02-04 Hiddenite/Emerald Hollow File Pt. 3 Redacted

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Land Resources
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
Charles H. Gardner, P.G., P.E.
Director and State Geologist
August 16, 1996
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. Michael J. Watkins
Hiddenite Gems, Inc.
P.O. Box 276
Hiddenite, North Carolina 28636
RE: Permit No. 02-04
Hiddenite Gems, Inc. Mine
Alexander County
Dear Mr. Watkins:
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Your application for renewal of the above referenced mining
permit has been approved. A copy of the renewed permit is
enclosed.
The conditions in the permit renewal were based primarily
upon the initial application. Modifications were made as
indicated by the renewal request and as required to insure
compliance with The Mining Act of 1971. The new expiration date
is August 16, 2006.
As we have received your new reclamation bond in the amount
of $14,000.00, I am returning your $2,500.00 Assignment of
Savings Account that has been previously held for this site.
As a reminder, your permitted acreage at this site is 47.0
acres and the amount of land you are approved to disturb is 3.46
acres.
Geological Survey Section Land Quality Section Geodetic Survey Section
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P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENV=RONMENT
H EALTH AND NATURAL
RESOURCE S
D= V I S= ON O F LAND RESOURCE S
LAND QUAL = T Y S E CT = ON
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for the operation of a mining activity
In accordance with the provisions of G.S. 74-46 through 68, "The
Mining Act of 1971," Mining Permit Rule 15A NCAC 5 B, and other
applicable laws, rules and regulations
Permission is hereby granted to:•
Hiddenite Gems, Inc.
Hiddenite Gems, Inc. Mine
Alexander County - Permit No. 02-04
for the operation of a
Gemstone Mine
which shall provide that the usefulness, productivity and scenic
values of all lands and waters affected by this mining operation
will receive the greatest practical degree of protection and
restoration.
MINING PERMIT EXPIRATION DATE• August 16 2006

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Conditions
This permit shall be subject to the provisions of the Mining Act,
N.C.G.S. 74-46, et. seq., and to the following conditions -and
limitations:
OPERATING CONDITIONS:
1. A. Any wastewater processing or mine dewatering shall be in
accordance with the permitting requirements and rules
promulgated by the N.C. Environmental Management Commission.
B. Any stormwater runoff from the affected areas at the site
shall be in accordance with any applicable permit
requirements and regulations promulgated by the
Environmental Protection Agency and enforced by the N.C.
Environmental Management"Commission. It shall be the
permittee's responsibility to contact the Water Quality
Section, Division -of Environmental Management, to secure any
necessary stormwater permits or other approval documents.
2. Any mining process producing air contamination emissions shall be
subject to the permitting requirements and rules promulgated by
the N.C. Environmental Management Commission.
3. A. Sufficient buffer (minimum 100 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.
B. Any mining activity affecting waters of the State, waters of
the U. S., or wetlands shall be in accordance with the
requirements and regulations promulgated and enforced by the
N. C. Environmental Management Commission.
4. A. Adequate mechanical barriers including but not limited to
diversions, earthen dikes, silt check dams, silt retarding
structures, rip rap pits, or ditches shall be provided in
the initial stages of any land disturbance and maintained to
prevent sediment from discharging onto adjacent surface
areas or into any lake, wetland or natural watercourse in
proximity to the affected land.
B. All erosion and sediment control measures shall be installed
and maintained as indicated in the Application for Mining
Permit submittal received by the Land Quality Section on
February 21, 1986. Additional measures shall be installed,
as necessary, to prevent offsite sedimentation.

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12. An Annual Reclamation Report shall be submitted on a form
supplied by the Department by February 1 of each year until
reclamation is completed and approved.
13. 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 and any approved
revisions to it. Approval to implement such changes must be
obtained from the Department prior to on -site implementation of
the revisions.
14. The security which was posted pursuant to N.C.G.S. 74-54 in the
form of a $14,000.00 Irrevocable Standby Letter of Credit is
sufficient to cover the operation as indicated in the approved
application. This security must remain in force for this permit
to be valid. The total affected land shall not exceed the bonded
acreage.
15. A. Authorized representatives of the Division of Archives and
History shall be granted access to the site to determine the
presence of significant archaeological resources.
B. Pursuant to N. C. G. S. 70 Article 3, "The Unmarked Human
Burial and Human Skeletal Remains Protection Act," should
the operator or any person in his employ encounter human
skeletal remains, immediate notification shall be provided
to the county medical examiner and the chief archaeologist,
North Carolina Division of Archives and History.

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2. The specifications for surface gradient restoration to a surface
suitable for the planned future use are as follows:
A. All sideslopes shall be graded to a 2 horizontaI to 1
vertical or flatter slope.
B. Any settling ponds or sediment basins shall be backfilled
and stabilized.
C. The processing, stockpile, and other disturbed areas
neighboring the mine excavation shall be leveled and
smoothed.
D. Compacted surfaces shall be disced, subsoiled or otherwise
prepared before revegetation.
E. No contaminants shall be permanently disposed of at the mine
site. On -site disposal of waste shall be in accordance with
Operating Conditidn Nos. 11.A. and B.
F. The affected land shall be graded to prevent the collection
of noxious or foul water.
3. Revegetation Plan:
After site preparation, all disturbed land areas shall be
revegetated as per the following:
Permanent Seeding Specifications
Dates
February 15- April 1
April 1- July 31
August 1- October 25
October 25- February 15
Soil Amendments
Species
Rate, Lbs/Acre
Korean Lespedeza
10
Fescue
40
Redtop
1
Winter rye (grain)
15
Common Bermuda
50
Lespedeza (unscarified)
30
German millet
40
Rye (grain- temporary)
120
Lime- 2000 lbs/acre or follow recommendations from a
soil test.
Fertilizer- 1000 lbs/acre 8-8-8 or 10-10-10, or follow
recommendations from a soil test.
Mulch- All seeded areas shall be mulched using small
grain straw at a rate of 2000 lbs/acre and
anchored appropriately.

