Inspection Report_Ikes Mine_10-30_04-06-2022

North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources, Land Quality Section
MINE INSPECTION REPORT
MINE PERMIT#: 10-30 PERMITTED MINE SITE X UNPERMITTED MINE
SITE
MINE NAME: IKE'S MINE MINE OPERATOR: GLEN NORWOOD WILLIAMSON
MINE ADDRRESS: OLD GEORGETOWN ROAD SITE CONTACT: GLEN NORWOOD WILLIAMSON
COUNTY: BRUNSWICK CONTACT PHONE: [phone]
RIVER BASIN: ILUMBER CONTACT EMAIL:
ADDRESS FOR RECEIPT OF OFFICIAL MAIL: I P.O.BOX 742 SHALLOTTE,NC 28459
PICTURES: I Yes X No I I Taken by: C.DALIS-PHONE
TYPE OF INSPECTION: Follow-up inspection
X Routine inspection(Permitted Mine sites)
Initial inspection Un ermitted Mine Sites
Size of affected land acres
How was this area measured? I I Measured by:
DATE OF LAST INSPECTION: 06/01/2021 YES NO N/A
Any mining since last inspection? If yes,cite evidence of such mining activity: X
At the time of the site visit,NC DEMLR personnel observed stockpiles of materials within"Pit A."
Was the mine operating at the time of inspection?If yes,explain: X
Is the mine in compliance with the Operating Conditions of the permit?If no,explain: X
The mine permit boundaries shall be permanently marked at the site on 100-foot intervals unless the line of sight allows
for larger spacing intervals.
Is the mine in compliance with the Reclamation Conditions of the permit?If no,explain: X
Failure to perform final reclamation including revegetation within two(2)years of completion or termination of mining.
At the time of the site visit,NC DEMLR personnel observed exposed slopes associated with the mining pit. The slopes
require adequate cover of grass or other groundcover sufficient to restrain accelerated or man-made erosion
Is there any off-site damage?If yes,describe the type and severity of the damage: X
Is there potential for off-site damage? If yes,explain: X
Corrective measures needed and/or taken:
Mark the mine boundaries as indicated on the approved Mine Map and in accordance with the Permit. In addition,
obtain an NPDES General Permit No. NCG020000 for the stormwater runoff that is to occur from the mining activities
at this facility.
Other Recommendations and comments:
Ensure that all mining is in compliance with all reclamation conditions of the Permit. For instance,reclamation shall be
conducted simultaneously with mining to the extent feasible which includes grading side slopes to 3:1 or flatter to the
water line and 2:1 or flatter below the water line.
Is the Annual Reclamation Report map accurate? X
2021-2022 ARR has not been received and/or reviewed as of yet by the Wilmington Regional Office.
Is the mine in compliance with the NPDES NCG02 permit requirements? X
Stormwater pollution prevention plan X
Monitoring requirements X
The permittee is responsible to secure an NPDES General Permit No. NCG020000 for the stormwater runoff that is to
occur from the mining activities at this facility.
Follow-up inspection needed? X
Proposed Date
No.of additional pages of Inspection Report 0 Copy of Report sent tooperator 04/07/2022
INSPECTED BY: CAROLINE DALIS
TELEPHONE NO: 910 796-7372 1 DATE: 04/06/2022
Copy to file Copy to Operator Copy to Mining Specialist
Rev:May 2021