02-06 North American Emerald Mine File Pt. 29 Redacted

EISELE, ASHBURN, GREENE SL CHAPMAN, P.A.
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
320 W. BROAD STREET
P.O. Box I 108
DOUGLAS G. EISELE STATESVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA 28687-1 I O8
JAMES P. ASHBURN
JOHN D. GREENE
RUSSELL W. CHAPMAN, JR. February 22, 2007
NCDENR
Division of Land Resources
Land Quality Section
1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1612
ATTEN: Kristin Hecklin
Dear Ms. Hecklin:
RECEIVES
FEB to :1;
LAND QUALITY SECTI01
TELEPHONE [phone]
FAX [phone]
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Re: Permit No. 02-06
North American Emerald Mine
Alexander Count
Yadkin River Basin
I talked with you on February 20, 2007, re: DENR's
requirements for a Land Entry Agreement from an adjoining
landowner (Wooten) in connection with the referenced permit. I
described to you a document I had prepared, a copy of which is
now enclosed for your review.
DENR.
You told me that my proposed format was not acceptable to
You told me that only the format prepared by DENR's
counsel was acceptable. I asked you to fax a copy of the DENR
form to me, which you did on February 20, 2007.
The form is identical to the form which Lynn Hill, the
President of my client, heretofore signed and attached to our
application for a mining permit dated November 2, 2006. Lynn
Hill as President of North American Emerald Mines, Inc., also
signed page 1 of the permit application.
The form you faxed to me has a line for signature by the
_Applicant. The instructions on the form clearly state that the
"signature must be the same as the individual who signed page 1
of this Application". It was Lynn Hill who signed page 1 of the
Application.

North Carolina
Alexander County
RECEIVED
FEB 20 2007
LAND QUALITY SECTION
.LAND ENTRY AGREEMENT
The undersigned either are the owners of or have a marital
interest in that certain tract of land embracing six acres, more
or less, title to which was acquired by Betty a Wooten by Deed
recorded in Book 385, page 1786, Deed Records of Alexander
County (shown as Lot 45 of The Rist Mine on a survey by William
G. Martin dated July 1, 1995).
As owners of the aforesaid land, we hereby grant to the
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources,
Division of Land Resources, Land Quality Section (hereafter "the
Department") or its appointed representatives the right of entry
upon and travel over that portion of the northern boundary of
the referenced tract upon which lies an abandoned 60' right of
way for an old road -bed lying on the common boundary of said
tract and a tract immediately joining it to the north which is
occupied by North American Emerald Mines, Inc., 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 that
portion of the six acres above described as may be reasonable

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EISELE, ASHBURN, GREENE & CHAPMAN, P.A.
ATTORNEYS AT LAw
320 W. BROAD STREET
P.O. BOX 1 108
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G. EISELE STATESVILLE, NORTH CAROUNA 28687- 1 108
JOHN D. GREENE
RUSSELL W. CHAPMAN, JR.
January 5, 2007
NCDENR
Division of Land Resources
Land Quality Section
1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1612
TELEPHONE [phone]
FAX [phone]
Re: Permit No. 02-06
North American Emerald Mine
Alexander Count
Yadkin River Basin
Gentlemen:
I represent North American Emerald Mines, Inc., in
connection with the above matter. I have reviewed your letter
to NAEM dated December 11, 2006, in which you refer to a "Land
Entry Agreement".
Having graduated from law school and been a practicing
attorney for over forty (40) years, I have never seen or heard
the term "Land Entry Agreement". Please tell me what a "Land
Entry Agreement" is, and who the parties should be, so that I
may properly address this matter for
// my client.
Since�`e!ly
G!eL,
Douglas G. Eisele
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NORTH CAROLINA
MINTING PERMIT APPLICATION
state of North Carolina
Department of Environment
And Natural Resources
Division of Land Resources
Land Quality section
1612 Mail service center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612
[phone]
Revised 4/2002
NOV 07 2006

NOTE:
It is recommended that you contact the appropriate
Regional Office (see Regional Office listing in the back
of this booklet) or the Raleigh Central Office for a
PRE -APPLICATION MEETING
To discuss your intentions and address any questions