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Michael F. Easley, Governor William Cr. Ross Jr., Secretary
DIVISION OF LAND RESOURCES
LAND QUALITY SECTION
September 10, 2004
Hiddenite Gems, Inc. REC, D
Attention: Mr. Michael J. Watkins
Post Office Box 276 can 13 20C
Hiddenite, North Carolina 28636
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RE: Hiddenite Gems, Inc. Mine (Permit #02-04)
Alexander County, N. C.
Dear Mr. Watkins:
Attached is a copy of our report documenting an inspection recently conducted at a mine
site for which our records show you to be responsible. The inspection was performed under the
provisions of North Carolina General Statute 74-56 of the Mining Act of 1971.
Please review the report carefully and note any problems or deficiencies documented by
*the inspector. Furthermore, please note any recommendations and/or specific corrective actions
required to correct any deficiencies that may be listed.
The responsibility for understanding and complying with the terms and conditions of your
mining permit and the Act lies with you.
Please do not hesitate to contact this office if you have any questions concerning the
attached report.
Your cooperation is appreciated.
S��Siin```c'''e```rely,
A -s
Zahid S. Khan
Asst. Regional Engineer
Attachment
clnloyd Williams, PG - Mining Specialist
919 NCrtfi(MHh Street, Mooresville, North Carolina 28115
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we hereby grant to the nent or its appointed representatives the right of entry and travel upon our
lands or operation ;during reg business hours for the: purpose of making necessary field inspections or
investigations as ratty lie reasonably required in the administration of the Mining Act of 1971.
we fuzahex grant to the rent or its appointed representatives the right to make whatever entries
on the land as may he reasonably necessary and to take whatever actions as may be reasonably necessary in
order to ray Oui ieclamation which the operator has Mod to complete in the event a bond forfeiture is
ordered Pursuant U,'3.S. ' 4-59,
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reasonably required in the administration of the Mining Act o 1971.
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on the land as may be reasonably necessary and to take whatever actions as may be reasonably necessary es
order to carry out reclamation which the operator has failed to complete in the event a bond forfeiture is
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investigations as may ire reasonably required in the administaatton of the Mining of 1971.
we further grant to the Department or its appointed representatives the right to make whatever entries
on the land as nuy t)e reasonably necessary and to take whatever actions as may be reasonably necessary in
order to carry out reclamation which the operator has failed to complete in the event a bond forfeiture is
ordered pursuant to G.S. 74-59.
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APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
G. LAND ENTRY AGREEMENT
We hereby grant to the Department or its appointed representatives the right of entry and travel upon our
lands or operation during regular business hours for the purpose of making necessary field inspections or
investigations as may be reasonably required in the administration of the Mining Act of 1971.
We further grant to the Department or its appointed representatives the right to make whatever entries
on the land as may be reasonably necessary and to take whatever actions as may be reasonably necessary in
order to carry out reclamation which the operator has failed to complete in the event a bond forfeiture is
ordered pursuant to G.S. 74-59.
LANDOWNER:
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Land Resources, Land Quality Section
MINE INSPECTION REPORT
(PERMITTED MINE)
I. Mine Name: Hiddenite Gems, Inc. Mine 2. Mining Permit #: 02-04
3. Operator: Hiddenite Gems, Inc. 4. County: Alexander
5. Address: PO Box 276, Hiddenite NC 28636
6. Permit Expiration Date: 9/16/06 7. River Basin: Yadkin
8. Person(s) contacted at site: Dorothy Watkins
9. Was mine operating at time of inspection? ® Yes No
No
11. Date last inspected: 9/1/04 12. Has mining occurred since last 0in plectron? ® Yes ctures? 0 Yes® No
13. Is the mine in compliance with the Operating Conditions of the Permit? ❑yes ®No ❑
If no, explain:
Operating Condition #4A — Adequate mechanical barriers have not been properly installed or
maintained. Silt fence beyond settling ponds 1, 2, and 3 must be properly trenched to retain all
sediment.
Operating Condition #413 — Erosion and sediment control measures have not been properly
maintained. Accumulated sediment must be removed from the silt ponds in the mining area to
allow for maximum storage capacity.
14. Is the mine in compliance with the Reclamation Conditions of the Permit? ® yes ❑ No
If no, explain:
15. Did any of the above deficiencies result in offsite damage? ❑ Yes ® No
If yes, describe the type and severity of the damage:
16. Corrective measures needed and/or taken:
Properly trench and backfill the silt fence beyond settling ponds 1, 2, and 3.
Remove all accumulated sediment from the silt ponds in the mining area. Refresh stone on the
spillway section of the silt ponds to allow for drainage of these devices.
Stabilize the outlet channel from the one -acre pond. Erosion is occurring in this area.
Install erosion and sedimentation control measures north of area 6 along the path. Consider a small
check dam in this area to retain sediment.
17. Other recommendations and comments:
The permit for the mining activity at this mine expires 8/16/06. More accurate detailed maps will
be required at renewal. All old pit areas must be reclaimed, or the affected area on the mine map
must be included in the renewal application.
18. Is the Annual Reclamation Report +/- map accurate? ❑ yes ❑ No (Explain) ® Not Reviewed
19. Follow-up inspection needed? ❑ Yes ® No Proposed date:
20. Number of additional pages of Inspection Report: 21. Date report sent to operator: 7/25/06
Inspected by: Stephanie Graham
Telephone No.: 704-663-1699
Copy to file
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Copy to operator
Date: 7/19/06
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Land Resources
Land Quality Section
James D. Simons, PG, PE
Director and State Geologist
August 2, 2006
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RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
7003 0500 0002 0451 8715
Ms. Dorothy Watkins
Hiddenite Gems, Inc.
PO Box 276
Hiddenite, NC 28636
RE: Hiddenite Gems, Inc. Mine
Mining Permit No. 02-04
Alexander County
Yadkin -Pee Dee River Basin
Dear Ms. Watkins:
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
I have reviewed your letter of July 23, 2006 in which you requested an extension of time to
submit the renewal application and required maps for the referenced permit.
Your request for an extension is hereby granted. Should the Department not receive a
complete application and accurate maps by October 31, 2006, 1 will make a decision on the
renewal based on the information currently on file. If the renewal is denied, you will be required to
submit a new mining application to resume mining activities at this site or will be required to
complete all reclamation at the site by August 16, 2008.
Your attention to this matter will be greatly appreciated. If you should have any questions,
please contact Ms. Kristin Hicklin at [phone].
Simons, PG, PE
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July 23, 2006
Re: Mining Permit Renewal
Dear Jim Simons: in permit 02-4. Ms. Kristin
This letter is to request an extension of Miri e for my early inspection- She re-
Hicklin came with the MoMap made o °several purposes.
quested that I have a new map and
requested will take a specialized surveyor er and
The map that Ms. Hicklin req It will take time to find a person,
geologist to draw up
this topograP11 map. job, My guess
then to get on their schedule f a you know more k ' and then eabout thime to is than I do.
would be 90 days. I am
If you feel that this is not enough time, please advise, as the map re-
quested is, to me, very technical.
Thanks for your consideration.
Sincerely,
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Emerald Hollow Mine
Hiddenite Gems, Inc.
Post Office Box 276
Hiddenite, North Carolina 28636
828-632-3394
July 23, 2006
Re: Mining Permit Renewal
Dear Jim Simons:
This letter is to request an extension of Mining Permit 02-4. Ms. Kristin
Hicklin came with the Mooresville Office for my yearly inspection. She re-
quested that I have a new map made for several purposes.
The map that Ms. Hicklin requested will take a specialized surveyor and
geologist to draw up this topographical map. It will take time to find a person,
then to get on their schedule of work, and then the time to do the job. My guess
would be 90 days. I am sure that you know more about this than I do.
If you feel that this is not enough time, please advise, as the map re.
quested is, to me, very technical.
Thanks for your consideration.
Sincerely,
&Ava
Dorothy Watkins
CEO and Owner
Iliddinite Gems, Inc.

