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Elliott Consulting
202 Elliott Road
PO Box 112
Aydlett, North Carolina 27916
NC Department of Environmental Quality Phone: [phone]
Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources
Stormwater Program
1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612
Subject: The Sandlot-NPDES NCGO20000 NOI - Permit Application
To Whom It May Concern:
On behalf of Mr. Lee Graham Hoggard, Elliott Consulting is requesting review of this NCG020000 Notice of
Intent for an NPDES General Permit for Mine Dewatering, slated for development in Merry Hill Township,
Bertie County, North Carolina. The operation is referred to as the Lee Hoggard Sand Mine based on family
ownership of the property and includes a total permit area of 14.69 acres.
The following documents are enclosed to support the Application (2 copies of each):
• Application for NCG020000 coverage for proposed dewatering activity.
$120 permit Processing Fee
• Copy of submitted NCDEQ DEMLR Mining Permit Application
• Copy of submitted NCDEQ DWR Registration Application for Water Usage
• Mine and Reclamation Maps
• Adjoinder Notification Map
• USGS Quad Site Map
We respectfully ask for your review of the above-listed enclosures as they support the requested mining
permit application and NPDES General Permit application for the proposed Lee Hoggard Sand Mine. Should
you have any questions or need any additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me. We thank
you for your time and review of this request.
Regards,
Ken Elliott
Elliott Consulting
02-02-2024

FOR AGENCY USE ONLY
NCG02_
Assigned to:
ARO FRO MRO RRO WARO WIRO WSRO
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources Land Quality Section
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
NCG020000 Notice of Intent
This General Permit covers STORMWATER AND/OR WASTEWATER DISCHARGES associated with activities under
SIC(Standard Industrial Classification)Code 14(Mineral Mining Industry]except for:peat mining,coal mining,
metal mining, oil and gas extraction,tourist gem mines, NCOOT borrow pits,in-stream sand mining, and
discharges from mining operations which are intermixed on site with stormwater from concrete operations. You
can find information on the DEMLR stormwater Program at deq.nc.gov/SW.
Directions: Print or type all entries on this application. Send the original,signed application with all required
items listed in Item (9) below to: NCDEMLR Stormwater Program, 1612 MSC, Raleigh,NC 27699-1612. The
submission of this application does not guarantee coverage under the General Permit. Prior to coverage under
this General Permit a site inspection will be conducted.
1. Owner/Operator(to whom all permit correspondence will be mailed):
Name of legal organizational entity: Legally responsible person as signed In Item(10)below:
Lee Graham Haggard Lee Graham Ho and
Street address: City: State: Zip Code:
644 Ledrew Perry Road Merry Hill NC 27957
Telephone number: Email address:
252-325-0348 [e-mail]
Type of Ownership:
Government
❑County ❑Federal ❑Municipal Cl State
Non-government
❑Business(If ownership is business,a copy of NCSO5 report must be included with this application)
IN Individual
2. Industrial Facility(facility being permitted):
Facility name: Facility environmental contact:
Lee Haggard Sand Mine Lee Graham Haggard
Street address: city: State: Zip Code:
142 NC 45 South Merry Hill NC 27957
Parcel Identification Number(PIN) County:
6853-46-7303 Bertie
Telephone number: Email address:
252-325-0348 1 [e-mail]
Latitude of entrance: Longitude of entrance:
36.027962 N 1 -76.782532 W
4-digit SIC code: Facility is: Date operation is to begin or began:
❑ New ❑ Proposed
1442 IN Existing Mining permit#08-27 issued 01-15-2014
Types of minerals mined at this facility:
❑ Clay ❑ Feldspar Ore ❑ Lithium Ore ❑ Phosphate ®Soil ®Construction Sand ❑ Industrial Sand
❑ Other:
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Is this a processing-only facility for materials mined elsewhere? Is this an inactive mine site?
❑Yes ❑Yes
® No ® No
Does total area of this mine site Include ready-mixed concrete plant and/or asphalt plant areas?
❑Yes,and has separate NPDES stormwater permits(provide permit numbers):
❑Yes,and does not have separate NPDES stormwater permits
W No
Does this facility already have a valid Mining Permit from DEMLR's Land Quality Section?
®Yes(please provide the Mining Permit Number) Permit#08-27
❑ No(please indicate the status of the Mining Permit application)
Are you applying for a discharge permit in the same location as a previously permitted mine?
