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Energy, Mineral& TRACY DAVIS
Land Resources wrenor
ENVIRONMENTAL OUALRV
December 11 2017
Allen Farms LLC
PO Drawer 1838
Goldsboro, NC 27533
RE Mining Permit No. 96-59
Sevens Mill Mine
Wayne County
Dear Allen Farms LLC:
This letter is to advise you of recent amendments to the North Carolina Mining Act of 1971 which impact the
permit term of your existing mining permit. Pursuant to the passage of House Bill 56, which became law on October 4,
2017 as SL 2017-209, all existing mining permits and any newly issued mining permits are to be issued for the life of site
or for the duration of the lease term. The "life of site" means the period from the initial receipt of a permit for the operation
until the mining operation terminates and the required reclamation is completed.
Considering the above, this letter hereby modifies your existing mining permit to remove all references to the prior
expiration date to convert your permit to a life of site or lease permit effective immediately. No action is required on your
part for this modification to be effective. Please attach this letter to your existing mining permit for future reference. The
mine name and permit number on the permit document, and all existing operating and reclamation conditions contained
therein, shall remain in full force and effect Furthermore, all provisions of GS §74-51 and GS §74-52 still apply to all new,
transferred and modified mining permits.
In addition to the life of site or lease mining permit provision, SL 2017-209 also enacted a new annual mining
permit operating fee of$400 per mining permit number. By statute, the initial payment of this annual $400 fee must be
submitted to this office by December 31, 2017 — see the attached Invoice to remit the initial annual fee payment by this
deadline. Beginning in 2018, the $400 annual operating fee must be submitted by July 1 of each year with the required
Annual Reclamation Report as required by GS §74-55. Failure to submit the fee by the required deadline will result in a
$501month late fee and could result in the denial of future permit actions and/or revocation of your mining permit.
Lastly, pursuant to GS §74-54, the cap on reclamation bonds has been raised from $500,000 to $1 million. Any
adjustments needed in existing bonds will be initiated by this office or addressed during your next requested permit action
unless you contact this office with a written request to have your bond reevaluated,
The issuance of a mining permit and/or any modification to it does not supersede local zoning regulations. .The
responsibility of compliance with any applicable zoning regulations remains with you.
Thank you for your cooperation in this matter. If you have any questions on the above, please contact Ms. Judy
Wenner, Assistant State Mining Specialist, or me at [phone].
Sincerely,
William "Toby" Vinson, Jr., PE, CPM
Interim Director, DEMLR
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PAT MCCRORY
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See¢Nry.
Energy.Mineral
and Land Resources TRACY DAVIS
cNVIF UNMENTAL QUALITY August 24, 2016
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Mc Lawrence C. Allen
Allen Farms LLC .
PO Box1838
Goldsboro, North Carolina 27533
Re: Stevens Mill Mine
Wayne County
Neuse River Basin
Dear Mr. Allen:
The application for a mining permit for the above referenced mine site has been found
to meet the requirements of G.S. 74-51 of The Mining Act of 1971. As we have received the
required security to cover this application, I am enclosing the mining permit.
The conditions of Mining Permit No. 96-59 were based primarily upon information
supplied in the application with conditions added as necessary to insure compliance with The
Mining Act of 1971, This permit expires on August 24, 2028. G.S. 74-65 states that the
issuance of a mining permit does not supersede or otherwise affect or prevent the
enforcement of any zoning regulation or ordinance duly adopted by an incorporated city or
county or by any agency or department of the State of North Carolina.
As a reminder, your permitted acreage at this site is 45.8 acres and the amount of land
you are approved to disturb is 37.1 acres.
Please review the permit and contact Judy Wenner, Assistant State Mining Specialist,
at [phone] of any objection or questions concerning the terms of the permit.
Sincerely, _
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Mining Specialist
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DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
DIVISION OF ENERGY, MINERAL AND LAND RESOURCES
PERMIT
for the operation of a mining activity
In accordance with the provisions of G.S. 74-46 through 68, "The Mining
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laws, rules and regulations
Permission is hereby Granted to;
Allen Farms LLC
Stevens Mill Mine
Wayne County - Permit No. 96-59
for the operation of a
Sand Mine
which shall provide that the usefulness, productivity and scenic values of
all lands and waters affected by this mining operation will receive the
greatest practical degree of protection and restoration.
MINING PERMIT EXPIRATION DATE: August 24, 2026

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In accordance with the application for this mining permit, which is hereby approved by the
Department of Environmental Quality, hereinafter referred to as the Department,,and in
conformity with the approved Reclamation Plan attached to and incorporated as part of this
permit, provisions must be made for the protection of the surrounding environment and for
reclamation of the land and water affected by the permitted mining operation. This permit is
expressly conditioned upon compliance with all the requirements of the approved Reclamation
Plan. However, completed performance of the approved Reclamation Plan is a separable
obligation, secured by the bond or other security on file with the Department, and may survive
the expiration, revocation or suspension of this permit.
This permit is not transferable by the permittee with the following exception. if another
operator succeeds to the interest of the permittee in the permitted mining operation, by virtue
of a sale, lease, assignment or otherwise, the Department may release the permittee from the
duties imposed upon him by the conditions of his permit and by the Mining Act with reference
to the permitted operation, and transfer the permit to the successor operator, provided that
both operators have complied with the requirements of the Mining Act and that the successor
operator agrees to assume the duties of the permittee with reference to reclamation of the
affected land and posts a suitable bond or other security.
In the event that the Department determines that the permittee or permittee's successor is not
complying with the Reclamation Plan or other terms and conditions of this permit, or is failing
to achieve the purposes and requirements of the Mining Act, the Department may give the
operator written notice of its intent to modify, revoke or suspend the permit, or its intent to
modify the Reclamation Plan as incorporated in the permit. The operator shall have right to a
hearing at a designated time and place on any proposed modification, revocation or
suspension by the Department. Alternatively and in addition to the above, the Department
may institute other enforcement procedures authorized by law.
Definitions
Wherever used or referred to in this permit, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise,
terms shall have the same meaning as supplied by the Mining Act, N.C.G.S. 74-49.
Expiration Date
This permit shall be effective from the date of its issuance until August 24, 2026.
Conditions
This permit shall be subject to the provisions of the Mining Act, N.C.G.S. 74-46, et. seq., and
to the following conditions and limitations:
OPERATING CONDITIONS:
1. A. Any wastewater processing or mine dewatering shall be in accordance with the
permitting requirements and rules promulgated by the N.C. Environmental
! Management Commission.
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B. Any stormwater runoff from the affected areas at the site shall be in accordance
with any applicable permit requirements and regulations promulgated by the
Environmental Protection Agency and enforced by the N.C. Environmental
Management Commission. It shall be the permittee's responsibility to contact
Me Swrmwater Program to secure any necessary stormwater permits or other
approval documents.
2. A. Any mining process producing air contamination emissions shall be subject to
the permitting requirements and rules promulgated by the N.C. Environmental
Management Commission and enforced by the Division of Air Quality.
B. During mining operations, water trucks or other means that may be necessary
shall be utilized to prevent dust from leaving the permitted area.
3. A. Sufficient buffer (minimum 50 foot undisturbed) shall be maintained between any
affected land and any adjoining waterway or wetland to prevent sedimentation of
that waterway or wetland from erosion of the affected land and to preserve the
integrity of the natural watercourse or wetland.
B. Any mining activity affecting waters of the State, waters of the U. S., or wetlands
shall be in accordance with the requirements and regulations promulgated and
enforced by the N. C. Environmental Management Commission.
4 A AclParratP merhaniral harriers includina but not limited to diversions. earthen
dikes, sediment check dams, sediment retarding structures, rip rap pits, or
ditches shall be provided in the initial stages of any land disturbance and
maintained to prevent sediment from discharging onto adjacent surface areas or
into any lake, wetland or natural watercourse in proximity to the affected land.
B. All drainage from the affected area around the mine excavation shall be diverted
internal to said excavation.
C. No dewatering activities shall occur at this site.
D. Mining activities shall occur as indicated on the mine map dated June 2, 2016
and the supplemental information received March 16, 2016 and May 2, 2016.
5. All affected area boundaries (37.1 acres) shall be permanently marked at the site on
100-foot intervals unless the line of sight allows for larger spacing intervals.
6. The angle for graded slopes and fills shall be no greater than the angle, which can be
retained by vegetative cover or other adequate erosion control measure, structure, or
device. In any event, exposed slopes or any excavated channels, the erosion of which
may cause off-site damage because of sedimentation, shall be planted or otherwise
provided with ground cover, devices or structures sufficient to restrain such erosion.

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7. The affected land shall be graded so as to prevent collection of pools of water that are,
or likely to become, noxious or foul. Necessary structures such as drainage ditches or
conduits shall be constructed or installed when required to prevent such conditions.
8. Existing vegetation or vegetated earthen berms shall be maintained between the mine
and public thoroughfares whenever practical to screen the operation from the public.
9. Sufficient buffer (minimum 25 foot undisturbed) shall be maintained between any
excavation and any mining permit boundary to protect adjacent property.
10. A. No on-site disposal of refuse or other solid waste that is generated outside of the
mining permit area shall be allowed within the boundaries of the mining permit
area unless authorization to conduct said disposal has first been obtained from
both the Division of Waste Management and the Division of Energy, Mineral and
Land Resources, Department of Environmental Quality. The method of disposal
shall be consistent with the approved reclamation plan.
B. Mining refuse as defined by G.S. 74-49 (14) of The Mining Act of 1971
generated on-site and directly associated with the mining activity may be
disposed of in a designated refuse area. All other waste products must be
disposed of in a disposal facility approved by the Division of Waste
Management. No petroleum products, acids, solvents or their storage containers
or any other material that may be considered hazardous shall be disposed of
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C. For the purposes of this permit, the Division of Energy, Mineral and Land
Resources considers the following materials to be "mining refuse" (in addition to
those specifically listed under G.S. 74-49 (14) of the N.C. Mining Act of 1971):
1. on-site generated land clearing debris
2. conveyor belts
3. wire cables
4. v-belts
5. steel reinforced air hoses
6. drill steel
D. If mining refuse' is to be permanently disposed within the mining permit
boundary, the following information must be provided to and approved by the
Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources prior to commencement of such
disposal:
1. the approximate boundaries and size of the refuse disposal area;
2, a list of refuse items to be disposed;
3. verification that a minimum of 4 feet of cover will be provided over the
refuse;
4. verification that the refuse will be disposed at least 4 feet above the
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11. An Annual Reclamation Report shall be submitted on a form supplied by the
Department by February 1 of each year until reclamation is completed and approved.
12. The operator shall notify the Department in writing-of the desire to delete, modify or
otherwise change any part of the mining, reclamation, or erosion/sediment control plan
contained in the approved application for a mining permit or any approved revision to it.
Approval to implement such changes must be obtained from the Department prior to
on-site implementation of the revisions.
13. The security, which was posted pursuant to N.C.G.S. 74-54 in the form of a $31,000.00
Assignment of Savings Account (of which $30,600.00 is required for this site), is
sufficient to cover the operation as indicated in the approved application. This security
must remain in force for this permit to be valid. The total affected land shall not exceed
the bonded acreage.
14. A. ` Authorized representatives of the Division of Archives and History shall be
granted access to the site to determine the presence of significant
archaeological resources.
B. Pursuant to N. C. G. S. 70 Article 3, "The Unmarked Human Burial and Human
Skeletal Remains Protection Act," should the operator or any person in his
employ encounter human skeletal remains, immediate notification shall be
provided to the county medical examiner and the chief archaeologist,.North
Carolina Division of Archives and History.

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APPROVED RECLAMATION PLAN
The Mining Permit incorporates this Reclamation Plan, the performance of which is a condition
on the continuing validity of that Mining Permit. Additionally, the Reclamation Plan is a
separable obligation of the permittee, which continues beyond the terms of the Mining Permit.
The approved plan provides:
Minimum Standards As Provided By G_S. 74-53
1. The final slopes in all excavations in soil, sand, gravel and other unconsolidated
materials shall be at such an angle as to minimize the possibility of slides and be
consistent with the future use of the land.
2. Provisions for safety to persons and to adjoining property must be provided in all
excavations in rock.
3. All overburden and spoil shall be left in a configuration which is in accordance with
accepted conservation practices and which is suitable for the proposed subsequent use
of the land.
4. No small pools of water shall be allowed to collect or remain on the mined area that are,
or are likely to become noxious, odious or foul.
5. The revegetation plan shall conform to accepted and recommended agronomic and
reforestation practices as established by the North Carolina Agricultural Experiment
Station and the North Carolina Forest Service.
6. Permittee shall conduct reclamation activities pursuant to the Reclamation Plan herein
incorporated. These activities shall be conducted according to the time schedule
included in the plan, which shall to the extent feasible provide reclamation simultaneous
with mining operations and in any event, provide reclamation at the earliest practicable
time after completion or termination of mining on any segment of the permit area and
shall be completed within two years after completion or termination of mining.
RECLAMATION CONDITIONS:
1. Provided further, and subject to the Reclamation schedule, the planned reclamation
shall be to restore the mine excavation to a lake area and to grade and revegetate the
adjacent disturbed areas.
2. The specifications for-surface gradient restoration to a surface suitable for the planned
future use are as follows:
A. The lake area shall be excavated to maintain a minimum water depth of four feet
measured from the low water table elevation.

