NCG020868_COMPLETE FILE - HISTORICAL_20140820

STORMWATER DIVISION CODING SHEET
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NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Pat McCrory John E. Skvarla, III
Governor Secretary
Mr. George C. Cowand
Cowand Sand Hole Pit
221 Old Merry Hill Rd.
Merry Hill, NC 27957
August 20, 2014
Subject: Return of Permit Transfer Request
Cowand Sand Hole Pit
Ref. Permit NCG020868
Bertie County
Return #1304
Your request to transfer coverage under an NPDES General Permit received on or around June 23, 2014,
is being returned unprocessed due to:
❑ Check for $100.00 made payable to NCDENR is missing.
❑ Application is incomplete.
❑ Application package is missing the supporting documents.
❑ Missing copy of county map or USGS quad sheet with facility clearly marked.
Other Stormwater permit application and supporting documentation is being returned based on the
results of a meeting with the owner, consultant, and Washington Regional Office staff on August
19, 2014. Permit fee is not refundable in accordance with 15A NCAC 02H .0105 (b) (1)
Please contact me to discuss any questions on this action or on permit rescission requirements, either at
[phone] or at [e-mail].
Enclosures:
Lease Agreement between Cape Fear Paving and Waste Industries (applicant only)
Email confirmation of this action
cc
SPP: NCG020868 file
DEMLR Washington Regional Office
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources
Energy Section • Geological Survey Section • Land Quality Section
1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612.919-707.9200 / FAX: [phone]
512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 • Internet: hUp://portal.nodenr,org/web/Ir/
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Wade, Larry
From: Edgerton, Thom
Sent: Wednesday, August 20, 2014 10:39 AM
To: Wade, Larry
Cc: Bennett, Bradley; Mcclain, Pat; Novak, Gary; Wehner, Judy; [e-mail]
Subject: FW: NCG020868 Cowand Sand Hole Pit
Attachments: FW: NCG020868 Cowand Sand Hole Pit; Cowand #3 Meeting I Permit Renewal Retraction
Hello,
The owner has decided not to renew the mining permit and therefore the NPDES permit is not required. The application
fees have been expended.
My recommendation is that NCG020868 be retracted also by the attached request.
Please let me know if you need additional information.
Thanks,
Thom
Thom Edgerton, Environmental Engineer
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources (NCDENR)
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources (DEMLR)
Land Quality Section (LQ)
Washington Regional Office (WaRO)
943 Washington Square Mall
Washington, NC 27889
[phone] Phone
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Elliott Consulting
PO Box 112
Aydlett, North Carolina 27916
Phone: [phone]
� Judith Wehner
NC Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Energy, Mineral & Land Resources
Land Quality Section
1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612
Dear Ms. Wehner:
I am writing to you on behalf of George Clay Coward, Jr., owner & operator of Coward Sand Hole Mine on
Coward Road in Merry Hill, NC in Bertie County, permit #08.07. Mr. Coward recently sent in a request to
renew his permit for this sand mine, and had received a letter from your office requesting additional bond for the
permit. At a meeting today at the site with Mr. Pat McClain and Mr. Thom Edgerton from the Washington
Regional Office, Mr. Coward decided to retract his request to renew the current permit, cease all excavation
activities at the site, and begin final reclamation efforts of the lands surrounding the pond, stockpiles, access roads
and pond slopes, leading to full release of the mine and reclamation bond. This decision was made in the presence
of Mr. McClain and Mr. Edgerton, and Mr. McClain gave Mr. Coward full instructions on what was needed to
complete the reclamation of the mine. Mr. Coward is fully aware that he will not be able to get a refund on the
$750 renewal fee which he has already paid, but he does desire to complete reclamation of the permit area and
have the mine released, rather than renew and extend the current permit.
We are anticipating that all reclamation will be complete with full groundcover on the pond slopes and
surrounding land by Spring of 201 S. We will contact your office when we are ready for the pond to be inspected
for closure.
Thank you,
Ken Elliott
Elliott Consulting
8/ 19/2014

Wade, Larry
From:
Edgerton, Thom
Sent:
Tuesday, August 12, 2014 9:33 PM
To:
Wade, Larry
Cc:
Mcclain, Pat
Subject:
FW: NCG020868 Coward Sand Hole Pit
Attachments:
FW: NCG020868 Cowand Sand Hole Pit
Hello,
Please hold off on issuing the permit.
Pat McClain and myself are meeting the owner and consultant at the site next Tuesday, 8/19/14 at 10:00 AM to discuss
how best to proceed.
I will send the region's recommendation promptly after the meeting.
Thanks,
Thom
Thom Edgerton, Environmental Engineer
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources (NCDENR)
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources (DEMLR)
Land Quality Section (LC)
Washington Regional Office (WaRO)
943 Washington Square Mall
Washington, NC 27889
[phone] Phone
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Wade, Larry
From: Wehner, Judy
Sent: Thursday, August 07, 2014 11:21 AM
To: Wade, Larry
Subject: RE: Status on Minimg Permits
Williams Pit issued 7/21/14
Howard Pit issued 5/19/14
River Bend modification pending
Cowand Sand Hole renewal pending
From: Wade, Larry
Sent: Thursday, August 07, 2014 8:47 AM
To: Wehner, Judy
Subject: Status on Minimg Permits
Hello Judy,
I have several mining stormwater permits that are getting old. For one reason or another they have been on hold.
Would you please take a few minutes and catch me up on the status of these facilities. I would like to issue the
stormwater permits. Instead of contacting the different RO's I thought it may be easier if you can let me know. If the
Mining Permit has been issued, I will proceed to issue the stormwater permit.
Barnhill Howard Pit
Barnhill Williams Pit
Wilmington River Club, LLC River Bend Mine
George C. Cowand, Jr. Cowand Sand Hole Pit
Thanks,
Larry W. Wade PE Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Stormwater Permitting Program
Onslow County
Craven County
Brunswick County
Bertie
North Carolina Department of Environment & Natural Resources
Division of Energy Mineral and Land Resources
1612 Mail Service Physical Address - 512 N. Salisbury St. Room
9425
Raleigh, NC 27699-1612
Raleigh, NC 27604
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Wade, Larry
From: Wade, Larry
Sent: Friday, July 11, 2014 10:52 AM
To: Mcclain, Pat
Subject: NCG020868 Cowand Sand Hole Pit
Attachments: NCG020868 NOI.pdf
Hello Pat,
Attached is the NO1 for the subject facility. I am also sending you a site plan through inter -office mail.
Please review and let me know if you have any concerns with issuing a permit for the subject facility.
Thanks,
Larry W. Wade PE Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Stormwater Permitting Program
North Carolina Department of Environment & Natural Resources
Division of Energy Mineral and Land Resources
1612 Mail Service Physical Address - 512 N. Salisbury St. Room
9425
Raleigh, NC 27699-1612 Raleigh, NC 27604
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NORTH CAROLINA
MINING PERMIT APPLICATION
State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources
Land Quality Section-
1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612
[phone]
Revised: February 24, 20) 2

ELLIOTT CONSULTING
June 17, 2014
To Whom It May Concern:
This Mining Permit application is for a renewal of existing Mining Permit #08-07, Cowand Sand
Hole Pit, operated by George C. Cowand, Jr., on property he owns at the end of Cowand Road, Merry
Hill, NC, in Berrie County. The permit area is located in the middle of sandy woodland and will not
present any problems regarding runoff to adjacent areas. The purpose of the excavation will be to
serve eventually for recreational purposes and wildlife habitat by Mr. Cowand.
This site was originally excavated by NCDOT in the 1960's and 1970's during construction of NC
45 nearby. Mr. Cowand has had the site permitted since at least 1994.
The excavation area is located geographically 130 feet from the nearest public road or dwelling
and is accessible only by a private access road. Full growth woodland around and in the permit area
provides adequate screening of the mining operation. Access to the permit area is limited by private
property, and private gated road access. There will be minimum 25ft wide unexcavated or undisturbed
buffers on all sides of the permit area.
The majority of the excavation and side -slope reclamation has been completed for several years.
Mr. Cowand plans to continue excavation of a small portion in the western corner of the site, after
which the slopes, stockpiles and processing areas will be reclaimed per NCDENR requirements. Mr.
Cowand will also be excavating a 0.44 acre aboveground area at the east end of the permit area which
was originally permitted but not excavated after which the slopes, stockpiles and processing areas will
be reclaimed pet NCDENR requirements.
Along with this permit renewal application, Mr. Cowand is requesting a partial release of the
reclamation bond for 0.40 acres of the original 1.05 acre haul road, stockpile and processing area. The
enclosed mining map shows the portions of the permit area requested for release. Reclamation of
the side slopes in this -area has been completed previously and has full groundcover.
Upon receipt of the approved renewal permit from NCDENR DEMLR, Mr. Cowand plans to
complete the excavation of the mine to an average depth of 6 feet below seasonal high water level,
and will include construction of proper cut slopes on all sides of the excavated area, as required in
the permit. There is only a small portion, 0.64 acres, of the original permitted excavation -area
remaining to be mined. Reclamation of the mine area will include grading, leveling, and grassing of
all affected areas. Completion of the excavation and reclamation should be within 10 years.
The mine area will be well -marked with warning and keep out signs to prevent inadvertent public
access. Permit boundaries and affected area boundaries will be well- marked as required by NCDENR.
Mr. Cowand does hereby request approval for this Mining Permit renewal, and asks that it be
expedited as soon as possible. Mr. Cowand appreciates your consideration of this mine permit renewal
application.

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Sincerely,
Ken Elliott
for George C. Cowand, Jr.
PO BOX 112 • AYDLETT, NORTH CAROLINA • 27916
PHONE: [phone] • EMAIL: KENQKENOBX.COM
June 17, 2014

Elliott Consulting
202 Elliott Road
PO Box 112
Aydlett, North Carolina 27916
® Judith Wehner Phone: [phone]
NC Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources
Land Quality Section
1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612
Dear Ms. Wehner.
I am writing to you on behalf of George C. Cowand, Jr., 221 Old Merry Hill Road, Merry Hill, NC, operator of Cowand Sand Hole
Pit Mine, Merry Hill, NC in Bertie County, Permit #08-07. Mr. Cowand is requesting a partial release of the Cowand Sand Hole Pit
Mine as follows:
Total permitted acreage: 8.00 acres
• Excavation area: 3.94 acres
• Processing & roads 1.05 acres
• Undisturbed area: 3.01 acres
Requested release acreage: 3.81 acres
• Processing & roads: 0.40 acres
Area remaining for later release: 4.19 acres
• Excavation area:
3.94
acres
• Processing & roads:
0.65
acres
• Undisturbed area:
3.01
acres
The areas requested for release include the full processing area and unexcavated buffer along the north shore of the excavation,
from the overflow ditch at the west end and the mine entrance at the east end, total acreage is 0.40 acres. A map showing the
release area accompanies this letter and mine permit renewal application, and the non -release area has been marked at the site. The
pond slopes of excavation area requested for release have been long reclaimed with full groundcover and trees. All areas requested
for release are located inside the original permit area.
At this time Mr. Cowand is applying to renew this mining permit for 10 years in order to finish the excavation and reclaim the rest
of the affected area. Mr. Cowand appreciates your consideration of this bond release request and asks that it be expedited as soon
as possible.
Thank you,
Ken Ellidtt-
Elliott Consulting
6/ 17/2014

APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
LAND QUALITY SECTION
APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
(PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE)
Name of Mine Cowand Sand Hole Pit County Bertie
River Basin Chowan
Latitude (decimal degrees to four places) 36.0289 deg
Longitude (decimal degrees to four places)-76.7708 deg
2. Name of Applicant* George C. Cowand Jr
3.
Permanent address for receipt of official mail**
221 Old Merry Hill Road Merry Hill NC 27957
Telephone ( 252 ) 482-4379 Alternate No. ( 252 ) 333-6567
4. Mine Office Address 221 Old Merry Hill Road Merry Hill NC 27957
Telephone ( 252 ) 482-4379
5. Mine Manager George C. Cowand Jr
We hereby certify that all details contained in this Permit Application are true and correct to the best of
our knowledge. We fully understand that any willful misrepresentation of facts will be cause for permit
revacatian.
**
Title- Owner / Operator
Date February 26, 2014
* This will be the name that the mining permit will be issued to and the name that must be indicated on the
reclamation bond (security) that corresponds to this site.
** The Land Quality Section must be notified of any changes in the permanent address or telephone number.
*** Signature of company officer required.
G.S. 74-51 provides that the Department shall grant or deny an application for a permit within 60 days of receipt
of a complete application,or, if a public hearing is held, within 30 days following the hearing and the filing of any
supplemental information required by the Department. All questions must be addressed and all required maps
provided before this application can be considered complete. Attach additional sheets as needed.
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APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
NOTE: All of the following questions must be thoroughly answered regarding your mining operation for
the intended life of the mine. All responses must be clearly conveyed on a corresponding, detailed mine
map.
A. GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE MINE
1. Answer all of the following that apply:
❑ If this is an application for a NEW permit, indicate the total acreage at the site to be covered by
the permit (this is the acreage tithe "new permit" fee will be based upon):
Of this acreage, how much is owned and how much is leased? Acres owned:
Acres leased: Property owner if leased:
® If this is an application for RENEWAL of a mining permit, indicate the mining permit number
and the total (overall) acreage covered by the existing permit: Mining Permit No.: 08-07
Total permitted acreage (this is.the acreage that the "renewal" fee will be based upon): 8.0 ac.
❑ If this is an application for a MODIFICATION to a mining permit, indicate the mining permit
number and the total (overall) acreage covered by the existing permit.
Mining Permit No.: Total permitted acreage:
Does the modification involve acreage within the previously approved permitted boundary?
Yes ❑ NoEl. If yes, indicate the acreage to be covered by this modification (this is the acreage
that the "major modification" fee will be based upon):
Does the modification involve acreage outside the previously approved permitted boundary?
Yes ❑ No ❑. If yes, indicate the additional acreage to be covered by this
modification: . (NOTE: you must complete all of Section F. of this application
form entitled Notification of Adjoining Landowners).
Of this acreage to be added to the permit, will any portion of this acreage be affected (i.e.:
disturbed, ground cover removed) by the mining operation? Yes ❑ No ❑ (If no, a
"minor modification" fee of $100.00 is required, despite the "undisturbed" acreage to be added).
If yes, indicate the acreage to be affected within the acreage to be added to the permit (the total
acreage to be added to the permit is the acreage that the "major modification' fee will be based
upon):
❑ If this is an application for TRANSFER of a mining permit, indicate the mining permit number
and the total (overall) acreage covered by the existing permit.
Mining Permit No.: Total permitted acreage:
SEE THE FEE SCHEDULE AT THE END OF THIS FORM FOR THE PROPER FEE AMOUNT TO BE
PAID FOR THE REQUESTED PERMIT ACTION(S) AND CORRESPONDING ACREAGE NOTED
ABOVE
2. Name of all materials mined: Sand & tonsoil
3. Mining method:
BHydraulic Dredge ® Front-end Loader & Truck ❑ Shovel & Truck
Dragline & Truck Self -loading Scraper
Other (explain): Excavator
4. a. Expected maximum depth of mine (feet) 8 feet
Depth is relative to what benchmark? (e.g., natural ground level, mean sea level, ro;
b. Expected average depth of mine (feet)
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5. Has any area(s) at this site been mined in the past? Yes X No
If yes, when and by whom was this activity conducted? Since before 1
6. Number of years for which the permit is requested (10 years maximun
B. MAPS
50. Clearly mark and label the location of your mining operation on six (6) copies of a 7.5-minute
quadrangle and a county highway map. These maps, in addition to six (6) copies of all mine maps and
reclamation maps, must be submitted with each permit application.
7.5-minute quadrangles may be obtained from the N.C. Geological Survey:
Mailing Address: Physical Address:
1612 Mail Service Center OR 512 North Salisbury Street, 5' Floor
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612 Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
[phone]
htto:Haortal.ncdenr.orL,/web/Ir/eeolo2ical home
County highway maps may be obtained from the N.C. Department of Transportation:
North Carolina Department of Transportation — Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Mailing Address:
NCDOT GIS Unit
1587 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1587
Physical Address:
NCDOT GIS Unit
3401 Carl Sandburg Court
Raleigh, North Carolina 27610
[phone]
htti)://www.ncdot.orp,/it/pis/
2. Mine maps must be accurate and appropriately scaled drawings, aerial photographs or enlarged -
topographic maps of the entire mine site. All aspects of the mine site must be clearly labeled on the
maps along with their corresponding (approximate) acreage. As a reminder, mining permits can
only be issued for up to 10 years; thus, all mine and reclamation maps must only denote those
activities that are intended to be conducted during the life of the mining permit. All maps must
be of a scale sufficient (see minimum requirements listed below) to clearly illustrate the following, at
a minimum:
a. Property lines of the tract or tracts of land on which the proposed mining activity is to be located
including easements and rights -of -way.
b. Existing or proposed permit boundaries.
c. Initial and ultimate limits of clearing and grading.
d. Outline and width of all buffer zones (both undisturbed and unexcavated).
e. Outline and acreage of all pits/excavations.
f. Outline and acreage of all stockpile areas.
g. Outline and acreage of all temporary and/or permanent overburden dispposal areas.
h. Location and acreage of all processing plants (processing plants may be described as to location
and distance from mine if sufficiently far removed).
i. Locations and names of all streams, rivers and lakes.
j. Outline and acreage of all settling and/or processing wastewater ponds.
k. Location and acreage of all planned and existing access roads and on -site haul roads.
1. Location of planned and existing on -site buildings.
m. Location and dimensions of all proposed sediment and erosion control measures.
n. Location of 100-year floodplain limits and wetland boundaries.
o. Names of owners of record, both public and private, of all tracts of land that are adjoining the
mining permit boundary; if an adjoining tract is owned or leased by the applicant or is owned by
the lessor of the minetract, names of owners of record of tracts adjoining these tracts, that are
within 1,000 feet of the mining permit boundary, must be provided on the mine map.
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p. Names of owners of record, both public and private, of all tracts of land that are adjoining the
mining permit boundary which lie directly across and are contiguous to any highway, creek,
stream, river, or other watercourse, railroad track, or utility or other public right-of-way. If an
adjoining tract is owned or leased by the applicant or is owned by the lessor of the mine tract,
names of owners of record of tracts adjoining these tracts, that are within 1,000 feet of the mining
permit boundary, must be provided on the mine map(s). NOTE: "Highway" means a road that
has four lanes of travel or less and is not designated as an Interstate Highway.
q. Map legend:
1. Name of applicant
2. Name of mine
3. North arrow
4. County
5. Scale
6. Symbols used and corresponding names
7. Date prepared and revised
8. Name and title of person preparing map
Map scales should meet the following guidelines:
PERMITTED ACREAGE MAP SCALE
0-49 Acres I inch = 50 feet
50-199 Acres 1 inch = 100 feet
200+ Acres I inch = 200 feet
(NOTE: Smaller scaled maps may be acceptable if they clearly illustrate the above items)
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A table/chart must be provided on the mine map that clearly lists the approximate acreage of tailings/sediment
ponds, stockpiles, wastepiles, processing area/haul roads, mine excavation and any other major aspect of the
mining operation that is proposed to be affected/disturbed during the life of the mining permit. A table/chart
similar to the following will be acceptable:
CATEGORY
AFFECTED ACREAGE
Tailings/Sediment Ponds
Stockpiles
0.08 AC
Wastepiles
Processing Area/Haul Roads
0.91 AC
Mine Excavation
3.94 AC
Other (Explain) Access Road
0.06 AC
Total Disturbed Acreage
4.99 AC
NOTE:
IN ADDITION TO THE ABOVE, THE MAPS MUST ALSO INCLUDE ANY SITE -SPECIFIC
INFORMATION THAT IS PROVIDED IN THE ANSWERS TO THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS
IN THIS APPLICATION FORM (PLEASE NOTE THE ITALICIZED QUESTIONS/STATEMENTS
THROUGHOUT THE FORM). THIS APPLICATION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED COMPLETE
WITHOUT ALL RELEVANT ITEMS BEING ADEQUATELY ADDRESSED ON THE MINE
MAPS.
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C. PROTECTION OF NATURAL RESOURCES
Describe in detail the sequence of events for the development and operation of the mine and reference
the sequence to the mine map(s). Attach additional sheets as needed.
a. Acquire proper permits from NCDENR Division of Energy, Mineral & Land Resources.
b. Operator has completed reclamation of current excavation except for 0.20 acre in west corner of
permitted excavation area and 0.44 acre above -ground in south corner. Operator will be
requesting release of bond for 0.40 acre processing area northeast of pond at this time.
c. Operator will construct 8ft wide x 2ft tall sand berm around edge of new pond excavation area to
prevent erosion.
d. Operator will install water height control device (half -pipe with flash board riser) in existing
overflow ditch located at north comer of current excavation area. Device will discharge into
riprap-lined ditch for erosion control.
e. Entire affected area located at lower elevation than outer edges of affected area due to previous
excavation years past by NCDOT. All drainage from affected areas will be diverted internal to
the excavation.
f. West comer new excavation area will have topsoil removed down 2 feet and stockpiled.
g. Sand will be removed from excavation area down 4-6 feet further to achieve full permitted depth
excavation. Sand will be stockpiled until sold.
h. After excavation completed, pond edges will be sloped at 3:1 grade above water level and 2:1
grade below water level.
i. 8ft x 2ft berm will be removed. Former processing and stockpile areas will be graded, leveled
and planted with groundcover. Areas will be allowed to return to natural field state.
j. Operator will excavate 0.44 acre area in south comer of permit area, excavation will be above-
ground only and will not extend below ground water level.
k. When excavation is complete operator will construct 3:1 cut slopes around edges. Excavation
area and slopes will graded, smoothed and planted with groundcover.
1. Field path will be constructed in former processing areas and near above -ground excavation area
to allow access to pond.
2. Describe specific erosion control measures to be installed prior to land disturbing activities and during
mining to prevent offsite sedimentation (include sped zc plans for sediment and erosion control for
mine excavation(s), waste piles, access/mine roads an process areas), and give a detailed sequence of
installation and schedule for maintenance of the measures. Locate and label all sediment and erosion
control measures on the mine map(s) and provide typical cross-sections/construction details of each
measure. Engineering designs and calculations are required to justify the adequacy of any proposed
measures.
a. Operator will construct 8ft wide x 2ft tall sand berm around edge to excavation to prevent erosion.
b. Entire affected area located at lower elevation than outer edges of affected area due to previous
excavation years past by NCDOT. All drainage from affected areas will be diverted internal to
the excavation.
3. a. Will the operation involve washing the material mined, recycling process water, or other waste water
handling? Yes ❑ No Z. If yes, briefly describe all such processes including any chemicals to be
used.
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b. Will the operation involve dischar ing fresh or waste water from the mine or plant as a point discharge
to the waters of the State? Yes No Z. If yes, briefly describe the nature of the discharge
and locate all proposed discharge points (along with their method of stabilization) on your mine
map(s)-
Not applicable.
c. Will any part of the proposed mine excavation(s) extend below the water table? Yes ® NoEl.
If yes, do you intend to dewater the excavation(s)? Yes ❑ No ®.
If yes, what impact, if any, will mine dewatering have on neighboring wells? Estimated withdrawal
rate in gallons per day: . Locate all existing wells on the mine map(s) that lie
within 500 feet of the proposed excavation area. Provide data to support any conclusions or statements
made, including any monitoring well data, well construction data and current water withdrawal rates.
Indicate whether the proposed mine locale is served by a public water system or private wells.
Western excavation only will extend below water level, but no dewatering. Eastern excavation
will be above ground only.
d. If you answered yes to any of the above questions, provide evidence that you have applied for or
obtained the appropriate water quality permit(s) (i.e., non -discharge, NPDES, Stormwater, etc.) from
the Division of Water Quality, Water Quality Section. In addition, the applicant is required to register
water use with the Division of Water Resources if the operation withdraws more than 10,000 gallons
per day and needs a capacity use permit from the Division of Water Resources if the operation lies in
a capacity use area and withdraws more than 100,000 gallons per day.
Not applicable
4. a. Will the operation involve crushing or any other air contaminant emissions? Yes ❑ No Z.
If yes, indicate evidence that you have applied for or obtained an air quality permit issued by the
Division of Air Quality or local governing body.
Not applicable.
b. How will dust from stockpiles, haul roads, etc., be controlled?
Spraying or spreading water from water supply trucks or excavator on haul roads and process areas
will control dust. Stockpiles will also be sprayed with water weekly if necessary to control dust.
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5. a. A buffer will be required between any mining activity and any mining permit boundary or right-
of-way. It may be an unexcavated buffer (no excavation, but roadways, berms and erosion &
sedimentation control measures may be installed within it), an undisturbed buffer (no disturbance
within the buffer whatsoever), or a combination of the two, depending upon the site conditions.
Note that all buffers must be located within the mining permit boundaries.
How wide a buffer will be maintained between any mining activity and any mining permit
boundary or right-of-way at this site? A minimum buffer of 25 feet is recommended, although a
wider buffer may be needed depending on site conditions. Show all buffer locations and widths
on the mine map(s).
25ft unexcavated buffer located between below -water excavation area & affected area
boundaries, per map. Buffers contain access roads, stockpiles & erosion control devices.
25ft undisturbed, non -accessible buffer located between eastern above -ground excavation
area and permit boundary.
b. A minimum 50 foot wide undisturbed buffer will be required between any land disturbing activities
within the mining permit boundaries and any natural watercourses and wetlands unless smaller
undisturbed buffers can be justified. Depending on site conditions, a buffer wider than 50 feet
may be needed.
How wide an undisturbed buffer will be maintained between any land disturbing activities within
the mining permit boundaries and any natural watercourses and wetlands at this site? Show all
buffer locations and widths on the mine map(s).
Closest approach of affected area to wetland swamp is 58 feet on west corner of permit
area, which includes 28 feet inside permit boundary and 30 feet outside of permit boundary.
Other approach distances to wetland swamp range from 90 feet to 170 feet from affected
area to wetlands.
6. a. Describe methods to prevent landslide or slope instability adjacent to adjoining permit boundaries
during mining. Minimum 2 horizontal to 1 vertical slopes or flatter for clayey material and
minimum 3 horizontal to I vertical slopes or flatter for sandy material are generally required,
unless technical justification can be provided to allow steeper slopes.
Stockpile slopes will not exceed 2:1 and excavation slopes above natural water level will
not exceed 3:1. Setbacks will also protect adjoining owners.
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b. Provide a cross-section on the mine map(s) for all fill slopes (berms, wastepiles, overburden
disposal areas, etc.), clearly indicating the intended side slope gradient, installation of any
benches and/or slope drains (with supporting design information) if needed, and the method of
final stabilization.
Fill slope (berms) cross-section attached to mine & reclamation maps.
Fill slope will be established at excavation edge during reclamation of mine. Slope will
have 4:1 grade.
c. In excavation(s) of unconsolidated (non -rock) materials, specify the angle of all cut slopes
including specifications for benching and sloping. Cross -sections for all cut slopes must be
provided on the mine map(s).
Cut slope from natural ground level to water level will have 3:1 grade, and cut slope from
water level to bottom of excavated area will have 2:1 grade.
d. In hardrock excavations, specify roposed bench widths and heights in feet. Provide cross -
sections of the mine excavation clearly noting the angles ojthe cut slopes, widths of all safety
benches and mine benches, and the expected maximum depth of the excavation.
Not applicable, no hard -rock excavation.
7. Describe other methods to be taken during mining to prevent physical hazard to any neighboring dwelling
house, public road, public, commercial or industrial building from any mine excavation. Locate all such
structures on the mine map if they are within 300 feet of any proposed excavation.
Closest residence is 1800 feet from permit area, separated by woods, swamp and field. Closest
paved public road is 1.02 miles from permit area. No industrial or commercial buildings within
300 feet of permit area.
8. Describe what kind of barricade will be used to prevent inadvertent public access along any high wall area
and when it will be implemented. Vegetated earthen berms, apppropriate fencing and adequate boulder
barriers may be acceptable high wall barricades. A construction detaiUcross-section and location ofeach
type of barricade to be used must be indicated on the mine map(s).
No high wall areas in permit area. Access to excavation area will be by private gated access road
through operator's property. "No Trespassing" signs will be installed around permit area
boundaries.
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9. Are acid producing minerals or soils present? Yes ❑ No N.
If yes, how will acid water pollution from the excavation, stockpiles and waste areas be controlled?
Not applicable.
10. a. Describe specific plans (including a schedule of implementation) for screening the operation from
public view such as maintaining or planting trees, bushes or other vegetation, building berms or
other measures. Show the location of all visual screening on the mine map(s) and provide cross -
sections through all proposed berms or proposed spacing, sizes and species for tree plantings.
Mining permit area completely screened by natural full growth woods around entire area.
b. Could the operation have a significantly adverse effect on the purposes of a publicly owned park,
forest or recreation area? If so, how will such effects (i.e., noise, visibility, etc.) be mitigated?
No public parks, forests or recreation areas are located near permit area.
11. Will explosives be used? Yes ❑ No ®.
If yes, specify the types of explosive(s) and describe what precaution(s) will be used to prevent physical
hazard to persons or neighboring property from flying rocks or excessive air blasts or ground vibrations.
Depending on the mine's location to nearby structures, more detailed technical information may be
required on the blasting program (such as a third -party blasting study). Locate the nearest offsite
occupied structure(s) to the proposed excavation(s) on the mine map and indicate its approximate
distance to the proposed excavation.
Not applicable.
12. Will fuel tanks, solvents, or other chemical reagents be stored on -site? Yes ❑ No Z.
If yes, describe these materials, how they will be stored and method of containment in case of spill.
Indicate the location(s) of all storage facilities on the mine map(s).
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APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
D. RECLAMATION PLAN
Describe your intended plan for the final reclamation and subsequent use of all affected lands and indicate
the sequence and general methods to be used in reclaiming this land. This must include the method of
reclamation of settling ponds and/or sediment control basins and the method of restoration or
establishment of any permanent drainage channels to a condition minimizing erosion, siltation and other
pollution. This information must be illustrated on a reclamation map and must correspond directly with
the information provided on the mine map(s). In addition, design information, including typical
cross -sections, of any permanent channels to be constructed as part of the reclamation plan and the
location(s) of all permanent channels must be indicated on the reclamation map.
a. Former processing, stockpile and berm areas inside the affected area boundaries will be graded,
leveled and seeded with groundcover and be allowed to return to natural field & pasture.
b. Operator will remove 2ft tall affected area perimeter berms and area will be graded, leveled and
seeded with groundcover and be allowed to return to natural field & pasture.
c. Operator will establish groundcover on 3:1 slopes of main excavation. Internal roadways will be
graded, leveled, seeded with groundcover and allowed to return to natural field state. A field path
will remain around the perimeter of the pond.
d. Operator will establish groundcover on eastern above -ground excavation area and its 3:1 slopes
up to natural ground level.
C. Entire affected area inside main permit area will be fertilized and returned to natural field state.
Remaining 3.5 acre pond will be utilized by landowner for recreational purposes.
2. Is an excavated or impounded body of water to be left as a part of the reclamation? Yes ® No ❑.
If yes, illustrate the location of the body(s) of water on the reclamation map and provide a scaled
cross-section(s) through the proposed body(s) of water. The minimum water depth must be at least 4 feet,
measured from the normal low water table elevation, unless information is provided to indicate that a more
shallow water body will be productive and beneficial at this site.
Will the body(s) of water be stocked with fish? Yes ® NoEl
If yes, specify species.
3.9 acre pond will be left after reclamation, average 6 feet deep. Pond will be stocked with
common local fish: bass, bream, crappie or catfish.
3. Describe provisions for safety to persons and to adjoining property in all completed excavations in rock
including what kind of permanent barricade will be left. Acceptable permanent barricades are appropriate
fencing, large boulders placed end -to -end, etc. Construction details and locations of all permanent
barricades must be shown on the reclamation map.
Not applicable, excavation is in sand only, no rock present.
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4. Indicate the method(s) of reclamation of overburden, refuse, spoil banks or other such on -site mine
waste areas, including specifications for benching and sloping. Final cross -sections and locations for
such areas must be provided on the reclamation map.
Overburden in berms around excavation area will be used for low Ift tall erosion control bean
constructed around ppond perimeter during reclamation. Any leftover overburden will be spread
over former berm & processing areas and incorporated into soil. These areas will be graded,
levelled, fertilized and seeded with groundcover during final reclamation and allowed to return to
natural field state.
5. a. Describe reclamation of processing facilities, stockpile areas, and on -site roadways.
Processing areas, former stockpiles and haul, roads located outside of excavation area boundaries
will be graded, levelled, fertilized and seeded with groundcover and allowed to return to natural
field state. Berms and non -berm areas in unexcavated buffer will be graded, levelled, fertilized
and seeded with groundcover and allowed to return to natural field state.
b. Will any on -site roadways be left as part of the reclamation? Yes ❑ No Z.
if yes, identify such roadways on the reclamation map and provide details on permanent road and
ditch line stabilization.
Field path will be left around excavation area during reclamation for pond access.
Describe the method of control of contaminants and disposal of scrap metal, junk machinery, cables,
or other such waste products of mining. (Note definition of refuse in The Mining Act of 1971.)
No off -site generated waste shall be disposed of on the mine site without for written approval
from the NC Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Land Quality Section and
either the Division of Waste Management (DWM) or local governing body. If a disposal permit
has been issued by DWM for the site, a copy of said permit must be attached to this application.
All temporary and permanent refuse disposal areas must be clearly delineated on the mine map(s) and
reclamation map, along with a list of items to be disposed in said areas.
No plans to bring off -site generated waste for disposal in mine.
All scrap metal, junk machinery or equipment will be removed from mine site and will be
transported to the Berue County Landfill, Republican, NC for proper disposal there.
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Describe your plan for revegetation or other surface treatment of the affected areas. This plan must
include recommendations for Year-round seeding, including the time of seeding and the amount and
type of seed, fertilizer, lime and mulch per acre. The recommendations must include general seeding
instructions for both permanent and temporary revegetation. Revegetation utilizing only tree plantings
is not acceptable. Recommendations can be sought from:
a. Authorized representatives of the local Soil and Water Conservation District;
b. Authorized representatives of the Division of Forest Resources, Department of Environment and
Natural Resources;
c. Authorized county representatives of the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service,
specialists and research faculty with the Colleges of Agriculture and Life Sciences and Forest
Resources at North Carolina State University;
d. North Carolina licensed landscape architects;
e. Private consulting foresters referred by the Division of Forest Resources, Department of
Environment and Natural Resources;
f. N.C. Erosion and Sedimentation Control Planning and Design Manual;
g. N.C. Surface Mining Manual: A Guide for Permitting, Operation and Reclamation;
h. Others as may be approved by the Department.
LIME - RATE OF APPLICATION (tons/acre):
2000 lbs/acre or follow recommendations of soil test
FERTILIZER - ANALYSIS AND RATE OF APPLICATION (pounds/acre):
1000 Ibs/acre 8-8-8 or 10-10-10 or follow recommendations of soil test.
SEED - TYPE(S) AND RATE(S) OF APPLICATION INCLUDING YEAR-ROUND SEEDING
SCHEDULE (pounds/acre): [NOTE: Include Legumes] .
Seed Types:
Seeding Dates:
Seeding Rates Lbs/Acre:
Kobe Lespedeza
Feb 15 — Apr 1
10
50
Bahiagrass
I
Redtop
15
Winter rye (grain)
Common Bermuda
Apr 1 — Jul 31
50
Lespedeza (unscarified)
Aug 1 — Oct 25
30
40
German millet
Rye (grain, temporary)
Oct 25 — Feb 15
120
MULCH -TYPE AND RATE OF APPLICATION (pounds/acre) AND METHOD OF ANCHORING
All seeded areas shall be mulched using small grain straw at a rate of 2000 Ibs/acre and anchored
appropriately.
OTHER VEGETATIVE COVERS — TYPE (S) AND RATE (S) OF APPLICATION INCLUDING
SEEDING SCHEDULE (pounds/acre, trees/acre, spacing of trees/shrubs, etc):
Revegetation and/or reforestation plan approved by:
Signature **ON FILE**
Print Name
Title
Agency
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APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
E. DETERMINATION OF AFFECTED ACREAGE AND BOND
The following bond calculation worksheet is to be used to establish an appropriate bond (based upon a range
of $500 to $5, 000 per affected acre) for each permitted mine site based upon the acreage approved by the
Department to be affected during the life of the mining permit. Please insert the approximate acreage, for
Loch aspect ofthe mining operation that you intend to affect during the life ofthis mining permit (in addition
please insert the appropriate reclamation cost/acre for each category from the Schedule of Reclamation
Costs provided with this application form) OR you can defer to the Department to calculate your bond for
you based upon your maps and standard reclamation costs:
AFFECTED RECLAMATION RECLAMATION
CATEGORY ACREAGE COST/ACRE* COST
Tailings/Sediment Ponds:
Ac.
X
$
/Ac. _
$
Stockpiles:
0.08
Ac.
X
$
1800
/Ac. _
$
144
Wastepiles:
Ac.
X
$
/Ac. _
$
Processing Area/Haul Roads:
0.97
Ac.
X
$
1800
/Ac. _
$
1746
Excavation (below ground):
3.50
Ac.
X
$
500
/Ac. _
$
1750
Excavation (above ground):
0.44
Ac.
X
$
1800
/Ac. _
$
792
TOTAL AFFECTED AC.:
4.99
Ac.
(TOTAL PERMITTED AC.:
8.00
Ac.)
Divide the TOTAL AFFECTED AC. above into the following two categories: a) affected acres that drain into
proposed/existing excavation and/or b) affected acres that will be graded for positive drainage where measures
will be needed to prevent offsite sedimentation and sedimentation to onsite watercourses and wetlands.
a) Internal Drainage 4.99 Ac.
b) Positive Drainage
Ac. X $1,500.00 = $
SUBTOTAL COST: S 4432
Inflation Factor:
0.02 X SUBTOTAL COST: $ 88.64 X Permit Life (1 to 10 years): 10 years
INFLATION COST: $ 886.40
TOTAL COST = SUBTOTAL COST + INFLATION COST = $ 4520.64
Total Reclamation Bond Cost: $ 4500.00
(round down to the nearest $100.00)
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APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
F. NOTIFICATION OF ADJOINING LANDOWNERS
The "Notice" form, or a facsimile thereof, attached to this application must be sent certified or registered
mail, return receipt requested, to:
(1) the chief administrative officer of each county and municipality in which any part of the
permitted area is located as indicated on the mine map(s);
(2) all owners of record, both public and private, of all tracts of land that are adjoining the mining
permit boundary; if an adjoining tract is owned or leased by the applicant or is owned by the
lessor of the mine tract, all owners of record of tracts adjoining these tracts must be notified (that
are within 1,000 feet of the mining permit boundary) as indicated on the mine map(s); and
(3) all owners of record, both public and private, of all tracts of land that are adjoining the mining
permit boundary which lie directly across and are contiguous to any highway, creek, stream,
river, or other watercourse, railroad track, or utility or other public right-of-way. If an adjoining
tract is owned or leased by the applicant or is owned by the lessor of the mine tract, all owners
of record of tracts adjoining these tracts must be notified (that are within 1,000 feet of the mining
permit boundary) as indicated on the mine map(s). "Highway" means a road that has four lanes
of travel or less and is not designated as an Interstate Highway.
The only exception to the above method of giving notice is if another means of notice is approved in advance
by the Director, Division of Land Resources.
A copy of a tax map (or other alternative acceptable to the Department) must be mailed with the completed
"Notice" form (the proposed overall permit boundaries and the names and locations of all owners of
record of lands adjoining said boundaries must be clearly denoted on the tax map).
The "Affidavit of Notification" attached to this application must be completed, notarized and submitted to
the Department, with the remainder of the completed application form, before the application will be
considered complete.
THIS SECTION MUST BE COMPLETED FOR ALL APPLICATIONS FOR NEW MINING PERMITS
AND ALL MODIFICATIONS OF A MINING PERMIT TO ADD LAND TO THE PERMITTED AREA,
AS REQUIRED BY NCGS 74-50(bl).
SEE THE NEXT TWO PAGES FOR THE "NOTICE" FORM AND THE "AFFIDAVIT OF
NOTIFICATION"
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APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
AFFIDAVIT OF NOTIFICATION
I, Kenneth Elliott , an applicant, or an agent, or employee of an applicant, for a new
Mining Permit, or a modification of an existing Mining Permit to add land to the permitted area, from the N.C.
Department of Environment and Natural Resources, being first duly sworn, do hereby attest that the following
are all known owners of record, both public and private, of all tracts of land that are adjoining the mining permit
boundary (including, where an adjoining tract is owned, or leased by the applicant or is owned by the lessor of the
mine tract, all owners of record of tracts adjoining these tracts, that are within 1,000 feet of the mining permit
boundary) and that notice of the pending application has been caused to be mailed, by certified or registered mail,
return receipt requested, to said owners of record at their addresses shown below, such notice being given on a
form provided by the Department:
(Adjoining Landowner Name) (Address)
Permit Renewal —No adjacent owners
notified for State permit.
(Attach additional list if necessary)
I do also attest that the following individual is the chief administrative officer of the county or municipality in
which any part of the permitted area is located and that notice of the pending application has been caused to be
mailed, by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, to said office at the following address:
(Chief Administrative Officer Name) (Address)
[i.e.: City Manager, County Manager, Mayor, etc.]
The above attestation was made by me while under oath to provide proof satisfactory to the Department that a
reasonable effort has been made to notify all known owners of record, both public and private, of all tracts of land
that are adjoining the mining permit boundary (including, where an adjoining tract is owned or leased by the
applicant or is owned by the lessor of the mine tract, all owners of record of tracts adjoining these tracts, that are
within 1,000 feet of the mining permit boundary) and the chief administrative officer of the county or municipality
in which any part of the permitted area is located in compliance with N.C.G.S. 74-50(bl) and 15A NCAC 5B
.0004(d). I understand that it is the responsibility of the applicant to retain the receipts of mailing showing that
the above notices were caused to be mailed and to provide them to the Department upon request.
Signature of Applicant or Agent Date
If person executing Affidavit is an agent or employee of an applicant, provide the following information:
Name of applicant:
Title of person executing Affidavit
a Notary Public of the County of
State of North Carolina, do hereby certify that
appeared before me this day and under oath acknowledged that the above Affidavit was made by him/her.
Witness my hand and notarial seal, this day
Notary:
my Commission expires:

APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
G. LAND ENTRY AGREEMENT
We hereby grant to the Department or its appointed representatives ,the right of entry and travel upon our
lands or operation during regular business hours for the purpose of making necessary field inspections or
investigations as may be reasonably required in the administration of the Mining Act of 1971 pursuant to G.S.
74-56.
We further grant to the Department or its appointed representatives the right to make whatever entries on
the land as may be reasonably necessary and to take whatever actions as may be reasonably necessary in order to
carry out reclamation which the operator has failed to complete in the event a bond forfeiture is ordered pursuant
to G.S. 74-59.
LANDOWNER: APPLICANT:
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Signature: a. Signature:*�
Print Name: George C. Cowand, Jr. Print Name: George C. Cowand Jr.
(Title, if applicable)
Company
(If applicable)
Address: 221 Old Merry Hill Road
Merry Hill NC 27957
Telephone: ( 252 ) 482-4379
Date Signed: February 26, 2014
Title: Owner / Operator
Company:
Mine Name: Cowand Sand Hole Pit
Telephone: ( 252 ) 482-4379
Date Signed: February 26 2014
*Signature must be the same as the individual who signed Page I of this application.
etieck or money ora
must be sent to the
application fowl.
(see next page for tee scneuulcy all Luc luau, a
rtment of Environment and Natural Resources
at the address fisted on the front cover of this
Inquiries regarding the status of the review of this application should be directed to the Mining Program staff at
[phone].
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APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
MINING FEE SCHEDULE
A nonrefundable permit application processing fee when filing for a new mining permit, a major permit modification or a renewal
permit is required as follows:
New Permit Applications
Permit Modifications
Permit Renewals
Transfers/Minor Modifications*
0-25 acres
$3,750.00
$750.00
$750.00
$100.00
26+acres
$55000.00
$1,000.00
$1,000.00
$100.00
* A nonrefundable f 100.00 permit application processing fee is required for minor permit modifications. Minor permit modifications include ownership transfers, name
changes, bond substitutions and permit renewals where the mine is inactive and fully stabilized. A minor permit modification also includes lands added to a permitted
area, outside of the minimum permit buffer zone requirements, where no plans for mining related disturbance of the added lands have been approved. All other changes
are considered major permit modifications.
Acres for new permits and renewal permits means the total acreage at the site. Acres for major modification of permits means that area of land affected by the modification
within the permitted mine area, or any additional land that is to be disturbed and added to an existing permitted area, or both.
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APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
SCHEDULE OF RECLAMATION COSTS
(Based upon ranee of $500 - $5,000 per affected acre)
COMMODITY CODES: SG = Sand and/or Gravel, GS = Gemstone, Borrow = Borrow/fill dirt, CS = Crushed Stone,
DS = Dimension Stone, FS = Feldspar, MI = Mica, LI = Lithium, PF = Pyrophyllite, OL = Olivine,
KY = Kyanite/Sillimanite/Andalusite, PH = Phosphate, CL = Clay/Shale, PE = Peat, AU = Gold, TI = Titanium, and
OT = Other
SG, GS,
$500/ac.(L)
$1800/ac.
$2000/ac.
$1800/ac.
!ouuiac.(L
Borrow
1500(FI)
$2000(PD)
CS, DS,
500(L)
1800
2000
2000
500(L)
FS, Ml,
1500(FI)
2500(PD)
LI, PF, OL, KY
PH
1000(L)
2500
5000
5000
2000(L)
2500(FI)
5000(PD)
CL
1000(L)
2500
5000
5000
2000(L)
2500(FI)
3700(PD)
PE, AU,
1000(L)
2500
3000
3500
2000(L)
TI, OT
2500(FI)
5000(PD)
(L) = reclamation to a lake and revegetating sideslopes
(FI) = reclamation by filling in and revegetating
(PD) = reclamation by grading for positive drainage & revegetating
AS PER NCAC 15A 5B.0003, IF YOU DISAGREE WITH THE BOND AMOUNT DETERMINED BY THE
BOND CALCULATION WORKSHEET, YOU MAY SUBMIT AN ESTIMATE OF RECLAMATION COSTS
FROM A THIRD PARTY CONTRACTOR. SAID ESTIMATE MUST BE PROVIDED WITHIN 30 DAYS TO
THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS: Mining Program, Land Quality Section, 1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh,
North Carolina 27699-1612
ALL ESTIMATES MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING, AS A MINIMUM:
FINAL GRADING COSTS PER ACRE
LIME AND FERTILIZER COSTS PER ACRE
YEAR-ROUND SEEDING MIXTURE COSTS PER ACRE (FROM APPROVED REVEGETATION
PLAN IN APPLICATION/PERMIT DOCUMENT)
MULCH AND ANCHORING COSTS PER ACRE
ANY OTHER RECLAMATION COSTS NECESSARY TO COMPLY WITH THE APPROVED
RECLAMATION PLAN FOR THE SITE IN QUESTION
YOU WILL BE NOTIFIED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE OF THE DIRECTOR'S FINAL BOND
DETERMINATION.
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Wade, Larry
From:
Edgerton, Thom
Sent:
Tuesday, August 12, 2014 11:25 AM
To:
Wade, Larry
Cc:
Mcclain, Pat
Subject:
FW: NCG020868 Cowand Sand Hole Pit
Attachments:
FW: NCG020868 Cowand Sand Hole Pit
Hello,
Please hold off on issuing the permit.
Pat McClain and myself are meeting the owner and consultant at the site next Tuesday, 8/19/14 at 10:00 AM to discuss
how best to proceed.
I will send the region's recommendation promptly after the meeting.
Thanks,
Thom
Thom Edgerton, Environmental Engineer
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources (NCDENR)
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources (DEMLR)
Land Quality Section (LQ)
Washington Regional Office (WaRO)
943 Washington Square Mall
Washington, NC 27889
[phone] Phone
E-mail correspondence may be subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties. .L

Wade, Larry
From: Ken Elliott [[e-mail]]
Sent: Tuesday, August 19, 2014 7:19 PM
To: Mcclain, Pat
Cc: Edgerton, Thom; [e-mail]
Subject: Cowand #3 Meeting / Permit Renewal Retraction
Attachments: GCC#3 Cowand Renewal Retraction 081914.pdf
Hello Pat & Thom,
Thank you for meeting with us today, it was good seeing you. Thank you also for helping us finalize the reclamation of
this pit. Please find attached a copy of the letter I have mailed to Judy Wehner regarding retraction of the permit
renewal and final reclamation of the mine.
Have a good week, let me know if you have any questions.
Ken Elliott
Elliott Consulting
PO Box 112
Aydlett, NC 27916
Phone:[phone]
Email: ken(@kenobx.com

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NCG020000:
STORMWATER DISCHARGES associated with activities classified as:
SIC (Standard Industrial Classification) Code - 14XX Mineral Mining Industry (except as specified below)
The following activities are also included:
Active or inactive mining operations (including borrow pits —except for NCDOT borrow pits) that discharge
stormwater contaminated with or that has come in contact with, any overburden, raw material, intermediate
products, finished products, byproducts or waste products located on the site of such op I�;V✓ V
Stormwater from vehicle maintenance activities at mining operations; (' v
Overflow from facilities that recycle process wastewater; and/or
Mine dewatering(wastewater) JUN 2 3
The following activities are specifically excluded from coverage under this General Per it:
Stormwater discharges associated with peat mining, coal mining, and metal mining; D - WA
Slorrm
Stormwater discharges from mining operations which are intermixed on site with stormw a
operations and/or concrete operations;
Stormwater discharges associated with oil and gas extraction operations; and
Stormwater discharges associated with tourist gem mines
NCDOT borrow pits are covered under NCS000150
2014
The following discharges are covered by NPDES general Permit NCG520000 instead of NCG020000:
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Point source discharges of stormwater and wastewater from in -stream sand mining operations (i.e., sand
dredging or dippinq operations)
For new mining sites that require an authorization to construct (ATC) wastewater treatment facilities: This
NOI is also an APPLICATION FOR an ATC for new wastewater treatment facilities. ATC requests must be
submitted at least 90 days prior to construction'.
For existing mining sites that require an Authorization to Operate (A TO) wastewater treatment facilities:
This NOI is also an APPLICATION FOR an ATO for wastewater treatment facilities in place.
Construction, modification, or installation of any new treatment components at an existing site requires
an ATC. (If the site is already covered by NCG020000, the ATC request may be submitted without an NOI).
Some wastewater treatment facilities used to treat or recycle process wastewater (even if commingled
with stormwater) at mining sites will require an ATC prior to construction per 15A NCAC 2H .0138.
Please see the NCG020000 General Permit for details about which treatment facilities require an
ATC (summarized in Table 1 at the end of this form). For example, an ATC is required for treatment
of mine dewatering discharge from clay pits and non -closed -loop wastewater recycle systems. The
authorization to construct or continue to operate will be issued at the same time as the Certificate of
Coverage (COC) for the NCG02 permit. Design of treatment facilities must comply with requirements
of 15A NCAC 2H .0138 & .0139.
;Asper 15A NCAC 2H .0106 Page 1 of 7
Unless treatment facilities are designed, constructed, and put into operation by employees internal to the company who are qualified to
perform such work for their respective companies in accordance with General Statutes, 89C.25 (7), plans and specifications must be signed
and sealed by a P.E.
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Construction of wastewater treatment facilities subject to the ATC/ATO requirements in the NCG02 permit
at new or existing mining sites requires submission of three (3) sets of plans and specifications signed
and sealed by a Professional Engineer (P.E.) or qualified staff2 along with this application. A copy of the
design calculations should be included. Please see questions 18 & 19.
Table 1: Wastewater Permit ATC/ATO Requirements
Mine Dewatering'
Yes
No
Quarries
—
Sand Pits
—
Clay Pits
♦
—
Any Dewatering with Chemical Treatment
♦
—
Process Wastewater;.
Sand/Gravel
—
Closed -Loop Recycle
—
•
Other Recycle
♦
—
_I For questions, please contact the DWO Regional Office for your area. (See page 7)
(Please print or type)
1) Mailing address of owner/operator (address to which all permit correspondence will be mailed):
Name
George C. Cowand, Jr.
Street Address
221 old Merry Hill Road
City
Merry Hill State NC
Telephone No.
252 482-4379 Fax-
E-mail Address
ken@kenobx,wm
2) Location of facility producing discharge:
Facility Name
Facility Contact
Street Address
City
County
Telephone No.
Contact E-mail
Cowand Sand Hole Pit
ZIP Code 27957
Ken Elliott, Permit Contact; George C. Cowand, Jr., Operator
ErM of Cowand Road, on Old Marry Hill Road
Merry Hill State NC ZIP Code 27957
Bertie
252 4824379 Fax:
3) Physical Location Information:
Please provide a narrative description of how to get to the facility (use street names, state road numbers, and
distance and direction from a roadway intersection). 10 miles east of Windsor, INC, right on NC 45 South, 0.51 mi turn left
on Old Merry Hill Rd., 1.03 mi turn left on Cowand Rd. (dirt), 0.85 mi road bears left, 0.16 mi road ends at pond.
4) Latitude 36 deg 01' 48.57" N Longitude 76 deg 46' 20.84" W (degrees, minutes, seconds)
5) This NPDES Permit NOI Application applies to which of the following:
❑ New or Proposed Facility Date operation is to beg
O Existing
❑ New Permit not applicable — ATC request only. NPDES Permit Number
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6) Standard Industrial Classification:
Provide the 4 digit Standard Industrial Classification Code (SIC Code) that describes the primary industrial
activity at this facility
SIC Code: 1 4
7) Provide a narrative description of the types of minerals mined at this facility:
8) Discharge Points:
Number of discharge points (ditches, pipes, channels, etc. that convey discharges from the property):
Stormwater: t Mine dewatering: Process Wastewater Overflow:
Discharge points should be clearly marked on the submitted site plan.
Please provide short narrative description of discharges:
Diadmrye point is star,maler wmllow ony, mine is hot Eewetemg. Overflow has bean in place for a while. NCDEMLR is requinng NPDES permit until pone has been reclaimed
overflow is halfylpe water level cvntrd with gash boanl user.
9) Receiving waters:
What is the name of the body or bodies of water (creek, stream, river, lake, etc.) that the facility stormwater
and/or wastewater discharges end up in? Salnwn Creek to Albemarle Sound
If the site stormwater discharges to a separate storm sewer system, name the operator of the separate storm
sewer system (e.g. City of Raleigh municipal storm sewer).
Receiving water classification (if known): c; NSW
Note: Discharge of process wastewater to receiving waters classified as WS-II to WS-V or SA must
be approved by the N.C. Dept. of Environmental Health. If DEH does not approve, coverage
under NCG020000 cannot be granted. No new discharges of process wastewater are
permitted in receiving waters classified as WS-1 or freshwater ORW.
10) Will mining operations require dewatering near wetlands or impact any stream, groundwater, or wetlands?
O No
❑ Yes If yes, please provide information about any 404/401 Certification permits.
Note: Wetlands must be CLEARLY DELINEATED on the site plan. Mine dewatering activities that have
the potential to drain wetlands or otherwise impact surface water or groundwater MUST develop and
implement an Operation and Monitoring (O&M) Plan that has been approved by the Division.
The O&M Plan should be submitted to the Regional Office and must be approved prior to operation.
The plan shall include, but is not limited to: (1) Groundwater monitoring strategies to demonstrate the
effect of pumping and to establish any pumping regime necessary to reduce impacts, and (2) Detailed
plans to maintain surrounding hydrology and respective monitoring to demonstrate compliance.
11) Does this facility already have a valid Mining Permit from the Division of Land Resources (DLR)?
O No (If not, please indicate the status of the Mining Permit application: Permit renewal in process. 1
O Yes
If yes, please provide the Mining Permit number and include a copy with your application: 08-07
Note: DWO cannot issue a COC for the NCGO20000 General Permit until a Mining Permit is issued or
renewed by the Division of Land Resources (DLR).
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12) Will this mining operation precede development activities at this site?
O No
❑ Yes
13) Does this facility have any other NPDES permits?
O No
❑ Yes
If yes, list the permit numbers for all current NPDES permits for this facility: _
14) Does this facility have any Non -Discharge permits (ex: recycle permits)?
El No
❑ Yes
If yes, list the permit numbers for all current Non -Discharge permits for this facility:
15) Does this facility employ any best management practices for stormwater control?
O No
❑ Yes
If yes, please briefly describe:
16) Does this facility have a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan?
© No
❑ Yes
If yes, when was it implemented?
17) Will vehicle maintenance activities occur at this facility?
O No ❑ Yes
Wastewater Treatment Facilities:
18) Will mine dewatering discharges occur? (ATC/ATO required for clay pits or dewatering with chem. treatment)
71 No ❑ Yes
19) Will discharges of overflows from process wastewater treatment systems occur? (ATC or ATO required,
unless sand/gravel mining or closed -loop recycle system)
O No ❑ Yes
If yes, answer the following questions on the wastewater treatment system:
a. 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. [Use separate sheet(s)]
b. Does this facility employ chemical additives to flocculate suspended solids? ❑ No ❑ Yes
If yes, please state the name, manufacturer and the quantity of average daily usage of the
chemical additive
Note: Please see htto://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ws/PAMS list htm for a list of approved polyacrylamide (PAMS)
products for use in North Carolina.
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C. Does this facility overflow only during rainfall events exceeding the 10-yr, 24-hr rainfall event?
❑ No ❑ Yes
20) Are wastewater treatment facilities (including recycle systems) planned in The 100-year flood plain?
❑ No ❑ Yes If so, include information to demonstrate protection from flooding. (Minimum design
requirements for treatment works include protection from the 100-year flood, per 15A NCAC 2H .0219.)
21) Hazardous Waste:
a) Is this facility a Hazardous Waste Treatment, Storage, or Disposal Facility?
El No ❑ Yes
b) Is this facility a Small Quantity Generator (less than 1000 kg. of hazardous waste generated per month) of
hazardous waste?
EI No ❑ Yes
c) Is this facility a Large Quantity Generator (1000 kg. or more of hazardous waste generated per month) of
hazardous waste?
0 No ❑ Yes
d) If you answered yes to questions b. or c., please provide the following information:
Type(s) of waste:
How is material stored: _
Where is material stored:
How many disposal shipments per year:
Name of transport / disposal vendor: _
Vendor address:
22) Certification: North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6 b (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 this Article or a rule implementing this Article; or who knowingly makes a false
statement of a material fact in a rulemaking proceeding or contested case under this Article; or who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly
renders inaccurate any recording or monitoring device or method required to be operated or maintained under this Article or rules of the
(Environmental Management] Commission implementing this Article shall be guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor which may include a fine not to
exceed ten thousand dollars ($10,000).
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. I 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.
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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 I am familiar with the information contained in this application and that to the best of my
knowledge and belief such information is true, complete, and accurate.
Printed Name of Person Signing: George C. cowand, Jr. �/
Title: owner/operator I //
r 8, 2014
(Date Signed)
Notice of Intent must be accompanied by a check or money order for $100.00 made payable to NCDENR.
Final Checklist
This application will be returned as incomplete unless all of the following items have been included:
❑ Check for $100 made payable to NCDENR
❑ This completed application and all supporting documents
❑ Copy of the valid approved mining permit (MP) for the facility or indication of MP application status
❑ Copy of a county map or other general location map that shows the mining site and nearest major roads
❑ Copy of USGS topographic map showing the mining site and surrounding areas, or other map that clearly
shows site location in relation to nearby streams, wetlands, and other waters, etc.
❑ Copy of mining site plan with all wetlands clearly delineated
❑ If the mine is near wetlands, or may otherwise impact surface water or groundwater, contact the regional
office about an O&M Plan (contact information on the next page). Please refer to this O&M Plan checklist:
✓ Site map with wetlands, ditches, well -placements, borrow areas, overburden storage, stormwater
controls/BMPs, vehicle maintenance areas, settling basins, product process areas, and access roads.
✓ Well information (design, depths, maintenance)
✓ Physical monitoring for the wetlands areas
✓ Settling pond sizing information, if applicable
✓ Level spreader design, if applicable
✓ Details about dewatering method
✓ Description of measures to prevent erosion and flooding
❑ If an ATC or ATO is required, three (3) sets of plans, specifications, and design calculations, signed,
sealed, and dated by a P.E. ATC and ATO requirements in NCG02000 are summarized in Table 1 on
Page 2 of this NOI (see the permit text for more details). Plans shall show all pertinent design features,
including the location of the outfall(s). If stormwater is flowing off -site, the plan must show that stormwater
will not be mixed with wastewater.
Mail the entire package to:
Stormwater and General Permits Unit
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Note
The submission of this document does not guarantee the issuance of an NPDES permit.
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F.LL.IOTT CONSULTING
June 21, 2014
To Whom It May Concern:
This NPDES Permit application is in conjunction with existing Mining Permit #08-07, Cowand
Sand Hole Pit, operated by George C. Cowand, Jr., on property he owns at the end of Cowand Road,
Merry Hill, NC, in Bertic County. The permit area is located in the middle of sandy woodland and
will not present any problems regarding runoff to adjacent areas. The purpose of the excavation will
be to serve eventually for recreational purposes and wildlife habitat by Mr. Cowand.
This site was originally excavated by NCDOT in the 1960's and 1970's during construction of NC
45 nearby. Mr. Cowand has had the site permitted since at least 1994.
The excavation area is located geographically 130 feet from the nearest public road or dwelling
and is accessible only by a private access road. Full growth woodland around and in the permit area
provides adequate screening of the mining operation. Access to the permit area is limited by private
property, and private gated road access. There are minimum 25ft wide unexcavated or undisturbed
buffers on all sides of the permit area.
The majority of the excavation and side -slope reclamation has been completed for several years.
Mr. Cowand plans to continue excavation of a small portion in the western corner of the site, after
which the slopes, stockpiles and processing areas will be reclaimed per NCDENR requirements. Mr.
Cowand will also be excavating a 0.44 acre aboveground area at the cast end of the permit area which
was originally permitted but not excavated after which the slopes, stockpiles and processing areas will
be reclaimed per NCDENR requirements.
Along with this permit renewal application, Mr. Cowand is requesting a partial release of the
reclamation bond for 0.40 acres of the original 1.05 acre haul road, stockpile and processing area. The
enclosed mining map shows the portions of the permit area requested for release. Reclamation of
the side slopes in this area has been completed previously and has full groundcover.
As part of Mr. Cowand's effort to further release a future portion of the excavation area,
NCDENR DEMUR inspectors determined that Mr. Cowand needs to install a water height control
device in an existing stormwater overflow ditch located in the north corner of the excavation, and he.
needs to acquire an NCG020 permit from DWQ. The application for this permit is enclosed with
this letter.
Upon receipt of the approved permits from NCDENR DEMUR, Mr. Cowand plans to complete
the excavation of the mine to an average depth of 6 feet below seasonal high water level, and will
include construction of proper cut slopes on all sides of the excavated area, as required in the permit.
There is only a small portion, 0.64 acres, of the original permitted excavation area remaining to be
mined. Reclamation of the mine area will include grading, leveling, and grassing of all affected areas.
Completion of the excavation and reclamation should be within 10 years.
The mine area will be well -marked with warning and keep out signs to prevent inadvertent public
access. Permit boundaries and affected area boundaries will be well- marked as required by NCDENR.
Mr. Cowand does hereby request approval for this NPDES Permit application, and asks that it be
expedited as soon as possible. Mr. Cowand appreciates your consideration of this application.

