20230913_Application

NORTH CAROLINA MINING State of North Carolina 1612 Mail Service Center
PERMIT APPLICATION Department of Environmental Quality Raleigh,NC 27699-1612
Division of Energy,Mineral,and Land Resources [phone]
NOTE: It is recommended that you contact the appropriate Regional Office or the Raleigh Central Office for a PRE-
APPLICATION MEETING to discuss your intentions and address any questions.
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1. Name of Mine Small Sand Pit
County Chowan River Basin Chowan
Latitude(decimal degrees to four
places) 36.0868
Longitude(decimal degrees to four
places) -76.6852
2. Name of Applicant Barnhill Contracting Company
Applicant Contact Dustin Faulkner Consultant Contact
Applicant Email [e-mail] Consultant Email
Telephone [phone] Telephone
Cell Phone [phone] Cell Phone C'
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3 Permanent Address for Receipt of
Official Mail" P.O. Box 7948, Rocky Mount, NC 27804
4. Mine Office Address 841 Sun Gro Dr., Elizabeth City, NC 27909
5. Mine Manager Dustin Faulkner
Mine Manager Email [e-mail]
Telephone [phone] Cell Phone [phone]
1 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.
Signaturej Date /! Z
Print NamDouglas
Title Vice 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 Division of Energy,Mineral,and Land Resources must be notified of any changes in the permanent address or telephone number.
"'Signature of company officer required.
G.S.74-51 provides that the Department shall grant or deny an application for a permit within 60 days of receipt of a complete
application or,if a public hearing is held,within 30 days following the hearing and the filing of any supplemental information
required by the Department.All questions must be addressed,and all required maps provided before this application can
be considered complete.Attach additional sheets as needed.

NORTH CAROLINA MINING State of North Carolina 1612 Mail Service Center
PERMIT APPLICATION Department of Environmental Quality Raleigh,NC 27699-1612
Division of Energy,Mineral,and Land Resources [phone]
NOTE:All the following questions must be thoroughly answered regarding your mining operation for the intended
life of the mine.All responses must be clearly conveyed on a corresponding,detailed mine map.
A.GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE MINE
1. Answer all the following that apply:
© This is an application for a NEW permit.
Indicate the total acreage at the site to be covered by the permit 15.47
(This is the acreage the new permit fee will be based upon.)
Of this acreage,how much is owned and how much is leased?
Acres owned: Acres leased: 15.47
Property owner if leased: West Small
❑ This is an application for a MODIFICATION to a mining permit.
Mining Permit Number: Total permitted acreage:
Does the modification involve acreage within the previously approved permitted boundary?
FYES ]NO
If yes,indicate the acreage to be covered by this modification
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 the acreage to be added to the permit,will any portion be affected(i.e.:disturbed,ground cover
removed by the mining operation?
YES NO
If yes,indicate the acreage to be affected within the acreage to be added to the permit
The modification fee is based upon the proposed new affected acreage within the previously
approved permitted boundary plus the proposed total acreage to be added outside the previously
approved permitted boundary.
❑ This is an application for TRANSFER of a mining permit.
Mining Permit Number: Total permitted acreage:
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PERMIT APPLICATION Department of Environmental Quality Raleigh,NC 27699-1612
Division of Energy,Mineral,and Land Resources [phone]
MINING FEE SCHEDULE
A nonrefundable permit application processing fee when filing for a new mining permit,permit modification,or transferred permit is
required as follows:
APPLICATION TYPE 0—25 ACRES 26+ACRES
New Permit Applications $3 750.00 $5,000.00
Permit Modifications $750.00 $1,000.00
Permit Transfers $100.00 $100.00
Annual operating Fee $400.00 $400.00
Acres for new permits means the total acreage at the site to be covered by the permit.Acres for modification of permits means the
new affected acres within the previously approved permitted boundary plus the proposed total acreage to be added outside the
previously approved permitted boundary.
2. Name of all materials mined: Sand,Clay and other eathern materials
3. Mining Method:
❑ Hydraulic Dredge ©Front-end Loader&Truck []Shovel&Truck
Dragline&Truck ©Self-loading Scraper ©Excavator&Truck
Other(please explain):
4. Expected maximum depth of mine(feet)30
Depth is relative to what benchmark?(e.g.,natural ground level,mean seal level,road elevation,etc.):
Natural ground level
Expected average depth of mine(feet) 20
5. Has any area at this site been mined in the past?
YESM NO F]
If yes,when and by whom was this activity conducted?Mined for a nor project around Edenton but unsure of contractor or timeline.
6. Estimated life of the operation(years):30
NOTE:The Department may request clarification on how life of mine was calculated.
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PERMIT APPLICATION Department of Environmental Quality Raleigh,NC 27699-1612
Division of Energy,Mineral,and Land Resources [phone]
B. MAPS
1. Clearly mark and label the location of your mining operation on six(6)copies of a 7.5-minute quadrangle and a county
highway map.These maps,in addition to six(6)copies of all mine maps and reclamation maps,must be submitted
with each permit application.
7.5-minute quadrangles may be obtained from the N.C.Geological Survey:
Mailing Address Physical Address
1612 Mail Service Center 512 N.Salisbury St.,5t^Floor
Raleigh,NC 27699-1612 Raleigh,NC 27604
Http:Hportal.ncdenr.org/web/ir/geological home [phone]
County highway maps may be obtained from the N.C.Department of Transportation:
Mailing Address Physical Address
NCDOT GIS Unit NCDOT GIS Unit
1587 Mail Service Center 3401 Cad Sandburg Court
Raleigh,NC 27699-1587 Raleigh,NC 27610
http://www.ncdot.r,gAtlgis [phone]
2. A table/chart must be provided on the mine map that clearly lists the approximate acreage of tailings/sediment ponds,
stockpiles,waste piles,processing areas/haul roads,mine excavations 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:
AFFECTED ACREAGE TABLE:
For new permits,complete only the total affected acreage column.
For modifications,complete all columns.
CATEGORY CURRENTAFFECTED PROPOSED CHANGE TO TOTAL AFFECTED
ACREAGE AFFECTED ACREAGE ACREAGE
Tailings/Sediment Ponds 0.51
Stockpiles 0.57
Waste piles
Processing Areas/Haul Roads 1.40
Mine Excavations 8.98
Other(Please explain)
Total Affected Acreage 11.46
Total Permitted Acreage 15.47
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NORTH CAROLINA MINING State of North Carolina 1612 Mail Service Center
PERMIT APPLICATION Department of Environmental Quality Raleigh,NC 27699-1612
Division of Energy,Mineral,and Land Resources [phone]
3. 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.Thus,all mine and reclamation maps must denote those activities that
are intended to be conducted during the life of the mining permit.All maps must be of a scale sufficient 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 with geographic controls(e.g.metes and bounds,coordinates)labeled
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(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) Outline and acreage of all planned and existing access roads and on-site haul roads
1) Location of planned and existing on-site buildings
m) Location and dimensions of all proposed sediment and erosion control measures
n) Location of 100-year floodplain limits and wetland boundaries
o) Names of owners of record,both public and private,of all tracts of land that are adjoining the mining permit
boundary;if an adjoining tract is owned or leased by the applicant or is owned by the lessor of the mine tract,
names of owners of record of tracts adjoining these tracts that are within 1,000 feet of the mining permit boundary
must be provided on the mine map.
