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TO:. PERMITS AND ENGINEERING UNIT
WATER QUALITY SECTION
ATTENTION: Sharnay Torrance
DATE: May.14, 2001
NON -DISCHARGE STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION
COUNTY Mitchell
PERMIT NUMBER WQ0012366
PART I - GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Facility -and Address: Spruce Pine Gem and Gold
15090 Highway 226 South
Spruce Pine, North Carolina 28777
2. Date of Investigation: May 1, 2001
3. Report Prepared By: Michael R. Parker
4. Persons Contacted and Telephone Number: Mrs. Ira Thomas
828/765-7981
5. Directions to Site: The site is located at the intersection
of North Carolina Highway 226 and NCSR 1111.
6. Size (land available for expansion and upgrading): Adequate site
for expansion.
7. Topography (relationship to 100 year flood plain included): There
is no stream within 100 feet of the area.
Attach a U.S.G.S. map extract and indicate facility site.
U.S.G.S. Quad No. Little Switzerland U:S.G.S. Quad Name.D10SE
Latitude: 35051'13" Longitude: 82002106"

8. Any buffer conflicts with location of nearest dwelling and water
supply well? Yes No X If Yes, explain:
9. Watershed Stream Basin Information:
a. Watershed Classification: C-trout
b. River Basin and Subbasin No.: FBR 06
C. Distance to surface water from disposal system: greater than
100 feet.
PART II - DESCRIPTION OF WASTES AND TREATMENT WORKS
1. a. Volume: 0.0012 MGD (Design Capacity)
Residuals: tons per year
b. Types and quantities of industrial wastewater: Wastewater
from the washing of soil and dirt off of rocks and gems.
C. Pretreatment Program (BOTWs only):
in development approved -
should be required not needed
2. Treatment Facilities:
a. What is the current permitted capacity of the facility?
1,200 gpd
b . What-- is -the actual treatment capacity of the current facility
(design volume)? 1,200 gpd
C. Please provide a description of existing or substantially
constructed wastewater treatment facilities: The existing
wastewater treatment facilities consist of a closed loop
recycle system consisting of a 1,200 gallon baffled settling
tank, wooden flumes with the water being returned to the head
of the flumes after settling:
d. Please provide a description of proposed wastewater treatment
facilities:
3. Residuals handling and utilization/disposal scheme: The material
removed from the settling tanks will be reused in the gem mining
operation.
a. If Residuals are being land applied, please specify DEM
Permit Number
Residual Contractor
Telephone Number

b. Residuals stabilization: PSRP PFRP OTHER
C. Landfill:
d. Other disposal/utilization scheme (Specify):
4. Treatment.plant classification (attach completed rating sheet):
No Rating. .
5. SIC Code (s)' : 1499
Wastewater Code(s) of actual wastewater, not particular facilities
i.e., non -contact cooling water discharge from a metal plating
company would be 14, not 56.
Primary:, 44 Secondary:
Main Treatment Unit Code: 50000
PART III - OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION
1. -Is this facility being constructed with Construction Grant funds
(municipals only)? NA
2. Special monitoring requests: NA
3. Important SOC, JOC or Compliance Schedule dates: (Please indicate)
Date
Submission of Plans and Specifications'
Begin Construction
Complete Construction
4. Other Special.Items:
PART IV - EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
The existing wastewater treatment facility was inspected on May 1,
2001 and is operating in compliance with the permit conditions
with no discharge to surface waters. The facility is completely a
closed loop recycle system. Since the residual are primarily
rocks, dirt and water there should be no contamination of
groundwater.
It is recommended that the permit be issued.

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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
March 21, 2001
THOMAS & THOMAS GIFT ENT, INC
IRA THOMAS
15090 HWY 226 SOUTH
SPRUCE PINE, N C 28777
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Subject: Acknowledgement of Application No.
WQ0012366
Spruce Pine Gem & Gold Mine
Recycle Facility
Mitchell County
Dear Mr. Thomas:
The Non -Discharge Permitting Unit of the Division of Water Quality (Division) acknowledges receipt of
your permit application and supporting materials on March 19, 2001. This application package has been
assigned the number listed above.
Your application package has been assigned to Sharnay Torrance for a detailed review. The reviewer
will contact you with a request for additional information if there are any questions concerning your
submittal.
If you have any questions, please contact Sharnay Torrance at 919-733-5083 extension 370. If the
reviewer is unavailable, you may leave a message on their voice mail, and they will respond promptly.
PLEASE REFER TO THE ABOVE APPLICATION NUMBER WHEN MAKING INQUIRIES
ON THIS PROJECT.
Sinc rely,
i H. Colson, P.E.
Supervisor, Non -Discharge Permitting Unit
cc: Asheville Regional -Office, Water-Quality-S ce ton
Permit Application File WQ0012366
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-16.17 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
Non -Discharge Permit Application Form
(THIS FORM MAY BE PHOTOCOPIED FOR USE AS AN ORIGINAL)
RECYCLE FACILITIES
I. GENERAL INFORMATION:
1. Applicant's name (please specify the name of the municipality, corporation, individual, etc.):
2. Print Owners or Signing Official's name and title (the person wbo is legally responsible for the facility and its compliance):
1 R Pi ttD 4,1, A S _
3. Mailing address: G H i is L9 a e, Z-5 0 H
City: `� I) 0n i. C'-fr �! tJ i✓ State: N L Zip: ' % % '�
Telephone Number. ( 'S ) �% G1 r%
4. Project Name (please specify the name of the facility or establishment - should be consistent on all documents included:
5. Location of Recycle Facility (Street Address): ) iv
City: _ �' �'-< at-- �� State: NZip: 7 7 7
6. Contact person who can answer questions about application:
Name: 1 R A • 1 11 t: n ) A 5 Telephone number. (I -AS ) 7 L i 7' L
7. Latitude: r� t:7 Longitude: (IS its 2Z (mot) ' of recycle recy facility
facili location
Application Date: 9 k - 6
4. Fee Submitted: S [The permit processing fee should be as specified in 15A NCAC 2H .0205(c)(5).j
10. County where project is located: 0I 1 `1 C 1! E L C -- -
II. PERMIT INFORMATION:
1. Application No. (will be completed by DEM):
2. Specify whether project is: new; -.„zrenewal`; modification
For renewals, complete only sections I, IL and applicant signature (on page 5). Submit only pages 1 and 5 (original and
three copies of each). Engineer's signature not require for renewal without other modifications.
3. If this application is being submitted as a result of a renewal or modification to an existing permit, list the existing permit
number � Q QO ) :1 3 & k -_ and its' issue date i, I � - e1 &
4. Specify whether the applicant is ✓ public or private.