MINING PERMIT APPLICATION REVIEW
PROCESS FLOWCHART
BEGINNING OF PROCESS
Application received by Land Quality Section/
State Mining Specialist
IApplication assigned to I
Assistant State Mining Specialist
Assistant State Mining Specialist/Program Secretary
routes application for review and comment
- U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
- N. C. Geological Survey
- Wildlife Resources Commission
- Division of Water Resources
- Division of Archives & History
- Division of Parks & Recreation
- Others as appropriate
'All application review comments forwarded to
Assistant State Mining Specialist
Is application complete?
If "YES", Assistant State Mining
Specialist drafts the proposed
permit action
Applicant issues
Public Notice
- Land Quality Section Regional Office
- Division of Air Quality
- Division of water Quality
.....................................
Review Public Comments;
Public Hearing Possible
...................................:
If "NO", Assistant State Mining
Specialist drafts a letter requesting
additional information from applicant
Additional information from applicant
received and routed to/reviewed by
Assistant State Mining Specialist and
Land Quality Section Regional Office

Application & proposed permit action
reviewed by State Mining Specialist
Is application &
proposed permit action
complete/acceptable??
If "Yes", the following permit actions
are issued by the State Mining Specialist:
- Draft Permits
- Permit Transfers/Name Changes
- Bond Substitutions
- Permit Releases
END OF PROCESS
If "YES", application & proposed
permit action forwarded to and
reviewed by Division Director
Is application &
Proposed permit action
complete/acceptable??
If "YES", the proposed permit action is
issued by the Division Director
If "No", application & proposed
permit action returned to Assistant
State Mining Specialist for revision
(go to *)
For other permit actions, if "Yes",
application & proposed permit action
forwarded to and reviewed by Land
Quality Section Chief
Is application &
Proposed permit action
complete/ acceptable??
If "NO", application & proposed permit
action returned to State Mining Specialist/
Assistant State Mining Specialist for revision
(go to *)
If "NO", application & proposed permit
action returned to Section Chief/State Mining
Specialist for revision
FND OF PROCF.4 C I I (go to*)

NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
LAND QUALITY SECTION
APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
(PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE)
Name of Mine ' A ooTat�/ t County
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River Basin YA n "—Latitude (dd.mm.ss) j f° 5,_ 4` !rj"tJ Longitude (dd.mm.ss)
2. Name of Applicant*.. 1,y_tJ 4 S ,
Permanent address for receipt of official mail** t�Q er g Qn
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4. Mine Office
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Mine Manager
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.
***Signatures ' �'\
Print Name_ L' Y U,�� S% k t L- -
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Date _\ Z- Q_
* This will be the name that the mining
reclamation bond (security) that corr permit ssued to and
onds to this sitethe name that must be indicated on the
** 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 $rant or deny an application for a permit within 60 days of receipt of
a complete application or, if a public hearing is held, within 30 days following the hearing and the filing of any
supplemental information required by the Department. All questions must be addressed and all required maps
provided before this application can be considered complete. Attach additional sheets as needed.
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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:
1. 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' new permit" fee will be based upon): i iZ,-
Of this acreage, how much is owned and how much is leased? Acres owned: !ta.. 57 Acres
leased:_ t4/A Property owner if leased.-
b. If this is an application for RENEWAL of a mining permit, indicate the mining permit number and
the total (overall) acreage cover by -the existing permit: Mining Permit No.: u /A Total
permitted acreage (this is the acreage that the "renewal" fee will be based upon): 1—
c. If this is an application for a MODIFICATION to a mining permit, indicate the mining permit
number and the total (overall) acreage covered y the existing permit: Mming Permit
No.: (- 2 — a <,, Total permitted acreage:q q.. , �-
Does thg modification involve acreage within the previously approved permitted boundary?
Yes_ o_ 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 bound ?
Yes No �/ If yes, indicate the additional acreage to be covered b this
modification: (NOTE: you must complete all of Section F. of this application
entitled Notification of Adjoining Landowners). form
Of this acreage to be added to the pemrit, will any portion of this acreage be affected (disturbed,
ground cover removed) by the mining operation? Yes ✓ No (>f 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 bFER th of a mining permit, indicate the mining permit number and
the total (overall) acreage covered y e existing permit: Mining permit No.:
Total permitted acreage:_ 0 Z�,
■ 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. Name of all materials mined: EM E 2L�o Quq� L
3. Mining method: Hydraulic Dredge Front-end Loader & Truck Shovel & Truck
Dragline & Truck Self -loading Scraper Other (explain)
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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.
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.
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 tracts of land that are adjoining the mining
permit boundary; if an adjoining tract is owned or leased by the applicant or is owned by the lessor
of the mine tract, names of owners of record of tracts adjoining these tracts, that are within 1,000 feet
of the mining permit boundary, must be provided on the mine map
p. Names of owners of record, both public and private, of all tracts of l.and that are adjoining the mining
permit boundary which lie directly across and are contiguous to any highway; creek, stream, river,
or other watercourse; railroad track; or utility or other public right-of-way; if an adjoining tract is
owned or leased by the applicant or is owned by the lessor of the mine tract, names of owners of
record of tracts adjoining these tracts, that are within 1,000 feet of the mining permit boundary, must
be provided on the mine map(s). NOTE: "Highway" means a road that has four lanes of travel or
less and is not designated as an Interstate Highway.
q. 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 should meet the following guidelines:
PERMITTED ACREAGE MAP SCALE
0-99 Acres T inch = 50 feet
100-499 Acres 1 inch = 100 feet
500+ Acres 1 inch = 200 feet
(NOTE: Smaller scaled maps may be acceptable if they clearly illustrate the above items)
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4. a. Expected maximum depth of mine (feet) hoc
Depth is relative to what benchmark? (e.g., natural ground level, mean sea level, road elevation, etc.)
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b. Expected average depth of mine (feet)
5. Has any area(s) at this site been mined in the past? Yes No
If yes, when and by whom was this activity conducted?
6. Number of years for which the permit is requested (10 years maximum): l O
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1. Clearly mark and label the location of your mining operation on six 6 copies of a 7.5 minute quadrangle
and a county highway map. These maps, in addition to six (6) copies of all mine maps and reclamation maps,
must be submitted with each permit application.
7.5 minute quadrangles may be obtained from:
N.C. Geological Survey
NCDENR
1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612
[phone]
County highway maps may be obtained from:
Location Department
State Highway Commission
Raleigh, North Carolina 27602
[phone]
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A tabletchart must be provided on the mine maapp 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 perrmt. A table/chart
similar to the following will be acceptable:
CATEGORY
AFFECTED ACREAGE
Tailings/Sediment Ponds
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Stockpiles
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Wastepiles
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Processing Area/Haul Roads
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Mine Excavation
Other oFr IF A,zh
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N T IN ADDITION TO THE ABOVE, THE MAPS MUST ALSO INCLUDE ANY SITE
INFORMATION THAT IS PROVIDED IN THE ANSWERS TO THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS IN
THIS APPLICATION FORM (PLEASE NOTE THE ITALICIZED QUESTIONSISTATEMENTS
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 RESOURCES
Describe in detail the sequence of events for the development and operation of the mine and reference the
sequence to the mine map(s). Attach additional sheets as needed.
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Z. Describe specific erosion control measures to be installed prior to land disturbing activities and d mining
to prevent offsite sedimentation (include specific plans for sediment and erosion control or mine
excauadon(s), waste piles, acce&Vmine roads andprocess 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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3. a. Will the operation involve washing the material mined, recycling process water, or other waste water
handling? Yes✓✓ No _. If yes, briefly describe all such processes including any chemicals to be used.
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b. Will the operation involve discharging fresh or waste water from the mine or plant as a point discharge
to the waters of the State? Yes_ No_� 1; 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).
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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 rJ %F
No . If yes, what impact, if any, will mine dewatering have on neighboring wells?
Estimated withdrawal rate in gallons per day: 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, including any monitoring well data, well construction data and
current water withdrawal rates. Indicate whether the proposed mine locale is served by a public
water system or private wells.
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d. If you answered yes to any of the above questions, provide evidence that you have applied for or
obtained the appropriate water quality pennit(s) (i.e., non -discharge, NPDES, Stormwater, etc.)
from the Division of Water Quality, Water Quality Section. In addition, the applicant is required to
register water use with the Division of Water Resources if the operation withdraws more than
100,000 gallons per day and needs a capacity use permit from the Division of Water Resources if
the operation lies in a capacity use area and withdraws more than 100,000 gallons per day.
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4. a. Will the operation involve crushing or any other air contaminant emissions?
Yes ✓ No . 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. _
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b. How will dust from stockpiles, haul roads, etc., be controlled?
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S. a. A buffer will be required between any Mining activity and any mining permit boundary or right-of-
way. It may be an unexcavated 'buffer (no excavation, but roadways, berms and erosion &
sedimentation control measures may be installed within it), an undisturbed buffer (no disturbance
within the buffer whatsoever), or a combination of the two, depending upon the site conditions. Note
that all buffers must be located within the mining permit boundaries.
How wide a buffer will be maintained between any mining activity and any mining permit boundary
or right-of-way at this site? A minimum buffer of 25 feet is recommended, although a wider buffer
may be needed depending on site conditions. Show all buffer locations and widths on the mine
map(s)-
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b. A minimum 50 foot wide undisturbed buffer will be required between any land disturbing activities
within the mining permit boundaries and any natural watercourses and wetlands unless smaller
undisturbed buffers can be justified. Depending on site conditions, a buffer wider than 50 feet may
be needed.
How wide an undisturbed buffer will be maintained between any land disturbing activities within the
mining permit boundaries and any natural watercourses and wetlands at this site? 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. Minimum 2 horizontal to I vertical slopes or flatter for clayey material and minimum
3 horizontal to I vertical slopes or flatter for sandy material are generally required, unless technical
justification can be provided to allow steeper slopes.
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b. Provide a crass -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.
c. 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).
d. 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. 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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8. 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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Are acid producing minerals or soils present? Yes No ! How will acid water pollution
from the excavation, stockpiles and waste areas be controlled?
10. a. 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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T'YbS?-MS At 0 ° 8-Aat cv PZESS sC,iE6U\VG .7,4L-,7-Z65 %be ou =a !Z,I-
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b. Could the operation have a significantly adverse effect on the purposes of a publicly owned park,
forest or recreation area? If so, how will such effects (i.e., noise, visibility, etc.) be mitigated?
11. Will explosives be used? Yes /No_ 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. Depending on the mine's location to nearby
structures, more detailed technical information may be required on the blasting program (such as a
third -party blasting study). Locate the nearest offsite occupied structure(s) to the proposed
excavation(s) on the mine map and indicate its approximate distance to the proposed excavation.
12. 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 in case of spill. Indicate the
location(s) of all storage facilities on the mine map(s).
NE:ak"tk-r A?POCA4 Ld[0
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APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
D. RECLAMATION PLAN
Describe your intended plan for the final reclamation and subsequent use of all affected lands and indicate
the sequence and general methods to be used in reclaiming this land. This must include the method of
reclamation of settling ponds and/or sediment control basins and the method of restoration or establishment
of any permanent dramage channels to a condition minimizing erosion, siltation and other pollution. This
information must be illustrated on a reclamation map and must correspond directly with the information
provided on the mine map(s). In addition, design information, including typical cross -sections, of any
permanent channels to be constructed as peat of the reclamation plan and the locations) of all permanent
channels must be indicated on the reclamation map.
2. Is an excavated or impounded body of water to be left as a part of the reclamation? Yes No
If yes, illustrate the location of the bot(s) of water on the reclamation map and provide a scaled_
cross-section(s) through the proposed ody(s) of water. The minimum water depth must beat least 4 feet,
measured from the normal low water table elevation, 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.
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. Acceptable permanent barricades are appropriate
fencing, large boulders placed end -to -end, etc. Construction details and locations of all permanent
barricades must be shown on the reclamation map.
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APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
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.
b. Will any on -site roadways be left as part of the reclamation? Yes No . Ifyes
identify such roadways on the reclamation map andprovide details on permanent ditch line stabilization
6. 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
generated waste shall be disposed of on the mine site without orior 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 map(s) and reclamation map, along with a list
of items to be disposed in said areas.
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APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
Describe your plan for revegetation or other surface treatment of the affected areas. This plan must
include recommendations for year-round se din , including the time of seeding and the amount and
type of seed, fertilizer, lime 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. Recommendations can be sought from:
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. - N.C. Erosion and Sedimentation Control Planning and Design Manual;
g. N.C. Surface Mining Manual: A Guide for Permitting, Operation and Reclamation;
h. 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): [NOTE: Include Legumes]
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):
PLCASV—'SEE ORte A!_ V'ERMAT APPL.I@AYldk) Yi!.-r} RFJE46TA7' 3w PLFIJ I A,0:= q6-i
F5y MR, �Ad MC C�U9S I Di 5(r�ICT aaVSa2Jk(OAiSY N,C, �iA;URpL F ESOURCES
Revegetation and/or reforestation plan approved by: SC Rv Ice I e, —14. -4y
Signature _
Print Name
Title _ _
Agency _
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Date

APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
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 S'000 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. Please insert the annrnrimata ar o"oo f�, o
CATEGORY
AFFECTED
ACREAGE
RECLAMATION
COST/ACRE*
RECLAMATION
COST
Tailings/Sediment Ponds:
3.99 Ac.
X
$
/Ac.
_ $
Stockpiles:
Ac.
X
$
/Ac.
_ $
Wastepiles:
3. f Ac. '
X
$
/Ac.
_ $
Processing Area/Haul Roads:
0 -'- `., Ac.
X
$
/Ac.
_ $
Mine Excavation:
> o ' h a Ac.
X
$
/Ac.
_ $
Other: OTT--ICS
•3o Ac.
X
$
/Ac.
_ $
TOTAL AFFECTED AC.:
Ac,
(TOTAL PERMITTED AC.:
a 4- • 5 Ac.)
1 Ivluc a1G iv1nE APCZL11.0 AL. above into the tollowing two categories: a) affected acres that drain into
proposed/existing excavation and/or b) affected acres that will be graded for positive drainage where measures will
be needed to prevent offsite sedimentation and sedimentation to onite watercourses and wetlands.
a) Internal Drainage 5.4- Ac.
b) Positive Drainage '') •cl'D Ac. X $1,500.00 = $
Inflation Factor: SUBTOTAL COST: $
4-
0.02 X SUBTOTAL COST: $ X Permit Life (1 to 10 years):
INFLATION COST: $
TOTAL COST = SUBTOTAL COST + INFLATION COST = $
Total Reclamation Bond Cost:
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to the nearest

APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
F. NOTIFICATION OF ADJOINING LANDOWNERS
The "Notice" form, or a facsimile thereof, attached to this application must be sent certified or registered mail
to:
(1) the chief administrative officer of each county and municipality in which any part of the permitted
area is located as indicated on the mine map(s);
(2) all owners of record, both public and private, of all tracts of land that are adjoining the mining
permit boundary; if,
adjoining tract is owned or leased by the applicant or is owned by the lessor
of the mine tract, all owners of record of tracts adjoining these tracts must be notified (that are
within 1,000 feet of the mining permit boundary) as indicated on the mine map(s); and
(3) all owners of record, both public and private, of all tracts of land that are adjoining the mining
permit boundary which lie directly across and is contiguous to any highway; creek, stream, river,
or other watercourse; railroad track; or utility or other public right-of-way; if an adjoining tract
is owned or leased by the applicant or is owned by the lessor of the mine tract, all owners of record
of tracts adjoining these tracts must be notified (that are within 1,000 feet of the mining permit
boundary) as indicated on the mine map(s). "Highway" means a road that has four lanes of travel
or less and is not designated as an Interstate Highway.
The only exception to the above method of giving notice 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 lands 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.
THIS SECTION MIST-BE-COMPT FTFD FOR ALL APPLICATIONS FOR NEW MINING
PERMITS AND ALL MODIFICATIONS,OF A MINING PERMIT TOP -ADD LAND TO THE
PERMITTED AREA, AS REQUIRED BY NCGS 74-50(bl).
■ 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(b 1) of The Mining Act of 1971, Notice is hereby given that
(Applicant Name) has applied on (Date)
to the Land Quality Section, Division of Land Resources, North Carolina Department of Environment
and Natural Resources, 1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigb, North Carolina 27699-1612, for (check one):
(a) a new surface mining permit ❑
(b) a modification of an existing surface mining permit to add land to the permitted area p
The applicant proposes to mine on acres located
(Mineral, Ore) (Number) (Miles)
of off/nearroad
(Direction) (Nearest Town) (Number/Name)
in County.
*SEE ATTACHED MAP FOR PROPOSED PERMIT BOUNDARIES AND CORRESPONDING
ADJOINING LANDOWNER NAMES AND LOCATIONS"
In accordance with G.S. 74-50(bI), the mine operator is required to make a reasonable effort to notify all
owners of record, both public and private, of all tracts of land that are adjoining the mining permit boundary if an
adjoining tract is owned or leased by the applicant or is owned by the lessor of the mine tract, all owners of record
of tracts adjoining these tracts must be notified (that are within 1,000 feet of the mining permit boundary). In
addition, the mine operator must also notify the chief administrative officer of the county or municipality in which
any part of the perrmtted area 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 information reeardine the
on
at 7334574.
(Addressee/Owner of Record's
Name and Address)
(Date of Issuance of this Notice/
Mailed to Addressee/Owner of Record)
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process,
(Name of Applicant: Include Contact Person
& Company Name, if Applicable)
(Address of Applicant)

APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
AFFIDAVIT OF NOTIFICATION
1, , an applicant, or an agent, or employee of an applicant, for a new Mining
Permit, or a modification of an existing Mining Permit to add land to the permitted area, from the N.C. Department
of Environment and Natural Resources, being first duly sworn, do hereby attest that the following are all known
owners of record, both public and private, of all tracts of land that are adjoining the mining permit boundary
(including, where an adjoining tract is owned or leased by the applicant or is owned by the lessor of the mine tract,
all owners of record of tracts adjoining these tracts, that are within 1,000 feet of the mining permit boundary) 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)
(Attach additional list if necessary)
I do also attest that the followin$ individual is the chief administrative officer of the county or municipality in
which any part of the permitted area is located and that notice of the ending application has been caused to be
mailed, by certified or registered mail, to said office at the following adpdress:
(Chief Administrative Officer Name) (Address)
[City Manager, County Manager, Mayor, etc.]
The above attestation was made by me while under oath to provide proof satisfactory to the Depamnent that
a reasonable effort has been made to notify all known owners of record, both public and private, of all tracts of land
that are adjoining the mining pemnit boundary (including, where an adjoining tract is owned or leased by the applicant
or is owned by the lessor of -the mine tract, all owners of record of tracts adjoining these tracts, that are within 1,000
feet of the minis& permit boundary) and the chief administrative officer of the county or municipality in which any
part of the permitted area is located in compliance with N.C.G.S. 74-50(bl) and 15A NCAC 5B .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 mailed and to provide them to the Department upon request.
Signature of Applicant or Agent
Date
If person executing Affidavit is an agent or employee of an applicant, provide the following information:
(Name of applicant)
I,
of North Carolina, do hereby certify th.
appeared before me this day and under
Witness my hand and notarial seal, this
Notary:
(title of person executing Affidavit)
a Notary Public of the County of
day of
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was
My Commission expires:
20
, State

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 Nfiining 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.
Signature:
PrintName: w.vw =, --
Address: �--. c • r—,. . I Sq t
Telephone: ? ? - ? ? s —•� o
APPLICANT:
Signature: *_
Print Name:
Title:
Company:_Iti, Lm- -. L=aH \i.
Mine Name: Ncvz
*Signature must be the same as the individual who signed Page 1 of this application.
mQ lee (see neat page for Fee schedule) in the form a check or money order
iartment of Environment and Natural Resources must be sent to the Land
the address listed on the front cover of this application form.
Inquiries regarding the status of the review of this application should be directed to the Mming Program staff at (919)
733-4574.

