NCG020919 - Northside Sand Mine

FOR AGENCY USE ONLY
Date Received
Division of Energy,Mineral and Land Resources/ Year Month Day
Land Quality Section–Stormwater Permitting Program Certificate of Coverag
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NOTICE OF INTENT— General Permit Application
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System application for coverage under General Permit
NCG020000:
STORMWATER AND/OR WASTEWATER DISCHARGES associated with activities classified as:
SIC (Standard Industrial Classification) Code - 14XX Mineral Mining Industry(except as specified below) and
like activities
The following activities are included:
• Active or inactive mining operations (including borrow pits—except for NCDOT borrow pits)that discharge
stormwater contaminated with or that has come in contact with, any overburden, raw material, intermediate
products, finished products, byproducts or waste products located on the site of such operations;
• Stormwater from vehicle maintenance activities (VMA)at mining operations ���� V��
• Overflow from facilities that recycle process wastewater; and/or
• Mine dewatering (wastewater) APR 2 r1 2017
The following activities are specifically excluded from coverage under this Genera ermit:
• Stormwater discharges associated with peat mining, coal mining, and metal I� ••��NRn pQUALITY
�`e RR��gqromNconcrete
• Stormwater discharges from mining operations which are intermixed on AIWA • rrthW�teY'f
operations;
• Stormwater discharges associated with oil and gas extraction operations; and
• Stormwater discharges associated with tourist gem mines
• NCDOT borrow pits (covered under individual permit NCS000150)
The following discharges are covered by NPDES general permit NCG520000 instead of NCG020000:
Point source discharges of stormwater and wastewater from in-stream sand mining operations (sand dredging
or dipping operations)are covered instead by NPDES General Permit NCG520000, administered by the Division
of Water Resources NPDES Wastewater Permitting Program Please contact DWR for more information.
Please print or type all entries in this application form.
1) Mailing address of owner/operator(official address to which all permit correspondence will be mailed):
Legal Owner Name Tommy James/Northside Sand Company, LLC
(Attach the most recent Annual Report to the NC Secretary of State showing the current legal name of the corporation or entity
Alternatively this permit can be given to an individual or government authority This name"Rust be the a e.)aaym�e�as appears on the `�
Division of Energy,Mineral,and Land Resources'Mining Permit) �.� o-' 1 u - • �/y► m.J Gd%j'n lieu.
end) Tommy James 8a17064.8-,y�
Signee's Name (as signed for in question 41. at
Street Address 320 Esclip Road
City Elizabeth City State NC ZIP Code 27909
Telephone No. 252 Pasquotank E-mail tommyjames [e-mail]
35q- 139 0)--
Alternate Contact Name* Stacey Stokely E-mail (if different)
Alternate Contact Telephone (if different) 252 331-3824
*Alternate contact should be affiliated with the Owner/Operator. Consultant information can be provided
in question 5.
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2) Location of facility producing discharge:
Facility Name Northside Sand Mine
Facility Street Address Hawthorne Drive
Facility City Elizabeth City State NC ZIP Code 27909
Facility County Pasquotank
Facility Contact Tommy James
Telephone No. 252 339-7392 Fax:
Contact E-mail [e-mail]
3) Physical Location Information:
Please provide a narrative description of how to get to the facility(use street names, state road numbers, and
distance and direction from a roadway intersection).2.4 miles north of Eliz. City city limits,turn left on Berea
Church Road(SR 1338),go 0 5 mile,turn right on Hawthorne Dr.(SR 1402),site entrance is straight ahead at first curve.
4) Facility Location Coordinates:
Latitude 36.349703 deg N Longitude -76.280319 deg W (degrees/minutes/seconds or decimal
degrees)
5) Consultant Information (if applicable):
Consultant: Ken Elliott
Consulting Firm: Elliott Consulting (Optional)
Mailing Address: PO Box 112 Staple Business Card Here
City: Aydlett
State: NC Zip Code: 27916
Phone: ( 252 ) 339-9021 Fax: ( 888 ) 637-6241
E-mail: [e-mail]
Permits:
6) This NPDES Permit Application applies to which of the following:
CI New or Proposed Facility Date operation is to begin. June 2017
❑Existing Date began mining:
7) Standard Industrial Classification:
Provide the 4 digit Standard Industrial Classification Code (SIC Code)that describes the primary industrial
activity at this facility SIC Code: 1 4 4 2
8) Provide a description of the types of minerals mined at this facility: Sand&topsoil
9) Is this a PROCESSING-ONLY facility for materials mined elsewhere? El No ❑Yes
10) Is this an inactive mine site?
CI No
❑Yes If yes, have you certified to the Stormwater Permitting Program that all portions of the site where
clearing, grading, and/or excavation activities have occurred have been stabilized?
