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DONALD R. VAN DER VAART
Water Resources S. JAY ZIMMERMAN
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June 2, 2016
Darcel Green
71 Rock Have Dr
Franklin, NC 28734
Subject: Renewal of coverage/General Permit NCG520000
Old Cardinal Gem Mine
Certificate of Coverage NCG520016
Macon County
Dear Permittee:
The Division hereby renews Certificate of Coverage (CoC) NCG520016 to discharge under General
Permit NCG520000. This CoC is issued pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina General Statue
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].
If any parts, measurement frequencies or sampling requirements contained in this General Permit
are unacceptable to you,you have the right to request an individual permit by submitting an individual
permit application. Unless such demand is made,the certificate of coverage shall be final and binding.
Please take notice that this Certificate of Coverage is not transferable except after notice to the
Division. The Division may require modification or revocation and reissuance of the certificate of coverage...
Contact the Asheville Regional Office prior to any sale or transfer of the Permitted facility.
Regional Office staff will assist You in documenting the transfer of this CoC.
This permit does not affect the legal requirements to obtain any other Federal, State, or Local
governmental permit that may be required.
If you have any questions concerning the requirements of the General Permit, please contact John
Hennessy [919 807-6307 or [e-mail]].
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES
GENERAL PERMIT NCG520000
CERTIFICATE OF COVERAGE NCG520016
DISCHARGE OF IN-STREAM SAND MINING WASTEWATER, ASSOCIATED STORMWATER
AND SIMILAR DISCHARGES UNDER THE
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,
Darcel Green
is hereby authorized to discharge instream mining wastewater from the following facility:
Old Cardinal Gem Mine
71 Rock Haven Dr
Franklin
Macon County
to receiving waters designated as Mason Branch, a class C stream in subbasin 04-04-01 of the
Little Tennessee River Basin. All discharges shall be in accordance with the effluent limitations,
monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts I, II, III and IV hereof.
This certificate of coverage shall become effective June 2, 2016.
This Certificate of Coverage shall remain in effect for the duration of the General Permit.
Signed this day June 2, 2016
for S. Zimmerman, P.G.
Director, Division of Water Resources
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

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National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System application for coverage under General Permit
MCG520000: Sand Dredging operations and similar point source discharges
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1) Mailing address of ownerloperator:
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'Address to Mich all permit correspondence will be mailed
2) Location of facility producing discharge:
Facility Name 0 c- Q CAP—blt 4L --E'!N !n/N6
Facility Contact K01V Po s s OmAm t+�
Street Address 7/ P6 cko A-VeH DR
City r-/2gnXL/H State ZIPCode L&-73Y
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3)`Phys7ca/I location information:
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Please provide a narrative description of how to get to the facility(use street names, state road
numbers,,
dNistancean irectoM frAm a roadway inRtetrrs eefytM(4 , F�1COA
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(A copy of a county map or❑SGS quad sheet with facility clearly located on th og� sreguiredto U sub"miNerfGtnfilgai;nlpatmn)w .
4) This NPDES permit application applies to which of the f 4Yo J `Er' C
❑ New or Proposed f 11/ul/ U1
❑ Modification MAY 2 3 2012
Please describe the modification: t'
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Please specify existing permit number and original issue da ��lf�r'
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5) Does this facility have any other NPDES permits?
Cl Yes
If yes, list the permit numbers for all current NPDES permits for this facility:
6) Description of Discharge:
a) Is the discharge directly to the receiving water? ❑ Yes K No MAY 17 2012
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If no, submit a site map with the pathway to the potential receiving waters clearly marked. This
includes tracing the pathway of the storm sewer to the discharge point, if the storm sewer is the
only viable means of discharge.
b) Number of discharge points (ditches i e channels, etc.that convey wastewater from the
property): nN67 P7pC—
c) Volume of discharge per each discharge point(in GPD):
#1: GI0° #2: #3: #4
d) Please describe the type of process the sand dredging wastewater is being discharged from, be
specific. wASTc'&iWLt >C-( �1W2En -AfzL a..SE" GE�rta�¢'mow DS
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e) Is there any treatment being applied to the wastewater before discharge(check the type of
treatment in use).
Settling pond t S �
❑ Lagoon
❑None
❑Other:
f) How much of the volume discharged is treated(state in percent)? /` OD'E-
g) If any box in item (a)above, other than none,was checked, please include design specifics (i.e.,
design volume, retention time,surface area, etc.)with submittal package. Existing treatment
facilities should be described in detail. Design criteria and/operational data(including
calculations) should be provided to ensure that the facility can comply with the requirements of the
General Permit.
The treatment shall be sufficient to meet with the limits set by the general permits. The trapping
efficiency should be greater than 75%. The surface area should be as large as possible to insure
sedimentation occurs. To secure optimum efficiency the flow length of the basin to the basin
width should have a ratio of 2:1
Note: Construction of any wastewater treatment facilities requires submission of three(3)sets
of plans and specifications along with the application. Design of treatment facilities must
comply with requirements of 15A NCAC 2H .0138. If construction applies to this
discharge, include the three sets of plans and specifications with this application.
7) Discharge Frequency:
a) The discharge is: 0 Continuous ❑ Intermittent , Seasonal
i) If the discharge is intermittent,describe when the discharge will occur:
ii) If seasonal check the month(s)the discharge occurs: 0 Jan. 0 Feb. 0 Mar. 0 Apr. 0 May
I$Jun.,B"Jul. 0 Aug. 0 Sept. 0 Oct. 0 Nov. 0 Dec. q
b) How many days per week is there a discharge? G E 5 9 -9 r ( 1 410 4 u
c) Please check the days discharge occurs:
,kQ Sat. R Sun. 0 Mon. 0 Tue. 0 Wed. 0 Thu. 0 Fri.
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8) Receiving waters:
a) What is the name of the body or bodies of water(creek, stream, river, lake, etc.)that the facility
wastewater discharges end up in? If the site wastewater discharges to a separate storm sewer
system (4S), name the operator of the 4S(e.g. City of Raleigh). ,M 4r,O)V 0kA"G4
b) Stream Classification: t (A 55 C L-�✓yl /,U Sv�.�iJ�876�! Gy°'f
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9) Alternatives to Direct Discharge:
Address the feasibility of implementing each of the following non-discharge alternatives
a) Connection to a Municipal or Regional Sewer Collection System
b) Subsurface disposal(including nitrification field, infiltration gallery, injection wells, etc.)
c) Sprayirrigation
The alternatives to discharge analysis should include boring logs and/or other information indicating
that a subsurface system is neither feasible nor practical as well as written confirmation indicating that
connection to a POTW is not an option. It should also include a present value of costs analysis as
outlined in the Division's "Guidance For the Evaluation of Wastewater Disposal Alternatives".
10) Additional Application Requirements:
For new or proposed discharges,the following information must be included in triplicate with this
application or it will be returned as incomplete.
a) 7.5 minute series USGS topographic map(or a photocopied portion thereof)with discharge
location clearly indicated.
b) Site map, if the discharge is not directly to stream, the pathway to the receiving stream must be
clearly indicated. This includes tracing the pathway of a storm sewer to its discharge point.
c) If this application is being submitted by a consulting engineer(or engineering firm), include
documentation from the applicant showing that the engineer(Or firm)submitting the application
has been designated an authorized Representative of the applicant.
d) Final plans for the treatment system (if applicable). The plans must be signed and sealed by a
North Carolina registered Professional Engineer and stamped-"Final Design-Not released for
construction".
e) Final specifications for all major treatment components(if applicable). The specifications must be
signed and sealed by a North Carolina registered Professional Engineer and shall include a
narrative description of the treatment system to be constructed.
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.Jle
Printed Name of Person Signing: _/1 C11Y {� ° S S OrMlY hC
Title: LI(UN 5-49
(Signature of Applicant) (Date Signed)
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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 Article 21
or regulations of the Environmental Management Commission implementing that Article, or who
falsifies, tampers with or knowingly renders inaccurate any recording or monitoring device or method
required to be operated or maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the Environmental
Management Commission implementing that Article, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a
fine not to exceed $25,000, or by imprisonment not to exceed six months, or by both. (18 U.S.C.
Section 1001 provides a punishment by a fine of not more than $25,000 or imprisonment not more
than 5 years,or both,for a similar offense.)
Notice of Intent must be accompanied by a check or money order for$100.00 made payable to:
NCDENR
Mail three(3)copies of the entire package to:
NPDES Permits Unit -
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Final Checklist
This application will be returned as incomplete unless all of the following items have been
included:
❑ Check for$100 made payable to NCDENR
113 copies of county map or USGS quad sheet with location of facility clearly marked on map
113 copies of this completed application and all supporting documents
❑ 3 sets of plans and specifications signed and sealed by a North Carolina P.E.
❑Thorough responses to items 1-10 on this application
❑ Alternatives analysis including present value of costs for all alternatives
Note
The submission of this document does not guarantee the Issuance of an NPDES permit
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Michael F. Easley,Governor William G. Ross,Jr.,Secretary
Alan W.Klimek, P.E., Director
January 11,2007
Edna M.Vest
Old Cardinal Gem Mine
71 Rock Haven Or
Franklin, NC 28734
Subject: Renewal Notice/General Permit NCG520000
Certificate of Coverage MCG520016
Macon County
Dear Permittee:
You are receiving this notice because your company currently operates a dredging operation covered under the
subject General Permit for the discharge of sand-dredging runoff. NCG520000 will expire on July 31,2007. Federal(40 CFR
122.41)and North Carolina(15A NCAC 2H.0105(e))regulations require that permit renewal applications be filed at least 180
days prior to expiration of the current permit. To satisfy this requirement,the Division must receive a renewal request
postmarked no later than February 1,2007.
The Certificate of Coverage(CoC)specific to your operation was last issued on August 1,2002. The Division needs
information from you to determine if coverage under NOG520000 is still necessary.
➢ If your property still has a wastewater system like the ones described in the enclosed Technical Bulletin,you must renew the
subject CoC. Complete the enclosed form and submit it to the address on the form.
➢ If you are not sure what type of system your property has,contact Keith Haynes in the NC DEN Asheville Regional Office at
[phone], That person[or other staff members]can help you determine if you should renew your CoC.
➢ If this site has been shut down and no further dredging will occur,contact me at the address or phone number listed below to
request rescission of the CoC.
Please verify that the provided information is correct,or make corrections on the attached form. Complete the
additional questions,then sign and date the form. The completed form should be submitted to the address listed below the
signature block.
If you have any questions concerning this matter,please contact.me at the telephone number or e-mail address listed
below. •' . a..,a. ,,.,.
Sincerely, _ [_
Charles F I`ver r. JAN 1 7 2007
NPDES Unit
WATER Gi 1Al n r crio:N
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January 31,2005
Ron Rossomando
Old Cardinal Gem Mine
230 115s,Ave.
Treasure Island,FL. 33706
Subject:NPDES General Permit NCG520000
Certificate of Coverage NCG520016
Old Cardinal Gem Mine
Formerly Shirley Pinaud
Macon County
Dear Mr.Rossomando:
Division personnel have reviewed and approved your request to transfer coverage under the General Permit,
received on January 12,2005.
Please find enclosed the revised Certificate of Coverage,a copy of General Wastewater Discharge Pemtit
NCG520000,and a copy of a Technical Bulletin for General Wastewater Discharge Permit NCG520000. The terms
and conditions contained in the General Permit remain unchanged and in full effect This revised Certificate of
Coverage is issued under the requirements of North Carolina General Statutes 143-215.1 and the Memorandum of
Agreement between North Carolina and the U.S.Environmental Protection Agency.
If you have any questions,please contact the NPDES Peunitting Unit at(919) 733-5083,extension 363.
Sincerely,
j4,� ��P.E.
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Asheville Reioml Office,Wata Quality Section
NPDES Unit Fie
LJAN 2 7 2005
WATER QUALITY SECTION
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
GENERAL PERMIT NO. NCG520000
CERTIFICATE OF COVERAGE No. NCG520016
TO DISCHARGE SAND DREDGING WASTEWATER AND SIMILAR WASTEWATERS UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELEMNATION 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,
RON ROSSOMANDO
is hereby authorized to operate a
SAND DREDGING
treatment system consisting of a sediment basin and discharge channel with the discharge of treated wastewater or
similar wastewater from a facility located at
OLD CARDINAL GEM MINE
71 ROCKHAVEN DRIVE
FRANKLIN
MACON COUNTY
to receiving waters designated as Mason Branch,a class C water,in the Little Tennessee River Basin in
aocordarrce with the effluent limitations,monitoring requirements,and other conditions set forth in Parts I,IL III,
and IV of General Permit No.NCO520000 as attached.
This certificate of coverage shall become effective January 31,2005.
This Certificate of Coverage shall remain in effect for the duration of the General Permit.
Signed this day January 31,2005.
M G(.YE�
Alan W.Klimek,P.E.,Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

State of North CarolinaMAI
Department of Environment �,/ • :
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality -
Michael F. Easley, Governor NCDENR
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
July 26,2002
EDNA M VEST
OLD CARDINAL GEM MINE
71 ROCK HAVEN DR
FRANKLIN, NC 28734
Subject: Reissue-NPDES Wastewater Discharge Permit
Old Cardinal Gem Mine
CDC Number NCG520016
Macon County
Dear Permittee:
In response to your renewal application for continued coverage under general permit NCG520000,the Division of
Water Quality(DWQ)is forwarding herewith the reissued wastewater general permit Certificate of Coverage
(COC). This CDC is reissued pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and the
Memorandum of Agreement between the state of North Carolina and the U.S.Environmental Protection.Agency,
dated May 9,1994(or as subsquently amended).
The following information is included with your permit package:
* A copy of the Certificate of Coverage for your treatment facility
" A copy of General Wastewater Discharge Permit NCG520000
* A copy of a Technical Bulletin for General Wastewater Discharge Permit NCG520000
Your coverage under this general permit is not transferable except after notice to DWQ. The Division may require
modification or revocation and reissuance of the Certificate of Coverage. This permit does not affect the legal
requirements to obtain other permits which may be required by DENR or relieve the perminee from responsibility
for compliance with any other applicable federal,state,or local law rule,standard,ordinance,order,judgment,or
decree.
If you have any questions regarding this permit package please contact Aisha Lau of the Central Office Stormwater
and General Permits Unit at(919)733-5083,ext.578
Sincerely,
for Alan W.Klimek,P.E.
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Stormwater&General Permits Unit Files
Asheville Regional Office
1617 Mail service Center, Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D., Acting Director NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
11/26/2001
EDNAM VEST
OLD CARDINAL GEM MINE
71 ROCK HAVEN DR
FRANKLIN, NC 28734
Subject: NPDES Wastewater Permit Coverage Renewal
Old Cardinal Gem Mine
COC Number NCG520016
Macon County
Dear Permittee:
Your facility is currently covered for wastewater discharge under General Permit NCG520000. This permit expires
on July 31,2002. Division of Water Quality(DWQ)staff is in the process of rewriting this permit with a
scheduled reissue in the summer of 2002. Once the permit is reissued,your facility would be eligible for continued
coverage under the reissued permit.
In order to assure your continued coverage under the general permit,you must apply to the DWQ for renewal of
your permit coverage. To make this renewal process easier,we are informing you in advance that your permit
coverage will be expiring. Enclosed you will find a general permit coverage renewal application form. This
will serve as your application for renewal of your permit coverage. The application must be completed and
I eturned with the required information by February 01,2002 in order to assure continued coverage under the
general permit.There is no renewal fee associated with this process. Your facility will be invoiced for the annual
permit fee at a later dale.
Failure to request renewal within this time period may result in a civil assessment of at least$250.00. Larger
penalties may be assessed depending on the delinquency of the request. Discharge of wastewater from your facility
without coverage under a valid wastewater NPDES permit would constitute a violation of NCGS 143-215.1 and
could result in assessments of civil penalties of up to$10,000 per day.
If the subject wastewater discharge to waters of the state has been terminated,please complete the enclosed
rescission request form. Mailing instructions are listed on the bottom of the form. You will be notified when the
rescission process has been completed.
If you have any questions regarding the permit coverage renewal procedures please contact the Asheville Regional
Office at 828-251-6208 or Aisha Lau of the Central Office Stormwater Unit at(919)733-5083,ext.578
Sincerely,
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Bradley Bennett,Supervisor
Stormwater and General Permits Unit
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Asheville Regional Office
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH, AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
GENERAL PERMIT NO. NCG520000
CERTIFICATE OF COVERAGE NO. NCG520016
TO DISCHARGE SAND DREDGING WASTEWATER AND SIMILAR
WASTEWATERS UNDER THE
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,
Old Cardinal Gem Mine
is hereby authorized to operate a facility which discharges wastewater generated during
sand dredging operations with the discharge of wastewater from a facility
located at
Old Cardinal Gem Mine
22 Mason Branch Road
Franklin
Macon County
to receiving waters designated as subbasin 40401 in the Little Tennessee River Basin
in accordance with the effluent limitations,monitoring requirements,and other conditions set forth
in Parts L II, III and IV of General Permit No. NCG520000 as attached.
This certificate of coverage shall become effective August 1, 1997.
This certificate of coverage shall remain in effect for the duration of the General Permit.
Signed this day July 23,1997.
Preston Howard,Jr., P.E., Director
6_ Division of Water Quality
By Authority.of the Environmental Management Commission

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality jr
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary ID E H N F 1
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director July 23, 1997
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Hugh H.May,Jr. _
Old Cardinal Gem Mine
71 Rock Haven Drive
Franklin,NC 28734
Subject: Certificate of Coverage No. NCG520016
Renewal of General Permit
Old Cardinal Gem Mine
Macon comfy
Dear Pennittee:
In accordance with your application for renewal of the subject Certificate of Coverage,the Division is forwarding
the enclosed General Permit. This renewal is valid from the effective date on the permit until July 31,2002. 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 U.S.Environmental Protection Agency dated December 6,1983. If any
parts,measurement frequencies or sampling requirements contained in this permit are unacceptable to you,you have I.
the right to request an individual permit by submitting an individual permit application.Unless such demand is
made, this certificate of coverage shall be final and binding.
The Certificate of Coverage for your facility is not transferable except after notice to the Division. Use the enclosed
Permit Name/Ownership Change form to notify the Division if you sell or otherwise transfer ownership of the
subject facility. The Division may require modification or revocation and reissuance of the Certificate of Coverage.
If your facility ceases discharge of wastewater before the expiration date of this permit, contact the Regional
Office listed below at(704) 251-6208. Once discharge from your facility has ceased, this permit may be rescinded.
This permit does not affect the legal requirements to obtain other permits which may be required by the Division of i.
Water Quality, the Division of Land Resources,Coastal Area Management Act or any other Federal , Local
governmental permit that may be required.
If you have any questions concerning this permit,please contact the NPDES Group at the address below. i-
Sincerely,
1:
Preston Howard,Jr.,P.E.
cc: Central Files
Asheville Regional Office
NPDES File
Facility Assessment Unit j.
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh,Nodh Carolina 27626-0535 919 733-5083 FAX [phone] ( ) ( ) p&e®dem.ehnrstata.nc.us
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Nann B. Guthrie, Regional Manager
Asheville Regional Office
WATER QUALITY SECTION -
June 9, 1994
Mrs. Shirley Pinaud
Old Cardinal Mine
22 Mason Branch Road
Franklin, North Carolina 28734
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Status: In Compliance
Old Cardinal Mine
NPDES Permit Number NCG5200416
T
n County
Dear Mrs . Pinaud:
On May 25, 1994, I conducted an inspection of the wastewater
treatment facilities which serve Shuler Ruby Mine. The facilities
were operating well and considered to be in compliance with "Best
Management Practices" and the requirements of the General Permit.
The General permit requires you to monitor your discharge for
turbidity and settleable solids and estimate the flow at least twice
each year, once near opening and once near closing. The flow estimate
should be 100,000 gallons per day if you are open eight hours (the
"Best Management Practices" design) . You are not required to submit
the data to the Division, but are required to keep it for three
years.
The turbidity measurement will have to be done by someone with
a turbidity meter. The Franklin water plant has one but might not be
able to help. There are certified laboratories available. If you
have trouble finding someone to do this, let me know.
Sincerely,
P � Z�W ,
W. E. Anderson
Environmental Technician
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State North Carolina
Department
nt of Environment ,
Health, and Natural Resources { •
Division of Environmental Management 1r
Asheville Regional Office -
James B . Hunt , Jr . Governor ID E H N H
Jonathan B . Howes , Secretary
WATER QUALITY SECTION
October4, 1993
Mrs . Shirley Pinaud
Old Cardinal Mine
22 Mason Branch Road
Franklin, North Carolina 28734
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Status: In Compliance
Old Cardinal Mine
NPDES Permit Number NCOOO7O13
Macon County
Dear Mrs . Pinaud:
On September 23, 1993, I conducted an inspection of the wastewater
treatment facilities which serve The Old Cardinal Mine. The facilities
were considered to be in compliance with "Best Management Practices"
for tourist gem mines .
The Division has determined that the discharging ruby mines can be
covered under the General Permit for Sand Dredges and Similar
Facilities . The General Permit requires monitoring for turbidity,
settleable solids, and a flow estimate twice each year. The good part
is that there are no annual fees required for the General Permit .
Since this will result in considerable savings, I asked Raleigh to go
ahead and change your permit. If it is done at the request of the
State, no fees will be required. The General Permit will be renewable
in 1997 .
You should be receiving your notice of coverage under the General
Permit in the next couple of weeks. If you are displeased and want to
keep your individual NPDES Permit, you can respond within 30 days .
As far as the actual ruby mine, it will be "business as usual"
with the big ponds still needed.
If you want to discuss this further, please contact me at
704/251-6208 .
(pSSS ''�'Alcarely
W. E�Anderson
Environmental Technician
Enclosure
I nte[clla nye duitlinq, SY Woodfin Place, Asheville, N.C. 298U1
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources/
Division of Environmental Management
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary p FEE N R
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
October 7,1993jj�i ({
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SHIRLEY PINAUD
OLD CARDINAL MINE
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22 MASON BRANCH ROAD
FRANKLIN NC 28734 Subject: OLD CARDINAL MINE
Certificate of Coverage NCG520016
General Permit NCG520000
Formerly NPDES Permit NC0007013
Macon. County
Dear Permittee:
The Division of Environmental Management has recently evaluated all existing individual permits for potential
coverage under general permits currently issued by the Division. 15A N.C.A.C.2H.0127 allows the Division to
evaluate groups of permits having similar discharge activities for coverage under general permits and Issue
coverage where the Division finds control of the discharges more appropriate in this manner.The Division has
determined that the subject discharge qualifies for such coverage. Therefore,the Division is hereby issuing the
subject Certificate of Coverage under the state-NPDES general pernrit no.NCG520000 which shall void NPDES
Permit NC0007013. This Certificate of Coverage is issued pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina and the
US Environmental Protection Agency Memorandum of Agreement dated December 6,1983 and as subsequently
amended.
If any parts,measurement frequencies or sampling requirements contained in this general permit are unacceptable to
you,you have the right to submit an individual permit application,associated processing fee and letter requesting
coverage under an individual permit. Unless such demand is made,this decision shall be final and binding. Please
take notice this Certificate of Coverage is not transferable. Part 11,EA. addresses the requirements to be followed
in case of change of ownership or control of this discharge.
In the event that the facilities fail to perform satisfactorily, including the creation of nuisance conditions,the
Permittee shall take immediate corrective action,including those as may be required by this Division,such as the
construction of additional or replacement wastewater treatment or disposal facilities. Construction of any
wastewater treatment facilities will require issuance of an Authorization to Construct from this Division.
Failure to abide by the requirements contained in this Certificate of Coverage and respective general permit may
subject the Permittee to an enforcement action by the Division of Environmental Management in accordance with
North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6A to 143-215.6C. Please note that the general permit does require
monitoring in accordance with federal law. The monitoring data is not required to be submitted to the Division
unless specifically requested,however,the pemdttee is required to maintain all records for a period of at least
three (3) years.
Post Office Box 29535,Raleigh,North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone[phone] FAX[phone]
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S141RLEY PINAUD
OLD CARDINAL MINE
Certificate of Coverage No.NCG520016
The issuance of this Certificate of Coverage is an administrative action initiated by the Division of
Environmental Management and therefore,no fees are due at this time. In accordance with current rules,there
are no annual administrative and compliance monitoring fees for coverage under general permits. The only fee
you will be responsible for is a renewal fee at the time of renewal. The current permit expires July 31,1997.
This coverage will remain valid through the duration of the attached general permit. The Division will be
responsible for the missuance of the general permit and at such time,you will be notified of the procedures to -
follow to continue coverage under the reissued permit. Unless you fail to follow the procedures for continued
coverage,you will continue to be permitted to discharge in accordance with the attached general permit.
The issuance of this Certificate of Coverage does not preclude the Permittee from complying with any and all
statutes,rules,regulations,or ordinances which may be required by the Division of Environmental Management
or permits required by the Division of Land Resources,the Coastal Area Management Act or any Federal or
Local other governmental permit that may be required.
If you have any questions or need additional information regarding this matter,please contact either the
Asheville Regional Office,Water Quality Section at telephone number 704/251-6208,or a review engineer in
the NPDES Group in the Central Office at telephone number 919/733-5083.
Sincerely,�{�
A.Preston Howa r.,P.E,
cc: Asheville Regional Office
Central Files

