWATER AND/OR WASTEWATER DISCHARGES associated with activities classified as:
SIC (Standard Industrial Classification) Code - 14XX Mineral Mining Industry (except as specified below) and
like activities
The following activities are 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 (VMA) 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 concrete
operations;
Stormwater discharges associated with oil and gas extraction operations; and
Stormwater discharges associated with tourist gem mines
NCDOT borrow pits (covered under individual permit 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 (sand dredging
or dipping operations) are covered instead by NPDES General Permit NCG520000, administered by the Division
of Water Resources NPDES Wastewater Permitting Program. Please contact DWR for more information.
Please print or type 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 Southern Lands & Timber LLC
(Attach the most recent Annual Report to the NC Secretaryof 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 Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources' Mining Permit.)
Signee's Name (as signed for in question 41. at end) Jerry Emmert
Street Address 912 Fletcher Broome Road
City Monroe State NC ZIP Code 28112
Telephone No. 715-377-2940 E-mail ierry(d) idwestaosupply.com
Alternate Contact Name` Frank Howev E-mail (if different)
Alternate Contact Telephone (if different) 704-975-2200
`Alternate contact should be affiliated with the Owner/Operator. Consultant information can be provided
in question 5. j
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2) Location of facility producing discharge:
Facility Name Hatcher Mine
Facility Street Address 2242 Sheppard Mill Road
Facility City Greenville State NC ZIP Code 27834
Facility County Pitt
Facility Contact Joseph Briley Jr.
Telephone No. 252-341-0722 Fax
Contact E-mail brileyir(d)embargmail.com
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). From Greenville go east on U.S. 264 towards
Washington. Turn north onto Sheppard Mill Road. Site is 3.1 miles on right (east).
4) Facility Location Coordinates:
Latitude 35.6658 N Longitude-77.1875 W (degrees / minutes / seconds or decimal degrees)
5) Consultant Information (if applicable)
Consultant: Marc K. Edwards
Consulting Firm: MKE Environmental
Mailing Address: 604 Tarboro Street
City: Washington
State: NC Zip Code: 27889
Phone: ( 252 ) 258-4037 Fax: ( )
E-mail: mkedrafting cDembargmail.com
Permits:
6) This NPDES Permit Application applies to which of the following:
❑ New or Proposed Facility
® Existing
7) Standard Industrial Classification:
Date operation is to begin:
Date began mining: 2008
(Optional)
Staple Business Card Here
Provide the 4 digit Standard Industrial Classification Code (SIC Code) that describes the primary industrial
activity at this facility SIC Code: 1 4 4 2
8) Provide a description of the types of minerals mined at this facility:
9) Is this a PROCESSING -ONLY facility for materials mined elsewhere? ® No ❑ Yes
10) Is this an inactive mine site?
® No
❑ Yes If yes, have you certified to the Stormwater Permitting Program that all portions of the site where
clearing, grading, and/or excavation activities have occurred have been stabilized?
❑ No ❑ Yes (If yes, the site may be eligible for "Dormant Status" and reduced BMP
inspections. See the General Permit.)
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11) Does this facility already have a valid Mining Permit from DEMLR's Land Quality Section?
❑ No If no, please indicate the status of the Mining Permit application:
® Yes If yes, please provide the Mining Permit number: 74-86 Also provide a
copy of the DEMLR Mining Permit with this NPDES application.
12) Does this facility have any other NPDES permits?
® No
❑ Yes If yes, list the permit numbers for all current NPDES permits for this facility:
13) Are you applying for a discharge permit in the same location as a previously permitted mine?
® No
❑ Yes If yes, specify permit number and mine name if known:
14) Does this facility have any Non -Discharge permits from DWR (e.g., recycle permits)?
® No
❑ Yes If yes, list the permit numbers for all current Non -Discharge permits for this facility:
15) Does total area of this mine site include ready -mixed concrete plant and/or asphalt plant areas?
® No
❑ Yes If yes, do they have separate NPDES stormwater permits? ❑ No ❑ Yes (provide permit
number(s) )
If not owned by the same company, who is the owner?
Development Activities and Buffers:
16) Will this mining operation precede development activities at this site?
® No
❑ Yes
17) Is this mine located within one of the 20 Coastal Counties, and will it add more than 10,000 ft2 of
impervious surface?
❑ Yes (to both)
❑ No, this mine site IS in one of the 20 Coastal Counties but will NOT add 10,000 ftz of impervious surface.
® No, this mine site is NOT in any of the 20 Coastal Counties.
If this site is in one of the 20 Coastal Counties, you may be required to apply for an additional State
Stormwater Permit. Check with your local Regional Office (see contact information and checklist below).
18) Is this mine located the Neuse, Tar -Pamlico, or Catawba River Basins, or the Randleman or Jordan
Water supply Watersheds?
❑ No
®Yes If yes, what size stream buffers are included on site? 50 ft. You must show buffers on site
plans. Also include information and plans showing diffuse flow through buffers as required.
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Discharge Points, Receiving Waters & Wetlands:
19) 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 will end up in? Tranters Creek
To find the waterbody, please see the "MAPS" tab on http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/wq for a map of NC
Surface Waterbody Classifications.
Receiving water classification(s) for the waters: C Sw, NSW
If the site will discharge to a separate storm sewer system, name the operator of the separate storm sewer
system (e.g. City of Raleigh municipal storm sewer). N/A
Discharge of wastewater to receiving waters classified as WS-II through WS-V, or SA, must be
approved by the Division of Water Resources (DWR) or Division of Marine Fisheries
(DMF). DEMLR cannot grant coverage under NCG020000 without that approval. Also be advised that
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 General Permit
NCG02 but may be eligible for an individual permit.
20) Will this mine site discharge wastewater or stormwater to waters classified as High Quality Waters
(HQW), Primary Nursery Areas (PNA), Trout (Tr) waters, or a class with a symbol like "+" or "@" that
denotes a special management strategy is in place?
® No ❑ Yes, HQW" ❑ Yes, includes "+" or
❑ Yes, PNA' ❑ Yes, Trout (Tr)
21) Will this mine site discharge wastewater or stormwater to waters classified as Shellfish (SA) waters?
® No
❑ Yes, SA'
'For questions 19-20, be advised that the NCG02 General Permit limits the discharge volume of total combined
wastewaters to 50 percent of the receiving water in -stream flow under 7Q10 conditions in HQW waters (PNA and
SA waters are considered HQW by definition). You may be required to contact USGS to obtain a 7Q10 flow.
22) Will this mine site discharge wastewater or stormwater to impaired waters, or to waters with an
approved "Total Maximum Daily Load" (TMDL)?
To find impaired waters, please see the "Impaired Waters" map on the "MAPS" tab on
http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/wq.
To find approved TMDLs in North Carolina, please see DWR's Water Planning Section website:
http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/wq/ps/mtu/tmdl/tmdls.
® No
❑ Yes, these waters are impaired for (list pollutants):
❑ Yes, these waters have a TMDL for (list pollutants):
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23) List discharge points (outfalls) that convey discharge from the mine site (both on -site and off -site) and
location coordinates. Attach additional sheets if necessary, or note that this information is specified
on the site plan. Include proposed maximum daily flow rate for each wastewater outfall.
