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EASTERN MINERALS, INC.
MANUFACTURERS AND DISTRIBUTORS OF
TRACE ELEMENTS AND PREMIXES FOR AGRICULTURE
PLANT R MAILING ADDRESS
170 Eastern Minerals Road Phone: [phone] P.O. Drawer 1436
Henderson, NC 27536 USA Fax: [phone] Bainbridge, GA 31718 USA
January 6, 2012
Mr. S. Daniel Smith
Supervisor
Surface Water Protection Unit
NCDENR DWQ — Raleigh Regional Office
1628 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1628
CERTIFIED MAIL
7011 1570 0001 6717 6767.
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RE: Response to Case No. NOV-2011-PC-06IS & 0619 (Eastern Minerals, Inc.)
Rescission of Certificate of Coverage NCG060142
Dear Mr. Smith:
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JAN 10 2012
NC DENR
Raleigh Regianal Office
As requested, Eastem Minerals, Inc. is providing response to the above NOV and, with this letter,
requesting rescission of Certificate of Coverage NCG060142 (Item 5, Case No. NOV-2011-PC-0168).
Certificate of Coverage NCGO60140 under General NPDES Permit No. NCG060000 will be continued
for discharge of stormwater associated with industrial activities from the entire site. The correct address
for all facilities at the site is 170 Eastern Minerals Road, Henderson, NC 27537.
The Eastern Minerals — Henderson Facility is currently updating the Stormwater Pollution Prevention
Plan (SPPP) to include the entire site, which incorporates the former Eastern Block Plant (Item 2, Case
Nos. NOV-2011-PC-0618 & 0619). Eastern Minerals expects the SPPP to be updated by the end of
January 2012. Implementation will be directed by Mr. Gary Tucker, Assistant Plant Manager, who will
be the contact for future inspections.
Mr. Tucker is also coordinating completion of qualitative and quantitative monitoring for the site as
required by the general permit (Item 3, Case No. NOV-2011-PC-0618 & 0619). Secondary containment
for the kerosene tank will be modified to increase capacity and the tank repositioned and anchored by the
end of January 2012 (Item 5, Case No, NOV-2011-PC-0619).
Should you have any questions or require additional information, please call me at [phone] or
Gary Tucker at [phone].
Sincerely,
EASTERN MINERALS INC.
pencer A. urot, P.E.
Executive Vice President
cc: Tim Monroe, P.E. — Bensinger & Garrison Environmental, Inc.

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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman
Governor Director Secretary
December S, 2011
CERTIFIED MAIL 70101870000133022171
RETURN RECEIPT REOUESTED
Mr. Spencer Faurot
PO Box 1310
Bainbridge, GA 39817
Subject: Notice of Violation and Stormwater Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Case No. NOV-2011-PC-0619
Certificate of Coverage No. NCG060140
Eastern Minerals, Inc.
Vance County
Dear Mr. Faurot:
On November 16, 2011, I, Cheng Zhang of the Raleigh Regional Office (RRO) conducted a
Stormwater Compliance Evaluation Inspection at Eastern Minerals, Inc. The assistance provided
by Mr. Charles Gordon, the plant manager, and Mr. Gary Tucker, the assistant plant manager,
was greatly appreciated. The inspection report is attached. Findings during the inspection were
as follows:
Certificate of Coverage (COC) No. NCG060140 of NPDES general permit
NCG060000 was issued to Eastern Minerals, Inc., to discharge stormwater runoff to
Lynch Creek, a class C NSW stream, in the Tar -Pamlico River Basin.
2. Eastern Minerals, Inc. was found to have violated Part II Section A of the
General Permit for failure to implement a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan
(SPPP). The SPPP was developed in 1997, but has not been implemented. The
facility must review and update the plan to include the runoff from the former
Eastern Block Building (currently covered by COC NCG060412, which should
be rescinded).
3. Eastern Minerals, Inc. was found to have violated Part [I Section B and Section
C of the General Permit for failure to conduct analytical and qualitative
monitoring. The facility must start to conduct both analytical and qualitative
monitoring at the stormwater discharge outfall (SDO). The first qualitative and
analytical monitoring must be conducted no later than December 31, 2011.
North Carolina Division of Water (duality 1628 Mail Service Center Raleigh, \'C 27699-1628 Phone [phone] Customer Service
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Eastern Minerals, Inc.
Permit No. NCG060140
Compliance Evaluation Inspection
4. The secondary containment for the 500-gallon kerosene tank was observed and
found not adequate, part of the tank stuck out of the containment and the
volume of the containment appeared insufficient. The Vehicle maintenance was
conducted in the workshop; used motor oil was stored in drums with adequate
secondary containment. Please record the monthly usage of new motor oil.
