20240103_ADI_Received

HEDRICK
INDUSTRIES
RECEIVED
December 27, 2023
JAN 0 3 2024
Adam Parr
NCDEQ—Land Quality Section LAND QUALITY
1612 Mail Service Center MINING PROGRAM
Raleigh,NC 27699
Permit: Norman Sand Mine 62-36
Dear Adam:
In response to your letter dated November 1, 2023, I have included an updated site map and pages 6 and
7 on the mine permit application.
1. If during the mining excavation for sand,we need to mine below the water table that water will
be pumped to other areas that have previously been mined. We will not discharge any water
from the site. Stormwater discharge will be the only potential discharge from Norman Sand.
The material mined across Yarbough Road will be carried back to our current processing plant.
We have no plans to process material on the parcel that is part of the modification request.
2. I have moved the berm outside the 50' undisturbed buffer. The berm will be seeded according to
the seeding plan in the mine permit modification.
3. The buffer will be undisturbed. No berm or other structure will be constructed within the 50'
undisturbed area.
4. There are no structures within 300' of the proposed mine excavation.
If you have any questions, please call at 828-686-3844 or cell 828-712-9009
Sincerely,
eason Conner
VP Land Management
Grove Stone and Sand
PO Box 425
Swannanoa,NC 28778
Office:828.686.3844
Cell:828.712.9009
iconner(@hedrockind.com
www.hedrickind.com

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]
C.PROTECTION OF NATURAL RESOURCES
1. Describe in detail the sequence of events for the development and operation of the mine and reference the sequence
to the mine map(s).Attach additional sheets as needed.
A. Logging as needed
B. Installation of sediment and erosion control structures
C. Clearing an grubbing of mine area, fill areas, roads, stockpile areas, and plant area
D. Overburden removal in pit area and placement in fill areas. Grading of roads and
plant area
E. Plant Construction
2. Describe specific erosion control measures to be installed prior to land disturbing activities and during mining to
prevent offsite sedimentation(include specific plans for sediment and erosion control for mine excavation(s),waste
piles,access/mine roads,and process areas),and give a detailed sequence of installation and schedule for
maintenance of the measures.Locate and label all sediment and erosion control measures on the mine map(s)and
provide typical cross-sections/construction details of each measure.Engineering designs and calculations are required
to justify the adequacy of any proposed measures.
Sediment basins, check dams, diversion ditches, and silt fencing will be installed
prior to any land disturbance.
3. A)Will the operation involve washing the material mined,recycling process water,or other wastewater handling?
I^IYES, FINO
If yes,briefly describe all such processes including any chemicals to be used.
The mined sand material will be hauled to the permitted plant site and washed.
Water will be pumped to the processing plant and will be utilized in the washing
of the sand material. The process water will then be released to a series of
settling ponds in a closed loop recycle system and then re-used at the plant.
B)Will the operation involve discharging fresh or wastewater from the mine or plant as a point discharge to the waters
of the State?
YES FX
if 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).
Wastewater will not be discharged from the site. Only storm water will be
discharged. It will be treated through the approved erosion control devices as
outlined on the mine map. All wastewater that is generated from the washing or
pumping will be sent to the settling ponds and re-used at the existing plant.
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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]
C)Will any part of the proposed mine excavation(s)extend below the water table?
IYES FINO
If yes,do you intend to dewater the excavation(s)?
FTES FX NO
Estimated withdrawal rate in gallons per day:
If yes,what impact,if any,will mine dewatering have on neighboring wells?Locate all existing wells on the mine
maps)that lie within 500 feet of the proposed excavation area.Provide data to support any conclusions or 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.
If during the mining process sand is found below the water table the water will be
pumped to adjacent areas within the mining footprint. As we mine any
dewatering that is required will be pumped to other areas that have been
previously mined. There will be no discharge from the dewatering off site or to
waters of the State.
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.
NPDES Permit#NCG020430
4. A)Will the operation involve crushing or any other air contaminant emissions?
FIYES FX]NO
If yes,indicate evidence that you have applied for or obtained an air quality permit issued by the Division of Air Quality
or local governing body.
B)How will dust from stockpiles,haul roads,etc.,be controlled?
A water truck will be used to control dust from the stockpile are and haul roads.
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