0 No ❑Yes (If yes, the site may be eligible for"Dormant Status"and reduced BMP
inspections. See the General Permit.)
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11) Does this facility already have a valid Mining Permit from DEMLR's Land Quality Section?
El No If no, please indicate the status of the Mining Permit application: Application submitted April 2017
❑Yes If yes, please provide the Mining Permit number: . Also provide a copy of
the DEMLR Mining Permit with this NPDES application.
12) Does this facility have any other NPDES permits?
CI No
El Yes If yes, list the permit numbers for all current NPDES permits for this facility:
13) Are you applying for a discharge permit in the same location as a previously permitted mine?
Q No
❑Yes If yes, specify permit number and mine name if known:
14) Does this facility have any Non-Discharge permits from DWR(e.g., recycle permits)?
El No
❑Yes If yes, list the permit numbers for all current Non-Discharge permits for this facility:
15) Does total area of this mine site include ready-mixed concrete plant and/or asphalt plant areas?
El No
❑Yes If yes, do they have separate NPDES stormwater permits? Q No ❑Yes (provide permit
number(s) )
If not owned by the same company,who is the owner?
Development Activities and Buffers:
16) Will this mining operation precede development activities at this site?
El No
❑Yes
17) Is this mine located within one of the 20 Coastal Counties,and will it add more than 10,000 ft2 of
impervious surface?
❑Yes (to both)
0 No, this mine site IS in one of the 20 Coastal Counties but will NOT add 10,000 ft2 of impervious surface.
❑No, this mine site is NOT in any of the 20 Coastal Counties.
If this site is in one of the 20 Coastal Counties,you may be required to apply for an additional State
Storm water Permit. Check with your local Regional Office (see contact information and checklist below).
18) Is this mine located the Neuse,Tar-Pamlico, or Catawba River Basins, or the Randleman or Jordan
Water supply Watersheds?
O No
❑Yes If yes,what size stream buffers are included on site'? ft. You must show buffers on site
plans. Also include information and plans showing diffuse flow through buffers as required.
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Discharge Points, Receiving Waters &Wetlands:
19) Receiving waters:
What is the name of the body or bodies of water(creek, stream, river, lake, etc.)that the facility stormwater
and/or wastewater discharges will end up in? Pasquotank River to Albemarle Sound
To find the waterbody, please see the "MAPS"tab on http:/lportal.ncdenr.orq/web/wq for a map of NC
Surface Waterbody Classifications.
Receiving water classification(s)for the waters: WS-IV,Sw
If the site will discharge to a separate storm sewer system, name the operator of the separate storm sewer
system (e.g. City of Raleigh municipal storm sewer).
Discharge of wastewater to receiving waters classified as WS-ll through WS-V, or SA, must be
approved by the Division of Water Resources (DWR) or Division of Marine Fisheries
(DMF). DEMLR cannot grant coverage under NCG020000 without that approval. Also be advised that
no new discharges of wastewater are permitted in receiving waters classified as WS-1 or
freshwater ORW. Wastewater discharges to saltwater ORW will not be approved under General Permit
NCGO2 but may be eligible for an individual permit.
20) Will this mine site discharge wastewater or stormwater to waters classified as High Quality Waters
(HQW), Primary Nursery Areas(PNA),Trout(Tr)waters, or a class with a symbol like"+" or"@"that
denotes a special management strategy is in place?
ElNo Yes, HQW* ❑Yes, includes"+" or"@"
Yes, PNA* Yes,Trout(Tr)
21) Will this mine site discharge wastewater or stormwater to waters classified as Shellfish (SA)waters?
O No
❑Yes, SA*
*For questions 19-20, be advised that the NCGO2 General Permit limits the discharge volume of total combined
wastewaters to 50 percent of the receiving water in-stream flow under 7Q10 conditions in HQW waters(PNA and
SA waters are considered HQW by definition). You may be required to contact USGS to obtain a 7Q10 flow.
22) Will this mine site discharge wastewater or stormwater to impaired waters, or to waters with an
approved "Total Maximum Daily Load" (TMDL)?
To find impaired waters, please see the"Impaired Waters" map on the "MAPS"tab on
http://portal.ncden r.orq/web/wq.
To find approved TMDLs in North Carolina, please see DWR's Water Planning Section website:
http://portal.ncdenr.orq/web/wq/ps/mtu/tmdl/tmdls.
0 No
❑ Yes,these waters are impaired for(list pollutants):
❑ Yes,these waters have a TMDL for(list pollutants)*
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23) List discharge points(outfalls)that convey discharge from the mine site (both on-site and off-site) and
location coordinates. Attach additional sheets if necessary, or note that this information is specified
on the site plan. Include proposed maximum daily flow rate for each wastewater outfall.
You must show all discharge points clearly on the submitted site plan. Be advised
that NCDEQ may require you to apply for an individual permit, based on proposed
discharge rates and receiving stream conditions (low flows, impairments, etc.)
