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Home My WebLink About2020 Miles Wahl Quarterly Inspection 1101 South Fawcett Avenue, Suite 200 Tacoma, Washington 98402 253.383.4940 May 6, 2021 Jefferson County Department of Community Development 621 Sheridan Street Port Townsend, Washington 98368 Attention: David W. Johnson Subject: 2020 On-Site Inspection of Miles Sand & Gravel Company, Shine Facility Wahl Extraction Area, WDNR Permit No. 70-013024 Jefferson County, Washington File No. 1355-035-06 This letter presents the results of the quarterly on-site inspection of the Shine Facility operated by Miles Sand & Gravel Company (Miles). Conditions 7 and 9 of Jefferson County Ordinance 08-706-04, amended by Jefferson County Ordinance 09-1213-10, require the submittal of a quarterly inspection report regarding mining operations located within a designated Aquifer Recharge Area. The intent is for this letter to satisfy the requirements of Conditions 7 and 9 and to present the results of the quarterly inspections in 2020. GeoEngineers, Inc. (GeoEngineers) conducted a review of workings for 2020 at the Wahl Extraction Area (WEA) within the Shine Facility on a quarterly basis. The last site visit was on December 15, 2020 when Eric Knoedler, Staff Hydrogeologist with GeoEngineers, and Ryan Ransavage, Earth Resources Manager for Miles, conducted a tour of the operations. Mr. Knoedler and Mr. Ransavage toured the boundaries of the permitted excavation area, which were marked with polyvinyl chloride (PVC) posts that extended 6 to 10 feet above ground. These posts were readily observed from a distance. The excavations, plant operations and mining activities were all occurring within the marked boundary. Approximately 96 acres have been disturbed within the WEA since the extraction process commenced in April 2013. Approximately 40 acres have been reclaimed in accordance with permit conditions. The Washington Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Permit No. 70-013024 for the WEA was approved on May 2, 2012. The permitted area encompasses a total of 183 acres, which includes the following: ■ 156 acres in the mining area (137 acres will be disturbed during the mining process, 19 acres of setbacks, buffers and wetlands will remain “as-is”). ■ 9 acres for the utility and maintenance road easement. ■ 18 acres for the Operations and Processing Facility. Jefferson County Department of Community Development | May 6, 2021 Page 2 File No. 1355-035-06 SUMMARY The following is a summary of observations made during the quarterly site visits: ■ Boundaries of the permitted areas were clearly marked. ■ No mining activities were occurring outside of the permitted areas. ■ The stormwater pond, the location of a water quality monitoring point G002-SG02 (previously referred to as MP 1), was absent of sheen. Copies of the four quarterly Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs) that Miles submitted to the Department of Ecology are attached. The DMRs show the results at four monitoring points. The monitoring points: G004-PG02, G003-PG01, G001-SG01 and G002-SG02 (previously referred to as MP 1, MP 2, MP 3 and MP 4, respectively) are shown on the attached Shine Facility Map. ■ Approximately 40 acres of the 96 acres mined since April 2013 were reclaimed through 2020. RECOMMENDATIONS GeoEngineers has been monitoring the WEA since operations began. Based on the previous observations and the level of mining activity at the site, we recommended that the discharge monitoring should continue on a quarterly basis and the reporting should be done on an annual basis. Annual reporting of quarterly monitoring results was approved via email by David W. Johnson of Jefferson County on March 3, 2014. Please contact us if you have any questions concerning this report. Sincerely, GeoEngineers, Inc. Bridget A. August, LG, LHG Senior Hydrogeologist Galan W. McInelly, LG, LHG Principal BAA:GWM:leh Attachments: Quarterly Discharge Monitoring Reports for 2020 Shine Facility Map cc: Ryan Ransavage Miles Sand & Gravel Company Disclaimer: Any electronic form, facsimile or hard copy of the original document (email, text, table, and/or figure), if provided, and any attachments are only