20151204_Renewal_Application

Wehner, Judy
From: Tankard, Robert
Sent: Tuesday,January 05, 2016 1:42 PM
To: Wehner,Judy; Bennett, Bradley; Peed, Richard
Cc: Novak, Gary; Edgerton, Thom
Subject: White Pit#2
Attachments: 74-28 White Pit#2.doc
Please find our comments for the above mine.
Thanks!
Robert
Robert Tankard
Assistant Regional Supervisor
Division of Water Resources
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
943 Washington Square Mall
Washington, NC 27889
252-948-3921 office
252-975-3716 fax
[e-mail]
--T Nothing Compares
Email correspondence to and from this address is subject to the
North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties.
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MINING PEmMIT APPLICATION RE-rIEW FORM
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DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES
THIS SECTION TO BE FILLED OUT BY DEMLR:
Project Name: White Pit No. 2 DEMLR Permit# 74-78 County: Pitt Applicant's Email:
Marc Edwards ([e-mail])
PERMIT ACTION TYPE:
YES NO Date Commencing
Have land disturbing activities
started? Date? ° ( ( 1995
Latitude: 35.6461 Longitude: -77.4132
Please return comments to (at DEMLR CO): Judy Wehner
Comments due by: December 23, 2015
SECTION BELOW TO BE FILLED OUT BY DWR:
Is the RO concerned that the operation, as proposed, would violate standards of water quality? No
Comments:
Watershed/Stream Name & Classification:
DWR Compliance Status of Mine:
Does this mine (or previous owner) have DWR back fees to pay? If yes, amount:
Is this mine an active permit in BIMS? No
F— YES NO
401 Wetland Cert. required?
401 Wetland Cert. existing? ( Permit#
Does DWR RO have enough information to
determine if a 401 certification is required?
YES NO
Are wetlands disturbed at this site?
Does DWR RO suspect or know of nearby
wetlands to the site?
(JD
Is a wetland delineation required prior to (Consultant
DWR issuing the permit? (Onsite?
(Offsite?
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Stream Determination Needed?^^ r__ ( IV
Stream Determination Completed? ( e
Does DWR RO need a statement that no
wetlands/streams are disturbed
for this project from applicant?
Buffer Determination Needed? -
Buffer Determination Completed?
Recycle system permit existing?* (Permit#
New Recycle System permit required?*
Enough information to determine?
Non-discharge permit existing?* (Permit#
Does this applicant need to contact the
regional of Central DWR Office to
determine if a State Stormwater Permit is
needed?
I (Unknown.
Will wastewaters discharge to HQW waters I° (7Q10 permittee
with a 7Q10=0? ** ( Flow:O must
determine.
( Has Violation
O&M Requirements
( HQW/7Q10 Concerns
Does DWR require DEMLR to hold the ( Pay back fees or renew
permit (e.g. so DWR can review it further or DWR permit
because DWR requires more information)? ( Other.
Please describe the reason to
hold the permit:
RO contact:
( Hold Until:
Mine must wait to dewater until an O&M plan is
approved?
DWR RO Surface Water: RT Regional Office: WaRO Date: 1/5/2016
RO Aquifer Protection Section: Regional Office: Date:
Mine does not have a NCG02 permit. According to their application, they do not propose to dewater the mine.
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PAT MCCRORY
Goremor
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DONALD R. VAN DER VAART
secretary
Energy,Mineral
and Land Resources TRACY DAVIS
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
Director
December 5, 2015
MEMORANDUM RECEIVED
TO: Ms. Maria Dunn 2015
Habitat Conservation Program Coordinator LAND QUALITY SECTION
Wildlife Resources Commission
FROM: Brenda M. Harris
Mining Program Secretary
Land Quality Section
SUBJECT: Mining Permit Renewal Request for E R Lewis Construction Inc.
White Mine#2
Pitt County
Please find attached for your review a copy of the mining permit renewal request for the
above Please review this information and advise as to the probability of this operation having
unduly adverse effect on wildlife and freshwater fisheries (G.S. 74-51 (2). Please respond by
December 23 2015 so that we may complete our review of this request within our statutory time
limits.
As is the case in our review of all mining permit applications, renewals and modifications,
this office will carefully review all proposed erosion and sediment control measures to ensure that
they are sufficient to restrain erosion and off-site sedimentation. However, any comments your
agency can provide regarding effects on wildlife and freshwater fisheries would be greatly
appreciated. If your staff wishes to perform a site inspection, it is recommended that they contact
the person submitting this request to set up a convenient date and time. Also, please send a
copy of your comments to the person noted in the application.
RETURN ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS AND MAPS WITH YOUR REVIEW COMMENTS TO
THIS OFFICE.
Your continued cooperation in the review of these types is greatly appreciated. Please
contact Ms. Judy Wehner at [phone] if you have any questions.
