WQ0003193_Complete File - Historical_20171231

State of forth Caroling
Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management,
512 truth Salisbury Street * Raleigh; North Carolina 27611
James G. Martin, Governor George T, Everett, Ph.D.
William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary Ditector
July 20, 1990
Mr. David Ha Lancaster, Plant Engineer
G Minerals, Incorporated
Post Office Eon 79
Kites Mountain,North Carolina 28086
Subject. Permit No. WQ0003193 Amendment
r Minerals, Incorporated
Patterson Plant
Wastewater Recycle yste
Cleveland County{
Dear Mr.' Lancaster:
In accordance with your request uest for permit amendment received May 30, 1990, we are
forwarding herewith Permit No. WQ0003193 as amended, dated July 20 1990, to KMG
Minerals, Incorporated for the continued operation of the subject non -discharge type wastewater`
treatment recycle facilities.. This amendment consists of deleting condition number 19 which
required a certified operator to be in responsible charge of the wastewater recycle system.
This permit shall be effec ire from the date of issuance until April 30, 1995, and shall be
subject to the conditions and limitations as specified therein, Please, pay particular attention to the
monitoring quirerrrents in this pertnit. Failure to establish an adequate system for collecting and
maintaining the required operational information will result in future compliance problems.
Issuance of this permit hereby voids Perot No, WQ0003193 issued May 4, 1990, and all related
amendments.
f any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this permit amendment are
unacceptable to you, you have the right to realest an adjudicatory� hearing upon written request
within 30 days following receipt of this permit. This request must be in the form of a written
petition, conforming to Chapter 150B of North Caroling. General Statutes, and filed with the Office
of Administrative Hearings, P.O. Box 11666, Raleigh, NC 27604. Unless such demands are
made this permit amendment shall be final and binding.
If you creed additional information concerning this matter, please contact Ms. Carolyn
McCaskill at 9 9/ 733-5081
Sinc rely,
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George T. Everett� k
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leveland ount ealth Ike me
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P.OPollution Prevention Pays
Box 27687, Raleigh, North Carolina 27 11-7 87 `telephone [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer

NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENTOF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH AND NATURAL RESOURCES
RALEIGH
RECYCLE SYSTEM PERMIT
In accordance with the provisions of ule 21 of Chapter 143, General Statutes of North
Carolina as amended, and pother applicable Laws, Mules, and Regulations
PERMISSION IS HEREBY GRANTED TO
MG Minerals, Incorporated
Cleveland County
FORTHE
operation of the existing wastewater recycle system consisting of an approximately 8-acre settling
basin and recirculating facilities to serve the Patterson Plant t with no discharge of wastes to the
surface waters, pursuant to the application received March , 1990, the request for amendment
received May 30, 1990, and in conformity with the project plan, specifications, and ether
supporting data subsequently filed and approved by the Department ent of Environment, Health and
Natural Resources and considered a part of this permit,
This permit shall be, effective from the date of issuance until April 30, 1995, shall hereby
void Permit No, WQ,0003193issued May 4, 1990, and shall be subject to the following specified
conditions and limitations:
I This it shall become voidable unless the facilities were constructed in accordance with
the conditions of this permit, the approved Maros, specifications, and gather supporting
data,
. This permit is effective only with respect to the nature and volume of wastes described in
the application and other supporting data®
3. The facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times.
4. This permit is not transferable. In the event there is a desire for the facilities to change
ownership, or there is a name change of the Permittee, a formal permit request must be
submitted to the Division of Environmental Management accompanied by an application'
fee, documentation from the parties involved, and other supporting materials as may be
appropriate. The approval of the request will be considered on its merits and may or may
not be approved.
5. In the event that the facilities fail to perform satisfactorily, including the creation of
nuisance conditions, the Pe 'tree shall take immediate corrective action, including those as
may be required by this Division, such as the construction of additional or replacement
wastewater treatment or disposal facilities.

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6. The sludge generated from these treatment facilities must be disposed of in accordance with
General Statute 14 - 15.1 and in a manner approved by the North Carolina Division of
Environmental Mana ement.
7. The issuance of this permit shall not relieve the Permittee of the responsibility for damages
to surface or ground raters resulting from the operation of this facility.
8. The facilities shall be effectively maintained and operated as a non -discharge system to
prevent the discharge of any wastewater resulting from the operation 1 this facility;
e Diversion or bypassing of untreated wastewater from the treatment facilities is prohibited.
10. Freeboard in the settling basin shall not be less than two feet at any time.
11, Any monitoring deemed necessary by the Division of Environmental Management to insure
surface and ground eater protection will be established and an acceptable sampling
reporting schedule shall be followed;
12. Adequate inspection, maintenance, and cleaning shall be provided by the Permittee to
insure proper operation of the subject facilities.
13. The Perinittee or his designee shall inspect the wastewater recycle facilities to prevent
malfunctions and deterioration, operator errors and discharges which may cause or lead to
the release of wastes to the environment, a threat to human health, or`;a nuisance. The;.
Permittee shall keep are inspection log or summary including at lust the date and time of
inspection, observations a e, and any maintenance, repairs, or corrective actions taken
by the Permittee. This log of inspections shall be maintained by the Permittee for a period
of three years from the date of the inspection and shall be made mailable upon request to
the Division of Environmental Management or other permitting authority,
14. Any duly authorized officer, employee, or representative of the Division ofEnvironmental
Management may, upon presentation of credentials, enter and inspect any property,
premises or place on or related to the recycle system at y reasonable time for the
purpose of determining compliance with this permit; may inspect or copy any records that
mast be Dept under the terms and conditions of this permit; or may obtain samples of
,groundwater, surface water, or leachatea
15® The annual administering and compliance fee must be paid by the: Perna tree within thirty
clays after being billed by the Division. Failure to pay the fee accordingly may cause
tthcell ivision to initiate action to revolve this permit as specified by Id N A H .0205
16. Failure to abide by the conditions and limitations contained in this permit may subject the
Permittee to an enforcement action by the Division of Environmental Management in
accordance with North Carolina general Statute 14 - :1 .6,
17. The issuance of this permit does not preclude the Permittee from complying with any and
all statutes, mates, regulations, or ordinances which may be reposed by other government
agencies (local, state, andfederal) whichhave jurisdiction

1 " Noncompliance otifxcution:
The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Asheville Regional Office,
telephone no. 704/ 251-6208, as soon s possible, but in no case more than4 hours r on
the next working g day'follow�ing the Z, ence or first knowledge of the occurrence of any
of the following.
a.. Any occurrence at the wastewater treatment facility which results in the treatment of
significant amounts of wastes which are abnormal in quantity or characteristic, such
as the dumping of the contents of a basin or tank; the known passage of a slug of
hazardous substance through the facility, or any other unusual circumstances,
b. any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that render the facility
incapable of adequate wastewater treatment such as mechanical or electrical failures
of pumps, aerators, compressors, etc.
C. Any failure of a pumping station, sewer line, or treatment facility resulting in a
by-pass directly to receiving waters without treatment of all or any portion of the
influent to such station or facility.
d. Any time that self -monitoring information indicates that the facility is not in
compliance with its permit limitations.
Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a -written report in letter
form within 15 days following first knowledge of the occurrence. This report must outline
the actions taken or proposed to be taken to ensure that the problem does not recur.
19. The Pe 'tree, at least six l months prig to the expiration of this permit, shall request its
extension. Upon receipt of the request, the Commission will review the adequacy of the
facilities described therein, and if warranted, ll extend the permit for such period of time
under such conditions and limitations as it may deem appropriate:.
Permit issued this the 20th clay of July, 1990
ENV
1 lT MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
George T. Everett, Di for
Division of Envim a en a ent I
P authority of the P " onrnen Management Commission
Permit No. WQ0003193 Amendment

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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
512 North Salisbury Street - Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
James 6, Martin, Governor George'r. Everett, Ph.D.
Williarn W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary Director
May 4,1990
Mr. David H. Lancaster, Plant Engineer
KMG Minerals, Incorporated
Post Office Box 729
Kings Mountain, North Carolina 28086
Subject: Permit No. WQ0003193
KA4G Minerals, Incorporated
Patterson Plant
Wastewater Recycle System
Cleveland County
Dear Mr. Lancaster:
In accordance with your application received March 5, 1990, we are forwarding herewith
Permit No. WQ0003193, dated May 4, 1,990, to KMG Minerals, Incorporated for the continued
operation of the subject non -discharge type wastewater treatment recycle facilities.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until April 30, 1995, and shall be
subject to the conditions and limitations, as specified therein. Please pay particularattention to the
monitoring requirements in this perrnit. Failure to establish art adequate system for collecting acid
maintaining the required operational infonriation will result in future compliance problems.
Issuance of this permit hereby voids Perritit No, 4139R issued February 7, 1983, and all related
amendments,
If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this permit are unacceptable to you,
you have the right to request an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within 30 days
following receipt of this permit. This request must be in the form of a wnitten petition, conforming
to Chapter 150B of North Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative
Hearings, P.O. Box 11666, Raleigh, NC 27604. Unless such demands are made this permit shall
be final and binding.,
If you need additional information concerning this matter, please contact Mr. John
Seymour at 919/ 733-5083.
Sincerely,
'Geo e T.
rg Emere
cz: Cleveland County Health Department
Asheville Regional Office
Pollution Prevention Pays
P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh, North Cuolina 27611-7687 Telephone [phone]
01 An Equal Oppormnity Affirmwive Action Employer

NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MENTAL A A EMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH AND NATURAL RESOURCES
ALEI 1I
RECYCLE SYSTEM PERMIT
In "accordance with the provisions of Article 21 of Chapter 143, General Statutes of North
"Carolina as amended, and other applicable Eaves, Mules, and Regulations
PERMISSION IS HEREBY GRANTED T
KMG Minerals, Incorporated
Cleveland County
operation of the existing wastewater recycle system consisting of an approximately 8-acre settling
basin and recirculating facilities to serve the Patterson Plant with no discharge of wastes to the;
surface waters pursuant to the application received March 5, 1990 and in conformity with the.
project plant, specifications, and other supporting data subsequently filed and approved by the
Department ent of Environment, Health and Natural Resources and considered a part of this permit..
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until .April 30, 1995, and shall b
subject to the following specified, conditions and li 'tattions
I . This permit shall become voidable unless the facilities were constructed in accordance with
the conditions of this pe pit, the approved Mans, specifications, and other supporting
data.
m This permit is effective only with respect to the nature and volume of wastes described in
the application and other supporting data:
3. The facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times+
This permit is not transferable. In the event there is desire for the facilities to change
ownership, or there is a namechange of the ern itt e, a formal permit request must be
submitted to the Division o Environmental Management accompanied, by an application
fee, documentation from the parties involved, and other supporting materials a may be
appropriate. The approval of the. request will be considered on its merits and may car may
not be, approved.
I the event that the facilities fail to perform satisfactorily, including the creation of
nuisance conditions, the Ee ittee shall tale immediatecorrective action, including those as
may be required by this I i ision such as the construction of additional or replacement
t t tr t t d` i f `l't'
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The sludge generated from these treatment facilities must be disposed of in accordance with
General Statute 1 - 15.1 and in a manner approved by the North Carolina Division of
Environmental Management.
7. The issuance of this permit shall not relieve the Permittee of the responsibility for damage
to surface or groundw tern resulting from the operation of this facility:
s The facilities shall be effectively maintained and operated as a non -discharge system to
prevent the discharge of any wastewater resulting from the operation ofthis fa i ity.
Diversion or bypassing of untreated wastewater from the treatment facilities is prohibited.
1 pa Freeboard in the settling basin shah not be less than two feet at any time.
1 1, Any monitoring deem d necessary by the `Division of Environmental Management to insure
surface and ground water protection will be established and an acceptable sampling
porting schedule shall be followed,
12. Adequate inspection, maintenance, and cleaning shall be provided by the Perrnittee to
insure proper operation of the subject facilities.
13. The Permittee or his designee shall inspect the wastewater recycle facilities to prevent
malfunctions and deterioration, operator errors and discharges which may cause or lead to
the release of wastes to the environment, a threat to human health, or a nuisance:The
Permittee shall keep an inspection log or surnmary including at lust the date and time of:
inspection, observations made, and any maintenance repairs, or corrective actions takers
by the Perruittee. This log of inspections shall be maintained by the Permittee for a. period
f three years from the date of the inspection and shall be made available upon request to ,
the Division of Environmental Management or other permitting authority,
1. 4: Any duly authorized officer, employee, or representative of the Division of Environmental
Management may, upon presentation of credentials, enter and inspect any property,
premises or place on or related to the recycle system at any reasonable time for the
purpose of determining compliance with this permit; may inspect or copy any records that
must be kept under the terms and conditions of this pe ilt; or may obtain samples of
groundwater, surface water,` or leac>hatea
15. The annual administering and compliance fee crust be paid by the Permittee within thirty
() days after being billed by the Division. Failure to pay the fee accordingly may cause
the Division to initiate action to revoke this permit as specified. by 15 NCAC 211 .0205
(c)fl.
16. Failure to abide by the conditions and limitations contained in this permit may; subject the
Permittee to an enforcement action by the Division of Environmental Management in
accordance with North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6:
17. The issuance of this permit does not preclude the Perrnittee from complying with aryl and
all statutes, rules, regulations, or ordinances which may be imposed by other government
agencies (local, state, and federal) which have jurisdiction,
18. Noncompliance Notification:
The Permittee shall report by telephone to .the Asheville Regional Office,
telephone no. 704/ 251-6208, as scion as possible, but in no case more than 24 hours or on
the next working day following the occurrence or first knowledge of the occurrence of any
of the followine

a. Any occurrence at the wastewater treatment facility which results its the treatment of
significant amounts of wastes which are abnormal in quantity or characteristic, such
as the dumping of the contents of a basin or tank; the known passage of a slug of
hazardous substance through the facility; or any other unusual circumstances,
b;. Any process unit failure, due to lotion or unknown reasons, that render the facility
incapable of adequate wastewater treatment such as mechanical or electrical failures
of pumps, aerators, compressors, etc.
c. Any failure of a pumping station, sever line, or treatment facility resulting in
by-pass directly to receiving waters without treatment of all or any potion of the
influent to such station or facility.
dm Any time that self -monitoring information indicates that the facility is not in
compliance with its permit limitations.
ns
Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report in letter:
form within 15 days following first knowledge of the occurrence, This report must outline
the actions taken or proposed to be taken to ensure that the problem does not recur,
1 � The leer ittee shall employ a certified wastewater treatment plant operator to be in
responsible charge of the wastewater treatment facilities. "fire operator trust hold i a
certificate of the grade at least equivalent to the classification assigned to the wastewater°
treatment facilities by the Certification Commission, Within thirty days after the:
wastewater treatment facilities are 50% complete, the Permittee must submit a letter to the
Certification Commission which designates the operator in responsible charge.
0. The Perrruttee, at least six months prior to the expiration of this permit, shall request its
extension. Upon receipt of the request, the Commission will review the adequacy of the
facilities described therein, and if warranted, will extend the permit for such period of time,
and under such conditions and limitations as it may deem appropriates
L Issuance of this permit hereby voids Permit No. 4139R issued February 7, 1983, , and all
related amendments;
Permit issued this the 4th clay of May, 1990
NOKTH CAROLINA RONMENTALI1lCl11 COMMISSION
George T. Everett, c o
Division of nv n n al nagement
By Authority of the Environmental Jana ement Commission

k-M-G* worldwide
MINERALS
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February , 1990
Carolyn Mill
State of North Caroling
Department f Environment, i A I
Health and Natural Resources
P.O.Division of Environmental Management
Box 27687
NC 27611-7687
RE: Permit Ns. 413 R
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Dear Ms. McCaskill:
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Enclosures

office' thet twat ion i ighD,I 1 ' South, Tgwra E inn
Mountain,County'of Cleveland, and State of North ar liana.
1. 3. REGISTERED AGENT. The name of the registered agent
t such address ,1', tt'�rew . , .
ARTICLE 1ISHARES AND PRE-EMPTIVE RIGHTS
11 ; t . AUTHORIZED. The -Corporation shall have authority to
issue : i a,(D0 .s t a oT common,stock.
11102. PAR " ALUE. each share of common stock shall have a
par value o .
i1FtD3. ERR- 11 RIGH1 .' The Shareholders of the Corpo-
ration shall a e ixre a ga ve i ht t� acquire additionor
treasury shares of the Corporation.
ARTICLE III
ADOPTION
111 to l . SHAREHOLDERS AND DIRECTORS. "th e Articles of
Amendment were cis y tine Directors ahi herha�ioers l the D
Corporation on the iith day of CDe ambers 1 , i "the manner
prescribed by law.
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SHAOUTSTANDING The number of :shares of the
RES
such adantion was 198.5, and
corporation outstanuln9 atI'll ' - 198.5.
the number of shares entitlea to vote thereon was
111:03. ENTITLED TO VOTE. -rhe designation and number of
outstanding shams entitled to vote On the Amend-
�of
ments as a class were, as follows-- NO. Cl F
CLASS N-H—A—R
Common, voting 198.5
111-'04. VOTING. The number of shares voted for such amend
ments Was 198-.-37, and the number of shares voted against such
amendments was none. Voting within -each class entitled to vote
as a class was,> aS,f011ows:
NUMBER OF SHARES
VOTEU
F01R
CLAAGAINSTSS � I
Common, voting 198.5 none
111:05. DISSENTER'S RIGHTS. Such amendments do not give
to payment because, except to change
rise to dissen�arr� rlgE�ts
the name and sett_ fpgth the registered office and agent, the only
:the
effect of these amendments, is to set forth without � change
corresponding provisions Of the initial Charter,
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, these Articles of Amendment are signed
by the President and Secretary of The English Mica Company, this
this 24th day of December,
THE ENGLISH MICA COMPANY
Byt
restenterF1 a t —th e w e r 1�67 J r
ATTEST-.
�laM H. Stuart, Secretary
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF NECKLENBURG
1, Patricia H. O'Neal, a Notary public, hereby certify that
on this 24th day of December, 1985, personally appeared before me
MATTHEW A. F RRO� JR. and WILLIAM M. STEWART, each whom being by
me first duly sworn, declared that he signed the foregoing
Articles of Amendment in the capacity indicated, that they were
authorized so to sign,, and that the statements therein contained
are true.
r -.pip
Notary C [C
My Conunission,Expires:February 5, 1990
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Department
State of 1b of the
North Secretary of State
fill
Carolina
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To all to whom
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se presents shall come,
1. Thad eretarfete of the State of
North Carolina, do hereby certify the following and
hereto'attach 3 ea true- copy of
ARTICLES OF AMENDMENT
THE ENGLISH MICA COMPANY
(which changed its name to C' MINERALS, LINC.
b and the probates thereon, the original of which was
'in this fice tclay o December
"alter having beenfound to conforin to law.
In Witness Whereof, 1,have hereunto set my hand
.and qffix d inu officialseal*
Done in Office, at Raleigh, this 30th day
Of
December n the year of our Lord las.
4 a 1919

