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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRenewal Invoice - 6/9/201431qmAL 3E:L NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF STATE LAND RECLAMATIONISTS Officers President Vice President Secretary/Treasurer Cindy Cross Michael Smith Derek Giebell West Virginia Department of Environmental Pennsylvania Department of Environmental West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection Protection Protection cindy.m.crossgwv.p-ov michaesmit@pa-gov derek.w.p-iebell@wv.gov June 9, 2014 Janet Boyer NC DENR 1612 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699 INVOICE RENEWAL OF STATE MEMBERSHIP DUES FISCAL YEAR 2014-2015 Please make appropriate corrections for your state contact, if necessary. Please make checks payable to NASLR and remit to the address below. NASLR Attn: Derek Giebell, Vv1V DEP 47 School St., Suite 301, Philippi, VrV 26416 Thank you in advance for your prompt payment and support of NASLR. $200.00 FEIN #: 54-1609240 Amount Due: $200.00 Executive Committee Tom Gragg Clifton Johnson Gina Bell New York Department of Environmental Illinois Office of Mines and Minerals Arkansas Department of Environmental Conservation clifton.*ohnsongillinois.gov Quality tagragg(ggw. dec. state. ny. us bellgadeq. state. ar. us NASLR, ATTN: Derck Giebell, WV DEP 47 School St., Suite 30 1, Philippi, VN 26416 & i 4 NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Pat McCrory, Governor John E. Skvarla, 111, Secretary May 30, 2014 CERTIFIED MAIL 70111570 00018545 7305 RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY Mr. Danny Cecile Radford Quarries of Boone, Inc. P.O. Box 2071 Boone, NC 28607 RE: Mining Permit No. 95-03 RECEIVED Bamboo Road Quarry JUN 0 3 2014 Watauga County New River Basin LAND QUALITY MINING PROGRAM Dear Mr. Cecile: On May 29, 2014, an inspection of the subject mine was performed by a representative of this office. As discussed with your mine operator on the site, several deficiencies were observed that require your prompt attention. The deficiencies discovered and the necessary corrective actions are as follows: 1. All buffer zones shown on the Mining Permit Map last revised March 28, 2004 and received by the Land Quality Section on May 20, 2004 shall be maintained to Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources Land Quality Section Winston-Salem Regional Office 585 Waughtown Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27107 Phone: (336) 771-5000 / Fax: (336) 771-4631 Mr. Danny Cecile Notice of Deficiency May 30, 2014 Page 2 protect adjoining property. These buffer zones, with the exception of the installation of required sediment control measures and approved earthen berms, shall remain undisturbed. The buffer zone requirement is addressed in Condition 3C of the Mining Permit. The 100 foot buffer zone adjacent to the homes along Sunny Knoll Acres must be re-established as discussed during the May 29, 2014, site meeting. 2. All disturbed buffer zones along the southern boundary of the quarry where fill material has been placed must be re -vegetated to prevent any off-site sedimentation onto adjoining property. This requirement is outlined in Condition 3D of the Mining Permit. 3. All affected acreage boundaries along the southern side of the southern fill area must be clearly and permanently marked at 50 foot intervals. This is required in Condition 3E of the Mining Permit. 4. Provide adequate mechanical barriers to prevent any off-site sedimentation from the southern portion of the mine. Areas needing attention include: maintenance of silt fence, installation of a rock dam in front of the NCDOT pipe under Bamboo Road, installation of a skimmer device in the newly constructed sediment basin, and the installation of a diversion benn to direct runoff to the sediment trap below the portion of the mining operation located on the west side of Bamboo Road. This is required in Condition 4A of the Mining Permit. 5. All mining activities must be conducted according to the Mine Map dated March 29, 2004. The existing Mining Permit for this site expires on July 7, 2014. The map submitted for the permit renewal must show all disturbed areas noted during the May 29, 2014 inspection. This area includes all new disturbances on the southern portion of the mine. This is required in Condition 4B of the Mining Permit. 6. All surface runoff from disturbed areas located on the southern portion of the mine and on the west side of Bamboo Road must be directed into appropriate sediment and erosion control devices. This is required in Condition 4C of the Mining Permit. 