WQ0006406_Regional Office Physical File Scan Up To 12/7/2022

ROY COOPER
Govemor
NHC14AEL S. REGAN
Secretaiy
S. JAY ZIMMERMAN
Director
March 27, 2017
Alan Schabilion
Emerald Village Inc
PO Box 98
Little Switzerland, NC 28749
SUBJECT: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Emerald Village Gem Mine
Permit No: WQ0006406
Mitchell County
Dear Mr. Schabilion:
Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection Form from the inspection conducted on
3/22/2017. The facility was found to be in compliance with permit WQ0006406.
Please refer to the enclosed inspection report for additional observations and comments. If you or your staff
have any questions, please call me at 828-296-4500.
Sincerely, .
Beverly Pnce
Environmental Senior Specialist
Enclosure: Inspection Report
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State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources
2090 U.S. Highway 70 Swannanoa, NC 28778
828 296 4500

March 27, 2017
To: DWR Water Quality Permitting Section Central Office
Attn: David Goodrich
From: Bev Price
Asheville Regional Office
I. GENERAL SITE VISIT INFORMATION
1. Was a site visit conducted? ® Yes or ❑ No
a. Date of site visit: 3/22/2017
b. Site visit conducted by: Bev Price
c. Inspection report attached? ® Yes or ❑ No
State of North Carolina
Department of Environmental Quality
Division of Water Resources
Water Quality Permitting
Regional Staff Report
Application No.: W00006406
Regional Login No.:
d. Person contacted: Alan Schabilion, Owner and their contact information: [phone]
e. Driving directions: Hwy. 226-A to Little Switzerland. Take Crabtree Road to McKinney Mine Rd. (left).
Facility is located on the left approximately 2.5 miles on McKinney Mine Road.
H. PROPOSED FACILITIES FOR NEW AND MODIFICATION APPLICATIONS
1. Facility Classification: (Please attach completed rating sheet to be attached to issued permit)
2. Are the new treatment facilities adequate for the type of waste and disposal system? ❑ Yes or ❑ No
If no, explain:
3. Are site conditions (soils, depth to water table, etc) consistent with the submitted reports? ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ N/A
If no, please explain:
4. Do the plans and site map represent the actual site (property lines, wells, etc.)? ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ N/A
If no, please explain:
5. Is the proposed residuals management plan adequate? ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ N/A
If no, please explain:
6. Are the proposed application rates (e.g., hydraulic; nutrient) acceptable? ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ N/A
If no, please explain:
7. Are there any setback conflicts for proposed treatment, storage and disposal sites? ❑ Yes or ❑ No
If yes, attach a map showing conflict areas.
8. Is the proposed or existing groundwater monitoring program adequate? ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ N/A
If no, explain and recommend any changes to the groundwater monitoring program:
9. For residuals, will seasonal or other restrictions be required? ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ N/A
If yes, attach list of sites with restrictions (Certification B)
FORM: APSRSR 04-10 . Page 1 of 3

III. EXISTING FACILITIES FOR MODIFICATION AND RENEWAL APPLICATIONS
1. Are there appropriately certified Operators in Charge (ORCs) for the facility? ❑ Yes ❑ No ® N/A
ORC: Certificate #: Backup ORC: Certificate #:
2. Are the design, maintenance and operation of the treatment facilities adequate for the type of waste and disposal
system? ® Yes or ❑ No
If no, please explain:
3. Are the site conditions (e.g., soils, topography, depth to water table, etc) maintained appropriately and adequately
assimilating the waste? ❑ Yes or ❑ No N/A
If no, please explain:
4. Has the site changed in any way that may affect the permit (e.g., drainage added, new wells inside the compliance
boundary, new development, etc.)? ❑ Yes or ® No
If yes, please explain:
5. Is the residuals management plan adequate? ® Yes or ❑ No
If no, please explain:
6. Are the existing application rates (e.g., hydraulic, nutrient) still acceptable? ❑ Yes or ❑ No N/A
If no, please explain:
7. Is the existing groundwater monitoring program adequate? ❑ Yes ❑ No ® N/A
If no, explain and recommend any changes to the groundwater monitoring program:
8. Are there any setback conflicts for existing treatment, storage and disposal sites? ❑ Yes or ❑ No
If yes, attach a map showing conflict areas. There are no setbacks listed in the current permit.
9. Is the description of the facilities as written in the existing permit correct? 5� Yes or ❑ No
If no, please explain: See comments in Section V.
10. Were monitoring wells properly constructed and located? ❑ Yes ❑ No ® N/A
If no, please explain:
11. Are the monitoring well coordinates correct in BIMS? ❑ Yes ❑ No ® N/A
If no, please complete the following.(expand table, if necessary):. .
Monitoring Well
Latitude
Longitude
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O I U
O 1 II
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12. Has a review of all self -monitoring data been conducted (e.g., NDMR, NDAR, GW)? ❑ Yes or ❑ No N/A
Please summarize any findings resulting from this review:
13. Are there any permit changes needed in order to address ongoing BIMS violations? ❑ Yes or ® No
If yes, please explain:
14. Check all that apply:
® No compliance issues
❑ Notice(s) of violation
❑ Current enforcement action(s) ❑ Currently under JOC
❑ Currently under SOC ❑ Currently under moratorium
Please explain and attach any documents that may help clarify answer/comments (i.e., NOV, NOD, etc.)
15. Have all compliance dates/conditions in the existing permit been satisfied? ❑ Yes ❑ No ® N/A
If no, please explain:
FORM: APSRSR 04-10 Page 2 of 3

16. Are there any issues related to compliance/enforcement that should be resolved before issuing this permit?
❑ Yes ® No ❑ N/A
If yes, please explain:
1V. REGIONAL OFFICE RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Do you foresee any problems with issuance/renewal of this permit? ❑ Yes or ® No
If yes, please explain:
2. List any items that you would like APS Central Office to obtain through an additional information request:
Item Reason
3. List specific permit conditions recommended to be removed from the permit when issued:
Condition Reason
4. List specific special conditions or compliance schedules recommended to be included in the permit when issued:
Condition Reason
5. Recommendation: ❑ Hold, pending receipt and review of additional information by regional office
® Hold, pending review of draft permit by regional office
❑ Issue upon receipt of needed additional information
❑ Issue
❑ Deny (Please state easons: )
6. Signature of re ort preparers ,fJl
Signature o regional supervisor:_
Date:
V. ADDITIONAL REGIONAL STAFF REVIEW ITEMS
This is a recycle system serving a tourist gem mine. The system consists of two inorganic solids settling ponds in series. The first
settling pond is located directly below the flumes. The water in the first pond infiltrates into the ground or during heavy rainfall will
overflow into the second settling pond. The second pond (larger of the two), has a freeboard marker. Freeboard was approximately 4
feet at the time of the inspection. There are no chemicals added to the water used in this system. Residuals removed from the settling
basins are reincorporated in the saleable buckets along with mineral gem stone material.
FORM: APSRSR 04-10 Page 3 of 3

Compliance Inspection Resort
Permit: WQ0006406 Effective: 01/19/07 Expiration: 12/31/15 Owner.: Emerald Village Inc
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Emerald Village Gem Mine
County: Mitchell PO Box 98
Region: Asheville
Little Switzerland NC 28749
Contact Person: Alan Schabilion Title: President Phone: [phone]
Directions to Facility:
Hwy. 226-A to Little Switzerland. Take Crabtree Creek Road to McKinney Mine Rd. (left). Facility is located on the left approximately
2.5 miles on McKinney Mine Road.
System Classifications:
Primary ORC: Certification: Phone:
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
24 hour contact name
On -site representative
Related Permits:
Alan Schabilion
Alan Schabilion
Inspection Date: 03/22/2-017 EntryTime: 10:OOAM
Primary Inspector: Beverly Price 'fit
Secondary Inspector(s):
Mikal Willmer
Reason for Inspection: Routine
Permit Inspection Type: Closed -Loop Recycle
Facility Status: Compliant Not Compliant
Question Areas:
Miscellaneous Questions Record Keeping
(See attachment summary)
828-765-6463
828-765-6463
Exit Time: 10:45AM
Phone: [phone]
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Page: 1

Permit: WQ0006406 Owner - Facility: Emerald Village Inc
Inspection Date: 03/22/2017 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
The inspection was conducted by Beverly Price and Mika] Willmer of the Asheville Regional Office. Mr. Alan Schabilion
assisted with the inspection. The compliance inspection is in conjunction with the request for renewal.
The facility appears to be operating within permit conditions. The system serves a small tourist gem mine. The recycle
system consists of two inorganic solids settling ponds in series. The first settling pond is located directly below the flumes.
The water in this pond infiltrates into the ground or during heavy rainfall will overflow into the second settling pond. The
second pond (larger of the two), has a freeboard marker. Freeboard was approximately 4 feet at the time of inspection.
There are no chemical additions to the water used in this system. Source water is from Burnett Branch.
Page: 2

Permit: WQ0006406 Owner - Facility: Emerald Village Inc
Inspection Date: 03/22/2017 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Record Keeping
Is a copy of current permit available?
Are monitoring reports present: NDMR?
NDAR?
Are flow rates less than of permitted flow?
Are flow rates less than of permitted flow?
Are application rates adhered to?
Is GW monitoring being conducted, if required (GW-59s submitted)?
Are all samples analyzed for all required parameters?
Are there any 2L GW quality violations?
Is GW-59A certification form completed for facility?
Is effluent sampled for same parameters as GW?
Do effluent concentrations exceed GW standards?
Are annual soil reports available?
# Are PAN records required?
# Did last soil report indicate a need for lime?
If so, has it been applied?
Are operational logs present?
Are lab sheets available for review?
Do lab sheets support data reported on.NDMR? -
Do lab sheets support data reported on GW-59s?
Are Operational and Maintenance records present?
Were Operational and Maintenance records complete?
Has permittee been free of public complaints in last 12 months?
Is a copy of the SOC readily available?
No treatment units bypassed since last inspection?
Comment:
Type
Infiltration System
Reuse (Quality)
Single Family Spray, LR
Activated Sludge Spray, LR
Lagoon Spray, LR .
Yes No NA NE
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Yes No NA NE
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Permit: WQ0006406 Owner- Facility: Emerald Village Inc
Inspection Date: 03/22/2017 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation
Type
Activated Sludge Drip, LR
Activated Sludge Spray, HR
Single Family Drip
Recycle/Reuse
Reason for Visit: Routine
Yes No NA NE
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environmental Quality
Division of Water Resources
WATER QUALITY REGIONAL OPERATIONS SECTION
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~ — NON -DISCHARGE APPLICATION REVIEW REQUEST FORM
Division of Water Resources
February 22, 2017
To: ';0+1' tQtiROanclonD y ds_on /=Zan,,Price
From: David Goodrich, Water Quality Permitting Section - Non -Discharge Permitting Unit
Permit Number: WQ0006406
Applicant: Emerald Village, Inc.
Owner Type: Organization
Facility Name: Emerald Village Gem Mine
Signature Authority: Alan Schabilion
Address: Post Office Box 98, Little Switzerland, North Carolina 28749
Fee Category: Closed -Loop Recycle
Comments/Other Information:
Permit Type: Closed -Loop Recycle
Project Type: Renewal
Owner in BIMS? Yes
Facility in BIMS? Yes
Title: President
County: Mitchell
Fee Amount: $0
Attached, you will find all information submitted in support of the above -referenced application for your review,
comment, and/or action. Within 45 calendar days, please take the following actions:
® Return this form completed. ® Return a completed staff report.
❑ Attach an Attachment B for Certification. ❑ Issue an Attachment B Certification.
When you receive this request form, please write your name and dates in the spaces below, make a copy of this sheet, and
return it to the appropriate Central Office Water Quality Permitting Section contact person listed above.
RO-WQROS Reviewer:
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Date: 91,9417
FEB 2 4 2017
FORM: WQROSNDARR 09-15 Page 1 of 1

