20240624_ADI_Response

MKE Environmental
3620 Cattail Lane
Greenville, N.C. 27858
June 21, 2024
Mr. Adam Parr
Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources
Department of Environmental Quality
1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612
RE: James Rouse
Proposed Rouse Pit
Lenoir County
Dear Mr. Parr,
The following addresses the comments in your letter dated May 6, 2024.
1. The existing excavation is shown on the revised mine map. The intend is to reclaim this
area. The banks have already been sloped, seeded, and covered with straw.
2. The reference to berms on item C.7 was a typo. No berms are proposed on site. The
revised page is attached.
3. The permit boundary has been revised so that the cedar trees will be in the permitted
area. This added acreage between the cedar trees and the Duke Energy right of way will
be used for agricultural purposes only. The revised bond calculation page in attached.
4. The 25' buffer between the excavation area and the property owners to the west has
been revised to an undisturbed buffer. This area has well established thick brush/trees
that is 20' high or more. This vegetation will remain for screening and dust control.
Additionally, a 25' unexcavated buffer has been added between the undisturbed buffer
and the excavation area.
Two copies of the revised map and additional information are enclosed. If you have any
questions or need additional information, do not hesitate to contact me at [phone].
Sincerely,
Marc K. Edwards
Cc: James Rouse
Enclosures: Mine maps (#2)

NORTH CAROLINA MINING State of North Carolina 1612 Mail Service Center
PERMIT APPLICATION Department of Environmental Quality Raleigh, NC 27699-1612
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources [phone]
C) In excavation(s)of unconsolidated(non-rock)materials,specify the angle of all cut slopes including specifications
for benching and sloping. Cross-sections for all cut slopes must be provided on the mine map(s).
A 3 horizontal to 1 vertical or flatter angle will be provided to the water line and 2
horizontal to 1 vertical below the water line. See detail on mine map.
D)In hardrock excavations,specify proposed bench widths and heights in feet.Provide cross-sections of the mine
excavation clearly noting the angles of the cut slopes, widths of all safety benches and mine benches,and the
expected maximum depth of the excavation.
N/A
7. Describe other methods to be taken during mining to prevent physical hazard to any neighboring dwelling,house,
public road,or public,commercial or industrial building from any mine excavation. Locate all such structures on the
mine map if they are within 300 feet of any proposed excavation.
An adequate unexcavated buffer zone will be maintained around the entire site.
See map. The site is naturally screened by existing woods on the all sides and
will not be visible to the public.
No explosives will be used.
A gate will be installed at the construction entrance. See mine map.
All structures within 300' are shown on the mine map.
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).
N/A
9. Are acid producing minerals or soils present?
YES ❑X NO
If yes,how will acid water pollution from the excavation,stockpiles,and waste areas be controlled?
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NORTH CAROLINA MINING State of North Carolina 1612 Mail Service Center
PERMIT APPLICATION Department of Environmental Quality Raleigh, NC 27699-1612
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources [phone]
E.DETERMINATION OF AFFECTED ACREAGE AND BOND
The following bond calculation worksheet is to be used to establish an appropriate bond(based upon a range of$500 to$5,000
per affected acre)for each permitted mine site based upon the acreage approved by the Department to be affected during the
life of the mining permit. Please insert the approximate acreage, for each aspect of the mining operation,that you intend to affect
during the life of this mining permit(in addition,please insert the appropriate reclamation cost/acre for each category from the
Schedule of Reclamation Costs provided with this application form) OR you can defer to the Department to calculate your bond
for you based upon your maps and standard reclamation costs:
CATEGORY AFFECTED RECLAMATION RECLAMATION
ACREAGE COST/ACRE COST
Tailings/Sediment Ponds Ac. X $ /Ac. = $ 0.00
Stockpiles 0.10 Ac. X $ 1,800 /Ac. = $ 180.00
Waste Piles Ac. X $ /Ac. = $ 0.00
Processing Area/Haul Roads 0.29 Ac. X $ 1,800 /Ac. = $ 522.00
Mine Excavation 17.10 Ac. X $ 500 /Ac. = $ 8,550.00
Other 5.98 Ac. X $ 1,800 /Ac. = $ 10,764.00
TOTAL AFFECTED AC.: 23.47 Ac.
TOTAL PERMITTED AC.: 50.23 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 23.47 Ac.
b) Positive Drainage Ac. X $1,500.00 = $ 0.00
SUBTOTAL COST:$ 20,016.00
Inflation Factor:
SUBTOTAL COST LIFE OF MINING OPERATION OR LIFE INFLATION COST
OF LEASE(YEARS)
0.02 X $ 20,016.00 X 10 = $ 4,003.20
Total Reclamation Bond Cost:
TOTAL RECLAMATION BOND COST= SUBTOTAL+INFLATION = $24,000.00
Round down to the nearest$100.00
NOTE:The reclamation bond cannot exceed$1 million per GS 74-54
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