02-06 North American Emerald Mine File Pt. 11

NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF E11
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
LAND QUALITY SECTION
APPLICATION FOR A MINING
(PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE)
1. Name of
2. Name of Applicant* JAMES K
3• Permanent address for receipt of Officialm
HIDDENITE, NC 28636
Telepho
4• Mine Office Addreac .e A My
5. Mine
We hereby certify that all details contained in
Of our knowledge. We fully understand that
Permit revocation.
Print Name JAME�G HILL, JR`.
PRESIDENT/GENERAL MANAGER
LAND QUA L°`1`Y w .
County ALEXANDER
* P.O. BOX 57 or 1475
GOBLE ROAD
an
this Permit Application are true and correct to the best
any willful misrePresentation of facts will be cause for
Date 6/23/99
* This will be the name that the minis
reclamation bond securi g permit will issued to and the name that must be indicated on the
that corresponds to this
site.
** The band Quality Section must be notified of any changes in Signature of company ofthe permanent address or telephone
*** Officer required. number.
G.S. 74-51 provides that the Department
receipt of a complete application ripublic hearing is held, within 30 days following
fling of any supplemental information required by
or deny an application for a permit within 60 days of
required maps provided before this application the Department. All g thed essn and the
needed, pplication can be considered complete.
must a addressed and all
P Attach additional sheets as

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. If this is an application for a NEW permit, indicate the total acreage at the site to be covered
by the permit (this is the acreage that the "new permit" fee will be based upon): 1_ 4
Of this acreage, how much is owned and how much is leased? Acres owned:
leased: 14.02 Property owner if leased: SULPHA SpRTN�T
S pROPFRrF� Acres
TTr
b. Iarid f this is total an application for RENEWAL of a mining permit, indicate the mining permit number
Total perrmitted acreage (this s the acreage e 'covered rthat the "renewal"
permit:
feMinil bePermit No.:
based upon):
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
modifcation:�_ (NOTE: you must complete all 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 b 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
NOTED ABOVE PERMIT ACTIONS) AND CORRESPONDING ACREAGE
2. Indicate the approximate longitude and latitude, in degrees -minutes -seconds, of the center of the mine
site: LONGITUDE (dd-min-ss): 83 -- 09 2
Quadrangle;
LATITUDE (dd-nun-ss): T =_ 2 g
-- 05 River Basin: YADKTN
3. Name of all materials mined: GEM.STnmp
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4. Mining method: Hydraulic Dredge NO Front-end Loader & Truck YES Shovel & Truck YEE
Dragline & Truck YES Self -loading Scraper YES Other (explain) NONE
5• a. Expected maximum depth of mine (feet) 60' Reference elevation: -
b. Expected average depth of mine (feet) _ 4� 1 00
6. Has any area(s) at this site been mined in the past? Yes X No If a. Acreage of previously affected land(s) at present site that has —not been reclaimed Question 7.
1 acres (identify all areas on your mine map(s)). b. When and by whom was this activity conducted? 967-1974 "RIST MINES"
RECREATIONAL MINING
C.
Acreage of previously affected land at present site that has been reclaimed: 0
(identify all areas on your mine map(s)). acres
d. When and by whom was this activity conducted?
e. Do you wish to exclude ann
y areas oted in 6a or c from this permit application?
Yes_ No X If yes, how much?
acres (identify all areas on your mine map(s)).
7. Present (pre -mining) use of the land (estimate acreage for each):
Cropland acres Pasture acres Forestry Recreation —_acres Other 7-02acres Fish/Wildlife acres
acres (Specify use: PROSpFCTTNG/SIigGF nTrrT
8. Proposed land use after mining and reclamation has been completed (estimate acreage for each): )
NG
Cropland acres Pasture acres Forestry Fish/Wildlife
Recreation acres Other acres (Specify use: acres
9. Number of years for which the permit is requested (10 years maximum): 10
B. MAPS
1. 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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2. 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.
g. 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.
in. 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:
PERMITTED 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 followmg will be acceptable:
CATEGORY
AFFECTED ACREAGE
Tailings/Sediment Ponds
0.10 acre
Stockpiles
1.00 acre
Wastepiles
none
Processing Area/Haul Roads
none
Mine Excavation
7.16 Phase One
Other
6.86 Phase Two
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
WELL NOT
BE CONSIDERED COMPLETE WITHOUT ALL REEL VEUESTIONS/STATEMENTS THROUGHOUT THE�ANT IITEMS. THISPBEING IADEQUATELY
ADDRESSED ON THE MINE MAPS.
