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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]
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 Core Creek South Mine
County Carteret River Basin White Oak
Latitude(decimal degrees to four
places) 34.8131
Longitude(decimal degrees to four
places) -76.7059
2. Name of Applicant NSN Investments LLC
Applicant Contact Consultant Contact James Izzell
Applicant Email noahaohomassimpsonconstmction.com Consultant Email [e-mail]
Telephone [phone] Telephone [phone]
Cell Phone Cell Phone
Permanent Address for Receipt of
3' Official Mail** 1507 Live Oak St, Suite A, Beaufort NC 28516
4. Mine Office Address
5. Mine Manager Noah Simpson
Mine Manager Email [e-mail]
Telephone Cell Phone
I 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 2 2a, 2 q
Print Name �( pww
Title
*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.
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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]
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 166.39
(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: 166.39 Acres leased:
Property owner if leased:
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?
1-1 YES F1NO
If yes,indicate the acreage to be covered by this modification
Does the modification involve acreage outside the previously approved permitted boundary?
YES FINO
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.
F-1 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: borrow
3. Mining Method:
Hydraulic Dredge 0 Front-end Loader&Truck Shovel&Truck
❑Dragline&Truck Self-loading Scraper
❑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) 25
5. Has an area at this site been mined in the past?
YES NO
If yes,when and by whom was this activity conducted?
6. Estimated life of the operation(years):25
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://portal.ncdenr.oM/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 Carl Sandburg Court
Raleigh,NC 27699-1587 Raleigh,NC 27610
http:Ilwww.ncdot.rgfiUgis [phone]
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 0.10
Stockpiles 0.00
Waste piles 0.00
Processing Areas/Haul Roads 1.50
Mine Excavations 45.00
Other(Please explain)
Total Affected Acreage 46.60
Total Permitted Acreage 166.39
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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)
1) 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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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.
Silt fence and perimeter berm will be established as needed prior to land
disturbance. All runoff from any disturbed area will be held within excavation
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.
All runoff is to be directed into the existing excavation. A perimeter silt fence
and flat topography prevents any off site sedimentation.
3. A)Will the operation involve washing the material mined,recycling process water,or other wastewater handling?
F]
YES �NO
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?
®YES �NO
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).
Mine dewatering, as shown on the Mine Plan
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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?
1^1YES ❑ NO
If yes,do you intend to dewater the excavation(s)?
FX-1YES 1:1 NO
Estimated withdrawal rate in gallons per day: 1,500,000.00
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.
The shallow depth of the excavation and distance to excavation will prevent any
impact to neighboring wells
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.
Applications will be made for NPDES General Stormwater Permit NCG020, and
for for the Central Coastal Plain Capacity Use Permit
4. A)Will the operation involve crushing or any other air contaminant emissions?
YES 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?
Periodic spray with water as needed
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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 50 foot buffer will be maintained between any land disturbance and
property lines.
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 buffer will be maintained between any land disturbance and
any natural watercourses or wetlands.
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.
3:1 slopes will be maintained within the excavation to maintain slope stability
B)Provide a cross-section on the mine map(s)for all rill 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).
3:1 slopes
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.
n/a
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.
Buffers and slopes prevent any physical hazard to any neighboring structure.
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 detail/cross-section and location of each type of barricade to be used must be
indicated on the mine map(s).