Water Resources
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
February 22, 2017
ALAN SCHABILION —PRESIDENT
EMERALD VILLAGE, INC.
POST OFFICE BOX 98
LITTLE S WITZERLAND, NORTH CAROLINA 28749
Dear Mr. Schabilion:
ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
S. JAY ZIMMERMAN
Director
Subject: Acknowledgement of
Application No. WQ0006406
Emerald Village Gem Mine
Closed -Loop Recycle System
Mitchell County
The Water Quality Permitting Section acknowledges receipt of your permit application and
supporting documentation received on February 22, 2017. Your application package has been assigned the
number listed above, and the primary reviewer is David Goodrich.
Central and Regional Office staff will perform a detailed review of the provided application, and
may contact you with a request for additional information. To ensure maximum efficiency in processing
permit applications, the Division of Water Resources requests your assistance in providing a timely and
complete response to any additional information requests.
Please note that processing standard review permit applications may take as long as 60 to 90 days
after receipt of a complete application. If you have any questions, please contact
David Goodrich at [phone] or [e-mail].
Sincerely,
Nathaniel D. Thornburg, Supervisor
Division of Water Resources
cc: Asheville Regional Office, VateQuality Regional"Operations-Section
Permit File WQ0006406
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State of North Carolina
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FEB 2 2 2017
D _,,-rtment of Environmental Quality
Division of Water Resources
Di of Water Resources NON -DISCHARGE SYSTEM RENEWAL
Non -Discharge a FORM: NDSR 06-16
permitting
I. PERMITTEE INFORMATION:
1. Permittee's name: Emerald Village; Inc.
2. Signature authority's name: Alan Schabilion per 15A NCAC 02T .0106(b) Title: President
3. Permittee's mailing address: PO Box 98
City: Little Switzerland State: NC Zip: 28749-
4. Permittee's contact information: Phone number: 828 765-6463 Email Address: alanna,emeraldvilla e.com
H. FACILITY INFORMATION:
1. Facility name: Emerald Village Gem Mine
2. Facility's physical address: 256 McKinney Mine Road
City: Little Switzerland State: NC Zip: 28749- County: Mitchell
III. PERMIT INFORMATION:
1. Existing permit number: WQ0006406 and most recent issuance date: January 19'h, 2007
2. Existing permit type: Closed -Loop Recycle
3. Has the facility been constructed? ® Yes or ❑ No
Applicant's Certification per 15A NCAC 02T .0106(b):
that this application for
(Signature Authority's name & title from Application Item I.2.)
(Facility name from Application Item II.1.)
has been reviewed by me and is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any discharge of wastewater
from this non -discharge system to surface waters or the land will result in an immediate enforcement action that may include civil
penalties, injunctive relief, and/or criminal prosecution. I will make no claim against the Division of Water Resources should a
condition of this permit be violated. I also understand that if all required parts of this application package are not completed and that
if all required supporting information and attachments are not included, this application package will be returned to me as incomplete.
I further certify that the Applicant or any affiliate has not been convicted of an environmental crime, has not abandoned a wastewater
facility without proper closure, does not have an outstanding civil penalty where all appeals have been exhausted or abandoned, are
compliant with any active compliance schedule, and do not have any overdue annual fees per 15A NCAC 02T .0105(e).
NOTE — In accordance with General Statutes 143-215.6A and 143-215.6B, any person who knowingly makes any false statement,
representation, or certification in any appli ation package shall be guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor, which may include a fine not to
exceed $10,000 as wellpenalties utV to $ 5,000 per violation. /
Signature:MDate:
FORM: NDSR 06-16 Page 1 of 1

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NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
RALEIGH
RECYCLE SYSTEM PERMIT
In accordance with the provisions of Article 21 of Chapter 143, General Statutes of North Carolina as amended,
and other applicable Laws, Rules, and Regulations
PERMISSION IS HEREBY GRANTED TO
Emerald Village, Inc.
Mitchell County
FOR THE
continued operation of a wastewater recycle system consisting of two inorganic solids settling ponds in series to
serve Emerald Village Gem Mine with no discharge of wastes to the surface waters, pursuant to the application
received November 9, 2006, and subsequent additional information received by the Division, and in conformity
with the project plan, specifications, and other supporting data subsequently filed and approved by the
Department of Environment and Natural Resources and considered a partof this permit.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until December 31, 2011, shall void Permit No.
WQ0006406 issued February 6, 2002, and shall be subject to the following specified conditions and limitations:
This permit is effective only with respect to the nature and volume of wastes described in the application
and other supporting data.
2. The facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times.
This permit is not transferable. In the event there is a desire for the facilities to change ownership, or there
is a name change of the Permittee, a formal permit request must be submitted to the Division of Water
Quality (Division) accompanied by an application fee, documentation from the parties involved, and other
supporting materials as may be appropriate. The approval of the request will be considered on its merits
and may or may not be approved.
4. In the event that the facilities fail to perform satisfactorily, including the creation of nuisance conditions, the
Permittee shall take immediate corrective action, including those actions that may be required by this
Division, such as the construction of additional or replacement treatment or disposal facilities.
5. The residuals generated from these treatment facilities must be disposed in accordance with General Statute
143-215.1 and in a manner approved by the Division.
6. The issuance of this permit shall not relieve the Permittee of the responsibility for damages to surface or
groundwaters resulting from the operation of this facility.

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Water Resources
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
January 23, 2017
Certified Mail # 7009 2250 0000 8087 1733
Return Receipt Requested
MR. ALAN SCHABILION, PRESIDENT
EMERALD VILLAGE INC.
PO BOX 98
LITTLE SWITZERLAND, NC 28749
Dear Mr. Schabilion:
ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
S. JAY ZIMMERMAN
Director
Subject: Notice of Violation
Intent to Enforce
NOV-2017-PC-0022
Permit No. WQ0006406
Emerald Village Gem Mine
Closed -Loop Recycle
Mitchell County
Division of Water Resource records indicate that the above referenced permit, which was issued
January 19, 2007 and expired on December 31, 2015 has not been renewed. It is a condition of your permit
and required by administrative code 15A NCAC 02T .0109 to request renewal of your permit at least 180
days prior to its expiration.
As the Permittee, you are responsible for renewing and maintaining this permit. Failure to do so
will result in assessment of civil penalties in accordance with North Carolina General Statute § 143-215.6A.
Therefore, it is important that you respond by selecting one of the following options within 30 days of
receipt of this notice:
1. APPLY FOR PERMIT RENEWAL — When you apply for and receive a renewal, operation of your
non -discharge system will be permitted to continue. As such, the payment of annual fees, and any
operation and maintenance procedures specified in your permit will be required. You may renew your
closed- loop recycle permit by submitting a completed Non -Discharge System Renewal Application
(Form: NDSR 06-16). An electronic version of this application is available for download at
https:Hdeg .nc. g;ov/about/divisions/water-resources/water-resources-permits/Wastewater-branch/non-
discharge-permittin -ug_ nit/application.
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1617 Mail Service Center I Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
919-807-6332

Mr. Alan Schabilion
NOV-2017-PC-0022
January 23, 2017
Page 2 of 2
2. APPLY FOR PERMIT RESCISSION — If the non -discharge system has not been constructed, or if it
is no longer active, you may request to rescind your permit. By rescinding your permit, all overdue
annual fees will be waived; however, if in the future you wish again to operate the subject non -discharge
system, you must first apply for and receive a new closed -loop recycle permit.
1
Plb ase submit, the -completed forms A o the following address:
Division of Water Resources
+^F' r.• .±,� Non -Discharge Permitting Unit
Nathaniel Thornburg
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Thank you in advance for your cooperation and timely response. If you need additional information
regarding this notice, please contact Sonia Gregory at [phone] or [e-mail].
Sincerely,
Nathaniel D. Thornburg, Supervis
Division of Water Resources
cc: �heville Regional Office, Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Central Files

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NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Resources
Water Quality Programs.
Pat McCrory Thomas A. Reeder John E. Skvarla, III
Governor Director Secretary
October 1, 2013
Alan Schabilion; OWrier' - -
Blue Ridge Gemstone Mine
Emerald Village Mine
Post Office Box 98
Little Switzerland, NC 28749
SUBJECT: September 24, 2013
Compliance Evaluation Inspections
Blue Ridge Gemstone Mine
Emerald Village Gem Mine
Wastewater Recycle Systems
Permit No: WQ0000331
Permit No: WQ0006406
Mitchell County
Dear Mr. Schabilion:
Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection Forms from the
inspections conducted on September 24, 2013. The facilities were found to be. in compliance .
with permits WQ0000331 & WQ0006406.
Please refer to the enclosed inspection reports for additional observations and comments.
If you or your staff have any questions, please call me at [phone].
Sincerely,
Beverly P
Environmental Specialist
Enclosure
cc: APS Central Files
WQ Asheville Files
WATER QUALITY SECTION
North Carolina Division of Water Resources —Asheville Regional Office
2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, N.C. 28778
Phone [phone]
FAX [phone]
Internet: h2o.enr.state.ne.us
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmatve Action Employer

Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: WQ0006406 Effective: 01/19/07 Expiration: 12/31/15 Owner: Emerald Village Inc
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Emerald Village Gem Mine
County: Mitchell PO Box 98
Region: Asheville
Little Switzerland NC 28749
Contact Person: Alan Schabilion Title: Phone: [phone]
Directions to Facility:
Hwy. 226-A to Little Switzerland. Take Crabtree Creek Road to McKinney Mine Rd. (left). Facility is located on the left approximately
2.5 miles on McKinney Mine Road.
System Classifications:
Primary ORC: Certification: Phone:
Secondary _ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
24 hour contact name
On -site representative
Related Permits:
Inspection Date: 09/24/2013
Primary Inspector: Beverly Price
Secondary Inspector(s):
Alan R Schabilion
Alan R Schabilion
Entry Time: 01:00 PM
Reason for Inspection: Routine
Permit Inspection Type: Closed -Loop Recycle
Facility Status: ■ Compliant ❑ Not Compliant
Question Areas:
Miscellaneous Questions 0 Record Keeping
(See attachment summary)
Phone: [phone]
Phone: [phone]
Exit Time: 01:30 PM
Phone: [phone]
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Page: 1

Permit: WQ0006406 Owner - Facility: Emerald Village Inc
Inspection Date: 09/24/2013 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
The facility is well maintained and appears to be operating according to permit conditions.
Page: 2

Permit: WQ0006406 Owner - Facility: Emerald Village Inc
Inspection Date: 09/24/2013 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Reason for Visit:
Routine
Type
Yes No
NA
NE
Activated Sludge Spray, LR
Lagoon Spray, LR
0
Single Family Spray, LR
0
Infiltration System
Reuse (Quality)
❑
Single Family Drip
❑
Activated Sludge Drip,. LR
0
Activated Sludge Spray, HR
Recycle/Reuse
Record Keeping
Yes No
NA
NE
Is a copy of current permit available?
M
❑
El
0
Are monitoring reports present: NDMR?
0
0
❑
NDAR?
❑Q�0
Are flow rates less than of permitted flow?
0
0
0
Are flow rates,less than of permitted flow?
0
❑
0
Are application rates adhered to?
Is GW monitoring being conducted, if required (GW-59s submitted)?
❑
❑
0
❑
Are all samples analyzed for all required parameters?
C1
❑
0
0
Are there any 2L GW quality violations?
0
❑
0
D
Is GW-59A certification form completed for facility?
❑
0
0
0
Is effluent sampled for same parameters as GW?
❑
❑
M
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Do effluent concentrations exceed GW standards?
0
0
M
Are annual soil reports available?
Q
❑
0
0
# Are PAN records required?
Q
0
0
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# Did last soil report indicate a need for lime?
0
❑
M
Q
If so, has it been applied?
0
Q
Are operational logs present?
0
0
Are lab sheets available for review?
❑
0
O
Do lab sheets support data reported on NDMR?
0
Q
Q
Page: 3

Permit: WQ0006406 Owner - Facility: Emerald Village Inc
Inspection Date: 09/24/2013 . - Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation,
Reason,for Visit:
Routine' -
Do lab sheets support data reported on GW-59s?
n
n
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Are Operational and Maintenance records present?
■
❑
n
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Were Operational and Maintenance record s.complete?
■
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❑
Has permittee been free of public complaints in last 12 months?
■
n
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No treatment units bypassed since last inspection?
■
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Comment:
Page: 4

NCDENR HILU11" (COPY
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Charles Wakild, P. E. Dee Freeman
Governor Director Secretary
September 10, 2012
Alan Schabilion
Emerald Village Inc.
Post Office Box 98
Little Switzerland, NC 28749
SUBJECT: August 28, 2012
Compliance Evaluation Inspections
Emerald Village Gem Mine
Permit No: WQ0006406
Blue Ridge Gemstone Mine
Permit No: WQ0000331
Wastewater Recycle Systems
Mitchell County
Dear Mr. Schabilion:
Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection Forms from the
inspections conducted on August 28, 2012. The facilities were found to be in Compliance with
permits WQ0006406 and WQ0000331.
Regarding Permit WQ0000331: A fence should be placed around the ponds to prevent
public access.
Please refer to the enclosed inspection report for additional observations and comments.
Your assistance was greatly appreciated during the inspection. If you or.your staff have any
questions, please call me at [phone].
Sincerely,
Beverly Prle>
Environmental Specialist
Enclosure
ec KP-S�AshevllI FiIns
APS Central Files
AQUIFER PROTECTION SECTION — Asheville Regional Office (ARO)
2090 U.S. 70 Highway, Swannanoa, NC 28778-8211
Phone: [phone] FAX : [phone]
Internet: www.ncwaterguality.org
One
NorthCarolina
An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer

Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: WQ0006406 Effective: 01/19/07 Expiration: 12/31/15 Owner: Emerald Village Inc
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Emerald Village Gem Mine
County: Mitchell PO Box 98
Region: Asheville
Little Switzerland NC 28749
Contact Person: Alan Schabilion Title: Phone: [phone]
Directions to Facility:
Hwy. 226-A to Little Switzerland. Take Crabtree Creek Road to McKinney Mine Rd. (left). Facility is located on the left approximately
2.5 miles on McKinney Mine Road.
System Classifications:
Primary ORC: Certification: Phone:
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
24 hour contact name
On -site representative
Related Permits:
Inspection Date: 08/28/2012
Primary Inspector: Beverly Price
Secondary Inspector(s):
Alan R Schabilion
Alan R Schabilion
Entry Time: 10:30 AM
Reason for Inspection: Routine
Permit Inspection Type: Wastewater Recycling
Facility Status: ■ Compliant 0 Not Compliant
Question Areas:
Miscellaneous Questions N Treatment
(See attachment summary)
Exit Time: 11:00 AM
Phone: [phone]
Phone: [phone]
Phone: [phone]
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Record Keeping E Treatment Lagoons
Page: 1