Stormwater
Stormwater Outfall No.
Latitude (degrees/minutes/seconds or decimal degrees): N
Longitude(degrees/minutes/seconds or decimal degrees): W
Stormwater Outfall No.
Latitude (degrees/minutes/seconds or decimal degrees). N
Longitude(degrees/minutes/seconds or decimal degrees). W
Storm water Outfall No.
Latitude (degrees/minutes/seconds or decimal degrees): N
Longitude(degrees/minutes/seconds or decimal degrees): W
Stormwater Outfall No.
Latitude (degrees/minutes/seconds or decimal degrees). N
Longitude (degrees/minutes/seconds or decimal degrees). W
Stormwater Outfall No.
Latitude (degrees/minutes/seconds or decimal degrees). N
Longitude(degrees/minutes/seconds or decimal degrees): W
Stormwater Outfall No.
Latitude (degrees/minutes/seconds or decimal degrees): N
Longitude (degrees/minutes/seconds or decimal degrees). W
Mine Dewatering
Mine Dewatering(Wastewater) Outfall No. 1
Proposed maximum flow rate: 0.024 mgd
Latitude (degrees/minutes/seconds or decimal degrees): 36.347979 deg N
Longitude(degrees/minutes/seconds or decimal degrees): -76.280444 deg W
Mine Dewatering(Wastewater) Outfall No.
Proposed maximum flow rate:
Latitude (degrees/minutes/seconds or decimal degrees): N
Longitude(degrees/minutes/seconds or decimal degrees): W
Process Wastewater
Process Wastewater Outfall No. Wastewater Description:
Proposed maximum flow rate:
Latitude(degrees/minutes/seconds or decimal degrees): N
Longitude(degrees/minutes/seconds or decimal degrees): W
Process Wastewater Outfall No. Wastewater Description:
Proposed maximum flow rate:
Latitude (degrees/minutes/seconds or decimal degrees): N
Longitude (degrees/minutes/seconds or decimal degrees): W
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24) Help us understand what will happen to the dewatering water at this mine site:
❑N/A—this mine is not dewatering at all and will not dewater in the future.
a) Will this mine be dewatering and discharging to waters of the state? (Answer only if dewatering)
❑No
CI Yes If yes,where to? ❑Surface Waters and/or Wetlands (on-site or off-site)
CI Other(on-site or off-site) Describe: Ditch to Pasquotank River
b) Will this mine be dewatering but not discharging to waters of the state? (Answer only if dewatering)
El No
❑Yes If yes, explain how you are dewatering, and where that water will be directed:
25) Are there wetlands or surface waters within 400' of the mine pit perimeter?
CI No
❑Yes If yes, what distance are they from the mine pit perimeter? 1700 feet.
26) Will mining operations require dewatering near wetlands or other waterbodies, and will dewatering
potentially impact any wetlands or other waterbodies?
0 No, dewatering will not occur near(within 400')of wetlands or other waterbodies(e.g., streams, lake, etc.)
El Yes, dewatering will be near wetlands or other waterbodies
Wetlands must be CLEARLY DELINEATED on the site plan. Mine dewatering activities that
have the potential to drain wetlands or otherwise impact surface water or groundwater MUST develop and
implement a Pumping Operation and Monitoring (POM) Plan that has been approved by the
Department.
For sites that may drain wetlands—approval of a POM Plan may be required prior to coverage under
this permit. The POM Plan should be submitted to the appropriate Regional Office and in all cases must be,
approved prior to operation.
The plan shall include, but is not limited to. (1)Groundwater monitoring strategies to demonstrate the effect of
pumping and to establish any pumping regime necessary to reduce impacts, and (2)Detailed plans to maintain
surrounding hydrology and respective monitoring to demonstrate compliance. See checklist at the end of the
application. Contact the Regional Office for questions specific to your mine.
27) Have you been required to obtain 404/401 Certification permits?
0 No
❑Yes If yes,please briefly describe below(include information such a required mitigation, BMPs,
setbacks, and/or O&M plans for on or off-site wetlands or other pertinent information). Attach other sheets as
necessary:
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28) Have you been required to obtain a wetland delineation certified by the US Army Corps of Engineers?
Q No ❑Yes If yes, please attach to application submission.
Stormwater BMPs and Vehicle Maintenance:
29) Does this facility employ best management practices for stormwater control?
Q No ❑Yes If yes,'please briefly describe
30) Does this facility have a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan?
CI No ❑Yes J If yes, when was it implemented?
31) Are vehicle maintenance activities(VMA) occurring or planned at this mine site?