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�2. PROTECTION OF NATURAL RESOURCES
I. a. Will the operation involve washing the material mined, recycling process water, or other waste
water handling? Yes_ No -X. If yes, briefly describe all such processes including any
chemicals to be used.
b. Will the operation involve discharging fresh or waste water from the mine or plant?
Yes No X . If yes, briefly describe the nature of the discharge and locate all
proposed discharge points (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 X . If yes, do you intend to dewater the excavation(s)? Yes_ No X If yes,
what impact, if any, will mine dewatering have on neighboring wells? Locate all existing wells
on the mine map(s) that lie within 500 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 you have applied for
or obtained the appropriate water quality permit(s) (i.e., non -discharge, NPDES, etc.) from the
Division of Water Quality, Water Quality Section.
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2. a. Will the operation involve crushing or any other air contaminant emissions?
Yes No X . If yes, indicate evidence that you have applied for or obtained an air
quality permit issued by the Division of Air Quality or local governing body.
b. How will dust from stockpiles, haul roads, etc., be controlled?
Describe in detail the chronological sequence of land disturbing activities and reference the sequence
to the mine map(s). Attach additional sheets as needed.
PHASE 1 1999 thru 2009
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.
A BERM WILL BE BUILT COMPLETELY AROUND PHASE 1 USING
OVERBURDEN. THIS BERM WILL APPROXIMATELY FOLLOW THE
960' CONTOUR AS SHOWN ON MINE MAPS.
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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).
50'
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).
100,
6. a. Describe methods to prevent landslide or slope instability adjacent to adjoining permit boundaries
during mining.
NO MINING WITHIN 50' OF ANY ADJOINING PROPERTY
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.
NO BUILDINGS WITHIN 500' OF MINE SITE
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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 detaillcross-
section and location of each type of barricade to be used must be indicated on the mine map(s).
(FENCE CONSTRUCTION)
4-STRAND BARBED WIRE
WOODEN ANCHOR POSTS ON 50' INTERVALS
6' STEEL T-POST ON 12' INTERVALS
16' STEEL GATES ON MINE ENTRANCES & EXITS
20 H X 50 W VEGITATED EARTHEN BERMS 'SEE CROSS SECTION ON MAP
d. Provide a cross-section on the mine map(s) 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 angle of all cut slopes
including specifications for benching and sloping. Cross -sections for all cut slopes must be
provided on the mine map(s).
CUT SLOPES MAINTAINED 2 to 1
FILL SLOPES MAINTAINED 3 to 1
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.
BENCH WIDTHS 12-
BENCH HEIGHTS 10
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is
Are acid producing minerals or soils present? Yes No X
from the excavation, stockpiles and waste areas be controlled?
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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 maps) and provide cross -sections
through all proposed berms or proposed spacings, sizes and species for tree plantings.
AS OVERBURDEN IS REMOVED IT WILL BE PLACED ON PROJECT LINES
TO CONSTRUCT A VISUAL BERM THAT WILL BE ESTABLISHED WITH
PERMANENT VEGITATION DESCRIBED IN RECLAMATION SEEDING.
(SEE CROSS SECTION ON MAP FOR BERM SPECIFICATIONS)
9. Will explosives be used? Yes No x . If yes, specify the types of explosive(s) and describe
what precaution(s) will be used to prevent physical hazard to persons or neighboring property from
flying rocks or excessive air blasts or ground vibrations. Locate the nearest offsite occupied
structure(s) to the pro,posed excavation(s) 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 If yes,
describe these materials, how they will be stored and method of containment incase of spill. Indicate
the locations) of all storage facilities on the mine map(s).