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July f , AM,?,?i V,°Ij rrwy /.5, 197R,
.0003 CLASSIFICATION C:ATE'GOiliE'S
Ilistot Note: Siatattoty ,tuthof'ity GS. 011-37;
The folio i=isag definitions shall apply throughout this Subi
(1) Activaated Carbon Beds. A fahysicaal/ch rrtical iiacthoa
aa°aastew.4ter• effluent; The COIL111"In-type beds used in thi
'.. x,4asrt •.. c. k+s. it•.,v.6F M L,IILUTA t S&7(CbL , V;L 4
advanced effluent lin is within thesame l iologgial'
() Centrifuge, A mechanical device in which ccntrifi
aand)br to separate liquids of different densities,
() Chemical Additions, The addition of chemical(s)(
removal, pli adjustment, alkalinity contrail, etc,,
(9) Chernical Sludge Conditioning. I -lie +addition
chloride, or a f-rolyrner to wet sludge to coalesce th
device;
(ltl) Closed Cycle Systems. Use of holding ponds or
contairting inorganic, non -toxic materials from sludge batidling facilities for water punt.:,aation
talcaratsxwastewater froru sand, gravel, crarshed stone car t lh�r similar operations, from which there
rl is lie scharge to the surface waters; Such systems shall carry a ina �itl urn oftwo, points rc";.rdIcss
of pumping facilities or any other appurtenances;
(1 I) De-thlonnatioll, The J%trh al or ca>a pIde reduction of residual chionrtc in a'liquid 1-,, any
chemical or physical pry ccNs
(12) Dcra trifaatation Process, The conversion of nitratc-nitrogen to nitrogen gas;
(13) l.ifllUent 1'atnafas, l'canaPs'arSed fear lihin treated NvIstt w acr from the plant to aa,dis;:htar � Pariaat
(14) I Iectrociial}sis. Process for removing ionized salts from water through the use cof ion-s;.':�c:tisc
ion-excharive aaacnibr.anesA
(1 5) Filter Press, A process ol-,eraated mechanically for partially dewatcrin , sludge;
(1 ) Foam Separation. The planned f-othing, of %vatstewat:ar or waastcwas ter effla.sertt aas as n w!ns of
aaMOVInQ cxeessiNT araaaOarrat; of d ter-cr7t ;rt-rcaleriails throu*:la the introduction ofair ray the form of
I'me bubbles; also c-.alied fcaaaraa fr:ac-tionaafion; -
(1 i) Grit Removal. The process of r'crnovit g merit and otir r hcavy mineral matt a- frorn waasla .°•: atc°r;
(1 ) Imhoff `I' at k. A ciccfa MO story a�„aas1cw ater tank- con siytiaap- o f am aafaper see nacratLu'on cf,- rnber
and a Ioascr Sludge alig.=csiion chaambc:r„ ._..._. aa._.
(1) Influent rumps, Pumps which, are located in to treaatm;. nt pliant bcfirft rR:hj '�ak -g��.3 t "
(20)
Pumps mps Purups c.ssc�ntially located within thL treats ent 1. rit_t cba� ='crft
aaatlti-stag; ire atta ent, includine, sludge pumps and recirculation ]aaruapS,_,>
(21) Instrume"Wd How NIcasurornent. A &%lce which iaadi,:atesand9 orreccaad'lct,% fE a a�
( ?) lean F'Ixch<angc , A;k ltct-raical process in which itarrs from two (I l —e t taacalccarI s aaa � e.('�
(23) 1 and applicat1017;

