20240716_LQS_WaRO

LAND QUALITY SECTION REGIONAL OFFICE
MINING PERMIT APPLICATION REVIEW CHECKLIST
APPLICATION/PERMIT NO.: 54-75 ACTION: New Modification Transfer Release
APPLICANT NAME: Big J and Little J LLC ❑X ❑ ❑ ❑
MINE NAME: Sandy Bottom Excavations Mine COUNTY: Lenoir
• Yes No Explain
A. Is the site currently under NOV? X
B. Is an NPDES permit needed? 0
C. Is an NPDES permitting existing? ❑ 0
D. Is an O & M Plan needed? plans to dewater.
Field Issues Yes No
A. Are potential wetlands and watercourses properly indicated on the Mine Map? ❑X ❑
Excavations to the north may impact wetland areas.
B. I Are the proposed buffer zones adequate? ❑X
excavations appear to be in buffered areas to the north.
C. I Do all occupied dwellings within 300 feet of the mine excavation appear to be indicated?
No dwellings with in 300 ft.
D. Do all water supply wells within 500 feet of the mine excavation appear to be indicated? ❑X
No wells within 500ft of mine.
E. Is visual screening needed? ❑X
Excavations will not be near public areas.
F. Are the proposed erosion and sedimentation control measures properly located to prevent ❑X ❑
offsite sedimentation?
G. Is the proposed revegetation/reclamation plan acceptable?
* Date Inspected: 07/16/2024
Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plan Review
It is the responsibility of the Regional Office staff to verify the adequacy of the E&SC measures. Please provide
any concerns or comments:
NC G02 application not in package. No information from FloodPlain Development Permit for Lenoir County. CCPCUA application
not in package.
• Proposed wet area to be mined (35.2355, -77.6535). Hydric soils are located next the canal at mine
entrance and in the middle of proposed excavations.
• was the application routed to and when? Date
Division of Air Quality:
Division of Water Resources (Surface Water Protection Section):
Other:
Inspector/Reviewer's Name: Bradley West 07/16/2024
Rev: Sept 2020 r0