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vertical or flatter to the water line and 2 horizontal to 1 vertical or flatter below the
water line.
C. Any areas used for wastepiles, screening, stockpiling or other processing shall
be leveled and smoothed.
D. No contaminants shall be permanently disposed of at the mine site. On-site
disposal of waste shall be in accordance with Operating Condition Nos. 10A
through D.
E. The affected land shall be graded to prevent the collection of noxious or foul
water.
3. Revegetation Plan:
After site preparation, all disturbed land areas shall be revegetated as per Revegetation
Plan on Details Sheet C-2 dated June 2, 2016.
Whenever possible, disturbed areas should be vegetated with native warm season
grasses such as switch grass, Indian grass, bluestem and gamma grass.
In addition, the permittee shall consult with a professional wildlife biologist with the N.C.
Wildlife Resources Commission to enhance post-project wildlife habitat at the site.
4. Reclamation Plan.-
Reclamation shall be conducted simultaneously with mining to the extent feasible. In
any event, reclamation shall be initiated as soon as feasible after completion or
termination of mining of any mine segment under permit. Final reclamation, including
revegetation, shall be completed within two years of completion or termination of
mining.
Permit issued this 24th day of August, 2016.
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By:
�aq' y E. Davis, Director
Division o Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources
y Authority of the Secretary
Of the Department of Environmental Quality
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NOTICE OF ISSUANCE OF
MINING PERMIT
You have previously expressed an interest and/or are listed as an adjoining landowner
in the application for a mining permit filed by Allen Farms LLC to conduct mining activities off
SR 1008 (Stevens Mill Road) in Wayne County. The mining permit (no. 96-59) was issued on
August 24, 2016.
North Carolina law allows persons aggrieved by the issuance of a mining permit to
contest the decision by filing a petition for a contested case in the Office of Administrative
Hearings pursuant to N.C.G.S. 150E-23 of the Administrative Procedure Act (APA).
If you believe that you are an aggrieved party within the meaning of the APA, a petition
for a contested case must be filed in the Office of Administrative Hearings within sixty (60)
days of the mailing of this notice to you.
If you file a contested case petition, it must be in writing and in the form prescribed by
N.C. General Statutes 15013-23. File the original petition and one copy with the Office of
Administrative Hearings, 6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-6714.
Any questions about filing a petition may be directed to the Clerk of the Office of
Administrative Hearings by telephoning [phone].
You must serve the Department of Environmental Quality by mailing a copy of the
petition to Mr. Sam M. Hayes, Registered Agent and General Counsel, Department of
Environment and Natural Resources, 1601 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1601,
T icy E. Davis
rector
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources
North Carolina/Department of Environmental Quality
This notice was mailed on y �r
Brenda Harris
Mining Program Secretary

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❑r NC Wildlife Resources Commission Date:Routed Reed
❑ US Fisk 0 Wildlife Sepia Date:Routed Reed
(Day me app6mlarmand modifuetim rcWw thaaddlmd to deperndt)
Please route flit 3 pages of the application and MY location maps to:
❑ Division of Parks&Recreation Date:Routed / Reed
❑ NC Geological Survey Section Y Date.Routed Ret'd
' ❑ Division of Marine Fisheries Date:Rested Reed
❑ Division of Soil b Water Conservation (plus LEA) Date:Routed Reed
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❑ Division of Archives U History Date.Routed Rm'd
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT
AND NATURAL RESOURCES RECEIVED
LAND QUALITY SECTION
APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT JUL 19 20f6
LAND QUALITY
(PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE) MINING PROGRAM
1. Name of Mine Stevens Mill Mine County Wayne
River Basin Neuse
Latitude (decimal degrees to four places) 35.3681
Longitude (decimal degrees to four places) -78.0613
2. Narne of Applicant* Allen Farms
3. Permanent address for receipt of official mail** PO Drawer 1838 Goldsboro, NC 27533
Telephone (919 ) 736-2335 Alternate No. ( 1
4. Mine Office Address 1452 Stevens Mill Rd. Goldsboro, NC 27530
Telephone ( 919 ) 736-2335
5. Mine Manager Lawrence C Allen
We hereby 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 he cause for permit
revocation.
***Signature� Date 7/8/16
Print Name Lawrence C Allen
Title Member/Manager
* 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 Land Quality Section 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.

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(:
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Signature: �J _` Signature:* vv
Print Name: Lawrence C. Allen Print Name: Lawrence C. Allen
(Title, if applicable)
Company Title: Member/Manager
(If applicable)
Address: PO Drawer 1838 Company; Allen Farms
Goldsboro, NC Mine Name: Stevens Mill Mine
Telephone: (919 736-2335 Telephone: (919) 736-2335
Date Signed: �/(s Date Signed:
*Signature must be the same as the individual who signed Page I of this application.
One original and five (5) conies of the completed application, six (6) conies of all location mans, mine
maps and reclamation maps, and the appropriate Processing fee (see next page for,fee schedule) in the
form a check or money order payable to the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural
Resources must be sent to the Land Quality Section 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
[phone].

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Werner, Judy
From: Novak, Gary
Sent: Wednesday, June 29, 2016 12:21 PM
To: Werner, Judy
Cc: Dumpor, Sal
Subject: Stevens Mill Mine, 96-59 ADl response
Judy,
I do not have any further comments for this permit application.
If you need anything call men
Gary A. Novak
Environmental Senior Specialist
Department of Environmental Quality
Division of Energy, Mineral and Land RescurceslLand Quality Section
252-946-6481 ext 3860
gary novak(lncdenr.00v
Washington Regional Office
943 Washington Square Mall
Washington, North Carolina 27889
AP I Nothing Compares
Email correspondence to and from this address is subject to the
North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties
`Keep Calm and Carry on"
Winston Churchill
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PAT MCCRORY
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DONALD R. VAN DER VAART
Secretary
Energy,Mineral TRACY DAVIS
,and Land Resources
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY Director
June 27, 2016
Mr, Lawrence C. Allen
Allen Grading Company
PO Box 1838
Goldsboro, North Carolina 27533
Re: Steven Mill Mine (Draft Permit)
Wayne County
"Meuse River Basin
Dear Mr. Allen:
Your application for a mining permit for the above referenced mine. site has been
reviewed but not yet approved. Enclosed is a draft of the mining permit proposed by the
Department. The conditions in the draft permit were based primarily upon information
supplied in your application. Other necessary conditions may have been added to ensure
compliance with The Mining Act of 1971.
The reclamation bond has been calculated for this site using the information submitted
in the application and on the revised mine map (see enclosed worksheet). The bond amount
for this site is $30,600.00. The bond is required before the permit can be issued. For your
convenience, i have enclosed a bond form, an assignment of a savings account form and an
irrevocable standby letter of credit form. The name on the security form must be the same as
the name appearing on the enclosed draft permit, i.e., Allen Grading Company, Lawrence C.
Allen. In addition to one of these alternatives you may, upon request, substitute a cash
deposit.
Please review the enclosed draft permit and the reclamation bond worksheet, and
contact this office should you have any objections or questions concerning the permit
conditions. G.S. 74-51 provides that the operator has sixty (60) days following the mailing of a
notice of the required bond in which to file the required surety.
The permit cannot be issued until the required security has been received. No reining
may be conducted until the permit is issued. G.S. 74-65 states that—the—issuance.of a-reining-----
...--permit does-not-supersede—or otherwise affect or prevent the enforcement of any zoning
regulation or ordinance duly adopted by an incorporated city or county or by any agency or
department of the State of North Carolina.
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Energy.Mineral and Land Resources
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Mr. Allen
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Please contact Judy Wehner, Assistant State Mining Specialist, at [phone] if
you have any questions.
4 incerely,
Janet S. Boyer, PE
State Mining Specialist
band Quality Section
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Enclosures
cc: Mr. Samir Dumpor, PE

DEPARTMENT OP 1=NVIP0NMENTAI 01 JAI ITY
DIVISION OF ENERGY, MINERAL AND LAND RESOURCES
PERMIT
for the operation of a mining activity
In accordance with the provisions of G.S. 74-46 through 68, "The Mining
Act of 1971," Mining Permit Rule 15A NCAC 5 B, and other applicable
laws, rules and regulations
Permission is hereby granted to:
Allen Grading Company, Lawrence C. Allen
Steven Mill Mine
Wayne County - Permit No.
for the operation of a
Sand Mine
which shall provide that the usefulness, productivity and scenic values of
all lands and waters affected by this mining operation will receive the
greatest practical degree of protection and restoration.
MINI IT"EXPIRATION DATE: June *',­2026" -^'� -

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In accordance with the application for this mining permit, which is hereby approved by the
Department of Environmental Quality, hereinafter referred to as the Department, and in
conformity with the approved Reclamation Plan attached to and incorporated as part of this
permit, provisions must be made for the protection of the surrounding environment and for
reclamation of the land and water affected by the permitted mining operation. This permit is
expressly conditioned upon compliance with all the requirements of the approved Reclamation
Plan. However, completed performance of the approved Reclamation Plan is a separable
obligation, secured by the bond or other security on file with the Department, and may survive
the expiration, revocation or suspension of this permit.
This permit is not transferable by the permittee with the following exception: If another
operator succeeds to the interest of the permittee in the permitted mining operation, by virtue
of a sale, lease, assignment or otherwise, the Department may release the permittee from the
duties imposed upon him by the conditions of his permit and by the Mining Act with reference
to the permitted operation, and transfer the permit to the successor operator, provided that
both onerntors, havP__ complied with the rPgijimmPntS of thP_ Mining Art nnrf that the cijrrrPQ-_nr
operator agrees to as the duties of the permittee with reference to reclamation of the
affected land and posts a suitable bond or other security.
In the event that the Department determines that the permittee or permittee's successor is not
complying with the Reclamation Plan or other terms and conditions of this permit, or is failing
to achieve the purposes and requirements of the Mining Act, the Department may give the
operator written notice of its intent to modify, revoke or suspend the permit, or its intent to
modify the Reclamation Plan as incorporated in the permit. The operator shall have right to a
hearing at a designated time and place on any proposed modification, revocation or
suspension by the Department. Alternatively and in addition to the above, the Department
may institute other enforcement procedures authorized by law.
Definitions
Wherever used or referred to in this permit, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise,
terms shall have the same meaning as supplied by the Mining Act, N.C.G.S. 74-49.
Expiration Date
This permit shall be effective from the date of its issuance until June *, 2026.
Conditions
This permit shall be subject to the provisions of the Mining Act, N.C.G.S. 74-46, et. seq.; and
to the following conditions and limitations:
OPERATING CONDITIONS:
1. A. Any wastewater processing or mine dewatering shall be in accordance with the
permitting requirements and rules promulgated by the N.C. Environmental
Management Commission.

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B. Any stormwater runoff from the affected areas at the site shall be in accordance
with any applicable permit requirements and regulations promulgated by the
Environmental Protection Agency and enforced by the N.C. Environmental
Management Commission. It shall be the permittee's responsibility to contact
the Stormwater Program to secure any necessary stormwater permits or other
approval documents.
2 A Arnr mininn nrnrracc nrnr pirinn air rnntaminatinn Pmiccinnt, shall hn giihiart fin
the permitting requirements and rules promulgated by the N.C. Environmental
Management Commission and enforced by the Division of Air Quality.
B. During mining operations, water trucks or other means that may be necessary
shall be utilized to prevent dust from leaving the permitted area.
3. A. Sufficient buffer (minimum 50 foot undisturbed) shall be maintained between any
affected land and any adjoining waterway or wetland to prevent sedimentation of
that waterway or wetland from erosion of the affected land and to preserve the
integrity of the natural watercourse or wetland.
B. Any mining activity affecting waters of the State, waters of the U. S., or wetlands
shall be in accordance with the requirements and regulations promulgated and
enforced by the N. C. Environmental Management Commission.
4, A. Adequate mechanical barriers including but not limited to diversions, earthen
dikes, sediment check dams, sediment retarding structures, rip rap pits, or
ditches shall be provided in the initial stages of any land disturbance and
maintained to prevent sediment from discharging onto adjacent surface areas or
into any lake, wetland or natural watercourse in proximity to the affected land.
B. All drainage from the affected area around the mine excavation shall be diverted
internal to said excariation.
C. No dewatering activities shall occur at this site.
D. Mining activities shall occur as indicated on the mine map dated June 2, 2016
and the supplemental information received March 16, 2016 and May 2, 2016.
5. All affected area boundaries (37.1 acres) shall be permanently marked at the site on
100-foot intervals unless the line of sight allows for larger spacing intervals.
6.. The angle for graded slopes and fills shall be no greater than the angle, which can be
retained-by-vegetative-cover-or-other-adequate erosion control-measure;structure;or- - -
device. In any event, exposed slopes or any excavated channels, the erosion of which
may cause off-site damage because of sedimentation, shall be planted or otherwise
provided with ground cover, devices or structures sufficient to restrain such erosion.

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7. The affected land shall be graded so as to prevent collection of pools of water that are,
or likely to become, noxious or foul. Necessary structures such as drainage ditches or
conduits shall be constructed or installed when required to prevent such conditions.
8. Existing vegetation or vegetated earthen berms shall be maintained between the mine
and public thoroughfares whenever practical to screen the operation from the public.
9. Sufficient buffer (minimum 25 foot undisturbed) shall be maintained between any
excavation and any mining permit boundary to protect adjacent property.
10. A. No on-site disposal of refuse or other solid waste that is generated outside of the
mining permit area shall be allowed within the boundaries of the mining permit
area unless authorization to conduct said disposal has first been obtained from
both the Division of Waste Management and the Division of Energy, Mineral and
Land Resources, Department of Environmental Quality. The method of disposal
shall be consistent with the approved reclamation plan.
B. Mining refuse as defined by G.S. 74-49 (14) of The Mining Act of 1971
generated on-site and directly associated with the mining activity may be
disposed of in a designated refuse area. All other waste products must be
disposed of in a disposal facility approved by the Division of Waste
Management. No petroleum products, acids, solvents or their storage containers
or anylother material that may be considered hazardous shall be disposed of
_.11_:._ the
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WRIll i the permitted area.
C. For the purposes of this permit, the Division of Energy, Mineral and Land
Resources considers the following materials to be "mining refuse" (in addition to
those specifically listed under G.S. 74-49 (14) of the N.C. Mining Act of 1971):
1. on-site generated land clearing debris
2. conveyor belts
3. wire cables
4. v-belts
5. steel reinforced air hoses
6. drill steel
D. If mining refuse is to be permanently disposed within the mining permit
boundary, the following information must be provided to and approved by the
Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources rip_-_or to commencement of such
disposal:
1--the-approximate-boundaries and-size of the refuse-disposal-area; - - — --�- - -
2. a list of refuse items to be disposed;
3, verification that a minimum of 4 feet of cover will be provided over the
refuse;
4. verification that the refuse will be disposed at least 4 feet above the
seasonally high water table; and,

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5. verification that a permanent vegetative groundcover will be established.
11. An Annual Reclamation Report shall be submitted on a form supplied by the
Department by February 1 of each year until reclamation is completed and approved.
12. The operator shall notify the Department in writing of the desire to delete, modify or
otherwise change any part of the mining, reclamation, or erosion/sediment control plan
containPrl in the annrnverl annIir_;i inn for a mining permit or any approved revision to it.
Approval to implement such changes must be obtained from the Department prior to
on-site implementation of the revisions.
13. The security, which was posted pursuant to N.C.G.S. 74-54 in the form of a $*.00
bond, is sufficient to cover the operation as indicated in the approved application. This
security must remain in force for this permit to be valid. The total affected land shall not
exceed the bonded acreage.
14. A. Authorized representatives of the Division of Archives and History shall be
granted access to the site to determine the presence of significant
archaeological resources.
B. Pursuant to N. C. G. S. 70 Article 3, "The Unmarked Human Burial and Human
Skeletal Remains Protection Act," should the operator or any person in his
employ encounter human skeletal remains, immediate notification shall be
provided to the county medical examiner and the chief archaeologist, North
Carolina Division of Archives and History.