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Sincerely,
Ken Elliot[
for George C. Cowand, Jr.
11O BOX 112 • AYDLETT, NORTH CAROLINA • 27916
PHONE: [phone] • HMAIL: KLN©K13NOHX.COM
June 21, 2014

OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE PLAN
STORMWATER AND WATER LEVEL CONTROL STRUCTURE
Operator: George C. Cowand, Jr., 221 Old Merry Hill Road, Merry Hill, NC 27957
Job Location: Cowand Sand Hole Pit Mine, End of Cowand Road, Merry Hill, NC 27957
County: Bertie County
Prepared by: Ken Elliott, consulting
Date: June 17, 2014
This plan defines responsibilities for operating, inspecting, and maintaining equipment and structures
used for controlling the water level of the Cowand Sand Hole Pit safely, and that stormwater overflow
will not degrade or negatively impact any wetlands or waters of the state.
Description and Operation of the Cowand Sand Hole Pit Mine:
The Cowand Sand Hole Pit is an existing 3.50-acre sand mine excavation operated by George C. Cowand,
Jr. in an 8.06 acre permit area located at the end of Cowand Road approximately 1.2 miles north of
Merry Hill, NC. The permit area is on high sandy land currently under excavation since the late 1960's,
first by the NCDOT and then by the current operator and landowner, George C. Cowand, Jr. At this time
Mr. Cowand has submitted an application with the NCDENR Division of Energy, Mineral and Land
Resources to renew the mining permit #08-07 which expired in April 2014. During an inspection by .
NCDEMLR in March 2014, it was determined to be necessary for Mr. Cowand to install a water height
control device in an existing stormwater overflow ditch leading from the excavation, along with
supplemental erosion control at the discharge.
Stormwater and Sedimentation & Erosion Control:
Stormwater overflow from the excavated pond will be controlled by a water height control device
constructed in an existing overflow ditch located near the north corner of the pond. The half -pipe water
level control structure with flash board risers will allow water to flow across the baffle into a 6ft wide
drainage ditch running north 200 feet to the Salmon Creek wetlands, then 0.6 miles to Salmon Creek
and 8 miles to Albemarle Sound. For erosion control, the overflow water will exit the water height
control discharge onto a 20ft long riprap-lined apron in the ditch (see attached construction diagrams).
Time and distance from the remaining excavation at the west end of the pond will allow all
sedimentation to occur in the pond before the overflow water reaches outfall and then the waters of
the State. There will be no physical or mechanical dewatering of the excavation. Water will have to
travel a minimum of 250 feet from current excavation processes to reach the overflow point which will
give enough surface area to allow sufficient sedimentation to occur. Stormwater drainage in the permit
area will be unable to leave the excavation area except through the control device, due to land elevation
surrounding the excavation.

Maintaining the Pond Overflow Control Structure and Ditches
Inspections and maintenance are required to obtain the intended function of water level control in the
excavation, and to maintain the life of any adjacent wetlands or waters of the State. Items to inspect
and maintain during the expected 10 year life of the NPDES permit are:
• Inspect the water control structures regularly, especially following heavy rains and runoff, or
during periods of operation of the structure.
• Remove accumulated debris from the overflow control structure.
• Inspect the structure for excessive settlement or seepage.
• Inspect all components of the structure, including appurtenances, and repair or replace any
damaged items as needed.
• Inspect embankments, berms and appurtenant structures, and repair as needed.
• Repair any damage to vegetated areas or berms with compacted earth fill, reshaping, sodding,
reseeding and mulching as needed.
• Inspect riprap outlet stabilization structures in ditches regularly, replace dislodged rock as
necessary.
• Maintain all screens, filters, valves, timers and other electrical and mechanical equipment in
good operating condition, following manufacturer's recommendations
Monitoring the Process and Effects of Stormwater Control
Monitoring of stormwater will be in accordance with the NCG020000 permit, as follows:
• All ponds in the Cowand Sand Hole Pit permit area will be inspected daily by the operator to
identify any abnormal conditions.
• All berms and erosion control and sedimentation control structures will be inspected following
significant (1/2-inch) rainfall events for damages, and all structures will be repaired immediately.
• Special inspections will be conducted immediately following severe storms, vandalism, and
other significant events.
• Overflow of stormwater process will be inspected daily during periods of mine operation.
• Rain gauge data will be collected by monitoring rain gauge data monthly and after each rain
event.
Records
Data will be collected as follows:
• Visual monitoring of adjacent farmland for potential dehydration during mining activities will
take place weekly. Solutions to any degradation caused by mining activity will include alteration
of the mining process. DWQ will be consulted as needed; alterations to process will be
recorded.

• Elliott Consulting will maintain the following records in a permanent file at the Elliott Consulting
office at PO Box 112, 202 Elliott Road, Aydlett, NC 27916: a record of all significant actions
taken; as -built drawings; permits; analytical results from any sampling; and related material.
Copies of all inspections, monitoring reports and lab analyses shall be provided to NCDWQ as
requested.
BMP Conditions
• The permittee will utilize best management practices to ensure that excavating the Cowand
Sand Hole Pit Mine will not degrade or negatively impact any wetlands or waters of the State.
Signed,
Ken Elliott
for George C. Cowand, Jr.
June 17, 2014

Water Height Control: Construction Details
Half -pipe Water Level Control with Flash Board Risers
NRCS Code 587
Cowand Sand Hole Pit
End of Cowand Road, Merry Hill, NC
Bertie County
DESCRIPTION
A structure in a water management system that conveys water, controls the direction or rate of flow, maintains a desired
water surface elevation or measures water. Water height control structure is standard structure used by agricultural and
horticultural farms in North Carolina to raise or lower water height in ditches and ponds per need.
PURPOSE
To convey water from one elevation to a lower elevation within, to, or from a water conveyance system, such as a ditch,
channel, canal, or pipeline designed to operate under open channel conditions. Typical structures: drops, chutes,
turnouts, surface water inlets, head gates, pump boxes, and stilling basins.
CONSTRUCTION
Structure consists of 26' x 3' horizontal galvanized steel culvert running under farm path. A vertical 6' half pipe 52" x 30" is
attached on the north end of the culvert with stacked flash boards allowing adjustable height of the water level in the
adjacent pond. Water flows over the flash boards and into the culvert and down the ditch.
Overflow ditch is lined with riprap for 20 feet down its length. Existing slopes adjacent to the culvert are heavily grassed
with natural grass and weeds with no erosion present.
MAINTENANCE
Structures will be checked and necessary maintenance, including removal of debris, shall be performed after major
storms and at least semi-annually.
Ken Elliott, consulting
June 17.2014

Discharge Outfall Outlet Protection: Construction Details
Practice Standards and Specifications 6.41, 6.31, 6.15
Cowand Sand Hole Pit
End of Coward Road, Merry Hill, NC
Bertie County
6.41 Outlet Stabilization Structure
6.31 Riprap and Paved Channels
6.15 Riprap
Pipe Outlet to Well-defined
Channel
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Riprap lined apron located at end of mine stormwater overflow pipe to prevent scour and undermining
in existing ditch, and to absorb the impact of the water flow and reduce the velocity to non -erosive
levels, before flow reaches wetlands.
Riprap Apron Size: Overflow pipe discharges directly into well-defined channel. The apron will extend
across the channel bottom and up the channel banks to the top of the bank. Length of apron will be 20-
feet downstream to maintain velocity control of maximum 2.0 feet per second.
Grade: Apron will have zero grade and no overfill at end of apron.
Alignment: Apron will be straight throughout entire length if possible. If curve is necessary to align the
apron with the receiving channel, the curve will be located in the upstream section of the riprap.
Materials: Riprap will consist of a well graded mixture of NCDOT Class A (2" to 6") stone or slag.
Thickness: Minimum thickness of riprap will be 1.5 times the maximum stone diameter.

Filter: Operator plans to install a layer of heavy duty silt fence filter cloth between the riprap and the
underlying soil to prevent soil movement into or through the riprap. Filter cloth will extend to the top of
both channel banks, and edges will overlap 12 inches. Upstream end will be buried 12 inches and
downstream end will be buried if necessary.
Maintenance: inspect riprap outlet structures weekly and after significant rainfall events to see if any
erosion around or below the riprap has taken place, or if stones have become dislodged. Repair all
damage immediately. Maintain all vegetation adjacent to the channel in healthy condition to prevent
scour or erosion during out -of -bank flow. Control weeds and brush growing in the riprap by cutting.
Ken Elliott, consulting
June 17. 2014

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DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF LAND RESOURCES
LAND QUALITY SECTION
PERMIT
for the operation of a mining activity
In accordance with the provisions of G.S. 74-46 through 68, 'The Mining
Act of 1971," Mining Permit Rule 15A NCAC 5 B, and other applicable
laws, rules and regulations
Permission is hereby granted to:
George C. Cowand, Jr.
Cowand Sand Hole Mine
Bertie County - Permit No. 08-07
for the operation of a
Sand Mine
which shall provide that the usefulness, productivity and scenic values of
all lands and waters affected by this mining operation will receive the
greatest practical degree of protection and restoration.
MINING PERMIT EXPIRATION DATE: April 2, 2014

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I In accordance with the application for this mining permit, which is hereby approved by the
Department of Environment and Natural Resources, hereinafter referred to as the Department,
and in conformity with the approved Reclamation Plan attached to and incorporated as part of
this permit, provisions must be made for the protection of the surrounding environment and for
reclamation of the land and water affected by the permitted mining operation. This permit is
expressly conditioned upon compliance with all the requirements of the approved Reclamation
Plan. However, completed performance of the approved Reclamation Plan is a separable
obligation, secured by the bond or other security on file with the Department, and may survive
the expiration, revocation or suspension of this permit.
This permit is not transferable by the permittee with the following exception: If another
operator succeeds to the interest of the permittee in the permitted mining operation., by virtue
of a sale, lease, assignment or otherwise, the Department may release the permittee from the
duties imposed upon him by the conditions of his permit and by the Mining Act with reference
to the permitted operation, and transfer the permit to the successor operator, provided that
both operators have complied with the requirements of the Mining Act and that the successor
operator agrees to assume the duties of the permittee with reference to reclamation of the
affected land and posts a suitable bond or other security.
In the event that the Department determines that the permittee or permittee's successor is not
complying with the Reclamation Plan or other terms and conditions of this permit, or is failing
to achieve the purposes and requirements of the Mining Act, the Department may give the
operator written notice of its intent to modify, revoke or suspend the permit, or its intent to
modify the Reclamation Plan as incorporated in the permit. The operator shall have right to a
hearing at a designated time and place on any proposed modification, revocation or
suspension by the Department. Alternatively and in addition to the above, the Department
may institute other enforcement procedures authorized by law.
Definitions
Wherever used or referred to in this permit, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise,
terms shall have the same meaning as supplied by the Mining Act, N.C.G.S. 74-49.
Modifications
April 5, 1994: This permit has been modified to include and allow mining activity on an
additional 4.3 acres of land adjacent to the existing mine as indicated on the mine map
received by the Land Quality Section on January, 31, 1994.
January 3, 1996: This permit has been administratively modified to reduce the affected
acreage to 5 acres as indicated on the mine map received by the Land Quality Section on July
15, 1994.
April 2, 2004: This permit, issued to George C. Cowand, Sr., has been transferred in its
entirety to George C. Cowand, Jr.

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Expiration Date
This permit shall be effective from the date of its issuance until April 2, 2014.
Conditions
This permit shall be subject to the provisions of the Mining Act, N.C.G.S. 74-46, et. seq., and to
the following conditions and limitations:
OPERATING CONDITIONS:
A. Any wastewater processing or mine dewatering shall be in accordance with the
permitting requirements and rules promulgated by the N.C. Environmental
Management Commission.
B. Any stormwater runoff from the affected areas at the site shall be in accordance
with any applicable permit requirements and regulations promulgated by the
Environmental Protection Agency and enforced by the N.C. Environmental
Management Commission. It shall be the permittee's responsibility to contact the
Water Quality Section, Division of Water Quality, to secure any necessary
stormwater permits or other approval documents.
A. Any mining process producing air contamination emissions shall be subject to the
permitting requirements and rules promulgated by the N.C. Environmental
Management Commission and enforced by the Division of Air Quality.
B. During mining operations, water trucks or other means that may be necessary
shall be utilized to prevent dust from leaving the permitted area.
A. Sufficient buffer (minimum 50 foot undisturbed) shall be maintained between any
affected land and any adjoining waterway or wetland to prevent sedimentation of
that waterway or wetland from erosion of the affected land and to preserve the
integrity of the natural watercourse or wetland.
B. Any mining activity affecting waters of the State, waters of the U. S., or wetlands
shall be in accordance with the requirements and regulations promulgated and
enforced by the N. C. Environmental Management Commission.
A. Adequate mechanical barriers including but not limited to diversions, earthen
dikes, silt check dams, silt retarding structures, rip rap pits, or ditches shall be
provided in the initial stages of any land disturbance and maintained to prevent
sediment from discharging onto adjacent surface areas or into any lake, wetland
or natural watercourse in proximity to the affected land.
B. All drainage from the affected areas around the mine excavations shall be
diverted internal to said excavations.

