NCG020257_COMPLETE FILE - HISTORICAL_20161116

STORMWATER DIVISION CODING SHEET
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Energy, Mineral
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ENVIRONMENTAL OVALITY
November 16, 2016
CERTIFIED MAIL 7015 1520 0003 5462 9275
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Gregory Taveras
The Quartz.Corp USA
P.O. Box 309
Spruce Pine, NC 28777
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY
PAT MCCRORY
Govemor
DONALD R. VAN DER VAART
Secretary
TRACY DAVIS
Director
NOD Number: NOD-2016-WQ-0002 i
Permit No. NCG020257
Chalk Mine
Mitchell County
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Dear Mr. Taveras:
A review of the submitted second quarter sample collection period Limit Violation Discharge Monitoring
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Report (DMR) for the subject facility revealed the deficiency(s) indicated below:
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Limit Exceedance Deficiency(s):
Sample Limit Reported
Location Parameter Date Value Value Type of Deficiency
Chalk # I Total Suspended 6/29/16 10 mg/l 40 mgll Effluent Limitation Exceeded
Solids (TSS)
Chalk # 1 Total Suspended 6/29/I6 15 mg/I 40 mg/1 Effluent Limitation Exceeded
Solids (TSS)
Remedial actions, if not already implemented, should be taken to correct the above noncompliance.
Please submit a written response to this Notice of Deficiency. Your response is to be received by the ;
regional office within 30 business days following receipt of this violation. Please include any additional
documentation about this incident(s) in the response. The submittal will be considered in determining
whether the Division will assess a civil penalty for the cited violations. r
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Notice of Deficiency
The Quartz Corp USA
November 16, 2016
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Please be aware that non-compliance with your permit could result in enforcement action by the Division
of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources for these and any additional violations of State law. The
Asheville Regional Office encourages you to take all necessary actions to bring your facility into
compliance. _... _ _
If you should need any assistance or would like to discuss this non-compliance situation, please contact
either Shawna Riddle or me at 828-296-4500.
Sincerely, - —
Stanley E. Aiken P)Gn
Regional Supervisor
Land Quality Section
ec: Bethany Georgoulias, Environmental Engineer, (Bethany [e-mail])
Stale of North Carolina 18nvironmental Quality I Energy, Mineral and Land Rcsources
2090 US 701iighway . I .. Swannanoa, NC 28779-8211
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Georgoulias, Bethany
From:
Georgoulias, Bethany
Sent:
Thursday, October 20, 2016 12:55 PM
To:
'Tyler, Kip'
Cc:
Jones, Erica; Bennett, Bradley
Subject:
FW: Quartz Corp/Request for Modification of Stormwater Permitting Continuous Flow
Monitoring Requirements
Attachments:
NCG020256_Flow-Measurement_ Modification.pdf; NCG020257_Flow-
Measurement_Modification.pdf; NCG020274_Flow-Mea5urement_Modification.pdf;
NCG020818_Flow- Measure ment_Modification.pdf; NCG02_SW-vs-WW_Guidance.pdf;
Qua rtz-Corp_Cont- Flow- Mod -Request_26Ju12016.pdf
Hi, Kip,
I hope you are doing well. Attached are the letters we sent to Quartz Corp addressing their request for accommodation
of the continuous flow monitoring requirement for some wastewater discharge outfalls at four mine sites in NC where
appropriate. I've also attached the original request letter for your reference; it included additional questions about
wastewater at mines that we have discussed previously. We worked with staff in the Asheville Regional Office (Linda
Wiggs and Shawna Riddle) in reviewing and granting the request.
Let us know if you have any questions.
Thanks so much,
Bethany
Bethany Georgoulias
Environmental Engineer
Stormwater Program, Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources
N.C. Department of Environmental Quality
919 807 6372 office
bethany_,eor oulias o ncdenr.gov
1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1612 (mailing)
512 N. Salisbury Street, Raleigh, NC 27604 (location)
Website: http://deq,nc.gov/about/divisions/energy-mineral-land-resources/storinwater
ram: Nothing Compares..,,
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North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties.
From: Georgoulias, Bethany
Sent: Thursday, October 20, 2016 10:58 AM
To:'S. Todd Mickleborough'<[e-mail]>; Bill Blackmore

<[e-mail]>; Rolf Pippert <[e-mail]>
Cc: Bennett, Bradley <[e-mail]>; Wiggs, Linda <[e-mail]>; Riddle, Shawna
<[e-mail]>; [e-mail];'Hutson, Benne C.'
<[e-mail]>; Vinson, Toby <[e-mail]>
Subject: RE: Quartz Corp/Request for Modification of Stormwater Permitting Continuous Flow Monitoring Requirements
Todd,
Please see the attached letters granting the request to relieve the continuous flow monitoring requirement for specified
outfalls at four mine sites. I have also copied Mr. Benne Hutson of McGuire Woods LLP, who submitted the request on
behalf of Quartz Corp, as well as our staff in the Asheville Regional Office who worked with you through the review
process. We will send out the hard copies to Mr. Taveras today since he is listed as the Owner Affiliation for these
permits, but I wanted you to receive your copies as soon as possible.
Best regards,
Bethany Georgoulias
Environmental Engineer
Stormwater Program, Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources
N.C. Department of Environmental Quality
919 807 6372 office
bethany.georgouliasa,nederingoy
1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1612 (mailing)
512 N. Salisbury Street, Raleigh, NC 27604 (location)
Website: http://deq,nc.gov/about/divisions/energy-mineral-land-resources/st.ormwater
K�cl_
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North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties.
From: S. Todd Mickleborough [mailto:todd.mickleborou h the uartzcor .com]
Sent: Friday, September 02, 2016 1:33 PM
To: Georgoulias, Bethany <[e-mail]>; Bill Blackmore <[e-mail]>;
Rolf Pippert <[e-mail]>
Cc: Bennett, Bradley <bradley. [e-mail]>; Wiggs, Linda <[e-mail]>; Riddle, Shawna
<[e-mail]>; [e-mail]
Subject: RE: Quartz Corp/Request for Modification of Stormwater Permitting Continuous Flow Monitoring Requirements
Ms. Bethany
will contact Ms. Shawna next week and arrange for a meeting. Thank you for address this issue, I agree we should be
able to sort this out once we all get on the same page.
NITIO

From: "Georgoulias, Bethany"<bethany.geoMouliasanncdenr.gov>
To: "stodd.mickleborough( theguartzcorp.com"<stodd.mickleborough(@the(juartzcorp.com>,
Cc: "Bennett, Bradley" <bradley. bennelWd-)ncdenr.gov>, "Riddle, Shawna" <shawna.riddle(a)ncdenr.gov>, `Wiggs, Linda" <linda.wiggsd)ncdenr.gov>
Date: 09/02/2016 01:26 PM
Subject. RE: Quartz Corp/Request ter Modification of Stormwater Permitting Continuous Flow Monitoring Requirements
Hi, Todd,
We are working on a response to the pen -nit modification request sent to us on your behalf by McGuireWoods,
LLP. After reviewing the letter and talking with the Asheville Regional Office, we don't have a definitive
understanding of what discharge points the request is referencing. For example, Pine Mountain names
discharge points "pm-pst-3, pmt-st 10, port-12, west pit, intersect, shop, or warehouse." The Asheville Office is
not certain which outfalls these are, or that this nomenclature matches the outfall nomenclature used previously
or for reporting sampling results. Could you please provide clarification about which outfalls this letter
means? Or arrange to meet with the ARO staff to go over site plans and clear up the confusion? If you prefer,
you may contact Shawna Riddle at ARO directly to arrange this.
We are confident we can make an accommodation for continuous flow monitoring for outfalls where
appropriate at these operations. We just want to be sure to that we can reference the affected outfalls correctly
in our final documentation and response.
Thanks so much,
Bethany
Bethany Georgoulias
Environmental Engineer
Stonnwater Program, Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources
N.C. Department of Environmental Quality
919 807 6372 office
bethany.georgoulias a,nederingov
1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1612 (mailing)

512 N. Salisbury Street, Raleigh, NC 27604 (location)
Website: htti):Hportal.nedeiir.org/web/ir/ston-nwater
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North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties.
From: Georgoulias, Bethany
Sent: Tuesday, August 02, 2016 9.31 AM
To: 'Hutson, Benne C.' <BHutson(c�)mcguirewoods.com>
Cc: Bennett, Bradley <bradley.bennett u,ncdcnr.g_ov>
Subject: RE: Quartz Corp/Request for Modification of Stormwater Permitting Continuous Flow Monitoring
Requirements
Mr. Hutson:
Thank you for your correspondence requesting modification to the referenced NCG02 Permit Certificates of
Coverage. Ken mentioned this request would likely be coming in after he left. I just returned to the office this
week after vacation last week, and I will discuss this request with Bradley and confer with the Regional Offices
involved as soon as I'm able to do so.
Best regards,
Bethany
Bethany Georgoulias
Environmental Engineer

Stonmwater Program, Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources
N.C. Department of Environmental Quality
919 807 6372 office
bethany.geor ,you�(g7ncdenr..o
1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1612 (mailing)
512 N. Salisbury Street, Raleigh, NC 27604 (location)
Website: http://portal.ncdenr.org; web/Ir/stonnwater
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From: Hutson, Berme C.[znailto:BHutson(cDmcguirewoods.com]
Sent: Tuesday, July 26, 2016 2:14 PM
To: Georgoulias, Bethany <bethanygeorgoulias a ncdenr.gov>
Cc: bill.blackmore(ci}theguartzcorn.coin; todd.micklcborou h the uartzco .corn; Case, Charles D.
<CCase(4�,mc�;uirewoods.com>
Subject: Quartz Corp/Request for Modification of Stormwater Pennitting Continuous Flow Monitoring
Requirements
Ms. Georgoulias:
We represent Quartz Corp regarding various environmental matters. I have attached a letter requesting;
modification of our stormwater permits to remove continuous flow monitoring requirements at various
discharge points where there is no continuous flow. I spoke with Ken Pickle a couple of times about this before

his retirement and he instructed that this request should be sent to you.
Thank you in advance for your consideration of it. I look forward to discussing it with you after you have had a
chance to review it.
Benne
Benne C. Hutson
Partner
McGuireWoods LLP
201 North Tryon Street
Suite 3000
Charlotte, NC 28202-2146
T: [phone]
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F: [phone]
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Georgoulias, Bethany
From: Georgoulias, Bethany
Sent: Thursday, October 20, 201610:58 AM
To: 'S. Todd Mickleborough'; Bill Blackmore; Rolf Pippert
Cc: Bennett, Bradley; Wiggs, Linda; Riddle, Shawna;
[e-mail]; 'Hutson, Benne C.'; Vinson, Toby
Subject: RE: Quartz Corp/Request for Modification of Stormwater Permitting Continuous Flow
Monitoring Requirements
Attachments: NCG020256_Flow-Measurement_Modification.pdf, NCG020257_Flow-
Measurement_Modification.pdf, NCG020274_Flow-Measu rem ent_Modification.pdf,
NCG020818_Flow-Measurement_Modification.pdf, NCG02_SW-vs-WW_Guidance.pdf
Todd,
Please see the attached letters granting the request to relieve the continuous flow monitoring requirement for specified
outfalls at four mine sites. I have also copied Mr. Benne Hutson of McGuire Woods LLP, who submitted the request on
behalf of Quartz Corp, as well as our staff in the Asheville Regional Office who worked with you through the review
process. We will send out the hard copies to Mr. Taveras today since he is listed as the Owner Affiliation for these
permits, but I wanted you to receive your copies as soon as possible.
Best regards,
Rethany Gcorgoulias
Environmental Engineer
Stormwater Program, Division of' Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources
N.C. Department of F"nvironmcntal Quality
919 807 6372 office
bethany geor o�0wnedenngov
1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1612 (mailing).
512 N. Salisbury Street, Raleigh, NC 27604 (location)
Websitc: http://deg.nc.t;ov/about/divisions/energy-mineral-land-resources/stortnwater
" Nothing Compares—,.,
Email correspondence to and from this address is subject to the
North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties.
From: S. Todd Mickleborough [mailto:[e-mail]]
Sent: Friday, September 02, 2016 1:33 PM
To: Georgoulias, Bethany<[e-mail]>; Bill Blackmore <[e-mail]>;
Ralf Pippert <[e-mail]>
Cc: Bennett, Bradley <[e-mail]>; Wiggs, Linda <[e-mail]>; Riddle, Shawna
<[e-mail]>; [e-mail]
Subject: RE: Quartz Corp/Request for Modification of Stormwater Permitting Continuous Flow Monitoring Requirements