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APPROVED RECLAMATION PLAN
The Mining Permit incorporates this Reclamation Plan, the performance of which is a condition
on the continuing validity of that Mining Permit. Additionally, the Reclamation Plan is a
separable obligation of the permittee, which continues beyond the terms of the Mining Permit.
The approved plan provides:
Minimum Standards As Provided By G.S. 74-53
1. The final slopes in all excavations in soil, sand, gravel and other unconsolidated
materials shall be at such an angle as to minimize the possibility of slides and be
consistent with the future use of the land.
2. Provisions for safety to persons and to adjoining property must be provided in all
excavations in rock.
3. All overburden and spoil shall be left in a configuration which is in accordance with
accepted conservation practices and which is suitable for the proposed subsequent use
of the land.
4. No small pools of water shall be allowed to collect or remain on the mined area that are,
or are likely to become noxious, odious or foul.
5. The revegetation plan shall conform to accepted and recommended agronomic and
reforestation practices as established by the North Carolina Agricultural Experiment
Station and the North Carolina Forest Service.
6. Permittee shall conduct reclamation activities pursuant to the Reclamation Plan herein
incorporated. These activities shall be conducted according to the time schedule
included in the plan, which shall to the extent feasible provide reclamation simultaneous
with mining operations and in any event, provide reclamation at the earliest practicable
time after completion or termination of mining on any segment of the permit area and
shall be completed within two years after completion or termination of mining.
RECLAMATION CONDITIONS:
1. Provided further, and subject to the Reclamation schedule, the planned reclamation
shall be to restore the mine excavation to a lake area and to grade and revegetate the
adjacent disturbed areas.
2. --The-specifications-for surface-gradient restoration to a surface.suitable-for the-planned—--
future use are as follows:
A. The lake area shall be excavated to maintain a minimum water depth of four feet
measured from the low water table elevation.

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B. The side slopes to the lake excavation shall be graded to a 3 horizontal to 1
vertical or flatter to the water line and 2 horizontal to 1 vertical or flatter below the
water line.
C. Any areas used for wastepiles, screening, stockpiling or other processing shall
be leveled and smoothed.
D. No contaminants shall be permanently disposed of at the mine site. On-site
disposal of waste shall be in accordance with Operating Condition Nos. 10A
through D.
E. The affected land shall be graded to prevent the collection of noxious or foul
water.
3. Revegetation Plan:
After site preparation, all disturbed land areas shall be revegetated as per Revegetation
Plan on Details Sheet C-2 dated June 2, 2016.
Whenever possible, disturbed areas should be vegetated with native warm season
grasses such as switch grass, Indian grass, bluestem and gamma grass.
In addition, the permittee shall consult with a professional wildlife biologist with the N.C.
Wildlife Resources Commission to enhance post-project wildlife habitat at the site.
4. Reclamation Plan:
Reclamation shall be conducted simultaneously with mining to the extent feasible. In
any event, reclamation shall be initiated as soon as feasible after completion or
termination of mining of any mine segment under permit. Final reclamation, including
revegetation, shall be completed within two years of completion or termination of
mining.
Permit issued this *th day of June, 2016.
By:
Tracy E. Davis, Director
Division-of-Energy;Mineral, and-Land Resources--
By Authority of the Secretary
Of the Department of Environmental Quality

APPLICATION FOR A MINING ORMILT
E. DETERMINATION OF AFFECTED ACREAGE AND BOND �C• '�� uJ+
The following bond calculation worksheet is to be used to establish an appropriate bond(bawd 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 f�fahe nciningpermit. Please insert the approximate acreage for each
aspect ofthe mining operation t atyoui tend to aflectdurin thelieofthis miningpermit(in addition please
insert the appropriate reclamation costlacre for each category from the schedule of Reclamation Costs
providedwiththis apolication form) OR you can defer to the Department to calculate your bond for you based _
upon your maps and standard.reclamation costs:
-b"5 AFFECTED RECLAMATION RECLAMATION
CATEGORY ACREAGE COST/ACRE* COST
Tailings/Sediment Ponds: Ac. X - $ /Ac. _ $
Stockpiles:,* Ac. X $ f ��� /Ac.
Wastepiles: A Ac. X $ /Ac. _ $ '
Processing Area/Haul Roads% Ac. - X $. ���� /Ac. _ $ 39(pe
sU qq �
Mine ExeavationA 1 Ac. X $ /Ac. _ $ l��ISO
Other: A
.�� f� c. X $ /Ac. _ $
79
.TOTAL AFFECTED AC.: . 3. Ac. -
(TOTAL PERMITTED AC.: Ac.)
Temporary & Permanent Sedimentation &Erosion Control Measures:
Divide the TOTAL AFFECTED AC. above into the following two categories: a) affected acres that drain into
proposed/existing excavation and/or b)affected acres that will be graded for positive drainage where measures will
be needed to prevent offsite sedimentation and sedimentation to onsrte watercourses and wetlands.
a) Internal Drainage Ac.
b) Positive Drainage Ac. X $1,500.00 _ $
SUBTOTAL COST: $ SIO 40
Inflatio - actor: VL
a
0.0 2 X SUBTOTAL COST: $ Jr J 1� X Permit Life (1 to.10 years): 1
INFLATION COST: $ o l D d as
JU
TOTAL COST = SUBTOTAL COST + INFLATION COST
F
Weelamation Bond Cost
(roan dowi u to the nearest$100.00)
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APPLICATION FOR A MIIAG PERMIT
DETERMINATION OF AFFECTED ACREAGE AND BONDP,tr� lYhldj I/(
The fallowing 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
Departmentto be affected during the life ofthe miningpermit. Please insert the approximate acreage for each
affect ofthe mining operation that you intend to affect duri51he life ofthis miningpermit(in addition please
insert the appropriate reclamation costlacre for each catepOrr from the Schedule of Reclamation Costs
provided with this application form) OR you can defer to the Department to calculate your bond for you based
upon your maps and standard reclamation costs:
lb
P ey," y AFFECTED RECLAMATION RECLAMATION
CATEGORY ACREAGE COST/ACRE* COST
Tailings/Sediment Ponds: Ac. X $ /Ac. _ $
&
Stockpiles:w Q-& Ac. X $ J IM /Ac. _ $ 3 (a�06
Wastepiles: A 1.t) Ac. X $ a(DO �f t �0p
D /Ac. _ $�
Processing Area/Haul Roadsk a •a Ac. X $. /800' /Ac. _ $ 39(00a4
Mine ExcavationA a - , 1 Ac. X $ T60"� /Ac. _ $
Other: ..te�n� '� Ac. X $ /Ac. _ $
TOTAL AFFECTED AC.: s.7�Ae.
(TOTAL PERMITTED AC.: Ac.)
Temporary & Permanent Sedimentation & Erosion Control Measures:
Divide the TOTAL AFFECTED AC. above into the following two categories: a) affected acres that drain into
proposed/existing excavation and/or b)affected acres that will be graded for positive drainage where measures will
be needed to prevent offsite sedimentation and sedimentation to onsite watercourses and wetlands.
a) Internal Drainage Ac.
b) Positive Drainage Ac. X $1,500.00 - $
SUBTOTAL COST: $ a S5-1 e0
Inflatio actor
0.02 X SUBTOTAL COST: $ X Permit Life (1 to 10 years): 1
INFLATION COST: $
TOTAL COST = SUBTOTAL COST + INFLATION COST = $ 31D (p I a 00
TotalReclamation Bond Cost: $ 00
S100.00)�L (roun do n to the nearest(roun do n to the nearest
tq_

/ MINING CHECKLIST FOR ROUTINNG/���"�
Applicant's Nome: hY I I 0&V c (!.0), 1 Proje<tName: (/I�wl� I 'I I/U !'I col o
Applic,l Permit No: County: I Date Received q7 /,
n/Wy^1 '
Revie/urer: River Basin Nome:
LI' Phew ❑ Remneol ❑ Modification(inside permit boundaries)
❑ Modification(outride perem't 6 oundaries) ❑ Trarufer El Release
❑ ear.ral Release ndditiomi lnfwma(im ❑ Fee Needed:i ❑ Fee Received:s
Please route entire application package to:
I n We"Cfine(emmpkkwph% .. , the%QSRsgianalofa Mumag Appration Reto
(7n*lin"moMmpy and bih de DWQad DWR"Midrg AppGmim Reoiem hem"mtk atlas copy;and both copes to she Regional
Engineer)
Date:Routed 10 7I I4n Rx d
❑ Division of Water Resources Date:Routed Rec d
❑ NC Wildlife Resources Commission Date:Routed Recd
❑ US Fish&Wildlife Service Date.Routed Reed
(Orly Mail applimtionamd modifaation Mqueus that rid lad m the Period)
Pkaw route first 3 pages of the application and arty location mops to:
❑ Division of Pmks rip Recreation Date:Routed Rec'd
❑ NC Geological Survey Section Date:Routed Rec'd
❑ Division of Marine Fisheries Date:Routed Reed
❑ Division of Soii v water Conservation (Plus LEA) Date:Routed Reid -
(Only Mon applications and madifuaimn rcquesm that odd lad m the pomit)
❑ Division of Archives&History Date:Routed Reed
(Only Moapplismur)
❑ Other: Date:Routed Reed
** Suspense Date for Comments: (,a , aQ l (ro later than sf days from receipt)
I
❑ Please rote the following:
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BRY•K
JONES CONSULTING ENGINEERS, P.A.
Post Office Box 10882 Phone: [phone]
Goldsboro, NC 27532 Email: bkjones©nc.rr.com
TRANSMITTAL SHEET
TO: FROM:
Judy Wenner Robert Jones
COMPANY: DATE:
DEMLR Environmental Quality 6/2/2016
PHONE NUMBER: TOTAL NO.OF PAGES INCLUDING COVER'
FAX NURSER SENDER'S REFERENCE NUMBER:
RE:
Stevens Mill Mine
NOTESICOMMENTB:
'Rvo copies of revised plan per comments in letter
dated May 31, 2016
RECEIVED
JUN 072016
LAND QUALITY
MINING PROGRAM

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DONALD R. VAN DER VAART
x by
Energy.Mlneral
ana Lananesaarces TRACY DAVIS
ENVIRONMENTAL OV PLITV
May 31, 2016 ol�aer
Certified Mail
Return Receipt Requested -
7015 0640 0007 9832 7849
Mr. Mr. Lawrence C. Allen
Allen Grading Company
PO Box 1838
Goldsboro, North Carolina 27533
RE: Seven Mill Mine
Wayne County
Neuse River Basin
Dear Mr. Allen: -
We have reviewed the modification request and additional information your company
submitted for the referenced mine site. In order for this office to complete its review of the
referenced project in accordance with GS 74-50 and 51 of the Mining Act of 1971, please
provide the additional or revised information in accordance with the following comments:
The permit boundary must include the perimeter berm and undisturbed 'puffers. Revise
the permit boundary to include the undisturbed buffers. The permit boundary on the
revised map represents the affected acreage boundary. The permit boundary includes
the affected acreage boundary and buffers. Provide acreage for the permit boundary.
Please be advised that our review cannot be completed until all of the items listed
above have been fully addressed. In addition, please note the Land Quality Section may
request additional information, not included in this letter, as the mining application review
progresses.
In order to complete the processing of your application, please forward two (2) copies of
the requested information to my attention at the following address:
Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources
Department of Environmental Quality
1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1612
S%am of Non Carolina I Eaxmommtal QuAVI Wert,Minem and Land R®urm
1612 Mail swim Cm r1512 N,Se[4 q SL I Ra mA NC 27699
919707"00 T
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Certified Mail
Mr. Allen
Page Two
As required by 15A NCAC 513.0013, you are hereby advised that you have 180 days
from the date of your receipt of this letter to submit all of the requested information. If you are
unable to meet this deadline and wish to request additional time, you must submit information,
in writing, to the Director clearly indicating 'why the deadline cannot be met and request that an
extension of time be granted. If an,extension of time is not granted, a decision will be made to
grant or deny the mining permit based upon the information currently in the Department's files
at the and of the 180-day period.
Though the preceding statement cites the maximum time limit for your response, we
encourage you to provide the additional information requested by this letter as soon as
possible. Your prompt response will help us to complete processing your application sooner.
Please contact me at [phone] if you have any questions.
SCincerely, (11)
Ju ithA. Weh WrA�
Assistant State Mining Specialist
Land Quality Section
cc: Mr. Samir Dumpor, PE

