WQ0014294_AROCompleteHistoricFile_20190206

Pat McCrory
Governor
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NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
October 20, 2014
Subject: Pen -nit Revoked For Failure to Pay Annual Permit Fees
Closed -Loop Recycle Permit
Permit WQ0014294
Arthur J. Biggers -Jacobs Ruby
Macon County
John E. Skvarla, III
Secretary
The subject permit has been revoked for failure to pay annual permit fees. Because these fees
were not paid the action was taken to revoke the subject permit, pursuant to Title 15A North
Carolina Administrative Code 2T.0110 and North Carolina General Statutes 143-215.1(b). North
Carolina General Statutes 1A. Rules of Civil Procedure provides that a party that cannot with due
diligence be served by personal delivery, registered or certified snail, or by a designated delivery
service authorized pursuant to 26 U.S.C. § 7502(0(2) may be served by publication. Service of
process by publication shall consist of publishing a notice of service of process by publication
once a week for three successive weeks in a newspaper that is qualified for legal advertising in
accordance with G.S. 1-597 and G.S. 1-598 and circulated in the area where the party to be
served is believed by the serving party to be located, or if there is no reliable information
concerning the location of the party then in a newspaper circulated in the county where the action
is pending.
The.owner could not be contacted and the revocation was by public notice. A notice was run in
the Asheville Citizen Times on July 23, 2014, July 30, 2014, and August 6, 2014 with no
response received by the Division. These facilities have been closed and the permit owner could
not be located.
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Permit File WQ0014294
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i of Water Resources
OCT 3 0 2014
Water Quality P,ocglonal operations
Asheville Regional Office
1636 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1636
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Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: WQ0014294 Effective: 12/04/97 Expiration: 09/30/02 Owner: Biggers Arthur J
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Biggers Arthur J -Jacobs Ruby _
County: Macon 269 Deforest Ln
Region: Asheville
Franklin NC 28734
Contact Person: Arthur J Biggers Title: Phone: [phone]
Directions to Facility:
System Classifications:
Primary ORC:
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Inspection Date: 09/01/2010
Primary Inspector: Beverly Price
Secondary Inspector(s):
Entry Time: 11:15 AM
Reason for Inspection: Other
Permit Inspection Type: Wastewater Recycling
Facility Status: ❑ Compliant Q Not Compliant
Question Areas:
0 Miscellaneous Questions 0 Treatment
(See attachment summary)
Certification: Phone:
Exit Time: 12:00 PM
Phone: [phone]
Inspection Type: Reconnaissance
Page: 1

Permit: WQ0014294 Owner - Facility: Biggers Arthur J
Inspection Date: 09/01/2010 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
Page: 2

Price, Bev
From: Ed Williams [[e-mail]]
Sent: Monday, April 20, 2009 7:38 AM
To: Landon Davidson; bev
Subject: Re: [Fwd: expired permits]
Ma�.or
The Mini-Apolis is gone and I can't locate a contact person. UJQ0005:557
2.5o soCo Rd,
Landon Davidson wrote: N"c�o ie-
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could one of you or even anyone going to that area sniff these two out?
Subject:
expired permits
From:
Jon Risgaard <Jon.Ris aard o,ncmail.net>
Date:
Fri, 17 Apr 2009 14:44:26 -0400
To:
Landon Davidson <Landon.Davidsongncmail.net>
To:
Landon Davidson <Landon.Davidson a,ncmail.net>
Landon,
I know this is probably an exercise in futility, but I was just sent two invoices for facilities that have not paid
their fees and the permit has been expired for some time. Do you have any current information on these
facilities.
The first is Biggers Arthur J - Jacobs Ruby (WQ0014294). Interestingly I found an internet post at
(http•//discussions travelchannel com/eve/forums/a/tpe/f/6451970458/m/9821996488) that said...
"Interesting Information for you gem hunters. Jacobs Ruby Mine which has been closed since 1998 is
apparently still in operation. The new owner of the Land, Bates Cabins opens the flume to renters of Cabin 1
only. There is a two night minimum or you can rent by the week. The owner of Bates Cabins also told me the
Cherokee Gem Mine has recently re -opened after being closed for several years. This is great news for anyone
who knows the area. Jacobs was known for deep red rubies and fuscia to blue sapphires. Cherokee mine is also
supposed to be a natural unsalted mine, but I never visited there as I was always at Jacobs. Anyone else have
feedback about Cherokee mine, let us know."
The second is Mini Apolis Grand Prix Corp (WQ005557). this one seems to be closed down. All I found for this
on is from http•//www m ravelguide.com/attractions/profile-69241605-
United States North Carolina Maggie Valley Mini Apolis Grand Prix, Inc.html

/Jun 28, 2007/ /by/ *AC *from Waynesville, NC
* /We desperately needed some amusement places!/
* /The place went out as a completely dump!/
"This place was a great idea that was never kept up with and became a dump! It is now closed and all tracks etc
are gone. It became a real estate office. Yeah, we don't have enough realtors, lawyers or banks in Haywood
County (HA!) lets get rid of another amusement area, which are very few to begin with, and put up another of
these businesses!"
Both have been expired for many years (2002, and 2001 respectively). If they are still in operation we should
try to get the permit updated.
have a good weekend.
Jon
Ed Williams - Ed.WilliamsCncmail.net
Watershed Project Coordinator
North Carolina Dept. of Environment
Asheville Regional Office
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality - Aquifer Protection,Section
2090 U.S. 70 Highway
Swannanoa, NC 28778
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Notice: E-mail correspondence to and from this address may be subject to the North
Carolina Public Records Law and therefore may be disclosed to third parties.
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PERMIT NUMBER WQ0008630
PART I - GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Facility and Address: Jacobs Ruby Mine
269 Deforest Lane
Franklin, NC 28734
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Date of Investigation: October 21, 1997
Report Prepared By: W.E.Anderson
Persons Contacted and Telephone Number: Arthur J. Biggers
704/369-8221
5. Directions to -Site: From the intersection of NCSR 1342 and NCSR
343, travel east on �NCSR 1343 approximately 1.5 miles to Jacobs Ruby Mine on
the right.
6. Size (land available for expansion and upgrading): N/A
7. Topography (relationship to 100 year flood plain included): Level, in flood
plain
Attach a U.S.G.S. map extract and indicate facility site.
U.S.G.S. Quad No. 166-SE(F5SE) U.S.G.S. Quad Name Greens Creek
Latitude: 350 16 10 Longitude: 830 22 20
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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
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
Ron Thorson, Owner
Jacobs Ruby Mine
497 Georgia Highway
Franklin, North Carolina 28734
Dear Mr. Thorson:
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August 3, 1994
Subject: Permit No. WQ0008630
Jacobs Ruby Mine
Rescission of Permit
Recycle Facility
Macon County
It has been brought to the Division's attention that Permit No. WQ0008630, issued December 3,
1993, is'no longer necessary because General Permit No. NCG020249, issued April 29, 1994, has been
approved to cover the subject recycle facility. Therefore, Permit No. WQ0008630 is hereby voided
effective immediately.
If you have any questions or comments on this matter, please contact Mr. Michael D. Allen at
[phone].
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Permit File WQ0008630
General Permit File NCG020249
Kent Wiggins, Facilities Assessment Unit
Fran McPherson, Budget Office
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer
Sincerely,
A. Pres n Howard, Jr., P.E.
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SOC PRIORITY PROJECT: NO
IF YES, SOC NUMBER
TO: PERMITS AND ENGINEERING UNIT
WATER QUALITY SECTION
ATTENTION:Matt Williams
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DATE:September 15, 1997
NON -DISCHARGE STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION
COUNTY Macon
PERMIT NUMBER WQ0008630
PART I - GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Facility and Address: Jacobs Ruby Mine
269 Deforest Lane
Franklin, NC 28734
2. Date of Investigation: September 15, 1997
3. Report Prepared By: W.E.Anderson
4. Persons Contacted and Telephone Number: Arthur J. Biggers
704/369-8221
5. Directions to Site: From the intersection of NCSR 1342 and NCSR
343, travel east on NCSR 1343 approximately 1.5 miles to Jacobs Ruby Mine on
the right.
6. Size (land available for expansion and upgrading): N/A
7. Topography (relationship to 100 year flood plain included):. Level, in flood
plain
Attach a U.S.G.S. map extract and indicate facility site.
U.S.G.S. Quad No. 166-SE(F5SE) U.S.G.S. Quad Name Greens Creek
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Latitude: 350 16 10 Longitude: 830 22 20
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Any buffer conflicts with location of nearest dwelling and water
supply well? No If Yes, explain:
9. Watershed Stream Basin Information:
a. Watershed Classification: C
b.River Basin and Subbasin No.: Little Tennessee 040401
C. Distance to surface water from disposal system:
Approximately 20 feet
PART II - DESCRIPTION OF WASTES AND TREATMENT WORKS
1. a. Volume: 0.144 MGD (Design Capacity)
Residuals: N/A tons per year
b. Types and quantities of industrial wastewater: Muddy water associated
with tourist gem mining
C. Pretreatment Program (POTWs only): N/A
in development approved
should be required not needed
2. Treatment Facilities
a. What is the current permitted capacity of the facility?
0.144 MGD
b: What is the actual treatment capacity of the current facility
(design volume)? N/A
C. Please provide a description of existing or substantially constructed
wastewater treatment facilities: Settling ponds
d. Please provide a description of proposed wastewater treatment
facilities: N/A
3. Residuals handling and utilization/disposal scheme:
a. If Residuals are being land applied, please specify DEM Permit Number
N/A
Residual Contractor
Telephone Number
b. Residuals stabilization: PSRP PFRP OTHER

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IF C. Landfill:
d. Other disposal/utilization scheme (Specify):
4. Treatment plant classification (attach completed rating sheet): N/A
5. SIC Code(s): 7999
Wastewater Code.(s) of actual wastewater, not particular facilities
i.e., non -contact cooling water discharge from a metal plating company would
be 14, not 56.
Primary: 44 Secondary:
Main Treatment Unit Code: 500-3
PART III - OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION
1. Is this facility being constructed with Construction Grant funds (municipals
only)? N/A
2. Special monitoring requests: None
3. Important SOC, JOC or Compliance Schedule dates: (Please indicate) N/A
Date
Submission of Plans and Specifications
Begin Construction
Complete Construction
4. Other Special Items: None
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FEIARTIV - EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
The facility is in adequate condition to operate without a discharge to the
surface waters. Permit renewal is recommended. This is a request for a name
change and a permit renewal without modification. The facility was previously
covered by a general permit. WQ0008630 was the prwevious nondischarge permit.
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Signature of Report Preparer
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
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te of North Carolina
partment of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
MR. ARTHUR J. BIGGERS
269 DEFOREST LANE
FRANKLIN
NO, NORTH CAROLINA 28734
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Subject: -Application No. WQ994
Jacobs Ruby Mine
Recycle Facility
Macon County
The Division's Permits and Engineering Unit acknowledges receipt of your permit application and
supporting materials on August 1, 1997. This application has been assigned the number listed above.
Your project has been assigned to Matt Williams for a detailed engineering review. Should there be any
questions concerning your project, the reviewer will contact you with a request for additional
information.
Be aware that the Division's regional office, copied below, must provide recommendations from the
Regional Supervisor or a Procedure Four Evaluation for this project, prior to final action by the
Division.
If you have any questions, please contact Matt Williams at [phone] extension 509. If the
engineer is unavailable, you may leave a message on their voice mail and they will respond promptly.
PLEASE REFER TO THE ABOVE APPLICATION NUMBER WHEN MAKING
INQUIRIES ON THIS PROJECT.
Sincerely,
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Supervisor, State Engineering Review Group
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There are only two places in the world where
sandy gravel will yield blood red rubies of fine
gemstone quality. One is the Mogok Valley, lo-
cated in Burma, India and the other is the
Cowee Valley in Western North Carolina (see
accompanying map). We invite you to come and
mine with us and relax to the sound of rushing
creek water. Enjoy the fresh and clear mountain
air. And who knows, you may be the one to
find, in one day, enough good stones to make
that ring or pendant that you always wanted.
Maybe you'll start a lifelong hobby! So ... don
your old blue jeans and come spend some time
w4l, , us at the Jacobs Ruby Mine.
"NATWE GEMSTONES ONLY"
This sign assures you that each gemstone you
find was deposited there millions of years ago,
t, - bother Nature herself. Mines which lack a
r__.. supply of native gemstones enrich or "salt"
their gravel supply with material foreign to this
area, and may not legally display the sign
"Native Gemstones Only." Watch for the sign
"Native Gemstones Only" and experience the
thrill of finding a truly native (world renowned)
North Carolina gemstone at the Jacobs Ruby
Mine. Come and spend a day with us and we
ill teach and assist you in finding your very
emstones. All_ needed equipment
hed by us at no extra
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Pigeon Blood Rubies are more valuable
than diamonds of equal quality. When you
mine for gemstones, they don't necessarily
have to be large stones to be valuable. But
instead, look for quality stones as they have
the most value. The Jacobs Itnhy
liiine is noted for its clear, fine
quality rubies.And one hundred dollar
retail stones are common. There are many
lapidary shops in the area that will inspect and
cut your good stones for that special piece of
jewelry.
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OPEN RAIIN OR SMNE
We are open May 1 st through October 31 st,
Monday through Saturday, from 9:00 A.M. to .
5:00 P.M.. We are closed on Sunday. SnaelEs
and drinlKs are available. Umbrellas are
provided at no extra charge on a first come first
served basis to provide shade from the sun and
shelter from the rain.
HELPFUL TIPS FOR THE
NEW MINER:
*Don't forget to wear old comfortable
clothes. Blue jeans are ideal.
*Clean Restrooms and changing
rooms are available at the mine.
*Free Parldug is available at the mine.
*Bright sunshine is also native to Cowee
Valley. You may wish to bring along suntan
lotion, a hat, and a long-sleeved shirt.
*Bring a small plastic container for storing
your gemstones. An empty pill bottle is ideal.
*We have knowledgeable attendants who
will assist the newcomer. They'll show you
the best way to wash gravel and help you
with gem and mineral identification.
MINING TIPS
* Don't overload your screen.
Gemstones may be lost if dirt from your
screen falls into the flume.
* Most important: Wash gravel
thoroughly. That bit of dirt still remain-
ing in the screen may contain a precious
gem.
JACOBS RUBY MINE
269 DEFOREST LANE
FRANKLIN, N.C. 28734
[phone]
ONE BROCHURE PER FAMILY PLEASE
JACOBS
RUBY MINE
NATIVE GEMSTONES ONLY
FREE BUCKETS
RUBIES,SAPPHIRES,
RHODOLITES,GARNETS,
OTHER PRECIOUS STONES
MAP INSIDE
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* Receive 2 free buckets full of gem
gravel per paid admission-Example:A
of 4 would receive 8 free buckets.
20 would receive 40 free bucke

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F. Number of discharge points
Mine Dewatering d ; Stormwater
Process Wastewater Overflows 0 ;
Please provide short n rative description of discharges jn ti l
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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. 1 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. 1 agree to not. discharge any sanitary wastewater from this mining activity except under the
provisions of another NPDES permit specifically issued therefore.
3. 1 agree that bulk storage of petroleum products and other chemicals shall have adequate protection so
as to contain all spills on the site.
4. 1 agree that solid wastes will be disposed of in accordance with N.C. statutes and rules governing
solid waste disposal.
5. 1 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 1 am familiar with the information contained in the application and that to the best of my
knowledge and belief such information is true, . complete, and accurate.
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name of person signing above OrAted or typed) title
North Carolina General Statute 143-215.66 (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 Article 21 or regulations of the
Environmental Management Commission implementing that Article, or who falsifies, tampers
with or knowingly renders inaccurate any recording or monitoring device or method required to
be operated or maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the Environmental Management
Commission implementing that Article, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine
not to exceed $10,000, or by imprisonment not to exceed six months, or by both. (18 U.S.C.
Section 1001 provides a punishment by a fine of not more than $10,000 or imprisonment not
more than 5 years, or both, for similar offense.)
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Type of minerals mined at this facility:
Standard Industrial Classification (SIC CODE).JAgq (for activity for which the facility is
primarily engaged)
This is an Zexisting facility or a _ proposed facility.
If proposed, date operation•is to begin
Discharges are to G a4ar (,,-pt•k-
(name of receiving waters or, if to a separate
storm sewer system, name of the separate storm sewer system)
A. Does this facility have any NPDES Permits? _yes ino If yes, NPDES No.
B. Are vehicle maintenance activities occurring on site? -V-/yes _no
C. Are mine dewatering discharges occurring? _ yes Vno
D. Are discharges of overflows from process wastewater treatment systems occurring? -_yes no
If yes, complete the following on the wastewater treatment system:
1. Please .describe the type of process used to treat and/or recycle the process'
wastewater. Give design specifics (i.e. design volume, retention time, surface area,
etc.). Existing treatment facilities should be described in detail and design criteria or
operational data should be provided (including calculations) to ensure that the facility
can comply with requirements of the General Permit.
NOTE: Construction of any wastewater treatment facilities require submission of three (3)
sets of plans and specifications along with their application. Design. of treatment
facilities must comply with requirements 15A NCAC 2H .0138. If construction of
wastewater treatment facilities applies to the discharge of process wastewater,
in three sets of plans and specifications with this application.
2. Does this facility employ chemical additives to flocculate suspended solids? _yes j o
If yes, please state the name, manufacturer and the quantity of average daily usage of
the chemical additive.
3. Does this facility overflo only during rainfall events.exceeding the 10 -year, 24-hour
rainfall event? _yes no
E. Does this facility employ any best management practices: for stormwater control? des _no
If yes, .please describe rete Fr�i�� 0 ,, n o/ r so N t ; ►n u r ., - ,4
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
Mr. Arthur J. Biggers
Jacobs Ruby Mine
269 Deforest Lane
Franklin, North Carolina 28734
Dear Mr. Biggers:
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September 4, 1997
Subject: Application No. WQ0014294
Additional Information Request
Jacobs Ruby Mine
Sewer Extension
Macon County
The Permits and Engineering Unit has completed a preliminary engineering review of the
subject application. Additional information is required_before we can continue our review. Please
address the following by October 4, 1997:
1) Fill out the enclosed recycle application.
2) Submit a topographic map along with page 4 of the application to the Asheville
Regional Office for the clasification of the downslope waters.
3) Submit a detailed project discription and a detailed plan drawing of the recycle
system.
Please reference the subject permit application number when providing the requested
information. All information should be signed, sealed, and submitted in duplicate to my attention
at the address below. Please note that failure to provide this additional information on or before the
above requested date can result in your application being returned as incomplete.
If you have any questions regarding this request, please call me at [phone],
extension 509.
Sincerely,
Matt Williams, E.I.T.
State Engineering Review Group
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Permit File WQ0014294
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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State of North Carolin'�--'
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
U ames B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
onathan B. Howes, Secretary
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gA. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
Mr. Ron Thorson, Owner
Jacobs Ruby Mine
497 Georgia Highway
Franklin, North Carolina 28734
Dear Mr. Thorson:
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December 3, 1993
Subject: Permit No. WQ0008630
Jacobs Ruby Mine
Wastewater Recycle System
Macon County
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 wastewater 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.
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 areimade this ,permit shall be final and binding.
If you need additional information concerning this matter, please contact Mr. Michael D. Allen at
[phone].
Sincerely,
A. Pres Howard, r., P.E.
cc: Macon County Health Department
:;Ashevill,R-cgion;,Offxe, !ter: -Quality~ fs
Facilities Assessment Unit
Training and Certification Unit (no revised raring)..
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
continued operation of a 14,400 GPD wastewater recycle system consisting of four (4) settling ponds in
series (each approximately 300 ft2 in area), a:.120 GPM pumping facility, approximately 500 linear feet of
2.5 -inch force main and approximately 300 linear feet of flume line influent to the first settling pond to
serve Jacobs 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.
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 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 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.
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. 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, operatorerrors 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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A. Preston %ward, Jr., P.E , Director
Division of nvironmental Management
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit No. WQ0008630
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SOC PRIORITY PROJECT: NO
IF YES, SOC NUMBER
TO: PERMITS AND ENGINEERING UNIT
WATER QUALITY SECTION
ATTENTION: Michael Allen
DATE: November 18, 1993
NON -DISCHARGE STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION
COUNTY Macon
PERMIT NUMBER WQ0008630
PART -I - GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Facility and Address: Jacobs Ruby Mine
497 Georgia Highway
Franklin, NC 28734
2. Date of Investigation: September 23,.1993
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3. Report Prepared By: W.E.Anderson,
4. Persons Contacted and Telephone Number: Ron Thorson
704/369-9134
5. Directions to Site: From the intersection of NCSR 1342 and NCSR
343, travel east on NCSR 1343 approximately 1.5 miles to Jacobs
Ruby Mine on the right.
6. Size (land available for expansion and upgrading): N/A
7. Topography (relationship to 100 year flood. plain included)
Level, in flood plain
Attach a U.S.G.S. map extract and indicate facility site.
U.S.G.S. Quad No. 166-SE(F5SE) U.S.G.S. Quad Name Greens Creek
Latitude: 350 16 10 Longitude: 830 22 20
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8. Any buffer conflicts with location of nearest dwelling and water
supply well?' No If Yes, explain:
9. Watershed Stream Basin Information:
a. Watershed Classification: C/C-Tr
b. River Basin and Subbasin No.: Little Tennessee 040401
C. Distance to surface water from disposal system:
Approximately 20 feet
PART II - DESCRIPTION OF WASTES AND TREATMENT WORKS
1. a. Volume: 0.144 MGD (Design Capacity)
Residuals: N/A tons per year
b. Types and quantities of industrial wastewater: Muddy water
associated with tourist gem mining
C. Pretreatment Program (POTWs only): N/A
in development approved
should be required not needed
2. Treatment Facilities
a. What.is the current permitted capacity of the facility?
0.144 MGD
b. What is the actual treatment capacity of the current facility
(design volume)? N/A
C. Please provide a description of existing or substantially
constructed wastewater treatment facilities: Settling ponds
d. Please provide a description of proposed wastewater treatment
facilities: N/A
3. Residuals handling and utilization/disposal scheme:
a. If Residuals are being land applied, please specify DEM
Permit Number N/A
Residual Contractor
Telephone Number
b. Residuals stabilization: PSRP PFRP OTHER
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Landfill:
Other disposal/utilization scheme (Specify):
4. Treatment plant classification (attach completed rating sheet):
N/A
5. SIC Code(s): 7999
Wastewater Code(s).of actual wastewater, not particular facilities
i.e., non -contact cooling water discharge from a metal plating
company would be 14, not 56.
Primary: 44 Secondary:
Main Treatment Unit Code: 500-3
PART III - OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION
1. Is this facility being constructed with Construction Grant funds
(municipals only)? N/A
2. Special monitoring requests: None
3. Important SOC, JOC or Compliance Schedule dates: (Please indicate)
N/A
Submission of Plans and Specifications
Begin Construction
Complete Construction
4. Other Special Items: Change the contact person to Ron Thorson -
Rick Robb's partner & 1/2 owner, the Georgia Highway address is
correct.
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C.
d.
Landfill:
Other disposal/utilization scheme (Specify):
4. Treatment plant classification (attach completed rating sheet):
N/A
5. SIC Code(s): 7999
Wastewater Code(s).of actual wastewater, not particular facilities
i.e., non -contact cooling water discharge from a metal plating
company would be 14, not 56.
Primary: 44 Secondary:
Main Treatment Unit Code: 500-3
PART III - OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION
1. Is this facility being constructed with Construction Grant funds
(municipals only)? N/A
2. Special monitoring requests: None
3. Important SOC, JOC or Compliance Schedule dates: (Please indicate)
N/A
Submission of Plans and Specifications
Begin Construction
Complete Construction
4. Other Special Items: Change the contact person to Ron Thorson -
Rick Robb's partner & 1/2 owner, the Georgia Highway address is
correct.
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- EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
The facility is in adequate condition to operate without a
discharge to the surface waters. Permit renewal is recommended.
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Signature of Report Preparer
Water Qua ty egional Supervisor
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Date
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
onathan B. Howes, Secretary
. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
November 2, 1993 NOV °- 91993
MR RICHARD ROBB
JACOB'S MINE
497 GA HWY
FRANKLIN, NORTH CAROLINA 28734
Subject: Application No. WQ0008630
Gym Mine
Recycle Facility
Macon County
The Division's Permits and Engineering Unit acknowledges receipt of your permit application and
supporting materials on October 29, 1993. This application has been assigned the number shown
above. Please refer to this number when making inquiries on this project.
Your project has been assigned to Michael Allen for a detailed engineering review. A technical
acknowledgement will be forthcoming.
Be aware that the Division's regional office, copied below, must provide recommendations from the
Regional Supervisor or a Procedure Four Evaluation for this project, prior to final action by the
Division.
If you have any questions, please contact Michael Allen at [phone].
cc:
Asheville Regional Office
Sincerely,
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Supervisor, State Engineering Review Group
Pollution Prevention Pays
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
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MR RICHARD ROBB
JACOB'S MINE
497. GA HWY
FRANKLIN, NORTH CAROLINA 28734
Subject: Application No. WQ0008630
Gym Mine Monitoring Fee
Recycle Facility
County
The Division's Permits and Engineering Unit acknowledges receipt of your permit application and
supporting materials on October 29, 1993. This application has been assigned the number shown
above. Please refer to this number when making inquiries on this project.
Your project has been assigned to for a detailed engineering review. A technical acknowledgement will
be forthcoming.
Be aware that the Division's regional office, copied below, must provide recommendations from the
Regional Supervisor or a Procedure Four Evaluation for this project, prior to final action by the
Division
If you have any questions, please contact at [phone].
cc: Regional Office
Sincerely,
Carolyn M askill
Supervisor, State Engineering Review Group
Pollution Prevention Pays
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer

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: Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
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(THIS FORM MAY BE PHOTOCOPIED FOR USE AS AN ORIGINAL)
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RECYCLE FACILITIESCJ
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I. GENERAL INFORMATION: '
1. Applicant (corporation, individual, or other).
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2. Print Owners or Signing Official's Name and Title (the person who is legally
responsible for the facility and its compliance): 1 C Q � .b b
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3. Mailing Address: q 9 A- w .
City: _F (Z k I I A) State: - A) _C Zip:
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Telephone. No.: (70 �) .3 `7 "' / 3
4. Project Name (subdivision, facility, or establishment name - should be consistent with
project name on plans/specs., letters of flow acceptance, Operational Agreements, etc.):
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5. Application. Date: /to ' 15- — 9 3 6. Fee Submitted: $ (.91J 10 v
7. - County where project is located:
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8. Latitude: S% ; Lo�g`guae recycle facility location
II. PERMIT INFORMATION:
1. Permit -No. (will be completed by DEM): [�IJ�U C�y
2. Specify whether project is: new; _� renewal*; modification.
.*If renewal, complete. only sections I, II, III, & applicant signature
(on pg.6). Submit only pgs. 1, 2, 6 (original and 3 copies of each). Engineer
signature not required for renewal.
v 3. If this application is being submitted as a result of a.renewal or modification to an
existing permit, list the existing permit number 3 Z and issue date
4. Specify whether the applicant is public or private.
FORM: RFAC 4/91 Page 1 of 7

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PAGE 2 (4/91)
III. INFORMATION ON WASTEWATER:
V 1. Nature of Wastewater: % Domestic; 00 % Commercial;
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3.
4.
5.
% Industrial; % Other waste (specify): TZ w at -1,T Y-- Ps, h'l i1Vf-,
Please provide a one or two word description specifying the origin of the wastewater,
such as school, subdivision, hospital, commercial, industrial, apartments; etc.:
Volume of recycle water generated by this oject: Lf 0 gallons per day
Explanation of how recycle water volume was determined: Q 11 d a It.
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IV. DESIGN INFORMATION
1.
Provide a brief listing of the components of the recycle facilities, including dimensions,
capacities, and detention times of tanks, pumping facilities, high water alarms, filters,
ponds, lagoons, etc.:
2.. Name of closest downslope surface waters: (z /C
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I/'3. Classification of closest downslope surface waters: r— (as established
by the Environmental Management Commission & specified on page 4 of this
application).
4. If a power failure at the facility could impact waters classified as WS, SA, B, or
SB, describe which of the measures are being implemented to prevent such impact, as
required in 15A NCAC 2H .0200: 1 J°o w e2 it) e&e v, 1 O
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5. The facilities must conform to the following buffers (and all other applicable buffets):
(9 400 feet between a lagoon and any residence under separate ownership;
b) 100 feet between a surface sand filter and any residence under separate ownership;
c) - 100 feet between recycle facilities and a water supply source;
d) 50 feet between the recycle facilities and property lines;
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6. If any of the buffers specified in no. 5 above are not being met, please explain how the
proposed buffers will provide equal or better protection of the Waters of the State with
no increased potential for nuisance conditions:
7. Are any components of the recycle facility located within the 100 -year flood plain?
yes; no. If yes briefly describe the,protective measures being taken to protect
against flooding.
THIS APPLICATION PACKAGE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED BY THE
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT UNLESS ALL OF
THE APPLICABLE ITEMS. ARE INCLUDED WITH -THE SUBMITTAL
Required Items . .
a.. One original and three copies of the completed and appropriately executed application form.
b.. The appropriate pemiit processing fee, in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0205(c)(5).. .
C. Five sets of detailed plans and specifications signed and sealed by a North Carolina
Professional Engineer. The plans, must include.a general location map, a site map which
indicates where any borings or hand auger samples were taken, along with buffers,
structures, and property lines. Each sheet of the plans and the first page of the specifications
must be signed and sealed.
d. [Tor industrial wastewater; a complete chemical analysis of the typical wastewater
must be provided. The analysis may include, but shall not be limited to, Total Organic
Carbon, BOD, COD, Chlorides, Phosphorus, Nitrates, Phenol, Total Trihalomethanes,
TCLP analysis, Total.Halogenated Compounds, Total Coliforms, and Total Dissolved
Solids.
e. If lagoons are a part of the. facilities and the recycle_ water is industrial, provide a
hydrogeologic description of the subsurface to a depth of 20 feet or bedrock, whichever is
less. The number of borings shall be sufficient to define the. following for the area
underlying each major soil type at the site: significant changes in lithology, the vertical
permeability of the unsaturated zone, the hydraulic conductivity of the saturated zone, and
the depth of the mean seasonal high water table.
f. Five copies of all reports, evaluations, agreements, supporting calculations, etc., must be
submitted as a part of the specifications which are signed and sealed by a North Carolina
Professional Engineer. Although certain portions of this required submittal must be
developed by other professionals, inclusion of these materials under the signature and seal
of a North Carolina Professional Engineer signifies that he has reviewed this material and
has judged it to be consistent with his proposed design.
g. Five copies of the existing permit if a renewal or a modification.
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PAGE 4 (4/91)
TO: REGIONAL WATER QUALITY SUPERVISOR
Please provide me with the classification of the surface waters identified in number 5
below and on the attached map segment:
Name of surface waters:
Classification (as established by the Environmental Management Commission):
Proposed Classification, if applicable:
Signature of regional office personnel: Date:
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INSTRUCTIONS TO ENGINEER
In order to determine whether provisions for dual or standby power may be required for the
subject facility, the classification of the closest downslope surface waters (the surface waters that
any overflow from the facility would flow toward) must be determined. You are required to
submit this form, with items 1 through 10 completed, to the appropriate Division of Environmental
Management Regional. Water Quality Supervisor (see attached listing). At a minimum, you must
include an 8:5" by 11 ". copy of the portion of a 7.5 minute USGS Topographic Map which shows
the subject surface waters. You must identify the location of the facility and the closest downslope
surface waters (waters for which you are requesting the classification) on the -submitted map copy.
The application may not be submitted until thi forni is completed and included with the submittal.
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1. pplicant (corporation, individual, or other):
2. Name and Complete Address of Engineering Firm:
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4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
City: State: Zip:
Telephone No.
Project Name:
Storage Facility Volume: gallons
Name of closest downslope surface waters:
County(s) where project and surface waters are located:'
Map name and date:
North Carolina Professional Engineer's Registration No.
Print Name of Engineer
Seal and Signature (specify date):
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DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT REGIONAL OFFICES (4/91)
Asheville Regional WQ Super.
59 Woodfin Place
Asheville, NC 28802
704251-6208
Avery Macon
Buncombe Madison
Burke McDowell
Caldwell Mitchell
Cherokee Polk
Clay Rutherford
Graham Swain
Haywood Transylvania
Henderson Yancy
Jackson
Fayetteville Regional WQ Super.
Wachovia Building, Suite 714
Fayetteville, NC 28301
919/486-1541
Anson Moore
Bladen Robeson
Cumberland Richmond
Harnett Sampson
Hoke Scotland
Montgomery
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Washington Regional WQ Super.
P O Box 1507
Washington, NC 27889
919/946-6481
Beaufort
Jones
Berrie
Lenoir i -i
Camden
Martin t "
Chowan
Pamlico
Craven
Pasquotahk
Currituck
Perquimans
Dane
Pitt
Gates
Tyrell
Greene
Washington
Hertford
Wayne
Hyde
Winston-Salem Regional WQ Super.
8025 North Point Boulevard, Suite 100
Winston-Salem, NC 27106
9191161-2351
Alamance Rockingham
Alleghany Randolph.
Ashe Stokes
Caswell Surry
Davidson Watauga
Davie Wilkes
Forsyth Yadkin
Guilford
Mooresville Regional WQ Super.
919 North Main Street
Mooresville, NC 28115
704/663-1699
Alexander Mecklenburg
Cabamrs Rowan
Catawba Stanly
Gaston Union
lmdell Cleveland
Lincoln
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Raleigh Regional WQ Super.
3800 Barrett Dr., Suite 101
Raleigh, NC 27609
919/133-2314
Chatham Nash
Durham Northampton
Edgerombe Orange
Franklin Person
Granville Vance
Halifax Wake
Johnston Warren
Lee . Wilson
Wilmington Region. WQ Super.
127 Cardinal Drive Extension
Wilmington, NC 28405-3845
919/395-3900
Brunswick New Hanover
Carteret Onslow
Columbus Pender
Duplin