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) Applicant name 5) Scale
2) Mine name 6) Symbols used and corresponding names
3) North arrow 7) Date prepared and revised
4) County 8) Name and title of person preparing map
Map scales should meet the following guidelines:
PERMITTED ACREAGE MAP SCALE
0—49 acres 1"=50'
50—199 acres 1"=100'
200+acres 1"=200'
NOTE.Smaller scaled maps may be acceptable if they clearly illustrate the above items.
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(italicized questions/statements)in this application form.This
application will not be considered complete without all relevant items being adequately addressed on the mine
maps.
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PERMIT APPLICATION Department of Environmental Quality Raleigh,NC 27699-1612
Division of Energy,Mineral,and Land Resources [phone]
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.
Install erosion control measures as shown on the enclosed plans. Clearing and
grubbing for haul road access. Construct haul road and maintain to allow access
to the site. Clear and grub mining area. Excavate sand or other eathern
materials. Maintain perimeter slopes as excavation progresses. Seed and
stabilize slopes as mining activity is completed. Once permanent vegetation is
established, erosion control items will be removed.
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-sectionskonstruction details of each measure.Engineering designs and calculations are required
to justify the adequacy of any proposed measures.
Construct and maintain temporary diversion ditches, silt fence and check dams.
Construct and maintain vegetated berms.
3. A)Will the operation involve washiMNO
e material mined,recycling process water,or other wastewater handling?
FYES
If yes,briefly describe all such processes including any chemicals to be used.
B)Will the operation involve discharging fresh or wastewater from the mine or plant as a point discharge to the waters
of the State?
© F
YES NO
!f yes,briefly describe the nature of the discharge and locate all proposed discharge points(along with their method of
stabilization)on the mine map(s).
Dewatering will be pumped into an existing on site pond. As mine excavation
progresses, water will be pumped into newly excavated areas and all water shall
remain on site.
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PERMIT APPLICATION Department of Environmental Quality Raleigh,NC 27699-1612
Division of Energy,Mineral,and Land Resources [phone]
C)Will any part of the proposed mine excavation(s)extend below the water table?
©YES FINO
If yes,do you intend to dewater the excavation(s)?
M YES F1 NO
Estimated withdrawal rate in gallons per day: 936,000.00
If yes,what impact,if any,will mine dewatering have on neighboring wells?Locate all existing wells on the mine
map(s)that lie within 500 feet of the proposed excavation area.Provide data to support any conclusions or statement
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.
Any dewatering at this site will be in accordance with the regulations of division
of water quality. Because of the limited use of this mine, it should not affect any
neighboring wells. Because of the limited need to dewater on average with a 12
hour shift, pumping should only be necessary for 468,000 gallons per day. We
estimated 936,000 gallons based off a 24 hour shift.
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 Stormwater Program.In
addition,the applicant is required to register water use with the Division of Water Resources,Ground Water
Management Branch,if the operation withdraws more than 10,000 gallons per day and needs a capacity use permit
from the Division of Water Resources,Ground Water Management Branch,if the operation lies in a capacity use area
and withdraws more than 100,000 gallons per day.
4. A)Will the operation involve crushing or any other air contaminant emissions?
OYES ©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?
Water wagons and water tanker trucks will be used during the mining and
hauling activities to control dust.
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PERMIT APPLICATION Department of Environmental Quality Raleigh,NC 27699-1612
Division of Energy,Mineral,and Land Resources [phone]
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 minimum of 50 foot buffer will be established and maintained around all
perimeter boundaries of the permitted area. In areas where the boundaries are
close to wetlands, jurisdictional waters, or waters of the U.S. at least a minimum
50 foot undisturbed buffer will be established and maintained throughout the
mining process. These areas are shown on the Mine Map.
B)A minimum 50 foot wide undisturbed buffer will be required between any land disturbing activities within the mining
permit boundaries and any natural watercourses and wetlands unless smaller undisturbed buffers can 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).
In areas where the boundaries are close to wetlands, jurisdictional waters, or
waters of the U.S. at least a minimum 50 foot undisturbed buffer will be
established and maintained throughout the mining process. These areas are
shown on the Mine Map.
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.
All slopes above the permanent water level will be sloped at a minimum of 3
horizontal to 1 vertical. All slopes below the permanent water level will be sloped
at a minimum of 2 horizontal and 1 vertical or the natural angle of repose. All
exposed slopes will be stabilized and seeded as excavation within the mining
areas are completed.
B)Provide a cross-section on the mine maps)for all fill slopes(berms,waste piles,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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PERMIT APPLICATION Department of Environmental Quality Raleigh,NC 27699-1612
Division of Energy,Mineral,and Land Resources [phone]
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).
All cross sections are shown on the referenced mine map. As noted above, all
slopes below the water level will be a 2:1 or natural angle of repose and all
slopes above the water level will be a minimum of 3:1
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.
No hardrock is present on site.
7. Describe other methods to be taken during mining to prevent physical hazard to any neighboring dwelling,house,
public road,or 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.
No physical hazards are present within 300 feet of proposed excavation areas.
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 detaillcross-section and location of each type of barricade to be used must be
indicated on the mine map(s).
A locked gate and the required posted mining signs at the entrance.
9. Are acid roducing minerals or soils present?
YES ©NO
If yes,how will acid water pollution from the excavation,stockpiles,and waste areas be controlled?
N/A
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PERMIT APPLICATION Department of Environmental Quality Raleigh,NC 27699-1612
Division of Energy,Mineral,and Land Resources [phone]
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.
Due to the remote location of this mine site, no visual screening will be
implemented. A locked gate with proper mine signage will be installed and
maintained.
B)Could the operation have a significantly adverse effect on the purposes of a publicly owned park,forest,or
recreation area?If so,how will such effects(i.e.,noise,visibility,etc.)be mitigated?
No. Once the excavation is complete and the site is reclaimed the pond that is
created will only contribute to the area as a recreational pond and/or irrigation
pond for the surrounding area. This site is remote enough that noise levels
created by normal mining activity will not affect surrounding or neighboring
properties.