Permit: WQ0006406 Owner - Facility: Emerald Village Inc
Inspection Date: 08/28/2012 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
The facility appears to be operating according to the permit with no discharge to surface waters.
Page: 2

Permit: WQ0006406 Owner - Facility: Emerald Village Inc
Inspection Date: 08/28/2012 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Type Yes No NA NE
Reuse (Quality) ❑
Infiltration System
❑
Activated Sludge Spray, HR
❑
Single Family Spray, LR
❑
Activated Sludge Spray, LR
❑
Lagoon Spray, LR
❑
Activated Sludge Drip, LR
❑
Single Family Drip
❑
Recycle/Reuse ■
Treatment Yes No NA NE
Are Treatment facilities consistent with those outlined in the current permit? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Do all treatment units appear to be operational? (if no, note below.) 0000
Comment:
Record Keeping
Yes No NA NE
Is a copy of current permit available?
■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Are monitoring reports present: NDMR?
❑ ❑ ■ ❑
NDAR?
❑ ❑ ■ ❑
Are flow rates less than of permitted flow?
❑ ❑ ■ ❑
Are flow rates less than of permitted flow?
❑ ❑ ■ ❑
Are application rates adhered to?
❑ ❑ ■ ❑
Is GW monitoring being conducted, if required (GW-59s submitted)?
❑ ❑ ■ ❑
Are all samples analyzed for all required parameters?
❑ ❑ ■ ❑
Are there any 2L GW quality violations?
❑ ,❑ ■ ❑
Is GW-59A certification form completed for facility?
❑ ❑ ■ ❑
Is effluent sampled for same parameters as GW?
❑ ❑ ■ ❑
Do effluent concentrations exceed GW standards?
❑ ❑ ■ ❑
Are annual soil reports available?
❑ ❑ ■ ❑
# Are PAN records required?
❑ ❑ ■ ❑
# Did last soil report indicate a need for lime?
❑ ❑ ■ ❑
Page: 3

Permit: WQ0006406 Owner - Facility: Emerald Village Inc
Inspection Date: 08/28/2012 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
If so, has it been applied?
Are operational logs present?
Are lab sheets available for review?
Do lab sheets support data reported on NDMR?
Do lab sheets support date reported on GW-59s?
Are Operational and Maintenance records present?
Were Operational and Maintenance records complete?
Has permittee been free of public complaints in last 12 months?
Is a copy of the SOC readily available?
No treatment units bypassed since last inspection?
Comment:
Reason for Visit: Routine
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Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: WQ0000331 Effective: 07/31/09 Expiration: 09/30/17 Owner: Blue Ridge Gemstone Mine
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Blue Ridge Gemstone Mine
County: Mitchell PO Box 98
Region: Asheville
Little Switzerland NC 28749
Contact Person: Alan R Schabilion Title: Owner Phone: [phone]
Directions to Facility:
Hwy 226-A to Little Switzerland. Take Crabtree Creek Road to McKinney Mine Road (left). Facility is located approximately 2.0 miles
gn the left.
ystem Classifications:
Primary ORC: Certification: Phone:
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
24 hour contact name
On -site representative
Related Permits:
Inspection Date: 08/28/2012
Primary Inspector: Beverly Price
Secondary Inspector(s):
Alan R Schabilion
Alan R Schabilion
Entry Time: 11:00 AM
Reason for Inspection: Routine
Permit Inspection Type: Wastewater Recycling
Facility Status: ■ Compliant ❑ Not Compliant
Question Areas:
Miscellaneous Questions E Treatment
(See attachment summary)
Exit Time: 11:30 AM
Phone: [phone]
Phone: [phone]
Phone: [phone]
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Page: 1

Permit: WO0000331 Owner - Facility: Blue Ridge Gemstone Mine
Inspection Date: 08/28/2012 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Inspection Summary:
There are no plans to open this facility in 2012.
A fence should be placed around the recycle ponds to prevent public access.
Type
Infiltration System
Reuse (Quality)
Single Family Spray, LR
Lagoon Spray, LR
Activated Sludge Spray, HR
Activated Sludge Spray, LR
Activated Sludge Drip, LR
Single Family Drip
Recycle/Reuse
Are Treatment facilities consistent with those outlined in the current permit?
Do all treatment units appear to be operational? (if no, note below.)
Comment:
Reason for Visit: Routine
Q
Q
0
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0000
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Page: 2

PO Box 98 - Little Switzerland, North Carolina 28749
Phone: (828) ROK-MINE (765-6463) - Office: [phone] - Fax: [phone]
E-Mail: info@emeraldvillage:dom 6 'www emage.com
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April 5, 2011
NCDENR Water Quality
Attn: Beverly Price
2090 US 70 Highway
Swannanoa, NC 28778-8211
VR0 7 201, E-m il: [e-mail]
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Ashevillo Regional Office
Aouiferr Protection
RE: Wastewater recycle permit #WQ0006406
Ms. Price:
I am responding to your letter last fall regarding a compliance evaluation inspection of Emerald
Village on 8/5/10. I apologize for not getting back to you sooner but as you may know we are closed
over the winter.
We reopened Emerald Village for the season on April 1, and this is to notify you that we have
developed maintenance/inspection records for this facility and maintain them in the Emerald Village
office. To the best of our belief we are operating in compliance with the permit requirements and
wanted to make sure that you and your office knew. Please let me know if you need anything else from
us. Thank you for your cooperation!
Since ely,
A an Schabilion
cell 828-765-3148

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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman
Governor Director Secretary
August 16, 2010
Alan Schabilion, Owner
Emerald Village, Inc.
Post Office Box 98
Little Switzerland, NC 28749
SUBJECT: August 5, 2010
Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Emerald Village Inc. -Gem Mine
Wastewater Recycle System
Permit No: WQ0006406
Mitchell County
Dear Mr.Schabilion:
Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection form from the
inspection conducted on August 5, 2010. The facility was found to be non -compliant for the
following reason: There were no maintenance/inspection records for the facility. A
maintenance/inspection log should be generated per Permit Condition 12.
Please refer to the enclosed inspection report for additional observations and comments.
Your assistance during the inspection was greatly appreciated. If you or your staff has any
questions, please call me at [phone].
Sincerely,
Beverl rice
Environmental Specialist
Enclosure
cc: APS Central Files
&hev*e­Nea%,
AQUIFER PROTECTION SECTION —Asheville Regional Office (ARO)
2090 U.S. 70 Highway, Swannanoa, NC 28778-8211
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone]
Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748
Internet: www.ncwaterguality.org
An Equal Opportunity V Affirmative Action Employer
Nne
orthCarolina
NRtlli'6 ilb,

Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: WQ0006406 Effective: 01/19/07 Expiration: 12/31/14 Owner: Emerald Village Inc
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Emerald Village Inc -Gem Mine
County: Mitchell PO Box 98
Region: Asheville
Little Switzerland NC 28749
Contact Person: Alan Schabilion Title: Phone: [phone]
Directions to Facility:
Hwy. 226-A to Little Switzerland. Take Crabtree Creek Road to McKinney Mine Rd. (left). Facility is located on the left approximately
2.5 miles on McKinney Mine Road.
System Classifications:
Primary ORC: Certification: Phone:
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
24 hour contact name
On -site representative
Related Permits:
Inspection Date: 08/06/2010
Primary Inspector: Beverly Price
Secondary Inspector(s):
Alan R Schabilion
Alan R Schabilion
Entry Time: 09:30 AM
Reason for Inspection: Routine
Permit Inspection Type: Wastewater Recycling
Facility Status: ❑ Compliant ■ Not Compliant
Question Areas:
Miscellaneous Questions E Treatment
(See attachment summary)
Exit Time: 10:00 AM
Phone: [phone]
Phone: [phone]
Phone: [phone]
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
0 Record Keeping
Page: 1

Permit: WQ0006406 Owner - Facility: Emerald Village Inc
Inspection Date: 08/05/2010 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
There was no discharge to surface waters.
A maintenance/inspection log should be created for this facility (see permit condition 12.)
Page: 2

Permit: WQ0006406 Owner - Facility: Emerald Village Inc
Inspection Date: 08/05/2010 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Type Yes No NA NE
Reuse (Quality) n
Infiltration System
❑
Lagoon Spray, LR
❑
Activated Sludge Spray, LR
❑
Single Family Spray, LR
❑
Recycle/Reuse
❑
Activated Sludge Drip, LR
❑
Activated Sludge Spray, HR
❑
Single Family Drip
❑
Treatment
Yes No NA NE
Are Treatment facilities consistent with those outlined in the current permit?
■
❑
❑
❑
Do all treatment units appear to be operational? (if no, note below.)
■
❑
❑
❑
Comment:
Record Keeping
Yes
No
NA
NE'
Is a copy of current permit available?
■
❑
❑
Are monitoring reports present: NDMR?
❑
❑
■
❑
NDAR?
❑❑■❑
Are flow rates less than of permitted flow?
❑
❑
■
Cl
Are flow rates less than of permitted flow?
❑
❑
■
El
Are application rates adhered to?
❑
❑
■
❑
Is GW monitoring being conducted, if required (GW-59s submitted)?
❑
D
■
❑
Are all samples analyzed for all required parameters?
❑
❑
■
❑
Are there any 2L GW quality violations?
❑
❑
■
0
Is GW-59A certification form completed for facility?
❑
❑
■
❑
Is effluent sampled for same parameters as GW?
❑
❑
■
❑
Do effluent concentrations exceed GW standards?
❑
❑
■
❑
Are annual soil reports available?
Cl
❑
■
❑
# Are PAN records required?
❑
❑
■
❑
# Did last soil report indicate a need for lime?
■
p
■
❑
Page: 3

.Permit: WQ0006406 Owner - Facility: Emerald Village Inc
Inspection Date: 08/05/2010 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
If so, has it been applied?
Are operational logs present?
Are lab sheets available for review?
Do lab sheets support data reported on NDMR?
Do lab sheets support data reported on GW-59s?
Are Operational and Maintenance records present?
Were Operational and Maintenance records complete?
Has permittee been free of public complaints in last 12 months?
Is a copy of the SOC readily available?
No treatment units bypassed since last inspection?
Comment: Need to keep maintenance records.
Reason for Visit: Routine
Page: 4

Price, Bev
From: Price, Bev
Sent: Tuesday, July 27, 2010 4:11 PM
To: Risgaard, Jon
Subject: RE: Recycle Systems
As far as I know we have never tested theses facilities for pH or TDS. I'll check fee status as I inspect these folks. Thanks
Jon.
Bev Price - [e-mail]
North Carolina Dept. of Environment and Natural Resources
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Quality - Aquifer Protection Section
2090 U.S. 70 Highway
Swannanoa, NC 28778
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Notice: This e-mail contains a public record which is subject to disclosure to third
parties and the public pursuant North Carolina's Public Records Law. N.C.
Gen. Stat. §132-1, et seq. This e-mail may contain materials prepared
during or in anticipation of a legal proceeding as part of preparation for that
legal proceeding, in which case third party or public access to it is subject to
N.C. Gen. Stat. §132-1.9 and may be denied until the conclusion of the legal
proceeding, including the completion of all appeals and post -judgment
proceedings, or, in the case where no legal proceeding has been commenced,
upon the expiration of all applicable statutes of limitations and periods of
repose.
From: Risgaard, Jon
Sent: Tuesday, July 27, 2010 10:56 AM
To: Price, Bev
Cc: Davidson, Landon
Subject: RE: Recycle Systems
Bev,
I'd just as well keep them permitted as a recycle system unless the need to expand, then we should reconsider calling it
a infiltration pond. is there any pH or TDS concerns with these guys? I assume not. Also, are they all caught up with
their fees? If not you could remind them that if their fees are not paid we could rescind the permit and then they would
be required to resubmit an application and would likely no longer be grandfathered in as a recycle system.
Jon
From: Price, Bev
Sent: Tuesday, July 27, 2010 9:47 AM
To: Risgaard, Jon
Cc: Davidson, Landon
Subject: Recycle Systems
Hey Jon,

We have a few systems up here that were permitted back in the day as wastewater recycle systems (mostly tourist gem
mines). But they were never really recycle systems at all. They pull water from a nearby stream, wash sediment in a
sluice then discharge to a pond or series of settling ponds where the water then infiltrates into the ground.
The question is do we continue to inspect these facilities and call them compliant when they really do not recycle at all.
It seems unfair to make these folks go back at this point and install a recycle system when they've been permitted this
way all along. And is it worth it to go through a permit change (to maybe infiltration ponds?). 1 know this is small
potatoes and I don't really think there is any environmental impact here just an administrative thing.
Thanks,
Bev
Bev Price - [e-mail]
North Carolina Dept. of Environment and Natural Resources
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Quality - Aquifer Protection Section
2090 U.S. 70 Highway
Swannanoa, NC 28778
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Notice: This e-mail contains a public record which is subject to disclosure to third
parties and the public pursuant North Carolina's Public Records Law. N.C.
Gen. Stat. §132-1, et seq. This e-mail may contain materials prepared
during or in anticipation of a legal proceeding as part of preparation for that
legal proceeding, in which case third party or public access to it is subject to
N.C. Gen. Stat. §132-1.9 and may be denied until the conclusion of the legal
proceeding, including the completion of all appeals and post -judgment
proceedings, or, in the case where no legal proceeding has been commenced,
upon the expiration of all applicable statutes of limitations and periods of
repose.