Energy. Mineral
and Land Resources
ENVIRONMENTAL OLIAL1TV
October 18, 2016
Gregory Taveras
The Quartz Corp USA
P.O. Box 309
Spruce Pine, NC 28777
PAT MCCRORY
Governor
DONALD R. VAN DER VAART
Sectefw:v
TRACY DAVIS
Dirco m
Subject: General Permit No. NCG020000
The Quartz Corp USA— Chalk Mountain
COC NCG020257
Mitchell County
Dear Mr. Taveras:
We received a request to modify the continuous flow measurement requirement (Footnote 7 to
Table 7 in the General Permit) from Mr. Benne Hutson of McGuire Woods on behalf of The Quartz Corp
on July 26, 2016. The request asserted that wastewater discharge points chalk-002, chalk-003, and chalk-
004 at this operation do not have continuous flow. Consequently, The Quartz Corp is asking NC DEMLR to
remove the continuous flow monitoring requirements at these discharge points.
The DEMLR Stormwater Program hereby approves the modification request to allow an
instantaneous grab sample of flow or alternative estimate of a daily flow rate (for example, using rainfall
amount, percent impervious area, and/or runoff coefficient to calculate a daily flow rate in cfs from a
precipitation event) in lieu of a continuous flow measurement reading to fulfill the flow monitoring
requirement for the specified outfalls. Please maintain this letter for your records for the duration of
coverage under this General Permit. If circumstances of the outfalls at this site change in the future, you
must notify the Division.
In addition, Mr. Hutson's letter -,asked for clarification about why mining wastes are classified as
wastewater discharges. Any wastes (e.g., mine tailings) from the mining process that contacts stormwater
is considered wastewater. This determination is not U.S. EPA policy but rather is based on the definition
of "process wastewater" in federal regulations in 40 CFR 122.2: "any water which, during manufacturing
or processing, comes into direct contact with or results from the production or use of any raw material,
intermediate product, finished product, byproduct, or waste product."
Mr. Hutson's letter expresses concern about EPA's interpretation being based on data from
western U.S. mines "where mine face is more likely to be reactive and leach metals." Perhaps the
company's concern centers around mine face or mine excavation stormwater drainage instead of "mining
wastes." We know there has been confusion about what stormwater run-off at a mine is considered
wastewater, especially after renewal of the NCG020000 General Permit and EPA's intensified focus on
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industrial mineral mines. In particular, the question about whether mine excavation area rainfall drainage
should always be considered "mine dewatering" (and therefore wastewater) has come up.
In response, DEMLR's Stormwater Program developed a guidance document to assist regional
staff and NCG02 permittees in determining which discharges at a mine operation are stormwater and
which are wastewater (enclosed). This guidance is also available on our website. Note the Division
recognizes there is some ambiguity and debate about what qualifies as "mine dewatering" in the federal
regulations, and that there may be situations where mine excavation run-off does not clearly fit the
definition of mine dewatering in 40 CFR 436, which is specific to the type of mine.
The task is not always straightforward because there are different implementation possibilities
when considering the definition of "process wastewater" in 40 CFR 122.2, the definition of "stormwater
discharge associated with industrial activity" in 40 CFR 122.26 (b)(14), and "mine dewatering" definitions
in various sub -parts of 40 CFR 436. DEMLR must apply a determination that is consistent with federal
requirements and expects the permittee to sample discharges accordingly. We hope this guidance helps
clear up the questions'you have and better understand NC's Stormwater Program's rationale. If you have
questions about specific discharge outfalls at your site, please contact the Asheville Regional Office
Stormwater Program staff to arrange a site visit.
This permit modification does not affect the legal requirements to obtain other permits which
may be required by the Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources, or permits required by the
Division of Water Resources (DWR), Coastal Area Management Act, or any other federal or local
governmental permit that may be required. If these monitoring modifications are unacceptable to you,
you may apply sooner for an individual NPDES discharge permit.
If you have any questions concerning this modification, please contact Bradley Bennett at
telephone number [phone], or Bethany Georgouiias at telephone number [phone].
Sincerely,
Z"il/
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for Tracy E. Davis, P.E., CPM
cc: Benne C. Hutson, McGuire Woods
Todd Mickleborough, The Quartz Corp
Toby Vinson, DEMLR Land Quality Section
Shawna Riddle, DEMLR Asheville Regional Office
Linda Wiggs, DWR Asheville Regional Office
Kip Tyler, EPA Region IV NPDES Permitting and Enforcement Branch
Stormwater Program Files
DWR Central Files
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Guidance for determination of NPDE5 regulatory status of various discharges on a mine site ctive and Inactive Mines
Jun 3, 2016; NC DEQ storm water Program
Feature contributing
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not ...: -
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to a discharge
Conditions and comments
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regulated ,
other guidance
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Other areas closed out and fully reclaimed, too.
X - `� '
Excluded from stormwater def, in
mining activity
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40CFR122.26(b)(14)
2
Overburden stockpile
Not mixed with any mined materials or other wastewater
X`.
'overburden' at
drainage. Better when fully stabilized.
40CFR122.26(b)(14)(iii)
3
Soil borrow area drainage
Like a borrow area at a construction site.
X
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. DEQ BPJ interp. of citation above.
4
Vehicle maintenance areas
Additional monitoring, if qualified by motor oil usage. If
X -
;
Consistent w/other regulated activity
commingled with WW, discharge instead subject to
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identified at 40CFR122.26(b)(14)(viii);
wastewater sampling; additional O&G sampling could be
DEQ BPJ
recommended but not required (per current permit).
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5
Equipment boneyards
X
'refuse sites' in 122.26(b)(14)
6
AST Secondary containment release
If uncontaminated.
- X_
'tank farms' in 122.26(b)(14)
7
Access and haul roads, without dust control
Except: roads off -site are not regulated
X • -
'X; off-�,te -•
access roads' in sw definition in
40CFR122.26(b)(14)
8
Access and haul roads, with dust control, when
If just stormwater runoff from sprayed roads. OK to spray
X' --
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it's stormwater
with mine pit water as long as no significant or sustained
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mine dewatering water for dust control.
flow, or discharge to surface waters results. Any
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Inspector BPJ to determine if excessive
chemicals used should be approved and used in proper
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flow or potential WQ problem is basis
doses to prevent aquatic toxicity — refer to approved
for wastewater determination.
PAMS list or consult DWR Aquatic Toxicology Branch.
9
Access and haul roads, with dust control, when
If recycled or process wastewater sprayed, or if spraying
X
NPDES process ww definition at
it's wastewater
excessive enough to cause sustained flow or discharge to
40CFR122.2 plus DEQ BPl on prudent
surface waters. Also wastewater if any chemicals applied
protection for NC -surface waters.
are not approved by DWR Aquatic Toxicology or are used
Inspector BPJ to determine if spray
in amounts that may cause aquatic toxicity.
excessive.
10
stormwater-only sediment basins
If no wastewater contribution (mine dewatering, process
'�X ° •
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Stormwater in: stormwater out, DEQ BPJ
ww, flow from active mining area.)
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Stormwater only sediment basin leaning spoil
Spoil may not impact wetlands.
X.
15A NCAC 2B .0231, NC wetlands
drainage
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standards
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Wastewater treatment or recycle basin cleaning
Includes basins that treat wastewater or mine
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Wastewater in: wastewater out, DEQ
spoil drainage
dewatering water.
BPJ
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Processing plant: recycle water overflow or
Even if caused by rainfall or mixed with stormwater
X
40CFR122.2 def. process ww;
process wastewater
runoff. Except: segregated areas that do not drain
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plant yards' in stormwater definition at
wastewater would be stormwater, but these are rare.
X, seg. area:
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122.26(b)(14)
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Final product stockpile drainage, when it's
For most construction materials including sand, gravel,
X
final products' in stormwater def. at
stormwater
and stone; industrial sand.
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40CFR122:26(b)(14)
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Final product stockpile drainage, when it's
For some mineral mines where 'final' product is subject
X. '.
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'comes into direct contact
wastewater
to further processing; and if final product exposes
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with ... intermediate product, finsl
minerals, metals, or chemicals with aquatic toxicity or
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product...' 40CFR122.2 Def. of process
other pollutant risk: DEQ may regulate as WW.
wastewater, DEQ BPJ
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Mine pLclewatering, pumped or drained by
Including contributions from rainfall and groundwater.fig.
40CFR436.21, .31, and .41;
efforts of the operator
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DEQ BPJ default for all mines
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Mine slit dewatering, via overflow due only to
DEQ considers these types of discharges, including those
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rain or groundwater seepage
from clay pits (not specified in regs), as regulated
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wastewater. Except: such wet pit overflows from 436.21
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Guidance for determination of NPDES regulatory status of various discharges on a mine site (Active and Inactive Mines)
Jun 3. 2016: NC DEQ Storm water Proaram
Feature contributing
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to a discharge
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DEQ BPJ for 436.21 Crushed stone
commingled with process generated wastewater.
narrower mine dewatering definition;
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DEQ BPJ for clay.
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Mine face / Mine excavation area drainage (not a
e.g., mining an area on a mountain side or sand mine
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DEQ BPJ; Def. of mine dewatering in
pit), when it's stormwater
excavation area(s). When water from the mine area is
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aot''pumped, drained, or otherwise removed
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where stormwater inside a mine is not
from the mine through the efforts of the mine
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intentionally routed out of the mine by
operator efforts.
operator." But often mine excavation area drainage
will be wastewater per 19.
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Mine face If Mine excavation area drainage (not a
e.g., active mining area on a mountain side or sand mine
<.
X
Consistent with mine dewatering
pit), when it's wastewater
excavation area(s). Any "water that is impounded
definition in citations above and 'direct
or that collects in the mine and is pumped,
contact with'40CFR122.2 def. of process
drained, or otherwise removed from the mine
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wastewater. includes grading,
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channeling, ditching, or outlet
through the efforts of the mine operator" is
construction intended to remove/drain
subject to effluent limitation guidelines. Also, mines
water from the active mining area. If
where mine face exposure results in significant risk to
exposure includes parameters not in
water quality standards (note, an individual permit may
NCG02 (metals, for example), a general
be required to monitor parameters not in NCG02).
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permit may not be appropriate.
20
Legacy structures at a closed out and reclaimed
And for closed out and fully reclaimed portions of an
X
Excluded from stormwater def. in
mine: e.g. stabilized overburden stockpiles,
operating site
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40CFR122.26(b)(14); not included in
stormwater basins, and pit/quarry overflows
process wastewater definition at
40CFR122.2
21
Deemed permitted discharges
Subject to NC rule, but not this permit. 2T covers
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15A NCAC 2H .0106(f)
discharges to the land surface.
15A NCAC 2T .0113(a)(15),(16)
Notes:
• What is covered by NCG02? Stormwater and wastewater discharges from construction materials quarries, mineral mines, and stand-alone processing plants associated with them,
and clay mines. What is not covered by NCG02? Discharges from tourist gem mines; brick manufacturing w/o cloy pits (NC607),• coal, peat oil & gas; metal mining; DOT borrow
areas (NCS000250), in -stream sand dredging (NCG52), mine operations already covered under an individual discharge permit.
• Wastewater commingled with stormwater is regulated as wastewater. Even if the discharge is rainfall driven.
• Whether regulated with a permit under the NPDES program or not, mining discharges may not cause or contribute to a violation of an in -stream water quality standard. Bring
DWR RO Supervisor into loop if observed site conditions suggest the potential for a WQS violation.
• Whether regulated with a permit under the NPDES program or not, mining discharges or operations may not: drain wetlands due to dewatering in the mine; blow out wetlands
due to the volume of discharges; or damage wetlands with pollutants from the mine property. Bring DWR RO Supervisor into the loop if observed site conditions suggest the
potential for wetlands damage whether intentional or incidentalloccidental.
• The receiving water classification may determine the numerical value of the stormwater benchmarks or the wastewater limitations. See permit text.
What if continuous flow measurement of wastewater is impractical or overly burdensome, and discharge isn't pumped (no pump curves)? EPA has advised (3/24/2016) that
continuous flow meter may not be necessary or practical in all situations, especially where flow discharge is infrequent; DEQ regions can make accommodations to allow permittees
to use an alternative method to estimate discharge flows when appropriate. Consider that discharges to HQWs are subject to flow limits in the permit (based on NC WQS). Permit
footnote language came from NPDES WW permit standard language and has remained in NCG02 for several permit cycles; DEQ will revisit at renewal.
Limitation of authority: This guidance table is intended as an on -sire aid for DEMLR inspectors and for permittees. it does not replace relevant NC law, federal and state rules,
NCG02 permit conditions, DEMLR policy, or DEMLR implementation precedent.