You must show all discharge points clearly on the submitted site plan. Be advised
that NCDEQ may require you to apply for an individual permit, based on proposed
discharge rates and receiving stream conditions (low flows, impairments, etc.)
Stormwater
Stormwater Outfall No. 1
Latitude (degrees/minutes/seconds or decimal degrees): 35.6658 N
Longitude (degrees/minutes/seconds or decimal degrees):-77.1875 W
StormwaterOutfall No
Latitude (degrees/minutes/seconds or decimal degrees):
N
Longitude (degrees/minutes/seconds or decimal degrees):
W
Stormwater Outfall No.
Latitude (degrees/minutes/seconds or decimal degrees):
N
Longitude (degrees/minutes/seconds or decimal degrees):
W
StormwaterOutfall No.
Latitude (degrees/minutes/seconds or decimal degrees):
N
Longitude (degrees/minutes/seconds or decimal degrees):
W
Stormwater Outfall No.
Latitude (degrees/minutes/seconds or decimal degrees):
N
Longitude (degrees/minutes/seconds or decimal degrees):
W
Stormwater Outfall No.
Latitude (degrees/minutes/seconds or decimal degrees):
N
Longitude (degrees/minutes/seconds or decimal degrees):
W
Mine Dewatering
Mine Dewatering (Wastewater) Outfall No.
Proposed maximum flow rate:
Latitude (degrees/minutes/seconds or decimal degrees):
N
Longitude (degrees/minutes/seconds or decimal degrees):
W
Mine Dewatering (Wastewater) Outfall No.
Proposed maximum flow rate:
Latitude (degrees/minutes/seconds or decimal degrees):
N
Longitude (degrees/minutes/seconds or decimal degrees):
W
Process Wastewater
Process Wastewater Outfall No. Wastewater Description:
Proposed maximum flow rate:
Latitude (degrees/minutes/seconds or decimal degrees):
N
Longitude (degrees/minutes/seconds or decimal degrees):
W
Process Wastewater Outfall No. Wastewater Description:
Proposed maximum flow rate:
Latitude (degrees/minutes/seconds or decimal degrees):
N
Longitude (degrees/minutes/seconds or decimal degrees):
W
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24) Help us understand what will happen to the dewatering water at this mine site:
❑ N/A — this mine is not dewatering at all and will not dewater in the future.
a) Will this mine be dewatering and discharging to waters of the state? (Answer only if 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) Will this mine be dewatering but not discharging to waters of the state? (Answer only if dewatering)
ARM
❑ Yes If yes, explain how you are dewatering, and where that water will be directed:
25) Are there wetlands or surface waters within 400' of the mine pit perimeter?
❑ No
® Yes If yes, what distance are they from the mine pit perimeter? 50 (minimum) feet.
26) Will mining operations require dewatering near wetlands or other waterbodies, and will dewatering
potentially impact any wetlands or other waterbodies?
❑ No, dewatering will not occur near (within 400') of wetlands or other waterbodies (e.g., streams, lake, etc.)
® Yes, dewatering will be near wetlands or other waterbodies.
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 (POM) Plan that has been approved by the
Department.
For sites that may drain wetlands — approval of a POM Plan may be required prior to coverage under
this permit. The POM Plan should be submitted to the appropriate Regional Office and in all cases 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 the end of the
application. Contact the Regional Office for questions specific to your mine.
27) Have you been required to obtain 404/401 Certification permits?
Go
❑ 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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28) Have you been required to obtain a wetland delineation certified by the US Army Corps of Engineers?
® No ❑ Yes If yes, please attach to application submission.
Stormwater BMPs and Vehicle Maintenance:
29) Does this facility employ best management practices for stormwater control?
❑ No ® Yes If yes, please briefly describe: Berms are installed around the perimeter of the
site. An overflow pipe is installed at outfall number 1. See included map. The excavation area drains
internally. See O & M Plan on the map for more details.
30) Does this facility have a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan?
® No ❑ Yes If yes, when was it implemented?
31) Are vehicle maintenance activities (VMA) occurring or planned at this mine site?
® No ❑Yes, If yes, will VMA area runoff discharge into the wastewater treatment system(s)?
❑ No, VMA runoff will discharge separately through a stormwater outfall
❑ Yes, VMA runoff will drain back to the mine pit or other wastewater system
Wastewater Treatment Facilities:
32) Will mine dewatering occur? (Yes, we are asking about dewatering again.)
❑ No
® Yes If yes, will the mine discharge this water? Yes but minimal. Only via gravity during heavy rainfall.
33) Will this facility wash mined materials?
❑ No
® Yes If yes, will the mine discharge this water? No, water will return to excavation area.
34) Will discharges of process wastewater treatment systems occur (including possible recycle system
overflows)?
® No
❑ Yes If yes, describe what kind of systems:
35) Will this facility employ chemical additives to flocculate suspended solids?
® No
❑ Yes If yes, provide the name, manufacturer, and the quantity of average daily usage of the chemical
additive (if known):
Note: Please see our website for a list of evaluated polyacrylamide (PAMS) products for use in North
Carolina: http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/Ir/construction-stormwater
36) Will any of the wastewater treatment facilities at this mine overflow only during rainfall events that
exceed the 10-yr, 24-hr rainfall event?
❑ Yes If yes, which treatment systems are those?
❑ No, all wastewater treatment facilities will discharge more frequently (i.e., during smaller rain events)
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37) Are wastewater treatment facilities (including recycle systems) planned in the 100-year flood plain?
® No
❑ Yes
`yam 38) A wastewater treatment alternatives review is required by 15A NCAC 2H.0105 (c)(2)
'rck- for any new or expanding water pollution control facility discharges in North Carolina. You may
attach additional sheets. List the types of wastewater this mine site will discharge:
❑ Mine Dewatering N/A
❑ Process Wastewater (such as washing or recycle system overflows, other mining activity wastewater)
a) What wastewaters were considered for this alternatives review? ❑ Dewatering ❑ Process WW
b) Connection to a Municipal or Regional Sewer Collection System:
i) Are there existing sewer lines within a one -mile radius? ..................................... ❑ Yes ❑ No
(1) If Yes, will the wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) accept the wastewater? .... ❑ Yes ❑ No
(a) If No, please attach a letter documenting that the WWTP will not accept the wastewater.
(b) If Yes, is it feasible to connect to the WWTP? Why or why not?'
c) Closed -loop Recycle System (meets design requirements of 15A NCAC 2T .1000):
i) Are you already proposing a closed -loop recycle system (CLRS)? ......................... ❑ Yes ❑ No
(1) If Yes, for what type of wastewater at this mine site? ❑ Dewatering ❑ Process WW
(2) 'If No, is this option technologically feasible (possible)? Why or why not?'
(3) If No, is it otherwise feasible to build a CLRS at this site? Why or why not?"
(4) What is the feasibility of building a CLRS compared to direct surface water discharge?`
d) Surface or Subsurface Disposal System (e.g., spray irrigation):
i) Is a surface or subsurface disposal technologically feasible (possible)?
Why or Why not?'
................... ❑ Yes ❑ No
ii) Is a surface or subsurface disposal system otherwise feasible to implement?`............ ❑ Yes ❑ No
Why or Why not?'