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NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Land Resources
Land Quality Section
James D. Simons, PG, PE Michael F. Easley, Governor
Director and State Geologist William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
December 11, 2006
Certified Mail
Return Receipt Requested
7003 0500 0002 0451 9415
Ms. Lynn S. Hill
North American Emerald Mines, Inc.
531 Duncan Lane
Hiddenite, NC 28636
RE: Permit No. 02-06
North American Emerald Mine
Alexander County
Yadkin River Basin
Dear Applicant:
We have reviewed the additional modification request submitted for the referenced mine
site. However, the following information is needed to continue processing your application:
1. Please contact the US Army Corps of Engineers to determine if a wetland
delineation is required for the proposed affected areas. Please copy this office
on any correspondences from the US Army Corps of Engineers.
2. Please provide elevation contours for the expansion of the rock processing
storage and crushing area. Without contours it is difficult to determine if
diversion ditches are needed to divert flow into the proposed riser basin.
3. It appears as if both the haul road down to the truck turn -around area and the
proposed rock dam at the truck turn -around area are outside the permit
boundary. Please revise the map to show a new permit boundary encompassing
these features and obtain a signed Land Entry Agreement from the landowner.
4. Please provide a construction detail for the proposed rock dam at the truck turn
around area.
1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612 •919-733-45741 FAX: [phone]
512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
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#02-06 Modification Request
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5. Measures are required along the proposed safety berm adjacent to the haul road
to the mining area. Please show measures on an updated map and provide
appropriate details and calculations.
The rainfall intensities provided are low for the 25-year, 24-hour storm event. Ir
addition, the runoff coefficient values seem high. Please re-evaluate said data
and provide the appropriate surface area based on new data for each sediment
trap.
Please be advised that our review cannot be completed until all of the items listed
above have been fully addressed. In addition, please note the Land Quality Section may
request additional information, not included in this letter, as the mining application review
progresses.
In order to complete the processing of your application, please forward the requested
information to my attention at the following address:
Land Quality Section
Division of Land Resources
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1612
As required by 15A NCAC 513.0013, you are hereby advised that you have 180 days
from the date of your receipt of this letter to submit all of the requested information. If you are
unable to meet this deadline and wish to request additional time, you must submit information,
in writing, to the Director clearly indicating why the deadline can not be met and request that
an extension of time be granted. If an extension of time is not granted, a decision will be made
to grant or deny the mining permit based upon the information currently in the Department's
files at the end of the 180-day period.
Though the preceding statement cites the maximum time limit for your response, we
encourage you to provide the additional information requested by this letter as soon as
possible. Your prompt response will help us to complete processing your application sooner.
Please contact me at [phone] if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Kristin Hicklin
Assistant State Mining Specialist
Land Quality Section
cc: Mr. Zahid Khan
Mr. R. Carroll Williams, PE —4840 N. Center St., Hickory, NC 28601

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To: Kristin Hicklin ;I,y'iTYSeCTiQN
From: Zahid Khan Z-41
cc:
Date: 11/25/2006
Re: North American Emerald Mine Permit, Alexander County, and Yadkin River Basin
Application/Permit #: 02-06
The modification of recent submittal dated November 9, 2006 and received in MRO on November 9,
2006 with suspense date for comments December 1, 2006 was reviewed: They need to provide the
following additional information along with Charles comments.
1: To obtain maximum trapping efficiency of sediment traps, keep surface area at peak flow as
large as possible. Allow the surface area, 0.01 acres per CFS based on the 10-year storm.
Rainfall intensity and C values are low.
OPlease show the existing and proposed contours on sheet 1. Label all contours. Show
temporary diversion ditches directing flow towards basins. Draw basins per scale on erosion
jA0 and sediment control plan.
A copy of CT's comments, Mining application review checklist form and copy of DWQ and DAQ
comments are attached for your review.
Please contact CT or me if you need additional information.