Wehner, Judy
From: Novak, Gary
Sent: Wednesday, May 04, 2016 1:50 PM
To: Wohnor, Indy
Cc: Dumpor, Samir
Subject: Steven Mills Mine, 96-59 comments
Judy,
I have only couple of comments forthe application map C-1 and C-2
1- The undisturbed perimeter buffer is not shown inside the proposed mine permit boundary. Do we want to
accept that proposal? Permit boundary real critical along the Hinson Mine and Steven's Mill Mine.
2- The permit boundary is not shown on the cross-section on page C-2 shows the perimeter berm and the
undisturhed buffer no mentionine of the permit boundary.
Thanks,
Gary A. Novak
Environmental Senior Specialist
Department of Environmental Quality
Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources/Land Quality Section
252-946-6481 ext 3960
gary.noyak(olncdenr.goy
Washington Regional Office
943 Washington Square Mall
Washington, North Carolina 27889
lNothing Compares,.,.,.
Email correspondence to and from this address is subject to the
North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties
"Keep Calm and Carry on"
W'mslon Churchill
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MINING CHECKLIST FOR ROUTING /�j J�
Applicant's Name: IG 1 C . PropectName: "! Rills
Applic./PesmitNo: county: 4TLDate Remitted. a
Reoieom: nalRiver Basin Name:
jo� I I
TI Nero ❑ Renewal ❑ Modification(inrideps mititoundarus)
❑ Modification(outside"X huundaries) ❑ Transfer ❑ Rekam
❑ Partial Release A uaiiiowi information ❑ Fee mewed:s ❑ Fes Received:$
ka route entire application package to:
klh \� Regional Office(s mnpke copies;anach the"LQS Regional Offim Mining Apptuation Reoim
echmmetaene copy anadheA the DWQaa DWR"Mining Applimtim Reoiem Farm"to theaFer mpy;tend hothcplm w the Regional
Engineer)
Date:Routed S 1 Reed
ElDivision of Water Resources Date:Routed Rec d
❑ NC Wildlife Resources Commission Date:Routed Recd
❑ US Fish L Wildlife Service Date:Routed Reed
(0*tum applications and mAf;caumrepuean Out add lmdto thepnmit) ..
Please route first3 pages of the apOk4swil and any location maps to:
❑ Division of Parks 0 Recreation Date:Routed Reed
❑ NC Geological Survey Section Date:Routed Rer'd t
❑ Division of Marine Fisheries Date:Routed Rec'd
❑ Division of Soil v Water Conservation (plus LEA) Date:Routed Reed
(Orly neat appL a=and madifiwtioro reprmn that add Iced to the"t)
❑ Division of Archives it History Date: Routed Rec'd
' (Ody ram applirmas)
❑ Other. Date:Routed Reed
tx Suspense Date for Comments: A,(,,I 0�71 24m�later than 25 days receipt)
��b
❑ Please note the following:
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BRY•K. 10��� JONES CONSULTING ENGINEERS, P.A.
Carolina Commerce Center
�p��� 2815 North William Street, Suite E Phone: [phone]
C Goldsboro, NC 27530 Email: bkjoncsQnc.rr.com
TRANSMITTAL SHEET
TO: FROM:
Judy Wehner Robert Jones
COMPANY: DATE:
DEMLR Environmental Quality 4/28/2016
PRONENUMBER: TOTAL NO.OF PAGES INCLUDING COVER:
FAX NUMBER SENDER'S REFERENCE NUMBER:
RE:
Stevens Mill Mine
NOTES)COMMENTS
-Two copies of revised plan per comments
- Two copies of ACOE authorization
RECEIVED
MA)*0 2 2015
LAND QUALITY
MINING PROGRAM

SAW-2015-01703
U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS
WILMINGTON DISTRICT
Action ID. SAW-2015-01763 County: Wayne
NO DEPAl2TMEN'C OF THE ARMY AUTHORIZATION REQUIRED
Property Owner: Chuck Allen t1 ipr%c /i n
Allan Farms, LLC 6SGV 1-1 a L_ -'
Address: PO Box 1838 MAY 0 2 Z016
Goldsboro, NC, 27533 LAND QUALITY
Telephone Number: [phone] MINING PROGRAM
Size and Location of Property (waterbody, road name/number, town, etc.): (64.6 acres), The proiect is
located on Stevens Mill Road, 2.6 miles southwest of the Cherry Hospital and the intersection of
Old Smithfield Road & Stevens Mill Road in Wayne County, Goldsboro North Carolina.
Description of Activity: The construction of a sand mine
Your work as proposed does not require Department of the Army authorization for the following
reason(s):
X 'Pharr nrr nn illrierlirtinnal wntrre nr xv tlnnrle ` ;thin thr knllnrlarire nfthr nrnnarty
_ The proposed project does not impact jurisdictional waters or wetlands.
_ The proposed project is exempt from Department of the Army regulation.
Specify:
This Department of the Army determination does not relieve the permittee of the responsibility to obtain
any other required Federal, State, or local approvals/permits. The permittee may need to contact
appropriate State and local agencies before beginning work.
For any activity within the twenty coastal counties, before beginning work, you must contact the N.C.
Division of Coastal Management in Washington, North Carolina, at [phone] to discuss any
required State authorization.
Any changes in the above described work must be coordinated with the Corps of Engineers prior to
commencement. If you have any questions regarding the Corps of Engineers regulatory program, please
contact Gary Beecher at telephone number 910-251-4629 or Gary.1-1.Beecher@us ace.army.mi1.
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Date: August 13,2015
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 our Customer Satisfaction Survey, located online at
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SURVEY PLATS, FIELD SKETCI-I, WETLAND DELINEATION FORM, ETC., MUST BE
A"I TACHED TO THE YELLOW (FILE) COPY OF THIS FORM, IF REQUIRED OR AVAILABLE.

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Copy Furnished via e-mail:
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Wescott Environmental Services, Inc.
107 Pelican Bay
Washington; NC 27889

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Wehner, Judy
From: Tankard, Robert
Sent: Thursday, April 14, 2016 10'.31 AM
To: Wehner, Judy; Bennett, Bradley; Dumpor, Samir
Cc: Novak, Gary; Edgerton, Thom; Peed, Richard
Subject: RE: 96-59 DWR REVIEW SHEET 2013
Attachments: 96-59 Steven Mill Mine.doc
Please find our comments attached.
From: Wehner, Judy
Sent: Thursday, March 17, 201611:17 AM
To: Tankard, Robert<[e-mail]>
Subject: 96-59 DWR REVIEW SHEET 2013
Here's the review sheet for the new Seven Mills Mine in Wayne County.
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Print this larm to PDF Return PDF al this form to DEMLR CO by email. cc DE 0 DWR SPU. Send a copy to the permitlee.
MINING ARMIT APPLICATION REVIEW FORM
for the
DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES
THIS SECTION TO BE FILLED OUT BY DEMLR:
Project Name Seven Mill Mine DEMLR Permit # 96-59 County: Wayne Applicant's Email:
nla
PERMIT ACTION TYPE: New
YES NO Date Commencing
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Have land disturbing activities
started? Date? r r 1
Latitude: 35.3691 Longitude: -78.06295
Please return comments to (at DEMLR CO): Judy Wehner
Comments due by: April 8, 2016
SECTION BELOW TO BE FILLED OUT BY DWR:
Is the RO concerned that the operation, as proposed, would violate standards of waler.quality? NO
Comments: Wetlands are on site but no dewatering will take place.
Watershed/Stream Name & Classification:
DWR Compliance Status of Mine.
Does this mine (or previous owner) have DWR back fees to pay? If yes, amount:
Is this mine an active permit in DIMS?
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Wehner, Judy
From: Bowden, Charles
Sent: Wednesday,April 13, 201610:27 AM
?o: Harris, Brenda M
Subject: Mining permit application for Allen Grading Company, Steven Mill Mine, Wayne Co.
Attachments: MEMORANDUM.docxallengradingcompanystevenmillminewayneco2O16 docx
Charles Bowden
CRIER Specialist
NCDA&CS, Division of Soil and Water Conservation
127 Cardinal Dr.
Wilmington, INC 28405
(252-528-0011)office
"E-mail correspondence to and from this address may be subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to
third parties."
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Steve Troxler North Carolina Department of Agriculture Patricia K. Harris
Commissioner and Consumer Services Director
Division of Soil and Water Conservation
To: Brenda M. Harris,
Mining Program Secretary
Land Quality Sectionbv
IF ro ill: CliallcN BowuCll
Application Review Coordinator
Division of Soil and Water
Date: April 13, 2016
Subject: Mining Permit Application for Allen Grading Company
Steven Mill Mine
Wayne County
NC Division of Soil and Water Conservation reviewed the mining permit application for Allen Grading
Company, Stevens Mill Mine in Wayne County. The Conservation Reserve 1lnhanccment Program
(CREP) wants to note that the areal map provided by Energy, Mineral and Land Resources indicates that
the mining; permit is located on a CREP easement. The coordinates provided have the mining permit
located south of the CREP easement area on property owned by Lawrence C. Allen. Contacted MS. Judy
Wehner and she stated that the areal map was incorrect. The Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program
(CRLP) database does not reflect said property being enrolled in a conservation easement. Therefore NC
CREP has no programmatic concerns with moving forward with this permit request.
Please contact me should you have any questions or concerns at 252-528-001 1.
MAILING ADDRESS LOCATION
Division of Soil and Water Conservation Telephone: [phone] Archdale Building
1614 Mail Service Center Fax Number: 919-733-3559 512 N.Salisbury Street,Suite 504
Raleigh, NC 27699-1614 Raleigh, NC 27604
An Equal Opportunity Employer

Wehner, Judy
From: Harris, Brenda M
Sent: Thursday, April 14, 201610:49 AM
To: Werner,Judy, Boyer, Janet
Subject: FIN Steven Mill Mine
Attachments: ER 16-0536.pot
From: Shearin, Renee
Sent:Thursday, April 14, 2016 10:46 AM
To: Harris, Brenda M <[e-mail]>
Subject: Steven Mill Mine
Our response is attached. Thank you.
Renee Shearin
Environmental Review Technician, State Historic Preservation Office
North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources
[phone] Office
renee shearin(oncdcr.oov
109 East Jones Street
4617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh NC 27699-4617
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with the transaction of public business, is subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third
parties by an authorized state official.
Please see htto'ltwww.hoo.rotor.coviener email submittal la ml for guidelines on submitting projectsfor environmental
review
Environmental Review projects may be submitted to environmental.reviewCCOncdcr.00v.
Please do not send.zip, of files, downloads, orlinks to websites as we are not able to process these types of items. The
message size, including all attachments, should be NO larger than 10 megabytes.
Please only one project per email. Please allow at least 30 days for our review. We try hard to complete the reviews in
fewer days, but under state and federal regulations we have a mandatory 30 days.
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North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources
State Historic Preservation Office
Ramona M.avlus,Administrator
Governor 1•nl MtCrory Otice or/vehivev and History
secmtiry Susan Klullz Depnly S rrelary Kevin Cheny
April 14, 2016
MEMORANDUM
TO: Brenda Harris
Land Quality Section
Division of Land Resources, NCDENR
FROM: Ramona M. Hartosl�,dLek Rtl'rl-roidt. g Was,
SUBJECT: Application for Mining Permit, Allen Grading Company, Steven Mill Mine, Wayne County,
ER 16-0536
Thank you for giving us the opportunity to review and comment on the above project pursuant to Chapter
74, Article 7 of the North Carolina General Statutes.
Because of the location and topographic situation of the proposed project area, it is unlikely that any
archaeological sites which may be eligible for inclusion in the National Register ol'i historic Places will be
affected by the proposed borrowing. We, therefore, recommend that no archaeological investigation be
nndne-trd in Pitrincrunn with this nroient
While we note that this project review is only for a state permit, the potential for federal permits may
require further consultation with us and compliance with Section 106 of the National I-listoric Preservation
Act.
Thank you for your cooperation and consideration. If you have questions concerning the above comment,
please contact Renee Gledhill-Earley, environmental review coordinator, at 919-807-6579. -
U iun: 1091an]onm Slwl-11,16A NC 27601 alulin¢Addrvac 4617 Mail Smiee Cenmq Rideigh NC 27699A617 'Idq,hune/Fa (919)$074,5701807 6699

Wehner, Judy
From: Garrison, Gabriela
Sent: Wednesday, April 13, 2016 2:43 PM
T¢ Harris, Brenda M
Cc: Batts,Greg K.
Subject: WRC Comments for Stevens Mill Mine
Attachments: Mining Permit Application Stevens Mill Mine (Wayne Cc) - NCWRC.pdf
Hello Ms. Harris,
I have attached comments for Stevens Mill Mine, a new mine proposed in Wayne County.
I'm sorry for the delay and hope my recommendations can still he incorporated.
Thanks very much,
Gabriela
Gabriela Garrison
Eastern Piedmont Habitat Conservation Coordinator
NC Wildlife Resources Commission
Sandhills Depot, P.O. Box 149
Hoffman, NC 28347
Office and Cell, 910-409-7350
¢a briela.earrison ra n cwild I ife.ore
www.ncwildllfe.are
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Gordon Myers, Executive Director
MEMORANDUM
TO: Brenda M. Harris
Mining Program Secretary
Land Quality Section
PROM: Gabriela Garrison G ,rtr (�,w�•��w
Faslern Piedmont Coordinator
I labitat Conservation
DATE: Aprif 13, 2016
SUBJECT: Mining Permit Application for Allen Grading Company, Stevens Mill Mine, Wayne
County, North Carolina.
Biologists with the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC)have reviewed the subject
permit application. Comments are provided in accordance with provisions of the Mining Act of 1971 (as
amended, 1982)(G.S. 74-46 through 74-68 15 NCAC 5).
The applicant is requesting a new permit to mine sand and gravel. The proposed site is 43.2 acres;
approximately 37.1 acres will be disturbed. The applicant has indicated the site will not discharge fresh
or wastewater, nor arc there operations that will involve washing mined material, recycling process water
or handling other wastewater. The reclamation plan includes re-vegetating disturbed areas; excavation
areas will be allowed to rill with groundwater and stocked with largemouth bass and bream. The
application indicates a 50-root buffer will be maintained between wetlands and disturbed areas. The
proposed project is located along Stevens Mill Road, northeast of its intersection with Black Jack Church
Road, west of Goldsboro.
Aerial maps and images indicate a tributary to the Neuse River Bows directly south of the project site. In
addition,the Noose River flows north of the project site. There are records for the federal species of
concern and stale-threatened, Carolina madtom (Nonams furios'aa) in that section of the Neuse River. As
indicated in the application, there are wetland areas in the northern and southern portions ofthe project
site. If the permit is issued,the NCWRC offers the following recommendations to minimize impacts to
aquatic and terrestrial wildlife resources:
I. Wetlands and streanns wilhin the site boundaries should be identified through on-site Surveys prim
to any land-disturbing activities and verified by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers(USACE) personnel.
if wetlands unction streams will be impacted by mining activities,The project should be ceoruinmed
with the USACE and the N.C. Division of Water Resources.
Mailing Address: Habitat Conservation • 1721 Mail Service Center • Raleigh, NC 27699-1721
Telephone: [phone] • Fax: [phone]