STATE OF NORTH CAROL NA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT,HEALTH,AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DMSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
GENERAL PERMIT NO. NCG520000
CERTIFICATE OF COVERAGE No.NOG520016
TO DISCHARGE SAND DREDGING WASTEWATER AND SIMILIAR WASTEWATERS UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUNTANT 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,
OLD CARDINAL MINE
is hereby authorized to discharge treated sand dredging wastewater from a facility located at
OLD CARDINAL MINE
Macon County
to receiving waters designated as the MASON BRANCH/LITTLE TENN. RIVER BSN
in accordance with the effluent limitations,monitoring requirements,and other conditions set forth in Parts L II,
III and IV of General Permit No.NCG520000 as attached.
This certificate of coverage shall become effective November 1, 1993.
This Certificate of Coverage shall remain in effect for the duration of the General Permit.
Signed this day,October 7, 1993.
Preston Howar ,]r.,P.E.,Director
Division of Environmental Management
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

State of North Caro ��« w�=
Department of Environment
Health and Natural Resources
'vision of Environmental Management 7�
n James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary p E H N Flat
UUU A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
Jane 28, 1993
Shirley Pinaud
22 Mason Branch Road
Franklin, NC 28734
Subject Permit No. NC0007013
The Old Cardinal Gem Mine
Macon County
Dear Ms. Pinaud:
In accordance with your application for discharge permit received on March 11, 1992, we
are forwarding herewith the subject state - NPDES permit. This permit is issued pursuant to
the requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143-215 .1 and the Memorandum of
Agreement between North Carolina and the US Environmental Protection agency dated
December 6, 1983.
If any parts, measurement frequencies or sampling requirements contained in this permit
are unacceptable to you, you have the right to an adjudicatory, hearing upon written request
within thirty (30) days following receipt of this letter. This request must be in the form of a
written petition, conforming to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes, and filed
with the Office of Administrative Hearings, Post Office Drawer 27447, Raleigh, North
Carolina 27611 -7447. Unless such demand is made,this decision shall be final and binding.
Please take notice this permit is not transferable. Part II, EA. addresses the requirements
to be followed in case of change in ownership or control of this discharge.
This permit does not affect the legal requirements to obtain other permits which may be
required by the Division of Environmental Management or permits required by the Division of
Land Resources, Coastal Area Management Act or any other Federal or Local governmental
permit that may be required.
If you have any questions concerning this permit, please contact Mr. Sean Goris at
telephone number 91gn33-5083.
Sincerely, \F
Original Signed By
coleen H. Sullins
A.Preston Howard, Jr. to
Director `Z
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cc: Mr. Tim Patrick, EPA
Asheville Regional Office
P.O. Box 29536, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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Perk..No. NC0007013
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH,AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
PERMIT
TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE
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,
The Old Cardinal Gem Mine
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at
The Old Cardinal Gem Mine
NCSR 1358
north of Ioda
Macon County
to receiving waters designated as Mason Branch in the Little Tennessee River Basin
in accordance with effluent limitations,monitoring requirements,and other conditions set forth in
Parts I, II, and III hereof.
This permit shall become effective August 1, 1993
This permit and the authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on October 30, 1997
Signed this day June 28, 1993
Origlnal Signed By
Coleen H. Sullins
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
Division of Environmental Management
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

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Permit No. NC0007013
SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
The Old Cardinal Gem Mine
is hereby authorized to:
1. Continue to operate existing settling ponds located at The Old Cardinal Gem Mine,NCSR 1358
, north of Inds, Macon County (See Part III of this Permit), and
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PART
Section B. Schedule of Coml2liance
1. The permittee shall comply with Final Effluent Limitations specified for discharges in
accordance with the following schedule:
Permittee shall comply with Final Effluent Limitations by the effective date of the permit unless
specified below.
2. Permittee shall at all times provide the operation and maintenance necessary to operate the
existing facilities at optimum efficiency.
3. No later than 14 calendar days following a date identified in the above schedule of compliance,
the permittee shall submit either a report of progress or, in the case of specific actions being
required by identified dates, a written notice of compliance or noncompliance. In the latter
case, the notice shall include the cause of noncompliance, any remedial actions taken, and the
probability of meeting the next schedule requirements.

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Page 1 of 14
PART 11
STANDARD CONDITIONS FOR NPDES PERMITS
SECTION A. DEFINTITIONS.
1. Permit Issuing Authority
The Director of the Division of Environmental Management.
2. DEMor Division
Means the Division of Environmental Management,Department of Environment,Health and
Natural Resources.
3. EMC
Used herein means the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission.
4. Act or"the Act"
The Federal Water Pollution Control Act,also known as the Clean Water Act,as amended, 33
USC 1251, et. seq.
5. Mass/Day Measurements
a. The "monthly average discharge" is defined as the total mass of all daily discharges
sampled and/or measured during a calendar month on which daily discharges are sampled
and measured, divided by the number of daily discharges sampled and/or measured during
such month. It is therefore, an arithmetic mean found by adding the weights of the
pollutant found each day of the month and then dividing this sum by the number of days
the tests were repotted. The limitation is identified as "Monthly Average" in Pan I of the
permit.
b. The "weekly average discharge" is defined as the total mass of all daily discharges sampled
and/or measured during the calendar week.(Sunday- Saturday) on which daily discharges
are sampled and measured, divided by the number of daily discharges sampled and/or
measured during such week. It is, therefore, an arithmetic mean found by adding the
weights of pollutants found each day of the week and then dividing this sum by the
number of days the tests were reported. This limitation is identified as "Weekly Average"
in Part I of the permit.
c. The "maximum daily discharge"is the total mass(weight)of a pollutant discharged during
a calendar day. If only one sample is taken during any calendar day the weight of pollutant
calculated from it is the "maximum daily discharge." This limitation is identified as"Daily
Maximum," in Part I of the permit.
d. The "average annual discharge" is defined as the total mass of all daily discharges sampled
and/or measured during the calendar year on which daily discharges are sampled and
measured,divided by the number of daily discharges sampled and/or measured during such
year. It is, therefore, an arithmetic mean found by adding the weights of pollutants found
each day of the year and then dividing this sum by the number of days the tests were
reported This limitation is defined as "Annual Average"in Part I of the permit.

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Page 2 of 14 j
6. Concentration Measurement
a. The "average monthly concentration,'other than for fecal coliform bacteria, is the sum of �.
the concentrations of all daily discharges sampled and/or measured during a calendar month
on which daily discharges are sampled and measured, divided by the number of daily
discharges sampled and/or measured during such month (arithmetic mean of the daily
concentration values). The daily concentration value is equal to the concentration of a
composite sample or in the case of grab samples is the arithmetic mean (weighted by flow
value)of all the samples collected during that calendar day. The average monthly count for
fecal coliform bacteria is the geometric mean of the counts for samples collected during a
calendar month. This limitation is identified as "Monthly Average" under"Other Limits"in
Part I of the permit.
b. The"average weekly concentration,"other than for fecal coliform bacteria,is the sum of the
concentrations of all daily discharges sampled and/or measured during a calendar week
(Sunday/Saturday) on which daily discharges are sampled and measured divided by the
number of daily discharges sampled and/or measured during such week(arithmetic mean of
the daily concentration values). The daily concentration value is equal to the concentration
of a composite sample or in the case of grab samples is the arithmetic mean (weighted by
flow value)of all the samples collected during that calendar day. The average weekly count
for fecal coliform bacteria is the geometric mean of the counts for samples collected during
a calendar week. This limitation is identified as "Weekly Average"under"Other Limits" in
Part I of the permit.
c. The "maximum daily concentration" is the concentration of a pollutant discharge during a
calendar day. If only one sample is taken during any calendar day the concentration of
pollutant calculated from it is the "Maximum Daily Concentration". It is identified as
Daily Maximum"under"Other Limits"in Part I of the permit.
d. The "average annual concentration," other than for fecal coliform bacteria,is the sum of the i.
concentrations of all daily discharges sampled and/or measured during a calendar year on
which daily discharges are sampled and measured divided by the number of daily j
discharges sampled and/or measured during such year (arithmetic mean of the daily
concentration values). The daily concentration value is equal to the concentration of a
composite sample or in the case of grab samples is the arithmetic mean (weighted by flow
value)of all the samples collected during that calendar day . The average yearly count for
fecal coliform bacteria is the geometric mean of the counts for samples collected during a
calendar year. This limitation is identified as "Annual Average" under "Other Limits" in r
Part I of the permit.
e. The"daily average concentration"(for dissolved oxygen)is the minimum allowable amount
of dissolved oxygen required to be available in the effluent prior to discharge averaged
over a calendar day. If only one dissolved oxygen sample is taken over a calendar day, the
sample is considered to be the "daily average concentration" for the discharge. It is
identified as "daily average"in the text of Pan I.
I. The "quarterly average concentration" is the average of all samples taken over a calendar
quarter. It is identified as "Quarterly Average Limitation" in the text of Part I of the permit.
g. A calendar quarter is defined as one of the following distinct periods: January through
March, April through June, July through September,and October through December.

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Page 3 of 14
7. Other M c,rnm n s
a. Flow, (MGD): The flow limit expressed in this permit is the 24 hours average flow,
averaged monthly. It is determined as the arithmetic mean of the total daily flows recorded
during the calendar month.
b. An "instantaneous flow measurement'is measure of flow taken at the time of sampling,
when both the sample and flow will be representative of the total discharge.
c. A 'continuous flow measurement'is a measure of discharge flow from the facility which
occurs continually without interruption throughout the operating hours of the facility. Flow
shall be monitored continually except for the infrequent times when there may be no flow
or for infrequent maintenance activities on the flow device.
8. Tyyes of Samples
a. Composite Sample: A composite sample shall consist of:
(1) a series of grab samples collected at equal time intervals over a 24 hour period of
discharge and combined proportional to the rate of flow measured at the time of
individual sample collection,or
(2) a series of grab samples of equal volume collected over a 24 hour period with the time
intervals between samples determined by a preset number of gallons passing the
sampling point. Flow measurement between sample intervals shall be determined by
use of a flow recorder and totalizer, and the present gallon interval between sample
collection fixed at no greater than 1/24 of the expected total daily flow at the treatment
system, or
(3) a single, continuous sample collected over a 24 hour period proportional to the rate of
flow.
In accordance with (1) above, the time interval between influent grab samples shall be no
greater than once per hour, and the time interval between effluent grab samples shall be no.
greater than once per hour except at wastewater treatment systems having a detention time
of greater than 24 hours. In such cases, effluent grab samples may be collected at time
intervals evenly spaced over the 24 hour period which are equal in number of hours to the
detention time of the system in number of days. However,in no case may the time interval
between effluent grab samples be greater than six (6)hours nor the number of samples less
than four(4)during a 24 hour sampling period.
b. Grab Sample: Grab samples are individual samples collected over a period of time not
exceeding 15 minutes; the grab sample can be taken manually. Grab samples must be
representative of the discharge or the receiving waters.
9. Calculation of Means
a Arithmetic Mean: The arithmetic mean of any set of values is the summation of the
individual values divided by the number of individual values.
b. Geometric Mean: The geometric mean of any set of values is the Nth root of the product of
the individual values where N is equal to the number of individual values. The geometric
mean is equivalent to the antilog of the arithmetic mean of the logarithms of the individual
values. For purposes of calculating the geometric mean, values of zero (0) shall be
considered to be one (1).

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Page 4 of 14
c. Weighted by Flow Value: Weighted by flow value means the summation of each
concentration times its respective flow divided by the summation of the respective flows.
10.Calendar Dav
A calendar day is defined as the period from midnight of one day until midnight of the next
day. However, for purposes of this permit, any consecutive 24-hour period that reasonably
represents the calendar day may be used for sampling.
11.Hazardous Substance
A hazardous substance means any substance designated under 40 CFR Part 116 pursuant to
Section 311 of the Clean Water Act.
12.Toxic Pollutant
A toxic Pollutant is any pollutant listed as toxic under Section 307(a)(I)of the Clean Water Act. '
l
SECTION B. GENERAL CONDMONS
1. Duty to Comply
The permittee must comply with all conditions of this permit. Any permit noncompliance
constitutes a violation of the Clean Water Act and is grounds for enforcement action; for permit
termination, revocation and reissuance, or modification; or denial of a permit renewal
application.
a. The permittee shall comply with effluent standards or prohibitions established under
section 307(a) of the Clean Water Act for toxic pollutants and with standards for sewage
sludge use or disposal established under section 405(d) of the Clean Water Act within the
time provided in the regulations that establish these standards or prohibitions or standards i.
for sewage sludge use or disposal, even if the permit has not yet been modified to
incorporate the requirement.
b. The Clean Water Act provides that any person who violates a permit condition is subject to
a civil penalty not to exceed $25,000 per day for each violation. Any person who I'
negligently violates any permit condition is subject to criminal penalties of $2,500 to
$25,000 per day of violation, or imprisonment for not more than 1 year, or both. Any
person who knowingly violates permit conditions is subject to criminal penalties of$5,000
to$50,000 per day of violation,or imprisonment for not more than 3-years,or both. Also, l
any person who violates a permit condition may be assessed an administrative penalty not
to exceed$10,000 per violation with the maximum amount not to exceed$125,000. [Ref:
Section 309 of the Federal Act 33 U.S.C. 1319 and 40 CFR 122.41 (a)] li
c. Under state law, a civil penalty of not more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000) perI
violation may be assessed against any person who violates or fails to act in accordance with
the terms, conditions, or requirements of a permit. [Ref: North Carolina General Statutes
§ 143-215.6A]
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d. Any person may be assessed an administrative penalty by the Administrator for violating
section 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318, or 405 of the Act, or any permit condition or
limitation implementing any of such sections in a permit issued under section 402 of the
Act. Administrative penalties for Class I violations are not to exceed$10,000 per violation,
with the maximum amount of any Class I penalty assessed not to exceed $25,000.
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Page 5 of 14
Penalties for Class II violations are not to exceed $10,000 per day for each day during
which the violation continues, with the maximum amount of any Class II penalty not to
exceed$125,000.
2. Da to Mitigate
The permittee shall take all reasonable steps to minimize or prevent any discharge or sludge use
or disposal in violation of this permit which has a reasonable likelihood of adversely affecting
human health or the environment
3. Civil and Criminal Uability
Except as provided in permit conditions on 'Bypassing" (Part II, C4) and 'Power Failures"
(Part II, C-7), nothing in this permit shall be construed to relieve the permittee from any
responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties for noncompliance pursuant to NCGS 143-215.3,143-
215.6 or Section 309 of the Federal Act, 33 USC 1319. Furthermore, the permittee is
responsible for consequential damages, such as fish kills, even though the responsibility for
effective compliance may be temporarily suspended.
4. Oil and Hazardous Substance .iability
Nothing in this permit shall be construed to preclude the institution of any legal action or relieve
the permittee from any responsibilities, liabilities,or penalties to which the permittee is or may
be subject to under NCGS 143-215.75 et seq. or Section 311 of the Federal Act, 33 USG 1321.
Furthermore, the permittee is responsible for consequential damages, such as fish kills, even
though the responsibility for effective compliance may be temporarily suspended.
5. Property Rights
The issuance of this permit does not convey any property rights in either real or personal
property,or any exclusive privileges,nor does it authorize any injury to private property or any
invasion of personal rights,nor any infringement of Federal,State or local laws or regulations.
6. Onshore or Offshore Construction
This permit does not authorize or approve the construction of any onshore or offshore physical
structures or facilities or the undertaking of any work in any navigable waters.
7. Severability
The provisions of this permit are severable, and if any provision of this permit, or the
application of any provision of this permit to any circumstances,is held invalid the application
of such provision to other circumstances,and the remainder of this permit, shall not be affected
thereby.
8. .Duty to Provide Information
The permittee shall furnish to the Permit Issuing Authority, within a reasonable time, any
information which the Permit Issuing Authority may request to determine whether cause exists
for modifying, revoking and reissuing, or terminating this permit or to determine compliance
with this permit. The permittee shall also furnish to the Permit Issuing Authority upon
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9. bury to Reatmiv
If the permittee wishes to continue an activity regulated by this permit after the expiration date
of this permit,the permittee must apply for and obtain a new permit.
10. Hpimtion of Permit
The permittee is not authorized to discharge after the expiration date. In order to receive
automatic authorization to discharge beyond the expiration date,the permittee shall submit such
information,forms,and fees as are required by the agency authorized to issue permits no later
than 180 days prior to the expiration date. Any permittee that has not requested renewal at least
180 days prior to expiration, or any permittee that does not have a permit after the expiration
and has not requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration,will subject the permittee to
enforcement procedures as provided in NCGS 143-215.6 and 33 USC 1251 et. seq.
11. SienatorvReguirements
All applications, reports, or information submitted to the Permit Issuing Authority shall be
signed and certified.
a. All permit applications shall be signed as follows:
(1) For a corporation: by a responsible corporate officer. For the purpose of this Section,
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.
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(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.
b. All reports required by the permit and other information requested by the Permit Issuing
Authority shall be signed by a person described above or by a duly authorized
representative of that person. A person is a duly authorized representative only if:
(1) Ile authorization is made in writing by a person described above;
(2)The authorization specified either an individual or a position having responsibility for
the overall operation of the regulated facility or activity, such as the position of plant
manager, operator of a well or well field, superintendent, a position of equivalent
responsibility, or an individual or position having overall responsibility for
environmental matters for the company. (A duly authorized representative may thus be
either a named individual or any individual occupying a named position.); and
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c. Certification. Any person signing a document under paragraphs a. or b. of this section
shall make the following certification:
"I certify, under penalty of law,that this document and all attachments were prepared under
my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified
personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of
the person or persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for
gathering the information, the information submitted is,to the best of my knowledge and
belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for
submitting false information, including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for
knowing violations."
12. Permit Actions
This permit may be modified, revoked and reissued, or terminated for cause. The filing of a
request by the permittee for a permit modification,revocation and reissuance, or termination,
or a notification of planned changes or anticipated noncompliance does not stay any permit
condition.
13. Permit Modification.Revocation and Reissuance.or Termination
The issuance of this permit does not prohibit the permit issuing authority from reopening and
modifying the permit,revoking and reissuing the permit,or terminating the permit as allowed
by the laws, rules, and regulations contained in Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations, Parts
122 and 123; Title 15A of the North Carolina Administrative Code, Subchapter 2H .0100; and
North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 et a].
14. Previous Permits
All previous National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permits issued to this facility,
whether for operation or discharge, are hereby revoked by issuance of this permit. [The
exclusive authority to operate this facility arises under this permit. The authority to operate the
facility under previously issued permits bearing this number is no longer effective. ] The
conditions,requirements, terms,and provisions of this permit authorizing discharge under the
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System govern discharges from this facility.
SECTION C. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF POLLUTION CONTROLS
1. Certified Op re ator
Pursuant to Chapter 90A-44 of North Carolina General Statutes, and upon classification of the
facility by the Certification Commission, the permittee shall employ a certified wastewater
treatment plant operator in responsible charge (ORC) of the wastewater treatment facilities.
Such operator must hold a certification of the grade equivalent to or greater than the
classification assigned to the wastewater treatment facilities by the Certification Commission.
The permitree must also employ a certified back-up operator of the appropriate type and any
grade to comply with the conditions of Title 15A, Chapter 8A .0202. The ORC of the facility
must visit each Class I facility at least weekly and each Class 11, III, and IV facility at least
daily, excluding weekends and holidays, and must properly manage and document daily
operation and maintenance of the facility and must comply with all other conditions of Title
15A, Chapter 8A.0202. Once the facility is classified, the permittee shall submit a letter to the
Certification Commission which designates the operator in responsible charge within thirty
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2. Ener Qperation and Maintenance
The permittee shall at all times properly operate and maintain all facilities and systems of �..
treatment and control(and related appurtenances)which are installed or used by the permittee to
achieve compliance with the conditions of this permit. Proper operation and maintenance also �.
includes adequate laboratory controls and appropriate quality assurance procedures. This
provision requires the operation of back-up or auxiliary facilities or similar systems which are
installed by a permittee only when the operation is necessary to achieve compliance with the
conditions of the permit.
3. Need to Halt or Reduce not Defense
It shall not be a defense for a permittee in an enforcement action that it would have been
necessary to halt or reduce the permitted activity in order to maintain compliance with the
condition of this permit.
4. Bvoaaminne of Treatment Facilities
a. Definitions
(1) "Bypass"means the known diversion of waste streams from any portion of a treatment
facility including the collection system, which is not a designed or established or
operating mode for the facility.
(2) "Severe property damage" means substantial physical damage to property, damage to
the treatment facilities which causes them to become inoperable, or substantial and
permanent loss of natural resources which can reasonably be expected to occur in the
absence of a bypass. Severe property damage does not mean economic loss caused by
delays in production. I'
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b. Bypass not exceeding limitations.
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The permittee may allow any bypass to occur which does not cause effluent limitations to
be exceeded, but only if it also is for essential maintenance to assure efficient operation.
These bypasses are not subject to the provisions of Paragraphs c. and d. of this section.
c. Notice
(1) Anticipated bypass. If the permittee knows in advance of the need for a bypass, it
shall submit prior notice, if possible at least ten days before the date of the bypass;
including an evaluation of the anticipated quality and affect of the bypass.
(2)Unanticipated bypass. The permittee shall submit notice of an unanticipated bypass as
required in Part II,E. 6. of this permit. (24 hour notice).
d. Prohibition of Bypass
(1) Bypass is prohibited and the Permit Issuing Authority may take enforcement action
against a permittee for bypass,unless:
(A) Bypass was unavoidable to prevent loss of life, personal injury or severe property
damage;
(B) There were no feasible alternatives to the bypass, such as the use of auxiliary
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• periods of equipment downtime. This condition is not satisfied if adequate backup
equipment should have been installed in the exercise of reasonable engineering
judgment to prevent a bypass which occurred during normal periods of equipment
downtime or preventive maintenance; and
(C)The permittee submitted notices as required under Paragraph c.of this section.
(2)The Permit Issuing Authority may approve an anticipated bypass, after considering its
adverse affects, if the Permit Issuing Authority determines that it will meet the three
conditions listed above in Paragraph d. (1) of this section.
5. 1Jnsets
a. Definition.
"Upset " means an exceptional incident in which there is unintentional and temporary
noncompliance with technology based permit effluent limitations because of factors
beyond the reasonable control of the permittee. An upset does not include noncompliance
to the extent caused by operational error, improperly,designed treatment facilities,
inadequate treatment facilities, lack of preventive maintenance, or careless or improper
operation.
b. Effect of anupset.
An upset constitutes an affirmative defense to an action brought for noncompliance with
such technology based permit effluent limitations if the requirements of paragraph c. of this
condition are met. No determination made during administrative review of claims that
noncompliance was Caused by upset, and before an action for noncompliance, is final
administrative action subject to judicial review.
c. Conditions necessary for a demonstration of upset.
A permittee who wishes to establish the affirmative defense of upset shall demonstrate,
through properly signed, contemporaneous operating logs,or other relevant evidence that:
(1)An upset occurred and that the permittee can identify the cause(s)of the upset;
(2)The permittee facility was at the time being properly operated;and
(3) The permittee submitted notice of the upset as required in Part B,E. 6. (b) (B) of this
permit.
(4)The permittee complied with any remedial measures required under Part B, B. 2.of this
permit.
d. Burden of proof.
In any enforcement proceeding the permittee seeking to establish the occurrence of an upset
has the burden of proof.
6. Removed Substances
Solids, sludges, filter backwash, or other pollutants removed in the course of treatment or
control of wastewaters shall be utilized/disposed of in accordance with NCGS 143-215.1 and in
a manner such as to prevent any pollutant from such materials from entering waters of the State
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regulations governing the disposal of sewage sludge.Upon promulgation of 40 CFR Part 503,
any permit issued by the Permit Issuing Authority for the utilization/disposal of sludge may be
reopened and modified,or revoked and reissued, to incorporate applicable requirements at 40
CFR Part 503. The permittee shall comply with applicable 40 CFR Part 503 Standards for the
Use and Disposal of Sewage Sludge (when promulgated) within the time provided in the
regulation,even if the permit is not modified to incorporate the requirement. The permittee
shall notify the Permit Issuing Authority of any significant change in its sludge use or disposal
practices.
7. Power Failures
The permittee is responsible for maintaining adequate safeguards as required by DEM
Regulation,Title 15A,North Carolina Administrative Code, Subchapter 211, .0124 Reliability,
to prevent the discharge of untreated or inadequately treated wastes during electrical power j
failures either by means of alternate power sources, standby generators or retention of
inadequately treated effluent
SECTION D. MONITORING AND RECORDS
1. Raresenrative Samnline
Samples collected and measurements taken, as required herein, shall be characteristic of the
volume and nature of the permitted discharge. Samples collected at a frequency less than daily
shall be taken on a day and time that is characteristic of the discharge over the entire period
which the sample represents. All samples shall be taken at the monitoring points specified in
this permit and,unless otherwise specified, before the effluent joins or is diluted by any other
wastestream, body of water, or substance. Monitoring points shall not be changed without
notification to and the approval of the Permit Issuing Authority.
2. RcWrdCE
Monitoring results obtained during the previous month(s) shall be summarized for each month
and reported on a monthly Discharge Monitoring Repot(DMR)Form (DEM No. MR 1, 1.1, 2,
3) or alternative forms approved by the Director,DEM,postmarked no later than the 30th day
following the completed reporting period.
The first DMR is due on the last day of the month following the issuance of the permit or in the
case of a new facility,on the last day of the month following the commencement of discharge.
Duplicate signed copies of these,and all other reports required herein, shall be submitted to the
following address:
Division of Environmental Management
Water Quality Section
ATTENTION: Central Files
Post Office Box 29535
Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535
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3. Flow Measurements
Appropriate flow measurement devices and methods consistent with accepted scientific
practices shall be selected and used to ensure the accuracy and reliability of measurements of
the volume of monitored discharges. The devices shall be installed,calibrated and maintained
to ensure that the accuracy of the measurements are consistent with the accepted capability of
that type of device. Devices selected shall be capable of measuring flows with a maximum
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discharge volumes. Once-through condenser cooling water flow which is monitored by pump
logs,or pump hour meters as specified in Part I of this permit and based on the manufacturer's
pump curves shall not be subject to this requirement.
4. Test Procedures
Test procedures for the analysis of pollutants shall conform to the EMC regulations published
pursuant to NCGS 143-215.63 et. seq, the Water and Air Quality Reporting Acts, and to
regulations published pursuant to Section 304(g), 33 USC 1314, of the Federal Water
Pollution Control Act,as Amended,and Regulation 40 CFR 136;or in the case of sludge use or
disposal, approved under 40 CFR 136, unless otherwise specified in 40 CFR503, unless
other test procedures have been specified in this permit.
To meet the intent of the monitoring required by this permit,all test procedures must produce
minimum detection and reporting levels that are below the permit discharge requirements and
all data generated must be reported down to the minimum detection or lower reporting level of
the procedure. If no approved methods are determined capable of achieving minimum
detection and reporting levels below permit discharge requirements, then the most sensitive
(method with the lowest possible detection and reporting level)approved method must be used.
5. Penalties for Tamnerine
The Clean Water Act provides that any person who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly
renders inaccurate, any monitoring device or method required to be maintained under this
permit shall,upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not more than $10,000 per violation, or
by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation, or by both. If a conviction of a
person is for a violation committed after a first conviction of such person under this paragraph,
punishment is a fine of not more than $20,000 per day of violation,or by imprisonment of not
more than 4 years,or both.
6. Records Retention
Except for records of monitoring information requited by this permit related to the perminee's
sewage sludge use and disposal activities,which shall be retained for a period of at least five
years (or longer as required by 40 CFR 503), the permittee shall retain records of all
monitoring information,including all calibration and maintenance records and all original strip
chart recordings for continuous monitoring instrumentation, copies of all reports required by
this permit, for a period of at least 3 years from the date of the sample, measurement,report
or application. This period may be extended by request of the Director at any time.
7. Recording Results
For each measurement or sample taken pursuant to the requirements of this permit, the
permittee shall record the following information:
a. The date,exact place,and time of sampling or measurements;
b. The individual(s)who performed the sampling or measurements;
c. The date(s) analyses were performed;
d. The individual(s)who performed the analyses;
e. The analytical techniques or methods used; and
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g, InsW&tion and Entry
The permittee shall allow the Director,or an authorized representative(including an authorized
contractor acting as a representative of the Director), upon the presentation of credentials and
other documents as may be required by law,to;
a. Enter upon the permittee's premises where a regulated facility or activity is located or
conducted,or where records must be kept under the conditions of this permit; .
b. Have access to and copy, at reasonable times, any records that must be kept under the
conditions of this permit;
c. Inspect at reasonable times any facilities, equipment (including monitoring and control
equipment),practices,or operations regulated or required under this permit; and
d. Sample or monitor at reasonable times,for the purposes of assuring permit compliance or
as otherwise authorized by the Clean Water Act, any substances or parameters at any
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SECrION E. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
1. Change in Di hareg
All discharges authorized herein shall be consistent with the terms and conditions of this
permit. The discharge of any pollutant identified in this permit more frequently than or at a
level in excess of that authorized shall constitute a violation of the permit
2. Planned Changcs
The permittee shall give notice to the Director as soon as possible of any planned physical
alterations or additions to the permitted facility. Notice is required only when:
a. The alteration or addition to a permitted facility may meet one of the criteria for determining
whether a facility is a new source in 40 CFR Part 122.29(b);or
b. The alteration or addition could significantly,change the nature or increase the quantity of
pollutants discharged. This notification applies to pollutants which are subject neither to
effluent limitations in the permit,nor to notification requirements under 40.CFR Part 122.42
(a) (1)•
c. The alteration or addition results in a significant change in the permittee's sludge use or
disposal practices, and such alternation, addition or change may justify the application of
permit conditions that are different from or absent in the existing permit, including
notification of additional use or disposal sites not reported during the permit application
process or not reported pursuant to an approved land application plan.
3. Anticipated Noncom2hance
The permittee shall give advance notice to the Director of any planned changes in the permitted
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4. Transfers
This permit is not transferable to any person except after notice to the Director. The Director
may require modification or revocation and reissuance of the permittee and incorporate such
other requirements as may be necessary under the Clean Water Act.
5. Monitoring Reoorts
Monitoring results shall be reported at the intervals specified elsewhere in this permit.
a. Monitoring results must be reported on a Discharge Monitoring Report(DMR)(See Part Il.
D.2 of this permit)or forms provided by the Director for reporting results of monitoring of
sludge use or disposal practices.
b. If the permittee monitors any pollutant more frequently than required by the permit,using
test procedures specified in Part 11, D. 4. of this permit or in the case of sludge use or
disposal, approved under 40 CFR 503, or as specified in this permit, the results of this
monitoring shall be included in the calculation and reporting of the data submitted in the
DMR.
c. Calculations for all limitations which require averaging of measurements shall utilize an
arithmetic mean unless otherwise specified by the Director in the permit.
6. Twenty-four Hour Boortine
a. The permittee shall report to the central office or the appropriate regional office any
noncompliance which may endanger health or the environment. Any information shall be
provided orally within 24 hours from the time the permittee became aware of the
circumstances. A written submission shall also be provided within 5 days of the time the
permittee becomes aware of the circumstances. The written submission shall contain a
description of the noncompliance, and its cause; the period of noncompliance, including
exact dates and times,and if the noncompliance has no been corrected,the anticipated time
it is expected to continue; and steps taken of planned to reduce, eliminate, and prevent
reoccurrence of the noncompliance.
b. The following shall be included as information which must be reported within 24 hours
under this paragraph:
(1) Any unanticipated bypass which exceeds any effluent limitation in the permit
(2)Any upset which exceeds any effluent limitation in the permit.
(3)Violation of a maximum daily discharge limitation for any of the pollutants listed by the
Director in the permit to be reported within 24 hours.
c. The Director may waive the written report on a case-by-case basis for reports under
paragraph b. above of this condition if the oral report has been received within 24 hours.
7. Other Noncompliance
The pennittee shall report all instances of noncompliance not reported under Part IL E. 5 and 6.
of this permit at the time monitoring reports are submitted. The reports shall contain the
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8. Other Information
Where the permittee becomes aware that it failed to submit any relevant facts in a permit
application, or submitted incorrect information in a permit application or in any report to the
Director,it shall promptly submit such facts or information.
9. NoncompliMce Notification
The permittee shall report by telephone to either the central office or the appropriate regional
office of the Division as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24 hours or on the next
working day following the occurrence or first knowledge of the occurrence of any of the
following:
a. Any occurrence at the water pollution control facility which results in the discharge of
significant amounts of wastes which are abnormal in quantity or characteristic,such as the
dumping of the contents of a sludge digester, the known passage of a slug of hazardous
substance through the facility;or any other unusual circumstances.
b. Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that render the facility
incapable of adequate wastewater treatment such as mechanical or electrical failures of
pumps, aerators, compressors, etc.
c. Any failure of a pumping station, sewer line, or treatment facility resulting in a by-pass
directly to receiving waters without treatment of all or any portion of the influent to such
station or facility.
Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report in letter form
within 5 days following first knowledge of the occurrence.
10. Availabilily of Reports
Except for data determined to be confidential under NCGS 143-215.3(a)(2) or Section 308 of
the Federal Act, 33 USC 1318, all reports prepared in accordance with the terms shall be
available for public inspection at the offices of the Division of Environmental Management. As
required by the Act,effluent data shall not be considered confidential. Knowingly making any
false statement on any such report may result in the imposition of criminal penalties as provided
for in NCGS 143-215.1(b)(2)or in Section 309 of the Federal Act.
11. Penalties for Falsification of Remits
The Clean Water Act provides that any person who knowingly makes any false statement,
representation, or certification in any record or other document submitted or required to be F
maintained under this permit, including monitoring reports or reports of compliance or
noncompliance shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not more than $10,000 per
violation,or by imprisonment for not more than two years per violation,or by both.