5. The SDO was observed during the inspection, it was well maintained and in good
condition.
Please address Item 2, 3, and 4 above and respond in writing to RRO within 30 days of
receipt of this letter. If you have any questions regarding the attached report or any of the
findings, please contact Cheng Zhang at 919-791-4200 (or email: [e-mail]).
since rel
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S. Daniel Smith, Supervisor
Surface Water Protection
Raleigh Regional Office
Enclosure: Compliance Evaluation Inspection Form
cc: Central Files
RRO SWP files
Charles Gordon
PO Box 226, Henderson, NC 27536 w/attachment

Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: NCGO60140 Effective: 11/01/07 Expiration: 10/31/12 Owner: Eastern Minerals Inc
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Eastern Minerals, Inc.
County: Vance 170 Eastern Minerals Rd
Region: Raleigh
Henderson NC 27536
Contact Person: Spencer Faurot Title: Engineer Phone: [phone]
Directions to Facility:
System Classifications:
Primary ORC: Certification: Phone:
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Inspection Date: 11/16/2011 EntryTime: 10:00 AM Exit Time: 11:50 AM
Primary Inspector. Cheng Zhang Phone: [phone]
Secondary Inspector(s):
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Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit Inspection Type: Foodliobacco/Soaps/Cosmetics/Public Warehousing
Stormwater Discharge CDC
Facility Status: 0 Compliant ■ Not Compliant
Question Areas:
E Storm Water
(See attachment summary)
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Permit: NCG060140 Owner - Facility: Eastern Minerals Inc
Inspection Date: 11/16/2011 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
The SPPP must be reviewed or updated annually. Since the plan covers the runoff from the former Eastern Block
Building, the facility may request to rescind the Certificate of Coverage NCG060142. The updated SPPP needs to include
the Eastern Block Building.
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Permit: NCG060140 Owner - Facility: Eastern Minerals Inc
Inspection Date: 1111612011 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit:
Routine
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan
Yes No
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Does the site have a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan?
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# Does the Plan include a General Location (USGS) map?
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# Does the Plan include a "Narrative Description of Practices"?
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# Does the Plan include a detailed site map including outfall locations and drainage areas?
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# Does the Plan include a list of significant spills occurring during the past 3 years?
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# Has the facility evaluated feasible alternatives to current practices?
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# Does the facility provide all necessary secondary containment?
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# Does the Plan include a BMP summary?
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# Does the Plan include a Spill Prevention and Response Plan (SPRP)?
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#Does the Plan include a Preventative Maintenance and Good Housekeeping Plan?
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# Does the facility provide and document Employee Training?
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# Does the Plan include a fist of Responsible Party(s)?
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# Is the Plan reviewed and updated annually?
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# Does the Plan include a Stormwater Facility Inspection Program?
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Has the Stormwater Pollution Prevention `Plan been implemented?
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Comment: The plan was developed in October 1997 and last modified on December
2, 1997. The secondary containment for the.500-gallon kerosene was not adequate,
part of the tank stuck out of the containment, the volume of the containment appeared
not enough. The facility has not conducted and documented employee training. The
facility has not implemented the plan.
Qualitative Monitoring Yes No NA NE
Has the facility conducted its Qualitative Monitoring semi-annually? 0000
Comment: No qualitative monitoring has been conducted.
Analytical Monitoring Yes No NA NE
Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring? 11000
# Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring from Vehicle Maintenance areas? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑
Comment: No analytical monitoring has been conducted. The facility claimed to use
less than 55 gallons of motor oil per month, vehicle maintenance was conducted in the
shop.
Permit and OutfalIs Yes No NA NE
# Is a copy of the Permit and the Certificate of Coverage available at the site? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
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Permit: NCG060140 Owner - Facility: Eastern Minerals Inc
Inspection Date: 11/16/2011 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
# Were all outfalls observed during the inspection?
# If the facility has representative outfall status, is it properly documented by the Division?
# Has the facility evaluated all illicit (non stormwater) discharges?
Comment:
Reason for Visit: Routine
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SPENCER A FAUROT
EASTERN MINERALS INCORPORATED
PO BOX 1310
BAINBRIDGE, GA 31717
Dear Permittee:
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
August 23, 2002
Subject: NPDES Stormwater Permit Renewal
Eastern Minerals Incorporated
COC Number NCGO60142
Vance County
In response to your renewal application for continued coverage under general permit NCG060000, the Division of
Water Quality (DWQ) is forwarding herewith the reissued stormwater general permit. This permit is reissued
pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and the Memorandum of Agreement
between the state of North Carolina and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, dated December 6, 1983.