0 No DYes, Imes,will VMA area runoff discharge into the wastewater treatment system(s)?
_ No,VMA runoff will discharge separately through a stormwater outfall
Yes, VMA runoff will drain back to the mine pit or other wastewater system
Wastewater Treatment Facilities:
32) Will mine dewatering occur? (Yes,we are asking about dewatering again.)
❑No
CI Yes If yes,will the mine discharge this water? Ditch to Pasquotank River
33) Will this facility wash mined materials?
No
Yes If yes, will the mine discharge this water?
34) Will discharges of process wastewater treatment systems occur(including possible recycle system
overflows)?
El No
Yes If yes, describe what kind of systems:
35) Will this facility employ chemical additives to flocculate suspended solids?
B No
Yes If yes, provide the name, manufacturer, and the quantity of average daily usage of the chemical
additive(if known):
Note: Please see our website for a list of evaluated polyacrylamide(PAMS) products for use in North
Carolina. http://portal.ncdenr.orq/web/lr/construction-stormwater
36) Will any of the wastewater treatment facilities at this mine overflow only during rainfall events that
exceed the 10-yr, 24-hr rainfall event?
❑Yes If yes,which treatment systems are those?
ElNo, all wastewater treatment facilities will discharge more frequently(i.e., during smaller rain events)
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37) Are wastewater treatment facilities (including recycle systems) planned in the 100-year flood plain?
O No
❑Yes
WI 38) A Wastewater treatment alternatives review is required by 15A NCAC 2H.0105(c)(2)
1r for any new or expanding water pollution control facility discharges in North Carolina. You may
attach additional sheets. List the types of wastewater this mine site will discharge:
0 Mine Dewatering
❑Process Wastewater(such as washing or recycle system overflows, other mining activity wastewater)
a) What wastewaters were considered for this alternatives review? 0 Dewatering ❑Process WW
b) Connection to a Municipal or Regional Sewer Collection System:
i) Are there existing sewer lines within a one-mile radius? ❑Yes 0 No
(1) If Yes, will the wastewater treatment plant(WWTP)accept the wastewater? ❑ Yes ❑ No
(a) If No, please attach a letter documenting that the WWTP will not accept the wastewater.
(b) If Yes, is it feasible to connect to the WWTP? Why or why not?*
woma req"va dreeee"m avananm"o mom"or�i"rceav"
Would require dredge, not available, no room, not cost effective.
c) Closed-loop Recycle System (meets design requirements of 15A NCAC 2T.1000):
i) Are you already proposing a closed-loop recycle system (CLRS)7 ❑Yes 0 No
(1) If Yes,for what type of wastewater at this mine site? 0 Dewatering ❑Process WW
(2) If No, is this option technologically feasible (possible)? Why or why not?*ww' ""a°`a°ae "°°"-""°""'a'
Would require dredge, not available, no room, not cost effective.
(3) If No, is it otherwise feasible to build a CLRS at this site? Why or why not?*"""'"'"°`'""'"'"I''''""'—"
Would require dredge, not available, no room, not cost effective
(4) What is the feasibility of building a CLRS compared to direct surface water discharge?*
None
d) Surface or Subsurface Disposal System (e.g., spray irrigation):
i) Is a surface or subsurface disposal technologically feasible (possible)? ❑Yes 0 No
Why or Why not?*
Would not be able to remove enough water from pit to be useful
ii) Is a surface or subsurface disposal system otherwise feasible to implement?*... ... .. ❑Yes LI No
Why or Why not?*
Would require agreement with adjacent farm operation.
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iii) What is the feasibility of employing a subsurface or surface discharge as compared to a direct
discharge to surface waters?*
None, not cost effective.
e) Direct Discharge to Surface Waters: Is discharge to surface waters the most environmentally sound
alternative of all reasonably cost-effective options for the wastewaters being considered?*
El Yes ❑ No
f) If this review included all wastewater discharge types,would excluding some types(e.g. mine
dewatering) make any of the above non-discharge options feasible for some of the wastewaters?
❑Yes 0 No
*Feasibility should take into account initial and recurring costs. You may be asked to provide
further information to support your answers to these questions after the initial review.
Other:
39) Hazardous Waste:
a) Is this facility a Hazardous Waste Treatment, Storage, or Disposal Facility?
O No ❑Yes
b) Is this facility a Small Quantity Generator(less than 1000 kg. of hazardous waste generated per month)of
hazardous waste?
O No ❑Yes
c) Is this facility a Large Quantity Generator(1000 kg. or more of hazardous waste generated per month)of
hazardous waste?
CI No ❑Yes
d) If you answered yes to questions b. or c., please provide the following information:
Type(s)of waste:
How is material stored:
Where is material stored:
How many disposal shipments per year:
Name of transport/disposal vendor:
Vendor address:
40) Is your facility providing appropriate secondary containment for bulk storage of liquid materials? (See
permit text for secondary containment requirements.)