Compliance Inspection Deport
Permit: WQ0006406 Effective: 01/19/07 Expiration: 12/31/14 Owner: Emerald Village Inc
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Emerald Village Inc -Gem Mine
County: Mitchell PO Box 98
Region: Asheville
Little Switzerland NC 28749
Contact Person: Alan Schabilion Title: Phone: [phone]
Directions to Facility:
System Classifications:
Primary ORC:
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
24 hour contact name
On -site representative
Related Permits:
Inspection Date: 08/06/2010
Primary Inspector: Beverly Price
Secondary Inspector(s):
Alan R Schabilion
Alan R Schabilion
Entry Time: 09:30 AM
Reason for Inspection: Routine
Permit Inspection Type: Wastewater Recycling
Facility Status: ❑ Compliant ❑ Not Compliant
Question Areas: '
0 Miscellaneous Questions E Treatment
(See attachment summary)
Certification:
Exit Time: 10:00 AM
Phone:
Phone: [phone]
Phone: [phone]
Phone: [phone]
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation( ��N
ige: 1

Permit: WQ0006406 Owner - Facility: Emerald Village Inc
Inspection Date: 08/05/2010 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Inspection Summary:
Treatment
Are Treatment facilities consistent with those outlined in the current permit?
Do all treatment units appear to be operational? (if no, note below.)
Comment:
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Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina D�,N--jent of Environment and Natural Resources
Coleen H. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
AQUIFER PROTECTION
April 23, 2008
Alan Schabilion
Emerald Village, Inc. -
Post Office Box 98
Little Switzerland, NC 28749
SUBJECT: April 17, 2008
Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Emerald Village, Inc.
Permit No: WQ0006406
Mitchell County-
Dear'Mr. Schabilion:
Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection form from the
inspection conducted on April 17, 2008. The facility was found to be in Compliance with permit
WQ0006406.
As discussed during the inspection, this facility is listed as a recycle system but no
recycling actually takes place. With the next permit renewal, the correct permit
(Infiltration/Percolation/Evaporative Pond) should.be issued.
Please refer to the enclosed inspection report for additional observations and comments.
If you or your staff has any questions, please call me at [phone].
Sincerely,
Beverly Price
Environmental Specialist
Enclosure
cc. APS Central Files
,�AP� Astevtlle les`==�
Noe Carolina'
Ntura!!y
North Carolina Division of Water Quality— Asheville Regional Office 2090 U.S. Highway 70 Swannanoa, NC 28778 Phone [phone]
Aquifer Protection Section FAX [phone]
Customer Service 1-877-623-6748
Internet: h2o.enr.state.nc.us
An Equal OpportunitylAffirmative Action Employer— 50% Recycled110% Post Consumer Paper

Permit: WQ0006406
SOC:
County: Mitchell
Region:. Asheville
i
Compliance Inspection Report
Effective: 01/19/07 Expiration: 12/31/11 Owner: Emerald Village Inc
Effective: Expiration: Facility: Emerald Village Inc -Gem Mine
PO Box 98
Contact Person: Alan Schabilion Title:
Directions to Facility.
System Classifications:
Primary ORC:
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
24 hour contact name
On -site representative
Related Permits:
Inspection Date: 04/17/2008
Primary Inspector: Beverly Price
Secondary Inspector(s):
Alan Schabilion
Alan Schabilion
Entry Time: 10:30 AM
Reason for Inspection: Routine
Permit Inspection Type: Wastewater Recycling
Facility Status: ! Compliant ❑ Not Compliant
Question Areas:
E Miscellaneous Questions E Treatment
(See attachment summary)
Little Switzerland NC 28749
Phone: [phone]
Certification: Phone:
Exit Time: 10:45 AM
Phone:
Phone:
Phone: [phone]
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Page: 1

Permit: WQ0006406 Owner - Facility: Emerald Village Inc
.Inspection Date: 04/17/2008 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
The permit refers to this system as a "recycle" system, but the water is not recycled; it percolates into the ground at the
final settling pond. When the permit is up for renewal in 2011, the proper permit (Infiltration /Percolation/Evaporative
Pond) should be issued. There was no dischcarge to surface waters.
Type
Activated Sludge Drip, LR
Single Family Drip
Activated Sludge Spray, LR
Activated Sludge Spray, HR
Single Family Spray, LR
Lagoon Spray, LR
Reuse (Quality)
Infiltration System
Recycle/Reuse
Are Treatment facilities consistent with those outlined in the current permit?
Do all treatment units appear to be operational? (if no, note below.)
Comment:
■
Yes No NA NE
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Page: 2

Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: WQ0006406 Effective: 01/19/07 Expiration: 12/31/11 Owner: Emerald Village Inc
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Emerald Village Inc -Gem Mine
County: Mitchell PO Box 98
Region: Asheville
Little Switzerland NC 28749
Contact Person: Alan Schabilion Title: Phone: [phone]
Directions to Facility:
System Classifications:
Primary ORC: Certification: Phone:
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Inspection Date: 04/17/2008 Entry Time: 10:30 AM Exit Time: M—
Primary Inspector: Beverly Price Phone: [phone]
Secondary Inspector(s):
Reason for Inspection: Routine
Permit Inspection Type: Wastewater Recycling
Facility Status: kCompliant ❑ Not Compliant
Question Areas:
Miscellaneous Questions 0 Treatment
(See attachment summary)
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Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Page: 1

Permit: WQ0006406 Owner - Facility: Emerald Village Inc
Inspection Date: 04/17/2008 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
Treatment
Are Treatment facilities consistent with those outlined in the current permit? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
Do all treatment units appear to be operational? (if no, note below.)
Comment:
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Page: 2

#1Y
Alan Schabilion
Emerald Village Incorporated
Post Office Box 98
Little Switzerland, NC 28749
Dear Mr. Schabilion :
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Depa it of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
Asheville Regional Office
AQUIFER PROTECTION
.July 19, 2006
SUBJECT: July 13, 2006 Compliance
Evaluation Inspection
Emerald Village Inc -Gem Mine
Permit No: WQ0006406
Mitchell County
Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection form from the
inspection conducted on July 13, 2006. The inspection was conducted by Ed Williams of the
Asheville Regional Office. The facility was found to be in Compliance with permit
WQ0006406.
Our records show that the subject permit will expire on January 31st, 2007. Please fill
out the attached renewal application and submit it six months prior to the expiration date.
Please refer to the enclosed inspection report for additional observations and
comments. If you have any questions, please call me at 828/296-4500 .
MSincerely,
.
Ed Williams
Enclosure
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North Carolina Division of Water Quality — Asheville Regional Office 2090 U.S. Highway 70 Swannanoa, NC 28778 Phone [phone]
Aquifer Protection Section FAX [phone]
Customer Service 1-877-623-6748
Internet: h2o.enr.state.nc.us
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Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: W00006406 Effective: 02/06/02 Expiration: 01/31/07 Owner: Emerald Village Inc
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Emerald Village Inc -Gem Mine
County: Mitchell PO Box 98
Region: Asheville
Little Switzerland NC 28749
Contact Person: Alan Schabilion Phone:
Directions to Facility:
Primary ORC: Certification:. Phone:
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
On -site representative Alan Schabilion Phone: [phone]
Related Permits:
Inspection Date: 07/13/2006 Entry Time: 01:00 PM
Primary Inspector: Edward M Williams
Secondary Inspector(s):
Reason for Inspection: Routine
Permit Inspection Type: Wastewater Recycling
Facility Status: ■ Compliant ❑ Not Compliant
Question Areas:
Miscellaneous Questions E Treatment
(See attachment summary)
Exit Time: 01:45 PM
Phone:
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Page: 1

Permit: WQ0006406 Owner - Facility: Emerald Village Inc
Inspection Date: 07/13/2006 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
The Emerald Village Incorporated Gem Mine flume water system appeared to be in good
working order. The permit
refers to this system a "recycle" system, but the water is not recycled; it.percolates into the ground at the final settling
pond.
Yes No NA NE
Type
n_
Reuse (Quality)
n
Infiltration System.
n
Lagoon Spray, LR
- —
El
Activated Sludge Spray, LR
n
Single Family Spray, LR
n
Activated Sludge Spray, HR
n_
Activated Sludge Drip, LR
n_
Single Family Drip
■
Recycle/Reuse
Yes No NA NE
Treatment
Are Treatment facilities consistent with those outlined in the current permit?
.Q n
Do all treatment units appear to be operational? (if no, note below.)
�nn•n
Comment:
Page: 2

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
INSTRUCTIONS FOR FORM: WWR 06-06
(RENEWAL WITHOUT MODIFICATION OF WASTEWATER NON -DISCHARGE SYSTEMS)
For more information or for an electronic version of this form, visit the Land Application Unit (LAU) web site at:
hgp://h2o. enr.state. nc. us/lay/main. html
This form is for renewal without modificationfor all wastewater non -discharge systems. Wastewater non -discharge
systems include: High Rate Infiltration Systems; Infiltration/Evaporation Lagoons; Reclaimed Water Utilization
Systems; Wastewater Recycle Systems; Single Family Surface Irrigation Systems; and Surface Irrigation Systems.
This application may not be used for renewal of Land Application of Residuals Permits
A. Application Form (All Application Packages):
✓ Submit one (1) original and two (2) copies of the completed and appropriately executed application form.
Any changes made to this form will result in the application package being returned.
✓ If the Applicant is a corporation or company, it must be registered for business with the NC Secretary of
State (http://www.secretary.state.ne.us/Corporations/CSearch.aspx).
✓ If the Applicant is a partnership, sole proprietorship, trade name, or d/b/a enclose a copy of the certificate
filed with the register of deeds in the county of business.
✓ The application must be signed appropriately in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0206(b). An alternate
person may be designated as the signing official, provided that a delegation letter is provided from a person
who meets the referenced criteria. You may download an example delegation letter from the LAU web site.
✓ Submit three (3) copies of the most recently issued existing permit.
B. Additional Forms (Single Family Residence Surface Irrigation Systems Only):
✓ Submit one (1) original and two (2) copies of a completed and properly executed Form SFR O&M 09/05.
This Form may be downloaded at: http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/lau/applications.html#Single
I. GENERAL INFORMATION:
1. Permittee's name (Owner of the facility):
2. Complete mailing address of Permittee:
City:
Telephone number: (_�
Email Address:
State:
Zip:
Facsimile number: (
3. Facility name (name of the subdivision, shopping center, etc.):
4. Complete address of the physical location of the facility (if different from above):
City:
5. County where project is located:
State:
Zip:
6. Name and affiliation of contact person who can answer questions about project:
I Address:
FORM: WWR 06-06 Page 1

II. PERMIT INFORMATION:
1. Existing permit number
2. Existing permit type:
❑ High -Rate Infiltration
and the issuance date
❑ Evaporation Lagoons ❑ Reclaimed Water Utilization
❑ Single Family Surface Irrigation ❑ Surface Irrigation ❑ Wastewater Recycle
3. Has the treatment and disposal system been constructed? ❑ Yes ❑ No
4. If the system has not been constructed, would you like to rescind your permit (i.e. the permitted facilities
- will not be needed)? ❑ Yes ❑ No
5. Has the wastewater system been connected to a municipal or community sewer system? ❑ Yes ❑ No
Applicant's Certification [signing authority must be in compliance with 15A NCAC 2H .0206(b)]:
I,
attest that this application for
(signing authority name and title)
(facility name)
has been reviewed by me and is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any discharge
of wastewater from this non -discharge system to surface waters or the land will result in an immediate enforcement
action that may include civil penalties, injunctive relief, and/or criminal prosecution. I will make no claim against
the Division of Water Quality should a condition of this permit be violated. I also understand that if all required
parts of this application package are not completed and that if all required supporting information and attachments
are not included, this application package will be returned to me as incomplete. Note: In accordance with NC
General Statutes 143-215.6A and 143-215.613, any person who knowingly makes any false statement, representation,
or certification in any application package shall be guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor, which may include a fine not to
exceed $10,000 as well as civil penalties up to $25,000 per violation.
Signature:
Date:
THE COMPLETED RENEWAL APPLICATION SHALL BE SENT TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS:
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
AQUIFER PROTECTION SECTION
LAND APPLICATION UNIT
By U.S. Postal Service:
1636 MAIL SERVICE CENTER
RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27699-1636
TELEPHONE NUMBER: [phone]
By Courier/Special Delivery:
2728 CAPITAL BOULEVARD
RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27604
FAX NUMBER: [phone]
FORM: WWR 06-06 Page 2