SMALL PORTABLE DIESEL FUEL TANK
11. Are any processing waste, overburden or other such mine wastes to be disposed of off -site?
Yes No X . 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
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).
1A. ESTABLISH 2 to 1 SLOPES FROM BUFFER
B. ESTABLISH VEGETATION FOR WILDLIFE HABITAT
C. SEE SEEDING SPECIFICATIONS
2. a. Is an excavated or impounded body of water to be left as a part of the reclamation?
Yes No X . If yes, illustrate the location of the body (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.
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
map.
NOT APPLICABLE
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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.
H
C
CONTROL BERM INSTALLED
BARBED WIRE FENCE INSTALLED
BARBED WIRE FENCING.
PERMANENT BARRICADE IS
STEPPED BENCHES IN ROCK AREAS ON 10' CONTOURS
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.
(SEE RECLAMATION PLAN)
5. a. Describe reclamation of processing facilities, stockpile areas, and on -site roadways.
(SEE RECLAMATION PLAN)
b. Will any on -site roadways be left as part of the reclamation? Yes No X 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 reclamation of settling ponds and/or sediment control basins.
SEDIMENT BASIN WILL BE FILLED WITH MINERAL SOIL AND SEEDED
WITH PERMANENT SEED MIXTURE.
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 in The Mining Act of 1971). No
off -site venerated waste shall be disposed of on the mine site without rior written approval
from the NC Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Land Quality Section and
either the Division of Waste Management (DWM) or local governing body. If a disposal permit
has been issued by DWM for the site, a copy of said permit must be attached to this
application. All temporary and permanent refuse disposal areas must be clearly delineated on the
mine maps) and reclamation map, along with a list of items to be disposed in said areas.
ALL SUCH MATERIAL WILL BE DISPOSED OF OFFSITE
8. Indicate the method of restoration or establishment of any permanent drainage channels to a condition
minimizing erosion, siltation and other pollution. Provide design information, including ty ical
cross -sections, of any permanent channels to be constructed as part of the reclamation plan. Indicate
the location(s) of all permanent channels on the reclamation map.
NOT APPLICABLE
9. Provide a schedule of reclamation that indicates the sequence of reclamation and approximate time
frame. If reclamation is to be accomplished concurrently with mining, then clearly indicate on the
mine maps) and reclamation map each segment that is to be mined and reclaimed during each year
of the permit. Add drawings showing typical cross -sections and final features of the proposed
reclamation.
(SEE RECLAMATION PLAN)
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APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT (SEE ATTACHED PLAN)
10. Describe your plan for revegetation or other surface treatment of the affected areas. This plan must
include recommendations for year-round seeding, including the time of seeding and the amount and
type of seed, fertilizer, time and mulch per acre. The recommendations must include general seeding
instructions for permanent revegetation and, if necessary, temporary revegetation. Revegetation
utilizing only tree plantings is not acceptable. NOTE: The Revegetation Plan must be approved
and signed by one of the following:
a. Authorized representatives of the local Soil and Water Conservation District;
b. Authorized representatives of the Division of Forest Resources, Department of Environment and
Natural Resources;
c. Authorized county representatives of the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service,
specialists and research faculty with the Colleges of Agriculture and Life Sciences and Forest
Resources at North Carolina State University;
d. North Carolina licensed landscape architects;
e. Private consulting foresters referred by the Division of Forest Resources, Department of
Environment and Natural Resources;
f. Others as may be approved by the Department.
LIME - RATE OF APPLICATION (tons/acre):
FERTILIZER - ANALYSIS AND RATE OF APPLICATION (pounds/acre):
SEED - TYPE(S) AND RATE(S) OF APPLICATION INCLUDING YEAR-ROUND SEEDING
SCHEDULE (pounds/acre):
(SEE ATTACHED PLAN)
MULCH - TYPE AND RATE OF APPLICATION (pounds/acre) AND METHOD OF
ANCHORING:
OTHER VEGETATIVE COVERS - TYPE(S) AND RATE(S) OF APPLICATION INCLUDING
SEEDING SCHEDULE (pounds/acre, trees/acre, spacing of trees/shrubs, etc):
Revegetation or reforestatio n approved by:
Signature 4-Date
Print Name P
Title ���{�•'�7� [�0.�5�✓�cc�rCrii57�
Agency
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E. DETERMINATION OF AFFECTED ACREAGE AND BOND
The following bond calculation worksheet is to be used to establish an appropriate bond (based upon a
range of $500 to $5, 000 per affected acre) for each permitted mine site based upon the acreage approved
by the Department to be affected during the life of the mining permit.
