NCG021007_Application _20221118

FOR AGENCY USE ONLY
NCG02 1 a g)_I-
Assigned to: COOK
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Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources Land Quality SectRrECEIVED
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System NOV 18 1011
NCGO20000 Notice of Intent
DEMLR-Stormwater Program
This General Permit covers STORMWATER AND/OR WASTEWATER DISCHARGES associated with activities under
SIC (Standard industrial Classification) Code 14 [Mineral Mining Industry] except for: peat mining, coal mining,
metal mining, oil and gas extraction, tourist gem mines, NCDOT borrow pits, in -stream sand mining, and
discharges from mining operations which are intermixed on site with stormwater from concrete operations. You
can find information on the DEMLR Stormwater Program at deq.nc.gov/SW.
Directions: Print or type all entries on this application. Send the original, signed application with all required
items listed in Item (9) below to: NCDEMLR Stormwater Program, 1612 MSC, Raleigh, NC 27699-1612. The
submission of this application does not guarantee coverage under the General Permit. Prior to coverage under
this General Permit a site inspection will be conducted.
1. Owner/Operator (to whom all permit correspondence will be mailed):
Name of legal organizational entity:
Legally responsible person as signed in Item (10) below:
Terri Lynn Meads
Terri Lvnn
Street address:
City:
State:
Zip Code:
1409 Nixonton Road
Elizabeth City
NC
27909
Telephone number:
Email address:
252-339-6854
[e-mail]
Type of Ownership:
Government
❑ County ❑ Federal ❑ Municipal ❑ State
Non -government
❑ Business (If ownership is business, a copy of NCSOS report must be included with this application)
91 Individual
2. Industrial Facility (facility being permitted):
Facility name:
Facility environmental contact:
Meads Pond
Kenneth Elliott,Ili n I i
Street address:
City: State:
Zip Code:
00000 Halls Creek Road
Elizabeth City NC
27909
Parcel Identification Number (PIN)
County:
8901-227-282
Pasquotank
Telephone number:
Email address:
252-339=6854
[e-mail]
Latitude of entrance:
Longitude of entrance:
36.223453 N
-76.281392 W
4-digit SIC code:
Facility is:
Date operation is to begin or began:
[]New 133 Proposed
1442
❑ Existing
January 2023
Types of minerals mined at this facility:
❑ Clay ❑ Feldspar Ore ❑ Lithium Ore ❑ Phosphate ®Soil ® Construction Sand ❑ Industrial Sand
❑ Other:
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Is this a processing -only facility for materials mined elsewhere?
an inactive mine site?
❑ Yes
TIsis
es
® No
o
Does total area of this mine site include ready -mixed concrete plant and/or asphalt plant areas?
❑ Yes, and has separate NPDES stormwater permits (provide permit numbers):
❑ Yes, and does not have separate NPDES stormwater permits
IN No
Does this facility already have a valid Mining Permit from DEMLR's Land Quality Section?
❑ Yes (please provide the Mining Permit Number)
I9 No (please indicate the status of the Mining Permit application) New mining permit application in process now.
Are you applying for a discharge permit in the same location as a previously permitted mine?
❑ Yes (please provide permit number and mine name)
El NO
If the stormwater discharges to a municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4), name the operator of the M54:
® N/A
3. Consultant (if applicable):
Name of consultant:
Consulting firm:
Kenneth Elliott
Elliott Consultin
Street address:
City:
State
Zip Code
202 Elliott Road, PO Box 112
A dlett
NC
27916
Telephone number:
Email address:
252-339-9021
[e-mail]
4. Development Activities and Buffers
S.
Mining operation will precede development activities at this site:
❑ Yes
® No
Mine is located within one of the 20 Coastal Counties, and will it add more than 10,000 ft' of impervious surface:
❑ Yes (to both)
® No, this mine is within one of the 20 Coastal Counties, but will not at more than 10,000 ft2 of impervious surface
❑ No, this mine is not within one of the 20 Coastal Counties
Mine is in the Neuse, Tar -Pamlico, or Catawba River Basins, OR in the Randleman or Jordan Water supply Watersheds?
❑ Yes (specify size of stream buffers)
KI No
Mine site will include wastewater discharges from a ready -mix concrete batch plant?
❑ Yes (please seek additional coverage under General Permit NCGI40000: Ready -Mix Concrete)
19 No
mine
Mine dewatering will occur at this site:
® Yes ❑ No (mark N/A for the rest of this section)
Mine dewatering from this facility will be discharged to:
®Surface Waters and/or Wetlands
❑Other (specify)
❑Mine will not discharge dewatering to Surface Waters and/or Wetlands; specify how dewatering will occur and where
water will be directed:
❑N/A
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Wetlands and/or Surface Waters are within 4W of the mine pit perimeter:
404/401 Certification permits required:
❑ Yes (specify distance)
❑ Yes (briefly describe)
® No 1128 feet from mine pit perimeter
IN No
❑ N/A
❑ N/A
Have you been required to obtain a wetland delineation certified by the US Army Corps of Engineers?
❑ Yes (please attach to this application) (3 No
6. Wastewater Treatment
Will this facility wash mined materials?
❑ Yes 1!1 No
Will discharges of process wastewater treatment systems occur (including possible recycle system overflows)
❑ Yes (please describe)
® No
Will this facility employ chemical additives to flocculate suspended solids?
❑ Yes (specify name/manufacturer/quantity of daily use)
IN No
Note: pleasevisit: https://files.nc.gov/ncdeg/Water+Quality/Environmental+Sciences/ATU/PAM8 30 18.pdf for list of
approved PAMS
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 (specify which systems)
29 No Wastewater treatment facility will discharge more frequently (i.e. during smaller rain events).
Are wastewater treatment facilities (including recycle systems) planned in the 100-year flood plain?
❑ Yes IN No