11. Will explosives be used?
F]YES ©NO
If yes,specify the types of explosive(s)and describe what precaution(s)will be used to prevent physical hazard to
persons or neighboring property from flying rocks or excessive air blasts or ground vibrations.Depending on the mine's
location to nearby structures,more detailed technical information may be required on the blasting program(such as a
third-party blasting study).Locate the nearest offsite occupied structure(s)to the proposed excavation(s)on the mine
map and indicate its approximate distance to the proposed excavation.
No hardrock was found during test digging of proposed mine area.
12. Will fuel tanks,solvents,or other chemical reagents be stored on-site?
YES ©NO
If yes,describe these materials,how they will be stored and method of containment in case of spill.Indicate the
location(s)of al!storage facilities on the mine map(s).
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PERMIT APPLICATION Department of Environmental Quality Raleigh,NC 27699-1612
Division of Energy,Mineral,and Land Resources [phone]
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 informationn must be illustrated
on a reclamation map and must correspond directly with the information provided on the mine map(s).In addition,
design information,including typical cross-sections,of any permanent channels to be constructed as part of the
reclamation plan and the location(s)of all permanent channels must be indicated on the reclamation map.
This mine site will be reclaimed as a pond. Some areas may be backfilled with
both onsite and offsite uncontaminated earthen materials. Depending on the
materials excavated and the material needed for future projects. The pond will
have a +/- 4 foot average water depth.
2. Is an excavated or impounded body of water to be left as part of the reclamation?
ZYES �NO
If yes,illustrate the location of the body(s)of water on the reclamation map and provide a scaled cross-section(s)
through the proposed body(s)of water.The minimum water depth must be at least 4 feet,measured from the normal
low water table elevation,unless information is provided to indicate that a shallower water body will be productive and
beneficial at this site.
Will the body(s)of water be stocked with fish?
LJYES NO
If yes,specify species.
The pond or body of water to remain will not be stocked by outside or artificial
means.
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.
Normal pool levels will be approximately +/- 5 feet below the natural ground
level. All slopes will be sufficient to prevent falling hazards and will be sufficient
enough to allow anyone to pull themselves out of the water should they fall in.
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PERMIT APPLICATION Department of Environmental Quality Raleigh,NC 27699-1612
Division of Energy,Mineral,and Land Resources [phone]
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.
This mine site will be reclaimed as a pond. Some areas may be backfilled with
both onsite and offsite uncontaminated earthen materials. Depending on the
materials excavated and the material needed for future projects. The pond will
have a +/- 4 foot average water depth.
5. A)Describe reclamation of processing facilities,stockpile areas,and on-site roadways.
No processing areas or stockpile areas will remain after completion of the
excavation. On-site roadways shall remain and graded per the drawings and left
to the Owner to maintain once mine is reclaimed.
B)Will any on-site roadways be left as part of the reclamation?
©YES F1NO
if yes,identify such roadways on the reclamation map and provide details on permanent road and ditch line
stabilization.
Haul road will be graded to drain to grass swale ditches. On-site roadways shall
remain and graded per the drawings and left to the Owner to maintain once
mine is reclaimed.
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 Environmental Quality,Division of Energy,Mineral,and Land Resources 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.
Because of the limited amount of development in the surrounding area the
mining activity will vary and be limited to future development. Therefore, no
waste or refuse will be generated. All machinery associated with the mining
activity will be removed from the site, once the mining operation is completed.
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PERMIT APPLICATION Department of Environmental Quality Raleigh,NC 27699-1612
Division of Energy,Mineral,and Land Resources [phone]
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,
lime and mulch per acre.The recommendations must include general seeding instructions for both permanent and
temporary revegetation.Revegetation utilizing only tree plantings is not acceptable.Recommendations can be sought
from:
a. Authorized representatives of the local Soil and Water Conservation District;
b. Authorized representatives of the NC Forest Service,Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services;
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 NC Forest Service,Department of Agriculture and Consumer
Services;
f. N.C.Erosion and Sedimentation Control Planning and Design Manual;
g. N.C.Surface Mining Manual:A Guide for Permitting,Operatiomand Reclamation;
h. Others as may be approved by the Department.
Lime Rate of Application(tonslacre):
Fertilizer Analysis and Rate of Application(Ibs/acre):
Seed type(s)and rate(s)of application Included year-round seeding schedule(Ibs/acre):
NOTE:Include legumes
SEED TYPES SEEDING DATES SEEDING RATES
Mulch Type,Rate of Application(Ibs/acre),and Method of Anchoring:
Other Vegetative Cover(s)Type(s)and Rate(s)of Application Including Seeding Schedule(lbslacre,trees/
acre,spacing of trees/shrubs,etc.):
Revegetation and/or reforestation plan approved by:
Signature Date
Print Name
Title
Agency
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PERMIT APPLICATION Department of Environmental Quality Raleigh,NC 27699-1612
Division of Energy,Mineral,and Land Resources [phone]
E.DETERMINATION OF AFFECTED ACREAGE AND BOND
The following bond calculation worksheet is to be used to establish an appropriate bond(based upon a range of$500 to$5,000
per affected acre)for each permitted mine site based upon the acreage approved by the Department to be affected during the
life of the mining permit Please insert the approximate acreage,for each aspect of the mining operation,that you intend to affect
during the life of 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) R you can defer to the Department to calculate your bond
for you based upon your maps and standard reclamation costs:
CATEGORY AFFECTED RECLAMATION RECLAMATION
ACREAGE COSTIACRE COST
Tailings/Sediment Ponds Ac. X $ /Ac. _ $ 0.00
Stockpiles Ac. X $ /Ac. _ $ 0.00
Waste Piles Ac. X $ /Ac. _ $ 0.00
Processing Area/Haul Roads Ac. X $ /Ac. _ $ 0.00
Mine Excavation Ac. X $ /Ac. _ $ 0.00
Other Ac. X $ /Ac. _ $ 0.00
TOTAL AFFECTED AC.: 0.00 Ac.