7. The sediment trap located on the west side of Bamboo Road must be cleared of all sediment and vegetation to ensure the ftmctionality of the measure. This is required in Condition 41) of the Mining Permit. Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources Land Quality Section Winston-Salem Regional Office 585 Waughtown Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27107 Phone: (336) 771-5000 / Fax: (336) 771-4631 , 4 % Mr. Danny Cecile Notice of deficiency May 30, 2014 Page 3 activities were undertaken without prior approval from this Department. This requirement is noted in Condition 4E of the Mining Permit. 9. A high wall barrier above the open pit must be included on the southern side of the Mine. During the inspection conducted on May 29, 2014, the placement of large boulders was discussed and deemed acceptable by this Department. This barrier is required in Condition 9A of the Mining Permit. 10. Visual screening is required along Sunny Knoll Acres Road and the southern side of the Mine. This visual screening is required in Conditions I OA and I OB of the Mining Permit. 11. Permanent vegetation must be provided in the following areas on the south side of the Mine: under the power line off of Bamboo Road, on the slopes of the sediment basin on the south side of the Mine, and as needed within the 100 foot buffer zone on the south side of the Mine If the previously described deficiencies are not corrected within 3 0 days following your receipt of this Notice, this matter may be referred to the Director, Division of Land Resources, Department of Environment and Natural Resources, for the issuance of an official Notice of Violation in an effort to secure compliance at the site. Do not hesitate to contact Tim Latham or me at (336) 771-5000 regarding any questions you may have about this matter. Sincerely, Matthew E. Gantt, P.E. Regional Engineer Land Quality Section Attachment: Mine Inspection Report cc: Ms. Janet Boyer, P.E.., State Mining Specialist - Mr. Toby Vinson, P.E., Land Quality Section Chief Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources Land Quality Section Winston-Salem Regional Office 585 Waughtown Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27107 Phone: (336) 771-5000 / Fax: (336) 771-4631 � I CORRECTIVE ACTIONS REQUIRED — BAMEBOO ROAD QUARRY (95-03) MAY 29, 2014 1. All buffer zones shown on the Mining Permit Map last revised March 28, 2004 and received by the Land Quality Section on May 20, 2004 shall be maintained to protect adjoining property. These buffer zones, with the exception of the installation of required sediment control measures and approved earthen berms, shall remain undisturbed. The buffer zone requirement is addressed in Condition 3C of the Mining Permit. The 100 foot buffer zone adjacent to the homes along Sunny Knoll Acres must be re-established as discussed during the May 29, 2014, site meeting. 2. All disturbed buffer zones along the southern boundary of the quarry where fill material has been placed must be re -vegetated to prevent any off-site sedimentation onto adjoining property. This requirement is outlined in Condition 3D of the Mining Permit. 3. All affected acreage boundaries along the southern side of the southern fill area must be clearly and permanently marked at 50 foot intervals. This is required in Condition 3E of the Mining Permit. 4. Provide adequate mechanical barriers to prevent any off-site sedimentation from the southern portion of the mine. Areas needing attention include: maintenance of silt fence, installation of a rock dam in front of the NCDOT pipe under Bamboo Road, installation of a skimmer device in the newly constructed sediment basin, 'and the installation of a diversion berm to direct runoff to the sediment trap below the portion of the mining operation located on the west side of Bamboo Road. This is required in Condition 4A of the Mining Permit. 5. All mining activities must be conducted according to the Mine Map dated March 29, 2004. The existing Mining Permit for this site expires on July 7, 2014. The map submitted for the permit renewal must show all disturbed areas noted during the May 29, 2014 inspection. This area includes all new disturbances on the southern portion of the mine. This is required in Condition 4B of the Mining Permit. 6. All surface runoff from disturbed areas located on the southern portion of the mine and on the west side of Bamboo Road must be directed into appropriate sediment and erosion control devices. This is required in Condition 4C of the Mining Permit. 7. The sediment trap located on the west side of Bamboo Road must be cleared of all sediment and vegetation to ensure the functionality of the measure. This is required in Condition 41i of the Mining Permit. 