NCG021000_Application_20220317

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Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources /
Land Quality Section — Stormwater Permitting Program
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
NCG020000
NOTICE OF INTENT — General Permit Application RECEIVED
MAR 15 2097
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System application for coverage under General Permit
NCG020000: UENR-LANE) QUALITY
STORMINATER PERMITTING
STORMWATER AND/OR WASTEWATER DISCHARGES associated with activities classified as:
SIC (Standard Industrial Classification) Code - 14XX Mineral Mining Industry (except as specified below) and
like activities
The following activities are included:
Active or inactive mining operations (including borrow pits —except for NCDOT borrow pits) that discharge
stormwater contaminated with or that has come in contact with, any overburden, raw material, intermediate
products, finished products, byproducts or waste products located on the site of such operations;
Stormwater from vehicle maintenance activities (VMA) at mining operations;
Overflow from facilities that recycle process wastewater; and/or
Mine dewatering (wastewater)
The following activities are specifically excluded from coverage under this General Permit:
Stormwater discharges associated with peat mining, coal mining, and metal mining;
Stormwater discharges from mining operations which are intermixed on site with stormwater from concrete
operations;
Stormwater discharges associated with oil and gas extraction operations; and
Stormwater discharges associated with tourist gem mines
NCDOT borrow pits (covered under individual permit NCS000150)
The following discharges are covered by NPDES -general permit NCG520000 instead of NCG020000:
Point source discharges of stormwater and wastewater from in -stream sand mining operations (sand dredging
or dipping operations) are covered instead by NPDES General Permit NCG520000, administered by the Division
of Water Resources NPDES Wastewater Permitting Program. Please contact DWR for more information.
Please print or type all entries in this application form.
1) Mailing address of owner/operator (official address to which all permit correspondence will be mailed):
Legal Owner Name GARY WATKINS
(Attach the most recent Annual Report to the NC Secretary of State showing the current legal name of the corporation or entity.
Alternatively this permit can be given to an individual or government authority. This name must be the same name as appears on the
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources' Mining Permit.)
Signee's Name (as signed for in question 41. at end) GARY WATKINS, OWNER
Street Address 3200 Wilmington tnay.
City Jacksonville State NC ZIP Code 28540
Telephone No. 910 348<e0e E-mail caQaut,10yahoo com
Alternate Contact Name' N/A
E-mail (if different)
Alternate Contact Telephone (if different)
'A/ternate contact should be affiliated with the OwneNOperator. Consultant information can be provided
in question 5.
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2) Location of facility producing discharge:
Facility Name Watkins Sand Mine
Facility Street Address Dawson Cabin Road
Facility City Jacksonville State NC ZIP Code 28540
Facility County Onslow
Facility Contact (;ary Watkins
Telephone No. 910 3464808
Contact E-mail [e-mail]
3) Physical Location Information:
Fax:
Please provide a narrative description of how to get to the facility (use street names, state road numbers, and
distance and direction from a roadway intersection). From the intersection of US Hwy 17 and Dawson Cabin Road (SR 1107).
Go East on Dawson Cabin Road 0.27 miles, entrance is on left
4) Facility Location Coordinates:
Latitude 34.6922" N Longitude 77-4833'
degrees)
5) Consultant Information (if applicable):
Consultant: Timothy M. Stewart
Consulting Firm: Tidewater Associates, Inc.
Mailing Address: 306 New Bridge Street
City: Jacksonville
State:
NC
Zip Code: 28540
Phone: 9( 10 ) 455-2414 Fax:
E-mail: [e-mail]
W (degrees / minutes / seconds or decimal
(Optional)
Staple Business Card Here
Permits:
6) This NPDES Permit Application applies to which of the following:
❑ New or Proposed Facility Date operation is to begin:
4Z Existing Date began mining: September, 2021
7) Standard Industrial Classification:
Provide the 4 digit Standard Industrial Classification Code (SIC Code) that describes the primary industrial
activity at this facility SIC Code: 1 4 4 z
6) Provide a description of the types of minerals mined at this facility: sand
9) Is this a PROCESSING -ONLY facility for materials mined elsewhere? No ❑ Yes
10) Is this an inactive mine site?
X No
❑ Yes If yes, have you certified to the Stormwater Permitting Program that all portions of the site where
clearing, grading, and/or excavation activities have occurred have been stabilized?
❑ No ❑ Yes (If yes, the site may be eligible for "Dormant Status" and reduced BMP
inspections. See the General Permit.)
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11) Does this facility already have a valid Mining Permit from DEMLR's Land Quality Section?
❑ No If no, please indicate the status of the Mining Permit application:
0 Yes If yes, please provide the Mining Permit number: 67-83 Also provide a copy of
the DEMLR Mining Permit with this NPDES application.
12) Does this facility have any other NPDES permits?
H No
❑ Yes If yes, list the permit numbers for all current NPDES permits for this facility:
13) Are you applying for a discharge permit in the same location as a previously permitted mine?
X No
❑ Yes If yes, specify permit number and mine name if known:
14) Does this facility have any Non -Discharge permits from DWR (e.g., recycle permits)?
0 No
❑ Yes If yes, list the permit numbers for all current Non -Discharge permits for this facility:
15) Does total area of this mine site include ready -mixed concrete plant and/or asphalt plant areas?
0 No
❑ Yes
If yes, do they have separate NPDES stormwater permits?
number(s)
If not owned by the same company, who is the owner?
❑ No ❑ Yes (provide permit
Development Activities and Buffers:
16) Will this mining operation precede development activities at this site?
[� No
❑ Yes
17) Is this mine located within one of the 20 Coastal Counties, and will it add more than 10,000 ftz of
impervious surface?
❑ Yes (to both)
14 No, this mine site IS in one of the 20 Coastal Counties but will NOT add 10,000 ft2 of impervious surface.
❑ No, this mine site is NOT in any of the 20 Coastal Counties.
