NCG520053_Regional Office Historical File Pre 2018

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North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
Pat McCrory Donald R.van der Vaart
Governor Secretary
October 2, 2015
Mr. Joseph Ferebeet
300 Cox Lake Rd.
Stanley,NC 28164
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Dutchman's Creek Mine.
Certificate of Coverage No.NCG520053
Gaston County
Dear Mr. Spangler:
Enclosed is a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection for the inspection conducted
at the subject facility on October 2,2015 by Mr. Ori Tuvia. Your cooperation during the site
visit was much appreciated.
The report, attached, should be self-explanatory; however, should you have any questions
concerning this report,please do not hesitate to contact Ori Tuvia at(704) 235-2190, or at
[e-mail].
Sincerely,
sti,„,,,,, k,,j),16.-t_
Michael Parker, Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Mooresville Regional Office, DWR
Enclosure:
Inspection Report
CC: MSC 1617- Central files/Basement
Gaston County Health Department
610 East Center Avenue,Suite 301,Mooresville,North Carolina 28115
Phone:[phone]\Internet:www.ncdenr.gov
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Water Compliance Inspection Report Approval expires 8-31-98
Section A:National Data System Coding(i.e.,PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
1 LI 2 IS I 3 NCG520053 111 121 15/09/30 117 18I I 19 I c I 201 I 21I I I I I I 1 I I I II I l I I I I I I I I I I 1 I 1 I I I 1 I I I I II 1 1 I I I r6
Inspection Work Days Facility Self-Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA Reserved --
6712.o 70 I, I 71 I„ I 72 I N I 731
I 1" 751 11 I I I 1 180
Section B:Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected(For Industrial Users discharging to POTW,also include Entry Time/Date Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES permit Numbed
11:30AM 15/09/30 12/08/01
Dutchman's Creek Mine
300 Cox Lake Rd Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date
Stanley NC 28164 11:40AM 15/09/30 17/07/31
Name(s)of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data
///
Joseph B Ferebee//704-509-2586/7045092587
Name,Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Contacted
Joseph B Ferebee,PO Box 480066 Charlotte NC 28269//704-509-2586/7045092587
Yes
Section C:Areas Evaluated During Inspection(Check only those areas evaluated)
111 Permit • Flow Measurement Operations&Maintenanc€ Records/Reports
Effluent/Receiving Waters
Section D:Summary of Finding/Comments(Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Name(s)and Signature(s)of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
Ori A Tuvi MRO WQ//704-663-1699/
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Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
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NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type 1
31 NCG520053 111 121 15/09/30 I 17 18 I,.i
Section D:Summary of Finding/Comments(Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
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Permit: NCG520053 Owner-Facility: Dutchman's Creek Mine
Inspection Date: 09/30/2015 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit Yes No NA NE
(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new • ❑ 0 0
application?
Is the facility as described in the permit? • ❑ 0 0
#Are there any special conditions for the permit? 0 • 0 0
Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? 11 0 0 0
Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? • ❑ 0 0
Comment:
Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? • ❑ 0 0
Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT,Settleable ❑ ❑ • 0
Solids, pH, DO,Sludge Judge, and other that are applicable?
Comment: facility has not been operational for approximately one year.
Flow Measurement - Effluent Yes No NA NE
#Is flow meter used for reporting? 0 ❑ 11 ❑
Is flow meter calibrated annually? ❑ ❑ U 0
Is the flow meter operational? ❑ ❑ • ❑
(If units are separated)Does the chart recorder match the flow meter? 00110
Comment: Sand is Dredged from the Dutchmen creek river using a bucket, sand is then allowed to
settle prior to being taken out. There was no discharge observed.
Effluent Pipe Yes No NA NE
Is right of way to the outfall properly maintained? ❑ ❑ U ❑
Are the receiving water free of foam other than trace amounts and other debris? 0 0 I 0
If effluent (diffuser pipes are required) are they operating properly? ❑ ❑ MI 0
Comment: No point source discharge was observed.
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NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman
Governor Director Secretary
November 23, 2009
Mr. Joseph B. Ferebee
P.O. Box 480066
Charlotte,NC 28269
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Dutchman's Creek Mine
NPDES General Permit NCG520053
Gaston County,North Carolina
Dear Mr. Ferebee:
Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection Report for the inspection conducted at the
subject facility on November 19, 2009, by Ms. Donna Hood of this Office.
This report should be self-explanatory; however, should you have any questions concerning the report, please
do not hesitate to contact Ms. Hood or me at [phone].
