NC0000175_Renewal (Application)_20150730

NPDES PERMIT APPLICATION - SHORT FORM C - Minor Industrial
Minor industrial, manufacturing and commercial facilities.
Mail the complete application to:
N. C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality / NPDES Unit
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
NPDES Permit Number NC00
Please print or type. ttwoI75
1. Contact Information:
Owner Name
Facility Name
Mailing Address
City
State / Zip Code
Telephone Number
Fax Number
e-mail Address
Unimin Corporation
Unimin Corporation - Quartz/ Feldspar Facility
P. O. Box 588
Spruce Pine
NC / 28777
[phone] --,,NEED NR1111�L�
[phone] jot 3 0 His
n/a
Water Qu ection
2. Location of facility producing discharge: Permitting
Check here if same as above ❑
Street Address or State Road
City
State / Zip Code
County
7638 South 226 Hwy.
Spruce Pine
NC / 28777
Mitchell
3. Operator Information:
Name of the firm, consultant or other entity that operates the facility. (Note that this is not referring to the
Operator in Responsible Charge or ORQ
Name Unimin Corporation - Quartz/ Feldspar Facility
Mailing Address P. O. Box 588
City
State / Zip Code
Telephone Number
Fax Number
4. Ownership Status:
Federal ❑
Spruce Pine
NC / 28777
[phone]
[phone]
State ❑ Private ® Public ❑
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NPDES PERMIT APPLICATION - SHORT FORM C - Minor Industrial
Minor industrial, manufacturing and commercial facilities.
S. Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code(s): 1459
6. Number of employees: 70
?. Describe the treatment system List ail installed waste treatment components with capacities,
describe the processes that generate wastewaters. If the space provided is not sufficient attach a
separate sheet of paper with the system description.
See attached CONFIDENTIAL operating status.
S. Is facility covered under federal effluent limitation guidelines? No ® Yes ❑
N yes, specify the category?
9. Principal product(s) produced: High Purity Quartz
Principal raw material(s) consumed: N/A
Briefly describe the manufacturing process(es):
See attached CONFIDENTIAL operating status.
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NPDES PERMIT APPLICATION - SHORT FORM C - Minor Industrial
Minor industrial, manufacturing and commercial facilities.
10. Amount of principal product produced or raw material consumed
ff!at _cnvtitin nmrnmtc mn-grimed and/or units of production over the last three Clears)
11. Frequency of discharge: Continuous ED
If intermittent:
Days per week discharge occurs: 7
Intermittent ❑
Duration: 24 hrs/day
12. Types of wastewater discharged to surface waters only
Discharge
Product Produced or Raw Material
Consumed
AVERAGE
Product Produced or Raw Material
Consumed
PEAK
per Day
Utility water, etc. - monthly average
0
per Month
117,800 (average while primary plant not operating)
Stormwater - monthly average
per Year
I -Confidential production data will be submitted separately.
72,000 (mine dewatering outfall 002)
11. Frequency of discharge: Continuous ED
If intermittent:
Days per week discharge occurs: 7
Intermittent ❑
Duration: 24 hrs/day
12. Types of wastewater discharged to surface waters only
Discharge
Flow
GALLONS PER DA
Sanitary - monthly average
0
Utility water, etc. - monthly average
0
Process water - monthly average
117,800 (average while primary plant not operating)
Stormwater - monthly average
unknown
Other - monthly average
Explain:
72,000 (mine dewatering outfall 002)
Monthly Average
total discharge (all types)
189,800
I-
13. Number of separate discharge points: 2 Outfall Identification number(s) 001& 002
(numerous stormwater outfalls flow unknown)
14. Name of receiving stream(s) (Provide a map showing the exact location of each outfall, including
latitude and longitude):
North Toe River
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NPDES PERMIT APPLICATION - SHORT FORM C - Minor Industrial
Minor industrial, manufacturing and commercial facilities.
Effluent Data [for new or proposed discharges]
Provide data for the parameters listed. Temperature and pH shall be grab samples, for all other parameters 24-hour
composite sampling shall be used. If more than one analysis is reported, report daily maximum and monthly average.
If only one analysis is reported, report as daily maximum.
NOTE: Permittees requesting renewal should complete the table ONLY for the parameters
..�.w.enit•nn»itnroA gifflmm"r wip tho nisst :; ueacrs of effluent data.
Parameter
Day
Maximum
Monthly
Average
Units of
Measurement
Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BODS)
N/A
Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD)
N/A
Total Organic Carbon
N/A
Total Suspended Solids
381
8.94
lb/day
Ammonia as N
N/A
Temperature (Summer)
N/A
Temperature (Winter)
N/A
pH
9.8
N/A
Fecal Coliform Of sanitary waste is
present)
N/A
Total Residual Chlorine (if chlorine is
used)
N/A
16. List all permits, construction approvals and/or applications (check all that apply and provide permit
numbers or check sone if not applicable):
Type
Hazardous Waste (RCRA)
UIC (SDWA)
NPDES
PSD (CAA)
Non -attainment program
Permit Number Type
NC0000175
NESHAPS (CAA)
Ocean Dumping (MPRSA)
Dredge or fill (Section 404 or CWA)
Other
Permit
Number
NC Air Permit 0321OR39
Mine Permit No. 61-04, NPDES Gen. NCG020793
17. List any chemicals that may be discharged (Please list and explain source and potential
amounts.)
See attached CONFIDENTIAL operating status.
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NPDES PERMIT APPLICATION - SHORT FORM C - Minor Industrial
Minor industrial, manufacturing and commercial facilities.
18. Is this facility located on Indian country? (check one)
Yes ❑ No
19. Applicant Certification
I certify that I am familiar with the information contained in the application and that to the
best of my knowledge and belief such information is true, complete, and accurate.
Andrew G. Bradley Sr. VP - Operations
Printed name of Person Signing Title
Signature of Applicant
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North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6 (b)(2) provides that: Any person who knowingly makes any false
statement representation, or certification in any application, record, report, plan, or other document files or
required to be maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the Environmental Management Commission
implementing that Article, or who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly renders inaccurate any recording or
monitoring device or method required to be operated or maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the
Environmental Management Commission implementing that Article, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable
by a fine not to exceed $25,000, or by imprisonment not to exceed six months, or by both. (18 U.S.C. Section
1001 provides a punishment by a fine of not more than $25,000 or imprisonment not more than 5 years, or both,
for a similar offense.)
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Facility Information
atitude: 35°55' 5 8 Sub -Basin: 04-03-06
onwitude: 82°06' 11 HUC#: 06010108
uad #: Spruce Pine (DIONE)
tre am Class: C -Trout
eceiving Stream: North Toe River
errnitted Flow: 3.6 MGD
Facility
Location
Unimin Corp -Quartz Feldspar Facility
North NC0000175
Mitchell County