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of fines occurs. It is then pumped from the pond
knack to the
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manufacturing process. "There is no discharge
the waters from
the system.
Further, we would. point out that we do not contemplate,
nor it
fix,
necessary, construction of a wastewater treatment
plant in the
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foreseeable future, Under the circumstances, we
suggest that Item
No. 19 3e eliminated from the permit conditions.
In the e tP.the
situation should change at any time in the future,
we acknowledge
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that it would e necessary to file a new or a.t endedN
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P.O. Box 729 Kings Mountain, in, N, . 28086 'HONE; 7 /7 - 61
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State of Nortil Carolina
Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources
Division of Environmentrtl Manageirlent
5l2i rfri salistnr street alei,gh,North Carolina 276
Janie G—Martin.
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any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this permit�a.re unacceptable to YOU,,
you have the right to request an adjudicatory hearing' upon written request within 30 days
following receipt Of this permit, This request trust be in the form of a written petition, conforming
to Chapter 150B of iNorth Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative
Hearings, P.O. Box 11666, Raleigh, 1 , Unless such demands are de this permi ,shall
e final; and binding. ,
If you need additional information concerning this matter, please contact Mr, John
Seymour at glg/ 733-5081
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Sincerely,
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cc Cleveland County, Health Department
Asheville Regional Office ;
R0. Box 27687, Raleigh, North Carolina 27 11-7687 Telephone t -73 i t
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NORTH ALI
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH AND NATURAL RESOURCRq
.W� Jxala t'tmy
data.
. This permit is effective only
the application and other sup1
3. The facilities shall be prop rl
This permit is not transferal~
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)r the facilities to chanve
ownership, or there is a name change of the'Permittee, a formal permit request must be
submitted to the Division of nvircnrnental Management accompanied by an application
fee, documentation from the parties involved, and rather supporting materials as may be
appropriate. The approvalof the request will be considered on its met -its and may r may
not be approved.
In the event that the facilities fail to pe1g,01'111 satisf.at:t ril g, including th cue°tt cara uiA
nuisance conditions, the lie tree shall take immediate edrrective actioh,�,ijel r t
May be required by this Division, such as the construction of add ido""n"al ��a re l e r
wastewater ter treatment t or disposal facilities,
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w The sludge generated f-om these treatment facilities nnust be disposed of in accordance, with
General Statute 143-215.1 and in a manner approved, by the North arcalina ivisi n of
Environmental N4anagerrient.
The issuance of this permit shall not relieve the permittee of the responsibility for darn el
to surface or roundw ters resulting front the operation of this facility.
. The facilities shall be effectively maintained and operate operationsca iscthiarge s stem to
prevent the discharge of any wastewater resulting from
. Diversion ersion or bypassing of untreated wastewater ftom the treatment facilities is prohibited.
10. Freeboard in the settling basin shall not be less than two feet at any time.
IL monitoring ; deem d ttecess° the Division ref Enviro ent l l a em nt to insure
surface and ground water protection will be established and an acceptable sampling
} reporting ;schedule shall be followed.
12 decluate itxspection maintenance, and cleaning shall be provided b the. Penn
ittee t
insure proper caeratin of the subject facilities.
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13. The pe ittee r his designee shall inspect the w st wet r recycle which rta lines or t
malfunctions and deterioration, operator errorand
human health, or a nuisance. The
the release f wastes to the environment, rt i cit�dt at feast the dateand time of
lie tttee shall deep inspection lad or summary
inspection, observations made, and any maintenance, repairs, or correct
ive actions taken
a period
y flee f' ict e This log, inspections shalt be maintained by d he Permittee, g able upon request
of three years from the date f the r s ct pan and shall be �a p
v : the Division of environmental Management or other e ttin authority.
14. Any duly authorized officer, employee,'or representative the Division n Of Environmental
atta ernent may, upon presentation ofcredentials, enter arid inspect any pr�aperty,
asonable time for the
premises or place on or related: to the recycle system at inspect car cca re , any records that
purpose of determining cot whit this ern3tt may p p s of
must e kept under the terms and conditions of this permit, r may c�l�taira sample
groundwater, surface water, or lechate,
15. The annual administering and compliance fee must be paid by the he fee accordinglylithewithin
it
days after being billed by the Division. Failure to pay t
the Division to initiate action to revoke this permit as specified by 15 l Ci C 2 .0205
(c)()a
16. failure to abide by the conditions and limitations contained in this
me emnt itManagementtthe
l e ittee to enforcement action by the Division of
in
accordance with North Carolina General Statute 1.-215.fa
� 4 The issUance of this permit does not preclude the Perninice
e imposed ged by.other r ig with any�and
all statutes, rules, regulations, car ordinances which ttaay 1, Ill
agencies (local, state, and federal) which ktav }urisdictacat .
18. Noncompliance i" otific:ation: �`1"+ � �
:a.
The Pernaittee shall report by telephone to the Ash �`a e canal CC�ff41
ice,
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telephone no. 704 2 1-t12C1 , as scion; as possible, but in no case more tha LIL4 r
can
q the next working day following the occurrence or first lit \vledge of the Occurrence of any
of the following: CENT, RAL RLE Cp
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a, any Occurrence;at the wastewater treatment facility which results in the tre
significant amounts Of wastes which are abnta in quantity or ch att seat of
eristic, such
as the dumping of the contents of abasin gar tarty, the known passage of a slug
hazardous substance through the facility; or any other unusual circumstances, f
b. Any process unit failure due to known or unknown reasons, that render
incapable + adequate vastew� ter tr treatment such as mechanical or electrical failures
the ilit
Of Pumps, aerators, compressors, etc,
lures
c any failure of a pumping n station, surer line, or treatment
t facility resulting in a
by-pass directly to receiving waters without treatment of all r art
inf lent t such station r facility,
partran of the
d• Any time that self -monitoring information indicates that the facility is neat ,
1 compliance with its permit limitations. in
Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a
formwithin 15 days f llOw n first knowledge Of the occurrence,. tin report in letter
the actions taken r.
` proposed to be talon t ensure that the problem does not re uort � t �auttir e
19. the Perrrrittee. shall employ acertified wstewtlter treatme
responsible her f e wastevatr, treatment facilities. hepintaperatr to be i
s ertafzcate of the mcade at urvalent t 'th sperator� roust held
treatment facilities b the Certification ril a-rissitan.titarr asirte to the wastewater
wastewater treatment facilities are 5 %
Certification rnttee must Submit a
designates
complete, Within thirty days after the
ssi n which desi rates the -operator n resp responsible charge. letter to the
rt�t
s The permitte a at least six C months adequacy of t he
extension. latan receipt
permit Prior to the expiration Of this f the request, the carnna ssican will review adsq
facilities described therein grid if �varratated will p shall request its
and tinder such. conditions lirnitatirat s as it tray deem � la l� ate�r such p rir i f time.
1 Issuance of this pe it hereby voids 1'e pit 1 1 iswsueri p
related amendments, ebra�a --and all
k wx y
Permit issued this thel4th day of ay' 1
990
George T. Ever tt, D ec o M
Division f Erivironrilern,l f na enlent'
By Atith rit Of the vzronnI-rental Management Cornmissioll
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
512 North Salisbury Street * Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
James G. Martin, Governor
William W. Cobey Jr., Secretary
Certified Mail
Rvy1nlevel pt �'qq
Joannyn
DAVID H. LANCASTER
KINGS MT., CITY-R#4139
February 16, 1990
R. W Wilms
t0hown
P. W BOX 709
KINGS MOUNTAIN, NC 28086
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
NON -DISCHARGE PERMIT NO. 4139R
CLEVELAND COUNTY
Dear leer Mittee:
The Division of Env tronmontal
Management issued the subject permit on 2/07/83
and according to our records, the permit expired on 2/01/88.
North Carolina General Statute
143-215.1(a)(2) requires that a permit ho obtained
for the construction or operation of any sewer system, treatment works, or disposal
system within the State. The Division
will inspect this facility in the nOMT future
to determine its compliance status
with regard to this regulatory requiremont, if
operation of a wastewater treatment
system is occurring or is subject to occur from
this facility, the Division will propare
mu enforcement action for violations of North
Carolina General Statute 143-21S,1
W seq. North Carolina General Statuto
143-215.fa (a)(1) states that a civil
penalty of up to ton thousand dollars ($10,000)
may be assessed by the Environmental
Management Commission ngainst any person who
violates General Statute 143,215.1,
If you are operating this Wility or plan to operate at some futnro date, you
should submit a reissnnnce, reqnest within fifteen (15) days of receipt of this
letter. The letter roquosting along with a completed Non -Discharge PRrmit.
application and approprinte sta"dard fee, should be sent to;
Permits and lingineeritag Unit
Division of Environmental Mnnagempnt
PW Box 27687
RnInigh, North Wrolinn 27611-7687
The check should he mnde payable to the North Carolina Dopirtment of Environment,
Health, and Natural Resources (DEHNR),
l'O.Ba-K27687,Ralcioi,Nardi C'ar(ilina27(,iii-7687 Telephonc919733-7015
An Equal Opportunity Affirmadw,e Acfian Employer

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If gear have any questions or need any additionalinformation regarding this
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matter, ,please contact Mr. Forrest Westall, Water Quality it e ionst Supervisor, of
the sheville Regional, Office at 704,) 51-6208, or Mr. Donald Saint,
Supervisor of the Permits and Engineering Unit at 1 733 8
Si e ely,
tier I verett, Pia .;;
Director
m Asheville Regional Office
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btrio`a' G. Martin, Governor x a " "R34?re T. E'vctetfi> Ph.� i
W lliz-mn W. gay, Jr., Secretary Dito too
Febmary 8, 1990
>Mnl lerbert Bierman, Mgr,, Legal Department
K1v4G Minerals, ,Inc.
.P.O. Box 729
Kings Mountain, North Carolina 28086
Subject: Renews and am-11 Change
Permit o. 4139R
Formerly Dings Mountain Mica Co.
Cleveland County
Dear Mr. Bierman
This is in reference to our telephone conversation can this date concerning the subject permit.
Please forward tyre following information to my attention at your earliest convience,
l A completed nondisch e pe t application (enclosed).
d a 50.00 permit application fee, enclosed for your reference is a copy of the
North Carolina Regulations for Waste Not Discharged to Surface Waters.
a
. A copy of the Articles of Incorporation and Change of Names from :bangs
Mountain Mica Company to KNIG Minerals, Inc.
If l can be of any assistance to you concerning this matter, please contact me at
/7 3-5t , ext. 540.
Sincerely,
Carolyn McCaskill
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cc, Ashevil¢llegy� Region, all'Office
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Pollution Prevention PaYs
P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh, North Carolina 7511-7 87 Telephone 91 - 33-7t115'
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer

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State of North Carolina
Department of r arlm t, health, and Natural Resources
Asheville ponal Office
James G. Martiri, Ckwenior Ann R Orr
William o -, Jr., Secretary Regional Manager
DIVISION N OF ENVIRONMENTAL ANAL M i
WATER QUALITY SECTION
January' 1, 1990
Mr. Hugh Lancaster, Vice President
KMG Minerals, Inc,
Past Office Pox 729
Kings Mountain, North Carolina 28086
Subject:NPDES Permit Application
Milton Going
Mcawell County
Dear Mr. Lancaster:
In response to our recent telephone conversation, tion, please find
enclosed copies of "Short Form C" slung with a copies of sections of
the North Carolina Administrative Code concerning wastewater discharges
to surface waters. To apply for a permit to discharge groundwaters to
surface waters the following steps should be completed: (Paced upon
our telephone on r ati n, I assumed that the ground waters which you
may want to discharge are from excavated areas. If this is not the
case.,­._f%e w_contactw rye by t e cl e.w_.. r di nc� t h ti e
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Complete "Short rm �" and submit ;in triplicate. The
application must be signed in accordance with the section
c) on a+ e 8 of "Wastewater Discharges to Surface Waters".
A cher k in the appropriate amount as specified on p.
of "Wastewater Discharges to Surface Waters"' must accompany the
application form. The check should, be made payable to the
North Carolina ina Department of Environment, Health and Natural
Resources N -E Ni) .
An engineering proposal in triplicate containing the
items highlighted on page 6 of "Wastewater Discharges to Surface
Waters" must accompany the completed application. with the
exception f the maps, the information may be simple
decl.aratre statements..
Intuchtange Building, 59 Wixxltin Place, Asheville, NC,,. 28801 4 -1":lcphon . 51-620