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iii) What is the feasibility of employing a subsurface or surface discharge as compared to a direct
discharge to surface waters?"
e) Direct Discharge to Surface Waters: Is discharge to surface waters the most environmentally sound
alternative of all reasonably cost-effective options for the wastewaters being considered?'
❑ Yes ❑ No
f) If this review included all wastewater discharge types, would excluding some types (e.g. mine
dewatering) make any of the above non -discharge options feasible for some of the wastewaters?
❑ Yes ❑ No
Feasibility should take into account initial and recurring costs. You may be asked to provide
further information to support your answers to these questions after the initial review.
Other:
39) Hazardous Waste:
a) Is this facility a Hazardous Waste Treatment, Storage, or Disposal Facility?
® No ❑ Yes
b) Is this facility a Small Quantity Generator (less than 1000 kg. of hazardous waste generated per month) of
hazardous waste?
® No ❑ Yes
c) Is this facility a Large Quantity Generator It000 kg. or more of hazardous waste generated per month) of
hazardous waste?
® 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:
40) Is your facility providing appropriate secondary containment for bulk storage of liquid materials? (See
permit text for secondary containment requirements.)
® No N/A
❑ Yes
41) Does your site have an active landfill within the mining permit boundary?
® No
❑ Yes If yes, specify type: ❑ LCID (Land Clearing and Inert Debris) ❑ Other:
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Final Checklist:
This application will be returned as incomplete unless all of the following items have been included and
t P initialed for. Please show that the following required information has been included by initialing in each
space below.
MKE Fee of $100 made payable to NCDEQ.
MKE Completed application and all supporting documents.
MKE Copy of the valid approved mining permit (MP) for the facility or indication of MP application status.
MKE Copy of a county map or other general location map that shows the mining site and nearest major roads.
MKE 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.
MKE 2 copies of large-scale (minimum 24" x 36") site plan with topographical lines with
all outfalls, applicable buffers and wetlands clearly delineated, receiving waters, and
100-year flood plain line if applicable.
N/A A copy of your US Army Corps -approved wetland delineation if you marked "yes' to question 27 above.
MKE A line drawing of the water flow through the facility or block flow diagram. A pictorial description of the
nature of any sources of water and any collection and treatment measures.
N/A 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. Indicate the Regional Office Contact:
• Applicant has included a detailed list of impervious surface areas and percentages, sub -drainage
areas, and total drainage area.'
MKE 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 Operation and
Monitoring (POM) Plan. An approved POM plan may be required priorto NCG02 issuance.
MKE2 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).
N/A Pump dewatering size and information on its specifications.
N/A Well information (design, depths, maintenance).
MKE Physical monitoring for the wetlands areas.
N/A Settling pond sizing information, if applicable.
N/A Level spreader design, if applicable.
MKE Details about dewatering method.
N/A Cone of influence calculations.
MKE Description of measures to prevent erosion and flooding.
N/A Description and information about 401/404 permits that have been obtained.
MKE Copy of US Army Corps of Engineers wetland delineations or approved wetland delineation (if
applicable).
MKEI have contacted my local regional office about a POM Plan.
Regional Office Contact: Thom Edgerton (WRO) Date contacted: 1-15-2018
-OR-
I will not impact any nearby wetlands, surface waters, or groundwaters by dewatering.
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NCG020000 N.O.I.
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).
41) Signatory Requirements (per40 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 We 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.)
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. Jerry Emmert
Title:
Applicant)
(Date Signed)
Notice of Intent must be accompanied by a check or money order for $100.00 made payable to NCDEQ.
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NCG020000 N.O.I.
Mail the entire package to:
Stormwater Permitting Program
Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources
1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612
Note
The submission of this document does not guarantee coverage under the NPDES
NCG02 General Permit. Upon review of the submittal, the Division may
determine that coverage under an individual permit is more appropriate. Also be
advised that renewed and continued coverage under NCG02 may be dependent
upon the permittee's compliance success and/or status of the receiving waters.
For questions, please contact the DEMLR/Land Quality Section Regional Office for your area.
DEMLR/Land Quality Section Regional Office Contact Information:
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[phone]
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Mooresville Office ...
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Washington Office ...
[phone]
Wilmington Office ...
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Mr. Frank Howey
Southern Lands & Timber LLC
912 Fletcher Broome Road
Monroe, North Carolina 28112
RE: Mining Permit No. 74-86
Hatcher Mine
Pitt County
Tar River Basin
Dear Mr. Howey:
January 11, 2017
ROY COOPER
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Your request to have the above referenced mining permit, issued to Pea Creek Mine
LLC, transferred in its entirety to your company has been approved. As we have received the
required surety in an amount sufficient to cover the present operation, I am enclosing the
transferred mining permit. The permit number, expiration date and mine name shall remain
the same as before the transfer.
Please review the permit carefully and notify this office of any objections or questions
you may have concerning the terms of the permit. It is your responsibility to fully understand
and comply with the conditions of your mining permit.
As a reminder, your permitted acreage and affected acreage for this site are both 70.0
acres as indicated on the mine map last revised October 30, 2013.
Please be aware the Mining Permit No. 74-86 expires August 8, 2018. In order to
continue mining operations at this site after August 8, 2018, a renewal request must be
submitted prior to said date.
Again, if you should have any questions on this matter please contact Judy Wehner,
Assistant State Mining Specialist, at [phone].
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Mr. James D. Briley, Jr,
Pea Creek Mine LLC
4483 US 264 East
Greenville, North Carolina 27834
Re: Mining Permit No. 74-86
Hatcher Mine
Pitt County
Tar River Basin
Dear Mr. Briley:
January 11, 2017
ROY COOPER
WILLIAM G. ROSS, JR.
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'rRACY E. DAVIS
Your request to have Mining Permit No, 74-86 transferred in its entirety from your
company to Southern Lands & Timber LLC has been approved. As we have received
Southern Lands & Timber LLCs required surety in an amount sufficient to cover the present
operation, your company is hereby released from further responsibility for this site with respect
to The Mining Act of 1971. Therefore, I am returning your $56,800.00 Assignment of Savings
Account No. 5334110712 to you for your disposal.
Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.
Sincerely,
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State Mining Specialist
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DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
DIVISION OF ENERGY, MINERAL AND LAND RESOUCES
PERMIT
for the operation of a mining activity
In accordance with the provisions of G.S. 74-46 through 68, 'The Mining
Act of 1971," Mining Permit Rule 15A NCAC 5 B, and other applicable
laws, rules and regulations
Permission is hereby granted to:
Southern Lands & Timber LLC
Hatcher Mine
Pitt County - Permit No. 74-86
for the operation of a
Sand Mine
which shall provide that the usefulness, productivity and scenic values of
all lands and waters affected by this mining operation will receive the
greatest practical degree of protection and restoration.
MINING PERMIT EXPIRATION DATE: Auqust 8 2018

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In accordance with the application for this mining permit, which is hereby approved by the
Department of Environmental Quality, hereinafter referred to as the Department, and in
conformity with the approved Reclamation Plan attached to and incorporated as part of this
permit, provisions must be made for the protection of the surrounding environment and for
reclamation of the land and water affected by the permitted mining operation. This permit is
expressly conditioned upon compliance with all the requirements of the approved Reclamation
Plan. However, completed performance of the approved Reclamation Plan is a separable
obligation, secured by the bond or other security on file with the Department, and may survive
the expiration, revocation or suspension of this permit.