Sincerely,
Robert B. Krebs
Surface Water Protection Regional Supervisor
Enclosure
DH
Mooresville Regional Office
Location:610 East Center Ave.,Suite 301 Mooresville,NC 28115 One
Phone:[phone] Fax:[phone] Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 NorthCarolina
Internet www.ncwaterquality.org •
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United States Environmental Protection Agency Form Approved.
EPA Washington,D.C.20460 OMB No.2040-0057
Water Compliance Inspection Report Approval expires 8-31-98
Section A: National Data System Coding(i.e., PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
1 I NI 2 I SI 31 NCG520053 111 121 09/11/19 117 18I CI 19I sI 20I II
Remarks
211IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII66
Inspection Work Days Facility Self-Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA -------—Reserved---- —
671 1.0 169 70 14 I 711 I 721 NI 73I I 1 I I I I I I 1 80
Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected(For Industrial Users discharging to POTW,also include Entry Time/Date Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
10:05 AM 09/11/19 07/12/11
Dutchman's Creek Mine
300 Cox Lake Rd Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date
Stanley NC 28164 10:45 AM 09/11/19 12/07/31
Name(s)of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s) Other Facility Data
///
Name,Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number •
Joseph B Ferebee,PO Box 480066 Charlotte NC Contacted
28269//704-509-2566/7045092587 Yes
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection(Check only those areas evaluated)
▪Permit II Flow Measurement Operations&Maintenance •Records/Reports
▪Self-Monitoring Program II Facility Site Review Effluent/Receiving Waters MI Storm Water
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments(Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Name(s)and •gnature(s)of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
Donna ood } MRO WQ//704-663-1699 Ext.2193/
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of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
Marcia A occo MRO WQ//704-663-1699 Ext.2204/ t`C)
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NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type (cont.) 1
3, NCG520053 I11 12I 09/11/19 I17 181
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Section a Summary of Finding/Comments(Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
Approximately 2000 feet of creek is dredged by dragline. Vegetation is maintained for bank stabilization.
Banks are not undercut. Sand is dredged from the creek until hydric soils are noted in the bucket of the
dragline. Dutchman's Creek was being dredged at the time of the inspection. No turbidity impacts were
noted at the time of the inspection. The creek is not dredged during drought conditions. No wastewater
from the dredge pile reaches surface waters. Arrowhead Properties, LLC is listed at the parcel owner.
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Permit: NCG520053 Owner-Facility: Dutchman's Creek Mine
Inspection Date: 11/19/2009 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit Yes No NA NE
(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new application? 0 0 ■ 0
Is the facility as described in the permit? ■ n n n
#Are there any special conditions for the permit? n ■ n n
Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public? ■ ❑ (l
Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection? ■ n n n
Comment:
Operations &Maintenance Yes No NA NE
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping? ■ n n n
Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable Solids, pH, D0, Sludge 0 0 ■ 0
Judge,and other that are applicable?
Comment:
Flow Measurement-Effluent Yes No NA NE
#Is flow meter used for reporting? •
nn ■ n
Is flow meter calibrated annually?
nn ■ n
Is the flow meter operational? n n ■ n
(If units are separated) Does the chart recorder match the flow meter? n n ■
Comment:
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wiripr RECEIVED
NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and NaturatiResQircS1
Division of Water Quality ��NN Michael F. Easley, Governor r.,Secretary
N1.11��� !'�.' lins, Director
December 11, 2007 DW6�_SUrface Water Protection
Joseph B. Ferebee YY
P.O. Box 480066
Charlotte,NC 28269
Subject: Renewal of coverage/General Permit NCG520000
Dutchman's Creek Mine
Certificate of Coverage NCG520053
Gaston County
Dear Permittee:
In accordance with your renewal application [received on January 19, 2007],the Division is renewing
Certificate of Coverage(CoC)NCG520053 to discharge under NCG520000. This CoC is issued pursuant to
the requirements of North Carolina General Statue 143-215.1 and the Memorandum of Agreement between
North Carolina and the US Environmental Protection agency dated October 15, 2007 [or as subsequently
amended].
If any parts,measurement frequencies or sampling requirements contained in this General Permit
are unacceptable to you,you have the right to request an individual permit by submitting an individual
permit application. Unless such demand is made,the certificate of coverage shall be final and binding.
Please take notice that this Certificate of Coverage is not transferable except after notice to the
Division. The Division may require modification or revocation and reissuance of the certificate of coverage.
