WQ0012366_Rescission_20080829

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August 29, 2008
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Ira Thomas
Thomas and Thomas Gift Ent., Inc.
15090 Highway 226 South
Spruce Pine,. North Carolina 28777
Subj ect:
Dear Mr. Thomas:
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
Rescission of Permit No. WQ0012366
Thomas and Thomas Gem Mine
Wastewater Recycling
Mitchell County
Per an application request received by our office on June 27, 2008, the Division of Water Quality is
rescinding the subject recycle system permit. In accordance with NC State Administrative Code 15A
NCAC 02T, effective September 1, 2006, the recycle system at Thomas and Thomas Gem Mine meets the
requirements of Section .1003(a) for systems to be deemed permitted. The recycle system at Thomas and
Thomas Gem Mine is not required to apply for future permit renewals or modifications provided that the
facility continues to comply with the requirements of 15A NCAC 02T .1000.
Please be advised that NC State Administrative Code 15A NCAC 02T .1003(a) requires that a Spill
Control Plan be maintained for the Facility. The. Spill Control Plan shall at a minimum address the
following items:
a. Contact phone numbers for 24-hour response, including weekends and holidays;
b. Contact phone number for the Division of Water Quality Regional Office;
C. Contact information for construction crews, contractors and/or engineers;
d. Expected response times;
e. Essential equipment list and spare parts inventory;
f. Location of clean up materials;
g. Site sanitation procedures; and
h. Post -response assessment and reporting.
If you have any questions or comments please feel free to contact Alice M. Wessner at [phone] or
[e-mail].
Sincerely,
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Coleen H. Sullins
cc: Fran McPherson, DWQ Budget Office
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