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Emerald Hollow Mine
Hiddenite Gems, Inc.
post office Box 276
Hiddenite, North Carolina 28636
[phone]
July 29TH, 199
Certified mail Return receipt requested
Judith A. Wehner
Land Quality Section
P.O. Box 27687
Raleigh, N.C. 27611
Re: HiddenitGems
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Dear Mrs Wehner:
we fully
We have looked over the review cost of reclamation sheet an
feel it may
be a little high for our oPeration• Huality Section,
intend to work with and in cooperation with Lan Q
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I am not trying to lower our bond ah. Weuhave nt nmade darrangements
why the cost would B r co ld Taylorsvbe so ille N.C. for an Irrevocable
with Blue Ridge
Standby Letter of Credit # 071296 (attached) for $14,00 .
I have contacted two local grading contractors, (#1) Fox
radng who quoted $5,200 and (#2) Adams Grading who quoted
Gi,80; both for full reclamation as per specifications of our
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reclamation plan.
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we do feel however,
area (some with permits,
accessed in the same manner;
that all of the Mines in
the and Hiddenitwillbee
some without) should
as this is a competitive business.
Now that we have made
like
renewal, we would
conversation) to release ou
N.C. account #3523065644.
Thank you Judith for working
helpful. If you need to contact us
3394.
cc: File copy
necessary arrangements for our permit
for you (as per our telephone
r prior bond with BB&T in Statesville,
with us as you have been most
at all please call (704)-
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Michael J. Watkins
President & Geologist
Hiddenite Gems Inc.

State of North. CavNlino
Department of Er, onment,
Health and Natural Resources �,
Division of Land Resources
James B. Hunt, Jr„ Governor p E H N F1
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
Charles Gardner, P.G., P.E,
Director and State Geologist
June 3, 1996
CERTIFIED MAIL
RP.7'[IRN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. Michael J. Watkins
Hiddenite Gems, Inc.
P.O. Box 276
Hiddenite, North Carolina 28636
Re: Hiddenite Gems Mine
Mining Permit No. 02-04
Alexander County
Dear Mr. Watkins:
The review has been completed on the renewal your company
submitted for the above referenced mine site. However, the
following is needed to continue processing your application:
The reclamation bond was calculated for this site using the
information submitted on the Mine Map dated received by the Land
Quality Section on April 29, 1996. The reclamation bond for this
site has been calculated to be $14,300.00. The calculation
worksheet is enclosed for your review and the required bond or
appropriate balance ($11,800.00) will be required prior to approval
of this renewal. Please be aware that, failure to submit the
required bond may result in your mining permit being revoked.
For your convenience, I have enclosed a bond form, an
assignment of a savings account form and irrevocable standby letter
of credit form for your use in securing the required bond. The
name on the security must be the same as the name appearing on the
application for a mining permit. In addition to one of these
alternatives, you may, upon request, substitute a cash deposit.
PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THE RENEWAL CANNOT BE COMPLETED UNTIL
THE NEW BOND AMOUNT HAS BEEN RECEIVED.
Geological Survey Section Land Quality Section Geodetic Survey Section
[phone] [phone] 919)733--443
FAX: [phone] FAX:[phone] FAX:
P.O. Box 27687. Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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MINE RE AMATION BOND CALCULATION )RKSHEET 1O116/95
(based upon 10-year mine/affected area plan)
Permit No
Mine Name:
Tailings/
Sediment ,Ponds
iaa -,-. 6,�?s
Stoclmiles
Wastepiles
Processing Area/
Haul Roads
Mine Excavation
1301 00
er
AFFECTED
RECLAMATION
RECLAMATION
ACREAGE
COST/ACRE
COST
aW17
Ac.
X
$�Sb�
/
AC. _
$
Ac.
X
$
/
AC. _
$
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Ac.
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$ r/7G oo°O
Ac.
X
$
/
Ac. _
$
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Ac.
X
Ac. =
S_
Ac.
X
$
/
Ac. _
$
TOTAL AFFECTED AC.: 3AP Ac.
l bhcc.>�vta `o, C
Temp 0J x�v & 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, measures will be needed to prevent offsite
sediment
a) Internal Drainage `L7 Ac.
----b)---Positive--Drainage -Ac --X $ 1500 /-Ac. - $��
SUBTOTAL COST: $
r
Inflation Factor:
0.02 X SUBTOTAL COST: $ I S"1�3 X permit life: /0
(1 to 10 years)
INFLATION COST: $tyo
TOTAL COST = SUBTOTAL COST + INFLATION COST • 3v. YO
1
TOTAL RECLAMATION BOND COST: $
/�/
32660
(round
down
to
the nearest $100)

DIVISION OF LAND RESOURCES
LAND QUALITY SECTION
May 29, 1996
MEMORANDUM
TO: Judy Wehner
Assistant Mining Specialist
FROM: Steve Allred,'
Assistant Regional Engineer
SUBJECT: Emerald Hollow Mine, Permit No.02-04
Alexander County
RE: Hiddenite Gems, Inc. Permit Renewal
A review of the submitted mine map and associated application has
been completed by this Office. We submit the following comments for your
consideration:
1. Bryan Moore has indicated the mine map is adequate for the size
and scope of this mining operation.
Should you have any questions, feel free to call.