McGuire Woods tLP
Fifth Third Center
201 North Tryon Street
Suitr. ;w00
Charlotte, NC -18202
Tcl 704.;543.20110
Fax 704.343,""„;500
www.mcguirewn+rdS,r rn
Benne C. Hutson'
Direct: 704.343.2060
MCGUIREWOODS
July 26, 2016
VIA ELECTRONICAND REGULAR MAIL
Bethany Georgoulias
Environmental Engineer
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources
512 North Salisbury Street
Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
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Fax: [phone]
RECEIVED
A I Jr, 0 4 2016
DENR-LAND QUALITY
STORMWATER FERMITI-ING
Re: The Quartz Corp/Permits NCG 020256, 020257, 020274 and 020818 -- Request
to Modify Continuous Flow Monitoring Requirements
Dear Ms. Georgoulias:
We represent The Quartz Corp. As explained in greater detail in the remainder of this
letter, we are writing to request modifications to continuous flow, requirements at certain
discharge points in these permits. I spoke a couple of time with Ken Pickle regarding this issue
prior to his retirement and he instructed that our formal request for modification be directed to
you.
The permits require continuous flow monitoring at various discharge points. However, at
a number of these points, such monitoring cannot be done as there is no continuous flow. The
specific discharge points where this is the case are:
For permit NCG020256 covering the Sullins Wiseman operation,
there is no continuous flow at discharge points SW-002 and
SW-003. The locations of these discharge points as well as the
discharge point where there is a continuous flow are shown on
Figure 1.
For permit NCG020257 covering the Chalk operation, there is no
continuous flow at discharge points SW-002, SW-003 and SW-
004. The locations of these discharge points as well as the
discharge point where there is a continuous flow are shown on
Figure 2.
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Bethany Georgoulias
July 26, 2016
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For permit NCG020274 covering the Pine Mountain operation,
there is no continuous flow at discharge point pm-pst-3,
pmt-st .10, pmt-12, west pit, intersect, shop or warehouse. The
locations of these discharge points as well as the discharge points
where there is a continuous flow are shown on Figure 3.
As to the discharge points in these permits where there is no continuous flow, we ask that
these permits be modified to remove continuous flow monitoring requirements at these discharge
points.
With regard to permit NCG020818 for the Altapass operation, changes to the discharge
points have been made to eliminate the discharges for almost all measurable storm events.
(Photographs of the changes are enclosed.) Indeed, no discharge has been observed this year.
Quartz will continue to maintain the sediment basins under this permit and, if a discharge is
observed during a measurable storm event, sampling and reporting will be done as required.
However, since there is no continuous flow at any discharge point identified in this permit, we
would request that continuous flow monitoring be removed from this permit entirely.
Thank you for your consideration of this request for these modifications. If your staff
would like to visit any of the sites to see the conditions described in this letter, let us know and
we would be happy to set them up.
In addition to these matters, I also discussed with Ken the issue of why mining wastes are
being classified as wastewater discharges. He indicated that there is a U.S. EPA policy on this
issue and that the State has followed that approach for some time. However, it is our
understanding that the EPA interpretation was developed based on data from mines in the
western U.S. where the mine face is more likely to be reactive and leach metals. In contrast, the
mine faces at Quartz's operations have been shown by testing to be neutral and thus not disposed
to leach metals. In light of this difference, we would like to discuss with you and others further
this wastewater classification.
Thank you for your attention to these matters. We look forward to hearing from you
soon.
Sincerely,
C,
Benne C. H son
Enclosures
cc: Bill Blackmore (w/encls.)
"Todd Mickleborough (w/encls.)
Charles Case (w/encls.)

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North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
Pat McCrory
Governor
Gregory Taveras
The Quartz Corp USA
P.O. Box 309
Spruce Pine, NC 28777
Dear Mr. Taveras:
Donald R, van der Vaart
Secretary
November 19, 2015
Subject: General Permit No. NCG020000
The Quartz Corp USA —
Chalk Mountain Mine Rd
COC NCGO2O257
Mitchell County
In accordance with your request for renewal of a discharge permit received on June 30, 2014, we are
forwarding herewith the subject certificate of coverage to discharge under the subject state — NPDES general
permit. This permit is issued pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and
the Memorandum of Agreement between North Carolina and the US Environmental Protection Agency
dated October 15, 2007 (or as subsequently amended).
Please take notice that this certificate of coverage is not transferable except after notice to the
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources. The Division may require modification or revocation and
reissuance of the certificate of coverage (COC).
Please be advised that EPA Region 4 staff who performed a Compliance Sampling Inspection (CSI) at
the end of March 2015 and follow-up sampling in June 2015 at other industrial mineral mines in North
Carolina raised concerns about metals levels in the discharges. The Stormwater Permitting Program
identified mines like this one that have similar activities. During the term of this General Permit, this site may
be evaluated further for an alternative permitting action, such as applying to the Division of Water Resources
(DWR) for an individual NPDES discharge permit (or modification of its existing wastewater individual permit)
prior to the expiration of this General Permit in 2020.
This permit does not affect the legal requirements to obtain other permits which may be required by the
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources, or permits required by the Division of Water Resources
(DWR), Coastal Area Management Act, or any other federal or local governmental permit that may be
required. If the conditions as stipulated in the COC are unacceptable to you, you may apply sooner for an
individual NPDES discharge permit.
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources
Energy Section - Geological Survey Section • Land Quality Section
512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 • Internet: http:l/portal.ncdenr.orglweb/Irl
Mailing Address: 1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612.919-707-9200T1 FAX: 919-715•8801
An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer -- 50% Recycled l 10% Post Consumer Paper

NCG020257 Renewal COC
November 19, 2015
Page 2
If you have any questions concerning this permit, please contact Bradley Bennett at telephone number
[phone], or Bethany Georgoulias at telephone number [phone].
Sincerely,
for Tracy E. Davis, P.E., CPM
cc: Toby Vinson, DEMLR Land Quality Section
Tom Belnick, DWR Water Quality Permitting Section
Stan Aiken, DEMLR Asheville Regional Office RE
Linda Wiggs, DWR Asheville Regional Office
Kip Tyler, EPA Region IV NPDES Permitting and Enforcement Branch
Stormwater Permitting Program Files
DWR Central Files

Certificate of Coverage
Page I of I
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
DIVISION OF ENERGY, MINERAL AND LAND RESOURCES
GENERAL PERMIT NO. NCG020000
CERTIFICATE OF COVERAGE No. NCG020257
STORMWATER AND WASTEWATER DISCHARGES
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provision of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other lawful standards and
regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission, and the
Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended,
The Quartz Corp USA
is hereby authorized to discharge stormwater and/or wastewater, as provided in the original Certificate of
Coverage (COC), or subsequent COC modification, from a facility located at:
Chalk Mountain Mine Rd
Hwy 19
Spruce Pine
Mitchell County
to receiving waters designated as Brushy Creek (Emerald Lake), class C;Tr water(s) in the French Broad
River Basin(s) in accordance with the stormwater pollution management requirements, monitoring and
reporting requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts 1, II, III, IV, V, and VI of General Permit
No. NCG020000 as attached.
This Certificate of Coverage shall become effective October 1, 2015,
This Certificate of Coverage shall remain effective for the duration of the General Permit.
Signed this day October 1, 2015.
► ! I
for Tracy E. Davis, P.E., CPM
Director, Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources
By the Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
http:l/portal.ncdenr.org/web/ir/2015-erenewal 11 / 19/2015

North -Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
Technical Bulletin for N.C. General NPDES Permit NCG020000 (Mining
Environmental Activities) Division of Energy, Mineral, and land Resources
Qualify
Technical Bulletin for NCG020000 (Mining) Last Revised 10/812015
What activities are covered by this general permit?
NCG020000 coverage authorizes:
• Stormwater discharges associated with mining and quahying of non-metallic minerals (except fuels),
mine excavation, processing, and vehicle maintenance activities (VMA) at mine sites.
• Wastewater discharges (dewatering, process wastewater, wastewater recycle system overflows).
• Operation of wastewater treatment systems (Authorization to Construct no longer required).
NCG020000 coverage is NOT APPLICABLE to:
• Borrow Pits covered by the NC DOT statewide stormwater permit.
• Peat mining, coal mining, metal mining, or oil & gas extraction operations.
• Wastewater not specifically identified by the general permit.
What are key stormwater requirements?
NCG020000 requires periodic discharge monitoring and a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SPPP):
• Develop and implement an SPPP, and update it at least annually.
• Inspect Stormwater Best Management Practices (BMPs) once every seven (7) calendar days.
• Semi-annual analytical monitoring and qualitative (visual) monitoring.
• Report stormwater monitoring data once a.year by March 1 st to DEQ Central Office.
• Report benchmark exceedances or Tier 2 monitoring to the DEMLR Regional Office within 30 days.
• Respond to benchmark exceedances according to Tier response requirements.
What are key wastewater requirements?
NCG020000 stipulates wastewater treatment facility operational requirements and periodic discharge
monitoring:
• Notify DEG if facility fails to perform satisfactorily or creates nuisance conditions.
• Only DEQ-evaluated flocculants may be used, if administered according to maximum application doses.
• Quarterly analytical monitoring for first year, or until four consecutive samples comply with all limits (then
semi-annual monitoring allowed). Quarterly monitoring schedule resumes upon any limit violation.
• Settleable solids (SS) monitoring applies to discharges to HQW, ORW, SA, SB, PNA, or Tr designated waters.
• Total Suspended Solids (TSS) limits specific to industrial sand mines, and to any mine discharging to HQW.
• Report wastewater effluent monitoring data once -a year (by March 1 st) to DEG Central Office.
• Report effluent limitation violations to the DEMLR Regional Office within 30 days.
• Effluent turbidity levels above the water quality standard prompt upstream and downstream monitoring.
What has changed from the previous permit?
Some changes specific to Stormwater:
• Reduced BMP inspections (weekly) for active
mines; additional allowances for inactive mines
that qualify for "dormant status."
• Changes to SPPP Annual Update.
• "Measureable storm event" (any size that results in
a discharge) replaces "Representative" event.
• New benchmarks and Tiers specific to turbidity.
+ Total Flow and event duration no longer required.
• pH removed from VMA monitoring.
Some changes specific to Wastewater:
• May drop to semi-annual WW monitoring after four
quarterly samples that comply with all limitations.
• Turbidity instream monitoring is required if effluent
levels above the water quality standard.
• SS monitoring for sensitive waters only (HQW, etc.)
. TSS limits apply to industrial sand mines and HQWs.
Changes from the last permit are detailed in the
"Response to domments and Summary of Changes"
Document for the 2615 NCG02 GP on our website.