❑Yes(please provide permit number and mine name)
® No
If the stormwater discharges to a municipal separate storm sewer system(MS4),name the operator of the MS4:
10 N/A
3. Consultant(if applicable):
Name of consultant: Consulting firm:
Ken Elliott Elliott Consulting
Street address: City: State Zip Code
PO Box 112, 202 Elliott Road Aydleft INC 27916
Telephone number: Email address:
252-339-9021 [e-mail]
4. Develo ment Activities and Buffers
Mining operation will precede development activities at this site:
❑Yes
IN No
Mine Is located within one of the 20 Coastal Counties,and will it add more than 10,000 ft'of impervious surface:
❑Yes(to both)
® No,this mine is within one of the 20 Coastal Counties,but will not at more than 10,000 ft'of Impervious surface
❑ No,this mine Is not within one of the 20 Coastal Counties
Mine is in the Neuse,Tar-Pamlico,or Catawba River Basins,OR in the Randleman or Jordan Water supply Watersheds?
❑Yes(specify size of stream buffers)
® No
Mine site will include wastewater discharges from a ready-mix concrete batch plant?
❑Yes(please seek additional coverage under General Permit NCG140000:Ready-Mix Concrete)
® No
S. Mine Dewatering
Mine dewatering will occur at this site:
®Yes ❑ No(mark N/A for the rest of this section)
Mine dewatering from this facility will be discharged to:
®Surface Waters and/or Wetlands
❑Other(specify)
❑Mine will not discharge dewatering to Surface Waters and/or Wetlands;specify how dewatering will occur and where
water will be directed:
❑N/A
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Wetlands and/or Surface Waters are within 400'of the mine pit perimeter: 404/401 Certification permits required:
®Yes(specify distance) 275 feet ❑Yes(briefly describe)
❑ No ® No
❑ N/A ❑ N/A
Have you been required to obtain a wetland delineation certified by the US Army Corps of Engineers?
❑Yes(please attach to this application) ® No
6. Wastewater Treatment
Will this facility wash mined materials?
❑Yes ® No
Will discharges of process wastewater treatment systems occur(including possible recycle system overflows)
❑Yes(please describe)
® No
Will this facility employ chemical additives to flocculate suspended solids?
❑Yes(specify name/manufacturer/quantity of daily use)
® No
Note:please visit:https•//files nc gov/ncdeg/Water+Quality/Environmental+Sciences/ATU/PAM8 30 18.pdf for list of
approved PAMS
Will any of the wastewater treatment facilities at this mine overflow only during rainfall events that exceed the 10-yr,24-hr
rainfall event?
❑Yes(specify which systems)
IN No
Are wastewater treatment facilities(including recycle systems) planned In the 300-year flood plain?
❑Yes ® No
Wastewater Treatment Alternative Review as required by 15A NCAC 211.0105(c)(2)
Types of wastewater this mine site will discharge: ® Mine Dewatering ❑ Process Wastewater
Types of wastewater considered for this alternative review: ® Mine Dewatering ❑ Process Wastewater
Are there existing sewer lines within a one-mile radius?
❑Yes
❑Wastewater treatment plant will accept wastewater
❑ Is feasible to connect(explain)
❑ Is not feasible to connect(explain)
❑Wastewater treatment plant will not accept wastewater(please attach letter documenting this)
® No
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Are you already proposing a closed-loop recycle system(CLRS)that meets design requirements of SSA NCAC 2T.10000?
❑Yes,for dewatering
❑Yes,for process wastewater
❑Yes,for both
❑ No,this option is technologically feasible(explain)
10 No,this option is not technologically feasible(explain) Inadequate space for system.
❑ No,this option is otherwise feasible(explain)
❑No,this option is otherwise not feasible(explain)
What is the feasibility of building a CLRS compared to direct surface water discharge?
Building and maintaining a treatment system prior to discharge is more feasible than a CLRS.
Surface or Subsurface Disposal System
❑A surface or subsurface disposal system is technologically feasible(explain)
®A surface or subsurface disposal system is not technologically feasible(explain) Inadequate space and power source,
❑A surface or subsurface disposal system Is otherwise feasible to implement(explain)
❑A surface of subsurface disposal system Is not otherwise feasible to implement(explain)
What is the feasibility of employing a subsurface of surface discharge as compared to a direct discharge to surface waters?
Building and maintainina a treatments stem prior to discharge is more feasible than a subsurface or surface discharge system.