The remote location from the public highway and locked gate on the haul road
prevents inadvertent public access
9. Are ff
roducing minerals or soils present?
YES IN NO
If yes,how will acid water pollution from the excavation,stockpiles,and waste areas be controlled?
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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.
Existing vegetation and buffer distance effectively screen the site
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?
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11. Will ex I sives be used?
YES FX 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.
12. Will fuel tanks,solvents,or other chemical reagents be stored on-site?
FIYES ZNO
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).
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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 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.
The entire excavated area will be reclaimed as a pond. The side slopes will be
graded to a minimum of 3:1. Unexcavated areas will be graded to prevent
standing water. All disturbed areas not submerged will be seeded.
2. Is an excavated or impounded body of water to be left as part of the reclamation?
RYES FINO
!f yes,illustrate the location of the body(s)of water on the reclamation map and provide a scaled cross-sections)
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 aN0
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.
n/a
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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.
There are no overburden, refuse, or spoil areas in this mine plan
5. A)Describe reclamation of processing facilities,stockpile areas,and on-site roadways.
The roadway will remain for property access.
B)Will any on-site roadways be left as part of the reclamation?
Fv]YES F]NO
If yes,identify such roadways on the reclamation map and provide details on permanent road and ditch line
stabilization.
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.
Any such material will be removed from site
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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,Operation and Reclamation;
h. Others as may be approved by the Department.
Lime Rate of Application(tons/acre): By soil test,or 1.5 tons/acre
Fertilizer Analysis and Rate of Application(Ibs/acre): By soil test,or 500 Ibs/acre 10-10-10
Seed type(s)and rate(s)of application included year-round seeding schedule(lbslacre):
NOTE:Include legumes
SEED TYPES SEEDING DATES SEEDING RATES
pensacola bahiagrass April 1—July 15 50 lbslacre
Sericea lespedeza April 1—July 15 30 Ibs/acre
Common bermudagrass April 1—July 15 10 lbslacre
Common millett April 1—July 15 51 lbslacre
Rye(temporary cover) July 15—April 15 120 lbslacre
Mulch Type,Rate of Application(lbslacre),and Method of Anchoring:
4,000 lbslacre grain straw mulch, anchor with asphalt, roving, or netting
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 reforest tion plan approved by:
Signature6��- Date 02/15/2024
Print Name James Izzell
Title Licensed Geologist
Agency Carolina Geological Services, Inc
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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]
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 fort)OR you can defer to the Department to calculate your bond
for Lou based upon your maps and standard reclamation costs:
CATEGORY AFFECTED RECLAMATION RECLAMATION
ACREAGE COST/ACRE COST
Tailings/Sediment Ponds 0.10 Ac. X $ 500 /Ac. = $ 50.00
Stockpiles 0.00 Ac. X $ /Ac. = $ 0.00
Waste Piles 0.00 Ac. X $ /Ac. = $ 0.00
Processing Area/Haul Roads 1.50 Ac. X $ 1,800 /Ac. = $ 2,700.00
Mine Excavation 45.00 Ac. X $ 500 /Ac. = $ 22,500.00
Other Ac. X $ 1,800 /Ac. = $ 0.00
TOTAL AFFECTED AC.: 46.60 Ac.
TOTAL PERMITTED AC.: 166.39 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 46.60 Ac.
b) Positive Drainage Ac. X $1,500.00 = $ 0.00
SUBTOTAL COST:$ 259250.00
Inflation Factor:
SUBTOTAL COST LIFE OF MINING OPERATION OR LIFE INFLATION COST
OF LEASE(YEARS)
0.02 X $ 25,250.00 X 25 = $ 12,625.00
Total Reclamation Bond Cost:
ETOTALECLAMTION BOND COST= SUBTOTAL+INFLATION = $ 37,800.00
Round down to the nearest$100.00
NOTE:The reclamation bond cannot exceed$1 million per GS 74-54
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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 Pyrophyliite CL Clay/Shale
GS Gemstone FS Feldspar OL Olivine PE Peat
Borrow Borrow/fill dirt MI Mica KY Kyanite/Silli man ite/Andal usite AU Gold
CS Crushed Stone LI Lithium PH Phosphate TI Titanium
OT Other
TYPE T/S 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) 1800 2000 2000 500(L)
PF,OL,KY 1500(FI) 2500(PD)
1000(L) 2500 5000 5000 2000(L)
PH 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 513.0003,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.
Revised July 13, 2021 Page 115

