20230519_ADI_Received

CAROLINA GEOLOGICAL SERVICES, INC
May 17, 2023
Mr. Adam Parr
NCDEQ, Land Quality Section
1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1612 RECEIVED
Subject: Ivanhoe Pit#2, Permit 82-19, Modification Request
MAY 19 Z023
Dear Mr. Parr;
DEMLR
I am writing in response to your letter of March 22, 2023 to Tony Harris, American Materials
Company, in which you requested additional information on their pending application for
modification of the above referenced Mining Permit. I will respond to each item in your letter in
the same order for clarity:
1. The coordinates on the application were taken from the NCDEQ Mining Permit Database
found on your website to be consistent with your information. This point was part of the original
Mining Permit, however, that area has since been released. Coordinates have been added to
the application page 1 that reflect the current mine office location.
2. According to Sampson County GIS data, there is less than 4 feet of topographic relief across
the entire new mining area and therefore it is essentially flat. Therefore, there are no contours
to show. It is important to note that stormwater is held within the mining area by the perimeter
berm, which will notably be the highest relief in the disturbed area. It will be impossible for
stormwater to leave the disturbed during a storm event. As noted in the narrative, stormwater is
held within the mining area, and occasionally pumped into the previously mined areas (ponds)
as needed.
3. The statement in your letter is incorrect. The "temporary dewatering basins" shown on the
2008 map were proposed to be built "if needed" during initial excavations, but they were never
built. They do not exist, and are not needed now, so they were deleted from the mine plan.
4. The discharge point has been relocated to a confirmed location on the mine map. This point
is about 8 feet above current water level in the previously mined area. It can only discharge if
the water level in the previously mined area rises over 8 feet from current level.
5. The narrative statement on the mine map has been revised.
6. The site has been registered for several years with the Division of Water Resources for water
withdrawal reporting. The registration number is 0823-0002
7. The buffer and mining limit has been shown for all mining areas.
8. A copy of the NOI for the NPDES Permit is attached.
PO Box 429, GARNER, NC 27529 [phone]

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Mr. Adam Parr
9. The buffer for the new area has been revised to be 50 feet undisturbed to comply with
Sampson County requirements.
10. The current location of the fuel tanks are shown on the map. However, they are portable
and are moved when necessary or convenient.
11. The plant area shown on the mine plan exactly corresponds to the most recent modification
of this permit. Please note that the Affected Area Table combines Processing Area with Haul
Roads. The 4.5 acre entry on the chart accurately reflects the combination of the 1 acre plant,
and 3.5 acres of haul roads.
12. The current location of the stockpile area has been added to the mine plan.
13 & 14. Please find attached a new page 1 and Land Entry Agreement, signed by corporate
officer and reflecting the legally registered address.
15. The property lines of adjoining property lines have been clarified as much as possible.
16. The property lines and permit boundaries are shown accurately. When the permit boundary
and property lines correspond, they are so labeled. Please note that the properties for Black
River Farms and Forks, LLC are very large tracts, nearly 3,000 acres. It is not within the scale
of the mine map to show the property lines of these tracts as requested.
17. The new property is only on Forks LLC property, and it was assumed that the existing Land
Entry Agreement for Black River Farms is still valid. However, a new Land Entry Agreement
signed by the representative of Black River Farms is attached.
18. The map number was a typographical error. There is only one map sheet.
19. The Affected Area Table has been revised as requested.
20. Certified Mail Receipts for adjoining property owner notifications are attached.
In addition, the mine map had been revised to show the latest information on wetlands and
streams. The delineation was done by Wyatt Brown of Brown Environmental Group. We are
awaiting confirmation by the US Army Corps of Engineers.
Please let me know if you need any additional information.
Sincerely,
James C. Izzell, Jr.