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A permittee will be billed for the annual administering and
compliance monitoring fee as described on page 5 of "Wastewater
Discharges to Surface Waters" approximately I month after issuance of
an NPDES Discharge Permit. If a treatment facility is to be
constructed within 12 months of issuance, the annual administering and
monitoring fee,must be paid at the time of billing. If a treatment
facility is not to be constructed within 12 months following issuance
of an NPDES Permit, the annual fee may, be waived by checking the
appropriate location on the back of the bill and returning it. After
receipt of any permit which might ultimately be issued, no construction
of treatment facilities is to occur until conditions specified on page
23 of "Wastewater Discharges to SurfaceWaters" have been met. Please
note the "minimum design requirements", beginning on page 13 of "Waste
Not Discharged to Surface Waters".
The completed application and supporting materials should be sent
to Mr. Don Safrit, N. C. Division of Environmental Management, P- O.
Box 27687, Raleigh N. C, 27611. Please feel free to contact me at
telephone number 704-251-6208 if there are questions or a need for
assistance with the application procedure.
Sincerely,
mes R. Reid
Environmental Chemist
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George T. Everett
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M' ox 27687, Raleigh, Noah Carolina 7611-7687 Telephone 919-7 3-7tlt
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2. This 'permit is effective only with respect to the nature ' volume ast s described in
th
e application d other s4pp� data.
4 The facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at I times,
. This permit is not transferable, In the event there is a desire for the facilities to change
ownership, ; or there is a name change of the Permittee, a fonnal permit request must be
submitted itted to the Division of Environmental Management accompanied by an application
fee, documentation from the parties involved, and other supporting materials as maybe
appropriate. approval of the request will considered its eats da or
not be approved.
. in the event that the facilities fail to perform satisfactorily, includmg the e�atioe
nuisance conditions, the pe `ttee shall take immediate ate co ctive acti n' inclhdiii ithos as
may be required by this Division, such as the construction of additional or r. l4 entt _,
t : wastewater treatment or disposal facilities.

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. The sludge generated from these treatment facilities must be disposed of in accordance with
General Statute 14 - 1 .1 and in a manner approved by the forth Carolina Division of
Environmental Management,
7The issuance of this permit shah not relieve the Perrmittee'of the responsibility for damages
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to surface or groundwaterstesulting from the operation of this facility.
8. The facilities shall be effectively maintained and operated as a non-dischar
ge system to
prevent the discharge of
y wastewater resulting from the operation of this facility.
" Diversion or bypassing of untreated wastewater from the treatment facilities is prohibited.
10Freeboard in the settling basin shall not be less than two feet at any time.
l 1, Any monitoring deemed necessary by the Division of Environmental Management to insure
surface and ground water protection will be established and an acceptable sampling
reporting schedule shall be follow
12. Adequate inspection, maintenance, and cleaning shall be provided by the 'Pe ittee to
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insure open operation of the subject facilities"
13. The Permittee or his designee shall inspect the wastewater recycle facilities to precut
malff unctions and deterioration, operator errors and discharges which may cause or lead t
}. the release of wastes to the environment, a threat to human health, or a nuisance. The
Permittee shall beep an inspection log or summary including at least the date and time of
inspection, observations made, and any maintenance, repairs, or corrective actions taken
y the Pe tree" This log of inspections shall be maintained by the Pertnittee for a period
of three years from the date of the inspection and shad be made available upon r uest to
the Division of Environmental Management or other permitting authority"
14" Any duly authorized officer, employee, or representative of the. Division of Environmental
Management may, upon presentation of credentials, ether and inspect any property,
premises or dace on or related to the recycle system at any reasonable time for the
purpose of determining compliance with this permit; may inspect or copy any 'records that
must be kept under the terms and conditions of this permit; or may obtain samples of
groundwater, surface water, or leachate;"
. The annual administering and compliance fee must be paid by the Permittee within thirty
11 days after being billed by the Division, failure to pay the fee accordingly may cause
the Division to initiate action to revoke this permit as specified by 15 N 0205
4
16. Failure to abide by the conditions and limitations contained in this permit may subject the
Permittee to an enforcement action by the Division of Environmental agement in
accordance with forth Carolina General Statute 14 - 1 . ;
17. The issuance of this permit does not preclude the Permittee from complying with any and
all statutes, rules, regulations, or ordinances which may be irnpZ d by other- 6v rmh nt
agencies (local, state, and f erall which have jurisdiction.
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18. Noncompliance Notification:
The .per ittee shall report by telephone to the Asheville regional Office,
telephone no. 704/ 251-6208, as soon as possible, but in no ease more than ,4 hours or on
the nest working day following in the occurrence or first knowledge of the occurrence of any
of the following:
a. Any occurrence at thewastewater- treatment facility which results in the treatment of
significant amounts of wastes which are abnormal in quantity or characteristic, such
as the dumping f the contents of a basin or tank; the known passage of a slug of
hazardous substance through the facility; or any other unusual circumstances.
b. Any process unit failure, dire to known or unknown reasons, that render the facility
incapable of adequate wastewater treatment such as mechanical or electrical failures
of pumps, 'aerators, compressors, etc.
C. Any failure of a pumping station, sever line, or treatment facility resulting in a
by -lease directly to receiving waters without treatment of all or any portion of the
influent to such station or facility.
d. Any time that self -monitoring information indicates that the facility is not in
compliance with its permit limitations,
Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report in letter
form within 1.5 days following first knowledge of the occurrence. This report must outline
the actions taken or proposed to bet , en to ensure that the problem does not recur.
19. The!Pe "tt , at least six (omonths prior to the expiration of this permit, shall request its
extension. Upon receipt of the request, the Commission will review the adequacy of the
facilities described therein, and if warranted, will tend the permit for such period of time
d under such conditions and'limitations as it may deem appropriate.
Permit issued this the 20th day of July, 1990
0 ENV "NT MANAGEMENTCOMMISSION
George T. Everett, lair for
Division of Environmen a mnt

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10: PERMITS AND ENG EKING UNIT V
-WATER QUALITY SECTION
DATE: April 17, 1990
NON -DISCHARGE STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION
COUNTY Cleveland
PERMIT NUMBER WQ0003193
PART I - GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Facility and Address: KMG MInerals, Inc.
P.O. Box 729
Kings Mountain, NC 28086
2. Date of Investigation: March 30, 1990
3. Report Prepared By: Jim Reid
4Persons Contacted and Telephone Number:David H. Lancaster
704-739-3616
5. Directions to Site: From the intersection of U. S. Highway
74 & NCSR 2025 (Cansler Street) in Kings Mountain, travel
north on SR 2025 approximately 0.8 mile to Kings Mountain
Mica on the left.
6Size (land available for expansion and upgrading) at least 5
acres
7. Topography (location map or topographic indicating relationship
to 100 year flood, plain included)- 5-10% slopes above flood
plain.
8. Location of nearest dwelling and water supply well: > 500 feet
9. Watershed Stream Basin Information:
a. Watershed Classification:
b. River Basin and Subbasin No.:BRD 030805
cDistance to surface water from disposal system:100 feet

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PART fI DESCRIPTION OF DISCHARGE AND TREATMENT WORKS
1. Type of wastewater, sludge or contaminated soil-
% Domestic
100 % Industrial
a. Volume: Recycle, no pumps in place at time of
inspection. MGD (Design Capacity)
b. Types and quantities of industrial wastewater: Inorganic
solids settling In
C. Prevalent toxic constituents in wastewater: none known
d. Pretreatment Program (POTWs only):
in development approved
should be required not needed XX
2. Production rates industrial discharges only) in pounds per day:
3. Description of industrial process (for industries only) and
applicable CFR Part and Subpart:
4. Type of treatment (specify whether proposed or existing).
existing, inorganic solids settling basin
5. Sludge handling and disposal scheme: Sludge accumulates and
remains in the settling basin.
6. Treatment plant classification: Less than 5 points; no rating
(include rating sheet). Less than 5 points; therefore, no
classification.
7. SIC Code(s): 1499
Wastewater Code(s): Primary: 41 Secondary:

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1. Is this facility aein constructed with Construction Grant funds
(municipals only)?
. Special monitoring requests:
Other:
PART IV - EVALUATION AND RECOMENDATIONS,
Renewal of vermit is recommended. Inspection of the dikes
To—rmi—ngthe settling basin revealed no breaches, and the dikes;
appeared t le. There were no pumpsin place at the time of the
inspection since KMG had not operated a wet process at Patterson
Plant for a number of years. The Company simply wants to
maintain r taro the nondischarge permit. KMG was at the time of ; the
inspection conducting only a dry process consisting of rig din
and packaging mica
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February 28, 1990
Ms. Carolyn McCaskill
State of North Carolina
Department of Environment, U 114t, U, lU
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
P.O. Box 27687
Raleigh, NC 27611-7687
RE: Permit No. 4139R
Dear Ms. McCaskill:
Pursuant to your request, I am pleased to enclose herewith
the following:
1. Completed non discharge permit application.
2. Check in the amount of $250.00 to the order of the
Division of Environmental Management.
3. Copy of Articles of Merger and Articles of Amendment
of English Mica Company which changed the name of
the Company to KMG Minerals, Inc.
I assume you will find this satisfactory, If you require any
further information, please call me.
Sincerely,
KMJ NE L� C
Herbert B. Bierman
Manager Legal Department
HBB/drb
Enclosures
F.O. Box 729 Kings Mountain, N.C. 28086 PHONE: 04/7 616= TELEX,, 703063

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To all to whom these presents shall come,
, Thad Eure, Secretary of State of the State
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North arol in ., do hereby certify foil y
hereto attached S sheets) to be a true copa of
ARTICLES OF MERGER '
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INNS i-i'OUNTAIN WICA COWPANY, IXORPOl ATE 111 Pj M 41
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and the probatesthereon, e original of w-
filed in this ice on the 30thday of June 1986
after having beenfound to conform to law.
In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand
affixedand seal
Done in Office, at Raleigh,s 30th day
Of June in the year of our Lord 19 86.

