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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20240111_Application HEDRICK INDUSTRIES January 8, 2024 Adam Parr NCDEQ—Land Quality Section 1612 Mail Service Center Raleigh,NC 27699 Permit: Lake Norman Quarry 55-01 Dear Adam: Lake Norman Quarry would like to modify its mining permit to affect an additional 26.6 acres. This modification will result in the moving of Forney Creek to a new location. I have enclosed the 401 and 404 permits that have been approved by the Division of Water Resources and the Army Corp of Engineers. The drawings for the referenced modification are also included and have been designed and stamped by Davey Resource Group. After the modification is complete the stream and associated buffer will be held by the Catawba Land Conservancy. If you have any questions,please call at 828-686-3844 or cell 828-712-9009 Sincerely, Jason Conner VP Land Management Grove Stone and Sand PO Box 425 JAN 1 1 2024 Swannanoa,NC 28778 Office:828.686.3844 Cell:828.712.9009 iconnerCla hedrickindmiii 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 (919)707-9220 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. 1. Name of Mine Lake Norman Quarry County Lincoln River Basin Catawba Latitude(decimal degrees to four places) 35.43159 Longitude(decimal degrees to four places) -81.02074 2. Name of Applicant BV Hedrick Gravel and Sand Company Applicant Contact Jason Conner Consultant Contact 1014 Applicant Email iconner@heddckind.com Consultant Email Telephone 828-686-3844 Telephone Cell Phone 828-712-9009 Cell Phone 3 Permanent Address for Receipt of Official Mail" PO Box 425, Swannanoa, NC 28778 4. Mine Office Address 6941 Quarry Lane, Stanley, NC 28164 5. Mine Manager Andrew Clarke Mine Manager Email andrew.clarke@hedrickind.com Telephone 704-827-8114 Cell Phone 828-460-0045 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. Signature"' Date o Print Name Jao Conner Title V e 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. Revised September 21, 2021 Page I 1 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 (919)707-9220 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: F1This is an application for a NEW permit. Indicate the total acreage at the site to be covered by the permit (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: Property owner if leased: This is an application for a MODIFICATION to a mining permit. Mining Permit Number: 55-01 Total permitted acreage: 486.77 Does the modification involve acreage within the previously approved permitted boundary? FX-1YES F1NO If yes,indicate the acreage to be covered by this modification 26.60 Does the modification involve acreage outside the previously approved permitted boundary? F1 YES F ]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? X YES NO If yes,indicate the acreage to be affected within the acreage to be added to the permit 26.60 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. F-1 This is an application for TRANSFER of a mining permit. Mining Permit Number: Total permitted acreage: Revised September 21,2021 Page 12 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 (919)707-9220 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: Crushed Stone 3. Mining Method: Hydraulic Dredge 0 Front-end Loader&Truck Shovel&Truck Dragline&Truck Self-loading Scraper NExcavator&Truck Other(please explain): 4. Expected maximum depth of mine(feet)500 Depth is relative to what benchmark?(e.g.,natural ground level,mean seal level,road elevation,etc.) Relative to natural ground level Expected average depth of mine(feet) 400 feet 5. Has an area at this site been mined in the past? YES X NO If yes,when and by whom was this activity conducted? BV Hedrick Gravel and Sand 6. Estimated life of the operation(years): 50 NOTE:The Department may request clarification on how life of mine was calculated. Revised September 21, 2021 Page 3 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 (919)707-9220 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.,5th Floor Raleigh,NC 27699-1612 Raleigh,NC 27604 Http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/I/geological home (919)733-2423 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 Carl Sandburg Court Raleigh,NC 27699-1587 Raleigh,NC 27610 http://www.ncdot.rghtlgis (919)212-6000 2. A tablelchart 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 CURRENT AFFECTED PROPOSED CHANGE TO TOTAL AFFECTED ACREAGE AFFECTED ACREAGE ACREAGE Tailings/Sediment Ponds 32.90 32.90 Stockpiles 56.50 56.50 Waste piles 20.00 20.00 Processing Areas/Haul Roads 7.10 7.10 Mine Excavations 121.70 26.60 148.30 Other(Please explain) 2.00 2.00 Total Affected Acreage 240.20 266.80 Total Permitted Acreage 486.77 486.77 Revised September 21,2021 P a g e 14 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 (919)707-9220 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. Revised September 21, 2021 P a g e s 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 (919)707-9220 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 and 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? FX]YES FINO If yes,briefly describe all such processes including any chemicals to be used. Water will be pumped to the processing plant and will be utilized in the washing of construction aggregate. 