/bmho
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cc: Mr. Pat McClain t�
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Wehner, Judy
From: Pullinger, Robert C
Sent: Tuesday, December 22,2015 3:39 PM
To: Wehner,Judy
Cc: Peed, Richard
Subject: RE:White Pit#2 renewal (74-28, Pitt Co.)
Attachments: 74-28 Dec 2015 renewal MIR.pdf;74-28 White Pit#2.pdf
Judy,
Whoops,sorry about that, I forgot about my computer locking them. I sent them this time as.pdf files,so hopefully that
fixes it. Thanks! Hope you have a good Christmas/holidays!
Chris Pullinger
Environmental Specialist—Land Quality Section
Division of Energy, Mineral,and Land Resources
NC Department of Environmental Quality
Washington Regional Office
943 Washington Square Mall
Washington, North Carolina 27889
[e-mail]
Phone: [phone]
From:Wehner,Judy
Sent:Tuesday, December 22, 2015 3:20 PM
To: Pullinger, Robert C<[e-mail]>
Cc: Peed, Richard<[e-mail]>
Subject: RE:White Pit#2 renewal(74-28, Pitt Co.)
Can you send the seond document. It won't print.
From: Pullinger, Robert C
Sent:Tuesday, December 22, 2015 3:01 PM
To:Wehner,Judy<[e-mail]>
Cc: Peed, Richard<[e-mail]>
Subject:White Pit#2 renewal (74-28, Pitt Co.)
Judy,
Please find attached our comments, as well as a copy of the inspection report that I'll have uploaded to IBEAM very
shortly. If there's anything else we can do,please let us know.
Chris Pullinger
Environmental Specialist—Land Quality Section
Division of Energy, Mineral,and Land Resources
NC Department of Environmental Quality
Washington Regional Office
943 Washington Square Mall
Washington, North Carolina 27889
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Division of Energy, Mineral,and Land Resources
Land Quality Section
December 22, 2015
MEMORANDUM
To: Judy Wehner
Assistant Mining Specialist
From: Chris Pullinger(through Richard Peed)
Washington Regional Office
RE: Mining Permit Application—Renewal Submittal
White Pit#2
74-28(Pitt County)
E. R.Lewis Construction Co.,Inc.
Tar Pamlico River Basin
An application was received by WaRO on December 9,2015 to renew the existing mining project. The
application has been reviewed with the following comments:
Application comments
- No comments,application appears complete.
Map/drawing comments
- No comments, drawings are adequate and appear to represent site conditions.
Site visit comments
- Site is stable, with no observed discharges and sufficient buffer with established vegetation.
Mining appears to have been inactive for some time. A note has been made in the inspection
report for the site that reclamation efforts should be ongoing.
Based on our observations,and after reviewing the materials provided,this office has no issues with the
renewal. If we can be of any further assistance, please advise.

Wehner, Judy
From: Pullinger, Robert C
Sent: Tuesday, December 22, 2015 3:01 PM
To: Wehner,Judy
Cc: Peed, Richard
Subject: White Pit#2 renewal (74-28, Pitt Co.)
Attachments: 74-28 Dec 2015 renewal MIR.doc;74-28 White Pit#2.docx
Judy,
Please find attached our comments, as well as a copy of the inspection report that I'll have uploaded to IBEAM very
shortly. If there's anything else we can do, please let us know.
Chris Pullinger
Environmental Specialist—Land Quality Section
Division of Energy, Mineral,and Land Resources
NC Department of Environmental Quality
Washington Regional Office
943 Washington Square Mall
Washington, North Carolina 27889
[e-mail]
Phone:[phone]
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources,
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources, Land Quality Section
MINE INSPECTION REPORT
®PERMITTED MINE SITE ❑ UNPERMITTED MINE SITE
1. MINE NAME: White Pit#2 2.MINE LOCATION: Old River Road
3. COUNTY: Pitt 4. RIVER BASIN: Tar-Pamlico 5. CASE:
6. OPERATOR: E. R. Lewis Construction Co.,Inc.
7. ADDRESS: PO Box 565,Greenville NC 27835
8. MINING PERMIT#: 74-28 ❑ N/A 9. PERMIT EXPIRATION DATE: 12/07/2015 ❑N/A
10. PERSON(S)CONTACTED AT SITE: nobody on site
11. PICTURES? ❑ Yes ®No TAKEN BY:
12. TYPE OF INSPECTION:
❑A. Initial Inspection(Unpermitted Mine Sites)
1. Size of affected land: ac. (attach sketch map)
2. How was this area measured? Measured by:
® B. Routine Inspection(Permitted Mine Sites)
II C. Follow-up Inspection
13. Date of last inspection: October 8,2014(RCP)
14. Any mining since that date? ❑ Yes ® No If yes,cite evidence of such mining activity:
15. Was mine operating at time of inspection? ❑ Yes ® No If yes,explain:
16. Is the mine in compliance with the Operating Conditions of the Permit? ® Yes ❑ No ❑ N/A
If no,explain:
17. Is the mine in compliance with the Reclamation Conditions of the Permit? ® Yes ❑ No ❑ N/A
If no,explain:
18. Is there any off-site damage? A. ❑ Yes B.® No C. ❑ None observed
If A,describe the type and severity of the damage:
If B or C,is there potential for offsite damage? ❑ Yes ❑No Explain:
19. Corrective measures needed and/or taken:
20. Other recommendations and comments: No mining has occurred for some time; Please continue with
reclamation efforts, as sections of the mine have been inactive for some time. Please be aware that minimum
buffers must be maintained with the adjoining_properties.