AFFECTED
RECLAMATION
RECLAMATION
CATEGORY
ACREAGE
COST/ACRE
COST
Tailings/Sediment Ponds
0.10 Ac.
X
$ 2,500.00 /Ac.
= $ 250.00
Stockpiles
1.00 Ac.
X
$ 2,500.00 /Ac.
= $9, 500. 00
Wastepiles
Ac.
X
$ /Ac.
= $
Processing Area/Haul Roads
Ac.
X
$ /Ac.
_ $
Mine Excavation PHASE 1
7.1 6 Ac.
X
$ 3, 70n. nn /Ac.
_ $7ti i_ �_ag nn
Other PHASE 2
6.86 Ac.
X
$ i7on nn /Ac.
_ $25, 382.00
TOTAL AFFECTED AC.: 14.02 Ac.
(DESIGNATES ACREAGE WITHIN 14.02 ACRE TRACT)
Divide the TOTAL AFFECTED AC. above into the touowmg
proposed/existing excavation and/or b) affected acres that will
be needed to prevent offsite sediment.
a) Internal Drainage 7.16 Ac. *PHASE 1
b) Positive Drainage
6.86 Ac. X
two categories: a) affected acres that drain into
be graded for positive drainage, measures will
$1500 / Ac. = $ 10, 290.00
SUBTOTAL COST: $ 64, 914.00
Inflation Factor:
0.02 X SUBTOTAL COST: $ 1,298.28 X Permit Life (1 to 10 years): 12,982.80
INFLATION COST: $ 12 �9,8,2 :.80
TOTAL COST = SUBTOTAL COST + INFLATION COST = $ 77,896.80
TOTAL RECLAMATION BOND COST: _ $ 77 900.00
(round down to the nearest $100.00)
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F. NOTIFICATION OF ADJOINING LANDOWNERS
The "Notice" forth, or a facsimile thereof, attached to this application must be sent certified or registered
mail to all landowners who are adjoining (contiguous to) the permit boundaries as indicated on the
mine map(s). The only exception to the above is if another means of notice is approved in advance by
the Director, Division of Land Resources.
A copy of a tax map (or other alternative acceptable to the Department) must be mailed with the completed
"Notice" form (the proposed overall permit boundaries and the names and locations of all owners
of record of land adjoining said boundaries must be clearly denoted on the tax map).
The "Affidavit of Notification" attached to this application must be completed, notarized and submitted to
the Department, with the remainder of the completed application form, before the application will be
considered complete.
NOTE: THIS SECTION MUST BE COMPLETED FOR ALL APPLICATIONS FOR NEW
MINING PERMITS AND FOR PERMIT MODIFICATIONS THAT ADD ADJACENT
LAND TO A MINING PERMIT.
■ SEE THE NEXT TWO PAGES FOR THE "NOTICE" FORM AND THE "AFFIDAVIT OF
NOTIFICATION"
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NOTICE
Pursuant to provisions G.S. 74-50 of The Mining Act of 1971, Notice is hereby given that
NORTH AMERICAN EMERALD MINES, INC.
