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North Carolina , r (♦ r and Natural Resources
Pat McCrory
Governor
George McCannon — Owner
Old Pressley Mine
240 Pressley Mine Road
Canton, North Carolina 28716
Dear Mr. McCannon:
Donald R. van der Vaart
Secretary
April 16, 2015
Subject: Permit No. WQ0000125
George McCarinon
Old Pressley Mine — Sapphire Mine
Closed -Loop Recycle System
Haywood County
In accordance with your permit renewal request received February 3, 2015, we are forwarding
herewith Permit No. WQ0000125 dated April 16, 2015; to George McCannon (Old Pressley Mine) for the
continued operation of the subject wastewater treatment and closed-loop recycle facilities. Please note
that this renewed pen -nit shall become effective on August 1, 2015 (i.e. the day after the expiration date of
the existing pen -nit).
This permit shall be effective from August 1, 2015 until July 31, 2020, shall void Permit No.
WQ0000125 issued August 30, 2006 and shall be subject to the conditions and limitations as specified
therein.
Please note that on September 1, 2006, North Carolina Administrative Code Title 15A
Subchapter 02T — Waste not Discharged to Surface Waters was adopted. Accordingly, tlus permit
incorporates the requirements of these rules; therefore, please take the time to review this permit
thoroughly. The following conditions have been added, modified or deleted from those in the last permit
issuance:
➢ Condition I.l. —describes the procedure for renewing the perrrut
Condition 11.1. —
the facilities shall be effectively maintained and operated at all times
Condition III. 1.
— the facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times
Condition 111.3.
— public access to the treatment facilities and recycle system is prohibited
Condition IIIA.
— residuals must be properly disposed of
> Condition IV. 1.
— any monitoring required by the Division shall be provided
y Condition IV.2.
— requires records to be kept of all residuals removed from the facility
Y Condition IV.3.
— addresses Non-compliance events and appropriate responses
Non -Discharge Permitting Unit
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Phone: [phone] \ Internet: http:l/portal.ncdenr.orq/web/wq
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Mr. George McCannon
April 16, 2015
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➢ Condition VI.3.
— the permit applies only to the wastes described in the permit application
➢ Condition VI.4.
— this permit does not exempt the permittee from other environmental laws
➢ Condition VI.S.
— any change in ownership requires a modification of the permit
➢ Condition VI.7.
— permit coverage must be maintained on the facility until it is closed
➢ Condition VI.8.
— the permit may be revoked or modified under certain circumstances
Condition VI.9.
— the facilities may not be expanded if certain conditions prevail
If any parts, requirements or limitations contained in this permit are unacceptable, the Permittee
has the right to request an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within 30 days following receipt of
this permit. This request shall 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 at 6714 Mail
Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-6714. Unless such demands are made, this permit shall be final and
binding.
If you need additional information concerning this permit, please contact David Goodrich at (919)
807-6352 or [e-mail].
Sincerely,
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or. Jay Zimme �an, Director
Division of Water Resources, NCDENR
cc: Haywood County Health Department (Electronic Copy)
Asheville Regional Office, Water Quality Regional Operations Section (Electronic Copy)
Protection and Enforcement Branch (Electronic Copy)
Central Files
Digital Permit Archive (Electronic Copy)

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In accordance with the provisions of Article 21 of Chapter 143, General Statutes of North Carolina as
amended, and other applicable Laws, Rules and Regulations
PERMISSION IS HEREBY GRANTED TO
HaywoodGeorge McCannon (Old Pressley Min
County
continued operation of a 14,400 gallon per day (GPD) wastewater treatment and closed-loop recycle
facility consisting of:
a 2,000 gallon capacity supply tank, a 4,000 gallon capacity storage pond, two settling ponds (1,000
gallons each), a 40 GPM recycle pump, and all other piping and appurtenances
to serve the Old Pressley Mine with no discharge of wastes to surface waters, pursuant to the application
received February 3, 2015, and in conformity with the project plans, specifications, and other supporting
data subsequently filed and approved by the Department of Environ hent and Natural Resources and
considered a part of this pen -nit.