DIVISION OF LAND RESOURCES
LAND QUALITY SECTION
May 29,1996
MEMORANDUM
TO: Judy Wehner
Assistant Mining Specialist
FROM: Steve Allred
Assistant Regional Engineer
SUBJECT: Emerald Hollow Mine, Permit No.02-04
Alexander County
RE: Hiddenite Gems, Inc. Permit Renewal
A review of the submitted mine map and associated application has
been completed by this Office. We submit the following comments for your
consideration:
1. Bryan Moore has indicated the mine map is adequate for the size
and scope of this mining operation.
Should you have any questions, feel free to call.

Author: "Allred, Steve" <[e-mail]> at Internet
Date: 5/29/96 9:10 AM
Priority: Normal
Receipt Requested
TO: Judy Wehner at NROLROIP
Subject: Emerald Hollow Mine,
Alexander County
------- Message Contents
I have attached my comments to this e-mail message. The file name is
HIDGEMS.MIN
Call me when you have a minute
Steve

DATE TO ASSISTANT �/ DATE SUSAN
LOGGED IN
M aNG MkCKLIST FOR ROUTING
Company Project NameFk
Permit No. County Date Received
Reviewer tLa,//
Please make copies of check to include with Central Office and
Field Office files and log in checks.
* ❑ New,'�Renewal ❑ Modification ❑ Transfer ❑ Release
❑ Additional Information ❑ Fee Needed
��Fee Received: Amount 10006
Please route to:
0MdfLftd0-Field Office
Wildlife Resources Commission
* ❑ Archives and History
❑ Other:
Date Routed �d
Date Routed
Date Routed
Date Routed
Suspense Date for Comments: (Date received +30 days,
not on weekend)
Please note the following:
*SUSAN: Please make file and return Checilist and file to Reviewer
White Copy to Field Office Yellow and Pink Copies to File Goldenrod Copy to Susan