I.H. 'INFORMATION ON WASTEWATER:
1. Nature of Wastewater: % Domestic; (? ' % Commercial; %, industrial;
% Other waste (specify):
2. Please provide a one or two word description specifying the origin of the wastewater, such as school, subdivision, hospital
commercial, industrial, apartments, etc.:
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3. Volume of recycle water generated by this project: a&o — 3 0 C) gallons per day
4. Explanation of how recycle water volume was determined: -R Nin P IS %j O O�Iti(� 1Lit
6-1t,�.fiL 3LS4 D ES iT nnA-" iuA -7--9 ft�o"
5. Brief project description:
IV. DESIGN INFORMATION
Provide a brief listing of the components of the recycle facilities, including dimensions, capacities, and detention times o:
tanks, pumping. facilities, high water alarms, filters, ponds, lagoons, etc.:
ate 3l tip► p ?omy
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2. Name of closest downslope surface waters:
3.
Classification of closest downslope surface waters:
Commission & specified on page 4 of this application -
Office prior to the submittal of the application).
(as established by the Environmental Managemen!
This classification must be provided by the appropriate Regions
4. If a power failure at the facility could impact waters classified as WS, SA, B, or SB, describe whit_ h of the measures are
being implemented to prevent such impact, as required in 15A NCAC 2H .0200:
ORM: RF 06194 Pa,2e 21 of 6

5. The facilities must conform to the "ollowing buffers (arid all other applicable buffers):
'i) 400 feet between a lagoon and any residence under separate ownership;
`6) 100 feet between a surface sand filter and any residence under separate ownership;
,-6 100 feet between the recycle facilities and any private or public water supply source:.
&-d 100 feet between the recycle facilities and any streams classified as WS or B and any waters classified as SA or SB;
10 100 feet between the recycle facilities and any other stream, canal, marsh, coastal waters, lake or impoundment;
--0 50 feet between the recycle facilities and property lines.
6. If any of the buffers specified in No. 5 above are not being met, please explain how the proposed buffers will provide equ
or better protection of the Waters of the State with no increased potential for nuisance conditions:
7. Are any components of the recycle facility located within the 100-year flood plain? _ Yes; '/ ,'�'o. If Yes, brief.
describe the protective measures being taken to protect against flooding.
THIS APPLICATION PACKAGE WILL NOT BE :ACCEPTED BY THE DIVISION OF
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT UNLESS ALL OF THE APPLICABLE ITEMS ARE
INCLUDED WITH THE SUBMITTAL
a. One original and three copies of the completed and appropriately executed application form.
b. The appropriate permit processing fee, in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0205(c)(5).
c. Five (5) sets of detailed plans and specifications signed and sealed by a -North Carolina Professional Engineer. The plans mug
include a general location map, a site map which indicates where any borings or hand auger samples were taken, along wit.
buffers, structures, and property lines. Each sheet of the plans and the Bust page of the specifications must be sinned and sealed.
d_ For industrial wastewater, a complete chemical analysis of the typical wastewater must be provided. The analysis may include
but shall not be limited to. Total Organic Carbon, DOD, COD, Chlorides: Phosphorus, Nitrates, Phenol, Total Trihalomethancs
TCLP analysis, Total Halogenated Compounds, Total Conforms, and Total Dissolved Solids.
e. If la2oors are a part of the facilities and the recycle water is industrial, provide a hydrogeologic description of the subsurface to
depth of 20 feet or bedrock, whichever is less. The number of borings -shall be sufficient to define the following for the are:
underlying each major soil type at the site: significant changes in lithology, the vertical penneability of the unsaturated zone, thi
hvdraulic conductivity of the saturated zone, and the depth of the mean seasonal high water table.
f. Five copies of all reports, evaluations, agreements, supporting, calculations, etc., must be submitted as apart of the specification:
which are signed and sealed by a North Carolini Professional Engineer. Although certain portions of this required submittal mus
be developed by other professionals, inclusion of these materials under the signature and seal of a North Carolina Professions
Engineer signifies that he his reviewed this material and has judged it to be consistent with his proposed design.
Five (5) copies of the existing permit if a renewal or a modification.
FORNT: RF 06/94 paaA Z r%r r