8. A sediment and erosion control plan must be submitted to this Department addressing all newly disturbed areas on the southern portion of the Mine. These Page 2 activities were undertaken without prior approval from this Department. This requirement is noted in Condition 4E of the Mining Permit. 9. A high wall barrier above the open pit must be included on the southern side of the Mine. During the inspection conducted on May 29, 2014, the placement of large boulders was discussed and deemed acceptable by this Department. This barrier is required in Condition 9A of the Mining Permit. - 10. Visual screening is required along Sunny Knoll Acres Road and the southern side of the Mine. This visual screening is required in Conditions 1 OA and I OB of the Mining Permit. 11. Permanent vegetation must be provided in the following areas on the south side of the Mine: under the power line off of Bamboo Road, on the slopes of the sediment basin on the south side of the Mine, and as needed within the 100 foot buffer zone on the south side of the Mine North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources, Land Quality Section NUNE INSPECTION REPORT X PERMITTED MINE SITE FI UNPERMITTED MINE SITE 1. MINE NAME: Bamboo Road Quarry_ 2. MINE LOCATION: Bamboo Road 3. COUNTY: Watauga 4. RIVER BASIN: New 5. CASE: 6. OPERATOR: Radford Quarries of Boone, Inc. 7. ADDRESS: P.O. Box 2071_ Boone, NC 28607 8. A104ING PERMIT #: 95-03F-1 N/A 9. PERMIT EXPIRATION DATE: 7/7/2014 F� N/A 10. PERSON(S) CONTACTED AT SITE: D.J. Cecile, Randy Marsh, Derrik Goddard 11. PICTURES? X Yes F-1 No TAKEN BY: Tim Latham 12. TYPE OF INSPECTION: F� A. Initial Inspection (Unpermitted Mine Sites) 1. Size of affected land: ac. (attach sketch map) 2. How was this area measured? Measured by: 19 B. Routine Inspection (Permitted Mine Sites) F1 C. Follow-up Inspection 13. Date of last inspection: 5/26/2011 14. Any mining since that date? 5C Yes 0 No If yes, cite evidence of such mining activity: 15. Was mine operating at time of inspection? X Yes [:1 No If yes, explain: 16. Is the mine in compliance with the Operating Conditions of the Permit? El Yes X No [I N/A If no, explain: (Please see attached page) — 17. Is the mine in compliance with the Reclamation Conditions of the Permit? El Yes El No X N/A If no, explain: 18. Is there any off-site damage? A. 19 Yes B. H No C. H None observed If A, describe the type and severity of the damage: Slight off-site sedimentation noted into NCDOT ditchline along Bamboo Road. If B or C, is there potential for offsite damage? '9 Yes F-1 No Explain: Possible further sediment loss near access road on south side of mine into Bamboo Road. 19. Corrective measures needed and/or taken: — (Please see attached pa2e) 20. Other recommendations and comments: Areas disturbed on south side of property without prior approval from this Department. Buffer zone on south side of Mine needs to be re-established. High wall barriers need to be installed. New Mine Map must address all disturbances on the south side of the mine. Sediment t ' rap on south side of Bamboo Road needs to be cleared of sediment and vegetation. Installation of skimmer basin needs to be completed. All areas under power line need to be vegetated. Rock dam is needed in front of NCDOT culvert pipe replacement on Bamboo Road. Mine permit expires on 7/7/14. 21. Is the Annual Reclamation Report +/- map accurate? El YesF� No (Explain) _IX Not Reviewed 0 N/A 22. Follow-up inspection needed? IN Yes Ej No Proposed date -7 11114. 23. No. of additional pages of Inspection Report Z, 24. Copy of Report seift to operator INSPECTED BY: Matthew Gantt, Tim Latham, Toby Vinson DATE 5/29/2014 TelephoneNo: 336-771-5000 Copy to file Copy to operator Copy to Mining Specialist oVP4)Av NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources June 6, 2014 Pat McCrory, Governor John E. Skvarla, III, Secretary CERTIMIED MAEL 70111570 00018545 7350 RETURN RECEIPT RF,()UESTED NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY Mr. Danny Cecile Radford Quarries of Boone, Inc. P.O. Box 2071 Boone, NC 28607 RE: Mining Permit No. 95-03 Bamboo Road Quarry Watauga County New River Basin Dear Mr. Cecile: On May 29, 2014, an inspection of the subject mine was performed by a representative of this office. As discussed with your mine operator on the site, several deficiencies were observed that require your prompt attention. The deficiencies discovered and the necessary corrective actions are as follows: 1. All buffer zones shown on the Mining Permit Map last revised March 28,2004 and received by the Land Quality Section on May 20, 2004 shall be maintained to Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources Land Quality Section Winston-Salem Regional Office 585 Waughtown Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27107 Phone: (336) 771-5000 / Fax: (336) 771-4631 Mr. Danny Cecile Page 2 Notice of Deficiency June 6, 2014 protect adjoining property. These buffer zones, with the exception of the installation of required sediment control measures and approved earthen berms, shall remain undisturbed. The buffer zone requirement is addressed in Condition 3C of the Mining Permit. The 100 foot buffer zone adjacent to the homes along Sunny Knoll Acres must be re-established as discussed during the May 29, 2014, site meeting. 