This permit shall be effective from August 1, 2015 until July 31, 2020, shall void Permit No. WQ0000125
issued August 30, 2006, and shall be subject to the following specified conditions and limitations:
I. SCHEDULES
No later than six months prior to the expiration of this permit, the Permittee shall request renewal of
this permit on official Division forms. Upon receipt of the request, the Division will review the
adequacy of the facilities described therein, and if warranted, will renew the permit for such period of
time and under such conditions and limitations as it may deem appropriate. Please note Rule 15A
NCAC 02T .0105(4) requires an updated site map to be submitted with the permit renewal
application. [15A NCAC 02T .0105(d), 02T.0106, 02T.0109, and 02T .0115(c)]
The subject non -discharge facilities shall be effectively maintained and operated at all times so there
is no discharge to the surface waters, nor any contravention of groundwater or surface water
standards. h1 the event that the facilities fail to perform satisfactorily, including the creation of
nuisance conditions due to improper operation and maintenance, the Penmittee shall take inunediate
corrective actions including Division required actions, such as the construction of additional or
replacement wastewater treatment or recycle facilities. [15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)(1)]
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2. This permit shall -not relieve the Permittee of their responsibility for damages to groundwater or
surface water resulting from the operation of this facility. [ 15A NCAC 02B .0200, 02L .0100]
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1. The facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times. The facilities shall be effectively
maintained and operated as a non -discharge system to prevent the discharge of any wastewater
resulting from the operation of this facility. The Permittee shall maintain an Operation and
Maintenance Plan, which at a miiumum shall include operational functions, maintenance schedules,
safety measures and a spill response plan. [15A NCAC 02T .1007]
Upon the Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission's (WPCSOCC)
classification of the subject non -discharge facilities, in accordance with 15A NCAC 08G .0200 the
Permittee shall designate and employ a certified operator in responsible charge (ORC) and one or
more certified operator(s) as back-up ORC(s). The ORC or their back-up shall visit the facilities in
accordance with 15A NCAC 08G .0200, and shall comply with all,other conditions specified in the
previously cited rules. [ i 5A NCAC 02T .0117]
Public access to the wastewater treatment facilities and closed-loop recycle system shall be
prohibited. [15A NCAC 02T .1000(a)(1)]
4. The residuals generated from the wastewater treatment facilities shall be disposed or utilized in
accordance with 15A NCAC 02T .1100. The Permittee shall maintain a residual management plan
pursuant to 15A NCAC 02T .1008. [15A NCAC .02T .1008, 02T .l 100]
5. Diversion or bypassing of untreated or partially treated wastewater from the treatment facilities is
prohibited. [15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)(1)]
1. Any Division required monitoring (including groundwater, plant tissue, soil and surface water
analyses) necessary to ensure groundwater and surface water- protection shall be established, and an
acceptable sampling reporting schedule shall be followed. [15A NCAC 02T .0108(c)]
2. A record shall be maintained of all residuals removed from this facility. This record shall be
maintained at the facility for a period of no less than five years, and shall be made available to the
Division upon request. At a minimum, this record shall include:
a. Name of the residuals hauler;
b. Non -Discharge permit number authorizing the residuals disposal, or a letter from a municipality
agreeing to accept the residuals;
c. Date the residuals were hauled; and
d. Volume of residuals removed.
[15A NCAC 02T.0 I 08(b)(1)]
3. Noncompliance Notification:
The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Asheville Regional Office, telephone number (828)
296-4500, as soon asosp sible, but in no case more than 24 hours, or on the next working day
following the occurrence or first knowledge of the occurrence of any of the following:
a. Treatment of wastes abnormal in quantity or characteristic, including the known passage of a
hazardous substance.
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b. Any process unit failure (e.g., mechanical, electrical, etc.), due to known or unknown reasons,
rendering the facility incapable of adequate wastewater treatment.
c. Any facility failure resulting in a by-pass directly to receiving surface waters.
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limitations.
Any emergency requiring immediate reporting (e.g., discharges to surface waters, inuninent failure of
a storage structure, etc.) outside normal business hours shall be reported to the Division's Emergency
Response personnel at telephone number [phone], [phone], or [phone].
Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report in letter fonn within
five days following first Imowledge of the occurrence. This report shall outline the actions taken or
proposed to be taken to ensure the problem does not recur. [15A NCAC 02T .0105(1), 02T
.0108(b)(1)]
The Permittee shall provide adequate inspection and maintenance to ensure proper operation of the
wastewater treatment and recycle facilities. [15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)]
The Permittee or their designee shall inspect the wastewater treatment and recycle facilities to prevent
malfunctions, facility deterioration and operator errors resulting in discharges, which may cause the
release of wastes to the envirorunent, a threat to human health or a public nuisance. The Permittee
shall maintain an inspection log that includes, at a minimum, the date and time of inspection,
observations made, and any maintenance, repairs, or corrective actions taken. The Permittee shall
maintain this inspection log for a period of five years from the date of the inspection, and this log
shall be made available to the Division upon request. [15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)]
3. Any duly authorized Division representative may, upon presentation of credentials, enter and inspect
any property, premises or place on or related to the wastewater treatment and recycle facilities
permitted herein at any reasonable time for the purpose of determining compliance with this permit;
may inspect or copy any records required to be maintained under the terns and conditions of this
permit, and may collect groundwater, surface water or leachate samples. [G.S. 143-21.5.3(a)(2)]
VI. GENERAL, CONDI'T'IONS
1. Failure to comply with the conditions and limitations contained herein may subject the Permittee to
an enforcement action by the Division in accordance with North Carolina General Statutes 143-
215.6A to 143-215.6C. [G.S. 143-215.6A to 143-215.6C]
2. This pennit shall become voidable if the permitted facilities are not constructed in accordance with
the conditions of this permit, the Division approved plans and specifications, and other supporting
documentation. [15A NCAC 02T .0110]
3. This permit is effective only with respect to the nature and volume of wastes described in the permit
application; Division approved plans and specifications, and other supporting documentation. No
variances to applicable rules governing the construction or operation of the pernitted facilities are
granted, unless specifically requested and approved in this permit pursuant to 15A NCAC 02T
.0105(n). [G.S. 143-21.5.1]
4. The issuance of this permit does not exempt the Permittee from complying with any and all statutes,
rules, regulations, or ordinances, which may be imposed by other jurisdictional govenunent agencies
(e.g., local, state, and federal). Of particular concern to the Division are applicable river buffer rules
in 15A NCAC 02B .0200; erosion and sedimentation control requirements in 15A NCAC Chapter 4
and under General Permit NCG010000; any requirements pertaining to wetlands under 15A NCAC
02B .0200 and 02H .0500; and documentation of compliance with Article 21 Part 6 of Chapter 143 of
the General Statutes. [15A NCAC 02T .0105(c)(6)]
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5.1 In the event the permitted facilities change ownership or the Permittee changes their name, a formal
permit modification request shall be submitted to the Division. This request shall be made on official
Division forms, and shall include appropriate property ownership documentation and other supporting
documentation as necessary. The Permittee of record shall remain fully responsible for maintaining
and operating the facilities permitted herein until a permit is issued to the new owner. [15A NCAC
02T.0104]
6. The Permittee shall retain a set of Division approved plans and specifications for the life of the
facilities penmitted herein. [15A NCAC 02T .0108(b)(1)]
7. The Permittee shall maintain this permit until all permitted facilities herein are properly closed or
permitted under another permit issued by the appropriate permitting authority. [15A NCAC 02T
.01050)]
8. This permit is subject to revocation or unilateral modification upon 60 days notice from the Division
Director, in whole or part for the requirements listed in 15A NCAC 02T .0110. [15A NCAC 02T
.0110]
9. Unless the Division Director grants a variance, expansion of the permitted facilities contained herein
shall not be granted if the Permittee exemplifies any of the criteria in 15A NCAC 02T .0120(b). [15A
NCAC 02T.0120]
10. The Permittee shall pay the annual fee within 30 days after being billed by the Division. Failure to
pay the annual fee accordingly shall because for the Division to revoke this permit. [15A NCAC 02T
.0105(e)(3)]
Permit issued this the 16th day of April 2015,.effective August 1, 2015
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
Z'
o S. Ja Zimmerman, Director
3—vision of Water Resources
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WQ0000125
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FIGURE 1
GEORGE MCCANNON (OILED PRESSLEY MINE)
WASTEWATER RECYCLE SYSTEM
HAYWOOD COUNTY
WQ0000125
SITE LOCATION MAP