WQ0006075_Pre-Review Return_20230421

ROY COOPER
Governor
ELIZABETH S. BISER
Secretary
RICHARD E. ROGERS, JR.
Director
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
April 21, 2023
CHARLES R. BUCHANAN AND MADONNA K. BUCHANAN
POST OFFICE BOX 488
SPRUCE PINE, NORTH CAROLINA 28777
Subject: Application No. WQ0006075
Permit Application Return
Gem Mountain Gemstone Mine
CLRS
Closed -Loop Recycle System
Mitchell County
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Buchanan,
This letter is in response to the permit request received on March 31, 2023.
During the pre -review process, the Division noted that the following items were missing from the
submitted application package:
Please complete and sign the Closed -Loop Recycle System — Renewal Application (FORM:
CLRS-R 02-21). This application may be downloaded here. The completed application shall
then be uploaded via the Non -Discharge online portal.
Accordingly, the Division is returning your permit renewal request as incomplete pursuant to 15A
NCAC 02T .0107(b).
The success of the Non -Discharge Branch's permitting process depends upon the receipt of
complete and accurate applications and supporting documentation. Please amend the application package
to include omitted items noted above and resubmit with the appropriate permit processing fee. When
resubmitting, please submit the application electronically as a single PDF via the Non -Discharge
online portal.
Please be advised that construction and/or operation of the subject facilities without a valid
permit is a violation of G.S. 143-215.1, and may subject you to appropriate enforcement actions
pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A.9 6B., and 6C. The Division may assess civil penalties of up to $25,000
per day per violation for failure to secure a valid permit.
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512 North Salisbury Street 11617 Mail Service Center I Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
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Mr. Charles R. Buchanan and Mrs. Madonna K. Buchanan
April 21, 2023
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If you need additional information concerning this letter, please contact me at [phone] or
nathaniel.thornburg&ncdenr. gov.
Sincerely,
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Nathaniel D. Thornburg, Branch Chief
Division of Water Resources
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