,ibis form must be completed by the appropriate DEM regional office and included as a part of -the proje,
submittal information.
INSTRUCTIONS TO NC PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER:
The classification of the downslope surface waters (the surface waters that any overflow from the facility would flow tow,
in which the recycle facility will be constructed must be determined by the appropriate DEM regional office. Therefore,
are required, prior to submittal of the application package, to submit this form, with items'l through 7 comp
to the appropriate Division of Environmental Management Regional Water Quality Supervisor (see page 6 of 6). At a
minimum, you must include an 8.5" by 11" copy of the portion of a 7.5 minute USGS Topographic Map which shows
location of the recycle facility and the downslope surface waters in which they will be located. Identify the closest down;
surface waters on the attached map copy. Once the regional office has completed the classification,
reincorporate this completed page and the topographic map into the complete application form an
submit the application package.
1. Applicant (specify name of the municipality, corporation, individual, etc.):
Z. Name & complete address of engineering firm:
Telephone number: (
3. Project name:
4. Fame of closest downslope surface waters:
5. County(ies) where the recycle facility and surface waters are located:
6. Map name and date:
7. NC Professional Engineer's Seal, Signature, and Date:
TO: REGIONAL WATER QUALITY SUPERVISOR -
Please provide me with the classification of the watershed where these sewers will tx; constructed, as identified -on the attar
map segment:
Name of surface waters:
Classification (as established by the Environmental Management Commission):
Proposed classification, if applicable:
Signature of regional office personnel:
(All attachments must be signed)
Date:
FORM: RF 06194 Page 4 of 6