Contact the Mooresville Regional Office prior to any sale or transfer of the permitted facility.
Regional Office staff will assist you in documenting the transfer of this CoC.
This permit does not affect the legal requirements to obtain other permits which may be required by
the Division of Water Quality or permits required by the Division of Land Resources, Coastal Area
Management Act or any other Federal or Local governmental permit that may be required.
If you have any questions concerning the requirements of the General Permit,please contact Bob
Guerra [919 733-5083, extension 539 or [e-mail]] or Susan Wilson [919 733-5083, extension
510 or [e-mail]].
Sincerely,
for Coleen H. Sullins
cc: Central Files
NPDES file
1617 Mail Service Center,Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617 One
512 North Salisbury Street,Raleigh,North Carolina 27604 NorthCarolina
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
GENERAL PERMIT NCG520000
CERTIFICATE OF COVERAGE NCG520053
DISCHARGE OF INSTREAM MINING WASTEWATER, ASSOCIATED STORMWATER AND
SIMILAR DISCHARGES UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provision of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1,other lawful standards and
regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission, and
the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended,
Joseph B. Ferebee
is hereby authorized to discharge instream mining wastewater from the following facility:
Dutchman's Creek Mine
300 Cox Lake Road
Stanley
Gaston County
to receiving waters designated as Dutchman's Creek, a class WS-IV CA stream in subbasin 03-08-
33 of the Catawba River Basin. All discharges shall be in accordance with the effluent limitations,
monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts I, II, III and IV hereof.
This certificate of coverage shall become effective December 11, 2007.
This Certificate of Coverage shall remain in effect for the duration of the General Permit.
Signed this day December 11, 2007.
for Coleen H. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross,Jr., Secretary
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
January 11, 2007
Joseph Ferebee
Dutchman's Creek Mine
P.O. Box 480066
Charlotte, NC 28269
Subject: Renewal Notice/General Permit NCG520000
Certificate of Coverage NCG520053
Gaston County
Dear Permittee:
You are receiving this notice because your company currently operates a dredging operation covered under the
subject General Permit for the discharge of sand-dredging runoff. NCG520000 will expire on July 31,2007. Federal (40 CFR
122.41)and North Carolina(15A NCAC 2H.0105(e)) regulations require that permit renewal applications be filed at least 180
days prior to expiration of the current permit. To satisfy this requirement,the Division must receive a renewal request
postmarked no later than February 1,2007.
The Certificate of Coverage (CoC)specific to your operation was last issued on August 1,2002. The Division needs
information from you to determine if coverage under NCG520000 is still necessary.
➢ If your property still has a wastewater system like the ones described in the enclosed Technical Bulletin,you must renew the
subject CoC. Complete the enclosed form and submit it to the address on the form.
➢ If you are not sure what type of system your property has,contact Wes Bell in the NC DENR Mooresville Regional Office at
[phone]. That person[or other staff members]can help you determine if you should renew your CoC.
➢ If this site has been shut down and no further dredging will occur,contact me at the address or phone number listed below to
request rescission of the CoC.
Please verify that the provided information is correct, or make corrections on the attached form. Complete the
additional questions,then sign and date the form. The completed form should be submitted to the address listed below the
signature block.
If you have any questions concerning this matter, please contact me at the telephone number or e-mail address listed
below.
Sincerely,
/011141er 71/ VANC/1/
Charles H.Weaver,Jr.
NPDES Unit
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NPDES file
1617 Mail Service Center,Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617 One
512 North Salisbury Street,Raleigh,North Carolina 27604 NorthCarolina
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
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Division of Water Quality
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MAR 1 5 2001 IscDENR
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary NC DEPT.OFENVIRtJNM ORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
Kerr T. Stevens, Director AND NATURAL RESDIIREFy` i NMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
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Mr. Joseph B. Ferebee
Dutchman's Creek Mine
P.O. Box 480066
Charlotte, NC 28269
Subject: General Permit No. NCG520000
Dutchman's Creek Mine
COC NCG520053 •
Gaston County
Dear Mr. Ferebee:
In accordance with your application for a discharge permit received on May 17, 1999 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 Water Quality. The Division of Water Quality 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 Water Quality or permits required by the Division of Land
Resources, Coastal Area Management Act or any other Federal or Local governmental permit
that may be required.
If you have any questions concerning this permit, please contact Aisha Lau at telephone
number(919)733-5083 ext. 578.