PAGE TECHNICAL BULLETIN FOR N.C. GENERAL NPDES PERMIT NCGo20000 (MINING ACTIVITIES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What if my mine is inactive?
The permit makes allowances for
inactive mines that have sus-
pended all industrial activities
and that certify to DEMLR that
the site has been stabilized. If
approved for "dormant status,"
these operations qualify for re-
duced BMP inspections and may
be exempted from outfall moni-
toring by the Regional Engineer.
Do I have to monitor all
outfal Is?
Yes. However, you may request
Representative Outfall Status
(ROS). If approved, ROS allows
monitoring at fewer outfalls. To
request ROS, submit an ROS Re-
quest Form to the DEMLR Region-
al Office. The form is available
on our website (below).
Also, the Regional Office may
exempt mines with "dormant sta-
tus" from analytical and/or quali-
tative monitoring.
What if I sell my business, or
the name changes?
You are required to notify DEMLR
of those changes in writing, and
continuation of permit coverage
is subject to the Director's ap-
proval. Please submit the Name/
Ownership Change form located
on our Program website.
What do I do when my permit
expires?
Permitees are not required to sub-
mit an application for renewal un-
less directed by the Division. The
permittee should continue to
abide by this general permit if it
expires and renewed coverage
has not yet been issued.
What is wastewater, and what
is stormwater at a mine site?
Any water contacting an actively
mined area, water used to pro-
cess mined materials, and mine
dewatering water are all consid-
ered "wastewater." For some
mines, "mine dewatering also
means wet pit overflows, and not
just pumped -out water. Any
stormwater that commingles with
these waters is "wastewater."
"Stormwater" includes runoff from
areas related to miring, pro-
cessing, or raw material storage
areas, such as haul roads or pro-
cessing plant areas at the mine.
Sometimes the answer is not clear
because of how broad the defini-
tions are. For example, N.C. con-
siders runoff'from areas that con-
tain overburden only (no mined
or processed material), and that
does not commihole with
wastewater (including runoff from
the mine), to be stormwater. If
you are unsure about discharges,
please contact the DEMLR Re-
gional Office for assistance.
Does a certified lab need to
analyze my,samples? .
Monitoring under NPDES permits
must be conducted in accord-
ance with test procedures ap-
proved in federal regulations in 40
CFR § 136. All labs certified by
LAST REV. 1018/ 1 S
North Carolina perform analysis in
accordance with those proce-
dures. While N.C. certification re-
quirements do not apply to testing
stormwater-only discharges, data
gathered under an NPDES permit
_must stilLconform to federal re-
quirements. Using a North Caroli-
na certified lab is one way to en-
sure compliance. A list of certified
labs is available from: http://
portal,ncdenr.org/web/wq/lab/
cert/
What if I pull samples for my
analytical monitoring, and I'm
unable to get a sample or valid
results for a parameter?
If this happens, please sample for
the missing parameter during the
next measureable storm event or
wastewater discharge.
If I sample my discharge, do I
have to do visual monitoring at
the same time?
You may, but it is not necessary
under NCG02. Some other gen-
eral permits require it, however.
What if there is no flow for a
period between two samples
that exceed a benchmark? Are
those consecutive exceedances?
Yes. This scenario still puts you in
Tier 2. The new permit is more
clear about how the Ter 2 trigger
omits periods of no discharge.
Who can help me with questions?
Your questions about stormwater permit requirements'
can be addressed to the DEMLR Offices:
Asheville Office ........... [phone] Washington Office.......
[phone]
Fayetteville Office....... [phone] Wilmington Office........
[phone]
Mooresville Office....... [phone] Winston-Salem Office...
[phone]
Raleigh Office............ 1919) 791-4200 Central Office .............
[phone]
Helpful Ank:
DEMLR Stormwater Permitting Program:
http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/ir/stormwater
�J

' ANNUAL SUMMARY DISCHARGE MONITORING
REP-ORT,(DMR).- STORMWATER;
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SUBMIT TO -CENTRAL -OFFICE*
General Permit No. NCG020000
Calendar Year
'Report ALL STORMWATER monitoring,data'on this form (include "No Flo+l+l"rNo Discharge" and Benchmark
Exceedances) from the previous calendar year to the DEQ by MARCH 9 of each year.
Certificate of Coverage No. NCG02 ❑❑❑❑
Facility Name:
County:
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Lab #
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Yes. El No ❑
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Yes ❑ No ❑
If this outfall was in.Tier 2 last year, was.monthly monitoring discontinued?
Yes, enough consecutive samples below benchmarks to decrease frequency
❑
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Stormwater Discharge Outfall (SDO) No. VMA Outfall? Yes [] No E)
Is this outfall currently in Tier 2 for any parameter? Yes ❑ No ❑
Was this outfall ever in Tier 2 during the past year? Yes ❑ No ❑
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Stormwater Discharge Outfall (SDO) No. VMA Outfall? Yes ❑ No ❑
Is this outfall currently in Tier 2 for any parameter? Yes ❑ No ❑
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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."
[Required by 40 CFR §122.22)
Signature
Date
Mail Annual Summary Stormwater DMR to the NCDEQ Central Office:
Note the address is correct — Central Files is housed in DWR (not DEMLR)
N.C. Department of Environmental. Quality (DEQ)
Division of Water Resources
Attn: DWR Central Files
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Central Files Telephone [phone]
Questions? Contact DEMLR Stormwater Permitting Staff in the Central Office at:
[phone]
Permit Date 101112019 — 9/30/2020
Last Revised 10-2-2015

ANNUAL SUMMARY DISCHARGE MONITORING
REPORT (DMR) -WASTEWATER
SUBMIT TO CENTRAL OFFICE*
General Permit No. NCG020000
Calendar Year
*Report ALL WASTEWATER mbnit&ing data on this form (include "No Flow"/"No Discharge".and Limit Violations) from
the previous calendar year to the DEQ by MARCH 1 of each year..
Certificate of Coverage No. NCG02
Facility Name:
County:
Phone Number: () Total no. of outfalls monitored
Certified Laboratory Lab #
Lab #
Wastewater (WW) Discharge Outfall No.
Is this an industrial sand mine (See 40 CFR §436 Subpart D)?
Yes ❑
No ❑
Does this outfall discharge WW to SA waters?
Yes ❑
No ❑
Does this outfall discharge WW to SB or PNA-waters?
Yes El
No ❑
Does this outfall discharge WW to,HQW or ORW waters?
Yes ❑
No ❑.
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Yes ❑
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Yes ❑
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lndkate NO FLOW
H applkable
-
freshwatefr�
6.0-9.0
sattwator
6•$-8.5
industrial Send
25/45
HOW or ORW
20/30
HOWorORW'-
tW Tr or PHA
10115
-
How,oaw,
SA, SS, PNA,
`or any Trout
0.1/0.2
No Limit
Quality Standard a
that applies:-
S012511 fl
-
NIA
Standard apWater iplies
-
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Standard appliesity
- -
NIA
;
`Date Sample;
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Permit Date 10/1/2015—9/3012020
Last Revised 10-2-2015

Certificate of Coverage No. NCG02 ❑❑❑❑
Additional Outfall Attachment (make copies as needed for additional outfalls)
Wastewater (WW) Discharge Outfall No.
Is this an industrial sand mine (See 40 CFR 6436 Subpart D)7 Yes ❑ No ❑
Does this outfall discharge WW to SA waters? Yes ❑ No ❑
Does this outfall discharge WW to SIB or PNA waters? Yes•❑ No ❑
Does this outfall discharge WW to HOW or ORW waters? Yes ❑ No ❑
If so, what is the 7Q10 flow rate? or Tidally influenced waters, 7Q10 not available ❑
Does this outfall discharge WW to Trout (Tr) designated waters? Yes ❑ No ❑
Were there any limit violations in the calendar year reported? Yes ❑ No ❑
Outfall No_.
r
DaIIy- Flaw
Rate; 'cfs,
' pH,
SU
TSS, SS;
mg/l ' - ~ mill" , :
- llappllcaDle..
Discharge Upstream : "Downstream
Turbidity, D .Turbidit ,
(U}'Turbidity, ( } y
NTU :NTU ,, = NTU'
Fecal
Coliform;
c6l/100,'ml
.: SA
Effluent
Limitations
Mo. Ave I Daily Max.
"Qw9 oRw
50/e.of"
7Q10 .
Indicate NO FLOW •
[(applicable
freshwater
6.0-9.0
saltwater
fi.8-6.5
Industrial Sand
25145 • xQW,DRK ,
NQwnroltW 'sA;ss,PNA.
20/30 or any Trout
NQW or ORW 0.110.2
-Md Tr or PNA -
.1 01.1 5
1
No Limit NIA NIA
Quaility StandCrcle ard Stardard aappllies Standard app Water Quft Water es
that applies:
50/25/10
NIA'
Date Sample
-;s•Gollected;
molddl r
Permit Date 10/1 /2015 = 9130/2020
Last Revised 10-2-2015