PART III
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
A. Construction
No construction of wastewater treatment facilities or additions to add to the plant's treatment
capacity or to change the type of process utilized at the treatment plant shall be begun until
Final Plans and Specifications have been submitted to the Division of Environmental
Management and written approval and Authorization to Construct has been issued.
B. Groundwater Monitorin
The permittee shall, upon written notice from the Director of the Division of Environmental
Management, conduct groundwater monitoring as may be required to determine the
compliance of this NPDES permitted facility with the current groundwater standards.
C. Changes in Discharges of Toxic Substances
The permittee shall notify the Permit Issuing Authority as soon as it knows or has reason to
believe:
a.That any activity has occurred or will occur which would result in the discharge, on a
routine or frequent basis, of any toxic pollutant which is not limited in the permit, if that
discharge will exceed the highest of the following "notification levels';
(1)One hundred micrograms per liter(100 ug/1);
(2)Two hundred micrograms per liter (200 ug/1) for acrolein and acrylonitrile; five
hundred micrograms per liter (500 ug/1) for 2,4-dinitrophenol and for 2-methyl-4.6-
dinitrophenol; and one milligram per liter(1 mg/1) for antimony;
(3) Five (5) times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the
permit application.
b. That any activity has occurred or will occur which would result in any discharge, on a
non-routine or infrequent basis, of a toxic pollutant which is not limited in the permit, if
that discharge will exceed the highest of the following "notification levels";
(1)Five hundred micrograms per liter(500 ug/1);
(2)One milligram per liter(I mg/1) for antimony;
(3) Ten (10) times the maximum concentration value reported for that pollutant in the
permit application.
D. Remuirement to Continually Evaluate Alternatives to Wastewater Discharges
The permittee shall continually evaluate all wastewater disposal alternatives and pursue the
most environmentally sound alternative of the reasonably cost effective alternatives. If the
facility is in substantial non-compliance with the terms and conditions of the NPDES permit
or governing rules, regulations or laws, the permittee shall submit a report in such form and
detail as required by the Division evaluating these alternatives and a plan of action within
sixty (60) days of notification by the Division.

PART IV
ANNUAL ADMINISTERING AND COMPLIANCE MONITORING FEE REQUIREMENTS
A. The permittee must pay the annual administering and compliance monitoring fee within 30
(thirty) days after being billed by the Division. Failure to pay the fee in a timely manner in
accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0105(b)(4) may cause this Division to initiate action to
revoke the permit.

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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
512 North Salisbury Street•Raleigh,North Carolina 27604
James O.Martin,Governor A.Preston Howard,Jr.,P.E.
William W.Cobey,Jr.,Secretary October 26, 1992 Acting Director
Regionalffices
Asheville CERTIFIED MAIL
704/251-6209 RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Fayetteville SHIRLEY PINAUD
919/486-1541 OLD CARDINAL MINE
22 MASON BRANCH ROAD
Mooresville FRANKLIN, NO 28734
704/663-1699
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION AND REVOCATION FOR NON-PAYMENT
Raleigh NPDES PERMIT NO. NC0007013
9191571-4700 OLD CARDINAL MINE
MACON COUNTY
Washington
919/946-6481 Dear Permittee:
Wilmington Payment of the. required annual administering and compliance
919/395-3900 monitoring fee of $600.00 for this year has not been received for the
subject permit. This fee is required by Title 15 North Carolina
Winston-Salem Administrative Code 2H .0105, under the authority of North Carolina
919/896-7007 General Statutes 143-215.3(a)(1), (la) and (lb). Because this fee was
not fully paid within 30 days after being billed, this letter initiates
action to revoke the subject permit, pursuant to 15 NCAC 2H .0105
(b)(2)(k)(4), and G.S. 143-215. 1(b)(3) .
Effective 60 days from receipt of this notice, subject permit is
hereby revoked unless the required Annual Administering and Compliance
Monitoring Fee is received within that time. Your payment should be
sent to:
N.C. Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
Budget Office
P.O. Box 29535
Raleigh, NC 27626-0535
Discharges without a permit are subject to the enforcement
authority of the Division of Environmental Management.
Pollution Prevention Pays
P.O.Box 29535,Raleigh,North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer

If you are dissatisfied with this decision, you have the right to
request an administrative hearing within thirty (30) days following
receipt of this Notice, identifying the specific issues to be
contended. This request must be in the form of a written petition
conforming to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes, and
filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings, Post Office Drawer
27447, Raleigh, North Carolina, 27611-7447. Unless such request for
hearing is made or payment is received,. revocation shall be final and
binding. If you have any questions, please contact:
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Mr. Roy Davis, Asheville Regional Supervisor, [phone].
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JK /.
A. Preston Howard, Jr.
cc: Supervisor, Water Quality Permits and Engineering Unit
Asheville Regional Office
County Health Department

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources
Asheville Regional Office -
James G. Martin, Governor Ann R Orr
William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary Regional Manager
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
WATER QUALITY SECTION
June 26, 1992
Mrs. Shirley Pinaud
Old Cardinal Mine
Post Office Box 1668
Franklin, North Carolina 28734
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Status: In Compliance
Old Cardinal Mine
NPDES Permit Number NC0007013
Macon County
Dear Mrs. Pinaud:
On June 11, 1992, I conducted a i.nspection of the wastewater
treatment facilities which serves The Old Cardinal Mine. The
facilities were operating adequately and considered to be in compliance
with "Best Management Practices" for tourist gem mines. A copy of the
inspection report is enclosed for your records.
If you have any questions regarding the inspection, please contact
me at 704-251-6208.
Sincerely,
(�)1 �. aj�
William E. Anderson
Environmental Technician
WEA
Enclosure
Ineeochange Buildins, 59 Woodfin Place, Asheville, NC. 288m •Telephone] 2516208
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TO: PERMITS AND ENG.',-)IERING UNIT
WATER QUALITY SECTION
DATE: May 19, 1992
NPDES STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION
COUNTY Macon
PERMIT NUMBER NC0007013
PART I - GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Facility and Address: Old Cardinal Mine
22 Mason Branch Road
Franklin, N. C. 28734
2. Date of Investigation: March 20, 1992
3. Report Prepared By: W. E. Anderson4
4. Persons Contacted and Telephone Number: Mrs Shirley Pinaud
704-369-7534
5. Directions to Site: From the intersection of US Hwy 28and NCSR
1358, travel east on NCSR 1358 0.25 mile and turn left on the
gravel road. The Old Cardinal Mine is on the Right.
6. Discharge Point(s) , List for all discharge points:
Latitude: 350 14' 43" Longitude: 830 23 ' 30"
Attach a USGS map extract and indicate treatment facility site and
discharge point on map.
U.S.G.S. Quad No. 167-NW(G5NW) USGS Quad Name Franklin
7. Size (land available for expansion and upgrading) : N/A
8. Topography (relationship to flood plain included) : Relatively
flat, probably in the 100 year flood plain.
9. Location of nearest dwelling: N/A
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10. Receiving strea 'Or affected surface waterer Mason Branch
a. Classification: "C"
b. River Basin and Subbasin No. : Little Tennessee 040401
C. Describe receiving stream features and pertinent downstream
uses: This discharge is about 0.25 miles upstream from the
Little Tennessee River.
PART II - DESCRIPTION OF DISCHARGE AND TREATMENT WORKS
1. Type of wastewater: 0 % Domestic
100 %- Industrial
a. Volume of Wastewater: 0. 300 MGD (Design Capacity)
b. Types and quantities of industrial wastewater:300,000 gallons
per day of muddy water from a tourist gem mining operation.
C. Prevalent toxic constituents in wastewater: Duck Droppings.
d. Pretreatment Program (POTWs only) : N/A
in development approved
should be required not needed
2. Production rates (industrial discharges only) in pounds per day:
N/A
a. Highest month in the past 12 months: lbs/day
b. Highest year in the past 5 years: lbs/day
3 . Description of industrial process (for industries only) and
applicable CFR Part and Subpart: N/A
4. Type of treatment (specify whether proposed or existing) : Existing
settling ponds and appurtenances in compliance with "Best
Management Practices" .
5. Sludge handling and disposal scheme: N/A
6. Treatment plant classification (attach completed rating sheet) : No
Rating.
7. SIC Codes(s) : 7999
Wastewater Code(s) : Primary 44 Secondary
Main Treatment Unit Code: 500-0
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PART III - OTHER PL eINENT INFORMATION I
1. Is this facility being constructed with Construction Grant funds
(municipals only)? N/A
2. Special monitoring requests: None
3 . Additional effluent limits requests: None
4. Other:
PART IV - EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
This is a request for permit renewal for a tourist gem mine. The
facilities conform to "Best Management Practices" . Renewal of the
permit is recommended.
The latitude and longitude noted on the sub-basin map are grossly
in error and should be corrected.
Signature of Report Preparer
ater Qual ty Regional Supervisor
Date
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ITEM POINTS (5)SECONDARY TREATMENT UNITS '
(1) Industrial Pretreatment Units and/or (a) Carbonaceous Stage
Industrial Pretreatment Program (i)Aeration - High Purity Oxygen System . . . . . 20
(see definition No. 33) 4 Diffused Air System . . . . . . . . . . . 10
(2) DESIG FLOWOF PLANT INGPD Mechanical Air Sysium m (fixed,
- (not applicable to hi contaminated cooling wafers, sludge floating or rotor) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
handling facilities for water purification plants, totally Separate Sludge Reaeralion . . . . . 3
closed cycle systems (del. No. 11), and facilities (iiJ Trickling Filler
consisting only of Item (4) (d) or Items (4) (d) and (11) (d)) High Rate....... . . ... .... . . . . 7
0 -- 20,000............... ... ... . . . . . 1 Standard Rate . . .. . . . .. . . . . . . 5
20.001 -- 50,000... ............. . . 3 Packed Tower..... . ... .(ili) Biological Aerated Filler or Aerated. .. . . 5
50.001 -- 100.000............... .. .... ... . . 3
250.001 — 500,000.... ........... 4 Biological Filter . . . . . . .. . .. . . . . . . . . . . . 10
zso,00l -- " " '" " -
500,000.......... (ivJ Aerated Lagoons.......... .. .... .. .. . . 10
500,001 --1,000,000 .. ..... ........ . . . . .. . . . . . 8
1,000.001 --2,000.000. .. . . . ......... .. . . . . . .. 10 (v) Rotating Biological Contactors . . . . . . . . . . 10
2.000,001 (and up) - rate 1 point additional for each
200.000 gpd capacity up to a (vn Sand Filters-
maximum pl 30 intermitter( biological 2
Design Flow (gpd) : recirculating biological . . 3
(3) PRELIMINARY UNITS (see dellnllion no.32) (vii) Stabilization Lagoons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(a) Bar Screens... . ............ (viiiYoradfier, 5
or (ix) Single stage system for combined
(b) Mechanical Screens, Sells Screens or carbonacepus removal of BOD and
Comminuting Devices.. ......... . ". 2 nitrogenous removal by nilrilioalion
(c) Grit Removal.... ... . ......... " " " ' " (see del. No. 12) (Points for this item
. ........ .... . 1
or have to be in addition to items (5) (a)
full Mechanical or Aerated Grit Removal . . . . 2 -(1) through (5) (a) (viii)
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(a) Flow Measuring Device (x) B
Nutrient additions to enhance SOD
....... ..... .. . . . . .. 1
or removal... . .
(Q Instrumented Flow Measurement. . . . . . . . . 2 (xi) biological Culture Super Does') additlon
(g)Preaeralien . . . .. .. .. .. . - 2 I enh c
ance organic compound removal . . . . 5
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(h) Nilmrenoea Stage
(11) Influent Row'Egaaliialion . _.. . . . . _ 2 () Aeration - High Porily Oxygen System . . . 20
(i) Grease Or Oil Separators- Gravity_ . . . . . . . . . 2 DiRused Au System . . . . . . . . . 10
Mechanical_. 3 Mechanical Air System (fixed,
Dar-Ned Air Ftotalion. ❑ floating, or total . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
(j) Prechlorination . . . _ .. .._........ . 5 Separate Sludge Reseralion . . . . 3
(iiJ Trickling Filler -
(4) PRIMARY TREATMENT UNITS High Rele . . . . . . . . 7
(a) Septic Tank (see deTnrion no 43) . . . . 2 Standard Role . . . 5
(h) Imhoff Tank. . .. . q Packed Tower. 5
(c) Pliorrory CI lifiels . . .. 01 arrive ical Aerated Filter or Aefa led
(d) Selling P nds o S Illing Tanks f ug.ni[- R.ol.ricAIFroor 10
Non-Ioxlc Mahr,,ds (sludge handling Incilllies ('°) Rolalin(i AnioQ,:al col,"'n's 10
for wdlr, prniGcanuo plants, sand, 9ravcl, 1") oand fth,-
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(3) (11. (5) (a) I,I), in I (a). (G) (b) (1) go O1 (C>
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aillend carbon regenti rali0n . . ..... . . . . . . . . . . - 5
with carbon regeneration
(c) Ar Skipping .. . . ........ . . 5 - 5
(d) Oemblilicalion Process (separate process) . . . . . 10
(a) Eleclrodif is ... .. . . . _. ......... .. ... . . . . . 5 H1) MISCELLANEOUS UNITS
(I) Foam Sepalalion.. . .. . . ..._........ ... . . . 5 (al Holding Ponds, Holding Tanks or Settling Ponds
(g) Ion Exchange........ ..................... . . . 5 for Organic or Toxic Materials including wastes
(h) Land Application of Treated Ellfuenl from mining operations containing nitrogen and/or
(see definition no. 22b) (not applicable for phosphorous compounds in amounts significantly t
sand, gravel, stone and other similar mining greater than is common (or domestic wastewater .. _.. 4
operations) (b) Ellluenl Flow Equalization (not applicable Ie storage I.
(i) on agricnllurally managedaileS.(See clef; y' `- - basins which are inherent in land application systems). 2
No.4)................................... 10 (c) Stage Discharge (not applicable to storage basins
In) by high rate inlillratian an non agriculturally inherent in land application systems....................................... 5
managed sites (includes rotary distributors (of Pumps.._.....:..................._......._......................._..._...._..........._.._._.. 3
and similar fixed nozzle systems).... . . . . . . . C l
(e) Thermal Power Supply ............................................... 3
pip) systems
subsems and
gravity
(includes low pressure (I) Thermal Pollution Control Device..._........_.............................. 3
pipe systems and gravity systems except at 1.
plants consisting of septic lank and nilrifica.
lion lines only)...... .. ................... . 4 TOTAL POINTS
(i) Microsueens.............................. . ... 5
(j) Phosphorus Remora) by Biologiml Processes CLASSIFICATION
(See de(.No.26) ...... ..................... . 20
(k) Polishing Ponds - wifhcul aeration . . . . . . . 2 Class I......................................._-__....... 5 - 25 Points j.
With aaalicn...... . . . . 5 Class ll._........................................___.... 26- 50 Points
(1) Past Aeration - cascade 0 Class 111 ....................____............ 51- 65 Points
diffused or mechanical . . . 5 Class IV........._.._........................................ 66- Up Points
(m) Reverse Osmosis.... .. ................... .... . 5
(n) Sand or Mixed Media Fillers-low rate.. . . . . . . . . . 2 Facilities having a rating of one through. four points, inclusive, �I
high(ale.... . .. . . . 5 do not require a certified operator. Classification of all other
(o) Treatment processes for removal of metal or facilities requires a comparable grade operator in responsible
cyanide................................... . 1 5 charge.
(p) Treatment processes for removal of toxic
materials other than metal or cyanide. . . . . . . . . 1 5 Facilities having an activated sludge process will be assigned l
a minimum classification of Class If.
LUDGETREATMENT Facilities having treatment processes for the removal of meta1 ��
(a) Sludge Digestion Tank -Healed............ .. . 10 or cyanide will be assigned a minimum classification of Class 11.
Aerobic.... .... . . _ 5
Unhealed...... ... . . . . 3 Facilities having treatment processes for the biological removal
(b) Sludge Stabilization (chemical or thermal) . . . . . . . 5 of phosphorus will be assigned a minimum classification of Class
(c) Sludge Drying Beds - Cori............ . . . . . 2 Ill.
Vaaum Assisted . . . . . . 5
(d) Sludge Eliffn ion. .. . . ._. .......... . .. . . . .. 5 In plant processes and related control equipment which are an
(e) Sludge Conditioner (chemical or thermal) . . . . . _ 5 integral part of industrial production shall not be considered waste
(0 Sludge Thickener(gravity)._........... . . . . . ... 5 treatment. Likewise, discharges of wastewater from residences
(g) Dissolved Air Flotation Unit having a design flow of 1,000 gpd or less, shall not be subject to
(not applicable to a unit .its as(3) (1) . . . . . . . . , a rating
(h) Sludge Gas Utilization (including gas storage) . . . . 2
(i) Sludge Holding Tank - Aerated......... . . .. . . . 5 ADDITIONAL COMMENTS,
Nomaeraled.. .. . . . . . - . 2
(j) Sludge Incinerator (not including activated
carbon regeneralien) . 10
(k) Vacwm Filler, Cenlriluge or Filler Press or other
similar dewalering devices ........ . . . . . . . . . . 1 0
3) SLUDGE DISPOSAL (including incinerated ash)
(a)Lagoons...._... .. . .._ ._._....... .. ... . . . . .. . 2
IT) Land Application (surface and subsurface)
(see dolmilion 22a)
-where the facility holds the land app. permit 10
-by contracting to a land application operator who
holds the land application permit_. 2
-land application iq sludge by a contractor who does
of hold Ih0 perIf L, Ile waste I Irealment
facility where Ilse Icd,c is gfamaled 10
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Water Quality Snction
MAY 1 1 IN2
4 State of North Carolina Asheville Regional Otte
Department of Environment, Health, and Natural ReSOuf� gille, North Carotipnv
Division of Environmental Management
512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
James G. Martin, Governor
George T. Everett, c
William W. Cobey,Jr., Secretary Director
May 6, 1992
Ms. Shirley Pinaud Subject: NPDES Permit Application
The Old Cardinal Gem Mine 22 Mason Branch Road NPDES Permit No.NC0007013
Franklin, NC 28734 The Old Cardinal Gem Mine
Dear Ms. Pinaud : Macon County
This is to acknowledge receipt of the following documents on March 11, 1992:
Application Form
_ Engineering Proposal (for proposed control facilities) ,
Request for permit renewal,
Application Processing Fee of $200.00,
Engineering Economics Alternatives Analysis,
_ Local Government Signoff,
_ Source Reduction and Recycling,
Interbasin Transfer,
Other ,
The items checked below are needed before review can begin:
Application Form ,
_ Engineering proposal (see attachment) ,
_ Application Processing Fee of
_ Delegation of Authority (see attached)
_ Biocide Sheet (see attached)
_ Engineering Economics Alternatives Analysis,
Local Government Signoff,
_ Source Reduction and Recycling, _
_ Interbasin Transfer,
_ Other
REGIONAL OFFICES
Asheville Fayetteville Mooresville Raleigh Washington Wilmington Winston-Salem
704R51-6208 919/4861541 / 704/663-1699 919/5714700 919a4 81 919/395-3900 919/9967007
U Pollution Prevention Pays
- „ PP.O.Box 29535, Raleigh, North Camlina 276260535 Telephone [phone]
�/V An Equal Oppmauau,A(fi,matlre Aom Emplo,a,