TOTAL PERMITTED AC.: 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 Ac.
b) Positive Drainage Ac. X $1,500.00 = $ 0.00
SUBTOTAL COST:$ 0.00
Inflation Factor:
SUBTOTAL COST LIFE OF MINING OPERATION OR LIFE INFLATION COST
OF LEASE(YEARS)
0.02 X $ 0.00 X = $ 0.00
Total Reclamation Bond Cost:
FTMOTALRECLAMATION BOND COST= SUBTOTAL+INFLATION = $0.00
Round down to the nearest$100.00
NOTE:The reclamation bond cannot exceed$1 million per GS 74.54
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NORTH CAROLINA MINING State of North Carolina 1612 Mail Service Center
PERMIT APPLICATION Department of Environmental Quality Raleigh,NC 27699-1612
Division of Energy,Mineral,and Land Resources [phone]
SCHEDULE OF RECLAMATION COSTS
Based upon range of$500-$5,000 per affected acre
COMMODITY CODES:
SG Sand and/or Gravel DS Dimension Stone PF Pyrophyllite CL Clay/Shale
GS Gemstone FS Feldspar OL Olivine PE Peat
Borrow Borrow/fill dirt MI Mica KY Kyanite/Sillimanite/Andalusite AU Gold
CS Crushed Stone LI Lithium PH Phosphate TI Titanium
OT Other
TYPE TIS PONDS STOCKPILES WASTE PILES P.AREA/H.R. MINE EXCAVATION
SG,GS,Borrow $500/ac.(L) $1800/ac. $2000/ac. $1800/ac. $500/ac.(L)
1500(FI) 2000(PD)
CS,DS,FS,MI,LI, 500(L) 500(L)
PF,OL,KY 1800 2000 2000
1500(A) 2500(PD)
1000(L) 2000(L)
PH 2500 5000 5000
2500(FI) 5000(PD)
1000(L) 2000(L)
CL 2500 5000 5000
2500(FI) 3700(PD)
1000(L) 2000(L)
PE,AU,TI,OT 2500(FI) 2500 3000 3500 5000(PD)
(L)=Reclamation to a lake and revegetating side slopes
(FI)=Reclamation by filling in and revegetating
(PD)=Reclamation by grading for positive drainage&revegetating
AS PER NCAC 15A 5B.00031 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,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
APPLICATIONIPERMIT 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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NORTH CAROLINA MINING State of North Carolina 1612 Mail Service Center
PERMIT APPLICATION Department of Environmental Quality Raleigh,NC 27699-1612
Division of Energy,Mineral,and Land Resources [phone]
F.NOTIFICATION OF ADJOINING LANDOWNERS
The"Notice"form,or a facsimile thereof,attached to this application must be sent certified or registered mail,return receipt
requested,to:
(1)the chief administrative officer of each county and municipality in which any part of the permitted area is located as
indicated on the mine map(s);
(2)all owners of record,both public and private,of all tracts of land that are adjoining the mining permit boundary;if an
adjoining tract is owned or leased by the applicant or is owned by the lessor of the mine tract,all owners of record of
tracts adjoining these tracts must be notified(that are within 1,000 feet of the mining permit boundary)as indicated on
the mine map(s);and
(3)all owners of record,both public and private,of all tracts of land that are adjoining the mining permit boundary
which lie directly across and are contiguous to any highway,creek,stream,river,or other watercourse,railroad track,
or utility or other public right-of-way.If an adjoining tract is owned or leased by the applicant or is owned by the lessor
of the mine tract,all owners of record of tracts adjoining these tracts must be notified(that are within 1,000 feet of the
mining permit boundary)as indicated on the mine map(s)."Highway"means a road that has four lanes of travel or less
and is not designated as an Interstate Highway.
The only exception to the above method of giving notice is if another means of notice is approved in advance by the Director,
Division of Energy,Mineral,and 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(b1).
SEE THE NEXT TWO PAGES FOR THE"NOTICE"FORM AND THE"AFFIDAVIT OF NOTIFICATION"
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CONTRACTING
COMPANY
800 Tiffany Blvd.,Suite 200
Rocky Mount, North Carolina 27804
252-823-1021phone
www.barnhillcontracting.com
September 13, 2023
Kevin Howard
305 W. Freemason St.
Edenton, NC 27932
Re: Mining Permit Application
Small Sand Pit
Chowan County, N.C.
Dear Sir or Madam:
As requested by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ), we
are notifying all adjoining property owners and the County Manager's Office of our application
for a mining permit on the above referenced property. The required notification form has been
attached along with a map of the property. This map shows the approximate location of the
mining area.
This notification is a requirement of the Permit Application that must be submitted and
approved by the Department of Environmental and Natural Resources prior to any mining
activity taking place.
Should you require any additional information, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Yours very truly,
BARNHILL CONTRACTING COMPANY
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Mine Manager
Enclosures

NORTH CAROLINA MINING State of North Carolina 1612 Mail Service Center
PERMIT APPLICATION Department of Environmental Quality Raleigh,NC 27699-1612
Division of Energy,Mineral,and Land Resources [phone]
AFFIDAVIT OF NOTIFICATION
I, Dustin Faulkner ,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
Environmental Quality,being first duly swam,do hereby attest that the following are all known owners of record,both public and
private,of all tracts of land that are adjoining the mining permit boundary(including,where an adjoining tract is owned or leased
by the applicant or is owned by the lessor of the mine tract,all owners of record of tracts adjoining these tracts,that are within
1,000 feet of the mining permit boundary)and that notice of the pending application has been caused to be mailed,by certified or
registered mail,return receipt requested,to said owners of record at their addresses shown below,such notice being given on a
form provided by the Department:
Adjoining Landowner Name Address
Michael Jones 219 Bowens Road, Edenton NC 27932
Thelma Goodwin 132 Bowens Road, Edenton NC 27932
Wyatt Caughman P.O. Box 125, Farmville NC 27828
Attach additional list if necessary.
I do also attest that the following individual is the chief administrative officer of the county or municipality in which any part of the
permitted area is located and that notice of the pending application has been caused to be mailed,by certified or registered mail,
return receipt requested,to said office at the following address:
Kevin Howard 305 W. Freemason Street, Edenton NC 27932
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(b1)and 15A NCAC 56.0004(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 0 u s.-i r Fa, lC-n er
Title of person executing Affidavit f1t ,e J- M �e
I, %mc Sk Nx C�� ,a Notary Public of the County of aQS'-'S�SQ.
State of North Carolina,do hereby certify that sl iu 1 appeared before me this
day and under oath acknowledged that the above Affidavit was made by himther.
Witness my hand and notarial seal,this day of SR.5� ail 2012:,.
Notary: My commission expires:
KAREN S. BROOKS
NOTARY PUBLIC 18
ISFER M COUNTY NORTH CAROLINA

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800 Tiffany Blvd.,Suite 200
Rocky Mount, North Carolina 27804
252-823-1021phone
www.barnhillcontracting.com
September 13, 2023
Michael Jones
219 Bowens Road
Edenton, NC 27932
Re: Mining Permit Application
Small Sand Pit
Chowan County, N.C.
Dear Sir or Madam:
As requested by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ), we
are notifying all adjoining property owners and the County Manager's Office of our application
for a mining permit on the above referenced property. The required notification form has been
attached along with a map of the property. This map shows the approximate location of the
mining area.
This notification is a requirement of the Permit Application that must be submitted and
approved by the Department of Environmental and Natural Resources prior to any mining
activity taking place.