21. Is the Annual Reclamation Report+/-map accurate? ❑ Yes ❑ No(Explain) ® Not Reviewed ❑ N/A
22. Follow-up inspection needed? ® Yes ❑ No Proposed date October 2016
23. No.of additional pages of Inspection Report 24. Copy of Report sent to operator 12/22/2015
INSPECTED BY: Chris Pullinger DATE December 22,2015
Telephone No: [phone]
Copy to file Copy to operator Copy to Mining Specialist

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PAT MCCRORY
DONALD R. VAN DER VAART
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S. JAY ZIMMERMAN
Water Resources no
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
December 18, 2015
MEMORANDUM
RECEIVED
TO: Ms. Judy Wehner
NCDEMLR-Land Quality Section DEC 18 2015
UI.ND QUALITY
FROM: Gabrielle Chianese MINING PROGRAM
Ground Water Mana rment Branch
Division of Water Resources
SUBJECT: Comments on the Mining Permit Renewal Request for:
E R Lewis Construction Inc.
White Pit No. 2
Pitt County
Please find attached a copy of the mining permit renewal/modification request for the above
referenced project.
The White Pit No. 2 located in Beaufort County does not appear to have an unduly adverse effect
on ground water supplies since there is no dewatering proposed on site. However, if the mine
starts to withdraw 10,000 gpd to 100,000 gpd of water, they will need to register their water
withdrawals and if this mine starts to withdraw 100,000 gpd or more of water, they will need to
obtain a CCPCUA water withdrawal permit.
A Central Coastal Plain Capacity Use Area (CCPCUA)water withdrawal permit must be
obtained from the Division of Water Resources if the withdrawal exceeds 100,000 gallons per
day and occurs in Beaufort, Carteret, Craven, Duplin, Edgecombe, Greene, Jones, Lenoir,
Martin, Onslow, Pamlico, Pitt, Washington, Wayne, or Wilson County.
If you have further questions please contact the Division of Water Resources at [phone]
or send correspondence to 1611 Mail Service Center, Raleigh NC 27699-1611 1611 or go online
to www.ncwater.org/CCPCUA.
Sulc of North Carolina I Emaronmcntal Quality I Water Resnumes
1611 Mailservice Center I Raleigh,Noah Carolina27699-1611
919 707 9000

PAT MCCRORY
Govemor
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DONALD R. VAN DER VAART
Secretary
Energy.Mineral
and Land Resources December 5, 2015 TRACY DAVIS
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
Director
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mr. Nat Wilson
Hydrogeology Group
Division of Water Resources
FROM: Brenda M. Harris
Mining Program Secretary
Land Quality Section
SUBJECT: Mining Permit Renewal Request for E R Lewis Construction Inc.
White Mine#2
Pitt Count
❑ Mine Dewatering Proposed ® No Mine Dewatering Proposed
Please find attached for your review a copy of the mining permit renewal request for the above
referenced project.
Please review this information and advise as to the probability of this operation having unduly
adverse effect on wildlife and freshwater, estuarine, or marine fisheries (G.S. 74-51 (2)). Please
respond by December 23, 2015 so that we may complete our review of this request within our statutory
time limits.
Any comments your agency can provide regarding potential effects on potable groundwater
supplies and groundwater quality will be appreciated. We would like to have any recommendations you
may provide for permit conditions, for reasonable protection of groundwater quantity or quality.
If your staff wishes to perform a site inspection, it is recommended that they contact the person
submitting this request to set up a convenient date and time. Also, please send a copy of your
comments to the person noted in the application.
RETURN ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS AND MAPS WITH YOUR REVIEW COMMENTS
TO THIS OFFICE.
Your continued cooperation is greatly appreciated. Please contact Ms. Judy Wehner at (919)
707-9220 if you have any questions.