Surface Irrigation ❑ Reuse ® Recycle ❑ High Rate Infiltration ❑ Evaporation/Infiltration Lagoon
❑ Land Application of Residuals' . ❑ Attachment B included ❑ 503 regulated ❑ 503 exempt
❑ Distribution of Residuals ❑ Surface Disposal
❑ Closed -loop Groundwater Remediation ❑ Other Injection Wells (including in situ remediation)
Was a site visit conducted in'order to prepare this report? ® Yes or ❑ No.
2.
a. Date of site visit: July 13, 2006
b. Person contacted and contact information: Alan Schabilion 828/765-3148
C. Site visit conducted by: Ed Williams .
d. Inspection Report, Attached: ® Yes or ❑ No.
Is the following information entered into the BIMS record for this application correct?"
Z Yes or ❑ No. If no, please'complete the following or indicate that it is correct on the current application.
For Treatment Facilities:
a. Location:
b. Driving Directions:
c. USGS Quadrangle Map name. and number: Celo, NC
d. Latitude:35°50'50" Longitude: 82°07'42 :.
e.. Regulated Activities / Type of Wastes (e.g., subdivision, food processing, municipal wastewater): Recycle
water for recreational gem mine sluice
For Disposal and Injection Sites: n/a
(If multiple sites either indicate which sites the information applies to, copy and paste a new section into the
document for each site or attach additional pages for each site)
a. Location(s)-
b. Driving Directions:
c. USGS Quadrangle Map name and number:
d. Latitude: Longitude:
II NEW AND MAJOR MODIFICATIONAPPLICATIONS {this section not needed for renewals or minor
modifications, skip to next section)
Description Of Waste(S) And Facilities
1. Please attach completed rating sheet.
FORM: Emerald Village staff report 2006 i

"
AQUIFER PRG -t ECTION REGIONAL STr_XX1'F_ REPORT
-2. Are the new treatment facilities adequate for the type of waste and disposal system?
❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ N/A. If no,' please. explain:
3. Are the new site conditions (soils, topography,' depth to water table, etc) consistent with.what was reported by
the soil scientist and/or Professional Engineer? ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ N/A jf no"
o LLplease explain.
4. Does the application (maps,. plans, etc.) represent the actual site (property lines, wells, surface drainage)? ❑
Yes ❑ No ❑ N/A. If no, please explain:
5. Is the proposed residuals management plan adequate and/or acceptable to the 'Division. ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑
N/A. If no, please explain: -
6. Are the proposedapplication rate's for new sites (hydraulic or nutrient) acceptable?
❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ N/A. If no please explain: p
7. Are the new treatment facilities'or any new disposal sites located m`a 100 year floodplaii?
❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ N/A: If yes, please attach a map showmg;areas of 100-year-�floodplam and -please explain'
and recommend any mitigative measures/special conditions in Part IV:
8. Are there any buffer conflicts (new treatment facilities or new disposal sites)? ❑ Yes or ❑ No.' If yes, please
attach a map showing conflict areas or attach any new maps you have received from the,' applicant to be
-1 incorporated into the permit:
9. Is proposed and/or existing groundwater monitoring program (number of wells, frequency of monitoring,
monitoring parameters, etc.) adequate? ❑ Yes ❑ No [-]':'N/A. Attach map of existing monitoring well
network if applicable. Indicate the review and compliance .boundaries. If No, explain and -recommend any
changes to the groundwater monitoring program:
10. For residuals, will seasonal or other restrictions be required? ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ N/A If yes, attach list of sites
with restrictions (Certification B?)
III RENEWAL AND MODIFICATIONAPPLICATIONS (use previous section for new or maior modification
systems)
Description Of Waste(S) And Facilities N/A
1. Are there appropriately certified ORCs for the facilities? ❑ Yes or ❑ No. N/A
Operator in Charge: Certificate 4:
Backup- Operator in Charge: Certificate 9:
2. Is the design, maintenance and operation (e.g. adequate aeration, sludge wasting, sludge storage, effluent
storage, etc) of the treatment facilities adequate for the type of waste and disposal system? ® Yes or ❑ No.
If no, please explain:
3. Are the site conditions (soils, topography, depth to water table, etc) maintained appropriately and adequately
assimilating the waste? ❑ Yes or ❑ No. If no, please explain: N/A
FORM: Emerald Village staff report 2006 2

f - - ,
.-AQUIFER PR( ACTION REGIONAL`ST-A F REPORT
4. Has the site changed in any way that may.affect permit (drainage added, new wells inside the compliance -
'boundary, new, development, etc:)? If yes, please explain:
5. Is the residuals management plan for the facility adequate and/or acceptable to the Division?
❑ Yes or ❑ No. If no, please explain: N/A
6., Are, the, existing application rates (hydraulic or nutrient) still acceptable? ❑ Yes or ❑ No. If no, please
explain: N/A
7. Is the existing groundwater monitoring program (number of wells, - frequency of monitoring, monitoring
parameters, etc.) adequate? ❑ Yes ❑ No ® N/A. Attach map of existing monitoring well network if
applicable. Indicate the review and compliance boundaries., If No, explain and recommend any changes to the
groundwater monitoring program:
8. Will seasonal or other restrictions be required for added sites? ❑ Yes ❑ No ® N/A If yes, attach list of sites
with restrictions (Certification B?)
9. Are there any buffer conflicts (treatment. facilities or disposal sites)? ❑ Yes or ® No. If yes, please attach a
map showing conflict areas or attach any new maps you have received from the applicant to be incorporated
into the permit:
.10. Is the description of the facilities,, type and/or volume of waste(s) as written in the existing permit correct?
Yes or ❑ No. If no, please explain:
I Were monitoring wells properly constructed and located? ❑ Yes or ❑ No ® N/A. If no, please explain: ,
12. Has a review of all self -monitoring data been conducted (GW, NDMR, and NDAR as applicable)? ❑ Yes or
❑ No ® N/A. Please summarize any findings resulting from this review:
13. Check all that apply: ® No compliance issues; ❑ Notice(s) of violation .within the last permit cycle; ❑
Current enforcement action(s) ❑ Currently under SOC; ❑ Currently under JOC; ❑ Currently under
moratorium. If any items checked, please explain and attach any documents that may help clarify
answer/comments (such as NOV, NOD etc):
14. Have all compliance dates/conditions in the existing permit, (SOC, JOC, etc.) been complied with? ❑ Yes
❑ No ❑ Not Determined ® N/A.. If no, please explain:
15. Are there any issues related to compliance/enforcement that should be resolved before issuing this permit? ❑
Yes or ® No ❑ N/A. If yes, please explain:
FORM: Emerald Village staff report 2006 3

AQUIFER PR6.t ECTION REGIONAL ST.. F REPORT
IV. INJECTION WELL PERMIT APPLICATIONS (Complete these two sections for all systems that use injection
wells, including closed -loop groundwater remediation effluent injection wells, in situ remediation injection wells, and heat
pump injection wells.)
Description Of Well(S) And Facilities — New, Renewal, And Modification
L Type of injection system:
❑ Heating/cooling water return flow (5A7)
❑ Closed -loop heat pump system (5QM/5QW)
❑ In situ remediation (5I)
❑ Closed -loop groundwater remediation effluent injection (5L/"Non-Discharge")
❑ Other (Specify:
2. Does system use same well for water source and injection? ❑ Yes ❑ No
3. Are there any potential pollution sources that may affect injection? ❑ Yes ❑ No
What is/are the pollution source(s)? What is the distance of the infection well(s) from the pollution
source(s)? ft.
4. What is the minimum distance of proposed injection wells from the property boundary? ft.
5. Quality of drainage at site: ❑ Good ❑ Adequate ❑ Poor
6. Flooding potential of site: ❑ Low ❑ Moderate ❑ High
7. For groundwater remediation systems, is the proposed and/or existing groundwater monitoring program
(number of wells, frequency of monitoring, monitoring parameters, etc.) adequate? ❑ Yes ❑ No. Attach
map of existing monitoring well network if applicable. If No, explain and recommend any changes to the
groundwater monitoring program:
8. Does the map presented represent the actual site (property lines, wells, surface drainage)? ❑ Yes or ❑ No. If
no or no map, -please attach a sketch of the site. Show property boundaries, buildings, wells, potential pollution
sources, roads, approximate scale, and north arrow.
Infection Well Permit Renewal And Modification Only:
For heat pump systems, are there any abnormalities in heat pump or injection well operation (e.g. turbid water,
failure to assimilate injected fluid, poor heating/cooling)?
❑ Yes ❑ No. If yes, explain:
2. For closed -loop heat pump systems, has system lost pressure or required make-up fluid since permit issuance
or last inspection? ❑ Yes ❑ No. If yes, explain:
3. For renewal or modification of groundwater remediation permits (of any type), will
continued/additional/modified injections have an adverse impact on migration of the plume or management of
the contamination incident? ❑ Yes ❑ No. If yes, explain:
4. Drilling contractor: Name:
FORM: Emerald Village staff report 2006 4

AQUIFER PRC ECTION REGIONAL ST, _ F REPORT
Address:
Certification number:
5. Complete and attach Well Construction Data Sheet.
FORM: Emerald Village staff report 2006 . 5

AQUIFER PR6 -t ECTION REGIONAL ST,-.. F REPORT
V. EVALUATIONAND RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Provide any additional narrative regarding your review of the application.:
2. Attach Well Construction Data Sheet - if needed information is available
3. Do you foresee any problems with issuance/renewal of this permit? ❑ Yes ® No. If yes, please explain
briefly.
4. List any items that you would like APS Central Office to obtain through an additional information request.
Make sure that you provide a reason for each item:
Item Reason
5. List specific Permit conditions that you recommend to be removed from the permit when issued. Make sure
that you provide a reason for each condition:
Condition Reason
6. List specific special conditions or compliance schedules that you recommend to be included in the permit when
issued. Make sure that you provide a reason for each special condition:
7
Condition Reason
Recommendation: ❑ Hold, pending receipt and review of additional information by regional office; ❑ Hold,
pending review of draft permit by regional office; ❑ Issue upon receipt of needed additional information;
Issue; ❑ Deny. If deny, please sta"asos:��
8. Signature of report preparer(s)
Signature of APS regional sups
Date:
ADDITIONAL REGIONAL STAFF REVIEW ITEMS
FORM: Emerald Village staff report 2006 6

• i T
Compliance; Inspecfion Report
Permit: WQ0006406` Effective: 02/06/02 Expiration: 01/31/07 Owner: Emerald Village Inc
SOC: Effective: Expiration:" J Facility: Emerald Village Inc -Gem Mine
County: Mitchell PO Box 98
Region: Asheville
Little Switzerland NC 28749
Contact Person: Alan Schabilion Phone: [phone]
Directions to Facility:
Primary ORC:
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
On -site representative Alan Schabilion
Related Permits:
Inspection Date: 07113,12006 Entry Time: 01:00 PM
Primary Inspector: Edward M Williams
Secondary Inspector(s):
Reason for Inspection: Routine.
Permit Inspection Type: Wastewater Recycling
Facility Status: ■ Compliant Not Compliant
Question Areas:
Miscellaneous Questions .
(See attachment summary)
Certification: Phone:
Phone: [phone]
Exit Time: 01:45 PM
Phone:
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Page: 1

Permit: WQ0006406 Owner - Facility: Emerald Village Inc
Inspection Date: 07/13/2006 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
The Emerald Village Incorporated Gem Mine flume water system appeared to be in good working order. The permit
refers to this system a "recycle" system, but the water is not recycled; it percolates into the ground at the final settling
pond.
Type Yes No NA NE
Reuse (Quality)
Infiltration System fl
Lagoon Spray, LR
❑
Activated Sludge Spray, LR
fl
Single Family Spray, LR
❑
Activated Sludge Spray, HR
fl
Activated Sludge Drip, LR
❑
Single Family Drip
Q
Recycle/Reuse
Page: 2

COPY' R EP,;, E'l V E D
AQUIFER PROTECTION SECTION V 3 0 2006
APPLICATION REVIEW REQUEST FORM
hevil e c i al Office
Date: November 27, 2006
To: ® Landon Davidson, ARO-APS ❑ David May, WaRO-APS
❑ Art Barnhardt, FRO-APS ❑ Charlie Stehman, WiRO-APS
❑ Andrew Pitner, MRO-APS ❑ Sherri Knight, WSRO-APS
❑ Jay Zimmerman, RRO-APS
From: David Goodrich, Land Application Unit
Telephone: [phone] Fax: [phone]
E-Mail: david.goodrich a,ncmail.net
A. Permit Number: W00006406 v
B. Owner: Emerald Village, Inc. (�
C. Facility/Operation: Emerald Village Gem Mine -Wastewater Recycling
❑ Proposed ® Existing ® Facility ® Operation
D. Application:
1. Permit Type: ❑ Animal ❑ Surface Irrigation ❑ Reuse ❑ H-R Infiltration
® Recycle ❑ I/E Lagoon ❑ GW Remediation (ND)
❑ UIC - (5QW) closed loop water only geothermal
For Residuals: ❑ Land App. ❑ D&NI ❑ Surface Disposal
❑ 503 ❑ 503 Exempt ❑ Animal
2. Project Type: ❑ New ❑ Major Mod. ❑ Minor Mod. ® Renewal ❑ Renewal w/ Mod.
E. Comments/Other Information: ❑ I would like to accompany you on a site visit.
Statutory Date: ") /7,® 7
Attached, you will find all information submitted in support of the above -referenced application for your
review, comment, and/or action. Within 30 calendar days, please take the following actions:
® Return a Completed Form APSSRR.
❑ Attach Well Construction Data Sheet.
❑ Attach Attachment B for Certification by the LAPCU.
❑ Issue an Attachment B Certification from the RO*.
* Remember that you will be responsible for coordinating site visits, reviews, as well as additional
information requests with other RO-APS representatives in order to prepare a complete Attachment B for
certification. Refer to the RPP SOP for additional detail.
When you receive this request form, please w
of this sheet, and returp-rt = e agprop/ e
listed above. /` 7 /
ICI
name and dates in the spaces below, make a copy
Office -Aquifer Protection Section contact person
Date: -%3 -0
FORM: APSARR 02/06 Page 1 of 1