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April 13,2016
Stevens Mill Mine
2. A minimum 100400t undisturbed native, forested buffer along perennial streams and a minimum
50400t undisturbed native, forested buffer along intermittent streams and wetlands should be
maintained between any mining, construction or land-disturbing activities. Maintaining
undisturbed, forested buffers along these areas will minimize impacts to aquatic and terrestrial
wildlife resources, water quality and aquatic habitat both within and downstream of the project area.
In addition, these buffers will provide an adequate travel corridor for wildlife species. Grassed
buffers, particularly fescue,do not provide the necessary and highly valuable Functions that forested
buffers provide. Sediment and erosion control structures should be located outside ofthese buffers.
3. If mine specifications change, and water is discharged from the site, these discharges should be
proportional to the size of the receiving stream, and all discharges should comply with National
Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit requirements. In particular, turbidity of the
discharge Should be maintained at or below the permit requirement. High water discharge rates and
turbidity can negatively impact aquatic resources within and downstream of the project area.
Excessive silt and sediment loads can have numerous detrimental effects on aquatic resources
including destruction of spawning habitat, suffocation of eggs and clogging of gills of aquatic
species.
4. Only native piedmont fish species should be stocked in reclamation ponds. A stocking permit may
be required to stock any species of fish, mollusks or crustaceans. Applications for a stocking permit
are available at I�ttga/www.ncwild[i1'e.org. "There is no fee associated with the permit application
process. Please contact Kirk Rundle, District Fisheries Biologist, at [phone] or
kirk.rimd]e a,ncwildlife.org for additional information regarding fish stocking and the need for a
stocking permit.
5. Consider using seed mixtures that are beneficial to wildlife (e.g., native warm season grasses) in the
reclamation plan. An exact seeding mixture would need to take into account soil types, moisture,
pi-I and degree of slope of areas to be stabilized. Relatively shallow sediment basins can be
reclaimed as wetlands where practicable. Please contact Greg Batts, District Wildlife Biologist, at
(919)269-973 1 or gree}Jxitis{�yncwiidiifc.org for further information and ideas on establishing
vegetation or incorporating other measures that are beneficial for wildlife.
6. Sediment and erosion control measures should be installed prior to any land-clearing, construction
or disturbance. The use of biodegradable and wildlife-friendly sediment and erosion control devices
is strongly recommended. Silt fencing, fiber rolls and/or other products should have loose-weave
netting that is made of natural Fiber materials with movable joints between the vertical and
horizontal twines. Silt fencing and similar products that have been reinforced with plastic or metal
mesh should be avoided as they impede the movement of terrestrial wildlife species.
Thank you for the opportunity to comment on this permit application. If 1 can be of further assistance,
please call [phone] or email gab garrison namcwildlific,org.
cc: Lawrence C. Allen, Allen Grading Company
cc: Greg Batts, NCWRC