If this site is in one of the 20 Coastal Counties, you may be required to apply for an additional State
Stormwater Permit. Check with your local Regional Office (see contact information and checklist below).
18) Is this mine located the Neuse, Tar -Pamlico, or Catawba River Basins, or the Randleman or Jordan
Water supply Watersheds?
14 No
❑ Yes If yes, what size stream buffers are included on site? ft. You must show buffers on site
plans. Also include information and plans showing diffuse flow through buffers as required.
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Discharge Points, Receiving Waters & Wetlands:
19) Receiving waters:
What is the name of the body or bodies of water (creek, stream, river, lake, etc.) that the facility stormwater
and/or wastewater discharges will end up in? Hicks Run
To find the waterbody, please see the "MAPS" tab on http://Portal.ncdenr.org/webiwg for a map of NC
Surface Waterbody Classifications.
Receiving water classification(s) for the waters: c, NSW
If the site will discharge to a separate storm sewer system, name the operator of the separate storm sewer
system (e.g. City of Raleigh municipal storm sewer).
Discharge of wastewater to receiving waters classified as WS-11 through WS-V, or SA, must be
approved by the Division of Water Resources (DWR) or Division of Marine Fisheries
(DMF). DEMLR cannot grant coverage under NCG020000 without that approval. Also be advised that
no new discharges of wastewater are permitted in receiving waters classified as WS-I or
freshwater ORIN. Wastewater discharges to saltwater ORIN will not be approved under General Permit
NCG02 but may be eligible for an individual permit.
20) Will this mine site discharge wastewater or stormwater to waters classified as High Quality Waters
(HQW), Primary Nursery Areas (PNA), Trout (Tr) waters, or a class with a symbol like "+" or "@" that
denotes a special management strategy is in place?
M No ❑ Yes, HQW` ❑ Yes, includes "+" or "@"
❑ Yes, PNA' ❑ Yes, Trout jr)
21) Will this mine site discharge wastewater or stormwater to waters classified as Shellfish (SA) waters?
X No
❑ Yes, SA'
'For questions 19-20, be advised that the NCG02 General Permit limits the discharge volume of total combined
wastewaters to 50 percent of the receiving water in -stream flow under 7010 conditions in HQW waters (PNA and
SA waters are considered HQW by definition). You maybe required to contact USGS to obtain a 7Q10 flow.
22) Will this mine site discharge wastewater or stormwater to impaired waters, or to waters with an
approved "Total Maximum Daily Load" (TMDL)?
To find impaired waters, please see the "Impaired Waters" map on the "MAPS" tab on
hftp:/Iportal.ncdenr.org/web/wq.
To find approved TMDLs in North Carolina, please see DWR's Water Planning Section website:
http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/wq/ps/mtu/tmdl/tmd Is.
X No
❑ Yes, these waters are impaired for (list pollutants):
❑ Yes, these waters have a TMDL for (list pollutants):
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23) List discharge points (outfalls) that convey discharge from the mine site (both on -site and off -site) and
location coordinates. Attach additional sheets if necessary, or note that this information is specified
on the site plan. Include proposed maximum daily flow rate for each wastewater outfall.
You must show all discharge points clearly on the submitted site plan. Be advised
that NCDEQ may require you to apply for an individual permit, based on proposed
discharge rates and receiving stream conditions (low flows, impairments, etc.)
Stormwater
StormwaterOutfall No
Latitude (degrees/minutes/seconds or decimal degrees): N
Longitude (degrees/minutes/seconds or decimal degrees): W
StormwaterOutfall No.
Latitude (degrees/minutes/seconds or decimal degrees): N
Longitude (degrees/minutes/seconds or decimal degrees): W
StormwaterOutfall No
Latitude (degrees/minutes/seconds or decimal degrees):
N
Longitude (degrees/minutes/seconds or decimal degrees):
W
StormwaterOutfall No.
Latitude (degrees/minutes/seconds or decimal degrees):
N
Longitude(degrees/minutes/seconds or decimal degrees):
W
Stormwater Outfall No.
Latitude (degrees/minutes/seconds or decimal degrees):
N
Longitude (degrees/minutes/seconds or decimal degrees):
W
Stormwater Outfall No.
Latitude (degrees/minutes/seconds or decimal degrees):
N
Longitude (degrees/minutes/seconds or decimal degrees):
W
Mine Dewatering
Mine Dewatering (Wastewater) Outfall No.
Proposed maximum flow rate: 100 GPM
Latitude (degrees/minutes/seconds or decimal degrees): 34.6890°
N
Longitude (degrees/minutes/seconds or decimal degrees): (-)77.4820°
W
Mine Dewatering (Wastewater) Outfall No.
Proposed maximum flow rate:
Latitude (degrees/minutes/seconds or decimal degrees):
N
Longitude (degrees/minutes/seconds or decimal degrees):
W
Process Wastewater
Process Wastewater Outfall No. Wastewater Description:
Proposed maximum flow rate:
Latitude (degrees/minutes/seconds or decimal degrees):
N
Longitude (degrees/minutes/seconds or decimal degrees):
W
Process Wastewater Outfall No. Wastewater Description:
Proposed maximum flow rate:
Latitude (degrees/minutes/seconds or decimal degrees):
N
Longitude (degrees/minutes/seconds or decimal degrees):
W
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24) Help us understand what will happen to the dewatering water at this mine site:
N/A — this mine is not dewatering at all and will not dewater in the future.
a) Will this mine be dewatering and discharging to waters of the state? (Answer only if dewatering)
❑ No
X Yes If yes, where to? 0 Surface Waters and/or Wetlands (on -site or off -site)
❑ Other (on -site or off -site) Describe:
b) Will this mine be dewatering but not discharging to waters of the state? (Answer only if dewatering)
I& No
❑ Yes If yes, explain how you are dewatering, and where that water will be directed:
25) Are there wetlands or surface waters within 400' of the mine pit perimeter?
