WQ0005557_Final Permit_19920131

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
Jaynes G. Martin, Governor George T. Everett, Ph.D
William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary Director
January 31, 1992
Mr. James Lindsey, Sr.
Mini-Apolis Grand Prix Corporation
212 Cisco
Asheville, North Carolina 28805
Subject: Permit Number WQ0005557
Mini-Apolis Grand Prix Corp.
Miro-Apolis Gem Mine
Wastewater Recycle System
Haywood County
Dear Mr. Lindsey:
In accordance with your application received September 3, 1991, we are forwarding herewith
Permit No. WQ0005557, dated January 31, 1992, to Mini-Apolis Grand Prix Corporation for the
operation of an existing wastewater recycle system.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until December 31, 1996, and shall be
subject to the conditions and limitations as specified therein. Please pay particular attention to the
monitoring requirements in this permit. Failure to establish an adequate system for collecting and
maintaining the required operational information will result in future compliance problems. Issuance of
this permit does not relieve the Mini-Apolis Grand Prix Corporation of the responsibility of an
enforcement action for construction of a wastewater treatment facility without a valid permit.
If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this permit are unacceptable to you, you have
the right to request an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within 30 days following receipt of this
permit. This request must be in the form of a written petition, conforming to Chapter 150B of North
Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings, P.O. Drawer 27447,
Raleigh, NC 27611-7447. Unless such demands are made this permit shall be final and binding.
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An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer

One set of approved facility schematics is being forwarded to you. If you need additional
information concerning this matter, please contact Mr. Dana Bolden at 919/ 733-5083.
Since ly,
eorge T. Ev rett
cc: Haywood County Health Department
Asheville Regional Office
Training and Certification
Groundwater Section

NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH AND NATURAL RESOURCES
RALEIGH
RECYCLE SYSTEM PERMIT
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
Mini-Apolis Grand Prix Corporation
Haywood County
FOR THE
operation of a 15,000 GPD wastewater recycle system consisting of a 0.5 Hp recycle pump with 2 inch
discharge piping to a 40 foot x 12 inch flume and two 64 cubic foot settling tanks to serve the Mini-Apolis
Grand Prix Corporation's Mini-Apolis Gem Mine with no discharge of wastes to the surface waters,
pursuant to the application received September 3, 1991 and in conformity with the project plan,
specifications, and other supporting data subsequently filed and approved by the Department of
Environment, Health and Natural Resources and considered a part of this permit.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until December 31, 1996, and shall be
subject to the following specified conditions and limitations:
1. This permit shall become voidable unless the facilities are constructed in accordance with
the conditions of this permit, the approved plans, specifications, and ocher supporting data.
2. This permit is effective only with respect to the nature and volume of wastes described in
the application and other supporting data.
3. The facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times.
4. This permit is not transferable. In the event there is a desire for the facilities to change
ownership, or there is a name change of the Permittee, a formal permit request must be
submitted to the Division of Environmental Management accompanied by an application
fee, documentation from the parties involved, and other supporting materials as may be
appropriate. The approval of the request will be considered on its merits and may or may
not be approved.
5. In the event that the facilities fail to perform satisfactorily, including the creation of
nuisance conditions, the Permittee shall take immediate corrective action, including those as
may be required by this Division, such as the construction of additional or replacement
wastewater treatment or disposal facilities.
6. The sludge generated from these treatment facilities must be disposed of in accordance with
General Statute 143-215.1 and in a manner approved by the North Carolina Division of
Environmental Management.
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7. The issuance of this permit shall not relieve the Permittee of the responsibility for damages
to surface or groundwaters resulting from the operation of this facility.
8. 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.
9. Diversion or bypassing of untreated wastewater from the treatment facilities is prohibited.
10. Any monitoring deemed necessary by the Division of Environmental Management to insure
surface and ground water protection will be established and an acceptable sampling
reporting schedule shall be followed.
11. Adequate inspection, maintenance, and cleaning shall be provided by the Permittee to
insure proper operation of the subject facilities.
12. The Permittee or his designee shall inspect the wastewater recycle facilities to prevent
malfunctions and deterioration, operator errors and discharges which may cause or lead to
the release of wastes to the environment, a threat to human health, or a nuisance. The
Permittee shall keep an inspection log or summary including at least the date and time of
inspection, observations made, and any maintenance, repairs, or corrective actions taken
by the Permittee. The log shall also indicate the date and approximate amount of make-up
water added and the amount, approximate volume, and the disposal method of any
sediment removed from the settling basins. This log of inspections and maintenance shall
be maintained by the Permittee for a period of five years from the date of the inspection and
shall be made available upon request to the Division of Environmental Management or other
permitting authority.
13. Any duly authorized officer, employee, or representative of the Division of Environmental
Management may, upon presentation of credentials, enter and inspect any property,
premises or place on or related to the recycle system at any reasonable time for the purpose
of determining compliance with this permit; may inspect or copy any records that must be
kept under the terms and conditions of this permit, or may obtain samples of groundwater,
surface water, or leachate.
14. The annual administering and compliance fee must be paid by the Permittee within thirty
(30) days after being billed by the Division. Failure to pay the fee accordingly may cause
the Division to initiate action to revoke this permit as specified by 15 NCAC 2H .0205
(c)(4).
15. Failure to abide by the conditions and limitations contained in this permit may subject the
Permittee to an enforcement action by the Division of Environmental Management in
accordance with North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6A to 143-215.6C.
16. The issuance of this permit does not preclude the Permittee from complying with any and
all statutes, rules, regulations, or ordinances which may be imposed by other government
agencies (local, state, and federal) which have jurisdiction.
17. A set of approved facility sketches for the subject project must be retained by the Permittee
for the life of this project.
18. Noncompliance Notification:
The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Asheville Regional Office, telephone no.
[phone], as soon as possible, 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:
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a. Any occurrence at the wastewater treatment facility which results in the treatment of
significant amounts of wastes which are abnormal in quantity or characteristic, such
as the dumping of the contents of a basin or tank; the known passage of a slug of
hazardous substance through the facility; or any other unusual circumstances.
b. Any process unit failure, due to known or unknown reasons, that render the facility
incapable of adequate wastewater treatment such as mechanical or electrical failures
of pumps, aerators, compressors, etc.
c. Any failure of a pumping station, sewer line, or treatment facility resulting in a by-
pass directly to receiving waters without treatment of all or any portion of the
influent to such station or facility.
d. Any time that self-monitoring information indicates that the facility is not in
compliance with its permit limitations.
Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report in letter
form within 15 days following first knowledge of the occurrence. This report must outline
the actions taken or proposed to be taken to ensure that the problem does not recur.
19. Upon classification of the facility by the Certification Commission, the Permittee shall
employ a certified wastewater treatment plant operator to be in responsible charge of the
wastewater treatment facilities. The operator must hold a certificate of the type and grade at
least equivalent to the classification assigned to the wastewater treatment facilities by the
Certification Commission. Once the facility is classified, the Permittee must submit a letter
to the Certification Commission which designates the operator in responsible charge.
20. The Permittee, at least six (6) months prior to the expiration of this permit, shall request its
extension. Upon receipt of the request, the Commission will review the adequacy of the
facilities described therein, and if warranted, will extend the pemlit for such period of time
and under such conditions and limitations as it may deem appropriate.
21. Freeboard in the settling tanks shall not be less than two feet at any time.
22. Adequate records shall be maintained by the Permittee tracking the operation and
maintenance of the recycle system. These records shall include, but are not necessarily
limited to the following information:
a) date and time make-up water added,
b) approximate volume of make-up water added,
C) date solids removed,
d) approximate volume of solids removed,
e) disposition of removed solids,
f) date and type of maintenance or replacement of any system components, and
g) the name of person conducting above activities.
23. Three copies of all operation and disposal records (as specified in condition 22) and any
other data as may be required shall be submitted on or before January 31st of the following
year to the following address:
NC Division of Environmental Management
Water Quality Section
Facility Assessment Unit
PO Sox 29535
Raleigh, NC 27626-0535
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Permit issued this the 31st day of January, 1992
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