Certificate of Coverage No. NCG02 ❑❑❑❑
Additional Outfall Attachment (make copies as needed for additional outfalls)
Wastewater (WW) Discharge Outfall No.
Is this an industrial sand mine (See 40 CFR §436 Subpart D)?
Yes ❑
No ❑
Does this outfall discharge WW to SA waters?
Yes ❑
No ❑
Does this outfall discharge WW to SB or PNA waters?
Yes ❑
No ❑
Does this outfall discharge WW to HQW or ORW waters?
Yes ❑
No ❑
If so, what is the 7Q10 flow rate? or Tidally influenced waters,
7010 not available ❑
Does this outfall discharge WW to Trout jr) designated waters?
Yes ❑
No ❑
Were there any limit violations in the calendar year reported?
Yes ❑
No ❑
in
� 5 '.r 1 rt . � -
��' - _� _ r
Outfall°No "� y
�^. :"tee "'•h'Ji._r
� i -. F
Daily Flow
LJ
Rate,rcfs'
f.,�.�-
q � M1C _� ,(� •i'1"•A
pH, ^ TSS
"Y SU �'Ymgll ¢R'
rti
}.�''ia .?^ "WSJ'° +�.5 r.s "�
'#., 55f ;, Discharge
emllib J,Turbidity;
PAS, ,, 3 NTU,' .'
1, y .k •^� ; .�h - 11-� i '
Fecal�r
;.. s �N J.}� - � F .� µ h �� i..A jL k i
�'Upstrearn', Downstream Coliform, w.
(U) Turbidity,' (D) Turbidity,, co11100,mlr
-
;�-;NTU`'r;-„t ,.� SA ,•�
-
'
Effluent
- Lim%tatlOns
Mo. Ave l Dally M'ax.
HQWorORW '
50"%e 6t.
-
7Q10
' lndkate NO FLOW.
N apprkaale
-' Industrial Sand
freshwater 25145
6.0 0.0 HOW or ORW
saltwator
20130.
6:8-8:6 HOW r,� ORW
Tr or PHA
T 10115
- _
H0W;ORW,.
t SA SS, PHA • No `Limit '
or any Trout _ circle Water.
OualltyStandardy;
0.11011 .2 that applies:'
60/25/10
'
L NIA' ' .' NIA
r Water Quality Water Quality . ..NIA
Standardapplies.' ; 8tandardapplies
aDateSaple.
r. -- jU D_ N,r.."
,:Collected; s,v
molddl r
Permit Date 10/112015 — 9/30/2020
Last Revised 10-2-2015

Certificate of Coverage No. NCG02 ❑❑❑❑
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."
[Required by 40 CFR §122.22]
Signature
Date
Mail Annual Summary Wastewater DMR to the NCDEQ Central Office:
Note the address is correct — Central Files is housed in' DWR (Lot DEMLR)
N.C. Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ)
Division of Water Resouirces
Attn: DWR Central Files
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Central Files Telephone [phone]
Questions? Contact DEMLR Stormwater Permitting Staff in the Central Office at:
[phone]
Permit Date 10/1/2015 — 9/30/2020
Last Revised 10-2-2015

BENCHMARK EXCEEDANCE or TIER 2 DISCHARGE MONITORING REPORT (DIVIR) — STORMWATER
SUBMIT TO REGIONAL OFFICE*
General Permit No. NCG026000
'Use this form if any stormwater.samples have EXCEEDED A BENCHMARK or if the facility is in TIER 2 MONITORING for any parameter
(including TIER 2 for Turbidity). Send sample results to the DEMLR Regional Office within 30 days of receipt from the laboratory.
Certificate of Coverage No. N0002
Facility Name:
County:
Phone Number: (
Certified Laboratory:
Sample Collection Period
Person Collecting Samples:
Lab,.#
Lab #
Period 1 ❑ Period 2 ❑ Calendar Year
For Monthly Monitoring: Month
Has this.facility had 4 or more benchmark exceedances for any single: parameter, at anyone SW discharge outfall (SDO)? Yes ❑ No ❑
Have you contacted the Regional Office? Yes ❑ No
Whom at'the Region did you speak with?
Part -A: Stormwater,Mon itorina Requirements (no VMA, see next oaae for outfalls with VMA1
Outfall,
e' ,
Date Sampler,
ollectedL�
,.:
Total ��
_„Rainfall
Is this,SRO,�
din Tier 2?
�•Total=
- Suspendedry°4
;Solids-{TSS};
mgll i
• 4-
':Settleable
S0licls,
ml/l�'
, . .� v
F - ' w - -
Turbidity,�NTU
�- x ,;�
Upstream {U}:
,Turbidity, ,
FNTU
_ ., : �;
Downstream,(D)
--,-'-turbidity,
_ NTU
'
moldc!1
E
inches
- ,YIN
• 100.•
50 (oRw,HQwTrPNA)
. ,
0.1
-50
-25 (lakes,reserwlre,salt waters)
�0 (treshwaterTrdeslgnated
streams, takes,and reservoirs
NIA _ -
Water Quality
ndardIe
N/A
Water dpOr"NO
Standard
Permit Date 1011/2015 — 9/30/2020 Last Revised 10-2-2015
Page 1 of 3

Certificate of Coverage No. NCG02E]E:]E:]E:l
Part A: Stormwater Monitoring Requirements (no VMA), cons.
N
­0
L.Dates!upp ez�
�. -) � �
Collected diated
tL :Total
Rr.
"Rainfall
:1
'­ " '
inler,
(Suipe�Aed--)Sett
?�,Solids.(TSS),,,r -,g
/I
-Tg
`Settleable
.Solids
7T6tal 1
7 • 1
u NTU­
Turbidity,
!ty
UP strein'1U).'
Turbidity;
NTU
b6wnstieam(D)�
-Turbidity,,
NTU
,
olddlyr4,.-
ri`-NOFLO
-�'nches-.­-
-A
YIN
100
60 (ORIN, MQW, Tr, PNA).
O'l
60
26 (likes, reservoirs, salt waters)
10 (freahwaterTr designated
strearns, lakes, and reservoirs)
N/A
WaterQuallty
Standard appiles
NIA
Water Quality
Standard appiles
Part B: Stormwatbr Monitoring Requirements for SDOs with Vehicle Maintenance Activities (VMA) where facilities use > 55 gallons of new
motor oil a month if averaged over the calendar year. NOTE. Other parameters only for outfalls that include both mining activities and VMA.
zatb
17-
46taf
`.Rilnfall.
4�
',,'VMA
L
K,
VMA,,onlk,,
on-po ar-7-!
"I
O&G'.',mg/F
-'-­vmA only,applicable
New Motor
-Mot
wUpstream
',',Oil Use
(gal/moj
-if applicabI4.
S , Si:Turbidity;-,
mill.
If app able
NTU.
If able"
applic
(U)
T urbidity,..
If applicable :
Downstream,(D)
-Turbidity
(NT U
-"or Y.NOFLOW
inches, `
1 100/50
is
55
0.1
60/26/10
N/A
N/A
Permit Date 10/112016 — 9/30/2020 Last Revised 10-2-2015
Page 2 of 3

Certificate of Coverage No. NCG02 ❑❑❑❑
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." (Required by 40 CFR §122.22)
Signature
Date
Mail Benchmark Exceedance/Tier 2 DMR to Your DEMLR Regional Office Land Quality Section:
ASH_E_VILL_E;R_EGIONAL OFFICE
2090 US Highway 70
Swannanoa, NC 28778
(828) 2964500
BALE_ IGHREGIONAL OFFICE
3800 Barrett Drive
Raleigh, NC 27609
[phone]
450 Hanes Mill Road, Suite 300
Winston-Salem, NC 27103
[phone]
FAYETTEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE MOORESVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
225 Green Street 610 East Center Avenue/Suite 301
Systel Building Suite 714 Mooresville, NC 28115
Fayetteville, NC 28301-5043 [phone]
[phone]
WASHINGTON_REGIONAL OFFICE
943 Washington Square Mall
Washington, NC 27889
[phone]
CENTRAL OFFICE
Questions for The Central Office
Stormwater Permitting Program?
[phone]
WILMINGTON REGIONAL OFFICE
127 Cardinal Drive Extension
Wilmington, NC 28405-2845
[phone]
Permit Date 10/1/2016 — 9/30/2020 Last Revised 10-2-2015
Page 3 of 3

LIMIT VIOLATION DISCHARGE MONITORING REPORT (DMR) — WASTEWATER
SUBMIT TO REGIONAL OFFICE*
General Permit No. NCG020000
_ *Use this form..if any wastewater samples have EXCEEDED A WASTEWATER LIMIT for any parameter.
-Send sample results to the DEMLR Regional Office, within,30 days of receipt from the laboratory.
Certificate of Coverage No. NCG02 ❑❑❑❑
Facility Name: Sample Collection Period: Qtr 1 ❑ Qtr 2 ❑ Qtr 3 ❑ Qtr 4 ❑ Calendar Year
County: If Monthly -Monitoring: Month
Phone Number: Person Collecting Samples:
Certified Laboratory: Lab #
Lab #
Is this an industrial sand mine? Yes ❑ No ❑ Discharge to HOW or ORW waters? Yes ❑ No ❑
Discharge to SA waters? Yes ❑ No ❑ Discharge to Te (Trout)'waters? Yes ❑ No ❑
Discharge to SIB or PNA waters? Yes ❑ No ❑ If HOW, what is the 7Q10 flow rate? or Tidal, 7Q10 not available ❑
Wastewater Monitoring Requirements
WUpstrearn
T`
:Date Sample
.Daily Flows
�' pH;
'Suspended'
Settleable
=Discharge_
(U)
Downstream
'Fecal{
:Dutfall
>;
Collected y
'Rate,;cfs°
SU=`
Solids'(TSS),
- .-
r Solids,`,:
_
Turbidity,;NTUa
, -
Turibidlity;
{D) Turbidity,'
Col ifo'rm;;
No:
-
= t
"F
�NTU
NTU _
:c61/100.m_I`.
x�
� .rr -
v.�.• ,,T7-•
��
; c..v �---
'r r =.�:.r
.:�.;mg11.mlll�
: r,:,.�.r-.r-x, :;'`R"
:naPPrkaWs "'-
,•
...w-. _
- " - - •�
.- -- -
--
=-.
t.'
•_ >
-
d a:- -„-•_.
-
-^-
HOW orORW _
..
freshwater
., -Industrial Sand~
26146_
.... ..- •- --
— - - . �_
.. ..
- ,,
m. ddlyr
60% of
6.'0-9.0-
_. _
Hqw, oRw, sa, "I
-
_ -No Limit
NIA
NIA
Of a`NO I'LOW
saltwater
HawerORW
20/30•
PRA, or any Trout
0.1/0.2
ClrleVlstandard
-
Waterdap
agiit_7Q10-
NIA
6.8-8.6
ttwrtall;
Standard applies
Stndadyps
Haw or ORW and Tr or PHA
60/26/10
r'•-`
lndkate NO FLOW ll
+appik4able
-
-
-
-
Permit Date 10/1/2015 — 9130/2020 Last Revised 11-18-2015
Page I of 3

Certificate of Coverage No. - NCG02 ❑00�
Wastewater Monitoring Requirements, cunt.
0utfaII ;
Vol'�fi
Date;Sample ¢
a
r Collected r':
-`Daily�Flow~ :`,. pH,
Raie,cfs ' , �' SU
_,�
4
Suspendedw? Settleaiile�
`:Solids {TSS), Solids,
�-5;' mg/l 4: " n `- mill
Discharge
F" Turbidity, NTU
Upstream'{U).
Turbidity,.
WTU
;>Downstream +'',Fecal. -
:(D) Turbid€ty, •. Co€iform;
NTU: ' col1100 ml
.SA
molddlyr
Or "NO FLOW"
HQW or ORW freshwater
50% of 6.0-9.0
saturate+,
7010 '
6.8-8.5
lndkate NO FLOW H - -
lkabfe
Industrial Sand
. 25145 . H.QW, ORw, SA. $0,
HOWorORW PNA,orany Trout
20130' - ' 0.110.2 -
HQWorORINUdTrorPNA
' . 10115 � , . .
No Limit
Cirdsw etsr,QualltyStandard.
that applies:
50125M4
NIA
WaterQuallty
Standard applies
NIA
WatarQuallty
Standard applies NIA
Permit Date 101112015 — 9/30/2020
Last Revised 11-18-2015
Page 2 of 3