❑ No
0 Yes If yes, what distance are they from the mine pit perimeter? 270't
26) Will mining operations require dewatering near wetlands or other waterbodies, and will dewatering
potentially impact any wetlands or other waterbodies?
❑ No, dewatering will not occur near (within 400') of wetlands or other waterbodies. (e.g., streams, lake, etc.)
X Yes, dewatering will be near wetlands or other waterbodies
Wetlands must be CLEARLY DELINEATED on the site plan. Mine dewatering activities that
have the potential to drain wetlands or otherwise impact surface water or groundwater MUST develop and
implement a Pumping Operation and Monitoring (POM) Plan that has been approved by the
Department.
For sites that may drain wetlands — approval of a POM Plan may, be required prior to coverage under
this permit. The POM Plan should be submitted to the appropriate Regional Office and in all cases must be
approved prior to operation.
The plan shall include, but is not limited to: (1) Groundwater monitoring strategies to demonstrate the effect of
pumping and to establish any pumping regime necessary to reduce impacts, and (2) Detailedplans to maintain
surrounding hydrology and respective monitoring to demonstrate compliance. See checklist at the end of the
application. Contact the Regional Office for questionsspecific to your mine.
27) Have you been required to obtain 404/401 Certification permits?
0 No.
❑ Yes If yes, please briefly describe below (include information such a required mitigation, BMPs,
setbacks, and/or O&M plans for on or off -site wetlands or other pertinent information). Attach other sheets as
necessary.
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28) Have you been required to obtain a wetland delineation certified by the US Army Corps of Engineers?
0 No ❑ Yes If yes, please attach to application submission.
Stormwater BMPs and Vehicle Maintenance:
29) Does this facility employ best management practices for stormwater control?
❑ No IN Yes
skimmer to a natural
If yes, please briefly describe: Accumulated groundwater will Now by gravity via a
area.
30) Does this facility have a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan?
❑ No ® Yes If yes, when was it implemented?
submitted, attached
31) Are vehicle maintenance activities (VMA) occurring or planned at this mine site?
X No El Yes, If yes, will VMA area runoff discharge into the wastewater treatment system(s)?
❑ No, VMA runoff will discharge separately through a stormwater outfall
❑ Yes, VMA runoff will drain back to the mine pit or other wastewater system
Wastewater Treatment Facilities:
32) Will mine dewatering occur? (Yes, we are asking about dewatering again.)
❑ No
M Yes If yes, will the mine discharge this water?
33) Will this facility wash mined materials?
M No
❑ Yes If yes, will the mine discharge this water?
yes
34) Will discharges of process wastewater treatment systems occur (including possible recycle system
overflows)?
M No
❑ Yes If yes, describe what kind of systems:
35) Will this facility employ chemical additives to flocculate suspended solids?
14 No
❑ Yes If yes, provide the name, manufacturer, and the quantity of average daily usage of the chemical
additive (if known):
Note: Please see our website for a list of evaluated polyacrylamide (PAMS) products for use in North
Carolina: htto://Portal.ncdenr.org/web/Ir/construction-stormwater
36) Will any of the wastewater treatment facilities at this mine overflow only during rainfall events that
exceed the 10-yr, 24-hr rainfall event?
❑ Yes If yes, which treatment systems are those?
14 No, all wastewater treatment facilities will discharge more frequently (i.e., during smaller rain events)
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37) Are wastewater treatment facilities (including recycle systems) planned in the 100-year flood plain?
X No
❑ Yes
�'�i 38) A wastewater treatment alternatives reviewis required by 15A NCAC 2H.0105 (c)(2)
�0 for any new or expanding water pollution control facility discharges in North Carolina. You may
attach additional sheets. List the types of wastewater this mine site will discharge:
M Mine Dewatering
❑ Process Wastewater (such as washing or recycle system overflows, other mining activity wastewater)
a) What wastewaters were considered for this alternatives review? X Dewatering ❑ Process WIN
b) Connection to a Municipal or Regional Sewer Collection System:
i) Are there existing sewer lines within a one -mile radius? ..................................... ❑ Yes 0 No
(1) If Yes, will the wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) accept the wastewater? .... ❑ Yes ❑ No
(a) If No, please attach a letter documenting that the WWTP will not accept the wastewater.
(b) If Yes, is it feasible to connect to the WWTP? Why or why not?'
c) Closed -loop Recycle System (meets design requirements of 15A NCAC 2T .1000):
i) Are you already proposing a closed -loop recycle system (CLRS)? ......................... ❑ Yes X No
(1) If Yes, for what type of wastewater at this mine site? ❑ Dewatering ❑ Process WIN
(2) If No, is this option technologically feasible (possible)? Why or why not?`
(3) If No, is it otherwise feasible to build a CLRS at this site? Why or why not?'
(4) What is the feasibility of building a CLRS compared to direct surface water discharge?'
d) Surface or Subsurface Disposal System (e.g., spray irrigation):
i) Is a surface or subsurface disposal technologically feasible (possible)? ..................... ❑ Yes 2 No
Why or Why not?' Not Economically Feasible
ii) Is a surface or subsurface disposal system otherwise feasible to implement?'............ ❑ Yes 0 No
Why or Why not?' Not Economically Feasible.
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III) What is the feasibility of employing a subsurface or surface discharge as compared to a direct
.discharge to surface waters?* Not Economically Feasible.
e) Direct Discharge to Surface Waters: Is discharge to surface waters the most environmentally.sound
alternative of all reasonably cost-effective options for the wastewaters being considered?*
121 Yes ❑ No
f) If this review included all wastewater discharge types, would excluding some types (e.g. mine
dewatering) make any of the above non -discharge options feasible for some of the wastewaters?
❑ Yes ❑ No
* Feasibility should take into account initial and recurring costs. You may be asked to provide
further information to support your answers to these questions after the initial review.