If the application is not made complete within thirty (30) days, it will be
returned to you and may be resubmitted when complete.
This application has been assigned to Jule Shanklin
(919/733-5083) of our Permits Unit for review. You w1ii ne aavised of any
comments recommendations, questions or other information necessary for the
review of the application.
I am, by copy of this letter, requesting that our Regional Office
Supervisor prepare a staff report and recommendations regarding this
discharge. If you have any questions regarding this applications,
please contact the review person listed abpve.
Icerely
n Id L. 5��9 �
CC: Asheville Regional Office

TO: PERMITS AND ENG' ERING UNIT
WATER QUALITY SECTION
'j
DATE: March 24, 1992
NPDES STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION
COUNTY Macon
PERMIT NUMBER NC0007013
PART I - GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Facility and Address: Old Cardinal Mine
22 Mason Branch Road
Franklin, N. C. 28734
2. Date of Investigation: March 20, 1992 '
3. Report Prepared By: W. E. Anderson
4. Persons Contacted and Telephone Number: Mrs Shirley Pinaud
704-369-7534
5. Directions to Site: From the intersection of US Hwy 28and NCSR
1358, travel east on NCSR 1358 0. 25 mile and turn left on the
gravel road. The Old Cardinal Mine is on the Right.
6. Discharge Point(s) , List for all discharge points:
Latitude: 350 14' 43" Longitude: 830 23 ' 30"
Attach a USGS map extract and indicate treatment facility site and
discharge point on map.
U. S.G. S. Quad.No. 167-NW(G5NW) USGS Quad Name Franklin
7. Size (land available for expansion and upgrading) : N/A
S. Topography (relationship to flood plain included) : Relatively
flat, probably in the 100 year flood plain.
9. Location of nearest dwelling: N/A
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10. Receiving streal�-Ir affected surface waters Mason Branch
'a. Classification: "C"
b. River Basin and Subbasin No. : Little Tennessee 040401
C. Describe receiving stream features and pertinent downstream
uses: This discharge is about 0. 25 miles upstream from the
Little Tennessee River.
PART II — DESCRIPTION OF DISCHARGE AND TREATMENT WORKS
1. Type of wastewater: 0 % Domestic
100 % Industrial
a. Volume of Wastewater: 0.300 MGD (Design Capacity)
b. Types and quantities of industrial wastewater:300,000 gallons
per day of muddy water from a tourist gem mining operation.
C. Prevalent toxic constituents in wastewater: Duck Droppings.
d. Pretreatment Program (POTWs only) : N/A
in development approved
should be required not needed
2. Production rates (industrial discharges only) in pounds per day:
N/A
a. Highest month in the past 12 months: lbs/day
b. Highest year in the past 5 years: lbs/day
3. Description of industrial process (for industries only) and
applicable CPR Part and Subpart: N/A
4. Type of treatment (specify whether proposed or existing) : Existing
settling ponds and appurtenances in compliance with "Best
Management Practices" .
5. Sludge handling and disposal scheme: N/A
6. Treatment plant classification (attach completed rating sheet) : No
Rating.
7. SIC Codes(s) : 7999
Wastewater Code(s) : Primary 44 Secondary
Main Treatment Unit Code: 500-0
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PART III - OTHER P! ,f INENT INFORMATION
1. Is this facility being constructed with Construction Grant funds
(municipals only)? N/A
2 . Special monitoring requests: None
3. Additional effluent limits requests: None
4. Other:
PART IV - EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
This is a request for permit renewal for a tourist gem mine. The
facilities conform to "Best Management Practices" . "Renewal of the
permit is recommended.
The latitude and longitude noted on the sub-basin map are grossly
in error and should be corrected.
V
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ture of Rep t Prepares
ater Q ality Regional Supervisor
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
512 North Salisbury Street.Raleigh,North Carolina 27604
James G.Martin,Governor George T.Evemtt,Ph.D.
William W.Cobey,Jr.,Secretary Director
March 12, 1992
Ms. SHIRLEY PINAUD
THE OLD CARDINAL GEM MINE
22 MASON BRANCH ROAD
FRANKLIN,NORTH CAROLINA 28734
Subject: Application No.NC0007013
THE OLD CARDINAL GEM MINE
Gems
Macon County
Dear Ms. PINAUD:
The Division's Permits and Engineering Unit acknowledges receipt of your permit application and
supporting materials received on March 11, 1992. This application has been assigned the number
shown above. Please refer to this number when making inquiries on this project.
Your project has been assigned to Jule Shanklin for a detailed engineering review. A technical
acknowledgement will be forthcoming. If this acknowledgement is not received within thirty (30)
days,please contact the engineer listed above.
Be aware that the Division's regional office,copied below,must provide recommendations from the
Regional Supervisor for this project prior to final action by the Division.
If you have any questions,please contact Jule Shanklin at(919)733-5083.
Sincerely,
" M. Dale Overcash,P.E.
/^ Supervisor, NPDES Permits Group
cc: Asheville Regional Office
Wpeler Qu�rry� G�.rtion
Pollurion Prevention Pays
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employee (, , riT
tishryiile, llotiii Canlu„

.JRTH CAROLINA DEPT. OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DIVISION OF ENVIRON"]TAL MANAGEMENT, P.O. BOX 27687 -IRALEIGH, NC 27611
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM / A57LICATIDNNUMBER
APPLICATION FOR PERMIT TO DISCHARGE — SHORT FORM-.'C FOR
AGENCY
USE DATE RECEIVED
To be filed only by persons engaged in manufacturing and mining '` 9-' O 3
YEAR - MD. ' DAY
C/f• x>< y3s
Do not attempt to complete this form'.before reading accompanying instructions. yfj�d0•'z
Please print or type
T. Name, address, location, and telephone number of;facilityproducing discharge a A. Name 77,e O / Ar�7ui.N/ Gent M,
B. Mailing address
1. Street address
2. City. Pr.4 NA L/w 3. State -
4. County ND 4C-ON s. z1P_ st93a/ ..
C. Location: n
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2. City - FY-RA-AL/rL. 3. County A✓FGON
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D. Telephone No. !02/ 369-)5-3y
Area
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7. Number of employees ri. rrt
If all your waste is discharged into a Publicly q waste treatment facility
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and to the best of your knowledge you are not required
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4. If you meet the condition stated above, check here v and supply the information 30
asked for below. After completing these items, please complete the date, title,
and signature blocks below and return this farm to the proper reviewing office
without completing the remainder of the form. r co 2E
y
A. Name of organization responsible for receiving waste
B. Facility receiving waste:
1. Name
2. Street address
3. City 4. County
5. State 6 ZIP
,�. O Principal product, O raw material (Check one)- r 44 S
15. Principal process �C-lz &eyi y-rM S
7. Maximum amount of principal product produced or raw material consumed per (Check one)
Amount
Basis 1-99 100-199 200-499 500-999 1000. 5000- 10,000- 50,000
4999 9999 49.999 or more
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (5) (7) (8)
A. Da,
R. Month
C. Year
PH VIOUS EDITION MAY HE UHLD UNTIL SUPPLY IS LA.AUSTED

,I. Mnalmum nnuxm 1. of prinetpai Vrndur6 pnulu n•d rr raw mm1.r•rinl rrmen....I r:1•I11,rI I
In Item 7, above, Is me as urud(w)(❑rusk 1p^1%
A.%pounds B.0 tons C.cl barrels 0.0bu shell E.0 squme feel `
F.0 Val Ions. . G.o pieces or units H.0 other, specify
9. (a) Checkhere If .discharge occurs all year p , or
b) Check the month(s) .discharge occurs:
9.e January .2-,n February 3.9 March 4,1iApri1 5.g May 6,10 June
7.4(July B.C$August 9,p;Septemher 10.XOctober I I.0 November 12.0 December
--(c), Check how,many days per week: 1.01 2.02-3 3.04-5 4.06-7
10. Types of waste water discharged to surface waters only (check as,applicable)
Flow, gallons per operating day - Volume treated before
Discharge per discharging (percent)
operating day 0.1-999 1000-49995000-9999 '10,000- 50,000- None 0.1- 30- 65- 95_
49,999. or more 29.9 64.9 94.9 100
(1) .,(2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10)
A. Sanitary, daily
average.
B. Cooling water, .etc:
daily average
C. Process water, /
daily average ✓
0. Maximum per opt ra t-
ddisday for y1
discharge (allll i es)
11. If any of the three types of waste identified in Item 10,either treated or untreated,
are discharged to places other than surface waters., check below as applicable.
Average f1 w, gallons per operating day
. Waste water is
discharged to: 0.1-999 IOGO-4999 5000-9999 10,000-49,999 50,D00 or more
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
•A. Municipal sewer system
B..Underground well
C. Septic^ tank
D; Evapbration lagoon or pond
E. Other._.speci fy
12. Number of separate discharge points: A. 1 B.❑2-3 C.c14-5 . 0.0 6 or more
13. Name of receiving water or waters Lt ° �!Na/r ,R!v BV
14. floes .your discharge contain or is it possible for your discharge to contain
one or mare of the fell wing substances added as a result of your operations,
anti vita es, or processes: ammonia, cyanide, aluminum, beryllium, cadmium,
chromium, copper, lead, mercury, nickel, selenium, zinc, phenols, ail and -
.grease, and chlorine (residual). A.In yes 8.0 no
E certify that 1 am familiar with the information contained in the application and
that to the best of my knowledge and belief such information is true, completr, and
q�accurate.
/✓/±. 5./I I Y IlY /Nlf d/�
Printed Name of arson Si ning Tip e
'Date Application Signed _ Signature of Applicant
North Carolina General Statute 143-215 6(b) (2) provides that: Any perso who knowingly makes
any false statement representation, or certification in .any application, record, report, plan,
or other document files or required to be maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the
Environmental Management Commission implementing that Article, or who falsifies, tampers with,
or knowly renders inaccurate any recording or monitoring device or method required to be r
operated or maintained under Article 21 -or regulations of the Environmental Management Commission
implementing that Article, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor pumishable by a fine not to exceed
$10,000, or by imprisonment not to exceed six months, or by both. (18 U.S.C. Section 1001 provider
a punishment by a fine of not more than $10,000 or imprisonment not more than 5 years, or both,
for a similar offense.)

February 19, 1992
SHIRLEY PINAUD
OLD CARDINAL MINE
22 MASON BRANCH ROAD
FRANKLIN, NC 28734
Subject: NPDES PERMIT NO. NC0007013
MACON COUNTY
Dear Permittee:
The subject permit issued on 2/08/91 expires on 11/30/92. North Carolina
General Statute (NCGS) 143-215. 1(c) requires that an application for permit renewal
be filed at least 180 days prior to the expiration date As of the date of this
letter, the Division of Environmental Management had not received an application for
renewal.
If operation of a discharge or waste treatment facility is to occur after the
permit's expiration date, or if continuation of the permit is desired, it must not be
allowed to expire. A renewal request must be submitted no later than 180 days prior
to the permit's expiration date. Operation of the waste treatment works or
continuation of a discharge after the expiration date would constitute a violation of
NCGS 143-215. 1 and could result in assessment of civil penalties of up to $10,000 per
day. If continuation of the permit is desired, failure to request renewal at least
180 days prior to expiration will result in a civil assessment of at least $300 00•
larger penalties may be assessed depending upon the delinquency of the request.
A renewal application shall consist of a letter requesting permit renewal along
with the appropriate completed and signed application form (copy attached), submitted
in triplicate, referenced in Title 15 of the North Carolina Administrative Code (15
NCAC) Subchapter 2H .0105(a) . Primary industries listed in Appendix A of Title 40 of
the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 122 shall also submit a priority pollutant
analysis in accordance with Part 122.21. A processing fee must be submitted with the
application. In addition to penalties referenced above, a permit renewal request
received after the expiration date will be considered as a new application and will
require the higher application fee.
(VBtPI llL4f li:�$^, ilU'.1
,Asheville Ramoonl UMvue
Asheville, North Caro)InA

Attached is a copy of the fee schedule from 15 NCAC 28.0105(b). The application
processing fee is based on the design or permitted flow, whichever is appropriate,
listed in the first five categories of facilities. Presently, no facility is allowed
to submit a fee for the general permits listed in the schedule since the Environmental
Protection Agency has not approved the State of North Carolina's general permit. If
the facility covered by this permit contains some type of treatment works, a narrative
description of the sludge management plan must be submitted with the application for
renewal.
The Environmental Management Commission adopted revised rules on October 1, 1990
(attached), requiring the payment of an annual fee for most permitted facilities. You
will be billed separately for that fee (if applicable), after your permit is approved.
The letter requesting renewal, the completed Permit application, and appropriate
fee should be sent to:
Permits and Engineering Unit
Division of Environmental Management
Post Office Box 29535
Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535
The check should be made payable to the North Carolina Department of Environment,
Health, and Natural Resources which may be abbreviated as DEHNR.
If there are questions or a need for additional information regarding the permit
renewal procedure, please contact me at telephone number (919) 733-5083.
/ /
J�
M. Dale Overcash, P.E.
Supervisor, NPDES Permits Group
cc: .Asheville Regional Office
Permits and Engineering Unit
Central Files

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
James G. Martin, Governor George T. Everett, Ph.D.
William W. Cobey,Jr., Secretary October 28, 1991 Director
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
SHIRLEY PINAUD
OLD CARDINAL MINE
22 MASON BRANCH ROAD
FRANKLIN, NC 28734
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION AND REVOCATION FOR NON-PAYMENP
NPDES PERMIT NO. NG0007013
OLD CARDINAL MINE
MACON COUNTY
Dear Permittee:
Payment of the required annual administering and compliance monitoring fee
of $600.00 for this year has not been received for the subject permit. This
fee is required by Title 15 North Carolina Administrative Code 2H .0105,
under the authority of North Carolina General Statutes 143-215.3(a)(1), (la)
and (lb). Because this fee was not fully paid within 30 days after being
billed, this letter initiates action to revoke the subject permit, pursuant to
15 NCAC 2H .0105 (b)(2)(k)(4), and G.S. 143-215. 1(b)(3) .
Effective 60 days from receipt of this notice, subject permit is hereby
revoked unless the required Annual Administering and Compliance Monitoring Fee
is received within that time. Your payment should be sent to:
N.C. Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
Budget Office
P.O. Box 29535
Raleigh, NC 27626-0535
Discharges without a permit are subject to the enforcement authority
of the Division of Environmental Management.
REGIONALOFFICES
Asheville Fayetteville Mooresville Raleigh Washington Wilmington Winston-Salem
704/251-6208 919/486-1541 704/663-1699 919/733-2314 919/946-6481 9191395-3900 919/896-7007
Pollution Prevention Pays
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer

V -)
If you are dissatisfied with this decision, you have the right to request
an administrative hearing within thirty (30) days following receipt of this
Notice, identifying the specific issues to be contended. This request must be
in the form of a written petition conforming to Chapter 1505 of the North
Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative
Hearings, Post Office Drawer 27447, Raleigh, North Carolina, 27611-7447. Unless
such request for hearing is made or payment is received, revocation shall be
final and binding. If you have any questions, please contact:
Mr. Roy Davis, Asheville Regional Supervisor, [phone].
t ' Sincerely,
17,
if
George T. Everett
cc: Supervisor, Water Quality Permits and Engineering Unit
Asheville Regional Office
County Health Department

TO:' PERMITS AND ENG( ERING UNIT (� �%�
WATER QUALITY SECTION r,T
DATE: October 24, 1990
NPDES STAFF REPORT AM RECOMMENDATION
COUNTY Macon
PERMIT NUMBER NC0007013
PART I - GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Facility and Address: Old Cardinal Mine
Joseph S. and Shirley Pinaud
22 Mason Branch Road
Franklin, NC 28734
2 . Date of Investigation: May 16, 1990
3 . Report Prepared By: W. E. Anderson
4. Persons Contacted and Telephone Number: Shirley Pinaud
704/369-7534
5. Directions to Site: From the intersection of US Highway 28 and
NCSR 1358. travel east on NCSR1358 0.25 mi and turn left onto the
gravel road. The Old Cardinal Mine is on the right.
6. Discharge Point(s) , List for all discharge points:
Latitude: 35014' 43"
Longitude: 63023' 30"
Attach a USGS map extract and indicate treatment facility site
and discharge point on map.
U. S.G.S. Quad No. 167-NW (G5NW)USGS Quad Name Franklin
7. Size (land available for expansion and upgrading) : N/A
8. Topography (relationship to flood plain included) : Relatively
Flat
Y9. Location of nearest dwelling: N/A
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10.' Receiving streari l affected surface waters ,'�Mason Branch
a. Classification: "C"
b. River Basin and Subbasin No. : Little Tennessee 040402
C. Describe receiving stream features and pertinent downstream
uses: Mason Branch flows into the Little Tennessee River
approximately 0.25 mi . downstream
PART II - DESCRIPTION OF DISCHARGE AND TREATMENT WORKS
1. Type of wastewater: % Domestic
100 % Industrial
a. Volume of Wastewater: 0. 300 MGD (Design Capacity)
b. Types and quantities of industrial wastewater:300, 000
gallons per day of muddy water from a tourist gem mining
operation.
C. Prevalent toxic constituents in wastewater: None
d. Pretreatment Program (POTWs only) : N/A
in development approved
should be required not needed
2. Production rates (industrial discharges only) in pounds per day:
N/A
a. Highest month in the past 12 months: lbs/day
b. Highest year in the past 5 years: lbs/day
3. Description of industrial process (for industries only) and
applicable CFR Part and Subpart: N/A
4. Type of treatment (specify whether proposed or existing) :
existing settling ponds which comply with "Best Management
Practices"
5. Sludge handling and disposal scheme: N/A
6. Treatment plant classification: Less than 5 points; no rating
(include rating sheet, if appropriate) . No rating
7. SIC Codes(s) : 7999
Wastewater Code(s) : Primary 44 Secondary

PART III - OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION
1. Is this facility being constructed with Construction Grant funds
(municipals only)? N/A
2. Special monitoring requests: None
3. Additional effluent limits requests: None
4. Other:
PART IV - EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
This facility conforms to "Best Management Practices" . Effluent
monitoring and reporting are not required. The ponds are in good
condition, renewal of the permit is appropriate.
v 7 P
Si ure of Report Prepar�
ater ri;tyal Supervisor
Date

r
State of North Carolina
Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
James G.Martin,Covemor George T.Everett,Ph.D.
Ma n W.Cobey,Jr.,Secretary Director
10/16/90
Ms. Shirley Pinaud
The Old Cardinal Gem Mine Subject : NPDES Permit Application
22 Mason Branch Road NPDES Permit No.NA07013
Franklin, NO 28734 The Old Cardinal Gem Mine
Dear Ms. Pinaud Macon County
This is to acknowledge receipt of the following documents on October 16, 1990:
Application Form
Engineering Proposal (for proposed control facilities) ,
Request for permit renewal,
Application Processing Fee of $100.00,
Other ,
The items checked below are needed before review can begin E C F-IV ED
_ Application Form I .Water Quality Cctiun
Engineering proposal (see attachment) ,
Application Processing Fee of OCT
Delegation of Authority (see attached)
Biocide Sheet (see attached)
_ Other Asheville Regional Office
Asheville. ri-th Carolina
If the application is not made complete within thirty (30) days, it will be
returned to you and may be resubmitted when complete .
This application has been assigned to Mack Wiggins
(919/733-5083) of our Permits Unit for review. You will e advised ot any
comments recommendations, questions or other information necessary for the
review of the application.
I am, by copy of this letter, requesting that our Regional Office
Supervisor prepare a staff report and recommendations regarding this
discharge . If you have any questions regarding this applications,
please contact the review person listed above .
Sy/iinn(-ceeerreely,
CC: Asheville Regional Office M. Dale Ove ash, P .E.
PollutionCiuoPmeotlon Pays
P.O.Box 27687,Raleigh,North Caroliiu 27611-7667 Telephone [phone]
An Equal Opportunity AfirmaWe Action Employer

,• " • RECEIVED
Water Quality Section
3�''�•� -' HP Z -( 1990
State of North Carolina ,AshevilleRegional,office
Department of Environment,Health,and Natural Resourceglsheville, North Carolina
Division of Environmental Management
512 North Salisbury Street•Raleigh,North Carolina 27611
James G.Martin,Governor George T.Evereua,Ph.D.
William W. Cobey,Jr., Secretary Director
September 26, 1990
Ms. Shirley Pinaud
PO Box 1668
Franklin, NC 28734
Subject: NPDES Permit Application
NPDESPermit No. NC0007013
Old Cardinal Gem Mine
Macon County
Dear Ms. Pinaud:
On September 26, 1990, the Division of Environmental Management received a NPDES
Permit Application for the subject facility. The application is considered incomplete. Therefore,
the Division of Environmental Management is returning the application.
The returned information must be resubmitted with the following to complete the
application:
1 . A check for $100.00 made payable to the INC Department of EHNR. Your check for
$10.00 is being returned.
The Division of Environmental Management will initiate the permit review process
upon receipt of the above requested information. The receipt of the above information does not
preclude this Division from requesting additional information at a future date.
If you have any questions; please contact me at [phone].
Sincerely, pp��,,,,�J////n///� -
��. alercash; PE
Supervisor, NPDES Permits
cc:-Asheville Regional Office
Pollu ion Prevention Pays
P.O.Box 27687,Raleigh,None Carolina 27611-7687 Telephone [phone]
An Equal Opponuniry Alternative Action Employer