Name and Complete Address of Engineering Firm:
City:
Telephone No.
Professional Engineer's Certification:
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State:
tECYCLE FACILnMS
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Zip:
, attest that this application for
.,has been reviewed by me and is accurate
and complete to the best of my knowledge. I furthers attest that to the best of my knowledge the
proposed design has been prepared in accordance with'the applicable regulations. Although certain
portions of this submittal package may have been developed by other professionals, inclusion of
these materials under my signature and seal signifies that I have reviewed this material and have
judged it to be consistent with the proposed design:
North Carolina Professional Engineer's Registration No.
Print Name of Engineer
Seal and Signature (specify date):
Applicant's Certification:
I,
, attest that this application for
has been, reviewed by. me and is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand
that if alI-required parts of this application are not completed and that if all required supporting
information and attachments are not included, this application package will be returned as
,incomplete.
Signature Date
THE COMPLETED APPLICATION PACKAGE, INCLUDING ALL SUPPORTING
INFORMATION AND MATERIALS, SHOULD BE SENT TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS:
NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
WATER QUALITY SECTION
PERMITS AND ENGINEERING UNIT
POST OFFICE BOX 29535
512 NORTH SALISBURY STREET
RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27626-0535
TELEPHONE NUMBER: 919/733-5083
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PERMIT APPLICATION PROCESSING FEES
(effective October 1, 1990)
CATEGORY
NEW APPLICATIONS/
RENEWALS WITHOUT
MODIFICATIONS
MODIFICATIONS
> 1,000,000 GPD
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Industrial
$400 t. '
$300
Domestic/Cooling Water
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$400
$300
10,001 - 1,000,000 GPD
Industrial
$400
$250
Domestic/Cooling Water
$400
$250
1,001 - 10,000 GPD
Industrial
$400
$200
Domestic/Cooling Water
$400
$200
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< or = 1,000 GPD and
Single Family Dwelling
$240
$120
Sludge < or = 300 Acres
$400.
$250
Sludge > 300 Acres
$400
$250
Sewer Extensions
(nondelegated)
$400
0
Sewer Extensions
(delegated)
$200
0
Closed -Loop Recycle
or Evaporative
.$400
$200
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NOTE: The Fees for Soil Remediation Projects are
the same as for Sludges.
Under the Sewer Extension
Fee, "delegated
to municipalities" applies
only to those governmental jurisdictions
that have specific delegation
review authority,
as granted by the
Division of Environmental
Management.
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
512'North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
James G. Martin, Governor
William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary
ReEional Offices
Asheville CERTIFIED MAIL
704/251-6208 RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Fayetteville
Richard Robb
919/486-1541
Jacob's Ruby Mine -R. Robb
70 Allen Road
Mooresville
Franklin, NC 28734
704/663-1699
Raleigh
919/733-2314
Washington
919/946-6481
Dear Mr. Robb:
George T. Everett, Ph.D
Director
October 15, 1991
SUBJECT: Permit No. 13762
Administrative Modification to
Include Expiration Date
Macon County
Wilmington The Division has recently reviewed the files associated with your permit and has
919/395-3900 determined that it is appropriate to modify the permit to include an expiration date.
Winston-Salem This permit modification shall be effective from the date of issuance and the
919/896-7007 expiration date of the permit shall be November 30, 1993. This permit modification
shall not alter or modify any additional terms or conditions contained in the current
permit.
If this requirement is unacceptable to you, you have the right to request an
adjudicatory hearing upon written request within 60 days following receipt of this
modification. 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. Box 27447, Raleigh, NC 27611-7447. Unless such
demands are made this permit shallbefinal and binding.
Please be advised that a permit renewal request must be submitted at least 180
days prior to the new expiration date in accordance with NCAC 211:0211. Please track
this date in order to prevent a civil penalty being assessed for failure to request renewal
in a timely manner.
Pollution Prevention Pays.
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer

If you have any questions concerning this matter, please contact Forrest Westall, Water.Quality
Regional Supervisor of the Asheville Regional Office at 919/946-6481 or Mr. Donald Safrit, Supervisor of
the Permits and Engineering Unit at 9191733-5083. _
Sincerely,
George T. Everett
cc: Asheville Regional Office
Permits and Engineering Unit
(Dennis Raffi§6�
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- - 919/946-6481 .: Dear Mr. Robb:
George T. Everett, Ph.D
Director
October 15, 1991
Permit No. 13762
Administrative Modification to
Include Expiration Date
Macon County
Wilmington The Division has recently reviewed the files associated with your permit and has
919/395-3900 determined that it is appropriate to modify the permit to include an expiration date.
Winston-Salem This permit modification shall be effective from the date of issuance and the
919/896-7007' expiration date of the permit shall be November 30, 1993. This permit modification
shall not alter or modify any additional terms or conditions contained in the current
permit.
. If this requirement is unacceptable to you, you have the right to request an
adjudicatory hearing upon written request within 60 days following receipt of this
modification. 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. Box 27447, Raleigh, NC 27611-7447. Unless such
demands are made this permit shall be final and binding.
Please be advised that a permit renewal request must be submitted at least 180
days prior to the new expiration date in accordance with NCAC 211.0211. Please track
this date in order to prevent a civil penalty -being assessed for failure to request renewal
in a timely manner.
Pollution Prevention Pays ,
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone]
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State of North Carolina
Department of Natural Resources and Community Development
Division of Environmental Management
512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
James G. Martin, Governor R. Paul Wilms
S. Thomas Rhodes, Secretary
October 10, 1986 Director
Mr. Richard Robb, Co -Owner
Jacob's Ruby Mine
70 Allen Road
Franklin, N. C. 28734
SUBJECT: Permit No. 13762
Jacob's.Ruby Mine
Process.Water Recycle System
Macon County
Dear Mr. Robb:
In accordance with your application received June 27, 1986, we are forwarding
herewith Permit No. 13762,.dated October -10,. 1986, to.Jacob's Ruby Mine for the
construction and operation of the subject wastewater recycle"system,.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until rescinded and
shall be subject to the conditions and limitations.as specified therein.
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 Hearing, Post Office
Drawer 11666, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604.
If you .wish to.have the hearing before the Hearing Officer with this Department,
you must indicate in the petition that you waive the right to.have the contested
case conducted by a Hearing Officer in the office of Administrative Hearings, and
wish to have the matter conducted in the Department of Natural Resources and Community
Development. Unless such demands are.made this permit shall be final and binding.
One (1) set of approved plans and specifications is being forwarded to you.
__, ._._..... If .you..have..any..questions..or.need. additional information concerning -this matter;
please contact Mr. Gil Vinzani, telephone number 919/733-5083, ext. 185.
Sincerely yours, .
cc: Macon County Health Department/ R..Paul Wilms
Dennis .Ramsey Pollutiioon Prevention Pays
Asheville Regional Offic�eg
P.O Box 27687, Raleigh, North Qmlina 27611-7667 Telephone [phone]
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NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
RALEIGH
P E R M I T
For the Discharge of Sewage, Industrial Wastes, or Other Wastes
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
Jacob's Ruby Mine
Macon County
FOR THE
construction and operation of a 0.144 MGD wastewater recycling facility consisting
of four' (4).settling ponds in series (each approximately'300 square feet in area),
a 120. GPM pumping -faciJ.ity; -approximately 500 lineal :feet of 23t --inch force :main,
Cand 300'lineal feet of flume line -influent to the first settling pond, to serve
Jacob's ''Ruby Mine in -Macon County,
pursuant to the application received June •27, 1986, and in conformity with
the project plans,'specifications, and other supporting data, subsequently
filed and approved by the Department of Natural Resources and Community
Development.and considered a part of this permit.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until rescinded
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 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 'iiot-'t'ransfd-r' b&le: -'"- "
5. In event the facilities-.fail.to perform satisfactorily, the Permittee shall
take, such immediate corrective action as .may be required by this Division.
C6. Freeboard in the settling ponds shall not be less than two (2) feet.at any time.
7. Adequate facilities shall'be provided to prevent surface runoff from'any
disposed or stored.material at this site.

Permit No. 13752
Page
8. The facilities shall be effectively maintained and operated as a non -discharge
system to prevent the discharge of any wastewater into the surface waters
of the State.
9. The issuance of this permit shall not relieve Jacob's Ruby Mine of the
responsibility for -damages to surface or ground waters resulting from the
operation of this -facility.
10.. Adequate inspection,.maintenance, and cleaning shall be provided by the
:Jacob's�Ruby Mine to insure proper operation of the subject facilities.
Permit issued this the 10th.day of October, 1986.
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL'MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
R. Paul Wilms, Director /
Division of Environmental Management
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit No. 13762

orth Carolina
rtment of Environment,
.,alth and Natural Resources
ivision of Environmental Management
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes,' Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
April 29, 1994
Mr. Ronald Thorson
Jacobs Ruby Mine
497 GA. Hwy
Franklin, NC 28734
Subject: General Permit No. NCG020000
Jacobs Ruby Mine
COC NCG020249
Macon County
Dear Mr. Thorson:
In accordance with your application for discharge permit received on March 25, 1994, we are
forwarding herewith the subject certificate of coverage to discharge under the subject state - NPDES general
permit. This permit is issued pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and the
Memorandum of Agreement between North Carolina and the US Environmental Protection agency dated
December 6, 1983.
If any parts, measurement frequencies or sampling requirements contained in this permit are
unacceptable to you, you have the right to request an individual permit by submitting an individual permit
application. Unless such demand is made, this certificate of coverage shall be final and binding.
Please take notice that this certificate of coverage is not transferable except after notice to the Division
of Environmental Management. The Division of Environmental Management may require modification or
revocation and reissuance of the certificate of coverage."
This permit does not affect the legal requirements to obtain other permits which may be required by the
Division of Environmental Management or permits required by the Division of Land Resources, Coastal Area
Management Act or any other Federal.or Local governmental permit that may be required.
If you have any questions concerning this permit, please contact Mr. Bill Mills at telephone number 919/733-
5083.
Sincerely,
Original signed 67
Coleen H. Sullins 0
A. Preston Howard, Jr., .
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P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
_PART 4ENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH, AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
STORMWATER, MINE DEWATERING, AND/OR OVERFLOW FROM
PROCESS WATER RECYCLE SYSTEMS DISCHARGES
In compliance with the provision of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other lawful standards and
regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission, and the .
Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended,
Ronald_ Thorson and Richard Robb
is hereby authorized to operate a treatment system for mine dewatering and/or recycle systems process wastewater
overflow with the discharges of treated wastewater and stormwater from a facility located at
,Jacobs Ruby Mine
497 Georgia Highway
Franklin
Macon County
to receiving waters designated as 'Caler Fork in the Little Tennessee River Basin
in accordance with the effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts I, H, III
and IV of General Permit No. NCGO20000 as attached
This Certificate of Coverage shall become effective April 29, 1994.
This Certificate of Coverage shall remain in effect for the duration of the General Permit -
Signed this day April 29, 1994.
Original Signied By
Colgan K Sullins
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
Division of Environmental Management
By Authority of, the Environmental Management Commission

State of North Carolina
Department of Environm
Health and Natural Resources
Division -of Environmental Management
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
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Mr. Rick Robb
Jacobs Mine
497 GA Highway
Franklin, North Carolina 28734
Dear Mr. Robb: .
November 10, 1993
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Subject: Application No. WQ0008630
(Renewal of Permit No. 13762)
Additional Information Request
Jacob's Mine
-Recycle System
Macon County
The Permits and Engineering Unit has completed a.preliminary engineering review of the subject
application. The following items must be addressed before we can. complete our review:
1. Please sign and return page 6 of 7 (Applicant's Certification) of the attached application.
Refer -to the subject permit application number when providing the requested information. Please
:submit two (2) copies of all information to my attention at the address below. Also,
please note that failure to provide this additional information on or before December 10, 1993 will subject
your application to being returned as incomplete, in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0208.
If you have any questions on this matter, please call me at [phone] ext. 547.
cc: Asheville Regional Office, Water Quality
Asheville Regional Office, Groundwater
Central Office, Groundwater
Permit File WQ0008630
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535.
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M -w e a& -
Michael D. Allen
Environmental Engineer
State Engineering Review Group
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health, and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
Asheville Regional Office
James B. Hunt, Jr. Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
WATER QUALITY SECTION
October 12, 1993
Mr. Ron Thorson, Co -Owner
Jacobs Ruby Mine
497 Georgia Highway
Franklin, North Carolina 28734
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Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
Jacobs Ruby Mine
Wastewater Recycle System
Permit Number 13762
con County
Dear Mr. Thorson:
On January 25, 1993, you were notified that effective 60 days from
the date of notification, the subject permit would 'be .rescinded for
failure to pay the $225.00 annual compliance monitoring fee. Since
this fee was not received,.the permit was rescinded. Operation of the
facility after this date (March 27, 1993) constitutes operating without
a valid permit and is a violation of the'North Carolina General
Statutes. Since the facility did operate this year, a violation did
occur.
A review of the file indicates that the permit for the facility had
an expiration date of November 1993, therefore a renewal application
submitted now cannot be "timely" (submitted six months prior to
expiration) and a late renewal fee of $400.00 will be required.
In order to satisfy the requirements of the Division, you should
complete the enclosed application and send it'along with $400.00 late
renewal fee and the $225.00 annual fee for 1992 to the Raleigh address
on the application.
In addition to the administrative requirements, modification of
the road crossing just below the flume line is needed to make sure that
no wastewater reaches the stream Installation of a culvert pipe is
recommended.
Interchange Buiding, 59 Woodfin Place, Asheville, N.C. 28801
Telephone [phone] Fax [phone]

PFon Thorson
October 13, 1993
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If you have any questions, contact Bill Anderson at 704=251-6208.
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Sincerely,
Roy M. Davis, Regional Supervisor
Division of Environmental Management
xc: Rick Robb
Ivaldo Nazareth
Macon County Health Department -
Bill Anderson

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DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MA' AGEMENT
February 19, 1993
MEMORANDUM
TO: or -rest W se�tall Wdter Quality -Supervisor '-Mai- ITaner
Asheville, Regional Office
FROM: Robert Farmer � f�_
Facilities Assessment
SUBJECT: Permit No. 13762
Jacob's Ruby Mine - R. Robb
Macon County
A NOV for nonpayment of the 1993 Annual Administration and Compliance Fee was sent to the
above listed facility on January 25, 1993. It was returned to this office unclaimed on February 18,1993. I
have now included a copy of Fran's Info System.
Any changes of permit information you discover while delivering this document should be sent to
me (a phone call will do) or to Permits & Engineering so we can update our computer permit files. We do
not want any future correspondence to have the same delivery problems. Thanks for your effort.
I will send copies of the NU or NV screens with each letter. Also, from now on I will include
copies of Fran's screens, which indicate what bills still need to be paid.
Also, if permittees do not want to keep or renew their permit, please try to steer them to write me to
specifically ask for permit rescission or Voidance. We get many letters that beat around the bush but never
specifically ask for rescission. Dennis Ramsey does not allow me to read between the lines on these
requests. I usually try to contact the permittee to ask for another request letter.
If the permittee just wants to let the permit expire (instead of being rescinded) any annual fees that
come due between their request date and the date of permit expiration will have to be paid by the permittee.
Reauests for rescission will not have to pav fees if thev come due after their reauest for rescission. The
problem arises that many permittees are not wanting to pay fees that are already past due (they have already
received Invoices or NOV letters from Fran). Officially these fees need to be paid and by the General
Statutes are lawfully due, however we know they will come up on a case by case basis.
If additional information or clarification is requested, contact me at 733-5083.
cc: Central Files
Enforcement Files
FEB 2 31993

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02/19/93 INFORMATION FOR FACILITY: 13762
game: JACOB'S RUBY MINE-R.ROBB 4
,ddress: 70 ALLEN RD City: FRANKLIN
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RUBY MINE-R.ROBB
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NVOICE DATE:
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INVOICE AMT:
225.00
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RECEIVED AMT:
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'.EV LTR DATE:
930125
REV DATE:
NOV DATE:
NVOICE DATE:
911118
INVOICE AMT:
225.00
.ECEIVED DATE:
920103
RECEIVED AMT:
225.00
FACILITY
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EV LTR DATE:
REV DATE:
NOV DATE:
NVOICE DATE:
901109
INVOICE AMT:
225.00
.ECEIVED DATE:
901204
RECEIVED AMT:
225.00
FACILITY
STATUS:
EV LTR DATE:
REV DATE:
NOV DATE:
NVOICE DATE:
INVOICE AMT:
.ECEIVED DATE:
RECEIVED AMT:
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State of North Carolina oFFit
Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources
512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
January 25, 1993 Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
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RICHARD ROBB
JACOB'S RUBY MINE-R.ROBB 4
70 ALLEN RD
FRANKLIN, NC 28734
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION AND REVOCATION FOR NON-PAYMENT
WATER QUALITY PERMIT NO. 13762
JACOB'S RUBY MINE-R.ROBB 4
MACON COUNTY
Dear Permittee:
Payment of the required annual administering and compliance
monitoring fee of $225.00 for this year has not been received for the
subject permit. This fee is required by Title 15 North Carolina
Administrative Code 2H .0205, under the authority of North Carolina
General Statutes 143-215.3(a)(1), (la) and (lb). Because this fee was
not fully paid within 30 days after being billed, this letter initiates
action to revoke the subject permit, pursuant to 15 NCAC 2H .0205(c)(4),
and G.S. 143-215.1(b)(3).
Effective 60 days from receipt of this notice, subject permit is
hereby revoked unless the required Annual Administering and Compliance
Monitoring Fee is received within that time. Your payment should be
sent to:
N.C. Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
Budget Office
P.O. Box 29535
Raleigh, NC 27626-0535
Construction or operation of a wastewater treatment system without,
a permit is subject to the enforcement authority of the Division of
Environmental Management.
P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 Telephone [phone] Fax # [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer

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If you -are dissatisfied with this decision, you have the right to
request an administrative hearing within thirty (30) days following
receipt of this Notice, identifying the.specific issues to be
contended. This request must 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, Post Office Drawer
27447, Raleigh; North Carolina, 27611-7447. Unless such request for
hearing is made or payment is received, revocation shall be final and
binding. If.you have any questions, please contact:
Mr. Roy Davis, Asheville -Regional Supervisor, [phone].
c rely,
A. Preston Howard, Jr.
cc: Supervisor, Water, Quality Permits and Engineering Unit
Asheville Regionl Office
County Health Department

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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources
Asheville Regional Office
James G. Martin, Governor Ann B. Orr
William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary Regional Manager
DIVISION OF. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
WATER QUALITY SECTION
June 24, 1992
Mr. Richard Robb, Co -Owner
Jacobs Ruby Mine
70 Allen Road
Franklin, North Carolina 28734
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Status: In Compliance
Jacobs Ruby Mine
Wastewater Recycle System
ermit Number 13762
acon County
Dear Mr. Robb:
On May 11, 1992, I conducted an inspection of the wastewater
treatment recycle system which serves Jacobs Ruby Mine. At the time of
the inspection, the facility was operating in compliance with no
discharge to the stream.
If you have any questions regarding the inspection, please
contact me at 704-251-6208.
Sincerely,
�' 2. a14A�
W. E. Anderson
Environmental Technician
Interchange Building, 59 Woodfin Place, Asheville, N.C. 28801 0 Telephone [phone]

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
James G. Martin, Governor George T. Everett, Ph.D
William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary Director
August 7, 1991
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Richard Robb
Jacob's Ruby Mine -R. Robb
70 Allen Rd.
Franklin, NC 28734
SUBJECT: Final Notice of Civil Penalty Assessment
Jacob's Ruby Mine -R. Robb
File No. RV 91-107
Macon County
Dear Mr. Robb:
On June 10, 1991, George T. Everett, Director, Division of Environmental Management assessed
a civil penalty of $300.00 against Jacob's Ruby Mine for failure to request renewal of Permit No. 13762
within 180 days prior to expiration as required in your permit. The assessment was sent certified mail to
Richard Robb and was accompanied by a list of available options which included; payment of the penalty,
request for remission of the penalty, request for an administrative hearing, request not to renew due to
transfer, or request not to renew due to never being constructed or removed from use. If after thirty (30)
days there has been no action to exercise one of the five options cited above, then North Carolina General
Statute 143-215.6A(g) allows the Secretary of the Department of Environment, Health, and Natural
Resources to request the Attorney General to institute a civil action in Superior Court to recover the amount
of the assessment. Records from our Division reveal that the assessment document was signed for by an
agent for Jacob's Ruby Mine and was delivered on June 15, 1991. To 'date no response on behalf of
Jacob's Ruby Mine has been received.
This letter serves as final notice that the Division will proceed to refer your case to the North
Carolina Attorney General's Office for collection through the courts unless payment in the amount of
$300.00 is received by August 23, 1991.
Should you have any questions, please contact Donna Pittman at [phone].
cc: Attorney Genera_l's Office
(Regional Office
Enforcement File/Central Files
Sincerely,
Steve Tedder RECEIVED
Water Quality Section Chief 6Valer Quality Sitction
AUG - 8 1991
Pollution Prevention Pays
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone]theville Regional Off�e
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State of North Carolina.
?artment of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
James G. Martin, Govemor
William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary
RICHARD ROBB
JACOB'S RUBY MINE-R.ROBB
70 ALLEN RD
FRANKLIN, NC 28734
Dear Permittee:
January 18, 1991
George T. Everett, Ph.D.
Director
RECEIVED
Water Quality Sty ti; t
,Asheviiie Regional 041ice
,Asheville, Nf)rth Car611118
SUBJECT: PERMIT NO. 13762
JACOB'S RUBY MINE-R.ROBB
MACON COUNTY
Our files indicate that the subject permit i.ssued on 10/10/86 expires on
10/31/91. We have not received a request for renewal. :from you as of this date.
A renewal request shall consist of a letter requesting renewal and completion of
the enclosed application, submitted in triplicate. A processing fee must be submitted
with the request. Please find attached a copy of the 15 NCAC 2H .0205(c) regulations.
The processing fee for your facility .is based on the design or permitted flow,
whichever is appropriate, listed in the first four categories of facilities. Sludge
renewals are based on total acres of land permitted. If the facility covered by this
permit contains some type of treatment works, a narrative descripton of the sludge
management plan that is in effect at the facil-ity must be submitted with the
application for renewal.
The Environmental Management Commission adopted revised rules on October 1, 1990
(attached), requiring the payment of an annual fee for most permitted facilities. You
will be billed separately for that fee (.if applicable), after your permit is approved.
Please be advised that this permit must not be allowed to expire. If the renewal
request is not received within 180 days prior to the permit's expiration date as
required by 15 NCAC 2H .0211, you will be assessed an automatic civil penalty. This
civil penalty by North Carolina General Statute may be as much as $10,000 per day. If
a permit renewal request is not received 180 days before permit expiration, a civil
penalty of at least $300 will be assessed. Larger penalties may be assessed depending
on how late the request is made. In addition, any permit renewal request received
after the permit's expiration date will be considered as n new application and will be
required to pay the higher permit application fee.
POIludon Prevendon Pays
P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 Telephone [phone]
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The letter requesting renewal, along with a completed Non -Discharge Permit
application and appropriate standard fee, should be sent to:
Permits and Engineering Unit
Division of Environmental Management
P. 0. Box 27687
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687
The check should be made payable to the North Carolina Department of Environment,
Health, and Natural Resources (DEHNR).
If you should have any questions or need any additional information regarding this
matter, please contact me at [phone].
Sincerely,
Carolyn McCaskill, Supervisor
State Engineering Review Group
cc: Asheville Regional Office
Permits and Engineering Unit
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OCT 2 4 1991
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,Asheville Regional Ofrtte
State of North Carolina Asheville, north Carolina
Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
James G. Martin, Governor
William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary
October 15, 1991
Richard Robb
Jacob's Ruby Mine -R. Robb
70 Allen Road
Franklin, NC 28734
George T. Everett, Ph.D
Director
Subject: Rescission of Civil Penalty Assessment
Jacob's Ruby Mine -R. Robb
RV 91-107
Permit No. 13762
Macon County
Dear Mr. Robb:
On June 10, 1991, Jacob's Ruby Mine was assessed a civil penalty for failure to renew permit
number 13762 at least 180 days prior to expiration. After reviewing our files, it was determined that at the
time of assessment, no expiration date was contained in your permit. Therefore, the civil penalty assessed
against Jacob's Ruby Mine was sent in error. I would like to apologize for any inconvenience that Jacob's
Ruby Mine has been caused. Due to this error your civil penalty assessment is hereby rescinded and any
notice of violations that have occurred because of this assessment have been removed from our files.
Please be advised that procedures are being undertaken to administratively amend your permit to
include an expiration date. This letter will be forthcoming under separate cover.
Again, I apologize for any inconvenience and if there is a need for any additional information,
please contact Donna Pittman at [phone].
cc: cAs_heville-R6&iid -=Office
Compliance/Enforcement
Budget Office
Permits & Engineering Unit
Central Files
Sincerely,
G�
/Iyecrge T. Everett
Pollution Prevention Pays
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer

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State of North Carolina
Department of Natural Resources and Community Development
Asheville Regional Office
James G. Martin, Governor
William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
WATER QUALITY SECTION
June 6, 1990
Mr. Richard Robb, Co -Owner
Jacobs Ruby Mine
70 Allen Road
Franklin, North Carolina 28734
Dear Mr. Robb:
Ann B. Orr
Regional Manager
Subject:: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Status: In Compliance
Wastewater Recycle System
Perin.it Number 13762
Macon County
On May 16, 1990, I conducted an inspection of the wastewater
recycle system which serves Jacobs Ruby Mine. At the time of the
inspection, the facility was operating in compliance with no discharge
to the stream.
If you have any questions .regarding the inspection, please
contact me at 704-251--6208.
Sincerely,
W. E. Andersen
Environmental Technician
Interchange Building, 59 WoodHn Place, Asheville, N.C. 28801 • Telephone [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
WILMINGTON DISTRICT, CORPS OF ENGINEERS
/ P.O. BOX 1890
WILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA 28402-1890
IN REPLY REFER TO
Regulatory Branch
October 13, 1989
SUBJECT: File No. CESAW-C090-E-057-0002
Mr. Richard Robb
70 Allen Road
Franklin, North Carolina 28734
Dear Mr. Robb:
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Reference your recent meeting with Mr. Bob Johnson of my Asheville
Regulatory Staff at your Jacob's Ruby Mine off Ruby Mine Road (S.R. 1343) near
Wests Mill, Macon County, North Carolina. The purpose of Mr. Johnson's
meeting with you was to discuss recent grading, filling, and excavation work
that has been undertaken on your property in and adjacent Caler Fork. Caler
Fork is a tributary to Cowee Creek.
As Mr. Johnson informed you, Federal Law requires that a permit be secured
from the Army Corps of Engineers prior to the discharge of excavated or fill
material in waters or wetlands. Your recent diversion of Caler Fork and the
excavation of the abandoned channel violate the permit requirements set forth
by Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (33 USC 1344). Further, the
installation of a corrugated metal pipe with backfill in the creek, and the
associated road fill and general grading in wetlands adjacent the creek
constitute additional violations of the law.
My report indicates that you have agreed to cease from further
unauthorized work on the property and take immediate action in restoring the
original creek channel. The channel restoration is necessary in order to
reduce further negative impacts to local and downstream waters/aquatic
resources. To accomplish this, the work is to be undertaken in accordance
with the stream construction gui6elines as developed for a similar project by
the N.C. Wildlife Resources Agency (copy enclosed). Mr. Johnson has already
hand delivered a copy of the plan to you.
Further, by copy of this letter we are requesting that the Federal and
State agencies visit your project and furnish their comments and
recommendations regarding the alleged violation to this office no later than
October 31, 1989. You should be aware that additional work, particularly in
the area of the road crossing and wetland fill, may be required to resolve
this matter. Mr. Johnson's field sketch of your work area and a location map
are attached to this and the copies forwarded to the agencies. After hearing
from the agencies, we will determine whether or not additional restorative
action is necessary.

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Please be aware that a failure to comply with this notification may result
in referral to the United States Attorney with a recommendation for civil
prosecution. Therefore, your continued cooperation is necessary and will be
appreciated.
If there are questions, please direct them to Bob Johnson, in our
Asheville Office at telephone (704) 259=0855.
Sincerely,
G. Wayne Wright
Acting Chief, Regulatory Branch
Copies Furnished (with field sketch and location map):
Mr. Thomas J. Ashcraft
United States Attorney
Western District of North Carolina
100 Otis Street, Room 306
U.S. Courthouse
Asheville, North Carolina 28801-2611
Ms. L. K. (Mike) Gantt
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Post Office Box 25039
Raleigh, North Carolina 27601-5039
Mr. Randall Cheek
National Marine Fisheries
Service, NOAA
Pivers Island
Beaufort, North Carolina 28516
U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency - Region IV
Wetlands Section - Water Quality
345 Courtland Street, N.E.
Atlanta, Georgia 30365
Regional Director
National Marine Fisheries
Service, NOAA
Duval Building
9450 Koger Boulevard
Saint Petersburg, Florida 33702
Mr. John Parker
Division of Coastal Management
North Carolina Department of
Environment, Health and
Natural Resources
Post Office Box 27687
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687
Mr. Richard Phillips
North Carolina Department of
Environment, Health and
Natural Resources
Division of Land Resources
Post Office Box 370
Asheville, North Carolina 28802
Mr. Forest Westal.l
North Carolina Department of
Environment, Health and
Natural Resources
Branch Division of Environmental Management
Post Office Box 370
Asheville, North Carolina 28802
Mr. John Fridell
Endangered Species Field Station
Fish and Wildlife Service
U.S. Department of the Interior
100 Otis Street, Room 224
Asheville, North Carolina 28801

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Mountain Stream Relocations in North C4ralina"� Mitigation
for damage to Birchfield C:raek will cbnsist bf 2 major
part stah i 1 i; 2 i nq stream barks and res tor•-ing 5 treani, bed,,'
Continuity.
Bank stabiliaativn will includo the removal of refl.4We
,114teria.11 addition of rip --rap, and tMe est401ishmant of
ground cover and shrubs,11 sew4is�tr�, n altered Channel
will be rip with stone avera-oing 12 imchew in sixes
and wi l.4. be p'laCed 'from the law water level and extend b
f0et up the slope or to the tap of the %lope, whichever iq
ieSs. The upper 3 feet will be coverrrEtd wi tf, soil and seeded
with a nurse c.; -no of rye or wh&&t, peseue KentuCky•31 and
crown vetch will he abed as a permenant gr-QUnd.-cove, and
will be seeded at a ratio Of 70/30, Ten 50 -Past strips of
shrub 1@5padexa Oi,i.P-19J"•) will ;also he planted
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010 bAnki individually and iri c)urr �s, at a r•AAA c,, 10 9hr�_jbs
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State of North Carolina _-
Department of Natural Resources -and -Community Development
Asheville Regional Office
James G. Martin, GovernorS. Thomas .Rhodes, Secretary
"D.IVISION OF'EiL RONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
WATER QUALITY SECTION
- — - - - - - -- - - - January : 2, 1986.
Mr. Rick Robb
Mr. Ron 'Thorson
Jacobs Ruby Mine
Route 4, Box 450A
Franklin, North Carolina _287.34.
Subject: Renewal of-NPDES Permit
Jacobs Ruby Mine
;.Macon County, North -Carolina
Dear Mr.. Robb and Mr. Thorson:
NPDES Permit Number NCO029815 expires March 31, 1986. In order to -renew this
permit you should.submit a request for renewal :along with a check or.money order
for $100.00 made payable to the Department of Natural Resources and ComTunity
Development to:
The Director, Division of Environmental Management
Post Office Box 27687
Raleigh; North Carolina 27611-7687
If you desire to request a "Best Management Practices" permit, you should
also complete the enclosed permit applications and submit them in triplicate
along with the $100.00 to the .same address.
Sincerely,
William E. Anderson
Environmental TechniciaD
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LAB NUMBER 00008:
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DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENTDATE
RECIEVED:
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REPORT TO: Com' FRO, MRO, RRO, WaRO WiRO, WSROJS
WATER QUALITY FIELD -LAB FORM (DMI)
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Pb- Lead 1051 u /
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0AMBIENT ElEMERGENCY❑SPLIT COMPLIANCE
DATE REPORTED:
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Coliform:MF Total 31504 /100ml
Pheo h tin a 32213 u /I
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STATION LOCATION: G�ttc� r -O L—' F}p A IA
Coliform:Tube Fecal31615 /100ml
Color: True 80 Pt—Co
P: Dissolved as P666 m /I
REMARKS:(�It1C'•�
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Chromium: Hex. 1032 ug/I
Station Number
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No - Sodium 929 n
COD Hi h340 m /I
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TKN as 625 m /I
Ni- Nickel 1067 U
COD:Low 335 mg/I mg/I
Chl a: Tri 32217 u /I
NO +NO3 as N 630 m /I
Pb- Lead 1051 u /
Coliform:MF Feca131616 /100ml
Chl a: Corr 32209 u /I
PO4 as P 70507 n' /I
Sb- Antimony 1097 u /I
Coliform:MF Total 31504 /100ml
Pheo h tin a 32213 u /I
P: Total as P 665 m /I
Se— Selenium I IA7 u /I
Coliform:Tube Fecal31615 /100ml
Color: True 80 Pt—Co
P: Dissolved as P666 m /I
Zn— Zinc 109 ug/1
Coliform:Tube Total 31505 /100ml
Chromium: Hex. 1032 ug/I
A —Silver 1077 u /I
Pesticides Specifically
Residue, Total 500 m /I
Cyanide 720 m /I
AI - Aluminum 1105 u /I
Volatile 505 m /I
I Fluoride 951 mg/I
Be— Beryllium 1012 u /I
Scan Organochlorine
Fixed 510 m /I
Formaldehyde 71880 m /I
Ca— Calcium 916 m /I
Scan Organophosphorus
� Residue:$ ended 530 m /I
Grease and Oils 556 m /I
Cd— Cadmium 1027 u /
Volatile 535 m /I
Hardness:Total900 m /I
Co— Cobalt 1037 ug/ I
Or anics Specifically
Fixed 540 m /I
MBAS 38260 m /I
Chromium: otal 1034 u /I
H403 units
lPhenols 32730 u /I
Cu—Co er 1042 u /I
Scan Base / Neutral Extractables
Acidity to PH 4.5 436 m /I
Sulfate 945 m /I
Fe— Iron 1045 u /I
Scan Acid Extractables
Acidity to PH 8.3 435 mg/I
Sulfide 745 m /I
Hg—Mercury 1900 u /I
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Alkalinity to PH 8.3 415 m /I
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Li - Lithium 1132 u /I
Special Analysis Specifically
Alkalinity to PH 4.5 410 m /I
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Biomass: Dry Wt. 573 g/M
M —Magnesium 927 mg/I
TOC 680 m /I
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Mn —Manganese 1055 ug/I
Scan Acid Herbicides
Turbidit 76 NTU
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Mo—Molybdenum 1062 u /I
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pH
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Acidity
pH 4.5 pH 8.3
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Air Temperature (*C)
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D.O.%Saturation
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Salinity %.
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Algae; Floating Mats
Severity
1325
Precipitation(in/Day)
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Cloud Cover;%
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Wind Direction(Deg.)
36
Wind Force
Beaufort
37
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Matter. (ml /I/Hr,)
50086 11340
Dead Fish
Severity
Turbidity Severity
11350
Odor;Atmosp ere
Severity
11330
Stream Flow
Severity
1351
Detergent Suds
Severity
1305 11300
Oil -Grease
Severity
Floating Debris
Severity
1345
Sludge Severity
1315
DM1/Revised 10/82