Wastewater Treatment Alternative Review as required by 15A NCAC 2H.0105(c)(2)
Types of wastewater this mine site will discharge: ® Mine Dewatering ❑ Process Wastewater
Types of wastewater considered for this alternative review: ® Mine Dewatering ❑ Process Wastewater
Are there existing sewer lines within a one -mile radius?
❑ Yes
❑ Wastewater treatment plant will accept wastewater
❑ Is feasible to connect (explain)
❑ Is not feasible to connect (explain)
❑ Wastewater treatment plant will not accept wastewater (please attach letter documenting this)
® No
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Are you already proposing a closed -loop recycle system (CLRS) that meets design requirements of 15A NCAC 2T .10000?
❑ Yes, for dewatering
❑ Yes, for process wastewater
❑ Yes, for both
❑ No, this option is technologically feasible (explain)
IN No, this option is not technologically feasible (explain) Inadequate space for system.
❑ No, this option is otherwise feasible (explain)
❑No, this option is otherwise not feasible (explain)
What is the feasibility of building a CLRS compared to direct surface water discharge?
Building and maintaining a treatments stem prior to discharge is more feasible than a CLRS.
Surface or Subsurface Disposal System
❑ A surface or subsurface disposal system is technologically feasible (explain)
E A surface or subsurface disposal system is not technologically feasible (explain) Inadequate space and power source.
❑ A surface or subsurface disposal system is otherwise feasible to implement (explain)
❑ A surface of subsurface disposal system is not otherwise feasible to implement (explain)
What is the feasibility of employing a subsurface of surface discharge as compared to a direct discharge to surface waters?
Building and maintaining a treatment system prior to discharge is more feasible than a subsurface or surface discharge system.
Direct Discharge to surface waters is the most environmentally sound alternative to all reasonably cost-effective options
for the wastewaters being considered?
® Yes
❑ No
If this review included all wastewater discharge types, would excluding some types make any of the above non -discharge
options feasible for some the wastewaters?
❑ Yes
® No
7. Outfalls(s) At least one outfall is required to be eligible for coverage.
3-4 digit identifier:
Name of receiving water:
I Classification:
❑ This water is impaired.
SDO-1
Halls Creek/Little River/Albemarle Sd.
C; Sw / SC / SB
❑ This watershed has a TMDL.
Discharge from this outfall is from:
❑ Stormwater ® Mine Dewatering ❑ Process Wastewater
7Q10 Flow of receiving waterbody (if discharging Mine Dewatering or Process Wastewater to waters classified as HOW,
ORW, Tr, WS-I, WS-ll, WS-III, SA, or PNA ):
Discharge occurs from this outfall:
El Only during a rainfall event
® Intermittently (indicate how often)
❑ Continuously (indicate flow in CFS)
Avg 12 hrs/day (daily upon need, 3-4 tim
per year)
Latitude of outfall:
Longitude of outfall:
36.224842 N
-76.278418 W
Brief description of the industrial activities that drain to this outfall:
Dewatering 2.85-acre pond excavation to 0.1 &acre sediment pond to treat wastewater. Outfall is sediment pond overflow
Do Vehicle Maintenance Activities occur in the drainage area of this outfall? ❑ Yes ❑x No
If yes, how many gallons of new motor oil are used each month when averaged over the calendar year?
3-4 digit identifier:
Name of receiving water:
Classification:
❑ This water is impaired.
❑ This watershed has a TMDL.
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❑ Only during a rainfall event
❑ Intermittently (indicate how often)
❑ Continuously (indicate flow in CFS)
Latitude of outfall:
longitude of outfall:
Brief description of the industrial activities that drain to this outfall:
Do Vehicle Maintenance Activities occur in the drainage area of this outfall? ❑ Yes ❑ No
If yes, how many gallons of new motor oil are used each month when averaged over the calendar year?
All outfalls must be listed and at least one outfall is required. Additional outfalls maybe added in the section
"Additional Outfalls" found on the last page of this NOL
8. Other Facility Conditions (check all that apply and explain accordingly):
❑ This facility has other NPDES permits. If checked, list the permit numbers for all current NPDES permits:
n/a
❑ This facility has Non -Discharge permits (e.g. recycle permit). If checked, list the permit numbers for all current Non -
Discharge permits:
n/a
IN This facility uses best management practices or structural stormwater control measures.
If checked, briefly describe the practices/measures and show on site diagram:
Gravel construction entrance, sediment pond riprap outfall protection, berm around active areas of mine, direct stormwater into
® This facility has a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP).
If checked, please list the date the SWPPP was implemented:
SWPPP in development now.
❑ This facility stores hazardous waste in the 100-year floodplain. n/a
If checked, describe how the area is protected from flooding:
❑ This facility is a (mark all that apply) n/a
❑ Hazardous Waste Generation Facility
❑ Hazardous Waste Treatment Facility
❑ Hazardous Waste Storage Facility
❑ Hazardous Waste Disposal Facility
If checked, indicate:
Kilograms of waste generated each month:
Type(s) of waste:
How material is stored:
Where material is stored:
Number of waste shipments per year:
Name of transport/disposal vendor:
Transport/disposal vendor EPA ID:
Vendor address:
❑ This facility is located on a Brownfield or Superfund site n/a
If checked, briefly describe the site conditions:
❑ Facility provides appropriate secondary containment for bulk storage of liquid materials
If checked, briefly describe these measures: n/a
❑ Site has an active landfill within the mining permit boundary
If checked, please indicate type:
Na
a) ElLCID (Land clearing and Inert Debris)
b) ❑ other (specify)
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A.