ROY COOPER
Governor
ELIZABETH S. BISER
Secretary W
DOUGLAS R.ANSEL NORTH CAROLINA
Interim Director Environmental Quality
March 22,2023
Certified Mail
Return Receipt Requested
7019 1120 0001 4914 3528
Mr. Tony Harris
American Materials Company,LLC
1319 Military Cutoff Rd. Suite CC PMB 216
Wilmington,NC 28405
RE: Ivanhoe Pit#2
Mining Permit No. 82-19
Sampson County
Cape Fear River Basin
Dear Mr. Harris:
We have reviewed the modification request your company submitted for the referenced mine site. In order for this
office to complete its review of the referenced project in accordance with N.C.G.S. §74-50 and§74-51 of the Mining
Act of 1971,please provide the additional or revised information in accordance with the following comments:
1. Please clarify the coordinates provided in the mine permit application. The coordinates listed are for a
location 6,800 ft southeast of the existing operation.
2. Please provide topographic contours on the map so that the flow of stormwater can be evaluated.
3. Temporary dewatering basins shown on the last approved map dated June 3,2008,are still existing and
should be shown on the new map submitted for this modification.
4. During a recent inspection by the Fayetteville Regional Office (FRO), it was noted that the location of
the discharge point on the map is incorrect. The FRO measured a discharge point at Latitude,34.6160,
Longitude,-78.2664. Please verify and correctly indicate and label on the mine map the location of the
discharge point.
5. Please clarify the statement on the mine map that "the mine does not discharge any stormwater or
groundwater." There is a statement in the application that states some water will need to be discharged.
There is also an outfall listed on the mine map.
6. Please provide proof of registration with the Division of Water Resources Groundwater Management
Branch for dewatering activities. The registration form may be obtained from the following link:
ems://www.iicwater.or /g wwatr
7. Please clarify the buffer in the previously mined area in the southeast of the property. There is no buffer
shown on the mine map and it is not clear where the excavation limits are in this area.
8. Please provide proof that the NOI for the NPDES Stormwater permit has been submitted.
DEQ�� North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Energy.Mineral and Land Resources
512 North Salisbury Street 11612 Mall Service Center I Raleigh,North Carolina 2 769 9-1612
919.707.9200

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• 7019 1 120 0001 4914 3528
Mr. Harris
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9. Please clarify your response to question 5a of the mine permit application. You've indicated a 50 ft
buffer made up of 25 ft undisturbed and 15 ft unexcavated.
10. Please indicated and clearly label on the mine map the location of the fuel tanks on site.
11. Please clearly indicate and label on the mine map the location of the plant area. The current map only
shows a plant area of roughly 1 acre. The affected area table shows an acreage of 4.5 acres.
12. Please clearly indicate and label on the mine map the location of the stockpile area. The affected area
table shows an acreage of 3.0 acres;however this area is not identified on the mine map.
13. The application has not been signed by an officer of the company. Tony Harris is not listed as an officer
or managing member of American Materials Company, LLC in the annual filings on the Secretary of
State Website. An officer of the company will need to sign page 1 and the land entry agreement on
page 19 of the application or provide proof that Tony Harris has signature authority for American
Materials Company,LLC
14. Please clarify the address provided in the application under permanent address for receipt of official
mail. The address provided in the application does not match the mailing or the registered address
listed for American Materials Company,LLC on the Secretary of State Website.
15. Please clearly indicate and label on the mine map the location of adjoining landowner tracts. Names
of adjoining landowners are shown on the map;however,no property lines are shown,and it is difficult
to determine if all adjoining landowners have been listed. An adjoining property map may be submitted
as a separate map.
16. Please clearly indicate and label on the mine map the 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. The
property boundaries and tracts for Black River Farms,and Forks,LLC do not appear on the mine map.
17. Please provide a land entry agreement for the tract of land owned by Black River Farm LLC.
18. Map sheets 2 and 3 were omitted from the application submission. Please provide Map sheets 2 of 3,
and 3 of 3.
19. Please complete the affected area table. The proposed change to the total affected area and the proposed
change to the total permitted area were omitted form the table.
20. Please provide proof, such as copy of the signed return receipts from certified mail,that all adjoining
landowners and chief administrative officer of each county and municipality have been properly
notified.
Please note, this office may request additional information, not included in this letter, as the mining application
review progresses. Be advised that our review cannot be completed until all of the items listed above have been
fully addressed.