The following information is included with your permit package:
A new Certificate of Coverage
.A copy of General Stormwater Permit NCGO60000
A copy of a Technical Bulletin for the general permit
Your coverage under this general permit is not transferable except after notice to DWQ. The Division 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 DENR or relieve the perm ittee from responsibility
for compliance with any other applicable federal, state, or local law, rule, standard, ordinance, order, judgment, or
decree.
If you have any questions regarding this permit package please contact Aisha Lau of the Central Office Stormwater
and General Permits Unit at [phone], ext. 578
Sincerely,
Bradley Bennett, Supervisor
Stormwater and General Permits Unit
cc: Central Files
Stormwater & General Permits Unit Files
Raleigh Regional Office
N. C. Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 [phone]
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NCDENR
Customer Service
1- 8W-623-7748

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
06/06/2002
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
ATTN: SPENCER A FAUROT
"EASTERN MINERALS, INC."
PO BOX 1436
BAINBRIDGE, GA 31717
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NCDENR.
NORTH CARouNA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
FAILURE TO SUBMIT RENEWAL APPLICATION
"EASTERN MINERALS, INC."
NCGO60000
COC NUMBER NCGO60142
VANCE COUNTY
Dear Permittee:
This letter is to inform you that, as of the date of this letter, the Division of Water Quality has not received a
renewal request for the subject permit certificate of coverage. This is a violation of NCGS §143.215.1 (c)(1) which
states "Ail applications shall be filed with the commission at least 180 days in advance of the date on which it is
desired to commence the discharge of wastes or the date on which an existing permit expires, as the case may be".
Any permittee that has not requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration or permittee that does not have a
permit after the expiration and has not requested renewal at least 180 days prior to expiration, will be subjected to
enforcement procedures as provided in NCGS § 143-215.6 and 33 USC 1251 et. seq.
In order to prevent continued, escalated action, including the assessment of civil penalties you must submit a
completed permit coverage renewal application to the attention of the "Stormwater and General Permits Unit" at
the letterhead address within ten (10) days of your receipt of this letter (renewal application enclosed). If the
subject discharge has been terminated, please complete the enclosed rescission request form. Mailing instructions
are listed on the bottom of the form. You will be notified when the rescission process has been completed.
Thank you for your prompt attention to this situation. If you have any questions regarding this matter, please
contact Aisha Lau of the central office Stormwater and General Permits Unit at 919-733-5083, ext. 578.
Sincerely,
for Alan W. Klimek, P.E.
Director, Division of Water Quality
cc: Stormwater and General Permits Unit Files
Central Files
Raleigh Regional Office
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
GENERAL PERMIT NO. NCGO60000
CERTIFICATE OF COVERAGE No. NCG060142
STORMWATER DISCHARGES
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
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,
EASTERN MINERALS INC
is hereby authorized to discharge stormwater from a facility located at
EASTERN MINERALS INCORPORATED
OLD US 1 BYPASS SOUTH
HENDERSON
VANCE COUNTY
to receiving waters designated as Lynch Creek, a class C NSW stream, in the Tar - Pamlico River Basin in
accordance with the effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts I, II, III,
IV, V, and VI of General Permit No. NCGO60000 as attached.
This certificate of coverage shall become effective September 1, 2002.
This Certificate of Coverage shall remain in effect for the duration of the Generat Permit.
Signed this day August 23, 2002.
for Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D.
Acting Director
Division of Water Quality
December 27, 2001
SPENCER A FAUROT
EASTERN MINERALS INCORPORATED
PO BOX 1436
BAINBRIDGE. GA 31717
Subject: NPDES Stormwater Permit Renewal
EASTERN MINERALS INCORPORATED
COC Number NCG060142
Vance County
Dear Permittee:
Your facility is currently covered for stormwater discharge under General Permit NCG0600(H). This permit expires
on August 31, 2001 The Division staff is currently in the process of rewriting this permit and is scheduled to have
the permit reissued'by late summer of'2002. Once the permit is reissued, your facility would be eligible for
continued coverage under the reissued permit.
In order to assure your continued coverage under the general permit. you must apply to the Division of Water
Quality (DWQ) for renewal of your permit coverage. To make this renewal process easier, we are informing you in
advance that your permit will be expiring. Enclosed you will find a General Permit Coverage Renewal
Application Form. The application must he completed and returned by March 4, 2002 in order to assure continued
coverage under the general permit.