State of North (_ rolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Land Resources
James B, Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B, Howes, Secretary
Charles H. Gardner, P.G., P.E,
Director and State Geologist
May 1, 1996
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IDFEE HNR
To: Ms. Stephanie Gaudreau
Habitat Conservation Program Coordinator
Wildlife Resources Commission
From: Susan B. Edwards ��
Mining Program Secretary
Land Quality Section
Re: Mining Permit Renewal Request for Hiddenite Gems, Inc.
Emerald Hollow - Permit No. 02-04
Alexander County
Please find attached for your review a copy of the mining permit
application for the above referenced project.
Please review this information and advise as to the probability of this
operation having unduly adverse effect on wildlife and freshwater fisheries
(G. S. 74-51 (2)). Please respond by May 29. 1996 so that we may complete
our review of this request within our statutory time limits.
As is the case in our review of all mining permit applications, renewals
and modifications, this office will carefully review all proposed erosion and
sediment control measures to ensure that they are sufficient to restrain
erosion and off -site sedimentation. However, any comments your agency can
provide regarding effects on wildlife and freshwater fisheries would be
greatly appreciated. If your staff wishes to perform a site inspection, it
is recommended that they contact the person submitting this request to set up
a convenient date and time. Also, please send a copy of your comments to the
person noted in the application. RETURN ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS AND MAPS
WITH YOUR REVIEW COMMENTS TO THIS OFFICE.
Your continued cooperation in the review of these type requests is
greatly appreciated. Please contact Ms. Judy Wehner at [phone] if you
have any questions.
SBE
Attachments
cc: Mooresville Regional Office
Geological Survey Section Land Quality Section Geodetic Survey Section
[phone] [phone] [phone]
FAX: [phone] FAX: [phone] FAX: [phone]
P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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-1. Name of
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH,
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
LAND QUALITY SECTION
APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
(PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE)
Ho rida':LC 'rl r
2. Name of Applicant* 4rjeans
3. Permanent address for receipt of official mail** 0 -7 co
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Telephone 'ii (p �7 ') _� q Lj
4. Mine Office Address P 0 26©-k a 7 G 14 ) d d 'e_ .v , .Z lj c, ':2Y �/ �,
Telephone %0 4 � 3
5. Mine Manager M , ch UJ A - I1J S
We hereby certify that all details contained in this Permit Application are true and correct to the best
of our knowledge. We fully understand that any willful misrepresentation of facts will be cause for
permit revocation.
***Signature'Lcr �• 4JQ7^�. Date �/1 g /�
Print Name
i
Title Y• e S t d e v A- C3 e01-a C% l S�
* This will be the name that the mining permit will be issued to and the name that must be indicated on the
reclamation bond or other security that corresponds to this site.
** The Land Quality Section must be notified of any changes in the permanent address or telephone number.
*** Signature of company officer required.
G.S. 74-51 provides that the Department shall grant or deny an application for a permit within 60 days of
.receipt of a comRlete application or, if a public hewing is held, within 30 days following the hearing and the
filing of any supplemental information required by the ions -must be addressed and all
required maps provided before this apphcation can be c�W®ete. Attach additional sheets as
needed. DEHNR
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APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
■ NOTE: All of the following questions must be thoroughly answered with regards to your mining
operation for the intended life of the mine. All responses must be clearly conveyed on a corresponding,
detailed mine map.
A. GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE MINE
Answer all of the following that apply:
a. by the iperrmian t(tthiss istheacreag ta NEW ithe "newicate permit" fee will btotal ye based upone at the ):--
be covered
Of this acreage, how much is owned and how much is leased? Acres owned: Acres
leased: Property owner if leased:
b. If this is an application for RENEWAL of a mining permit, indicate the mining permit nunlbeE-
and the total (overall) acreage covered by the existing permit: Mining Permit No.
Total permitted acreage (this is the acreage that the "renewal" fee will be c s
based upon): j a-0xe 's
c. If this is an application for a MODIFICATION to a mining permit, indicate the mining permit
number and the total (overall) acreage covered by the existing permit: Mining Permit
No.: '-- Total permitted acreage:
Does the modification involve acreage within the previously approved permitted boundary?
Yes No—. If yes, indicate the acreage to be covered by this modification (this is the
acreage that the "major modification" fee will be based upon) _ —
Does the modification involve acreage outside the previously approved permitted boundary?
Yes"_ No_. If yes, indicate the additional acreage to be covered by this
modification: - - (NOTE: you must complete L of Section F. of this application
form entitled Notification of Adjoining Landowners).
Of this acreage to be added to the permit, will any portion of this acreage be affected (disturbed,
ground cover removed) by the mining operation? Yes No_ (if no, a "minor modification"
fee of $50.00 is required, despite the "undisturbed" acreage to be added). If yes, indicate the
acreage to be affected within the acreage to be added to the permit (the total acreage to be added
to the permit is the acreage that the "major modification" fee will be based upon):
d. If this is an application for TRANSFER of a mining permit, indicate the mining permit number
and the total (overall) acreage covered by the existing permit: Mining Permit No.:
Total permitted acreage:`-
■ SEE THE FEE SCHEDULE AT THE END OF THIS FORM FOR THE PROPER FEE AMOUNT
TO BE PAID FOR THE REQUESTED PERMIT ACTION(S) AND CORRESPONDING ACREAGE
NOTED ABOVE
2. Indicate the approximate longitude and latitude in degrees -minutes -seconds, of the centeT of the mine
site: LONGITUDE (dd-mm-ss)::Z� Quadrangle: H cAQcr�
LATITUDE (dd-mm-ss): A I
3. Name of all materials � c9 eGFr
s merr-
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4. Mining method: Hydraulic Dredge Front-end Loader & Truck Shovel & Truck
Dragline & Truck Self -loading Scraper Other (explain) Eck= L-e_ (.Nw;d
5. a. Expected maximum depth of mine (feet) �� Reference elevation: C� St
b. Expected average depth of mine (feet) ) 2 '
6. Has any area(s) at this site been mined in the past? Yes_ No� If no, proceed to Question 7.
a. Acreage of previously affected land(s) at present site that has not been reclaimed:
acres (identify all area on your mine map(s)).
b. When and by whom was this activity conducted.
c. Acreage of previously affected land at present site that has been reclaimed: acres
(identify all areas on your mine map(s)).
d. When and by whom was this activity conducted?
e. Do you wish to exclude any areas noted in 6a or c from this permit application?
Yes_ No_. If yes, how much? acres (identify all areas on your mine map(s)).
7. Present (pre -mining) use of the land (estimate acrereaagge for each):
Cropland acres Pasture acres Forestry I?` acres Fish/Wildlife acres
Recreation acres Other acres (Specify use: )
8. Proposed land use after mining and reclamation has been completed (estimate acreage for each):
Cropland nacres Pasture 2- acres Forestry 1�1__acres Fish/Wildlife 1 _-,!_acres
Recreation acres Other nacres (Specify use: )
9. Number of years for which the permit is requested (10 years maximum): �ur
B. MAPS
Four (4) copies of the county highway maps and four (4) copies of all mine maps and reclamation
maps shall be submitted with each permit application.
County highway maps may be obtained from:
Location Department
State Highway Commission
Raleigh, North Carolina 27602
[phone]
Clearly label and mark the location of your mining operation on the county highway maps.
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Mine maps must be accurate and appropriately scaled drawings, aerial photographs or enlarged
topographic maps of the entire mine site. All aspects of the mine site must be clearly labeled on
the maps along with their corresponding (approximate) acreage. As a reminder, mining permits
can only be issued for up to 10 years; thus, all mine and reclamation maps must only denote
those activities that are intended to be conducted during the life of the mining permit. All maps
must be of a scale sufficient (see minimum requirements listed below) to clearly illustrate the
following, at a minimum:
a. Property lines of the tract or tracts of land on which the proposed mining activity is to be located
including easements and rights -of -way.
b. Existing or proposed permit boundaries.
c. Initial and ultimate limits of clearing and grading. d. Outline and width of all buffer zones (both
undisturbed and unexcavated).
e. Outline and acreage of all pits/excavations.
f. Outline and acreage of all stockpile areas.
gg Outline and acreage of all temporary and/or permanent overburden disposal areas.
h. Location and acreage of all processing plants (processing plants may be described as to location
and distance from mine if sufficiently far removed).
i. Locations and names of all streams, rivers and lakes.
j. Outline and acreage of all settling and/or processing wastewater ponds.
k. Location and acreage of all planned and existing access roads and on -site haul roads.
1. Location of planned and existing on -site buildings.
m. Location and dimensions of all proposed sediment and erosion control measures.
n. Location of 100 year floodplain limits and wetland boundaries.
o. Names of owners of record, both public and private, of all adjoining land.
p. Map legend:
1. Name of applicant
2. Name of mine
3. North arrow
4. County.
5. Scale
6. Symbols used and corresponding names
7. Date prepared and revised
8. Name and title of person preparing map
Map scales must, at a minimum, meet the following guidelines:
PERMI7= ACREAGE MAP SCALE
0-99 Acres 1 inch = 50 feet
100-499 Acres 1 inch = 100 feet
500+ Acres 1 inch = 200 feet
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A table/chart must be provided on the mine map that clearly lists the approximate acreage of
tailings/sediment ponds, stockpiles, wastepiles, processing area/haul roads, mine excavation and any other
major aspect of the mining operation that is proposed to be affected/disturbed during the life of the mining
permit. A table/chart similar to the following will be acceptable:
CATEGORY
AFFECTED ACREAGE
Tailings/Sediment Ponds
Stockpiles
Wastepiles
Processing Area/Haul Roads
Mine Excavation
Other
NOTE: IN ADDITION TO THE ABOVE, THE MAPS MUST ALSO INCLUDE ANY SITE -
SPECIFIC INFORMATION THAT IS PROVIDED IN THE ANSWERS TO THE FOLLOWING
QUESTIONS IN THIS APPLICATION FORM (PLEASE NOTE THE ITALICIZED
QUESTIONS/STATEMENTS THROUGHOUT THE FORM). THIS APPLICATION WILL NOT
BE CONSIDERED COMPLETE WITHOUT ALL RELEVANT ITEMS BEING ADEQUATELY
ADDRESSED ON THE MINE MAPS.
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C. PROTECTION OF NATURAL
a. Will the operation involve w_ashing the material mined, recycling.process water, or other waste
` water handling? Yes o . If yes, briefly describe all such processes including any
chemicals to be used. q
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b. Will the operZr2gg�epioints
volve dischazggmg fresh or waste water from the mine or plant?
Yes No I� yes, brie,%ly describe the nature of the discharge and locate all
proposed disc (along with their method of stabilization) on your mine map(s).
c. Will any part of the proposed mine excavation(s) extend below the water table?
Yes_ No . If yes, do you intend to dewater the excavation(s)? Yes_ No_. If yes,
what impact, if any, will mine dewaterin have on neighboring wells? Locate all existing wells
on the mine map(s) that lie within SQO feet of the proposed excavation area. Provide data to
support any conclusions or statements made. Indicate whether the proposed mine locale is
served by a public water system or private wells.
d. If the mine will extend below the water table, what is the pre -mining depth (in feet) to the
seasonal high and low ground water tables? High ft. Low ft. What is the source
of this information?
e. If you answered yes to any of the above questions, provide evidence that yyou have applied for
or obtained the appropriate water quality permit(s) (i.e., non4scharge, NPDES, etc.) from the
Division of Environmental Management, Water Quality Section.
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APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
2. a. Will the operation involve crushing or any other air contaminant emissions?
Yes No K . If yes, indicate evidence that you have applied for or obtained an air
quality permit issued by the Division of Environmental Management, Air Quality Section, or
local governing body.
b. How will dust from stockpiles, haul roads, etc., be controlled? r/o LA
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3. Describe in detail the chronological sequence of land disturbing activities and reference the sequence
to the mine map(s). Attach additional sheets as needed.
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4. Describe specific erosion control measures to be installed prior to land disturbing activities and
during mining to prevent offsite sedimentation (include specific plans for sediment and erosion
control for mine excavation(s), waste piles, access/mine roads and process areas), and give a detailed
sequence of installation and schedule for maintenance of the measures. Locate and label all sediment
and erosion control measures on the mine map(s) and provide typical cross-sections/construction
details of each measure. Engineering designs and calculations shall be required when needed to
justify the adequacy of any proposed measures. �
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5. a. How wide a buffer will be maintained between any mining activity and any adjoining permit
boundary or right-of-way? Buffers must be located within the permit boundaries. Buffers along
permit boundaries must be, at a minimum, unexcavated buffers. Show all buffer locations and
widths on the mine map(s).
b. How wide a buffer will be maintained between any land disturbing activities within the permit
boundaries and any natural watercourses and wetlands? Buffers along natural watercourses and
wetlands must be undisturbed. Show all buffer locations and widths on the mine map(s).
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6. a. Describe methods to prevent landslide or slope instability adjacent to adjoining permit boundaries
during mining.
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b. Describe other methods to be taken during mining to prevent physical hazard to any neighboring
dwelling house, public road, 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.
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c. 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).
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d. Provide a cross-section on the mine maps) for all fill slopes (berms, wastepiles, overburden
disposal areas, etc.), clearly indicating the intended side slope gradient, installation of any
benches and/or slope drains (with supporting design information) if needed, and the method of
final stabilization.
e. In excavation(s) of unconsolidated (non -rock) materials, specify the
including specifications for benching and sloping. Cross -sections fo
provided on the mine map(s).
r
angle of all cut slopes
all cut slopes must be
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f. 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.
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7. Are acid producing minerals or soils present? Yes,_No�. How will acid water pollution
from the excavation, stockpiles and waste areas be controll
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8. Describe specific plans (including a schedule of implementation) for screening the operation from
public view such as maintaining or planting trees, bushes or other vegetation, building berms or other
measures. Show the location of all visual screening on the mine map(s) and provide cross -sections
through all proposed berms or proposed spacings, sizes and species for tree plantings.
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9. Will explosives be used? Yes_ No If yes, specify the types of explosive(s) and describe
what precaution(s) will be used to preve t physical hazard to persons or neighboring property from
flying rocks or excessive air blasts or ground vibrations. Locate the nearest offsite occupied
structures) to the proposed excavations) on the mine map and indicate its approximate distance to
the proposed excavation.
10. Will fuel tanks, solvents, or other chemical reagents be stored on -site? Yes_ No X_. If yes,
describe these materials, how they will be stored and method of containment in case off spill. Indicate
the location(s) of all storage facilities on the mine map(s).
11. Are any proses g waste, overburden or other such mine wastes to be disposed of off -site?
Yes_ No. If yes, describe in detail what these wastes are and how they will be disposed.
Attach a separate site map(s) showing the location(s) of the disposal area(s). Include all
specifications for erosion and sediment control.
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D. RECLAMATION PLAN
1. Describe your intended plan for the final reclamation and subsequent use of all affected lands and
indicate the general methods to be used in reclaiming this land. This information must be illustrated
on a reclamation map and must correspond directly with the information provided on the mine
map(s).
2. a. Is an excavated or impounded body of water to be left as a part of the reclamation?
Yes NoX_. If yes, illustrate the location of the bl(s) of water on the reclamation
map and provide a scaled cross-section(s) through the proposed body(s) of water. The minimum
average water depth must be at least 4 feet unless information is provided to indicate that a more
shallow water body will be productive and beneficial at this site. Will the body(s) of water be
stocked with fish? Yes No_. If yes, specify species.
b. Describe provisions for prevention of noxious, odious or foul water collecting or remaining in
mined areas. Provide details and locations of any permanent water outlets on the, reclamation
nuip-
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3. Describe provisions for safety to persons and to adjoining property in all completed excavations in
rock including what kind of permanent barricade will be left. Construction details and locations of
all permanent barricades must be shown on the reclamation map.
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4. Indicate the method(s) of reclamation of overburden, refuse, spoil banks or other such on -site mine
waste areas, including specifications for benching and sloping. Final cross -sections and locations
for such areas must be provided on the reclamation map.
5. a. Describe reclamation of processing facilities, stockpile areas, and on -site roadways.
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b. Will any on -site roadways be left as part of the reclamation? Yes No><_� If yes,
identify such roadways on the reclamation map and provide details on permanent ditch line
stabilization.
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6, Describe the method of reclarn ation o tdinponds and/or sedi�ment,control basmst
7. Describe the method of control of contaminants and disposal of scrap metal, junk machinery, cables,
or other such waste products of mining. (Note definition of refuse m The Mming Act of 1971). No
off site eenerated wee shall be disposed of on the mine site without Q�or written approval
from the NC Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources, Land Quallity Section
gr either the Division of Solid Waste Management (DSWM) or local governing be
disposal permit has been issued b DSW f re site, a dispo al aof reaas musid t be ccllea ly delineated
to this application. All temporaryand permanent
on the mine map(s) and reclamation map, along wit a list of items to be disposed in said areas.
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Indicate the method of restoration or establishment of any permanent drainage channels to a condition
minimizing erosion, siltation
channel pollution.
constructed as pan of thereclamationplane. Indicate!
cross -sections, of a p
the location(s) of all permanent channels on the reclamation map.
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9. Provide
a If reclamation is to ule of behaccomplished concuron that indicates the rently with miuence of ning, then clamation learly iroximate time
ndicate on the
mine map(s) and reclamation map each segment that
� is to be
mined
nd final reclaimed
during te propeach osed
ear
of the permit. Add drawings showing typical
reclamation.
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10. Describe your plan for revegetation or other surface�at nen °e time of seeding and the athe affected areas- Thisount and
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include recommendations for year-round seeding, temporary reve include
n eal seeding
type of mod, fertilizer, lime and mulch per acre. The recommendations must include general seeding
instructions for permanent revegetation�le. 1NO, sse Rep etatlon plan must be approved
utilizing only tree plantings is not accep
and signed by one of the following:
a Authorized representatives of the local Soil and Water Conservation District;
urces, Department of Environment,
b Authorized representatives of the Division of Forest Reso
Health, and Natural Resources; Cooperative Extension Service,
c Authorized county representatives of the North Carolina
specialists and research faculty with the Colleges of Agriculture and Life Sciences and Forest
Resources at North Carolina State University; Department of
d. North Carolina licensed landscape architects; Depart
e private consulting foresters referred by the Division of Forest Resources
Environment, Health,approved
pro eNatural te Department.
f. Others as may be app
LIME _ RATE OF APPLICATION (tons/acre):
FERTILIZER _ ANALYSIS AND RATE OF APPLICATION (pounds/acre):
SEED - TYPE(S) AND RATE(S) OF APPLICATION INCLUDING )MA& OUP SLING
SCHEDULE (pounds/acre):
MULCH
TYPE AND RATE OF APPLICATION (pounds/acre) AND METHOD OF
ANCHORING:
OTHER VEGETATIVE COVERS - TYPE(S) AND cRA of(S�sFs APPLICATION
PP IC )TION INCLUDING
SEEDING SCHEDULE (pounds/acre, trees/acre, spacing
Revegetation and/or reforestation plan approved by: Date
Signature
Print Name
Title
Agency
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&ONFOR APPLICAA
OF AFFECTED ACREAGE AND BOND
E. DETERMINATION (based upon a
ro riate bond (b
The following bond calculation worksheet is r eachermittedto, be used to tmilne site based upon the acreage approved
range of $500 to $5,000 per affected acre) f p
by the Department to be affected during the life of the mining Peru ,,n.nrinn_ that you irate^a to affect
RECLAMATION
RECLAMATION
AFFECTED
COST/ACRE
COST
CATEGORY
ACREAGE
/Ac.
_
$�—
Tailings/Sediment Ponds
�— Ac.
X
$ _--
Ac.
X
$ — /Ac.
= $— --
Stockpiles
--
Ac.
X
$ /Ac.
= $----
Wastepiles
---
Area/Haul Roads
Ac.
X
$ . /Ac. /Ac.
= $
pressing
Ac.
X
$ /Ac.
_ $
Mine Excavation
____
Ac.
X
$ /Ac.
Other
�—
SUBTOTAL COST: $
TOTAL ACREAGE:
Ac.
Additional Reclamation Cost Factors: years:rmit life Of I to 5
a. Inflation: ❑ SUforBTOTAL COST X 0.1
0 years:
❑ for permit
1 AL COST X
SUBTOTAL 0.25
b. Mobilization: SUBTOTAL COST X 0.40
c. Administration: SUBTOTAL COST X 0.20
a+b+c = $
+ SUBTOTAL COST = $
TMJM RSCIM ►TIOH BOND cOBT= - $ (round down to the nearest $100.00)
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APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
F. NOTIFICATION OF ADJOINING LANDOWNERSpp istered
form, contiguous to) the permit boundaries as indicated on the
„ " or a facsimile thereof, attached to this a lication must be sent certifi or reg
nji Notice roved i v by
mail to alh landowners who are adjoining
mine map(s)• The only exception to the above is if another means of notice is aPP
the Director, The
of Land Resources' table the impartment) must be mailed with the completed
p, copy of a tax map (or other alternative rind boundaries and the names and locations of all owners
"Notice form (the proposed overall permit denoted on the tax map)•
of record of land a ommg said boundaries must be clearly notarized and submitted to
application must be completed, and
sub will be
the Department, with the remainder of the completed application form, before the application The "Affidavit of Notification" attached to thus app
considered complete.
THIS SECTION MUST BE COMPLETED FOR ALL APPLICATIONS FOR NEW
N TE AND FOR PERMIT MODIFICATIONS THAT ADD ADJACENT
MINING PERMM LAND TO A MI IING PERMIT•
■ THE "NOTICE" FORM AND THE
SEE THE NEXT TWO PAGES FOR
NOTIFICATION"
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"AFFIDAVTT OF