a copy of the original document. The original document is stored by GeoEngineers, Inc. and will serve as the official document of record. May 6, 2021 Monitoring Period:01/01/2020 - 03/31/2020 Facility County:Jefferson WAG501120Permit Number:Permittee: Receiving Waterbody: Outfall:G001 - Storm to Ground Miles Sand & Gravel Shine Pit Monitoring PointWeek G001 G001 3-F 1/17/20 C No 8-T 2/18/20 7.5 No 12-W 3/18/20 C No Reporting Codes Used: C - No Discharge Version:1 Washington State Department of Ecology Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR)Page: 1 of 4 Monitoring Period:01/01/2020 - 03/31/2020 Facility County:Jefferson WAG501120Permit Number:Permittee: Receiving Waterbody: Outfall:G002 - Storm to Ground Miles Sand & Gravel Shine Pit Monitoring PointWeek G002 3-F 1/17/20 No 8-T 2/18/20 No 12-W 3/18/20 No Reporting Codes Used: C - No Discharge Version:1 Washington State Department of Ecology Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR)Page: 2 of 4 Monitoring Period:01/01/2020 - 03/31/2020 Facility County:Jefferson WAG501120Permit Number:Permittee: Receiving Waterbody: Outfall:G003 - Process to Ground Miles Sand & Gravel Shine Pit Monitoring PointWeek G003 3-F 1/17/20 No 8-T 2/18/20 No 12-W 3/18/20 No Reporting Codes Used: C - No Discharge Version:1 Washington State Department of Ecology Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR)Page: 3 of 4 Monitoring Period:01/01/2020 - 03/31/2020 Facility County:Jefferson WAG501120Permit Number:Permittee: Receiving Waterbody: Outfall:G004 - Storm to Ground Miles Sand & Gravel Shine Pit Monitoring PointWeek G004 G004 3-F 1/17/20 C No 8-T 2/18/20 C No 12-W 3/18/20 C No Reporting Codes Used: C - No Discharge Version:1 I certify under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system or those persons directly responsible for gathering information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fine and imprisonment for knowing violations. Ryan Ransavage Signature Date 4/14/2020 8:21:24 AM Washington State Department of Ecology Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR)Page: 4 of 4 Monitoring Period:04/01/2020 - 06/30/2020 Facility County:Jefferson WAG501120Permit Number:Permittee: Receiving Waterbody: Outfall:G001 - Storm to Ground Miles Sand & Gravel Shine Pit Monitoring PointWeek G005 G001 G001 2-Th 4/9/20 No C No 7-Th 5/14/20 No C No 12-T 6/16/20 No C No Reporting Codes Used: C - No Discharge Version:1 Washington State Department of Ecology Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR)Page: 1 of 4 Monitoring Period:04/01/2020 - 06/30/2020 Facility County:Jefferson WAG501120Permit Number:Permittee: Receiving Waterbody: Outfall:G002 - Storm to Ground Miles Sand & Gravel Shine Pit Monitoring PointWeek G002 2-Th 4/9/20 No 7-Th 5/14/20 No 12-T 6/16/20 No Reporting Codes Used: C - No Discharge Version:1 Washington State Department of Ecology Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR)Page: 2 of 4 Monitoring Period:04/01/2020 - 06/30/2020 Facility County:Jefferson WAG501120Permit Number:Permittee: Receiving Waterbody: Outfall:G003 - Process to Ground Miles Sand & Gravel Shine Pit Monitoring PointWeek G003 2-Th 4/9/20 No 7-Th 5/14/20 No 12-T 6/16/20 No Reporting Codes Used: C - No Discharge Version:1 Washington State Department of Ecology Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR)Page: 3 of 4 Monitoring Period:04/01/2020 - 06/30/2020 Facility County:Jefferson WAG501120Permit Number:Permittee: Receiving Waterbody: Outfall:G004 - Storm to Ground Miles Sand & Gravel Shine Pit Monitoring PointWeek G004 G004 2-Th 4/9/20 C No 7-Th 5/14/20 C No 12-T 6/16/20 C No Reporting Codes Used: C - No Discharge Version:1 I certify under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system or those persons directly responsible for gathering information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fine and imprisonment for knowing violations. Ryan Ransavage Signature Date 7/28/2020 12:15:47 PM Washington State Department of Ecology Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR)Page: 4 of 4 Monitoring Period:07/01/2020 - 09/30/2020 Facility County:Jefferson WAG501120Permit Number:Permittee: Receiving Waterbody: Outfall:G001 - Storm to