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To all to whom these presents shall come, Greeting.,
Thad e o State of the State O
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hereto attached(5 Bets)toea truecop
ARTICLES OF MERGER rn
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and the probates thereon,original of which was
filed in thi's office on the 30thJune
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In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand
and affixed my official seal.
Done in Office, at Raleigh,this 30th day
Of June Year of our Lord 19 86.
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NON -DISCHARGE PERMIT APPLICATION
in accordance with N General Stator** Coupler 143, Article 1
County:
Cleveland
Applicant (name, of 'beard, individual, or others).
Date-
Application Date-
KMG Minerals, Inc. (formerly In Moun ain Mica Cap.- Inc.
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Pro.)ect (name of city, :tillage. town, sanitary district, establishment):
Patter P1. n Was stems(non—discharge)
FOR: Brief P ojsct Doneription.
Non -Discharge Treatmeat/Dispokal Facilities Application for renewal of N.C. Non —Discharge
Permit l q for existing treatment facility.
Pretreatment Facllllss
This
°Ik�l system has Want been utilized in gnat:
Sewer Collection Strata (private)
5 years — K G requests renewal for
Extension of Sewer System* (pub ) future operation of the system.
LJ Sludge Disposal Find attached copied of Articles of
spray Irrigation Incorporation and Change of Name as requested.
NATURE OF WASTEWATER:
WATER:
Domestic Sewage
Sludes/lndtrstrial Waste
Other Waste Mine Process Waste later Estimated �ostp/et oa ate:
From (seerers, pretreatment planth Serving (city:, Institution. is trya
G Minerals Closed Circuit stem i
Into (name of treatment plant): Avery DWIlyr alioaa Srearago or Waste Flow:
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At (location of plants NPi3RS No.)
North Cansler St., Kings o ntain NC 2 N /A
Name and +complete
Address of Engineering Firm: Kings Mountain Mica Engr. Staff 1Q ip Code:
Telephone No.;
Applicant assures that proposed works will be constructod, supervised, operated and maintained In accordance
with approved .plans and specifications or approved cisaages thereto.
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Print Na a:David H. Lancaster Address:KMG Minerals,, I Inc P.Q. BQ2j 729
Title: Plant n sneer KinRs Mountain, NC dip a
Signature: Talep ne No. a 7 7 a13--1 ,11
INS UCTIONS-
1. Fili-ia Ali Spacas. If not applicable, enter N r A.
. Secure appropriate (:" . chairman t board, owner I Proper official of
corporation, or teltaftV vouathatedin charge of Proposed works). A letter of astborizationrequired from
proper official if Assign assistant or other seem signs application.
3.Sub it to Divisiou of Eaviromisental Masagommit, Permits end EaBbseering Unit, P.O. Now 276117. Raleigh, NC 27611 the original
and ALL,carbon,copies of the ap 3 oets of Realized plans. specifications and otlihar supporting data as required by aCoar-
ission :Rates, and permit fee. Plane and specifications most be aigood mni wooled by a rapisterod North C*V01140 oogkfteerx
FOR ASSISTANCE. CALL THE STATE i OFFICE (91917 0 S & ENGINEERING UNIT.'OR.
Asheville (704) S1-43$8 Mearesvitte (9a) 633-116Waslylogton (e19) 9e 81 Winston-Salem (9) 161-2351
39 Woodfin Street 919 North Maio street 1434 a Avenue 11423 N. Paint Blvd
P.O. Box 370 P.O. Box Itso P.O. Box 1507 Solt
b le, NC 9 1 Mooresville, MC 3811 S W h . 39 i
Fayeville (919) 48+ 15e41 Raleigh (919) 73 Wilmington (919) 8 i 1 1
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State of NorthCarolina
Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources
Division ision of Environmental Management
12 North Salisbury Stmt i Rzdeigh, North Carolina 27611
hl BUS d&LMILA.E WIMIS ALIUMxaay asa uasx cc.a a wx a# xx Ewa
please contact the engineer listed above.
Arthur Mouberryi, F E.
Supervisor, its and Engineering
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Pollution Prevention Pays OAY 14
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RO, Box 17687, Raleigh, North Catalina 611-7687 Telephone [phone], CENTRAL
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FHERC'. I NT INFORMATION
Pv((Munthi facility using constructed`w h Construction Grant funds
ipals only)?
Special monitoring requests:
Other:
.T IV EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Renewal ended. Inspection the dikes
To—riili—ng thesettling a . revealed no breaches, and the dikes
appeared stable. There were no pumps in place at the time of the
inspection since XMG had not operated a wet process at Patterson
Plant for a number of gears. The Company simply wants
maintain the nondischarge permit. KMG was at the time the
inspection conducti ldry process consisting of grinding
and packaging .
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
512 North Salisbury Street •Raleigh, forth Caralina 27611
Janes 0. Martin, Governor
GeorgeT. v ut Ph. .
`illi '`" obey, Jr., S oDirector,
May 4,1990
Mr-. David id H. Lancaster; Plant Engineer
O Minerals, Incorporated
Post Oboe Box 729
Kings Mountain, North Carolina 28086
Subject: e 'o. W
Q0003193
KMGMiherais, Inc rpora ed
:.Patterson -Plant
Wastewater Recycle System
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w�Cleveland County
Dear Mr. Lancaster:
n accordance with your application received March 5,1990,we, are forwarding herewith
Permit No, WQ0003193, date May 4, 1990, to KMG Minerals, 1ti otporated f r the continued
Operation of the subject non -discharge caste ater treatment r e 1p, facilities,
This penrlit,shall be effective from the date of issuance until Aril 30, 19 , ar�d sh 11 lac
subject to the conditions and limitations as specified therein, Please Pay particular attention to the
monitoringrequirements in this permit, failure to establish an adequate system for collectinik and
maintaining the required operational information will result in future compliance problems.
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Issuance of this permit hereby voids Permit No. 4139R issued February 7, 1983, and all related
amendments.
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If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this perrmit are unacceptable to you,
you have the right to request an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within days
following receipt of this permit. 'leis request roust be in the form of a writterl petition, conforming
to Chapter 150B of North Carolina General Statutes, and filed with tire.. Office of`Administrative
Hearin9s, P.O. Pox 11666, Raleigh, IBC 27604. Unless such demands are made this permit shall
be final and binding*
If you creed additional inforzanation concerning this matter, please contact Mr. John
Seymour at 117-0<
Sincerely
George T. lere
cc. Cleve -land County :health Department -
Asheville regional Office MAY 14 199
Pollution Prevewion Pays
P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh, North Carolina 2 611-7687 Telephone 919-7QE74W,,AL FILE COP,
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This permit shall be effective from the -'date of issuance until px�l, 19 , fired shah e
subject to the following specified conditions d,li "tati
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l . nis pet shah bete voidable unless the facilities were constructed in accordance with
the conditions of this permit, the approvedplans,sec ficattons,
data.; P p d other supporting
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This permit is effective only with respect to the nature and d volume of wastes described in
the application and other supporting data.
3. The facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times.
4. This permit is not transferable. In the event there is a desire for the facilities to change
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ownership, or there is a name change of the Permittee, a formal permit request Faust'' be
submitted to the Division of Environmental Management accompanied by an application
fee, documentation from the parties involved and other supporting materials as may be
appropriate. The approval of the request will be considered on its merits and may or may
not be approved.
5. In the; event that the facilities fail to perform satisfactorily, including the creation of
nuisance conditions, the Permittee shall take immediate corrective action
may be required by this Division, such as the construction of additi
wastewater treatment or disposal facilities,
MAY 14 i.