Other:
39) Hazardous Waste:
a) Is this facility a Hazardous Waste Treatment, Storage, or Disposal Facility?
14 No ❑ Yes
b) Is this facility a Small Quantity Generator (less than 1000 kg. of hazardous waste generated per month) of
hazardous waste?
2 No ❑ Yes.
c) Is this facility a Large Quantity Generator (1000 kg. or more of hazardous waste generated per month) of
hazardous waste?
0 No ❑ Yes
d) If you answered yes to questions,b. or c., please provide the following information:
Type(s) of waste:
How is material stored:
Where is material stored:
How many disposal shipments per year:
Name of transport / disposal vendor:
Vendor address:
40) Is your facility providing appropriate secondary containment for bulk storage of liquid materials? (See
permit text for secondary containment requirements.)
X No
❑ Yes
41) Does your site have an active landfill within the mining permit boundary?
M No
❑ Yes If yes, specify type: ❑ LCID (Land Clearing and Inert Debris) ❑ Other:
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Final Checklist:
tea' This application will be returned as incomplete unless all of the following items have been included and
_1 initialed for. Please show that the following required information has been included by initialing in each
space below.
Tt4 57 Fee of $100 made payable to NCDEQ.
Completed application and all supporting documents.
Copy of the valid approved mining permit (MP) for the facility or indication of MP application status. In Review
?', S` Copy of a county map or other general location map that shows the mining site and nearest major roads.
, Copy of USGS topographic map showing the mining site and surrounding areas, or other map that clearly
shows site location in relation to nearby streams, wetlands, and other waters, etc.
TALS 2 copies of large-scale (minimum 24" x 36") site plan with topographical lines with
all outfalls, applicable buffers and wetlands clearly delineated, receiving waters, and
100-yearflood plain line if applicable.
A copy of your US Army Corps -approved wetland delineation if you marked "yes" to question 27 above.
A line drawing of the water flow through the facility or block flow diagram. A pictorial description of the
nature of any sources of water and any collection and treatment measures.
If mine site is in one of the 20 Coastal Counties:
• Applicant has checked with the appropriate regional office to verify the need for a Coastal State
Stormwater permit. Indicate the Regional Office Contact: Brian Lambe
• Applicant has included a detailed list of impervious surface areas and percentages, sub -drainage
areas, and total drainage area.
If the mine is dewatering and near wetlands, or may otherwise impact surface waters or groundwater,
include the following and contact your local regional office about a Pumping Operation and
Monitoring (POM) Plan. An approved POM plan may be required Priorto NCG02 issuance.
_2 copies of detailed Full Size Plans (at least 24" x 36") delineating areas on the
plans and listing acreage (including: wetlands, ditches, well -placements, pits,
borrow areas, overburden storage, stormwater controls/BMPs, vehicle
maintenance areas, settling basins, product process (such as screening,
stockpiles, waste piles), total drainage area, impervious surface percentages (if
state SW programs apply), applicable buffers, and access and/or haul roads).
N/A Pump dewatering size and information on its specifications.
d fA Well information (design, depths, maintenance).
N/A Physical monitoring for the wetlands areas.
Settling pond sizing information, if applicable.
Level spreader design, if applicable.
Uf Details about dewatering method.
N/A Cone of influence calculations.
_Description of measures to prevent erosion and flooding.
r+1A Description and information about 401/404 permits that have been obtained.
Copy of US Army Corps of Engineers wetland delineations or approved wetland delineation (if
applicable).
N/A I have contacted my local regional office about a POM Plan.
Regional Office Contact: _AltrAp( Gt%%gt . Date contacted: T-1.5' 12
-OR-
I will not impact any nearby wetlands, surface waters, or groundwaters by dewatering.
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Certification: North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6 b (1) provides that:
Any person who knowingly makes any false statement, representation, or certification in any application, record, report, plan, or other
document filed or required to be maintained under this Article or a rule implementing this Article; or who knowingly makes a false
statement of a material fact in a mlemaking proceeding or contested case underthis Article; or who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly
renders Inaccurate any recording or monitoring device or method required to be operated or maintained under this Article orrules of the
[Environmental Management] Commission implementing this Article shall be guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor which may include a fine not to
exceed ten thousand dollars ($10,000).
41) Signatory Requirements (per 40 CFR 122.22)
All applications, reports, or Information submitted to the Director shall be signed and certified.
a. All notices of intent to be covered under this General Permit shall be signed as follows:
(1) For a corporation: by a responsible corporate officer. For the purpose of this permit, a responsible corporate officer means: (a) a president,
secretary, treasurer or vice president of the corporation In charge of a principal business function, or any other person who performs similar
policy or decision making functions for the corporation, or (b) the manager of one or more manufacturing production or operating facilities
employing more than 250 persons or having gross annual sales or expenditures exceeding 25 million (in second quarter 1980 dollars), if
authority to sign documents has been assigned or delegated to the manager in accordance with corporate procedures.
(2) For a partnership or sole proprietorship: by a general partner or the proprietor, respectively; or
(3) For a municipality, state, federal, or other public agency: by either a principal executive officer or ranking elected official.
I hereby request coverage under the referenced General Permit. I understand that coverage under this permit will
constitute the permit requirements for the discharge(s) and is enforceable in the same manner as an individual
permit.
I agree to abide by the following as a part of coverage under this General Permit:
1. I agree to abide by the approved Mining Permit for this mining activity. (A copy of the valid mining
permit must be attached to this request.)
2. 1 agree to not discharge any sanitary wastewater from this mining activity except under the
provisions of another NPDES permit specifically issued therefore.
3. I agree that bulk storage of petroleum products and other chemicals shall have adequate protection
so as to contain all spills on the site. '
4. 1 agree that solid wastes will be disposed of in accordance with N.C. statutes and rules governing
solid waste disposal.