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'
Revised July 13,2021 Page 116

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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]
NOTICE
Pursuant to provisions G.S.74-50(b1)of The Mining Act of 1971,Notice is hereby given that
NSN Investments LLC has applied on 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):
Wla new surface mining permit,
Fla 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 on 166.39 acres located 8
(Mineral,Ore) (Number) (Number)
miles north of Beaufort off near road Hardesty Loop Rd
(Direction) (Nearest town) (Number,Name)
in Carteret 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: [phone]
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.
Noah Simpson, NSN Investments LLC
Addressee/Owner of Record's Name and Address Name of Applicant.Include Contact Person&Company Name,if Applicable
1507 Live Oak St, Beaufort, NC 28516
Date of Issuance of this Notice/Mailed to Addressee/Owner of Record Address of Applicant
Revised July 13, 2021 Page 117

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, James Izzell, (agent) ,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 sworn,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
see attached list
Attach additional list if necessary.
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:
Tommy Burns, Carteret Co Manager 302 Courthouse Sq, Beaufort, NC 28516
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 5B.0004(d).I understand that it is the responsibility of the applicant to retain the receipts of mailing
sh above notices were caused to be mailed and to provide them to the Department upon request.
owi hat the
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SioKature of Applicant o Date
If person executing Affidavit is an agent or employee of an applicant,provide the following information:
Name of Applicant NSN Investments, LLC
Title of person executing Affidavit Agent
�aa Notary is of the County of
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Sta of North Carolina,do hereby that �� appeared before me this
day and under oath acknowledged that the above A; •Mad�#�y,
Witness y hand an eal,t is c da i .'• : 20 C� '
Notary: ♦ com0issio*expires. � G`
Re ed ly 13, 2021 ��9�C ^% ?I/, Page 18
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Core Creek South Mine Adjoining Property Owners
Weyerhauser Company Commtec LLC
205 Perry Lane Rd 3619 E Hedrick Dr
Brunswick, GA 31525 Morehead City, NC 28557
Charles Stoner Prentice Stinson
169 Oscar Hill Rd 209 Old Stanton Rd
Newport, NC 28570 Beaufort, NC 28516
David Knapp Carl L Price
561 Hardesty Loop Rd 273 Turnpike Rd
Newport, NC 28570 Newport, Nc 28570
Daniel L Morton Lauren Danielle Rimmer
PO Box 1414 286 Turnpike Rd
Newport, NC 28570 Newport, NC 28570
Pollyann M Scott Judith D Koenig
513 Hardesty Loop Rd 159 Ridgewood Dr
Newport, NC 28570 Inman, SC 29349
James Salter George D Hardesty III
485 Hardesty Loop Rd 186 N Bathclub BI
Newport, NC 28570 North Reddington Beach, FL 33708
Robert Taylor Rhonda T Small
18 Via Vasari#101 2385 Adams Creek Rd
Henderson, NV 89011 Havelock, NC 28532
Eric Lee Price Medeon G Creech
243 Old Stanton Rd PO Box 39
Beaufort, NC 28516 Pine Level, NC 27568
Tent'Jackson Vasilios Michailidis
205 Blue Crab Ct 411 Blair Pointe Rd
Swansboro, NC 28584 Morehead City, NC 28557
Rilex3 LLC
2917 Highway 70 E
Beaufort, NC 28516

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]
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 Print Name
Title(if applicable) Title
Company(if applicable) NSN Investments, LLC Company NSN Investments, LLC
Address 1507 Live Oak St, Suite A Mine Name Core Creek South Mine
Beaufort, NC 28516 Telephone
Telephone Date Signed�2-?�7 Sid.��v t Z'Y
Date Signed
*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 July 13, 2021 Page 119

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From: lames Iaell([e-mail])
To: [e-mail]
Date: Tuesday, February 20,2024 at 09:26 AM EST
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From:<dquinn5 ec.rr.com>
Date:Tue,Jan 30,2024 at 3:07 PM
Subject: FW: [Non-DoD Source]SAW-20023-02392 Noah Simpson PJD
To:Noah Simpson<noah thomassimpsonconstruction.com>
Noah,
The Corps has concurred with our wetland delineation on your property(noted in paragraph below)and this should be
sufficient for permitting purposes.The map attached is referenced in their letter an wetland areas are shown on map.
If you should have any questions,please give me a call.
Thanks,
Don Quinn&Gary Mitchell
Probe Resources, LLC
[phone] &[phone]
From: Charles,Thomas P CIV USARMY CESAW(USA)<thomas.p.charles usace.army.mil>
Sent: Monday,January 29,2024 4:32 PM
To:[e-mail]
Subject: RE: [Non-DoD Source]SAW-20023-02392 Noah Simpson PJD
Dear, Noah Simpson ,
Reference is made to ORM ID SAW-2023-002392,please reference this number on any correspondence regarding this
action Noah Simpson Tract located on the south side of Hardesty Loop Rd&west side of Turnpike Rd, Harlowe,Carteret
County, North Carolina.
(Parcel ID#(638094748578000)(75-acres)Coordinates: (34.812783,
-76.703867)
On 1/29/2024,we received information from you requesting the Wilmington District, Regulatory Division review and concur
with the boundaries of an aquatic resource delineation.A desk top review was conducted on 1/29/2024 using information
obtained from the consultant(Don Quinn-Probe Resources,LLC
and from Corps produced Maps.