JAMES KING HILL JR / PRESIDENT has applied on 6/23/9 (Date)
lAnnhrant Natnel
to the Land Quality Section, Division of Land Resources, North Carolina Department of Environment
and Natural Resources, P. O. Box 27687, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611, for (check one):
(a) a new surface mining permit ❑
(b) a modification to add adjacent land to an existing surface mining permit ❑
The applicant proposes to mine MINERALS(GEMS) on 14.02 acres located
(Mineral, Ore) (Number)
NORTH EAST of HIDDENITE, NC
(Miles) (Direction) (Nearest Town)
off/near road DUNCAN ROAD in AT FxANDEE
(Road Number/Name) (Name of County)
*SEE ATTACHED MAP FOR PROPOSED PERMIT BOUNDARIES AND CORRESPONDING
ADJOINING LANDOWNER NAMES AND LOCATIONS*
In accordance with G.S. 74-50, the mine operator is required to make a reasonable effort to notify all
owners of record of land adjoining (contiguous) to the proposed mine site (permit boundaries), and to notify
the chief administrative officer of the county or municipality in which the site is located. Any person may file
written comment(s) to the Department at the above address within thirty (30) days of the issuance of this Notice
or the filing of the application for a permit, whichever is later. Should the Department determine that a
significant public interest exists relative to G.S. 74-51, a public hearing will be held within 60 days of the end
of the 30-day comment period specified above.
A copy of the permit application materials are on file and available for public review during normal
business hours at the above listed address as well as at the appropriate regional office. For further information
call [phone]. Please note that the Department will consider anv relevant written
,.c .,.e �,t...,.,.. AIt It 1Q'11 thin„ohnnt the annhcat,nn review
(Addressee's Name and Address)
NORTH AMERICAN EMERALD MINES, INC.
JAMES KING HILL, JR./PRESIDENT
P.O.
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APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
AFFIDAVIT OF NOTIFICATION
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\� Sc, � N%tEe cn4�an applicant, or an agent, or employee of an applicant,
for a new Mining Permi , or a modification of an existing Mining Permit that adds adjacent land to the Mining
Permit, from the N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources, being first duly sworn, do hereby
attest that the following are known owners of record, both private and public, of the land adjoining the
proposed mining permit boundaries and that notice of the pending application has been caused to be mailed,
by certified or registered mail, to said owners of record at their addresses shown below, such notice being
given on a form provided by the Department:
(Adjoining Landowner Name) (Address)
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Attach additional list if necessary) �er�vSCi 1oKi�o zoo
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I do also attest that the following individual is the chief administrative officer of the county or
municipality in which the proposed mining site is located and that notice of the pending application has been
caused to be mailed, by certified or registered mail, to said office at the following address:
(Chief Administrative Officer
dministrativeeOfficer Name) A �I a�r[u (-c&,,f, (Address)
�� J� C�Un��s /tlnna`o ASS �,�Pn%GVsni� �Ur'U`/lc mod(
The above attestation was made by me while under oath to provide proof satisfactory to the Department
that a reasonable effort has been made to notify the owners of record of the adjoining land and the chief
dministrative officer of the county or municipality in compliance with N.C.G.S. 74-50 and 15A N.C.A.C.
-)B .0004(d). I understand that it is the responsibility of the applicant to retain the receipts of mailing showing
that the above notices were caused to be marled to provide them to the Department upon request.
Date
If person executing
information: (Name of applicant)
executing Affidavit)
agent or employee of an applicant, provide the following
I, r • ry�
. oer 1
hereby certify that Lyneg (%h'Lx Y'A
of person
Notary Public of the County of /J�2ek�nc✓e _
personally appeared before me this day and under oath acknowledged that the above Affidavit was
made by him/her. /)
Witness my hand and notarial seal, this /Q0' day of 1"'P 199 _
Notary
dy Commission expires: _1O L-ki
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APPLICATION FOR A NIINING 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
hours sat d inspections or
investigations as maybe reasonably required in the administration of the Mining Act of 1971.
We further grant to the Department or and optakeewha ever actions astives the
m right be reasonably a onablywhatever
necessaryentries
in
on the land as may be reasonably necessary
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.
Signature v�
SULPHUR SPRI
PROPERTIES,'LLC
Print Name: LYNN '\O• HILL
Address 556 PATTERSON ROAD
HIDDENITE, NC 28636
Telephone [phone]
APPLICANT
Signature
Print Name: JAMES KING HILL, JR.
Title: PRESIDENT
Company:
NORTH AMERICAN EMERALD MINES,IN
Mine Name:NORTH AMERICAN EMERALD MINES,I
*Signature must be the same as the individual who signed Page 1 of this application.