Certified Mail
7019 1120 0001 4914 3528
Mr. Harris
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In order to complete the processing of your application,please forward two(2)copies of the requested information
to my attention at the following address:
Division of Energy,Mineral and Land Resources
Department of Environmental Quality
1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,NC 27699-1612
If hand delivering or delivering by shipping company(e.g.,FedEx,UPS), please deliver to our physical address:
Division of Energy,Mineral,and Land Resources
Department of Environmental Quality
512 N. Salisbury Street, 5th Floor
Raleigh,NC 27604
As required by 15A NCAC 5B.0113, you are hereby advised that you have 180 days from the date of your receipt
of this letter to submit all of the requested information. If you are unable to meet this deadline and wish to request
additional time,you must submit information, in writing,to the Director clearly indicating why the deadline cannot
be met and request that an extension of time be granted. If an extension of time is not granted, a decision will be
made to grant or deny the mining permit based upon the information currently in the Department's files at the end
of the 180-day period.
Though the preceding statement cites the maximum time limit for your response, we encourage you to provide the
additional information requested by this letter as soon as possible. Your prompt response will help us to complete
processing your application sooner.
Please contact me at(919) 707-9220 if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
A-t--At-
Adam Parr, PE
Assistant State Mining Engineer
cc: Mr. Tim LaBounty. PE

NORTH CAROLINA MIMING State of North Carolina 1612 Mal Service Center
PERMIT APPLICATION Department of E nftnmentel Quaky Raleigh,NC 276WI612
Division of Energy,Nam,and Land Resources [phone]
NOTE:It Is recommended#hat you contact the appropriate Regional Office or the Raleigh Central Office for a PRE-
APPLICATION MEETING to discuss your intentions and address any questions.
1. Name of We Ivanhoe Pit#2(pemnit 82-19)
County Sampson FrmwBasin Cape Fear
Latitude(decimal degrees to four
ply) 34.6202
Longitude(decimal degrees to four
places) 78.2690
2. Name of Applicant American Materials Company, L.LC
Applicant Contact Tony Harris Consultant Contact James Iaell
Applicant Email Consultant Emaff [e-mail] .
Telephone [phone] Telephone [phone]
Cal!Phone Cell Phone
3. Permanent Address for Receipt of
Official Mail" 1410 Commonwealth Dr, Suite 201 Wilmington, NC 28403
4. Mine Office Address
5. Mine Manager
Mute Manager Email
Telephone Cell Phone
I certify that all deta{Is contained In this pemit app cation are true and cornet to the best of our kncmdedge.We
fully understand that IN ads n of facts wit!be cause for permit revocation.
Signature*" Date 04/03/2023
Print Name Richard A.Moses
Tide VP Sales
'This wig be the name that the minN'permmEt wf be issued to and the name that must be bk&d on the Mdar alf on bond(security)that
corresponds to this site.
"The Division of Energy,MinenJ,and Land Resources must be notified of any dmnges in the permanent address or telephone number.
"Unatun3 of company of er required._
G.S.74-51 provides that the Department shad grant or deny an application for a permit within 60 days of recelpt of a owleta
application or,if a public hearing is held,within 30 days fdlowing the hearing and the filing of any supplemental in Magon
required by the Delia lrmt AU qua must be addressed,and all required craps provldod before this application can
be considered con PM&Attach additional sheets as needed.
Revised September 21,2021 Page 11

NORTH CAROLINA MINING State of North Carorna 1612 td Service Center
PERMIT APPLICATION Department of Environmental Quality Raleigh,NC 27699-1612
Division of Energy,Mineral,and Land Resources (919)707--9220
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 admiinistra m of the Mining Act of 1971 pursuant to G.S.74 5&
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 aft to carry out reclamation which the
operator has failed to complete in the event a bond forfeiture is ordered pursuant to G.S.74-69.
LANDOWNER: APPLICANT:
Signature Signature
Print Norma r ado pint Name Richard A.
..3 Moses
Tide(d applicable) Toe VP Sales
Company(d applicable) g�, Nvts- FU G r Company
� �i.t American Materials Co
Address �o 1 Mine Nam Ivanhoe, Pit##2
mqq Telephone [phone]
Telephone .� 1 a, Date Signed 04/03/2023
Date Signed Li
Signature must be the same as the individual who signed Page 1 of this applicaftn.