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We have reviewed the information provided by you concerning the aquatic resources,and by copy of this e-mail,are
confirming that the aquatic resources delineation has been verified by the Corps to be sufficiently accurate and reliable for
permitting actions and the determination of compensatory mitigation requirements.The boundaries of these aquatic
resources are shown on Wetland sketch, Noah Simpson Tract, Hardesty Loop Probe Resources,LLC Date 11/27/23
Regulatory Guidance Letter(RGL) 16-01
https:Husace.contentdm.ocic.org/utils/getfile/collection/pl602lcol19/id/1256 provides guidance for Jurisdictional
Determinations(JD)and states"The Corps generally does not issue a JD of any type where no JD has been requested".At
this time,we are only verifying the delineation.This delineation may be relied upon for use in the permit evaluation process,
including determining compensatory mitigation.This delineation verification is not an Approved Jurisdictional Determination
(AJD)and is not an appealable action under the Regulatory Program Administrative Appeal Process(33 CFR Part 331).
However,you may request an AJD,which is an appealable action. If you wish to receive a Preliminary Jurisdictional
Determination (PJD),or an Approved Jurisdictional Determination(AJD)please respond accordingly,otherwise nothing
further is required and we will not provide any additional documentation.
Please contact me if you have any questions about this project or about the USACE Regulatory Program.
Respectfully,
Thomas Charles(Tom)
thomas.p.charles usace.army.rril
Regulatory Specialist
910-251-4101 cell 910-465-7602
https://www.saw.usa ce.a rmy.mil/Missions/Reg u lato ry-Permit-Program/Permits/2017-Nationwide-Permits/
E-PCN-Submittal
https:/ledocs.deq.nc.gov/Forms/Pre-Construction Notification Form
PJDs',Wetland Delineation Concurrence&JD's. https//saw-reg.usace.army.mil/JD/FINALSAW-JD-REQUEST-FORM-
20170508.pdf
Submittal You may submit requests via e-mail in PDF format to
WilmingtonNCREG aousace.army.mil
The Wilmington District is committed to providing the highest level of support to the public.
To help us ensure we continue to do so,please complete the Customer Satisfaction Survey located at:
https://regulatory_ops.usace.army.mil/customer-service-survey/
From:[e-mail]<dquin@e n5c.mcom>
Sent: Monday,January 29,2024 3:17 PM
To:Charles,Thomas P CIV USARMY CESAW(USA)<thomas.p.charles usace.army.m]I>
Subject: RE: [Non-DoD Source]SAW-20023-02392 Noah Simpson PJD

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Don Quinn
From:Charles,Thomas P CIV USARMY CESAW(USA)<thomas.p.charles usace.army.mil>
Sent: Monday,January 29,2024 3:09 PM
To:dquinn5 ec.rr.com
Subject: RE: [Non-DoD Source]SAW-20023-02392 Noah Simpson PJD
Can I do a delineation concurrence? I will have it to you today.
Thomas Charles(Tom)
thomas.p.charles usace.army.mil
Regulatory Specialist
910-251-4101 cell 910-465-7602
https://www.saw.usace.a rmy.mil/Missions/Reg ulatory-Perm it-Prog ram/Permits/2017-Nationwide-Perm its/
E-PCN-Submittal
https://edocs.deq.nc.gov/Forms/Pre-Construction_Notification_Form
PJDs',Wetland Delineation Concurrence&JD's. http://saw-reg.usace.army.mil/JD/FINALSAW-JD-REQUEST-FORM-
20170508.pdf
Submittal You may submit requests via e-mail in PDF format to
[e-mail]
The Wilmington District is committed to providing the highest level of support to the public.
To help us ensure we continue to do so,please complete the Customer Satisfaction Survey located at:
hftps://regulatory.ops.usace.army.mil/customer-service-survey/
From:dquinn5 ec.rr.com<dquinn5 ec.rr.com>
Sent:Tuesday,January 23,202410:19 AM
To:Charles,Thomas P CIV USARMY CESAW(USA)<thomas.p.charles usace.army.mil>
Subject: [Non-DoD Source]SAW-20023-02392 Noah Simpson PJD
Mr. Charles,
Just checking on the status of this PJD. It is needed for a mining permit that our client is trying to obtain for utilization later
this year. Please advise as to a time frame and if you would like to schedule an on site meeting please let us know a
day/date and time.