Should you require any additional information, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Yours very truly,
BARNHILL CONTRACTING COMPANY
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Mine Manager
Enclosures

NORTH CAROLINA MINING State of North Carolina 1612 Mail Service Center
PERMIT APPLICATION Department of Environmental Quality Raleigh,NC 27699-1612
Division of Energy,Mineral,and Land Resources [phone]
NOTICE
Pursuant to provisions G.S.74-50(b1)of The Mining Act of 1971,Notice is hereby given that
Barnhill Contracting Company has applied on 09/13/2023 to the Division of Energy,
(Applicant Name) (Date)
Mineral,and Land Resources,North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality,1612 Mail Service Center,Raleigh,North
Carolina 27699-1612,for(check one):
©a new surface mining permit,
Fla modification of an existing surface mining permit to add land to the permitted area;or
Fla modification of an existing surface mining permit to add land to the permitted area with no disturbance in
the area proposed. Please note that future modification(s)may be submitted by the applicant to allow
disturbance within this area without re-notification of adjoining landowners.
The applicant proposes to mine Sand and Clay on 15.47 acres located 4.60
(Mineral,Ore) (Number) (Number)
miles West of Edenton off/near road Bowens Road
(Direction) (Nearest town) (Number,Name)
in Chowan County.
*SEE ATTACHED MAP FOR PROPOSED PERMIT BOUNDARIES AND CORRESPONDING ADJOINING LANDOWNER
NAMES AND LOCATIONS*
In accordance with G.S.74-50(b1),the mine operator is required to make a reasonable effort,satisfactory to the Department,to notify all
owners of record,both public and private,of all tracts of land that are adjoining the mining permit boundary;if an adjoining tract is owned or
leased by the applicant or is owned by the lessor of the mine tract,all owners of record of tracts adjoining these tracts must be notified(that are
within 1,000 feet of the mining permit boundary).In addition,the mine operator must also notify the chief administrative officer of the county or
municipality in which any part of the permitted area is located. Any person may file written comment(s)to the Department at the above address
within thirty(30)days of the issuance of this Notice or the filing of the application for a permit,whichever is later. Should the Department
determine that a significant public interest exists relative to G.S.74-51,a public hearing will be held within 60 days of the end of the 30-day
comment period specified above.
A copy of the permit application materials is on file and available for public review during normal business hours at the above listed address as
well as at the appropriate regional office.For information regarding the specifics of the proposed mining activity,please contact the
applicant at the following telephone number:252-384-2126
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.
Michael Jones,219 Bowens Road,Edenton NC 27932 Barnhill Contracting Company, Dustin Faulkner
Addressee/Owner of Record's Name and Address Name of Applicant.Include Contact Person&Company Name,if Applicable
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800 Tiffany Blvd.,Suite 200
Rocky Mount, North Carolina 27804
252-823-1021 phone
www.barnhilicontracting.com
September 13, 2023
Thelma Goodwin
132 Bowens Road
Edenton, NC 27932
Re: Mining Permit Application
Small Sand Pit
Chowan County, N.C.
Dear Sir or Madam:
As requested by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ), we
are notifying all adjoining property owners and the County Manager's Office of our application
for a mining permit on the above referenced property. The required notification form has been
attached along with a map of the property. This map shows the approximate location of the
mining area.
This notification is a requirement of the Permit Application that must be submitted and
approved by the Department of Environmental and Natural Resources prior to any mining
activity taking place.
Should you require any additional information, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Yours very truly,
BARNHILL CONTRACTING COMPANY
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Mine Manager
Enclosures

NORTH CAROLINA MINING State of North Carolina 1612 Mail Service Center
PERMIT APPLICATION Department of Environmental Quality Raleigh,NC 27699-1612
Division of Energy,Mineral,and Land Resources [phone]
NOTICE
Pursuant to provisions G.S.74-50(b1)of The Mining Act of 1971,Notice is hereby given that
Barnhill Contracting Company has applied on 09/13/2023 to the Division of Energy,
(Applicant Name) (Date)
Mineral,and Land Resources,North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality, 1612 Mail Service Center,Raleigh,North
Carolina 27699-1612,for(check one):
Ma new surface mining permit,
F�a modification of an existing surface mining permit to add land to the permitted area;or
❑a modification of an existing surface mining permit to add land to the permitted area with no disturbance in
the area proposed. Please note that future modification(s)may be submitted by the applicant to allow
disturbance within this area without re-notification of adjoining landowners.
The applicant proposes to mine Sand and Clay on 15.47 acres located 4.60
(Mineral,Ore) (Number) (Number)
miles West of Edenton off/near road Bowens Road
(Direction) (Nearest town) (Number,Name)
in Chowan County.
*SEE ATTACHED MAP FOR PROPOSED PERMIT BOUNDARIES AND CORRESPONDING ADJOINING LANDOWNER
NAMES AND LOCATIONS*
In accordance with G.S.74-50(b1),the mine operator is required to make a reasonable effort,satisfactory to the Department,to notify all
owners of record,both public and private,of all tracts of land that are adjoining the mining permit boundary;if an adjoining tract is owned or
leased by the applicant or is owned by the lessor of the mine tract,all owners of record of tracts adjoining these tracts must be notified(that are
within 1,000 feet of the mining permit boundary).In addition,the mine operator must also notify the chief administrative officer of the county or
municipality in which any part of the permitted area is located. Any person may file written comment(s)to the Department at the above address
within thirty(30)days of the issuance of this Notice or the filing of the application for a permit,whichever is later. Should the Department
determine that a significant public interest exists relative to G.S.74-51,a public hearing will be held within 60 days of the end of the 30-day
comment period specified above.
A copy of the permit application materials is on file and available for public review during normal business hours at the above listed address as
well as at the appropriate regional office.For information regarding the specifics of the proposed mining activity,please contact the
applicant at the following telephone number: 252-384-2126
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.
Thelma Goodwin, 132 Bowens Road,Edenton NC 27932 Barnhill Contracting Company, Dustin Faulkner
Addressee/Owner of Record's Name and Address Name of Applicant.Include Contact Person&Company Name,if Applicable
09/13/2023 841 Sun Gro Dr., Elizabeth City NC 27909
Date of Issuance of this Notice/Mailed to Addressee/Owner of Record Address of Applicant
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CONTRACTING
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800 Tiffany Blvd.,Suite 200
Rocky Mount, North Carolina 27804
252-823-1021 phone
www.barnhilicontracting.com
September 13, 2023
Wyatt Caughman
P.O. Box 125
Farmville, NC 27828
Re: Mining Permit Application
Small Sand Pit
Chowan County, N.C.
Dear Sir or Madam:
As requested by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ), we
are notifying all adjoining property owners and the County Manager's Office of our application
for a mining permit on the above referenced property. The required notification form has been
attached along with a map of the property. This map shows the approximate location of the
mining area.