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DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT,. P.O! ROX 27687, RALEIGH NC'2 1 611
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NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION. SYSTEM�;' APPLICATION NUMBER
APPLICATION FOR PERMIT TO DISCHARGE — SHORT FORM C'� FOR
AGENCY Q, 0 b o p 11 13
` USE ` DATE RECEIVED.
To be filed only by persons engaged in manufacturing and mining qI D ID I
. YEAR " f. MD. DAY
ca• �
Do not attempt to complete thii form before reading accompanying instructions - ,_- --
Please print or type JD
_
Name, address, l++oc��ation, and telephone number of facil rty producing discharge
A. Name V e OIA t-4r I G'C.Y/
B. Hailing address
1, Street address P.2. IW.4 caw A7r4.z
2. City_ F 4A 14 t'f;,. 3. State Ali C
_. 4, County 0.4 CON 5: ZIP- 7 P23a/
C. Location:
2. City 4,;,, 3. County c
d
4. State NC- - _- ` 3. County
D. Telephone No. b 9- 7�3/
Area . . ..
Code , 00T ] 5 1990
2. Sic
(Leave blank) PERMITS& ENGINEERING I
7. Number of employees
i If all your waste is discharged into a publicly owned waste treatment facility
'and to the best of your knowledge you are not required to obtain a discharge � 'I' fN 1 Mn,,;;
'-perm t, proceed to item 4:. Otherwise Proceed directly to item S,
4. If you meet the con"dr ti on stated above, check"here ❑ and Supply the info oration
asked for below. After completing these. items, please complete the date,.title.
Wand signature blocks below and return this form to the proper,review mg.office
--- without completing theremainder of the form, ` .,
A. Name of organ zation responsible for receiving waste'"
8. Facility receiving waste:
1. Name
2. Street address
7. City 4, County
S. State' 6, ZIP
�'. O Principal product, '6'raw material (check ,orn'e) (rr GM S
t. Principal. process �.'e.f N y M4' tie NIS
7. Maximum amount of principal roduct p h °• •
p P P produced or raw material consumed Per (Check one),T'
Amount ,
". I
99 , 100-199 -200-499 500.999:. 1000• 500D -' ,io,000- - 50,ODO
1)� 999
(4) 4(51, 9999 '49,999 ' or' mora
(5) 1 (7)
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A.3(odunds B.O tons ' Cl❑darrelS D.O bushels E osqueefeet
F.'o`gallons G.ca pieces or units ) H.a other, specify' 11''Io' ;('
9 i-.,�
(a) Check here if discharge occurs all year m , or
I
(gyp) Cneck the (month(s).discharge ocrurs:
1,0 Ja nua ry 2.ca February 3.o March 4.)kApn1 S.*May, 6.'XJune
9 ] July 8,)kAug,,t 9.S ebtemt`er IO October . 11,0 November 12.0 December
(c) Check how many days per week: 1.0 1 2.0 2-3 3.0 4-5 4.)(6-7'
10. Types of waste water discharged to surface waters only (check'rjas applicable)
Volume treated before
Flow, gallons per operating day discharging (percent)
Discharge pef -
operating day 0.1-999 1000-4999 SOOD-9999 10,000-. 50,000w None 0.1- 30. 65. 95-
or more. 29.9 6n,9. 94,9 100
(1) ..- (2) (3)'. 49(4)9'., (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10).
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average
--B. Cooling water, etc
_ ... daily average.
-- C. Process water,
daily average v
0. Maximum per operat " r
-- irg day for'to tat
discharge (all t es) - •r i &
11. If any of the three types of waste identified in tei 10 ether treated or untreatetl ! 4 'jry r:.,Fl VE @„vY
are discharged to places other than surface water:( cock. below'.as applicable.
Average flow, gallons per operating day,
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99
Waste water is
tl ischarged to: O.1A99 1000-4999 5000-9999 10,000-49P?"11 Ski ll`AIEIlIOKc
(1) (2) (3) (4) (S)
A. Municipal sewer system 3
B. Underground •ell
C. Septic tank i4
- 0, Evaporation lagoon or pond
E. Other, specify t a
12. Number of separate discharge points: A.*l B 0 2 3 C.0 4 5 D 0 6 or nore
Name of receiving water or waters"'
)I 11 . i11f4
14. Does your discharge contain or substances
es addle for your dtschayou to contain
one or more of the following substances caddedyanide, aluminum,
as a beryllium,
lE your operat,ons
activities", or Processes: ammonia( ckel selenium zinc
be' pherom, ca 11-un,�, -•.,;:
chromium„ copper, lead, mercury, nickel, selenium zinc; Dhenols o,T and
grease, and chlorine (residual): R.0 yes,,,, B, na . ... -
I certify.that l am fam,liar with the information to,Wood In the, application.and. 1'
that to the best of my knowledge and belief such information is true complete and I
ell
accurate...
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printed Jame of Person w5igning i h ) o T,tleh^ " u t r
Date Application Signed ^. ,w Signature of Ap icant
North Caroline General Statute 143-215 6(b) (2). providies'"that: AnyClaerson who knowingly makes
any;false statement!representation, or certification in any application, record, report, plan,
or other document files or required to be'maintaicied •under Ariicle''21 or regulations of the
Environmental Management Commission"implement91 ing--thati Article, or, wbo falsifies, tampers with,
or knowly_ renders inaccurate any recgrding-on,monitor ing` device—or"'method required• to be
operated or;maintained under-Article 2} zar•regulatione of the EnvitonamentaI'Managwent'Commission
implementing iliac Article, shall be,guilty of.a misdemeanor pumishablel by- a,fine 'not to exceed.
$10.000, or bv imprisonment not. to; exceed six months. or by both.; (18 U.S.C.`. Section 1001 provide

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh,North Carolina 27611
James G.Martin,Governor George T.Everett,Ph.D.
WNiam W.Cobey,Jr.,Secretary Director
September 19, 1990.
JOSEPH S. PINAUD
OLD CARDINAL MINE
P.O. BOX 1668
FRANKLIN, NC 28734
Subject: NPDES PERMIT NO. NC0007013
MACON COUNTY
Dear Permittee;
The subject permit issued on 7/01/86 expires on 6/30/91. North Carolina
General Statute (NCGS) 143-215. 1(c) requires that an appl.icati.on for permit renewal
be filed at least 180 days_prior to the expiration date. As of the date of this.
letter, the Division of Environmental Management had not received an application for
renewal.
If operation of a discharge or waste treatment facility is to occur after the
permit's expiration date, or if continuation of the permit is desired, it must not be
allowed to expire. A renewal request mast be submitted no later than 180 days prior
to the permit's expiration date. Operation of the wants, treatment works or
continuation of a discharge after the expiration date would coast Ltute a violation of
NCGS 143-21.5. 1 .and could result: in assessment of civil penalties of up to $10,000 per
day. If continuation of the permit is desired, failure to request renewal at least
180 days nxior to expiration will result in.a_civil assessment of at SeastA 00
larger penalties may be, assessed depending upon the delinquency of the request.
A renewal. application shall consist of a letter requesting permit renewal along
with the appropriate completed and signed application form (copy attached), submitted
in triplicate, referenced in Title 1.5 of the North Caroliva Administrative Code (15
NCAC) Subchapter 211 .0105(a) . Primary industries listed in Appendix A of Title 40 of
the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 122 shall. also submit a priority pollutant
analysis in accordance with Part 122.21, A processing fee must be submitted with the
application. In addition to penalties referenced above, a permit renewal request
received after the expiration date will be considered as a new application and will
require the higher application fee.
RECEIVED
Wafer Quality Section
SEP 1 9 1o90
PoBotlon Prevendm Pays Asheville. Resional Office
Ashev::1c North Carolina
P.O.Box 27687.Raleigh,Noah Carolina 27611-7687 Telephone [phone]
An Equal OpportuNly Afirmative Arbon Employer

Attached is a copy of the fee schedule from 15 NCAC 2➢.0105(b). The application
processing fee is based on the design or permitted flow, whichever is appropriate,
listed in the first five categories of facilities. Presently, no facility is allowed
to submit a fee for the general permits listed in the schedule since the Environmental
Protection Agency has not approved the State of. North Carolinas general permit. If
the facility covered by this permit contains some type of treatment works, a narrative
description of the sludge management plan must be submitted with the application for
renewal.
The Environmental Management Commission adopted rules on August 1, 1988,
requiring the payment of an annual fee for most permitted facilities (see attached 15
NCAC 2H .0105(b) regulations). You will be billed separately for that fee (if
applicable), after your permit is approved.
The letter requesting renewal, the completed Permit application, and appropriate
fee should be sent to:
Permits and Engineering Unit
Division of Environmental Management
Post Office Box 27687
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611.-7687
The check should be made payable to the North Carolina Department of Environment,
Health, and Natural Resources which may be, abbreviated as DEHNR.
If there are questions or a need for additional information regarding the permit
renewal procedure, please contact me at telephone number (919) 733-5083,
Sincerely,
Original Signed BY
M. Date QVerCaSh
M. Dale Overcash, P.E.
Supervisor, NPDES Permits Croup
cc: Asheville Regional Office
Permits and Engineering Unit
Central Files

State of North Carolina
Department of Natural Resources and Community Development
Asheville Regional Office
James G. Martin, Governor Ann B. Orr
William W. Cohey, Jr., Secretary Regional Manager
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
WATER QUALITY SECTION
May 17, 1909.9
Mr. Joseph S. Pinaud
Old Cardinal Mine
Post Office Box 1668
Franklin, North Carolina 28734
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Status: In Compliance
Old Cardinal Mine
NPDES Permit Number NC0007013
Macon County
Dear Mr. Pinaud: V
On May 16, 1989, I conducted an inspection of the wastewater
treatment facilities which serve The Old Cardinal Mine. The
facilities were operating well and considered to be in compliance with
"Best Management Practices" for tourist gem mines. A copy of the
inspection report is enclosed for your records.
If you have any questions regarding the inspection, please contact
me at 704-251-6208.
Sincerely,
William E. Anderson
Environmental. Technician
WEA
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State of North Carolina
Department of Natural Resources and Community Development
Asheville Regional Office
James G. Martin, Governor Ann B. Orr
William W. Cobey,Jr., Secretary Regional Manager
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
WATER QUALITY SECTION
August 17, 1989
Mr. Joseph S. Pinaud
Old Cardinal Mine
Post Office Box 1668
Franklin, North Carolina 28734
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Status: In Compliance
Old Cardinal Mine
NPDES Permit Number NC0007013
1 ,..,Macon County
Dear Mr. Pinaud: V
On August 10, 1989, I conducted an inspection of the wastewater
treatment facilities which serve The Old Cardinal Mine. The
facilities were operating well and considered to be in compliance with
"Best Management Practices" for tourist gem mines. A copy of the
inspection report is enclosed for your records.
If you have any questions regarding the inspection, please contact
me at 704-251-6208.
Sincerely,
,4', 12- a--A n1
William E. Anderson
Environmental Technician
i
WEA
Enclosure
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Interchange Building, 59 Woodfin Place, Asheville, N.C.28MI •Telephone]04]51L108
An Equal Opportunity Affi madve Action Employer

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Department of Natural Resources and Community Development
Asheville Regional Office
James G. Martin, Governor S. Thomas Rhodes, Secretary
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
WATER QUALITY SECTION
August 4 , 1987
Mr. Jospeh S. Pinaud
old Cardinal Ruby Mine
Post Office Box 1668
Franklin, North Carolina 28734
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Status: In Compliance
.Old Cardinal Ruby Mine ,
14PDES Permit Number NC0607013
Macon County j
Dear Mr. Pinaud: C
The inspection of your wastewater treatment facility conducted on
July 28, 1987, indicated that it is in compliance with the "Best
Management Practices" portion of the permit. As a result of dry
weather, the percolation rate of the pond was greater than the inflow,
resulting in no direct discharge from the pond.
If you have any questions , please contact me at 704/253-3341 .
Sincerely
� � ;J/�
. .
William E. Anderson
Environmental Technician
WEA: ls
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REPORT OF COMPLIANCE EVALUATION ANALYSIS
--� _ Inspection/Evaluation _ By: _ EDWARD DUERR
ID No.
Part A. General Information
facility County mlacanl Date _2ls-j me XI
Compliant wiftf of#l�egt limits. CD PD P
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Discharge Rating Subbasin Rating xA xB
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Number Nc con-7 ( 3 Effective Date 025 Sin -J, Expiration Date35a S�1
Permit Scheduler
Action to be ACCOM lished Date to be Accazolished Date Accomplished
Part C. Self-Monitoring
Monitoring Program Approved by State Current Flow
Compliance with Monitoring Program
Part D. Remarks
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COMMENT:
RECOMMENDATIONS:
INSPECTION PERFORMED BY: EDww¢n'f7oFng �I:Lr�z� C ��cKe�
SIGNATURE: wur�i—(�
ABURATORY ANALYSES DISCHARGE - AERATION
Item LIMITATION'S INFLUENT EFFLUENT BASIN UPSTREAM DO'WNSTREArj'
,OD, (mg/1) —_
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,ETTLEABLE MATTER (ml/1)
!ISSOLVED OXYGEN (mg/1)
'EMPERATURE (OF)
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WASTE LOAD ALLOCATION APPROVAL FORM #43
Facility Name: McCooks Mason Branch Mine RECEIVED
County: Macon Sub-basin: 04-04-01
Regional Office: ARO Requestor: Mike Parker
Type of Wastewater: Industrial 100 % MAR 1$ 1981
Domestic
If industrial, specify type(s) of industry: to rist ee ins WP=+=.n p -o(If�e
Acho.%no n _...��olina
Receiving stream: Mason Branch Class: C
Other stream(s) affected: - Class:
7Q10 flow at point of discharge: 0.4 cfs
3OQ2 flow at point of discharge: -
Natural stream drainage area at discharge point: 0.7 m1
Recommended Effluent Limitations
Monthly
Daily Avg.. - Daily Maximum
TSS 55 mg/1 110 mg/l
Settleable Matter �0.1 ml/1 10.1 ml/1
Turbidity
*the discharge, when mixed with the receiving waters, shall not
cause the turbidity of the receiving stream to be increased by
more than 10 NTU above upstream background conditions, and in no
case shall the turbidity of the receeving stream exceed 50 NTU
as a result of the discharge.
This allocation is: /_/ for a proposed facility
/ / for a new (existing) facility
a revision of existing limitations
/X / a confirmation of existing limitations
Recommended and reviewed b
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. i/ Gn.d' �. . Date:
Read, Techncial Services Branch $Ze Date: eS'
Reviewed by:
Regional Supervisor. �I , `�� : Dater
Permits Manager Date:
Approved by:
Division Director Date:

ASSIMILATIVE CAPACITY EVALUATION
LEVEL "B" ANALYSIS
SOURCE C- POLLUTION: // r
Areawide (208) Planning Area: V1011—p CSignn-r_-`�-.
Facilities (201) Planning Area: J1 1 / /
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Stream Depth (it)
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Drainage Area (sq. ad.)
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Deoxygenation Rate IKl Base e) 4
ReaeratSon Rate (K2 Base e) ---
Min. Daily Avg. D.D. (mg/1)
Upstream Quality -
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C. RaWRED EFFLUENT LIMITS
Design Flow (MGD)
B005 (mg/1) -
Ammonia Nitrogen ((mg/l)) _ * _
Dissolved Oxygen (mg/1)
Total Suspended Solids (mg/1)
Fecal Coliform (0./100 mi) 1660
PH (S.U.) - -
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DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
ENVIRONMENTAL OPERATIONS SECTION
ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
February 12, 1981
MEMORANDUM
TO: Forrest Wastall
Technical Services
FROM: Mike Parker
Asheville Regional Office
SUBJECT: Waste Load Allocation
r McCook's Mason Branch Mine
Macon County, North Carolina
Per your conversation with Ogden Gerald concerning the Tourist
Gem Mines in Macon County, the attached effluent limits are being
included in a Permit for McCook's Mason Branch Mine. There are no
effluent guidelines published for this category.
Should you have questions, please advise.
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Resources &Community Development
James B. Hunt,Jr.,Governor Howard N. Lee, Secretary
January 14, 1981
Ms. Fannie Mashburn, Owner
McCook's Mason Branch Mine
Route 4, Box 116
Franklin, North Carolina 28734
Subject: State Permit Renewal
Wastewater Treatment Facilities
McCook's Mason Branch Mine
Macon County, North Carolina
Received: January 13, 1981
Dear Ms. Mashburn:
The North Carolina Department of Natural Resources and Community
Development hereby acknowledges the receipt of subject request for
permit renewal . This request has been forwarded to the Department's
Division of Environmental Management for appropriate action. You can
expect the Division of Environmental Management to contact you concern-
this request.
Should you have any questions or require any assistance regarding
this permit, please do not hesitate to contact the Division of Environ-
mental Management in this office.
Thanking you for your cooperation in this matter, I am
Sincerely,
ORIGINAL SIGNED 9Y R. WhY.KE WHIR
R. Wayne McDevitt
Regional Manager
Asheville Regional Office
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cc:A. C. Turnage, Jr.
Roy M. Davis✓
Asheville Regional Office Interchange Building, 159 Weaaf q Street,P.O.B.370,AshcAIle,N.C.288e1 Telephone [phone]
An Equal OPponeolty,Affirmative Action Employer

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State of North Carolina
Department of Natural Resources and Community Development
Asheville Regional Office
James G. Martin, Governor S. Thomas Rhodes, Secretary
DIVISION OF ENVIIUNMENTAL MANAGEMENT
WATER QUALITY SECTION
August 20, 1986
Mr.. Joseph S. Pinaud
Old Cardinal Mine "
Post Office Box 1668
Franklin, North Carolina 28734
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
NPDES Permit Number NC0007013
Old Cardinal Mine `.
Macon County, North Carolina
Status: Compliance
Dear Mr. Pinaud: I
On August 12, 1986, I inspected the subject wastewater treatment
facilities. A copy of the inspection report is enclosed.
Since these facilities conform to the "Best Management Practices"
portion of the permit, the sulmission of monthly self-monitoring reports
will not be required.
If you have any questions, please contact me at 704/253-3341.
Siin/rely
,
ra"/
William E. Anderson
Environmental Technician
WEA:ls
Enclosure
xc: Gil Wallace, EPA
Bob DeWeese
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\ Interchan8e Buildins, 59 Wcodhn Place, PO, Box 370, Asheville, N.C. 28802-0370 • Telephone [phone]
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Request No.
------------------ WASTELOAD ALLOCATION APPROVAL FORM ----______ -'
Facility Name PINUAD GEM MINE-FORMERLY OLD CARDINAL
Type of Waste INDUSTRIAL-MINING _
Status EXISTING
Receiving Stream MASON BRANCH
Stream Class C
Subbasin 040401
County MACON Drainage Area (sq mi) .
Regional Office ASHEVILLE 7Q10 (cfs)
Requester BRIDGES Winter 7Q10 (cfs)
Date of Request 3/25/86 30Q2 (cfs)
Quad G5NW Average Flow (cfs)
------------------------- RECOMMENDED EFFLUENT LIMITS -------------------------
MON-AVG DAILY-M
Wasteflow (mgd) . 3 . 3
5-Day BOD (mg/1) NR NR
Ammonia Nitrogen (mg/1) NR NR
Dissolved Oxygen (mg/1) NR NR
TSS (mg/1) 55 110
Fecal Coliform (#/100ml) : NR NR
pH (SU) : NR NR
SETTLEABLE SOLID5 (mg/1) : . 1 .1
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__________ COMMENTS ___________________________________
THE DISCHARGE SHALL NOT'CAUSE THE TURBIDITY OF THE RECEIVING WATER TO EXCEED
50'gNTU .. p�
__________________..________________________________-___________________________
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--------------------- WASTELOAD ALLOCATION APPROVAL FORM ----------------------
Facility Name PINUAD GEM MINE-FORMERLY OLD CARDINAL
Type of Waste INDUSTRIAL-MINING
Status EXISTING
Receiving Stream MASON BRANCH
Stream Class C
Subbasin 040401
County MACON Drainage Area (sq mi)
Regional Office ASHEVILLE 7Q10 (cfs)
Requestor BRIDGES Winter 7Q10 (cfs)
Date of Request 3/25/86 30Q2 (cfs)
Quad G5NW Average Flow (cfs)
------------------------- RECOMMENDED EFFLUENT LIMITS -------------------------
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Wasteflow (mgd) .3 . 3
5-Day HOD (mg/1) NR NR
Ammonia Nitrogen (mg/1) : NR NR
Dissolved Oxygen (mg/1) : NR NR
TSS (mg/1) : 55 110
Fecal Colifoxm (#/10011) : NR NR
PH (SU) : NR NR
SETTLEABLE SOLID$ (mg/1) : .1 .1
_______________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________ COMMENTS _--_________________-__
THE DISCHARGE SHALL NOT CAUSE THE TURBIDITY OF THE RECEIVING WATER TO EXCEED
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NPDES STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
County Mamn
NPDES Permit No . NC0007013 - Use this number for Old
Cardinal Mine
NCO065790 - Use this number for something
PART I -. GENERAh INFORMATION else.
J . Facility and Address : Old Cardinal Mine
Joseph S. And Shirley R. Pinaud
Post Office Box 1668
Franklin, North Carolina 28734
2. Date of Investigation : March 4, 1986
3 . Report Prepared By : W. E. Anderson
4 . Persons Contacted and Telephone Number : Joseph & Shirley Pinaud
704/369-7534
5 . Directions to Site : From the intersection of U.S. Highway 28 and NCSR 1338,
travel east on NCSR 1358 0.25 mile and turn left onto gravel mad, Old Cardinal
Mine is on the right. . .
6. Discharge Point - Latitude : 350 14' 43"
Longitude: 83 23' 30"
Attach a USGS Map Extract and indicate treatment plant site and
discharge point on map .
USGS Quad No . 1AZU or USGS Quad Name Franklin
7 , Size (land available for expansion and upgrading) : 5 to 6 acres
B . Topography (relationship to flood plain included) : Rolling
9. Location of nearest dwelling : N/A
10. Receiving stream of affected surface waters : Mason Branch
a . Classification: C
b . River Basin and SubbasinNo . : L. Tenn. 04-04-02
C . Describe receiving, stream features and pertinent downstream
uses: Mason Branch lows into the Little Tennessee River about 0.25 mile
downstream from Old Cardinal Mine.