9. Required Items (Application will be returned unless all of the following items have been included):
R) Check for $100 made payable to NCDEQ
❑ Copy of most recent Annual Report to the NC Secretary of State (if applicable)
® This completed application and any supporting documentation
© Copy of the approved mining permit or indication of mining permit application status included
❑ Copy of US Army Corps —approved wetland delineation (if applicable)
® Line drawing of the water flow through the facility or block flow diagram
❑ Pictorial description of the nature of any sources of water and any collection and treatment measures
IR A site diagram showing, at a minimum, existing and proposed:
a) outline of drainage areas
b) surface waters
c) stormwater management structures
d) location of stormwater outfalis corresponding to the drainage areas
e) runoff conveyance features
f) areas where process materials are stored
g) impervious areas
h) site property lines
912 copies of large scale (24"x36" minimum) site plan showing:
a) topographical lines
b) all outfall locations
c) applicable buffers and delineated wetlands
d) receiving waters
e) 100-year flood plain (if applicable)
® Copy of county map or USGS quad sheet with the location of the facility clearly marked
If mines site is in one of the 20 Coastal Counties (if applicable)
IN Applicant has check with the appropriate regional office to verify the need for a Coastal State Stormwater permit.
a) Indicate the Regional Office Contact: Bill Moore, WaRO
❑ Detailed list of:
a) impervious surface areas and percentages
b) sub -drainage areas
c) total drainage area
If mine is dewatering and near wetlands, or may otherwise impact surface waters or groundwater
R1 2 copies of large scale (24"x36" minimum) plans delineating areas on the listing acreage including:
a) wetlands
b) ditches
c) well -placements
d) pits
e) borrow areas
f) overburden storage
g) stormwater controls/BMPs
h) vehicle maintenance areas
i) settling basins
j) product process (such as screening, stockpiles, and waste piles)
k) total drainage area
1) impervious surface percentages (if state Stormwater programs apply)
m) applicable buffers
n) access and/or haul roads
® Pump dewatering size and information on its specifications
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❑ Well information (design, depths, maintenance)
❑ Physical monitoring for the wetland areas
IN Settling pond size information, if applicable
❑ Level spreader design, if applicable
® Details about dewatering method
❑ Cone of influence calculations
® Description of measures to prevent erosion and flooding
❑ Description and information about 401/404 permits that have been obtained
❑ Copy of US Army Corps of Engineers wetlands delineations or approved wetland delineation (if applicable)
® I have contacted my local regional office about a Pumping Operation and Monitoring (POM) plan
a) Regional Office Contact: Bill Moore, WaRO
b) Date Contacted: November 9, 2022
10. Applicant Certification:
North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6B (i) provides that: Any person who knowingly makes any false statement,
representation, or certification in any application, record, report, plan, or other document filed or required to be maintained
under this Article or a rule implementing this Article ... shall be guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor which may include a fine not
to exceed ten thousand dollars ($10,000).
Under penalty of law, I certify that:
IN I am the person responsible for the permitted industrial activity, for satisfying the requirements of this permit, and for any
civil or criminal penalties incurred due to violations of this permit.
® The information submitted in this NO1 is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete based on
my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering the
information.
M I will abide by all conditions of the NCG020000 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.
2 1 hereby request coverage under the NCG020000 General Permit.
Printed Name of Applicant: Tern Lynn Meads
Title: Owner
Q Yl m i jodal November 10, 2022
(Signature of Applicant) (Date Signed)
Mail the entire package to: DEMLR —Stormwater Program
Department of Environmental Quality
1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1612
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PUMPING OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE PLAN
SAND MINE DEWATERING WITH SEDIMENTATION POND
Operator: Terri Lynn Meads, 1409 Nixonton Road, Elizabeth City, NC 27909
Job Location: Meads Pond, 00000 Halls Creek Road, Elizabeth City, NC 27909
County: Pasquotank County
Prepared by: Ken Elliott, consulting
Date: November 6, 2022
This plan defines responsibilities for operating, inspecting, and maintaining equipment and structures
used for dewatering the proposed Meads Pond safely, and that dewatering will not degrade or
negatively impact any wetlands or waters of the state.
Description and Current State of the Meads Pond Mine Site and Mining Permit Application:
Meads Pond is a proposed 2.85-acre sand mine excavation owned by Ms. Terri Lynn Meads, applicant, in
a 7.35-acre permit area, of which 6.46 acres will be affected, located 4.6 miles south of Elizabeth city, NC
on Halls Creek Road in Pasquotank County. Stevenson Sand, Inc., 1924 Peartree Road, Elizabeth City, NC
27909, will be the contracted operator of the mine. The permit area is on cleared and wooded sandy
land at 8-ft elevation, owned by the applicant, located 1500 feet west of Halls Creek, to which the mine
site is connected by groundwater -levelling field ditches.
Currently Ms. Meads is applying for a mining permit with the NCDEQ Division of Energy, Mineral and
Land Resources to construct the sand mine and begin operation in January 2023. An NPDES General
Permit application for dewatering is being submitted to NCDEQ, and registration for water usage has
been submitted to the Division of Water Resources. AStormwater Pollution Prevention Plan is under
development and will be implemented upon approval of the discharge permit application.
Sand Mine Dewatering:
It will be necessary to dewater the pond as it is being excavated to allow excavating equipment to enter
the area safely and efficiently remove the sand from the pond bottom. This will allow for full permitted
depth of excavation of the pond and proper reclamation of the edges of the pond. It is the intention of
the operator to only dewater the excavation as needed, which will not entail full-time dewatering.
For excavation purposes, dewatering will occur intermittently three to four times per year. The
operator plans to excavate approximately 25,000 cubic yards of sand at a time while dewatering and
stockpile it for later usage. Once the stockpiled sand is depleted, the operator will dewater the
excavation again and remove another quantity of sand.
Mine dewatering wastewater will be treated before release to the Waters of the State. Use of a
sedimentation pond separate from the excavated mine is a traditional and effective means to remove
sediment from wastewater generated during mine dewatering operations.