Sincerely,
1rarkV i.ni1,!.S
Kerr T. Stevens
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cc: 1dlooresvil-le Real Office
Central Files
Stormwater and General Permits Unit Files
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 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. NCG520000
CERTIFICATE OF COVERAGE NO. NCG520053
TO DISCHARGE SAND DREDGING WASTEWATER AND SIMILAR WASTEWATERS UNDER
THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provision of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other lawful standards and
regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission, and
the Federal Water Pollution Control Act,as amended,
Dutchman's Creek Mine
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater treated through a vegetated field acting as a filter from a
facility located at
Dutchman's Creek Mine
300 Cox Lake Road
Stanley
Gaston County
to receiving waters designated as Dutchmans Creek,a class C stream in the Catawba River Basin
in accordance with the effluent limitations, monitoring requirements,and other conditions set forth in Parts
I, II,III and IV hereof.
This certificate of coverage shall become effective March 9,2001.
This Certificate of Coverage shall remain in effect for the duration of the General Permit.
Signed this day March 9,2001.
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SOC PRIORITY PROJECT: Yes No x
If Yes, SOC No.
To: Permits and Engineering Unit
Water Quality Section
Attention: Aisha Lau
Date: July 19, 1999
NPDES STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION
County: Gaston
Permit No. NCG520053
PART I - GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Facility and Address: Dutchman' s Creek Mine
P.O. Box 480066
Charlotte, N.C. 28269
2 . Date of Investigation: July 15, 1999
3. Report Prepared By: Samar Bou-Ghazale, Env. Engineer I
4 . Persons Contacted and Telephone Number: Mr. Joseph Ferebee,
Owner; Tel # [phone].
5. Directions to Site: From the Junction of Lucia River Bend Hwy
SR 1905 and Hwy 16 in Lucia, near Mountain Island Lake, travel
west on SR 1905 approximately 0.25 mile to the intersection
with Stanley-Lucia Road SR (1916) . Turn left on SR 1916 and
travel approximately 0. 65 mile to the intersection with Cox
Lake Road SR (1905) . Turn left on SR 1905 and travel
approximately 1 mile to gate and site entrance.
6. Discharge Point (s) . List for all discharge points:
Latitude: 35°21'30" Longitude: 81°01'20"
Attach a U.S.G.S. map extract and indicate treatment facility
site and discharge point on map.
U. S.G. S. Quad No. : F 14 SE U. S.G.S. Name: Gastonia North
7 . Site size and expansion are consistent with application?
Yes x No If No, explain:

8 . Topography (relationship to flood plain included) : Facility
is located in the 100 year flood plain. Flat slopes range
from 0 to 1% .
9. Location of nearest dwelling: None within 500 feet of the
discharge point.
10 . Receiving stream or affected surface waters: Dutchmans Creek.
a. Classification: C
b. River Basin and Subbasin No. : Catawba; 030833
c. Describe receiving stream features and pertinent
downstream uses: The receiving stream was approximately
30 feet wide at the time of investigation. Stream
channel was well defined and no detrimental effects were
observed as a result of the discharge. General C
classificaion uses downstream.
PART II - DESCRIPTION OF DISCHARGE AND TREATMENT WORKS
1. a. Volume of wastewater to be permitted: Unknown
b. What is the current permitted capacity of the wastewater
treatment facility? N/A
c. Actual treatment capacity of the current facility
(current design capacity) ? N/A
d. Date (s) and construction activities allowed by previous
Authorizations to Construct issued in the previous two
years: N/A
e. Please provide a description of existing or substantially
constructed wastewater treatment facilities: Wastewater
treatment consists of two settling basins. Wastewater is
generated from sand dipping operation.
f. Please provide a description of proposed wastewater
treatment facilities: N/A
g. Possible toxic impacts to surface waters: N/A.
h. Pretreatment Program (POTWs only) : N/A
2. Residuals handling and utilization/disposal scheme: N/A
3. Treatment plant classification (attach completed rating
sheet) : N/A

4. SIC Code (s) : 1442
Wastewater Code: 43
PART III - OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION
1. Is this facility being constructed with Construction Grant
Funds or are any public monies involved (municipals only) ?