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C. Mining activities shall be conducted as indicated on the mine map received by
the Land Quality Section on December 2, 2003.
D. No mine dewatering activities shall occur at this site.
5. All mining permit boundaries (8 acres) shall be permanently marked at the site on 100-
foot intervals unless the line of sight allows for larger spacing intervals.
The angle for graded slopes and fills shall be no greater than the angle which can be
retained by vegetative cover or other adequate erosion control measure, structure, or
device. In any event, exposed slopes or any excavated channels, the erosion of which
may cause off -site damage because of siltation, shall be planted or otherwise provided
with ground cover, devices or structures sufficient to restrain such erosion.
The affected land shall be graded so as to prevent collection of pools of water that are,
or likely to become, noxious or foul. Necessary structures such as drainage ditches or
conduits shall be constructed or installed when required to prevent such conditions.
8. Existing vegetation or vegetated earthen berms shall be maintained between the mine
and public thoroughfares whenever practical to screen the operation from the public.
9. Sufficient buffer (minimum of 10 foot undisturbed) shall be maintained between any
excavation and any mining permit boundary to protect adjacent property.
10. A. No on -site disposal of refuse or other solid waste that is generated outside of the
mining permit area shall be allowed within the boundaries of the mining permit
area unless authorization to conduct said disposal has first been obtained from
both the Division of Waste Management and the Land Quality Section,
Department of Environment and Natural Resources. The method of disposal
shall be consistent with the approved reclamation plan.
B. Mining refuse as defined by G.S. 74-49 (14).of The Mining Act of 1971 generated
on -site and directly associated with the mining activity may be disposed of in a
designated refuse area. All other waste products must be disposed of in a
disposal facility approved by the Division of Waste Management. No petroleum
products, acids, solvents or their storage containers or any other material that
may be considered hazardous shall be disposed of within the permitted area.
C. For the purposes of this permit, the Division of Land Resources considers the
following materials to be "mining refuse" (in addition to those specifically listed
under G.S. 74-49 (14) of the N.C. Mining Act of 1971):
1
2
4.
5.
on -site generated
conveyor belts
wire cables
v-belts
land clearing debris
steel reinforced air hoses

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6. drill steel
D. If mining refuse is to be permanently disposed within the mining permit boundary,
the following information must be provided to and approved by the Division of
Land Resources prior to commencement of such disposal:
1. the approximate boundaries and size of the refuse disposal area;
2. a list of refuse items to be disposed;
3, verification that a minimum of 4 feet of cover will be provided over the
refuse;
4. verification that the refuse will be disposed at least 4 feet above the
seasonally high water table; and,
5. verification that a permanent vegetative groundcover will be established.
11. An Annual Reclamation Report shall be submitted on a form supplied by the
Department by February 1 of each year until reclamation is completed and approved.
12, The operator shall notify the Department in writing of the desire to delete, modify or
otherwise change any part of the mining, reclamation, or erosion/sediment control plan
contained in the approved application for a mining permit or any approved revision to it.
Approval to implement such changes must be obtained from the Department prior to on -
site implementation of the revisions. our
13. The security, which was posted pursuant to N.C.G.S. 74-54 in the form of a $2,800.00
Assignment of Savings Account, is sufficient to cover the operation_ as indicated in the
approved application. This security must remain in force for this permit to be valid. The
total affected land shall not exceed the bonded acreage.
14. A. Authorized representatives of the Division of Archives and History shall be
granted access to the site to determine the presence of significant archaeological
resources.
B. Pursuant to N. C. G. S. 70 Article 3, "The Unmarked Human Burial and Human
Skeletal Remains Protection Act," should the operator or any person in his
employ encounter human skeletal remains, immediate notification shall be
provided to the county medical examiner and the chief archaeologist, North
Carolina Division of Archives and History.

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APPROVED RECLAMATION PLAN
The Mining Permit incorporates this Reclamation Plan, the performance of which is a condition
on the continuing validity of that Mining Permit. Additionally, the Reclamation Plan is a
separable obligation of the permittee, which continues beyond the terms of the Mining Permit.
The approved plan provides:
Minimum Standards As Provided By G.S. 74-53
The final slopes in all excavations in soil, sand, gravel and other unconsolidated
materials shall be at such an angle as to minimize the possibility of slides and be
consistent with the future use of the land.
2. Provisions for safety to persons and to adjoining property must be provided in all
excavations in rock.
3. All overburden and spoil shall be left in a configuration which is in accordance with
accepted conservation practices and which is suitable for the proposed subsequent use
of the land.
4. No small pools of water shall be allowed to collect or remain on the mined area that are,
or are likely to become noxious, odious or foul.
5. The revegetation plan shall conform to accepted and recommended agronomic and
reforestation practices as established by the North Carolina Agricultural Experiment
Station and the North Carolina Forest Service.
6. Permittee shall conduct reclamation activities pursuant to the Reclamation Plan herein
incorporated. These activities shall be conducted according to the time schedule
included in the plan, which shall to the extent feasible provide reclamation simultaneous
with mining operations and in any event, provide reclamation at the earliest practicable
time after completion or termination of mining on any segment of the permit area and
shall be completed within two years after completion or termination of mining.
RECLAMATION CONDITIONS:
Provided further, and subject to the Reclamation schedule, the planned reclamation
shall be to restore the mine excavation to a lake area and to grade and revegetate the
adjacent disturbed areas.
2. The specifications for surface gradient restoration to a surface suitable for the planned
future use are as follows:
A. The lake area shall be excavated to maintain a minimum water depth of four feet
measured from the low water table elevation.

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B. The side slopes to the lake excavation shall be graded to a 3 horizontal to 1
vertical or flatter to the water line and 2 horizontal to 1 vertical or flatter below the
water line.
C. Any areas used for wastepiles, screening, stockpiling or other processing shall
be leveled and smoothed.
D. No contaminants shall be permanently disposed of at the mine site. On -site
disposal of waste shall be in accordance with Operating Condition Nos. 10.A.
through D.
E. The affected land shall be graded to prevent the collection of noxious or foul
water,
3. Revegetation Plan:
After site preparation, all disturbed land areas shall be revegetated as per the seeding
specifications approved in the application on December 1, 2003 by Paula Ashley,
District Conservationist with NRCS or per the following:
Permanent Seeding Specifications
Dates Species Rate, Lbs/Acre
February 15 - April 1 Kobe Lespedeza .10
Bahiagrass 50
Redtop 1
Winter rye (grain) 15
April 1 - July 31 Common Bermuda 50
August 1 - October 25 Lespedeza (unscarified) 30
German millet 40
October 25 - February 15 Rye (grain- temporary) 120
Soil Amendments
Lime: 2000 Ibs/acre or follow recommendations from a soil test.
Fertilizer: 1000 Ibs/acre 8-8-8 or 10-10-10, or follow recommendations from a soil
test.
Mulch: All seeded areas shall be mulched using small grain straw at a rate of
2000 Ibs/acre and anchored appropriately.

Whenever possible, disturbed areas should be vegetated with native warm season
grasses such as switch grass, Indian grass, bluestem and gamma grass.
In addition, the permittee shall consult with a professional wildlife biologist with the N.C.
Wildlife Resources Commission to enhance post -project wildlife habitat at the site.
4. Reclamation Plan:
Reclamation shall be conducted simultaneously with mining to the extent feasible. In
any event, reclamation shall be initiated as soon as feasible after completion or
termination of mining of any mine segment under permit. Final reclamation, including
revegetation, shall be completed within two years of completion or termination of
mining.
This permit, issued to George.C. Cowand, Sr. August 20, 1982, renewed January 11,
1993 and modified April 5, 1994 and January 3, 1996, is hereby renewed and
transferred in its entirety to George C. Cowand, Jr. this 2nd day of April, 2004 pursuant
to G.S. 74-51 and 52.
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James D. Simons, Director
Division of Land Resources
By Authority of the Secretary
Of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources

Elliott Consulting
PO Box 112
Aydlett, North Carolina 27916
Phone: [phone]
Judith Wehner
NC Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Energy, Mineral &.land Resources
Land Quality Section
1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612
Dear Ms. Wehner:
I am writing to you on behalf of George Clay Cowand, Jr., owner & operator of Coward Sand Hole. Mine on
Cowand Road in Merry Hill, NC in Bertie County, permit #08-07. Mr. Cowand recently sent in a request to
renew his permit for this sand mine, and had received a letter from your office requesting additional bond for the
permit. At a meeting today at the site with Mr. Pat McClain and Mr. Thom Edgerton from the Washington
Regional Office, Mr. Cowand decided to retract his request to renew the current permit cease all excavation
activities at the site, and begin final reclamation efforts of the lands surrounding the pond,stockpiles, access roads
and pond slopes, leading to full release of the mine and reclamation bond. This decision was made in the presence
of Mr. McClain and Mr. Edgerton, and Mr. McClain gave Mr. Coward full instructions on what was needed to
complete the reclamation of the mine. Mr. Coward is fully aware that he will not be able to get a refund on the
$750 renewal fee which he has already paid, but he does desire to complete reclamation of the permit area and
have the mine, released, rather than renew and extend the current permit.
We are anticipating that all reclamation will be complete with full groundcover on the pond slopes and
surrounding land by Spring of 2015. We will contact your office when we are ready for the pond to be inspected
for closure.
Thank you,
Ken Elliott
Elliott Consulting
8/19/2014

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Edgerton, Thom
From:
Ken Elliott <[e-mail]>
Sent:
Tuesday, August 19, 2014 7:19 PM
To:
Mcclain, Pat
Cc:
Edgerton, Thom; [e-mail]
Subject:
Cowand #3 Meeting / Permit Renewal Retraction
Attachments:
GCC#3 Cowand Renewal Retraction 081914.pdf
Hello Pat & Thom,
Thank you for meeting with us today, it was good seeing you. Thank you also for helping us finalize the reclamation of
this pit. Please find attached a copy of the letter I have mailed to Judy Wehner regarding retraction of the permit
renewal and final reclamation of the mine.
Have a good week, let me know if you have any questions.
Ken Elliott
Elliott Consulting
PO Box 112
Aydlett, NC 27916
Phone: [phone]
Email: ken([e-mail]

Edgerton, Thom
From:
Edgerton, Thom
Sent:
Tuesday, August 12, 2014 11:25 AM
To:
Wade, Larry
Cc:
McClain, Pat
Subject:
FW: NCG020868 Coward Sand Hole Pit
Attachments:
FW: NCG020868 Coward Sand Hole Pit
Hello,
Please hold off on issuing the permit.
Pat McClain and myself are meeting the owner and consultant at the site next Tuesday, 8/19/14 at 10:00 AM to discuss
how best to proceed.
I will send the region's recommendation promptly after the meeting.
Thanks,
Thom
Thom Edgerton, Environmental Engineer
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources (NCOENR)
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources (DEMLR)
Land Quality Section (LQ)
Washington Regional ice (WaRO)
943 Washington Square Mall
Washington, INC 27889
[phone] Phone
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National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System application for coverage under General Permit
NCG020000:
STORMWATER DISCHARGES associated with activities classified as:
SIC (Standard Industrial Classification) Code • 14XX Mineral Mining Industry (except as specified below)
The following activities are also included:
Active or inactive mining operations (including borrow pits —except for NCDCT borrow pits) that discharge
stormwater contaminated with or that has come in contact with, any overburden, raw material, intermediate
products, finished products, byproducts or waste products located on the site of such op V V L5
Stormwaler from vehicle maintenance activities at mining operations; (LJi v LS
Overflow from facilities that recycle process wastewater; and/or
Mine dewatering(wastewater) t I JUN 2 3 201$
The following activities are specifically excluded from coverage under this General
Stormwaler discharges associated with peat mining, coal mining, and metal mining;
Stormwaler discharges from mining operations which are intermixed on site with stoi
operations and/or concrete operations;
Stormwater discharges associated with oil and gas extraction operations; and
Stormwaler discharges associated with tourist gem mines
NCDOT borrow pits are covered under NCS000150
The following discharges are covered by NPDES general permit NCG520000 instead of NCG020000:
Point source discharges of stormwater and wastewater from in -stream sand mining operations (i.e., sand
dredging or dipping operations)
For new mining sites that require an authorization to construct (ATC) wastewater treatment facilities: This
N01 Is also an APPLICATION FOR an ATC for new wastewater treatment facilities. ATC requests must be
submitted at least 90 days prior to construction'.
For existing mining sites that require an Authorization to Operate (ATC) wastewater treatment facilities:
This NOI Is also an APPLICATION FOR an ATO for wastewater treatment facilities In place.
Construction modification, or Installation of any new treatment components at an existing slte requires
an ATC. (if the site Is already covered by NCG020000, the ATC request may be submitted without an NOI).
Some wastewater treatment facilities used to treat or recycle process wastewater (even if commingled
with stormwater) at mining sites will require an ATC prior to construction per 15A NCAC 2H .0138.
Please see the NCG020000 General Permit for details about which treatment facilities require an
ATC (summarized in Table 1 at the end of this form). For example, an ATC is required for treatment
of mine dewatering discharge from clay pits and non -closed -loop wastewater recycle systems. The
authorization to construct or continue to operate will be issued at the same time as the Certificate of
Coverage (COC) for the NCG02 permit. Design of treatment facilities must comply with requirements
of 15A NCAC 2H .0138 & .0139.
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'Asper 15A NCAC 2H .0106
Unless treatment facilities are designed, constructed, and put Into operation by employees internal to the company who are qualllled to
perform such work for their respective companies in accordance with General Statutes, 89C.25 (7), plans and specifications must be signed
and sealed by a P.E.
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Construction of wastewater treatment facilities subject to the ATC/ATO requirements In the NCG02 permit
at new or existing mining sites requires submission of three (3) sets of plans and specifications signed
and sealed by a Professional Engineer (P.E.) or qualified staff' along with this application. A copy of the
design calculations should be included. Please see questions 18 & 19.
Yes No
Quarries — •
Sand Pits — •
♦ 1 —
Any Dewatering
Sand/Gravel I- •
Closed -Loop Recycle I-
♦ i -
For questlons, please contact the DWQ Regional Office for your area. (Seepage 7)
(Please print or type)
1) Mailing address of owner/operator (address to which all permit correspondence will be mailed):
Name George C. Cowand, Jr.
Street Address 221 Old Merry Hill Road
City Merry Hill State NC ZIP Code 27957
Telephone No. 252 4824379 Fax:
E-mail Address [e-mail]
2) Location of facility producing discharge:
Facility Name Cowand Sand Hole Pit
Facility Contact Ken Elliott, Permit Contact; George C. Cowand, Jr., Operator
Street Address End of Ca nd Road, oil Old Mea, Hill Road
City Merry Hill State Nc ZIP Code 27957
County eenie
Telephone No. 252 482-0379 Fax:
Contact E-mail
3) Physical Location Information:
Please provide a narrative description of how to get to the facility (use street names, state road numbers, and
distance and direction from a roadway intersection), W miles east of Windsor, NC, right on NC 45 South, 0,51 mi turn lea
on Old Merry Hill Rd., 1.03 ml turn left on Cowand Rd. (dirt), 0.85 ml road bears left, 0.16 mi road ends at pond.
4) Latitude 36 deg 01' 48.57" N Longitude 76 deg 46' 20.84" W (degrees, minutes, seconds)
5) This NPDES Permit N01 Application applies to which of the following:
❑ New or Proposed Facility Date operation is to beg
B Existing
❑ New Permit not applicable — ATC request only. NPDES Permit Number
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6) Standard Industrial Classification:
Provide the 4 digit Standard Industrial Classification Code (SIC Code) that describes the primary industrial
activity at this facility
SIC Code: 1 4 4
7) Provide a narrative description of the types of minerals mined at this facility:
8) Discharge Points:
Number of discharge points (ditches, pipes, channels, etc. that convey discharges from the properly):
Stormwater: l Mine dewatering: Process Wastewater Overflow:
Discharge points should be clearly marked on the submitted site plan.
Please provide short narrative description of discharges:
grcbarpn point la erormwelar wadbw onry, mine le rot dewelwinB. Overflmv free teen In place rare rMlle. NCOEMLRIa,N.VVp NPOES,e t.nblpm Mrbeanr im .
overflow Is balfylpe walar level c Vd will,flush board Mac _
9) Receiving waters:
What is the name of the body or bodies of water (creek, stream, river, lake, etc.) that the facility stormwater
and/or wastewater discharges end up In? salmon Creekb PPoemed,8.und
If the site stormwater discharges to a separate storm sewer system, name the operator of the separate storm
sewer system (e.g. City of Raleigh municipal storm sewer).
Receiving water classification (if known): c; NSW
Note: Discharge of process wastewater to receiving waters classified as WS-II to WS-V or SA must
be approved by the N.C. Dept. of Environmental Health. If DEH does not approve, coverage
under NCG020000 cannot be granted. No new discharges of process wastewater are
permitted In receiving waters classified as WS-1 or freshwater ORW.
10) Will mining operations require dewatering near wetlands or Impact any stream, groundwater, or wetlands?
El No
❑ Yes If yes, please provide information about any 404/401 Certification permits.
Note: Wetlands must be CLEARLY DELINEATED on the site plan. Mine dewatering activities that have
the potential to drain wetlands or otherwise impact surface water or groundwater MUST develop and
Implement an Operation and Monitoring (O&M) Plan that has been approved by the Division.
The O&M Plan should be submitted to the Regional Office and must be approved prior to operation.
The plan shall include, but is not limited to: (1) Groundwater monitoring strategies to demonstrate the
effect of pumping and to establish any pumping regime necessary to reduce Impacts, and (2) Detailed
plans to maintain surrounding hydrology and respective monitoring to demonstrate compliance.
11) Does this facility already have a valid Mining Permit from the Division of Land Resources (DLR)?
El No (If not, please indicate the status of the Mining Permit application: Permit renewal In
El Yes
If yes, please provide the Mining Permit number and Include a copy with your application: 0e-07
Note: DINO canno Issue a COC for the MCGO20000 General Permit until a Mining Permit Is Issued or
renewed by the Division of Land Resources (DLR).
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12) Will this mining operation precede development activities at this site?
O No
❑ Yes
13) Does this facility have any other NPDES permits?
O No
❑ Yes
If yes, list the permit numbers for all current NPDES permits for this facility:
14) Does this facility have any Non -Discharge permits (ex: recycle permits)?
E No
❑ Yes
If yes, list the permit numbers for all current Non -Discharge permits for this facility:
15) Does this facility employ any best management practices for stormwater control?
El No
❑ Yes
If yes, please briefly describe:
16) Does this facility have a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan?
© No
❑ Yes
If yes, when was it implemented?
17) Will vehicle maintenance activities occur at this facility?
O No ❑ Yes
Wastewater Treatment Facilities:
18) Will mine dewatering discharges occur? (ATC/ATO required for clay pits or dewatering with chem. treatment)
E No ❑ Yes
19) Will discharges of overflows from process wastewater treatment systems occur? (ATC or ATO required,
unless sand/gravel mining or closed -loop recycle system)
E No ❑ Yes
If yes, answer the following questions on the wastewater treatment system:
a. 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. [Use separate sheet(s))
b. Does this facility employ chemical additives to flocculate suspended solids? ❑ No ❑ Yes
If yes, please state the name, manufacturer and the quantity of average daily usage of the
chemical additive
Note: Please see htto://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ws/PAMS list.htm for a list of approved polyacrylamide (PAMS)
products for use in North Carolina.
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C. Does this facility overflow only during rainfall events exceeding the 10-yr, 24-hr rainfall event?
❑ No ❑ Yes
20) Are wastewater treatment facilities (including recycle systems) planned In the 100-year flood plain?
1D No ❑ Yes If so, include information to demonstrate protection from flooding. (Minimum design
requirements for treatment works include protection from the 100-year flood, per 15A NCAC 2H .0219.)
21) Hazardous Waste:
a) Is this facility a Hazardous Waste Treatment, Storage, or Disposal Facility?
O No ❑ Yes
b) Is this facility a Small Quantity Generator (less than 1000 kg. of hazardous waste generated per month) of
hazardous waste?
O No ❑ Yes
c) Is this facility a Large Quantity Generator (1000 kg. or more of hazardous waste generated per month) of
hazardous waste?
171 No ❑ Yes
d) If you answered yes to questions b. or c., please provide the following information:
Type(s) of waste:
How is material stored:
Where is material stored:
How many disposal shipments per year:
Name of transport! disposal vendor: _
Vendor address:
22) Certification: North Carolina General Statute 143.215.6 b (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 this Article or a rule implementing this Article; or who knowingly makes a false
statement of a material fact In a rulemaking proceeding or contested case under this Article; or who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly
renders inaccurate any recording or monitoring device or method required to be operated or maintained under this Article or rules of the
[Environmental Management) Commission implementing this Article shall be guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor which may include a fine not to
exceed ten thousand dollars ($10,000).
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. I 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.
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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 I am familiar with the information contained in this application and that to the best of my
knowledge and belief such information is true, complete, and accurate.
Printed Name of Person Signing: George C. coward, Jr.
Title: Owner/Operator / //
May 8, 2014
(Date Signed)
Notice of Intent must be accompanied by a check or money order for $100.00 made payable to NCDENR.
Final Checklist
This application will be returned as Incomplete unless all of the following Items have been Included:
❑ Check for $100 made payable to NCDENR
❑ This completed application and all supporting documents
❑ Copy of the valid approved mining permit (MP) for the facility or indication of MP application status
❑ Copy of a county map or other general location map that shows the mining site and nearest major roads
❑ Copy of USGS topographic map showing the mining site and surrounding areas, or other map that clearly
shows site location in relation to nearby streams, wetlands, and other waters, etc.
❑ Copy of mining site plan with all wetlands clearly delineated
❑ If the mine is near wetlands, or may otherwise impact surface water or groundwater, contact the regional
office about an O&M Plan (contact information on the next page). Please refer to this O&M Plan checklist:
✓ Site map with wetlands, ditches, well -placements, borrow areas, overburden storage, stormwater
controls/BMPs, vehicle maintenance areas, settling basins, product process areas, and access roads.
✓ Well information (design, depths, maintenance)
✓ Physical monitoring for the wetlands areas
✓ Settling pond sizing information, if applicable
✓ Level spreader design, if applicable
✓ Details about dewatering method
✓ Description of measures to prevent erosion and flooding
❑ If an ATC or ATO is required, three (3) sets of plans, specifications, and design calculations, signed,
seated, and dated by a P.E. ATC and ATO requirements in NCG02000 are summarized in Table 1 on
Page 2 of this NOI (see the permit text for more details). Plans shall show all pertinent design features,
including the location of the outfall(s). If stormwater is flowing off -site, the plan must show that stormwater
will not be mixed with wastewater.
Mall the entire package to:
Stormwater and General Permits Unit
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Note
The submission of this document does not guarantee the issuance of an NPDES permit.
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ELLIOTT CONSULTING
June 21, 2014
To Whom It May Concern:
This NPDES Permit application is in conjunction with existing Mining Permit #08-07, Cowand
Sand Hole Pit, operated by George C. Cowand, Jr., on property he owns at the end of Cowand Road,
Merry Hill, NC, in Bettie County. The permit area is located in the middle of sandy woodland and
will not present any problems regarding runoff to adjacent areas. The purpose of the excavation will
be to serve eventually for recreational purposes and wildlife habitat by Mr. Cowand.
This site was originally excavated by NCDOT in the 1960's and 1970's during construction of NC
45 nearby. Mr. Cowand has had the site permitted since at least 1994.
The excavation area is located geographically 130 feet from the nearest public road or dwelling
and is accessible only by a private access road. Full growth woodland around and in the permit area
provides adequate screening of the mining operation. Access to the permit area is limited by private
property, and private gated road access. There are minimum 25ft wide unexcavated or undisturbed
buffers on all sides of the permit area.
The majority of the excavation and side -slope reclamation has been completed for several years.
Mr. Cowand plans to continue excavation of a small portion in the western corner of the site, after
which the slopes, stockpiles and processing areas will be reclaimed per NCDENR requirements. Mr.
Cowand will also be excavating a 0.44 acre aboveground area at the east end of the pextnit area which
was originally permitted but not excavated after which the slopes, stockpiles and processing areas will
be reclaimed per NCDENR requirements.
Along with this permit renewal application, Mr. Cowand is requesting a partial release of the
reclamation bond for 0.40 acres of the original 1.05 acre haul road, stockpile and processing area. The
enclosed mining map shows the portions of the permit area requested for release. Reclamation of
the side slopes in this area has been completed previously and has full groundcover.
As part of Mr. Cowand's effort to further release a future portion of the excavation area,
NCDENR DEMLR inspectors determined that Mr. Cowand needs to install a water height control
device in an existing stormwater overflow ditch located in the north corner of the excavation, and he
needs to acquire an NCG020 permit from DWQ. The application for this permit is enclosed with
this letter.
Upon receipt of the approved permits from NCDENR DEMLR, Mr. Cowand plans to complete
the excavation of the mine to an average depth of 6 feet below seasonal high water level, and will
include construction of proper cut slopes on all sides of the excavated area, as required in the permit.
There is only a small portion, 0.64 acres, of the original permitted excavation area remaining to be
mined. Reclamation of the mine area will include grading; leveling, and grassing of all affected areas.
Completion of the excavation and reclamation should be within 10 years.
The mine area will be well -marked with warning and keep out signs to prevent inadvertent public
access. Permit boundaries and affected area boundaries will he well- marked as required by NCDENR.
Mr. Cowand does hereby request approval for this NPDES Pcrmit application, and asks that it be
expedited as soon as possible. Mr. Cowand appreciates your consideration of this application.