Mr. Richard S. Robb, Jr.
Jacobs Ruby Mine
Route 4, Bob*458-A
Franklin, North Carolina 28734
Dear Mr. Robb:
JACOBS RUBY MINE
VlACON COUNTY
R R C -E . V-E
Wafer Quclity Division
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENt
MAR 31 1981
March 24, 1981
Western Regional Officg
Asheville, North Carolina
SUBJECT: Request for Monitoring Revision
Draft HPDES Permit
This will acknowledge receipt of your letter dated March 13, 1981, where
you requested that the monitoring frequencies contained in the draft HPDES permit
be revised to monthly frequencies. Your request is being evaluated by our staff
and will be given full consideration prior to permit issuance which is still
scheduled for March 31, 1981.
If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact Mr. Bill
Mills, telephone [phone].
sincerely yours,
;al ,; y
La Po BEN TON,, JR,
Robert F. Helms
ting Director
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N. C. DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT - WATER QUALITY SECTION
REPORT OF COMPLIANCE EVALUATION ANALYSIS
Inspection/Evaluation By:
ID No.
Part A. ,General Information
Faci 1 i ty �e nz_5 .G�.�� /�%ti County ,/%7%Goti Date
Compliance with effluent limits rz
Receiving Stream Subbasi n Plumber
Class of Facilityr� �..,.��zc-yam
/ Major Minor _�_ Type of Plant �,x„T; �,��s.�✓
Compliance: WQS — BPT Secondary Permit
Discharge Rating 75� = Subbasin Rating /M xA eV xB,/�.0.
Operator Certification: Number ..Grade
Part B. Permit Data
Number ' -Effective Date Expiration Date
° Permit Schedule:
Action to be Accomplished Date to be Accomplished Date Accomplished
Part C. Self -Monitoring
Monitoring Program Approved by State A_///9
Compliance with Monitoring Program
Part D. Remarks
Current Flow

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State of North Carolina 'Asheville Regiannl Qrfics
Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources heville, North Carolir.
Division of Environmental Management
512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
James G. Martin, Governor
William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary
Regional Offices
Asheville
704/251-6208
Fayetteville
919/486-1541
Mooresville
704/663-1699
Raleigh
919/733-2314
Washington
919/946-6481
Wilmington
919/395-3900
George T. Everett, Ph.D
Director
October 15, 1991
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Richard Robb
Jacob's Ruby Mine -R. Robb
70 Allen Road
Franklin, NC 28734
SUBJECT: Permit No. 13762
Administrative Modification to
Include Expiration Date
Macon County
Dear Mr. Robb:
The Division has recently reviewed the files associated with your permit and has
determined that it is appropriate to modify the permit to include an expiration date.
Winston-Salem This permit modification shall be effective from the date of issuance and the
919/896-7007' expiration date of the permit shall be November 30, 1993. This permit modification
shall not alter or modify any additional terms or conditions.contained in the current
permit.
If this requirement is unacceptable to you, you have the right to request an
adjudicatory hearing upon written request within 60 days following receipt of this
modification. 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. Box 27447, Raleigh, NC 27611-7447. Unless such
demands are made this permit shall be final and binding.
Please be advised that a permit renewal request must be submitted at least 180
days prior to the new expiration date in accordance with NCAC 2H:0211. Please track
this date in order to prevent a civil penalty being assessed for failure to request renewal
in a timely manner.
Pollution Prevention Pays
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer

PV
If you have any questions concerning this matter, please contact Forrest Westall, Water Quality
Regional Supervisor of the Asheville Regional Office at 919/94676481 or Mr. Donald Safrit, Supervisor of
the Permits and Engineering Unit at 919/73375083.
Sincerely,
George T. Everett
cc: A,uh�-A,0 :elffe—gion ITO f ce,
Permits and Engineering Unit
Dennis Ramsey

RECEIVED
° Water Quality Section
JUN 1 if 1991
State of North Carolina
Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management Asheville Regional Offim
512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 Asheville, North- Carolina
James G. Martin, Governor
William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
RICHARD ROBB
JACOB'S RUBY MINE—R.ROBB
70 ALLEN RD
FRANKLIN, NC 28734
Dear Permittee:
George T. Everett, Ph.D.
Director
June 10, 1991
SUBJECT: ASSESSMENT OF CIVIL PENALTY FOR
VIOLATION OF THE RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS
JACOB'S RUBY MINE—R.ROBB
STATE PERMIT NO. 13762
MACON COUNTY RV 91-107
This letter transmits notice of a civil penalty assessed against
the subject facility in the amount of $300.00. >
This assessment is based upon the fact that no renewal request was
received at least 180 days prior to expiration date contained in the
subject permit. The renewal request requirement is contained in your
permit and/or North Carolina General Statute 15A NCAC 2H.0211.
Based upon the above fact, I conclude as a matter of law that the
subject facility violated or failed to act in accordance with the
requirements of North Carolina General Statutes 143-215.1. A civil
penalty of not more than $10,000.00 per day, in accordance with
N.C.G.S. 143-215-6, may be assessed against a person who fails to
comply with the rules of the Environmental Management Commission.
Based upon the above facts and conclusions of law, I hereby assess
the subject facility 5300.00 civil penalty for violation of
15A NCAC 2H.0211 pursuant to the authority delegated to me by the
North Carolina Environmental Management Commission Regulation
15A 2J .0003 and N.C.G.S. 143-215.6. Any continuing violation(s) may
be the subject of a new enforcement action, including an additional
penalty.
Pollution Prevention Pays
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina
Telephone [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action
27626-0535
Employer

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Within thirty days of receipt of this n< �e, you may:
1. Submit verification that the permit is no lohaer
needed:
If the permit is no longer needed and no wastewater was
or will be treated following the expiration date of the
permit, please complete the attached certification.
Upon verification of this fact by our regional staff,
the civil penalty assessment will be rescinded; OR
.11
3.
If the wastewater treatment system was sold or
otherwise transferred to another responsible party
prior to the expiration date of the permit, please
complete the attached certification. Upon verification
of this fact by our regional staff, the civil penalty
assessment will be rescinded; OR
Payment should be made to the order of the Department'
of Environment, Health,and Natural Resources (do not
enclose waiver form). Payment of the penalty will not
foreclose further enforcement action for any continuing
or new-violation(s); OR
A request for remission or mitigation is limited to
consideration of the reasonableness of the amount of
the penalty and is not the proper procedure for
contesting the accuracy of any of the statements
contained in this assessment letter. Because a
remission request foreclosures the option of an
administrative hearing, such a request must be
accompanied by a waiver of your right to an
administrative hearing and a stipulation that there are
no factual issues in dispute. You must execute and
return the attached waiver and stipulation form to this
office with a detailed statement which you believe
establishes that:
(a) one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors
in G.S. 143B -282.1(b) were wrongfully applied to
the detriment of the petitioner;
(b) the violator promptly abated continuing
environmental damage resulting from the violation;
(c) the violation was inadvertent or a result of an
accident;
(d) the violator had not been assessed civil penalties
for any previous violations; and/or
(e) payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment
for the remaining necessary remedial actions.
OR

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5 . Submit ative hearina:
If you wish to contest this civil penalty assessment
letter, you -must request an administrative hearing.
This request must 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, Post Office Drawer 27447,
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7447. A copy of the
petition must be served on:
Mr. John C. Hunter
Office of General Counsel
Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources
P.O. Box 27687
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
If options 1, 2, 3, or 4 are chosen, please send your payment
or response to the following address:
Ms. Donna Pittman
Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
Water Quality Section
Post Office Box 29535
Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535
Failure to timely exercise one of the options listed above
will result in this matter being referred to the Attorney General
with a request to initiate a civil action to collect the penalty.
If it is not demonstrated to us that your conduct of the
permitted activity has ceased or will cease by the permit
expiration date, failure to apply for a permit extension within 30
days of receipt of this letter will result in the assessment of
additional penalties. If the permit expired or expires prior to
the permit reissuance, the permittee will be subject to additional
penalties for the operation of a wastewater treatment facility
without a permit.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact
Ms. Donna Pittman at 919/733-5083.
Sincerely,
George T. verett.
Attachments
cc: ateualr`ty Regional Supervisor
Compliance/Enforcement File
Central Files

PPSTATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF
IN THE MATTER OF" ASSESSMENT
OF CIVIL PENALTIES AGAINST
[name of permittee]
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
COMMISSION
WAIVER.OF RIGHT TO AN '
ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING AND
STIPULATION OF FACTS
File No.
Having been assessed civil penalties totaling
for violation'(s) of 15A North Carolina Administration Code 2H
.0211 as set forth in the assessment letter of the Director of the
Division of Environmental Management dated r
the undersigned, desiring to seek remission of the civil
penalties,.does' hereby waive the right to an administrative.
hearing in the above -stated matter and does stipulate that the
facts are as alleged in the assessment letter.
This the day of , 19
BY
Address
Telephone

pvR&,-EST THAT PERMIT NOT BE RE NED
WASTEWATER TREATMENT SYSTEM NOT CONSTRUCTED OR WAS
REMOVED FROM USE
I, , DO HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THE WASTEWATER
TREATMENT SYSTEM PERMITTED UNDER PERMIT NUMBER
ISSUED TO
IS NO LONGER TREATING ANY
WASTEWATER AND THAT I DO NOT WISH. TO HAVE THIS PERMIT RENEWED. I
CERTIFY THAT THIS WASTEWATER TREATMENT SYSTEM WAS OR WILL BE LAST
UTILIZED ON
(IF THE SYSTEM WAS NEVER
CONSTRUCTED, PLEASE FILL IN THE BLANK WITH "NEVER CONSTRUCTED".)
DO HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS WASTEWATER
TREATMENT SYSTEM WAS NOT OR WILL NOT BE OPERATED AFTER THE
EXPIRATION OF THE REQUIRED PERMIT AND I REALIZE THAT THE OPERATION OF A
WASTEWATER TREATMENT SYSTEM WITHOUT A VALID PERMIT IS SUBJECT TO A
CIVIL PENALTY OF UP TO $10,000 PER DAY.
SIGNED THIS THE DAY OF 1991.
BY
TYPE OR PRINT NAME
TYPE OR PRINT TITLE
ADDRESS:
TELEPHONE:
(TYPE OR PRINT

RE(, -EST THAT PERMIT NOT BE RE WED
TRANSFER OF WASTEWATER TREATMENT SYSTEM
DO HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THE WASTEWATER
TREATMENT SYSTEM PERMITTED UNDER PERMIT NUMBER
ISSUED TO HAS BEEN SOLD OR
OTHERWISE TRANSFERRED TO ANOTHER PERSON AND THAT I DO NOT WISH TO
HAVE THIS PERMIT RENEWED IN MY NAME. I CERTIFY THAT THIS WASTEWATER
TREATMENT SYSTEM WAS OR WILL BE LAST UTILIZED BY ME ON
(IF THE SYSTEM WAS NEVER CONSTRUCTED,
PLEASE FILL IN THE BLANK WITH "NEVER CONSTRUCTED".)
DO HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS WASTEWATER
TREATMENT SYSTEM WAS SOLD OR OTHERWISE TRANSFERRED TO THE
FOLLOWING PERSON ON , 19
NAME
ADDRESS
TELEPHONE
(TYPE OR PRINT)
1, , DO HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS WASTEWATER
TREATMENT SYSTEM WAS NOT OR WILL NOT BE OPERATED BY ME AFTER THE
EXPIRATION OF THE REQUIRED PERMIT AND I REALIZE THAT THE OPERATION OFA
WASTEWATER TREATMENT SYSTEM WITHOUT A VALID PERMIT IS SUBJECT TO A
CIVIL PENALTY OF UP TO $10,000 PER DAY.
SIGNED THIS THE DAY OF
,1991.
(CONT.) "

VF
(CONT.)
TYPE OR PRINT NAME
TYPE OR PRINT TITLE
ADDRESS•
TELEPHONE:
(TYPE OR PRINT)

State of North Carolina
Department of Natural Resources and Community Development
Asheville Regional Office
James G. Martin, Governor S. Thomas Rhodes, Secretary
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANA EIV=
WRTER QUALITY SECTION
August 20, 1986
Mr. Rick Robb
Jacobs Ruby Mine
Route 4, Box 458 A
Franklin, North Carolina 28734
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
NPDES Permit Number NCO029815
La obs RubyMine
iacanWCoun}yNorth Carolina
Status: Complinace
Dear Mr. Robb:
The subject inspection was conducted August 12, 1986. The facility was
found to be operating in good condition and was not discharging to the sur-
face waters of the State. There was adequate freeboard in the settling ponds.
A copy of the inspection report is attached for your records.
Since this facility has been changed to a recycle system, NPDES Permit
NCO029815 will not be renewed. The Non-Dicharge Permit APN 007934 should be
issued by September 30, 1986.
Should you have any questions do not hesitate to contact me at 704/253-3341.
Sinc ely,
William E. Anderson
Environmental Technician
WEA:1s
Enclosure
xc: Gil Wallace, EPA
Arthur Mouberry
Bob DeWeese
Interchange Building, 59 Woodfin Place, P.O. Box 370, Asheville, N.C. 28802-0370 • Telephone [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer

rUnitea Mates nvironmental rotection Agency
f� Washington, D. C. 20460
NP®ES Compliance Inspection Report
Section A: National Data System Coding
Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type
'LTJ 2LJ Jr°�/ ICI0I01-1I0{Iel` ISI 11 1�W1610_19I1 12- 17 1�;j
Remarks
lIIIIIIIIIIIII-I-II-I 111111111111111
Form Approved
OMB No. 2040-0003
Approval Expires 7-31-85
Inspector Fac Type
1 y S] 20�
Reserved Facility EveTiiaiion Rating
6�� 69 70u
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71u .-72U
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73u_] 74 7� 1 I I I l 180
Section B: Facility Data
ame and Location of. Facility_Ins sed
M"n _
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Entry Time--- -'"Permit
AM ❑ PM -
11 30
Effective Date
31 may ?I
Exit Time/Date
I luA, 6
Permit Expiration Date
*31 M?lv 96
Name(s) of On -Site Representative(s)
Title(s)
Phone No(s)
Name, Address of Responsible Official Title
&),.C, V, R6 b b 0 til ne--r
Phone rs No. Contacted
_ t '..
Y3t.,f{C.�Sn-"f�-L�. -��-%�_ -- -- --- -- ���''S'2� /tea -Z --- -- - ----❑.Yes No--
-- - - Section C: Areas-Evatuated-During Inspection --
(S = Satisfactory, M.= Marginal, U_= Unsatisfactory, N = Not Evaluated)
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Flow a/loasurement-_-- -___.. _ : Pretreatment'-: -
--._ - __ ____ _. _ _... _ -: _.Operations_& Maintenance
Records/Reports __ .Laboratory Compliance Schedules--- Sludge Disposal -
S'.. -Facility Site Review _ s EffluenVKeceiving Waters " Self -Monitoring Program _ "" Other:
Section, D: Summary of Findings/Com- mants;Attach additional sheets.if necessary)
T ,;s_ �aCr°.lt-?J- has been Convevte�. -�o a recjr_1e.Fg.r em,%. lWA6S
jf✓rr►��� I,c/; (1 no% le yeneweo- Pet-c+�,-t �e,- Recyc�:ng SJs7e•w i-5fl79.�iE
Name(s) a��(td $ighature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Telephone Date
ylJ, t• ry't% d d S e rs
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Si re of Reviewer gency/Office Date
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Regulatory Office Use Only 41
Action Taken Date C mpiianc; Status
❑ Noncompliance

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NPDES STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
C o un t yo__ ESM moo'"
/IlP/W1:E / /P/dp'r Vt/ Nd APN 79T4 --
PART
93 4PART I - GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Facilityand Address:
4_0c�.bYs�Rttk�:yT4 ~irk
70 ,Allen Road
Franklin, N. C.
2. Date of Investigation: July 1, 1986(��
3. Report Prepared By: W. E. Andersor}pj
4. Persons Contacted and Telephone Number: Rick Robb
704/524-7022
5. Directions to Site: From the intersection of NCSR 1342 and NCSR 1343
travel East on NCSR 1343 approximately 1.5 miles to. Jacobs Ruby Mine
on the right.
M
7.
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01
10.
ri
Discharge Point - Latitude: N/A
Longitude:
Attach a USGS Map Extract and indicate treatment plant site and
discharge point on map. N/A
USGS Quad No. or USGS Quad Name
Size (land available for expansion and upgrading): 40 acres.
Topography (relationship to -flood -plain included): Fa'jr6ly level.
Location of nearest dwelling: Greater than 500 feet.
Receiving stream or affected surface waters: N/A
a. Classification:
b. River Basin and Subbasin No.:
C. Describe receiving stream features and pertinent downstream
uses:

FFPART II - DESCRIPTION OF DISCHARGE AND TREATMENT WORKS
1. Type of wastewater: % Domestic
100 Industrial
a. Volume.of Wastewater: MGD
b. Types and quantities of industrial wastewater:
Muddy water from tourist gem -mine operation.
C. Prevalent toxic constituents in wastewater: None.
d. Pretreatment Program (POTWs only) N/A
in development approved
should be required not needed
2. Production rates (industrial discharges only) in pounds N/A
a. "highest month in the last 12 months
b. highest year in last 5 years
3. Description of industrial process (for industries only) and
applicable CFR Part and Subpart:.. N/A
4. Type of treatment (specify whether proposed or existing):
Settling ponds/recycle water.
5. Sludge handling and disposal scheme: N/A
6. Treatment plant classification: None.

OPART III-- OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION
1. Is this facility being constructed with Construction Grants Funds
(municipals only)? N/A-
2. Special monitoring -requests: None.
3. Additional effluent.limits requests: None.
4. Other:
b
PART JV -.EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
_The settling ponds,are adequate to prevent a.direct discharge to
-the surface waters. Permit should be issued.
Si ture of report prep rer
a er Qual tyRegional Supervisor

6„s SfA1p y
State of North Carolina
Department of Natural Resources and Community Development
Division of Environmental Management
512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
-T f
James G. Martin, Governor
%�—
Dear n ,
S. Thomas Rhodes, Secretary
We acknowledge receipt of the following documents:
permit application - APN - -79-" Z'/
gineering plans
19 5(,
specifications
1'z other - 1, t-?% C.
Your project has been assigned to Mr. ('+ � �!` i H 0 r for a detailed engineering review.
All project documents will be reviewed with respect to the proposed wastewater facilities. This review will not commit
this Division to approving any expansion of these treatment facilities or increase of flowrate in the future.
Prior to the issuance of the permit, you will be advised of the recommendations any comments of this Division.
You will also be informed of any matter which needs to be resolved.
Our reviews are scheduled based on receipt date of complete informations. The items checked below are needed
before your project can be reviewed.
permit application (copies enclosed)
gineering plans (signed and sealed by N.C.P.E.)
specifications (signed and sealed by N.C.P.E.)
other additional information detailed on attachment
y 5 J��` If not received, your application
The above checked information is needed b �' �'� �"�='d�� h{"
r
package will be returned as incomplete. Please be aware that the Division's /9 Sf'1 C= V t I /L- Regional Office
must provide RECOMMENDATIONS from the Regional Supervisor or a Procedure Four Evaluation for this project,
prior to final action by the Division.
If you have any questions, please call the review engineer at this telephone number 919/733-5083.
Sincerely, -RECEIVED
Wat>3r Qui d7y
l; t. `JUL ' 16 1936
cc: >� 't. 06- f'. -cap r ,�
P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 Telephone [phone] W� wsmrn Rw gt orwol Ofd;
g p (\\%havitirs, tsior*
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer

North Carolina Department of NaJiuralResources and Community Development
Environmental Management Commission
NIIN_nTC!'Tl A of' V DL'DAATT A DDT TO A TTr1X
D E M USE ONLY
Permit Number: .
+r- I /�
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Fill-in ALL spaces. If not applicable, enter N/A.
2. Secure appropriate signature (mayor/city manager for municipality; chairman for sanitary district board; owner/proper official of corporation;
or legally constituted board or commission in charge of proposed works). A letter of authorization is required from proper official if
design engineer or other agent signs application.
3. Submit to N.C. Department of Natural Resources and Community Development, Environmental Management, Raleigh, NC, the
original and first copy of application, 2 sets of finalized plans, specifications and other supporting data as required by Commission Rules.
NOTE: Application reviews are scheduled on receipt of COMPLETE information. Generally, 30 days are required for pollution abatement projects; 90 days
for other projects
For Assistance, call the State Central Office 919/733-5083, P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh, N.C. or:
*Asheville [phone] 'Mooresville [phone] 'Washington [phone] *Winston-Salem [phone]
159 Woodfin Street 919 North Main Street 1502 North Market Street 8003 Silas Creek Parkway Extension
Asheville, NC 28801 Mooresville, NC 28115 Washington, NC 27889 Winston-Salem, NC 27106
*Fayetteville [phone]
Suite 714 Wachovia Building
Fayetteville, NC 28301
*Raleigh [phone]
Box 27687
Raleigh, NC 27611
*Wilmington [phone]
7225 Wrightsville Avenue
Wilmington, NC 28403
County: . f .
* in accordance withkil]. General Statutes Chapter 143, Article 21
S
Applicant (najne of board, individual, or others):
Application Date:
i
Project (name of city, village, town, sanitary district, establishment):
FOR
DNon
Brief Project Description:
-Discharge Treatment/Disposal Facilities
❑ Pretreatment Facilities
❑ Sewer Collection System (private)
❑ Extend Sewer and Sewer Systems (public)
"f r
NATURE OF WASTEWATER:
Sewage
,Sludge/Industrial Waste
O'Other Waste
From (sewers, pretreatment facilities, treatment pants): Serving (city, institution, industry):
Into (name of treatment plant): Tributary To (name of water course):
At (location of treatment plant): /
Name and Complete Address of Engineering F.iim: Zip Code: Telephone No.
Treatment Works Capacity to Serve (name of project): For (no. yrs.) Average Daily Gallons Sewage or Waste Flow:
J
Affect Overall Reduction in Pollution (not applicable for sewer projects):
Estimated Costs:
f
/ ✓
B. 0. D. (5 -day 2(1° C) ��
Toxic Materials (spec�i,f'y % each, add pages if needed)
�+ %
�
.(', � %
Sewers ;
Pumping
Suspended Solids i° tf' %
`
%
Station ;
Treatment
TOTAL SOLIDS %
%
Plant ;
Other (specify)
;
Estimated Completion Dote:
Coliform Bacteria %
TOTAL TOXIC MATERIALS 7.1
Applicant assures that proposed works will be constructed, supervised, operated and maintained in accordance with approved plans and
specifications or approved changes thereto.
Print Name: i Title: Mailing Address: Zip Code.
l
,
Telephone No.
Signature:
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Fill-in ALL spaces. If not applicable, enter N/A.
2. Secure appropriate signature (mayor/city manager for municipality; chairman for sanitary district board; owner/proper official of corporation;
or legally constituted board or commission in charge of proposed works). A letter of authorization is required from proper official if
design engineer or other agent signs application.
3. Submit to N.C. Department of Natural Resources and Community Development, Environmental Management, Raleigh, NC, the
original and first copy of application, 2 sets of finalized plans, specifications and other supporting data as required by Commission Rules.
NOTE: Application reviews are scheduled on receipt of COMPLETE information. Generally, 30 days are required for pollution abatement projects; 90 days
for other projects
For Assistance, call the State Central Office 919/733-5083, P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh, N.C. or:
*Asheville [phone] 'Mooresville [phone] 'Washington [phone] *Winston-Salem [phone]
159 Woodfin Street 919 North Main Street 1502 North Market Street 8003 Silas Creek Parkway Extension
Asheville, NC 28801 Mooresville, NC 28115 Washington, NC 27889 Winston-Salem, NC 27106
*Fayetteville [phone]
Suite 714 Wachovia Building
Fayetteville, NC 28301
*Raleigh [phone]
Box 27687
Raleigh, NC 27611
*Wilmington [phone]
7225 Wrightsville Avenue
Wilmington, NC 28403

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State of North Carolina
Department of Natural Resources and Community Development-
Asheville Regional Office _
James G. -Martin, Governor - S. Thomas'Rhodes, Secretary
DIVISION.'OF ENVIRONMENTAL- MANAGEMENT -
AS_HEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
WATER QUALI"TY SECTION
October 22, 1985
Messrs. Rick Robb & Ron Thorson, Co-owners - _ -
-Route --- A:, ---.Box 4.50A-=-: -
Franklin, North Carolina 28734
- -- — SUBJECT: Tourist Gem Mines
Best Management Practices
Dear Sirs:
After talking with some of the tourist gem mine --operators,
it appears that there could have..been some misunderstanding --
about the meaning of 1124 -hour detention time". This term means
simply that the volume of the pond would be equal to the amount
of water released by the flume flow in a 24-hour period. After-.
some discussion and looking at a'number of flume lines, -it
appears that a flow rate of 300,000 gallons per day is adequate
for gem mine purposes. This is approximately -the -.amount of.___
water which will be delivered by a four -inch diameter pipe
flowing full or a six-inch pipe half full. In order to have a
24-hour detention time, the volume of the final pond would have
to be 300,000 gallons. This is about 40,107 cubic feet, or a
pond five feet deep and approximately 100 feet-in'diameter; or
five feet deep, 90 x 90 feet square.
In order to limit the flow to the flume, a piece of six-inch
diameter pipe, three feet long, split lengthwise and set up
level can be used. A level six-inch pipe flowing half full will
yield approximately 300,000 gallons per day. In order to ensure
that the pipe will be only half full, only half a pipe is used
with the overflow returned to the stream.
The attached drawings illustrate a system that will comply
with a BMP permit and would allow us to drop monitoring require-
ments. The following is a discussion of the recommended treat-
ment system.
Interchange Building, 59 Woodfin Place, P.O. Box 370, Asheville, N.C. 28802-0370 • Telephone [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer

_Page 2... - - - -- --- __
_-October _-2 2 _ 19 8-5
- The purpose 'of- the-- -influent structure is - to'.'dissipate ; some
of= the: energy of the flow - into the`-'pond ` and--~ to ` introduce- the
water - below the '.surface. This can be :-accomplished-using:
gallon drum _ with. tho, bottom and top -removed-.:. `Some method of
-
anchoring _the ,drumwil_L ,be required. -
-The- purpose: ofthe.effluent structure_.is. to allow:-the pond.:
to discharge- only-tie dater from very :_near. _the :surface.
This' can be.. accomplished using another. 55-gallon -_drum with--top _--
s-emoved, but the-:bottoirr. intact. The. discharge-- pipe inside-the
drum - should be "at. a level which will allow enough .water -.to -stay -
inside .the .drum -to Ceep it from floating. The-'drum -wil=l-�hava. to-
- be. anchored well --enbugh to keep the . top . of the drum -level-.-.
The use of- a prmaYy pond will still -be required°. to allow -
=for --the .removal-,of heavy solids which accumulate _and _allow. f-or .
:. better pond maintenance .
If -space-or, other :considerati:ons- will moot__allow:the--_100-foot
pond, other arrangements could possibly be worked-out using-more.
_ than one final_Pond-of _different. dimensions -so - long- as , the - total -- -
-- volume. and -influent/effluent structures -meet .the. required _ - : - -
purpose.
For-those who -decide-to continue-with-the old=.permits,- :the-
required--.monitoring must:---be -done by a certified-1-abor:atory:--and
in conformance-with. the State monitoring regulations. The=Town
of Franklin-laboratory..is not State certified.::::. __..
If you are -interested in participating in the "Best-Mariage-
ment Practice" - permit program-, you should let-me ' know as `'soorr--as
possible, especially if your,;permit will expire-i-h 1986.
Regulations require that the request for permit renewal be
submitted six .months. prior to thea expiration date. of-the-permit.
Also, the new regulations (enclosed) require a processing fee.
Since the flow through the gem mine system exceeds 50,000
gallons per day, the fee will be $100.00.
If you have any questions or need -assistance call mei-at
[phone]. Since each site is different, be sure to talk ---
to me before you start any construction.
Sincerely,
W. ,E. Anderson
Environmental Technician
WEA:sb
Enclosure

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ecei %fid 4nd: ma.v be returned: to the a^DDllcailt . _irG - rOCES51:? -
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tiated h -,r .the r � �o ,
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,'minv�.:be .accom�l�s_ ed"=
b�._ letter'::Taith _thA.-aro-ces_sing.,fe described her -ii, ir: the fog`__
_ checr� - Gr mono % o=rder - made -.payable to N. C . Dopar �..1e :t c Natara -
Resour,Cesand Comnunitj,. De-: eIbpment., provided - the ' aop116 a
cOntemplates no. change i n the wastewater volume.- _o�_, c_raracter, sa
C_ cw'ec' i:'y tI'� ermi ab � ..
pc be expire. rere:wa? �n� '
-: �c� a _lcat_ r,
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c �_.c �er�s ��cs a�_owed ny the ex,L- s ting ;D E: rm'
It mu s_h.
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ex plratior, of !�PL�C V%e'^:Tilt �e ^i �r 5
«rr cipatiGr. procedures set in, Regulations' _; 10,9 ` �_ ' =
-his Sec shall be r� lowed two s _ _ a_i� .=_� v_
c�1on i. _owed for each re-;ues- f,= - - -
a: PDF permit- All - M`�_
app Cat10I S are In`omr- i ei � .lnt-1'
processing fees _Ye received, and may ;,e .ec -- ��,�
applicar_t. The _processing -fee shall not apo- ``o_ an` f Y
submits an application which pertains to his. farming operation .
The processing 'Fee' for NPDES Permit Renewal is as follows : -
Llo,, (tea; Fee
Sv,O u or more S 100.00 ,

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-February 1, 197-6--;_.
Amended Eff. . January 1; 1984; .
- December 1, 1976.
..010.E -FILING APPIr-ICATIONS-
(a) -Permit-. appic.ati ons accompanied by the process-ing fee as`-
decrybed In Regli�at�or 0105 of -tl i:s Section shall be rued: with -
`Environmental =Management,
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r Istory Note Statutory Auth6'rity, G. S. 143 2-1-5 : 3'-(a)
X43 -215.1(c);
_.... Eff:_.February i;, 1976; _..
- Amended. Eff Ja&uary 1 --1984; _
14iovember 1, 197 . -

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State of North Carolina
Department of Natural Resources and Community Development
Asheville Regional Office
James G. Martin, Governor S. Thomas Rhodes, Secretary
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
WATER QUALITY SECTION
ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
September 4, 1985
Messrs. Rick Robb & Ron
Thorson, Co-owners
Jacobs Ruby Mine
Route 4, Box 450A
Franklin, North Carolina 28734
SUBJECT: Wastewater Discharges from
Tourist Gem Mines
Gentlemen:
The Division of Environmental Management has determined that
the most appropriate way to control the quality of effluent from
Tourist Gem Mines is through the use of "Best Management Practic-
es".
For Tourist Gem Mines, this Best Management Practice consists
of the following:
1. Restricting the water flow into the flume to the minimum
useable known value.
2. Construction of a final settling pond which is adequate
to allow twenty-four hour detention time.
3. Construction of final pond influent and effluent struc-
tures which will maximize the efficiency of the pond.
4. Elimination of water inflow to the flume when it is not
in use.
In each case where these systems are installed, the Division
has determined that no effluent or stream monitoring will be
required of the Permittee.
Interchange Building, 59 Wbodfin Place, P.O. Bos 370, Asheville, N.C. 28802-0370 a Telephone 7CA-253-3341
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer

September 4, 1985
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Since each of your -mining sites is different, determination
of flows and pond sizes will have to be made on an individual
basi's .
Please contact Bill Anderson at (704) 2-53-3341 or by mail and
.let him know if you are interested .in this approach.
Sincerely,
Forrest R. Westall
Regional Engineer
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cc: Mr. Dale Overcash

DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
14ATE R Q UAL I TY SECTION
July 13, 19.82
Mr. .Ron Thorson, Co -Owner
Jacobs Ruby Mine
Route 4, Box 450A
Franklin, North Carolina 28734
Subject: Notice of Non -Compliance
Wastewater Treatment. Facility
Jacobs Ruby Mine
Macon County, North Carolina
Dear Mr. Thorson:
On June 21, 1982, the settling ponds at Jacobs .Ruby :Mine were evaluated
for compliance with NPDES Permit No. MC0029815 by W. E. Anderson, Environ-
mental Engineering Technician with the Asheville Regional Office. At the
time of the evaluation, the discharge. Total Suspended Solids was 67 mg/1.
which complies with the Permit requirement of 110 mg/l daily maximum but
indicates that the 55 mg/l daily average could possibly be violated. Since
the ponds seem adequate, the possibility that they are short-circuiting
should be investigated. Increasing the width of the.final pond could be
indicated. The increase in the turbidity,of the stream was increased by
25 NTU which does not comply with the requirement of no more than 10 NTU.
Since *a good portion of this increase was probably caused by an overflowing
flume line which has been repaired, the facility will be reevaluated to con-
firm compliance.
If you have any questions or require any assistance; contact Bill Anderson
at 704-253-3341.
Sincerely,
Heath P. Dobson, P.E.
Regional Engineer
Attachment
cc: j. : W. E. Anderson