NOTICE given that
Pursuant to provisions G.S. 74-50 of The Mining Act of 1971, Notice is hereby
has applied on (Date)
(APPlicant Name) Department of Environment, Health,
Section, Division of Land Resources, North Carolina
to the Land Quality North Carolina 27611, for (check one):
urces' P 0. Box 27687, Raleigh,
and Natural Reso
(a) nM surface mining permit rmit
a surface mining Pe
(b) a m_ od_ficattgn to add adjacent land to an existing acres located
on (Number)
The applicant proposes to mine (Mineral, Ore)
of (Nearest Town)
( (Direction)
in (Name of County)
off/near road (Road Number/Name) ARC AND CORRESPONDING
OR OpOSED PERNIIT BOUND
*SEE ATTACHED NAMES AND LOCATIONS'
ADJOINING LANDO uired to make a reasonable effort to notify all
e operator is 1 rmit boundaries), and to notify
with G.S. 74-50, the min Pe ro sed mine site (Pe rson may file
In accordance contiguous) to the p. Pion which the site is located• Any Pe
owners of record of land adjoining ( or mumcipahty thirty 30 da s of the issuance of this Notice
whichever is later. 5nould the Department determine
that a
Department at the above address within tlu ( y d
the chief administrative officer of the county will be held within 60 days of the end
written commeoftthetapplication for a pernG. public hearing
or the filing
significant public interest exists �ified abGove. 74 5 , a P normal
of the 30-day comment period
ara For further m ormation
al are on file and available forublic review urmg
A copy of the permit
business hours at the above
call [phone].
e..rothnn v
cation mated s r riate regror
address as well as at thTlrnPprt„r will
(Name of Applicant)
(Address of Applicant)
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Cv

