NCG020755_Inspection Letter Signed_20191001

ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
S. DANIEL SMITH
Interim Director
October 1, 2019
Morton Trucking Inc.
Attn: Tim Morton
121 Garnet Lane
Jacksonville, NC 28546
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
NPDES General Stormwater Permit NCG020000
Certificate of Coverage NCG020755
Morton Mine -Jacksonville
Onslow County
Dear Mr. Morton
On September 25, 2010, Brian Lambe from the Wilmington Regional Office of the Division of Energy,
Mineral, and Land Resources (DEMLR), conducted a compliance evaluation inspection on Morton Mine
located in 121 Garnet Lane, Jacksonville, Onslow County, North Carolina. The site drains to Northeast
Creek, which is currently classified as Class SC, NSW Waters in the White Oak River Basin.
The following observations were noted during the DEMLR inspection (please see the attached
addendum for additional information about your permit):
1) Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SPPP)
A Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SPPP) has been developed, recorded, and properly
implemented.
Yes ■ No ❑
2) Qualitative Monitorin¢
Qualitative monitoring has been conducted and recorded in accordance with permit requirements.
Yes ■ No ❑
3) Analytical Monitorin¢
Analytical monitoring has been conducted and recorded in accordance with permit requirements.
Yes ■ No ❑
Other Observations:
1. The permit should be an individual permit considering the asphalt plant, vegetative debris,
concrete debris, and mining. Vehicle maintenance is currently considered under the mining
permit. However, the company must consider submitting an individual permit application.
2. The wetlands must be monitored according to Joanne Steenhuis, DWQ. You must consult with
DWQ regarding this decision. Failure to comply is a mining permit and NPDES permit violation.
Submit documentation of monitoring to this office.
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources
Wilmington Regional Office 1 127 Cardinal Drive Extension I Wilmington, North Carolina 28405
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910.796.7215

NCG020755
October 1, 2019
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Thank you for your assistance and cooperation during this inspection. Please be advised that violations
of the NPDES Stormwater General Permit may be subject to a civil penalty assessment of up to
$25,000.00 per day for each violation. If you have any questions, comments, or need assistance with
understanding any aspect of your permit, please do not hesitate to contact Dan Sams or me at (910)
796-7215.
Sincerely,
(man Lambe
Environmental Specialist
Land Quality Section
Attachments:
1. BIMS Inspection Checklist
cc: WiROFiles — Land Quality
Central Files— DEMLR- LF