/bmh
Attachments
Cc: Mr. Pat McClian
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State of Noah Carolina I Environmental Quality I Energy,Mineral and land Resources
1612 Mail Service Center 1512 N.Salisbury St. I Raleigh,NC 27699
919 707 9200 T

MINING CHECKLIST FOR ROUTING
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Applicant's Name: ���j()(fj/ �S�IoV . ProjectName:
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Applic./Permit No. 12 Y"a J County: V Date Received: i C
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Reviewer::l/l/ River Basin Name: .�JV,.,
❑ New �Renewal ❑ Modification(inside permit boundaries)
❑ Modification(outside permit boundaries) ❑ Transfer ❑ Release
❑ Partial Release El Additional Information El Fee Needed:_ Fee Received:f
Please foute entire application package to:
❑ , ! rs,
Regional Office(z complete copies;attach the"LQS Regional Of)ice Mining Application Reoiew
Checklist"to one ropy and atach both the D WQand DWR"Mining Application Review Form"to the other ropy;send both copies to the Regional
Engineer)
\ ; Date:Routed 'of ,r' Rec'd M
F/1' Division of Water Resources Date:Routed Rec'd
f ❑, NC Wildlife Resources Commission Date:Routed Rec'd
❑ US Fish&Wildlife Service Date.Routed Rec'd
(Only neru applications and modification requests that add land to the permit)
Please route first 3 pages of the application and any location maps to:
❑ Division of Parks&Recreation Date:Routed Rec'd
❑ NC Geological Survey Section Date.Routed Reed
❑ Division of Marine Fisheries Date.Routed Rec'd --5.
❑ Division of Soil a Water Conservation (plus LEA) Date:Routed Rec'd �
(Only new applications and modifications requests that add land to the permit)
❑ Division of Archives a History Date:Routed Rec'd
(Only new applicants)
❑ Other: Date.Routed Rec'd
**Suspense Date for Comments: (no later than 25 days from receipt)
❑ Please note the following: }

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PAT MCCRORY
Y. Governor
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DONALD R. VAN DER VAART
W Secretary
Energy,Mineral
and Land Resources TRACY DAVIS
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
Director
December 5, 2015
MEMORANDUM
TO: Ms. Maria Dunn
Habitat Conservation Program Coordinator
Wildlife Resources Commission
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FROM: Brenda M. Harris r Q�l"on
Mining Program Secretary
Land Quality Section
SUBJECT: Mining Permit Renewal Request for E R Lewis Construction Inc.
White Mine#2
Pitt County
Please find attached for your review a copy of the mining permit renewal request for the
above Please review this information and advise as to the probability of this operation having
unduly adverse effect on wildlife and freshwater fisheries (G.S. 74-51 (2). Please respond by
December 23 2015 so that we may complete our review of this request within our statutory time
limits.
As is the case in our review of all mining permit applications, renewals and modifications,
this office will carefully review all proposed erosion and sediment control measures to ensure that
they are sufficient to restrain erosion and off-site sedimentation. However, any comments your
agency can provide regarding effects on wildlife and freshwater fisheries would be greatly
appreciated. If your staff wishes to perform a site inspection, it is recommended that they contact
the person submitting this request to set up a convenient date and time. Also, please send a
copy of your comments to the person noted in the application.
RETURN ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS AND MAPS WITH YOUR REVIEW COMMENTS TO
THIS OFFICE.
Your continued cooperation in the review of these types is greatly appreciated. Please
contact Ms. Judy Wehner at [phone] if you have any questions.
/bmh
Attachments
cc: Mr. Pat McClain
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Energy.Mineral and Land Resources
1612 Mail Service Center 1512 N.Salisbury St. I Raleigh,NC 27699
919 7019200 T

PAT MCCRORY
N.
Govemor
DONALD R. VAN DER VAART
w secretary
Energy,Mfrteral
and Land Resources TRACY DAVIS
ENVIRONMENTAL OVALITV December 5, 2015
Director
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mr. Nat Wilson
Hydrogeology Group
Division of Water Resources
FROM: Brenda M. Harris
Mining Program Secretary
Land Quality Section
SUBJECT: Mining Permit Renewal Request for E R Lewis Construction Inc.
White Mine#2
Pitt Count
❑ Mine Dewatering Proposed ® No Mine Dewatering Proposed
Please find attached for your review a copy of the mining permit renewal request for the above
referenced project.
Please review this information and advise as to the probability of this operation having unduly
adverse effect on wildlife and freshwater, estuarine, or marine fisheries (G.S. 74-51 (2)). Please
respond by December 23, 2015 so that we may complete our review of this request within our statutory
time limits.
Any comments your agency can provide regarding potential effects on potable groundwater
supplies and groundwater quality will be appreciated. We would like to have any recommendations you
may provide for permit conditions, for reasonable protection of groundwater quantity or quality.
If your staff wishes to perform a site inspection, it is recommended that they contact the person
submitting this request to set up a convenient date and time. Also, please send a copy of your
comments to the person noted in the application.
RETURN ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS AND MAPS WITH YOUR REVIEW COMMENTS
TO THIS OFFICE.
Your continued cooperation is greatly appreciated. Please contact Ms. Judy Wehner at (919)
707-9220 if you have any questions.