Four 4 co ies of the com leted a licat'on 'our » .�0 �- ---- ---
the appropriate processine fee (see next page for fee schedule) in the form a checmust be sent k or money o
artmen
Landources
leualit' S ton Central Offpce at the address listed on the front covend Natural r of this application form. e
of the review of this application should be directed to the Mining Program staff
Inquiries regarding the status
at [phone].
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MINING
*A nonrefundable permit application processing fee is required when filing for a new mining
lermit, a major permit modification or a renewal permit as follows:
TYPE ACRES** NEW PERMIT MAJOR RENEWAL
MODIFICATION
Clay 1 but less than 25 $500 $250 $250
25 but less than 50 1000 500 Soo
50 or more 1500 Soo Soo
Sand &
1 but less than 5 150 100 100
Gravel, 250 100 100
Gemstone, and 5 but less than 25
Borrow Pits 250 Soo
25 but less than 50 500
50 or more 1000 500 Soo
Quarry,
1 but less than 10 250 100 100
Industrial 250 500
Minerals, 10 but less than 25 1000
Dimension Soo 500
Stone 25 but less than 50 1500
5o or more 2500 Soo 500
Peat ✓t 1 or more 2500 Soo 50o
Phosphate
Gold (Heap 2500 500 Soo
Leach), 1 or more
Titanium &
Others
*A nonrefundable $50.00 permit application processing fee is required for minor permit modifications. Minor permit modifications include ownership transfers, name
inactive and fully stabilized. A minor permit modification also includes lands added to a permitted
changes, bow substitutions and permit renewals where the mine is
e no plans for mining related disturbance of the added lands have been approved. All other
area, outside of the minimum permit buffer zone requirements, wher
changes are considered major modifications.
**Acres for new permits and renewal permits men, the total acreage at the site. Acres for major modification of permits means that area of land affected by the
modification within the permitted mine area, or any additional land that is to be disturbed and added to an existing permitted area, or both. 3/94
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PFone, pyrophyll to �npL one, olivine,
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MI = Mica, LI Lithium,
PH = Phosphate, CL = Clay/Shale, PE = Peat,
AU = Gold, TI = Titanium, and OT = Other
T/S Ponds S.piles W.piles P.area/H.R. Mine Excay.
Typee 00/ac $500/ac. (L)
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filling in and revegetating
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MINED BY
AS
BOND CALCULATION WORKSHEETrDYOU MAY SUBMIT ISAGREE WITH H AN ESTIMATAMOE TOFERECLLAMATION
COSTS FROM A THIRD PARTY CONTRACTOR. SAID ESTIMATE MUST HE PROVIDED WITHIN
30 DASCS TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRE mining Program
Land Quality Section
P.O. Box 27687
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
FINAL GRADING COSTS PER ACRE
LIME AND FERTILIZER COSTS PER ACRE
YEAR-ROUND SEEDING MIXTURE COSTS PER ACRE (FROM APPROVED
REVEGETATIOANNCPH7+ANNGNCOSTSPER ACREAPPLICATION/PERMIT DOCUMENT)
MULCH ANDTO gYLOTHEROREC_LAFOR COSTHE S
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DETERMINATION' t'es of this public document were primed at a cost of $564.00 S ��r copy. 12/97
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Revegetation Reforestation
Reclamation Plan
For North American Emerald Mines Inc.
Submitted By Environmental Forestry Services, Inc.
1(800) 337-1551
Date 6-10-99
Goal
Reclaim mine area to Wildlife Habitat. Habitat will be created using warm season grasses,
wildlife tree species, and Loblolly pines for cover.
Grade and Site Prep
A. Reconstruct all vertical cuts to 2-1 slope, using stock pile for fill. All slope fills will be track
compacted to 3:1 or flatter. le area. A seedbed depth
B. Establish a seedbed on mine surface with mineral soil from stockpile
of a minimum of 12" will be maintained.
Seeding Guidelines
per Acre Rate
permanent seeding May 15th
- July 15th
Warm season Grass
Big Bluestem
1 lbs.
indiangrass
1 lb.