One original and five(1)copies of the p_MLIM apoticrMom six(1)22gtof all lvcafion man&mitre maps and
reclamation maps,and the aaro>ariate pro ng,fee in Um form a check or mM order Raft to the North Carolina
D__oadn*nt of Envlronmentdl Quality_must bp,�senttothe B4ft GlMM mice at Me xMmes Bated on the front cover
Of this form.
Inquiries regarding the status of the review of this application should be directed to the Mining Program staff at(919)707 9220.
Revised September 21, 2021 Page 119

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Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources Land Quality Section
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
NCG020000
This general permit covers STORMWATER AND/OR WASTEWATER DISCHARGES FOR AGENCY USE ONLY
associated with activities under SIC(Standard Industrial Classification)Code 14 Date Received
[Mineral Mining Industry]except for:peat mining, coal mining, metal mining, y Month Day
oil and gas extraction, tourist gem mines, NCDOT borrow pits, in-stream sand
mining, and discharges from mining operations which are intermixed on site Certificate of Coverage
with stormwater from concrete operations. You con find information on the N C
DEMLR Stormwater Program at deq.nc.gov/SW. Check Amow
Directions: Print or type all entries on this application form. Send the original, Permit Assigned to
signed application with all required items listed in item(9) below to: NCDEMLR
Stormwater Program,512 N.Salisbury St.,1612 MSC,Raleigh,NC 27699-1612.
The submission of this form does not guarantee coverage under the General Permit. Prior to coverage under this
General Permit a site inspection will be conducted.
1. Owner/Operator(to whom all permit correspondence will be mailed):
Name of legal organizational entity: Legally responsible person as signed in Item(10)below:
American Materials Company LLC
Street address: City:. State and zip code:
1319 Military Cutoff Rd—Suite CC PMB,2,16 Wilmligfot� NC:28405
Telephone number: EmaWdress:
910-799-1411 to canmate0alsoo.com
2. Industrialacili fac>Ilry being permitted ,
Facility name:' .
- w ,,.n ,..._
��'Facllty environmental contact:
Ivanhoe Pit#2
Street address: City: State and zip code:
Dr Kerr Rd Ivanhoe NC
Telephone Number: Email address:
910-799-1411 [e-mail]
Latitude of entrance: 34.6024
Longitude of entrance: -78.2854
Parcel Identification Number(PIN)
03034368025
4-digit SIC code: Facility is: Date operation is to begin or began:
1440 []New ❑Proposed 0 Existing 11998
Brief description of the types of minerals mined at this facility:
sand and gravel
Is this a processing-only facility for materials mined elsewhere? Is this an inactive mine site?
❑Yes ❑Yes
❑✓ No [Z]No
Does total area of this mine site include ready-mixed concrete plant and/or asphalt plant areas?
[I Yes,and has separate NPDES stormwater permits(provide permit numbers):
❑Yes,and does not have separate N PDES stormwater permits
Q No
Does this facility already have a valid Mining Permit from DEMLR's Land Quality Section?
0 Yes(please provide the Mining Permit Number)82-19
❑No(please indicate the status of the Mining Permit application)
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Are you applying for a discharge permit in the same location as a previously permitted mine?
[:]Yes(please provide permit number and mine name)
No
If the stormwater discharges to a municipal separate storm sewer system(MS4),name the operator of the MS4:
Q N/A
3. Consultant(if applicable):
Name of consultant: Consulting firm:
James hell Carolina Geological Services,Inc
Street address: City: State and zip code:
PO Box 429 Gamer NC 27529
Telephone number: Email address:
919-302-4411 [e-mail]
4. Development Activities and Buffers
Mining operation will precede development activities at this site:
❑Yes
Q No
Mine is located within one of the 20 Coastal Counties,and will it add more than 10,000 ft2 of impervious surface:
❑Yes(to both)
❑No,this mine is within one of the 20 Coastat�C-i6Crrities;btit'Will hat'*M64than'10,000 ft2 6f'ft16IsdNl6 s surface
❑✓ No,this mine is not within one of.ttie 20 Coa9A1—00unties ,.