/bmh
Attachments
Cc: Mr. Pat McClian
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Energy,Mineral and Land Resources
1612 Mail Service Center 1512 N.Salisbury St. I Raleigh,NC 27699
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From: Wehner,Judy
Sent: Friday, December 04,2015 5:00 PM
To: Tankard, Robert
Cc: Novak, Gary; Peed, Richard
Subject: 74-28 DWR REVIEW SHEET 2013
Attachments: 74-28 DWR REVIEW SHEET 2013.doc
Here's the review sheet for the renewal of White Pit No.2 in Pitt County.
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MINING PERMIT APPLICATION RENEW FORM
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DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES
THIS SECTION TO BE FILLED OUT BY DEMLR:
Project Name: White Pit No. 2 DEMLR Permit# 74-78 County: Pitt Applicant's Email:
Marc Edwards ([e-mail])
PERMIT ACTION TYPE:
YES NO Date Commencing
Have land disturbing activities
started? Date? ° ( ( 1995
Latitude: 35.6461 Longitude: -77.4132
Please return comments to (at DEMLR CO): Judy Wehner
Comments due by: December 23, 2015
SECTION BELOW TO BE FILLED OUT BY DWR:
Is the RO concerned that the operation, as proposed, would violate standards of water quality?
Comments:
Watershed/Stream Name & Classification:
DWR Compliance Status of Mine:
Does this mine (or previous owner) have DWR back fees to pay? If yes, amount:
Is this mine an active permit in BIMS?
YES NO
401 Wetland Cert. required?
401 Wetland Cert. existing? Permit#
Does DWR RO have enough information to
determine if a 401 certification is required?
YES NO
Are wetlands disturbed at this site?
Does DWR RO suspect or know of nearby -
wetlands to the site?
(JD
Is a wetland delineation required prior to (Consultant
DWR issuing the permit? (Onsite?
(Offsite?
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Stream Determination Needed?
Stream Determination Completed? F ,F-
Does DWR RO need a statement that no
wetlands/streams are disturbed
for this project from applicant?
Buffer Determination Needed? F-
Buffer Determination Completed? I
Recycle system permit existing?` (Permit#
New Recycle System permit required?" -
Enough information to determine?
Non-discharge permit existing?" (Permit#
Does this applicant need to contact the
regional of Central DWR Office to
determine if a State Stormwater Permit is
needed?
(Unknown.
Will wastewaters discharge to HQW waters (7Q10 Permittee
with a 7Q10=0? " ( Flow: must
determine.
( Has Violation
( O&M Requirements
r HQW/7Q10 Concerns
Does DWR require DEMLR to hold the
( Pay back fees or renew
permit (e.g. so DWR can review it further or DWR permit
because DWR requires more information)? ( Other.
Please describe the reason to
hold the permit:
RO contact:
i ( Hold Until:
Mine must wait to dewater until an O&M plan is -
approved?
DWR RO Surface Water: Regional Office: Date:
RO Aquifer Protection Section: Regional Office: Date:
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MKE Environmental
604 Tarboro Street
Washington, N.C. 27889
RECEIVED
December 3, 2015 DFC 0 4 2015
LAND QUALITY
MINING PROGRAM
Ms. Judy Wehner
Assistant State Mining Specialist
NC DENR, Land Quality Section
1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1612
RE: E.R. Lewis Construction Company, Inc.
White Pit No.2
Permit No. 74-28
Pitt County
Dear Ms. Wehner,
Enclosed is an application package for the renewal of White Pit No.2 located in Pitt
County, as requested by E. R. Lewis Construction Co., Inc. The mining permit for this
site was renewed and transferred to E. R. Lewis Construction Co., Inc. on December 7,
2005. There are no changes requested to the current permit. There is no additional land
requested to be added to the permit. The Notification of Adjoining Landowners Section
of the application is not required since no new land will be added. The current and
proposed permitted acreage is 64.66 acres with 58.90 acres affected, as shown on the
enclosed mine map.
One original and four copies of the NC Mining Permit Application, mine map, other
supporting documents and a check for $1,000.00 is enclosed.
If you have any questions or need additional information, do not hesitate to contact me at
252-258-4037.
Sincerely yours,
R lC h
Marc K. Edwards
Cc: Harvey R. Lewis, President, E.R. Lewis Construction Co., Inc.
Enclosures:

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RECEIVED
DEC 0 4 2015
LAND QUALITY
MINING PROGRAM
NORTH CAROLINA
MINING PERMIT APPLICATION
ER Lewis Construction Co., Inc.
WHITE PIT No. 2
State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Land Resources
Land Quality Section
1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612
[phone]
Revised: February 24,2012

NOTE:
It is recommended that you contact the appropriate
Regional Office(see Regional Office listing in the back of this
booklet)or the Raleigh Central Office for a
PRE-APPLICATION MEETING
to discuss your intentions and address any questions.