Ground Miles Sand & Gravel Shine Pit Monitoring PointWeek G005 G001 G001 3-Th 7/16/20 No C No 7-W 8/12/20 No C No 11-Th 9/10/20 No C No Reporting Codes Used: C - No Discharge Version:1 Washington State Department of Ecology Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR)Page: 1 of 4 Monitoring Period:07/01/2020 - 09/30/2020 Facility County:Jefferson WAG501120Permit Number:Permittee: Receiving Waterbody: Outfall:G002 - Storm to Ground Miles Sand & Gravel Shine Pit Monitoring PointWeek G002 3-Th 7/16/20 No 7-W 8/12/20 No 11-Th 9/10/20 No Reporting Codes Used: C - No Discharge Version:1 Washington State Department of Ecology Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR)Page: 2 of 4 Monitoring Period:07/01/2020 - 09/30/2020 Facility County:Jefferson WAG501120Permit Number:Permittee: Receiving Waterbody: Outfall:G003 - Process to Ground Miles Sand & Gravel Shine Pit Monitoring PointWeek G003 3-Th 7/16/20 No 7-W 8/12/20 No 11-Th 9/10/20 No Reporting Codes Used: C - No Discharge Version:1 Washington State Department of Ecology Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR)Page: 3 of 4 Monitoring Period:07/01/2020 - 09/30/2020 Facility County:Jefferson WAG501120Permit Number:Permittee: Receiving Waterbody: Outfall:G004 - Storm to Ground Miles Sand & Gravel Shine Pit Monitoring PointWeek G004 G004 3-Th 7/16/20 C No 7-W 8/12/20 C No 11-Th 9/10/20 C No Reporting Codes Used: C - No Discharge Version:1 I certify under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system or those persons directly responsible for gathering information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fine and imprisonment for knowing violations. Ryan Ransavage Signature Date 10/28/2020 12:27:52 PM Washington State Department of Ecology Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR)Page: 4 of 4 Monitoring Period:10/01/2020 - 12/31/2020 Facility County:Jefferson WAG501120Permit Number:Permittee: Receiving Waterbody: Outfall:G001 - Storm to Ground Miles Sand & Gravel Shine Pit Monitoring PointWeek G005 G001 G001 2-T 10/6/20 No C No 8-M 11/16/20 No C No 12-M 12/14/20 No C No Reporting Codes Used: C - No Discharge Version:1 Washington State Department of Ecology Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR)Page: 1 of 4 Monitoring Period:10/01/2020 - 12/31/2020 Facility County:Jefferson WAG501120Permit Number:Permittee: Receiving Waterbody: Outfall:G002 - Storm to Ground Miles Sand & Gravel Shine Pit Monitoring PointWeek G002 2-T 10/6/20 No 8-M 11/16/20 No 12-M 12/14/20 No Reporting Codes Used: C - No Discharge Version:1 Washington State Department of Ecology Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR)Page: 2 of 4 Monitoring Period:10/01/2020 - 12/31/2020 Facility County:Jefferson WAG501120Permit Number:Permittee: Receiving Waterbody: Outfall:G003 - Process to Ground Miles Sand & Gravel Shine Pit Monitoring PointWeek G003 2-T 10/6/20 No 8-M 11/16/20 No 12-M 12/14/20 No Reporting Codes Used: C - No Discharge Version:1 Washington State Department of Ecology Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR)Page: 3 of 4 Monitoring Period:10/01/2020 - 12/31/2020 Facility County:Jefferson WAG501120Permit Number:Permittee: Receiving Waterbody: Outfall:G004 - Storm to Ground Miles Sand & Gravel Shine Pit Monitoring PointWeek G004 G004 2-T 10/6/20 C No 8-M 11/16/20 C No 12-M 12/14/20 C No Reporting Codes Used: C - No Discharge Version:1 I certify under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system or those persons directly responsible for gathering information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fine and imprisonment for knowing violations. Ryan Ransavage Signature Date 1/28/2021 7:58:09 AM Washington State Department of Ecology Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR)Page: 4 of 4 !! ## # #Thorndyke CreekG002-SG02 G001-SG01 G004-PG02G003-PG01 1,800 Ft Shine Faci lity ° Legend PermitBoundary Waterbodies Drainage Area* g Catch Basins #Processwater toGround #Processwater toSurface #Stormwater toGround #Stormwater toSurface !Bulk MaterialUnloading !Fuel !Outdoor MaterialStorage !OutdoorProcessing !Shop ! UndergroundStorageTank/Fuel *Area slopes to monitoring p oint u nless n oted otherw ise. Flo w