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WATER QUALITY SECTION
IN%PECTION REPORT BY -e.1md. e-r.S.azx------
A. GENERAL INFORMATION
TYPE OF FACILITY __
RECEIVING WATER% _.... .... _.... _.... _....
COMPLIANCE: WQ% B P T .... .... ... SECONDARY .... .... ....
OPERATORjyl�.... .... _.... .... .... _._.... .... .... _.... .... .... ... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... ... ....
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PERMIT 41v- BPD' P
CERTIFICATION: NUMBER ___GRADE
EXPIRATION DATE
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CURRENT FLOW DE%IGN FLOW OVERLOADED
B. %AMPLING RE%ULT%
YE% NO
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COUNTY:
,fit%t DEVELOPMENT LAB NUMBER 00008:
RIVER BASIN:
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DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT0oa7E RECIEVED: `=
REPORT TO:
(Circle One)
WATER QUALITY FIELD-LABFORM (DMI)
RECIEVED BY:
(ARO,y FRO, MRO, RRO, WaRO WiRO, WSRO, BM, TS,
SAMPLE TYPE
DATA ENTRY BY: r' CK:
Chloride940 m /I
aAMBIENT ❑CORE
(r COMPLIANCE
OTHER:
Mo—Mol bdenum 1062 u /I
COD -Hi h 340 mg/I mg/I
DATE REPORTED:
COLLECTOR(S):
Ft k
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QINTENSIVE S. SPLIT
EMERGENCY
BOD RANGE:
SEED:
STATION LOCATION: P r5. 1 _r
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CHLORINATED:
REMARKS:
Station Number
At i-;, I q R f _' f r,y _
Date Begin yy/mm/ /
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Time Begin
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Date End
Time End
Depth DM DB DBM
Value Type
A H L
Sample Type
C GNXX
Composite
T S B
BOD5 310 m /I
Chloride940 m /I
NH3as N 610 m /I
Mo—Mol bdenum 1062 u /I
COD -Hi h 340 mg/I mg/I
Arsenic:lnor anic1002 u /I
TKN as N 625 m /I
No— Sodium 929 m /I
COD:Low 335 mg/I mg/I
Chi a: T632W u /I
NO +NO3 as N 630 m /I
Ni - Nickel 1067 u /I
Coliform:MF Fecal 31616 /100ml
Chi a: Corr 32209 u /I
PO4 as P 70507 m /I
Pb- Lead 1051 u /
Coliform: MF Total 31504 /100ml
Pheo h tin a32213 u /I
P: Total as P 665 m /I
Sb- Antimony 1097 u /I
Coliform:Tube Feca131615 /IOOmI
Color: True 80 Pt—Co
P: Dissolved as P 666 m /I
ISn— Tin 1102 u /I
Coliform:Tube Total 31505 /100ml
Chromium: Hex. 1032 ug/I
A — Silver 1077 u /I
V — Vanadium 1087 u /I
Residue -Total 5QO m /I
Cyanide 720 m /I
AI —Aluminum 1105 u /I
Zn—Zinc 1092 u /I
Volatile 505 m /I
Fluoride 951 mg/I
Bo — Barium 1007 u /I
Pesticides (Specify)
Fixed 510 m /I
I Formaldeh de 71880 m /I
Be— Beryllium 1012 u /I
011-1 ended 530 ��7� m /I
Grease and Oils 556 m /I
Ca— Calcium 916 m /I
N
Volatile 535 m /I
Hardness:Total 900 m /I
1Cd— Cadmium 1027 u /
Foxed 540 m /l
MEAS 38260 m /I
Co— Cobalt 1037 u /I
Or anics (Specify)
H403 units
Phenols 32730 u /I
Total 1034 u /I
Acidity to PH 4.5 436 m /I
Sulfate 945 m /I
—Chromium:
Cu— Copper 1042 u /I
Acidity to PH 8.3 435 mg/I
iSulfide 745 m /I
Fe— Iron 1045 ug/I
Alkalinity to PH 8.3 415 rn /I
2
Specific Cond.95 uMhos/cm
Hg—Mercury 1900 u /I
Alkalinitv to PH 4.5 410 mg/l,
2
Biomass: Dry Wt. 573 g/M
Li — Lithium 1132 u /11
TOC 68 m /I
2
Biomass: Peri Ash Free 572 9/M
M —Magnesium 927 mg/I
Turbidity76 NTU
2
Chia: Peri Fluro 82$47 mg/M
Mn —Manganese 1055 u /I
Sampling Point
PT
63 2
Water Tomperature(°C)
10
D.O.
300
pH
400
Conductance
at 25°C
94
Alkalinity
pH 8.3 pH 4.5
82244 431
Acidity
pH 4.5 PH 8.3
82243 82242
Secchi(Meters)
78
Air Temperature (*C)
20
D.O. % Saturation
301
Salinity %°
480
Algae; Floating Mats
Severity
1325
Precipitation(in/Day)
145
Cloud Cover;%
32
Wind Direction(Deg.)
36
Wind Force
Beaufort
37
1 Hr. Settleable
ter(m1/I/Hr.)
L86
Dead Fish
Severity
1340
Turbidity Severity
1350
Odor;Atmosp ere
Severity
1330
Stream Flow
Severity
11351
Detergent Suds
Severity
1305 11300
Oil—Grease
Severity
Floating Debris
Severity
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Sludge Severity
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COUNTY: /4 rZ C,r;st DEVELOPMENT LAB NUMBER 00008: r
RIVER BASIN: L 7 n t; . DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 0 DATE RECIEVED:
REPORT TO: (Cir'cle one) WATER QUALITY FIELD -LAB FORM (OMI) RECIEVED BY: /'': c_
"'ARO FRO, MRO, RRO, WaRO WiRO, WSRO, BM, TS, SAMPLE TYPE /
DATA ENTRY BY: __f CK:
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OTHER: DATE REPORTED: 1.�/G-'
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COLLECTOR(S): 1 i ,, .j F .,.f ., •'t DINTENSIVE S. F-1 SPLIT EMERGENCY
BOD RANGE: SEED: STATION LOCATION: -T,. C ri � T �, , 8 /(-I .
CHLORINATED: REMARKS: c f r r",'
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Date Begin yy/mm/ )
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Date End
Time End
Depth DM DB DBM
Value Type
A H L
Sample Type
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Composite
T S B
BOD 10 m /I
Chloride940 m /I
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NH as N 610 mg/1
Mo -Mol bdenum 1062 u /I
COD'•Hi h340 -9/1
Arsenic: inorganic 1002 u /I
TKN as 625 m /I
No - Sodium 929 m /I
COD:Low 335 -9/1
a: Tri u /I
NO +NO3 as N 630 m /I
Ni - Nickel 1067 u /I
Coliform:MF Fecal 31616 /100ml
-Chi
Chi a: Corr u /I
PO4 as P 70507 m /I
Pb- Lead 1051 ug/1
Coliform:MF Total 31504 /100ml
Pheo h tin a32213 u /I
P: Total as P 665 m /I
Sb- Antimony 1097 ug/l,'
Coliform:Tube Feca131615 /100m1
Color:True 80 Pt -Co
P: Dissolved as P 666 m /I
ISn- Tin 1102 u /I
Coliform:Tube Total 31505 /100m1
Chromium:Hex.1032 ug/I
A - Silver 1077 u /I
V - Vanadium 1087 _ v /I .
Residue -Total 5QO mg/1
Cyanide 720 m /I
Al -Aluminum 1105 u /I
Zn -Zinc 1092 u /I
Volatile 505 m /I
Fluoride 951 mg/I
Ba- Barium. 1007 u /I
Pesticides (Specify)
Fixed 510 m /I
Formaldehyde 71880 m /I
Be- Beryllium 1012 u /I
Residue:Sus ended 530 m /I
lGrease and Oils 556 m /I
Co- Calcium 916 m /I
Volatile 535 m2/1
Hardness:Total900 M'9/1
Cd- Cadmium 1027 ug/1
Fixed 540 m /I
MBAS38260 m /I
Co -Cobalt 1037 u /I
Or anics (Specify)
H403 units
Phenols 32730 u /I
Chromium:Total 1034 u /I
Acidity to pH 4.5 436 m /I
Sulfate 945 m /I
Cu - Co er 1042 u /I
Acidity to pH 8.3 435 rng/I
iSulfide 745 m /I
Fe- Iron 1045 ug/1
Alkalinity to PH 8.3 415 rn /I
2
ISpecific Cond.95 uMhos/cm
H-Mercur 00 u /I
Alkalinity to PH 4.5 410 m /I
2
Biomass: Dry Wt. 573 g/M
Li - Lithium 1132 u /I
TOC 680 m /I
2
Biomass: Peri Ash Free 572 g/M
M -Magnesium 927 mg/I.
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Chi a: Peri Fluro 82$47 mg/M
Mn -Manganese 1055 u /I
Sampling Point
PT
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Water Temperature(°C)
10
D.O.
300
pH
400
Conductance
at 25°C
94
Alkalinity
PH 8.3 pH 4.5
62244 431
Acidity
pH 4.5 pH 8.3
82243 82242
Secchi(Meters)
78
Air Temperature (*C)
120
D.O. % Saturation
1301
Salinity?
1480
Algae; Floating Mats
Severity
11325
Precipitation(In/Day)
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Cloud Cover;%
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Wind Direction (Deg.)
36
Wind Force
Beaufort
37
1 Hr, Settleable
Matter(ml/I/Hr.I
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Dead FishTurbidity
Severity
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Severity
Odor;Atmosp ere
Severity
11330
Stream Flow
Severity
11351
Detergent Su s
Severity
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Oi -Grease
Severity
Floating Debris
Severity
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Sludge Severity
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REPORT TO: (Circle One) WATER QUALITY FIELD -LAB FORM (DMI) RECIEVED BY:
SAMPLE TYPE
'ARO ',FRO, MRO, RRO, WaRO WiRO, WSRO, BM, TS, DATA ENTRY BY: CK:
OTHER: AMBIENT ❑CORE ' COMPLIANCE j }
DATE REPORTED:!,._
COLLECTOR(S): :l 'f l INTENSIVE S. ❑SPLIT EMERGENCY
BOD RANGE: SEED: STATION LOCATION: } +
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CHLORINATED:
Station Number
Date Begin yy/mm/ )
Time Begin
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Date End
Time End
Dept DM DB DBM
]Value Type
A H L
Sample Type
C tiG� GNXX
Composite
T S B
BODS 310 mg/1
Chloride940 m /I
NH3as N 610 m /I
Mo—Molybdenum 1062 u /I
COD High 340 m /I
Arsenic: Inorganic 1002 u /I
TKN as N 625 m /I
No— Sodium 929 m /I
COD:Low 335 mg/I mg/I
Chl a: Tri ug/1
NO *NO3 as N 630 m /I
Ni — Nickel 1067 u9/1
Coliform:MF Fecal 31616 /100ml
Chl a:Corr u /I
PO4 as P 70507 m /I
Pb— Lead 1051 u /I
Coliform: MF Total 31504 /100ml
Pheo h tin a32213 u /1
P: Total as P 665 m /I
lSlo— Antimony 1097 u9/1
Coliform:Tube Feca131615 /100ml
Color:True 80 Pt—Co
P: Dissolved as P 666 mg/1
Sri — Tin 1102 Ug/1
Coliform:Tube Total 31505 /100ml
Chromium: Hex. 1032 ug/I
A — Silver 1077 u /I
V —Vanadium 1087 u /I
Residue -Total 500 mg/1
Cyanide 720 m /l
Al —Aluminum 1105 u9/1
Zn—Zinc 1092 u /l
Volatile 505 m /l
Fluoride 951 mg/1
Ba— Barium 1007 u /I
Pesticides (Specify)
Fixed 510 m /l
Formaldehyde 71880 m /l
Be— Beryllium 1012 u /l
Residue:Sus ended 530 m /I
Grease and Oils 556 m /I
Ca — Calcium 916 m /l
Volatile 535 m /I
Hardness:Total 900 mg/1
iCd— Cadmium 1027 u /
Fixed 540 mg/1
MBAS 38260 mg/1
Co— Cobalt 1037 u /I
lOrnanics (Specify)
H403 units
Phenols 32730 ug/l
Chromium:Total 1034 u /I
Acidity to PH 4.5 436 mg/1
Sulfate 945 mg/1
Cu—Co er 1042 ug/1
Acidity to PH 8.3 435 m9/I
Sulfide 745 m /I
Fe— Iron 1045 ug/I
Alkalinity to PH 8.3 415 m /I
2
Specific Cond. 95 uMhos/cm
Hg—Mercury 1900 ug/1
Alkalinity to PH 4.5 410 m /I
2
Biomass: Dry Wt. 573 g/M
Li — Lithium 1132 ug/1
TOC 680 m /I
2
Biomass: Peri Ash Free 572 9/M
M —Magnesium 927 m /l
s 'Turbidity 76 - NTU
2
Chl a: Peri Fluro 82$47 mg/M
Mn—Man onese1055 ug/1
Sampling Point
PT %
63 2
Water Temperature(°C)
10
D.O.
300
PH
400
Conductance
at 25°C
94
Alkalinity
PH 8.3 PH 4.5
82244 431
Acidity
PH 4.5 PH 8.3
82243 82242
Secchi(Meters)
78
Air Temperature ('C)
20
D,O.%Saturation
301
Salinity%,
4801325
Algae; Floating Mats
Severity
Precipitation(in/Day)
45
Cloud Cover;%
32
Wind Direction(Deg.)
36
Wind Force
Beaufort
37
1 Hr. Settles a
Matter(ml/IIHr.I
086
Dead FishTurbidity
Severity
1340 11350
Severity
Odor;Atmosp ere
Severity
1330
Stream Flow
Severity
1351
Detergent Suds
Severity Severity
1305 1300
Oi -GreaseFloating
Debris
Severity
1345
Sludge Severity
11315
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AMBIENT 11 CORE aCOMPLIANCE DATE REPORTED: Lc,Ct%
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BOD RANGE: SEED: STATION LOCATION:
CHLORINATED: REMARKS: EyW i i. F ;
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`' - Mfr, ? �
Time Begin
D - _,,
Date En
Time En
Dept DM DB DBM
Va ueType
A H L
Sample Type
C� GNXX
Composite
T S B
BOD 3310 m /I
Chloride940 m /I
INH3 as N 610 m /I
Mo -Molybdenum 1062 u /I
COD - Hi h 340 -9/1
ArsenicAnor anic1002 ug/1
TKN as N 625 m /I
No -Sodium 929 m /I
COD:Low 335 mg/1 mg/1
Chi a: Tri u /I
NO +NO3 as N 630 m /I
Ni - Nickel 1067 u /I
Coliform:MF Feca131616 /loom[
Chi a: Corr 32209 u /I
PO4 as P 70507 m /I
Pb- Lead 1051 u /
Coiiform:MF Total 31504 /100ml
Pheo h tin a32213 u /I
P: Total as P 665 m /I
ISb- Antimony 1097 u /I
Co[iform:Tube Feca131615 /loom[
Color:True 80 Pt -Co
P: Dissolved as P 666 m /I
Sn- Tin 1102 u /I
Coliform:Tube Total 31505 /loom]
Chromium: Hex. 1032 ug/I
A - Silver 1077 ug/1
V -Vanadium 1087 u /I
Residue -Total 500 m /1
Cyanide 720 mg/1
Al -Aluminum 1105 u /I
Zn -Zinc 1092 u /I
Volatile 505 m /I
Fluoride 951 mg/I
113a - Barium 1007 u /l
Pesticides (Specify)
Fixed 510 m /I
Formaldehyde 71880 m /I
Be - Beryllium 1012 u /I
Residue:S s ended 530 mg/1
lGrease and Oils 556 m /I
Ca- Calcium 916 m /I
Volatile 535 mg/1
Hardness:Tota[ 900 mg/1
Cd- Cadmium 1027 u /I
Fixed 540 mg/1
MBAS 38260 m /I
Co- Cobalt 1037 ug/1
Organics (Specify)
H403 units
Phenols 32730 ug/I
Chromium:Total 1034 u /I
-Acidity to PH 4.5 436 mg/1
Sulfate 945 m /I
Cu - Co er 1042 ug/1
Acidity to PH 8.3 435 mg/I
ISulfide 745 m /I
Fe- Iron 1045 ug/I
Alkalinity to oH8.3 415 m /I
2
S ecific Cond. 95 uMhos/cm
HP -Mercury 1900 u /l
Alkalinity to PH 4.5 410 mg/1
2
Biomass: Dry Wt. 573
Li - Lithium 1132 ug /I
TOC 680 m /I
_g/M.
2
Biomass: Peri Ash Free 572 g/M
M -Magnesium 927 mg/1
Turbidity 76 NTU
2
Chi a: Peri Fluro 82547 mg/M
Mn -Manganese 1055 u /I
Sampling Point
PT %
63 2
Water Temperature(°C)
10
D.O.
300
PH
400
Conductance
at 25°C
94
Alkalinity
PH 8.3 PH 4.5
82244 431
Acidity
PH 4.5 PH 8.3
82243 82242
Secchi(Meters)
78
Air Temperature ('C)
20 1301
D.O. % Saturation
Salinity%o
1480
Algae; Floating Mats
Severity
11325
Precipitation (ln/Day)
145 32
Cloud Cover;%
Wind Direction(Deg.)
36
Wind Force
Beaufort
37
1 Hr.Settlea a
Matter(mllllHr.)
086
Dead Fish
Severity
1340 11350
Turbidity Severity
Odor;Atmosp ere
Severity
11330
Stream Flow
Severity
11351
Detergent Su s
Severity Severity
1305 1300
Oil -Grease
Floating Debris
Severity
1345
Sludge Severity
1315
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artI lira Departm� )nt of Natural
Resources or-nmunity Development
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor Joseph W. Grimsley, Secretary
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
WATER QUALITY SECTION
February 24, 1982
Mr. Richard S. Robb, Jr.
& Mr. Ronald Thorson
Jacobs Ruby Mine
Rocky Face Gem Mi ne
Route 4, Box 458A
Franklin,.North Carolina 28734
Subject: Wastewater Treatment Facilities
�J,aeo�s Rube
etocKy - ce gem M n((,e,,
Dear Mr. Robb & Mr. Thorson:
In order to minimize the environmental impact of the greatly increased
amount of tourism expected this year, it will be necessary that all wastewater
treatment facilities in the area be operated as efficiently as possible. In
an effort to help ensure the proper operation of your facilities, a preliminary
inspection will be conducted. Please contact me at 704-253-3341, or by letter,
to schedule this inspection at a time prior to the opening of your facilities
which is convenient for you or your representative.
Si ncerely,
W. E. Anderson
Environmental Engineering
Technician
WEA/mkd
PP/ Asheville Regional :office In,erchang: Building, 159'ddoodfin sLe?t, P. 0. Box 370, Akeville, N. C. 28802-0370: T elechone 704,1253-3341

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Messrs. Rick Robb
and Ron Thorson
Co -Owners
Jacobs Ruby Mine
Route 4, Box 450A
Franklin, North Carolina 28734
Dear Messrs. Robb and Thorson: %
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
WATER QUALITY SECTION
July 1, 1981
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Analysis
Wastewater Treatment Facility
Jacobs Ruby Mine
Macon County, North Carolina
On June 15, 1981, subject inspection was conducted by Edward H. Duerr
and Kerry S. Becker of the Division of Environmental Management's Asheville
Regional Office. A copy of the inspection report is attached for your re-
view and files.
Results of laboratory analyses performed on samples collected during
the inspection indicate the effluent being produced was in compliance
with effluent limitations found in NPDES Discharge Permit No. NCO029815
p.XGept f r To u���which exceeded the daily average,
however, were in line with daily maximum limits.
Please accept my appreciation for your assistance and time during
Mr. Duerr's visit.
If you have .any questions or desire any assistance, feel free to call
Ed Duerr or myself at 704-253-3341:
Since y,
He . Dobson; P. E.
Regional Engineer
Attachment
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N. C. DIVISION- OF—1VIRONNIENTAL 1,141AGEIMENT - L,+AT' QUALITY SECTION
REPORT OF COMPLIANCE EVALUATION ANALYSIS
Inspection/Evaluation, :By: EDWARD DUERR
ID No.
Part A. General Information
cilit i�ur�v� Mprr= County 6"IAcotj DateeS i.Wr=- 5.1
y ,acg5
�pliance with effluent limits \ �� CD C PD. P
cei vi ng S tream (:::A y— G2 ci=k Subbas i n Number ,:�A d4 o \ EQ v
ass of Facility �, Major Minor �v Type of P1ant�No2gA,A� oL,r,s �i- �'d�?j
mpliance: WQS BPT Secondary Permit
scharge Rating = Subbasin Rating r� xA_� xB -�
erator N -/a Certification: Number Grade
Part
B. Permit Data
rnber .N[CooZ9A I Effecti ve Date 3(Mnc2-- Be5l Expiration Date 3 I/1(�1� 21��
Permit Schedule: Nv ->
Action to be Accomplished Date to be Accampl-ished Date Accomplished
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Part C. Sel f4loni tori ng
;nitoring Program Approved by State 653-
!mpl i ance with Monitoring Program "ICfl
Part D. Remarks
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CO;,IMENT:
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RECOi',IMENDATIONS :
INSPECTION PERFORMED BY:
SIGNATURE:
DISCHARGE
1 YNITTATTMVOS
S
TnIGI IICHT
L111
LI FLUENT
AERATION
BASIP
UPSTREAM
DOWfSTREP
-Item
DS (mg/1)
-
•
r
TTLEABLE MATTER (m1/2)
l
SSOLVED OXYGEN (mg/1)
';PERATURE (°F)
SIDUAL CHLORINE (mg/1)
D (mg/1)
LIFORM, FECAL (MPN/100 ml)
TAL RESIDUE (mg/1)
FAL SUSPENDED RESIDUE (mg/1
r S -►rte
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3-N (mg/1)
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N.C. DEPT. OF NATURAL RESOURCES & COMMUNITY
COUNTY: �.;' :�-� i \1 DEVELOPMENT LAB NUMBER 00008: ;3 =
RIVER BASIN: ) 1 ,0 F r=
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT DATE RECIEVED:
REPORT TO: (Circle One) WATER QUALITY FIELD -LAB FORM (DM1) RECIEVED BY: .:.e''.,r '
SAMPLE TYPE DATA ENTRY BY: r� CK:
ARO,jF,RO, MRO, RRO, WaRO WiRO, WSRO, BM, TS,
_ OTHER: AMBIENT CORECOMPLIANCEDATE REPORTED:
COLLECTOR(S): ! -v''
INTENSIVE S. ❑SPLIT EMERGENCY �
Ea
B
l'
BOD RANGE:
SEED: STATIQN LOCATION: '0�' -
CHLORINATED:S s
REMARKS:
Station Number
LDote Begin yy/mm/ I
t d 'tis ✓ .
Time Begin
Date End
Time En
Dept OM DB DBM
Value Type
A H L
Sample•Type
Cti. G JGNXX
-
Composite
T S B
BOD5 310 mg/1
Chloride940 mg/1
NH3as N 610 m /I
Mo -Molybdenum 1062
COD -High 340 m /I
Arsenic:Inorganic 997 u /I
TKN as 625 m /I
No - Sodium 929 m
COD:Low 335 mg/I mg/I
Chl a: Tri 32210 u /I
NO +NO3 as N 630 m /I
Ni - Nickel 1067 u /I
Coliform:MF Feca131616 /100.1
Chi a:Corr32211 u /I
I PO4 as P 70507 m /I
Pb- Lead 1051 u /I
Coliform:MF Total 31504 /100m1
Pheo h tin a 32218 u /I
P: Total as P 665 m /I
Sb- Antimony 1097 u /I
Coliform:Tube Feca131615 /100m1
Color:True 80 Pt -Co
P: Dissolved as P666 m /I
Sri - Tin 1102 u /I
Coliform:Tube Total 31505 /100.1
Chromium: Hex. 1032 ug/I
A -Silver 1077 u /I
V -Vanadium 1OB7 u /I
Residue: Total 500 m /1
C anide 720 m /I
AI -Aluminum 1105 u /I
Zn -Zinc 1092 u /I
Volatile 505 m /I
Fluoride951 mg/I
Ba - Barium 1007 u /I
Pesticides (Specify)
Fixed 510 m /I
Formaldehyde 71880 m /I
Be - Ber •I ium 1012 u /I
Residue:5 s ended 530 i ! m /I
Grease and Oils 556 m /I
Ca- Calcium 916 m /I
Volatile 535 m /I
Hardness:Total 900 m /I
Cd- Cadmium 1027 u /I
Fixed 540 m /I
MBAS 38260 m /I
Co- Cobalt 1037 u /I
10roanics (Specify)
H403 units
Phenols32730 u /I
Chromium: oral 1034 u /I
77
Acidity to PH 4.5 436 m /I
Sulfate 945 m /I
Cu - Co er 1042 u /I
,l�y
Acidity to PH 8.3 435 mg/I
Sulfide 745 m /I
Fe- Iron 1045 ug/I
r. m f
�- '7L .rl as ✓/ f ,(�
Alkalinity to PH 8.3 415 mg/I
2
Specific Cond. 95 uMhos/cm
H-Mercur 1900 u /I
Alkalinity to pH4.5410 m /I
Biomass: Dry Wt. 573 g/M
Li - Lithium 1132 u /I
TOC 680 rh/I
2
Biomass: Pari Ash Free 572 g/M
M -Macinesium 927 mg/I
Turbidity 76 G U f i ' 1 ' ' ."V r ;��i NTU
Chi a : Peri 5 ectro32228 mg/M
Mn -Manganese 1055 u /I
Sampling Point
PT %
63 2
Water Temperature('C)
10
D.O.
300
pH
400
Conductance
at 25'C
94
Alkalinity
PH 8.3 pH 4.5
82244 431
Acidity
PH 4.5 pH 8.3
82243 82242
Secchi(Meters)
78
Air Temperature (*C)
20
D.O. % Saturation
301
Salinity%o
480
Algae; Floating Mats
Severity
1325
Precipitation(in/Day)
45 3236
Claud Cover;%
Wind Direction(Deg.)
Wind Force
Beaufort
37
1 Hr. Settleable
Matter(ml/I/Hr)
50086 11340
Dead Fish
Severity
11350
Turbidity Severity
Odor;Atmosp ere
Severity
11330
Stream Flow
Severity
11351
Detergent Suds
Severity Severity
1305 11300
Oi -Grease
Floating Debris
Severity
1345 11315
Sludge Severity
Um v Kevisea VOILA
r,•i
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DIVISION OF E?NITIROM-fE1 TAL MANAGEMENT
APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL OF A C011ITLETE OR INTERIM
�:0'vTITQRING AND REPORTING SYSTEM
Two copies are to be submitted.,
Third copy should be retained by applicant.
To Division of Environmental 1.anagement
Water Quality Section
Water Quality Operations Branch
P. o. Bos 27687
Raleigh, N. C. 27611
In accordance with the provisions of North Carolina Administrative Code, Title 15,
Chapter 2B.0500,. application_ is hereby made by of -
(Name of Responsible Official) -
in -the county of , at
(Name of City, Town or Industry)
for approval of a program to
(Show Post Office Address)
monitor and report wastewater discharges
(Identify Source of Discharge)
and the effect of such discharge upon receiving waters.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS: If you are requesting approval of a -Monitoring and Reporting System
fully capable of complying with the provisions of NCAC 2B.0500, complete the following.
fora. If an interim 2•16nitoring and Reporting System is requested, please request addition
forms from the Division.
SECTION I
A. Equipment: Give detailed description for any -of the items listed below -hich will.be
a part of your monitoring system:
1. Flow -measuring Device
2. Flora Recording ?devices
3. .Proportional Samplers
4. Other Instruments which are integral part of rionitoring System
B. LOCATION OF SAMPLTNIG POINTS: Give detailed description of the exact location of the
following sampling points:
1. Influent
2. Effluent _
3. Upstream ^
4. Downstream

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C. SAITLE COLLECTION,: Give a detailed description -of the method to be used for .collecting
samples at each of the following locations. For samples which will be composited, also
list methods of compositing and describe the type of automatic compositing equipment,
if any, which will be used:
1. Influent
2. Effluent
3. Upstream.
4. Dowastream
D. LABORATORIES: List_ below the name if kr(D*n of the laboratory. or laboratories in
which each of the analytical determination listed in Part III, column. 7 of the Annual
Survey Report will be made. Each laboratory perforaing_analyses pursuant to the Regulati.ozi
must be approved by the Division of Environmental Management. If you plan to.perform the
required analyses in your laboratory, indicate below by checking pIock #1. You must
then apply to the Division of Environmental Management to have your laboratory approved.
If you plan -to use a cornercial laboratory, indicate the name below in block #2. After
July 1, 1975., commercial laboratories must be certified by' -the Division of Environmental
Management. if a particular laboratory has not been chosen, check block #3, indicating
that an approved laboratory will be used. If block #3 is checked, the. name of the
laboratory must be forwarded to the Division of Environmental Management prior to
submitting sanples to the laboratory for analysis.
1.F – Analyses will be'performed in a laboratory operated by the owner, municipality
r_
or industry which has been approved by the Division.
Analyses will be performed in the following commercial laboratory which has
=—� been approved by the -Division.
%3. – Analysis will be performed in an'approved"laboratory, and the name of such
laboratory will be forwarded to the Division at a later date.
SECTION II
The applicant hereby certifies that the above information is -true. and, complete to the
best of his knowledge.
DATE SIaTED
(City,, Corporation, or other Official)
BY
(Official Directly Responsible)
TITLE

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RECEIVED-.
Water, Quality Division
APR 10 1.981
Western Rational Officer
Asheville, North Carolina
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
March 31, 1981
Pair. Rick Robb, Owner
The Jacobs Mine
Route. 4, Box 458A
Franklin, Porth Carolina 28734
•Subject: Monitoring Requirements
NPDES Permit H0.7 tC0029815
i'l�Ws Jt���hiic
Macon County, fdorth Carolina
Dear Mr. -Robb:
Reference is made to your March 13,"1981, letter in which you requested
that the monitoring frequency contained as.a part of NPOES Permit`No. NC0029815
be modified to reflect a monitoring frequency for all parameters of once per
month.
Pursuant to North Carolitila General Statutes 9143-215.65-.66 and specifi-
cally Title 15 North Carolina Administrative Code 2B .0508 (b) and (c)', this
Division may prescribe those monitoring requirements as -it shall deem necessary
to properly determine the effects of -a discharge upon the water resources of
the State: Although the major pollutant discharged by a tourist gem mine
consists mainly of solid matter indigenous to the region, sediment so produced
will have a deleterious impact on fish an other 4quttipc_c� �nisms... To properly
determine the effects of the discharge from,- d"ggbs- `
<� � ��inrCater Fork
Creek and to ensure compliance with North Colina Mater Quality Standards and
the effluent limits contained as a Carolina
part of NPDES Permit No. NC4029815, a nionitor-
ing frequency of greater than once.per.month is'essential.
Accord incly,,Jn .l:94t_of your. request for reduction of monitors
NCG9298I will be so amended, prior to its issuance:

F!plr.pRick Robb

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No)rrr, Carolina Department of Natural
Resources &COMmunity Develo menr
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor Howard N. Lee, Secretary
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
ENVIRONMENTAL OPERATIONS SECTION
March 31, 1980
Mr. Ron Thorsen, Partner
Mr. Rick Robb, Partner
Jacob's Ruby Mine
Route 4, Box 458-A
Franklin, North Carolina 28734
SUBJECT: Permit to Operate
Wastewater Treatment;Fac,ility
.Dear Sirs:
Purs.uant to North Caroli ne-GeneraI'-Statute 143-215.1, Jacob's Ruby
-Mina, Macon County, North Carolina, is required to maintain a valid permit
from the Division of Environmental Management to operate a wastewater
treatment facility. On April 8, 1976, this facility was issued NPDES
Permit No. NCO029815 for the construction and operation of .a wastewater
.t.reatment facility to serve the Jacob's 'Ruby Mine facility, Macon County,
North Carolina. NPDES Permit No. NCO029815 expires June 30, 1981.
In light of the degree of wastewater treatment required, it is
expected that on or before June 30, 1981, the Jacob's Ruby Mine will ce.ase
-disci_argz of .its wastewater into State .surface waters and.,convert to, -a
non-di:scharg:ing recirculating type treatment system.. -Accordingly, we are
enclosing the following information:
1. Title 15 North Carolina -Administrative
Code 2H .0200, "Waste -Not Discharged
to Surface -Waters'
2. Three (3) copies -of -Non -Discharging
Permit Applications.
:3. 'A list.of general information to be
submitted with the permit applications.
To insure the -timely issuance of this permit, complete applications
.should .be submitted to this office no later than September 1, 1980.
P. O. Box 27687 Raleigh North-Carolina`27611
An Equal Opportunity AffirinotiveAc,ion'Ernployer

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COUNTY
RIVER BASIN :-
REPORT TO: (Circle Onei
,ARO,,,WSRO, MRO, FRO, WaRO, WiRO, RRO, TS, BM
AM, OTHER
COLLECTOR
r'
BOD RANGE SEED
CHLORINATED
Station No. Date Begin Time Begin
N. C. DEPT. OF NATURAL RESOURCES & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT LAB NUMBER e
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT DATE RECEIVED
FIELD/LAB FORM
RECEIVED BY
FAn DATA ENTRY BY CK
WATER AMBIENT CORE
SEDIMENT COMPLIANCE1:1SPLIT DATE REPORTED
DTISSUE F] INTENSIVE S. Q EMERGENCY
STATION LOCATION
REMARKS
jDate End Time End ;"Depth DM DB DMB Value Type T, S, or B Sample Type
I_ r A H L C GGNXX
BOD
mg/l
Precipitation
Chloride 940
mg/1
Oil -Grease
NH as N. 10
MR/1
Severity
Mn - Man anese1055
UR/1
COD 34o MR/.1
Arsenic 1002 ug/1
625
- Mn1vhdPnum 1062
a l
Coliform, MF Fecal /100m1
Ch1 a Tr1 32210 ug/1
NO +NO as N630 MR/1
Na - Sodium 929
mg/1
Coliform, MF Tota13 4 /100ml
Ch1 a Corr 32211 u /l
PO4 as P 703 mg/1
Ni - Nickel 1067
u /l
Coliform Tube Fecal /100m1.
Pheo h tin a 32216 a /1
P Total as P 665 m2/1
Pb - Lead 1051
ug/1
Coliform, Tube Tota131 /100ml
Color (True) ®o units
A -'Silver 1077 ug/1
Sb - Antimony 1097
ug/l
Residue Total poo MR11
1032
Chromium Hexavalent up/1
Al - Aluminum 1105 ug/1
JSn - Tin 1102
ug/l
Volatile 505 MR/1
720 MR/1
Ba - Barium 1007
10
u 1
Fixed 5fo m /l
-Cyanide
Flouride 951 MR/1-
Be - Beryllium 1012 UR/1
Zn - Zinc 1092
uldl
` Residue Suspended 530
1 Formaldehyde 71680 m /l
Ca - Calcium 916 m 1
Pesticides (Specify)
Volatile 535 MR/1
Grease and Oils 556 MR/1
Cd - Cadmium 1027 UR/1
Fixed 540 m /l
Hardness Total goo mg/1
Co - Cobalt 1037 UR/1
H units
MEAS 38260 mg/1
Chromium - Total 10-44 UR/1
lOrganics (Specify)
Acidity to pH 4.5 m /l
Phenols 32730 11F.11
Cu - Copper 1042 up,/1
Acidity to PH 8.3 mg/1
Sulfate 945 mg/l.
Fe - Iron 1045 ug/1
Alkalinity to pH 8.3 m /l
Sulfide 745 m /1
H - MercurV 71900 UR/1
Alkalinity to PH 4.5 MR/1
S ecifi0 Cond 95 UMHOS cm
Li - Lithium 1132 ug/1
TOC 680 mg/1
Mg - Ma nesium 927 mg/1
Sampling q �Foint
P.' b
A.S. 2 10
Secchi. Disk M
Temp. CO pH Units pH 8.3 Alkalinity ph 4.5 pH 4.5 Acidity pH 8.3 Hach FTU
1300"'0,
1400 1415 1410 1436 1435 ITurbidity
76
1 Hr. Set. Solids Conductivity Salinity S/L R.P. Stream -Stage Flow, Inst. Hydro Elec. Flow, MGD
I UMHOS L30S
I ISM
Ft. 161
CFS I Dam DisCFSI1. oa A7R 47 72034 50051
Stream Flow
Cloud Cover
Precipitation
Wind Direction Wind Force
Turbidit
Oil -Grease
Sludge
Floating Debris
Severity
1
Inches
145
From North
136
I Beaufort
l Severityy
Severity
11300
Severity
11315
11345 SeverityC
1351
32
37
I 1330
dor-Atmos
verity
Deter ent Suds
Sever ty
13305
Dead Fish
Severity
11340
Stream Color Silt or Sediment
Susp. Severity Sed. Severity
Identity
I
Agatic Vegetgtio
Suppert Pfedilum Severe ty
j
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DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MNIAGEMENT
ENVIRONMENTAL OPERATIONS SECTION
July 0, 1930
Fir. Rick Robb, Partner
Mr. Ron Thorson, Partner
Jacobs 01 n
Route 4, Box 458A
Franklin, worth Carolina 23734
Subject: Notice of Violation .
Compliance Evaluation Analysis
Wastewater Treatment Facility
Jacobs Mine
11acon County, -North Carolina
Ge.ar Sirs:
The.subject inspection was conducted on Jude 26, 1960, by Mr..Janies
Reid of the Department's Asheville Regional Office. A copy of the inspec-
tion report is attached.
At the tine of tate inspection, the effluent being discharged exceeded
the total suspended solids limitation contained in NPDES Discharge Penait
No. X0029£315. The high effluent suspended solids .value was apparently
caused by the build up of settleable material in the effluent settling
ponds; these Ponds should be dredged out as possible.
Written notification must be received by this office on or before'
August 7, 1930, stating what action .has been taken in order to bring
the facility back .into compliance wi th ' NPDES Permit 1 irid tations. A
follow-up inspection will be conducted at the Jacobs Mine in the near
future.
Thank you for your attention. Should you have questions concerning
the above matters or the attached report, please advise.
Attachment
cc: Mr. Ted f4ew
Mr. i,iax L. Haner
01r. Janes Reid
Sincerely,
Eleat P. Dobson, P.E.
Coordinator
Compliance MoniCoring Group