Sedimentation Pond Construction and Overflow Discharge:
The operator plans to construct a 0.18-acre (90' x 75' x 95' x 105') above -ground sedimentation pond
located 30 feet southwest of the main excavation area. The aboveground pond will have 5-ft tall berms
around the pond with 3:1 exterior slope and full groundcover, and interior 2:1 slope. The pond berms
will have a minimum 1.5 feet of freeboard between the water surface and the top of the sediment pond
bank. The sediment pond will be located between the proposed mine site field and a 6-ft wide
groundwater leveling ditch into which the sediment pond will overflow during dewatering activity. This
ditch and others is connected to Halls Creek located 1500 feet east.
Sediment pond water level will be controlled by a half -pipe flash -board water height control device
installed in the southeast corner of the sediment pond berm. This control structure will allow water to
flow across the flash boards into a 25ft long x 15" wide buried PVC discharge pipe running southward
through the berm 20 feet to a discharge outlet on the bank of the groundwater levelling ditch draining
1500 feet to Halls Creek (C;Sw). From there, discharge water will flow 9.8 miles through the Little River
(SC) to Albemarle Sound (SB).
Dewatering Procedure:
The operator will install a 6-inch dewatering pump between the main excavation and sediment pond at
the southwest end of the excavation. Discharge from the dewatering pump will enter the sediment
pond at its northeast corner. A constructed half -pipe flash board water height control device (see
attached diagram) discharge point will be located on the southeast corner of the sediment pond. The
discharge point will release clear water through the water -height control device into the existing foliated
field ditch draining to Halls Creek.
Water will be pumped from the excavated pond to the sediment pond by the 6-in gasoline -powered
transfer pump operating at idle speed, approximately 1100 rpm. Estimated maximum flow from the
pump will be 15,000 gallons/hour, operating 12 hours per day, 0.180-mgd. It is the intention of the
operator to drop the water level in the excavation approximately 20 - 25 feet below normal ground level
as needed.
Time and distance will allow all sedimentation to occur to acceptable levels before the overflow water
reaches outfall and then the waters of the State. Water will have to travel a minimum of 125 feet to
reach the overflow point which will give enough surface area to allow sufficient sedimentation to occur.
There will be a minimum 1.5 feet of freeboard between the water surface in the sediment pond and the
top of the sediment pond bank. Stormwater drainage will be unable to enter the sediment area and
damage the sediment pond rates, due to the height of a surrounding 5-ft tall sediment pond berm.