This notification is a requirement of the Permit Application that must be submitted and
approved by the Department of Environmental and Natural Resources prior to any mining
activity taking place.
Should you require any additional information, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Yours very truly,
BARNHILL CONTRACTING COMPANY
Mine Manager
Enclosures

NORTH CAROLINA MINING State of North Carolina 1612 Mail Service Center
PERMIT APPLICATION Department of Environmental Quality Raleigh,NC 27699-1612
Division of Energy,Mineral,and Land Resources [phone]
NOTICE
Pursuant to provisions G.S.74-50(b1)of The Mining Act of 1971,Notice is hereby given that
Barnhill Contracting Company has applied on 09/13/2023 to the Division of Energy,
(Applicant Name) (Date)
Mineral,and Land Resources,North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality,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 modifications)may be submitted by the applicant to allow
disturbance within this area without re-notification of adjoining landowners.
The applicant proposes to mine Sand and Clay on 15.47 acres located 4.60
(Mineral,Ore) (Number) (Number)
miles West of Edenton off/near road Bowens Road
(Direction) (Nearest town) (Number,Name)
in Chowan County.
*SEE ATTACHED MAP FOR PROPOSED PERMIT BOUNDARIES AND CORRESPONDING ADJOINING LANDOWNER
NAMES AND LOCATIONS*
In accordance with G.S.74-50(b1),the mine operator is required to make a reasonable effort,satisfactory to the Department,to notify all
owners of record,both public and private,of all tracts of land that are adjoining the mining permit boundary;if an adjoining tract is owned or
leased by the applicant or is owned by the lessor of the mine tract,all owners of record of tracts adjoining these tracts must be notified(that are
within 1,000 feet of the mining permit boundary).In addition,the mine operator must also notify the chief administrative officer of the county or
municipality in which any part of the permitted area is located. Any person may file written comment(s)to the Department at the above address
within thirty(30)days of the issuance of this Notice or the filing of the application for a permit,whichever is later. Should the Department
determine that a significant public interest exists relative to G.S.74-51,a public hearing will be held within 60 days of the end of the 30-day
comment period specified above.
A copy of the permit application materials is on file and available for public review during normal business hours at the above listed address as
well as at the appropriate regional office.For information regarding the specifics of the proposed mining activity,please contact the
applicant at the following telephone number: 252-384-2126
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.
Wyatt Caughman, P.O. Box 125, Farmville NC 27828 Barnhill Contracting Company, Dustin Faulkner
Addressee/Owner of Record's Name and Address Name of Applicant.Include Contact Person&Company Name,if Applicable
09/13/2023 841 Sun Gro Dr., Elizabeth City NC 27909
Date of Issuance of this Notice/Mailed to Addressee/Owner of Record Address of Applicant
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PERMIT APPLICATION Department of Environmental Quality Raleigh,NC 27699-1612
Division of Energy,Mineral,and Land Resources [phone]
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 cant'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*
Print Name West Small Print Name Shannon Douglas
Title(if applicable) Title Vice President
Company(if applicable) Company Barnhill Contracting Company
Address 301 Oak Ridge Dr. Mine Name Small Pit
Edenton, NC 27932 Telephone [phone]
Telephone [phone] Date Signed
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*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 in the form a check or money order payable to the North Carolina
Department of Environmental Quality must be sent to the Raleigh 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(919)707-9220.
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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers OMB Control!!:0710-0024,Exp:1ir3w2o24
WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA SHEET—Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain Region Requirement Control Symbol EXEMPT:
See ERDC/EL TR-10-20;the proponent agency is CECW-CO-R (Authority:AR 335-15,paragraph 5.2a)
Project/Site: 135 Bowens Road City/County: Chowan Sampling Date: 5/30/23
Applicant/Owner: Barnhill Contracting State: NC Sampling Point: wetland
Investigator(s): Paul Farley Section,Township,Range:
Landform(hillside,terrace,etc.): fioodplain Local relief(concave,convex,none): convex Slope(%): 2
Subregion(LRR or MLRA): LRR T.MLRA 153A Lat: 36.085577 Long:-76.686191 Datum: NAD 83
Soil Map Unit Name: Dorovan NWI classification: PF01/46
Are climatic/hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this time of year? Yes x No (If no,explain in Remarks.)
Are Vegetation ,Soil ,or Hydrology significantly disturbed? Are"Normal Circumstances"present? Yes x No
Are Vegetation ,Soil ,or Hydrology naturally problematic? (If needed,explain any answers in Remarks.)
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS—Attach site map showing sampling point locations,transects,important features,etc.
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes X No Is the Sampled Area
Hydric Soil Present? Yes X No within a Wetland? Yes X No
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes x No
Remarks:
According to Antecedent Precipitation vs Normal Range based on NOAA's Daily Global Historical Climatology Network,xxxx than normal conditions
were present at the time of the field work.
HYDROLOGY
Wetland Hydrology Indicators: Secondary Indicators(minimum of two required)
Primary Indicators(minimum of one is required:check all that apply) Surface Soil Cracks(136)
Surface Water(Al) Aquatic Fauna(1313) Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface(138)
High Water Table(A2) Marl Deposits(B15)(LRR U) x Drainage Patterns(610)
Saturation(A3) Hydrogen Sulfide Odor(C1) Moss Trim Lines(616)
Water Marks(131) Oxidized Rhizospheres on Living Roots(C3) Dry-Season Water Table(C2)
Sediment Deposits(62) Presence of Reduced Iron(C4) Crayfish Burrows(C8)
Drift Deposits(133) Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Solis(C6) Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery(C9)
Algal Mat or Crust(64) Thin Muck Surface(C7) x Geomorphic Position(D2)
Iron Deposits(135) Other(Explain in Remarks) Shallow Aquitard(133)
Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery(137) X FAC-Neutral Test(D5)
Water-Stained Leaves(89) Sphagnum Moss(D8)(LRR T,U)
Field Observations:
Surface Water Present? Yes No x Depth(inches):
Water Table Present? Yes x No Depth(inches):
Saturation Present? Yes x No Depth(inches): Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes x No
includes capillary fringe)
Describe Recorded Data(stream gauge,monitoring well,aerial photos,previous inspections),if available:
Remarks:
ENG FORM 6116-2,JUL 2018 Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain—Version 2.0

VEGETATION(Four Strata)-Use scientific names of plants. Sampling Point: wetland
Absolute Dominant Indicator
Tree Stratum (Plot size: 30' ) %Cover Species? Status Dominance Test worksheet:
1. Pinus taeda 15 Yes FAC Number of Dominant Species
2. That Are OBL,FACW,or FAC: 5 (A)
3. Total Number of Dominant
4. Species Across All Strata: 5 (B)
5. Percent of Dominant Species
6. That Are OBL,FACW,or FAC: 100.0% (A/B)
7. Prevalence Index worksheet:
8. Total%Cover of: Multiply by:
15 =Total Cover OBL species x 1 =
50%of total cover 8 20%of total cover. 3 FACW species x 2=
Sapling/Shrub Stratum (Plot size: 30' ) FAC species x 3=
1. Pinus taeda 10 No FAC FACU species x 4=
2. Acerrubrum 30 Yes FAC UPL species x 5=
3. Cyrilla racemitlora 15 Yes FACW Column Totals: (A) (B)
4. Prevalence Index =B/A=
5. Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators:
6. 1-Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation
7. X 2-Dominance Test is>50%
8. 3-Prevalence Index is s3.0'
55 =Total Cover Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation'(Explain)
50%of total cover. 28 20%of total cover: 11
Herb Stratum (Plot size: 30' )
