WQ0022865_Final Permit_20030919

A0O� \NAT�R�G Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
y North Carolina Department of Environment and !Natural Resources
p Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
September 19, 2003
MS. BARBARA MANOJLOVICH
THE EMERALD MIME JEWELRY STORE
POST OFFICE BOX 249
LITTLE SWITZERLAND, NC 28749
Subject: Permit No. WQ0022865
The Emerald Mine Jewelry Store
The Emerald Mine Jewelry Store Wastewater
Recycle Operation
Wastewater Recycle System
Mitchell County
Dear Ms. Manojlovich:
In accordance with your permit application package received on July 3, 2003 we are forwarding
herewith a Permit No. WQ0022865 dated September 19, 2003, to The Emerald Mine Jewelry Store for
the operation of the subject wastewater recycle system.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until August 31, 2008 and shall be subject
to the conditions and limitations as specified therein. Male note of this permit's expiration date and the
fact that a permit renewal application is due to the Division of Water Quality (Division) no later than six
months prior to that date (i.e., see Condition VI. 7.), as the Division does not send reminders to apply for
permit renewal.
Please tape the time to review this permit thoroughly. Pay particular attention to the
monitoring requirements in this permit. Failure to establish an adequate system for collecting and
maintaining the required operational information may result in future compliance problems.
If any parts, requirements, and/or limitations contained in this permit are unacceptable, you have
the right to request an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within 30 days following receipt of this
permit. This request shall be in the from 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, North Carolina 27699-6714. Unless such demands are made, this permit shall be final
and binding.
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If you need any additional information concerning this matter, please contact Mr. Duane Leith by
telephone at [phone], extension 370, or via e-mail at [e-mail].
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Alan W. Klimek, P.E.

NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
RALEIGH
CLOSED LOOP RECYCLE OF WASTEWATER 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
The Emerald Mine Jewelry Store
Mitchell County
FOR THE
operation of a 4,000 gallons per day closed loop wastewater recycle system for The Emerald Mine Jewelry
Store and consisting of the recycling of water used to rinse a stone and soil mixture for the purpose of
recovering gem stones, with no discharge of wastes to surface waters, pursuant to the permit application
package received on July 3, 2003 and in conformity with the project plan, specifications, and other
supporting data subsequently filed and approved by the Department of Environment and Natural
Resources and considered a part of this permit.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until August 31, 2008 and shall be subject
to the following specified conditions and limitations:
I. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
1. The issuance of this permit shall not relieve the Permittee of the responsibility for damages to
surface waters or groundwater resulting from the operation of this recycle operation.
2. The facility 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.
3. 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 actions that
may be required by this Division, such as the construction of additional or replacement
treatment or disposal facilities.
4. Diversion or bypassing of untreated wastewater from the treatment facilities is prohibited.
The residuals generated from this treatment facility must be disposed in accordance with
General Statute 143-215.1 and in a manner approved by the Division.

6. In the event that the recycle system is not operated satisfactorily, including the creation of
nuisance conditions, the Permittee shall cease recycling wastewater, contact'the Water Quality
Section of the appropriate Division of Water Quality's (Division) regional office, and take any
immediate corrective actions as may be required by the Division.
II. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMEN
1. The facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times.
2. No residuals shall be stored at the site after removal from the recycle system, unless written
approval has first been requested and obtained from the Division.
3. Appropriate measures shall be taken to control public access to the storage tanks and pumping
equipment of the recycle system. Such controls may include the posting of signs indicating
the activities being conducted at the site.
III. MONITORING AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
1. Any monitoring (Le., including groundwater, surface water, residuals, soil, or plant tissue
analyses) deemed necessary by the Division to ensure protection of the environment shall be
established, and an acceptable sampling and reporting schedule shall be followed.
2. Proper records shall be maintained by the Permittee tracking all wastewater and residuals
disposal events. These records shall include, but are not necessarily limited to, the date of
disposal and Iocation of disposal.
3. Noncompliance Notification:
The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Water Quality Section of the Division's
Asheville Regional Office at 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:
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 renders the
facility incapable of adequate wastewater treatment, such as mechanical or
electrical failures of pumps, aerators, compressors, etc.;
C. 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 five days following first knowledge of the occurrence. This report shall outline the
actions taken or proposed to be taken to ensure that the problem does not recur.
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IV. GROUNDWATER REOUIREMENTS
Any groundwater quality monitoring, as deemed necessary by the Division, shall be provided.
V. INSPECTIONS
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 maintain 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 to the Division or other permitting
authority, upon request.
2_ Any duly authorized officer, employee, or representative of the Division may, upon
presentation of credentials, enter and inspect any property, premises, or place on or related to
the recycle operation or facility 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; and may obtain samples of groundwater, surface water, or
leachate.
VI. GENERAL CONDITIONS
1. This permit shall become voidable unless the recycle operations are carried out in accordance
with the conditions of this permit, the supporting materials, and in the manner approved by the
Division.
2. This permit shall be effective only with respect to the nature and volume of wastewater
described in the application and other supporting data.
3. Failure to abide by the conditions and limitations contained in this permit may subject the
Permittee to an enforcement action by the Division in accordance with North Carolina General
Statutes § 143-215.6A through § 143-215-6C-
4. The annual administering and compliance fee shall be paid by the Permittee within 30 days
after being billed by the Division. Failure to pay the fee accordingly may cause the Division
to initiate action to revolve this permit, as specified by 15 NCAC 2H .0205 (c)(4).
5. The issuance of this permit does not preclude the Permittee from complying with any and all
statutes, rules, regulations, or ordinances that may be imposed by other government agencies
(i.e., local, state, and federal) which have jurisdiction, including, but not limited to, applicable
river buffer rules in 15A NCAC 2B .0200, soil erosion and sedimentation control requirements
in 15A NCAC Chapter 4 and under the Division's General Permit NCG010000, and any
requirements pertaining to wetlands under 15A NCAC 2B .0200 and 15A NCAC .0500.
6. This permit may be modified, revoked, and/or reissued to incorporate any conditions,
limitations and monitoring requirements the Division deems necessary in order to protect the
environment and public health adequately.

7. The Permittee, at least six months prior to the expiration of this permit, shall request its
extension.. Upon receipt of the request, the Division shall review the adequacy of the facility
and the recycle system described therein, and if warranted, shaU extend the permit for such
period of time and under such conditions and limitations as it may deem appropriate.
S. This permit shall not be automatically transferable. In the event that there is a desire for the
recycle system to change ownership or to change the name of the Permittee, a formal permit
request shall be submitted to the Division documentation from the parties involved and other
supporting materials as may be appropriate. The approval of this request shall be considered
on its merits and may or may not be approved.
Permit issued this the 19`s day of September, 2003.
NORTH CARO A ENV ONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
for Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WQ0022865
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