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N. C.. DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT - COMPLIANCE MONITORING GROUP
REPORT OF COMPLIANCE'EVALUATION-ANALYSIS
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Inspection/Evaluation �/ By: _� �
ID No. -37/71 Z 00/20
Part A. General Information
Facility �ac?®bs jUl;ne. County (YUjar\ Dateo76 ilulJe- Eck.
Compliance with effluent limits /d O CD PD P
VIQ
Recei vi ng Stream�ct {e- r ro r k r,9 e- k '�L = Subbasi n Number Oq o y.0 % EQ X
Class of Faci l i ty N a Major Mi nor �k Type of Plant -Lno2 a rc so h-4 seMt . A?s;q5
Compliance: WQS BPT Secondary Permit
Discharge Rating Subbasin Rating 19 xA 0,4 xB
Operator N 1,4 Certification: Number Grade
Part B. Permit Data
Number . 1y - ooz 7,8AS Effecti ve date 8 AD c % 14-1 Expiration Date,3o J un e l l
Permit Schedule: 4)14
Action to be Accomplished Date to be Accomplished Date Accomplished
Part C. Self -Monitoring
Monitoring Program Approved by State iv/i¢ Current Flow
Compliance with Monitoring Program
Part D. Remarks

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RECOMMENDATIONS: e
INSPECTION PERFORMED BY: cid�e
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MORATORY ANALYSES
DISCHARGE
LIMITATIONS
INFLUENT
EFFLUENT
AERATION
BASIN
UPSTREAM
DOWNSTREV'
Item
30 DS (mg/ 1)
)H
/
SETTLEABLE MATTER (ml l)
Q
DISSOLVED OXYGEN
FEMPERATURE (eF)
ZESIDUAL CHLORINE (mg/1)
;OD (mg/1)
'OLIFORM, FECAL (MPN/100 ml)
FOTAL RESIDUE (mg/l)
FO TAL SUSPENDED RESIDUE (mg/15
iH3-N (mg/1)
II J ,/
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II
�i+ /q (�2 /2
BOD
COUNTY
pH Units
RIVER BASIN 4- 7 11)
mg/1
REPORT TO: (Circle Onei
NHI as N 610
ARO, WSRO, MRO, FRO, WaRO, WiRO, RRO,
TS, BM
Mn - Man anese1055
UR/1
AM, OTHER
Arsenic foot ug/1
COLLECTOR'
— 106
u + 1
Coliform, MF Fecal /100ml
BOD RANGE SEED
as N630 MR/1
CHLORINATED
m /l
Station No.
Date Begin
Time Begin
Ni - Nickel 1067
ug/1
Coliform Tube Fecal /1001111
lPheophytin a 32218 n /l
P Total as P 6 MR/1
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N. C. DEPT. OF NATURAL RESOURCES 6 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT LAB NUMBERS
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT DATE RECEIVED
FIELD/LAB FORM
RECEIVED BY
SAMPTY TYPE (SubmLt-Senerate nM -1 For Each Tgpt-)
aWATER DATA ENTRY BY CK
AMBIENT CORE
❑ SEDIMENT 0 COMPLIANCE SPLIT DATE. REPORTED
El TISSUE F� INTENSIVE S. [-I EMERGENCY
STATION LOCATION 2
REMARKS
Date End Time End h" DM DB DMB Value Type T, S, or B Sample Type
I I a I A H L I I C G GNXX
Point
52.mplingqr
PT
BOD
mg/l
pH Units
Chloride 940
mg/1
Acidity
NHI as N 610
MR/1
A 63 Z
Mn - Man anese1055
UR/1
COD 34o ME/1
Arsenic foot ug/1
M1 as N 625
— 106
u + 1
Coliform, MF Fecal /100ml
Ch1 a Tri 32210 ug/1.
as N630 MR/1
Na - Sodium 929
m /l
Coliform, MF Total 4 /100ml
Ch1 a Corr. 32211 u /l
_NOq+NOj
PO4 as P 703 mg/1
Ni - Nickel 1067
ug/1
Coliform Tube Fecal /1001111
lPheophytin a 32218 n /l
P Total as P 6 MR/1
IPb - Lead 1o51
u&/1
Coliform, Tube Totals,50,3
Color (True) go units
A - Silver1o77 ug/1
Sb - Antimony 1097
ug/l
Residue Total 500 MR/1
1032
Chromium Hexavalent up./I-
Al - Alimlinum 1,o5 ug/1
Sn - Tin iio2
ug/1
Volatile 5os m 1
Cyanide 720 MR/1
Ba - Barium 1o0
1087
11 1
Fixed sio m /l
Flouride 951 midl
Be - Beryllium 1012 u 1
Zn - Zinc 1092
u l
=" Residue Suspended 530 m /l
Formaldehyde 71880 m /l
Ca - Calcium 916 mg/1
Pesticides (Specify)
Volatile 535 mg/1
Grease and Oils 5s6 mg/1
Cd - Cadmium 1027 UR/1
132
Inches
Fixed 540 mg/1
Hardness Total goo m /l
Co - Cobalt 1037 ug/1
Severity
a H 403 units
MBAS 3e26o MR/1
Chromium - Total 1084 ug/1
Organics (Specify)
Acidity to PH 4.5 m /l
Phenols 32730 ug/1
lCu - CoDDer1042 up/1
Acidity to PH 8.3 m /l
Sulfate 945 mf?/1
Fe - Iron 1045 u /l
odor -Atmos
Severity�
Alkalinity to PH 8.3 m /l
Sulfide 745 m /1.
H - Mercury 71900 UR/1
Silt or Sediment
Susp. Severity Sed. Severity
Identity
Alkalinity to PH 4.5 m 1
-Specific Cond 95 UMHOS cm
Li - Lithium 1132 u /1
TOC sao m /1
Mg - Magnesium 927 mg/1
Point
52.mplingqr
PT
Temp. CO
D.O.
pH Units
pH 8.3 Alkalinity ph 4.5
pH 4.5
Acidity
pH 8.3
(Turbidity Hach FTU
A 63 Z
10
1300
1400
1 415 1 410
1436
1435
1 76
Secchi Disk M
1 Hr. Set. Solids
1
Conductivity
Salinity S/LR.P.
Stream -Stage
Flow, Inst.
Hydro Elec. Flow, MGD
I
UMHOS
170305
�
IFt.
CFSDam
161
17203A
Dis. CFS
150051
B78
50096
95
91647
65
Stream Flow
Severity
Cloud Cover
Precipitation
I
Wind Direction
Wind Force
Turbidity
Oil -Grease
Sludge
Floating Debris
132
Inches
From North
136
137 Beaufort
11350 Severity11300
Severity
11315
Severity
11345 Severity
C 1961
45
odor -Atmos
Severity�
Detergent Suds
Severity
Dead Fish
I Severity
Stream Color
I
Silt or Sediment
Susp. Severity Sed. Severity
Identity
I
AAuatic Vegetations
Suppert ed m Seve.r.ty
i
39
1308
1111340
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DIVISION. OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
EN VI RONMEN TAL OPERATIONS SECTION,
May 14, .1979::.
Mr. Ron Thorsen, Partner
Mr. Rick Robb, Partner
Jacob's Ruby Mine
Route 4, Box 458A
Franklin, North Carolina .28734
Subject: Surveillance Inspection
Wastewater Treatment Facility
Jacob's Mine
Macon County, North Carolina
Dear Si rs:
The subject inspection was conducted on May. 3, 1979, by Max L. Naner"
and James R. Reid, .Environmental Chemistry . Consultants with the Division
of Environmental Management in the Asheville 'Regional Office. A copy of
the i nspecti on . report is attached.:
The settling ponds which catch -the washwater from the flume had, recei'Ved
a routine dredging shortly before 'the inspection. This fact probably ex-
plains why the effluent suspended solids and turbidity values were at or
near the permitted maximums. The quality of the effluent should have improved
after the ponds had a chance to settle. Sampling by this' office .will be
-done in the near future to confirm that the quality of ..the effluent from
Jacob's Mine has improved and is-fully1in compliance with Permit limitations. .
Thank you for your cooperation. Should you have -any questions concern-
ing this report or desire any assistance -regarding your wastewater treat-
ment system, please advise.
Sincerely yours,;
Heath,-P..'Dobson, P.E.
Coordinator
Compliance Monitoring Group
Attachment
cc: Mr. James L Rei d

N. C. DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL PJ1 iAGEMENT- WATER QUALITY SECTION
REPORT OF COMPLIANCE EVALUATION ANALYSIS
Inspection/Evaluation By: T�)Ves le Z"J /Flax i,/�,er
ID
Part A. General Information
Faci l i ty �T o �6 MA County filed n Date s S- 77
Compliance
with effluent
limits
��s
CD
(PD)
P
Receiving
Stream ��2_ ie -r
dor k
Creek.
C lass
1�
Subbasin Number
,to 4al EQ x
Class of FacilityN% _ Major Minor X Type of Plant
Compliance: WQS U e_!5 BPT Secondary Permit _ c4 e _s
Discharge Rating ��,5' = Subbasin Rating x.A XB" 0 -,s -
Operator Certification: Number Grade
Part B. Permit Data
Number 1) (-)o,Z cf�,FlS' Effective Date T r ; gI Z �, Expiration Date Tu A e� _-3DICC9!
I
Permit Schedule: A)/4
Action to be Accomplished Date to -be Accomplished Date Accomplished
Part C. Self-Proni tori ng
Monitoring Program Approved by State/�-
Compliance with Monitoring Program
Part D. Remarks
Current Flow

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RECO; i 1IEilDAT10INS: - -
INSPECTION PERFORMED BY:- �iGa"J�i
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SIG
DISCHARGE
LIMITA T IONS
INFLUE 1;T
EFFLUENT
AERATION
BASIL;
UPSTREAM
D01,4NST(
tem
DS (ng/1)
TTLEABLE MATTER (ml ll
SSOLVED OXYGEM (ng/s}
_
N,PERATURE (°F)
SI DUAL CHLORINE (mg/l
D (ng/1)
LI FORS i, FECAL (111PNI100ml)
TAL RESIDUE (mg/7)
TAL SUSPENDED RESIDUE
3-N (rig/1)
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An iae���-se of
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Sfr ecm

COUNTY
RIVER BASIN
REPORT TO: (Circle One)
"ARO, WSRO, MRO, FRO, WaRO, WiRO, RRO, TS, BM
AM, OTHER
COLLECTOR
BOD RANGE SEED
CHLORINATED
S
N. C. DEPT. OF NATURAL RESOURCES & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT LAB NUMBER 8
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT DATE RECEIVED
FIELD/LAB FORM
RECEIVED BY
DATA ENTRY BY CK
_WATER AMBIENT CORE
`❑ SEDIMENT COMPLIANCE a SPLIT DATE REPORTED
/'" 47', ❑ TISSUE q INTENSIVE S. F] EMERGENCY
tat on no. Date Begin / Time Begin
STATION LOCATION
REMARKS
Date End Time End Depth DM DB DMB Value Type T, S, or B --Sample Type
A H L C t G/ GNXX
I BOD
mg/l
Chloride 940
m /1
NHI as N eslo
mg/1
Mn - Manganese io!s!s
UR/1
COD 340 MR/1
Arsenic 1002 ug/1
* as N a25
106
ug/1
Coliform, MF Fecal /100ml
Ch1 a Tri 32210 ug/3.
NO +NO as N 630 m /1
Na - Sodium sea
mg/l
Coliform, MF Tota13 4 /100ml
Ch1 a Corr. 32211 ug/1
PO4 as P 70507 Midi
Ni - Nickel 1067
ug/1
i Coliform Tube Fecal /100m1
Phee h tin a 3221a t1 /1
P Total as P 665 mg/1
Pb - Lead 1051
U /1
r Coliform, Tube Total3 /100ml
Color (True) go units
A - Silver1o77 u /l
Sb - Antimony 1097
ug/1
r
Residue Total 000 MR11
1032
Chromium Hexavalent up/1.
Al - Aluminum 1105 ug/1
Sn - Tin 1102
ug/l
I Volatile sos mgr/1
Cyanide 720 MR/1
1Ba - Barium too
- Vanadium ioe7
1 Fixed 510 mg/1
Flouride 951 Midi
Be - Beryllium 1012 UR/1
Zn - Zinc 1092
ug/1
ug I
1"- Residue Suspended 530 MR/1
Formaldehyde 71860 m /l
Ca - Calcium faits m 1
Pesticides S ecif
Volatile 535 mg/1
Grease and Oils 53e MR/1
Cd - Cadmium 1027 UR/1
! Fixed 540 MR/1
Hardness Total goo m /l
Co - Cobalt 1037 u 1
il" H units
IMBAS 3 260 mg/1
Chromium - Total 1014 ug/1
Organics (Specify)
Acidity to PH 4.5 my/1
Phenols 32730 up/1
Cu - Co er1042 UPI/1
Acidity to PH 8.3 mg/1
Sulfate 945 m /l
Fe - Iron 1045 ug/1
Alkalinity to PH 8.3 mg/1
Sulfide 745 MR/1.
H - MercurY 71900 UE/1
Alkalinity to PH 4.5 m 1
Specific Cond 95 UMHOS cm
Li - Lithium 1132 u /1
TOC 680 mg/1
Samnlino Pninr m_...., r0
IM9 - Magnesium 927 mg/1
PT Q�
A 63 2'b 10
Secchi Disk M I
Stream Flow
Severity
C 1351
Odor -Atmos
kSeverity
1 Hr. Set. Solids
Cloud Cover
yn mics I pt1 6-J Alkalinity ph 4.5 I pH 4.5 Acidity pH 8.3 ITurbidity Hach FTU
Conductivity Salinity S/L R.P. Stream -Stage Flow, In.st
UAfH05
170305 IRI.A7 L L CFS
Precipitation Wind Direction Wind ForceTurbidity Oil -Grease
Inches From North Beaufort L. -
Severity Severity
36 137 11-
Detergent
Sims Dead Fish Stream Color
Severity I Severity
1305 11340
/REV. 9-78
Hydro Elec. Flow, MGD
72034 Lnn­
9 Dam Dis. CS
Slude Floating Debris
Severity I Severity
Silt or Sediment Identity Agguatic Vegetatio.
I I
Susp. Severity Sed. Severity Suppert P[edium Severi..ty

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DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
WATER QUALITY SECTION
May 16, 1978
Mr. Rick Robb
Mr. Ron Thorson
The Jacobs Mine
Route 4, Box 458A
Franklin, NC 28734
Subject: Inspection
Wastewater Treatment
Jacobs Mine
Macon County, North
Gentlemen:
Facility
Carolina
An inspection of the wastewater treatment facility serving the Jacobs
Mine was conducted on May 10, 1978, by Bob Thompson and Debra L. Hale of
this Division's Water Quality Section: A copy of the inspection report
is attached.
The report indicates that the facility was producing an effluent in
compliance with the terms and conditions of NPDES Permit No. NCO029815
with the exception of the Total Suspended Residue concentration. Obser-
vations of the system indicate basin #1 needed cleaning. If this basin
has not already been cleaned, you should do so as soon as possible. As
You know, it will be necessary to continue cleaning each basin on a regu-
lar basis through the mining season in order to produce an effluent in
complf.ance with all Permit limits.
Should you have questions, do, not hesitate to contact Bob Thomson in
the Asheville Regional Office.
Attachment
cc: Mr. Bob Thompson
Sincerely yours,
ORIGINAL SIGNED BY ROY M.- DAVIS
Roy M. Davis, Regional Engineer
Division of Environmental Management
Water Quality Section .

N..C. DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT -,WATER QUALITY SECTION
Part C. Self-Monitorin
Monitoring Program Approved by State
Compliance with-Monitora_ng Program
Part D. Remarks

ITEM
INFLUENT
EFFLUENT
EFF. DMITS
,ODs: (mg/l )
H.
ETTEASLE MATTER (ml/1)
ISSOLVED OXYGEN (mg/1)
EMPERATURE (°F)
ESIDUAL CHLORINE (mg/l)
DD (mg/1)
)L.IFORM, FECAL (MPN/100 ml)
)TAL RESIDUE (mg/1).
)TAL SUSPENDED RESIDUE (mg/1)
®
)TAL KJELDAHL NITROGEN (mg/1)
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UPSTREAM pOWNSTI

N. C. DIVISION�OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT - WATER QUALITY SECTION ;� =
C.�
REPORT OF COMPLIANCE
Inspection/Evaluation By:
3 74-7 a� e�O' 14
Part A. General Information
Faci 1 i ty'�� 0i -u -e " County ��WC A) Date l 1- ) W1217
fid'>0 sr- 5
{ Q
Receiving Stream -a2' Subbasi n Number EQ'r/
-A?4C-
Cl ass of Faci 1 i ty Major Minor �. Type of Plant'��
Compliance: WQS BPT Secondary Permit i)C
Discharge `Rating 75 = Subbasin Rating xA XB /0
Operator /'/9 Certification: Number Grade
Part B. Permit Data
Number jVe- 00 -2- d'45 Effective Date � 4'-7(o Expiration Date
Permit Schedule:
Action to be Accomplished Date to be Accomplished Date Accomplished
Part C. Self -Monitoring
Monitoring Program Approved by State Az�-
Compliance with Monitoring Program
Part D. Remarks

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL AND ECONOMIC RESOURCES
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANX;EMF.NT
er Basin
t To Unit Sampling Location
Field Office —
Collector
BOD Range Remarks
Seed
r-hirrinated
io. STORET No. Date Time
Sampling Temperature D. 0. % Saturation Turbidity Secchi Disk
Point C Hach FTU Meters
_ I I I l
Conductivity Salinity Stream Stage Hydro Elec. Stream Flow Cloud Cover %
U MHOS G/L Ft. Dam Dis. CFS Severity
2 1 1 1 1 1
Floating Debris Odor -Atmos. Detergent Suds Dead Fish
Severity Severity Severity Severity
4 1 I I I I
Date Recd
Recd by
Time Recd.
LAB NO
Sampling Location
T or S
Depth
NH3 as N
Ag
- Silver
% from rt. bank
Antimony
COD
Ch1 a trichromatic
l
Al
- Aluminum
Sn -
Tin
Acidity pH
1 Hour
pH Units
Alkalinity pli
- Barium
V -
Phenol to 8.3
Total to 4.5
Min to 4.5
Total to 8.3
Settleable Sol.
1
J
1
1
1
1
Coliform Tube Fecal
Precipitation
Wind Direction
Wind Force
Turbidity
Oil -Grease
Sludge Severity
Inches
From North
Beaufort
Severity
Severity
- Cadmium
13
1
l
f
1
1 11
Stream Color
Silt or
Sediment
Aquatic Vegetation
Volatile
Susp. Severity
Sed. Severity
Identity
Suport Medium
Severity
15
BOD5
Arsenic
NH3 as N
Ag
- Silver
Sb -
Antimony
COD
Ch1 a trichromatic
TKN as 11
Al
- Aluminum
Sn -
Tin
Coliform MF Fecal
Chl a corrected
NO + NO3 as N
Ba
- Barium
V -
Vanadium
Coliform MF Total
Pheophytin a
PO as P (ortho)
Be
- Beryllium
Zn -
Zinc
Coliform Tube Fecal
Color (true)
P, Total as P
Ca
- Calcium
Coliform Tube Total
Cr Hexavalent
Cd
- Cadmium
TOC
- Total Organic Carbon
Residue, Total
Cyanide
Co
- Cobalt
Volatile
Fluoride
Cr.
Total - Chromium
Pesticides
Fixed
Formaldehyde
Cu
- Copper
Residue, Suspended
Grease & Oils
Fe
- Iron
Volatile
Hardness, total
Hg
- Mercury
Fixed
MBAS
Li
- Lithium
PH
Phenols
Mg
- Magnesium
Acidity to pH 4.5
Resin Acid Soap
Mn -
Managanese
Acidity to pH 8.3
Sulfate
Mo
- Molybdenum
Alkalinity to pH 8.3
Sulfide
Na
- Sodium
Alkalinity to pH 4.5
Specific Conductance
Ni -
Nickel
Chloride
Pb -
Lead

Mg/L
DD
Mg/L
WATER QUALITY
LABORATORY REPORT
Coliform Coliform Coliform Coliform
MF Fecal MF Total Tube Fecal Tube Total
/100 ml /100 ml /100 ml /100 ml
o
. I
11.—
I I
Co
pH
Acidity
to
Alkalinity to
Chloride
Pg/L
PH 4.5
pH 8.3
pH 8.3
pH 4.5
I
Units
Mg/L
Mg/L
Mg/L
Mg/L
Mg/L
8 — .. I
�
I
�
.1
1
1 Ic
Chlorophyll a
Chlorophyll a
Pheophytin a
Color (true)
Chromium
Trichromatic
Corrected
Units
Hexavalent
%Ig/L
Pg/L
jJg/L
I
yg/L
Pg/L
I.
Phenols
�
Resin Acid
Sulfate
�
Sulfide
I
�-
Specific
Soap
Conductance
J g/L
Mg/L
Mg/L
Mg/L
J MHOS /cm
z 1
1 1
I I
1
_
NH3 as N
TKN as N
NQp + NO3
ORTHO
P, Total as P
as N
PO4 as P
Mg/L
Mg/L
Mg/L
Mg/L
Mg/L
Ag
Al
Ba
Be
Ca
Cd
Pg/L
Pg/L
}lg/L
)1g/L
Mg/L
Ug/L
I
6 1
1
1
1
k
Mn
Mo
Na
Ni
Pb
Mg/L
Ug/L
Ug/L
Mg/L
Ug/L
Ug/L
8 I
I
I
1 I
I
REMARKS
UM -aa 7.7e
Pesticides
LAB NO. rM :
Date Rp't
Data Entry By Ck
Residue Residue
Total Volatile Fixed Suspended Volatile Fixed
.1g/L I Mg/L Mg/L Mg/L Mg/L Mg/L
7 1 — J 1
Cyanide Fluoride Formaldehyde Grease & Oils Hardness MBAS
Mg/L Mg/L Mg/L Mg/L Mg/L Mg/L
1 - 1
3 I 1. 1 - I 1
5
. I
11.—
I I
Co
Cr, Total
Cu
Fe
�I
Hg Li
)lg/L
Pg/L
ug/L
Pg/L
Pg/L Pg/L
I
I
I
I I
Sb
Sn
V
Zn
TOC
,Ug/L
Pg/L
Ug/L
Pg/L
Mg/L
9
1
I
1
1
I
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..Mr. Rick Robb
Mr. Ron Thorson
The Jacobs Ruby Mine
Route 4., Box 458-A
Franklin, North Carolina 28734
Gentlemen:
August 25, 1977
SUBJECT: Compliance Inspection -
Wastewater Treatment Facility
The Jacobs Ruby Mine
Macon County, North Carolina
A compliance inspection of the wastewater treatment facility serving the
Jacobs Ruby Mine was conducted on August 11, 1977, by Max L. Haner and
Debra L. Hale of thisDivision°s Dater Quality Section. A copy of the report
is attached for your review.
The report shows that the facility was not producing an effluent in com-
pliance with terms and conditions of NPDES Permit No. NC0029815 in regards to
the Total Suspended Residue concentration,. In order to remedy this problem, it
is recommended that the first settling basin be enlarged/lengthened as well as
deepened as much as possible to provide an -increased amount of settling time
for this Frastewater.
Please contact Mr. Haner of the Western Field Office if you have any
questions about this report.
sincerely yours,
DR1 INA_ SIGNED QY RQY M. DAVIS
Roy M. Davis, Regional Engineer
Division of Environmental Management
Water Quality Section
Attachment
cc: 7.George L. Harlow
Max L. Haner

REPORT OF RECONNAISSANCE INSPECTION OF
14ASTEV!ATER TREATMUIT PLANT
A. GENERAL INFORMATION
1. PLANT (d) NAME) UWNEK (C) LUUA11U1'II.,& UUUNIY
J�mo'45- /al,' A///-)�, 1 ,/";�
PLNJvII I )L;HLUULL: '
ACTION TO BE ACCOMPLISHED DATE TO BE ACCOMPLISHED COMPLIANCE DATE COMPLIANCE ACHIEVED

PER41T SCHEDULE:
TO BE ACCOMPLIS
Expiration_ Date
COMPLIANCE ACHIEVED
4. OPERATOR CERTIFICATIO11 ,4/4 (a) Operator Name
(c)'Treatment Plant Classification
(b) Certification o Yes [:]No
Grade
Number

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as
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Fi,edti)e Cyanide t P, %fiat as P bQ Ga-furr, Sn . Tn mor�y�-
Residue,fluor Le tjCI if
Susprnued 1'de um
Volatile Forn,a)dehyde Ca - CalCfunr _
Pixed crease Uf1s td ' Ca dmf um
PH Ha rdn H o
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Acidity to FI1tAS e'
Ph q y \
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to PH tf 3 rolalaer .
A]xalinity Re
to ph a.3 int -iron
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WATER QUALITY
+o LABORATORY REPORT
BOD5 COD Coliform Coliform Coliform Coliform
MF Fecal MF Total Tube Fecal Tube Total Total
Mg/L Mg/L /100 ml /100 ml /100 ml /100 ml Mg/L
pH
Acidity to
Alkalinity to
Chloride
1 I
pH 4.5
pH 8.3
pH 8.3
pH 4.5
Li
Units
Mg/L
Mg/L
Mg/L
Mg/L
Mg/L
8 .1
1
l
.I
1
Arsenic
Chlorophyll a
Chlorophyll a
Pheophytin a
Color (true)
Chromium
Pg/L
Trichromatic
Corrected
Units
Hexavalent
Pg/L
Wg/L
}Jg/L
Pg/L
Pg/L
-Phenols
Resin Acid
Sulfate
Sulfide
Specific
Soap
Conductance
�Jg/L
Mg/L
Mg/L
Mg/L
J MHOS/cm
2 --1
1
1J
1
1
NH3 as N
TKN as N
NOp + NO3
ORTHO
P, Total as P
as N
PO4 as P
Mg/L
Mg/L
Mg/L
Mg/L
Mg/L
4
I
Ag
Al
Ba
Be
Ca
Cd
Pg/L
Pg/L
�g/L
Pg/L
Mg/L
Ug/L
6
1
1. 1
Mg
Mn
Mo
Na
Ni
Pb
Mg/L
)Jg/L
)Jg/L
Mg/L
J g/L
Ug/L
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( Pesticides
REMARKS
DM -2p 7-76
LAB NO.
Date Rp't
Data Entry By Ck
Residue Residue
Volatile Fixed Suspended Volatile Fixed
Mg/L Mg/L Mg/L Mg/L Mg/L
9- _1 _1 .I .I I �i
Cyanide Fluoride Formaldehyde Grease & Oils Hardness MBAS -
Mg/L Mg/L Mg/L Mg/L Mg/L Mg/L
3 1 l.�l•�
5-
1
1
1
1 I
Co
Cr, Total
Cu
Fe Hg
Li
11g/L
)lg/L
Pg/L
Pg/L Pg/L
�g/L
Sb
Sn
V
Zn
TOC
llg/L
Pg/L
Ug/L
Pg/L
Mg/L

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Unit
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Collector
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL AND ECONOMIC RESOURCES
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
Aml,ient IlonitorirC _ Sampling Insp
ection _ Intensive Survey
Sampling Location �J`i ���' l 0A L ��
Remarks
Date Recd
Recd by
Time Recd Dy `az)
LAB NO.
/ 7 7' G} 2d
Sampling Location
Sta. No. STORET No. Date, Begin Time, Begin T,S, or B Date, End Time, Lnd ueptn % from rt. Bank
tiCz-f-,�.��i���;3I I &-'/--7-21 l 1 1
Sampling Temperature U.O. % Saturation Turbidity Secchi Disk pH Units Alkalinity ph Acidity pH 1 Hour
Point Gd Hach FTU Meters Pnenol to 6.3 I Total to 4.5 I Min to 4.S Total to B.3 Settleable Sol.
Conductivity Salinity Stream Stage Hydro Elec. Stream Flow Cloud Cover % Precipitation Wind Direction Nina Force Turbidity 011 -Grease Sludge Severity
u MhUS I G/L ` Ft. Dam Dis. CFS Severity I Inches I From North beaufort Severity I Severity
2�����- I 3
Floating Deoris Odor -Atmos. Detergent Suds Dead Fish Stream Color Silt or Sediment Aquatic Vegetation
Severity Severity Severity Severity Susp. Severity Sed. Severity Identity Support Medium Severity
as a a,. 2 11
Arsenic
NH3 as N
Ag
- Silver
Sb
- Antimony
COD
Cnl a trichromatic
TKN as N
Al
- Aluminum
Sn
- Tin
Colifor:z MF Fecal
Cnl a corrected
NO + NO3as N
ua
- Barium
V -
Vanadium
Coliform MF Total
Pheophytin a
4 as (ortho)
Be
- Beryllium
Zn
- Zinc
Coliform Tube Fecal
Color (true)
P, Total as P
Ca
- Calcium
Coliform Tube Total
Cr Hexavalent
Cd
- Cadmium
TOC
- Total Organic Carbon
Residue, Total
Cyanide
Co
- Cobalt
Volatile
Fluoride
Cr.
Total - Chromium
Pesticides
Fixed
Formaldehyde
Cu
- Copper
Residue, Suspenced
Grease & Oils
Fe
- Iron
Volatile
Hardness, total
Hg
- Mercury
Fixed
MBAS
Li
- Litnium
ph
Phenols
Mg
- Magnesium
Acidity to pH 4.b
Resin Acid Soap
On
- Managanese
Acidity to pH 8.3
Sulfate
Mo
- Molybdenum
Alkalinity to ph d.3
Sulfide
Na
- Sodium
Alkalinity to pH 4.5Ni
Specific Conductance
- Hickel
Chloride
Po
- Lead
as a a,. 2 11

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Mg/L Mg/L /100 ml /100 ml /100 ml /100 ml
Al
ER QUALITY LA 8 NO. z) 50
ATORY REPORT Date Rp't
-T
Data Entry By—�— Ck
Residue Residue
Total Volatile Fixed Suspended Volatile Fixed
Mg/L Mg/L Mg/L Mg/L Mg/L Mg/L
pH
Acidity to
Alkalinity to
Chloride
pH 4.5
pH 8.3
pH 8.3
pH 4.5
Units
Mg/L
Mg/L
Mg/L
Mg/L
Mg/L
8 �7, / ►
J_
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senic
Chlorophyll a
Chlorophyll a
Pheophytin a
Color (true)
Chromium
Trichromatic
Corrected
Units
Hexavalent
pg/L
Pg/L
jJg/L
Pg/L
Pg/L
Phenols
Resin Acid
Sulfate
Sulfide
Specific
I
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Soap
Conductance
Og/L
Mg/L
Mg/L
Mg/L
PMHOS/cm
Ba
7 1 1 1. /-!70.I 1
Cyanide Fluoride Formaldehyde Grease & Oils Hardness MBAS
Mg/L Mg/L Mg/L Mg/L Mg/L Mg/L
( Pesticides )
REMARKS
DM -2R 7-79
NH3 as N
TKN as N
NO2 + NO3
ORTHO
P, Total as P
as N
PO4 as P
Mg/L
Mg/L
Mg/L
Mg/L
Mg/L
I
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Ag
Al
Ba
Be
Ca
Cd
Co
Cr, Total
Cu
Fe
Hg Li
�Jg/L
Pg/L
Ug/L
1g/L
Mg/L
Ug/L
Ug/L
Pg/L
ug/L
Ug/L
jJg/L }1g/L
6
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1.
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Mn
Mo
Na
Ni
Pb
Sb
Sn
V
Zn
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TOC
..d/L
Ug/L
)Jg/L
Mg/L
Pg/L
Ug/L
yg/L
Pg/L
jJg/L
jJg/L
Mg/L
( Pesticides )
REMARKS
DM -2R 7-79