APPLICATION FOR A MriaNG PERMIT O,I,TMCATION
AFFIDAVIT OF N applicant'
an applicant, or an agent, or employee of an
Mining Permit that adds adjacent land s duly Mining
I, permit, or a modification of an existing and Natural Resources, of the land adjoining
for a new Mining ment of Environment, Health,both rivate and public,
Permit, from the N.C. are known owners of record, private
has been caused to be mailed,
do hereby attest that the f Owing shown below, such notice being
minis permit beumdaries and that notice of the pe
the proQosed �� mail, to said owners of record at their addresses
by certified or re g ovided by the Department: (Address)
given on a form p
(Adjoining landowner Name) —
(Attach additional list if necessary) countyr of the n
individual is the chief administrative officeapplication as been
I do also attest that o pe maiing site is located and that notice of the pendingadde
municipality m which b mortified or registered mail, to said office at the following
caused to be mailed, Y (Address)
(Chief Administrative Officer Name)
to the Department
me while under oath toners pro�de proof satisfactory Ming land and the chief
The above attestation was made de fy in comp f showing
that a reasonableor municipality compliance with N•C.G.S. 74-50 and 15A N.C.A.C.
effort has been made to is _ .1i of the appplicant to retain the lecereceipts of mailing
administrative officer of the county h rovide them to the Department upon request.
5B Oppq(d). I understand that u� oebemailed and to p
that the above notices were
Signature of Applicant
Date applicant, provide the following
If person executing Affidavit is an agent or employee °f an
(title of person
information: (Name of applicant)
executing Affidavit) a Notary public of the County of '
I,
do hereby certify that
State of North Carolina, ed that the above Affidavit was
personally appeared before me this day and under oath acknowled9
made by him/her—
witness my hand and notarial seal, this
My Commission expires:
so
Notary
19