MINING PERMIT APPLICATION REVIEW
PROCESS FLOWCHART
BEGINNING OF PROCESS
Application received by Land Quality Section/
State Mining Specialist Applicant issues
Public Notice
F
pplication assigned to
ant State Mining Specialist
T�
E
tant State Mining Specialist/Program Secretary
routes application for review and comment
-U.S. Fish &Wildlife Service - Land Quality Section Regional Office
-N. C. Geological Survey
-Wildlife Resources Commission
-Division of Water Resources -Division of Air Quality
-Division of Archives & History
-Division of Parks & Recreation -Division of Water Quality
- Others as appropriate
All application review comments forwarded to ; Review Public Comments;
ppPublic Hearing Possible
Assistant State Mining Specialist .....................................
Is application complete.
If"NO",Assistant State Mining
Specialist drafts a letter requesting
If"YES",Assistant State Mining additional information from applicant
Specialist drafts the proposed
permit action Additional information from
applicant received and routed
to/reviewed by Assistant State Mining
Specialist and Land Quality Section
Regional Office

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Application & proposed permit action
reviewed by State Mining Specialist
Is application &
proposed permit action
complete/acceptable??
F
",the following permit actions
ed by the State Mining Specialist:
Permits If"No", application& proposed
t Transfers/Name Changes permit action returned to Assistant
Substitutions/Cancellations State Mining Specialist for revision
it Releases
-Inactive Renewals (go to
-High Airblast Remediation Plans
-Non-controversial New Permits
-Non-controversial Renewals
-Small,Non-controversial Modifications
For other permit actions,if"Yes",
application & proposed permit action
END OF PROCESS forwarded to and reviewed by Land
Quality Section Chief
Llslication &permit action
acceptable??
Ff" ",application & proposed permit
If"YES", application & proposed returned to State Mining Specialist/
permit action forwarded to and nt State Mining Specialist for revision
reviewed by Division Director )
Is application &
proposed permit action
complete/acceptable??
If"YES",the proposed permit action is FSpecialist
", application & proposed permit
issued by the Division Director returned to Section Chief/State Mining
for revision
)
END OF PROCESS

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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)
1. Name of Mine White Pit No. 2 County Pitt
River Basin Tar-Pam
Latitude (decimal degrees to four places) 35.6294
Longitude(decimal degrees to four places) -77.3764
2. Name of Applicant* ER Lewis Construction Co., Inc.
3. Permanent address for receipt of official mail** PO Box 565
Greenville,NC 27835
Telephone ( 252 ) 321-1101 Alternate No. 252-321-1101
4. Mine Office Address PO Box 565
Greenville,NC 27835 Telephone [phone]
5. Mine Manager Harvey R. Lewis
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.
***Signature �< DateX
Y
Print Name Harvey R. Lewis
Title President
* 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 ofreceipt 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 with regards to 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):
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.: 74-28
Total permitted acreage (this is the acreage that the "renewal" fee will be based upon): 64.66
❑ 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 ACTIONS) AND CORRESPONDING ACREAGE NOTED
ABOVE
2. Name of all materials mined: Sand
3. Mining method:
HHydraulic Dredge Front-end Loader& Truck ❑ Shovel &Truck
Dragline&Truck N Self-loading Scraper
Other(explain): Excavator
4. a. Expected maximum depth of mine(feet) 30'
Depth is relative to what benchmark? (e.g., natural ground level, mean sea level, road elevation, etc.)
Natural ground level
b. Expected average depth of mine (feet) 15'
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5. Has any area(s) at this site been mined in the past? Yes ® No ❑
If yes,when and by whom was this activity conducted? Southern Equipment Co. Inc. DBA Ready
Mix Concrete Co. Inc. 1985 until transferred to ER Lewis Construction Co., Inc. in 2005
6. Number of years for which the permit is requested (10 years maximum): 10
B. MAPS
1. Clearly mark and label the location of your mining operation on six(6)comes 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]
www.geology.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]
wvwtr.ncdot.org/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 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 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.
in. 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
Stockpiles
Wastepiles
Processing Area/Haul Roads
Mine Excavation
Other(Explain)
Total Disturbed Acreage
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
1. 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 properly installed construction entrance will be maintained at the haul road entrance.
Will continue to excavate sand throughout entire site.
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.
A gravel construction entrance will be installed. A typical detail of the measure is shown on the
map. Site will drain internally.
3. a. Will the operation 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.
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 of the discharge and locate
all proposed discharge points (along with their method of stabilization) on your mine map(s).
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c. Will any part of the proposed mine excavation(s) extend below the water table? Yes ® No ❑.
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 maps)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.
N/A
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.
N/A
4. a. Will the operation involve crushing or any other air contaminant emissions? Yes ❑ No
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.
b. How will dust from stockpiles,haul roads, etc.,be controlled?
A water truck or water wagon will be used to control dust if necessary.
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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).