This permit is not transferable by the permittee with the following exception: If another
operator succeeds to the interest of the permittee in the permitted mining operation, by virtue
of a sale, lease, assignment or otherwise, the Department may release the permittee from the
duties imposed upon him by the conditions of his permit and by the Mining Act with reference
to the permitted operation, and transfer the permit to the successor operator, provided that
both operators have complied with the requirements of the Mining Act and that the successor
operator agrees to assume the duties of the permittee with reference to reclamation of the
affected land and posts a suitable bond or other security.
In the event that the Department determines that the permittee or permittee's successor is not
complying with the Reclamation Plan or other terms and conditions of this permit, or is failing
to achieve the purposes and requirements of the Mining Act, the Department may give the
operator written notice of its intent to modify, revoke or suspend the permit, or its intent to
modify the Reclamation Plan as incorporated in the permit. The operator shall have right to a
hearing at a designated time and place on any proposed modification, revocation or
suspension by the Department. Alternatively and in addition to the above, the Department
may institute other enforcement procedures authorized by law.
Definitions
Wherever used or referred to in this permit, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise,
terms shall have the same meaning as supplied by the Mining Act, N.C.G.S. 74-49.
Modifications
February 5. 2014: This permit has been modified to increase the permitted and affected
acreage at this site to 70 acres as indicated on the mine map last revised October 30, 2013.
The modification includes the expansion of the mine permit boundary and excavation to the
west.
January 11 2017: This permit has been transferred in its entirety from Pea Creek Mine LLC to
Southern Lands & Timber LLC.
Expiration Date
This permit shall be effective from the .date of its issuance until August 8, 2018.

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Conditions
This permit shall be subject to the provisions of the Mining Act, N.C.G.S. 74-46, et. seq., and
to the following conditions and limitations:
OPERATING CONDITIONS:
A. Any wastewater processing or mire dewatering shall be in accordance with the
permitting requirements and rules promulgated by the N.C. Environmental
Management Commission.
B. Any stormwater runoff from the affected areas at the site shall be in accordance
with any applicable permit requirements and regulations promulgated by the
Environmental Protection Agency and enforced by the N.C. Environmental
Management Commission. It shall be the permittee's responsibility to contact
the Stormwater Program to secure any necessary stormwater permits or other
approval documents.
2. A. Any mining process producing air contamination emissions shall be subject to
the permitting requirements and rules promulgated by the N.C. Environmental
Management Commission and enforced by the Division of Air Quality.
B. During mining operations, water trucks or other means that may be necessary
shall be utilized to prevent dust from leaving the permitted area.
A. Sufficient buffer (minimum 50 foot undisturbed) shall be maintained between any
affected land and any adjoining waterway or wetland to prevent sedimentation of
that waterway or wetland from erosion of the affected land and to preserve the
integrity of the natural watercourse or wetland.
B. Any mining activity affecting waters of the State, waters of the U. S., or wetlands
shall be in accordance with the requirements and regulations promulgated and
enforced by the N. C. Environmental Management Commission.
4. A. Adequate mechanical barriers including but not limited to diversions, earthen
dikes, silt check dams, silt retarding structures, rip rap pits, or ditches shall be
provided in the initial stages of any land disturbance and maintained to prevent
sediment from discharging onto adjacent surface areas or into any lake, wetland
or natural watercourse in proximity to the affected land.
B. All drainage from the affected areas around the mine excavation shall be
diverted internal to said excavations or into the approved sediment and erosion
control measures.
C. No dewatering activities shall occur at this site.

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D. Mining activities shall occur as indicated on the mine map revised May 28, 2008
and received on May 30, 2008.
E. Mining activities shall be conducted as indicated on the mine map last revised
October 30, 2013 and the supplemental information received on July 17, 2013,
November 1, 2013 and October 12, 2016.
All mine permit and affected area boundaries (70.0 acres) shall be permanently marked
at the site on 100-foot intervals unless the line of sight allows for larger spacing
intervals.
6. The angle for graded slopes and fills shall be no greater than the angle, which can be
retained by vegetative cover or other adequate erosion control measure, structure, or
device. In any event, exposed slopes or any excavated channels, the erosion of which
may cause off -site damage because of siltation, shall be planted or otherwise provided
with ground cover, devices or structures sufficient to restrain such erosion.
7. The affected land shall be graded so as to prevent collection of pools of water that are,
or likely to become, noxious or foul. Necessary structures such as drainage ditches or
conduits shall be constructed or installed when required to prevent such conditions.
8. Existing vegetation or vegetated earthen berms shall be maintained between the mine
and public thoroughfares whenever practical to screen the operation from the public.
9. A. Sufficient buffer shall be maintained between any excavation and any mining
permit boundary to protect adjacent property.
B. Buffers shall be maintained as indicated on the mine map last revised October
30, 2013,
10. A. No on -site disposal of refuse or other solid waste that is generated outside of the
mining permit area shall be allowed within the boundaries of the mining permit
area unless authorization to conduct said disposal has first been obtained from
both the Division of Waste Management and the Division of Energy, Mineral and
Land Resources, Department of Environmental Quality. The method of disposal
shall be consistent with the approved reclamation plan.
B. Mining refuse as defined by G.S. 74-49 (14) of The Mining Act of 1971
generated on -site and directly associated with the mining activity may be
disposed of in a designated refuse area. All other waste products must be
disposed of in a disposal facility approved by the Division of Waste
Management. No petroleum products, acids, solvents or their storage containers
or any other material that may be considered hazardous shall be disposed of
within the permitted area.

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C. For the purposes of this permit, the Division of Energy, Mineral and Land
Resources considers the following materials to be "mining refuse" (in addition to
those specifically listed under G.S. 74-49 (14) of the N.C. Mining Act of 1971):
1. on -site generated land clearing debris
2. conveyor belts
3. wire cables
4. v-belts
5. steel reinforced air hoses
6. drill steel
D. If mining refuse is to be permanently disposed within the mining permit
boundary, the following information must be provided to and approved by the
Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources Prior to commencement of such
disposal:
1. the approximate boundaries and size of the refuse disposal area;
2. a list of refuse items to be disposed;
3. verification that a minimum of 4 feet of cover will be provided over the
refuse;
4. verification that the refuse will be disposed at least 4 feet above the
seasonally high water table; and,
5. verification that a permanent vegetative groundcover will be established.
11. An Annual Reclamation Report shall be submitted on a form supplied by the
Department by February 1 of each year until reclamation is completed and approved.
12. The operator shall notify the Department in writing of the desire to delete, modify or
otherwise change any part of the mining, reclamation, or erosion/sediment control plan
contained in the approved application for a mining permit or any approved revision to it.
Approval to implement such changes must be obtained from the Department prior to
on -site implementation of the revisions.
13. The security, which was posted pursuant to N.C.G.S. 74-54 in the form of a $56,800.00
surety bond, is sufficient to cover the operation as indicated in the approved application.
This security must remain in force for this permit to be valid. The total affected land
shall not exceed the bonded acreage.
14. A. Authorized representatives of the Division of Archives and History shall be
granted access to the site to determine the presence of significant
archaeological resources.