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 —]NO FX-1 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). Waste water will not be discharged from the site. Only stormwater will be discharged during a measurable storm event. It will be treated through the approved erosion control devices as outlined on the mine map. Revised September 21, 2021 Page 16 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 (919)707-9220 C)Will any part of the proposed mine excavation(s)extend below the water table? FX_1YES NO If yes,do you intend to dewater the excavation(s)? FXIYES NO 90,000.00 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 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. Mine dewatering in granite formations does not normally impact neighboring wells. There are no existing wells within 500 feet of any proposed mining. All mine dewatering will be pumped to our existing ponds that makeup the closed loop recycle system. 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#: NCG020097 4. A)Will the operation involve crushing or any other air contaminant emissions? ZYES nNO 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. Air Permit#: 05611 B)How will dust from stockpiles,haul roads,etc.,be controlled? Dust from haul roads and stockpiles will be controlled via a water truck. Dust associated with crushing of material will be controlled by our wet suppression system on the plant. Revised September 21, 2021 Page 17 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 (919)707-9220 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 undisturbed except for approved berm construction and a minimum 50 undisturbed shall be maintained between any affected land and any adjoining waterway or wetland to prevent sedimentation of the waterway or wetland. B)A minimum 50 foot wide undisturbed buffer will be required between any land disturbing activities within the mining permit boundaries and any natural watercourses and wetlands unless smaller undisturbed buffers can be justified. Depending on site conditions,a buffer wider than 50 feet may be needed. How wide an undisturbed buffer will be maintained between any land disturbing activities within the mining permit boundaries and any natural watercourses and wetlands at this site?Show all buffer locations and widths on the mine map(s). A minimum 50-foot undisturbed buffer shall be maintained between any affected land and any adjoining waterway or wetland. 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. Cut and fill slopes will be re-vegetated quickly to provide stabilization as soon as possible. 50 unexcavated buffers will be maintained and construction of slopes with a minimum 3:1 slope will ensure prevention of instability and landslides. 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. Revised September 21,2021 Page 18 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 (919)707-9220 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). Slopes in areas of unconsolidated material will be constructed on a 3:1 slope. 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. Bench heights will be 40 to 45 feet. Bench widths will be determined during course of operation. 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. Natural wooded buffers will be maintained as much as possible and entrance will be gated and locked during non-working hours. There are no structures within 300 feet of any proposed excavation. 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 detalUcross-section and location of each type of bamcade to be used must be indicated on the mine map(s). Large boulders will be used around pit perimeter during active mining. Permanent fencing will be used where necessary during periods of inactivity. Permanent fencing will consist of 3 strands of barbed wire on 5 feet high posts at 8-foot centers. 9. Are acid roducing minerals or soils present? YES a NO If yes,how will acid water pollution from the excavation,stockpiles,and waste areas be controlled? If acid water pollution is determined to be a problem, appropriate pH measures will be taken through water sampling and treatment and /or containment. Revised September 21,2021 P a g e 19 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 (919)707-9220 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 maps)and provide cross-sections through all proposed berms or proposed spacing, sizes and species for tree plantings. A minimum natural tree buffer of 50 feet will be left for screening. Also, berms as needed will be constructed. 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? The operation will not have a significantly adverse effect on the purposes of a publicly owned park, forest or recreation area. 11. Will explosives be used? YES NO If yes,specify the types of explosive(s)and describe what precaution(s)will be used to prevent physical hazard to persons or neighboring property from flying rocks or excessive air blasts or ground vibrations.Depending on the mine's location to nearby structures,more detailed technical information may be required on the blasting program(such as a third-party blasting study).Locate the nearest offsite occupied structures)to the proposed excavation(s)on the mine map and indicate ifs approximate distance to the proposed excavation. Explosives used will be primarily ammonium nitrate/fuel oil mixtures as well as gels, primes, and electric detonation devices. Proper stemming, pattern layout, knowledge of borehole geology and proper use of delays are used to prevent fly-rock. Seismographs will be used on each shot to monitor air blasts and ground movement. No explosives will be stored on-site. All blasting will be done by off-site contractors. 