Certificate of Coverage No. NCG02 ❑❑❑❑
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 property 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." [Required by 40 CFR §122.22]
Signature
Date
Mail Limit Violation DMR to Your DEMLR Regional Office Land Quality Section:
2090 US Highway 70
Swannanoa, NC 28778
[phone]
RAIsEIGHAEGIONAL OFFICE
3800 Barrett Drive
Raleigh, NC 27609
[phone]
450 Hanes Mill Road, Suite 300
Winston-Salem, NC 27103
[phone]
Permit Date 10/1/2016 — 9/30/2020
225 Green Street
Systel Building Suite 714
Fayetteville, NC 29301-5043
[phone]
943 Washington Square Mall
Washington, NC 27889
[phone]
Questions for The Central Office
Stormwater Permitting Program?
[phone]
MOORESVILLE.REGIONAL,,OFFICE
610 East Center Avenue/Suite 301
Mooresville, NC 28115
[phone]
127 Cardinal Drive Extension
Wilmington, NC 28405-2845
[phone]
Last Revised 11-18-2015
Page 3 of 3

NCDENR
Stormwater Discharge Outfall (SDO)
Qualitative Monitoring Report
Forguidance on filling out this form, please visit: hbtp lIoo l.ncdenr,grg/we /1/nodes=stormwater/
Permit No.: �f/�/_/_/`/_/_/_/_/ or Certificate of Coverage No.:
Facility Name:
County: _
Inspector:
Date of Inspection:
Time of Inspection:
Total Event Precipitation (inches):
Phone No.
Was this a "Representative Storm Event" or "Measureable Storm Event" as defined by the permit?
(See information below.)
❑ Yes ❑ No
Please verify whether Qualitative Monitoring must be performed during a "representative storm
event" or "measureable storm event" (requirements vary, depending on the permit).
Qualitative monitoring requirements vary. Most permits require qualitative monitoring to be
performed during a "representative storm event" or during a "measureable storm event" However,
some permits do not have this requirement. Please refer to these definitions, if applicable.
A "representative storm event" is a storm event that measures greater than 0.1 inches of rainfall
and that is preceded by at least 72 hours (3 days) in which no storm event measuring greater than
0.1 inches has occurred. A single storm event may contain up to 10 consecutive hours of no
precipitation.
A "measurable storm event" is a storm event that results in an actual discharge from the
permitted site outfall. The previous measurable storm event must have been at feast 72 hours
prior. The 72-hour storm interval does not apply if the permittee is able to document that a shorter
interval is representative for local storm events during the sampling period, and the permittee
obtains approval from the local DWQ Regional Office.
By this signature, I certify that this report is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge:
(Signature of Permittee or Designee)
Page 1 of 2
5WU-242, Last modified 7/31/2013

1. Outfall Description:
Outfall No. Structure (pipe, ditch, etc.)
Receiving Stream:
Describe the industrial activities that occur within the outfall drainage area.
2. Color: Describe the color of the discharge using basic colors (red, brown, blue, etc.) and tint
(light, medium, dark) as descriptors:
3. Odor: Describe any distinct odors that the discharge may have (i.e., smells strongly of oil,
weak chlorine odor, etc.):
4. Clarity: Choose the number which best describes the clarity of the discharge, where 1 is
clear and 5 is very cloudy:
1 2 3 4 5
S. Floating Solids: Choose the number which best describes the amount of floating solids in
the stormwater discharge, where 1 is no solids and 5 is the surface covered with floating solids:
1 2 3 4 5
6. Suspended Solids: Choose the number which best describes the amount of suspended
solids in the stormwater discharge, where 1 is no solids and 5 is extremely muddy:
1 2 3 4 5
7. Is there any foam in the stormwater discharge? Yes No
8. Is there an oil sheen in the stormwater discharge? Yes No
9. Is there evidence of erosion or deposition at the outfall? Yes No
10. Other Obvious Indicators of Stormwater Pollution:
List and describe
Note: Low clarity, high solids, and/or the presence of foam, oil sheen, or erosion/deposition
may be indicative of pollutant exposure. These conditions warrant further investigation.
Page 2 of 2
SWU-242, Last modified 7/31/2013

NCDENR
Stormwater Discharge Outfall (SDO)
Qualitative Monitoring Report
For guidance on filling out thisform, please visit. http;//portai.ncdenr.orp/webllr/npdes-stormwater/
Permit No.: �j/�/�/_/r /_/_/�/_/ or Certificate of Coverage No.:
Facility Name:
County:
Inspector:
Date of Inspection:
Time of Inspection:
Total Event Precipitation (inches):
Phone No.
Was this a "Representative Storm Event" or "Measureable Storm Event" as defined by the permit?
(See information below.)
El Yes El No
Please verify whether Qualitative Monitoring must be performed during a "representative storm
event" or "measureable storm event" (requirements vary, depending on the permit).
Qualitative monitoring requirements vary. Most permits require qualitative monitoring to be
performed during a "representative storm event" or during a "measureable storm event." However,
some permits do not have this requirement. Please refer to these definitions, if applicable.
A "representative storm event" is a storm event that measures greater than 0.1 inches of rainfall
and that is preceded by at least 72 hours (3 days) in which no storm event measuring greater than
0.1 inches has occurred. A single storm event may contain up to 10 consecutive hours of no
precipitation.
A "measurable storm event' is a storm event that results in an actual discharge from the
permitted site outfall. The previous measurable storm event must have been at least 72 hours
prior. The 72-hour storm interval does not apply if the permittee is able to document that a shorter
interval is representative for local storm events during the sampling period, and the permittee
obtains approval from the local DWQ Regional Office.
By this signature, I certify that this report is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge:
(Signature of Permittee or Designee)
Pagel of 2
SWU-242, Last modified 7/31/2013

1. Outfall Description:
Outfall No. Structure (pipe, ditch, etc.)
Receiving Stream:
Describe the industrial activities that occur within the outfall drainage area:
2. Color: Describe the color of the discharge using basic colors (red, brown, blue, etc.) and tint
(light, medium, dark) as descriptors:
3. Odor: Describe any distinct odors that the discharge may have (i.e., smells strongly of oil,
weals chlorine odor, etc.):
4. Clarity: Choose the number which best describes the clarity of the discharge, where 1 is
clear and 5 is very cloudy:
1 2 3 4 5
5. Floating Solids: Choose the number which best describes the amount of floating solids in
the stormwater discharge, where 1 is no solids and 5 is the surface covered with floating solids:
1 2 3 4 5
G. Suspended Solids: Choose the number which best describes the amount of suspended
solids in the stormwater discharge, where 1 is no solids and 5 is extremely muddy:
1 2 3 4 5
7. Is there any foam in the stormwater discharge? Yes No
8. Is there an oil sheen in the stormwater discharge? Yes No
9. Is there evidence of erosion or deposition at the outfall? Yes No
10. Other Obvious Indicators of Stormwater Pollution:
List and describe
Note: Low clarity, high solids, and/or the presence of foam, oil sheen, or erosion/deposition
may be indicative of pollutant exposure. These conditions warrant further investigation.
Page 2 of 2
SWU-242, Last modified 7/31/2013

Georgoulias, Bethany
From: Georgoulias, Bethany
Sent: Thursday, October 29, 2015 10:57 AM
To: [e-mail]'
Cc: Bennett, Bradley; Pickle, Ken
Subject: NPDES General Permit NCG02 Renewal Update - Special Notification for NCG020257
Dear Mr. Mickleborough,
We are writing to notify you that your facility will receive a paper renewal package for this permit instead of an email
about renewing your Certificate of Coverage (COC) on-line for this mine site, covered under Certificate of Coverage No.
NCG020257 (Chalk Mountain Mine Rd). We realize that you requested the on-line renewal option and have been
waiting for those instructions and PIN to complete it. We wanted to get in touch about why you'll receive something
different.
Inspections and sampling by U.S. EPA Region 4 staff earlier this year at three industrial mineral mines in western NC have
raised questions about whether this General Permit provides appropriate coverage for the discharges from similar types
of mining and processing operations. We will renew your facility's coverage under the General Permit, but we will
communicate special information with the renewal package. This site may need to apply for an individual NPDES permit
in the future.
Please be on the lookout for important correspondence from us in the coming weeks.
Regards,
The Stormwater Permitting Program
13ethatly Ceorgoulias
lativironmental Engineer
Slormwater Permitting Program, Division oflsncrgy, Mineral, and Land Resources
N.C. Department of Environmental Quality
919 807 6372 office
bethany._georgoulias a,ncdenngov
1612 Mail Servicc Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1612 (mailing)
512 N. Salisbury Street, Raleigh, NC 27604 (location)
Websitc: http://portal.ticdenr.org/web/Ir/storinwater
Nothing Compares,,
Email correspondence to and from this address is subject to the
North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties.

Ai
7...�.
NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Pat McCrory Donald R. van der Vaart
Governor Secretary
May 7, 2015
CERTIFIED MAIL —7014 0510 0000 4466 1865
CERTIFIED MAIL —7014 0610 0000 4466 1872
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
The Quartz Corp USA
ATTN: Mr. Todd Mickleborough
PO Box 309
Spruce Pine, North Carolina 28777
The Quartz Corp USA
ATTN: Mr..John Walker
100 Mansell Court East, Suite 300
Roswell, Georgia 30076-4860
SUBJECT: NPDES Stormwater Permit Compliance Inspection
The Quartz Corporation — Chalk Mine
General Permit No: NCG020000; COC No: NCG020257
Mitchell County
Dear Messrs. Mickleborough and Walker:
In'response to a complaint about turbidity in the stream downstream from your facility,
NCDENR-Land Quality Section staff conducted a site inspection on April 23, 2015. The
primary goal of this inspection was to evaluate compliance with the conditions of the
North Carolina Mining Permit and NCG020000 General Permit, and to discuss any
actions that have been or could be taken to assure compliance with your permit
NCG020257.
At the time of this inspection the facility was found to be in non-compliance with the
Stormwater Management Plan including BMP controls Inspection and Maintenance.
There are several issues that need to be addressed. Please refer to the' enclosed
Compliance Inspection Report for additional comments, observations, and
recommendations made during the inspection. In addition, there are some matters that
require your immediate attention to bring the site into compliance as follows:
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources — Land Quality Section
Asheville Regional Office, 2090 US Highway 70, Swannanoa, North Carolina, 28778-8211
Telephone [phone] Fax [phone] ne
http://portal.ncdenr.oM/web/ir/ a-n—c ctua iiy N Carolina
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Messrs. Mickleborough and Walker
May 712015
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1, Part III, Section A,3 (b), "BMP Controls Inspection and Maintenance," requires
that all BMPs shall be cleaned out when sediment storage capacity is at 50%
permitted volume. The sediment basin beside LOI stockpile # 3 appears to have
not been maintained and overflowed during a storm event. Please provide an
explanation of what happened, what measures were taken at the time of the
overflow to stop the release, and what measures will be taken to prevent future
releases. Please provide this information to our office within thirty (30) days of
receipt of this letter. In addition, you must immediately clean out and maintain
your stormwater/wastewater settling basins to make them fully functional.
2. The sediment basin beside LOI stockpile # 3 appears to have overflowed during
a storm event. However, the outlet of the sediment basin has previously not
been identified as a stormwater outfall and has not been sampled as a
stormwater outfall. Pursuant to Part III, Section B, "Stormwater Discharges:
Analytical Monitoring Requirements," analytical monitoring is not required for any
basin or pond designed to contain the 25-year, 24-hour storm (as defined in Part
VII Definitions) without discharging and that can regain capacity to hold such an
event within five (5) days' time through means other than discharge to surface
waters. Please provide capacity calculations and supporting documentation to
demonstrate that this sediment basin meets this provision and is considered a
non -discharging stormwater control. This documentation shall include sediment
basin dimensions, drainage area, hydrologic and hydraulic calculations to
support this definition, and methodology used to empty the pond without
discharge. Two copies of this demonstration must be submitted to our office
within thirty (30) days of receipt of this letter.
3. A discharge occurred from sediment basin beside LOI stockpile # 3 which
caused the turbidity of the receiving water (an unnamed tributary to Brushy
Creek) to exceed Water Quality Standards as cited in the Water Quality Regional
Operations' April 27, 2015 Notice of Violation and Recommendation for
Enforcement issued to the facility. This notice stated that analyses of water
samples of the receiving stream showed results of 850 NTUs in the stream
immediately below the sediment basin. Pursuant to Permit No. NCG020000
(COC 020257), Part III, Section B, "Stormwater Discharges: Analytical Monitoring
Requirements," the permittee must immediately institute Tier 2 response actions,
including monthly monitoring for all parameters of all stormwater discharge
outfalls to the receiving waters. The permit allows the permittee to monitor
turbidity in the effluent or up- and downstream of the discharge points. You -shall
report in writing the analytical results from each sample to our office within the
monitoring period.
A follow-up compliance inspection will be conducted in approximately 30 days to assure
the settling basin has been cleaned out and is being maintained; that Tier 2 response
has been initiated including monthly sampling of all outfalls; and that the demonstration
that ' the outfall of this sediment basin beside LOI stockpile # 3 does not require
sampling has been submitted to our office.