B. Pursuant to N. C. G. S. 70 Article 3, 'The Unmarked Human Burial and Human
Skeletal Remains Protection Act," should the operator or any person in his
employ encounter human skeletal remains, immediate notification shall be
provided to the county medical examiner and the chief archaeologist, North
Carolina Division of Archives and History.

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APPROVED RECLAMATION PLAN
The Mining Permit incorporates this Reclamation Plan, the performance of which is a condition
on the continuing validity of that Mining Permit. Additionally, the Reclamation Plan is a
separable obligation of the permittee, which continues beyond the terms of the Mining Permit.
The approved plan provides:
Minimum Standards As Provided By G.S. 74-53
The final slopes in all excavations in soil, sand, gravel and other unconsolidated
materials shall be at such an angle as to minimize the possibility of slides and be
consistent with the future use of the land.
2. Provisions for safety to persons and to adjoining property must be provided in all
excavations in rock.
3. All overburden and spoil shall be left in a configuration which is in accordance with
accepted conservation practices and which is suitable for the proposed subsequent use
of the land.
4. No small pools of water shall be allowed to collect or remain on the mined area that are,
or are likely to become noxious, odious or foul.
The revegetation plan shall conform to accepted and recommended agronomic and
reforestation practices as established by the North Carolina Agricultural Experiment
Station and the North Carolina Forest Service.
Permittee shall conduct reclamation activities pursuant to the Reclamation Plan herein
incorporated. These activities shall be conducted according to the time schedule
included in the plan, which shall to the extent feasible provide reclamation simultaneous
with mining operations and in any event, provide reclamation at the earliest practicable
time after completion or termination of mining on any segment of the permit area and
shall be completed within two years after completion or termination of mining.
RECLAMATION CONDITIONS:
Provided further, and subject to the Reclamation schedule, the planned reclamation
shall be to restore the mine excavation to a lake area and to grade and revegetate the
adjacent disturbed areas.
2. The specifications for surface gradient restoration to a surface suitable for the planned
future use are as follows:
A. The lake area shall be excavated to maintain a minimum water depth of four feet
measured from the low water table elevation.

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B. The side slopes to the lake excavation shall be graded to a 3 horizontal to 1
vertical or flatter to the water line and 2 horizontal to 1 vertical or flatter below the
water line.
C. Any areas used for wastepiles, screening, stockpiling or other processing shall
be leveled and smoothed.
D. No contaminants shall be permanently disposed of at the mine site. On -site
disposal of waste shall be in accordance with Operating Condition Nos. 10A
through D.
E. The affected land shall be graded to prevent the collection of noxious or foul
water.
3. Revegetation Plan:
After site preparation, all disturbed land areas shall be revegetated as per Revegetation
Plan approved by Marc K. Edwards of MKE Environmental on March11, 2008 or the
following:
Permanent Seeding Specifications
Dates
Species Rate,
Lbs/Acre
February 15- April 1
Kobe Lespedeza
10
Bahiagrass
50
Redtop
1
Winter rye (grain)
15
April 1- July 31
Common Bermuda
50
August 1- October
Lespedeza (unscarified)
30
German millet
40
October 25- February
15 Rye (grain- temporary)
120
Soil Amendments
Lime -
2000 Ibs/acre or follow recommendations from a soil test.
Fertilizer -
1000 Ibs/acre 8-8-8 or 10-10-10, or follow recommendations from a
soil test.
Mulch -
All seeded areas shall be mulched using small
grain straw at a rate
of 2000 Ibs/acre and anchored appropriately.

Whenever possible, disturbed areas should be vegetated with native warm season
grasses such as switch grass, Indian grass, bluestem and gamma grass.
In addition, the permittee shall consult with a professional wildlife biologist with the N.C.
Wildlife Resources Commission to enhance post -project wildlife habitat at the site.
4. Reclamation Plan:
Reclamation shall be conducted simultaneously with mining to the extent feasible. In
any event, reclamation shall be initiated as soon as feasible after completion or
termination of mining of any mine segment under permit. Final reclamation, including
revegetation, shall be completed within two years of completion or termination of
mining.
This permit, issued to Pea Creek Mine LLC August 8, 2008 and modified February 5,
2013, is hereby transferred in its entirety to Southern Lands & Timber LLC this 11 th day
of January, 2017 pursuant to GS 74-51.
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Division �f Energy, Mineral and Land Resources
By Authority of the Secretary
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County: Pitt
Region: Washington
Compliance Inspection Report
Effective: 03/19/18 Expiration: 09/30/20 Owner: Southern Lands 8 Timber LLC
Effective: Expiration: Facility: Hatcher Mine
2242 Sheppard Mill Rd
Contact Person: Joseph D Briley Title:
Directions to Facility:
System Classifications:
Primary ORC:
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Inspection Date: 05/25/2017 Entry Time: 01:OOPM
Primary Inspector: Thom Edgerton
Secondary Inspector(s):
Greenville NC 27834
Phone: [phone]
Certification: Phone:
Exit Time: 02:30PM
Phone: [phone]
Reason for Inspection: Other Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit Inspection Type: Mining Activities Stormwater Discharge COC
Facility Status: ❑ Compliant 0 Not Compliant
Question Areas:
Storm water
(See attachment summary)
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Permit: NCG020926 Owner- Facility: Southern Lands & Timber LLC
Inspection Date: 05/25/2017 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Other
Inspection Summary:
See the Event Tab which presents the time line
Many entails have gone back and forth, but we are still awaiting DWR approval of the O&M Plan (POM) in order to complete
the intent of the NOV. This is a fairly new process as DWR was delegated the responsibility of POM Approval. Much has
been accomplished in finding our way through this fairly new process. Chris Pullinger is awaiting the Mining Permit 74-86,
Mining Map, which is to include the POM process language to be included on the actual Mining Permit Map. This is
intended to assist the 3 programs, such that each are on the same page. Historically each program: Mining, NPDES SW,
and the 401 Section have independently processed with little correspondence between programs. It is WaRO's intention to
establish a process which will improve processing by reducing, duplication and potential impacts.
I have closed out the NOV-2017-PC-0311, as of issuance of this NPDES SW Permit (3/19/18), however the process has yet
to be completed.
Marc Edwards presented language on 512/18, and Chris Pullinger accepted the language on 5/7/18, however, DWR requires
the language of the POM to be presented on the 74-86 Mining Map to complete this process.
Please complete this requirement by the close of business on 7/16118, in order to prevent additional action.
Please contact Thom Edgerton [phone] for additional information.
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Permit: NCG020926 Owner -Facility: Southern Lands& Timber LLC
Inspection Date: 05/25/2017 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Other
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan
Does the site have a Stomiwater Pollution Prevention Plan?
# Does the Plan include a General Location (USGS) map?
# Does the Plan include a "Narrative Description of Practices"?
# Does the Plan include a detailed site map including outfall locations and drainage areas?
# Does the Plan include a list of significant spills occurring during the past 3 years?
# Has the facility evaluated feasible alternatives to current practices?
If Does the facility provide all necessary secondary containment?
# Does the Plan include a BMP summary?
# Does the Plan include a Spill Prevention and Response Plan (SPRP)?
If Does the Plan include a Preventative Maintenance and Good Housekeeping Plan?