N/A
2. Special monitoring or limitations (including toxicity)
requests: N/A
3. Important SOC, JOC or Compliance Schedule dates: (please
indicate) N/A
4 . Alternative Analysis Evaluation: Has the facility evaluated
all of the non-discharge options available? Please provide
regional perspective for each option evaluated. N/A
5. Air Quality and/or Groundwater concerns or hazardous materials
utilized at this facility that may impact water quality, air
quality, or groundwater: No GW concerns. Air Quality permit
may be required for the above facility. No hazardous
materials utilized at this facility.
PART IV - EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Mr. Joseph Ferebee is applying for a general permit for the
discharge of wastewater generated from the sand dipping operation
at his Dutchman Creek Mine. There is one discharge point from the
site to the creek via a constructed storm drain.
It is recommended the subject permit be issued.
Signature of Rep t Preparer
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Water Quality Regi al Supervisor
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May 21, 1999 5 3 9-.)-
Mr. Joseph B. Ferebee ��� • �f
P.O. Box 480066
Charlotte, NC 28269
Subject: NPDES General Permit Application
Application Number NCG520053
Dutchman's Creek Mine
Sand Dredging Operation
Gaston County
Dear Mr. Ferebee:
The Division of Water Quality's Stormwater and General Permits Unit hereby acknowledges
receipt of your Notice of Intent (Application Form) for coverage under NPDES Permit Number
NC520000 on May 17, 1999. This NOI has been assigned the application number shown above.
Please be aware that the Division's regional office, copied below, must provide
recommendations from the Regional Supervisor prior to final action by the Division. I am, by
copy of this letter, requesting that our Regional Office Supervisor prepare a staff report and
recommendations regarding this discharge.
You should be aware that the review process generally takes 90 days from the date your
complete submittal is received. This 90-day process may be extended if additional information is
required.
If you have any questions, please contact me at [phone], extension 578.
Sincerely,
Aisha H. Lau
Environmental Engineer
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P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System application for coverage under General Permit
NCG520000: Sand Dredging operations and similar point source discharges
(Please print or type)
1) Mailing address of owner/operator:
Company Name
Owner Name eras ti /3_ t- e_
Street Address /. O• /36-x 6 0
City ( %i/J-,--% if P. , Jrr.( • State A/ ZIP Code 2 Z ?
Telephone No. 7a f O 9 e S(if'6 Fax: 7c d-
*Address to which all permit correspondence will be mailed
2) Location of facility producing discharge:
Facility Name ,,,, C�c ed- E. lu t e
Facility Contact (mks 46)(,., eJQe
Street Address 3oc� (p,�- terra ue1
City 1 ✓ /may State c ZIP Code 2._ '/6 y(
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Telephone No. 7054 S7> ZS (i Fax:
3) Physical location information:
Please provide a narrative description of how to get to the facility (use street names, state road
numbers, and distance and direction from a roadway intersection). F/za,., .l ci,i.ed•
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(A copy of a county map or USGS quad sheet with facility dearly located on the map is required to be submitted with this application)
4) This NPDES permit application applies to which of the folio • • .
0 New or Proposed I 0
El Modification
Please describe the modification: 1A Rl
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Please specify existing permit number and original issue t ate: D.
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5) Does this facility have any other NPDES permits? RANCH
g-No
Er Yes
If yes, list the permit numbers for all current NPDES permits for this facility:
6) Description of Discharge:
a) Is the discharge directly to the receiving water? ❑ Yes LD-No
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If no, submit a site map with the pathway to the potential receiving waters clearly marked.This
includes tracing the pathway of the storm sewer to the discharge point, if the storm sewer is the
only viable means of discharge.
b) Number of discharge points (ditches, pipes, channels, etc. that convey wastewater from the
property):
c) Volume of discharge per each discharge point(in GPD):
#1: #2: #3: #4
d) Please describe the type of process the sand dredging wastewater is being discharged from, be
specific. WA4'r V52AW1 from CA„kd 15 R6srrbed , ti► �crNrrou.*J wi
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e) Is there any treatment being applied to the wastewater before discharge(check the type of
treatment in use).
❑ Settling pond
❑ Lagoon
❑Other
(Please describe"Other")
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f) How much of the volume discharged is treated (state in percent)?
g) If any box in item (e.) above, other than none,was checked, please include design specifics (i.e.,
design volume, retention time, surface area, etc.)with submittal package. Existing treatment
facilities should be described in detail. Design criteria and/operational data (including
calculations) should be provided to ensure that the facility can comply with the requirements of
the General Permit.