A 50' undisturbed buffer will be maintained along the east, west and south sides of the
permitted area. A 100' unexcavated buffer will be maintained along the northern 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).
A 50' undisturbed buffer and a 50'unexcavated buffer will be maintained along the southern
permit boundary.
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 1 vertical slopes or flatter for sandy material are generally required,unless
technical justification can be provided to allow steeper slopes.
Provide a 3 horizontal to 1 vertical or flatter slope from the edge of the unexcavated buffer
zone to the water line.
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b. Provide a cross-section on the mine maps)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.
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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).
A 3 horizontal to 1 vertical or flatter angle will be provided. No benching needs anticipated.
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.
N/A
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.
Excavation is of a sufficient distance from neighboring roads and structures to prevent hazard.
The site is naturally screened by a tree line.
All structures within 300' of the mine site are shown on the map.
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).
N/A
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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?
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.
The site is naturally screened by a pine tree line.
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?
NIA
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 excavations) on the mine map and indicate its approximate distance to the
proposed excavation.
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 of containment in case of spill. Indicate
the location(s) of all storage facilities on the mine map(s).
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D. RECLAMATION PLAN
1. 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 allpermanent
channels must be indicated on the reclamation map.
The proposed excavation area is to be reclaimed as a lake and all adjacent disturbed areas will be
properly revegetated. The side slopes to the lake shall be graded to an angle of 3 horizontal to 1
vertical or flatter. A minimum 4'average water depth will be maintained in the lake.A portion of the
haul road may remain to access the property.
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-sections) 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.
N/A
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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.
NIA
5. a. Describe reclamation of processing facilities, stockpile areas, and on-site roadways.
No processing facilities are proposed.
Stockpiles will be temporary in nature and will be within the proposed excavation area.
Existing paths may remain to access the property.
b. Will any on-site roadways be left as part of the reclamation? Yes ® No ❑.
If yes, identify such roadways on the reclamation map and provide details on permanent road and ditch
line stabilization.
Existing paths may remain to access the property.
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 waste generated by this mining operation will be removed and properly disposed of at a
permitted site.
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7. 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, time 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;
It. Others as may be approved by the Department.
LIME - RATE OF APPLICATION (tons/acre):
2000 lbs/acre or follow recommendations from a soil test.
FERTILIZER-ANALYSIS AND RATE OF APPLICATION (pounds/acre):
1000 lbs/acre 8-8-8 or 10-10-10, or follow recommendations from a 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:
Kobe Lespedeza February 15—April 1 10
Bahiagrass Februaryl5—April 1 50
Redtop Februaryl5—April 1 1
Winter rye (grain) February15—April 1 15
Common Bermuda . April 1 —July 31 50
Lespedeza (unscarified) August 1 —October 25 30
German millet August 1 —October 25 40
Rye(grain-temporary) October 25—February 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 lbs/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 an reforestation n app ved by:
Signature o lye � G/7 Date L
Print Name Marc K. Edwards
Title Owner
Agency MKE Environmental
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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 miningpermit. Please insert the approximate acreage,for each
aspect fthe mining operation, that you intend to affect during the lieo this 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: 0.49 Ac. X $ 1,800 /Ac. _ $ 882.00
Wastepiles: Ac. X $ /Ac. _ $
Processing Area/Haul Roads: 0.05 Ac. X $ 1,800 /Ac. _ $ 90.00
Mine Excavation: 52.67 Ac. X $ 500 /Ac. _ $ 26,335.00
Other: (Unexcavated Buffer) 5.69 Ac. X $ 1,800 /Ac. _ $ 10,242.00
TOTAL AFFECTED AC.: 58.90 Ac.
(TOTAL PERMITTED AC.: 58.90 Ac.)
Temporary&Permanent Sedimentation&Erosion Control Measures:
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 8.90 Ac.
b) Positive Drainage Ac. X $1,500.00 = $
SUBTOTAL COST: $ 37,549.00
Inflation Factor:
0.02 X SUBTOTAL COST: $ 37,549.00 X Permit Life (1 to 10 years): 10
INFLATION COST: $ 7,509.80
TOTAL COST = SUBTOTAL COST+ INFLATION COST = $ 45,058.80
Total Reclamation Bond Cost: $ 45,000
(round down to the nearest$100.00)
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F. NOTIFICATION OF ADJOINING LANDOWNERS
The"Notice" form,or a facsimile thereof,attached to this application must be sent certified or registered mail
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 is 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.
To verify receipt,DENR requests that the Notice be sent by certified or registered mail,return receipt requested.
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.
NOTES:
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
(Applicant Name) (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 on acres located
(Mineral, Ore) (Number) (Miles)
of off/near road
(Direction) (Nearest Town) (Number/Name)
in County.