RIVER BASIN
STATION TYPEWIRCLE)-SD S3 PI P? P3 07WER'
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SANIPLER 1 �"
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00010
00300
00301,
SAMPLING LOCATION
00080•
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STATION yUt�1$Etl
STOREY NUMBER
DATE
TIME
% fR0t�1. Rielly
T or S
DEPTH
NUMBER
fLOW�
COVER
METERS
FROM NO.
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fT
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00300
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00080•
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% SAT.
TURBIDITY
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COLOR
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UNITS
DISI(
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Gil
STAGE
fLOW�
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00070
00095
70305
00065
01351
00032
SECCNI
CONDUCIIVIfY
SALINITY
STREAM
STREAM
CLOUD
DISI(
uA1HOS
Gil
STAGE
fLOW�
COVER
METERS
FROM NO.
BEAUFORT
fT
SEVERITY
%
L
01345
01330
01305
01340
RIMARItS
ftOATINC
DERRIS
SEVEl11TY
ODOR
ATMOS
SEVERITY
DETERGENT
SUDS
SEVERITY
'DEAD
TISIt
SEVERITY
30 MIN.
UNITS
PHENOL
TO PH 8..3
TOTAL
TO pH 4.5
MINERAL
TO pfl 4.5
TOTAL
TO PH 8.3
IS`TATION LOCATION A'Cry i
00400
0041.5
00410
00436
00435
00546
PH
ALItALINITY
ACIDITY
30 MIN.
UNITS
PHENOL
TO PH 8..3
TOTAL
TO pH 4.5
MINERAL
TO pfl 4.5
TOTAL
TO PH 8.3
SET
SOLIDS
FLOATING
in.
FROM NO.
BEAUFORT
SEVERITY
00045
00036
00037
01350
01300
01315
PAECIPI—
WIND
DIRECTION
WINO.
fO,RCE
TURBID
OIL—GREASE
SLUDGE
TATION
SUPPORT
61EDIUM
SEVERITY
FLOATING
in.
FROM NO.
BEAUFORT
SEVERITY
SEVERITY
SEVERLTY
VISOALS
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STREAM
COLOR
SILT 00.SEDIME_NT
AQUATIC VECETATION
SUSPENDED
SEVERITY
SEDIMENTARY
SEVERITY
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SUPPORT
61EDIUM
SEVERITY
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TATE RECEIVED
IEPORT ANALYSES TO(�
OFFICE OF WATER AND AIR RESOURCES
WATER QUALITY DIVISION
LABORATORY REPORT
01105 1 1
01002 1 )
0031.0 ( 1
0101.2 1 )
01027 1 I
00340 1 1
ALUMINUM
ug/L
ARSENIC
ug/L
B 0 ,0
Mg/L
BERYLLI.UM
ug/L
CADMIUM
ug/L.
C 0 D
Mg/L
NITRATE &
HITR TE
i
big /L
•a
,mss
❑g/L
ug/L
— ---
31615 -( ) 31505 ( 1 32211 ( 1
00080 ( 1
01042 ( 1
00720 ( 1
� QLIFORP .TUBE _. CIfLOkOPHYLI
COLOR
COPPER
CYANIDE
FECALTOTAL/ a
100 ML IOOML ug/L
UNITS
ug/L
Mg/L
NITRATE &
HITR TE
i
big /L
•a
,mss
,01055( 1
71900 1 1
01067 ( )
00610 ( )
00625 ( )
00630
MANGANESE
u /L
g
MERCURY
u /L
g
NICKELNITR
u /l
g
GEN. Mgil
AMMONIA
TOTAL
IlIELDAHL
NITRATE &
HITR TE
i
big /L
•a
,mss
❑g/L
ug/L
— ---
006G5 I )
00660 ( 1
32730 ( 1
71876 ( )
01147 1 )
01077 1 1
PHOSPIIOROUf,—
TOTAL
M /L
ORT -HO—
PHOSPHATE
Mg/L
--RESINACID-_-
PHF-HOLS- —
ug/L
- -
SOAP
Mg/l
SEI-ENIUM—
ugiL
SILVER ----
ugiL
Mg/L
Mg/L
big /L
•a
,mss
❑g/L
ug/L
— ---
00400 ( 1
00415 1 )
00410 ( ) 0043G ( )
00435 ( )
( )
CHLORIDE
M/ L
g
ALNALIN ITY,M /L ACIDITY.Mg/ L
CHROMIUM
TOTAL
a /L
pll VALUE
TO PH 8.3
TO PH 4.5 TO PH 4.5
TO PH 8.3
Mg/L
Mg/L
big /L
•a
,mss
❑g/L
ug/L
— ---
LABORATORY NUMBER_
STATION NUAIRER
00940 1 1
01032 ( 1
01034 ( )
01037 1 1
31616 1 1 31504 1 \ 1
CHLORIDE
M/ L
g
CHROMIUM
HEXAVALEN T
lig/_L
CHROMIUM
TOTAL
a /L
COBALT
u L
g
COLIFORM, MF
Ff CAk/
100M1
TOTAL/
100M1
Mg/L
Mg/L
big /L
•a
,mss
❑g/L
ug/L
— ---
00951 ( )
71880 ( )_
00556 1 )
00900 ( 1
01045 i .)
01051 1 IT
FLOURIDE
FORMALDEHYDE
GREASE
TOTAL
IRON
LEAD
Mg/L
Mg/L
big /L
If MA
—1 / L
❑g/L
ug/L
— ---
00500 ( I
00505 1 1
00510 ( 1 00530 (""d'
00535 100540 1(, Y
_ TOTAL RES D E Mg/L SUSPENDED RES I.DUF M 9 / L
TOTAL
VOLATILE
FIXED T0fAI
VOLATILE
FIXED
VANADIUM--
_ Z LN C-_ _
g
�o�
440
00945 1 )
00745( )
00680 1 )
38260 ( I
01087 I i
01092 )
SULFATE
—TOTAL
-- SU -LFI -D[---
ORT;ANIC---
- Al -B A -S- --
VANADIUM--
_ Z LN C-_ _
Mg/L
Mg, -1
CARBON Mg/l
6lg/L
ug/L
lig/L
011ILR UETERMINATIOPIS
( ) ( I ( ► ( l 1 1 ( i
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Sept tuber 2. 1975.
TES �IiIICaL
SFR�JI €� Wate'rQuali;ty Division/
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Asheville, North Caroling
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTN. . r OF NATURAL AND ECONOMIC RES _--ACES
OFFICE OF WATER AND AIR RESOURCES
WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLAINT OPERATORS
BOAR® OF CERTIFICATION
JAMES E. HOLSHOUSER, JR.
GOVERNOR
D. L. COBURN
CHAIRMAN
P. O. BOX 27687
RALEIGH, N. C. 27611
TELEPHONE [phone]
i
Mr. Addis fl. Jacobs,'Oimer
Jacob's Ruby Hi.nLl
ii.oute 4, boat 4.66
January 28: 1974
Franklin, ` North Caroliria 28734
Dear Por. Jacobs s
GEORGE E. BARNES
VICE-CHAIRMAN
JOSEPH R. FLUHARTY, SR.
J. R. MALONE
J. C. OUTLAW
RAY E. SHAW, JR.
BRUCE TURNEY
R-ECEIVED
Nater Quality Division
JAN 30 1974
Western Regional Office
Asheville, North Carolina
Recently you submitted an application and were.issued a
permit by the Board of Water and Air Resources to discharge
wastewater from your operations.
Due to the nature of your operations, and the small .
volume of wastewater discharged, the Board of Certification,
at its meeting on January 9, 1974, eliminated the requirement
of having a certified operator in responsible charge of
recreational activities such as the panning of gold and gems.
However, you are urged to operate your facilities with
care so as to minimize the discharge of suspended matter
into the receiving stream.
Sincerely yours,
D. L. Coburn, Chairman
Board of Certification
WEL:bb
cc: Mr. W. H. Mull
Mr. John Campbell
Mrs. Jackie Wall

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George W. Little
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
April 30, 1,975
Mr. Rick Robb, Owner
}fir. Ron Thorson, .Owner
The Jacobs Ruby mine
Route 4, Box 458A
Franklin, North Carolina 28734
Gentlemen:
Post Office'Box 370
Asheville, N. C. 28802
Subject: Reconnaissance Facility Inspection
Wastewater Treatment Facility
The Jacobs.Ruby Mine
Macon County, North Carolina
An inspection-, covering the operational and maintenance aspects of
the wastewater treatment facility serving the Jacobs Ruby Mine, was conducted
on April 21, 19751, by staff members of the Dater Quality Section of this
Division. A copy of the inspection report is transmitted herewith.
The inspection report is self-explanatory; however, your attention is
Invited to the comments and recommendations entered on the last page of
the report. On the.day of inspection, as evidenced by the sample results,
the facility was not producing an effluent 'which would comply with the
effluent limitations contained in Permit No. NC 0029815. You should
review these liinits and the sample results contained on the last page of
the report. A new settling pond should be constructed in order to allow
a greater amount of settling time. The ability of a pond to settle out
particles is directly related to the size; the larger the pond, the better
the settling of the particles. The Total Suspended Solids concentration
can further be reduced by using a -gravel dam on the effluent to filter
the water.. The vel®city of the water also has a direct relationship to
settling ability, and baffles should be used to slow down the water.
Implementation of these recomr�endations should solve those.problems
evidenced by the sample results. Please inform this office, in writing,
within thirty (30) days as to the steps taken to implement these recommen-
dations.
Should you have any questions regarding these matters, do not hesitate
to contact the Western Field Office in Asheville, North Carolina.
Enclosure
cc: Mr. George L. Marlow, Chief
Water Enforcement Branch - EPA
Mr. Kenneth A. Buckner
�j (� Sincerely ours
®IlIllgEIA'_. ,
Roy M. Davis, Regional Engineer
Dater Quality Section

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Mr. 'Ron n1 ors, on
e .Jacobs Riby. t ane
Rouse . 4, 3ox 45 SA
Franklin, NC '25734
Subject: Reconnaissance. Facility Inspection
Wastewater Treatment Facility ,
lie ,Jacobs- Ruby. t4ine
MaconC.,ounty, North Carolina
Dear Sirs:
A reconnaissance Facility inspection of the wastewater treatment
facility serving the Jacobs Ruby Mine vias conducted on April .14, 1977,
-by Jerry Ellis and I- x 14aner of .this Bi'visicq'l's Wa.tE,r Quality Section..
A copy of the report is enclosed.
1'ao report, reveals that thc . fzcility was producing 'an effluent in
coq)liance lith limitatians contained in WDES Perzdt No. NC0029815
with the exception of'total suspended residue teas s measured i.h
excess of PeXMit Conditions due to the high ,clay,caitent of the mined
material,. Rlease- refer to the coiments and recommendations contained
on page 3 of tl.iis report. Should you nave questioiis, contact either
?.fir.. Ellis or' 1.4r. Htmer of this Office; 1-101eph.one 704-253-3341..
Sincere ly'yours,
OR.IGINAL SIGNED BY ROY (��. DAVIS
1Zoy M Davis
Regional Engineer,
Plater Qudlity Section .
Enclosures
cc: . I.-Ir. George Harlow - EPA
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DISCHARGE
Lit,'11TATIONS
li"FLUENT
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WATER QUALITY -
LABORATORY REPORT
'orm Coliform Coliform Coliform Residue
!cal MF Total Tube Fecal Tube Total Total Volatile Fixed
ml /100 ml /100 ml /100 ml Mg/L Mg/L Mg/L
-
I
I I
Alkalinity to
(i 1
Chloride
pH
Acidity to
pH 4.5
pH 8.3
pH 8.3
pH 4.5
Cr, Total
Units
Mg/L
Mg/L
Mg/L
Mg/L
Mg/L
Ug/L )lg/L
I
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Arsenic
Chlorophyll a
Chlorophyll a
Pheophytin a
Color (true)
Chromfum
yg/L
Trichromatic
Corrected
Ug/L
Units
Hexava,l!ent
)Jg/L
Wg/L
yg/L
yg/L
Pg/L
Phenols
Resin Acid
Sulfate
Sulfide
Specific
Soap
Conductance
J g/L
Mg/L
Mg/L
Mg/L
}!MHOS/cm
2
I - 1
1
i 1
NH3 as N
TO as N
NO2 + NO3
ORTHJ
P, Total as P
as N
PO4 as P
Mg/L
Mg/L
Mg/L
Mg/L
Mg/L
4
I I
1
4
1 1
Ag
Al
Ba
Be
Ca
Cd
Pg/L
�g/L
Pg/L
)lg/L
Mg/L
Ug/L
6
1
I
I. 1
Mg
--
Mn
Mo
Na
Ni
Pb
Mg/L
Ug/L
Ug/L
Mg/L
11g/L
Ug/L
( Pesticides )
REMARKS
DM -2R 7-76
LAB NO.
Date Rp't
Data Entry By Ck
Residue
Suspended Volatile Fixed
Mg/L Mg/L Mg/L
2'
Cyannde Fluoride, Formal dehydh, Grease- & Oils Hardness MB'AS
Mg/L-- Mg/L Mg/L Mg/L Mg/L MtV,,L
3
Co
Cr, Total
Cu!
Fe Hgi
Li
jUg/L
JJg/L
U9/'L
Ug/L )lg/L
)Jg%L
i
Sb
Sn ..
V
Zn`'
=TOC
yg/L
}lg/L ..
Ug/L
Ug/L
Mg/.L

Collector
BUD Range
Seed
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL AND ECONOMIC RESOURCES
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
Ambient Monitoring _ Sampling Inspection _ Intensive SuYvey _
Sampling Location
Remarks
Date Rec'd
Rec'd by
Time Recd
LAB NO.
Chlorinated
Arsenic
NH3 as N
Ag
- Silver
Sb
- Antimony
Sampling Location
Ch1 a trichromatic
TKN as N
Sta. No.
STORET
No.
Date, Begin
Time, Begin T,S, or B Date,
End
Time, tnd
I Depth % from rt. Bank
- Barium
- Beryllium
V -
Zn
D.O.
% Saturation
Turbidity Secchi Disk pH Units
P, Total as P
Ca
- Calcium
Sampling
Temperature
Alkalinity
ph
Acidity pH 1 Hour
Point
Co
TOC
- Total Organic Carbon
Hach FTU Meters
Phenol to 8.3
Total to 4.5
Min to 4.5 Total to 8.3 Settleable Sol.
- Cobalt
Volatile
Fluoride
Cr.
Total - Chromium
Conductivity
Salinity
Stream Stage Hydro Elec.
Stream Flow Cloud Cover % Precipitation
Wind Direction
Wind Force
Turbidity Oil -Grease Sludge Severity
u MHOSG/L
Residue, Suspenaed
Ft.
Dam Dis. CFS
Severity Inches
From Worth
Beaufort
Severity Severity
2�II J�i
Hardness, total
!!
Hg
1 3
1
II
1 1
Floating Debris
Odor -Atmos.
Detergent
Suds Dead Fish
Stream Color
Silt or
Sediment
Aquatic Vegetation
Severity
Severity
Severity
Severity
Susp. Severity
Sed. Severity
Identity Support Medium Severity
4��f
- Managanese
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I I 5
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BODS
Arsenic
NH3 as N
Ag
- Silver
Sb
- Antimony
COU
Ch1 a trichromatic
TKN as N
Al
- Aluminum
Sn
- Tin
Coliform MF Fecal
Coliform MF Total
Cnl a corrected
Pheophytin a
NO2 + NO3as N
4 as ort o
Ba
Be
- Barium
- Beryllium
V -
Zn
Vanadium
- Zinc
Coliform Tube Fecal
Color (true)
P, Total as P
Ca
- Calcium
Coliform Tube Total
Cr Hexavalent
Ld
- Cadmium
TOC
- Total Organic Carbon
Residue, Total
Cyanide
Co
- Cobalt
Volatile
Fluoride
Cr.
Total - Chromium
Pesticides
Fixed
Formaldehyde
Cu
- Copper
Residue, Suspenaed
Grease & Oils
Fe
- Iron
Volatile
Hardness, total
Hg
- Mercury
Fixed
MBAS
Li
- Lithium
PH
Phenols
Mg
- Magnesium
Acidity to pH 4.5
Resin Acid Soap
Mn
- Managanese
Acidity to pH 8.3
Sulfate
Mo
- Molybdenum
Alkalinity to ph u.3
Sulfide
Na
- Sodium
Alkalinity to PH 4.5
Specific Conductance
iii
- Rickel
Chloride
PD
- Lead
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Form Coliform
acal MF Total
ml /100 ml
WATER QUALITY
LABORATORY REPORT
Coliform Coliform Residue
Tube Fecal Tube Total Total Volatile Fixed
/100 ml /100 ml Mg/L Mg/L Mg/L
pH
Acidity to
Alkalinity to
Chloride
I� i
pH 4.5
pH 8.3
pH 8.3
pH 4.5
Units
Mg/L
Mg/L
Mg/L
Mg/L
Mg/L
8
1
I
1
-
sentc
Chlorophyll a
Chlorophyll a
Pheophytin a
.I
Color (true)
Chromium
Trichromatic
Corrected
Units
Hexavalent
jlg/L
Pg/L
I
Ug/L
jig/L
Pg/L
Phenols
.�
Resin Acid
Sulfate
Sulfide
Specific
I
Soap
1 1
Conductance
Vg/L
Mg/L
Mg/L
Mg/L
JJMHOS/cm
Ba
LA B NO
Date Rp't
Data Entry By Ck _
Residue
Suspended Volatile Fixed
Mg/L Mg/L Mg/L
Cyanide Fluoride Formaldehyde Grease & Oils Hardness MBAS
Mg/L Mg/L Mg/L Mg/L Mg/L Mg/L
2 J
1
1
I� i
3
NH3 as N
TKN as N
NOp +
NO3 ORTHO
P, Total as P
�I
as
N PO4 as P
Mg/L
Mg/L
Mg/L
Mg/L
Mg/L
I
4 1
I
1
1 1
1 5�
Ag
Al
Ba
Be
Ca
Cd
Co
Cr, Total
Cu
Fe Hg
Li
J!Jg/L
jig/L
Ug/L
)Jg/L
Mg/L
1Jg/L
Ug/L
Ug/L
Ug/L
)Jg/L Pg/L
Pg/L
6
I I
.
I '
Mn
Mo
Na
Ni
Pb
Sb
Sn
V
Zn
TOC
,y/L
)Jg/L
Ug/L
Mg/L
Pg/L
Ug/L
Ug/L
jJg/L
Ug/L
Ug/L
Mg/L
( Pesticides )
-
REMARKS
DM -2R 7.76

BOD Range
Seed
P"l —i nated
Vo. STORET No. Date Time
Sampling T6mperature D. 0. % Saturation Turbidity Secchi Disk
Point C Hach FTU Meters
I
Conductivity Salinity Stream Stage Hydro Elec. Stream Flow Cloud Cover %
u MHOS G/L Ft. Dam Dis. CFS Severity
2 I 1 1 1
Floating Debris Odor -Atmos. Detergent Suds Dead Fish
Severity Severity Severity Severity
4 1 1 I 1 I
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL AND ECONOMIC RESOURCES
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
Sampling Location
Remarks
Date Recd
Rec'd by
Time Recd.
LAB NO
Sampling Location
T or S
Depth
NH3 as N
Ag
% from rt. bank
Sb -
Antimony
l
Ch1 a trichromatic
TKN as N
Al
Acidity pH
1 Hour
PH Units
Alkalinity PH
Coliform MF Fecal
Chl a corrected
Phenol to 8.3
Total to 4.5
Min to 4.5
Total to 8.3
Settleable Sol.
-11
1
1
I
1
1 1
Precipitation
Wind Direction
Wind Force
Turbidity
Oil -Grease
Sludge Severity
Inches
From North
Beaufort
Severity
Severity
3
1
Cr Hexavalent
Stream Color
Silt or
Sediment
- Total Organic Carbon
Aquatic Vegetation
Residue, Total
Susp. Severity
Sed. Severity
Identity
Suport Medium
Severity
J5
1
1
1
1
1 j
BOD5
Arsenic
NH3 as N
Ag
- Silver
Sb -
Antimony
COD
Ch1 a trichromatic
TKN as N
Al
- Aluminum
Sn -
Tin
Coliform MF Fecal
Chl a corrected
NO + NO3 as N
Ba
- Barium
V -
Vanadium
Coliform MF Total
Pheophytin a
PO as P (ortho)
Be.-
Beryllium
Zn -
Zinc
Coliform Tube Fecal
Color (true)
P, Total as P
Ca
- Calcium
Coliform Tube Total
Cr Hexavalent
Cd
- Cadmium
TOC
- Total Organic Carbon
Residue, Total
Cyanide
Co
- Cobalt
Volatile
Fluoride
%
Cr.
Total - Chromium
Pesticides
Fixed
Formaldehyde
f
Cu
- Copper
Residue, Suspended
Grease & Oils
Fe
- Iron
Volatile
Hardness, total
V
Hg
- Mercury
Fixed
h1BAS(
vt{
�
Li%` Vr
PH
Phenols
Mg -
Magnesium
Acidity to pH 4.5
Resin Acid Soap
n -
1 n ap nese
Acidity to pH 8.3
Sulfate
toIf
o
- 4 y enum
Alkalinity to pH 8.3
Sulfide
Na -
Sodium
Alkalinity to pH 4.5
Specific Conductance
Ni -
Nickel
Chloride
Pb -
Lead

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WATER QUALITY
LABORATORY REPORT
DM -2 4.76
FORM NO.
Residue Residue
Total Volatile Fixed Suspended Volatile Fixed
Mg/L Mg/L Mg/L Mg/L Mg/L Mg/L
9 1
Cyanide Fluoride Formaldehyde Grease & Oils Hardness MBAS
Mg/L I 1
Mg/L I Mg/L Mg/L Mg/L I Mg/L
1 1
a
Co Cr, Total Cu Fe Hg Li
,Ug/L jUg/L Pg/L jUg/L Pg/L Pg/L
7 1
Sb�1 Sn V Zn TOC
)Jg/L I 1
Pg/L I JJg/L Ug/L I Mg/L I
9� � � � � �
COD
Coliform
Coliform
Coliform
Coliform
rD5
MF Fecal
MF Total
Tube Fecal
Tube Total
Mg/L
6-I.�
Mg/L
/100 ml
I/100 ml
/100 ml
/100 ml
Alkalinity
1.
Chloride
to
pH
Acidity to
pH 4.5
pH 8.3
pH 8.3
pH 4.5
Units
Mg/L
Mg/L
Mg/L
Mg/L
Mg/L
8
,senic
Chlorophyll a
Chlorophyll a
Pheophytin a
Color (true)
Chromium
Trichromatic
Corrected
Units
Hexavalent
11g/L
)1g/L
}1g/L
yg/L
yg/L
Phenols
Resin Acid
Sulfate
Sulfide
Specific
Soap
Conductance
Vg/L
Mg/L
Mg/L
Mg/L
)1MHOS/cm
2
J
1
I� 1
1
NH3 as N
TKN as N
NOp + NO3
PO4 as P
P, Total as P
as N
Mg/L
Mg/L
Mg/L
Mg/L
Mg/L
4
I
I
I
.
Ag
Al
Ba
I
Be
Ca
--I
Cd
yg/L
Pg/L
Pg/L
Mg/L
6
IUg/L
IUg/L
Mn
Mo
Na
Ni
Pb
Mg/L
Ug/L
Ug/L
Mg/L
jJg/L
Ug/L
I
I
I
I
I
( Pesticides )
DM -2 4.76
FORM NO.
Residue Residue
Total Volatile Fixed Suspended Volatile Fixed
Mg/L Mg/L Mg/L Mg/L Mg/L Mg/L
9 1
Cyanide Fluoride Formaldehyde Grease & Oils Hardness MBAS
Mg/L I 1
Mg/L I Mg/L Mg/L Mg/L I Mg/L
1 1
a
Co Cr, Total Cu Fe Hg Li
,Ug/L jUg/L Pg/L jUg/L Pg/L Pg/L
7 1
Sb�1 Sn V Zn TOC
)Jg/L I 1
Pg/L I JJg/L Ug/L I Mg/L I
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BOD Range Seed
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL AND ECONOMIC RESOURCES
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
Sampling Location
FORM NO.
Arsenic
Audit
Trail
Data Recd
By
Logged by
Ck
Data Ent. By
CK
Date Rp't
I. No.
Chlorinated
Arsenic
NH3 as N
Ag -
Silver
Sampling Location
Antimony
COD
LAB NO.
TKN as N
Al -
I. No.
STORET No.
Tin
Date
Time
% from rt. bank
T or S
Depth
V -
Vanadium
Coliform MF Total
Pheophytin a
PO4 as P
Be -
Beryllium
Zn -
Zinc
Coliform Tube Fecal
Acidity pH
Min to 4.5 Total to 8.3
1 Hour
Settleable Sol.
Sampling
Temperature
D. 0.
% Saturation
Turbidity
Secchi Desk pH Units
Alkalinity pH
4.5
Point
Co
TOC
- Total Organic Carbon
Hach FTU
Meters
Phenol to 8.3
Total to
Cobalt
Volatile
Fluoride
1
1
I
I I I
I
Conductivity
1 i
Salinity.
Stream Stage
I
Hydro Elec.
I
Stream Flow
I I
Cloud Cover % Precipitation
Wind Diriction
Wind Force
Turbidity 011 -Grease
Severity Severity
Sludge
Severity
u MHOS
G/L
Ft.
Dam Dis. CFS
Severity
Inches
From North
Beaufort
Fixed
MBAS
2
Li -
Lithium
3
Phenols
Mg -
Magnesium
Floating Debris.Odor-Atmos.
Detergent Suds
Dead Fish
Resin Acid Soap
Stream color
Silt or
Sediment
Aquatic Vegetation
IdentLty Support Medium Severity
Severity
Severity
Severity
Severity
Mo -
Molybdenum
Susp. Severity
Sed. Severity
Alkalinity to pH 8.3
Sulfide
4
Na -
Sodium
5
Specific Conductance
Ni -
Nickel
Chloride
Pb -
Lead
.�
BOD5
Arsenic
NH3 as N
Ag -
Silver
Sb -
Antimony
COD
Ch1 a trichromatic
TKN as N
Al -
Aluminum
Sm -
Tin
Coliform MF Fecal
Ch1 a corrected
NO2 + NO3 as N
Ba -
Barium
V -
Vanadium
Coliform MF Total
Pheophytin a
PO4 as P
Be -
Beryllium
Zn -
Zinc
Coliform Tube Fecal
Color (true)
P, Total as P
Ca -
Calcium
Coliform Tube Total
Cr hexavalent
Cd -
Cadmium
TOC
- Total Organic Carbon
Residue, Total
Cyanide
Co, -
Cobalt
Volatile
Fluoride
Pesticides
Fixed
Formaldehyde
Cu -
Copper
Residue, Suspended
Grease & Oils
Fe -
Iron
Volatile
Hardness, total
H -
Mercur
Fixed
MBAS
Li -
Lithium
PH
Phenols
Mg -
Magnesium
Acidity to pH 4.5
Resin Acid Soap
Mn -
Manganese
Acidity to off 8.3
Sulfate
Mo -
Molybdenum
Alkalinity to pH 8.3
Sulfide
Na -
Sodium
Alkalinity to pH 4.5
Specific Conductance
Ni -
Nickel
Chloride
Pb -
Lead
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C. Year

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8. Maximum amount of principal p :t produced or raw material consumed, ri ied
in item 7, above, is measured in (Check one):
A.Plpounds B..❑ tons C. ❑ barrel s, D. ❑ bushel s '.E. ❑ square feet
F.❑ gallons G.❑ pieces or units H.❑ other, specify
9. (a) Check here if discharge occurs all year c3, or
(b) Check the month(s).di'scharge occurs:
1. ❑ January 2.. 0 February 3. [3 March 4. `�7 AApri 1 5.13'�1ay 6.pilune
7.0'July 8.P] August 9. September 10.6'6' ctober 11 E3 November
(c) Check how many days per week:!1.❑ 1 2.0 2=3 3.0 4-5 4. c3 6-7
10. Types of waste water discharged to surface waters only (check as applicable).
iT�7
11. If any of the three types of waste identified in itelaeck
either treated or�untreated,
are discharged to places other than surface waters, below as applicable,
Waste water is
discharged to:
Flow; operating gallons per day
Volume treated before
discharging (percent)
Discharge per
10,000-49,999
(4)
50,000 or more
(5)
A. Municipal sewer system
B. Underground well
operating day
0.1-999
1000-4999
5000-9999
10,000-
50,000-
None
0.1-
307.
65-
95-
E. Other, specify
49,999
or more
29.9
64.9
94.9
100
(1).
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
(10)
A. Sanitary, daily
average
B. Cooling water, etc,
.daily average
C. Process water,
/
daily average
j
I. Maximum per operat-
ing day for total
discharge (all types)
11. If any of the three types of waste identified in itelaeck
either treated or�untreated,
are discharged to places other than surface waters, below as applicable,
Waste water is
discharged to:
Average flow, gallons per operating day
0.1-999 1000-4999
(1) (2)
5000-9999
(3)
10,000-49,999
(4)
50,000 or more
(5)
A. Municipal sewer system
B. Underground well
C. Septic tank
I
D. Evaporation lagoon or pond
E. Other, specify
12. Number of separate discharge points: A.❑1 B.❑2-3 C.❑4-5 b.06 or more
/
13. Name of receiving water or waters CA. ,Q F c2 r'
14. Does your discharge contain or is it possible for your discharge to contain
one or more of the following substances added as a result of your operations,
activities, or processes: ammonia, cyanide, aluminum, beryllium, cadmium,
chromium, copper, lead, mercur , nickel, selenium, zinc, phenols, oil and l
grease, and chlorine (residual. A.❑ yes B.❑ no
I certify that_I am familiar with the information contained in the application and
that to the best of my knowledge and belief such information is true, complete; and
accurate.
Printed Name of Person Signing Ti e
Date Application Signed Signature of Applicant
North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6(b)(2) provides that: Any person who knowingly makes
any false statement representation, or certification in any application, record, report, plan,
or other -document files -or required to be maintained. under Article 21 or regulations of the
Environmental Management Commission implementing that Article, orlwho falsifies, tampers with,
or knowly renders inaccurate any recording or monitoring device or method required to be
operated or maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the Environmental Management Commission
implementing that Article, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to -exceed
$10,000, or by imprisonment not to exceed six months, or by both.;(18 U;S.C. Section 1001 provides
a punishment by.a fine of not more than $10,000 or imprisonment not more than 5 years, or both,
for a similar offense,)

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EPARTMENT OF NATURAL, AND ECONOMIC RESOURCES:.'
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JAMES E. HARRINGTON
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MEMO:TO: Mr. W. E. Long, Jr., Chief
Engineering Section
FROM: Roy' M. Danis, Sanitary Engineer .
Western Regional Office,
SUBJECT: Plans and Application for a Permit
Wastewate Treatment System 1.
49, .
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Macon County, North Carolina.
Please find attached plans and specifications for
existing settling basins serving the -subject -tourist gem mines. 'I hope•
my sketch will be'adequate for plans.
I recommend that a Permit be issued for the continued operation of
this system with the following conditions among others:;
(1) Effluent 30 -minute Settleable Solids concentration'will be
less than 0.1 ml/l..'I
(2), Discharge will not increase receiving stream turbidity 'by an..
amount greater than 10 Jackson Turbidity Units.
(3) If at any time it is determined that the system will not protect..,::-
rotect
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Water Quality, then necessary improvements will be made.
Water
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Mr.,Craig McKenzie should receive copy of'Permit..'
Thanks
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TO: North Carolina Board of Water and Air Resources
Raleigh, North Carolina
(gentlemen:
In accordance with the provisions of Article 21 ofj�haptr.� 143, General Statutes of -North Carolina as amended,
application is hereby made by r��^'�""i Yv.J
(Name of board, individual or others)
of the �9 �^�^� J , in the- county -
ame- of city, village, town, sanitary district or establishment)
of , to the North Carolina Board of Water and Air Resources for. the approval of .the
(Name of county) .
accompanying plans, specifications, .and other data submitted herewith covering the construction of -
n n , ti
and for a "Permit" for the discharge of
from the
(sewage, industrial waste or
wastes)
(sewers or treatment plant) - - --,.--
serving into
(Name of municipality, institute n, or industry, etc.) (Name of treatment plant)
or waters of
(surface or ground waters) (Name of water course if surface'
. at
waters; if ground waters, state water course to which the a tributary) „'�� Y�
(E�xaation of Point of discharge
The plans for the proposed works have been prepared by
(Engineering )Firm)
of It is' estimated that treatment. works will provide ade-
(Address) -
quate capacity to serve the for
a period of years, at which time it is estimated the average daily sewage or waste flow will not.exbeed
f S C) 0gallons. It is further expected that the treatment works will affect overall reductions in pollution as follows: 4"
B.O.D. (5 -day 20° Q clo, suspended solids ._%1Jo, total solids. %, ebliform bacteria %,
and toxic materials * %. The cost of the proposed works is estimated to be.: sewers $ pumping
stations $ _-� treatment plant $ J other $ The works will be completed and in operation on
or before 19,
_ e� by agrees the .propose orks�w 1 bconstructed in strict ace rdance with the approved plan
ahe app=,anta
and specifications or subsequently approved changes therein and further agrees to place its operation under the care of a
competent person and to maintain and operate the plant according to. the best'accepted practice and in accordance with
the plans and specifications approved by the Board.
Signature
Title
Mailing Address
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PEPARTMENT OF NATURAL AND ECONOMIC RESOURCES ...
Box 27687 Raleigh 27611 ROBERT W. SCOTT
GOVERNOR
CHARLES W. BRADSHAW, JR.
SECRETARY
tdoer 19, 1972. Office of Water and Air Resources
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GEORGE E. PICKETT, DIRECTOR
TELEPHONE [phone]
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.�Julie &idAddis J.-ccb,,:,
t-ra=bs Ruby nine
Poute 4
Franklin, INTorth Caml�na 28734
liar Misses Julie md A-1dis Jacdis:
Sigajer
at: Tqasb�,rater I:o?reat =-nt Facilitie
-ourist ceal mine
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T&Rcon count"r
I reaentiy Iacl the opportmity to meet with m of ovners
of -tourist gem mines in t1be Imacon Camty area to discuss 17bl-th Czirl--
inva Is water pollution abato-mmt lzii-,s ajid I=, tlivy apply to {lie tourist
gem ll=-ng indwstry. T wn writing this letter to those of !lou with
whZIr, I met, plus of-her ndim mniers of x+fhom I am-a'anu-are, to coff irm the
-4,Lahi points discussed in our me-eting.
General Statute 143w-215 is 'North Carol:Lmi Is print- pal vrater
pollution control legislation. It regAres tba-t wastai.,?ater disciaargas
tom
o this State's sur-fac* voters, sudh as those m'vinq, frar, a mine, hold a
Pern, it frain t1his Of-TiCe Th order'to Obtain a this Office,
plans and speac!lfications -=or a wastewater treatnent- f aa-.*Llit7_ rkm—st be
simiitted to this Office. f-or revic-.Ri and. am.mzal. AMf rowml in the Porro
of a Pe.-c-nit is granted onl:v a-f-ter it has becn deter-mined tbat t} Le pro-
posed vrastmrater treat=.t facility will protect the rv�Aving stxan
3-n accor(h -Lce with t1tist -S -ate Is THate.- QualitT Stancl- -rds.
Those poi -tions of the Nater (,)uaV-L17 Standz:xcls I'AlUe.11 1170113d apply to
your gem'rnirn- axe that the disch-3igo to -ahe receiving strewi mzsc have
not mere tlian 0.10 rimlliliters per, liter settleable solift in thirty
minutes and that the wast-a-mter after ccr-plete i-dzu-nq w-ith the Yx---aivinxg
L-
strpam must not :h-icrease the ti=bidity, in that strewi by an mnmt
- T
greeatf-,- than, 10 Jackson Turbidity mats.
. A sbrple settling pmd of appromb-ate-ly 24--hoixrs detention tlyfe
ori m, -;,t the settle -able solids limits., M eetincr the - twm' irl1ity stan,,Iards
depends cn the size of the receiving stream available;. 7� m:Lne. disolia-rgaing
Linto a a-zall stream the size of Ctwaeta. Crc--,4:, r --or ea -ran le, would probably
have- difficulty in metim the barbidity 1knit with just a simle settling
basin. For t�-,ns-- PiLnes, vftse is discl'=qed to a mrall strew -I,
th,e rmst economical capproach for Providing ade mate iraste--7atar treibrent
facilities might be a closed system. in much a systam, the vater frmm the
irash trough wottld be disdiargred to a pond where the settleable solids
drop out and the settled water reh=ed Iffy pu<= to the head of the -vva,-b-
trough. Iii this system, no discharge to a stream takes place- m-iid, there.0bre,
Rater Quality 'Stmadards are protects.
DIVISION OF DIVISION OF DIVISION OF DIVISION OF DIVISION OF DIVISION OF
AIR QUALITY WATER MANAGEMENT WATER QUALITY GROUND WATER WATERWAYS & SEASHORE PLANNING

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Hisses Julie and- 10-dis Jaccbs
Padre Two
()Gto-bcr 19, 1972
In addition to ncsd..ing a Pe=, * t frmi the ?brth Carolizna Office:
of Tinter w -id Air -Resource. s to discharge treaters zvastew-iter it has baa
determined that the toixist gr -m, r nes require a Permit zaa2c ec the 3 SQA'
Refuse &ct whi.cr.,h is beines admin_i.sterp by the Fede:+:al ?:YndT!onn--ntal
Protection T gency and the An ly Cors of 3-gineers . Sludh a Permit will
not le, issued until it has been doteniumed that ti-te mdine is treating
its vias -1 ewater in accordance vyit,.a North CEarolina°s water pollLbt-ion
control lmvm .
After you have had the opnorbMi.ty to gi.;re tl-!.s rmtter so -re-,
t13olzght► please do not. hesitate to m-ntact —tele i f you have, any, q-testions.
cufficiest tip is available to c-Onst--act tren-b�'ent facili.tins 1�fore
starting oar. at% on net spr ng. After yon have decided that tym of
,,st wa`e? treaf�mant sys•r.�1 yoLL LrLsh to co. stru-t, please contact , cared
I -will inform yogi of the protuer procedures to follw in 4bta?.n.ing a
PeLvAt to const- ict the t-reatment system.
Please do not hesitate to call r- at 704-252-8239 if yaa have
gLLesti ons rngardirg this matter.
very truly yo s,
R)ry)�
P.c'y M. 3?avi.s
Sanitary Fngi ,ieer
.-Ibstorn P.egi canal O.17 ce
ccs P?r, L. P. Jr.