Direct Discharge to surface waters is the most environmentally sound alternative to all reasonably cost-effective options
for the wastewaters being considered?
®Yes
❑ No
If this review included all wastewater discharge types,would excluding some types make any of the above non-discharge
options feasible for some the wastewaters?
❑Yes
® No
7. Outfalls(s)At least one outfall is required to be eligible for coverage.
3-4 digit identifier: Name of receiving water: Classification: ❑This water is impaired.
SDO-1 I Salmon Creek C;NSW ❑This watershed has a TMDL.
Discharge from this outfall is from:
❑ Stormwater ® Mine Dewatering ❑ Process Wastewater
7Q10 Flow of receiving waterbody(if discharging Mine Dewatering or Process Wastewaterto waters classified as HOW,
ORW,Tr,WS-1,WS-II,WS-III,SA,or PNA):
Discharge occurs from this outfall:
❑ Only during a rainfall event © Intermittently(indicate how often) ❑Continuously(indicate flow In CFS)
Avg 12 hrs/day(daily upon need, 12-1 times per year)
Latitude of outfall: Longitude of outfall:
36.025716 N 1 -76.784882 W
Brief description of the industrial activities that drain to this outfall:
Dewatering 12-acre sand mine excavation to 0.63-acre sediment pond to treat wastewater. Outfall is sediment pond overflow
Do Vehicle Maintenance Activities occur in the drainage area of this outfall? ❑Yes ® No
If yes,how many gallons of new motor oil are used each month when averaged over the calendar year?
3-4 digit identifier: Name of receiving water: Classification: ❑This water Is impaired.
❑This watershed has a TMDL.
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Discharge from this outfall is from:
❑Stormwater ❑ Mine Dewatering ❑ Process Wastewater
7Q10 Flow of receiving waterbody(if discharging Mine Dewatering or Process Wastewater to waters classified as HOW,
ORW,Tr,WS-I,WS-I I,WS-III,SA,or PNA):
Dischar a occurs from this outfall:
❑ Only during a rainfall event ❑ Intermittently(Indicate how often) ❑ Continuously(indicate flow in CFS)
Latitude of outfall: Longitude of outfall:
Brief description of the industrial activities that drain to this outfall:
Do Vehicle Maintenance Activities occur in the drainage area of this outfall? ❑Yes ❑ No
If yes,how many gallons of new motor oil are used each month when averaged over the calendar ear?
3-4 digit Identifier: Name of receiving water: Classification; ❑This water is Impaired.
❑This watershed has a TMDL.
Discharge from this outfall is from:
❑Stormwater ❑ Mine Dewatering ❑ Process Wastewater
7Q10 Flow of receiving waterbody(if discharging Mine Dewatering or Process Wastewater to waters classified as HQW,
ORW,Tr,WS-I,W541,WS-III,SA,or PNA):
Discharge occurs from this outfall:
❑ Only during a rainfall event ❑ Intermittently(indicate how often) ❑ Continuously(indicate flow in CFS)
Latitude of outfall: Longitude of outfall:
Brief description of the industrial activities that drain to this outfall:
Do Vehicle Maintenance Activities occur in the drainage area of this outfall? ❑ Yes ❑ No
If yes,how many gallons of new motor oil are used each month when averaged over the calendar ear?
3-4 digit Identifier: Name of receiving water: Classification: ❑This water is impaired.
❑This watershed has a TMDL.
Discharge from this outfall is from:
❑ Stormwater ❑ Mine Dewatering ❑ Process Wastewater
7Q10 Flow of receiving waterbody(if discharging Mine Dewatering or Process Wastewater to waters classified as HQW,
ORW,Tr,WS-I,WS-II,W5411,SA,or PNA):
Discharge occurs from this outfall:
❑ Only during a rainfall event ❑ Intermittently(Indicate how often) ❑ Continuously(indicate flow in CFS)
Latitude of outfall: Longitude of outfall:
Brief description of the industrial activities that drain to this outfall:
Do Vehicle Maintenance Activities occur in the drainage area of this outfall? ❑ Yes ❑ No
If yes,how many gallons of new motor oil are used each month when averaged over the calendar year?
3-4 digit identifier: Name of receiving water: Classification: ❑This water is impaired.
❑This watershed has a TMDL.