Name and Complete Address of Engineering Finn:
. City:
Telephone Number: ( )
Statc: Zip:
Professional Engineer's Certification:
attest that this application for
has been reviewed by me and is accurate and co.mplme to the best of my knowledge. I further attest that to the best of my knowledge
the proposed design has been prepared in accordance with the applicable regulations. Although certain portions of this submittal
package may have been developed by other professionals, inclusion of these materials under m4 signature and seal signifies drat I hav
reviewed tliis mwtenal and !gave judged it to be consistent with [he proposed design.
North Carolina Professional Engineer's Seal, Signature, and Date:
Applicant's Certification:
yy-tS attest that this application for J t t (n S �t
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has been reviewed by me and is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that if all required parts of this
application are not completed and that if all required supporting information and attachments are not included, this application package
will be returned W me as incomplete.
Signature
Date -� R /
THE CO'\IH,ETED APPLICATION PACKAGE. INCLUDING ALL SUP13ORTING INFORINIATION AND
MATERIALS, SHOL"I,D BE, SENT TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS:
NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
WATER QUALITY SECTION
PER11ITS AND ENGINEERING UNIT
POST OFFICE BOX 29535
RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27626-0535
TELEPHONE NUIMBER: [phone]
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AQUIFER PRu f ECTION REGIONAL S1 _ _ i F R-E- F .� 1,1!Ty
Date: 8/6/2008 County:Mitchell
To: Aquifer Protection Central Office Permittee:Thomas & Thomas Gift Ent.
Central Office Reviewer: Alice Wessner Project Name:Thomas & Thomas Gift
Regional Login No: . Application No.:W00012366
L GENERAL INFORMATION
1. This application is (check all that apply): ❑ New ❑ Renewal��-i�
❑ Minor Modification ❑ Major Modification
❑ 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? N Yes or ❑ No.
a. Date of site visit: April 17, 2008
b. Person contacted and contact information: Ira Thomas 828-765-7981
c. Site visit conducted by: Bev Price
d. Inspection Report Attached: ® Yes or ❑ No.
2. Is the following information entered into the BIMS record for this application correct?
❑ Yes or ® No. If no, please complete the following or indicate that it is correct on the current application.
For Treatment Facilities:
a. Location: correct in BIMS
b. Driving Directions: Facility is located approximately 1 mile north of the Blue Ridge PIM. on Hw. 226
south.
c. USGS Quadrangle Map name and number: Little Switzerland, NC
d. Latitude: - -Longitude:... __...
e. Regulated Activities / Type of Wastes (e.g., subdivision, food processing, municipal wastewater): correct in
BIMS
For Disposal and Infection Sites:
(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:
IL NEWAND 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.. Facility Classification:
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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. If no, please 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 proposed application rates for new sites (hydraulic or nutrient) acceptable?
❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ N/A. If no, please explain:
7. Are the new treatment facilities or any new disposal sites located in a 100-year floodplain?
❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ N/A. If yes, please attach a map showing areas of 100-year floodplain 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
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.
Operator in Charge: Certificate #:
Backup- Operator in Charge: Certificate M
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:
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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 explainIs the residuals management plan for the facility
adequate and/or acceptable to the Division?
❑ Yes or ❑ No. If no, please explain: _
5. Are the existing application rates (hydraulic or nutrient) still acceptable? ❑ Yes or ❑ No. If no, please
explain:
6. 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:
7. Will seasonal or other restrictions be required for added sites? ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ N/A If yes, attach list of sites
with restrictions (Certification B?)
8. 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:
9. 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:
10. Were monitoring wells properly constructed and located? ❑ Yes or ❑ No ❑ N/A. If no, please explain:
11. Hasa 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:
12. 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): 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:
13. 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:
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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
1. Type of injection system:
❑ Heating/cooling water return flow (5A7)
❑ Closed -loop heat pump system (5QM/5QW)
❑ In situ remediation (51)
❑ 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 injection 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, Toads, approximate scale, and north arrow.
Infection Well Permit Renewal And Modification Only:
1. 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:
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Address:
Certification number:
5. Complete and attach Well Construction Data Sheet.
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V. EVALUATIONAND RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Provide any additional narrative regarding your review of the application.: This is a Closed -Loop Recycle
System with no earthen basins and no precipitation inputs. According to the NCAC 15A 2T
Section.1000, this facility qualifies for Deemed Permitted status. The owner Ira Thomas has completed
the Request To Rescind Permit For Wastewater Recycle Systems (attached).
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. This permit should be rescinded based on the 2T Rules.
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:
Condition Reason
7. 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 state reasons: System should be Deemed Permitted.
8. Signature of report preparer(s): , 0:�__A L `
Signature of APS regional supervisor:
Date:.
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ADDITIONAL REGIONAL STAFF REVIEW ITEMS
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment and Natural resources
Division'of Water Quality
RECEIVED / DENR / DWQ
Aquifer Protection Section
INSTRUCTIONS FOR FORM: RRPWRS 10-06
(REQUEST TO RESCIND PERMIT.FOR WASTEWATER RECYCLE SYSTEMS)
JUN 2`f 2008
For.more information or for:an electronic version. of this form, visit the Land Application .Unit (LAU) web site at:
http:%/h2o.enr.state.nc.us/lauhna n.himl
This form is for the request to rescind Division of Water Quality wastewater recycle permits for systems deemed
permitted under Administrative Code Section 15A NCAC 02T enacted September 1, 2006.
15A NCAC 02T .1003 PERMITTING BY REGULATION
(a) The following systems are deemed permitted pursuant to Rule .0113 of this Subchapter provided the system
meets the criteria in Rule .0113 of this Subchapter and all criteria required for the specific system in this Rule:
(1) Return of wastewater contained and under roof within an industrial or commercial process where there is no
anticipated release of wastewater provided the facility develops and maintains a spill control plan in the
event of a release and no earthen basins are used.
(2) Recycling of rinse water at concrete nixing facilities for concrete mix removal from equipment provided .
the wastewater is contained within concrete structures, there is sufficient storage capacity to contain the
runoff from a 24-hour, 25-year storm event plus one foot freeboard and the facility develops and maintains
a spill control plan in the event of a wastewater release. The facility must notify the appropriate Division
regional office in writing noting the owner, location, and that the design complies with the above criteria.
(3) Recycling of wash and rinse water at vehicle wash facilities provided the wastewater is contained within
concrete, steel or synthetic structures (i.e. not including earthen basins), all vehicle washing is conducted
under roof and there are no precipitation inputs (direct or indirect), and the facility develops and maintains a
spill control plan in the event of a wastewater release:
(4) The reuse or return of wastewater, within the treatment works of a permitted wastewater treatment system.
(b) The Director may detemune that a system should not be deemed permitted in accordance with this Rule and Rule`
.0113 of this Subchapter. This determination shall be made in accordance with Rule .0113(e) of this Subchapter.
Note: Any invoiced annual fee dated prior to Division receipt of this application is still due.
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..
✓ The application must be signed appropriately in accordance with 15A NCAC 2T .0106(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.
I. GENERAL INFORMATION:
1. Permittee's name (Owner of the facility): J R A b M S
2. Complete mailing address, of Permittee: R'S 4 1146 Al A 5 ET EAU I � (1J �
1� 0 9 0 Fh G t4-wEt-i d q L 1)0
L.,
City: 1' }� U (°.L� P !N C State: JV Zip: a g 7 �� 7
Telephone number: N V r765— 7711 Facsimile number: (_)
Email Address: S 1J't ue r q %.�':� Y1'l Cl-LL 4 C � M
3. Facility name (name of the subdivision,' shopping center; etc.): �> 12 G �n
4. Complete address of the physical location of the facility (if different from above):
City. State: Zip:
5. County where project is located: YY) 1 l i✓ H E 1_ I -
FORM: RRPWRS 10-06 Page 1