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DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
ENVIRONMENTAL OPERATIONS SECTION
August 21, 1980
Mr. Rick'Robb
The Jacobs Mine
Route 4, Box 458A
Franklin, North Carolina 28734
Subject: Non -discharging Wastewater Treatment
System
The Jacobs Mine
Macon County, North.Carolina
Dear Mr. Robb:
As promised during -our meeting of August 20, 1980, 1 am enclosing -
three copies of non -discharging permit applications for construction
of non-discharging.wastewater treatment facilities to serve the Jacobs
Mine. Two copies of.the completed application along with the settling
basin.dimensions and other supporting information should be submitted
to me. The third copy should be retained for your file,records.
Should you have questions or if I can be of further assistance,
please feel free to contact me.
Sincerely yours,
Michael R. Parker.
Environmental Engineering Technician
MRP:ar
Enclosures
cc:Heath P. Dobson

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DIVISION OF ENVIROAViNTAL MIAGEWNT
August �niao
-CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
fi1r. Rick ftbbl Parbier
Fr. Rw Thorson g Partner'
Jacobs 'Mine -
Route cute 4. Box 458A
Franklins Norte Carolinas 23734
Subjects Revocation of NPOES Discharge
Perini t No. NCOO 15
Jacobs Tourist tin Mian
Macon County, North Carolina
Dear Sirs:
HPUES Discharge Permit No. NCO02,98,15 wait Issued to the Jacobs Tourist
Gem eine on April 8, 19764, for the operation of a- washwater wastewater
treatment system and, the discharge of treated waxhwater to Gayler Fork.
Crook.-, The Permit Mains limitations WM the pollutants which my be
discharged to the Mate's surfade waters and stipulations describing
the minimm standards which must he raintAined in the receiving strew
fbIlowing discharge of the treat4d washwater.
North Carolina; General Statute 143.215.10) authorizes tree North Carolina
Environ n l x�na went Coaraiss#on to revoke a dischamje permit with sixty
(60) days' notice. Title 15, North Caral ina ' AMnistreti ve Code 211.0112(b)(3)
(3)
authorizes the Director to revoke a discharge. parmit for reason of violation
of any tam or condition of that Pamit. .
An 'inspection of the wastewater treat nt facility serving Jacobs
Tourist Gem Mine was conducted on August 71, 1980. The Inspection revealed
that Vis wast "ter being discharged by Jacobs Tourist Gem. Pine's taste-
�ater tmatvrn't-syrstem vas in violation of the term and conditions of
NPIXS. Discharge Perrai t No. NCO029815 in Mat: (1) The total suspmded.
so 1 i ds value ue of the affluent was 5370 mq/ 1: the discharge pe rmi t for Jacobs
Mine allows a daily maxima effluent susrAnded solids value of 110 mg/l.
( The effluent settleable solids value was 23 m1/1; the Permitted daily
saximum s+ettleabl' valm is 0.1 set/1. (3) dads' discharge was causing
an increase in to i di ty of 110 JTRI (Jackson. Tur bi di tir Wits) in tete n-
ceiving streaq. 41PDCS Permit flo. 14CO0 9315 allows an increase In turbidity
of only 10 JTV 1n 'die receiving stream. (4) The effluent pH value .was
5.5 units; Jacobs' discharge permit allows a minims effluent pli value of
6.0 emits. In accordance with the provisions of North Carolina General
Statute 143-215.1(#). and Title 15, 'Hoath Carolina. Administrative Code
►.0112(b)(3): VVES Discharge Permit No. NCO029815 is revoked effective
sixty () days from date of receipt of this letter.

Ir. Rick Robb, Partner
I. Rota Thorson, Partner
I
m2ust ,9, 19 30
Should you wish to contest this action you have the right to an a6inistra.
tive haring Wore a hearing officer designated by myself upon training. a
writes demad identifying Uie s ific issues to be contested within Chir
(30) days folloWing tate of receipt of this notice. Mess such dew4nd is
d$, this de ision Is final and binding and willoto effectivo sixty
(6) days following date of receipt of this notice.
Should you wish to contioue to operate as a. tourist gem vine, you have
the option of modification of your stawator treatwnt system so as to
provide treAtFunt of the rosultat wash -water and recirculation of haat
tread waaiwatar. Such modification and operation would require submission
of a Ston. -di sch-nrge p&reai t application with pians for the nodi fication-
Pl'easo contact tho h=ernia and Engineering Group of the Division of E;Virerl-
MOntal Managumt, in the Asheville Regional Office at 704.263. 341 1f you
wide to,operate your wastewater treatment system as a treatment and r ircu-
lation system. A non discharge mstewatear trvatment sy+stev pemit mt1st be
obtained prior to initiating operation in this tw.
Yours very truly,
n iginai
Nail S. Grigg
Director
ccs fir. Ed Gavin
Mr. A. C. Turnaage, Jr.
Mr. George
Asheville Regional Office

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march 13, 198173'.1 7D
r, -,r. Robert F. Helms, Acting Director MAR l u 193.
Division of Environmental f.anagement
P. 0. Box 27687
Mgt..
Raleigh, N.C. 27611 ;.'^... .. _ i ,®iv. of Ln•..ro��.;.en.a;
Raleigh, N. C.
Dear Mr. Helms: i 1:V "`; " - ...',i;�ii3
I hereby request that the monitoring frequency, as stipulated in the Permit to
Discharge Wastewater Under the NP DES Draft, be changed from bi-monthly testing
for suspended solids to monthly and from weekly testing for turbidity and settle-
able matter to monthly.
From all information I have been able to obtain, we do not meet the qualifica-
tions for any SIC heading and are not classified, yet are being placed under
many Class I specifications (SIC# 1499). According to the 1977 Amendment for
SIC# 1400-14992 mines are stated to have a marketable product. This is certainly
not the case with tourist gem mining. We are dealing with nothi rr;more than ,
small amounts of dirt. However, in the same 1977 Amendment, sewage treatment
systems with a comparable gallon per day water flow are only required -a monthly
monitoring frequency and, I assume, there is chemical use involved in their
processing procedure.
Our previou5permit required monthly monit6ring and I feel that this frequency
is adequate due to the fact that Environmental Management personnel, who took
responsibility for previous monitoring, chose to test our v.ater only tWo to
three times yearly, 14onthly testing would be a frequency increase of 100% to
2G0;� over previous years. As the draft,requirements now stand there would be
an increase of testing by greater than 900%.
Contrary to a seemingly popular opinion, we are small, privately operated busi-
nesses, who realize little profit. We are simply an attraction which dravis a
sizable tourist trade into the mountains of Western North Carolina. As you are
probably aware, th- equipment necessary to preform the required tests is quite
costly. We have been quoted a cost figure of $25.00 a week, by a man who has
the equipment needed, for the preformance of our required tests. Obviously,
525.00 a month would be a more economically feasible figure. The weekly figure
would cause hardship with our already overtaxed operating budget.
In view of these facts, I feel that it is a reasonable request that the monitor-
ing frequency be modified as stated in paragraph one and would greatly appreciate
your prompt attention and consideration in this matter. Should your office
decide to deny this request, I would appreciate a letter containing your reasons
and justification for that decision.
1 RECEIVED.::
Sincerely, Water Quality Division --r
MAR 26 1981 -
_ - Western Regional Office .
/: Asheville, North Carolina=

RECEIVED
Water Quality Division
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North Carolina Department of Natural
,_- Resources &Community Development
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor Howard N. -Lee, Secretary
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT.
January. 28, 1981,
Mr. Richard S. Robb, Jr.
Jacobs Ruby Mine
Route 4, Box 458A
Franklin, North Carolina 28734.
-Subject: Application .For NPDES Discharge Permit
Jacobs Ruby Mine
Macon County, North. Carolina
Dear Mr. Robb:
Reference is made to the attached correspondence addressed to,
Mr. Everett Stiles, President, Franklin Area Chamber of Commerce and
subsequently the letter of January 7, sent to Mrs. Ruth Buchanan,
President of the Macon County Mine Association, concerning the
reinstatement of NPDES Wastewater Discharge Permits for Tourist
Gem Mines. This correspondence indicated that reinstatement.would
be contingent upon the submittal of a proposal to construct new
wastewater treatment facilities or outlining those specific improve-
ments which would alleviate those conditions which caused the
revocation of the original Discharge Permit.
The application submitted on behalf of Jacobs Ruby Mine was
submitted without this supporting documentation and is therefore
considered incomplete. Should this additional information not be.
forthcoming within 30 days of the receipt of this letter, the
'application will be returned and the -request for reinstatement
of this Permit denied.
If you have any questions or need additional information concern-
ing this matter, please contact Mr. N. O.�.Gerald, Permits and Engineering
Coordinator, at the Asheville Regional Office,..telephone [phone]..
Yours very truly,
Attachments
cc:'A. C..Turnage, •Jr.
Roy M., Davis
Neil S. Grigg.
Director
P. -O. Boz 27687 Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
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DIVISION OF ENVlft( NMET-ITAL MANAGEMENT :
ENVIR0*iENTAL 1PERAT.IONS SECTION
January 23, 1981
"fir. Richard S. Robb, ter.
Jacobs .Ruby Mine
Route 4, Box 458A
Franklin, North Carolina 28734
Subject:' NPUES Renewal
Wastewater Treatment Facilities
Jacobs Ruby Mine
Macon-County, North Carolina
F,eceived: January 19, 1981
Uear' Mr. -Robb :
The Division'of Environmental Management hereby acknowledges the
receipt of subJect, Oermit renewal request.
This request will' be".processed expaditiously; however, An' the
fnterim, should you have atly questions regarding osis permit, -please
do not hesitate to-contact this .office.
Very tr y ,
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Gera d, P. E.
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Pe -ii is nd .Engineering Group
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State .of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary.
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
Mr. Arthur J. Biggers, Owner
Jacobs Ruby Mine
269 Deforest Lane
Franklin, North Carolina 28734
Dear Mr. Biggers:
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November 4, 1997
Subject:
Permit No
Jacobs Ru
Wastewatt
Macon Co
In accordance with your application received August 1, 1997, we are forwarding herewith Permit
No. WQ0014294, dated November 4, 1997 to Jacobs Ruby Mine, for the continued operation of the
subject wastewater recycle system. The subject mine is no longer covered under General Permit No.
NCG020249 that expired August 31, 1997, therefore the original- WQ0008630 permit is being reissued
under. Permit No. WQ0014294. This permit also contains, a ownership change from Ron Thorson to
Arthur J. Biggers. .
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until September 30, 2002 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.
i
If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this permit are unacceptable, you have the
right to request an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within thirty (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.
If you need additional information concerning this matter, please contact Matt Williams at (919)
733-5083 extension 509.
Sincerel
i
/LA. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E.
cc: Macon County Health Department
Ash67ville-Regional-0ffee; Waier-Quality-Section
Training and. Certification-Unit
Assessment Unit
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH AND NATURAL RESOURCES
RALEIGH
RECYCLE SYSTEM PERMIT
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Oaccordance with the provisions of Article 21 of Chapter 143, General Statutes of North Carolina as
- amended, and other applicable Laws, Rules, and Regulations
'i.. PERMISSION IS HEREBY GRANTED TO
Jacobs Ruby Mine
Macon County
FOR THE
continued operation of a 14,400 GPD wastewater recycle system consisting of four (4) settling ponds in
series (each approximately 300 square feet in area), a 120 GPM pumping facility, approximately 500 linear
feet of 2.5 inch force main, and approximately 300 linear feet of flume line influent to the first settling
pond to serve Jacobs Ruby Mine with no discharge of wastes to the surface waters, pursuant to the
application received August 1, 1997, 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 September 30, 2002 and shall be
subject to the following specified conditions and limitations:
1. This permit is effective only with respect to the nature and volume of wastes described in
the application and other supporting data.
2. The facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times.
3. 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 Water -Quality -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.
4. 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.
5. The residuals generated from these treatment facilities must be disposed in accordance with
General Statute 143-215.1 and in a manner approved by the North Carolina Division of
Water Quality.

6. The issuance of this permit shall not relieve the Perrnittee of the responsibility for damages
to surface or groundwaters resulting from the operation of this facility.
7. 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.
8. Diversion or bypassing of untreated wastewater from the treatment facilities is prohibited.
9. Freeboard in the two feet shall not be less than two feet at any time.
10. Any monitoring deemed necessary by the Division of Water Quality 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 maintain an inspection. log or summaryincluding 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 of
Water Quality or other permitting authority, upon request.
13. Any duly authorized officer, employee, or representative of the Division of Water Quality
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 maintained
under the terms and conditions of this permit, and 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 15A 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 Water Quality in accordance with
North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6(a) to 143-215.6(c).
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 plans and specifications 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 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 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; or
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 five (5) 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: BA, .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 4th day of November, 1997
NORTH C LINA EN '0 NTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
_11A- Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WQ0014294

State of North Carolina
Department of Environmer
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
January 27, 1999
ARTHUR J. BIGGERS
BIGGERS, ARTHUR J-JACOBS RUBY
269 DEFOREST LANE
FRANKLIN, NC 28734
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Subject: CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
PERMIT NO. WQ0014294
BIGGERS, ARTHUR J-JACOBS RUBY
MACON COUNTY
Dear Permittee:
On December 04, 1997 the Division of Environmental Management issued you the subject permit. One of the
conditions of the subject permit read as follows:
Upon completion of construction and prior to operation of this permitted facility, a
certification must be received from a professional engineer certifying that the permitted
facility has been installed in accordance with the requirements of this permit and the
approved plans and specifications. Mail certification to the Permits and Engineering
Unit, P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh N.C., 27626-0535.
To date, our records show that no certification has been received for the subject permit. If the permitted
facility has been constructed and placed into operation please submit the required certification immediately.
Operation of the treatment system prior to submission of the required certification is in violation of your permit
and is subject to enforcement action. If you have any questions, please contact consulting engineer for. this
project, at ( ) -. If the facility has not been constructed, please contact the Asheville Regional Office at
[phone], so that they can update their records.
Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter.
Sincerely,
i -yn
I—Kim H. Colson, P. ., Su ervisor
State Engineering Review Group
cc: Asheville Regional Office
File
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
Mr. Arthur J. Biggers, Owner
Jacobs Ruby Mine
269 Deforest Lane
Franklin, North Carolina 28734
Dear Mr. Biggers:
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December 4, 1997
DEC 9lQ197
Subject: Permit No. WQ0014294
Jacobs Ruby Mine
Wastewater Recycle System
Macon County
In accordance with your request received November 26, 1997, we are forwarding herewith Permit
No. WQ0014294, dated December 4, 1997 to Jacobs Ruby Mine for the continued operation of the subject
wastewater recycle system. The only modifications made to this permit are changing in the process
description from four (4) to two (2) settling ponds and correcting condition number 9. You ask for
condition number 19 to be removed because certified operators are not required for gem mine recycle
systems. The condition does not require a operator because the Water Pollution Control Systems
Operators Certification Commission (WPCSOCC) has not classified gem mines, but in the future gem
mine recycle systems may be classified to require a operator, ' therefore the condition number 19 will
remain.
- This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until ,September 30, 2002, shall void Permit
No. WQ0014294, dated November 4, 1997, 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.
If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this permit are unacceptable, you have the
right to request an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within thirty (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.
If you need additional information concerning this matter, please contact Matt Williams at (919)
733-5083 extension 509.
Sincerely
_.A. Preston Howard; Jr., P.E.
cc: Macon County Health Department
Asheville_Regiorial-Office,-Watet-Quality Section
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 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
continued operation of a 14,400 GPD wastewater recycle system consisting of two (2) settling ponds in
series (each approximately 300 square feet in area), a 120 GPM pumping facility, approximately 500 linear
feet of 2.5 inch force main, and approximately 300 linear feet of flume line influent to the first settling
pond .to serve Jacobs Ruby Mine with no discharge of wastes to the surface waters, pursuant to the request
received November 26, 1997, 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 September 30, 2002, shall void Permit
No. WQ0014294, dated November 4, 1997, and shall be subject to the following specified conditions and
limitations:
1. This permit is effective only with respect to the nature and volume of wastes described in
the application and other supporting data.
2. The facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times.
3. 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 Watef Quality 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.
4. 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.
5. The residuals generated from these treatment facilities must be disposed in accordance with
General Statute 143-215.1 and in a manner approved by the North Carolina Division of
Water Quality.

6. 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.
7. 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.
8. Diversion or bypassing of untreated wastewater from the treatment facilities is prohibited.
9. Freeboard in the settling pond shall not be less than two feet at any time.
10. Any monitoring deemed necessary by the Division of Water Quality 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 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 of
Water Quality or other permitting authority, upon request.
13. Any duly authorized officer, employee, or representative of the Division of Water Quality
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 maintained
under the terms and conditions of this permit, and 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 15A 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 Water Quality in accordance with
North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6(a) to 143-215.6(c).
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 plans and specifications 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 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 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; or
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 five (5) 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 Water Pollution Control Systems Operators
Certification Commission (WPCSOCC), 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
WPCSOCC. The Permittee must also employ a certified back-up operator of the
appropriate type and grade to comply with the conditions of 15A NCAC 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 15A NCAC 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 4th day of December, 1997
NORTH C INA ENVHAONME AL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
,/A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WQ0014294

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OCT 14 1986
WaaUrn Ragkxul Otfu a
State of North Carolina UWP 11* Qom.
Natural Resources and Community. Development
Division of Environmental Management
512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
James G. Martin, Governor
S. Thomas Rhodes, Secretary
Mr. Richard Robb,
Jacob's Ruby Mine
70 Allen Road
Franklin, N. C.
Dear Mr. Robb:
Co -Owner
28734
R.. Paul Wilms
October 10, 1986 Director
SUBJECT: Permit No. 13762
Jacob s,.�R y, M n
Process_ ater Recycle System
con.. Com.
In accordance with your application received June 27, 1986, we are forwarding
herewith Permit No. '13762, dated October 10,. 1986, to .Jacob's Ruby Mine for the
construction and operation of the subject wastewater recycle system.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until rescinded and
shall be subject to the conditions and limitations as specified therein.
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 Hearing, Post Office
Drawer 11666, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604.
If you wish to.have the hearing before the Hearing Officer with this Department,
you must indicate in the petition that you waive the right to.have the contested
case conducted by a Hearing Officer in the office of Administrative Hearings, and
wish to have the matter conducted in the Department of Natural Resources and Community
Development. Unless such demands are.made this permit shall be final and binding.
One (1) set of approved plans and specifications is being forwarded to you.
If....you,,.have._any...questions or_..need. additional ...information- concerning this-ma-tter-i
please contact Mr. Gil Vinzani, telephone number 919/733-5083, ext. 185.
t' cc,:
Sincerely yours,
,Wp�:r, ;�� (-e-�
Macon County Health Department/ R..Paul Wilms
Dennis .Ramsey Pollutions Prreevention Pays
Asheville Regional Off i ee
P.O. Box 27687, leigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 Telephone [phone]
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NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
RALEIGH
P E R M I T
For the Discharge of Sewage, Industrial Wastes, or Other Wastes
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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 !'
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PERMISSION IS HEREBY GRANTED TO
Jacob`s Ruby Mine
Macon County
FOR THE
constructionand operation of a 0.144 MGD wastewater recycling.facility consisting
of four' (4).'settling ponds in series (each approximately*300 square feet in area),
a 120. GPM pumping :facility, approximately: 500 lineal .feet of -23!�—inch force -=.main;
and 300 lineal feet of flume line -influent to the first settling pond, to serve
Jacob's -Roby Mine in -:Macon County, �.
I.
pursuant to the application received June .27, 1986,and in conformity with
the project plans, specifications, and other supporting data, subsequently
filed and approved by the Department of Natural Resources and Community
Development and considered a part of this permit.
This permit shall be effective from -the date'of issuance until rescinded
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 approved plans, specifications and other supporting data.
2. This permit is effective only with respect toithe 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..
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This ,permit -`is- not"-transferableo
5. In event the.:facilities.fail.to perform.satisfactorily, the Permittee shall
take such immediate corrective action as .may be required by this Division.
6. Freeboard in the settling ponds -shall not be less than two (2) feet .at any time.
7. Adequate.facilities shall be provided to prevent surface runoff from any
disposed or stored.material.at this site.

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8. The.facilities shall be effectively maintained and operated as a non -discharge
system to prevent the discharge of any wastewater into the surface waters
of the State.
9. The issuance of this permit shall not relieve Jacob -is Ruby Mine of the
responsibility for.damages.to surface or ground waters resulting from the
operation of this.facility.
10.. Adequate inspection,.maintenance, and cleaning shall be provided by the
:Jacob's Ruby Mine to insure proper operation of the subject facilities.
Permit issued this the . 10th .day of ..October, 1986.
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
R. Paul Wilms, Director /
Division of Environmental Management
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit No. 13762

., April 8, 1976.
Mr. Ronald 'Thorson,'.Partner j
The Jacobs Ruby Mne
Route-4, Box 458-A
Franklin, North "Carolina 28734`
Subject': Permit No. NC0029815
Jacobs Ruby, dine
Macon, County. .
Dear Mr. Thorson:
DeIn accordance with..your-application for discharge-.Permit•'reeeived'
cember 5, 1975,,we are forwarding herewith the subject State = NPDE$,"
hermit. This Permit, is issued.pursuant to,the..requirements of North -
�rolina General'Statutes'143-215.1 and the Memorandum of Agreement'between
orth Carolina and the:U. S, Environmental .Protectibn Agency dated
October 19, 1975:: '
DIf any parts,. requirements, or limitations"contained in this Permit
e una:6 eptable to you,-.--you have the .right to:an adjudicatory"hearing
before a hearing -officer upon written :demand to the Director' within° 30 . days -, =
following receipt of this Permit,,identifring the specific issues:-to'be
contended_. Unless such demand is made, this Permit shall be•final.and
binding._
Please.take-notice that this Permit.is not transferable. 'Part 11, M...
ddreesee-the-requirements.to be followed in case of.,change in ownership or"
control of this discharge.
This.Permit does riot.affect the legal ..requirement obtain obtain other Permits.
which may be required by the Division of-Environmental Management.,:. f=you-
have any questions concerning this Permit,-please.contact�us.
Sincerely, -
Original Signed by
W: E. KNIGHT
`Y.. E. Knight.
.oc: Western Field Office
Adr., George �rlow, EPA =

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RECEIVED
Water Quality Division
APR 10 1981
Western Regicn..`, C:'i iiC0
Asheville, North Carolina
DIVISION Or ENVIRONM UTAL MANAGS&MENT March 31, 1931
Mr. Richard S..Robb, Jr.
Jacobs Ruby Mine
Route 4, Box 458-A
Franklin, North Carolina 28734
SUBJECT a Permit No. 14CO029815
Jacobs Ruby Mine
Macon Courty
Dear Mr. Robb:
In accordance with your application for discharge Permit received
January 19, 1981, we are forwarding herewith the subject State-NPDi3S Permit.
^shin Pes�it is issued pursuant t6 the requirements of North Carolina General
Statutes 143-215.1 and the Memorandum of Agreement between Horth Carolina and
the U. S. Environmental Protaction Agency dated October 19, 1975.
If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this Permit are
unacceptable to you, you have the right to an adjudicatory hearing before a
hearing officer upon written demand to the Director within -30 days following
receipt of this Permit, identifying the specific issues to be contended. Unless
such demand is made, this Permit shall be final and binding.
Please takes notice that this Permit is not transferablee. Part II, B.2.
addresses the requirements to be followed in case of change in ownership or
control of this discharge.
This Permit does not affect the legal requirement to obtain other Permits
which may be required by the Division of Environmental Management. If you have
any questions concerning this Permit, please contact Mr. mill Mills, telephone
919/733-5181.
Sincerely yours,
,,iloj By
J
ROBERT F. HELMS
Robert F. helms
Acting Director
CC: Mr. George'Barlow, EPA
Asheville Regional Office
Asheville Regional Office Manager

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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
P E R M I T
To Discharge Wastewater Under the NATIONAL
POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provisions of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1,
other lawful standards and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina
Environmental Management Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as
amended,
Jacobs Ruby Mine
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at
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Cowee Valley
Ruby Mine Road
Macon County, North Carolina
to receiving waters Caler Fork Creek in the Little Tennessee River Basin
in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other.
conditions set forth in Parts I, II, and III hereof.
This permit shall become effective MAR 3i 1981
This permit and the authorization to.discharge shall expire at midnight
on MAR 3 1 1986
Signed this day of 3 1 1981
Original Signed By
ROBERT F. HELMS
Robert F. Helms, Acting Director
Division of Environmental Management
By Authority of the Environmental
Management Commission
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is hereby authorized to:
NPDES Discharge Permit No, NCO029815
Jacobs Ruby Mine
Macon County, North Carolina
1. Continue operation of the exi.sting inorganic solids settling
basin type wastewater treatment facility, and.,
2. Construct and operate facilities as may be required to comply
with the effluent limits and stream standards contained herein,
subject to Part III, condition C of this Permit, and
3. Discharge from said treatment works into Caler Fork Creek which
is classified Class "C" waters and located in the Little Tennessee
River Basin.

A. ( ). EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND -MONITORING REQUIREMENTS -Final
During the period beginning on effective date of Permit and lasting until expiration
permittee is authorized to discharge from outfall(s) serial number(s) 001.
Such discharges shall be 1-imited and monitored by the -permittee as specified below:
Effluent Characteristics
Discharge Limitations
Monitoring
Requirements
Kg/day
(lbs/day) Other Units
(Specify)
Measurement*
Sample
Sample
Daily Avg.
Daily Max. Daily Avg.
Daily Max.
Frequency
Type
Location
Flow
Solids --
-- 55 mg/l
110 mg/l
2/Mnnth
--
Grab
E
,,/iotal,Suspended
-Settleable Matter --
-- <0.1 ml/l
<0.1 ml/l
2/1ionth
Grab
E
Turbidity --
-- ***
***
2/96nz th
Grab
E,U,D
* All samples shall be collected between the hours of 2:00 P.M. and 5:00 P.M. on normal operating days.
** E - Effluent; U --Upstream; D - Downstream
*** Turbidity - The discharge, when mixed with the receiving waters, shall not increase the turbidity of the
receiving stream by an amount greater than 10 NTU and in no case shall the turbidity of the
receiving stream.exceed 50 NTU as a result of the discharge.
The pH shall not be less than N/A
and shall be monitored
standard units nor greater than N/A
standard units
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.

Q. SCHEDULE OF COMPLIA110E
Part I
Permit No. NC 0029815
1. The permittee shall achieve compliance with the effluent limitations
specified for discharges in accordance with the following schedule:
N/A
2. No later than 14 calendar days following a date identified in the above
schedule of compliance, the permittee shall submit either a report of
progress or, in the case of specific actions being required by identified
dates, a written notice of compliance or noncompliance. In the latter
case, the notice shall include the cause of noncompliance, any remedial
actions taken, and the probability of meeting the next scheduled requirement.
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PART I
Permit No. NC
Act used herein means the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, As amended.
DEM used herein means the Division of Environmental Management of the
Department of Natural Resources and community Development
"EMC" used herein means the North Carolina Environmental Management
Commission. .
C. MONITORING AND REPORTING
1. Representative Sampling
Samples and measurements taken as required herein shall be representative
of the volume and nature of the monitored discharge.
2. Reporting
Monitoring results obtained during the previous month(s) shall be
summarized for each month and reported on a Monthly Monitoring Report
Form (DEM No. MR 1.0, 1.1, and 1.4) postmarked no -later than the 45th
day following the completed reporting period. The first report is due on
JUN 15 1981 . The DEM may require reporting of additional monitoring
results by written notification. Signed copies of these, and all other
reports required herein, shall be submitted to the following address:
Division of Environmental Management
Water Quality Section
Post Office Box 27687
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
3. Definitions
a. The "daily average" discharge means the total discharge by weight
during a calendar month divided by the number of days in,the month
that the production or commercial facility was operating. Where less
than daily sampling is required by this permit, the daily average
discharge shall be determined by the summation of all the measured
daily discharges by weight divided by the number of days sampled
during the calendar month when the measurements were made.
b. The "daily maximum" discharge means the total discharge by weight
during any calendar day.
4. Test Procedures
Test procedures for the analysis of pollutants shall conform to The EMC
regulations published pursuant to N. C. G. S. 143-215.63 et seq.. The
Water and Air Quality Reporting Act, Section 304(g), 13 USC 1314, of the.
Federal Water Pollution Control Act, As Amended, and Regulation 40 CFR 136.
5. Recording Results
For each measurement or sample taken pursuant to the requirements of
thi.s permit, the permittee shall record the following information:

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PART II
Permit No. NC
A. MANAGEMENT REQUIREMENTS
1. Change in Discharge
All discharges authorized herein shall be consistent with the terms and
conditions of this permit. The discharge of any pollutant identified
in this permit more frequently than or at a level in excess of that
authorized shall constitute a violation of the permit. Any anticipated
facility expansions, production increases, or process modifications which
will result in new, different, or increased discharges of pollutants must
be reported by submission of a new NPDES application or, if such changes
will not violate the effluent limitations specified in this permit, by
notice to the DEM of such changes. Following such notice, the permit
may be modified to specify and limit any pollutants not previously limited.
2. Non compliance Notification
If, for any reason, the permittee does not comply with or will be unable
to comply with any effluent limitation specified in this permit, the per-
mittee shall provide the Division of Environmental Management with the
following information, in writing, within five (5) days of becoming aware
of such condition:
a. A description of the discharge and cause of noncompliance; and
b. The period of noncompliance, including exact dates and times; or,
if not corrected; the anticipated time the noncompliance is expected
to continue, and steps being taken to reduce, eliminate and prevent
recurrence of the noncomplying discharge.
3. Facilities .Operation
The permittee shall at all times maintain in good working order and
operate as efficiently as possible all treatment or control facilities
or systems installed or used by the permittee to achieve compliance with
the terms and conditions of this permit.
4. Adverse Impact
The permittee shall take all reasonable steps to minimize any adverse
impact to navigable waters resulting from noncompliance with any effluent
limitations specified in this permit, including such accelerated or
additional monitoring as necessary to determine the nature and impact of
the noncomplying discharge.
5. Bypassing
Any diversion from or bypass of facilities necessary to maintain compliance
with the terms and conditions of this permit is prohibited, except (i) where
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unavoidable to prevent .loss of life or severe property damage,, or.
(ii) where excessive storm drainage or runoff would damage any
facilities, necessary for ,compliance with the effluent limitations
and prohibitions of this permit. The permittee shall promptly,
notify the Water Quality Section of'DEM in writing of. each such
diversion or bypass.
6. Removed.Substances
Solids, sludges, filter backwash, or.other pollutants removed in the
course of ,treatment or control of wastewaters shall be disposed of in
a manner such -as to prevent any pollutant from such materials from
entering waters of the State or navigable waters of the United States.
7. Power Failures
In order to maintain compliance with the effluent limitations and
prohibitions of this permit, the permittee -shall either:
a. In accordance with the Schedule of Compliance -contained in Part I
provide an alternative power.source sufficient to operate the waste-
water control facilities;
or, if .such alternative power source is not in existence, and no date fore.
its implementation appears in Part I,
b. Halt; reduce or otherwise control production and/or all discharges
from wastewater control facilities upon the reduction, loss, or.
failure of the primary source of 'power -to said wastewater -control
facilities.
8. Onshore or Offshore Construction
This permit does not authorize or approve the construction of any onshore
or offshore physical structures or facilities or the undertaking of any
work in any navigable waters.

B. RESPONSIBILITIES
1. night of Entry
PART II
Permit No. NC
The permittee shall allow the director of the Division of Environmental
Management, the Renioral Adi—iinistrator, and/or their authorized represen-
tatives, upon the presen ations of credentials:
a. The enter upon thy, permittAa's premises where an effluent source is
located or in €:1hic;; any records are required to be kept under the
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terms and condlf"in res of this hermit; and
b. At reasonable tires to have access to and copy any records required
to be kept, u d"n th* terms and conditions of this permit; to inspect
any mo>; toring rqulmm�ane or rionitoring method required in this permit;
and to sample.. any discharge of po 11 latents.
2. Transfer of Ovinersh i p or Con tr,ol
This permit is not"'. trarsferaale. In the event of any change in control
or ownership ef— 1tci1it9tas from which the authorized discharge emanates
or Is conte; 1pl t a.d 9 t e per ?i ttee shall notify the prospective owner or
controller by letter 01 the existence of this permit and of the need to
obtain a per mit ft the name 0 f the prospective owner. A copy of the
letter sha;l be ,f,onwarded to the Division of Environmental Management.
3. Availability GIF Rslpo t r
Except .for da a a dt: trim n ned 'L -.n- ba confidential under N. C. G. S. 143-215.
3(a)(2)' -or Section :3aB of Che Federal Acta 33 USC 13189 all reports prepared
in accordance ,with the terms shall he available for public inspection at the
offices of t.he Dit sign of EnvironmentaI management. As required by the Act,
effluRnt date srt,1 r not be co rsider�ad confidential. Knowingly making any
false sta tee arl t o;- any such report may result in the i m osi ti on of criminal
pe�naltie�s, as prnvi9 field for in T:. C. G. S. 14.3-215.6(b)(2� or in Section
309 o 1 S.A e i "M£� �a ��:.t i %9 Q, 1 .
4. Permit Modification
After notice and for a hearing pursuant to N. C. G. S. 143-
2115.1(b)(2) and :<. S. '74'33-21'i7.1(e) respectively, this permit may be
modifiAd9 suspended, cr, revoked in whole or in part during its term for
cause includi g, but noil" hili end to,, the following -
a. of lan-v t k ms or conditions of this permit;
b. Obtaining this parmit bm
y isr.eprasentation or failure to disclose
facts;
c. A change in any condition that requires either a temporary or
p' ;'m n e t reduction or e im i nall i an of the authorized discharge.
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PART II
IP IF
Permit No: NC
5. Toxic Pollutants
Notwithstanding Part II, B-4 above, if a toxic effluent standard or.
prohibition (including any schedule of compliance specified in such
effluent standard or prohibition) is established under Section 307(a)
of the Act fora toxic pollutant which is present.in the discharge and
such standard or prohibition is more stringent than any limitation for
such pollutant in this permit, this permit shall be revised or modified
in accordance with the toxic effluent standard or prohibition and the
permittee so notified.
6. Civil and Criminal Liability
Except as provided in permit conditions on "Bypassing" (Part II, A-5)
and "Power Failures" (Part II, A-7), nothing in this permit shall be
construed to relieve the permittee from civil or criminal penalties for
noncompliance pursuant to N. C. G. S. 143-215.6 or Section 309 of the
Federal Act, 33 USC 1319.
T. Oil and Hazardous Substance Liability
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9.
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Nothing in this permit shall be construed to-precl.ude the institution
of any legal action or relieve the permittee from any -responsibilities,
liabilities, or penalties to.which the permittee is or may be subject
under N. C. G. S. 143-215.75 et seq. or Section 311 of the Federal Act,
33 USC 1321.
Property Rights
The issuance of this permit does not convey any property rights in either
real or personal property, or any exclusive privileges, nor does it
authorize any injury to private property or any invasion of personal
rights, nor any infringement of Federal,State or local laws or regulations.
Severability
The provisions of this permit are.severable,'and if any provision of this
permit, or the application.of any provision of this permit to any circum-
stance, is held invalid, the application of such provision to other cir-
cumstances, and the remainder of this permit shall not be affected thereby.