Wehner, Judy
From: Harris, Brenda M
Sent: Thursday, April 14, 2016 10:40 AM
To: Weimer, Judy; Boyer, Janet
Subject: FW: Permit Application for Steven Mill Mine
From: Garrison, Gabriela
Sent: Tuesday, April 12, 2016 10:59 PM
To: Harris, Brenda M <[e-mail]>
Subject: Permit Application for Steven Mill Mine
Hello Ms. Harris,
The mining permit application for Allen Grading Company (Steven Mill Mine) in Wayne County unfortunately slipped to
the bottom of my project review pile. I see that the due date is April B. I am so sorry for this error. If at all possible, I
would still like to submit comments. If this is acceptable, I will have them to you by COB tomorrow, 4-13, Again, I
apologize for the delay.
Thanks very much,
Gabriela
Gabriela Garrison
Eastern Piedmont Habitat Conservation Coordinator
'NC wildlife Resources Commission
Sanchills Depot, P.O. Box 149
Hoffman, INC 28347
Office and Cell: 910-409-7350
ga briel a.garrison @ncwi Id life.are
www.ncwildlife.org
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ENVIRONMENT & NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF ENERGY MINERAL AND
LAND RESOURCES LAND QUALITY SECTION
1612 MAIL SERVICE CENTER
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DONALD R. VAN DER VAART
Energy,Mineral
and Land Resources '� TRACY DAVIS
ENVIRONMENTAL OOALITV
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April 12, 2016
Certified Mail
Return Receipt Requested
7009 0080 0000 9765 2287
Mr. Mr. Lawrence C. Allen
Allen Grading Company
PO Box 1838
Goldsboro, North Carolina 27533
RE: Seven Mill Mine
Wayne County
Neuce River Rasin
Dear Mr. Allen:
1Ne hwn rn ^Al,nA the n% fin�f inn nR new.re.0 nn r WWPn.nn v n m,hnrffnd fnr the mfmm�ncd
mine site. In order for this office to complete its review of the referenced project in accordance
with GS 74-50 and 51 of the Mining.Act of 1971, please provide the additional or revised
information in accordance with the following comments.
1. . Please clearly label the 43.2 acre permit boundary on the mine map. In addition,
show the general location of Hinson Mine that adjoins the western property
boundary.
2. Provide proof that the wetland delineation has been approved by the US ACOE.
3. Provide the location of the proposed erosion and sediment control measures on
the mine map. In addition, show the initial pit location and progression of mining
on the mine map,
Please be advised that our review cannot be completed until all of the items listed
above have been fully addressed. In addition, please note the Land Quality Section may
request additional information, not included in this letter, as the mining application review
progresses. -
In order to complete the processing of your application, please forward two (2) copies of
the requested information to my attention at the following address:
SIMM ofNwNCv011Mc RMHm NENJ Quality I fro'.Mum[mdL dRwwceM
1613 MMi1 Svviu Coma l 512N SMIiAuE,& I RMIcjk NC27699 -
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Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources
Department of Environmental Quality
1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1612
As required by 15A NCAC 5B.0013, you are hereby advised that you have 180 days
from the date of your receipt of this letter to submit all of the requested information. If you are
unable to meet this deadline and wish to request additional time, you must submit information,
in writing, to the Director clearly indicating why the deadline cannot be met and request that an
extension of time be granted. If an extension of time is not granted, a decision will be made to
grant or deny the mining permit based upon the information currently in the Department's files
at the end of the 180-day period.
Though the preceding statement cites the maximum time limit for your response, we
encourage you to provide the additional information requested by this letter as soon as
possible. Your prompt response will help us to complete processing your application sooner.
Please contact me at [phone] if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
LIZ
Judith A. Wenner
Assistant State Mining Specialist
Land Quality Section
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S. JAY ZIMMERMAN
Water Resources ubvo,.
KNVIRONMEMI AL QUALITY April 8, 2016
MEMORANDUM
TO: Ms. Judy Welmer RECI
NCDEMLR-Land Quality Section
APR 112016
FROM: Gabrielle Chianese 0 LAND O /
Ground Water Manage ent l ranch MINING PROS . • .I
Division of Water Resources
SUBJECT: Comments on the Mining Permit Request for:
Allen Grading Company
Steven Mills Mine
Wayne County
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referenced project.
The Steven Mills Mine located in Wayne County does not appear to have an unduly adverse
ellecl on ground water supplies since there is no dewatering proposed on site. However, if the
mine starts to withdraw 10,000 gpd to 100,000 gpd of water, they will need to register their water
withdrawals and if this mine starts to withdraw 100,000 gpd or more of water, they will need to
obtain a CCPCUA water withdrawal permit.
A Central Coastal Plain Capacity Use Area (CCPCUA) water withdrawal permit must be
obtained from the Division of Water Resources if the withdrawal exceeds 100,000 gallons per
day and occurs in Beaufort, Carteret, Craven, Duplin, Edgecombe, Greene, Jones, Lenoir,
Martin, Onslow, Pamlico, Pill, Washington, Wayne, or Wilson County.
11'you have further questions please contact the Division of Water Resources at [phone]
or send correspondence to 1611 Mail Service Center, Raleigh NC 27699-1611 161 lot go online
to www.ncwater.org/CCPCUA.
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DONALD R. VAN DER VAART
March 18, 2016 secnrary
Energy,Mineral
and Land Resources TRACY DAVIS
@N VIRONMaNTAL QUALITY
MEMORANDUM Ulrccrnr
TO: Mr. Nat Wilson
Hydrogeology Group
Division of Water Resources
FROM: Brenda M. Harris
Mining Program Secretary
Land Quality Section
SUBJECT: Mining Permit Application for Allen Grading Company
Steven Mill Mine
Wayne County
❑ Mine Dewatering Proposed ® No Mine Dewatering Proposed
Please find attached for your review a copy of the mining permit application request for
the above referenced project.
Please review this information and advise as to the probability of this operation having
unduly adverse effect on potable water supplies (GS 74-51 (2). Please respond by April 8, 2016
so that we may complete our review of this request within our statutory time limits.
As is the case in our review of all mining permit applications, renewals and modifications, this
office will carefully review, any comments your agency can provide regarding potential effects on
potable groundwater supplies and groundwater quality will be appreciated. We would like to
have any recommendations you may provide for permit conditions, for reasonable protection of
groundwater quantity or quality. If your staff wishes to perform a site inspection, it is
recommended that they contact the person submitting this request to set up a convenient date
and time. Also, please send a copy of your comments to the person noted in the application.
RETURN ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS AND MAPS WITH YOUR REVIEW
COMMENTS TO THIS OFFICE.
Your continued cooperation is greatly appreciated. Please contact Ms. Judy Wehner at
[phone] if you have any questions.
Ibmh
Attachments
cc: Mr. Samir Dumpor
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Energy.Mineral and Land Resources
1612 Mail Service Center 1 512 N.Salisbury St. I Raleigh.NC 27699
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Wehner, Judy
From: Novak, Gary
Sent: Monday, April 11, 20161:52 PM
To: Wehner,Judy
Cc: Ward, Allison; Duni Samir
Subject: DAQ comment sheets for Morris Mine and Steven Mill Mine
Attachments: DAQ comments Morris and Steven Mill.pdf
Judy,
As Promised the comment sheet from DAQ are attached.
Gary A. Novak
Environmental Senior Specialist
Department of Environmental Duality
Division of Energy, Mineral and Land ResourceslLand Quality Section
252-946-6481 ext 3860
garvnovak(o)ncdencoov
Washington Regional Office
943 Washington Square Mall
Washington, North Carolina 27889
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From: Robert Jones <[e-mail]>
Sent: Thursday, April 07, 20161129 AM
To: Wehner, Judy
Subject: Stevens Mill Mine
Attachments: Green Cards Returned04072016_0000.pdf
Fley Judy,
Attached is the last green card. It was never delivered so the P.O returned it to me. I hope the mining application
is going well.
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March 18, 2016 SecMrary
Energy,Mineral
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ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Mr. Michael A. Murphy
Director
Division of Parks and Recreation
FROM: Brenda M. Harris
Mining Program Secretary
Land Quality Section
SUBJECT: Mining Permit Application for Allen Grading Company
Steven Mill Mine
Wayne County
Please find attached for your review a copy of the mining permit application request for
the above referenced project.
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unduly adverse affects on the purposes of a publically owned park, forest, or recreation area
(GS 74-51 (5). Please respond by April 8, 2016 so that we may complete our review of this
request within our statutory time limits.
As is the case in our review of all mining permit applications, renewals and modifications,
this office will carefully review all proposed erosion and sediment control measures to ensure
that they are sufficient to restrain erosion and off-site sedimentation. However, any comments
your agency can provide regarding effects on publicly owned parks, forests or recreation areas
would be greatly appreciated. If your staff wishes to perform a site inspection, it is
recommended that they contact the person submitting this request to set up a convenient date
and time. Also, please send a copy of your comments to the person noted in the application.
Your continued cooperation is greatly appreciated. Please contact Ms. Judy Wehner at
[phone] if you have any questions.
Ibmh
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❑ NC Wildlife Resources Commission Date:Routed Reed
❑ US Fish&Wildlife Service Date:Rowed Reed
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❑ Division of Parks Jr Recreation Date:Routed Recd
❑ NC Geological Survey Section ,b Date.Routed Recd
❑ Division of Marina Fisheries -:l' Date:Routed Reed
❑ Division of Soii U water Conservation (PIUS LEA) Date:Routed Rer d
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From: Robert Jones <robertajcnes186@gmaiLcom>
Sent: Tuesday, March 29, 2016 6:26 PM
To: Wehner, Judy
Cc: Chuck Allen; S.K. Jones Consulting Engineers
Subject: Stevens Mill Mine - Chuck Allen
Attachments: Green Cards ReturnedO3292016 OOOO.pdf
Hey Judy,
Here are 9 or the 10 Green Cards I have gotten back from the Notice sent out. I will sent the other, Larry
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From: Novak, Gary
Sent: Tuesday, March 29, 2016 3:48 PM
To: Wehner,Judy
Cc: Dumper, Samir, peed, Richard
Subject: Comments Mine permit App 96-59
Judy,
I check the area proposed to be mined today. My comments are as follows:
I will send you DAQ comments when I get back on the 11ih of April. I wanted to be sure you got my comments before the
deadline.
Ird�Mao doesn't clearly show the oermit boundarv. Show the permit boundary. Needs to show the permit boundary
and the undisturbed buffer on the northern area because of the delineated wetland area (between the public
road, Martin Property and the wetland boundary). '
The property line (assuming the permit boundary) on the western area is adjacent to the Hinson #1 Mine 96-33.
Need to show the active mine adjacent to the or000sed mine.(Per field review the permit boundary appears to
`be adjacent to Hinson permit boundary).
23`4 Erosion and sediment control measures details are ok but none are shown on the plan map to protect the
wetlands.
"2 4/ Mine Area Mao: What does the 25' crosshatch lines mean next to the or000sed haul road on the western
perimeter. Not clear if it Is part of the wetland delineation. Same with the narrow area on the eastern
perimeter. Clarification is needed. .
Irhial and ultimate of clearing and grading is not provided. The entire proposed mining area is dense forested
area.
Do not have verification of landowner notifications attached. Needs to provide copies of the green cards.
1 hope I got everything you need to continue processing this application. I'll check with you when I get back.
Have a good week,
Gary A. Novak
Environmental Senior Specialist
Department of Environmental Quality
Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resourcestl and Quality Section
252-946-6481 ext3860
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Washington Regional Office
943 Washington Square Mall
Washington, North Carolina 27889
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LBS New ❑ Renewal ❑ Modification(inside permit boundaries)
❑ Modification(outside permit boundaries) ❑ Transfer ❑ Rtiease
❑ Partial Release ❑ Additional Information ❑ Fee Needed:$ Fee Recsived:t S&�
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Ms. Gabriela Garrison
Habitat Conservation Program Coordinator
Wildlife Resourcesr�77Commm�misss�sion
FROM: Brenda M. Harris 12�
Mining Program Secretary
Land Quality Section
SUBJECT: Mining Permit Application for Allen Grading Company
Steven Mill Mine
Wayne County
Please find attached for your review a copy of the mining permit application request for
the above referenced project.
Please review this information and advise as to the probability of this operation having
unduly adverse effect on wildlife and freshwater fisheries (G.S. 74-51 (2)). Please respond by
April 8, 2016 so that we may complete our review of this request within our statutory time limits.
As is the case in our review of all mining permit applications; renewals and modifications,
this office will carefully review all proposed erosion and sediment control measures to ensure that
they are sufficient to restrain erosion and off-site sedimentation. However, any comments your
agency can provide regarding effects on wildlife and freshwater fisheries would be greatly
appreciated. If your staff wishes to perform a site inspection, it is recommended that they contact
the person submitting this request to set up a convenient date and time. Also, please send a
copy of your comments to the person noted in the application.
RETURN ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS AND MAPS WITH YOUR REVIEW
COMMENTS TO THIS OFFICE.
Your continued cooperation is greatly appreciated. Please contact Ms. Judy Wehner at
[phone] if you have any questions.
Ibmh
Attachments
cc: Mr. Samir Dumper
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DONALD R. VAN DER VAART
March 18, 2016 SWN�
Energy,Mines(
and LandResoarces TRACY DAVIS
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Mr. Nat Wilson
Hydrogeology Group
Division of Water Resources
FROM: Brenda M. Harris
Mining Program Secretary
Land Quality Section
SUBJECT: Mining Permit Application for Allen Grading Company
Steven Mill Mine
Wayne County
❑ Mine Dewatering Proposed ® No Mine Dewatering Proposed
Please find attached for your review a copy of the mining permit application request for
the nhnve rafnrnnrad nrOJact.
Please review this information and advise as to the probability of this operation having
unduly adverse effect on potable water supplies (GS 74-51 (2). Please respond by April 8, 2016
so that we may complete our review of this request within our statutory time limits.
As is the case in our review of all mining permit applications, renewals and modifications, this
office will carefully review, any com merits your agency can provide'regarding potential effects on
potable groundwater supplies and groundwater quality will be appreciated. We would like to
have any recommendations you may provide for permit conditions, for reasonable protection of
groundwater quantity.or quality. If your staff wishes to perform a site inspection, it is
recommended that they contact the, person submitting this request to set up a convenient date
and time. Also, please send a copy of your comments to the person noted in the application.
RETURN ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS AND MAPS WITH YOUR REVIEW
COMMENTS TO THIS OFFICE.
Your continued cooperation is greatly appreciated. Please contact Ms. Judy Werner at
[phone] if you have any questions.
lbmh
Attachments
cc: Mr. Samir Dumpor
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DONALD R. VAN DER VAART
March 18, 2016 swrrar,,
Energy,Mineral
and Land Resources TRACY DAVIS
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
Director
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mr. Peter Benjamin
Application Review Coordinator
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
FROM: Brenda M. Harri
Mining Program Secretary
Land Quality Section
SUBJECT: Mining Permit Application for Allen Grading Company
Steven Mill Mine
Wayne County
Please find attached for your review a copy of the mining application request for the above
referenced project. I
Please review Misinformation and advise as to the probability of this operation having
unduly adverse effect on wildlife and freshwater fisheries (G.S. 74=,51 (2)). Please respond by
April 8, 2016 so that we may complete our review of this request Within our statutory time limits.
As is the case in our review of all mining permit applications, renewals and modifications,
this office will carefully review all proposed erosion and sediment control measures to ensure that
they are sufficient to restrain erosion and off-site sedimentation. However, any comments your
agency can provide regarding effects on wildlife and freshwater fisheries would be greatly
appreciated. If your staff wishes to perform a site inspection, it is recommended that they contact
the person submitting this request to set up a convenient date and time. Also, please send a copy
of your comments to the person noted in the application.
RETURN ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS AND MAPS WITH YOUR REVIEW
COMMENTS TO THIS OFFICE
Your continued cooperation is greatly appreciated. Please contact Ms. Judy Wehner at
[phone] if you have any questions.
/bmh
Attachments
cc: Mr. Samir Dumpor
state of North Carolina I Envlronmentai Quality I Energy.Minaret and Land Resources
1612 Mail Service Center I 512 N.Salisbury St. i Raleigh,NC 27699
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DONALD R. VAN DER VAART
March 1R 9n1R
SecMiary
Energy,Min era I
and Land Resources TRACY DAVIS
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
Uirwror
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mr. Michael A. Murphy
Director
Division of Parks and Recreation
FROM: Brenda M. Harris Fti�
Mining Program Secretary
Land Quality Section
SUBJECT: Mining Permit Application for Allen Grading Company
Steven Mill Mine
Wayne County
Please find attached for your review a copy of the mining permit application request for
the above referenced project.
Please review this information and advise as to the probability of this operation having
unduly adverse affects on the purposes of a publically owned park, forest, or recreation area
(GS 74-51 (5). Please respond by April 8, 2016 so that we may complete our review of this
request within our statutory time limits.
A s - the VPJe In our I e V II-.YY of pll mining per mit apNl;ca LIV110, reI OUVY010 gild Ii10difiCatIUI 10,
this office will carefully review all proposed erosion and sediment control measures to ensure
that they are sufficient to restrain erosion and off-site sedimentation. However, any comments
your agency can provide regarding effects on publicly owned parks, forests or recreation areas
would be greatly appreciated. If your staff wishes to performla site inspection, it is
recommended that they contact the.person submitting this request to set up a convenient date
and time. Also, please send a copy of your comments to they person noted in the application.
Your continued cooperation is greatly appreciated. Please contact Ms. Judy Wehner at
[phone] if you have any questions.
Ibmh
Attachments
cc: Mr. Samir Dumpor
State of North cardlna I Environmental Qualily I Energy,Mineral and Land Resources