Wetlands Protection:
Removing water from the excavation using an aboveground sedimentation pond with overflow is a valid
dewatering method for this size pond. The excavation can be dewatered quickly, and water removed
from the excavation will be used to uniformly hydrate adjacent wetlands.
Once dewatered, excavation activity will be focused on removing sand as quickly as possible to shorten
the periods of dewatering. This will allow groundwater level in the pond to return to normal as soon as
possible to lessen possible impacts to adjacent wetlands, once dewatering ceases.
Groundwater Control:
Groundwater levels are not expected to impact areas outside of the immediate excavated dewatering
area. Groundwater levels are expected to remain stable despite intermittent dewatering of the 2.85-
acre excavation.
Groundwater level depletion is not expected to affect any neighboring groundwater wells. The closest
residence to excavation is located 1250 feet from the proposed excavation. The area is served by the
Pasquotank County Water System.
Sedimentation and Erosion Control:
The operator will maintain a 25-ft wide unexcavated buffer on the north, south, and west sides of
excavation activity. The operator will maintain a 15-ft wide unexcavated buffer and a 50-ft wide
undisturbed buffer on the east side of excavation activity.
All erosion and sedimentation will remain inside the permit area. The operator will construct and
maintain an 8-ft wide x 2-ft tall grass -covered sand berm around the perimeter of the current affected
area of the excavation during all phases of operation, inside the unexcavated buffer. Stormwater falling
inside the active mining area will be directed to drain into the excavation.
Maintaining the Dewatering Equipment and Erosion Control Measures:
Inspections and maintenance are required to obtain the intended function of safely dewatering the sand
mine, and to maintain the life of any nearby wetlands or waters of the State. Items to inspect and
maintain during the anticipated 8-year life of the mine dewatering permit are:
• Inspect embankments, berms and appurtenant structures, and repair as needed.
• Monitor overflow ditches for damage or stoppage from beaver activity, repair as needed.
• Repair any damage to vegetated areas or berms with compacted earth fill, reshaping, sodding,
reseeding, and mulching as needed.
• Promptly repair all leaks in delivery facilities by replacing valves, fittings, gaskets, and worn or
damaged parts.
• Maintain all screens, filters, valves, timers, and other electrical and mechanical equipment in
good operating condition, following manufacturer's recommendations

Monitoring the Dewatering Process and Effects of Dewatering:
Analytical and qualitative monitoring of mine dewatering wastewater will be in accordance with the
NCG020000 permit, as follows:
• Meads Pond will discharge mine dewatering wastewater into Halls Creek, classified as C;Sw,
Little River, classified as SC, and Albemarle Sound, classified as SB. Discharge water will be
analyzed quarterly per requirements of the NPDES permit.
• Discharge water will be sampled and analyzed for pH, Total Suspended solids (TSS), turbidity,
salinity, and Enterococcus bacteria. Samples with benchmark exceedances will require the
operator to increase sampling, per NPDES permit, until sample results are cleared.
• All excavated ponds in the Meads Pond permit area will be inspected daily by the operator to
identify any abnormal conditions.
• All berms and erosion control structures will be inspected for damages monthly and within 24
hours after every storm event greater than 1.5 inches, and all structures will be repaired
immediately.
• Special inspections will be conducted immediately following severe storms, vandalism, and
other significant events.
• Dewatering process will be inspected daily during periods of dewatering the excavation.
• Rain gauge data will be collected by monitoring local rain gauge data monthly and after each.
rain event.
Wetlands Monitoring:
Wetlands are located 1138 feet east of the proposed Meads Pond mine site. Level 1 wetlands landscape
assessment by US Fish & Wildlife Service indicate no wetlands on the Meads parcel:
Operator will monitor drainage ditches leading away from Meads Pond weekly to ensure uninterrupted
flow of water in the ditch.
Records
Data will be collected as follows:
• Visual monitoring of adjacent wetlands and farmland for potential dehydration during mining or
dewatering activities will take place weekly. Solutions to any degradation caused by any mining
activity will include alteration of dewatering process. DWQ will be consulted as needed;
alterations to process will be recorded.
• Elliott Consulting will maintain the following records in a permanent file at the Elliott Consulting
office at PO Box 112, 202 Elliott Road, Aydlett, NC 27916: a record of all significant actions
taken; as-built.drawings; permits; analytical results from sampling; and related material. Copies
of all inspections, monitoring reports and lab analyses shall be provided to NCDWQ on a regular
basis and as requested.

• Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan and other pertinent documents and records will be
available online at www.meads-sp3.com.
BMP Conditions
• The permittee will utilize best management practices to ensure that dewatering the Meads
Pond will not degrade or negatively impact any wetlands or waters of the State. BMP's will
include:
o All berms and erosion control and sedimentation control structures will be inspected for
damages monthly and within 24 hours after every storm event greater than 1.5 inches,
and all structures will be repaired immediately.
o Temporary gravel construction entrance will be maintained at foot of mine access road
at intersection with Woodley Road.
o Operator will maintain riprap outfall protection on the overflow drainage ditch
downstream of sediment pond.
o Groundcover will be established on all sections of the permit area when not in use by
mining activities.
Signed,
Ken Elliott
for Terri Lynn Meads, owner
Meads Pond, Elizabeth City, NC
November 15, 2022

Water Height Control: Construction Details
Half -pipe Water Level Control with Flash Board Risers
NRCS Code 587
Meads Pond
Elizabeth City, NC
Pasquotank County
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concrete base
DESCRIPTION
A structure in a water management system that conveys water, controls the direction or rate of flow, maintains a desired
water surface elevation or measures water. Water height control structure is standard structure used by agricultural and
horticultural farms in North Carolina to raise or lower water height in ditches and ponds per need (NRCS). Waterheight
control structure to be installed in the south berm of the sedimentation pond at Meads Pond. Overflow to be directed
down stabilized ditch to nearby field ditch, eventual outflow to Halls Creek.

PURPOSE
To convey water from one elevation to a lower elevation within, to, or from a water conveyance system, such as a ditch,
channel, canal, or pipeline designed to operate under open channel conditions. Typical structures: drops, chutes,
turnouts, surface water inlets, head gates, pump boxes, and stilling basins (NRCS). This water management system will
be used to maintain a maximum water surface elevation in the sedimentation pond at Meads Pond, Halls Creek Road,
Elizabeth City, NC. Sedimentation pond is a part of the dewatering management system of Meads Pond, used to remove
settleable matter and turbidity from mine dewatering wastewater.
CONSTRUCTION
Structure consists of 26' x 3' horizontal galvanized steel culvert running under the sedimentation pond berm. A vertical 6'
half pipe 52" x 30" is attached on the north end of the culvert with stacked flash boards allowing adjustable height of the
water level in the sedimentation pond. Water flows over the flash boards and into the discharge pipe and down the rip -rap
stabilized ditch.
Overflow ditch is lined with riprap for 20 feet down its length. Existing slopes adjacent to the culvert are heavily grassed
with natural grass and weeds with no erosion present.
MAINTENANCE
Structures will be checked and necessary maintenance, including removal of debris, shall be performed after major
storms and at least semi-annually.
Ken Elliott, consulting
November 5, 2022

Discharge Outfall Outlet Protection: Construction Details
Practice Standards and Specifications 6.41, 6.31, 6.15
Meads Pond
Elizabeth City, NC
Pasquotank County
6.41 Outlet Stabilization Structure
6.31 Riprap and Paved Channels
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Riprap lined apron located at end of mine dewatering overflow pipe to prevent scour and undermining
in discharge ditch, and to absorb the impact of the water flow and reduce the velocity to non -erosive
levels before flow reaches wetlands.
Riprap Apron Size: Overflow pipe discharges directly into well-defined channel. The apron will extend
across the channel bottom and up the channel banks to the top of the bank. Length of apron will be 20-
feet downstream to maintain velocity control of maximum 2.0 feet per second.
Grade: Apron will have zero grade and no overfill at end of apron.
Alignment: Apron will be straight throughout entire length if possible. If curve is necessary to align the
apron with the receiving channel, the curve will be located in the upstream section of the riprap.
Materials: Riprap will consist of a well graded mixture of NCDOT Class A (2" to 6") stone or slag.
Thickness: Minimum thickness of riprap will be 1.5 times the maximum stone diameter.
Riprap lined apron located at end of mine dewatering overflow pipe to prevent scour and undermining
in discharge ditch, and to absorb the impact of the water flow and reduce the velocity to non -erosive
levels before flow reaches wetlands.
Riprap Apron Size: Overflow pipe discharges directly into well-defined channel. The apron will extend
across the channel bottom and up the channel banks to the top of the bank. Length of apron will be 20-
feet downstream to maintain velocity control of maximum 2.0 feet per second.
Grade: Apron will have zero grade and no overfill at end of apron.
Alignment: Apron will be straight throughout entire length if possible. If curve is necessary to align the
apron with the receiving channel, the curve will be located in the upstream section of the riprap.
Materials: Riprap will consist of a well graded mixture of NCDOT Class A (2" to 6") stone or slag.
Thickness: Minimum thickness of riprap will be 1.5 times the maximum stone diameter.