2. All disturbed buffer zones along the southern boundary of the quarry where fill material has been placed must be re -vegetated to prevent any off-site sedimentation onto adjoining property. This requirement is outlined in Condition 3D of the Mining Permit. 3. All affected acreage boundaries along the southern side of the southern fill area must be clearly and permanently marked at 50 foot intervals. This is required in Condition 3E of the Mining Permit, 4. Provide adequate mechanical barriers to prevent any off-site sedimentation from the southern portion of the mine. Areas needing attention include: maintenance of silt fence, installation of a rock dam in front of the NCDOT pipe under Bamboo Road, installation of a skimmer device in the newly constructed sediment basin, and the installation of a diversion berm to direct runoff to the sediment trap below the portion of the mining,operation located on the west side of Bamboo Road. This is required in Condition 4A of the Mining Permit. 5. All mining activities must be conducted according to the Mine Map dated March 29, 2004. The existing Mining Permit for fl -lis site expires on July 7, 2014. The map submitted for the permit renewal must show all disturbed areas noted during the May 29, 2014 inspection. This area includes all new disturbances on the southern portion of the mine. This is required in Condition 4B of the Mining Permit. 6. All surface runoff from disturbed areas located on the southern portion of the mine and on the west side of Bamboo Road must be directed into appropriate sediment and erosion control devices. This is required in Condition 4C of the Mining Permit. 7. The sediment trap located on the west side of Bamboo Road must be cleared of all sediment and vegetation to ensure the functionality of the measure. This is required in Condition 4D of the Mining Permit. 8. A sediment and erosion control plan must be submitted to this Department addressing all newly disturbed areas on the southern portion of the Mine. These activities were undertaken without prior approval from this Department. This requirement is noted M' Condition 4E of the Mining Permit. Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources Land Quality Section Winston-Salem Regional Office 585 Waughtown Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27107 Phone: (336) 771-5000 / Fax: (336) 771-4631 Mr. Danny Cecile Notice of Deficiency June 6, 2014 Page 3 9. A high wall barrier above the open pit must be included on the southern side of the Mine. During the inspection conducted on May 29, 2014, the placement of large boulders was discussed and deemed acceptable by this Department. This barrier is required in Condition 9A of the Mining Permit. 10. Visual screening is required along Sunny Knoll Acres Road and the southern side of the Mine. This visual screening is required in Conditions I OA and I OB of the Mining Permit. 11. Permanent vegetation must be provided in the following areas on the south side of the Mine: under the power line off of Bamboo Road, on the slopes of the sediment basin on the south side of the Mine, and as needed within the 100 foot buffer zone on the south side of the Mine If the previously described deficiencies are not corrected within 30 days following your receipt of this Notice, this matter may be referred to the Director, Division of Land Resources, Department of Environment and Natural Resources, for the issuance of an official Notice of Violation in an effort to secure compliance at the site. Do not hesitate to contact Tim Latham or me at (336) 771-5000 regarding any questions you may have about this matter. Sincerely, Matthew E. Gantt, P.E. Regional Engineer Land Quality Section Attachment: Mine Inspection Report cc: Ms. Janet Boyer, P.E., State Mining Specialist Mr. Toby Vinson, P.E., Land Quality Section Chict Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources Land Quality Section Winston-Salem Regional Office 585 Waughtown Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27107 Phone: (336) 771-5000 / Fax: (336) 771-4631