ElNo
❑Yes
41) Does your site have an active landfill within the mining permit boundary?
O No
❑Yes If yes, specify type: ❑LCID (Land Clearing and Inert Debris) ❑ Other:
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Final Checklist:
VW:1f This application will be returned as incomplete unless all of the following items have been included and
1 initialed for. Please show that the following required information has been included by initialing in each
space below.
X Fee of$100 made payable to NCDEQ.
X Completed application and all supporting documents.
X Copy of the valid approved mining permit(MP)for the facility or indication of MP application status.
X Copy of a county map or other general location map that shows the mining site and nearest major roads.
X Copy of USGS topographic map showing the mining site and surrounding areas, or other map that clearly
shows site location in relation to nearby streams,wetlands, and other waters, etc.
X 2 copies of large-scale (minimum 24" x 36") site plan with topographical lines with
all outfalls, applicable buffers and wetlands clearly delineated, receiving waters, and
100-year flood plain line if applicable.
A copy of your US Army Corps-approved wetland delineation if you marked"yes"to question 27 above.
A line drawing of the water flow through the facility or block flow diagram. A pictorial description of the
nature of any sources of water and any collection and treatment measures
X If mine site is in one of the 20 Coastal Counties.
• Applicant has checked with the appropriate regional office to verify the need for a Coastal State
Stormwater permit. Indicate the Regional Office Contact: WARO Thom Edgerton
• Applicant has included a detailed list of impervious surface areas and percentages, sub-drainage
areas, and total drainage area.
X If the mine is dewatering and near wetlands, or may otherwise impact surface waters or groundwater,
include the following and contact your local regional office about a Pumping Operation and
Monitoring (POM) Plan. An approved POM plan may be required prior to NCGO2 issuance.
X 2 copies of detailed Full Size Plans (at least 24" x 36") delineating areas on the
plans and listing acreage (including: wetlands, ditches, well-placements, pits,
borrow areas, overburden storage, stormwater controls/BMPs, vehicle
maintenance areas, settling basins, product process (such as screening,
stockpiles, waste piles), total drainage area, impervious surface percentages (if
state SW programs apply), applicable buffers, and access and/or haul roads).
X Pump dewatering size and information on its specifications.
Well information (design, depths, maintenance).
Physical monitoring for the wetlands areas.
X Settling pond sizing information, if applicable.
Level spreader design, if applicable.
X Details about dewatering method.
Cone of influence calculations.
X Description of measures to prevent erosion and flooding.
Description and information about 401/404 permits that have been obtained.
Copy of US Army Corps of Engineers wetland delineations or approved wetland delineation (if
applicable).
X I have contacted my local regional office about a POM Plan.
Regional Office Contact: WARO Thom Edgerton . Date contacted: April 17,2017
-OR-
I will not impact any nearby wetlands,surface waters, or groundwaters by dewatering.
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Certification: North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6 b (i) provides that:
Any person who knowingly makes any false statement,representation,or certification in any application,record,report,plan,or other
document filed or required to be maintained under this Article or a rule implementing this Article;or who knowingly makes a false
statement of a material fact in a rulemaking proceeding or contested case under this Article,or who falsifies,tampers with,or knowingly
renders inaccurate any recording or monitoring device or method required to be operated or maintained under this Article or rules of the
[Environmental Management]Commission implementing this Article shall be guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor which may include a fine not to
exceed ten thousand dollars($10,000)
41) Signatory Requirements (per 40 CFR 122.22)
All applications,reports,or information submitted to the Director shall be signed and certified.
a All notices of intent to be covered under this General Permit shall be signed as follows
(I)For a corporation by a responsible corporate officer. For the purpose of this permit,a responsible corporate officer means (a)a president,
secretary,treasurer or vice president of the corporation in charge of a principal business function,or any other person who performs similar
policy or decision making functions for the corporation,or(b)the manager of one or more manufacturing production or operating facilities
employing more than 250 persons or having gross annual sales or expenditures exceeding 25 million(in second quarter 1980 dollars),if
authority to sign documents has been assigned or delegated to the manager in accordance with corporate procedures.
(2)For a partnership or sole proprietorship by a general partner or the proprietor,respectively,or
(3)For a municipality,state,federal,or other public agency by either a pnncipal executive officer or ranking elected official.
I hereby request coverage under the referenced General Permit I understand that coverage under this permit will
constitute the permit requirements for the discharge(s)and is enforceable in the same manner as an individual
permit.
I agree to abide by the following as a part of coverage under this General Permit
1. I agree to abide by the approved Mining Permit for this mining activity. (A copy of the valid mining
permit must be attached to this request.)
2. I agree to not discharge any sanitary wastewater from this mining activity except under the
provisions of another NPDES permit specifically issued therefore.
3._ I agree that bulk storage of petroleum products and other chemicals shall have adequate protection
so as to contain all spills on the site.