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Don Quinn&Gary Mitchell
Probe Resources,LLC
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as applied in the Certificate of Coverage for this location:
Core Creek South Mine
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Mr. Ralph Thomas
Hardesty Loop Road
Newport, Carteret County, NC
February 20, 2024
This plan is designed to satisfy the requirements of Part G, Section b of the
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The NPDES General Stormwater Permit for Mining (NCG020000) addresses
impacts of mine dewatering wastewater pumping and discharge on surrounding areas,
including potential impacts to wetlands. The NPDES Permit requires that the mine have
a site specific plan for, 1)groundwater monitoring strategies to demonstrate the effect of
pumping and establish any pumping regime necessary to reduce potential impacts to
surrounding areas, and 2) detailed plans to maintain surrounding hydrology and
respective monitoring to demonstrate compliance.
In order to develop these plans, detailed studies must be done to understand the
site-specific parameters. First, any wetlands'that may be potentially impacted must be
delineated according to US Army Corps of Engineers criteria. Second, a study of
potential impacts of groundwater levels must be conducted. This should include a
detailed examination of soil types, permeability, and various zones of groundwater within
the zone of influence. Third, based on the groundwater data, an assessment of potential
impacts to the wetlands by mine dewatering should be estimated. Finally, based on the
potential impact, a plan should be developed to limit as well as monitor the potential
impacts to the wetlands.
Site description:
The proposed Core Creek South Mine is located on Hardesty Loop Rd, north of
Beaufort, NC. It is located within the White Oak River basin. The mine excavation will
encompass 45 acres. Natural groundwater levels within the sand mine are within 5 feet
of the surface. The sand deposit being mined is a coastal deposit consisting of
sediments, ranging from a silty fine to medium grained sand. The excavation will be
reclaimed as a pond. The Mine Plan as submitted for the Mining Permit Application is
attached.
Wetland description:
The wetlands within the Core Creek Couth Mine project were delineated in 2023
as part of the mine permitting. The wetland area is confined to an area on the east side
of the property. This delineation was reviewed and approved by Mr. Thomas Charles, of
the US Army Corps of Engineers. Natural hydration of the wetlands is accomplished by
regular flooding, as well as natural surface drainage from rainfall.

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Pumping and mine dewatering:
This sand deposit is typical of other deposits in this area. The groundwater table
is several feet below the original ground surface, but above the total depth of the
excavation. Therefore, some groundwater will occasionally be pumped from the mining
area. Goundwater and stormwater will be collected within a large sump area in the
mined area. The dewatering pump intake floats on the surface of the collected water,
preventing any sediment from leaving the mining area. Water is then pumped to a
basin, where it is held until it occasionally overflows. The pond overflow flows into the
adjacent wetland. Based on the volume of the pump and projected water levels, it is
anticipated that a maximum of 1,500,000 gallons per day maximum will be pumped from
the pit.
Impact of dewatering on adjacent wetlands:
The wetlands that have been identified in the area of the borrow pit are confined
to the eastern site of the excavation. The hydration of the wetlands is accomplished by
surface water, rainwater runoff, and occasional flooding of the wetland area, and not
from the deeper groundwater found in the sand mine. Therefore, the mine dewatering
will have no impact on adjacent wetlands. In addition, the water that is pumped from the
mining area will directly discharge into wetlands on the same property. Therefore, the
dewatering activity will actually enhance the wetland environment, providing hydration
even during dry periods.
Monitoring:
Based on the observed disconnection between the water within the mining area
and the surrounding wetlands, it is anticipated that any potential dewatering at this mine
will have no impact on the adjacent wetlands. In order to confirm that there are no
impact to the wetlands, a monitoring plan should be established as a precaution.
1. Mine dewatering wastewater discharges should be quantitatively and qualitatively
monitored according to requirements of the NPDES permit. See the Monitoring
Requirements" in the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan.
2. The Discharge Point should be examined weekly to make sure that it is functioning as
designed and that no sediment has discharged into the adjacent wetlands.
3. A written record shall be kept of pumping times and rates. A record of rainfall shall
also be kept in the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan.
5. The wetland vegetation in the ditches should be inspected at least quarterly. If any
vegetation appears to be distressed, an investigation should be conducted to determine
the cause.

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