Mine is in the Neuse,Tar-Pamlcoor Catawba River Basins,OR in the Randleman oraordan Water-supply Watersheds?
❑Yes(specify size of str ft buffers)
❑✓ No
S. Mine Dewatelriing :�
Mine dewatering will occur at this site:
✓❑Yes ❑No(mark N/A for the rest of this section)
Mine dewatering from this facility will be discharged to:
[Z]Surface Waters and/or Wetlands
[]Other(specify)
❑Mine will not discharge dewatering to Surface Waters and/or Wetlands;specify how dewatering will occur and where
water will be directed:
[]N/A
Wetlands and/or Surface Waters are within 400'of the mine pit perimeter: 404/401 Certification permits required:
❑✓ Yes(specify distance)1oo feet ❑Yes(briefly describe)
❑No ❑No
❑N/A []✓ N/A
Have you been required to obtain a wetland delineation certified by the US Army Corps of Engineers?
❑✓ Yes(please attach to this application) [:]No
6. Wastewater Treatment
Will this facility wash mined materials?
0 Yes ❑No
Will discharges of process wastewater treatment systems occur(including possible recycle system overflows)
[:]Yes(please describe)
�]No
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Will this facility employ chemical additives to flocculate suspended solids?
❑Yes(specify name/manufacturer/quantity of daily use)
No
Note:please visit:https:Hfiles.nc.gov/ncdeg/Water+Quality/Environmental+Sciences/ATU/PAM8 30 18.pdf for list of
approved PAMS
Will any of the wastewater treatment facilities at this mine overflow only during rainfall events that exceed the 10-yr,24-hr
rainfall event?
❑Yes(specify which systems)
❑✓ No
Are wastewater treatment facilities(including recycle systems) planned in the 100-year flood plain?
❑Yes [✓ No
Wastewater Treatment Alternative Review as required by 15A NCAC 2H.0105(c)(2)
Types of wastewater this mine site will discharge: ❑✓ Mine Dewatering ❑Process Wastewater
Types of wastewater considered for this alternative review: ❑✓ Mine Dewatering ❑Process Wastewater
Are there existing sewer lines within a one-mile radius?
❑Yes
❑Wastewater treatment plant will accept wastewater
❑Is feasible to connect(explain)
❑Is not feasible to connect(explain)
❑Wastewater treatment plant will not accept wastewater(please attach letter documenting this)
❑✓ No
Are you already proposing a closed-loop recycle systef (CL`RS)th t rlrrO design requirements o 15A NCAC 2T.10000?
❑Yes,for dewatering
❑Yes,for process wastewater
❑Yes,for both
❑No,this option is technologically feasible(explain)
❑No,this,option is not.teehnologlcolly feasible.!(expl9 n)
❑No,this option is otherwise feasible(explain)
[Z]No,this option is otherwise not feasible(explain)
will only discharge on very rare circumstances
What is the feasibility of building a CLRS compared to direct surface water discharge?
Surface or Subsurface Disposal System
Cl A surface or subsurface disposal system is technologically feasible(explain)
❑A surface or subsurface disposal system is not technologically feasible(explain)
❑A surface or subsurface disposal system is otherwise feasible to implement(explain)
❑✓ A surface of subsurface disposal system is not otherwise feasible to implement(explain)
will only discharge on very rare circumstances
What is the feasibility of employing a subsurface of surface discharge as compared to a direct discharge to surface waters?
Direct Discharge to surface waters is the most environmentally sound alternative to all reasonably cost-effective options
for the wastewaters being considered?
❑✓ Yes
[]No
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If this review included all wastewater discharge types,would excluding some types make any of the above non-discharge
options feasible for some the wastewaters?
❑Yes
❑No
7. Outfalls(s)At least one outfall is required to be eligible for coverage.
3-4 digit identifier: Name of receiving water: Classification: ❑This water is impaired.
001 unnamed wetland ❑This watershed has a TMDL.