6. Name and affiliation )ntact person who can answer questions about t.roj,,ct:
1 1 AA b as 1_ P u Email Address: 5 p Y U � �� C4 Maj. &p
II. PERMIT INFORMATION:
1. Existing permit number Q D D I a 3 10 10 and the issuance date. 0 7— 1
2. Existing permit type is deemed permitted by which subparagraph of Rule 15A NCAC 02T .1003 (presented
on front page of application):
9 (a)(1) ❑ (a)(2) ❑ (a)(3) ❑ (a)(4)
3. Brief description of facility indicating how it meets the requirements of Rule 15A NCAC 02T .1003:
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Applicant's Certification [signing authority must be in compliance with 15A NCAC 2T .0106(b)]:
Y
I, i m'Yl Q4 -C. �- �(�
(signing authority name and title) S P R u' l N E YY1 i
attest that this application for!�(5
(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 to surface waters or the land will result in an immediate enforcement action, which 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 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 under Rule 2T .0105. Note: In accordance with NC General
Statutes 143-215.6A and 143-215.6B, any person who knowingly makes any false statement, representation, or
certification in any application shall be guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor, which may include a fine not to exceed
$10,000 as well ascivilpenalties
upto$25,000 per violation.
Signature: Date:
THE COMPLETED RESCISION REQUEST SHALL BE SENT TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS:
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
AQUIFER PROTECTION SECTION
By U.S. Postal Service: By Courier/Special Delivery:
1636 MAIL SERVICE CENTER 2728 CAPITAL BOULEVARD
RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27699-1636 RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27604
/J
TELEPHONE NUMBER: [phone] FAX NUMBER: [phone]
FORM: RRPWRS 10-06 Page 2

�NA]�C9 Michael F. Easley, Governor
QG William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
Uj 7 -North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Coleen H. Sullins, Director
O Cs Division of Water Quality
AQUIFER PROTECTION
April 23, 2008
Ira Thomas
Thomas & Thomas Gift Enterprises, Inc.
15090 Hwy. 226 South
Spruce Pine, NC 28777
SUBJECT: . April 17, 2008
Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Thomas & Thomas Gift Enterprises, Inc.
Permit No: WQ0012366
Mitchell County
Dear Mr. Thomas:
Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection form from the
inspection that I conducted on April 17, 2008. The facility was found to be in Compliance with
permit WQ0012366.
A's we discussed during the inspection, this facility qualifies for Deemed Permitted Status
according to N,CAC. 15A 2T Section .1000. 1 have enclosed a permit Rescission Request Form.
Please complete the rescission request and submit to the address given on Page 2 of the form.
If you have any questions, please call me at [phone].
Sincerely, /
✓Beverly 'Price
Environmental Specialist
Enclosures
cc: APS Central Files
APS Asheville Files
One
North Carol i na
' �lTtlll'll��f
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 1-877-623-6749
Internet: h2o.enr.state.nc.us
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Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: WQ0012366
Effective: 07/18/01 Expiration: 06/30/06 . Owner: Thomas & Thomas Gift Ent
SOC:
Effective: Expiration: Facility: Thomas & Thomas Gift Ent -Blue
County: Mitchell ,
15090 Hwy 226 S
Region: Asheville
Spruce Pine NC 28777
Contact Person: Ira Thomas Title: Phone: [phone]
Directions to Facility:
System Classifications:
Primary ORC:
Certification: Phone:
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
24 hour contact name
Ira Thomas Phone: [phone] .
On -site representative
Ira Thomas Phone: [phone]
Related Permits:.,
Inspection Date: 04/17/2008 Entry Time: 11:30 A
Primary Inspector: Beverly Price
Secondary Inspector(s):
Reason for Inspection: Routine
Permit Inspection Type: Wastewater Recycling
Facility Status: IN Compliant. [1 Not Compliant
Question Areas:
® Miscellaneous Questions Treatment
(See attachment summary)
M Exit Time: 12:30 PM
Phone: [phone]
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Page: 1

Permit: WQ0012366 Owner - Facility: Thomas & Thomas Gift Ent
Inspection Date: 04/17/2008 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary: /
The facility is operating in compliance with permit conditions.
This facility is a Closed -Loop Recycle System with no earthen basins and no precipitation inputs.
The 1200 gallon settling
tank is located outside but is covered. According to the NCAC 15A 2T Section.1000, this facility qualifies for Deemed
Permitted status.
Type
Yes No NA NE
Lagoon Spray, LR
fl
Infiltration System
n .
Reuse (Quality)
n
Activated Sludge Spray, HR
❑,
Activated Sludge Spray, LR
n
Single Family Spray, LR
n
Single Family Drip
Activated Sludge Drip LR
n
Recycle/Meuse
Treatment
Yes No NA NE
Are Treatment facilities consistent with those outlined in the current permit?
®❑ Q Q
Do all treatment units appear to be operational? (if no, note below.)
®❑ n
Comment:
Page: 2

AQUIFER PROTECTION SECTION I JUL 23 2GG3
APPLICATION REVIEW REQUEST FORM
Asheville Regional Office
Date: July 21, 2008 ��� Proteaiion
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 b
From: Alice Wessner, , Land Application Unit
Telephone: [phone] Fax: [phone]
E-Mail: alice.wessnerna ncmail.net
A. Permit Number: W00012366
B. Owner: Thomas and Thomas Gift, Ent
C. Facility/Operation: Thomas and Thomas Gift, Ent.
❑ 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&M ❑ 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.
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 APSARR.
❑ 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 write your name and dates in the spaces below, make a copy
of this sheet, and return it to the appropriate Central Office -Aquifer Protection Section contact person
listed above. 0
RO-APS Reviewer: Date: 7 la 3 10t
FORM: APSARR 02/06 Page 1 of 1

Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Coleen H. Sullins Director
Division of Water Quality
July 21, 2008
Eloise Thomas
Thomas & Thomas Gift Ent., Inc
15090 Highway 226 South
Spruce Pine, NC 28777
Subject: Acknowledgement of Application No. WQ0012366
Thomas & Thomas Gift Ent -Blue
Wastewater Recycling
Mitchell
Dear Mrs. Thomas:
The Aquifer Protection Section of the Division of Water Quality (Division) acknowledges receipt of your permit
application and supporting materials on June 27, 2008. This application package has been assigned the number listed
above and will be reviewed by Alice Wessner.
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.
If you have any questions, please contact Alice Wessner at 919-715-5208, or via e-mail 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
http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/documents/dwq or cg hart.pdf.
PLEASE REFER TO THE ABOVE APPLICATION NUMBER WHEN MAKING INQUIRIES ON THIS
PROJECT.
Sincerely,
for Kim H. Colson, PE
Supervisor
cc: Asheville Regional O Mice, Aquifer Protection Sectio s
Permit Application File WQ0012366
NorthCarolina
Ammally
Aquifer Protection Section 1636 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1636 Telephone: [phone]
Internet: www.ncwaterguality.org Location: 2728 Capital Boulevard Raleigh, NC 27604 Fax 1: [phone]
Fax 2: [phone]
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State of North Carolina RECEIVED I DENR 1 DWQ
Department of Environment and Natural Resources Aquifer Protection Section
Division of Water Quality , JUN 2"7 2008
INSTRUCTIONS FOR FORM: RRPWRS 10-06
(REQUEST TO RESCIND PERMIT FOR WASTEWATER RECYCLE SYSTEMS)
For more in or. for an electronic version .of this form, visit the Land Application Unit (LA U) .reb.site at:
http://h2o.enr.state.nc.usllaultnain.html „ .
This form is for the request to rescind Division of Water Quality wastewater recycle permits for systems deemed
permitted under Administrative Code Section 15A NCAC 02T enacted September], 2006.
15A NCAC 02T .1003 PERMITTING BY REGULATION
(a) The following systems are deemed permitted pursuant to Rule .0113 of this Subchapter provided the system
meets the criteria in Rule .0113 of this Subchapter and all criteria required for the specific system in this Rule:
(1) Return of wastewater contained and under roof within an industrial or commercial process where there is no
anticipated release of wastewater provided the facility develops and maintains a spill control plan in the
event of.a release and no earthen basins are used.
(2) Recycling of rinse water, at concrete mixing facilities for concrete mix removal from equipment provided
the wastewater is contained within concrete structures, there is sufficient storage capacity to contain the
runoff from a 24-hour, 25-year storm event plus one foot freeboard and the facility develops and maintains
a spill control plan in the event of a wastewater release. The facility must notify the appropriate Division
regional office in writing noting the owner, location, and that the design complies with the above criteria.
(3) Recycling of wash and rinse water at vehicle wash facilities provided the wastewater is contained within
concrete, steel or synthetic structures (i.e. not including earthen basins), all vehicle washing is conducted
under roof and there are no precipitation inputs (direct or indirect), and the facility develops and maintains a
spill control plan in the event of a wastewater release.
(4) The reuse or return of wastewater within the treatment works of a permitted wastewater treatment system.
(b) The Director may determine that a system should not be deemed permitted in accordance with this Rule and Rule
.0113 of this Subchapter. This determination shall be made in accordance with Rule .0113(e) of this Subchapter.
Note: Any invoiced annual fee dated prior to Division receipt of this application is still due.
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.
✓ The application must be signed appropriately in accordance with 15A NCAC 2T .0106(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.
I. GENERAL INFORMATION:
1. Permittee's name (Owner of the facility): I i \ A -KH 1b M h S
2. Complete mailing address. of Permittee: Tn b rn RS 04d M � S Q I F-r EN 1 , r P °t-
1":; D 9 D f-h G tf-w
City: S P R W i° C P 1 1J C State: Zip:
Telephone number: Facsimile number: L�
Email Address: SS pip i ne-geiy-� M i n e, °i Q M OLL L o COM
3. Facility name (name of the subdivision, shopping center, etc.): !2 I iCc n) G eyy\. M 1 ne)
4. Complete address of the physical location of the facility (if different from above):
Jri'Y►'ie -
City: V State: Zip:
5. County where project is located: rvi 1 ► C H L�--- L L-
FORM: RRPWRS 10-06 Page 1

Name and affiliation or contact person who can answer questions about project:
1 b us L Email Address: S PY U
II. PERMIT INFORMATION:
1. Existing permit number W Q U D I a. 3 10 10 and the issuance date Or%- 1 9 - 0 )
2. Existing permit type is deemed permitted by which subparagraph of Rule 15A NCAC 02T .1003 (presented
on front page of application):
P9 (a)(1) ❑ (a)(2) ❑ (a)(3) ❑ (a)(4)
3. Brief description of facility indicating how it meets the requirements of Rule 15A NCAC 02T .1003:
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Applicant's Certification [signing authority must be in compliance with 15A NCAC 2T .0106(b)]:
OIn 94 Jt
-
(signing authority
� 5 name and title) P R I t'PINE M(
attest that this application for r BTU /i') 5 or1 1`ry M O S G % r tt-7 N ! , , I lei P-, -OR —
(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 to surface waters or the land will result in an immediate enforcement action, which 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 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 b.ave any overdue annual fees under Rule 2T .0105. Note: In accordance with NC General
Statutes 143-215.6A and 143-215.6B, any person who knowingly makes any false statement, representation, or
certification in any application shall be guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor, which may include a fine not to exceed
$10,000 as well ascivilpenalties jup
to $25,000 per violation.
Signature: ! 11 o-yr ,z,� Date:
THE COMPLETED RESCISION REQUEST SHALL BE SENT TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS:
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
AQUIFER PROTECTION SECTION
By U.S. Postal Service: By Courier/Special Delivery:
1636 MAIL SERVICE CENTER 2728 CAPITAL BOULEVARD
RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27699-1636 RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27604
TELEPHONE NUMBER: [phone] FAX NUMBER: [phone]
FORM: RRPWRS 10-06 Page 2