1612 Map Service Center 1612 N.Salisbury St. I Raleigh.NC 27699
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DONALD R. VAN DER VAART
March 16, 2016 s.Mndr
Energy,Mineral
and Land Resources TRACY DAVIS
aMV1aONMENI.LL QUALITY
Wrtawr
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mr. Charles Bowden
Application Review Coordinator
Division of Soil and Water Conservation
FROM: Brenda M. Harris ht�
Mining Program Secretary
Land Quality Section
SUBJECT: Mining Permit Application for Allen Grading Company
Steven Mill Mine
Wayne County
Please find attached for your review a copy of the mining permit application request for
the above referenced project.
Please review this information and advise as to the probability of this operation having unduly
adverse effect on any publically owned conservation easements (G.S. 74-51 (5)). Please
respond by April 6, 2016 so that we may complete our review,of this request within our
statutory time limits
As is the case in our review of all mining permit applications, renewals and modifications,
this office will carefully review all proposed erosion and sediment control measures to ensure
that they are sufficient to restrain erosion and off-site sedimentation. However, any,comments
your agency can provide regarding effects on publically owned conservation easements would
be greatly appreciated. If your staff wishes to perform a site inspection, it is recommended that
they contact the person submitting this request to set up convenient date and time. Also, .
please send a copy of your comments to the person noted in the application.
Your continued cooperation is greatly appreciated. Please contact Ms. Judy Wehner at
[phone] if you have any questions.
lbmh
Attachments
cc: Mr. Samir Dumpor
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Ms. Anne Deatcn
Habitat Protection Section
Division of Marine�rFiisshheriees�s
FROM: Brenda M. Harris 1/v'r ^^"B
Mining Program SeLLrretary
Land Quality Section
SUBJECT: Mining Permit Application for Allen Grading Company
Steven Mill Mine
Wayne County
Please find attached for your review a copy of the mining permit application request for the
above referenced project.
Please review this information and advise as to the probability of this operation having unduly
adverse effect on freshwater, estuarine or marine fisheries (G.S. 74-'51 (2)). Please respond by
April 8, 2016 so that we may complete our review of this request within our statutory time limits.
As is the case in our review of all mining permit applications, renewals and modifications,
this office will carefully review all proposed erosion and sediment control measures to ensure that
they are sufficient to restrain erosion and off-site sedimentation. However, any comments your
agency can provide regarding effects on freshwater, estuarine or marine fisheries would be greatly
appreciated. If your staff wishes to perform a site inspection, it is recommended that they contact
the person submitting this request to set up a convenient date and time. Also, please send a copy
of your comments to the person noted :. the application.
Your continued cooperation is greatly appreciated. Please contact Ms. Judy Wehner at
[phone] if you have any questions.
/bmh
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Ms. Renee Gledhill-Earley
Application Review Coordinator
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FROM: Brenda M. Harris
Mining Program'Secretary V
Land Quality Section
SUBJECT. Miniriy Per.ririi Appiicatiu'n fur Allen Gracing Coriipany
Steven Mill Mine
Wayne County
Please find attached for your review a copy of the mining application request for the
above referenced project.
Please review this information and advise as to the probability of this operation having
unduly adverse effect on any significant archeological resources. Please respond by April 8,
2016 so that we may complete our review of this request within our statutory time limits.
As is the case in our review of all mining permit applications, renewals and modifications,
this office will carefully review all proposed erosion and sediment control measures to ensure
that they are sufficient to restrain erosion and off-site sedimentation. However, any comments
your agency can provide regarding effects on significant archeological resources and/or human
skeletal remains would be greatly appreciated. If your staff wishes to perform a site inspection, it
is recommended that they contact the person submitting this request to set up a convenient date
and time. Also, please send a copy of your comments to the perison noted in the application.
Your continued cooperation Is greatly appreciated. Please contact Ms. Judy Wehner at
[phone] if you have any questions.
/bmh
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Subject: 96-59 DWR REVIEW SHEET 2013
Attachments: 96-59 DWR REVIEW SHEET 2013.doc
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MINING PERMIT APPLICATION RAIEW FORM
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DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES
THIS SECTION TO RE FII I FD OUT BY DEMLR:
Project Name Seven Mill Mine DEMLR Permit# 96-59 County: Wayne Applicant's Email:
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PERMIT ACTION TYPE: New
YES NO Date Commencing
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Have land disturbing activities
started? Date? t t
Latitude: 35.3691 Longitude: -78.06295
Please return comments to (at DEMLR CO): Judy Wehner
Comments due by: April 82 2016
SECTION BELOW TO BE FILLED OUT BY DWR:
Is the RO concerned that the operation, as proposed, would violate standards of water quality?_
Comments:
Watershed/Stream Name & Classification:
DWR Compliance Status of Mine:
Does this mine (or previous owner) have DWR back fees to pay? If yes, amount:
Is this mine an active permit in BIMS?
YES I NO
401 Wetland Gert. required?
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401 Wetland Cert. existing? r r Permit#_ r t_
Does DWR RO have enough information to I—I r t
rir �determine if a 40�7 certification is requiredt?
Is an O & M Plan needed? YES NO
Are wetlands disturbed at this site? r ( r
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Stream,Determiriation Completed? I, ;, !
Does DWR RO need a statement that no
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Buffer.Determination NeededT . ' ;. r t . � . . fi •-'
Buffer Determination Completed? rc rr
Recycle'system.perm it existing? rlpermit#
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Enough information to determine?
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Will wastewaters discharge to HQW waters r ! r ry PermitteeQ10 must
with a 7Q10=0? Flow:_ determine.
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Mine must wait to dewater until an O&.^.^. plan is r r r !
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APPLICATION/PERMIT NO.: gV59 ACTION: Ne odification Renewal Transfer Release
APPLICANT NAME: 06APA4%V _ MINE NAME: P{ I OUNTY:
Administrative Issues:
A. Is the site currently under NOV? Yes No Explain:
B. Is an NPDES permit needed? Yes No Explain:
C. Is an NPDES permitting existing? Yes No Explain:
D. Is an O & M Plan needed? Yes No Explain:
Field Issues:
A. Are potential wetlands and watercourses properly indicated on the Mine Map? Yes No Explain;
B. Are the proposed buffer zones adequate? Yes No Explain:
C. Do all occupied dwellings within 300 feet of the mine excavation appear to be indicated? Yes No
Explain:
D. Do all water supply wells within 500 feet of the mine excavation appear to be indicated? Yes No
Explain:
E. Is visual screening needed? Yes No Explain:
F. Are the proposed erosion and sedimentation control measures properly located to prevent offsite,
sedimentation? Yes No Explain:
3. Is the proposed revegetation/reclamation plan acceptable? Yes No Explain:
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rosion and Sedimentation Control Plan Review:
t is the responsibility of the Regional Office staff to verify the adequacy of the E&S measures. Please provide
any concerns or comments:
)ther Comments:
Vho was the application routed to and when?:
)ivision of Air Quality: Date:
)ivision of Water Resources (Surface Water Protection Section): Date:
)ther: Date:
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Will the operation, as proposed, violate standards of air quality?
Comments:
YES NO
Air permit required
Air permit existing (Permit # )
Other Comments:
Reviewed by: Date:
Print Name:
Central Office Reviewer:
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Department of Environment
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Division of Land Resources
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Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612
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NOTE:
It is recommended that you contact the appropriate
Regional Office (see Regional Office listing in the back of this
booklet) or the Raleigh Central Office for a
PRE-APPLICATION MEETING
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PROCESS FLOWCHART
BEGINNING OF PROCESS
Application received by Land Quality Section/
State Mining Specialist Applicant issues
Public Notice
Application assigned to
Assistant State Mining Specialist
Assistant State Mining Specialist/Program Secretary
routes application for review and comment
- U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service - Land Quality Section Regional Oft-ice
- N. C. Geological Survey
- Wildlife Resources Commission
- Division of Water Resources
- Division of Archives & History - Division of Air Quality
- Division of Parks & Recreation - Division of Water Quality
- Others as appropriate
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All application review comments forwarded to Review Public Comments;
• Public Hearing Possible
Assistant State Mining Specialist ....................................
Is application complete?
If"NO";Assistant State Mining
Specialist drafts a letter requesting
If"YES". Assistant State Mining additional information from applicant
Specialist drafts the proposed
permit action Additional information from
applicant received and routed
toireviewed by Assistant State Mining
Specialist and Land Quality Section
Regional Office
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Is application &
proposed permit action
complete/acceptable??
If"Yes", the following permit actions
are issued by the State Mining Specialist:
- Draft Permits If"No", application & proposed
- Permit Transfers/Name Changes permit action returned to Assistant
- Bond Substitutions/Cancellations State Mining Specialist for revision
- Permit Releases
- Inactive Renewals (go to )
- High Airblast Remediation Plans
- Non-controversial New Permits
- Non-controversial Renewals
- Small, Non-controversial Modifications
For other permit actions, if "Yes",
application & proposed permit action
END OF PROCESS forwarded to and reviewed by Land
t?uality Section Chief
Is application &
proposed permit
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complete/acceptable??
If"NO", application & proposed permit
If"YES", application & proposed action returned to State Mining Specialist/
'permit action forwarded to and Assistant State Mining Specialist for revision
reviewed by Division Director (go to *)
Is application &
proposed permit action
complete/acceptable??
If"YES", the proposed permit action is If "NO", application & proposed permit
issued by the Division Director action returned to Section Chief/State Mining
Specialist for revision
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APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
LAND QUALITY SECTION
APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
(PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE)
1. Name of Mine: Steven Mill Mine County : Wayne
River Basin: Neuse
Latitude (decimal degrees to four places) 35.3681
Longitude (decimal degrees to four places) -78.0613
2. Name of Applicant* Allen Grading Company, Lawrence C. Allen
3. Permanent address for receipt of official mail** P.O. Box 1838, Goldsboro, NC 27533
Telephone i919) 736-0011 Alternate No._(919) 731-9625
4. Mine Office Address-: 1452 Stevens Mill Road, Goldsboro, NC
Telephone J919) 736-0011
5. Mine Manager_: Lawrence C. Allen
We herehv certify that all details containers in this Permit Application are true and cnrrert_to the hest of our
knowledge. We fully understand that any willful misrepresentation of facts will be cause for permit
revocation.
***Signature Date 3
Print Name Lr- , gg ; iL c t
Title !� tt y't^"
* 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 Land Quality Section 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 grantor 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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NOTE: All of 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 of the following that apply:
❑ If this is an application for a NEW permit, indicate the total acreage at the site to be covered by the
permit(this is the acreage that the "new permit" fee will be based upon): 43.2
Of this acreage, how much is owned and how much is leased? Acres owned: 43.2
Acres leased: Property owner if leased:
❑ If this is an application for RENEWAL of a mining permit,indicate the mining permit number and
the total (overall) acreage covered by the existing permit: Mining Permit No.:
Total permitted acreage (this is the acreage that the "renewal fee will be based upon):
❑ If this is an application for a MODIFICATION to a mining permit, indicate the mining permit
number and the total (overall) acreage covered by the existing permit.
Mining Permit No.: Total permitted acreage:
Does the modification involve acreage within the previously approved permitted boundary?
Yes ❑ No ❑. If yes, indicate the acreage to be covered by this modification(this is the acreage
that the "major modification" fee will be based upon):
Does the modification involve acreage outside the previously approved permitted boundary?
Yes ❑ No R. If yes, indicate the additional acreage to be covered by this
modification: (NOTE: you must comnlete all of Section F.of this apolication form
entitled Notification of Adjoining Landowners).
Of this acreage to be added to the permit,will any portion of this acreage be affected(i.e.: disturbed,
ground cover removed) by the mining operation? Yes ❑ No ❑ (If no, a "minor modification"
fee of $100.00 is required, despite the "undisturbed" acreage to be added). If yes, indicate the
acreage to be affected within the acreage to be added to the permit(the total acreage to be added to
the permit is the acreage that the "major modification" fee will be based upon):
❑ If this is an application for TRANSFER of a mining permit, indicate the mining permit number and
the total (overall) acreage covered by the existing permit.
Mining Permit No.: Total permitted acreage:
SEE THE FEE SCHEDULE AT THE END OF THIS FORM FOR THE PROPER FEE AMOUNT TO BE
PAID FOR THE REQUESTED PERMIT ACTION(S) AND CORRESPONDING ACREAGE NOTED
ABOVE
2. Name of all materials mined: Sand & Gravel
3. Mining method:
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Hydraulic Dredge ❑ Front-end Loader& Truck ElShovel & Truck
Dragline & Truck Self-loading Scraper
Other (explain): Excavator& Truck
4. a. Expected maximum depth of mine (feet).10.Feet
Depth is relative to what benchmark? (e.g., natural ground level, mean sea level, road elevation, etc.)
Natural Ground Level
b. Expected average depth of mine (feet) 10 Feet
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5. Has any area(s) at this site been mined in the past? Yes ❑ No ❑
If yes, when and by whom was this activity conducted?
6. Number of years for which the permit is requested (10 years maximum):_10 Years
B. MAPS
1. Clearly mark and label the location of your mining operation on six 6 copies of 7.5-minute quadrangle
and a county highway map. These maps, in addition to six 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:
Mailiny, Address: Physical Address:
1612 Mail Service Center OR 512 North Salisbury Street, 5`h Floor
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612 Raleigh,North Carolina 27604
[phone]
http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/ir/geoloyical_home
County highway maps may be obtained from the N.C. Department of Transportation:
North Carolina Department of Transportation—Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Mailinp, Address: Physical Address:
NCDOT GIS Unit NCDOT,GIS Unit
1587 Mail Service Center 3401 Carl Sandburg Court'
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1587 Raleigh,North Carolina 27610
[phone]
http //www.ncdot.orglit/g/
2. 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
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miaps along ii'ith �hei■ corresponding la f. ,.vn.a..a.i l 5..only bebe issued for up to 10 years; thus, all mine and reclamation maps must only denote those
activities that are intended to be conducted during the life of the mining permit. All maps must be
of a scale sufficient (see minimum requirements listed below) 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.
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.
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It, Location an'acreage;of all.proceaala1�pawn as lt' vvwura,(7 N "�
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. Location 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.
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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. Name of applicant
2. Name of mine
3. North arrow
4. County
5. Scale
6. Symbols used and corresponding names
7_ Date prepared and revised
8. Name and title of person preparing map
Map scales should meet the following guidelines:
PERMITTED ACREAGE MAP SCALE
0-49 Acres 1 inch = 50 feet
50-199 Acres 1 inch = 100 feet
200+ Acres 1 inch= 200 feet
(NOTE: Smaller scaled maps may be acceptable if they clearly illustrate the above items)
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A table/chart most be provided on the mine map that clearly lists the approximate acreage of tailings/sediment
ponds, stockpiles, wastepiles, processing area/haul roads, mine excavation 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:
CATEGORY AFFECTED ACREAGE
Tailings/Sediment Ponds 0
Stockpiles 2
Wastepiles 1
Processing Area/Haul Roads 2.2
Mine Excavation 31.9
Other(Explain)
"total Disturbed Acreage 37.1
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 IN
THIS APPLICATION FORM (PLEASE NOTE THE ITALICIZED QUESTIONSISTATEMENTS
THROUGHOUT THE FOW. THIS APPLICATION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED COMPLETE
WITHOUT ALL RELEVANT ITEMS BEING ADEQUATELY ADDRESSED ON THE MINE MAPS.
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C. PROTECTION OF NATURAL RESOURCES
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.
1. The site is wooded and the clearing of the site will be the first order of operation. A permit to log
and remove the over burden will be obtained by the applicant. Prior to logging the site, a
construction entrance is to be installed.
2. Buffer zones are to be flagged along property lines and the on-site wetland areas.
3. Once the timber has been removed grubbing of the site will take place in order to remove rooted
material and expose the area for the mining process as noted above.
4. A haul road will be made which will extend to the point of beginning of the excavation. These
roads will parallel the buffer zones previously established and contoured to drain towards the
interior of the mine.
5. Approximately 3 acres will be set aside and used as a stockpile and waste area.
6. There are no plans for any dewatering of the mine or washing of any material.
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. See the Erosion and Sedimentation Control Measures on Drawing C2.
3. a. Will the operation involve washing the material mined, recycling process water, or other waste water
handling? Yes ❑ No❑. If yes,briefly describe all such processes including any chemicals to be used.
b. Will the operation involve discharging fresh or waste water from the mine or plant as a point discharge to
the waters of the State? Yes U No U. Ifyes, briefly describe the nature ofthe discharge and locate