Little Bluestein
1 lb.
Sideoats Grama
1 lb.
Eastern Gamagrass
2 lb.
Switchgrass
1 lbs.
KobeLespedeza
401bs.
Dove PIOsO Millet
10lb.
17-17-17- Fertilizer
600lbs.
2 tons
Lime
100 Bales
Straw Mulch
Straw Tack
20 lbs.

Permanent Establishment of Trees
November - April
Loblolly Pine 12 x 12 - 202 per acre, assorted Wildlife Tree Species, Dogwood, Hickory,
Sawtooth Oak, Persimmon, Black Cherry, and White Oak will be planted on a staggered
basis in the plantation approximately 100 per acre for a total of 302 Trees per acre.
Temp Vegetation per acre
July 1" - September 1'`
40 lbs. Dove Proso Millet
40 lbs. Soybean
September 1" - May 15th
40 lbs. Grain Rye or Wheat
40 lbs. Austrian Winter Pea
Revegetatio d or reforestation plan
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Reclamation Plan
For North American Emerald Mines Inc.
Submitted By Environmental Forestry Services, Inc.
1(800) 337-1551
Date 6-10-99
Goal
Reclaim mine area to Wildlife Habitat. Habitat will be created using warm season grasses,
wildlife tree species, and Loblolly pines for cover.
Grade and Site Prep
A. Reconstruct all vertical cuts to 2-1 slope, using stock pile for fill. All slope fills will be track
compacted to 3:1 or flatter.
B. Establish a seedbed on mine surface with mineral soil from stockpile area. A seedbed depth
of a minimum of 12" will be maintained.
Seeding Guidelines
Per Acre Rate
Permanent seeding May 15th - July 15th
Warm season Grass
Big Bluestein
1 lbs.
Indiangrass
1 lb.
Little Bluestein
1 lb.
Sideoats Grama
1 lb.
Eastern Gamagrass
2 lb.
Switchgrass
1 lbs.
KobeLespedeza
40lbs.
Dove Proso Millet
10 lb.
17-17-17- Fertilizer
600lbs.
Lime
2 tons
Straw Mulch
100 Bales
Straw Tack
20 lbs.

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SEDIMENT TRAP CONSTRUCTION
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
CONSTRUCTION
1, A perimeter control burm will be constructed to direct flow to the sediment traps
2. Outlets will be left in the perimeter control burm to allow positive drainage to filter out
into the wooded area of Phase 2 of this project.
3 In addition to sediment traps S1, S2, S3, interior excavations will be used to control
sedimentation run-off.
4. S 1, S2 and S3 are designed to handle the run-off of 2,5 acres each. (SEE APPENDIX
Sediment Trap Detail)
5. Sediment traps will be constructed on a staggered basis as land disturbance occurs.
6. Sediment trap S3 and the construction Entrance / Exit C1 will be constructed
immediately because disturbance has already occurred.
7. Sediment traps S1, S2, will be constructed as the project advances to the West, prior to
clearing.
MAINTENANCE
1. Traps will be monitored on a regular basis and cleaned out when sediment occupies
50% of capacity.
2. Sediment removed from the traps will be placed on the interior side of the perimeter
control burm.
3 Stone and filter fabric will be replaced as needed.
4. Phase 2 of the project will be maintained as a buffer zone to Sulphur Springs Creek.
This buffer from S 1 is approximately 537 feet --- from S3 approximately 1077 feet.

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laming warm season grasses, wildlife tree species
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GRADING & SiTE PREP;
p) Place woody debris, removed during site development, on the outer berm construction
for wildlife habitat. 2-1 slope, using stock pile for fill. All slope fills will
g) Reconstruct all vertical cuts to a
be track compacted to a 3-1 or flatter
C) Establish a seedbed on mine surface with mineral soil from stockpile. A seedbed
depth of a minimum of 121, will be maintained.
GUIDELINES;
SEEDING
per Acre Rate < •1,. 1511•
seeding
Permanent
Warm season grass
Switchgrass 6lbs
40 lbs
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SwF 1 r�3t,
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