12. Will fuel tanks,solvents,or other chemical reagents be stored on-site? YES FNO If yes,describe these materials,how they will be stored and method of containment in case of spill.Indicate the location(s)of all storage facilities on the mine map(s). Fuel oil, lubricants and degreasing solvents will be stored in above ground concrete containments and will meet all applicable standards. Revised September 21,2021 Page 10 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 (919)707-9220 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 andfor sediment control basins and the method of restoration or establishment of any permanent drainage channels to a condition minimizing erosion,siltation and other pollution. This information must be illustrated on a reclamation map and must correspond directly with the information provided on the mine map(s).In addition, design information,including typical cross-sections,of any permanent channels to be constructed as part of the reclamation plan and the location(s)of all permanent channels must be indicated on the reclamation map. Our intended plan is to re-stabilize the site as closely as closely as possible to a balanced, stabilized, primarily forested ecosystem. We will adapt and incorporate ideas from the Wildlife Resources Commission as well as the Land Quality Section and other agencies to help achieve re-stabilization of the site. The general methods to achieve this will include grading and discing to establish adequate slopes and soil preparation. We will then re-vegetate to establish primary vegetation as well as secondary succession. 2. Is an excavated or impounded body of water to be left as part of the reclamation? FIYES �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? FIYES FX1 N 0 If yes,specify species. 3. Describe provisions for safety to persons and to adjoining property in all completed excavations in rock including what kind of permanent barricade will be left.Acceptable permanent barricades are appropriate fencing,large boulders placed end-to-end,etc.Construction details and locations of all permanent barricades must be shown on the reclamation map. Safety fencing will be installed along high walls and maintained permanently to minimize safety hazards. Revised September 21,2021 Page 111 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 (919)707-9220 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. Overburden and spoil material will be placed in fill areas designated on the site map. These areas will be constructed on a 3:1 slope or flatter and seeded according to the enclosed seeding / re-vegetation plan. 5. A)Describe reclamation of processing facilities,stockpile areas,and on-site roadways. The processing facility will be removed from the site upon completion of mining activities. The process, stockpile and roadway areas will be graded, disced and seeded. B)Will any on-site roadways be left as part of the reclamation? FXYES F ]NO 1f yes,identify such roadways on the reclamation map and provide details on permanent road and ditch line stabilization. Permanent entrance road will be left. 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. All waste products generated on site will be disposed of offsite to appropriate contractors or waste facilities such as landfills and scrap metal dealers. Revised September 21, 2021 Page 112 "s 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 (919)707-9220 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,Operation and Reclamation; h. Others as may be approved by the Department. Lime Rate of Application(tons/acre): 1.0 tons per acre Fertilizer Analysis and Rate of Application(Ibs/acre): 120 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 KY-31 Fescue Year Round 100 Ibs/acre Rye Grain Oct-Feb 100 Ibs/acre Winter Rye Oct-Feb 20 Ibs/acre Common Bermuda April-.July 50 Ibs/acre 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(Ibs/acre,trees/ acre,spacing of trees/shrubs,etc.): 60 - 80 bales of straw per acre Revegetation and/or reforestation plan approved by: Signature Date 1 Print Name jpfn Conner Title Vice President Agency Hedrick Industries Revised September 21, 2021 Page 113 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 (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 administration of the Mining Act of 1971 pursuant to G.S.74-56. We further grant to the Department or its appointed representatives the right to make whatever entries on the land as may be reasonably necessary and to take whatever actions as may be reasonably necessary in order to carry out reclamation which the operator has failed to complete in the event a bond forfeiture is ordered pursuant to G.S.74-59. LANDOWNER: APPLICANT: Signature Z f_ Signature* Print Name d/asonConner Print Name son Conner Title(if applicable) Vice President Title Vice President Company(if applicable) BV Hedrick Gravel and Sand Company BV Hedrick Gravel and Sand Address PO Box 1040 Mine Name Lake Norman Quarry Salisbury, NC 28145 Telephone 704-827-8114 Telephone 704-633-4241 Date Signed L Date Signed Tr *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. Revised September 21, 2021 Page 119