1. Woodwardia aerolata 20 Yes FACW 'Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must
2. Snilax laurffolia 10 Yes FAC be present,unless disturbed or problematic.
3. Definitions of Four Vegetation Strata:
4• Tree-Woody plants,excluding vines,3 in.(7.6 cm)or
5, more in diameter at breast height(DBH),regardless of
6 height.
7.
Sapling/Shrub-Woody plants,excluding vines,less
8. than 3 in.DBH and greater than 3.28 ft(1 m)tall.
9.
10.
11. Herb-All herbaceous(non-woody)plants,regardless
of size,and woody plants less than 3.28 ft tall.
12.
30 =Total Cover Woody Vine-All woody vines greater than 3.28 ft in
50%of total cover: 15 20%of total cover. 6 height.
Woody Vine Stratum (Plot size: 30' )
1.
2.
3.
4.
5. Hydrophytic
=Total Cover Vegetation
50%of total cover. 20%of total cover: Present? Yes X No
Remarks: (If observed,list morphological adaptations below.)
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SOIL Sampling Point: wetland
Profile Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of indicators.)
Depth Matrix Redox Features
(inches) Color(moist) % Color(moist) % Type Loc Texture Remarks
04 10YR 2/1 100 Mucky Sand
4-20 10YR 2/2 100 Mucky Sand
'Type: C=Concentration,D=De letion,RM=Reduced Matrix,MS=Masked Sand Grains. Location: PL=Pore Lining,M=Matrix.
Hydric Soil Indicators:(Applicable to all LRRs,unless otherwise noted.) Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils':
_Histosol(All) _Thin Dark Surface(S9)(LRR S,T,U) _1 cm Muck(A9)(LRR O)
_Histic Epipedon(A2) _Barrier Islands 1 cm Muck(S12) _2 cm Muck(At 0)(LRR S)
_Black Histic(A3) (MLRA 153B,153D) _Coast Prairie Redox(A16)
_Hydrogen Sulfide(A4) —Loamy Mucky Mineral(171)(LRR O) (outside MLRA 150A)
? Stratified Layers(A5) —Loamy Gleyed Matrix(F2) _Reduced Vertic(F18)
_Organic Bodies(A6)(LRR P,T,U) —Depleted Matrix(F3) (outside MLRA 150A,1508)
X 5 cm Mucky Mineral(A7)(LRR P,T,U) _Redox Dark Surface(F6) _Piedmont Floodplain Soils(F19)(LRR P,T)
_Muck Presence(AS)(LRR U) _Depleted Dark Surface(F7) _Anomalous Bright Floodplain Soils(F20)
_1 cm Muck(A9)(LRR P,T) _Redox Depressions(F8) (MLRA 153B)
_Depleted Below Dark Surface(Al 1) _Marl(F10)(LRR U) —Red Parent Material(F21)
_Thick Dark Surface(Al2) _Depleted Ochric(F11)(MLRA 151) —Very Shallow Dark Surface(F22)
_Coast Prairie Redox(A16)(MLRA 150A)_Iron-Manganese Masses(F12)(LRR 0,P,T) (outside MLRA 138,152A In FL,154)
_Sandy Mucky Mineral(St)(LRR O,S) _Umbric Surface(F13)(LRR P,T,U) _Banner Islands Low Chrome Matrix(TS7)
_Sandy Gleyed Matrix(S4) _Delta Ochric(1717)(MLRA 151) (MLRA 153B,153D)
_Sandy Redox(S5) _Reduced Venic(F18)(MLRA 150A,1508) _Other(Explain in Remarks)
Stripped Matrix(S6) _Piedmont Floodplain Soils(F19)(MLRA 149A)
? Dark Surface(S7)(LRR P,S.T,U) _Anomalous Bright Floodplain Soils(F20)
_Polyvalue Below Surface(SB) (MLRA 149A,153C,153D) 3Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and
(LRR S,T,U) —Very Shallow Dark Surface(F22) wetland hydrology must be present,
(MLRA 138,152A In FL,154) unless disturbed or problematic.
Restrictive Layer(if observed):
Type:
Depth(inches): Hydric Soil Present? Yes X No
Remarks:
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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers oMe Control#.0710-0024,Exp.1113012024
WETLAND DETERMINATION DATA SHEET—Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain Region Requirement Control Symbol EXEMPT.
See ERDC/EL TR-10-20;the proponent agency is CECW-CO-R (Authority.AR 335-15,paragraph 5.2a)
Project/Site: 135 Bowens Road City/County: Chowan Sampling Date: 5/0/23
Applicant/Owner: Barnhill Contacting State: NC Sampling Point: upland
Investigator(s): Paul Farley Section,Township,Range:
Landform(hillside,terrace,etc.): sideslope Local relief(concave,convex,none): convex Slope(%): 3
Subregion(LRR or MLRA): LRR T,MLRA 153A Lat: 36.085614' Long:-76.685993 Datum: NAD 83
Soil Map Unit Name: Conetow NWI classification: Upland
Are climatic/hydrologic conditions on the site typical for this time of year? Yes x No (If no,explain In Remarks.)
Are Vegetation ,Soil ,or Hydrology significantly disturbed? Are"Normal Circumstances"present? Yes x No
Are Vegetation ,Soil ,or Hydrology naturally problematic? (If needed,explain any answers in Remarks.)
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS—Attach site map showing sampling point locations,transects, important features,etc.