5. 1 agree that maintenance activities for vehicles and heavy equipment will be performed so as to not
result in contamination of the surface or ground waters.
I agree to abide by the provisions as listed above and recognize that the provisions are to be considered as
enforceable requirements of the General Permit.
I certify that I am familiar with the information contained in this application and that to the best of my knowledge
and belief such information is true, complete, and accurate.
Printed Name of
Title
_____ �:__:__. Garr Watkins
Notice of Intent must be accompanied by a check or money orderfor$100.00 made payable to NCDEQ.
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Mail the entire package to:
Stormwater Permitting Program
Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources
1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612
Note
The submission of this document does not guarantee coverage under the NPDES
NCG02 General Permit. Upon review of the submittal, the Division may
determine that coverage under an individual permit is more appropriate. Also be
advised that renewed and continued coverage under NCG02 may be dependent
upon the permittee's compliance success and/or status of the receiving waters.
For questions, please contact the DEMLR/Land Quality Section Regional Office for your area.
DEMLR/Land Quality Section Regional Office Contact Information:
Asheville Office ......
[phone]
Fayetteville Office ...
[phone]
Mooresville Office ...
[phone]
Raleigh Office ........
[phone]
Washington Office ...(252)
946-6481
Wilmington Office ...
[phone]
Winston-Salem .....
[phone]
Central Office ...(919)
707-9220
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STORMWATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN (SPPP)
AND DEWATERING O & M PLAN
FOR WATKINS SAND MINE
MARCH, 2022
SCOPE
The intent of this plan is to provide a detailed plan/guide for the Operation and
Maintenance of the Watkins Sand Mine, so that it complies with Part III Section A of the
NPDES General Permit No. NCGO20000 for Mine Dewatering. This plan has been
prepared by Tidewater Associates, Inc.
I. SITE PLAN
A. See the attached Exhibit 1— Color Portion of Kellum USGS map, and Exhibit
2 — Portion of Onslow County D.O.T. Map, and Mine Site Plan.
B. The Watkins Sand Mine is a proposed sand mining operation only. Sand shall
be excavated and loaded directly into trucks and hauled off site to other locations.
Loading shall be performed with an excavator. Other than normal daily maintenance, all.
equipment service shall be performed off site. No fuels or lubricants shall be stored near
or in the mining area. Excavated material is normally wet so dust should not be a problem
in mine. The haul road shall be monitored and periodically dampened utilizing a water
truck when necessary to control any dust created from hauling operations. There shall be
no waste generated from this operation, therefore, no disposal plan is needed. The
possible pollutants to be concerned with are small amounts of fuel or hydraulic oil
created by a ruptured hose or pipe on trucks or equipment. This should not be a normal
occurrence, but in the unlikely event that it does happen there always shall be someone
on site to minimise and contain the spill before it reaches any water source. Any
contaminated soils shall be removed and disposed of at a facility certified to treat soils.
C. See the attached Dewatering Plan by Tidewater Associates, hie.
D. There have been no significant spills or leaks at this location, therefore, no
corrective actions have been needed.
E. Water shall be discharged by gravity through the skimmers and the discharge
pipe and perforated pipes, as shown on the Dewatering Plan. The skimmers and
306 New Bridge Street I P.O. Box 976I Jacksonville, NC 28541-0976 I [phone]
Firm License Number F-0108 I www.tidewaterenc.com

discharge pipe for the dewatering shall be inspected daily to determine if any turbid non-
stormwater discharge is present. Dewatering shall be performed only as needed and never
immediately after or during a rain event. Water shall be drawn from the water surface
into the skimmer to discharge the clearest water. Visual checks for clarity shall be
performed daily. Any turbidity foam, discoloration or unusual odor shall result in
immediate closing of the gate valve to stop the discharge.
Samples shall be collected and analyzed by a certified laboratory as required in
the NPDES General Permit — NCG020000 and results shall be kept on site. Results shall
also be forwarded to NC DEMLR annually as required by the General Permit. At any
time sampling results exceed acceptable levels, discharging shall cease until conditions
become more favorable and samples shall be taken monthly for a period of one year or as
outlined in the General Permit. After such time, if levels have been consistently lower
than acceptable levels, samples shall be drawn on a quarterly basis at minimum or as
deemed necessary. Daily records shall be maintained on site recording threes and amounts
of pumping as well as recorded rainfall.
2. EROSION AND SEDIMENTATION CONTROL
The site shall install and maintain all erosion control measures shown on the
approved mine site plan.
The dewatering discharge shall flow from the skimmers to the perforated pipe,
which discharges to rip rap to prevent erosion scour of the Discharge Area. The facility
shall be operated and maintained in compliance with the Mining Permit issued by the
Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources.
3. STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PLAN
A. All excavation and land disturbance shall be confined to the mine area with
only one controlled discharge source. Natural grade outside the mine area prohibits
stormwater run-on as all areas sheet flow away from mining area. All disturbed areas
shall flow into the mine, prior to leaving the site. No discharge of stormwater shall occur
until all solids have settled and water is clear.
B. An inspection of mine slopes, entrance/exit, and stormwater protection devices
(BMP's) shall be conducted weekly or within 24 hours of any storm event by the mine
operator or other competent person. No discharge shall take place during or immediately
after a storm event. A rain gauge shall be kept on site and monitored and all rainfall
recorded. A record of inspections, deficiencies and corrections shall be recorded and kept
on site.
C. There shall be no bulk storage of any kind on this site.
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4. WETLANDS MONITORING
The adjacent wetlands shall be monitored annually by a Soil Scientist to
determine if the mine dewatering is having a detrimental effect on the wetlands. A yearly
report shall be filed and kept by the mine operator. If it is determined that the wetlands
are being affected, a mitigation plan shall be developed by the Soil Scientist and
presented to NC DEMLR for approval.