PART II - DESCRIPTION OF DISCHARGE. AND TREATMENT WORKS
1 . Type of wastewater : % Domestic
100 % Industrial
a. Volume of Wastewater : 0.30 MGD
b . Types and quantities of industrial wastewater : 300,000 GPD of muddy
water.
C . Prevalent toxic constituents in wastewater : None
d . Pretreatment Program (POTWs only).. N/A
in development .approved
should be required not needed
2. Production rates (industrial discharges only) in pounds N/A
a . highest month in the last 12 months
b. highest year in last 5 years
3 . Description of industrial process (for industries only) and
applicable CFR Part and Subpart : N/A
4 . Type of treatment (specify whether proposed or existing) :
Proposed enlargement of existing settling ponds.
5 . Sludge handling and disposal scheme :
Sediment will be returned to the earth.
6 . Treatment plant classification: N/A

PART III - OTHER P TINENT INFORMATION
1 . Is this facility being constructed with Construction Grants Funds
(municipals only) ? No
�i
2. Special monitoring requests : The intent of the Best Management Practices
Permit is to not require monitoring.
3. Additional effluent limits requests :
4 . Other :
FART IV - EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS Issue "Best Piana4e[i t Practices"
Permit w'iich requires: -
1. Restricting the flow to the flutes: To mi.== knoanvalue.
2. 2= ;lour detention time in final .settling ocnd.
3. Eii.;.ination of floc; to the flume when not in use.
�. Construction o- influent and e=flueu structures to maximize
the e`ficienCy of the pond. (See enclosed ute:un f= Geroge
D,,eret_ to Forrest Westall)
be raoda dy need to include a nnnitoring and limits page which will beconle
effective .should the "B^T" requirements not be met, or sere past of it fail. .
Please issue an '!Authorization to Construct" concurrrentiv with permit.. .The
actual influent -low.rate will be restricted to 0.30 PSG for this facility,
requiring a pond volume of 300,000 gallons.
a tufe ou of resort pr`e/rz^er
.� ter- Su perVI so—__.

a n o
v`/ ri pualtly lh Is¢w'r
$ N1AR 4 1986
W-1 irn Rc. m,fl Orfica
f.2sl:ovilEax, lVorth t.:�rplimn
State of North Carolina
Department of Natural Resources and Community Development
Division of Environmental Management
512 North Salisbury Street Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
j James G. Martin, Governor R. Paul Wilms
S ThomasRhodes $ecret�ry ��� Jrlji�t Director
Idli lr coin f �tw � hrt.l rai L�
17 uVl4,r f cv I
l'rr �41 ; ., lilnrtdn (ar Cnr, i/)-7i1,. �DJt�01S
Subject: NPDES Permit Application
NPDES Permit No. NC00 ( - °D
County
Dear ��I'. �) Aa kc�
j This is to acknowledge receipt of the following documents on -
g P g /1, 'fa
!� Application Form,
_ Engineering Proposal (for proposed control facilities) ,
Request for permit renewal,
Application Processing Fee of $
Other
The items checked below are needed before review can begin:
Application form (Copy enclosed) ,
Engineering Proposal See Attachment) ,
pp ing Fee of $ ,Application Process
i' other ryen r .." " 1 1,( unnlrl
If the application is not made complete within thirty days , it will
t
be returned to you and may be resubmitted when complete.
This application has been assigned to Ana//a,�� /7i'is�s
(919/733-5083) of our Permits Unit for review. You will/be advised of
any comments recommendations, questions or other information necessary
j for the review of the application.
I am, by copy of this letter, requesting that our Regional Office
Supervisor prepare a staff report and recommendations regarding this
discharge. If .you have any questions regarding this application, please
contact the review person listed above .
81ncerply,
-Arthur Mouberry, P.E.
Supervisor, Permits and Engineering
cc:
1
-" ftiWion P ennition P.Y.
P.O. Bon 17687, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 Telephone 919-733-AI15
An Equal Opporo niry Affirmative Ae lon Employer

' CK-! la7 -rt.- #loo.�
north Carolina Dept, of Matural & Economic Resources �rdcPi�e-c:.rs�^.aI�ItJ"
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM APPLICATION NUMBER
APPLICATION FOR PERMIT TO DISCHARGE - SHORT FORM C FOR p
AGENCY USE DATE RECEIVED
US
To be filed only by persons engaged in manufacturing and mining (DI C., o2 1 a.'
.YEAR Mo. DAY
no not attempt to complete this farm before reading accompanying instructions
Please print or type
1. Name, address, location, and telephone number of facility producing discharge
A. Name ejb51G\�l} S P4NP.UD AHD 5441'�11c1' �� p\M AI.)Sj
B. Mailing address -
1. Street address
2. city 3. State N. C-
4. County AA t�Gh1.H 5. zip 07—g1 3 '
C. Location:
1. Street MP^4� pJP+QKC' /»
2. .City 7-2 rA*kk" V%41 3. County N1AA C-0N
4, State 1�
0. Telephone No. �Q Q„ � 1 J Ju
Area
. Code
2, SIC
- (Leave blank)
3, Number of employees N CK F
If all your waste is discharged into a publicly owned waste treatment facility p l�Q
and to the best of your knowledge you are not required to obtain a discharge �RIy�T ! 1,—
permit, proceed to item 4. Otherwise proceed directly to item 5. yS
4. If you meet the condition stated above, check here o and supply the information f � �"F
asked
for below. After.completing these items, please complete the date, title,
and signature blocks below and return this form to the proper reviewing office N
'without completing the remainder of the form. _
A. Name of organization responsible for receiving waste en to iL
B. Facility receiving waste:
1. Name
2. Street address
3. City 4. County
5. State 6. ZIP S. o Principal product, ) raw material (Check one) SAW rIAm
6. Principal process iA AW4%K & !D \= NO, pl,uM%G TO �rs'Q.r+C—�' GAMS
7. Maximum amount of principal product produced or raw material consumed per (Check one)
Amount
Basis 1-99 100-199 200-499 500-999 1000- 1' Go4999 9999 49,999 or more
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (5) (7) (B)
A. Day
B. Month
C. Year

A. Maximum amount of principal product produced or raw material consumed, reported'
in item 7,. above, is measured in (Check one):
A..Xpounds B.a tons C.m.barrels D'.m bushels El O.squarer feet
F.0 gallons G,o pieces or units H',ci other,. specify
9. (a) Check here if discharge occurs all year o , or
W Check the month(s) discharge occurs::
1.0 January 2.0 February 3.o.March 4.)4pri l 5.Way 6d)1June. -
7.Kuly 8.KAugust 9,KSeptember 10.IKOctober 11..0 November 12.0.December
(c) Check how many days per week: 1.01 2.0.2-3 3'..04-5. 4.06-7' 'I
10. Types of waste water discharged to surface waters only (check as applicable).
Flow, operating gallons per day volume treated before:
discharging (percent)
Discharge per .
operating day 0.1-999 1000-4999 5000-9999 10,000- 50,000- ' None 0.1- 30- 65- 95-
49,999 - or more ' 29.9. 64.9 ' 94.9. 100
0 (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10).
A, Sanitary; daily
average
B. Cooling water, etc.
daily average
C. Process water,.
daily average x
D. Maximum per operat-
ing day for total
discharge (all ty pes)
11. If any of the three types of waste identified in item. either treated' or untreated,
are discharged to places other than surface waters, check below as applicable..
Average flow,. gallons per operating day
Waste water is
discharged to: 0.1-999 1090-4999 5000-9999 10.000-49.999' -.50,000 or more
(1) (2) _ .(3) (4) (5L.
A. Municipal sewer system
B. Underground well
C. Septic tank
D. Evaporation lagoon or Pend
E. Other, specify
12. Number of separate discharge points: A,'Al B.0 2-3 C.0 4-5 Q.a 6 or more
13. Name of receiving water or waters 91s O)I-6 <?N¢AMC" VA flit LNTRIt 'ZIEWItTGEW
14. Does your discharge contain or is it possible for your discharge to contain VLWV-IL G""'L
one or more of the following substances added..as a result of your operations,
activities,..or processes: ammonia, cyanide, aluminum, beryllium, cadmium,
chromium, copper, lead, mercury, nickel, selenium, zinc, phenols, oil and
'grease, and chlorine (residual). A.0 yes B.'(nm _
I certify that I an familiar with the information contained in the application and
that to the best of my knowledge and belief such information is true, complete, and
accurate.
„1e9kp% %, 4P1N4h-ul7 C)L. �C 1L
Printed Name of Person Signing Titl
jj,
Date Application Signed - akure o Applicant
pliant
North Carolina General Statute 143-215.fi(b)(2) rovidea that: Any person who knowingly makes
any false statement representation, or certi ication n any. application, record, report, plan,
or other document files or required to be maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the
Environmental Management Commission implementing that Article, or who falsifiee, tampers with,
or knowly renders inaccurate any recording or monitoring device or method required to be
operated or maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the. Environmental Management Commission
implementing that Article, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed
$10,000, or by imprisonment not to exceed six months, or by both, (18 N.S.C. Section 1001 provides
a punishment by a fine of not more than $10,000 or imprisonment not more than 5 years, or both,
for a similar offense.)

' ' State OF North Carolinas
a
Department of Natural Resources and'Commun ty, Development s
w, Ashev,IleRR oval Office!"`� �
- �
James G Martin OovernoF,: , , ,S ,'Thomas 72k}od�es Secretary ,�
} 61visiON ,6F.- ENV, IRONMENTALa MANAGEMENT
ASHEYILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
WATER�'QUALITY .SECTION ` ' " �! "` '
G Ron,
November 61985
Mr. ' Robert L. Gamble
715 S. Venice Blvd. 0
Venice, rFlorida 33595
SUBJECT: " Tourist+,Gem Mines,,, . ,,
Best Management'.Practices
,i
v
i Dear Mr.' Gamble•
After talking with some of the tourist gem mane operators aNa: s} Y
it ,appears ,that ,there°could have rbeenssomer.misunderstandinge
about the meaning of 1!24-hour, detention '•time" ,This term means „
simply -_thatkthe volume of the^pond wouldr-be equakoeto the }ambunt ,� r rh,;
of .water released by the(:flume,%flow in a224 hour„speriod ...'Afterrf a, �'�.
some discussion and looking at.a number!�of'. flume:,lines, .it
appears=that a flow rate :of 300;000 ,, allons„per,,da
g Y>-is .ade uate � e� r
; for gem :mine purposes. This isapproximately' the amount- of.
water ;which will:be delivered by a £our-inch�.,diameter..pipe
flowing full or: a six-inch pipe half .full : ,Im,order.to have a r,
' '.,24-hour:.detention time, the volume of the:,,flnal;^pond:would have ;>s „
to be 300,000 gallons. .This, is_a-bout 40 2107 }cubic^;feet
...:: pond five feet deep and, :approximately ,100:;£eet,in�,.'i eter,.- or
: five feet deep, ..90 x 90 feet square . , -
�Y iq'
In order to limit the flow to �the tlume � a piece ofrsix-inch x'r r �
_ diameter pipe, three feet long, split lengthwise rand
level can be used. A.-level six-inch pipe^;..flowing":half fuIlrwill ,
yield approximately 300,000 ,gallons -per day .Insorder to.,ehsure
that the pipe will be only .half full, only; half a i pipe ,,isIused ,"�"rtWXZ.
with the overflow returned to the stream.
The attached r drawings illustrate. a system`:that .will?complywith a :BMP-permit and would allow>:us to.drop ,monitoring,,require
� ments. The following is a. discussion of tithe recommended treat
ment system.
I,rerchang B,ildinp 59 WoodBn Place PO Box 3T1 Ashev ii NC 3860203]0•Tel hone]042533341 . x�' }�
�� oP

Thee: purpose of .the'.. influent structureis to dissipate .softie
oaf the energyof the flow into the pond and to .'introduce the
Water below the surface. This can be accomplished using a 55
(1allon-..drum with the bottom and top ,removed. Some method of
Anchoring the drum will be required.
1 -
Thepurpose -+:of the effluent structure is to allow-the :pond
;p discharge only the= water from.very near the surface.
This ;can be accomplished using another 55-gallon drum with top
- );amoved: but the bottom :intact. :The discharge pipe.: inside 'the
.cum should be at a level which will ,allow enough,;water to stay
),pside, the drum to `keep it from floating.; The,drum �will ;have to
Epp anchored well, enough to keep the *top of the,drum level.
The';use of a primaryipond ,will . still :be required to,allow
fAr the".:removal of heavy'lsolids which accumulate .and allow for
setter ,pond maintenance.
If .space or 'other considerations will .:not allow 'the;100-foot :
:. ond, ,other arrangements:::.could possibly be worked+--out using more
one finalkpond-of, different',dimensions so 1ong ­as the total
-
elplume and influent/effluent structures :meet the required
,purpose..
For`, those who decide to continue with the old "permits, :the
( _ ,,required monitoring must be done by, a certified laboratory ,and
JAIz conformance with the State,monitoring ,regulations. � ,The Town
Franklin laboratory is not'State ,certified.
,If you are,:interested in participating in^'the,' ! Best==Manage- -
- o ent Practice-!permit program„ you should.'�let me know,�as -soon -as
Ossible, :=especially if -pour permit will.expire in 1986. '
W1,,egulations require that the request for permit renewal be
;submitted six months-;prior to the expiration date r::of the permit.
A4so, .the new regulations (enclosed) require a processing fee.
, Tp;ince the flow: through the gem mine> system .exceeds` 50,0001
llons per day; the fee will be ';$100.00..:
i
! :If you have any questions or :need assistance, ..calltme at
'7�4) "253-3341. Since :each site is different, be sure >to .talk
, P+Me' before you start any construction.
.Sincerer '
W. E. Anderson
Environmental'Technician
4
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State of North Carolina
Department of Natural Resources and Community Development
Asheville Regional Office
James G. Martin, Governor S. Thomas Rhodes, Secretary
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
WATER QUALITY SECTION
ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
September 4 , 1985
Mr. Robert L. Gamble
Old Cardinal Mine
(formerly McCook' s Mason Branch Mine)
3990 Roberts Point Road
Sarasota, Florida 33581
SUBJECT: Wastewater Discharges from
Tourist Gem Mines
Dear Mr. Gamble:
The Division of Environmental Management has determined that
the most appropriate way to control the quality of effluent from
Tourist Gem Mines is through the use of "Best Management Practic-
es" .
For Tourist Gem Mines , this Best Management Practice consists
of the following:
1. Restricting the water flow into the flume to the minimum
useable known value.
2 . Construction of a final settling pond which is adequate
to allow twenty-four hour detention time .
3 . Construction of final pond influent and effluent struc-
tures which will maximize the efficiency of the pond.
4 . Elimination of water inflow to the flume when it is not
in use.
In each case where these systems are installed, the Division
has determined that no effluent or stream monitoring will be -�
required of the Permittee.
Incer<hanAe&nld,P , 59 Wo dfin Place, PO.. R3)c 370, AsIiMle, N.C. 28A02-0370 a Telephone 7N 253 3341
An E9nal Oppommrn Ali iin,adve Aeon 6n01oyer

1 �
September 4, 1985
Page 2
Since each of your mining sites is different, determination
of flows and pond sizes will have to be made on an individual
basis.
Please contact Bill Anderson at ( 704 ) 253-3341 or by mail .and
let him know if you are interested in this approach.
Sincerely,
orr /w�
Regional Engineer
/sb
cc: Mr. Dale overcash

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wATFR QUAILTTY SFCTION [MINTY ........................... ................................
[N.SPECTION REPORT B Y
A. GENERAL INFORMATION
fyPF OF VAC.11. 1 TY C I ASS I :T 111: IV
RFCJ71:VING WATFRE CL..ASSI F I CA T T ON ............ ........................ ...............
COMPIJANU : 14 Q.T BPI F F CONDARY . ..... PERM I I CD , PD, F,
OPERATOR CERTTFTCATTON : NUMBER --GRADE
PFRMTT Nfl, IVC- 000,1,91 3 FXPTRATIDN DATE 11,704.PC-...............
COMPI 1ANCIF D11 17--ECHFDOLF : YES NO N/A
COMP1,1AW7 Wl TH MONVTORTN(.", PP"OGRAM YES' NO N/A
CURRFNr rL..OId DESIGN FLOW ....................... OVERILOADFD : YES NO
B . SAMPLTNG
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EFT .MAT
TEMP.
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REMARKS
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Md.. CARDINAL GEM- MINE . later
' MACON COUNTY Quality Division
ExCHANGEF PA'a G'41' MAR 5 1992
REAL ESTATE&INVESTMENTS
Western Regional Office
Asheville, North Carolina
3800 S. Trail 365-3701
Sarasota, FL 33579 349-5310 Aft. Hrs.
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DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
WATER QUALITY SECTION
February 24, 1982
Mr. Robert Gamble
Old Cardinal Mine
3990 Roberts Pt. Road
Sarasota, Florida 33581
Subject: Wastewater Treatment Facility
Old Cardinal Mine
Macon County, North Carolina
Dear Mr. Gamble:
In order to minimize the environmental impact of the greatly increased
amount of tourism expected this year, it will be necessary that all wastewater
treatment facilities in the area be operated as efficiently as possible. In
an effort to help ensure the proper operation of your facility, a preliminary
Inspection will be conducted. Please contact me at 704-253-3341 , or by letter,
to schedule this inspection at a time prior to the opening of the facility
which is convenient for you or your representative.
Sincerely,
W. E. Anderson
Environmental Engineering
Technician
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August 7, 1981
Mr. Robert L. Gamble
3990 Roberts Pt. Road
Sarasota, Florida 33581
Subject; NPDES Permit Application
Gem Mine Recycle System
Old Cardinal Mine
Macon County, North Carolina
Received: August 5, 1981
Dear Mr. Gamble:
The North Carolina Department of Natural Resources and Community
Development hereby acknowledges the receipt of subject permit applica-
tion. This application has been forwarded to the Department's Division
of Environmental Management for appropriate action. You can expect the
Division of Environmental Management to contact you concerning the
issuance of this permit.
Should you have any questions or require any assistance regarding
this permit, please do not hesitate to contact the Division of Environ-
mental Management in this office.
Thanking you for your cooperation in this matter, I am
S4. Israe
EA 0 fice
EPI/mkd
cc: Mr. R. S. Taylor
,4fr. Roy M. Davis

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's NTH CAROLINA DEPT. 01 ATURAL RESOURCES AND COMMUNITY bELOPMENT �
�ISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT, P.O. BOX 27687, RALEIGH, NC 27611
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION S.P R $Z VET APPLICATION NUMBER
APPLICATION FOR PERMIT TO DISCHARGE — SHOfyTjaf�R ity iis,W1ENCY O
pp USE DATE RECEIVED
To be filed only by persons engaged in manufacturing and mibioq G 19811 ®.
YEAR Mo. DAY
VVnT.33c�iranal fl:9ice{
- AtheWhs, Nortiq Carolina
Do not attempt to complete this form before reading accompanying instructions
Please print or type
1. Name, address, location, and telephone number of facility producing di le
�q
A. Name 040 cA✓P 011v A1- li9 /Nu MISUN . /3R/9n
B. Mailing address
1. Street address a/t�/N Al + ' G4/J !'�r !I Lt-" yy�� &'J 3
2. City 1"'I S013-L"i !-8 .NT. 1212. S'A'I 3.a5tate
4. County "n /14 A-ocx h+ A4 d:. 5. ZIP S if
C. Location:
1. Street
2. City /-'BAN!? ✓-/A.+ 3. County AGw1 xv
4. State C .
D. Telephone No,
Area
Code,
2. SIC
(Leave blank)
3. Number of employees Al A
If all your waste is discharged into a publicly owned waste treatment facility
and to the best of your knowledge you are not required to obtain a discharge.
Re
rhit, proceed to item 4. Otherwise proceed directly to item 5. A/A
4. If you meet the condition stated above, check here o and supply the information
asked for below. After completing these items, please complete the date, title,
and signature blocks below and return this form to the proper reviewing office
without completing the remainder of the form. I -
A. Name of organization responsible for receiving waste �i 4
B. Facility receiving waste:
1. Name
2. Street address
3. City 4. County
S. State 6. ZIP
r, o Principal product, o raw material (Check one)
t. Principal process &Em M i N�
7. Maximum amount of principal product Produced or raw material consumed per (Check one)
Amount
Basis 1-99 100-199 200-499 500-999 1000- 5000- 10,000- 50,00D
4999 9999 49.999 or more
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) is (]) (R)
A. DaY
B. Month
C. Year

11. Mr.anum acoal. nl prle,ipal Vrrvl()prnduird or rnw mnLrrlul uninuun.I. rr•pnL a
In Item /, above, Is measured In (Check uue):
A.o pounds B.o tons C.0 barrels D.0 bushels E.o square feet
F.0 gallons G.o pieces or units H.o other, specify N A
9. (a) Check here if discharge occurs all year 0 . or -
(b) Check the months) discharge occurs:
1.0 January 2.o February L�3.o March 4.0 April 5.EMay 6.tTJune
7.I�Uly B,o'bugust 9.MGPtember 10.Mr&tober I I.0 No�vember 12.0 December
(c) Check how many days per week: 1.01 2.0 2-3 3.0 4-5 4.MIC7
10. Types of waste water discharged to surface waters only (check as applicable)
Volume treated before ��
Flow, gallons per operating day discharging (percent)
Discharge per
operating day 0.1-999 1000-4999 5r00-9999 49,00r- or,more None 29.9 64. 94. 100
49,999 or more 29.9 64.9 94,9 100
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10)
A. Sanitary, daily
average B. Cooling water, etc.
daily average
C. Process water,
daily average
D. Maximum per operat-
ing day far total
d ischar a (all type')
It. if any of the three types of waste identified in item to,either treated or untreated,
are discharged to places other than surface waters, check below as applicable. ' ,.
Average fl ow, gallons per operating day
Waste water is
discharged to: 0.1-999 1000-4999 5000-9999 10,000-49,999 50,000 or more
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
A. Municipal sewer system
B. Underground well
C. Septic tank
D. Evaporation lagoon or pond
E. Other, specify
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12. Number of separate discharge points: A. 1 B.02-3 C.0 4-5 0.0 6 or more
13. Name of receiving water or waters /k7/) r •M1• .3 PAN
14. Does your discharge contain or is it possible for your discharge to contain _
one or more of the following substances added as a result of your operations,
activities, or processes: ammonia, cyanide, aluminum, beryllium, cadmium,
chromium, copper, lead, mercury, nickel, selenium,.zif+c, phenols, oil and
. grease, and chlorine (residual). A.o yes B, no
I certify that I am familiar with the information contained in the application and
that to the best of my knowledge and belief such information is true, complete and
accurate. -
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Printed Name of
7Person Signing Tit V' i+ / / ��
Dates Application Signed. Stggnnator-eooff A`pplRuant
North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6(b) (2) provides that: Any person who knowingly makes
any false statement representation, or certification in any application, record, report, plan,
or other document files or required to be maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the
Environmental Management Commission implementing that Article, or who falsifies, tampers with,
or knowly renders inaccurate any recording or monitoring device or method required to be
operated or maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the Environmental Management Commission
implementing that Article, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed
$10,000, or by imprisonment not to exceed six months, or by both. (18 U.S.C. Section 1001 provides
a punishment by a fine of not more than $10,000 or imprisonment not more than 5 years, or both,
for a similar offense.)