Discharge from this outfall is from:
❑ Stormwater ❑ Mine Dewatering ❑ Process Wastewater
7Q10 Flow of receiving waterbody(If discharging Mine Dewatering or Process Wastewater to waters classified as HQW,
ORW,Tr,WS-I,WS-II,WS-III,SA,or PNA):
Discharge occurs from this outfall:
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❑ Only during a rainfall event ❑ Intermittently(Indicate how often) ❑ Continuously(Indicate flow in CFS)
Latitude of outfall: Longitude of outfall:
Brief description of the industrial activities that drain to this outfall:
Do Vehicle Maintenance Activities occur in the drainage area of this outfall? ❑Yes ❑ No
It yes,how many gallons of new motor oil are used each month when averaged over the calendar year?
All outfalis must be listed and at least one outfall is required.Additional outfalls may be added in the section
"Additional Outfalls"found on the last page of this N01.
8. Other Facility Conditions(check all that apply and explain accordingly):
❑This facility has other NPDES permits. If checked,list the permit numbers for all current NPDES permits:
❑This facility has Non-Discharge permits(e.g.recycle permit). If checked,list the permit numbers for all current Non-
Discharge permits:
N/A
®This facility uses best management practices or structural stormwater control measures.
If checked,briefly describe the practices/measures and show on site diagram: Gravel construction entrance, sediment pond
riprap outfall protection, berm around active areas of mine, positive stormwater drainage into pit.
I@ This facility has a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan(SWPPP).
If checked, please list the date the SWPPP was implemented: January 2024
❑This facility stores hazardous waste in the 100-year floodplain.
If checked,describe how the area is protected from flooding: N/A
❑This facility is a(mark all that apply) N/A
❑ Hazardous Waste Generation Facility
❑ Hazardous Waste Treatment Facility _
❑ Hazardous Waste Storage Facility
❑ Hazardous Waste Disposal Facility
If checked,indicate:
Kilograms of waste generated each month: Type(s)of waste:
How material is stored: Where material is stored:
Number of waste shipments per year: Name of transport/disposal vendor:
Transport/disposal vendor EPA ID: Vendor address:
❑This facility is located on a Brownfield or Superfund site
If checked,briefly describe the site conditions: WA
❑ Facility provides appropriate secondary containment for bulk storage of liquid materials
If checked,briefly describe these measures:
Fuel tank on site for equipment fuel will be a double wall tank within secondary containment(concrete/composite style).
❑ Site has an active landfill within the mining permit boundary N/A
If checked,please indicate type:
a) ❑ LCID(Land clearing and Inert Debris)
b) ❑other(specify)
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9. Required Items (Application will be returned unless all of the following Items have been included):
® Check for$120 made payable to NCDEQ
❑ Copy of most recent Annual Report to the NC Secretary of State(if applicable)
®This completed application and any supporting documentation
® Copy of the approved mining permit or indication of mining permit application status
❑ Copy of US Army Corps—approved wetland delineation(if applicable)
® Line drawing of the water flow through the facility or block flow diagram
® Pictorial description of the nature of any sources of water and any collection and treatment measures
®A site diagram showing,at a minimum, existing and proposed:
a) outline of drainage areas
b) surface waters
c) stormwater management structures
d) location of stormwater outfalls corresponding to the drainage areas
e) runoff conveyance features
f) areas where process materials are stored
g) impervious areas
h) site property lines
®2 copies of large scale(24"x36"minimum)site plan showing:
a) topographical lines
b) all outfall locations
c) applicable buffers and delineated wetlands
d) receiving waters
e) 100-year flood plain(if applicable)
® Copy of county map or USGS quad sheet with the location of the facility clearly marked
If mines site is in one of the 20 Coastal Counties(if applicable)
®Applicant has check with the appropriate regional office to verify the need for a Coastal State Stormwater permit.