Discharge from this outfall is from:
❑Stormwater Q Mine Dewatering ❑Process Wastewater
Discharge occurs from this outfall:
❑Only during a rainfall event
0 Intermittently(please indicate how often)only when pond levels rise above discharge level(rare)
[]Continuously (please indicate flow in CFS)
Latitude of outfall: 34.6166
Longitude of outfall:a8.2636
Brief description of the industrial activities that drain to this outfall:
mining
Do Vehicle Maintenance Activities occur in the drainage are of this outfall? ❑Yes ✓❑No
If yes,how many gallons of new motor oil are used each month when averaged over the calendar year?
3-4 digit identifier: Name of receivi.hg water: Classificatton: ❑This water is impaired.
❑This W tgrshed has a TMDL.
Discharge from this outfall��is from: A
❑Stormwater_;; . ,❑IMne Dewatering ❑P,.rogess Wastewater
Discharge occurs from this outfall.,:,
❑Only dUhng a rainfa114v`ent
Intermittently 'please indicate how often)
❑Continuously (please indicate flow in CFS)
Latitude of outfall:
Longitude of outfall:
Brief description of the industrial activities that drain to this outfall:
Do Vehicle Maintenance Activities occur in the drainage are of this outfall? ❑Yes ❑No
If yes,how many gallons of new motor oil are used each month when averaged over the calendar year?
3-4 digit identifier: Name of receiving water: Classification: []This water is impaired.
❑This watershed has a TMDL.
Discharge from this outfall is from:
❑Stormwater ❑Mine Dewatering ❑Process Wastewater
Discharge occurs from this outfall:
❑Only during a rainfall event
❑Intermittently(please indicate how often)
❑Continuously (please indicate flow in CFS)
Latitude of outfall:
Longitude of outfall:
Brief description of the industrial activities that drain to this outfall:
Do Vehicle Maintenance Activities occur in the drainage are of this outfall? ❑Yes ❑ No
If yes,how many gallons of new motor oil are used each month when averaged over the calendar year?
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All outfalls must be listed and at least one outfall is required.Additional outfalis may be added in the section
"Additional Outfalls"found on the last page of this NOI.
8. Other Facility Conditions (check all that apply and explain accordingly):
❑This facility has any other NPDES permits. If checked,list the permit numbers for all current NPDES permits:
❑This facility has Non-Discharge permits(e.g.recycle permit). If checked,list the permit numbers for all current Non-
Discharge permits:
❑This facility uses best management practices or structural stormwater control measures.
If checked,briefly describe the practices/measures and show on site diagram:
0This facility has a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan(SWPPP).
If checked, please list date that SWPPP was implemented:
will be prepared upon permit approvals
❑This facility stores hazardous waste stored in the 100-year floodplain.
if checked,describe how the area is protected from flooding:
❑This facility is a(mark all that apply)
❑Hazardous Waste Generation facility
❑Hazardous Waste TreatMent'Facility
❑Hazardous Waste=Sforage Facility
❑Hazardous Waste Disposal Facility
If checked,indicate:
KilogramsVf waste gene.�atod'each month:
Type(s)of waste:
How material is stored:
Where material is stored:
Number of waste shipments per year:
Name of transport/disposal vendor:
Transport/disposal vendor EPA ID:
Vendor address:
❑This facility is located on a Brownfield or SUPERFUND site
If checked, briefly describe the site conditions:
❑Facility provides appropriate secondary containment for bulk storage of liquid materials
If checked,briefly describe these measures:
❑Site has an active landfill within the mining permit boundary
If checked,please indicate type:
a) ❑LCID(Land clearing and Inert Debris)
b) ❑other(specify)
9. Required Items(Application will be returned unless all of the following items have been included):
❑Check for$100 made payable to NCDEQ
❑Copy of most recent Annual Report to the NC Secretary of State
❑This completed application and any supporting documentation
❑Copy of the approved mining permit or indication of mining permit application status
❑Copy of US Army Corps—approved wetland delineation(if applicable)
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❑Line drawing of the water flow through the facility or block flow diagram
❑Pictorial description of the nature of any sources of water and any collection and treatment measures
❑A site diagram showing,at a minimum,existing and proposed:
a) outline of drainage areas
b) surface waters
c) stormwater management structures
d) location of stormwater outfalls corresponding to the drainage areas
e) runoff conveyance features
f) areas where materials are stored
g) impervious areas
h) site property lines
❑2 copies of large scale(24"x36"minimum)site plan showing:
a) topographical lines
b) all outfall locations
c) applicable buffers and delineated wetlands
d) receiving waters
e) 100-year flood plain(if applicable)
❑Copy of county map or USGS quad sheet with the location of the facility clearly marked
If mines site is in one of the 20 Coastal Counties(if applicable)
❑Applicant has check with the appropriate regional office to verify the need for a Coastal State Stormwater permit.