# Does the facility provide and document Employee Training?
# Does the Plan include a list of Responsible Party(s)?
# Is the Plan reviewed and updated annually?
# Does the Plan include a Stormwater Facility Inspection Program?
Has the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan been implemented?
Comment:
Permit and Outfal is
# Is a copy of the Permit and the Certificate of Coverage available at the site?
# Were all outfalls observed during the inspection?
# If the facility has representative outfall status, is it properly documented by the Division?
It Has the facility evaluated all illicit (non stormwater) discharges?
Comment:
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Energy, Mineral &
Land Resources
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
June 2,2017
CERTIFIED MAIL
7016 0910 0000 6560 2735
Southern Lands & Timber, LLC
Attn: Mr. Frank Howey
912 Fletcher Broome Road
Monroe, North Carolina 28112
Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
NOV-2017-PC-0311
Hatcher Mine
Pitt County
Dear Sir:
ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Seerefary
TRACY DAVIS
Dherrar'
On May 25, 2017 personnel of this office inspected a mining operation being undertaken on the
north side of Sheppard Mill Road. The operation is located at 2242 Sheppard Mill Road in Pitt
County, North Carolina.
The staff from the Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources (DEMLR) of the
Washington Regional Office, observed an active mining operation with a couple unpermitted
discharge(s) onsite.
Accordingly, the inspection and DEMLR file review revealed that your site is in violation of
North Carolina General Statute and North Carolina Administrative Codes. North Carolina
General Statute (hereby known as G.S.) 143-215.1(a) (1) requires that no person shall make any
outlets into the waters of the State unless that person has received a permit. Permit requirements
are outlined in North Carolina Administrative Code 02H .0100 — Point Source Discharges to
Surface Waters.
Required Response
Accordingly, you are directed to respond to this letter in writing within 15 calendar days of
receipt of this Notice. Your response should be sent to this office at the letterhead address and
include the following:
1. Please explain your efforts to abate the impacts identified above.
2. Please address your efforts to resolve unpermitted discharges by seeking coverage
under NPDES General Permit NCG020000 for Mining Operations (see attached
permit application).
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Please note that the violations and impacts mentioned above may require follow-up site
investigations and future correspondences from DEMLR and or DWR:
Thank you for your attention to this matter. This Office is considering sending a recommendation
for enforcement to the Director of the Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources regarding
these issues and any future/continued violations that may be encountered. This office requires
that the violations, as detailed above, be abated immediately and properly resolved.
Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A, these violations and any future violations are subject to a civil
penalty assessment of up to a maximum of $25,000.00 per day for each violation. Your above -
mentioned response to this correspondence, the degree and extent of harm to the environment and
the duration and gravity of the violation(s) will be considered in any civil penalty assessment
process that may occur. Should you have any questions regarding these matters, please contact
me at [phone].
Sincerely,
Samir Dumpor, PE
Regional Engineer
Enclosures: Inspection Report
Permit Application Form
cc: Joseph Briley, Jr.
Division of Water Resources (WaRO-DWR)
Janet S. Boyer, PE, State Mining Specialist
Stormwater Permitting Unit
WaRO File Copy
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Site Inspection Report
Site Number: WT002376
Site Name: Hatcher Mine 74-86
Site Address: 2242 Sheppard Mill Rd
County: Pitt Region: Washington
Directions: Located east of Sheppard Mill Rd., approximately 1/2 way between Satterwaite Rd. intersection and
Wards Bridge Rd., off of Sheppards Mill Rd. of Pit( Co. in the Paclolus township.
Latitude: +35" 39' 56" Longitude: -77' 11' 13"
Site Owner Name: Southern Lands & Timber LLC
Inspection Date: 05/25/17
Reason for Inspection: Other
Inspection Typo: Site Inspection (non -DOT)
Inspection Contact Person:
On -Site Representative(s):
Phone:
Primary Inspector: Thom Edgerton Phone: [phone]
Secondary Inspector(s):
Facility Compliance Status: ❑ Compliant IN Not Compliant
Program Areas: NPDES SW - Industrial
Question Areas:
® Failure to Secure NPDES S`
Inspection Summary:
NPDES SW permitting Is required.
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Site Number: WT002376 Owner: Southern Lands & Timber LLC
Inspection Date: 05/25/17 Inspection Type: Site Inspection (non -DOT) Reason for Visit: Other
Failure to Secure NPDES SW Permit
Does the site have a NPDES Industrial Stormwater Permit?
Yee No NA NE
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Comment: Ricky Peed and myself visited the site and discussed with Joseph Briley Jr and Joseph Briley. Sr. that
due to the discharges) at the southern front pond on the east end of the excavation. NPDES SW
Permitting is required for the site.
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Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources /
Land Quality Section — Stornnvater Permitting Program
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
NCG020000
NOTICE OF INTENT —General Permit Application
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System application for coverage under General Permit
NCG020000:
STORMWATER AND/OR WASTEWATER DISCHARGES associated with activities classified as:
SIC (Standard Industrial Classification) Code - 14XX Mineral Mining Industry (except as specified below) and
like activities
The following activities are 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 (VMA) 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 concrete
operations;
Stormwater discharges associated with oil and gas extraction operations; and
Stormwater discharges associated with tourist gem mines
NCDOT borrow pits (covered under individual permit NCS000150) 1 .
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 (sand dredging
or dipping operations) are covered instead by NPDES General Permit NCG520000, administered by the Division
of Water Resources NPDES Wastewater Permitting Program. Please contact DWR for more information.
Please print or type 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
(Attach the most recent Annual Report to the NC Secretary or State showing the current legal name of the corporation or entity.
Alternatively this permit can be given to an individual or govemment authority. This name must be the same name as appears on the
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Lend Resources' Mining Permit.)
Signee's Name (as signed for in question 41. at end)
Street Address
City
Telephone No.
State ZIP Code
E-mail
Alternate Contact Name`
Alternate Contact Telephone (if different)
'Alternate contact should be affiliated with the Owner/Operator.
in question 5.
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E-mail (if different)
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2) Location of facility producing discharge:
Facility Name
Facility Street Address
Facility City
Facility County
State ZIP Code
Facility Contact
Telephone No. 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).
4) Facility Location Coordinates:
Latitude N Longitude
degrees)
6) Consultant Information (if applicable):
Consultant:
Consulting Firm:
Mailing Address:
City:
State: Zip Code:
Phone: () Fax:
E-mail:
W (degrees / minutes / seconds or decimal
(Optional)
Staple Business Card Here
Permits:
6) This NPDES Permit Application applies to which of the following:
❑ New or Proposed Facility Date operation is to begin:
❑ Existing Date began mining:
7) Standard Industrial Classification:
Provide the 4 digit Standard Industrial Classification Code (SIC Code) that describes the primary industrial
activity at this facility SIC Code:
8) Provide a description of the types of minerals mined at this facility:
9) Is this a PROCESSING -ONLY facility for materials mined elsewhere? ❑ No ❑ Yes
10) Is this an Inactive mine site?
❑ No
❑ Yes If yes, have you certified to the Stormwater Permitting Program that all portions of the site where
clearing, grading, and/or excavation activities have occurred have been stabilized?