5. SPILL PREVENTION AND RESPONSE PLAN (SPRP)
There shall be no bulk storage of any kind on site; therefore, there is no potential
for spills.
6. PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE AND GOOD HOUSEKEEPING PROGRAM
All equipment and trucks shall be kept in good working order and kept on a
regular maintenance schedule. Operators shall be trained and required to inspect
equipment prior to starting work each day and periodically throughout each shift.
Operators shall look for fluid leaks as well as potential leaks and shall not use equipment
if any problems are found. All equipment with any type of leak shall be removed from
mine immediately and repaired. Equipment shall be removed from mine and washed
periodically to prevent rainwater from washing contaminants from machine onto,ground.
All equipment shall be checked by mine operator or qualified mechanic weekly.
7. EMPLOYEE TRAINING
Training for all involved in mine operation shall be required annually. This
training will include safety, things to look for that could possibly contaminate water,
equipment inspections, and instructions on what to do if a spill occurs. All new
employees and anyone working in mine area shall be required to receive training before
entering mine. Training shall be provided by mine operator. Mine operator shall stay up
to date on new references and resources pertaining to mining safety and stormwater
management.
The Mine Operator shall be responsible for overall coordination, development and
implementation of the SWPPP, and all mine and dewatering practices. He shall ensure
that all requirements are met and all records are up to date. The Operator shall be also
responsible for training of employees and personnel.
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The SPPP shall be reviewed annually and amended as needed and all changes
incorporated into training and Best Management Practices.
10. PLAN IMPLEMENTATION
The SPPP shall be implemented immediately upon approval and a copy
maintained on site. Additional copies of the plan and recorded data shall be provided
upon request. Information shall be kept on site for a minimum period of five years and
made available to NCDEQ upon request.
11. ATTACHMENTS
Exhibit 1 — USGS Map showing approximate Mine location
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Director
Environmental Otialih-
August 16, 2021
Mr. Gary Watkins
Watkins Sand Mine
3200 Wilmington Hwy
Jacksonville, NC 28540
RE: Watkins Sand Mine
Mining Permit No. 67-83
Ouslow County
White Oak River Basin
Dear Mr. Watkins:
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The application for a mining permit for the above referenced mine site has been found to meet the requirements of
G.S. 74-51 of The Mining Act of 1971. As we have received the required security to cover this application, I am
enclosing the mining permit.
The conditions of Mining Permit No. 67-83 were based primarily upon information supplied in the application with
conditions added as necessary to ensure compliance with The Mining Act of 1971. G.S. §74-65 states that the
issuance of a mining permit does not supersede or otherwise affect or prevent the enforcement of any zoning
regulation or ordinance duly adopted by an incorporated city or county or by any agency or department of the State
of North Carolina.
As a reminder, your permitted acreage at this site is 8.75 acres and the amount of land you are approved to disturb
is 6.49 acres, as indicated in the application and on the mine map sealed, June 2, 2021, and the supplemental
information received on January 21, 2021, February 05, 2021, February 11, 2021, and June 07, 2021.
Please review the permit and contact Xdii-i_Pn1F,-,'Assistant State Mining Specialist, at [phone] of any
objection or questions concerning the terms of the permit.
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Enclosures
Sincerely;
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David Miller, PE
State Mining Engineer
cc: Mr. Dan Sams, PE
Mr. William Gen'inger-DOL, Mine and Quarry Bureau, w/o enclosures
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DEPARTMENT OF ENVIROINA TrAL QLJALIT Y
3DTISIION OF ENE, RGY, AIMTERAL9 AND LAND
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LAND QUALITY SECTION
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For the operation of a mining activity
In accordance with the provisions of G.S. §74-46 through 69, "The
Mining Act of 1971," Mining Permit Rule 15A NCAC 5 B, and other
applicable laws, rules, and regulations
Permission is hereby granted to:
Gary Watkins
Watkins Sand Mine
Onslow County - Permit No. 67-53
for the operation of a
Sand Mine
Which shall provide that the usefulness, productivity and scenic values of
all lands and waters affected by this mining operation will receive the
greatest practical degree of protection and restoration.

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In accordance with the application for this mining permit, which is hereby approved by the Department of
Environmental Quality, hereinafter referred to as the Department, and in conformity with the approved Reclamation
Plan attached to and incorporated as pail of this permit, provisions must be made for the protection of the
surrounding environment and for reclamation of the land and water affected by the permitted mining operation.
This permit is expressly conditioned upon compliance with all the requirements of the approved Reclamation Plan.
However, completed performance of the approved Reclamation Plan is a separable obligation, secured by the bond
or other security on file with the Department, and may survive the revocation or suspension of this permit.
This permit is not transferable by the permittee with the following exception: If another operator succeeds to the
interest of the permittee in the permitted mining operation, by virtue of a sale, lease, assignment or otherwise, the
Department may release the permittee fiom the duties imposed upon him by the conditions of his permit and by the
Mining Act with reference to the permitted operation, and transfer the permit to the successor operator, provided
that both operators have complied with the requirements of the Mining Act and that the successor operator agrees
to assume the duties of the permittee with reference to reclamation of the affected land and posts a suitable bond or
other security.
In the event that the Department determines that the permittee or permittee's successor is not complying with the
Reclamation Plan or other terms and conditions of this permit or is failing to achieve the purposes and requirements
of the Mining Act, the Department may give.the operator written notice of its intent to modify, revoke or suspend
the permit, or its intent to modify the Reclamation Plan as incorporated in the permit. The operator shall have right
to a hearing at a designated time and place on any proposed modification, revocation, or suspension by the
Department. Alternatively, and in addition to the above, the Department may institute other enforcement procedures
authorized by law.
I. Definitions. G.S. V4-49.
Wherever used or referred to in this permit, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, terms shall have
the same meaning as supplied by the Mining Act, G.S. §74-49.