N. C. DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT - COMPLIANCE MONITORING GROUP
REPORT OF COMPLIANCE EVALUATION ANALYSIS
(/ Inspection/Evaluation By;
ID No. 37Z7,2 60 /9a
Part A. General Informmaattiioon
Facility ( claerf2� /c�r�„ . itaaalS a County v///.2crr:, Date 6 -/Z -30
Compliance with effluent limits CD PD P
Receiving Stream 1%g5," zlel0"d'c11 Subbasin Number vy.-o?- l EQ i
Class of Facility Major Minor Type of Plant
Compliance: WQSFs BPT Secondary Permit
Discharge Rating ,3 S = Subbasin Rating 183 xA . , / xB S -
Operator Certification: Number Grade
Part B. Permit Data
Number,41COoo 7013 Effective Date 9-;20-76 Expiration Date
Permit Schedule:
Action to be ccom lished Date to be Accomplished Date Accomplished
1,4
Part C. Self-Monitoring
Monitoring Program Approved by State ,� /-J Current Flow
Compliance with Monitoring Program
Part D. Remarks
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COMMENT:
RECOMMENDATIONS:
INSPECTION PERFORMED BY:
SIGNATURE: - -
AORATORY ANALYSES DISCHARGE AERATION 'I
�Ttem LIMITATIONS INFLUENT EFFLUENT BASIN UPSTREAM DOWNSTREii
SODS (mg/1) _ .
;ETTLEABLE MATTER (ml/1)
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)ISSOLVED OXYGEN (mg/1 )
TEMPERATURE (°F)
2ESIDUAL CHLORINE (mg/1)
:OD (mg/1)
;OLIFORM, FECAL (MPN/100 ml )
TOTAL RESIDUE (mg/1)
TOTAL SUSPENDED RESIDUE (mg/l
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. North Carolina Department of Natural ! d
Resources &Community Development
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor Howard N.Lee, Secretary `
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
ENVIRONMENTAL OPERATIONS SECTION
March 31, 1980
Mrs. Perry Mashburn
McCook's Mason Branch Mine -
Route4, Box 796
Franklin, North Carolina 28734
SUBJECT: Permit to Operate .
Wastewater Treatment Facility
McCook's Mason Branch Mine
Macon. County, North Carolina
Dear Mrs. Mashburn:
Pursuant to North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, McCook's Mason
Branch Mine, Macon County, North Carolina, is required to maintain a valid
permit from the. Division of Environmental Management to operate a
wastewater treatment facility. On September 28, 1976, this facility was
issued. NPDES Permit No. NC0007013 for the construction and operation of a
wastewater treatment facility to serve the McCook's Mason Branch Mine
facility, Macon County, North Carolina. NPDES Permit. No. NC0007013
expires June 30,. 1991.
In light of the degree of wastewater 'treatment required, it is
expected that on or before June 30, 1981, the McCook's Mason Branch Mine
will cease discharge of its wastewater into State surface waters and -^
convert to non-discharging recirculating type treatment. system.
.Accordingly, we are enclosing the following information:
1. Title 15 North Carolina Administrative
Code 211 .0200, "Waste Not Discharged
to Surface Waters". -
2; Three (3) copies of Non-Discharging
Permit Applications.
3. A list of general information to be -
submitted with the permit. applications.
P.O. Box 27687 Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
An Equel OppormnRy Af(irrnutioc Action Fmployer

To insure the timely issuance of this permit, complete applications
should be submitted to this office no later than September 1, 1980.
Should you require any further information regarding the issuance of
this permit, please advise.
Very truly your ,
N. Ger d, P.E.
Coor . or
Permits & Engineering Group
NOG:kh:3651
Enclosures
cc: A. C. Turnage, Jr.
Central Files
Roy M. Davis -
Heath P. Dobson

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N. C. DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL. MANAGEMENT - WATER QUALITY SECTION -
REPORT OF COMPLIANCE EVALUATION ANALYSI��Spp
Inspection/Evaluation ✓ By:
ID No. �7� 7�`J tX3176
/y Part A. General Information
Facility G (VkZ d///d�d1L_ County Date
Compliance with_effluent limits -1/ S' CD PD
Receiving Stream 11�8'!✓� Subbasin Number W�GI EQ
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Class of Facility Major Minor 7' Type of Plant o a
Compliance: WQS _ t/{S BPT Secondary Permit
Discharge Rating / ..Ted' = Subbasin Rating l0 o xA !C xB,
Operator Certification: Number Grade
Part B. Permit Data
Number Ik 4 IQ Effective Date Expiration Date -:ia--PJ
Permit Schedule:
ction to be Accom lished Date to be Accomplished Date Accomplished
Part C. Self-Monitoring
Monitoring Program Approved by State - Current Flow
Compliance with Monitoring .Program
pPart D. Remarks -

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REPORT OF COMPLIANCE EVALUATION ANALYSIS
_ Inspection/Evaluation k--� By:
ID No. 574705�U
PPart A. General Information
Facility �7�o�rr,S/J/j/xz,/Oj�z�/Jj,,,dCounty ��lie/ Date ii/T�/JB
Compliance with effluent limits CD PD ( P J
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Receiving Stream //f, il .,_'yr/�,�:,y% Subbasin Number e�QCV.p/ EQ
Class of Facility � Major Minor ✓ Type of Plant _`E",- �.,,..� �5ns,iv
Compliance: WQS y�5 BPT -- Secondary Permit ��S
Discharge Rating J`'8 = Subbasin Rating / 1 xA d xB C�J
Operator 4�. Certification: Number Grade
Part B. Permit Data
Number Effective Date .��,��2�. /y�,Fi Expiration Date ✓u., -Tc9 /
Permit Schedule:
Action to be Accomplished- Date to be Accomplished Date Accomplished
Part C. Self-Monitoring
Monitoring Program Approved by State Current Flow
Compliance with Monitoring. Program
Part D. Remarks

DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
�t
WATER QUALITY SECTION
May 24, 1978
I
Mrs. Perry Mashburn
McCook's Mason Branch Mine
Route 4, Box 796
Franklin, North Carolina 28734
Subject: Cursory Inspection
Wastewater Treatment Facility
McCook's Mason Branch Mine
Macon County, North Carolina
Dear Mrs. Mashburn:
During a recent visit to your area, Max L. Haner of this Division's
Water Quality Section conducted a cursory inspection of the wastewater
treatment facility serving McCook's Mason Mountain Mine.
The 'inspection revealed that the settling ponds for this mine
have been cleaned and are in good condition. Proper care of these
+I' ponds should allow full compliance with NPDES Permit No. NC0007013.
i There is, however, a divertion to Mason Branch from the ditch
connect-ing Ponds #2 and #3 which prevents full use of Pond #3. You should
repair or replace this ditch to assure complete operation of your
facility.
Should you have questions regarding this matter, please contact
Mr. Haner in the Asheville Regional Office; telephone [phone].
Sincerely yours,
JI?If,{NAL, S(MI'D 13), ROy M. DAVIS
Roy M. Davis, Regional Engineer
Division of Environmental Management
Water Quality Section
cc: Mr. Max L. Haner
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REPORT OF COMPLIANCE
Inspection/Evaluation c- By: IKak 4 , /.(au€z
ID No. 39+919oo1e6
qq Part A. General Information
Facility AYtlaaks kasoN BraakLnn, D-c County IL xcoo Date r/,, 12A
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Discharge Rating 37. 16 = Subbasin Rating 180 xA 4 xB .S
Operator A114- Certification: Number 4 a Grade. w ,n
Part B. Permit Data
Number Nc 0007o,3 Effective Date Ssn7 28, 1976 Expiration Date Jtwe:30, 1981
Permit Schedule:
Action to be ccomp, shed Date to be Accomplished Date Accom lishe
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Part C. Self-Monitoring
Monitoring Program Approved by State 4/
Compliance with Monitoring Program /J
Part D. Remarks

August 25, 1977
Mrs. Perry Mashburn
McCook's Mason Branch Mine
Route 4, Box 796
Franklin, North Carolina 26734
SUBJECT: Compliance Inspection
Wastewater Treatment Facility
McCook's Mason Branch Mine
Macon County, North Carolina
Dear Mrs. Mashburn:
i
A compliance inspection of the wastewater treatment facility serving
McCook's Mason Branch Mine was conducted on August 10, 1977, by Max L. Manor
and Debra L. Hale of this Division's Water Quality Section. A copy of the
inspection report is enclosed for your review.
The report indicates that the facility was not producing an effluent in
compliance with discharge limitations contained in NPOES Permit Mo. NC0007013.
The settling basin system should be cleaned as soon as possible and the ditch
connecting basins #2 and #3 repaired to prevent an outlet to the stream at
this point. If sufficient settling time is provided, the wastewater from this
J flume operation should meet discharge conditions with little difficulty. Please
refer to page 3 of the report for additional comments and recommendations.
1
If you have any questions, you should contact Mr. Haner at the Western
y Field Office.
F
Sincerely yours,
ORIGINAL SIGNED BY ROY M. DAVIS
Roy M. Davis, Regional Engineer
Division of Environmental Management
Water Quality Section
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Part A. General Information
Facility K Ccok',s /4\Asom ZZA O M. ounty MAcoN Date 'Dg_ ezztg9J
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Compliance: WQS No - BPT Secondary Permit Ado
Discharge Rating 39. 6 = Subbasin Rating ABR xA O. ¢ xB 0-5—
Operator )y1,q Certification: Number V1A Grade /VIA
Part B. Permit Data
Number NC000 7oi.3 Effective Date SEjT. Z8y /906 Expiration Date JZn a3oy 1481
Permit Schedule:
Action to be Accomplished Date to be Accomplished Date Accom lished
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Monitoring Program Approved by State Nld
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Part D. Remarks
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N. C. DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT - WATER QUALITY SECTION
REPORT OF RECONNAISSANCE INSPECTION OF
14ASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT
;; OFl//TE OF INSPECTION
® LLCM oco NJ l9)
DA'f OF REPOfi�T
A. GENERAL INFORMATION -
1 . PLANT a NAME :b OWNER c LOCATION & COUNTY
2, TYPEbF PLANT 3. PERMIT/NUMBER 4. AVERAGE DESIGN LOW
NOOLaN c SdCwJ f/ E 4a-676/,3 ze w (�20
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�. PURPOSE F INSPECTION
Compliance with NPDES Permit Compliance with Administrative Order
Compliance with State Permit Compliance with Court Order
j�Other /��J//ce7(vJ) �� GIRD -f
B. COMPLIANCE STATUS
1 . NPDES PERMIT a PERMIT NO. b PERMIT EFFECTIVE DATE cc EXPIRATION DATE.
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PERMIT SCHEDULE:
ACTION TO BE ACCOMPLISHED DATE TO BE ACCOMPLISHED COMPLIANCE DATE COMPLIANCE ACHIEVED

COMMENT:
2., STATE PERMIT (if different from NPDES)
(a) Permit No. (b) Permit Effective Date . (c) Expiration Date
PERMIT SCHEDULE:
ACTION TO BE ACCOMPLISHED DATE TO BE ACCOMPLISHED COMPLIANCE DATE COMPLIANCE ACHIEVED
'COMMENT: '.--
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Has monitoring program been approved by State? ❑ Yes Ef No
Has latest required annual report been filed? ❑ Yes n No.
Is ,self-monitoring and reporting being accomplished in compliance with approval
program? Yes NO
COMMENT: -
4. OPERATOR CERTIFICATION 417A, (a) Operator Name (b) Certification 0 Yes No
Grade
(c) Treatment Plant Classification Number __

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Natural & Economic Resources FIELD OFFICE
BOX 370,ASHEVI LLE 28802
J AM ES B. HUNT, JR.,GOVERNOR HOWARD N. LEE, SECRETARY TELEEHONE704253d341
May 23, 1977
Mrs. Perry Mashburn, Owner
McCook's Mason Branch Mine
Route 4, Box 796
Franklin, North Carolina 28734
SUBJECT: Reconnaissance Facility Inspection
Wastewater Treatment Facility
McCook's Mason Branch Mine
Macon County, North Carolina
Dear Mrs. Mashburn:
An inspection covering the operational and maintenance aspects of the waste-
water treatment facility serving McCook's Mason Branch Mine was conducted on
April 14, 1977, by Mr. Jerold W. Ellis and Mr. Max L. Haner of the Water Quality
Section. A copy of the inspection report is transmitted herewith.
The inspection report is self-explanatory. The facility was not operational
at the time, of the inspection and consequently no effluent samples were taken.
The settling basins appeared to be in good condition. A follow-up inspection
will be conducted some time within the near future by Mr. Haner to assure full
.compliance with NPDES Permit No. NC0007013.
Should you have questions, please contact either Mr. Ellis or Mr. Haner at
this office.
Sincerely yours,
ORIGINAL SIGNED BY ROY M. DAVIS
Roy M. Davis, Regional Engineer
Division of Environmental Management
Water Quality Section
Enclosure
cc: Mr. George L. Harlow
Jerold W. Ellis

P.EPOfI �bF P.ECCfh`IAISSANCE INSPECTION
VASTEWATER TP.E,ATPfENT PLANT
DATE OF IiSPECTION
&/l. c /9J
DATF OF REPORT
A. GENERAL INFORMATION
PLANT (a) NAME . (b) OWNER (c) LOCATION & COUNTY
�4 Cod{ s rl/4fon f3lZA. NII2r.�sRR /�aarN/3�� � o,✓
TYPE OF PLANT 3. PERMIT NUMBER 4. AVERAGE DESIGN FLOW
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❑ Compliance_ with NPDES Permit ❑ Compliance with Administrative Order
❑ Compliance with State Permit ❑ Compliance with Court Order
Other IC6'
B. COMPLIANCE STATUS
L NPDES PERMIT (a) PERMIT NO. (b) PERMIT EFFECTIVE DATE (c) EXPIRATION DATE
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0007013 z q
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PERMIT SCHEDULE:
ACTION TO BE ACCOMPLISHED DATE TO BE ACCOMPLISHEp COMPLIANCE, DATE COMPLIANCE ACME

COMMEt1T:
2. STATE PU.MIT (if different from h,PES) _
(a) Permit 110. - (b) Permit Effective Date (c) Expiration bate
PERMIT SCHEDULE: -
ACTION .To SE ACCOMPLISHED DATE TO BE ACCON.PLISHFC COPiPLIA"ICE DATE COh?PLIA14CE ACHIF
COMMENT:
3, SELF-W1 ITORIHG
Has noni'toring proposal been approved by State L-2 Yes No
Has latest required annual report been filed: Yes No
Is self-monitoring and reporting being accomplished in compliance with approval
prcgrav? Yes CI No
COMMENT
4, OPERATO:.t CERTIFICATION (a) Operator Nar.e (b) Certification E]Yes EJNo
Grade
(c) Treatnent Plant Classification Number
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NERNorth Carolina Department of WESTERN
Natural & Economic Resources ,seFIELD OFFICE
vSHE LE2E El
James B. Hunt, Jr., Howard N. Lee, ":"`042533341
GOVERNOR SECRETARY 1ElEPNorvE ioa zsj-a3a,
March 29, 1977
Mrs. Jerry Mashburn, Owner
McCook's Mason Branch Mine .
Route 4, Box 796
Franklin, NC 28734
Subject: Wastewater Settling Basins
McCook's Mason Branch Mine
Macon County, North Carolina
Dear Mrs. Mashburn:
I have received an expression of concern from a Macon County citizen
with regards to the fact that the wastewater settling ponds serving the
McCook's Mason Branch Mine are unfenced, and thereby represent a possi-
ble danger to children playing in the immediate area.
For your own protection and for the protection of those children
you might wish to consider the fencing of the settling basins to pre-
vent unauthorizecP entry.
Sincerely yours,
DRIGINAi. SIGN[) BY ROY 1M. DAVIS
Roy M. Davis, Regional Engineer
Water Quality Section
RMD/mkd
Blind Carbon Copies- to:
Mrs. Ralph Duvall Mr. William David Simpson, Director
McCook's Mason Branch Mine Macon County .Health Department
Route 4, Box 796 55 Riverview Street
Franklin, NC 28734 Franklin, NC 28734
cc: Western Field Office ,,'

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55 Riverview St. , ' `C A (704 -6421
Macon Count -AaU 2eparfinenf
FRANKLIN. NORTH CAROLINA 28734 -
March 25, 1977
OR
Mr. Roy Davis esters«North �ero�nn
Director PsheJU"'
Western Regional Office
Environmental Management Commission
129 Woodfin Street
Asheville, North Carolina
Dear Roy:
I recently received a complaint from Mrs. Ralph Duvall, Rt. 4,
Box 124, Franklin, 524-4382, concerning the settling ponds
at McCooks Ruby Mine not being fenced. She stated that several
children in the area played around these ponds and that they
were dangerous.
I would appreciate you having your men contact Mrs. Duvall concerning
the ponds.
Yours very truly,
S
Wm. David Simpson
Director
Macon County Health Department
WDS:fj
cc: Mrs. Ralph Duvall
Rt. 4 Box 124
Franklin NC 28734

September 28, 1976 Water C,uallty hivislon
Mr. Kenneth Queen, Operator 5LP 't 1976
McCook's Mason Branch Mine /extern Regional office
Route 4 - `.,heville, North Carolina
Franklin, North Carolina 28734
Subject: Permit No, NC0007013
McCook's Mason Branch Mine
Macon County
Dear Mr. Queen:
We are forwarding herewith the subject State-NPDES Permit. This Permit
1s issued pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina Generai Statutes 143-
215.1 and the Memorandum of Agreement between North Carolina and the U. S.
Environmental Protection Agency dated October 19, 1975.
If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained In this Permit are
unacceptable to you, you have the right to an ad,judicatory hearing before a
hearing officer upon written demand to the Director within 30 days following
receipt of this Permit, identifying the specific issues to be contended.
Unless such demand is made, this Permit shall be final and binding.
Please take notice that this Permit is not transferable. Part II, B.2.
addresses the requirements to be followed in case of change in ownership or
control of this discharge.
t
This Permit does not affect the legal requirement to obtain other Permits
which may be required by the Division of Environmental Management. If you
have any questions concerning this Permit, please contact us.
Sincerely,
Original Signed by
W. E. KNIGHT,
W. E. Knight
cc: tern Field Office
Mr. George Harlow, EPA

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DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
May 7, 1976
Mrs. Perry Mashburn, Owner
McCook's Mason Branch Mine
Route 4, Box 796
Franklin, North Carolina 28734
Subject: Reconnaissance Facility Inspection
Wastewater Treatment Facility
McCook's Mason Branch Mine
Macon County, North Carolina
Dear Mrs. Mashburn:
An inspection, covering the operational and maintenance aspects of
the wastewater treatment facility serving McCook's Mason Branch Mine,
was conducted on April 21 , 1976, by members of the staff of the Water
Quality Section of this Division. A copy of the inspection report is
Itransmitted herewith.
The report of inspection is self-explanatory. Your attention, how-
ever, is invited to those comments, recommendations, and sample results
listed on the last page of the report. The wastewater treatment facility
was not producing an effluent, on the day of inspection, in accordance
with the effluent limitations contained in Permit No. NC 0007013. The
! recommendations contained in the report should be implemented immediately
{ in order to correct these deficiencies. You should also review Permit
No. NC 0007013 and compare the effluent limitations with the sample
1 results contained in the report.
Should you have any questions regarding this report, do not hesitate
to call the Western Field Office in Asheville, North Carolina at (704)
253-3341.
Sincerely yours,
DRIGINIIIL a bI WY. M. DAVIS
Enclosure Roy M. Davis, Regional Engineer
Water Quality Section
cc: Mr. George L. Harlow, Chief
Water Enforcement Branch - EPA
Mr. Kenneth A. Buckner
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N, C. DIVISION. OF EN T VET -L MANAGEI•IENT UATER.gj,,LITY SECTION
REPORT C? RHCCNNAISSANCE INSPECTION OF
ER. TREATMENT PLANT
GATE. OF INSPECTION
r;L 471
DATE OF REPORT
SER.AL .INFORMATION
1 . PLANT (a); "TAME I (o) OWNER (c) LOCATION & COUNTY
McCook'. Mcs6N �3rn MNeI Mrs pe-r4QIkLri `(Aw (to �
2. -YPE OF PLANT 3. HERMIT NUMBER 4. AUERAGE`OESIGN P7
,�5G G 5f 5 a9J��P
J❑ Ccm:liarza with `PDES Parr!: ❑ Compliance with ,Administrative Order
❑. Compliance with State Perri: ❑ Compliance with Ca rt Order
Other _1115,0 4j, gAlo /rlQ�aT't'd�nNCP
3. CHPLIANCE STATUS
1 . QEy PZ03 (a). P-Pvr . Y. 'o; PERMIT EFFECTIVE CAT!' (c) ERPIRA 'IT! WE
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2. STATE PctMIT it different from NPOSS
(a) Permit No. (b) Permit Eff=_ettve Data (c) Expiration Date
a 93 9 i� 73
PERMIT SC'-CC10..
ACTION TO BE ACCC:"P!IS CD OATS TO BE AGCOMPLISHEC CO`1PLIANCE DATE =0 PLIANCE ACHET111'
G M-MENT
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HaS.;Mcn earn; pro;ram been approved by State? Q Yes 17 No i.
Has latest rewired- annual report teen filed? (_f. Yes Ci. No:
Is sel -^onit rj-g and ..reportin; 005 accc:-plished in compliance Wil a;npraval
(a ) C;nr - (1) ..Certification
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TfOM /1. ..IVp Oalrfa4 J: �5`' ,�,A J /
RECOMMENDATIONS: I lA.M-�i �/0,)Al a IJP—.�Q�,I ,4
1 A °L C l /QOA!(3 cY/SCUSS �UfIAA� Fll' /IUS TON ..StWUtQ :`. .
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INSPECTION PERFORMED BY: �Jerral / ��E��3
SIGNATURE:
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STAFF REPORT AND RECC:DMMATIONS Application No. NC 0007013
PART I INSPECTIO11 OF $ NG WASTEIIATER TREATI42NT PUINT SITE :
1. . Place visited:- McCook's Mason Branch. Mine
2. Date: July 29, 1975
3. By: Jerold W. Ellis, Environmental Monitoring,Technician
4.. Persons contacted: Mrs. Perry' Marshhurn
5_ . Directions to site: From the intersection of U. S. Highway 28 and C.
Secondary Road. 1338, proceed east 0.25 mile and turn to the left onto a
gravel road; site is located 200 yards to the right.
5 T:.e bearing and distance to the 1n point of z -1uent discharge..
is North 390 East, approximately 0.25 mile from the intersection of
U. S.. Highway 28and N. C. Secondary Road 1338.
Latitude: 35o 14' 43" North; Longitude: 83" 23' 30" West.
7. Size: 5. - 6 acres
3. Topography: slopes gently towards Mason Branch
9. 'oc pion if Nearest rc:ell ing: 500+ feet

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10. . Receiving Stream: Mason. Branch
(a) Classification: Class "C '
(b) Minimum 7-day,. 10-year discharge at site: 0.26 MGO
(c) usage:. suitable for fish and wildlife propagation. Also suitable for
boating, wading, .and other uses requiring waters of lower quality..
EXISTING
PART_ II - DESCRIPTION OF MOM TREATIMITT WORKS
1. Design Loading
The design hydraulic capacity of the existing facility'is 0.010 MGO .
2 Type - It is proposed to continue :operation Of an existing: wastewater
treatment facility consisting of three settling ponds in series, with
discharge of treated effluent into Mason Branch, a tributary to the
Little Tennessee River Basin.
3 . _iral disposition of tailings will be via a backhoe and/or some other
type of applicable equipment to an area .that would prevent runoff, caused
by. rainfall , from entering surface waters. -

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PART III — EVALUATION AND RECO1%=NDATIONS:
The facility, if maintained properly, is capable of producing an effluent
which will not violate Water, Quality in. Mason Branch. It is recommended that
the proposed Permit go to Public Notice and be issued subject to no substantive
adverse public response regarding Water Quality considerations..
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ENFORCEMENT DIVISION
MAY 2 21975 RT; (7 T ' '� : �
WaldI 11 o
Mr. Iionnith Queen, Operator
Mason .Branch Mine
Route y�.4 115hev�ll., Norti� C`a ,aa
Franklin, North Carolina 28734
,114� Cc_o� '� Re: Mason Branch Mine
Trasaclin, North Carolina-o'�. Co
NOES Number N00007013
Dear Mr. Queen:
The enclosed draft National Pollutant Discharge Elimination system
(NPDES) permit has been revised as requested by the North Carolina
Department of Natural and Economic Resources.
If you have questions$ please contact th}s office at the above
address.
Sincerely yours,
T. Michael Taimi
Sanitary Engineer
Enclosure
cos Mr. Gerald Ellie
North Carolina. State Field Office

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTME,.r OF NATURAL AND ECONOMIC RES�CES
OFFICE OF WATER AND AIR RESOURCES
WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATORS
BOARD OF CERTIFICATION
TAMES E.HOLSHOUSER,JR. 3
GOVERNOR GEORGE E. BARNES
VICE-CHAIRMAN
O. L. COSURN JOSEPH R. FLUHARTY, SR.
CHAIRMAN J. R. MALONE
J. C. OUTLAW
P.O. Box 27137 RAY E. SHAW, JR.
RALEIGH, N. C.27011 •� `�• BE
UCE TURNEY
TELEPHONE [phone]
January 28, 1974
-RE CET VE D
Water Quality Division
JAN SO 1974
WoSI'errl Regional Office
Mrs. Parry Marshburn, Owner nn - A,hevtle, North Carolina
McCook's'Mason Branch Miu*.O_A r.1.7� `-0
liouts 40 Box 794
Franklin, North Caroliva 28734
Dear Mrs. Harshburnl
Recently you submitted an application and were issued a
permit by the Board of Water and Air Resources to discharge
wastewater from your operations.
.Due to the nature of your operations, and the small
volume. of wastewater discharged, the Board of Certification,
at its meeting on January 9, 1974, eliminated the requirement
of having a certified operator in responsible charge of
recreational activities such as the panning of gold and gems.
However, you are urged to operate your facilities with
care so as to minimize the discharge of suspended matter
into the receiving stream.
Sincerely yours,
D. L. Coburn, Chairman
Board of Certification
WEL:bb
cc: Mr. W. H. Mull
Mr. John Campbell
Mrs. Jackie Wall