❑ No ❑ Yes (If yes, the site may be eligible for "Dormant Status' and reduced BMP
inspections. See the General Permit.)
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t Does this facility already have a valid Mining Permit from DEMLR's Land Quality Section?
❑ No If no, please indicate the status of the Mining Permit application:
❑ Yes If yes, please provide the Mining Permit number:
the DEMLR Mining Permit with this NPDES application.
12) Does this facility have.any other NPDES permits?
Also provide a copy of
❑-No —
❑ Yes If yes, list the permit numbers for all current NPDES permits for this facility:
13) Are you applying for a discharge permit in the same location as a previously permitted mine?
❑ No
❑ Yes If yes, specify permit number and mine name if known:
14) Does this facility have any Non -Discharge permits from DWR (e.g., recycle permits)?
❑ No
❑ Yes If yes, list the permit numbers for all current Non -Discharge permits for this facility:
15) Does total area of this mine site Include ready -mixed concrete plant and/or asphalt plant areas?
❑ No
❑ Yes If yes, do they have separate NPDES stormwater permits? ❑ No ❑ Yes (provide permit
number(s) )
If not owned by the same company, who is the owner?
Development Activities and Buffers:
16) Will this mining operation precede development activities at this site?
❑ No
❑ Yes
17) Is this mine located within one of the 20 Coastal Counties, and will it add more than 10,000 ft2 of
impervious surface?
❑ Yes (to both)
❑ No, this mine site IS in one of the 20 Coastal Counties but will NOT add 10,000 ft? of impervious surface.
❑ No, this mine site is NOT in any of the 20 Coastal Counties.
If this site is in one of the 20 Coastal Counties, you may be required to apply for an additional State
Stormwater Permit. Check with your local Regional Office (see contact information and checklist below).
18) Is this mine located the Neuse, Tar -Pamlico, or Catawba River Basins, or the Randleman or Jordan
Water supply Watersheds?
❑ No
❑ Yes If yes, what size stream buffers are included on site? ft. You must show buffers on site
plans. Also include information and plans showing diffuse flow through buffers as required.
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Discharge Points, Receiving Waters & Wetlands: \
19) 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 will end up in?
To find the waterbody, please see the "MAPS" tab on http://portal.ncdenr.org/webtwq for a map of NC
Surface Waterbody Classifications.
Ppcpivinn water nlassifiratinn/sl for the waters:
If the site will discharge to a separate storm sewer system, name the operator of the separate storm sewer
system (e.g. City of Raleigh municipal storm sewer).
Discharge of wastewater to receiving waters classified as WS-11 through WS-V, or SA, must be
approved by the Division of Water Resources (DWR) or Division of Marine Fisheries
(DMF). DEMLR cannot grant coverage under NCG020000 without that approval. Also be advised that
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 General Permit
NCG02 but may be eligible for an Individual permit.
20) Will this mine site discharge wastewater or stormwater to waters classified as High Quality Waters
(HQW), Primary Nursery Areas (PNA), Trout (Tr) waters, or a class with a symbol like "+" or "@" that
denotes a special management strategy is in place?
❑ No ❑ Yes, HQW' ❑ Yes, includes "+" or "@"
❑ Yes, PNA' ❑ Yes, Trout jr)
21) Will this mine site discharge wastewater or stormwater to waters classified as Shellfish (SA) waters?
❑ No
❑ Yes, SA'
`For questions 19-20, be advised that the NCG02 General Permit limits the discharge volume of total combined
wastewaters to 50 percent of the receiving water in -stream flow under 7Q10 conditions in HQW waters (PNA and
SA waters are considered HQW by definition). You maybe required to contact USGS to obtain a 7Q10 flow.
22) Will this mine site discharge wastewater or stormwater to impaired waters, or to waters with an
approved "Total Maximum Daily Load" (TMDL)?
To find Impaired waters, please see the "Impaired Waters" map on the "MAPS" tab on
http:/Iportal.ncdenr.org/web/wq.
To find approved TMDLs in North Carolina, please see DWR's Water Planning Section website:
❑ No
❑ Yes, these waters are impaired for (list pollutants):
❑ Yes, these waters have a TMDL for (list pollutants):
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23) List discharge points (outfalls) that convey discharge from the mine site (both on -site and off -site) and
location coordinates. Attach additional sheets if necessary, or note that this information is specified
on the site plan. Include proposed maximum daily flow rate for each wastewater outfall.
You must show all discharge points clearly on the submitted site plan. Be advised
that NCDEQ may require you to apply for an individual permit, based on proposed
discharge rates and receiving stream conditions (low flows, impairments, etc.)
Stormwater
Stormwater OuNall No.
Latitude (degrees/minutes/seconds or decimal degrees): N
Longitude (degrees/minutes/seconds or decimal degrees): W
StormwaterOutfall No.
Latitude (degreestminutes/seconds or decimal degrees): N
Longitude (degrees/minutes/seconds or decimal degrees): W
Stormwater Outfall No
Latitude (degrees/minutes/seconds or decimal degrees):
N
Longitude (degrees/minutes/seconds or decimal degrees):
W
Stormwater Outfall No.
Latitude (degreestminutes/seconds or decimal degrees):
N
Longitude (degrees/minutes/seconds or decimal degrees):
W
Stormwater Outfall No.
Latitude (degrees/minutes/seconds or decimal degrees):
N
Longitude (degrees/minutes/seconds or decimal degrees):
W
Stormwater Outfall No.
Latitude (degrees/minutes/seconds or decimal degrees):
N
Longitude (degrees/minutes/seconds or decimal degrees):
W
Mine Dewatering
Mine Dewatering (Wastewater) Outfall No.
Proposed maximum flow rate:
Latitude (degrees/minutes/seconds or decimal degrees):
N
Longitude (degrees/minutes/seconds or decimal degrees):
W
Mine Dewatering (Wastewater) Outfall No.
Proposed maximum flow rate:
Latitude (degrees/minutes/seconds or decimal degrees):
N
Longitude (degrees/minutes/seconds or decimal degrees):
W
Process Wastewater
Process Wastewater Outfall No. Wastewater Description:
Proposed maximum flow rate:
Latitude (degrees/minutes/seconds or decimal degrees):
N
Longitude (degrees/minutes/seconds or decimal degrees):
W
Process Wastewater Outfall No. Wastewater Description:
Proposed maximum flow rate:
Latitude (degrees/minutes/seconds or decimal degrees):
N
Longitude (degrees/minutes/seconds or decimal degrees):
W
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24) Help us understand what will happen to the dewatering water at this mine site:
❑ N/A — this mine is not dewatering at all and will not dewater in the future.
a) Will this mine be dewatering and discharging to waters of the state? (Answer only if 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) Will this mine be dewatering but not discharging to waters of the state? (Answer only if dewatering)
❑ No
❑ Yes If yes, explain how you are dewatering, and where that water will be directed:
26) Are there wetlands or surface waters within 400' of the mine pit perimeter?
❑ No
❑ Yes If yes, what distance are they from the mine pit perimeter? feet.
26) WIII mining operations require dewatering near wetlands or other waterbodies, and will dewatering
potentially Impact any wetlands or other waterbodies?
❑ No, dewatering will not occur near (within 400') of wetlands or other waterbodies (e.g., streams, lake, etc.)