Central Files: APS SWP
11 /27/06
Permit Number WQ0006406 Permit Tracking Slip
s
Program Category Status Project Type
Non -discharge In review Renewal
Permit Type Version Permit Classification
Wastewater Recycling A Individual
Primary Reviewer Permit Contact Affiliation
david.goodrich Alan Schabilion
Permitted Flow PO Box 98
Little Switzerland NC 28749
Facilltv
Facility Name Major/Minor Region
Emerald Village Inc -Gem Mine Minor Asheville
Location Address County
PO Box 98 Mitchell
Little Switzerland NC 28749 Facility Contact Affiliation
Alan Schabilion
PO Box 98
Little Switzerland NC 28749
Owner
Owner Name Owner Type
Emerald Village Inc Non -Government
Owner Affiliation
Gil Evans
PO Box 98
Little Switzerland NC 28749
Dates/Events.
Scheduled
Orig Issue App Received Draft Initiated Issuance Public Notice Issue Effective Expiration
01 /21 /92 11 /09/06
Rettulated Activities Requested/Recelved Events
Gem mining RO staff report received
RO staff report requested
Additional information requested
Additional information received
Outfall NULL
Waterbody Name Stream Index Number Current Class Subbasin

�OF W A �F9Q Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
p a Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
November 27, 2006
ALAN SCHABILION
EMERAL VILLAGE INC
PO BOX 98
LITTLE SWITZERLAND NC 28749
Subject: Acknowledgement of Application No. WQ0006406
Emerald Village
Wastewater Recycling
Mitchell County
Dear Mr. Schabilion:
The Aquifer Protection Section of the Division of Water Quality (the Division) acknowledges receipt of
your permit application and supporting materials on November 9, 2006. This application package has
been assigned the number listed above and will be reviewed by David Goodrich.
The reviewer will perform a detailed review and contact you with a request for additional information if
necessary. To ensure the maximum efficiency in processing permit applications, the Division requests
your assistance in providing a timely and complete response to any additional information requests.
Please be aware that the Division's Regional Office, copied below, must provide recommendations prior
to final action by the Division. Please also note at this time, processing permit applications can take as
long as 60 - 90 days after receipt of a complete application. To check on the status of your application,
you can visit http://h2o.enr.state.ne.us/bims/reports/reportsPermits.html.
If you have any questions, please contact David Goodrich by phone at [phone] or by email at
[e-mail]. If the reviewer is unavailable, you may leave a message and they will •
respond promptly. Also note that the Division has reorganized. To review our new organizational chart,
go to hqp://h2o.enr.state.ne.us/documents/dwq orgchart.pdf.
PLEASE REFER TO THE ABOVE APPLICATION NUMBER WHEN MAKING INQUIRIES
ON THIS PROJECT.
Sincerely,
for Kim WColson, P.E.
Supervisor
cc: Asheville Regional-Offrce, Aquifer-Protectior Sect oiv'
APS CentraNFiles - Application No: WQ0006406
NoorthCarolina
Niahmally
Aquifer Protection Section 1636 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1636 Telephone: [phone]
Internet: www.ncwaterouality.org Location: 2728 Capital Boulevard Raleigh, NC 27604 Fax 1: [phone]
Fax 2: [phone]
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer— 50% Recycled/10% Post Consumer Paper Customer Service: [phone]

State of North Carolina
_ Department of Environment. and Natural. Resources
' Division of Water "Quality
INSTRUCTIONS FOR FORM: WWR 06-06
(RENEWAL WITHOUT MODIFICATION OF WASTEWATER NON -DISCHARGE SYSTEMS)
For more information or for an electronic version of this form, visit the Land Application Unit (LAU) web site at:
.hQ.-11h2o.ennstate.nc. us/1au/main. html
This form is for renewal without modificationfor all wastewater non -discharge systems. Wastewater non -discharge
systems include: High Rate Infiltration Systems; Infiltration/Evaporation Lagoons, Reclaimed Water Utilization
Systems, Wastewater Recycle Systems; Single Family Surface Irrigation Systems; and Surface Irrigation Systems.
This application may not be used for renewal of Land Application of Residuals Permits.
A. Application Form (All Application Packages):
✓ Submit one (I) original and two (2) copies of the completed and appropriately executed application form.
Any changes made to this form will result in the application package being returned.
✓ .,If the Applicant is a corporation or company, it mustbe registered for business with the NC Secretary of
State (http://*%vw.secretary..state.nc.us/Corporations/CSeArch.aspx).'
✓ If the Applicant is a partnership, sole proprietorship, trade name; or d/b/a enclose a copy of the certificate
filed with the register of deeds in the county of business.
✓ The application must be signed appropriately in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0206(b). An alternate
person may be designated as"the signingoffcial, provided that a delegation letter is provided from a person
who meets the referenced criteria. You may download an example delegation letter from the LAU web site.
✓ Submit three (3) copies of the most recently issued existing permit.
B. Additional Forms (Single Family Residence Surface Irrigation Systems Only):
✓ Submit one (1) original and two (2) copies of a completed and properly executed Form SFR O&M 09/05.
This Form may be downloaded at: hqp://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/lau/applications.html#Single RECEIVED / DENR / DWQ
AQU1FFR'PRnTFCTI0N SFCTION
I. GENERAL INFORMATION: NOV 0 9 2006
1. Permittee's name (Owner of the facility): E MU.11, 7 >✓! l d. fl6 ,I/UC �,
2. Complete mailing'address of Permittee: P+ ©+ R ax .9$
City: �i ;rr44 YA1;7Z 641_#V,0 State: AIC Zip: 19 9 % V 9
Telephone number: J0 ) 765- 6 W _3 Facsimile number:( 7os- E 3 d 9
Email Address: //VFD @ grYJ/L9L�1/%l.L�lE
3. Facility name (name of the subdivision, shopping center, etc.):IYllt`i� 1✓/LLf�b
4. Complete address of the physical location of the facility (if different from above):
L ki
City:
ima SW!72_Ett,1A14 State: Al 6 Zip: d8
5. County where project is located: MI 77/f71- i-
6. Name and affiliation of contact person who can answer questions about project:
i7 Jy SGi�I��1�10/�% 19 t Email Address: AIA%UO

H. PERMIT INFORMATION:
1. Existing permit number ® ® 0 and the issuance date �QlJi3,Q (/ 69 v?F14a
2. Existing permit type:
❑ High -Rate Infiltration '❑ Evaporation Lagoons ❑ Reclaimed Water Utilization
❑ Single Family Surface Irrigation ❑ Surface Irrigation wastewater Recycle
3. Has the treatment and disposal system been constructed? Ves ❑ No
4. If the system has not been constructed, would you like to rescind your permit (i.e. the permitted facilities
will not be needed)? ❑ Yes [KNo
5. Has the wastewater system been connected to a municipal or community sewer system? ❑ Yes No
Applicant's Certification liggning thority must be incompliance with 15A NCAC 2H .0206(b)1 a
AJ
I,AM L�Wkk
� DST
(signing adthority name and title).
attest that this application for AIRAMM Lo _Z
(facility name)
has been reviewed by me and is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any discharge
of wastewater from this non -discharge system to surface waters or the land will result in an immediate enforcement
action that may include civil penalties, injunctive relief, and/or criminal prosecution. I will make no claim against
the Division of Water Quality should a condition of this permit be violated. I also understand that if all required
parts of this application package are not completed and that if all required supporting information and attachments
are not included, this application package will be returned to me as incomplete. Note: In accordance with NC
General Statutes 143-215.6A and 143-215.613, any person who knowingly makes any false statement, representation,
or certification in any application package shall be guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor, which may include a fine not to
exceed $10,000 as wel as ,ivl penalti up to $25 OO.O.per violation.
Signature: Date: i (�
THE COMPLETED RENEWAL APPLICATION SHALL BE SENTrTO THE,,FOLL0,W1N:G ADDRESS:
lN4RTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT_AND NATU]�AL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
AQUIFER PROTECTION `SECTiON
; LAND APPLICATION UNIT
By U.S. Postal Service: By Courier/Special Delivery:
1636 MAIL SERVICE CENTER 2728 CAPITAL BOULEVARD
RALEIGH, NORTH. CAROLINA 27699-1636 RALEIGH, NORTH CAROL�.gA 27604
TELEPHONE NUMBER: [phone] ' FAX-7 UMBER: [phone]
RECEIVED / DENR 1 DWO
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NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
RALEIGH
RECYCLE SYSTEM PERMIT
In accordance with the provisions of Article 21 of Chapter 143, General Statutes of North Carolina as amended, and
- other applicable Laws, Rules, and Regulations
PERMISSION -IS HEREBY GRANTED TO
Emerald Village Inc. RECEIVED ! DENR / DWQ
Mitchell County AQU1FFR'PRnTFCTInN SFCT10N .
NOV 0 9 2gg
FOR THE
continued operation of a wastewaterrecycle system consisting of two inorganic solids settling ponds in series to
serve Emerald Village Gem Mine with no discharge of wastes to the surface waters, pursuant to -the application
received November 1, 2001, and in conformity with the project plan, .specifications, and other supporting data
subsequently filed and approved by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and considered a part of
this permit.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until January 31, 2007, shall void Permit No.
WQ0006406 issued January 21, 1997, and shall be subject to the following specified conditions and limitations:
1. This permit is effective only with respect to the nature and volume of wastes described in the application and -
other supporting data.
2. The facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times.
3. This permit is not transferable. In the event there is a desire for the facilities to change ownership, or there is
a name change of the Permittee, a formal permit request must be submitted to the Division of Water Quality
(Division) accompanied by an application fee, documentation from the parties involved, and other supporting
materials as may be appropriate. The approval of the request will be considered on its merits and may or may
not be approved.
4. In the event that the facilities fail to perform satisfactorily, including the creation of nuisance conditions, the
Permittee shall take immediate corrective action, including those actions that may be required by this
Division, such as the construction of additional or replacement treatment or disposal facilities.
5. The residuals generated from these treatment facilities must be disposed in accordance with General Statute
143-215.1 and in a manner approved by the Division.
6. The issuance of this permit shall not relieve the Permittee of the responsibility for damages to surface or
groundwaters resulting from the operation of this facility.

Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
e r Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D.
_{ Acting Director
taw p Division of Water Quality
October 15, 2001
GEL EVANS
EMERALD VILLAGE, INC-GEM MINE
PO BOX 98
LITTLE SWITZERL, NC 29749
Subject:
Dear Permittee:
PERMIT NO. WQ000640
EMERALD VILLAGE, INC-GEM MINE
MITCHELL COUNTY
Our files indicate that the subject permit issued on 1/21/97 expires on 12/31/01. We have not received a
request for renewal from you as of this date.
A renewal request shall consist of a letter asking for permit renewal and four (4) copies of a completed
application. For permitted facilities with treatment works, a narrative description of the residuals management
plan, which is in effect at the permitted facility, must also be submitted with the renewal application.
Applications may be returned to the applicant if incomplete.
The General Assembly passed legislation incorporating renewal fees into the annual fee.
Please be advised that this permit must not be allowed to expire. You must submit the renewal request at
least 180 days prior to the permit's expiration date, as required by the 15 NCAC 2H .0211. Failure to request a
renewal at least 180 days prior to the permit expiration date and/or operation of a facility without a valid permit
may result in the assessment of civil penalties. NCGS 143-215.6A allows for the assessment of Civil penalties
up to $10,000 per violation per day.
The letter requesting renewal, along with the completed Non -Discharge Permit Application must be sent to:
Division of Water Quality
Non -Discharge Permitting Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
If you have any questions concerning this matter, please contact Thelma Williams at 919 733-5083
extension 556.
Sincerely,
Kim H. Colson, P.E., Supervisor
Non -Discharge Permitting Unit
cc: Asheville Regional Office
Central Files AGA
14CDE{
N. C. Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 [phone] Customer Service
1 800 623-7748