*SEE ATTACHED MAP FOR PROPOSED PERMIT BOUNDARIES AND CORRESPONDING
ADJOINING LANDOWNER NAMES AND LOCATIONS*
In accordance with G.S.74-50(bI),the mine operator is required to make a reasonable effort 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 are 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 regarding the
specifics of the proposed mining activity,please contact the applicant at the following telephone number:
For information on the mining permit application review process, please contact
the Mining Program staff at(919) 707-9220. Please note that the Department will consider any relevant written
comments/documentation within the provisions of the Mining Act of 1971 throughout the application review
process until a final decision is made on the application.
(Addressee/Owner of Record's (Name of Applicant: Include Contact Person
Name and Address) & Company Name, if Applicable)
(Date of Issuance of this Notice/ (Address of Applicant)
Mailed to Addressee/Owner of Record)
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APPLICATION FOR A MININ&PERMIT
AFFIDAVIT OF NOTIFICATION
I, ,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,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)
(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,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(b 1)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
I, 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 of 20
Notary: my Commission expires:
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APPLICATION FOR A MININ?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: Signature:*+'
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Print Name: Harvey R. Lewis Print Name: Harvey R. Lewis
Company ER Lewis Construction Co., Inc. Title: President
(If applicable)
Address: PO Box 565 Company: ER Lewis Construction Co., Inc.
Greenville,NC 27835 Mine Name: White Pit No. 2
Telephone: [phone] Telephone: (252 ) 321-1101
Date Signed: yc� , Date Signed:[ 3�
*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�.tMIT
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:
0-25 acres 26+acres
New Permit Applications $39750.00 $500.00
Permit Modifications $750.00 $1,000.00
Permit Renewals $750.00 $1,000.00
Transfers/Minor Modifications* $100.00 $100.00
* A nonrefundable$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 ;,',2MIT *ANO
There are seven Land Quality Section(LQS) Regional Offices. Use the map below to locate the Regional Office
serving your county.
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Asheville Regional Office
• Counties: Avery, Buncombe, Burke, Caldwell, Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Haywood, Henderson, Jackson,
Macon, Madison, McDowell, Mitchell, Poke, Rutherford, Swain, Transylvania, Yancey
• Address: 2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa,NC 28778
• Voice: 828.296.4500
• FAX: [phone]
Fayetteville Regional Office
• Counties: Anson, Bladen, Cumberland, Harnett, Hoke, Montgomery, Moore, Richmond, Robeson, Sampson,
Scotland
• Address: 225 Green Street, (Systel Building), Suite 714, Fayetteville,NC 28301-5094
• Voice: 910.433.3300
• FAX: [phone]
Mooresville Regional Office
• Counties: Alexander, Cabarrus, Catawba, Cleveland, Gaston, Iredell, Lincoln, Mecklenburg, Rowan, Stanly,
Union
• Address: 610 East Center Ave., Mooresville,NC 28115
• Voice: 704.663.1699
• FAX: [phone]
Raleigh Regional Office
• Counties: Chatham, Durham,Edgecombe, Franklin, Granville, Halifax, Johnston, Lee,Nash,Northampton,
Orange, Person, Vance, Wake, Warren, Wilson
• Address: 1628 Mail Service Center, Raleigh,NC 27699-1626 or 3800 Barett Drive, Raleigh,NC 27609
• Voice: 919.791.4200
• FAX: [phone]
Washington Regional Office
• Counties: Beaufort, Bertie, Camden, Chowan, Craven, Currituck, Dare, Gates, Greene, Hertford, Hyde, Jones,
Lenoir, Martin, Pamlico, Pasquotank, Perquimans, Pitt, Tyrrell, Washington, Wayne
• Address: 943 Washington Square Mall, Washington,NC 27889
• Voice: 252.946.6481
• FAX: [phone]
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APPLICATION FOR A MINING �ARMIT �..+
LAND QUALITY REGIONAL OFFICES(continued)
Wilmington Regional Office
• Counties: Brunswick, Carteret, Columbus, Duplin,New Hanover, Onslow, Pender
• Address: 127 Cardinal Drive Extension, Wilmington,NC 28405
• Voice: 910.796.7215
• FAX: [phone]
Winston-Salem Regional Office
• Counties: Alamance, Alleghany, Ashe, Caswell, Davidson, Davie, Forsyth, Guilford, Rockingham, Randolph,
Stokes, Surry, Watauga, Wikes, Yadkin
• Address: 585 Waughtown Street, Winston-Salem,NC 27107
• Voice: 336.771.5000
• FAX: [phone]
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APP;,ICATION FOR A MINING �RMIT
SCHEDULE OF RECLAMATION COSTS
(Based upon range 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
Type T/S Ponds S.piles W.piles P.area/H.R. Mine Excay.
SG, GS, $500/ac.(L) $1800/ac. $2000/ac. $1800/ac. $500/ac.(L)
Borrow 1500(FI) $2000(PD)
CS, DS, 500(L) 1800 2000 2000 500(L)
FS, MI, 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.00039 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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