Inspection Report_Hughes-Smith Road Mine_10-56_07-18-2022

North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources, Land Quality Section
MINE INSPECTION REPORT
MINE PERMIT#: 10-56 PERMITTED MINE SITE X UNPERMITTED MINE SITE
MINE NAME: HUGHES SMITH ROAD MINE MINE J.M.MCLAMB&SONS
OPERATOR: CONSTRUCTION COMPANY,INC.
MINE ADDRRESS: LONGWOOD ROAD SITE CONTACT: J.M.MCLAMB
COUNTY: BRUNSWICK CONTACT [phone]
PHONE:
RIVER BASIN: LUMBER CONTACT
EMAIL:
ADDRESS FOR RECEIPT OF OFFICIAL MAIL: 800 MCLAMB ROAD NW,CALABASH,NC 28467
PICTURES: I Yes X No 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? Measured by:
DATE OF LAST INSPECTION: 05/26/2021 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 located within the mine permit
boundaries and observed equipment located within the pit.
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
• In accordance with Operating Conditions 4.0 of the Permit, "Mining activities shall occur as indicated on the
Mine Map Sheets C1 and C2, both received by the Land Quality Section on September 16, 2011, and the
supplemental information received by the Land Quality Section on February 24, 2011, May 12, 2011, and July
21, 2011."At the time of the site visit,NC DEMLR personnel observed mining activities occurring outside the
mining area as indicated on the approved Mine Map.
• In accordance with Operating Conditions 3.A of the Permit, "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."At the time of the site visit,it appeared that mining activities have occurred within the
wetlands and within the fifty(50) foot buffer adjacent to the wetlands as indicated on the Mine Map.
• In accordance with Operating Conditions 12 of the Permit, "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."
• The operator shall install and/or maintain erosion control measures to include, but not limited to, adequate
mechanical barriers, construction entrance, etc. in accordance with Operating Conditions 4.A of the Permit and
the approved Mine Map.
• 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
At the time of the site visit, NC DEMLR personnel observed efforts to stabilize slopes associated with the mining pit.
Therefore, the operator shall continue efforts to reclaim the slopes by establishing 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
During the site visit,NC DEMLR personnel observed mining activities within the undisturbed 50-foot buffer adjacent to
wetlands and within wetlands located on the western portion of the mine. In addition,NC DEMLR personnel observed
mining activities located outside of the approved mine permit boundaries located along the eastern portion of the mine.
At this time of this site visit,the construction entrance was not maintained properly which resulted in the tracking of
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sediment onto the public roadways. However, NC DEMLR personnel met with the operator on July 22"d and
observed maintenance performed on the construction entrance.
Is there potential for off-site damage? If yes,explain: X
Corrective measures needed and/or taken:
• Submit a major mine modification for the additional acreage that has been mined outside the approved mining
boundaries.
• Perform reclamation activities within the wetlands.
• Install and maintain the erosion control measures as indicated on the approved Mine Map.
• Maintain the construction entrance in accordance with the approved Plan in order to reduce off-site tracking
of sediment onto the public roadways.
• Mark the mine boundaries as indicated on the approved Mine Map and in accordance with the Permit.
• 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.
Other Recommendations and comments:
NC DEMLR will issue the operator a"Notice of Deficiency,"due to the violations observed during the site visit which
includes failing to submit a major mine modification prior to mining outside the approved mining boundaries.
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
Monitoring requirements
During the site visit, NC DEMLR personnel did not observe dewatering activities occurring within the mine permit
boundaries. However,the operator shall adhere to an approved dewatering plan and perform monitoring requirements in
accordance with the Permit associated with this mine i.e.NCG020690 .
Follow-up inspection needed? X
Proposed Date 08/31/2022
No.of additional pages of Inspection Report 1 Copy of Report sent tooperator 08/01/2022
INSPECTED BY: Caroline Dalis
TELEPHONE NO: [phone] DATE: 07/18/2022
Copy to file Copy to Operator Copy to Mining Specialist
Rev:May 2021