HomeMy WebLinkAboutInspection Report_Ikes Mine_10-30_06-01-2021 North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources,
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources, Land Quality Section
MINE INSPECTION REPORT
® PERMITTED MINE SITE ❑ UNPERMITTED MINE SITE
1. MINE NAME: Ike's Mine 2.MINE LOCATION: Old Georgetown Road
3. COUNTY: Brunswick 4. RIVER BASIN: Lumber 5. CASE:
6. OPERATOR: Mr. Glen Norwood Williamson
7. ADDRESS: P.O. Box 742 Shallotte,NC 28549
8. MINING PERMIT#: 10-30 ❑ N/A 9. PERMIT EXPIRATION DATE: ®N/A
10. PERSON(S)CONTACTED AT SITE:
11. PICTURES? ®Yes ❑ No TAKEN BY: C.Dalis-Phone
12. TYPE OF INSPECTION:
❑ A. Initial Inspection(Unpermitted Mine Sites)
1. Size of affected land: ac. (attach sketch map)
2. How was this area measured? Measured by:
❑ B. Routine Inspection(Permitted Mine Sites)
C. Follow-up Inspection
13. Date of last inspection: 08/28/2014
14. Any mining since that date? ® Yes ❑ No
If yes,cite evidence of such mining activity: At the time of the site visit, NC DEMLR personnel observed
stockpiles of materials within the mine permit boundaries.
15. Was mine operating at time of inspection? ❑ Yes ® No
If yes, explain:
16. Is the mine in compliance with the Operating Conditions of the Permit? ❑ Yes ® No ❑ N/A
If no,explain: 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. In addition, the permittee is responsible to secure an NPDES
General Permit No.NCG020000 for the stormwater runoff that is occurring from the mining activities at this facility_.
17. Is the mine in compliance with the Reclamation Conditions of the Permit? ❑ Yes ® No ❑ N/A
If no, explain: 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.
18. Is there any off-site damage? A. ❑ Yes B. ❑ No C. ❑ None observed
If A, describe the type and severity of the damage:
If B or C,is there potential for offsite damage? ❑ Yes ® No Explain:
19. 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 due to the
mining activities that have occurred within the mine permit boundaries.
20. 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.
21. Is the Annual Reclamation Report+/- map accurate? ❑ Yes ❑ No (Explain) ® Not Reviewed ❑ N/A
2020-2021 ARR has not been received as of.may the Wilmington Regional Office.
22. Follow-up inspection needed? ❑ Yes ® No Proposed date
23. No.of additional pages of Inspection Report 0 24. Copy of Report sent to operator 06/07/2021
INSPECTED BY: Caroline Dalis DATE 06/01/2021
Telephone No: (910)796-7372
Copy to file Copy to operator Copy to Mining Specialist