— 2 — June 21, 2014
Sincerely,
Ken Elliott
for George C. Cowand, Jr.
PO BOX 112 • AYOLFTT, NORTH CAR.OIANA • 27916
PIIONF: 252-339-9021 • EMAIL: [e-mail]

OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE PLAN
STORMWATER AND WATER LEVEL CONTROL STRUCTURE
Operator: George C. Cowand, Jr., 221 Old Merry Hill Road, Merry Hill, NC 27957
Job Location: Cowand Sand Hole Pit Mine, End of Cowand Road, Merry Hill, NC 27957
County: Bertie County
Prepared by: Ken Elliott, consulting
Date: June 17, 2014
This plan defines responsibilities for operating, inspecting, and maintaining equipment and structures
used for controlling the water level of the Cowand Sand Hole Pit safely, and that stormwater overflow
will not degrade or negatively impact any wetlands or waters of the state.
Description and Operation of the Cowand Sand Hole Pit Mine:
The Cowand Sand Hole Pit is an existing 3.50-acre sand mine excavation operated by George C. Cowand,
Jr. in an 8.00 acre permit area located at the end of Cowand Road approximately 1.2 miles north of
Merry Hill, NC. The permit area is on high sandy land currently under excavation since the late 1960's,
first by the NCDOT and then by the current operator and landowner, George C. Cowand, Jr. At this time
Mr. Cowand has submitted an application with the NCDENR Division of Energy, Mineral and Land
Resources to renew the mining permit #08-07 which expired in April 2014. During an inspection by .
NCDEMLR in March 2014, it was determined to be necessary for Mr. Cowand to install a water height
control device in an existing stormwater overflow ditch leading from the excavation, along with
supplemental erosion control at the discharge.
Stormwater and Sedimentation & Erosion Control:
Stormwater overflow from the excavated pond will be controlled by a water height control device
constructed in an existing overflow ditch located near the north corner of the pond. The half -pipe water
level control structure with flash board risers will allow water to flow across the baffle into a 6ft wide
drainage ditch running north 200 feet to the Salmon Creek wetlands, then 0.6 miles to Salmon Creek
and 8 miles to Albemarle Sound. For erosion control, the overflow water will exit the water height
control discharge onto a 20ft long riprap-lined apron In the ditch (see attached construction diagrams).
Time and distance from the remaining excavation at the west end of the pond will allow all
sedimentation to occur in the pond before the overflow water reaches outfall and then the waters of
the State. There will be no physical or mechanical dewatering of the excavation. Water will have to
travel a minimum of 250 feet from current excavation processes to reach the overflow point which will
give enough surface area to allow sufficient sedimentation to occur. Stormwater drainage in the permit
area will be unable to leave the excavation area except through the control device, due to land elevation
surrounding the excavation.

Maintaining the Pond Overflow Control Structure and Ditches
Inspections and maintenance are required to obtain the intended function of water level control in the
excavation, and to maintain the life of any adjacent wetlands or waters of the State. Items to inspect
and maintain during the expected 10 year life of the NPDES permit are:
• Inspect the water control structures regularly, especially following heavy rains and runoff, or
during periods of operation of the structure.
• Remove accumulated debris from the overflow control structure.
• Inspect the structure for excessive settlement or seepage.
• Inspect all components of the structure, including appurtenances, and repair or replace any
damaged items as needed.
• Inspect embankments, berms and appurtenant structures, and repair as needed.
• Repair any damage to vegetated areas or berms with compacted earth fill, reshaping, sodding,
reseeding and mulching as needed.
• Inspect riprap outlet stabilization structures in ditches regularly, replace dislodged rock as
necessary.
• Maintain all screens, filters, valves, timers and other electrical and mechanical equipment in
good operating condition, following manufacturer's recommendations
Monitoring the Process and Effects of Stormwater Control
Monitoring of stormwater will be in accordance with the NCG020000 permit, as follows:
• All ponds in the Cowand Sand Hole Pit permit area will be inspected daily by the operator to
identify any abnormal conditions.
• All berms and erosion control and sedimentation control structures will be inspected following
significant (1/2-Inch) rainfall events for damages, and all structures will be repaired immediately.
• Special inspections will be conducted immediately following severe storms, vandalism, and
other significant events.
• Overflow of stormwater process will be inspected daily during periods of mine operation.
• Rain gauge data will be collected by monitoring rain gauge data monthly and after each rain
event.
Records
Data will be collected as follows:
• Visual monitoring of adjacent farmland for potential dehydration during mining activities will
take place weekly. Solutions to any degradation caused by mining activity will include alteration
of the mining process. DWQ will be consulted as needed; alterations to process will be
recorded.

• Elliott Consulting will maintain the following records In a permanent file at the Elliott Consulting
office at PO Box 112, 202 Elliott Road, Aydlett, NC 27916: a record of all significant actions
taken; as -built drawings; permits; analytical results from any sampling; and related material.
Copies of all inspections, monitoring reports and.lab analyses shall be provided to NCDWQ as
requested.
BMP Conditions
• The permittee will utilize best management practices to ensure that excavating the Cowand
Sand Hole Pit Mine will not degrade or negatively impact any wetlands or waters of the State.
Signed,
Ken Elliott
for George C. Cowand, Jr.
June 17, 2014

Water Height Control: Construction Details
Half -pipe Water Level Control with Flash Board Risers
NRCS Code 587
Cowand Sand Hole Pit
End of Cowand Road, Merry Hill, NC
Bertie County
DESCRIPTION
A structure in a water management system that conveys water, controls the direction or rate of flow, maintains a desired
water surface elevation or measures water. Water height control structure is standard structure used by agricultural and
horticultural farms in North Carolina to raise or lower water height in ditches and ponds per need.
PURPOSE
To convey water from one elevation to a lower elevation within, to, or from a water conveyance system, such as a ditch,
channel, canal, or pipeline designed to operate under open channel conditions. Typical structures: drops, chutes,
turnouts, surface water inlets, head gates, pump boxes, and stilling basins.
CONSTRUCTION
Structure consists of 26' x 3' horizontal galvanized steel culvert running under farm path. A vertical 6' half pipe 52" x 30" is
attached on the north end of the culvert with stacked flash boards allowing adjustable height of the water level in the
adjacent pond. Water flows over the flash boards and into the culvert and down the ditch.
Overflow ditch is lined with riprap for 20 feet down its length. Existing slopes adjacent to the culvert are heavily grassed
with natural grass and weeds with no erosion present.
MAINTENANCE
Structures will be checked and necessary maintenance, including removal of debris, shall be performed after major
storms and at least semi-annually.
Ken Elliott, consulting
June 17. 2014

Discharge Outfall Outlet Protection: Construction Details
Practice Standards and Specifications 6.41, 6.31, 6.15
Cowand Sand Hole Pit
End of Cowand Road, Merry Hill, NC
Bertie County
6.41 Outlet Stabilization Structure
6.31 Riprap and Paved Channels
6.15 Riprap
Pipe Outlet to Well-defined
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Riprap lined apron located at end of mine stormwater overflow pipe to prevent scour and undermining
in existing ditch, and to absorb the impact of the water flow and reduce the velocity to non -erosive
levels, before flow reaches wetlands.
Riprap Apron Size: Overflow pipe discharges directly into well-defined channel. The apron will extend
across the channel bottom and up the channel banks to the top of the bank. Length of apron will be 20-
feet downstream to maintain velocity control of maximum 2.0 feet per second.
Grade: Apron will have zero grade and no overfill at end of apron.
Alignment: Apron will be straight throughout entire length If possible. If curve is necessary to align the
apron with the receiving channel, the curve will be located in the upstream section of the riprap.
Materials: Riprap will consist of a well graded mixture of NCCOT Class A (2" to 6") stone or slag.
Thickness: Minimum thickness of riprap will be 1.5 times the maximum stone diameter.

Filter: Operator plans to install a layer of heavy duty silt fence filter cloth between the riprap and the
underlying soil to prevent soil movement into or through the riprap. Filter cloth will extend to the top of
both channel banks, and edges will overlap 12 Inches. Upstream end will be buried 12 inches and
downstream end will be buried if necessary.
Maintenance: inspect riprap outlet structures weekly and after significant rainfall events to see if any
erosion around or below the riprap has taken place, or if stones have become dislodged. Repair all
damage immediately. Maintain all vegetation adjacent to the channel in healthy condition to prevent
scour or erasion during out -of -bank flow. Control weeds and brush growing in the riprap by cutting.
Ken Elliott, consulting
June 17, 2014

BERTIE COUNTY MAP SHOWING LOCATION OF COWAND SAND HOLE PIT, PERMIT #08-07
MAP BY ELLIOTT CONSULTING, MARCH 5, 2014

TOPOGRAPHICAL MAP SHOWING LOCATION OF COWAND SAND HOLE PIT, PERMIT #08-07
MAP BY ELLIOTT CONSULTING, MARCH 5, 2014

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Project Name: Cowand Sand Mine #4 DLR Permit #: 08-25 County: Bertie Address: ken(DD_kenobx.com
YES NO Date Commencing
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started? Date? 0—
Latitude: 36.0252 Longitude:-76.7647
Please return comments to (at DLR CO): Judy Wehner
Comments due
SECTION BELOW TO BE FILLED OUT BY DWQ:
Is the RO concerned that the operation, as proposed, would violate standards of water quality? No
Comments: No dewatering proposed Berm will be built around the excavation. Excavation will be done by
excavators on pond edge. No NCG02 permit needed.
Watershed/Stream Name & Classification: UT to Salmon Creek Chowan River basin C: NSW, 25-24
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more information on obtaining a 7Q10 flow. USGS will not determine a 7Q10 flow for tidally influenced water bodies.
Reviewed by:
DWQ RO Surface Water: Samir Dumpor Regional Office: WaRO Date: 10/20/2010
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ELLIOTT CONSULTING
September 30, 2010
To Whom It May Concern:
This mine permit application is for a new 3.48-acre sand mine excavation constructed by
George Clay Cowand, Jr., on his property off Cowand Road, Merry Hill, NC 27957, in
Berrie County. The requested permit area is located on a flat, sandy 15 acre parcel and will
not present any problems regarding runoff to adjacent areas. The purpose of the excavation
will be to serve as a source of sand and topsoil for resale.
The excavation area is located geographically 2250 feet from the nearest dwelling and
1306 feet from the nearest State -maintained road (Cowand Road, unpaved), and 5100 feet
from the nearest paved road. The site is accessible only by a gated, private access road.
Distance from highways and dwellings along with full growth wooded areas on all sides of
the excavation area provide adequate screening of the mining operation, and the site is not
visible from the closest State highway. There will be a minimum 25ft wide unexcavated
buffer on all sides of the permit area, and a 50ft wide undisturbed buffer on the north, south
& west sides of the excavation. The remaining east side of the excavation has a 25ft wide
unexcavated buffer and is adjacent to a cultivated field.
There will be no dewatering of this excavation. A sand berm Gft wide x 2ft tall will be
established around the excavation area and on the north, south and west sides of the
unexcavated buffer areas to prevent erosion of sediment due to mining activity into adjacent
woodlands.
Upon receipt of the approved permits from NCDENR, Mr. Cowand plans to excavate
the mine to an average depth of 20 feet below natural ground level, and will include
construction of proper cut slopes on all sides of the excavated area, as required in the
permit. Reclamation of the mine area will include grading, leveling, and grassing of all
affected areas. Mr. Cowand plans to seed all sloped areas with ground cover to provide good
erosion control.
All adjacent landowners have been contacted and have been made aware of the
proposed mining operation. The Bettie County Manager has been contacted regarding this
application and a land entry agreement has been obtained from the owner of the property,
George Clay Cowand, Jr. The nine area will be well marked with warning and keep out
signs to prevent inadvertent public access.
Mr: Cowand does hereby request approval for this mining permit application, and asks _
that it be expedited as soon as possible. Mr. Cowand appreciates your consideration-of—tlSis R
permit application.
Sincerely, ZOO
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Ken Elliott ' LpTO F'Hr Gin
for George Clay Cowand, Jr.

APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
LAND QUALITY SECTION
APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
(PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE)
Name of Mine Cowand Sand Mine #4 County Berrie
River Basin Chowan
Latitude (decimal degrees to four places) N 36.02612
Longitude (decimal degrees to four places) W 76.76418
2. Name of Applicant* George Clay Cowand, Jr.
3. Permanent address for receipt of official mail** 221 Old Melly Hill Road, Merry Hill, NC 27957
Telephone ( 252 ) 482-4379 Alternate No. ( 252 ) 333-6567
4. Mine Office Address 221 Old Merry Hill Road, Merry Hill, NC 27957
Telephone ( 252 ) 482-4379
5. Mine Manager George Clay Cowand, Jr.
We hereby certify that all details contained in this Permit Application are true and correct to the best of our
knowledge. We fully understand that any willful misrepresentation of facts will be cause for permit
revocation.
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***Signature ,^ Date September-24,-2010 � n� l
Print Name George ClayCowand, Jr.
Title Owner Q L
OCT " 7 2�l
* This will be the name that the mining permit will be issued to and the name that-must-be-indicated'on.the
reclamation bond (security) that corresponds to this site.
* * The Land Quality Section must be notified of any changes in the permanent address or telephone number.
*** Signature of company officer required.
G.S. 74-51 provides that the Department shall grant or deny an application for a permit within 60 days of receipt of
complete application or, if a public hearing is held, within 30 days following the hearing and the filing of any
supplemental information required by the Department. All questions must be addressed and all required maps
provided before this application can be considered complete. Attach additional sheets as needed.

APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
NOTE: All of the following questions must be thoroughly answered regarding your mining operation for
the intended life of the mine. All responses must be clearly conveyed on a corresponding, detailed mine map.
A. GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE MINE
1. Answer all of the following that apply:
® If this is an application for a NEW permit, indicate the total acreage at the site to be covered by the
permit (this is the acreage that the "new permit" fee will be based upon): 5.590 acres
Of this acreage, how much is owned and how much is leased? Acres owned: 5.590 acres
Acres leased: Property owner if leased:
❑ If this is an application for RENEWAL of a mining permit, indicate the mining permit number and
the total (overall) acreage covered by the existing permit: Mining Permit No.:
Total permitted acreage (this is the acreage that the "renewal" fee will be based upon):
❑ If this is an application for a MODIFICATION to a mining permit, indicate the mining permit
number and the total (overall) acreage covered by the existing permit.
Mining Permit No.: Total permitted acreage:
Does the modification involve acreage within the previously approved permitted boundary?
Yes ❑ No ❑. If yes, indicate the acreage to be covered by this modification (this is the acreage
that the "major modification" fee will be based upon):
Does the modification involve acreage outside the previously approved permitted boundary?
Yes ❑ No ❑. If yes, indicate the additional acreage to be covered by this
modification: . (NOTE: you must complete all of Section F. of this application form
entitled Notification of Adjoining Landowners).
Of this acreage to be added to the permit, will any portion of this acreage be affected (i.e.: disturbed,
ground cover removed) by the mining operation? Yes ❑ No ❑ (If no, a "minor modification"
fee of $100.00 is required, despite the "undisturbed" acreage to be added). If yes, indicate the
acreage to be affected within the acreage to be added to the permit (the total acreage to be added to
the permit is the acreage that the "major modification" fee will be based upon):
❑ If this is an application for TRANSFER of a mining permit, indicate the mining permit number and
the total (overall) acreage covered by the existing permit.
Mining Permit No.: Total permitted acreage:
SEE THE FEE SCHEDULE AT THE END OF THIS FORM FOR THE PROPER FEE AMOUNT TO BE
PAID FOR THE REQUESTED PERMIT ACTION(S) AND CORRESPONDING ACREAGE NOTED
ABOVE
2. Name of all materials mined: Sand & topsoil
3. Mining method:
❑Hydraulic Dredge ® Front-end Loader & Truck ❑ Shovel & Truck
Dragline & Truck Self -loading Scraper
Other (explain): Excavator, bulldozer
4. a. Expected maximum depth of mine (feet) 25 feet
Depth'is relative to what benchmark? (e.g., natural ground level, mean sea level, road elevation, etc.)
Natural around level
b. Expected average depth of mine (feet) 20 feet below natural gtround level
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Has any area(s) at this site been mined in the past? Yes ❑
If yes, when and by whom was this activity conducted?_
6. Number of years for which the permit is requested (10 years maximum): 10 years
B. MAPS
Clearly mark and label the location of your mining operation on six (6) conies of a 7.5-minute quadrangle
and a county highway map. These maps, in addition to six (6) copies of all mine maps and reclamation
maps, must be submitted with each permit application.
7.5-minute quadrangles may be obtained from the N.C. Geological Survey:
Mailing Address: Physical Address:
1612 Mail Service Center OR 512 North Salisbury Street, 51h Floor
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612 Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
[phone]
www.geoIogy.enr.state.nc.us/
County highway maps may be obtained from the N.C. Department of Transportation:
North Carolina Department of Transportation — Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Mailing Address: Physical Address:
NCDOT GIS Unit NCDOT GIS Unit
1587 Mail Service Center 3401 Carl Sandburg Court
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1587 Raleigh, North Carolina 27610
[phone]
www.ncdot.or ,/it/gisContact/default.html
2. Mine 'maps must be accurate and appropriately scaled drawings, aerial photographs or enlarged
topographic maps of the entire mine site. All aspects of the mine site must be clearly labeled on the
maps along with their corresponding (approximate) acreage. As a reminder, mining permits can
only be issued for up to 10 years; thus, all mine and reclamation maps must only denote those
activities that are intended to be conducted during the life of the mining permit. All maps must be
of a scale sufficient (see minimum requirements listed below) to clearly illustrate the following, at a
minimum:
a. Property lines of the tract or tracts of land on which the proposed mining activity is to be located
including easemerits and rights -of -way.
b. Existing or proposed permit boundaries.
c. Initial and ultimate limits of clearing and grading.
d. Outline and width of all buffer zones (both undisturbed and unexcavated).
e. Outline and acreage of all pits/excavations.
f. Outline and acreage of all stockpile areas.
g. Outline and acreage of all temporary and/or permanent overburden disposal areas.
h. Location and acreage of all processing plants (processing plants may be described as to location and
distance from mine if sufficiently far removed).
i. Locations and names of all streams, rivers and lakes.
j. Outline and acreage of all settling and/or processing wastewater ponds.
k. Location and acreage of all planned and existing access roads and on -site haul roads.
1. Location of planned and existing on -site buildings.
m. Location and dimensions of all proposed sediment and erosion control measures.
n. Location of 100-year floodplain limits and wetland boundaries.
o. Names of owners of record, both public and private, of all tracts of land that are adjoining the mining
permit boundary; if an adjoining tract is owned or leased by the applicant or is owned by the lessor of
the mine tract, names of owners of record of tracts adjoining these tracts, that are within 1,000 feet of
the mining permit boundary, must be provided on the mine map.
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p. Names of owners of record, both public and private, of all tracts of land that are adjoining the mining
permit boundary which lie directly across and are contiguous to any highway, creek, stream, river, or
other watercourse, railroad track, or utility or other public right-of-way. If an adjoining tract is owned
or leased by the applicant or is owned by the lessor of the mine tract, names of owners of record of
tracts adjoining these tracts, that are within 1,000 feet of the mining permit boundary, must be
provided on the mine map(s). NOTE: "Highway" means a road that has four lanes of travel or less
and is not designated as an Interstate Highway.
q. Map legend:
1. Name of applicant
2. Name of mine
3. North arrow
4. County
5. Scale
6. Symbols used and corresponding names
7. Date prepared and revised
8. Name and title of person preparing map
Map scales should meet the following guidelines:
PERMITTED ACREAGE MAP SCALE
0-49 Acres 1 inch = 50 feet
50-199 Acres 1 inch = 100 feet
200+ Acres 1 inch = 200 feet
(NOTE: Smaller scaled maps may be acceptable if they clearly illustrate the above items)
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A table/chart must be provided on the mine map that clearly lists the approximate acreage of tailings/sediment
ponds, stockpiles, wastepiles, processing area/haul roads, mine excavation and any other major aspect of the
mining operation that is proposed to be affected/disturbed during the life of the mining permit. A table/chart
similar to the following will be acceptable:
CATEGORY
AFFECTED ACREAGE
Tailings / Sediment Ponds
0.000 acres
Stockpiles
0.162 acres
Wastepiles
0.000 acres
Berms
0.326 acres
Processing Areas/ Haul Roads
0.585 acres
Mine Excavation
3.477 acres
Unexcavated Buffers
1.039 acres
Total Disturbed Acreage
5.589 acres
Undisturbed Buffers
1.621 acres
Total Permitted Area Acreage
7.211 acres
NOTE:
IN ADDITION TO THE ABOVE, THE MAPS MUST ALSO INCLUDE ANY SITE -SPECIFIC
INFORMATION THAT IS PROVIDED IN THE ANSWERS TO THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS IN
THIS APPLICATION FORM (PLEASE NOTE THE ITALICIZED QUESTIONS/STATEMENTS
THROUGHOUT THE FORM). THIS APPLICATION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED COMPLETE
WITHOUT ALL RELEVANT ITEMS BEING ADEQUATELY ADDRESSED ON THE MINE MAPS.
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C. PROTECTION OF NATURAL RESOURCES
Describe in detail the sequence of events for the development and operation of the mine and reference the
sequence to the mine map(.$). Attach additional sheets as needed.
1. Acquire proper permits from NC Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
2. 6ft x 2ft erosion control berm established around north & west perimeter of main permit area.
3. 6ft x 2ft erosion control berm established around entire perimeter of proposed excavation
area.
4. Remove topsoil down to 2.5 feet below natural ground level and stockpile topsoil.
5. Sand will be dug from excavation area by excavator down to average 10 feet below existing
natural ground water level, and stockpiled for later removal from premises..
6. Minimum 2:1 graded cut slopes established around edges of pond area below groundwater
level.
7. Minimum 3:1 graded cut slopes established around edges of pond area above groundwater
level.
8. Stockpiles will be fully removed by loader and truck from premises.
9. Low 1 ft x 811 berm will be established around perimeter of pit, with outside slope graded
down to natural ground level.
10. Former stockpile area will be leveled and graded to natural ground level; any trash or debris
cleaned up and removed.
11. Erosion control berm on north & west perimeter removed & land leveled & graded to
preexisting state
12. Internal roadways of main permit area leveled and graded to natural ground level, to be
returned to natural field state.
13. Former processing areas & haul roads inside main permit area fertilized & seeded with
groundcover
14. Access roads to Cowand Road graded, leveled, and returned to pre-existing state. field path
around excavated pond remains.
15. At end of permit period, affected area returns to pre-existing, natural state.
2. Describe specific erosion control measures to be installed prior to land disturbing activities and during
mining to prevent offsite sedimentation (include .specific plans for sediment and erosion control for mine
excavation(s), waste piles, access/mine roads and process areas), and give a detailed sequence of
installation and schedule for maintenance of the measures. Locate and label all sediment and erosion
control measures on the mine map(s) and provide typical cross-sections/construction details of each
measure. Engineering designs and calculations are required to justify the adequacy of any proposed
measures.
Permit area is located in center of high flat cleared area (>5 acres, no elevation changes, former field).
Sand berm (6' W x 2'H) will be established around immediate edge of excavation to prevent erosion of
excavation by surrounding area run-off, and will be maintained for the life of the excavation work, until
establishment of final low berm at end of permit during reclamation. Additional sand berm (6' W x 2' H)
will be established around north & west perimeter of main permit area adjacent to woods and lower
elevation on north & west sides.
3. a. Will the 6peration involve washing the material mined, recycling process water, or other waste water
handling? Yes ❑ No ®. If yes, briefly describe all such processes including any chemicals to be used.
Not applicable.
b. Will the operation involve discharging fresh or waste water from the mine or plant as a point discharge to
the waters of the State? Yes ❑ No E. Ifyes, briefly describe the nature ofthe discharge and locate
all proposed discharge points (along with their method ofstabilization) on your mine map(s).
Not applicable, no dewatering of mine.
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c. Will any part of the proposed mine excavation(s) extend below the water table? Yes ® No El.
❑ If yes, do you intend to dewater the excavation(s)? Yes No E.
If yes, what impact, if any, will mine dewatering have on neighboring wells? Estimated withdrawal rate
in gallons per day: . Locate all existing wells on the mine map(s) that lie within
500 feet of proposed excavation area. Provide data to support any conclusions or statements made,
including any monitoring well data, well construction data and current water withdrawal rates. Indicate
whether the proposed mine locale is served by a public water system or private wells.
No dewatering, 15ft max depth below natural water level achieved by excavator on pond edge.
d. If you answered yes to any of the above questions, provide evidence that you have applied for or
obtained the appropriate water quality permit(s) (i.e., non -discharge, NPDES, Stormwater, etc.) from the
Division of Water Quality, Water Quality Section. In addition, the applicant is required to register water
use with the Division of Water Resources if the operation withdraws more than 10,000 gallons per day
and needs a capacity use permit from the Division of Water Resources if the operation lies in a capacity
use area and withdraws more than 100,000 gallons per day.
Not applicable
4. a. Will the operation involve crushing or any other air contaminant emissions? Yes ❑ No
Z.
If yes, indicate evidence that you have applied for or obtained an air quality permit issued by the
Division of Air Quality or local governing body.
Not applicable.
b. How will dust from stockpiles, haul roads, etc., be controlled?
Spraying or spreading water from water supply trucks or excavator on haul roads and process areas
will; control dust. Stockpiles will also be sprayed with water weekly if necessary to control dust.
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5. a. A buffer will be required between any mining activity and any mining permit boundary or right-of-
way. It may be an unexcavated buffer (no excavation, but roadways, berms and erosion &
sedimentation control measures may be installed within it), an undisturbed buffer (no disturbance
within the buffer whatsoever), or a combination of the two, depending upon the site conditions. Note
that all buffers must be located within the mining permit boundaries.
How wide a buffer will be maintained between any mining activity and any mining permit boundary
or right-of-way at this site? A minimum buffer of 25 feet is recommended, although a wider buffer
may be needed depending on site conditions. Show all buffer locations and widths on the mine
map(s).
Minimum 25ft wide unexcavated buffer around entire perimeter of main permit area (see
mine map).
b. A minimum 50 foot wide undisturbed buffer will be required between any land disturbing activities
within the mining permit boundaries and any natural watercourses and wetlands unless smaller
undisturbed buffers can bejustified. Depending on site conditions, a buffer wider than 50 feet may
be needed.
How wide an undisturbed buffer will be maintained between any land disturbing activities within the
mining permit boundaries and any natural watercourses and wetlands at this site? Show all buffer
locations and widths on the mine map(s).
50ft wide undisturbed buffer on north, south & west perimeter of main permit area adjacent
to blue -line ditch/creek running to wetlands 0.25 mile to north.
6. a. Describe methods to prevent landslide or slope instability adjacent to adjoining permit boundaries
during mining. Minimum 2 horizontal to 1 vertical slopes or flatter for clayey material and
minimum 3 horizontal to I vertical slopes or flatter for sandy material are generally required, unless
technical justification can be provided to allow steeper slopes.
Landslide or slope instability adjacent 1
construction of graded cut slopes during
horizontal to 1 vertical gradient.
> adjoining permit boundaries will be prevented by
mining activities. Slopes will have a minimum of 3
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b. Provide a cross-section on the mine map(s) for all fill slopes (berms, wastepiles, overburden
disposal areas, etc.), clearly indicating the intended side slope gradient, installation ofany benches
and/or slope drains (with supporting design information) if needed, and the method of final
stabilization.
Fill slope cross-section (berms) attached to mine & reclamation maps.
Fill slope will be established at excavation edge during reclamation of mine. Slope will have
4:1 grade.
In excavation(s) of unconsolidated (non -rock) materials, specify the angle of all cut slopes including
specifications for benching and sloping. Cross -sections for all cut slopes must be provided on the
mine map(s).
Cut slope from natural ground level to water level will have 3:1 grade, and cut slope from
water level to bottom of excavated area will have 2:1 grade.
d. In hardrock excavations, specify proposed bench widths and heights in feet. Provide cross -sections
of the mine excavation clearly noting the angles of the cut slopes, widths of all safety benches and
mine benches, and the expected maximum depth of the excavation.
Not applicable.
7. Describe other methods to be taken during mining to prevent physical hazard to any neighboring dwelling
house, public road, public, commercial or industrial building from any mine excavation. Locate all such
structures on the mine map if they are within 300 feel ofany proposed excavation.
No dwellings, buildings or public roads located within 300 feet of excavation area. Private access
road to dwelling passes through unexcavated buffer on south side of excavation area. Road will be
maintained to preexisting standard by applicant.
8. Describe what kind of barricade will be used to prevent inadvertent public access along any high wall area
and when it will be implemented. Vegetated earthen berms, appropriate fencing and adequate boulder
barriers may be acceptable high wall barricades. A construction detail/cross-section and location of each
type of barricade to be used must be indicated on the mine map(s).
No high wall areas located in permit area.
Access to permit area will be by 1300ft private access road that is gated & locked by applicant /
landowner.
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Are acid producing minerals or soils present? Yes ❑ No Z.
If yes, how will acid water pollution from the excavation, stockpiles and waste areas be controlled?
Not applicable.
10. a. Describe specific plans (including a schedule of implementation) for screening the operation from
public view such as maintaining or planting trees, bushes or other vegetation, building berms or other
measures. Show the location ofall visual screening on the mine map(s) and provide cross -sections
through all proposed berms or proposed spacing, sizes and species for tree plantings.
Closest public road located 1300 feet from excavation area. Access road runs through 800
feet of 2 year old pine tree farm and 300 feet of established hardwood woods. No additional
visual screening required.
b. Could the operation have a significantly adverse effect on the purposes of a publicly owned park,
forest or recreation area? If so, how will such effects (i.e., noise, visibility, etc.) be mitigated?
No public parks or recreation areas located in vicinity. Excavation area is located in center
of fields & woods.
11. Will explosives be used? Yes ❑ No ®.
If yes, specify the types of explosive(s) and describe what precaution(s) will be used to prevent physical
hazard to persons or neighboring property from flying rocks or excessive air blasts or ground vibrations.
Depending on the mine's location to nearby structures, more detailed technical information may be
required on the blasting program (such as a third -party blasting study). Locate the nearest of occupied
structure.(s) to the proposed excavation(s) on the mine map and indicate its approximate distance to the
proposed excavation.
I
Not applicable.
12. Will fuel tanks, solvents, or other chemical reagents be stored on -site? Yes ❑ No ®.
Ifyes, describe these materials, how they will be stored and method ofcontainment in case ofspill. Indicate
the location(s) of all storage facilities on the mine map(s).
Not applicable. Applicant's home & farm located within 1 mile of permit area where supplies are in
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D. RECLAMATION PLAN
Describe your intended plan for the final reclamation and subsequent use of all affected lands and indicate
the sequence and general methods to be used in reclaiming this land. This must include the method of
reclamation of settling ponds and/or sediment control basins and the method of restoration or establishment
of any permanent drainage channels to a condition minimizing erosion, siltation and other pollution. This
information must be illustrated on a reclamation map and must correspond directly with the information
provided on the mine map(s). In addition, design information, including typical cross -sections, of any
permanent channels to be constructed as part of the reclamation plan and the location(s) of all permanent
channels must be indicated on the reclamation map.
Excavated body of water will be left as part of reclamation for recreational use by landowner. No
settling ponds or sediment control basins exist for reclamation.
After mine excavation and removal of sand and topsoil stockpiles, all disturbed land, affected areas
and access and service roads inside the permit area will be leveled and graded away from edge of
excavated mine pit 8ft until graded area reaches natural level. This will create a low berm located at
the edge of the pit 1 ft high and will extend 8ft wide away from the pit (see attached cross-section).
Haul roads and processing areas inside main permit area will be graded, seeded, and returned to
grassland.
Access field path will remain around excavated pond.
Graded land and all affected area will be fertilized and sown with grass seed by mine operator, as per
recommendation by County Agriculture Extension Agent (attached). Ultimately all reclaimed land
from 20ft out from excavation will be returned to field & pasture.
2. Is an excavated or impounded body of water to be left as a part of the reclamation? Yes ® No ❑.
If yes, illustrate the location of the body(s) of water on the reclamation map and provide a .scaled
cross-section(s) through the proposed body(s) of water. The minimum water depth must be at least 4 feet,
measured from the normal low water table elevation, unless information is provided to indicate that a more
shallow water body will be productive and beneficial at this site.
Will the body(s) of water be stocked with fish? Yes ❑ No ®.
If yes, specify species.
3. Describe provisions for safety to persons and to adjoining property in all completed excavations in rock
including what kind of permanent barricade will be left. Acceptable permanent barricades are appropriate
fencing, large boulders placed end -to -end, etc. Construction details and locations of all permanent
barricades must be shown on the reclamation map.
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4. Indicate the method(s) of reclamation of overburden, refuse, spoil banks or other such on -site mine waste
areas, including specifications for benching and sloping. Final cross -sections and locations for such
areas must be provided on the reclamation map.
No overburden or waste areas will remain. Excavation materials are all sand & topsoil.
5. a. Describe reclamation of processing facilities, stockpile areas, and on -site roadways.
No physical processing facilities exist.
Stockpiles will be removed from premises and will be graded & leveled to flat natural ground level.
Haul roads and processing areas adjacent to excavation will be graded & leveled to flat natural
ground level. Berm adjacent to excavation will be sloped away from edge of pit a minimum of 8 feet
until graded area reaches natural land level. Perimeter berms on north, south & west edges of
unexcavated buffer will be removed and area will be graded & leveled. All former stockpile areas,
haul roads & processing areas will be fertilized and seeded with grass by mine operator at end of
mining operation. No roadways except for access field path will remain around excavation area.
Private access road to Cowand Road will be returned to preexisting condition
b. Will any on -site roadways be left as part of the reclamation? Yes ❑ No M.
If yes, iidentify such roadways on the reclamation map and provide details on permanent road and ditch
line stabilization.
Pond access field path will remain; no roadways.
6. Describe the method of control of contaminants and disposal of scrap metal, junk machinery, cables, or
other such waste products of mining. (Note definition of refuse in The Mining Act of 1971.)
No off -site generated waste shall be disposed of on the mine site without prior written approval
from the NC Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Land Quality Section and either
the Division of Waste Management (DWM) or local governing body. If a disposal permit has been
issued;by DWM for the site, a copy of said permit must be attached to this application. All
temporary and permanent refuse disposal areas must be clearly delineated on the mine map(s) and
reclamation map, along with a list of items to be disposed in said areas.
Any and all scrap metal, junk, cables or other such non -original waste materials will be removed
from mine premises by mine operator and disposed of properly at Bertie County landfill, Windsor
NC: All topsoil or sand excavated by mining operation will be removed from premises before
reclamation. No off -site generated waste will be produced or disposed of on -site.
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Describe your plan for revegetation or other surface treatment of the affected areas. This plan must
include recommendations for year-round seeding, including the time of seeding and the amount and type
of seed, fertilizer, lime and mulch per acre. The recommendations must include general seeding
instructions for both permanent and temporary revegetation. Revegetation utilizing only tree plantings is
not acceptable. Recommendations can be sought from:
a. Authorized representatives of the local Soil and Water Conservation District;
b. Authorized representatives of the Division of Forest Resources, Department of Environment and
Natural Resources;
c. Authorized county representatives of the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service, specialists
and research faculty with the Colleges of Agriculture and Life Sciences and Forest Resources at
North Carolina State University;
d. North Carolina licensed landscape architects;
e. Private consulting foresters referred by the Division of Forest Resources, Department of
Environment and Natural Resources;
f. N.C. Erosion and Sedimentation Control Planning and Design Manual;
g. N.C. Surface Mining Manual: A Guide for Permitting, Operation and Reclamation;
h. Others as may be approved by the Department.
LIME - RATE OF APPLICATION (tons/acre)
FERTILIZER - ANALYSIS AND RATE OF APPLICATION (pounds/acre):
SEED - TYPE(S) AND RATE(S) OF APPLICATION INCLUDING YEAR-ROUND SEEDING
SCHEDULE (pounds/acre): [NOTE: Include Legumes]
Seed Types:
Kentucky Fescue
Rye Grass
Bermuda Grass
Seeding Dates:
April
November
May
Seeding Rates:
250 Ibs / acre
150 Ibs / acre
85 Ibs / acre
MULCH - TYPE AND RATE OF APPLICATION (pounds/acre) AND METHOD OF ANCHORING:
Not Applicable
OTHER VEGETATIVE COVERS — TYPE (S) AND RATE (S) OF APPLICATION INCLUDING
SEEDING SCHEDULE (pounds/acre, trees/acre, spacing of trees/shrubs, etc):
Not Applicable
Revegetation and/or reforestation plan, approved by:
Signature Date September 23, 2010
Print Name Heather Lifsey
Title i County Extension Director
Agency ' North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service — Chowan County
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E. DETERMINATION OF AFFECTED ACREAGE AND BOND
The following bond calculation worksheet is to be used to establish an appropriate bond (based upon a range
of $500 to ;$5, 000 per affected acre) for each permitted mine .site based upon the acreage approved by the
Department to be affected during the life of the mining permit. Please insert the approximate acreage, for each
aspect oftfie minin, oneration, that you intend to affect durin, the life ofthis minim, permit (in addition, nlease
insert the appropriate reclamation cost/acre for each category from the Schedule of Reclamation Costs
provided with this application form) OR you can defer to the Department to calculate your bond for you based
upon your maps and standard reclamation costs:
AFFECTED RECLAMATION RECLAMATION
CATEGORY ACREAGE COST/ACRE* COST
Berms:
0.326
Ac.
X
$
1800
/Ac. _
$ 586.80
Stockpiles:
0.162
Ac.
X
$
1800
/Ac. _
$ 291.60
Wastepiles:
0.000
Ac.
X
$
/Ac. _
$
Processing Area/Haul Roads:
0.585
Ac.
X
$
1800
/Ac. _
$ 1053.00
Mine Excavation:
3.477
Ac.
X
$
500
/Ac. _
$ 1738.50
Other (Unexcavated Buffers):
1.039
Ac.
X
$
1800
/Ac. _
$ 1870.20
TOTAL AFFECTED AC.:
5.589 Ac.
(TOTAL PERMITTED AC.:
7.211 Ac.)
Divide the TOTAL AFFECTED AC. above into the following two categories: a) affected acres that drain into
proposed/existing excavation and/or b) affected acres that will be graded for positive drainage where measures will
be needed to prevent offsite sedimentation and sedimentation to onsite watercourses and wetlands.
a) Internal Drainage 5.589 Ac.
b) Positive Drainage Ac. X $1,500.00 = $
SUBTOTAL COST: $ 5540.10
Inflation Factor:
0.02 X SUBTOTAL COST: $ 110.80 X Permit Life (1 to 10 years): 10
INFLATION COST: $ 1108.00
TOTAL COST = SUBTOTAL COST + INFLATION COST = $ 6648.10
Total Reclamation Bond Cost: $ 6600.00
(round down to the nearest $100.00)
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APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
F. NOTIFICATION OF ADJOINING LANDOWNERS
The "Notice" form, or a facsimile thereof, attached to this application must be sent certified or registered mail,
return receipt requested, to:
(1) the chief administrative officer of each county and municipality in which any part of the permitted
area is located as indicated on the mine map(s);
(2) all owners of record, both public and private, of all tracts of land that are adjoining the mining
permit boundary; if an adjoining tract is owned or leased by the applicant or is owned by the lessor
of the mine tract, all owners of record of tracts adjoining these tracts must be notified (that are
within 1,000 feet of the mining permit boundary) as indicated on the mine map(s); and
(3) all owners of record, both public and private, of all tracts of land that are adjoining the mining
permit boundary which lie directly across and are contiguous to any highway, creek, stream, river,
or other watercourse, railroad track, or utility or other public right-of-way. If an adjoining tract is
owned or leased by the applicant or is owned by the lessor of the mine tract, all owners of record of
tracts adjoining these tracts must be notified (that are within 1,000 feet of the mining permit
boundary) as indicated on the mine map(s). "Highway" means a road that has four lanes of travel
or less and is not designated as an Interstate Highway.
The only exception to the above method of giving notice is if another means of notice is approved in advance by
the Director, Division of Land Resources.
A copy of a tax map (or other alternative acceptable to the Department) must be mailed with the completed
"Notice" form (the proposed overall permit boundaries and the names and locations of all owners of
record of lands adjoining said boundaries must be clearly denoted on the tax map).
The "Affidavit of Notification" attached to this application must be completed, notarized and submitted to the
Department, with the remainder of the completed application form, before the application will be considered
complete.
THIS SECTION'MUST BE COMPLETED FOR ALL APPLICATIONS FOR NEW MINING PERMITS
AND ALL MODIFICATIONS OF A MINING PERMIT TO ADD LAND TO THE PERMITTED AREA, AS
REQUIRED BY NCGS 74-50(bl).
SEE THE NEXT TWO PAGES FOR THE "NOTICE" FORM AND THE "AFFIDAVIT OF
NOTIFICATION"
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NOTICE
Pursuant to provisions G.S. 74-50(bl) of The Mining Act of 1971, Notice is hereby given that
has applied on September, 2010
(Date)
to the Land Quality Section, Division of Land Resources, North Carolina Department of Environment
and Natural Resources, 1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612, for (check one):
® a new surface mining permit,
❑ a modification of an existing surface mining permit to add land to the permitted area; or
❑ a modification of an existing surface mining permit to add land to the permitted area with no disturbance
in the area proposed. Please note that future modification(s) may be submitted by the applicant to
allow; disturbance within this area without re -notification of adjoining landowners.
The applicant proposes to mine sand & topsoil on 3.74 acres located 1.0
(Mineral, Ore) (Number) (Miles)
north of Merry Hill oft/near road Cowand Road
(Direction) (Nearest Town) (Number/Name)
in Bertie County.
*SEE ATTACHED MAP FOR PROPOSED PERMIT BOUNDARIES AND CORRESPONDING
ADJOINING LANDOWNER NAMES AND LOCATIONS*
In accordance with G.S. 74-50(bl), the mine operator is required to make a reasonable effort, satisfactory to the
Department, to notify all owners of record, both public and private, of all tracts of land that are adjoining the mining
permit boundary; if an adjoining tract is owned or leased by the applicant or is owned by the lessor of the mine tract,
all owners of record of tracts adjoining these tracts must be notified (that are within 1,000 feet of the mining permit
boundary). In addition, the mine operator must also notify the chief administrative officer of the county or
municipality in which any part of the permitted area is located. Any person may file written comment(s) to the
Department at the above address within thirty (30) days of the issuance of this Notice or the filing of the application
for a permit, whichever is later. Should the Department determine that a significant public interest exists relative to
G.S. 74-51, a public hearing will be held within 60 days of the end of the 30-day comment period specified above.
A copy of the permit application materials is on file and available for public review during normal business
hours at the above listed address as well as at the appropriate regional office. For information reeardina I
on
at [phone].
Zee Lamb, Bertie County Manager
PO Box 530, Windsor, NC 27983
(Addressee/Owner of Record's
Name and Address)
September 11, 2010
(Date of Issuance of this Notice/
Mailed to Addressee/Owner of Record)
process, please contact
George Clay Cowand. Jr.
(Name of Applicant: Include Contact Person
& Company Name, if Applicable)
221 Old Merry Hill Rd., Merry Hill, NC 27957
(Address of Applicant)
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September 30, 2010
Mr. Zee Lamb
Berrie County Manager
PO Box 530
Windsor, NC 27983
Dear Mr. Lamb:
I am writing to you on behalf of Mr. George Clay Cowand, Jr. to let you know that Mr. Cowand
intends to excavate a 3.74 acre sand thine pit located approximately 1.0 mile north of Merry Hill, NC
and about Y4 rnile east of Cowand Road in Berne County, on land he owns there. This letter is to
notify you that Mr. Cowand is applying for a permit from the NC Department of Natural Resources,
Division of Land Resources, Land Quality Section, to perform the excavation.
One Part of the permit process requires Mr. Cowand to send all adjacent land owners and the Berrie
County Manager's office an official certified and dated notice of his intention to excavate this site.
This letter and notice represents only a required part of the paperwork process of his permit with
the NC Department of Environment and Natural Resources, and does not require any action on
your part, in regards to NCDF_NR.
Mr. Cowand seeks to assure you that he will take any and all measures necessary to prevent physical
hazard to any neighboring dwellings, roads or public facilities and will also provide adequate fencing
or no to prevent inadvertent public access to the mining permit area. The mine will be located
on his private property on the east side of Cowand Road, behind an existing screen of trees and
fields and is only accessible by a 'A mile long private gated access road.
Please find attached to this letter a map showing the location of the proposed perrnit area.
We appreciate your help and cooperation on these matters, and Mr. Cowand is always available to
answer any questions you may have. I am also available for any questions and please don't hesitate to
call me at 252-339-9021 if I can be of assistance.
Sincerely,
Ken Elliott
For George Clay Cowand, Jr.
622 ROCKY HOCK CR6GK ROAD • F DEN'ION, NORTH CAROLINA • 27932
PHONE: [phone] • FMAIL: KI;NQKP.NOBX.COM

APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
AFFIDAVIT OF NOTIFICATION
I, Kenneth C. Elliott , an applicant, or an agent, or employee of an applicant, for a new
Mining Permit; or a modification of an existing Mining Permit to add land to the permitted area, from the N.C.
Department of Environment and Natural Resources, being first duly swom, do hereby attest that the following are all
known owners of record, both public and private, of all tracts of land that are adjoining the mining permit boundary
(including, where an adjoining tract is owned or leased by the applicant or is owned by the lessor of the mine tract,
all owners of record of tracts adjoining these tracts, that are within 1,000 feet of the mining permit boundary) and
that notice of the pending application has been caused to be mailed, by certified or registered mail, return receipt
requested, to said owners of record at their addresses shown below, such notice being given on a form provided by
the Department:
(Adjoining Landowner Name)
(Address)
Jerry W. Smith PO Box 2093, Advance, NC 27006
Bettie V. Minke 5234 Clarewood Dr., Oakland, CA 94618
George Allen Harden 1020 Old US 17 North, Windsor, NC 27983
(Attach additional list if necessary)
1 do also attest that the following individual is the chief administrative officer of the county or municipality in which
any part of the permitted area is located and that notice of the pending application has been caused to be mailed, by
certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, to said office at the following address:
(Chief Administrative Officer Name)
[i.e.: City Manager, County Manager, Mayor, etc.]
Zee Lamb, Bertie County Manager
(Address)
PO Box 530, Windsor, NC 27983
The above attestation was made by me while under oath to provide proof satisfactory to the Department that a
reasonable effort has been made to notify all known owners of record, both public and private, of all tracts of land
that are adjoining the mining permit boundary (including, where an adjoining tract is owned or leased by the
applicant or is owned by the lessor of the mine tract, all owners of record of tracts adjoining these tracts, that are
within 1,000 feet of the mining permit boundary) and the chief administrative officer ofthe county or municipality in
which any part of the permitted area is located in compliance with N.C.G.S. 74-50(b 1) and 15A NCAC 513.0004(d).
I understand that it is the responsibility of the applicant to retain the receipts of mailing showing that the above
notices were caused to be mailed and to provide them to the Department upon request.
Signatur of Applicant or Agent
September 23, 2010
Date
If person executing Affidavit is an agent or employee of an applicant, provide the following information:
Name of applicant: George Clay Cowand, Jr.
Title of person executing Affidavit Agent for George Clay Cowand, Jr.
State of North Carolina, do hereby certify tt
appeared before me this day and under oath
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was
Witness my ban� and notarial
rr seal, this 3l� day of 20�.
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APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
G. LAND ENTRY AGREEMENT
We hereby grant to the Department or its appointed representatives the right of entry and travel upon our lands
or operation during regular business hours for the purpose of making necessary field inspections or investigations as
may be reasonably required in the administration of the Mining Act of 1971 pursuant to G.S. 74-56.
We further grant to the Department or its appointed representatives the right to make whatever entries on the
land as may be reasonably necessary and to take whatever actions as may be reasonably necessary in order to carry
out reclamation which the operator has failed to complete in the event a bond forfeiture is ordered pursuant to G.S.
74-59.
LANDOWNER: APPLICANT:
Signature: :. r:1 Signature:*
Print Name: George Clay Cowand, Jr.
(Title, if applicable)
Company
(If applicable)
Address: 221 Old Megy Hill Road
Menu Hill, NC 27957
Telephone: ( 252 )482-4379
Date Signed: ' September 24, 2010
Print Name: George Clay Cowand, Jr.
Title:
Company: George Clay Cowand, Jr.
Mine Name: Cowand Sand Mine 44
Telephone: ( 252 ) 482-4379
Date Signed: September 24, 2010
*Signature must be the same as the individual who signed Page 1 of this application.
One original and five (5) copies of the completed application, six (6) copies of all location maps, mine maps
and reclamation maps, and the appropriate processing fee (see next page for fee schedule) in the form a check
or money order payable to the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources must be
sent to the Land Quality Section Central Office at the address listed on the front cover of this application
form.
Inquiries regarding the status of the review of this application should be directed to the Mining Program staff at
[phone].
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APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
SCHEDULE OF RECLAMATION COSTS
(Based upon ranee of $500 - $5,000 per affected acre)
COMMODITY CODES: SG = Sand and/or Gravel, GS = Gemstone, Borrow = Borrow/fill dirt, CS = Crushed Stone,
DS = Dimension Stone, FS = Feldspar, MI = Mica, LI = Lithium, PF = Pyrophyllite, OL = Olivine,
KY = Kyanite/Sillimanite/Andalusite, PH = Phosphate, CL = Clay/Shale, PE = Peat, AU = Gold, TI = Titanium, and OT
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AS PER NCAC 15A 5B.0003, IF YOU DISAGREE WITH THE BOND AMOUNT DETERMINED BY THE
BOND CALCULATION WORKSHEET, YOU MAY SUBMIT AN ESTIMATE OF RECLAMATION COSTS
FROM A THIRD PARTY CONTRACTOR. SAID ESTIMATE MUST BE PROVIDED WITHIN 30 DAYS TO
THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS: Mining Program, Land Quality Section, 1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh,
North Carolina 27699-1612
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• LIME AND FERTILIZER COSTS PER ACRE
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• MULCH AND ANCHORING COSTS PER ACRE
• ANY OTHER RECLAMATION COSTS NECESSARY TO COMPLY WITH THE APPROVED
RECLAMATION PLAN FOR THE SITE IN QUESTION
YOU WILL BE NOTIFIED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE OF THE DIRECTOR'S FINAL BOND DETERMINATION.
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