Filter: Operator plans to install a layer of heavy duty silt fence filter cloth between the riprap and the
underlying soil to prevent soil movement into or through the riprap. Filter cloth will extend to the top of
both channel banks, and edges will overlap 12 inches. Upstream end will be buried 12 inches and
downstream end will be buried if necessary.
Maintenance: inspect riprap outlet structures weekly and after significant rainfall events to see if any
erosion around or below the riprap has taken place, or if stones have become dislodged. Repair all
damage immediately. Maintain all vegetation adjacent to the channel in healthy condition to prevent
scour or erosion during out -of -bank flow. Control weeds and brush growing in the riprap by cutting.
Ken Elliott, consulting
November 5, 2022

Berm Construction Details
Meads Pond
Elizabeth City, NC
Pasquotank County
Narrow -based berm
The narrow -based berm is the most common berm having a top of 2 feet (0.6 m) and side slopes of two
horizontal: 1 vertical. This berm is the most economical to build as it requires the least material. The
steep side slopes of this type of berm eliminate the possibility of working on it with farm machinery.
PI�.�
NEW BERM ExiST{NG
GRADE
Berm Construction
The berm construction comprises of the scraping back of the topsoil from the area where the berm and
storage basin is to be built. A subsoil material, free of stones, rubble, stumps etc. and with at least 10%
clay should be used to construct the berm. The material for the berm may be obtained from the area
behind or in front of the berm location or moved from a borrow pit located elsewhere on the farm. An
earth mover will be required to move material from a pit located a distance away while a bulldozer
would be used if material is in the berm area.
The berm material is to be placed in layers and compacted as each layer is added. After the berm has a
final shape the sides of the berm should also be compacted.
Emergency Overflow
To provide for larger -than designed peak flows, an overflow system is used, namely:
"The level -top vegetated berm crest" which provides for very flat berm top so that the water will
overflow along the berm length in a thin layer so as not to create erosion problems.
C t .
Ken Elliott, consulting
November s, 2022

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Sediment Fence (Silt Fence) Construction Details:
Practice Standards and Specifications 6.62
Meads Pond
Elizabeth City, NC
Pasquotank County
A temporary permeable barrier erected on small, disturbed areas to capture sediment from sheet flow. It is made of
filter fabric buried at the bottom, stretched, and supported by steel posts.
Planning: Silt fence will be installed along the perimeter of a 20-ft wide access road when crossing an existing field ditch.
Narrow width of fenced area will allow only shallow pools to form behind fence while promoting deposition of sediment
and preventing sedimentation into adjacent wetlands. Ends of fence will be curled uphill in "J" pattern to prevent end
flow. Stabilized outlets will be provided to protect the fence system and release storm flow that exceeds the design.
Design considerations: Silt fence will be constructed of extra -strength synthetic filter fabric. Height of fence will not
exceed 2 feet above natural ground level and will be constructed from a continuous roll to minimize joints. All joints will
be fastened at a support post with 4 feet minimum of overlap. Extra -strength filter fabric will be fastened to road side of
steel posts (installed 2 feet deep) every 6 feet (every 8 feet if using standard strength filter fabric with wire mesh
backing) and fastened with wire ties. Trench will be excavated along inside of fence approximately 4 inches wide by 8
inches deep, into which 12 inches of fabric will be placed along the bottom and side of the trench. Trench will be
backfilied and compacted.
Maintenance: Inspect sediment fence every week and after each rainfall. Make any required repairs immediately.
Replace any collapsed, damaged, or decomposed fence promptly. Remove all fencing materials and unstable sediment
deposits and bring the area to grade and stabilize it after the contributing drainage area has been properly stabilized.
Ken Elliott, consulting
November 5, 2022

Temporary Gravel Construction Entrance / Exit Details
Practice Standards and Specifications 6.06
Meads Pond
Elizabeth City, NC
Pasquotank County
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Graveled pad located at access road entrance at Meads Pond, where traffic moves directly onto Halls
Creek Road.
Thickness: 6 inches minimum
Width: 25 feet
Length: 40 feet minimum
Aggregate Size: 2-in to 3-in coarse slag
Maintenance: Maintain the gravel pad to prevent mud or sediment from leaving the construction site.
Periodic top dressing with 2-inch stone will occur as needed during the life of the permit. After rainfalls,
immediately remove all objectionable materials spilled, washed, or tracked onto public roadways.
Ken Elliott, consulting
November 5, 2022