II. Issuance and Modifications. G.S. §74-51 and §74-52.
Aup_ust 16.2021: This permit has been issued to Gary Watkins for the operation of a Sand mine. Mining
activities shall occur as indicated on the Mine Maps sealed, June 2, 2021, and the supplemental information
received oil January 21, 2021, February 05, 2021, February 11, 2021, and June 07, 2021.
This permit is valid for the life of the site or life of lease, if applicable, as defined by Session Law 2017-
209 and has no expiration date. However, all provisions of G.S. §74-51 and G.S. §74-52 still apply for
new, transferred, and modified mining permits.
Ili. Operating Conditions. G.S. V4-51.
'wastewater and Oliarry Dewate- ne. r
A. Any wastewater processing or mine dewatering shall be in accordance with the permitting
requirements and rules promulgated by the N.C. Environmental Management Commission.
B. Any stormwater runoff from the affected areas at the site shall be in accordance with any
applicable permit requirements and regulations promulgated by the Environmental
Protection Agency and enforced by the N.C. Environmental Management Commission. It
shall be the permittee's responsibility to contact the Stormvater Program to secure any
necessary stormwater permits or other approval documents.

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2. Air Quality and Dust Control.
A. Any mining process producing air contamination emissions shall be subject to the
permitting requirements and rules promulgated by the N.C. Environmental Management
Commission and enforced by the Division of Air Quality.
B. During mining operations, water trucks or other means that may be necessary shall be
utilized to prevent dust from leaving the permitted area.
3. Buffer Zones.
A. Sufficient buffer (minimum 50 foot undisturbed) as indicated on the Mine Maps sealed,
June 2, 2021 shall be maintained between any affected land and any adjoining waterway
or wetland to prevent sedimentation of that waterway or wetland from erosion of the
affected land and to preserve the integrity of the natural watercourse or wetland.
B. Any mining activity affecting waters of the State, waters of the U. S., or wetlands shall be
in accordance with the requirements and regulations promulgated and enforced by the N.
C. Environmental Management Commission.
4. Erosion and Sediment Control.
A. Adequate mechanical barriers including but not limited to diversions, earthen dikes,
sediment check dams, sediment retarding structures, rip rap pits, or ditches shall be
provided in the initial stages of any land disturbance and maintained to prevent sediment
from discharging onto adjacent surface areas or into any lake, wetland, or natural
watercourse in proximity to the affected land.
B. All drainage from the affected areas around the mine excavations shall be diverted internal
to said excavations.
C. No dewatering activities shall occur at this site.
D. Mining activities and including the installation and maintenance of the approved sediment
basins and associated diversion channels, shall occur as indicated on the Mine Maps sealed,
June 2, 2021, and the supplemental information received on January 21, 2021, February
05, 2021, February 11, 2021, and June 07, 2021.
Permanently Marked Boundaries.
All affected area boundaries (6.49 acres) shall be permanently marked at the site on 100-foot
intervals unless the line of sight allows for larger spacing intervals.
6. Graded Slopes and Fills.
The angle for graded slopes and fills shall be no greater than the angle, which can be retained by
vegetative cover or other adequate erosion control measure, structure, or device. In any event,
exposed slopes or any excavated channels, the erosion of which may cause off -site damage because
of sedimentation, shall be planted, or otherwise provided with ground cover, devices, or structures
sufficient to restrain such erosion.
Surface Drainase.
The affected land shall be graded so as to prevent collection of pools of water that are, or likely to
become, noxious or foul. Necessary structures such as drainage ditches or conduits shall be
constructed or installed when required to prevent such conditions.

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S. Visual Screening.
Existing vegetation or vegetated earthen berms shall be maintained beriveen the mine and public
thoroughfares whenever practical to screen the operation from the public.
9. Buffer Between Mining Permit Boundaries and/or Right -of -ways -
Sufficient buffer as indicated on the Mine Maps sealed, June 2, 2021, shall be maintained between
any excavation and any mining permit boundary to protect adjacent property.
10. Refuse Disposal.
A. No on -site disposal of refuse or other solid waste that is generated outside of the mining
permit area shall be allowed within the boundaries of the mining permit area unless
authorization to conduct said disposal has first been obtained from both the Division of
Waste Management and the Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources, Department
of Environmental Quality. The method of disposal shall be consistent with the approved
reclamation plan.
B. Mining refuse as defined by G.S. §74-49 (14) of The Mining Act of 1971 generated on -
site and directly associated with the mining activity may be disposed of in a designated
refuse area. All other waste products must be disposed of in a disposal facility approved
by the Division of Waste Management. No petroleum products, acids, solvents or their
storage containers or any other material that may be considered hazardous shall be disposed
of within the permitted area.
C. For the purposes of this permit, the Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources
considers the following materials to be "mining refuse" (in addition to those specifically
listed under G.S. §74-49 (14) of the N.C. Mining Act of 1971):
i.
on -site generated land clearing debris.
H.
conveyor belts.
iii.
wire cables.
iv.
v-belts.
V.
steel reinforced air hoses.
vi.
drill steel.
D. If mining refuse is to be permanently disposed within the mining permit boundary, the
following information must be provided to and approved by the Division of Energy,
Mineral and Land Resources prior to commencement of such disposal:
i. the approximate boundaries and size of the refuse disposal area.
H. a list of refuse items to be disposed.
iii. verification that a minimum of 4 feet of cover will be provided over the refirse.
iv. verification that the refuse will be disposed at least 4 feet above the seasonally
high-water table; and,
V. verification that a permanent vegetative groundcover will be established.
W. Annual Reclamation Report and Annual Operating Fee Submittal. G.S. 574-55.
An Annual Reclamation Report and Annual Operating Fee of $400.00 shall be submitted to the Department
by September I of each year until reclamation is completed and approved for release by the Department.

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V. Prior Approval Required for Plan Modification. G.S. §74-52.