a) Indicate the Regional Office Contact: WaRO Varun Prakash
❑ Detailed list of:
a) impervious surface areas and percentages
b) sub-drainage areas
c) total drainage area
If mine is dewatering and near wetlands,or may otherwise impact surface waters or groundwater
® 2 copies of large scale(24"06"minimum)plans delineating areas on the listing acreage including:
a) wetlands
b) ditches
c) well-placements
d) pits
e) borrow areas
f) overburden storage
g) stormwater controls/BMPs
h) vehicle maintenance areas
i) settling basins
j) product process(such as screening,stockpiles,and waste plies)
k) total drainage area
1) impervious surface percentages(if state Stormwater programs apply)
m) applicable buffers
n) access and/or haul roads
® Pump dewatering size and information on Its specifications
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❑ Well Information(design,depths,maintenance)
® Physical monitoring for the wetland areas
® Settling pond size information, if applicable
❑ Level spreader design,if applicable
® Details about dewatering method
❑ Cone of Influence calculations
10 Description of measures to prevent erosion and flooding
❑ Description and information about 401/404 permits that have been obtained
❑ Copy of US Army Corps of Engineers wetlands delineations or approved wetland delineation(If applicable)
® I have contacted my local regional office about a Pumping Operation and Monitoring(POM)plan
a) Regional Office Contact: WaRO Varun Prakash
b) Date Contacted: 1-18-2024
10. Applicant Certification:
North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6E(1)provides that: Any person who knowingly makes any false statement,
representation,or certification in any application,record,report,plan,or other document filed or required to be maintained
under this Article or a rule implementing this Article.. .shall be guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor which may include a fine not
to exceed ten thousand dollars($10,000).
Under penalty of law,I certify that:
® 1 am the person responsible for the permitted industrial activity,for satisfying the requirements of this permit,and for any
civil or criminal penalties incurred due to violations of this permit.
®The information submitted in this NOI is,to the best of my knowledge and belief,true,accurate,and complete based on
my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system,or those persons directly responsible for gathering the
information.
® I will abide by all conditions of the NCG020000 permit.I understand that coverage under this permit will constitute the
permit requirements for the discharge(s)and is enforceable in the same manner as an Individual permit.
® I hereby request coverage under the NCG020000 General Permit.
Printed Name of Applicant: Lee Graham Hognard
Title: Owner
- January 29,2024
eft-nature of Applicant) (Date Signed)
Mail the entire package to: DEMLR—StormwaterProgram
Department of Environmental Quality
1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,NC 27699-1612
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PUMPING OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE PLAN
SAND MINE DEWATERING WITH SEDIMENTATION POND
Owner: Lee Graham Hoggard,644 Ledrew Perry Road, Merry Hill, NC 27957
Operator: B.E.Singleton&Sons, Inc.,920 W.Third Street,Washington, NC 27889
Job Location: Lee Hoggard Sand Mine, 142 NC 45 South, Merry Hill, NC 27957, Permit#08-27.
County: Bertie County
Prepared by: Ken Elliott,consulting
Date: February 2,2024
This plan defines responsibilities for operating, inspecting,and maintaining equipment and structures
used for dewatering the Lee Hoggard Sand Mine safely,and that dewatering will not degrade or
negatively impact any wetlands or waters of the state.
Description and Current State of the Lee Hoggard Sand Mine Site(Permit#08-27)and Mining
Application:
The Lee Hoggard Sand Mine is an existing 12.67-acre sand mine excavation operated by B.E.Singleton&
Sons, Inc., in a 14.69-acre permit area on a parcel owned by Lee Graham Hoggard,applicant. The mine
is located 1.2 miles northeast of Merry Hill, NC at 142 NC 45 South,and 4.5 miles west of Albemarle
Sound, in Bertie County.The permit area is on cultivated,sandy land at 35-ft elevation,owned by the
applicant, located near an unnamed tributary of Salmon Creek leading to Chowan River.
Currently Mr. Hoggard is applying for a mining permit modification with the NCDEQ Division of Energy,
Mineral and Land Resources to add dewatering to the permit and begin the dewatering operations in
February or March 2024. An NPDES General Permit application for dewatering is being submitted to
NCDEQ and registration for water usage has been submitted to the Division of Water Resources.
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan is under development and will be implemented upon approval of
the discharge permit application and before dewatering operations begin.
Sand Mine Dewatering:
It will be necessary to dewater the pond as it is being excavated to allow excavating equipment to enter
the area safely and efficiently remove the sand from the pond bottom. This will allow for full permitted
depth of excavation of the pond and proper reclamation of the edges of the pond. It is the intention of
the operator to only dewater the excavation as needed,which will not entail full-time dewatering.
For excavation purposes,dewatering will occur intermittently 12-16 times per year. The operator plans
to excavate approximately 25,000 cubic yards of sand at a time while dewatering and stockpile it for
later usage. Once the stockpiled sand is depleted,the operator will dewater the excavation again and
remove another quantity of sand.
Mine dewatering wastewater will be treated before release to the Waters of the State. Use of a
sedimentation pond separate from the excavated mine is a traditional and effective means to remove
sediment from wastewater generated during mine dewatering operations.