Elliott Consulting
202 Elliott Road
PO Box 112
Aydlett, North Carolina 27916
NC Department of Environmental Quality Phone: [phone]
Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources
Stormwater Program
1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612
Subject: Meads Pond - NPDES NCG020000 NOI - Permit Application
To Whom It May Concern:
On behalf of Ms. Terri Lynn Meads, Elliott Consulting is requesting review of this NCG020000 Notice of Intent
for an NPDES General Permit for Mine Dewatering, slated for development in Nixonton Township, Pasquotank
County, North Carolina. The operation is referred to as the Meads Pond based on family ownership of the
property and includes a total permit area of 7.35 acres.
The following documents are enclosed to support the Application (2 copies of each):
• Application for NCG020000 coverage for proposed dewatering activities
• $100 permit Processing Fee
• Copy of submitted NCDEQ DEMLR Mining Permit Application
• Copy of submitted NCDEQ DWR Registration Application for Water Usage
• Mine and Reclamation Maps
• Adjoinder Notification Map
• USGS Quad Site Map
• GPS Coordinate Site Map
We respectfully ask for your review of the above -listed enclosures as they support the requested mining
permit application and NPDES General Permit application for the proposed Meads Pond excavation. Should
you have any questions or need any additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me. We thank
you for your time and review of this request.
Regards,
Ktc��c (2 72�7'
Ken Elliott
Elliott Consulting
11/14/2022
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MINE MAP
MEADS POND
00000 HALLS CREEK ROAD
ELIZABETH CITY, NC 27909
PASOUOTANK COUNTY
MOUNT HERMON TOWNSHIP
OWNER:
TERRI LYNN MEADS
1409 NIXONTON ROAD
ELIZABETH CITY, NC 27909
FORESTED AREAS IN GREEN
MAP SCALE: 1 IN =100 FT
MAP BY ELUOTCONSULTING
NOVEMBER 15. 2022
ACREAGES
EXCAVATION - 2.85 AC
SEDIMENT POND - 0.18 AC
STOCKPILES & BERMS - 0.98 AC
ROADS & PROCESSING -1.59 AC
UNEXCAVATED BUFFERS - 0.86 AC
TOTAL AFFECTED - 6.46 AC
UNDISTURBED BUFFERS - 0.89AC
TOTAL PERMITTED ACREAGE -735AC
100 0 80 100 200
(IN FEET)
1/n<A = 100 R.
N/F
LOUIS B &
MARGARET TWIFORD
CULTIVATED FIELD
N/F
TERRI LYNN MEADS
PID 8901 227282
DB 1415. DP 599
CULTIVATED FIELD
N/F
TERRI LYNN MEADS
PID 8901 227282
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DISCHARGE
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WOODLAND
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SANDRA H EVANS, MGR
WOODLAND
THIS MAP IS NOTA CERTIFIED
SURVEYAND HAS NOT BEEN REVIEWED
BY A LOCAL GOVERNMENT AGENCY FOR
COMPLIANCE WITH ANY APPLICABLE
LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS.

RECLAMATION MAP
MEADS POND
00000 HALLS CREEK ROAD
ELIZABETH CITY, INC 27909
PASQUOTANK COUNTY
MOUNT HERMON TOWNSHIP
OWNER:
TERRI LYNN MEADS
1409 NIXONTON ROAD
ELIZABETH CITY, INC 279D9
FORESTED AREAS IN GREEN
MAP SCALE: 1 IN = 100 FT
MAP BY ELUOTi CONSULTNG
NOVEMBER 15. 2022
ACREAGES
EXCAVATION -2.85AC ✓ o
SEDIMENT POND-0.18AC
STOCKPILES& BERMS -0.98AC
ROADS & PROCESSING - 1.59AC j
UNEXCAVATED BUFFERS -O.86AC`
TOTAL AFFECTED -6A6AC
UNDISTURBED BUFFERS - 0.89AC
TOTAL PERMITTED ACREAGE - 7.35 AC
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BELOW WATER LEVEL
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FINHEADS, LLC
SANDRA H EVANS, MGR
WOODLAND
N/F
TERRI LYNN MEADS
RID 8901 227282
DB 1415, DP 599
WOODLAND
THIS MAP IS NOTA CERTIFIED
SURVEY AND HAS NOT BEEN REVIEWED
BYA LOCAL GOVERNMENTAGENCY FOR
COMPLIANCE WITH ANY APPLICABLE
LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS.

PARCEL MAP N
MEADS POND E
HALLS CREEK ROAD
ELIZABETH CITY, NC 27909 s
PASQUOTANK COUNTY
OWNER: TERRI LYNN MEADS
1409 NIXONTON ROAD j
ELIZABETH CITY, NC 279M j
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MAP SCALE: 1 IN = 300 FT
MAP BY ELLIOTT CONSULTING/
NOVEMBER 15, 2022 %
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