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The sludge generated from these treatment facilities must be disposed of in accordance with
General Statute 14 - 1 .1 and in a manner approved by the North Carolina Division of
Environmental Management.
.
The issuance of this permit shall not relieve the Permittee of the responsibility for damages
to surface or groundwaters resulting from the operation of this facility.
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The facilities shall be effectively maintained and operated as a non -discharge system to
prevent the discharge of any wastewater resulting from the dpermt on of this facility.
Diversion or bypassing of untreated wastewater from the treatment facilities is prohibited.
10,
Freeboard in the settling basin shall not be less than two feet at any time,
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Any monitoring deemed necessary by the Division ion of Environmental Management to insure
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on request to
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niter and inspect any property,
premises or place on or related to the recycle system at any reasonable time for the
purpose of determining compliance with this it; may inspect or copy any records that
must be kept tinder the terms and conditions of this permit; or may obtain samples of
groundwater, surface water, or leachate:
15. The annual administering and compliance fee must be paid by the Permittee within thirty
days after being billed by the Division. Failure to pays the fee accordingly may cause
the Division to initiate action to revoke this permit as specified by 15 NCAC 2H .020
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16. Failure to abide by the conditionsandlimitations contained in this penruit may subject the
Permittee to an enforcement action by the Division of Environmental Management in
accordance with North Carolina General Statute 14 µ ,1 . .
17. The issuance of this permit does not preclude the Pernuttee from complying with any and
all statutes, rules, regulations, or ordinances which may be imposed by other government
agencies (local, state, and federal) which have jurisdiction,
18. Noncompliance Notification:
The Per ittee shall report by telephone to the Asheville giortal { is r
telephone no. 704/ 1p fl , as soon as passible, but in no case more ar h Mrs n
the nest workin da,y following the currence or first l�nowledg of the occurrence any
of the following: ,•,

a. Any occurrence at the wastewater treatment facility which results in the treatment of
significant amounts of wastes which are abnormal in quantity or characteristic, such
as the dumping of the contents of a basin or; tank; the known passage of a slug of
hazardous substance through the facility; or any other unusual circumstances.
b. Any process unit failure, clue to known or unknown reasons, that render the facility
incapable of adequate wastewater treatment such as mechanical or electrical failures
of pumps, aerators, compressors, etc.
C. Any failure of a pumping station, sewer line, or treatment facility resulting in a
by-pass directly to receiving waters without treatment of all or any portion of the
influent to such station or facility.
d. Any time that self -monitoring information indicates that the facility is not in
compliance with its permit limitations. ,
Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report in letter
form within 15 days following first knowledge of the occurrence, is report must outline
the actions taken or proposed to be taken to ensure that the p blt d s not recur.
19. The Permittee shall employ a certified wastewater treatment plant operator to be in
responsible charge of the wastewater treatment facilities. The operator roust hold a
certificate o the grade at least equivalent t the classification asined to the wastewater
treatment facilities by the Certification Commission. Within thirty days after the
wastewater treatment ,facilities are complete, the Permittee must submit a letter to the
Certification Commission which designates the operator in'responsible charge.
1. The Permittee, at least six () m nths prior to the expiration of this per�rrit, shall request its
:Aextension. Upon receipt of the request, the Commission will review the adequacy of the
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facilities described therein, and if warranted, will extend the perinit for such period of time
and under such conditions and limitations as it may deem appropriate.
i. Issuance o this permitl hereby voids enint No. 13 issued February 3 3, and all
;s related amendments.
Permit issued this the 4th day of May, 1990
CAROLINA V RONMENTAL MANAGEMENTCOMMISSION
George T. Everett, ec +
Division of Etr vi nmen a age exit
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rpERMITS AND ENGINEERING UNIT
WATER. QUALITY SECTION
DATE: April 17, 1990
NON -DISCHARGE STAFFREPORT AND RECOMMENDATION
COUNTYqfijj~ soc Dxrr, OF NATITRAy
RCE'S AN
PERMIT NUMBER WQ0003193
KMG MInerals, Inc.
7. Topography (location map or topographic indicating l io ship'
to 100 year flood; plain included): -10% slopes above flood
plain.
. Location of nearest dwelling and to supply well feet
. Watershed Stream Basin Information:
. Watershed Classification
h . River Basin and Subbasin No. ;
C. Distance to surface water from disposal sys-2100 fie
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T tl - DESCRIPTION OF DISCHARGE AND TREATMENT WORKS
Type of wastewater, sludge or contaminated soil-
% Domestic
100 % Industrial
6. Treatment plant classification: Less than 5 points; no rating
(include rating sheet). Less than 5 points; therefore, no
classification.
7. SIC Code(s): 1499
Wastewater Code(s): Primary: 41 Secondary:
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PERMITS AND ENGINEERING
WATER "QUIJITY SECTION
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DATE: April 17, lU
NON -DISCHARGE A F DEPORT AND RECOMMENDATION
COUNTY Cleveland
M OF NAnqtAL
PERMIT UU31_ 3 501J CT" .vv
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I - GENERAL INFORMATION
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I. Facility and ,address. KMG MInerals,
P.O. Box 729
Kings Mountain, NC 28016
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2. Date of Investigation: March 30, 1990 w:
,. Report Prepared By: Jim Reid
Persons + ns Contacted and Telephone ; a ld H. Lancaster
704-739-3616
5. Directions to Site: From the intersection of U. Highway`
R 2025 (Cansler Str t) in Kings Mountain, travel
north on SR 2025 approximately 0.8 mileto Kingso nt ,n
Mica on the left
6. Size land available forexpansion .nd upgrading) -.at least
acre
a Topography location map or topographic ina i atin relationship
to 100 year flood plain. included) : -1 slopes above flood
plain.
8. Location of nearest dwelling ; and water supply well: > 500feet
9. Watershed Stream a in 'Information:
a Watershed Classification:
b. dyer Basin and Subbasin Vo..-BRD 03080
C. Distance to surface water from disposal sysi
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ype of wasteater, sludge or contaminated soil: , TY w% Domestic
100 % Industrial
a Volume: Recycle, no pumps in place at time of
inspection. MGIB (Design Capacity)
b. Types and quantities of industrial wastewater: Inorganic
solids settling basin
C. Prevalent toxic constituents in wastewater: none known
d. Pretreatment Program (POTWs only) -
in development approved
should be required not needed XX
2. Production rates (industrial discharges only) in pounds per day-.
3. Description of industrial process i (for industries only and
applicable CFR Part and Subpart:
4. Type of treatment (specify whether proposed or existing)
existing, inorganic solids settling basin
5. Sludge handling and disposal scheme: Sludge accumulates and
remains in the settling basin.
6. Treatment plant classification; Less than 5 points; no rating
(include rating sheet). Less than 5 points; therefore, no
classification.
7. SIC Codes): 1499
Wastewater Codes ): Primary: 41
Secondary:

III -'OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION
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Is this facility being constructed with Construction Grant funds
(municipals carer
. Special monitoring requests:
. Others
PARS` IV - EVALUATION AND RECOMENDATIONS
Renewal df rmit is recommended. Inspection of the dikes
forming the settling basin revealed no breaches, and the dike
appeared stable. "here were no,pumps in place at the time' f the
inspection since KMG had 'riot operated s wed process at Patterson
Tart for s number of years The Company simply wants to
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STAFF REPORT AND R COMM '"DA ION',
Date: January 25, 1983
PART I - INSPECTION OF WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT SITE -
1. Fa flit : ,lags Mlountain Mica
Patterson Plant
Cleveland County, North Carolina
3a Inspected by: Jim Reid, harry Becker
3. Parsons contacted: Lawrence Henderson, Supervisor
. Directions to site: From the intersection of U.S. Highway 74�
SRS 135, Eanslarm Street, west of Kings Mountain, travel north
on SR 2025 approximately 0.8 miles to Kings Mountain Mica on
the lath
5. Latitude: 35 5' 0" Longi'tUda 810 30' 5E"
PART 11 WASTEWATER ATER TREATMENT WORKS
.a Description of waste treatment facility: An inorganic solids
settling basin with a recirculation pump.
L. Final disposition of sludge: Settled solids are stored in the
basins
PART l l - FE AL T ION AND RE�3P11MENIDA T IONS:
The system was not operating at the time of the inspection but
the settling basin appeared to have no outlet to surface waters. Re-
newal of Po i t No. 4139 is recommended.
Prepared a c s R. Reid