Sedimentation Pond Construction and Overflow Discharge:
The operator has constructed a sediment pond inside his existing excavation by blocking off the east end
of the excavation with a sand berm. The berm has a 30-ft wide peak with interior 2:1 slope,effectively
making a separate 0.63-acre pond. At the end of excavation activity,the operator will remove the berm
and incorporate the sediment pond in with the main excavation.
The sediment pond will be located between the proposed excavation site and wetlands 120 feet to the
northwest into which the sediment pond will overflow during dewatering activity.The wetlands drain
1.5 miles to Salmon Creek,then lead 8.4 miles to Chowan River.
Sediment pond water level will be controlled by a half-pipe flash-board water height control device
installed in the southwest corner of the sediment pond berm.This control structure will allow water to
flow across the flash boards into a 25' long x 15"wide buried PVC discharge pipe running westward
through the berm 20 feet to an outlet discharging to a 25-foot-long riprap-protected constructed ditch,
leading 50 feet to wetlands. From there,discharged water will flow 8.4 miles through Salmon Creek to
Chowan River and Albemarle Sound.
Dewatering Procedure:
The operator will install an 8-inch dewatering pump between the main excavation and sediment pond at
the southwest end of the excavation. Discharged water from the dewatering pump will enter the
sediment pond at its northeast corner and will overflow through a constructed half-pipe flash board
water height control device(construction diagram attached)discharge point located on the southwest
corner of the sediment pond.The discharge point will release clear water through the water-height
control device into the existing discharge ditch draining to wetlands and Salmon Creek.
Water will be pumped from the excavated pond to the sediment pond by the 8-in gasoline-powered
transfer pump operating at idle speed,approximately 1100 rpm. Estimated maximum flow from the
pump will be 8,000 gallons/hour,operating 12 hours per day,0.096-mgd. It is the intention of the
operator to drop the water level in the excavation approximately 20-25 feet below normal ground level
as needed.
Time and distance will allow all sedimentation to occur to acceptable levels before the overflow water
reaches outfall and then the waters of the State.Water will have to travel a minimum of 210 feet to
reach the overflow point which will give enough surface area to allow sufficient sedimentation to occur.
There will be a minimum of 1.5 feet of freeboard between the water surface in the sediment pond and
the top of the sediment pond bank. Stormwater drainage will be unable to enter the sediment area and
damage the sediment pond rates,due to the height of a surrounding 4-ft tall sediment pond berm.

Wetlands Protection:
Removing water from the excavation using a sedimentation pond with overflow is a valid dewatering
method for this size excavation. The pond can be dewatered quickly, and water removed from the pond
will be used to uniformly hydrate adjacent wetlands.
Once dewatered,excavation activity will be focused on removing sand from the pond as quickly as
possible to shorten the periods of dewatering. This will allow groundwater level in the pond to return to
normal as soon as possible to lessen possible impacts to adjacent wetlands,once dewatering ceases.
Groundwater Control:
Groundwater levels are not expected to be impacted in areas outside of the immediate excavated
dewatering area. Groundwater levels are expected to remain stable despite dewatering of the
excavation. The excavation site is surrounded on two sides by wetlands with drainage connection to
Salmon Creek.
Groundwater level depletion is not expected to affect any neighboring groundwater wells.The closest
residence to excavation is located 235 feet from the proposed excavation. This residence is located near
wetlands and has a groundwater supply well which is 420 feet deep. There are no other residences
within 500 feet of the excavation. The area is served by Bertie County Water System.
Sedimentation and Erosion Control:
The operator will maintain a minimum 25-ft wide unexcavated buffer on the north,south,east,and
west sides of excavation activity.
All erosion and sedimentation will remain inside the permit area.The operator will construct and
maintain a 10-ft wide x 2-ft tall grass-covered sand berm around the perimeter of the current affected
area of the excavation during all phases of operation, inside the unexcavated buffer.Stormwater falling
inside the active mining area will be directed to drain into the excavation by diversion drains.
Maintaining the Dewatering Equipment and Erosion Control Measures:
Inspections and maintenance are required to obtain the intended function of safely dewatering the sand
mine, and to maintain the life of any nearby wetlands or waters of the State. Items to inspect and
maintain during the anticipated 10-year life of the mine dewatering permit are:
• Inspect embankments, berms and appurtenant structures,and repair as needed.
• Monitor overflow ditches for damage or stoppage from beaver activity, repair as needed.
