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DOpailoc. n! of Enviionment,
Health and Natural Resources
-Divisidn of: Environmental Management
James B. Hunt, -Jr., Go!rernor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
December 3, 1993
Mr. Ron-Thtxs6n, Owner
Jacobs Ruby, Mine
497 Georgia Highway
Franklin; �T6-rth Carolina. 28734
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Subject: Permit No. WQ0008630
Jacobs Ruby Mine
Wastewater Recycle System
Macon County
Dear Mr: T-hor,- r4a: .
In accordance with your application received October 29, 1993, we are forwarding herewith Permit
No. WQ0008630, dated December 3, 1993, to Jacobs Ruby Mine for the continued operation of the
subject %N ast�: ;pater recycle system
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until November 30, 1998, shall void Permit
No. 13762 issued October 10, 1986, shall void the Administrative Modification to Permit No. 13762
issued October 15, 1991 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.
' b pats, requirements, or limitations contained in this permit.are unacceptable to you, you have
thy. righe o t4i6ct an. adjudicatory nearing upon written request within 30 days following receipt of this
prrrift. This request tnust"be :ln 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 2'1'63 1-7447. Unless such demands are made this permit shall be final and binding.
:lf', ou, need additional information concerning this matter, please contact Mr. Michael D. Allen at
(919) 733.5(783.
Sincerely,
A. Fres Howard, Jr., P.E.
cc: Macon County Health Department
Ashevif��. Regional Office, Water Quality
Faa ilifies Assessment Unit
IYa' i ging and Certification Unit (no revised rating)
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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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
Jacobs Ruby Mine
Macon County
FOR THE
contini c.d operation of a 14,400 GPD wastewater recycle system consisting of four (4) settling ponds in
series ch approximately 300 ftx in area), a 120 GPM pumping facility, approximately 500 linear feet of
2.5 -inch for+ -,e main and approximately 300 linear feet of flume line influent to the first settling pond to
serve Jar _tb- Ruby Mine with no discharge of wastes to the surface waters, pursuant to the application
received October 29, 1993, 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.
`,ic permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until November 30, 1998, shall void Permit
No. 1 762 October 10, 1986, shall void the Administrative Modification to Permit No. 13762
issue -1 'Xtober 15, 1991 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 other 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 rnaterials 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.
7. The issuance of this perni t 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. Freeboard in the settling ponds shall not be less than two (2) feet at any time.
11. 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.
12. Adequate inspection, maintenance, and cleaning shall be provided by the Permittee to
insure proper operation of the subject facilities.
13. 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. This log of inspections shall be maintained by the Permittee for a period
of three years from the date of the inspection and shall be made available upon request to
the Division of Environmental Management or other permitting authority.
14. 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.
15. 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).
16. 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.
17. 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.
18. Noncompliance Notification:
The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Asheville Regional Office, telephone number
[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 (ORC) of
the wastewater treatment facilities. The operator must hold a certificate of the type and
grade at least equivalent to or greater than the classification assigned to the wastewater
treatment facilities by the Certification Commission. The Permittee must also employ a
certified back-up operator of the appropriate type and grade to comply with the conditions
of Title 15A, Chapter 8A, .0202. The ORC of the facility must visit each Class I facility at
least weekly and each Class II, III, and IV facility at least daily, excluding weekends and
holidays, and must properly manage and document daily operation and maintenance of the
facility and must comply with all other conditions of Title 15A, Chapter 8A, .0202.
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 permit for such period of time
and under such conditions and limitations as it may deem appropriate.
Permit issued this the 3rd day of December, 1993
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
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By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
-Health and Natural Resources � • •
Division of Environmental Management
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary I D FE "
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
MEMORANDUM
To: Training and Certification Unit
From: Michael D. Allen, State Engineering Review Group
Subject: WQ0008630
Date: November 28, 1993
Please be advised that no rating sheet is needed because this a RENEWAL of Permit No.
13762 issued October 10, 1986.
R.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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