all proposed discharge points (along with their method ofslabilization) on your mine map(5).
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c. Will any part of the proposed mine excavation(s) extend below the water table? Yes ❑ No ❑.
If yes, do you intend to dewater the excavation(s)? Yes ❑ No ❑.
If yes,what impact, if any,will mine dewatering have on neighboring wells? Estimated withdrawal rate
in gallons per day: . Locate all existing wells on the mine map(s) that lie within
500 feet ohe proposed excavation area. Provide data to support any conclusions or statements made,
including any monitorin} 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.
d. If you answered yes to airy of the above questions, provide evidence that you have applied for or
obtained the appropriate water qualitypermit(s)(i.e.,non-discharge,NPDES,Storrnwater,etc.)from the
Division of Water Quality, Water Quality Section. In addition,the,applicant is required to register water
use with the Division of Water Resources if the operation withdraws more than 10,000 gallons per day
and needs a capacity use permit from the Division of Water Resources if the operation lies in a capacity
use area and withdraws more than 100,000 gallons per day.
After speaking with Thom Edgerton,[phone],Mr.Edgerton stated that a permit would not
be required as long a no pumping were to take place and the Water within the site remained on-
site.
4. a. Will the operation involve crushing or any other air contaminant emissions? Yes ❑ 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. Flow will dust from stockpiles, haul roads, etc., be controlled?
All areas that create dust will be sprayed with water.
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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).
Buffers will be from 25 feet to 50 feet.
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 smaiier
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 50 foot natural buffer will be kept adjacent to all wet lands, A 25 foot buffer will be
maintained in all other areas of the permitted site.
G. 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.
A minimum 2 horizontal to 1 vertical slopes or flatter for clayey material and minimum 3
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b. Provide a cross-section on the mine maps) for all fill slopes (berms, wastepiles, 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. See Drawing Cl and C2
c. In excavation(s)of unconsolidated(non-rock)materials,specify the angle of all cut slopes including
specifications for benching and slooinp. Cross-sections for all cut stoves must be provided on the
mine map(s). v
No excavation of unconsolidated materials is to take place.
d. In hardrock excavations,specify proposed bench widths and heights in feet. Provide cross-sections
of the mine excavation clearly noting the angles of the cut slopes, widths of'all safety benches and
mine benches, and the expected maximum depth of the excavation.
No hardrock excavations will take place.
7. Describe other methods to be taken during mining to prevent physical hazard to any neighboring dwelling
house, public road, 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.
The only structure that might come within 300 feet of any proposed excavation would be N.C.S.R.
1008. Slopes of 3:1 will be maintained within these areas of 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 detail/cross-section and location of each
type of barricade to be used must be indicated on the mine map(s).
A locked gate will be installed at the entrance. Vegetative earthen berms will be maintained.
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9. Are acid producing minerals or soils present? Yes ❑ No ❑.
If yes, how will acid water pollution from the excavation, stockpiles and waste areas be controlled?
10. a. Describe specific plans (including a schedule of implementation) for screenin4 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. The area
along Stevens Mill road will be left with an existing wooded tree buffer.
b. Could the operation have a significantly adverse effect on the purposes of a publicly owned park,
forest or recreation area? No. if so, how will such effects (i.e., noise, visibility, etc.) be mitigated?
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
structure(.~) 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? Yes ❑ No ❑:
Ifyes, describe these materials, how they will be stored and method of containment in case of spill. Indicate
the location(s) ofall storage facilities on the mine map(s).
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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 he 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 he constructed as part of the reclamation plan and the location(,i)of all permanent
channels must be indicated on the reclamation map. Any remaining exposed area will be seeded and
stabilized as indicated on Drawing C2.All areas will be sloped to drain toward the excavated pond as
noted on Drawing C1.
2. Is an excavated or impounded body of water to be left as a part of the reclamation? Yes ❑ No ❑.
If yes, illustrate the location of the body(s) of water on the reclamation map and provide a scaled
cross-section(,) through the proposed body(,) 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 more
shallow water body will be productive and beneficial at this site.
Will the body(s) of water be stocked with fish? Yes ❑ No ❑.
if yes, specify species. Largemouth Bass and Bream
3. Describe provisions for safety to persons and to adjoining property in all completed excavations in rock
includiniz 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.
No rock excavations will take place.
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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. The reclamation ofsuch areas will take place as noted
on Drawing C2.
5_ a: Describe reclamation of processing facilities, stockpile areas, and'on-site roadways. There will be no
processing facilities.Stockpile areas will be made as noted on Drawing C2 and seeded according to
the schedule.
b. Will any on-site roadways be left as part of the reclamation? Yes ❑ No ❑.
Ifyes, identify such roadways on the reclamation map and pro vide-details on permanent road and ditch
line stabilization. Roadways will be left as identified as the haul road shown on Drawing Cl and C2,
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 for written approval
from the NC Department of Environment and Natural Resources,Land Quality Section and either
the UIVIs10n OI VVBSte 1'VianagemenT(L vv irj)or 1u4xii governing body. i■a uisf,vas`�a=
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(v) and
reclamation map, along with a list of items to be disposed in said areas. All such materials will be
disposed of at a licensed landfill.
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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 Division of Forest Resources, Department of Environment and
Natural Resources;
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 Division of Forest Resources, Department of
Environment and_Natural, Resources;
f. N.C. Erosion and Sedimentation Control Planning and Design Manual; See Drawing C2
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):
FERTILIZER - ANALYSIS AND RATE OF APPLICATION (pounds/acre):
SEED - TYPE(S) AND RATE(S) OF APPLICATION INCLUDING YEAR-ROUND SEEDING
SCHEDULE (pounds/acre): [NOTE: Include Legumes]
Seed Types: Seeding Dates: Seeding Rates:
MULCH -TYPE AND RATE OF APPLICATION (pounds/acre)AND METHOD OF ANCHORING:
OTHER VEGETATIVE COVERS—TYPE (S) AND RATE (S) OF APPLICATION INCLUDING
SEEDING SCHEDULE (pounds/acre, trees/acre, spacing of trees/shrubs, etc):
Revegetation and/or reforestation plan approved by:
Signature Date
Print Name
Title
Agency
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APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT •
E. DETERMINATION OF AFFECTED ACREAGE AND BOND
The following bond calculation worksheet is to he used to establish an appropriate band(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 ofthe mining operation. that you intend to affect duringthe life afthts mining permit (in addition,please
insert the appropriate reclamation co
for each category from the Schedule of Reclamation Costs
provided with this application form) OR you can defer to the Depariment io calculate vour bond or
you based
upon your maps and standar reclamation costs:;Deferred to the Department.
AFFECTED RECLAMATION RECLAMATION
CATEGORY ACREAGE COST/ACRE' COST
Tailings/Sediment Ponds: Ac. X $ /Ac. _ $
Stockpiles: Ac. X $ /Ac. _ $
Wastepiles: Ac. X $ /Ac. _ $
Processing AreaIflaul Roads: Ac. X $. /Ac. _ $
Mine Excavation: Ac. X $ /Ac. _ $
Other: Ac. X $ /Ac. _ $
TOTAL AFFECTED AC.: Ac.
(TOTAL PERMITTED AC.: Ac.)
Tcmpomry& Permanent Sedimentation & Erosion Control Measures:
Divide the TOTAL AFFECTED AC. above into the following two categories: a) affected acres that drain into
pproposed/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 onite watercourses and wetlands.
a) Internal Drainage Ac.
b) Positive Drainage Ac. X $1,500,00 = $
SUBTOTAL COST: $
Inflation Factor:
0.02 X SUBTOTAL COST: $ X Permit Life (I to 10 years):
INFLATION COST: $ .
TOTAL COST = SUBTOTAL COST + INFLATION COST = $
Total I2edamalion Bond Cost: $
(round down to the nearest $100.00)
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APPLICATION FOR A MINIAERMIT
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
h�..ndanil as inrlir.a�nr� nn �Aa mina rr.anlel «I Iinhivo�r�?tr.n.�ne n r�nn� �h-t h-- fn...�In.�no of F.avel
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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 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(bl)..
CFF THIT NEXT Twn PACVV% FnR TUF «NnT1CV" FnRM ANTI T14F 46AFFMAVIT nF'
NOTIFICAT[ON" . �._ _ .�._.._ ...L _ ..__ _ . . .
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Pursuant to provisions G.S. 74-50(bl) of The Mining Act of 1971, Notice is hereby given that
Lawrence C. Allen has applied or, 3111/2016
(Date)
to the Land Quality Section, Division of Land Resources,North Carolina Department of Environment
and Natural Resources, 1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612, for(check one):
❑ a new surface mining permit,
❑ a modification of an existing surface mining permit to add land to the permitted area; or
❑ a modification of an existing surface mining permit to add land to the permitted area with no disturbance
in the area proposed. Please note that future 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 approximately 40 acres located 4 miles west from Goldsboro off/near
road NCSR_1008 in Wayne County.
*SEE ATTACHED MAP FOR PROPOSED PERMIT BOUNDARIES AND CORRESPONDING
ADJOINING LANDOWNER NAMES AND LOCATIONS*
In accordance with G.S. 74-50(bl), 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
permitboundary; if an adjoining tract is owned or leased by the a plicant 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 mu c 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 comments) to the
Department m 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 a;at the appropriate regional office. For information reeardine the
s ¢cities of the proposed miningactivity, lease contact the a 'icon[ at the followin tele hone number:
(9191 736-0011 For 1 0, ahon on t e mtmng permit application review process,
Please comae Mining Program swat [phone]. Please note thatlthe Department will consider an
relevant written comments/documentation within the provisions of the Mining Act o 1971 throughout the
application review process until a final decision is made on the aoplication.
Lawrcrice C. Allen Lawrence C. Allen Allen. Gradin^ Cum�anV
(Addressee/Owner o Recor 's (Name of AA u;ant: Inclu a Contact Person
Name and Address) & Company Name, if Applicable)
3/11/2016 1452 Stevens Mill Rd. Goldsboro. NC
(Date of Issuance of this Notice/ (Address of Applicant)
Mailed to AddresseelOwner of Record)
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APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
AFFIDAVIT OF NOTIFICATION
1, Lawrence C. Allen, 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
Environment and Natural Resources,being first duly swom,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)
Larry Lafragola P.O Box 1432 Goldsboro, NC 27533
Joann Hood 1379 Stevens Mill Rd. Goldsboro, NC 27530
County Of Waync P.O. Box 227 Goldsboro,NC 27533
Christine Etheridge 305 Hollvbrook Road. Goldsboro, NC 27530
NelsonMscatan¢ay 307 Holland lulls. Goldsboro, NC 27530
David Martin 1125 Stevens Mill Road,Goldsboro, NC 27530
Hinson C. Lloyd Etals 2501 Old Grantham Road, Goldsboro, NC 27530
State of North Carolina 116 West Jones Street, Raleigh, NC 27603
Eunice Colclough 317 NC HWY 5815, Goldsboro, NC 27530
Ricky & Lloyd Hinson 2501 Old Grantham Road, Goldsboro, NC 27530
(Attach additional list if necessary)
I do also attest that the following individual is the chief administrative officer ofthe 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:
(Chief Administrative Officer Name) (Address)
[i.e.: City Manager, County Manager, Mayor,etc.]
Mr. George Wood, County Manager P.O. Box 227, Goldsboro, NC 27533
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 withN.C.G.S. 74-50(bl)and I5A NCAC 5B.0004(d).
understand that it is the responsibility of the applicant to retain the receipts of mailing showing that the above
notices were caused to be mailed and to provide them to the Department upon request.
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Signature of Applicant or Agent Date
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APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT •
If person executing Affidavit is an agent or employee of an applicant, provide the following information:
Name of applicant Lr"4(LL'!`if. e (^j fa'I'lu�
Title of person executing Affidavit 5 r
a Notary Public of the County of (A ,
State of North Carolina, do hereby certify that �..�yr.w,�� � �
appeared before me this day and under oath acknowle33ged that the above Affidavit was made by him/her.
Witness y hand ai notarial seal, this lLO day of Meisr�% 20Lk�.
Notary: my Commission expires: PPr Il-1'd4.._, eX
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APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
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: Signature:* LEVLM , c rz�n
Print Name: Lawrence C. Alien Print Name: Lawrence C. Allen
Company : Allen Grading Company Title: Owner
Address: 1452 Stevens Mill Road,
Goldsboro, NC Company: Allen Grading Company.
Mine Name: Stevens Mill Mine
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Telephone: J09)-736--AQLL Telephone: i919} 736-0011
Date Signed: 6 Date Signed: '3
*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(see next page for fee schedule)in the form a check
or money order payable to the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources must be
sent to the Land Ouality Section 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
[phone]
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APPLICATION FOR A MINING PIWIT
MINING FEE SCHEDULE
A nonrefundable permit application processing fee when tiling for a new mining permit,a major permit modification or a renewal permit is
required as follows:
0-25 acres 26+acres
New Permit Applications $3,750.00 $5,000.00
Permit Modifications $750.00 $1,000.00
Permit Renewals $750.00 $1,000.00
Transfers/Minor Modifications* $100.00 $100.00
" A nonrefundable 5100.00 permit application processing fee is required for minor permit modifications. Minor permit modifications include ownership transfers,name
changes,bond substitutions and permit renewals where the mine is inactive and fully stabilized. A minor permit modification also includes lands added to a permitted area,
outside of the minimum permit buffer none requirements,where no plans for mining related disturbance of the added lands have been approved. All other changes are
considered major permit modifications.
Acres for new permits and renewal permits means the total acreage at the site. Acres for major modification of permits means that area of land affected by the modification
within the permitted mine area,or any additional land that is to be disturbed and added to an existing permitted area,or both.
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APPLICATION FOR A MINING f*MIT ,®
There are seven Land Quality Section (LQS) Regional Offices. Use the map below to locate the Regional Office
serving your county.
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Wil ngton
Asheville Regional Office
• Counties: Avery, Buncombe, Burke, Caldwell, Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Haywood, Henderson, Jackson,
Macon, Madison, McDowell, Mitchell, Polk, Rutherford, Swain, Transylvania, Yancey
• Address: 2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, NC 28778
• Voice: 828.296.4500
• FAX: [phone]
Fayetteville Regional Office
• Counties: Anson, Bladen, Cumberland, Harnett, Hoke, Montgomery, Moore, Richmond, Robeson, Sampson,
Scotland
• Address: 225 Green Street, (Systel Building), Suite 714, Fayetteville, NC 28301-5094
• Voice: 910.433.3300
• FAX: [phone]
Mooresville Regional Office
• Counties: Alexander, Cabarrus, Catawba, Cleveland, Gaston, Iredeli, Lincoln, Mecklenburg, Rowan, Stanly,
Union
• Address: 610 East Center Ave., Suite 301, Mooresville, NC 28115
• Voice: 704.663.1699
• FAX: 704-663,6040
Raleigh Regional Office
• Counties: Chatham, Durham, Edgecombe, Franklin, Granville, Halifax, Johnston, Lee, Nash, Northampton,
Orange, Person, Vance, Wake, Warren, Wilson
• Address: 1628 Mail Service Center, Raleigh,NC 27699-1628 or 3800 Barrett Drive, Raleigh,NC 27609
• Voice: 919.791.4200
• FAX: [phone]
Washington Regional Office
• C ni ntiPc• Reaiifnrt Rertie C''.nmrien Chnwnn CV'rnvlrn Ciirrit}ii ]r DnrP (:atpc �iYPPnP "F-rtfnrA FlvAp inner
Lenoir, Martin, Pamlico, Pasquotank, Perquimans, Pitt, Tyrrell, Washington, Wayne
• Address: 943 Washington Square Mall, Washington,NC 27889
• Voice: 252.946.6481
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LAND QUALITY REGIONAL OFFICES (continued)
Wilmington Regional Office
Counties:ntie • Dr ..1. �n.Aa.�ot !-'..1..*.�.1�...n F%u_1_ ATn..r Un..n., llnnln..r QnrA—
• %_ UiI LII,+J. "I UIls YYr ILill, %_"J L%,1Vl, t.VI%4111ULL a, "li JJ llll, 11v Vy 11µ11V Yel, lJllalV VY, l 1.11ULl
• Address: 127 Cardinal Drive Extension, Wilmington,NC 28405
• Voice. 910.796.7215
• FAX: [phone]
Winston-Salem Regional Office
• Counties: Alamance, Alleghany, Ashe, Caswell, Davidson, Davie, Forsyth, Guilford, Rockingham, Randolph,
Stokes, Surry, Watauga, Wilkes, Yadkin
• Address: 585 Waughtown Street, Winston-Salem,NC 27107
• Voice: 336.771.5000
• FAX: 336,771,4631
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APPLICATION FOR A MINING PWIT 0
SCHEDULE OF RECLAMATION COSTS
(Based upon range of$500 - $5^,000 per affected acre)
COMMODITY CODES: SG=Sand and/or Gravel, GS=Gemstone, Borrow =Borrow/fill dirt, CS=Crushed Stone,
DS = Dimension Stone, FS = Feldspar, MI = Mica, LI =Lithium, PF = Pyrophyllite, OL = Olivine,
KY=Kyanite/Sillimanite/Andalusite,PH=Phosphate,CL=Clay/Shale, PE=Peat,AU=Gold,TI=,Titanium,and OT
= Other
Type T/S Ponds S.piles W.piles P.area/H.R. Mine Excay.
SG, GS, $500/ac.(L) $1800/ac. $20001ac. $1800/ac. $50Wac.(L)
Borrow 1500(FI) $2000(PD)
CS, DS, 500(L) 1800 2000 2000 500(L)
FS, MI, 1500(FI) 2500(PD)
Ll, PF, OL, KY
PH I000(L) 2500 5000 5000 2000(L)
2500(FI) 5000(PD)
CL I000(L) 2500 5000 5000 2000(L)
2500(FI) 3700(PD)
PE, AU, I000(L) 2500 3000 3500 2000(11)
T1, OT 2500(FI) 5000(PD)
(L) = reclamation to a lake and revegetating sideslopes
(FI)= reclamation by filling in and revegetating
(PD) = reclamation by grading for positive drainage & revegetating
AS PER NCAC 15A 5B.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, Land Quality Section, 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 APPL.ICATIONIPERMIT DOCUMENT)
• MULCH AND ANCHORING COSTS PER ACRE
+ ANY OTHER RECLAMATION COSTS NECESSARY TO COMPLY WITH THE APPROVED
RECLAMATION PLAN FOR THE SITE IN QUESTION
YOU WILL BE NOTIFIED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE OF THE DIRECTOR'S FINAL BOND DETERMINATION.

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