• Repair any damage to vegetated areas or berms with compacted earth fill, reshaping,sodding,
reseeding,and mulching as needed.
• Promptly repair all leaks in delivery facilities by replacing valves,fittings,gaskets,and worn or
damaged parts.

• Maintain all screens,filters,valves,timers,and other electrical and mechanical equipment in
good operating condition,following manufacturer's recommendations.
Monitoring the Dewatering Process and Effects of Dewatering:
Analytical and qualitative monitoring of mine dewatering wastewater will be in accordance with the
NCG020000 permit,as follows:
• Lee Hoggard Mine will discharge mine dewatering wastewater into Salmon Creek,classified as
C;NSW,Chowan River,classified as B;NSW,and Albemarle Sound,classified as B;NSW.
Discharge water will be analyzed quarterly per requirements of the NPDES permit.
• Discharge water will be sampled quarterly and analyzed for pH,Total Suspended Solids(TSS),
turbidity,and salinity. Samples with benchmark exceedances will require the operator to
increase sampling, per NPDES permit,until sample results are cleared.
• All excavated ponds in the Lee Hoggard Mine permit area will be inspected daily by the operator
to identify any abnormal conditions.
• All berms and erosion control structures will be inspected for damage monthly and within 24
hours after every storm event greater than 1.5 inches,and all structures will be repaired
immediately.
• Special inspections will be conducted immediately following severe storms,vandalism,and
other significant events.
• Dewatering process will be inspected daily during periods of dewatering the excavation.
• Rain gauge data will be collected by monitoring local rain gauge data monthly and after each
rain event.
Wetlands Monitoring:
Wetlands are located westward of the Lee Hoggard Mine site. Level 1 wetlands landscape assessment
by US Fish&Wildlife Service indicate two types of wetlands on the Hoggard parcel:
• PFO1A-Temporary flooded,freshwater forested/shrub wetlands.
• PFO6F—Semi-permanently flooded,freshwater forested/shrub wetlands.
Level 2 wetlands assessment has not been performed on the site. Discharge ditches will serve as
hydration devices to help maintain normal groundwater levels. Operator will monitor drainage ditches
weekly to always ensure presence of water in the ditch.
Records
Data will be collected as follows:
• Visual monitoring of adjacent wetlands and farmland for potential dehydration during mining or
dewatering activities will take place weekly. Solutions to any degradation caused by any mining

activity will include alteration of dewatering process. DWQ will be consulted as needed;
alterations to the process will be recorded.
• Elliott Consulting will maintain the following records in a permanent file at the Elliott Consulting
office at PO Box 112, 202 Elliott Road,Aydlett, NC 27926: a record of all significant actions
taken;as-built drawings; permits; analytical results from sampling; and related material. Copies
of all inspections, monitoring reports and lab analyses shall be provided to NCDWQ on a regular
basis and as requested.
• Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan and other pertinent documents and records will be
available online for inspection at www.singleton-sp3.com.
BMP Conditions
• The permittee will utilize best management practices to ensure that dewatering the Lee
Hoggard Mine will not degrade or negatively impact any wetlands or waters of the State. BMP's
will include:
o All berms and erosion control and sedimentation control structures will be inspected for
damages monthly and within 24 hours after every storm event greater than 1.5 Inches,
and all structures will be repaired immediately.
o Temporary gravel construction entrance will be maintained at foot of mine access road
at intersection with County Line Road.
o Operator will maintain riprap outfall protection on the overflow drainage ditch
downstream of sediment pond.
o Groundcover will be established on all sections of the permit area when not in use by
mining activities.
Signed,
Ken Elliott
for Lee Graham Hoggard,owner
Lee Hoggard Mine, Merry Hill, NC
February 2,2024

WATER WITHDRAWAL AND Division r esources FILE COPY
1611 Mail Service Center
TRANSFER REGISTRATION Raleigh,NC
0�90261
Fax:[phone]
Web:hdo://www.ncwater.orQ
SECTION 1: FACILITY INFORMATION
1-A. Facility Name:
1-B. Owner Name: I AA Graham Hoanard Registration#:
1-C. Address:
City: MAT Hill State: NC ZIo Code: 27957
1-D. County: RAW. 1-E. River Sub-Basin: Chowan
1-F. Contact Person: Ken Filintt 1-G. Title: Cnna ltant
1-H. Telephone: r252-339.90211 1-I. Fax: I 1
1J. Email: ken0kAnobx com
1-K....Water Use Type one):.............................................................................................._._....................._..__ _._................ .................