PART II
Permit No NC
10. Expiration of Permit_
Permittee is not authorized to discharge after the expiration date.
In order to receive authorization to discharge beyond the expiration
date, the permittee shall submit such information, forms, and fees as
are required by the agency authorized to issue permits no later than -180
days prior to:the expiration date. Any discharge without_a permit after
the expiration will subject the permittee to enforcement procedures as
provided in N. C. G. S. 143-215.6 and 33 USC 1251 et seq..

'PART IIT
Permit No. NCO029815
B. Previous Permits
All previous State water quality permits issued to this facility,
whether for construction or operation or discharge, are hereby revoked
by issuance of this permit. The conditions, requirements, terms, and
provisions of this permit authorizing discharge under the National
Pollutant Discharge Elimination System governs discharges from this
facility.
C. Construction
No construction of wastewater treatment facilities or additions thereto
shall be begun until Final Plans and Specifications have been submitted
to the Division of Environmental Management and written approval and
Authorization to Construct has been issued. If no objections to Final
Plans and Specifications has been made by the DEM after 30 days following
receipt of the plans or issuance of this permit, whichever is latter, the
plans may be considered approved and construction authorized.
D. Certified Operator
Pursuant to Chapter 90A of North Carolina General Statutes, the permittee
shall employ a certified wastewater treatment plant operator in responsible
charge of the wastewater treatment facilities. Such operator must hold a
certification of.the grade equivalent to the classification assigned to
the wastewater treatment facilities.
E. In the event that violations of the turbidity standard of the North
Carolina Water Quality Standards occur as a result of this discharge,
this Permit shall be modified, or alternately, revoked and reissued
to incorporate limits sufficient to protect receiving waters.
F. The wastewater treatment facilities shall be properly maintained and
operated at all times.
G. Diversion or bypassing of untreated wastewater from the treatment
facility is prohibited.
H. Solids removed or resulting from the wastewater treatment process shall
be contained and disposed of in such a manner as to prevent any con-
tamination of surface waters of the State.
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,DIVISION OF"ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
ENVIRONMENTAL OPERATIONS SECTION
ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
-February '10, 1981
MEMO TO: A. C. Turnage, Jr., Coordinator
Permits and Engineering
THR UGH: Roy M. Davis, Regional Supervisor
-Environmental Operations Section -DEM
Asheville Regional Office
N. .O. Gerald, Coordinator
Permits and Engineering Group
Asheville Regional Office .
FROM: Michael R. Parker ,71l.�•�
Environmental�Engineering Technician
Asheville Regional Office
SUBJECT: Seven (7) Draft Tourist Gem Mine
NPDES Permits
Macon County, North Carolina
Cherokee Ruby Mine
Gibson Ruby Mine
Gregory Ruby Mine
Holbrook Ruby Mine
a .. y Moi
Jones Ruby Mine
Shuler Ruby Mine _
The attached subject draft permits -are-for" i. .
your review. ,
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STATE OF 'NORTH CAROLINA
'DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
P E R M I T..
To Discharge Wastewater Under the NATIONAL'
POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM .
In compliance with the provisions of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1,
"other lawful standards and regulations promulgated and adopted by the..North Carolina
:Environmental Management Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution :Control Act, -as .
amended,
Jacobs Ruby Mine
,is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from.A facility located at
Cowee Valley
Ruby. Mine -Road
Macon County, North Carolina
to_ receiving waters ,Caler Fork Creek i.n the Littl.e Tennessee River.Basin
.in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and .other
conditions set forth in Parts I, II', and III -hereof.
This permit.shall become effective
This permit and the authorization' -to discharge shall° expir.e.at'midnight"
on
Signed this day of
Robert F. Helms, Acting Director
Division of Environmental Management
By Authority of the Environmental
Management Commission
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A. ( ). EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS - Final
During the period beginning on effective date of Permit and lasting until expira
permittee is authorized to discharge from outfall(s) serial.number(s) 001.
Such discharges shall be limited and monitored by the permittee as specified below:
Effluent Characteristics
Discharge Limitations
Kg/day (lbs/day) Other Units (Specify)
Daily Avg. Daily Max. Daily Avg. Daily Max.
Monitoring Requirements
Measurement.* Sample Sampl
Frequency Type Locati
Flow -- -- ---
Total
- Total Suspended Solids -- -- 55 mg/1 110 mg/l. 2/Month Grab E
Settleable Matter -- -- <0.1 ml/l <0.1 ml/l Weekly Grab E
Turbidity -- -- *** *** Weekly Grab E,U,l
* All samples shall be collected between the hours of 2:00 P.M. and 5:00 P.M. on normal operating days..
** E - Effluent;'U - Upstream; D - Downstream
*** Turbidity- The discharge, when mixed wi.th the receiving waters, shall not increase the turbidity of the
receiving stream by an amount greater than 10 NTU and in no case shall the turbidity of the
receiving stream exceed 50 NTU as a result of the discharge.
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The pH shall not be less than N/A standard units nor greater than N/A standard units
and shall be monitored
There shall be no di scharce of fl nn ti nn eel i rle „r ,,; c-; k, m -4-t— .!L-- A..----

PART III
Permit.. No. NC 0029815
B. Previous Permits
All previous State water quality permits issued to this facility,
whether for construction or operation or discharge, are hereby revoked
by issuance of this permit. The conditions, requirements, terms, and.
provisions of this permit authorizing discharge under the National .
Pollutant Discharge Elimination System governs discharges from this
facility.
C.- Construction
No construction of wastewater treatment facilities or additions thereto
shall be begun until Final Plans and Specifications have been submitted -
to the Division of Environmental 'Management and written approval and
Authorization to. Construct hasbeen issued. If -no objections to Final
Plans and Specifications has been made by the DEM after 30 days following
receipt of the plans or issuance of this permit, whichever is latter, the
plans may be considered approved and construction -.authorized.
D.' Certified Operator
Pursuant to Chapter 90A of North Carolina General` Statutes, the permittee_
shall employ a certified wastewater treatment plant operator in responsible
charge of -the wastewater treatment facilities. Such operator must hold a
certification of the grade equivalent to the classification assigned to
the wastewater treatment faci-lities.
E.. In the event that violations of the;:turbidity standard of the North
Carolina Water Quality Standards occur as a result of this discharge,'_
this Permit shall be modified, or alternately, revoked and reissued
to incorporate limits sufficient to protect receiving waters.:..
F. Th -e was.tewater treatment facilities shall. be properly maintained and*
operated at all times:
G. Diversion or bypassing.of untreated wastewater from the treatment
facility is prohibited.
H.. -.Solids removed or resulting from the wastewater treatment process shall
be contained and disposed of in such a manner as to prevent any con-
tamination of surface waters of the State...
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.FF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
,Date: February 10,_1981
PART I - INSPECTION OF.WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT -SITE -'EXISTING.
1. Facility: Jacobs: Ruby Mine
2. Inspected by: Mike Parker and -Ogden Gerald February 5, 1981.
3. ..Persons contacted: Mr. Rick Robb
Mr. Ron Thorson
4. Directions to site: From the intersection of North Carolina'Secondary
-Roads 1342 and 1343, travel east on NCSR 1343 approximately 1.5 miles.
The site is located 150 yards to the right.
5. Latitude: 350 16'10" Longitude 830 22' 00"
PART II - WASTEWATER TREATMENT WORKS 'EXISTING'
1. . Description of waste treatment facility: The wastewater treatment
facility consists of inorganic solids settling basins operated in _
series with the discharge.of treated.wastewater.into.Caler Fork
Creek. -
2. _Final disposition of sludge: Solids removed from the settling basins .
will be used for fill purposes (mine recl.amation). Solids will be
placed in an area so as to prevent runoff, .caused by precipitation.,
from entering surface waters.
PART III - EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS::-
-See Attachment

- As the result of NPDES Permit Violations noted during the August 7.,
1980 inspection, conducted by this Division, the Permit was voided. The
violations noted during the inspection resulted primarily for one reason -
failure of the .mine owner to properly clean and maintain the wastewater
treatment facility.
Subsequently, a new application for.the discharge of.wastewater from
this tourist gem.mining operation has been received. Proposed effluent
limits are essentially -the same as was contained in the previous Permit..:
The proposed limits were developed by:
Total Suspended Solids and Settleable Solids limitations'
were extracted from previous NPDES Permit limits. Accord-
ing to 15 NCAC 2B .0211, "Fresh Surface Water Classifications .
and Quality Standards", ."the turbidity in the receiving
water due to a discharge shall not exceed 50 NTU in streams
not designated as trout waters...". Best Engineering
Judgement and previous sampling data indicate that the
current limit of:
"The discharge, when mixed with the receiving
waters, shall not increase the turbidity:of
the receiving stream by an amount greater
than 10._NTU's"
would protect water quality. In the event that self-
monitoring .data .indicates .to the. contrary, 'it .i.s
recommended that a reopener clause be included in -the
Permit, so that the turbidity limit may be revised if
necessary.
Self-monitoring requirements are included as a result of previous
recorded violations, apparently due to reduced maintenance and operational
inattention to the wastewater treatment facilities.
The proposed effluent limits will .protect water qua lity.in Cal:er..
Fork Creek The facility, if maintained properly, is capable.,of produc-
ing.an_effluent which.
,1s:1n,.compliance with Permit condi-tions..
It is. -re -commended that the Permit be issued.

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CAROLINA DEPT. OF -----'URAL RESOURCES AND COMMU.' T I ?,LOPMENT
SION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT, P.O. BOX 27687, RALEIGH, NC 27611
RATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
APPLICATION FOR PERMIT TO DISCHARGE - SHORT FORM C FOR
AGENCY
USE
To be filed only by persons engaged in manufacturing and mining
Do not attempt to complete this form before reading accompanying instructions
Please print or type
APPLICATION NUMBER
Mcla 10 IA19 lq-11S
DATE RECEIVED
� � 1
YEAR M0. DAY
! 4�.11 i 9 € 9801
1. Name, address, location, and telephone number of facility producing discharge A.1)il1W STR,-`_-1')N
9Go/i s lite by IV,.i/ CD
A. Name ,
B. Mailing address
1. Street address
2. City 3. State
4. County Z22�,2 'i'/ 5. ZIP -Z,5;- 28 /
C. Location:
1.'Street L7 "Ir -Ie,
2, City 'A-; 3. County fri e'v'
4. State �� C
D. Telephone No. c �� y
��reb
Code
2. SIC
(Leave blank)
3. Number of employees
-
If all your waste is discharged into a publicly owned waste treatment facility
and to the best of your knowledge you are not required to obtain a discharge
permit, proceed to item 4. Otherwise proceed directly to item 5.
4. If you meet the condition stated above, check here ❑ and supply the information
asked for below. After completing these items, please complete the date, title,
and signature blocks below and return this form to the proper reviewing office
without completing the remainder of the form.
A. Name of organization responsible for receiving waste
B. Facility receiving waste:
1. Name
2. Street address
3. City
4. County
10
5. State 6. ZIP
5. >Principal product, ❑ raw material (Check one)- e,_r3rel 7
'6. Principal process s//i��
7. Maximum amount of principal product produced or raw material consumed per (Check one)
Basis
Amount
1-99
(1)
100-199 200-499 500-999
(2) (3) (4)
1000=
4999
(5)
5000- 10,000-
9999 49.999
(6) (7)
50,000
or more
(8)
A. Day
B. Month
C. Year
~'
PREVIOUS EDITION MAY BE USED UNTIL .SUPPLY IS EXVAUSTEO '

ft. Mnxlmum amount. of principal lin.-_j.l. pro(jimed or rnw ninte-rinl con -mill rl, ry rl
in iLem 1, above, is measured in (Check one):
A.�pounds B. ❑ tons C. ❑ barrel s D. ❑ bushel s E. ❑ square feet
F.❑ gallons G.❑ pieces or units H.❑ other, specify
9. (a) Check here if discharge occurs all year ❑ , or
(b) Check the month(s) discharge occurs:
1.0 January .2. February 3. ❑ March 4. W/ikpri 1 5.OvMay 6.ejune
7.M u1y 8. August 9.arSeptember 1W/i3 October 11.0 Noveiber
(c) Check how many days per week: 1.01 2.02-3 3.❑ 4-5 4. 6-7
10. Types of waste water discharged to surface waters only (check as applicable)
12.13December
11. If any of the three types of waste identified in item 10, either treated or untreated,
are discharged to places other than surface waters, check below as applicable,
Waste water is
discharged to:
Average flow, gallons per operating day
Volume treated before
1000-4999
F low, gallons per operating day
discharging (percent)
Discharge per
operating day
0.1-999
1000-4999
5000-9999
10,000-
50,000-
None
0.1-
30-
65-
95-
49,999
or more
29.9
64.9
94.9
100
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
(10)
A, Sanitary-,-daily-
anitary,-daily
average
average
-
-
-- -
-
- -
B. Cooling water, etc.
daily average
C. Process water,
daily average
Yom/
1. Maximum per operat-
ing day for total
I
discharge (all types)_
d
11. If any of the three types of waste identified in item 10, either treated or untreated,
are discharged to places other than surface waters, check below as applicable,
Waste water is
discharged to:
Average flow, gallons per operating day
0.1-999
1000-4999
5000-9999 10,000-499999
50,000 or more
A. Municipal sewer system
B. Underground well
C. Septic tank
D. Evaporation lagoon or pond
E. Other, specify
12. Number of separate discharge points: A.p-T' B. ❑ 2-3 C. ❑ 4-5 D. ❑ 6 or more
13. Name oreceiving water -or -w
f aters -
14. Does your discharge contain or is it possible for your discharge to contain
one or more of the following substances added as a result of your operations,
activities, or processes: ammonia, cyanide, aluminum, beryllium, cadmium,
chromium, copper, lead, mercury, nickel, selenium,.zinc, phenols, oil and
.grease, and chlorine (residual). A.❑ yes B.po
I certify that I am familiar with the information contained in the application and
that to the best of my knowledge and belief such information is true, complete, and
accurate.
Printed
;Name of Person Si g Title
/(%�.. / % � /
DatetApplication Signed Signature of Applicant .�
North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6(b)(2) provides that: Any person who knowingly makes
any false statement representation, or certification in any application, record, report, plan,
or other document files or required to be maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the
Environmental Management Commission implementing that Article, or who falsifies, tampers with,
or knowly renders inaccurate any recording or monitoring device or method required to be
operated or maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the Environmental Management Commission
implementing that Article, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor pumishable by a fine not to exceed
$10,000, or by imprisonment not to exceed six months, or by both. (18 U.S.C. Section 1001 provide:
a punishment by a fine of not more than $10,000 or imprisonment not more than 5 years, or both,
for a similar offense.)

Permit No. NC 0029815
To Discharge Wastewater Under The NATIONAL
POLLUTANT DISCHARGE CLIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provisions of North Carolina General Statute
143-215.1; other lawful standards and regulations promulgated and adopted
by the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission, and the Federal-_
Water Pollution Control Act, as amended.,
Jacobs Ruby Mine
is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at
Franklin, Macon County, North Carolina -
to receiving waters Caler Fork Creek.
in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements,'and other
conditions set forth in Parts I, !I, and III hereof.
This permit shall become effective - ' J'�`�APR 0 a 1976
This permit and the authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight
`on June 30, 1981.
Signed this the g day of ' APR 1976
Original Signed by,
W. E: KNIGHT
W. E. Knight, Acting Director
Division of Environmental Management
By Authority of the Environmental
Management Commission
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SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET
Jacobs Ruby cline
Page % ole
Permit No. NC o02
Js hereby authorized to: (include only appropriate items) _
1. Enter into a contract for construction of facilities required to
comply with the conditions of this Permit;
2. Make an outlet into Caler Fork Creek; _
3. Construct and operate a wastewater treatment facility consisting of
inorganic solids settling basins;
located at Franklin, Macon County, North Carolina,
subject to Part I.II, condition No. B-E of this Permit, and
4. Discharge from said treatment works into Caler Fork Creek
which is classified Class "C-tt".
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A. ( ). EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
During the
period
beginning on the effective date of this Permitand lasting until June 30, 1981,
permittee
is authorized to discharge
from outfall (s)
serial number(s) 001 =.Total Facility Discharge. Such
discharges
shall
be limited and monitored by the permittee
as specified below:
Effluent Characteristics
Discharge
Limitations
Monitoring
Requirements
kg/day(
lbs/da
Other Units
(Specify) Measurement-
Sample Sample
Daily Avg.
Daily Max.,
Daily Avg.
Daily Max. Frequency
Type Location.
Flow-m3/Day (MGD) --
--
56..77 (0.015)
-- --
-- --
Total Suspended Solids --
--
55 mg/l
110 mg/l --
-- --
Settleable Solids. --
--
0.1 ml/l
0.1 ml/l --
-- --
Turbidity - The discharge, when mixed with the receiving waters, shall not increase the turbidity of
the receiving stream by an amount greater than 10 JTU's.
The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0 standard units
and shall be monitored
There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts.
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Part I ,
Page 4 0
Permit No. NC 0029815
)HIE OF COMPLIANCE
1. The permittee shall achieve compliance with the effluent limitations
specified for discharges in accordance with the following schedule:
N/A
2._ No later than 14 calendar days following a date identified in the above
schedule of compliance, the permittee shall submit either a,report o'f
progress or, in the case of specific actions being required by identified
dates, a written notice of compliance or noncompliance. In the latter
case, the notice shall include the cause of noncompliance, any remedial
actions taken, and ,he probability of meeting the, next scheduled requ"i,�ement.
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PART I
Page 5 0,
Permit No. NCO ®2 98 1
Act used herein means the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, As Amended.
DEM used herein means the Division of Environmental Management of the
Department of Natural and Economic Resources.
"EMC" used herein means the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission.
C. MONITORING AND REPORTING
1. Representative Sampling
Samples and measurements taken as required herein shall be representative
of the volume and nature of the monitored discharge.
2. Reporting
Monitoring results obtained during the previous month(s) shall be
summarized for each month and reported. on a Monthly Monitoring Report
Form (DEM No. MR 1.0, 1.1, 1.2, and 1.3) postmarked no later than the 15th
day of the month following the completed reporting period. The.first
report is due on JUIN 1 1976 The DEM may require reporting of
additional monitoring results by written notification. Signed copies of
these, and all other reports required herein, shall be submitted to the
following address:
Division of Environmental Management
Water Quality Section
Post Office Box 27687
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
3. Definitions
a. The "daily average" discharge means the total discharge by weight
during a calendar month divided by the number of days in the month
that the production or commercial facility was operating. Where less
than daily sampling is required by this permit, the daily average
discharge shall be determined by the summation of all the measured
daily discharges by weight divided by the number of days sampled
during the calendar month when the measurements were made.
b. The "daily maximum" discharge means the total discharge by weight
during any calendar day.
4. Test Procedures
Test procedures for the analysis of pollutants shall conform to The EMC
regulations published pursuant to N. C. G. S. 143-215.63 et seq., The
Water and Air Quality Reporting Act, Section 304(g), of the.Federal Water
Pollution Control Act, As Amended, and Regulation 40 CFR 136.
5. Recording Results
For each measurement or sample taken pursuant to the requirements of
this permit, the permittee shall record the following information:
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a. The exact place, date, and time of sampling;
b. The dates the analyses were performed;
c. The person(s) who performed the analyses;
d. The analytical techniques or methods used; and
e. The results of all required analyses.
6. Additional Monitoring by Permittee
PART I
Page 3 of
Permit No. 14C002 9
If the permittee monitors any pollutant at the location(s) designated
herein more frequently than required by this permit, using approved
analytical methods as specified above, the results of such monitoring
shall be included in the calculation and reporting of the values required
in the Monthly Monitoring Report Form (DEM MR 1.0; 1.1, 1.2, and 1.3).
Such increased monitoring frequency shall also be indicated. The DEM
may require more frequent monitoring or the monitoring of other pollu-
tants not required in this permit by written notification:.
7. Records Retention
All records and information resulting from the monitoring activities
required .by this permit including all records of analyses performed and
calibration and maintenance of instrumentation and recordings from
continuous monitoring instrumentation shall be retained by the permittee
for a minimum of three (3).years, or longer if requested by the State
Division of Environmental Management.
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PART II
Page 7 of
Permit No. NC 0 ®2 9
A. MANAGEMENT REQUIREMENTS
1. Change in Discharge
All discharges authorized herein shall be consistent with the terms and
conditions of this permit. The discharge of any pollutant identified
in this permit more frequently than or at a level in excess of that
authorized shall constitute a violation of the permit. Any anticipated
facility expansions, production increases, or process modifications which
will result in new, different, or increased discharges of pollutants must
be reported by submission of a new NPDES application or, if such.changes
will not violate the effluent limitations specified in this permit, by
notice to the DEM of such changes. Following such notice, the permit
may be modified to specify and limit any pollutants not previously limited.
2. Non compliance Notification
If, for any reason, the permittee does not comply with or will be unable
to comply with any effluent limitation specified in this permit, the per-
mittee shall provide the Division of Environmental Management with the
following information, in writing, within five (5) days of becoming aware
of such condition:
a. A description of the discharge and cause of noncompliance; and
b. The period of noncompliance, including exact dates and times; or,
if not corrected; the anticipated time the noncompliance is expected
to continue, and steps being taken to reduce, eliminate and prevent
recurrence of the noncomplying discharge.
3. Facilities Operation
The permittee shall at all times maintain in good working order and
operate as efficiently as possible all treatment or control facilities
or systems installed or used by the permittee to achieve compliance with
the terms and conditions of this permit.
4. Adverse Impact
The permittee shall take all reasonable steps to minimize any adverse
impact to navigable waters resulting from noncompliance with any effluent
limitations specified in this permit, including such accelerated.or
additional monitoring as necessary to determine the nature and impact of
the noncomplying discharge.
5. Bypassing
Any diversion from or bypass of facilities necessary to maintain compliance
with the terms and conditions of this permit is prohibited, except (i) where
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PART II
Page .8 of:4
Permit No. NCO 0 2 98 i c
unavoidable to prevent loss of life or severe property damage, or
(ii) where excessive storm drainage or runoff would damage any
facilities -.necessary for compliance with the effluent limitations
and prohibitions of this permit. The permittee shall promptly.
notify the Water Qua-lity Section of DEM in writing of each such
diversion or bypass.
6. Removed Substances
Solids, sludges, filter backwash, or other pollutants removed -in the
course of treatment or control of wastewaters shall be disposed of in
a manner such as to prevent any pollutant from such materials from
entering waters of the State.
7. Power Failures
In order to maintain compliance with the effluent limitations and
prohibitions of this permit, the permittee shall either:
a. In accordance with the Schedule of Compliance contained in Part I,
-provide an alternative power source.sufficient to operate the waste-
water control facilities;
br,if such alternative power source is not in existence, and no date for
its implementation appears in Part I,
b. Halt, reduce or otherwise control production and/or all discharges
from wastewater control facilities upon the reduction,, loss, or
failure.of the primary source of power to said wastewater control
facilities.
8. Onshore or Offshore Construction
This permit does not authorize or approve the construction of any onshore
or offshore physical structures or facilities or the undertaking of any
work in any navigable waters.

B. RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Right of Entry
PART II
Page 9 00
Permit No. NC 0 0 2 9 8 15
The permittee shall allow the Director of the Division of Environmental
Management, the Regional Administrator, and/or their authorized represen-
tatives, upon the Presentations of credentials:
a. The enter upon the oermittee's premises where an effluent source is
located or in :..��hich any records are reQuired to be kept: under the
terms and condition of this permit; and
b. At reasonable times t; have access to and copy any records required
to be kept under ;

5. Toxic Pollutants
PART II
Page 10, of
Permit No. NCO 0 2 98 15
Notwithstanding Part II, B-4 above, if a toxic effluent standard or
prohibition (including any schedule of compliance specified in'such
effluent standard or prohibition) is established under Section 307(a)
of the Act for a toxic pollutant which is present in -the discharge and
such standard or prohibition is more stringent than any limitation for
such pollutant in this permit, this permit shall be revised'or modified
in accordance with the toxic,effluent standard or prohibition and the
permittee so notified.
6. Civil and Criminal Liability
Except.as provided in permit conditons on "Bypassing".(Part II, A-5)
and "Power Failures" (Part II, A-7), nothing in this permit shall be
construed to relieve the permittee from civil or criminal penalties
for noncompliance pursuant to N. C. G. S.,143-215.6 or Section 309 of
the Federal Act.
7.. Oil and Hazardous Substance Liability
Nothing in -this permit shall be construed to preclude the institution
of any legal action or relieve the.permittee from any responsibilities,
liabilities, or penalties to which the permittee is or may be -subject
under N. C. G. S. 143-215. 75 et seq. or Section 311 of the Federal Act.
8. Property Rights
The issuance of this permit does not convey any property rights in either
real or personal property, or any exclusive privileges, nor -does it author-
ize any injury to private property or any invasion of personal rights, nor
any infringement of-Federai State of local laws or regulations.
9. Severability
The provisions of this permit are -severable, and 'if any provision of this
permit, or the application of any provision of this permit to any circum-
stance; is held invalid, the application of such provision to other cir-
cumstances, and the remainder of this permit shall not be affected thereby.
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revious Permits
All previous State'water quality permits issued to this facility,
whether for construction or operation or discharge, are hereby revoked
by issuance of this permit. Receipt of the permit constitutes notice of
such action. The conditions, requirements,' terms, and provisions of this
permit authorizing discharge under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimi-
nation System governs discharges from this facility.
C. Construction
No construction of wastewater treatment facilities or additions
thereto shall.be begun until Final Plans and.Specifications have been
_.:submitted to the Division of Environmental Management and written approval
and Authorization to Construct has been issued. If no objections to Final
Plans and Specifications has been made by the DEM after 30 days following
receipt of the plans, the plans may be considered approved and construction
authorized.
D. Certified Operator
Pursuant to Chapter 90A of North Carolina General Statutes, the
permittee shall employ a certified wastewater treatment plant operator in
responsible charge of the wastewater treatment facilities. Such operator
must hold a certification of the grade equivalent to the classification
assigned to the wastewater treatment facilities.
E. The existing settling basins serving the Jacobs Ruby i41ine.wi11 be
completely rehabilitated prior to placing the wash troughs into operation.
Pape f2 ogf
I it No. NC 0029815
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F-.
CA)
A. ( ). EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
During the period beginning on the effective date of this Permit and lasting until June 30, 1981,
permittee is authorized to discharge from outfall(s) serial number(s) 001 =.Total Facility Discharge. SL
discharges shall be limited and monitored by the permittee as specified below:
Effluent Characteristics Discharge Limitations Monitoring Requirements
kg/da lbs/da Other Units (Specify) Measurement Sample Sampl
Daily Avg. Dai y Max. Daily Avg.. Daily Max. Frequency,Type Le—A
Flow=m3/Day (MGD) _- -- 56.77 (0.015) -- -- __ --
Total Suspended Solids -- - 55 mg/l 110 mg/1 -= -- --
Settleable Solids -- -- 0.1 ml/1 0.1 ml/1 -- --.
Turbidity - The discharge, when mixed with the receiving waters,.shall.not increase the turbidity of
the receiving stream by an amount greater than 10 JTU's.
The pH shall not be less than 6.0 standard units nor greater than 9.0. standard units
and shall be monitored N h
There shall be no discharge'of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts. Co 0 0
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Part I
Page - of
Permit No. NC 0029815
B. SCHEDULE OF COMPLIANCE
1. The permittee shall achieve compliance -with the effluent limitations-
specified for discharges in accordance with. the fol.lowing schedule:
N/A
2.- No later than 14 calendar days following a date identified in the above
schedule of compliance,.,the permittee shall submit either a report of''
progress or, in the case of specific actions being required by identified
dates., a written notice of compliance or noncompliance. In the latter
F
case, the notice shall' include the cause of noncompliance, any remedial
actions taken, and the probability of meeting the next scheduled requirement.
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P; --it No. NC 0029815
wious Permits
All previous State water quality ptrMLs issued to this facility,
whether for construction or operation or discharge, are hereby revoked
by issuance of this permit. Receipt of the permit constitutes notice of
..such action. The conditions, requirements, terms, and provisions of this
...permit author izing_discharge under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimi—
nation System governs discharges from this facility. .
C. :.Construction
No construction of wastewater treatment facilities or additions
thereto shall. be begun until Final Plans and Specifications have been.
submitted to the Division of Environmental Management and written approval.
and Authorization to. Construct has been issued.. If :no objections to Final.
-_Plans and Specifications has.. been made by the DEM after 30 days following.
receipt of the plans,. the plans may be considered approved and -construction
authorized.
D. Certified Operator
Pursuant to Chapter 90A of North Carolina General Statutes, the
permittee shall -employ a certified wastewater treatment plant operator in.
responsible charge of the wastewater treatment facilities..,Such operator .
must hold a certification of the grade equivalent.to the classification
assigned to the.wastewater treatment facilities.
E. The existing settling basins serving the Jacobs.Ruby.Mine will be
completely rehabilitated prior to placing the wash troughs into,operation.
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Application No. NC 0029815
STAFF REPORT AND.RECOMMMATIONS
PART I ®.INSPECTION OF EXISTING WASTMATER TREATMENT PLANT SITE. -
1. Place visited:. Jacobs Ruby Mine
2. Date: _August 8, 1973 (routine inspection. of existing, wastewater.
treatment facility).
3. By Roy M. Davis .
4:. Persons contacted: Addis H. Jacobs
5. Directions to site: From the intersection of North Carolina Secondary
Roads 1342 and 1343, travel east on North Carolina:Secondary Road 1343
approximately 1.5 miles. Site is located 150 yards to the right.
6. The bearing and distance to the existing point ofeffluentdischarge
is North 80o.East, approximately 1.5 miles from the intersection -of :North
._Carolina Secondary Roads 1342 and 1343.
7. Size: 45 - 47 acres.
8. Topography: slopes gently southeast toward Caler Fork Creek:
9. Location of Nearest Dwelling: 1,000 feet.-

.10. Receiving Stream: Caler Fork .Creek
(a) Classification: "C -Trout"
(b) Minimum.7-day,.:10-year discharge at site:: N/A
(c) .Usage: fish and wildlife propagation in addition to.fishing:and..
wading.
PART II o DESCRIPTION OF EXISTING TREATMENT WORKS
1. Design Loading
The design hydraulic capacity of the existing.facility is 0.015 MGD. .
2. Type - It is proposed to continue operation of an existing wastewater
treatment facility consisting of three settling ponds in series,with
discharge of treated effluent into Caler Fork Creek, a tributary to the
Little Tennessee River Basin
3.. Final disposition of tailings will be.via a backhoe and/or some other
type of applicable equipment to an area that would prevent runoff, caused
byrainfall, from entering surface waters.

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Water Quality Division
SEP 19 ,1973
Western Regional Office,
Asheville, North Carolina
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NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL AND ECONOMIC RESOURCES
OFFICE OF WATER AND AIR RESOURCES
Raleigh , North Carolina
PERMIT
For the Discharge of Sewage, Industrial Wastes, or Other Wastes
'In accordance with the provisions of Article 21. of Chapter 143, General Statutes of .North Carolina
as amended, and other applicable Laws, Rules and Regulatiohis
PERMISSION IS HEREBY GRANTED TO
J6001),v Ft3: i. Ii@
4-lacon County
FOR THE
0i.eration of tato existinq 1;,17;9000 `i is "Vesteivatter troat nt ftC11iti3
Consisting Qf threo (3) sottsing �e s in saries to taeaz t.ae c7oste1-inter
irm Jaco * s Eu ?4neq era the Jisdhargo of the flynal effluent into
Caler For'zo, a triWtaxy L"i Vie little i omiessel:' Liver Dac•lri,
in accordance with the application received ----- tel . _`"______, 197 _, and in .conformity with
'the plans, specifications, and other supporting data; all of which are filed with the Office of
Water and Air Resources and are considered a part of this Permit.
This Permit shall be effective from the date of its issuance until ___ U bY_1s_1--------- and
shall be subject to the following specified conditions and limitations:
1. This 1.._,;: C,B�.t< !�_4@12 becowo Vold unless• the faciliti,e€s wvexo ' construotoJ in accordance
the a�,Ptov - si.acifications, 8WJ 01,14.1ex 6iw,,:.ort1ng data,
.�. 1111s ,-.elflit iso effective mly With re%_Iectr to the Mature and `V,3,$�. w., o' izSt-es
ascribed in the &, �4; scat ion and other su i3 ,.ozone data.
rho di.scla g'a will not lnore&se recoiVIM3 streamtuurl divi by an b:?ounw geator
then 10 Jackwn Turbidity i.t;y t;nIts.
Ira event 411esO facilities pro�uce an efa' M-11. vontVining More than 001 a-a/x of,
� D minute �ettieablo Wilds car otherwise f l' tc ;.roiuce ea effluent ok such quelfty to
V: Wtect the recelving strew..1, jacobl a .11 by : ine shall take ,,uch intw.-N eto co- tine
60t1011 G nalt .lbao zequired by the office of i at(�r and Air S eSt�'+�'ZC@:+e
EG
. vel,osts gal or t c�zs
of the facilities shall l:* suboitAted to Cie staff of tine
aortia Carolina. Cffice ;Of, and Air ilosouurces av x9gular interv;ls in cLicii f=,,
and d6t ?1, as may be ra 1rodby the Board or its aM, int,strativo staff.
Q-errrait0_ r; 10114. roquost its extenslors. _on rrsc ii::t of the retpc st, -tlhe Eo=r d All.
cdoq;acy of: 'V n facilities doso&il:! thexe in, and if a%t:en
t13e Pouil t ' f# 3ucb. $`.ez!od of urns wid Unda _GiIC.h WllditiM, 1 1.i3.vatione as deamxciiJ
7. 1hic io 6c1acs 1 t-Jcetoriator Troatoont, i lent, claeda a:C.W. Xao is :t flao 0i_Oz-ntor in
.goo-onnibio cimwoa 17.101 ; a vatic; trade I coeviai.clat04.
Permit issued this the ___ _'' ____ day of _--_iz _ ____, 19_%S .
BY-�' ----=-----------------------
ieta3iax,• As ' tant Director
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