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
•K �- 1�w�1
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
WATER QUALITY SECTION
October 10., 1997
Mr. Gil Evans, Manager
Emerald Village, Inc.
Post Office Box 98
Spruce Pine, North Carolina 28777
Subject:
Compliance Inspection
Emerald Village, Inc.
Wastewater Recycle System
State Permit Number WQ0006406
Mit hell County
Dear Mr. Evans:
An inspection of the wastewater treatment facility serving
Emerald Village, Inc. was conducted on August 27, 1997. The
inspection found the facility to be operating properly with no
discharge to surface waters.
If you have.questions,.please call me at 704/251-6208.
Sincerely,
/a P.Z'
Michael R. Parker
Environmental Chemist
P.O. Box 29535, FAX [phone]
Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 N19 An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action, Employer
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DIVISION OF ENVIRONIIENTAL MANAGEMENT
-
Chemistry Lnbornlon• Report / \\'nter Quality
Fll� SAhIPLE I'1'PE
COUNTY MITCHELL
RIVER BASIN:
PRIORITY
� ANIBIFNT � QA
� S'I'RGAh1
� L'.I'FLl1ENT
REPORTTO ARO RcgionalOfficc
y
(•OMHk.IrW(;E .Y❑ CIIAINOFCUS'I.ODY
LAKE
El INFLI11iN'I'
Other
EMERGENCY
ESTUARY
COLLECTORS): PARKER
Estimated BOD Range: Station Location: EMERALD VILLAGE POND
Lab Number 6N4414
Date Received : 8/6196
Time Received : 8:20 Akl
Received 13), IhDS
�V
Data Released
Date Reported
Seed: Chlorinated: Remarks:
Time End Dcpth - D51, DB, DBM Value Type - A, 11, L Composite-T, S, Sa
mple Type
Station t1 Date Begin (3y/nin /dd) Date End (yy17.,.,,1dd) Ti e Begin
96/08/02
BOD 310 m+:.�L
COD High 340 me/L
COD Low 335 mu/L
Caliform: N I F Fecal 31616 /IOOmI
Coliform: NIF Total 31504 /1 OOnil
Coliform: tube Fecal 31615 /I00m1
Coliform: Fecal Strep 31673 /IOOmI
Residue: Total 500 me/L
Volatile 505 me/L
Fixed 510 mg/L
Residue: Suspended 530 mg/L
Volatile 535 mg1L
Fred 540 me;L
PH 403 units
Acidity to pH 45 436 mg.%L
Acidity to pH 8.3 435 mg;L
Alkalinity to pli 8.3 415 me/L
Alkalinity to pH 4.5 410 mg/L
TOC 680 me/L
Turbidity 76 NTU
COMMENTS
Chloride 940 me/L
Chl a: TH 32217 ug/L
Chin: Corr 32209 ug/L
Phcophptin a 32213 uu/L
Color: True 80 C.u.
Color: (pH ) 83 pH= c.u.
Color: pH 7.6 82 c.u.
Cyanide 720 mg/L
Fluoride 951 me/L
Formaldehyde 71880 me/L
Grease and Oils 556 mg/L
I hardness Total 900 mg/L
Specific Cord. 95 uNlhos1cm2
M BAS 38260 m✓L
Phenols 32730 uc/L
Sulfate 945 me/L
Sulfide 745 mg/L
Boron
Coliform Total Tubc /100 mis
NIi3 as N G I O mgiL
TKN an N 625 mg/L
NO2 plus NO3 as N 630 mg/L
P: Total as P 665 me/L
-
PO4 as P 70507 mg/L
P: Dissolved as P 666 mg/L
K-Potassium me/L
Cd-Cadmium 1027 uc/L
Cr-Chromium:Total 1034 ug/L
Cu- Copper 1042 ug/L
Ni-Nickcl 1067 ug/L
Pb- Lead 1051 ug/L
Zn- Zinc 1092 uc!L
V-Vmmdium ug/L
Ae- Silver 1077 ug/L
AI -Aluminum 1105 ug/L
Be- Beryllium 1012 ug/L
Ca- Calcium 916 me/L
Co- Cobalt 1037 u¢/L
Fc- Iron 1045
,�� sic nFFi

DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT WATER UALITY FI For Lab Use O LY
COIiiTY >/'�%
jj
Q L"J-LAB FORM (DM1)
(nQ
PRIORITY
SAMPLE TYPE
RIVER'
QC ` T J
TREAM
❑EFFLUENT
REPORT T A
:
O FRO MRO RRO WaRO WIRO WSRO TS
AT BM
�%J y�l 1
❑
Other
COMPLIANCE
CHAIN
LAKE
INFLUENT
OF CUSTODY ❑
Shipped by: Bu er Staf , Other 'EMERGENCY ESTUARY
COLLECTOR(S): A,
Estimated BOD Range: 0-5/5-25/25-65/40-130 or 100 plus STdTIdN jLOCATION:
Seed: Yes ❑ No ❑ Chlorinated: Yes ❑ No ❑ REMARKS: b
Station # p g
Lab Numbcr to
Date Received.
Time:
Rec'd b From- Bu Cour]e Hand Del
DATA ENTRY BY: CK:
DATE REPORTED:
ate) egin (yy//mm/dd) Time Begin Date End Time End Depth DM DB DBM Value Type
�% /) h i �- D I A H L
1
BOD5 310 mg/I
,2
COD High 340 mg/1
3
COD Low 335 mg/1
4
Coliform: MF Fecal 31616 /100m1
5
Coliform: MF Total 31504 /100ml
6
Coliform: Tube Fecal 31615 /100ml
7
Coliform: Fecal Strep 31673 /loom]
8
Residue: Total 500 mg/1
9
Volatile 505 mg/I
10
Fixed 510 mg/1
11
Residue: Suspended 530 mg/I
12
Volatile 535 rng/I
13
Fixed 540 mg/1
14
pH 403 units
15
Acidity to pH 4.5 436 mg/I
16
Acidity to pH 8.3 435 mg/1
17
Alkalinity to pH 8.3 415 mg/1
18
Alkalinity to pH 4.5 410 mg/1
19
TOC 680 mg/1
qn
Turbidity 76 NTU
Chloride 940 mg/I
Chi a: Tri 32217 ug/1
Chi a: Corr 32209 ug/1
Pheophytin a 32213 ug/1
Color: True 80 Pt -Co
Color:(pH ) 83 ADMI
Color: pH 7.6 82 ADMI
Cyanide 720 mg/1
Fluoride 951 mg/I
Formaldehyde 71880 mg/I
Grease and Oils 556 mg/l
Hardness Total900 mg/I
Specific Cond. 95 2
uMhos/cm
MBAS 38260 mg/I
Phenols 32730 ug/I
Sulfate 945 mgA
Sulfide 745 mg/I
NH3 as N 610 mg/l
TKN as N 625 mg/1
NO2 plus NO3 as N 630 mg/I
P: Total as P 665 mg/1
PO4 as P 70507 mg/l
P: Dissolved as P 666 mg/1
CdCadmium 1027 ug/1
Cr-Chromium.Total1034 ugA
Cu-Copper 1042 ug/1
NI -Nickel 1067 ug/I
Pb-Lead 1051 u9/1
Zn-Zinc 1092 ug/1
Ag ilver 1077 ug/I
AI -Aluminum 1105 ug/i
Be -Beryllium 1012 ug/I
Ca -Calcium 916 mgA
Co -Cobalt 1037 ug/1
Fe -Iron 1045 ugA
Composite
T S B
I Sample T
C G GNXX
LI-Lithium 1132 ugA
Mg-Magneslum 927 mg/1
Mn-Manganese 1055 ug/1
Na-Sodlum 929 mg/1
Arsenic -Total 1002 ug/I
Se -Selenium 1147 ug/1
Hg-Mercury 71900 ug/I
Organochlorine Pesticides
Organophosphorus Pesticides
Acid Herbicides
Base/ Neutral Extractable Organics
Acid Extractable Organics
Purgeable Organics (VOA bottle reg'd)
In
Phytoplankton
Sampling Point %
Conductance at 25 C
Water Temperature (C)
D.O. mg/1
pH
Alkalinity
Acidity
Air Temperature (C)
pH 8.3 pH 4.5
pH 4.5 pH 8.3
2
94
10
300 1.
400 1•
82244 431
82243 182242
Salinity %
Precipitlon On/day)
Cloud Cover %
Wind Direction (Deg)
Stream Flow Severity
Turbidity Severity
Wind Velocity MM
Mean Stream Dept.
i, treakR Width-f
480
45
32
36
1351
1350
35
64
4 r) 1.0�1
DMI/Revised 10/86