Hydrophytic Vegetation Present? Yes X No Is the Sampled Area
Hydric Soil Present? Yes No X within a Wetland? Yes No X
Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes No X
Remarks:
HYDROLOGY
Wetland Hydrology Indicators: Secondary Indicators(minimum of two required)
Primary Indicators(minimum of one is required:check all that aooly) Surface Soil Cracks(136)
Surface Water(Al) Aquatic Fauna(1313) Sparsely Vegetated Concave Surface(68)
High Water Table(A2) Marl Deposits(B15)(LRR U) Drainage Patterns(B10)
Saturation(A3) Hydrogen Sulfide Odor(Cl) Moss Trim Lines(1316)
Water Marks(B1) Oxidized Rhizospheres on Living Roots(0) Dry-Season Water Table(C2)
Sediment Deposits(132) Presence of Reduced Iron(C4) Crayfish Burrows(C8)
Drift Deposits(83) Recent Iron Reduction in Tilled Soils(C6) Saturation Visible on Aerial Imagery(C9)
Algal Mat or Crust(64) Thin Muck Surface(C7) Geomorphic Position(D2)
Iron Deposits(135) Other(Explain in Remarks) Shallow Aquitard(D3)
Inundation Visible on Aerial Imagery(137) FAC-Neutral Test(D5)
Water-Stained Leaves(139) Sphagnum Moss(138)(LRR T,U)
Field Observations:
Surface Water Present? Yes No x Depth(inches):
Water Table Present? Yes No x Depth(inches):
Saturation Present? Yes No x Depth(inches): Wetland Hydrology Present? Yes No X
includes capillary fringe)
Describe Recorded Data(stream gauge,monitoring well,aerial photos,previous inspections),if available:
Remarks:
No hydrology indicators observed
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VEGETATION(Four Strata)-Use scientific names of plants. Sampling Paint: upland
Absolute Dominant Indicator
Tree Stratum (Plot size: 30' ) %Cover Species? Status Dominance Test worksheet:
1• Number of Dominant Species
2. That Are OBL,FACW,or FAC: 4 (A)
3. Total Number of Dominant
4. Species Across All Strata: 4 (B)
5. Percent of Dominant Species
6. That Are OBL,FACW,or FAC: 100.0% (A/B)
7. Prevalence Index worksheet:
8. Total%Cover of: Multiply by:
=Total Cover OBL species x 1 =
50%of total cover. 20%of total cover. FACW species x 2=
Saolincr/Shrub Stratum (Plot size: 30' ) FAC species x 3=
1. Pinus teeds 40 Yes FAC FACU species x 4=
2. Liquidambarstyraciflua 30 Yes FAC UPL species x 5=
3. Column Totals: (A) (B)
4. Prevalence Index =B/A=
5. Hydrophytic Vegetation Indicators:
6. 1-Rapid Test for Hydrophytic Vegetation
7. X 2-Dominance Test is>50%
8. 3-Prevalence Index is s3.0'
70 =Total Cover Problematic Hydrophytic Vegetation'(Explain)
50%of total cover: 35 20%of total cover: 14
Herb Stratum (Plot size: 30' )
1. Vitus rotundifolia 20 Yes FAC 'Indicators of hydric soil and wetland hydrology must
2. Rhubus cundblia 30 Yes FAC be present,unless disturbed or problematic.
3. Definitions of Four Vegetation Strata:
4• Tree-Woody plants,excluding vines,3 in.(7.6 cm)or
5. more in diameter at breast height(DBH),regardless of
6 height.
7.
Sapling/Shrub-Woody plants,excluding vines,less
8• than 3 in.DBH and greater than 3.28 ft(1 m)tali.
9.
10.
11. Herb-All herbaceous(non-woody)plants,regardless
of size,and woody plants less than 3.28 ft tall.
12.
50 =Total Cover Woody Vine-All woody vines greater than 3.28 ft in
50%of total cover. 25 20%of total cover. 10 height.
Woody Vine Stratum (Plot size: 30' )
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Hydrophytic
=Total Cover Vegetation
50%of total cover. 20%of total cover. Present? Yes X No
Remarks: (If observed,list morphological adaptations below.)
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SOIL Sampling Point: upland
Profile Description: (Describe to the depth needed to document the indicator or confirm the absence of indicators.)
Depth Matrix Redox Features
(inches) Color(moist) % Color(moist) % Type Loc Texture Remarks
0-8 10YR 4/3 100 Sandy
8-20 10YR 414 100 Sandy
'Type: C=Concentration,D=De letion,RM=Reduced Matrix,MS=Masked Sand Grains. 2Location: PL=Pare Lining,M=Matrix.
Hydric Soil Indicators:(Applicable to all LRRs,unless otherwise noted.) Indicators for Problematic Hydric Soils3:
Histosol(Al) Thin Dark Surface(S9)(LRR S,T,U) 1 cm Muck(A9)(LRR O)
Histic Epipedon(A2) Barrier Islands 1 cm Muck(S12) 2 cm Muck(Al0)(LRR S)
Black Histic(A3) (MLRA 1538,153D) Coast Prairie Redox(Al6)
Hydrogen Sulfide(A4) Loamy Mucky Mineral(F1)(LRR O) (outside MLRA 150A)
Stratified Layers(A5) Loamy Gleyed Matrix(F2) Reduced Vertic(F18)
Organic Bodies(A6)(LRR P,T,U) Depleted Matrix(F3) (outside MLRA 150A,15013)
5 cm Mucky Mineral(A7)(LRR P,T,U) Redox Dark Surface(F6) Piedmont Floodplain Soils(F19)(LRR P,T)
Muck Presence(A8)(LRR U) Depleted Dark Surface(F7) Anomalous Bright Floodplain Soils(F20)
1 cm Muck(A9)(LRR P,T) Redox Depressions(F8) (MLRA 1539)
Depleted Below Dark Surface(Al 1) Marl(F10)(LRR U) Red Parent Material(F21)
Thick Dark Surface(Al2) Depleted Ochric(F11)(MLRA 151) Very Shallow Dark Surface(F22)
Coast Prairie Redox(A16)(MLRA 150A) Iron-Manganese Masses(F12)(LRR O,P,T) (outside MLRA 138,152A in FL,154)
Sandy Mucky Mineral(S1)(LRR O,S) Umbric Surface(F13)(LRR P,T,U) Barrier Islands Low Chroma Matrix(TS7)
Sandy Gleyed Matrix(S4) Delta Ochric(F17)(MLRA 151) (MLRA 15313,153D)
Sandy Redox(S5) Reduced Vertic(F18)(MLRA 150A,15013) Other(Explain in Remarks)
Stripped Matrix(S6) Piedmont Floodplain Soils(F19)(MLRA 149A)
Dark Surface(S7)(LRR P,S,T.U) Anomalous Bright Floodplain Soils(F20)
Polyvalue Below Surface(S8) (MLRA 149A,153C,153D) 3Indicators of hydrophytic vegetation and
(LRR S,T,U) Very Shallow Dark Surface(F22) wetland hydrology must be present,
(MLRA 138,152A in FL,154) unless disturbed or problematic.
Restrictive Layer(if observed):
Type:
Depth(inches): Hydric Soil Present? Yes No X
Remarks:
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