y Messrs. Mickleborough and Walker
May 7, 2015
Page 3 of 3
Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A, these violations and any future violations are subject to a
civil penalty assessment of up to a maximum of $25,000.00 per day for each violation.
Your above -mentioned response to this correspondence, the degree and extent of
harm to the environment and the duration and gravity of the violation(s) will be
considered in any civil penalty assessment process that may occur. Please retain
and append this letter to your Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SPPP) or permit.
If you have any questions or comments concerning this letter, please contact Shawna
Riddle or me at [phone].
Sincerely,
Laura Herbert, PE
Regional Engineer
Enclosure (April 23, 2015 Inspection Report)
ec: Bethany Georgoulias, RCO
Landon Davidson, ARO — Water Quality Regional Operations - ARO

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Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: NCG020257 Effective: 01/01/10 Expiration: 12/31/14 owner: The Quartz Corp USA
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Chalk Mountain Mine Rd
County: Mitchell Hwy 19
Region: Asheville
JVPOp Spruce Pine NC 28777
Contact Person: Paw em%h �tG Title: Phone: [phone]
Directions to Facility:
System Classifications:
Primary ORC:
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
inspection Date: D4123/2015 Entry Time: 10:30AM
Primary Inspector: Shawna Riddle
Secondary Inspector(s):
Certlflcatlon:
Phone:
Exit Time: 12:30PM
Phone:
Lee Hill
Reason for,lnspection: Complaint Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit Inspection Typo: Mining Activities Stormwater Discharge CDC
Facility Status: ❑ Compliant ® Not Compliant
Question Areas:
® Storm Water
(See attachment summary)
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Permit: NCG020257 Owner - raclllty: The Quartz Corp USA
Inspection Date: 0412312015 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Complaint
Inspection Summary:
Not a full inspection of the quarry. Site visit was due to a complaint. Met with Todd Mickleborough and looked at the
sediment basin beside LOI stockpile #3 (along the south access road to get to the south pit). The basin was full and had
not been maintained. Therefore, causing sediment/turbid water to leave the basin and enter Into an unnamed tributary to
Brushy Creek. A mining Notice of Deficiency has been issued with a compliance deadline of 30 days to correct the
violations.
Page: 2

North Carolina
Pat McCrory
Governor
Gregory Taveras
The Quartz Corp, USA
PO Box 309
Spruce Pine, NC 28777
Dear Mr. Taveras:
NC®ENR
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Charles Wak1d, P. E.
Director
February 13, 2013
Jahn Skvar€a
Secretary
Subject: NPDES General Permit NCG020000
Certificate of Coverage NCG020257
Chalk Mountain Mine
Mitchell County
Division personnel received your request to revise your stormwater permit Certificate of Coverage to
accurately reflect your, new company and/or facility name.
Please find enclosed the revised Certificate of Coverage. 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 Stormwater Permitting Unit at 919-807-6300.
Sincerely,
ORIGINAL SIGNED S�
KEN PICKLE
for Charles Wakild, P.E.
cc: Asheville Regional Office
Central Files
Stormwater Permitting Unit
Wetlands and Storrnwater Branch
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Location: 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Phone: 9IM07-6300 4 FAX: [phone] Customer Service: 1-877-623.5748
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
GENERAL PERMIT NO. NCG020000
CERTIFICATE OF COVERAGE No. NCGO20257
STORMWATER AND PROCESS WASTEWATER DISCHARGES
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provision of North Carolina General Statute 143-21 S.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 Quartz Corp. USA
is hereby authorized to discharge stormwater and'to operate treatment systems and discharges associated
with mine dewatering and process wastewater from a facility located at
Chalk Mountain Mine
Chalk Mountain Mine Rd
Spruce Pine
Asheville County
to receiving waters designated as a UT of Bushy Creek & a UT of English Creek, a class C TR, waters in
the French Broad River Basin in accordance with the effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and
other conditions set forth in Parts I, 11, 111, IV, V and VI of General Permit No. NCG020000 as attached.
This certificate of coverage shall become effective February 13, 2013.
This Certificate of Coverage shall remain in effect for the duration of the General Permit.
Signed this day February 13, 2013.
ORIGINAL SIGNED 67
KEN PICKLE
for Charles Wakild, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
February 7, 2005
Jerry Prosser
Feldspar Corporation
PO Box 99
Spruce Pine, NC 28777
Subject: NPDES Stormwater Permit Coverage Renewal
Feldspar Corp- Chalk Mt.
COC Number NCG020257
Mitchell County
Dear Permittee:
In response to your renewal application for continued coverage under general permit NCG020000 the Division of Water
Quality (DWQ) is forwarding herewith the reissued stormwater general permit. Please review the new permit to familiarize
yourself with the changes in the reissued permit. The general permit authorizes discharges of stormwater and some types of
wastewater. You must meet the provisions of the permit for the types of discharges present at your facility. This permit 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 December 6, 1983.
The following information is included with your permit package:
• A new Certificate of Coverage
• A copy of General Stormwater Permit NCG020000
• A copy of a Technical Bulletin for the general permit
• Five copies of Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) Forms - wastewater and stormwater
• Five copies of Qualitative Monitoring Report Form
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 permittee 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 Bethany Georgoulias of the Central Office Stormwater
Permitting Unit at [phone], ext.529.
Sincerelv.
for Alan W. Klimek, P.E.
cc: Central Files
Stormwater & General Permits Unit Files
Asheville Regional Office
North Carolina Division or Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Internet: h2o.enr.state.nc.uslsulstormwater.html 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, NC 27604
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
GENERAL PERMIT NO. NCG020000 '
CERTIFICATE OF COVERAGE No. NCG020257
STORMWATER AND PROCESS WASTEWATER DISCHARGES
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provision of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other lawful standards and
regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission, and
the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended,
Feldspar Corporation
is hereby authorized to discharge stormwater and to operate treatment systems and discharges associated
with mine dewatering wastewater and process wastewater from a facility located at
Feldspar Corp- Chalk Mt.
Hwy 19
Spruce Pine
Mitchell County
to receiving waters designated as a UT of Brushy Crk. & a UT of English Crk., a class C TR C TR stream
in the French Broad River Basin in accordance with the effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and
other conditions set forth in Parts I, II, III, IV, V, and VI of General Permit No. NCG020000 as attached.
This certificate of coverage shall become effective February 7, 2005.
This Certificate of Coverage shall remain in effect for the duration of the General Permit.
Signed this day February 7, 2005
for Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

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PERMIT NAME/OWNERSHIP CHANGE FORM
FOR AGENCY USE ONLY
Date Received
Year
Month
Day
1. Please enter the permit number for which the change is requested.
NPDES Permit (or) Certificate of Coverage
N C S1 O N C G 0 12 10 12 15 7
II. Permit status prior to requested change.
a. Permit issued to (company name): THE FELDSPAR CORPORATION
le for permit: GREGORY TAVERAS
b. verson legauy res onsid
FE9 0 5 2013
D NR - WATER QUALITY
c. Facility name (discharge):
d. Facility address:
e. Facility contact Pei -soil:
First lull Last
OPERATIONS DIRECTOR
Title
P.O. BOX 309
Permit !-folder Mailing Address
SPRUCE PINE NC 28777
City State Zip
[phone] [phone]
Phone Fax
FELDSPAR CORP-CHALK MT.
HWY 19
Address
SPRUCE PINE NC 28777
City State Zip
PEGGY DORTCH [phone]
First I MI / Last ]'hone
III. Please provide the following for the requested change (revised permit).
a. Request for change is a result of: ❑ Change in ownership of the facility
® Name change of the facility or owner
If other please explain:
b. Permit issued to (company name): THE QUARTZ CORP., USA
c. Person legally responsible for permit: GREGORY TAVERAS
First MI Last
OPERATIONS DIRECTOR
Title
P.O. BOX 309
Permit Holder Mailing; Address
SPRUCE PINE NC 28777
City Stale Zip
[phone] x7012
Phone E-mail Address
d. Facility name (discharge): CHALK MOUNTAIN MINE
e. Facility address: CHALK MOUNTAIN MINE ROAD
Address
SPRUCE PINE NC 28777
Cit State Zip
f. Facility contact person: TODD WICKLEBOROUGH
First MI Lest
[phone]
Phone E-mail Address
Revised 2012Apr23

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NPDES PERMIT NAME/OWNERSHIP CHANGE FORM
Page 2 of 2
IV. Permit contact information (if different from the person legally responsible for the permit)
Permit contact: PEGGY A DORTCH
First N1I Last
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGER
Title
P.Q. BOX 309
Mailing Address
SPRUCE PINE NC 28777
City state Zip
(828 )765-8956 [e-mail]
Phone E-mail Address
V.
Will the permitted facility continue to conduct the same industrial activities conducted prior
to this ownership or name change?
x❑ Yes
❑ No (please explain)
VI. Required Items: 'PHIS APPLICATION WILL BE RETURNED UNPROCESSED IF ITEMS
ARE INCOMPLE'l'E OR MISSING:
x❑ This completed application is required for both name change and/or ownership change
requests.
❑ Legal documentation of the transfer of ownership (such as relevant pages of a contract deed,
or a bill of sale) is required for an ownership change request. Articles of incorporation are
not sufficient for an ownership change.
The certifications below must be completed and signed by both the permit holder prior to the change, and
the new applicant in the case of an ownership change request. For a name change request, the signed
Applicant's Certification is sufficient.
PERMrrTEE CERTIFICATION (Permit holder prior to ownership change):
I, , attest that this application for a name/ownership change has been reviewed and is accurate and
complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that if all required parts of this application are not
completed and that if all required supporting information is not included, this application package will be
returned as incomplete.
Signature Date
APPLICANT CE TIFICATION
1 GREG attest t t�this ap 'cation for a name/ownership change has been reviewed and is accurate and
complete to the Fest of in/ knowledge. I understand that if ail required parts of this application are not
completed anlplet
t if all eyuired supporting information is not included, this application package will be
returned as ine.
ignature
2 kr
Date
PLEASE SEND THE COMPLETE APPLICATION PACKAGE TO:
Division of Water Quality
Surface Water Protection Section
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Revised 712008