APPLICATION FOR A MINiNGGND G.
EcMY AGREEMENT
rated representatives the right of entry and travel upon our
n or
art' or its appo u se of malang, necessar field inspects
We hereby grant to the Act o 1971.
lands or operation during regu ar businss h9 rseorts on of the Mining
investigations as may be reasonably requiredright to make whatever entries
Pointed representatives the rig reasonably
necessary in
We further get to the Department or its ato t ad
dons as may
on the land carry
may
be reasonably necessary anhas e failed torcomplete in the evenr� bond forfeiture is
order to carry out reclamation
which the operator
ordered pursuant to G.S.
APPLICANT
LANDOWNER°
Signature
print Name:
Address
Signature *_
Print Name:
Title:
Company: .
Mine Name: -------
Telephone
*Signature must be the same as the individual who signed Page 1 of this application.
i f u mwc
r 4 i f m 1 e next pa a for fee schedule) in the form a check or money
g listed on the front cover of this appheation
F a r ria r essin f (see
me, of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources must be ten
payable to the North Carolina Deice
to the Lana v-Sf'tron Central Qt at the address wog ram staff
form. Nation should be directed to the Mining
Inquiries regarding the status of the review of this app
at [phone].
-19-

WENINf3 fee is required when filing for a new mining
permapplication processing
>A nonrefundable Pe
dification or a r
permit, a major permit moenews permit as follows:
ACRES"*
TYPE
1 but less than 25
clay
25 but less than 50
50 or more
Sand &
Gravel,
Gemstone, and
Sorrow Pite
Quarry,
Industrial
Minerals,
Dimension
Stone
peat &
Phosphate
Gold (Heap
Leach),
Titanium &
1 but less than 5
5 but less than 25
25 but less than 50
50 or more
1 but lees than 10
10 but lees than 25
25 but lees than 50
50 or more
I or more
1 or more
M&JOR RENEWAL
NEW PERMIT MODIFICATION
$500
$250 $250
1000
500 500
1500
500 500
150
250
500
1000
250
1000
1500
2500
2500
2500
100
100
250
500
100
250
500
500
500
500
100
100
500
500
100
500
500
500
500
500
others
uued for mimr permit modification. Minor Permit modifications include ownership transfers, Dame
Heation Proceuiog fee is nq aabilired. A minor Permit ondification also d, have
ee landbeen added
to . permitted
•A nonrefuodabk $50.00 Permd app is inetive and Cully a of the added lands have been approved• All other
rmit rerrewala where dtc mine where no plans for mining related disturb°oc
changes, bond wbstitution and Pe t buffer tune requ'uementa,
am, outside of the minimum pernit affected b the
changes art considered major modifications. m that area of lmd Y
n the total acreage at the site. Acres for roaJor modification of penniu mea
that is to be disturbed and added to an existiog permitted eRa, or both.
[mite end renewal pa mta rrsea 3141
•^Acres for new Ik Inc am, or anY Additional land
modificatioo within the permitted
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