J
REPORTED BY
KSO ,
CHECKED BY
CGY
REVIEWED BY
KAK KAL
SAMPLE TYPE:
WATER
15972-60-8
309-00-2
1912-24-9
319-84-6
319-85-7
319-86-8
58-89-9
57-74-9
5103-71-9
5103-74-2
3734-48-3
2675-77-6
501-15-6
2921-89-2
1897-45-6
1861-32-1
53-19-0
72-54-8
3424-82-6
72-55-9
789-02-6
50-29-3
60-57-1
959-98-9
33213-65-9
1031-07-8
ALACHLOR
ALDRIN
ATRAZINE
BIIC-ALPHA
BIIC-BETA
BIIC-DELTA
BIIC-GA\I M A(LINDANE)
CHLORDANE, TECHNICAL
CHLORDANE-ALPI IA
CIILORDANE-GAMMA
CHLORDENE
CHLORNEB
CH LOROBENZI LATE
CHLORPYRIFOS
CHLOROTHALONIL
DCPA
DDD, OP
DOD, PP
DUE, OP
DOE, PP
DDT. OP
DDT. PP
DIELDRIN
ENDOSULFANI
ENDOSULFAN II
ENDOSULFAN SULFATE
EHNR/DEM LABORATORY PESTICIDES ANALYTICAL REPORT
ANALYSIS RESULTS
CHLORINATED PESTICIDES BY ELECTRON CAPTURE DETECTION
0.10
U
72-20-8
ENDRIN
0.08
U
7421-934
ENDRIN ANDEHYDE
0.75
U
53494-70-5
ENDRIN KETONE
0.02
U
2593-15-9
ETIIAZOLE
0.03
U
76-44-8
IIEPTACIILOR
0.03
U
I024-57-3
HEPTACIILOR EPDXIDE
0.01
U
I18-74-1
HEXACIILOROBENZENE
0.30
U
121-75-5
MALATIIION
0.02
U
72-43-5
M1."THOXYCIILOR, PP
0.03
U
2385-85-5
MIREX
0.02
U
39765-80-5
TRANS-NONACIILOR
0.03
U
26880.48-8
OXYCIILORDANE
5.00
U
52645-53-1
MIXED-PERMETIIRIN
0.08
U
I918-16.7
PROPACIILOR
0.03
U
117-18-0
TECNAZENE
0.02
U
1582-09-8
TRIFLURALIN
0.06
U
12674-11-2
AROCHLOR 1016
0.04
U
11104-28-2
AROCIILOR 1221
0.05
U
11141-16.5
AROCHLOR 1232
0.02
U
53469-21-9
AROCHLOR 1242
U.IH
LI
12672-29-6
AROCHLOR 1248
0.06
U
11097-69-1
AROCIILOR 1254
0.02
U
11096-82-5
AROCIILOR 1260
0.03
U
37324-23-5
AROCHLOR 1262
0.01
U
8001-35-2
TOXAPHENE
0.02
U
UNIDENTIFIED PEAKS DETECTED
ACID HERBICIDES BY
ELECTRON CAPTURE DETECTION
50594-66-6
ACIFLUORFEN (BLAZER)
0.50
U
120-36-5
25057-89-0
BENTAZON
5.00
U
88-85-7
133-90-4
CHLORAMBEN
0.50
U
7600-50-2
94-75-7
2,4-D
1.60
U
100-02-7
94-82-6
2.4-DB
5.00
U
87-86-5
DCPA (ACID METABOLITES)
0.36
U
1918-02-1
1918-00-9
DICAMBA
0.35
U
93-76.5
51-Y15
3.5 DICTILOROBENZOIC ACID
0.50
U
93-72-1
DICHLORPROP
DINOSEB
5-HYDROXYDICAMBA
4-NITROPHENOL
PENTACHLOROPHENOL(PCP)
PICLORAM
2,4,5- T
2,4,5JI? (SILVEX)
UNIDENTIFIED PEAKS DETECTED
LAB NO. 6W4414
SUPERVISOR
DATE
r
ENTERED BY
DATE ' . -�&
0.03
0.05
0.04
0.03
0.02
0.01
0.01
0.08
0.05
0.03
0.02
0.02
1.00
0.10
0.02
0.03
0.50
0.50
0.50
0.50
0.50
0.50
0.50
0.50
1.50
8.50
0.40
2.00
4.00
0.30
1.00
0.75
1.50
U
U
U
U
LI
U
It
U
U
U
U
U
U
U
U
U
U
U
U
U
U
U
U
U
U
4
U
U
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LAB # 6W4414
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PESTICIDES REPORT - DEM LAB PAGE 2
ORGANOPHOSPHATE
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786-19-6
CARBOPHENOTHION
1.0
U
55-38-9
FENTIIION
2.0
U
2921-88-2
CHLORPYRIFOS
1.1
U
115-90-2
FENSULF011I10N
10.0
U
50.29-3
298-03-3
DEF
DEMEMN
: 92
2.5
1 U
U
150.50-5
6923-22-4
FOLEX
MEVINPROS
2.0
1.9
U
U
333-41-5
DIAZINON
0.8
U
30D-76-5
MONOCROTOPHOS
10.0
U
62-73-7
DICHLORVOS
2.1
U
56.38-2
NA[ED
4.0
U
60.51-5
DIMEFHOATE
3.5
U
298-00.0
ETHYL PARATHION
0.7
U
298-04-4
DISULFOTON
1.0
U
298-02-2
METHYL PARATHION
1.5
U
2497-06-5
DISULFOTON SULFONE
2.3
U
299-84-3
PHORATE
1.5
U
2497-07-6
DISULFOTON SULFOXIDE
NE
U
3689-24-5
RONNEL
0.8
U
2I04-64-5
EPN
4.0
U
I307I-74-9
SULFOTEPP
0.3
U
563-I2-2
131 94-48-4
ETIIION
ETHOPROP
1.3
2.0
U
U
7786-34-7
TERRUFOS
UNIDENTIFIED PEAKS DETECTED
1.1
ll
0
NITROGEN PESTICIDES BY NP DETECTION
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15972-60-8
ALACIILOR
3.4
U
2108744-9
METRI13UZIN
1.6
U
834-12-8
AMETRYN
1.1
U
113A8-4
MGK 264
5.7
U
19I2-24-9
ATRAZINE
0.8
U
2212-67-1
MOLINATE
2.1
U
314-40-9
BROMACIL
3.4
U
15299-99-7
NAPROPAMIDE
2.6
U
23184-66.9
BUTACIILOR
4.8
U
27314-13-2
NORFLURAZON
7.1
U
2008-41-5
BUTYLATE
2.2
U
1114-71-2
PEBUTATE
6.7
U
5234-68-5
CAR13OXIN
6.5
LI
1610-18-0
1'ROMEI'0?I
2.5
U
101-21-3
1134-23-2
CHLORPROP14AM
CYCLOATE
4.2
2.4
U
U
7287-19-6
23950-58-5
PROMETRYN
PRONAMME
2.4
7.6
U
U
2921-88-2
CHLORPYRIFOS
1.0
U
13940-2
PROPAZINE
1.0
U
333-41-5
DIAZINON
0.5
U
122-34-9
SIMAZINE
1.1
U
957-51-7
DIPHENAMID
2.8
U
1014-70-6
SIMELRYN
22
U
759-94-4
EPTC (EPTAM)
2.3
U
34014-I8-1
TEBUTHIURON
3.1
U
22224-92-6
FENAMIPHOS
1.2
U
5902-51-2
TERBACIL
4.4
U
51235-01-2
HEXAZINONE
5.7
U
886-50-0
TERBUTRYN
1.4
U
5121845-2
METOIACHLOR
4.2
U
1929-77-7
VERNOLATE
UNDIENTIFIED PEAKS
0.6
DETECT
U
0
TOL- Target Quantitation Limit- Subject to
N- Sample not analyzed for this compound
change due to instrument sensitivity
D- Detected below quantitation limit
T- Tentatively Identified, not confirmed
NE- No established TOL
E- Estimated Value
U- Samples analyzed for this compound but
not detected
COMMENTS-
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GEORGE W. JENSEN, P.E.
JE ;`. SEN ENGINEERING
Co; SUITING ENGINEERS
;12 BROAD STREET
P.O. BOX 18149
ASHEVILLE, NC 28814
July 21, 1987
Mr. J. William Reid
Environmental Engineer
Groundwater Section
N.C. Department of Natural.Resources
and Community Development
Division of Environmental Management
Post. Office Box 27687
Raleigh, N.C. 27611-7687
RE: Emerald Village Gern Mining Settling Basin
Mitchell County APN009741/GW87120
Project No. 87162
Dear Mr. Reid:
(70.4) 252-0537
In response to your letter to Ms. Scliabilin on June 26, 1987, we
offer the following narrative and attached map to further clarify the
operation at Emerald Village in answer to your request for additional
information.
The various features and components of Emerald Village are laid out
approximately as shown on the attached map. Water enters the property
through Hampton Branch and over a waterfall indicated as Item 1, into
a pond at Mckinney Mine Number 2 indicated as Item 2. Water then flows
through an open cut at point 3 located between the North Carolina
Mining Museum, indicated as Item 4, and Mckinney Mine Number 2. The
water then flows to the pond indicated at Mckinney Mine Number 1 at
point 7.
Water for flume indicated 6 is picked up in a pipe in the overflow
behind "Main Street 1920's" Building indicated as item 5. This flume
is only used periodically for special groups. Water in the pond at
Mckinney Mine Number 1, indicated as item 8, then flows over a weir at
point 9 through a corrugated metal culvert under Mckinney Mine Road,
which is State Road 1100, through the pipe indicated number 10. Water
is then.strained to remove any organic material before entering a
junction box indicated number 11, excess water is allowed to run off_
under the driveway and out through the tailings area which has been
its normal water course for sometime. This junction box is located
directly in front of Discovery Mill indicated number 12, which
includes the Museum of Musical Antiques, The Gem Stone Shop and Realty
office. Water from junction box 11 is piped to .flumes indicated 12 and,
13 from which the water enters the silt basin in{,icated 14. The sit
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JUL22 1987
Groundwater Section
Asheville Regional Office
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Mr. J. William Reid
July 21, 19:87
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basin is a deep pit which is cleaned approximately once per month
depending on actual usage of the flumes. From there the water seeps
underground and an over is provided for heavy rain to silt basin
number 15 which is also a deep pit. From 15 the water seeps
underground in such a manner that it appears again near the tailings
pile number 16 in the draw at 17. The water then flows overland to
Crabtree Creek passing under State Road 1102. The water at the bridge
on State Road 1102 was clear and free flowing owing to the filtration
of passing underground through the old mine tailings..
The material used in the Gem Mining operation is primarily made up
from the tailings pile number 16 and mixed with mineral gem stone
material and screenings from flumes 12 and 13 and remixed into `
saleable buckets at the building indicated as number 18, adjacent to
flumes 12 and 13. There were no organics observed in the buckets at
the time I visted the site. Silt basins 14 and 15 appeared to be
functioning properly.
Concerning the water supply for the various facilities: Water is
supplied from a spring box on the side of the mountain indicated as
number 20,. It is then piped to a hydropneumatic tank and pump
indicated as number 21 between tailing pile. 16 and a borrow pit. Th.e
water is supplied to buildings 12 and 4. The water system as
supplemented by a well indicated as number 22, near the intersection
of State Road 1100 and 1102, but the primary water supply is the
spring box number .20.
Sanitary facilities are provided at building 12 and 4. Buil,ding 12 is
on an approved septic -tank and drain field. Building 4 has its waste'
pumped to a remote drain field indicated as number 23 near the east
end of the -new mine area.
Ih reference to your question number 4, the old 'mining operation
tailings were produced by an open pit and tunnel excavation for mining
pegmatites and feldaspar.
Emerald Village's gem mining operation is similiar to that carried on
in areas around Franklin, North Carolina and as such should be
permitted since the operation has no adverse effects on any of the
area's ground water or surface water. If you have any questions or
need additional information, please contact me.
Sincerely,
eor)�(O W. ,Ae�sen, P . E .
GWJ:m1 /
CC:. • Don Link
Cyretha Irving
Enclosure

NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
RALEIGH
RECYCLE SYSTEM PERMIT
In accordance with the provisions of Article 21 of Chapter 143, General Statutes of North Carolina as amended,
and other applicable Laws, Rules, and Regulations
PERMISSION IS HEREBY GRANTED TO
Emerald Village, Inc.
Mitchell County
FOR THE
continued operation of a wastewater recycle system consisting of two inorganic solids settling ponds in series to
serve Emerald Village Gem Mine with no discharge of wastes to the surface waters, pursuant to the application
received November 9, 2006, and subsequent additional information received by the Division, and in conformity
with the project plan, specifications, and other supporting data subsequently filed and approved by the
Department of Environment and Natural Resources and considered a partof this permit.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until December 31, 2011, shall void Permit No.
WQ0006406 issued February 6, 2002, and shall be subject to the following specified conditions and limitations:
1. This permit is effective only with respect to the nature and volume of wastes described in the application
and other supporting data.
2. The facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times.
This permit is not transferable. In the event there is a desire for the facilities to change ownership, or there
is a name change of the Permittee, a formal permit request must be submitted to the Division of Water
Quality (Division) accompanied by an application fee, documentation from the parties involved, and other
supporting materials as may be appropriate. The approval of the request will be considered on its merits
and may or may not be approved.
4. In the event that the facilities fail to perform satisfactorily, including the creation of nuisance conditions, the
Permittee shall take immediate corrective action, including those actions that may be required by this
Division, such as the construction of additional or replacement treatment or disposal facilities.
The residuals generated from these treatment facilities must be disposed in accordance with General Statute
143-215.1 and iri a manner approved by the Division.
6. The issuance of this permit shall not relieve the Permittee of the responsibility for damages to surface or
groundwaters resulting from the operation of this facility.

The facilities shall be effectively maintained and operated as a non -discharge system to prevent the
discharge of any wastewater resulting from the operation of this facility.
8. Diversion or bypassing of untreated wastewater from the treatment facilities is prohibited.
Freeboard in each settling, pond shall not be less than two feet at any time.
10. Any monitoring deemed necessary by the Division to insure surface and ground water protection will be
established and an acceptable sampling reporting schedule shall be followed.
11. Adequate inspection, maintenance, and cleaning shall be provided by the Permittee to insure proper
operation of the subject facilities.
12. The Pem-ittee or his designee shall inspect the wastewater recycle facilities to prevent malfunctions and
deterioration, operator errors and discharges which may cause or lead to the release of wastes to the
environment, a threat to human health, or a nuisance. The Permittee shall maintain an inspection log or
summary including at least the date and time of inspection, observations made, and any maintenance,
repairs, or corrective actions taken by the Permittee. This log of inspections shall be maintained by the
Permittee for a period of three years from the date of the inspection and shall be made available to the
Division or other permitting authority, upon request.
13. Any duly authorized. officer, employee, or representative of the Division may, upon presentation of
credentials, enter and inspect any property, premises or place on or related to the recycle system at any
reasonable time for the purpose of determining compliance with this permit, may inspect or copy any
records that must be maintained under the terms and conditions of this permit, and may obtain samples of
groundwater, surface water, or leachate.
14. The annual administering and compliance fee must be paid by the Permittee within thirty (30) days after
being billed by the Division. Failure to pay the fee accordingly may cause the Division to initiate action to
revoke this permit as specified by 15A NCAC 2T .0105 (e)(3).
15. Failure to abide by the conditions and limitations contained in this permit may subject the Permittee to an
enforcement action by the Division in accordance with North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6A to 143-
215.6C.
16. The issuance of this permit does not exempt the Permittee from complying with any and all statutes, -rules,
regulations, or ordinances which may be imposed by other government agencies (local, state, and federal)
which have jurisdiction, including but not limited to applicable river buffer rules in 15A NCAC 213.0200,
erosion and sedimentation control requirements in 15A NCAC Chapter 4 and under the Division's General
Permit NCGO10000, and any requirements pertaining to wetlands under 15A NCAC 2B .0200 and 2H
.0500.
17. A set of approved plans and specifications for the subject project must be retained by the Permittee for the
life of this project.
18. Noncompliance Notification:
The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Asheville Regional Office, telephone number (828) 296-
4500, as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24 hours or on the next working day following the
occurrence or first knowledge of the occurrence of any of the following:
a. Any occurrence at the wastewater treatment facility which results in the treatment of significant
amounts of wastes which are abnormal in quantity or characteristic, such as the dumping of the contents
of a basin or tank, the known passage of a slug of hazardous substance through the facility, or any other
unusual circumstances;
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b. Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that renders the facility incapable of
adequate wastewater treatment, such as mechanical or electrical failures of pumps, aerators,
compressors, etc.;
c: Any failure of a pumping station, sewer line, or treatment facility resulting, in a by-pass directly to
receiving waters without treatment of all or any portion of the influent to such station or facility; or
d. Any time that self -monitoring information indicates that the facility is not in compliance with its permit
limitations.
Occurrences outside normal business hours may also be reported to,the Division's Emergency Management
personnel at telephone number [phone], or [phone]. Persons reporting such occurrences by
telephone shall also file a written report in letter form within five'(5) days following'first knowledge of the
occurrence. This report must outline the actions taken or proposed to be taken to ensure that the problem
does not recur.
19. Upon classification of the wastewater. treatment and spray irrigation facilities by the Water Pollution
Control System Operators Certification Commission (WPCSOCC), the Permittee shall designate and
employ a certified operator to be in responsible charge (ORC) and one or more certified operator(s) to be
back-up ORC(s) of the facilities in accordance with 15A NCAC 8G .0201. The ORC shall visit the
facilities in accordance with 15A NCAC 8G .0204 or as specified in this permit and shall comply with all
other conditions specified in these rules.
20. The Permittee, at least six (6) months prior to the expiration of this permit, shall request its extension.
Upon receipt of the request, the Commission will review the adequacy of the facilities described therein,
and if warranted, will extend the permit for such period of time and under such conditions and limitations as
it may deem appropriate.
, Permit issued this the ly day of January, 2007
NORTH C LINA ENV 0 NTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION.
.Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WQ0006406