The operator shall notify the Department in writing of the desire to delete, modify or otherwise change any
part of the mining, reclamation, or erosion/sediment control plan contained in the approved application for
a mining permit_or any approved revision to it. Approval to implement such changes must be obtained
from the Department prior to on -site implementation of the revisions.
VI. Bonding. G.S. §74-54.
The security, which was posted pursuant to G.S. §74-54 in the form of a $4,908.00 cash bond, is sufficient
to cover the operation as indicated in the approved application. This security must remain in force for this
permit to be valid. The total affected land shall not exceed the bonded acreage.
VII. Archaeological Resources. G.S. §70-3.
A. Authorized representatives of the Division of Archives and History shall be granted access
to the site to determine the presence of significant archaeological resources.
B. Pursuant to G.S. §70-3, "The Unmarked Human Burial and Human Skeletal Remains
Protection Act," should the operator or any person in his employ encounter human skeletal
remains, immediate notification shall be provided to the county medical examiner and the
chief archaeologist, North Carolina Division of Archives and History.
VIII. Approved Reclamation Plan. G.S. §74-53.
The Mining Permit incorporates this Reclamation Plan, the performance of which is a condition on the
continuing validity of that Mining Permit. Additionally, the Reclamation Plan is a separable obligation of
the penuittee, which continues beyond the terms of the Mining Permit.
To comply with G.S. §74-53 the approved plan will provide:
Minimum Standards.
A. The final slopes in all excavations in soil, sand, gravel, and other unconsolidated materials
shall be at such an angle as to minimize the possibility of slides and be consistent with the
future use of the land.
B. Provisions for safety to persons and to adjoining property trust be provided in all
excavations in rock.
C. All overburden and spoil shall be left in a configuration which is in accordance with
accepted conservation practices, and which is suitable for the proposed subsequent use of
the land.
D. No small pools of water shall be allowed to collect or remain on the mined area that are, or
are likely to become noxious, odious, or foul.
E. The revegetation plan shall conform to accepted and recommended agronomic and
reforestation practices as established by the North Carolina Agricultural Experiment
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F. Pennittee shall conduct reclamation activities pursuant to the Reclamation Plan herein
incorporated. These activities shall be conducted according to the time schedule included
in the plan, which shall to the extent feasible provide reclamation simultaneous with mining
operations and in any event, provide reclamation at the earliest practicable time after
completion or termination of mining on any segment of the permit area and shall be
completed within two years after completion or termination of mining.
2. Reclamation Conditions.
A. Provided further, and subject to the Reclamation schedule, the planned reclamation shall
be to restore the mine excavation to a lake area and to grade and revegetate the adjacent
disturbed areas.
B. The specifications for surface gradient restoration to a surface suitable for the planned
future use are as follows:
i. The lake area shall be excavated to maintain a minimum water depth of four feet
measured from the low water table elevation.
ii. The side slopes to the lake excavation shall be graded to a 3 horizontal to l vertical
or flatter to the water line and 2 horizontal to I vertical or flatter below the water
line.
iii. Any areas used for waste piles, screening, stockpiling, or other processing shall be
leveled and smoothed.
iv. No contaminants shall be permanently disposed of at the mine site. On -site
disposal of waste shall be in accordance with Operating Condition Nos. III.l0.A
through III.1 O.D.
V. The affected land shall be graded to prevent the collection of noxious or foul water.
3. Revegetation Plan.
After site preparation, all disturbed land areas shall be revegetated as per the Revegetation Plan
approved by Marl; N. Hargrove, PE on June 2, 2021.
Whenever possible, disturbed areas should be vegetated with native warm season grasses such as
switch grass, Indian grass, bluestem, and gamma grass.
In addition, the pernittee shall consult with a professional wildlife biologist with the N.C. Wildlife
Resources Commission to enhance post -project wildlife habitat at the site.
4. Reclamation Plan.
Reclamation shall be conducted simultaneously with mining to the extent feasible. In any event,
reclamation shall be initiated as soon as feasible after completion or termination of mining of any
mine segment under permit. Final reclamation, including revegetation, shall be completed within
two years of completion or termination of mining.

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IX. Issuance and Modification Summary. G.S. §74-51.
This permit is hereby issued this 15th day of August 2021 pursuant to G.S. §74-51.
By:
Brian Wrenn, Director
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources
By Authority of the Secretary
Of the Department of Enviromnental Quality

CERIUM IMAM
NOTICE OF ISSUANCE OF
MENING PER1VHr
You have previously expressed an interest and/or are listed as an adjoining landowner in the application for a mining
permit filed by Gary Watkins to conduct mining activities off SR 1107 (Dawson Cabin Rd.) in Onslow County.
The mining permit (no. 67-53) was issued oil August 15, 2021.
North Carolina law allows persons aggrieved by the issuance of a mining permit to contest the decision by filing a
petition for a contested case in the Office of Administrative Hearings pursuant to N.C.G.S. 150B-23 of the
Administrative Procedur6 Act (A PA).
If you believe that you are an aggrieved party within the meaning of the APA, a petition for a contested case must
be filed in writing with the Office of Administrative Hearings, 6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-6714,
within sixty (60) days of the issuance of the permit.
Requirements for filing and serving a Petition are set forth in Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statues
and Title 26 of the North Carolina Administrative Code. In accordance with NCGS 15013-23, the party who files
the petition must serve a copy of the petition on the Department of Environmental Quality and the person who holds
the permit. Additional information regarding requirements for filing a Petition and Petition forms may be accessed
at lrttp://www.ncoah.com/ or by calling the OAH Cleric's Office at [phone].In order to serve a petition on
the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality you must mail a copy of the petition to Mr. Bill Lane,
Registered Agent and General Counsel, Department of Environmental Quality, 1601 Mail Service Center, Raleigh,
NC 27699-1601.
This notice was mailed on
Brian Wrenn
Director
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
Mining Program Administrative Assistant