a) Indicate the Regional Office Contact:
❑Detailed list of:
a) impervious surface areas and percentages
b) sub-drainage areas_
c) total drainagerea
If mine is�dewatering and near wetlands,or mad►otherWise impact surface watersior groundwater(if
applicable)!
❑2 copies-of'large scale(24"x36"minimum)plans delineWirig`areas on the listing acreage including:
a) wetlands
b) ditches
c) well-placements
d) pits
e) borrow areas
f) overburden storage
g) stormwater controls/BMPs
h) vehicle maintenance areas
i) settling basins
j) product process(such as screening,stockpiles,and waste piles)
k) total drainage area
1) impervious surface percentages(if state Stormwater programs apply)
m) applicable buffers
n) access and/or haul roads
❑Pump dewatering size and information on its specifications
❑Well information(design,depths,maintenance)
❑Physical monitoring for the wetland areas
[]Settling pond size information,if applicable
❑Level spreader design,if applicable
❑Details about dewatering method
r1i Cone of influence calculations
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❑Description of measures to prevent erosion and flooding
❑Description and information about 401/404 permits that have been obtained
❑Copy of US Army Corps of Engineers wetlands delineations or approved wetland delineation(if applicable)
❑I have contacted my local regional office about a Pumping Operation and Monitoring(POM)plan
a) Regional Office Contact:
b) Date Contacted:
10.Applicant Certification:
North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6E(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...shall be guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor which may include a fine not
to exceed ten thousand dollars($10,000).1 hereby request coverage under the referenced General Permit.
Under penalty of law,I certify that:
❑ I am the person responsible for the permitted industrial activity,for satisfying the requirements of this permit,and for
any civil or criminal penalties incurred due to violations of this permit.
❑ The information submitted in this N01 is,to the best of my knowledge and belief,true,accurate,and complete based on
my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system,or those persons directly responsible for gathering the
information.
❑ I will abide by all conditions of the NCG02 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.
❑ 1 hereby request coverage under the NCG020000 General Permit and 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.
Printed Name of Person Signing:
Title:
Co-=
(Signature pplicant) (Date Signed)
Mail the entire package to: DEMLR—Stormwater Program
Department of Environmental Quality
512 N.Salisbury Street,6t"floor
1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1612
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This PUMPING OPERATION AND MONITORING PLAN was prepared in
accordance with the requirements specified in the National Pollutant Discharge
Elimination System (NPDES) General Permit for Mining (NCG020), and specifically
as applied in the Certificate of Coverage for this location:
Ivanhoe Pit #2
NC Mining Permit#82-19
Certificate of Coverage
NCG020***
American Materials Company, LLC
Dr Kerr Rd
Ivanhoe, Sampson County, NC
March 22, 2023
This plan is designed to satisfy the requirements of Part G, Section 2 of the
NPDES General Permit NCG0200.

Background:
The NPDES General Stormwater Permit for Mining (NCG020000)addresses
impacts of mine dewatering wastewater pumping and discharge on surrounding areas,
including potential impacts to wetlands. The NPDES Permit requires that the mine have
a site specific plan for, 1)Groundwater monitoring strategies to demonstrate the effect of
pumping, 2) Detailed plans to maintain the surrounding hydrology that protects the
affected streams and wetlands, 3) Monitoring to demonstrate compliance, and 4)The
pumping regime deemed necessary to protect affected streams and wetlands
In order to develop these plans, detailed studies must be done to understand the
site-specific parameters. First, any wetlands that may be potentially impacted must be
delineated according to US Army Corps of Engineers criteria. Second, a study of
potential impacts of groundwater levels must be conducted. This should include a
detailed examination of soil types, permeability, and various zones of groundwater within
the zone of influence. Third, based on the groundwater data, an assessment of potential
impacts to the wetlands by mine dewatering should be estimated. Finally, based on the
potential impact, a plan should be developed to limit as well as monitor the potential
impacts to the wetlands.