4. I agree that solid wastes will be disposed of in accordance with N.C. statutes and rules governing
solid waste disposal
5. I agree that maintenance activities for vehicles and heavy equipment will be performed so as to not
result in contamination of the surface or ground waters.
I agree to abide by the provisions as listed above and recognize that the provisions are to be considered as
enforceable requirements of the General Permit.
I certify that I am familiar with the information contained in this application and that to the best of my knowledge
and belief such information is true, complete, and accurate.
Printed Name of Person Signing: Bennie Thomas James/Northside Sand Company, LLC
Title. Owner/Operator
3:34,.-QM 2 VC�-�L April 18,2017
(Signature of Applicant) ktfriAsid0
(Date Signed)
Notice of Intent must be accompanied by a check or money order for$100.00 made payable to NCDEQ.
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Mail the entire package to:
Stormwater Permitting Program
Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources
1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612
Note
The submission of this document does not guarantee coverage under the NPDES
NCGO2 General Permit. Upon review of the submittal, the Division may
determine that coverage under an individual permit is more appropriate. Also be
advised that renewed and continued coverage under NCGO2 may be dependent
upon the permittee's compliance success and/or status of the receiving waters.
For questions,please contact the DEMLR/Land Quality Section Regional Office for your area.
DEMLR/Land Quality Section Regional Office Contact Information:
Asheville Office [phone] 1 'n<
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Fayetteville Office [phone] % < + 1 1 � �,; , <z
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Mooresville Office [phone] , _ � .-
Raleigh Office [phone] +r: #i or.< 1 ,
Washington Office ...[phone]
Wilmington Office [phone] 11111 .40*
Winston-Salem [phone] `feat v;9ieN
Central Office [phone]
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REC88VED
APR 262017
LAND QUALITY
MINING PROGRAM
NORTH CAROLINA
NCG020000 NOTICE OF INTENT
GENERAL PERMIT APPLICATION
Northside Sand Mine
SR 1402 Hawthorne Drive
Elizabeth City, NC 27909 RECEIVED
Pasquotank County APR 2 7 2017
DENR-LAND QUALITY
OR
STMWATER PERMITTING
State of North Carolina
Department of Environmental Quality
Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources
Stormwater Permitting Program
1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612

ELLIOTT CONSULTING
April 18, 2017
NC Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources
Stormwater Permitting Program
1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1612
To Whom It May Concern:
This NCG020000 Notice of Intent General Permit application is in relation to a request
by Benne Thomas James, owner of Northside Sand Company,LLC, to excavate a 12.92-acre
pond, on property owned by Mr.James off SR 1402 Hawthorne Drive, Elizabeth City,NC,in
Pasquotank County. The proposed permit area is located m a flat, sandy tree farm area, and
will not present any problems regarding runoff to adjacent areas when all proposed erosion
and sediment control measures are in place. The purpose of the excavation will be to serve
as wildlife habitat and to increase scenic value for the landowner.
The excavation area will be located geographically 150 feet from the nearest public
highway and will be accessible only by a privately-owned access road. Excavation activities
will be screened from public view on all sides by existing full growth woodland,vegetated sand
berms,and distance across adjacent fields. Public access to the permit area is limited by private
property, and private road access. There will be minimum 25ft wide unexcavated buffers on
all sides of the permit area, as well as a 25ft wide visual screen of existing woodland around
the permit area.
Upon receipt of the approved permits from NCDEQ, Northside Sand Company, LLC
plans to excavate the pond to an average depth of 25 feet below normal groundwater level,
and will include construction of proper cut slopes on all sides of the excavated area, as
required in the permit. Reclamation of the permit area will include grading, leveling, and
grassing of all affected areas. The permit is requested for a 10-year period.
All adjacent landowners have been contacted and made aware of the proposed excavation
operation, and land entry agreements have been obtained. The excavation area will be well
marked with warning and keep out signs to prevent inadvertent public access.
Northside Sand Company,LLC does hereby request approval for this NCG020000 Permit,
and asks that it be expedited as soon as possible. Northside Sand Company,LLC appreciates
your consideration of this mine permit application.
Sincerely,
Ken Elliott
For Benne Thomas James, owner
Northside Sand Company,LLC
PO BOX 112 • AYDLLI'I, NOR'III CAROLINA • 27916
PHONE [phone] • EMAIL KEN@KENOBX COM

OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE PLAN
SAND MINE DEWATERING AND WATER LEVEL CONTROL STRUCTURE
Operator: Northside Sand Company, LLC, 320 Esclip Road, Elizabeth City, NC 27909
Job Location: Northside Sand Mine, Hawthorne Road, Elizabeth City, NC 27909
County: Pasquotank County
Prepared by: Ken Elliott, consulting
Date: April 12,2017
This plan defines responsibilities for operating, inspecting, and maintaining equipment and structures
used for constructing and dewatering the Northside Sand Mine safely,and that dewatering will not
degrade or negatively impact any wetlands or waters of the state.