❑ Agriculture-aquaculture ❑ Industrial-metaVplasticifiberglass manufacturing
❑ Agriculture-row-crop farming and research ❑ Industrial-animal processing
❑ Agriculture-land drainage/waterfowl impoundments ❑ Industrial-textile manufacturing
❑ Agriculture-plant nursery ❑ Industrial-wood/paper products
❑ Agriculture-sod and turf production ❑ Industrial-environmental remediation
❑ Agriculture-Christmas tree production ® Mining-mineral extraction
❑ Agriculture-animal production ❑ PWS-drinking water(ID# )
❑ Energy-hydropower Cl Recreation-temporary filling of ponds
❑ Energy-pipeline testing(temporary) ❑ Recreation-golf course
❑ Energy-thermal-electric(steam-electric power,nuclear, ❑ Recreation-snow making
turbine generator)
❑ Industrial-chemical and pharmaceutical ❑ Recreation-water sports
manufacturin I rocessin
SECTION 2: WITHDRAWAL INFORMATION
2-A. Avera a daily withdrawal and maximum da withdrawal by month in million qalllona oar de (MGD I.
Average Daily Maximum Day Average Daily Maximum Day
Month #of Days Withdrawal Withdrawal Month #of Days Withdrawal Withdrawal
Used MGD MGD Used MGD MGD
Jan July
Feb Aug
Mar Sep
Apr Oct
May Nov
r77;71 Dec
2-B. Ground Water Information—Please com lets a row for each Qround water withdrawal source used in 2009.
Well Pump Screen Depth Well Average #of Pumping
Well or Sump Latitude Longitude Depth Intake Diameter Daily days Capacity
Identifier (35.123456) (-77.123456) (Feet) Depth Top Sot (Inches) Withdrawal used (MGD)
Feet (Feet) (Feet) MGD
2-C. Surface Water Information—Please complete a row for each surface water withdrawal source used in 2009.
Source Latitude Longitude Average Daily #of Pumping
Source Identifier Withdrawal days Sub-Basin Capacity
Typo (35.123456) (-77.123456) MGD used MGD
Lee Hoggard Mine Quarry 36.026397 -76.785015 Chowan 0.096
"Source Type—Choose one of the following: Lake,Pond,Quarry,Reservoir,River,or Stream.
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SECTION 3:DISCHARGE INFORMATION
3-A. Enter the average dailyamount of water disc ha ed each month in million gallons per day MGD.
Average Daily Maximum Day Average Daily Maximum Day
Discharged
Month #of Days Discharge Discharge Month #of Days Discharge Discharge
Discharged MGD MGD MGD MGD
Jan July
Feb Aug
Mar Sep
Apr Oct
May Nov
Jun Dec
3-B. Please complete a row for each discharge method.
Identifier or *Discharge Latitude Longitude Average Daily #of Permitted
Permit Number Type (35.123456) (-77.123456)L%MGD)
charge Days Sub-Basin Capacity
Used MGD
SDO-1 Discharge 36.025716 -76.784882 Chowan 0.096
Discharge Type-Choose one of the following: Discharge,Hydropower,Land Application,Subsurface,or To Another System.
SECTION 4:SURFACE WATER BASIN TRANSFER
Complete this section if you withdraw or purchase water that Is not returned to the river sub-basin from which it was withdrawn.
4-A. Please complete a row for each transfer of surface water from one sub-basin to another.
Daily Transfer
Description of Transfer Source Sub-Basin Receiving Sub-Basin Capacity
MGD
4-B. Enter the avers a da ly and maximum day surface water transfer amounts by month in million allons per day MGD:
Average Daily Maximum Day Average Daily Maximum Day
Month #of Days Transfer Transfer Month #of Days Transfer Transfer
Transferred MGD MGD Transferred MGD MGD
Jan July
Feb Aug
Mar Sep
Apr Oct
May Nov
Jun Dec
If latitude and longitude are unknown for any water withdrawal or discharge location listed above please submit a map clearly
marking and labeling all water withdrawal and discharge locations on an appropriate US Geological Survey topographic map or a
comparable map.
Do you have any comments? Mine dewatering wastewater withdrawn from mining operation discharges to sediment pond
which then overflows&discharges to ditch draining to Salmon Creek&Chowan River.
Lee Graham Hoggard January 29,2024
PRINT/TYPE Name of Person Registering Signatur Date
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