NORTH'CAROLINA
Department of The Secretary of State
To all whom these presents shall come, Greetings:
hereby certify the following and hereto attached to be a true copy of
ARTICLES OF MERGER
OF
THE FELDSPAR CORPORATION
INTO
a
K-T FELDSPAR CORPORATION
the original of which was filed in this office on the 13th day of December, 2012.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto
set my hand and affixed my official seal at the
City of Raleigh, this 13th day of December, 2012
Secretary of State
Document Id: C201234802198

C201234802198
i • SOSID: 0073741
Date Filed: 12/13/2012 4:39:00 PM
Effective- 12/31 /2012
Elaine F. Marshall
North Carolina Secretary of State
C201234802198
ARTICLES OF MERGER
OF
THE FELDSPAR CORPORATION
(a North Carolina corporation)
WITH AND INTO
K-T FELDSPAR CORPORATION
(a North Carolina corporation)
Pursuant to Section 55-11-05 of the North Carolina Business Corporation Act,
K-T Feldspar Corporation, a North Carolina corporation, as the surviving corporation,
hereby submits the following Articles of Merger.
l . The name of the merging corporation is The Feldspar Corporation, a corporation
organized under the laws of the State of North Carolina,
2. The name of the surviving corporation is K-T Feldspar Corporation, a corporation
organized under the laws of the State of North Carolina.
3. An Agreement and Plan of Merger has been approved by each merging
corporation in the manner required by law.
4. These Articles of Merger and the merger contemplated hereby shall be effective at
11:58 p.m. local time on December 31, 2012.
[Signature on following page]
LEGAL021334955170

C20123480219H
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, K-T Feldspar Corporation has caused this Certificate
of Merger to be executed by a duly authorized officer this 13Ly day of
December_ , 2012.
K-T FELDSPAR CORPORATION
Vice President, Deputy General Counsel
-- Americas and Secretary
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NORTH CAROLINA
Department of The Secretary of State
To all whom these presents shall come, Greetings:
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hereby certify the following and hereto attached to be a true copy of
ARTICLES OF MERGER
OF
THE QUARTZ CORP USA
INTO
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K-T FELDSPAR CORPORATION
WHICH CHANGED ITS NAME TO
THE QUARTZ CORP USA .
the original of which was filed in this office on the 13th day of December, 2012.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto
set my hand and affixed my official seal at the
City of Raleigh, this 13th day of December, 2012
fir
Secretary of State
Document Id: C201234802199

SOS1D: 0073741
Date Filed: 12/13/2012 4:45:00 PM
Effective: 12/31/2011
Elaine F. Marshall
North Carolina Secretary of State
C201234802199
ARTICLES OF MERGER
OF
THE QUARTZ CORP USA
(Parent Corporation)
WITH AND INTO
K-T FELDSPAR CORPORATION
(Subsidiary Corporation)
rursuan[ ro mcuon DJ-i 1-u.) or the North Carolina Business Corporation Act,
K-T Feldspar Corporation, a North Carolina corporation, as the surviving corporation,
hereby submits the following Articles of Merger.
1. The name of the merging corporation is The Quartz Corp USA, a corporation
organized under the laws of the State of Delaware.
2. The name of the surviving corporation is K-T Feldspar Corporation, a corporation
organized under the laws of the State of North Carolina.
3. An Agreement and Plan of Merger has been approved by each merging
corporation in the manner required by law.
4. The Agreement and Plan of Merger provides that the surviving corporation will
amend its Articles of Incorporation to change the name of the surviving
corporation to "The Quartz Corp USA."
5. These Articles of Merger and the merger contemplated hereby shall be effective at
11:59 p.m. local time on December 31, 2012.
[Signature on following page]
LEGAL02/334973080

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, K-T Feldspar Corporation has caused this Certificate
of Merger to be executed by a duly authorized officer this 13L day of
December ,2012.
K-T FELDSPAR CORPORATION
By:
usan B. Radcliffe
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph. D, Acting Director
September 21, 2001
Mr, Barry Brogdon
The Feldspar Corporation
PO Box 99
Spruce Pinc, North Carolina 28777
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Subject: NPDES Permit Modification — Nanic Change
Permit NCG020257
Chalk Mountain Mine
Mitchell County
Dear Mr, Brogdon:
In accordance with your request received July 27, 2001, the Division is forwarding the subject permit modification,
This modification documents the change in name at the subject facility. All other terms and conditions in the original permit
remain unchanged and in full effect. This permit modification is issued under 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 May 9, 1994 (or as suhsequently amended).
If any parts, measurement frequencies or sampling requirements contained in this permit modification 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 a written petition conforming to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General
Statutes, filed with the Of icc ol' Administrative Hearings, 6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-6714.
Unless such demand is made, this decision shall be final and binding.
This permit does not affect the legal requirement to obtain other permits which may be required by the Division of
Water Quality, the Division of Land Resources, Coastal Area Management Act, or any other Federal or Local government
permit that may be required. If you have any questions concerning this permit, please contact Valery Stephens at the
telephone number or address listed below.
cc: Central Files
Asheville Regional Office, Water Quality Section, .
NPDES Unit
Point Source Compliance Enforcement Unit
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699•1617
Sincerely,
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Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph. D
919 733-5083, extension 520 (tax) 919 733-0719
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
GENERAL PERMIT NO. NCG020000
CERTIFICATE OF COVERAGE No. NCG020257
STORMWATER, MINE DEWATERING, AND/OR OVERFLOW FROM
PROCESS WATER RECYCLE SYSTEMS DISCHARGES
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provision of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other lawful standards and regulations
promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution
Control Act, as amended,
The Feldspar Corporation, Chalk Mountain Mine
is hereby authorized to discharge stormwater and to operate or continue operation of treatment
systems and discharges associated with mine dewatcring and process wastewater recycling overflow
from a facility located at
Chalk Mountain Mine
Highway 19
Spruce Pine
Mitchell County
to receiving waters designated as a unnamed tributary of Bushy Creek and a unnamed tributary of English Creek, in the
French Broad River Basin in accordance with the effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth
in Parts 1, II, II1, IV, V, VI and VII of General Permit No. NCG020000 as attached.
This certificate of coverage shall become effective.Sepwinbcr 21, 2001.
This Certificate of Coverage shall remain in effect for the duration of the General Permit.
Signed this day September 21, 2001.
da�Rw•...,..
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Gregory J. "Thorpe, Ph. D, Acting Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
.fames B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Bill Holman, Secretary
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
December 17, 1999
JOSEPH TURNER
THE FELDSPAR CORP. - CHALK MOUNTAIN MINE
PO BOX 99
SPRUCE PINE, NC 28777
Dear Permittee:
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Subject: Reissue - NPDES Stormwater Permit
The Feldspar Corp. - Chalk Mountain Mine
COC Number NCG020257
Mitchell County
In response to your renewal application for continued coverage under general permit NCG020000, the Division of
Water Quality (DWQ) is forwarding herewith the reissued stormwater general permit. This permit 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 December 6, 1983.
The following information is included with your permit package:
* A copy of general stormwater permit NCG020000
* Five copies of the Analytical Monitoring form and five copies of the Qualitative Monitoring form
* A copy of a Technical Bulletin on this permit which outlines permit components and
addresses frequently asked questions
* A Certificate of Coverage for your facility
* DWQ fee schedule
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 permittee from responsibility
for compliance with any other applicable federal, state, or local law rule, standard, ordinance, order, judgment, or
decree.
Please note that in 1998 Senate Bill 1366 established changes to the permit fee structure for DWQ permits effective
January 1, 1999. This change requires that you pay an annual fee to assure continued coverage under this permit.
You will be invoiced for this fee beginning next year. A copy of the current fee schedule is included with this letter.
If you have any questions regarding this permit package please contact Tony Evans of the Central Office Stormwater
and General Permits Unit at [phone], ext. 584
Sincerely,
for Kerr T. Stevens
Director, Division of Water Quality
cc: Central Files
Asheville Regional Office
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 'telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
GENERAL PERMIT NO. NCG020000
CERTIFICATE OF COVERAGE No. NCG020257
STORMWATER AND PROCESS WASTEWATER DISCHARGES
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provision of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other lawful standards and
regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission, and the
Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended,
THE FELDSPAR CORP.
is hereby authorized to discharge stormwater and to operate or continue operation of treatment systems and
discharges associated with mine dewatering and process wastewater from a facility located at
THE FELDSPAR CORP. - CHALK MOUNTAIN MINE
HIGHWAY 19
SPRUCE PINE
MITCHELL COUNTY
to receiving waters designated as a UT of Brushy Crk. & a UT of English Crk. in the French Broad River Basin in
accordance with the effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts 1, II, III,
IV, V, and VI of General Permit No. NCG020000 as attached.
This certificate of coverage shall become effective December 17, 1999.
This Certificate of Coverage shall remain in effect for the duration of the General Permit.
Signed this day December 17, 1999.
for Kerr T. Stevens, Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
August 12, 1994
Mr. John D. Lawson
P.O. Box 99
Spruce Pine, NC 28777
Subject: General Permit No. NCG020000
The Feldsper Corp.
COC NCG020257
Mitchell Coutny
Dear Mr. Lawson:
In accordance with your application for discharge permit received on April 14„ 1994, we are forwarding
herewith the subject certificate of coverage to discharge under the subject state - NPDES general permit. This
permit is issued pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143-215 .1 and the
Memorandum of Agreement between North Carolina and the US Environmental Protection agency dated
December 6, 1983.
If any parts, measurement frequencies or sampling requirements contained in this 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, this 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
of Environmental Management. The Division of Environmental Management 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 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 Jeanette Briggs at telephone number 919/733-
5083.
Sincerely o,i�it?al Signed By
H. suilins
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P. E.
cc: Asheville Regional Office
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH, AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
GENERAL PERMIT NO, NCG020000
CERTIFICATE OF COVERAGE N4, NCG020257
STORMWATER, MINE DEWATERING, AND/OR OVERFLOW FROM
PROCESS WATER RECYCLE SYSTEMS DISCHARGES
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provision of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other lawful standards and
regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission, and the
Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended,
The Feldspar Corporation
is hereby authorized to operate or continue operation of sediment basins and discharge stormwater from a facility
located at
Chalk Mountain Mine
Altapass Road
Spruce Pine, NC
Mitchell County
to receiving waters designated as unnamed tributaries to Brushy Creek and English Creek in the French Broad River
Basin
in accordance with the effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts I, II, III
and IV of General Permit No. NCG020000 as attached.
This certificate of coverage shall become effective August 12 1994
This Certificate of Coverage shall remain in effect for the duration of the General Permit.
Signed this day August 12, 1994
Original Signed By
C Clem H. Sullins
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
Division of Environmental Management
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

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