110rKINGS MOUNTAIN MICA COMPANY, Inc.
R O. BOX 709
KINGS MOUNTAIN, `, C.
November I, 1982
N. C. Dept. of Economic y i p
Natural Resources
. William Hide
E. 0. Box
Raleigh, NC 27611
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4. Jim Reed of your Asheville office telephoned Ncomb 12 con-
cerning expiratioof Est eater Discharge Permit 4139 for the Patterson
E alt. In examiningour files I was` able to 'locate the above permit.
Please fon�rard to me d cope of Permit 4139, and also any necessany
infom,.ation pertaining to its renewal. onditions by which the initial
permit was issued have not been altered and the system on in s to b
in good condition. Should more infoniation be needed, please contact
me at -79-.
Sincerely,
David . Lancaster
Plat Engineer
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Mr. Paul A. Lancaster$ President
Kings Mountain Hics, Company, Inc.
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Xing* Mountain* North Carolina 29086
summ, Permit Box 709
King$ mountain mica Company, 4139
Patterson Plant
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NORTH CAIMINA
DEPARTMENTENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
TURAL AND ECONOMICSOURCE;
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Raleigh
For the Discharge of Sewage, Indiastrial Wastes„ or Other Wastes
In accorAance with the provisions of Article1 of Chapter 143,,General Statutes
of North Carolina as avended, and other applicable La a, Rules.and Regulations
PERMISSION IS HEREBY GRANTED
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Patterson
CleVelAnd County
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State of Northrite
Department cif' Environment, Health, and NaturalResources
�lae ille Regional Office
,James G. Martin, Governor Aran R, Orr
William W Cobey, Jr. I S I ON' F ENV I RONMENTAL MANAGEMENT Regional Manager
WATER - QUALITY SECTION
November 1, 1989
. Joe McNamara
KMG Minerals
Post Office Box 729
Kings Mountain, North Carolina 28086
Subject: p Permit Application
Cleveland Count
Dear Mr.McNamara:
In response to our recent telephone conversation, please find
enclosed copies of "Short Form 1 " along with a copy of a section of
the North Carolina Administrative Code concerning " discharges to
surface waters. In carder to obtain a wasteload allocation on specifying
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the limitations which would apply to a surface grater discharge from
the proposed project, the procedure re utl ined below should be
Complete "Short 'c rm Day and submit in triplicate. The
application must be signed in accordance with the section
c) on page 8 of the blue covered enclosure_.
check in the appropriate amount as specified on p
of the blue covered enclosure must accompany the application
orris. The check should be Made parable to the North Carolina
Department of Environment health and Natural Resources
(;-i )
n engineering proposal in triplicate containing the
.items highlighted on page 6 of the blue covered enclosure
must accompany the completed application. With the exception
of the maps, the information may be simple declarative
statements.
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If a disch Kgq__p,,tKMit. is µultimatel issued "Authorization t+
Construct" must be�.. i4ested and r cei. ed Minerals r oar to
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construction of treatment works. roacedures for btai nin
"Authorization to Construct"are detailed on a_f the enclosure...
The p rmittee will be billed � the ann wal administering an"�...
compliance monitoring fee as described on page 5 of the blue covered
enclosure approximately 1 month after issuance of an NPDES Discharge
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Permit. If a treatment facility is to be constructed within: 12 months
of permit issuance, the annual administering and monitoring fee mist, be
paid at the time of billing. If a treatment facility is not to be
constructed. within 12 months following issuance of an NPDES hermit, the
annual fee may be waived by checking the appropriate location on the
lack of the bill and returning it. Please 'note the "minimum design
requirements", inserted .into, the blue covered enclosure,_ applicable to
any discharge type; wastewater treatment facilitywhich might ultimately
be constructed,.
The completed application and engineering proposal should be sent
to Mr. Doan Safrit, N. C. Division of Environmental Management., P. 0.
Box 27687, Raleigh N. C. 27 1.1. Absent the need for a public hearing,
issuance of NPDES Permits, as a result of the public notice
requirements, generally occurs within 180 days from the date of
application. please feel free to contact me at telephone number
704-251-6208 if there are questions or a need for assistance with the
application procedure.
Sincerely,
James R. Reid
Environmental Chemist
Enclosure

C. DIVISION C NVIR l%tMENTAL MA%AGE SENT - l i QJALITY SECTION
DEPORT OF CONAPL NCF EW",%LUATIO ANALYSIS
inspection/Evaluation By z dtuz A-4.44,1�
C No
Part A. General InforKation
tit-
Faci i ty
Co
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Compliance aitli effluent limits- CC Pik P
B c i Stream Subbasi Number Eli
Or lA0
Class of Faci i i ty Ma Minor Type of PlantIi
Compliance: W S BPT Secondary Pernt i t
Discharge Rating = Sbbasin Rating l
Operator Certification: Number Grade
Part B. Permit Data
Number t Effective bate Expiration Date
Action to be i=.c : 1ished Cate t cc 1 i s a luate ACCon, lished
NIR
Part C . Sellf-MionitoriTZ
Mlonitoring Program Approved by Stag Current Floe
Compliance with Monitoring Program
Part D. Pemarks
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N. C. DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT - WATER QUALITY SECTION
REPORT OF 'COMPLIANCE
Inspection/Evaluation rt ,
Part A. General Information
'aci 1 i t � County Date
WQ
Re elving Str am S bbasin Number
Class of Facility major minor NIA Type of Plant
Compliance: WQS BPI` 1~ Secondary Permit,
Discharge Rating N104 Subbasin Rating xA xB
Operator A Certification: Number Grade
Part B. Permit Data
-
Number 4 Effective pate Expiration Date
Permit Schedule:
Actin to be Accnrn 1'ishe Date to b§ he CYate -Accomplished
Part C. Sel f-M nit r!
Monitoring Program Approved by Mate NIA
Compliance with Monitoring rogra a
Part D. Remarks

KINGS MOUNTAIN MICA COMPANY, Inc.
R 0. BOX 709
KINGS MOUNTAIN, N. C R ECEIVED
October 22, 1,976 Q'Ji1hy
Mr. Roy M. Davis, Regional Engineer
Division of Environmental Management
Water quality Section
Box 370
Asheville, North Carolina 28802
Dear Mr. Davis:
Enclosed herewith please find application, dzawings and
pictures for the approval of the existing , waste water treatment
system of Kings Mountain Mica Company,, Inc., Patterson Plant.
Very truly yours,
KIN
S MOUNTAIN MICA COMPANY 10 INC.
Paul A. Lancaster
President
PAL:cs
Enclosures

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ENVRONMENAorth Carolina Department Of ANAGEMENT
W, E, KNIGHT
fR Natural& Economic Resources Director
WES E. HOLSHOUSER, JR, GOVERNOR mGEORGE W LITTtE, SECRETARY- Box ;?687, 14Afkigh 27611
Telephone [phone]
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p ROJECT OAeW'41�7'
Receipt of the following documents submitted for the above project is
hereby acknowledged:
Application for a Permit
Detailed Engineering Plans
Specifications
Other
You, will be advised of any recomnend ations, comments or other matters
to be resolved, should this be necessary, prior to the issuance of a permit.
facilities proposed for immediate construction and does not in any manner comm.,
this Department to approving any expansion of the treatment plant or increase
volume of wastewater to be discharged from the plant at any future time.
Review of the submitted documents will be held in abeyance pending race
of the following:
Application for a Permit*
Detailed Engineering Plans
Specifications
Recommendations of Regional Engineer
Other
*If checked, Application of are enclosed which should be filled out in anco
Management, Water Quality Section, Permits and Engineering Branch, P. 0. Box 27687,
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611.
Sincerely,
Long, Head
Permits and Engineering Branch
Cc: Al� /fe lod A)11�5 Water Quality Section
Enclosures
WELJr/im

NE24 `Chi NARMAL R1 C�C'ONM C FUSCUTIMSv
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n accordance with the provisions of Article 21 of Chapter 143, General
Carolina as amended, application Is hereby made by
(Name of board, inn
KINGSNl MICA-PQTANY, INC.
a)
Len, tlertme
of ground waters, tributary tad
no discharge- clo'sed circuit system
(Blame of water course)
INO DTI ki
(Location it m. treatment plant)
The plans for the proposed works have been prepared by Engineering
(Engineering I
Mountain Mica Company, Inc f P. 0. Box 709, Kings Mountain,
(address)
Est mates that treatment works will provide adequate capacity to ser e
MOUNTAIN MICA COMPANY, I1. ; for a period of 20
Ph time it is ti ed the a e daily sewage or waste flow will rice
_gallons. t is furthe e acted that the treatment w€a ks will. w
suctions in call t!on as fo taws B.O.D.( -day 200C3) susp ndei
% total. "dd CO fo bacteria and toxic materiali
the propos wo £ts ` i est to to bep sewers , pumpings
treat f pant ' rather The works wiLl, be
aefore 1.
iplic nt hereby agrees that t I prVP0 -d works will be constructed in strict accordance with dhe approycc
mans or subsequently approved c , 'ies therein and further agrees to place its operation undQr the care of
d to maintain and operate the punt according to the best accepted la t,1epnd n accordance with the li
hens a ssa q N !f
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President
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Medina ddrd. 0. Box..709, t;
WATER Q!JAIJIFY
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