❑ Yes, dewatering will be near wetlands or other waterbodies
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 (POM) Plan that has been approved by the
Department.
For sites that may drain wetlands — approval of a POM Plan may be required prior to coverage under
this permit. The POM Plan should be submitted to the appropriate Regional Office and in all cases 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 the end of the
application. Contact the Regional Once for questions specific to your mine.
27) Have you been required to obtain 4041401 Certification permits?
❑ No
❑ Yes If yes, please briefly describe below (include information such a required mitigation, BMPs,
setbacks, and/or O&Mplans for on or off -site wetlands or other pertinent information). Attach other sheets as
necessary:
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28) Have you been required to obtain a wetland delineation certified by the US Army Corps of Engineers?
❑ No ❑ Yes If yes, please attach to application submission.
Stormwater BMPs and Vehicle Maintenance:
29) Does this facility employ best management practices for stormwater control?
❑ No ❑ Yes If yes, please briefly describe:
30) Does this facility have a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan?
❑ No ❑ Yes If yes, when was it implemented?
31) Are vehicle maintenance activities (VMA) occurring or planned at this mine site?
❑ No ❑Yes, If yes, will VMA area runoff discharge into the wastewater treatment system(s)?
❑ No, VMA runoff will discharge separately through a stormwater outfall
❑ Yes, VMA runoff will drain back to the mine pit or other wastewater system
Wastewater Treatment Facilities:
32) Will mine dewatering occur? (Yes, we are asking about dewatering again.)
❑ No
❑ Yes If yes, will the mine discharge this water?
33) Will this facility wash mined materials?
❑ No
❑ Yes If yes, will the mine discharge this water?
34) Will discharges of process wastewater treatment systems occur (Including possible recycle system
overflows)?
❑ No
❑ Yes If yes, describe what kind of systems:
35) Will this facility employ chemical additives to flocculate suspended solids?
701 k.
❑ Yes If yes, provide the name, manufacturer, and the quantity of average daily usage of the chemical
additive (if known):
Note: Please see our website for a list pf evaluated polyacrylamide (PAMS) products for use in North
Carolina: htto://r)ortal.nedenr.org/web/Ir/construction-stormwater
36) Will any of the wastewater treatment facilities at this mine overflow only during rainfall events that
exceed the 10-yr, 24-hr rainfall event?
❑ Yes If yes, which treatment systems are those?
❑ No, all wastewater treatment facilities will discharge more frequently (i.e., during smaller rain events)
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37) Are wastewater treatment facilities (including recycle systems) planned in the 100-year flood plain?
❑ No
❑ Yes
38) A Wastewater treatment alternatives review is required by 15A NCAC 2H.0105 (c)(2)
k for any new or expanding water pollution control facility discharges in North Carolina. You may
attach additional sheets. List the types of wastewater this mine site will discharge:
❑ Mine Dewatering
❑ Process Wastewater (such as washing or recycle system overflows, other mining activity wastewater)
a) What wastewaters were considered for this alternatives review? ❑ Dewatering ❑ Process WW
b) Connection to a Municipal or Regional Sewer Collection System:
i) Are there existing sewer lines within a one -mile radius? ..................................... ❑ Yes ❑ No
(1) If Yes, will the wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) accept the wastewater? .... ❑ Yes ❑ No
(a) If No, please attach a letter documenting that the WWTP will not accept the wastewater.
(b) If Yes, is it feasible to connect to the WWTP? Why or why not?'
c) Closed -loop Recycle System (meets design requirements of 15A NCAC 2T .1000):
i) Are you already proposing a closed -loop recycle system (CLRS)? ......................... ❑ Yes ❑ No
(1) If Yes, for what type of wastewater at this mine site? ❑ Dewatering ❑ Process WW
(2) If No, is this option technologically feasible (possible)? Why or why not?'
(3) If No, is it otherwise feasible to build a CLRS at this site? Why or why not?'
(4) What is the feasibility of building a CLRS compared to direct surface water discharge?'
d) Surface or Subsurface Disposal System (e.g., spray irrigation):
I) Is a surface or subsurface disposal technologically feasible (possible)? ..................... ❑ Yes ❑ No
Why or Why not?'
ii) Is a surface or subsurface disposal system otherwise feasible to implement?'............ ❑ Yes ❑ No
Why or Why not?
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iii) What is the feasibility of employing a subsurface or surface discharge as compared to a direct
discharge to surface waters?'
e) Direct Discharge to Surface Waters: Is discharge to surface waters the most environmentally sound
alternative of all reasonably cost-effective options for the wastewaters being considered?'
❑ Yes ❑ No
f) If this review included all wastewater discharge types, would excluding some types (e.g. mine
dewatering) make any of the above non -discharge options feasible for some o/ the wastewaters?
❑ Yes ❑ No
Feasibility should take into account initial and recurring costs. You may be asked to provide
further information to support your answers to these questions after the initial review.
Other:
39) Hazardous Waste:
a) Is this facility a Hazardous Waste Treatment, Storage, or Disposal Facility?
❑ No ❑ Yes
b) Is this facility a Small Quantity Generator (less than 1000 kg. of hazardous waste generated per month) of
hazardous waste?
❑ No ❑ Yes
c) Is this facility a Large Quantity Generator (1000 kg. or more of hazardous waste generated per month) of
hazardous waste?
❑ 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:
40) Is your facility providing appropriate secondary containment for bulk storage of liquid materials? (See
permit text for secondary containment requirements.)
❑ No
❑ Yes
41) Does your site have an active landfill within the mining permit boundary?
❑ No
❑ Yes If yes, specify type: ❑ LCID (Land Clearing and Inert Debris) ❑ Other:
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Final Checklist:
/ This application will be returned as incomplete unless all of the following items have been included and
I Initialed for. Please show that the following required Information has been included by initialing in each
space below.
_ Fee of $100 made payable to NCDEQ.
_ 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, receiving waters, and
100-year flood plain line if applicable.
A copy of your US Army Corps -approved wetland delineation if you marked "yes" to question 27 above.
A line drawing of the water flow through the facility or block flow diagram. A pictorial description of the
nature 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 State
Stormwater permit. Indicate the Regional Office Contact:
• 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 Operation and
Monitoring (POM) Plan. An approved POM plan may be required 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.
_Cane of influence calculations.
_Description of measures to prevent erosion and flooding.
_Description and 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 POM Plan.
Regional Office Contact: Date contacted:
-OR-
_ I will not Impact any nearby wetlands, surface waters, or groundwaters by dewatering.
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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 fad 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).
41) 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.)
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:
(Signature of Applicant) (Date Signed)
Notice of Intent must be accompanied by a check or money order for $100.00 made payable to NCDEQ.
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Mail the entire package to:
Stormwater Permitting Program
Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources
1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612
Note
The submission of this document floes not guarantee coverage under the NPDGS
NCG02 General Permit. Upon review of the submittal, the Division may
determine that coverage tinder an individual permit is more appropriate. Also be
advised that renewed and continued coverage under NCG02 may be dependent
upon the permittee's compliance success and/or status of the receiving waters.
For questions, please contact the DEMLRAand Quality Section Regional Office for your area.
DEMLR/Land Quality Section 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)
707-9220
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