Failure to request renewal within this time period may result in a civil assessment of at least $250-00. Larger
penalties may be assessed depending on the delinquency of the request. Discharge of stormwater from your facility
without coverage under a valid stormwater NPDES permit would constitute a violation of NCGS 143-215. l and
could result in assessments of civil penalties of up to $10,000 per day.
Please note that recent federal legislation has extended the "no exposure exclusion" to all operators of industrial
facilities in any of the 1 1 categories of "storm water discharges associated with industrial activity," (except
construction activities). If you feel your facility can certify a condition of "no exposure", i.e. the facilty industrial
materials and operations are not exposed to stormwater, you can apply for the no exposure exclusion. For additional
information contact the Central Office Stormwater Staff member listed below or check the Stormwater &. General
Permits Unit Web Site at http://h2o.enr.sta(c.nc.us/su/stormwater.html
If the subject stormwater discharge to waters of the state has been terminated, please complete the enclosed
Rescission Request Form. Mailing instructions are listed on the bottom of the form. You will be notified when the
rescission process has been completed.
If you have any questions regarding the permit renewal procedures please contact Joe Alhiston of the Raleigh
Regional Office at 919-571-47(H) or Aisha Lau of the Central Office Stormwater Unit at [phone], ext- 578
Sincerely.
Bradley Bennett., Supervisor
Stormwater and General Permits Unit
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Raleigh Regional Ofticc
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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
SPENCER A. FAUROT
EASTERN MINERALS, INC.
PO BOX 1436
BAINBRIDGE, GA 31717
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September 11, 1997
Subject: Reissued Stormwater General Permit for Certificate of Coverage No. NCGO60142
Vance County
Dear Permittee:
In response to your renewal application for continued coverage under the subject permit, the Division
of Water Quality (DWQ) is forwarding herewith the reissued stormwater general permit. This permit
is reissued pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143-215 .l and the
Memorandum of Agreement between North Carolina and the US Environmental Protection agency
dated December 6, 1983.
The following information is included with your permit package:
■ A copy of the stormwater general permit.
z A Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan Certification Form. This form certifies that you have
developed and implemented the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SPPP) required in your
permit. This form must be completed and returned to the Division within 30 days of receipt of
this letter. DO NOT send the SPPP with the signed form.
■ Five copies of Analytical Monitoring forms.
■ Five copies of Qualitative Monitoring forms.
■ A copy of a Technical Bulletin on the stormwater program with outlines program components
and addresses frequently asked questions.
■ A corrected Certificate of Coverage if you indicated a name or address change on the Renewal
Form returned to the Division.
Your certificate of coverage is not transferable except after notice to DWQ. The Division of Water
Quality 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
DWQ or permits required by the Division of Land Resources, Division of Air Quality, Coastal Area
Management Act or any other Federal or Local governmental permits that may be required.
If you have any questions concerning this permit or other attached documents, please contact the
Stormwater Group at telephone number [phone]
Sincerely,
for
. Preston Howard, Jr., P. E.
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division Utt Environmental Management
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James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
July 8, 1994
Mr. Spencer A. Faurot
Eastern Minerals, Inc.
P.O. Box 1436
Bainbridge, GA 31717
Subject: General Permit No. NCGO60000
Eastern Minerals, Inc.
COC NCGO60142
Vance County
Dear Mr. Faurot:
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In accordance with your application for discharge permit received on May 19, 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 Steve Ulmer at telephone number 919/733-
5083.
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Sincerely, &lnal Signed Ey
�Coleen H. Sullins
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P. E.
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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
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH, AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
GENERAL PERMIT NO. NCG060900
CERTIFICATE OF COVERAGE NO, NCG0601AD
STORMWATER DISCHARGES
NATIONAL POLLUTAN-T DISCHARGE ELIMINATION_ SYSTEM
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,
Eastern Minerals, Inc.
is hereby authorized to discharge stormwater from a facility located at
Eastern Minerals, Inc.
Ols US Highway I Bypass South
Henderson
Vance County
to receiving waters designated as Lynch Creek in the Tar -Pamlico River Basin
in accordance with the effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts I, ll, III
and IV of General Permit No. NCGO60000 as attached.
This Certificate of Coverage shall become effective July 8, 1994.
This Certificate of Coverage shall remain in effect for the duration of the General Permit.
Signed this day July 8, 1994.
Original Signed EY
Coleen H. Sullins
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
Division of Environmental Management
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

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