Site description:
The Ivanhoe#2 Pit mine is located on Dr Kerr Road, west of Ivanhoe, NC It is
located within the USGS Hydrologic Unit 03030006, Cape Fear River Basin. This mine
has been in operation for over 20 years, and at this time new acreage is being added to
the existing mine. Groundwater and stormwater are retained in the mining areas, and
occasionally pumped from pit to pit. Since the water levels within the previously mined
areas are several feet below natural ground surface, the water pumped into the ponds
flows into the soil before discharging. Natural groundwater levels within the sand mine
are within 2 to 8 feet of the surface. The sand deposit being mined is an alluvial and
coastal deposit consisting of sediments, ranging from a silty fine to coarse grained sand.
The excavation will be reclaimed as a pond. The Mine Plan as submitted for the Mining
Permit Application is attached.
Wetland description:
The wetlands adjacent to the new mining area at Ivanhoe Pit#2 mine were
delineated as part of the original mine permitting. The wetland area is confined to the
western side of the new mining area. The wetland is broadly classified as a Freshwater
Forested/Shrub Wetland. It is further classified as a Palustrine System, which includes
all nontidal wetlands dominated by trees, shrubs, persistent emergents, emergent
mosses or lichens. Surface water is present for extended periods especially early in the
growing season but is absent by the end of the growing season in most years. The water
table after flooding ceases is variable, extending from saturated to the surface to a water

table well below the ground surface. Natural hydration of the wetlands is accomplished
by regular flooding and natural fluctuation of the river, as well as natural surface
drainage from rainfall.
Pumping and mine dewatering:
This sand deposit is typical of other deposits in this area. The groundwater table
is several feet below the original ground surface, but above the total depth of the
excavation. Therefore, some groundwater is occasionally pumped from the mining area.
Goundwater and stormwater will be collected within a large sump area in the mined
area. The dewatering pump intake floats on the surface of the collected water,
preventing any sediment from leaving the mining area. Water is then pumped to
previously mined areas, where the static water levels are several feet below natural
ground level. This allows the pumped water to gradually infiltrate back into the near
surface soils. With several feet of freeboard in the ponds, it will be virtually impossible
for water to discharge from the site during normal operations.
Impact of dewatering on adjacent wetlands:
The wetlands that have been identified in the area of the sand mine are located
within the lower elevation areas that are subject to occasional seasonal flooding. The
natural hydration of the wetlands is accomplished by occasional flooding of the area,
natural surface runoff, and rainfall, and not from the deeper groundwater found in the
sand mine. Therefore, the mine dewatering will have no impact on adjacent wetlands.
In addition, the water that is pumped from the mining area will indirectly flow into
wetlands through the porous sand soils of the receiving ponds. Therefore, the
dewatering activity will actually enhance the wetland environment, providing hydration
even during dry periods.
It is important to note that mining has been ongoing at this location for over 20
years, including occasional pumping and dewatering. There has been no impact to
adjacent wetlands, and these areas have thrived. There is no reason to believe that this
will change at this time.
Monitoring:
Based on the observed disconnection between the water within the mining area
and the surrounding wetlands, it is anticipated that any potential dewatering at this mine
will have no impact on the adjacent wetlands. In order to confirm that there is no impact
to the wetlands, a monitoring plan should be established as a precaution.
1. Any discharges should be quantitatively and qualitatively monitored according to
requirements of the NPDES permit. See the "Monitoring Requirements" in the
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan.
2. The Discharge Point should be examined weekly to make sure that it is functioning as
designed and that no sediment has discharged into the adjacent wetlands.

3. A written record shall be kept of pumping times and rates. A record of rainfall shall
also be kept in the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan.
5. The wetland vegetation should be inspected at least quarterly. If any vegetation
appears to be distressed, an investigation should be conducted to determine the cause.