NCG520017_BIMS Inspection Report_20170811

EPA
United States Environmental Protection Agency
Washington, D.C. 20460
Water Compliance Inspection Report
Form Approved.
OMB No. 2040-0057
Approval expires 8-31-98
Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
1 N 52 NCG520017 17/08/11 C S31112171819 20
21 66
Inspection Work Days Facility Self-Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA ----------------------Reserved-------------------
3 N67707172 73 74 75 80
Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
Cherokee Ruby and Sapphire Mine
41 Cherokee Mine Rd
Franklin NC 28734
Entry Time/Date Permit Effective Date
Exit Time/Date Permit Expiration Date
11:15AM 17/08/11 16/06/24
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)/Titles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
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Other Facility Data
11:45AM 17/08/11 20/07/31
Name, Address of Responsible Official/Title/Phone and Fax Number
Matthew J Michalic,382 Country Bend Rd Franklin NC 28734//201-424-5062/Contacted
No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Permit Operations & Maintenance Facility Site Review Effluent/Receiving Waters
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s)Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
Robert K Mitchell ARO WQ///
Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
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NPDES yr/mo/day
17/08/11
Inspection Type
C3111218
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Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
Site inspection was conducted by Kevin Mitchell from the Asheville Regional Office. The site was
walked from the water intake downslope to the outfall. Two settling ponds are being utilized to manage
turbidity and sediment loss. The outfall consisted of a small pipe and a separate notch/flume that
discharges into the creek. Water exiting the pond is causing erosion and headcutting back into the
dam structure. This needs to be addressed as soon as possible to prevent further erosion and the
potential of dam failure. This was discussed with Mr. Michalic and he agreed to address this issue and
submit a plan to the Division of Water Resources for approval.
NCG520017 17 (Cont.)
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Permit:NCG520017
Inspection Date:08/11/2017
Owner - Facility:
Inspection Type:
Cherokee Ruby and Sapphire Mine
Compliance Evaluation
Operations & Maintenance Yes No NA NE
Is the plant generally clean with acceptable housekeeping?
Does the facility analyze process control parameters, for ex: MLSS, MCRT, Settleable
Solids, pH, DO, Sludge Judge, and other that are applicable?
The site was well maintained and operated.Comment:
Permit Yes No NA NE
(If the present permit expires in 6 months or less). Has the permittee submitted a new
application?
Is the facility as described in the permit?
# Are there any special conditions for the permit?
Is access to the plant site restricted to the general public?
Is the inspector granted access to all areas for inspection?
Comment:
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