Description and Operation of the Northside Sand Mine:
The Northside Sand Mine is a proposed 12.92-acre sand mine excavation operated by Northside Sand
Company, LLC,Tommy James, owner and operator, in a 17.3-acre permit area located off Hawthorne
Road,approximately 3.5 miles southeast of Elizabeth City, NC, in Providence Township.The permit area
is on high sandy land and is currently a wooded tree farm owned by Tommy James. At this time Mr.
James is submitting an application with the NCDEQ Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources to
construct the sand mine and begin operation in June or July 2017. Mr.James is also applying for a
Special Use Permit from the Pasquotank County Planning Department for construction of this mine.
Sand Mine Dewatering:
It will be necessary to dewater the excavation as it is being excavated to allow the excavating equipment
to enter the excavated area and safely and efficiently remove the sand from the pond bottom. This will
allow for full depth excavation and proper reclamation of the edges of the pond. It is the intention of
Mr.James to only dewater the excavations as needed,which will not entail full-time dewatering.
For excavation purposes, dewatering will occur roughly every 30 days which will allow excavating
equipment to remove approximately 150 loads of sand up to ground level where it will be stockpiled for
later use. When the stockpile is depleted from usage,the excavation area will again be dewatered, and
another quantity of sand will be excavated.
The operator plans to initially utilize an existing 0.45-acre excavated pond as a sedimentation pond
located inside the southwest corner of the main excavation area. The 10-foot-deep pond currently has
3:1 slopes above normal groundwater height with full groundcover installed, and 2:1 slopes below
normal groundwater level. Once excavation area has been cleared of trees,the rest of the 12.92-acre
excavation work will begin approximately 25 feet from the sediment pond. The edge of the sediment
pond excavation and main excavation will be 1700 feet from the nearest wetland swamp. Use of the
sediment pond will forcibly hydrate the nearby wetlands located west of the sediment pond and
excavation, and will minimize dehydration of the swampy land.

The operator will install an 8-inch dewatering pump between the 2 ponds at the southwest end of the
main excavation. Discharge from the dewatering pump will enter the sediment pond on its northeast
end,and there will be a constructed water height control device (see attached diagram) discharge point
located on the southwest end of the sediment pond. The discharge point will release clear water to a
25-foot-long riprap-protected constructed ditch, leading 25 feet to an existing field irrigation and
drainage ditch (non-blue-line stream),then 1.2 miles by ditch to the Pasquotank River wetlands and
swamp,then 0.5 mile to the Pasquotank River.
Water will be pumped from the main pond to the sediment pond by the 8in gasoline-powered transfer
pump operating at idle speed. Estimated maximum flow from the pump will be 2,000 gallons/hour,
operating 12 hours per day,0.24 mgd. It is the intention of Mr.Williams to drop the water level in the
main pond approximately 20-25 feet below normal ground level when needed.
The overflow from the sediment pond will be controlled by a water height control device constructed in
the southwestern bank of the sediment pond.This control structure will allow water to flow through the
baffle into a 25ft long x 15"wide buried PVC pipe leading west 25 feet to a 6ft wide drainage ditch
running north through a field drainage ditch,then to the Pasquotank River. For erosion control,the
overflow water will exit the water height control discharge pipe onto a 20ft long riprap-lined apron in
the ditch.
Time and distance will allow all sedimentation to occur to acceptable levels before the overflow water
reaches outfall and then the waters of the State. Water will have to travel a minimum of 200 feet to
reach the overflow point which will give enough surface area to allow sufficient sedimentation to occur.
There will be a minimum 2 feet of freeboard between the water surface in the sediment pond and the
top of the sediment pond bank. Stormwater drainage will be unable to enter the sediment area and
damage the sediment pond rates, due to the height of the surrounding sediment pond berm.
Sedimentation and Erosion Control
There is wetland swamp west of the proposed excavation, located 1700 feet from the excavation edge,
running parallel to the western permit area boundary. The operator will establish a 25ft wide
undisturbed buffer(no disturbance of any kind) as a visual screen of existing woodland which is part of
the Pasquotank County required property line setback. This buffer will be adjacent to, and inside of,the
permit boundary.This buffer will be maintained by the operator as grass and pine tree ground cover.
In addition,there will be a 25ft unexcavated buffer(may contain roadways, stockpiles, and sediment&
erosion control devices) around the entire excavation area, between the excavation and the
undisturbed buffer.
Sediment pond overflow will drain into an operator-maintained 6ft wide feeder ditch that leads 1800
feet to a field irrigation and drainage ditch,then 1.3 miles to the Pasquotank River. Overflow into the
feeder ditch will be stabilized by riprap installed in the feeder ditch at the overflow(see diagram)to
prevent erosion of the ditch.