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,j DEPARTMENTOFTHE ARMY/CORPSOF ENGINEERS
APPLICATION FOR PERMIT TO DISCHARGE OR WORN IN NAVIOABLE WATERS AND THEIR TRIBUTARIES
I.State Application Number(to b ,amid by C Pe f E g sl
SECTION 1. GENERAL INFORMATION 1 �T C .2 d 0
1}/F
Div. Type Steuart.No.
2.Na f apbcanta tl(tle of,.gain,official s
It��_aag� a i e F
3.Mooting address of applicant 1
Rt#4 BOX 796
je`rPnk] 1n.N,.G °f'74a
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d.Name, done,,,telepM1ane number and t tl 1 applicants is.N 'red agent for permit aPol t .codified red..,,.a...denpe
Rennith Queen SOperator) r.
I - Rtf':a—Frankjjn N1.0.23734 `
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NOTE TO APPLICANT R f to Ina diferallil.,wiloted"Priamill for Walk d St cmrn I. ad far Discha g .1 Depaain into Nzori,ibler Alone-
before
attempting to complete this form. ,. -'..
T— Required Immoralist,
a. All 'information d i this "II upfocused,b tl a l bl t AM1 Pi
hl' to inspection d py 9 A,ep t Sheet
territiled Confidential e b a - t 1 h is- d aby 0 ....... J t o e I
an s
mmc it or financial f f 'tl ti I The must claarlY d t 1M1 - b X t PPI' C
fic—lal treatment be con,onamel only1 M1at Information fur which a specific er It eq [atc fidwiloiln,has bean madeM1 t
�. attached sheet.However.in no event will sounifisairm of the contents and frequency of a discharge be recognized as confull,sati.1 or p -v 1 god
on .,..Iran.
1 b. The applicant shalt f M1 such supplanomfory information as i required by the Ois< ct EmIdear in orderto evaluatef IIY adif.1liat F
1f od as.is headed for a epithelia mipnner 1.-to env m on th s fa .far.,iduch ,heel fo nded Adtlitional Inform ton.
d'1 ovalIndicate an
t 1M1 f Illeen he .,am number,lu which .101
d. Dle.or As .,.,,ad by Items 20 add 21 should be Inauthad1.this Ppl ti t Odor p P which 1 be attached 1 lh ppl t a d d
it ppl' bl easier l t q IN t no a which
n t d be p l r P Il 22 de to _
- d e' information l abov d lh f tl 11 h [tl h p above.
of Section it belo I In, ..
Fen '
1 If a Y dischargeor coslain,is Involved.an apPled-us s fee of S100 must be submitted wish this apPhmt on.An additional S50 is.equimtl I each
additional Pemt 1.discharge or deposit.
Sign. t
a. If. f .h g s r decline. ,,l t b c d by p r t b 9 d by eh principal t if f that Pq t by
an official of the Y 1 1 - president u b h p its d....fly t such In 'PI office, tl h he,been tl 'q etl
by the principal eaecut w,aloe.,to make su.h ippl ca Pns on heh If of the corporation,J the case of a partnership or a caseproprietorship.
the application most be s gred by a general partner or the Importer.Other signal....fes amen,,a,.discussed in ahecameras-
Is. If no discharge is involved,an application may be hared be the applicant or his authorized agent.
Application M1 dY made I.,a promil 1 perms,,1 X.6s.the activities described modirs.1 filedf,that l em ani wid he Information
containedIn this application. ad that to the best o1 my Ifnowledge antl Is I f w h 1 dot h aa and counden. d a l
n
115C5 i 1001P d .tht Signature IAPPI t
10
M1 A ir,any aw r a within Thal d t' ate ydepartment g Y of the United St tsknow glyadredfJlyfl f I
s or
W r.1 o be any V•k Brame al a na,....It m I,or ak+say t- lctionW or fraudulent set t p emaio meks
s any fall.wnUng ar document know
ing sends,m to centaur an,false,fgliliau,or lnudulent alinement.1 entry,shall be bred no
than$10.000 or nurri and rot mom than five year.,u vulh.
FOR CORPS OF ENGINEERS USE ONLY - .
Ar-mon name of applies., Are discharge sp c ns
_A9.SOY✓ F/ II l/J_— M I 7 ❑ Mmor>❑ li f
iDate ' d fell no,etwoolia. :T I)— ILI /✓ 2 L- —
Data oriented,form eomplale Data cant to EPA 1p not cpmplata — — -- —
but without cendrave _ _ _ - — Data send to FPA NOAA.011,AEC, F
Data .. d,farm complete — — — — — — —
Data of Court lln. — — _ _ _ — — EPIC in compleb lo.m — — —
aay rr
_ day yr .
- Pape 1 of
ENO FORM 4145
MAY 71

• 5. Oatn
_Tune - 2,2 T972 lonm.�5a, -yf
me day Yr
G. Check type of application ]. Numberof original PPI' anon
.Original -E It.Reymon
S. Name of fx;li,where discharge or cpnstmolipn.,If occur.
tea_Qn__$,ranch Mine ( '
9. Full mailing address of facility named in item b above.
Rt#4 Box 796 - 4
11'rnnie7ln.Tl.C. 287'''L I
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10. Wows oil ailing addresses of all adlomoHpmpe11 owners whose pn p ty alk..adjoins the waterway
j i t 4 Franklin N.C.28734
! . Y Du^aa11 R04 Franklin;N.0 23734 _ 1
General Walton -" - Rt#4 FrcnxlineN.C.28734
j 11. Chalk h.andac.l.th tune of the p oposed mvin, .
.Dretl9inH 'b.Cnstructon aConstrucnonwnh Olschmge � b.Dischvrgeonly
J
_ _12. If t fY i9 himptursp,us nature,chume.'tS dYfa110nmmnnth5.
I appl canco is for a dscharga.
13.List hisk.linn.,
— -- - EstimatedVolume mNlbpn
Source Gallons Per day or Fraction
1 'Thereof
j Munici,al orpri,al.water supply system
G-rtace..I.,bids
1 Groundwater
..I other
14.Delaribe water usage wilhln the plant
Estimated Volume in Million 4 r '
Type - Gallons Per it.,or Fraction
Thereof
Cook,water
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Prider Geed wamr t h
Saniner,sysie --
1 Oih � S illl t !
15.List volume of discharges or loses other than into navigable waters. c
Estimated Volume Million .
Type Gallons Per day or Faction
_ Thereof F
Mun-cipal ves to Palomar,system
Surface containment
U tl.rgrnunddsposal —NeA,
tN 1 All.,unc,firms _.
indicate intionsithremploYear served par it., I ffy)(
ENG 71 4/:5
MAY11 P.yv 2 or 3 _—JI
ENG

SECT101. .f. PLANT PROCESS AND DISCHARGE DE_, PTION:
1.Discharge described bel 2,Impiementat pn IOftice use onlyV
a.Piesent b Proposed new achedule v J u I i.1 =l o 9 2
hanged ❑ ❑ y�. (� 072,0 F fl .
Name of corporate bound r- within wliirh the point of tlixharge s located.. 6.Dixh g nal o.
State .Count Citor
Town
3. N.Cy YFacon 5. Frank] in
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State the p c se location of the p t of disch.rlv.
,/ 8.Noma of waterway at We poin[al d�xharga.
7..La,t d 2 - Ogees:� N 2 3 Sec,"'
S.Longiuudrn 8 �' oag a; 6 3 e- 40 se<.d'f . Mason Breach
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10.Has application tar wat ch,egry certification or d.oc iption PI impact been made? I I sq give date:
Data check if cernf cat ❑ Name Issuing Agency
u attached to form t
ma day. -y,
11.Narratives description of act v ty include. ma of goner I4digix Standard lndus,ml Clasuh,ug--,.and open by meh.facwr in,Praceasl.
NO I499 Process consist Of Washing from rook and gravel in
s s .uce and r-Eunh. Soil is place in a screen. Sc.esn is
vib'rate€§ in rater ra>-rsall and disolvsd - So11. is carried sera°,*
n rater to settleing pond.
12.Standard udustrial classification number. 13.Prmcipal product. 14.Am t of principal product produced
p day.
;
I499 Ne A N A
15.principal raw material. 16.Ambunt of principal raw material 17.Number of batch discharges per day.
can umed Per day,
N a nr A 45
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18,Average gallons per batch discharge. 19,Date discharge began. 20.Date discharge will beg n.
Soo Y5a_g I 72 I
—rno d r ay y — mo tlay y-
21.Describe waste abate .,Practices.
Di charge water flovrs into settleing, Pond over Plow
flows into ditch to moon branch
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ENG FORS, 4345-1 - Page 1 el 5
Noy,

I l structures ex is,or dredging,filling otru w napron will occuq the loffi uae`. ..yl { 1
t arear.e location of m t ry mart 6 'bad. _ N C 072-CYF " 0) 0 0 `� 2 _
N.me'he corporate boun ne da within which the atmmurs exist or the
ilc:ryall will r
Stau County City or Tow
b. Name of terway.1 the F-c.lu n of this cli.iW
19 Yda= Brgnch
20.Maps and. llhdbes wbreh showy IF.location and character of each structure or aclieg ,including any and all.."el devices dia,aa,dlal rewces, ! Ali
and namstructaral points f d1sehialla,most be attached 1.this application. s r
21. For t Y k in aw,.1blisf or which a separate per m'1 -is sought u roar33 U.S.C.403 the character {each hu c lure must F.
fully ithown on J I ailed plans to be wbardlthdf with this appl ication.No le on the drawings those structures for which separate discharge info mm f
t o (Section II oi tM1 form) M1s been graniatl '
22 List 11 pp r dw,Wy9 led by F tl I;invent t.i State or local pencill.for any as t...a.........t discharges ar deposits
described in this application. - (p
Type of document Id.No. Date Issid.,Allen., (7s(
t{
1 {{
NONE kSkl
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23.Chr,T,if facility existed or wen Iawf isle under comtrucaon prior 10 April 3,1970.
24.1:dredging filling will _-- { -
StairstM1 ,, f m olaad,their chime in cubicyaid,,and the proposed method of measurement. ff
Filling Soil .2 Cu.Yd.per bay for 6 Months E
25.Oescriba the proposed method of instrumentation which will be used to maweun the Yaluma of any solids which may he deposited and 1. t
j' determine is nffect upon the waterwi
f
Total soil reasured in 8 gt.Buckets, Soil is washed in flume
Estimated to be Half Rock and Hal: Gravel which is screened
out.
26.Stateratan and periods of daposibon d.sribed in It..25. - I
.2 Cu.Yde per day Average from May to October � .
LNG FORM P+.qa 3oF3 .
MAY 71

�. PHYSIC,:! aCRIPTION OF INTAKE WATER AND L.r'y�ARGE F '
-- lOttice use only(
Intake ma.nar0e 072-OYF
Dixnaiee SeriaLNo. `�
2G,4 ^T 1q LFq cq� 692/9 N'-A,
'- Cr
FpG y�002T f
1 2C F 2C an Fy
4 L 2'T09`0 I ,
T
Pammemr 1
and(Code) 111 (2) (3) (4) (5) 0) 17I
Flaw
(Gailonsperday)
000116 54a000 54 ,000 54000 54000 54000 -
oaw PI A Z-i A. N .A N A N A 1 .
f
Tam,,eratvre 1.
(Y,inter) PF) Ambient A-:uient Ambient Ambient Ambient
]402B
Temperature
(Semi er) t FI Ambient A1T.bient Ambient Ambient Ambient
z3. DISCHARGE CONTENTS f.
t
Z u 2 2 w Z
PARAMETER PARAMETER w a PARAMETER °e 1
G m
co 41u-^'num m e t
Wos0 X Ot1c7 X 01067 . L.
Turbidity Antimony Selenium [
_ C00,70 X 01097 X 01147 I
Radi.actiyitY 1 0 00 c Silver - I
74050 X G02 _ X DID]]
Hinclin6veyllinm Potassium
00SCOass X 01012 X 00937 I
Solitls S=num Sodium t
00500 X 01007 X 00929 [.
Ammonia Boon. Titanium
00510 X 01022 X 01152
O,ganie Nit?bgan. Cadmium Tin
cola£ Oi02] X 01102
Crlclom zinc
Nitrate I
00'020 X 003 i6 � X 01092
Nitrite Cobalt Algicides
00'015 'h, 01037 X 74051
Phosphorus C'n chum X Oil and Grease '
03565 01034 00550
Sndate Cnpner, x Phenols
W9fo 0u"2 32730
Sul fida Irm Surfactants
00745 X O1045 M260
Sulhur Lc.,d Chlorinatedd Hydrxarbons
00]40 Y 0.0p X ]4n_52
Bromide t .ynasium Pesticides
]13]0 X 0�127 X 74053
Marine r.i, anew Fevat sxrePtaeaeei Bacteria
m940 X' 010"g X 74054
Cyanide Mercury Califoim 0aderia
W720 X T900 X ]4056
Fluonda o:,tylnranum
0TJ51 X 21104
ENG FOR It 99�d5-� Page 2.at 5
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24a. Have all known hazardous or prtenA artlaus substances in your plautbaerciaventofioo. .
❑ Yes ❑ No a: N A
24b. If yes,have steps been taken to insure that three exists no possibility of any inch known hazardous car pawntirli,hazardous substance entering
Mis discharge?
❑ Yes ❑' No P A
25,Remarks
The infnrmadon zbove completes the haslc reporting requirements which are required of all applicants. chose applicants whose diccharrm results from
n activity included within any of the Sreedard Industrial Classification Code(SIC Code) ustagofirs Ilstarlbelow most complete Part A of this form as
well.
CRITICAL INDUSTRIAL GROUPS
SIC NS FISH HATCHERIES,FARMS,AND PRESERVES SIC 285 PAINTS,VARNISHES, LACQUERS,ENAMELS,AND
ALLIEDPRODUCTS
' SIC 10-14 DIVISION B-MINING
SIC 2871 .FERTILIZERS
SIC 201 MEAT PRODUCTS
SIC 2670 AGRICULTCULTURAL CHEMICALS,
ICALS,IDE$AND OTHER EWHEREAGRI-
SIC 202 DAIRY PRODUCTS ` CULTURAL.CHEMICALS,NOT ELSEWHERE
CLASSIFIED I i-
SIC 203 CANNED SEAFO DS, IC FRUITS,VEGETABLES _ t
(EXCEPT SEAFOODS,SIC 2031 AND 20361 61C 2631 ADHESIVES AND GELATIN IFt
SIC 2031, CANNED AND CURED FISH AND SEAFOODS: SIC 2892 . .EXPLOSIVES
�- 2036 FRESH OR FROZEN PACKAGED FISH AND. �-
SEAFOODS : SIC 29 PETROLEUM REFINING AND RELATED INDUSTRIES
SIC 2fM GRAIN MILL PRODUCTS SIC 3011, - TIRES AND INNER TUBES:FABRICATED RUBBER
3059 PRODUCTS,NOT ELSEWHERE CLASSIFIED
SIC 206 SUGAR '
SIC 3079 MISCELLANEOUS PLASTICS PRODUCTS .
SIC 207 CONFECTIONARY AND RELATED PRODUCTS -
SIC 311 LEATHER TANNING AND FINISHING
SIC 208 BEVERAGES -
SIC 32 STONE,CLAV,GLASS,AND CONCRETE PRODUCTS
SIC 209 KMISCELLANEOUSNDREDDUCTSFOOD PREPARATION6 AND
KINDRED PRODUCTS 61C 337 ABLAST NDFFISHING ILLSSTEEL WORKS,AND ROLLING
AND FINISHING MILLS
SIC 22 TEXTILE MILL PRODUCTS
SIC 332 IRON AND STEEL FOUNDRIES
SIC 23 APPAREL AND OTHER FINISHED PRODUCTS 1
l MADE FROM FABRICS AND SIMILAR SIC 334 FERROUS AND
YSMELFNGA
MATERIALS 334 FEFROUS METALS; ERROU METALS
AND
REFINING OF NONFERROUS METALS. l
SIC 242 SAWMILLS AND PLANING MILLS
SIC 336 NONFERROUS FOUNDRIES
SIC 2432 VENEER AND PLYWOOD
.'SIC 347 COATING,ENGRAVING,AND ALLIED SERVICES {
SIC 2481 WOOD PRESERVING
SIC 35 MACHINERY,EXCEPT ELECTRICAL ICI
SIC 26 PAPER AND ALLIED PRODUCTS i
SIC 36 ELECTRICAL MACHINERY,EQUIPMENT,AND
SIC 281 INDUSTRIAL INORGANIC AND813)ORGANIC SUPPLIES �.
CHEMICALS(EXCEPT SIC 281S)
SIC 3] TRANSPORTATION EQUIPMENT(EXCEPT SHIP 'I
SIC 2313 INDUSTRIAL ORGANIC CHEMICALS BUILDING AND REPAIRING,SIC 3731)
SIC 282 PLASTICS MATERIALS AND SYNTHETIC . SIC 3731 SHIP BUILDING AND REPAIRING ti
RESINS,SYN.THETIC RUocn P. SYNTHETIC
AND OTHERMAN-MADE FIBERS,EXCEPT - SIC 491 ELECTRIC COMPANIES AND.SYSTEMS
'GLASS - t
SIC 493 COMBINATION COMPANIES AND SYSTEMS j ail
SIC 233 DRUGS
SIC 284 SOAP,DETERGENTS,AND CLEANING PREP-
ARATIONS,PEn FUMES COSMETICS,AND
OTHER TOILET PREPARATIONS
END FOIV.1 Wady-� Par, 3 of 5
MAY%1

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PHYSIC„_ .SCRIPTIOPJ OF INTAKE NIATER AfJRl.I ARGE - { ;
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(Office um only) t({(
Intake Discharge 072-QYF
Discharge Serial N.
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pT -94 O ,2 O,a ,y T
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Parameter
and(Code) (t) (2) (3) (4) 151 (6) Pt
(Gallons per day)
M056 54p000 54e000 54000 54000 54000
CC4W NA IT P. ASA NA NA
Temperature I
Minlal)(`F) .Ambient =: bien't Ambient Ambient Ambient
]4023
Temperature
74027 erl (�F) Ambient finb ient Ambient Ambient.Ambient
23. DISCHARGECGNTENTS
In w ? PARAMETER i
PARAMETER w PARAMETER _ in
in
A!,,:... Nickel
OtOfi] f
00950 X 011..E x
CO']O ry g. Al t nY X selenium l
01147
Radioactivity Y =
I Silver
74050 X G1032 010]] .
H_eaness X 5arylknen Potassium I
GasC 0iirt2 X 00937 -
tic
ids Barium Sddium
a0 � x OtDCJ }: 00929monia Enron10 x 01022 X 01752anic Nitrogen Ca;mium Tin
4a OS02J01t02
rate Calcipm Zinc20 X 003i6 X 01092
rite COSeit A19i=ides
15 X 0103> X ]4051sphorus C..rmnium x Oil and Grease65 X nlc-,- 00550hy Copner gPhenols
45 O W a232J3o
fide Iron surlactan)s45 X Ot W260
tlte L d Chlorinated Hydrocarbons
4a 4 0 ... x ]4052mida al M'y'nssium Pesticides
J0 x 0'-"-/ xloride t ;40 X 010[5 X ]4054
anide l.turcury Colilosmac]20. X >1_0 X ]4056
ance M,)MI anum
951 X (110P 2t
ENG FORL9 4345-1 Pa9a 2 01 5
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24a. Have all known hazartloue orpoten, huardous substances in your plant been invento. . .
Year No N A
24b.. If yes,have steps been taken to mw.e that[hare a su no possibiliry of any wch kn wn huardeus o potentially thisdschar9el hazardous substance e t rmq ,
El Yes No F .A
25,Remark, r
The information above completes the basic reporting raga rements which are remained of all ppl' ants..Those applicantswins.tl schamo resins from
an actimty'ncicda l within any of the Standard Indastr al Classification Code(SIC Code)wteg s listed below mustcompleto Part A of this form as
well.
CRITICAL INDUSTRIAL GHOUPS
SIC 098 FISH HATCHERIES,FARMS,AND PRESERVES SIC 205 PAINTS,VARNISHES, LACQUERS, ENAMELS,AND
-.' SIC 10.14 DIVISION B—MINING ALLIED PRODUCTS .
SIC 201 MEAT PRODUCTS ___ __ SIC M71 FERTILIZERS
-SIC 287P AGRICULTURAL PESTICIDES,ANDOTHERAGRI-
SIC 202. DAIRY PRODUCTS CULTURAL CHEMICALS,NOT ELSEWHERE
SIC 203 GANNET PRESERVED FRUITS,VEGETABLES CLASSIFIED
(EXCEPT SEAFOODS,SIC 2031 AND
2036) SIC 2891 ADHESIVES ANT GELATIN
SIC 2031, CANNED AND CURED FISH AND SEAFOODS; SIC 2892 EXPLOSIVES .
2036 FRESH OR FROZEN PACKAGED FISH AND
SEAFOODS SIC 29 PETROLEUM REFINING AND RELATED INDUSTRIES
SIC 204 GRAIN MILL PRODUCTS SIC 3011, TIRES AND INNER TUBES;FABRICATED RUBBER
SIC 206 SUGAR 3969 PRODUCTS,NOT ELSEWHERE CLASSIFIED'
.
SIC. 3079 MISCELLANEOUS PLASTICS PRODUCTS
SIC 20] CONFECTIONARY AND RELATED PRODUCTS
SIC 208 BEVERAGES SIC 311 LEATHER:TANNING AND FINISHING
SIC 209 MISCELLANEOUS FOOD PREPAflAT10N5 AND
SIC 32 STONE,CLAY,GLASS,AND CONCRETE PRODUCTS
'
KINDRED PRODUCTS SIC 331' BLAST FURNACES,STEEL WORKS,AND ROLLING`
AND FINISHING MILLS
! SIC 22 TEXTILE MILL PRODUCTS
.SIC 332 IRON AND STEEL FOUNDRIES
SIC 23 MADE ELAND OTHER NDSI I PRODUCTS -
r} MATE FROM FABRICS AND SIMILAR SIC 333, FERROUS SMELTING ECONDA YSMELTNGA
MATERIALS 334 FERROUS METALS;SECONDARY SMELTING AND
SIC 242 SAWMILLS AND PLANING MILLS REFINING OF NONFERROUS METALS
SIC 336. NONFERROUS FOUNDRIES
SIC 2432 VENEER AND PLYWOOD
SIC 2491 WOOD PRESERVING
SIC 37 COATING,ENGRAVING,AND ALLIED SERVICES
-
SIC MACHINERY.EXCEPT ELECTRICAL -
SIC 26 PAPER AND ALLIED PRODUCTS i
SIC 36 ELECTRICAL MACHINERY,EQUIPMENT,AND
SIC 281 INDUSTRIAL INORGANIC AND ORGANIC . .SUPPLIES
CHEMICALS (EXCEPT SIC 28131
SIC 37 TRANSPORTATION£GUIPMENT(EXCEPT SHIP
SIC 2B18 INDUSTRIAL ORGANIC CHEMICALS BUILDING AND REPAIRING,SIC 37311
SIC. 282 PLASTICS MATERIALS AND SYNTHETIC SIC 3731 SHIP BUILDING AND REPAIRING e
RESINS,SYNTHETIC RUCEEP SYNTHETIC -
ANDOTHERAIAN-MADE FIBERS,EXCEPT SIC 491' ELECTRIC COMPANIES AND SYSTEMS
GLASS
SIC 493 COMBINATION COMPANIES AND SYSTEMS
SIC 283 DRUGS - it
SIC 284 SOAP,DETERGENTS, AND CLEANING PREP- {!
ARATIONS,PERFUMES,COS::ETICS,AND �I
OTHER TOILET PREPARATIONS - Ra
ENG F0.11'1
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T-I Plans and Application fora Permit
Wastewaters Treatment System
Macon County, Diorrh Carolina
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lease lind attached plans and specifications for,;,'
existing settling basins serving the subject tourist,��g minovl:,li
sketch will be adequate for plans. '
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Effluent 30-minute Settleable Solidsc.... r ti�
Less than 0.1 ml/l.(2) Discharge will not increase receiving stream turbidity
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amount greater than 10 Jackson Turbidity Units. D G
ed that '.
the he aste il(3) , If at any time it is dete n ,
Water Quality, then necessary improvements will e VIA,,
Mr. Craig McKenzie should receive copy of Pe
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TO: North Carolina Board of Water and Air Resources --�
Raleigh, North Carolina
Gentlemen: ek
In accordance with the provisions of e�qticle 21 of Cho�p/er 148, Ge��e7y1 B�taptu_tee�of rth Caao agEend�,
application Is hereby made by 1 I � ° m —" " l �•v��
I (Nt i d i divldntl ar oEheee)
of the / Q- M ". Ba ^`do^^'o — , In the county
(Name a ci village Eown, eemtorr d,.entE or maebuehment) '. .
of 1 ' —Q' � ,to the North Carolina Board of Water and.Air Resources for the approval of the
(Nome of eo mi,r)
'. accompanying plans, specifications, and other data submitted herewith covering the construction of
and for a "Permit" for the discharge of
ttowee., manttrex w m or othee t.ka)
from the
`.� y' reotmem t
01� n tnro
SCYVIna (Name of i Ip 1 S Institution, or 1 dvetry etv'1 e«t?? tm� E P� t) ;
or waters of X`J-�'-l/ -c +
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�xect IoceLon of Pov.[ j �ehoepe)
The plans for the proposed works have been prepared by (rne,netrme Firm)
of .It is estimated.that treatment works will provide ade�
(Addreas) J
paste capacity
/t(a serve the �'��'�` C J � or
a period of years, at which time it is estimated the average daily eewege or waste flow will not exceed
1Poas It is further expected that the treatment works well affect overall reductions in pollution as follower
B.O.D..(5-day 200 Q - %;suspended solids _—er,total solids r, coliform bacteria To,
and toxic materials • co. The coat of the proposed works is estimated to be: sewers $ , pumping
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stations $ '— , treatment plant $ 00�, other $ '--Tlre works will be completed and in operation on
or before 19_.
The applicant hereby agrees tha e proposed war wfl be conetruc din etric P. once with the approved plane
and specifications or subsequently approved changes therein and further agrees to place its operation under the care of a
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competent person and to maintain and operate the plant according to the best accepted practice.and.in accordance with
the plans and specifications.approved by the Board.
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NORTH CAROLINA
BOARD OF WATER AND AIR RESOURCES
RALEIGH
.APPLICATION FOR THE APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR
WASTEWATER COLLECTION AND/OR TREATMENT FACILITIES
AND THE.
ISSUANCE OF "PERMIT"FOR THE
DISCHARGE OF TREATED SEWAGE, INDUSTRIAL WASTES OR
- OTHER WASTES INTO THE WATERS OF THE STATE
Filed BY:
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