The treatment shall be sufficient to meet with the limits set by the general permits. The trapping
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efficiency should be greater than 75%. The surface area should be as large as possible to insure
sedimentation occurs. To secure optimum efficiency the flow length of the basin to the basin
width should have a ratio of 2:1
Note: Construction of any wastewater treatment facilities requires submission of three (3) sets
of plans and specifications along with the application. Design of treatment facilities must
comply with requirements of 15A NCAC 2H .0138. If construction applies to this
discchKge, include the three sets of plans and specifications with this application.
7) Discharge Frequency:,
a) The discharge is:•❑ Continuous 0 Intermittent 0 Seasonal
i) If the discharge is-intermittent, describe when the discharge will occur.
ii) If seasonal check the month(s)the discharge occurs: 0 Jan. ❑ Feb. 0 Mar. 0 Apr.
0 May 0 Jun. 0 Jul. 0 Aug. 0 Sept. 0 Oct 0 Nov. ❑ Dec.
b) How many days per week is there a discharge?
c) Please check the days discharge occurs:
❑ Sat. 0 Sun. 0 Mon. 0 Tue. 0 Wed. 0 Thu. 0 Fri.
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N r8) Receiving waters:
a) What is the name of the body or bodies of water(creek, stream, river, lake, etc.)that the facility
wastewater discharges end up in? If the site wastewater discharges to a separate storm sewer
system (4S), name the operator of the 4S (e.g. City of Raleigh). ..?)oe.s ,l/,/ C..444 S it rw4�1
b) Stream Classification:
9) Alternatives to Direct Discharge: .
Address the feasibility of implementing each of the following non-discharge alternatives
a) Connection to a Regional Sewer Collection System
b) Subsurface disposal (including nitrification field, infiltration gallery, injection wells, etc.)
c) Spray irrigation
The alternatives to discharge analysis should include boring logs and/or other information indicating
that a subsurface system is neither feasible nor practical as well as written confirmation indicating that
connection to a POTW is not an option. It should also include a present value of costs analysis as
outlined in the Division's"Guidance For the Evaluation of Wastewater Disposal Alternatives".
10) Additional Application Requirements:
For new or proposed discharges, the following information must be included in triplicate with this
application or it will be returned as incomplete.
a) 7.5 minute series USGS topographic map (or a photocopied portion thereof)with discharge
location clearly indicated.
b) Site map, if the discharge is not directly to a stream, the pathway to the receiving stream must be
clearly indicated. This includes tracing the pathway of a storm sewer to its discharge point.
c) If this application is being submitted by a consulting engineer(or engineering firm), include
documentation from the applicant showing that the engineer(Or firm) submitting the application
has been designated an authorized Representative of the applicant.
d) Final.plans for the treatment system (if applicable). The plans must be signed and sealed by a
North Carolina registered Professional Engineer and stamped-"Final Design-Not released for
construction".
e) Final specifications'for all major treatment components (if applicable). The specifications must be
signed and sealed by a North Carolina registered Professional Engineer and shall include a
narrative description of the treatment system to be constructed.
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knowledge and belief such information is true, complete, and accurate.
Printed Name of Person Signin !�-r
Title: Ow.c-)er
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North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6 b (i) provides that:
Any person who knowingly makes any false statement, representation, or certification in any
application, record, report, plan or other document filed or required to be maintained under Article 21
or regulations of the Environmental Management Commission implementing that Article, or who
falsifies, tampers with or knowingly renders inaccurate any recording or monitoring device or method
required to be operated or maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the Environmental
Management Commission implementing that Article, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a
fine not to exceed $10,000, or by imprisonment not to exceed six months, or by both. (18 U.S.C.
Section 1001 provides a punishment by a fine of not more than $10,000 or imprisonment not more
than 5 years, or both,for a similar offense.)
Notice of Intent must be accompanied by a check or money order for$80.130 made payable to:
NCDENR
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Mail three(3) copies of the entire package to:
Division of Water Quality
Stormwater and General Permits Unit
Post Office Box 29535
Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535
Final Checklist
This application will be returned as incomplete unless all of the following items have been
included:
❑ Check for$80 made payable to NCDENR
❑ 3 copies of county map or USGS quad sheet with location of facility clearly marked on map
❑ 3 copies of this completed application and all supporting documents
O 3 sets of plans and specifications signed and sealed by a North Carolina P.E.
❑ Thorough responses to items 1-10 on this application
O Alternatives analysis including present value of costs for all alternatives
Note
The submission of this document does not guarantee the issuance of an NPDES permit
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