�Jr NATF,�P Michael F. Easley, Governor
\C L William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
11;North Carolina D.Na, lent of Environment and Natural Resources
lJ1ft Coleen H. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
AQUIFER PROTECTION
April 23, 2008
Ira Thomas
Thomas & Thomas Gift Enterprises, Inc.
15090 Hwy. 226 South
Spruce Pine, NC 28777
SUBJECT: April 17, 2008
Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Thomas & Thomas Gift Enterprises, Inc.
Permit No: WQ0012366
Mitchell County
Dear Mr. Thomas:
Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Evaluation Inspection form from the
inspection that I conducted on April 17, 2008. The facility was found to be in Compliance with
permit WQ0012366.
As we discussed during the inspection, this facility qualifies for Deemed Permitted Status
according to NCAC 15A 2T Section .1000. 1 have enclosed a permit Rescission Request Form.
Please complete the rescission request and submit to the address given on Page 2 of the form.
If you have any questions, please call me at [phone].
Sincerely,
Beverly `Rrlce
Environmental Specialist
Enclosures
cc: APS Central Files
�rAPS ville--Files.
„�
Noroth Carolina
Natitra!!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 1-977-623-6748
Internet: h2o.enr.state.nc.us
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Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: WQ0012366
Effective: 07/18/01 Expiration: 06/30/06 Owner: Thomas & Thomas Gift Ent
SOC:
Effective: Expiration: Facility: Thomas & Thomas Gift Ent -Blue
County: Mitchell
15090 Hwy 226 S
Region: Asheville
Spruce Pine NC 28777
Contact Person: Ira Thomas Title: Phone: [phone]
Directions to Facility:
System Classifications:
Primary ORC:
Certification: Phone:
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
24 hour contact name
Ira Thomas Phone: [phone]
On -site representative
e
Ira Thomas Phone: [phone]
Related Permits:
Inspection Date: 04/17/2008 Entry Time: 11:30 AM
Primary Inspector: Beverly Price
Secondary Inspector(s):
Reason for Inspection: Routine
Permit Inspection Type: Wastewater Recycling
Facility Status: ■ Compliant ❑ Not Compliant
Question Areas:
0 Miscellaneous Questions 0 Treatment
(See attachment summary)
Exit Time: 12:30 PM
Phone: [phone]
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Page: 1

Permit: WO0012366 Owner - Facility: Thomas & Thomas Gift Ent
Inspection Date: 04/17/2008 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary: /
The facility is operating in compliance with permit conditions.
This facility is a Closed -Loop Recycle System with no earthen basins and no precipitation inputs. The 1200 gallon settling
tank is located outside but is covered. According to the NCAC 15A 2T Section.1000, this facility qualifies for Deemed
Permitted status.
Type
Yes No NA NE
Lagoon Spray, LR
fl
Infiltration System
n
Reuse (Quality)
❑
Activated Sludge Spray, HR
❑
Activated Sludge Spray, LR
Single Family Spray, LR
0
n
Single Family Drip
n
Activated Sludge Drip, LR
Recycle/Reuse
■
Treatment
Yes No NA NE
Are Treatment facilities consistent with those outlined in the current permit?
■ n n n
Do all treatment units appear to be operational? (if no, note below.)
■ ❑ n ❑
Comment:
0
Page: 2

Permit: WO0012366
SOC:
County: Mitchell
Region: Asheville
Compliance Inspection Report
Effective: 07/18/01 Expiration: 06/30/06 Owner: Thomas & Thomas Gift Ent
Effective: Expiration: Facility: Thomas & Thomas Gift Ent -Blue
15090 Hwy 226 S
Contact Person: Ira Thomas
Directions to Facility:
System Classifications:
Primary ORC:
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Inspection Date: 04/17/2008
Primary Inspector: Beverly Price
Secondary Inspector(s):
Title:
Spruce Pine NC 28777
Phone: [phone]
Certification: Phone:
Entry Time: 1 :3r 0 Exit Time: 1239-Pfvl
Reason for Inspection: Routine
Permit Inspection Type: Wastewater Recycling
Facility Status: ❑ Compliant ❑ Not Compliant
Question Areas:
0 Miscellaneous Questions N Treatment
(See attachment summary)
.ra �G. /ivl1LS L �✓�, .
Pid
Phone: [phone]
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Its
1
ty Y p�n;n area. I-S
Page: 1

rd
Permit: WQ0012366 Owner - Facility: Thomas & Thomas Gift Ent
Inspection Date: 04/17/2008 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
Treatment Yes No NA NE
Are Treatment facilities consistent with those outlined in the current permit? n n n ❑
Do all treatment units appear to be operational? (if no, note below.) n n n n
Comment:
Page: 2

Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
i
FILk
North Carolina Depa t of Environment and Natural Resources
rVOPY Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
—1 Division of Water Quality
Asheville Regional Office
AQUIFER PROTECTION
May 26, 2006
Ira Thomas
Thomas & Thomas Gift Enterprises
15090 Hwy 226 S
Spruce Pine NC 28777
Dear Mr. Thomas,
Enclosed please find a copy of the
inspection conducted on May 26, 2006.
conducted by Ed Williams of the Asheville
Compliance with permit WQ0012366.
SUBJECT: May 26, 2006 Compliance
Evaluation Inspection Thomas & Thomas Gift
Enterprises
Permit No: WQ0012366
Mitchell County
Compliance Evaluation Inspection form from the
The Compliance Evaluation Inspection was
Regional Office. The facility was found to be in
Your permit is up for renewal in June of this year. Enclosed is a renewal application form.
Please fill this out and submit it as soon as possible. Note: Renewals without modifications
should just fill out sections I & II and sign the applicants signature on Page 5 of the application.
Please refer to the enclosed inspection report for additional observations and
comments. If you have any questions, please call me at 828/296-4500.
Sincerely,
Ri
Ed Williams
Enclosure
cc: Central Files
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NhCarolin
vVatltrally
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: WQ0012366 Effective: 07/18/01 Expiration: 06/30/06 Owner: Thomas & Thomas Gift Ent
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Thomas & Thomas Gift Ent -Blue
County: Mitchell 15090 Hwy 226 S
Region: Asheville
Spruce Pine NC 28777
Contact Person: Ira Thomas Phone: [phone]
Directions to Facility:
Primary ORC: Certification: Phone:
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Inspection Date: 05/26/2006 Entry Time: 10:00 AM
Primary Inspector: Edward M Williams
Secondary Inspector(s):
Reason for Inspection: Routine
Permit Inspection Type: Wastewater Recycling
Facility Status: ■ Compliant rl Not Compliant
Question Areas:
E Miscellaneous Questions E Treatment
(See attachment summary)
Exit Time: 10:40 AM
Phone:
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Page: 1

Permit: WO0012366 Owner - Facility: Thomas & Thomas Gift Ent
Inspection Date: 05/26/2006 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Inspection Summary:
Reason for Visit: Routine
The closed loop 1200 gpd treament facility appeared to be in good working order. No leaks in the system were detected.
Type
Infiltration System
Lagoon Spray, LR
Reuse (Quality)
Single Family Spray, LR
Activated Sludge Spray, LR
Activated Sludge Spray, HR
Activated Sludge Drip, LR
Single Family Drip
Recycle/Reuse
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:
❑
n
n
n
n
■
■❑❑n
■nn❑
Page: 2

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Bill Holman, Secretary
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
IRA THOMAS
THOMAS & THOMAS GIFT ENT -BLUE
ROUTE 1 BOX 811
SPRUCE PINE, NC 28777
Dear Permittee:
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Adimebodgnhodmi���
December 27, 2000
Subject: PERMIT NO. WQ0012366
THOMAS & THOMAS GIFT ENT -BLUE
MITCHELL COUNTY
Our files indicate that the subject permit issued on 6/18/96 expires on 5/31/01. 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.
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The letter requesting renewal, along with the completed Non -Discharge Permit Application must be sent
Division of Water Quality
Non -Discharge Permitting Unit
P. O. Box 29535
Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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If you have any questions concerning this matter, please contact Thelma Williams at
919 733-5083 extension 556.
-1 Sincerely,
_A/Kim H. Colson, P.E., Supervisor
Non -Discharge Permitting Unit
cc: '- Asheville Regional Office
Central Files

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Bill Holman, Secretary
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
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SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION AND REVOCATION FOR NON PAYMENT
PERMIT NUMBER WQ0012366
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MITCHELL COUNTY
Dear Permittee:
Payment of the required annual administering and compliance monitoring fee of $300.00 for this year has not
been received for the subject permit. This fee is required by Title 15 North Carolina Administrative Code 2H.0105, under
the authority of North Carolina General Statutes 143-215.3(a)(1), (1a) and (1b). Because this fee was not fully paid within
30 days after being billed, this letter initiates action to revoke the subject permit, pursuant to 15 ncac 2H.0105(b) (2) (k)
(4), and G.S. 143-215.1 (b) (3).
Effective 60 days from receipt of this notice, subject permit is hereby revoked unless the required Annual
Administering and Compliance Monitoring Fee is received within that time. Discharges without a permit are subject to the
enforcement authority of the Division of Water Quality. Your payment should be sent to:
N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Budget Office
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
If you are dissatisfied with this decision, you have the right to request an administrative hearing within Thirty (30)
days following recipt of this notice, identifying the specific issues to be contended. This request must be in the form of a
written petition conforming to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative
Hearings, Post Office Drawer 27447, Raleigh, North Carolina, 27611-7447. Unless such request for hearing is made or
payments received, revocation shall be final and binding. If you have any questions, please contact:
Mr: Forrest VUestall—Astieyille-Water•Quality-Regional-Supervisor,—(828)-251�6208.
Sincerely,
Kerr T. Stevens
cc: Supevisor, Water Quality.Permits and Engineering Unit
Asheville Regional Office
County Health Department
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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