All erosion and sedimentation will remain inside of the permit area.The operator will construct and
maintain an 8ft wide x 2ft tall grass-covered sand berm around the perimeter of the current affected
area of the excavation during all phases of operation. During mining operations and dewatering, most
of the water leaving the excavation will remain inside of the permit area and will only overflow through
the sediment pond occasionally. The sediment pond will be approximately 10 feet deep, and there is a
sand layer below the bottom of the area. The porosity of the soil under the sediment pond will allow
most of the water pumped into the pond from dewatering to seep back into the ground naturally. Any
excess water overflowing from the sediment pond will flow downstream 8 miles to the Newbegun Creek
and Pasquotank River.
Maintaining the Sediment Pond Overflow Control Structure,Settlement Pond and Ditches
Inspections and maintenance are required to obtain the intended function of safely dewatering the sand
mine, and to maintain the life of any adjacent wetlands or waters of the State. Items to inspect and
maintain during the anticipated 10 year life of the mine dewatering permit are:
• Inspect the water control structures regularly, especially following heavy rains and runoff,or
during periods of operation of the structure.
• Remove accumulated debris from the overflow control structure.
• Inspect the structure for excessive settlement or seepage.
• Inspect all components of the structure, including appurtenances, and repair or replace any
damaged items as needed.
• Inspect embankments, berms and appurtenant structures, and repair as needed.
• Repair any damage to vegetated areas or berms with compacted earth fill, reshaping, sodding,
reseeding and mulching as needed.
• Inspect riprap outlet stabilization structures in ditches regularly, replace dislodged rock as
necessary.
• Promptly repair all leaks in delivery facilities by replacing valves,fittings,gaskets,and worn or
damaged parts.
• Maintain all screens,filters,valves,timers and other electrical and mechanical equipment in
good operating condition,following manufacturer's recommendations
Monitoring the Process and Effects of Dewatering
Analytical and qualitative monitoring of mine dewatering wastewater will be in accordance with the
NCG020000 permit, as follows:
• All ponds in the Northside Sand Mine permit area will be inspected daily by the operator to
identify any abnormal conditions.
• All berms and erosion control and sedimentation control structures will be inspected for
damages monthly and within 24 hours after every storm event greater than 1.5 inches, and all
structures will be repaired immediately.

• Special inspections will be conducted immediately following severe storms,vandalism, and
other significant events.
• Dewatering process will be inspected daily during periods of dewatering the excavation.
• Overflow of wastewater process will be inspected daily during periods of dewatering the
excavation.
• Outflow of dewatering wastewater will be monitored quarterly at the overflow exit stabilization
structure for pH,settleable solids,turbidity, and total flow. Samples will be collected and tested
onsite for pH, and the remainder will be tested for the remaining parameters by a North
Carolina certified lab.
• Rain gauge data will be collected by monitoring rain gauge data monthly and after each rain
event.
Records
Data will be collected as follows:
• Data will be collected from samples taken from the wastewater point source discharge in
operation at the time.
• Point source discharge data: data from the site taken quarterly, date&time,general weather
conditions, pH of sample, status of process at point source, inlet or outlet, other DWQ required
data.
• Visual monitoring of adjacent wetlands and farmland for potential dehydration during mining or
dewatering activities will take place weekly. Solutions to any degradation caused by any mining
activity will include alteration of dewatering process. DWQ will be consulted as needed;
alterations to process will be recorded.
• Elliott Consulting will maintain the following records in a permanent file at the Elliott Consulting
office at PO Box 112, 202 Elliott Road,Aydlett, NC 27916: a record of all significant actions
taken; as-built drawings; permits; analytical results from sampling; and related material. Copies
of all inspections, monitoring reports and lab analyses shall be provided to NCDWQ on a regular
basis and as requested.
BMP Conditions
• The permittee will utilize best management practices to ensure that dewatering the Mary L.
Sawyer Mine will not degrade or negatively impact any wetlands or waters of the State. BMP's
will include:
o Sediment pond outlet structure with flashboard riser located at edge of pond for ease of
maintenance.
o All berms and erosion control and sedimentation control structures will be inspected for
damages monthly and within 24 hours after every storm event greater than 1.5 inches,
and all structures will be repaired immediately.

o Sediment pond outlet ditch will have rock lining or riprap stone layer to prevent erosion,
scour or sloughing of embankment
• The permittee shall obtain authorization from the Director of the NCDEMLR and the Stormwater
Program chief prior to utilizing any chemical flocculants at Robert White Sand Mine.
Signed,
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Ken Elliott
for Northside Sand Company, LLC,Tommy James, owner
April 12, 2017

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