North American Emerald Mine Modification
Subject: North American Emerald Mine Modification
From: Charles Gerstell <[e-mail]>
Date: Tue, 14 Nov 2006 11:50:09 -0500
To: zahid Khan <[e-mail]>
Zahid, Abler
I have reviewed the modification r ugst for North American Emerald Mine (02-06)
and have the following comments. *1.)* Measures must be provided along the
proposed safety berm located adjacen to the road to the mining area.
Temporary silt fence should be considered. *2,)* A map showing a larger scale wi.
contours should be provided for the rock processing yard such as the one for the
mining area. Without contours, it is difficult to determine if diversion ditche§�':/
are needed to divert flow into the proposed silt basin at the rock processing
yard. *3.)* It is still too difficult to determine the exact location of the haul
road leading along the eastern and southern perimeters of tl�e site to the pump
station turnaround. This needs to be clearly defined: 4, )* The temporary
construction entrance should be constructed of 2" to 3" coarse aggregate. The map
tail sheet should reflect this.
5.)�* A construction detail should be provided for the rock dam that is to be
utilized adjacent to the pump station turnaround. *5.)* The affected chart does
not appear to be accurate. I was under the impression that the mine operator
wanted to permit the entire 14.321 acres at the mining area. The totals for the
affected acreage chart do not reflect proper numbers on the mine map or within the
application. This must be clarified. If did not review the calculations for the
basins. Please let me know if you have any questions regarding this matter.
Thanks,
C.T.
Charles Gerstell - [e-mail]
North Carolina Dept. of Environment & Natural Resources
Div. of Land Resources - Land Quality Section
610 E. Center Ave., Suite 301
Mooresville, NC 28115
Ph: [phone] Fax: [phone]
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NOV 9 2046, LAND Q I LITY SECTION REGIONAL JFFICE
MINING APPLICATION REVIEW CHECKLIST-tiza/zoal
AA`fI&TION/PERMIT NO.
©0 —C 6 ACTION N
APPLICANT NAME: N � W' CDJ"
iVlir..A.S,�„C
Administrative Issues:
A. Is the site currently under NOV?
��Q ew o i ica ion Renewal Transfefr Releas(
"� V "'�/ITNE NAME: M i ca;h COUNTY:>�12XC
Yes 9 Explain:
B. Is the site under CAMA jurisdiction? Yes No Explain:
Field Issues:
A. Are potential wetlands and watercourses properly indicated on the Mine Map? Ye No Explain:
B. Are the proposed buffer zones adequate. Y s No Explain:
C. Do all occupied dwellings within 300 feet of the mine excavation appear to be indicated. Ye o
Explain:
D. Do all water supply wells within 500 feet of the mine excavation appear to be indicated? es No
Explain:
E. Is visual screening needed. Yes No Explain: �,�,.n �cno ;^3 ;,6
-% 1 "- Tl. 11t,\- o A 1 t
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F. Are the proposed erosion and sedimentation control measures properly located to prevent offsite
sedimentation? Yes (ID Explain: Aie,._,_ � eXrz ,.. ,. , ,
G. Is the proposed revegetation/reclamation plan acceptable? Y�Se No Explain:
Date inspected: 9 - z-7- OG
Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plan Review:
It is the responsibility of the Regional Office staff to verify the adequacy of the E&S measures. Please provide
any concerns or comments: S__ _ 4 o 4. j� . —1-
Other Comments:
Who was the application routed to and when?:
Division of Air Quality: yr� Date: i I r C
Division of Water Quality (Water Quality Section only): `/� Dti
Other: —Date:
n a
Inspector/Reviewer's Name: _ A _ � Date: /17"
Regional Engineer's Name: Date:

��r�Fh,�MIN,ING PERMIT APPLICATION REVIEW FORM
o ;)UnuTY SrcmX
for the
NOV 9 2005
DIVISION OF AIR QUALITY
P7'"%:7r?E�aTCls=:it': ,JCdti1
<s4Tx'RAI. PFSUil4t�'�
Project/Number: V •Alh ,'ceuk E&PUw M,�, 49--o,County: a- '-
Please return comments back to:
Comments due by:
Will the operation, as proposed, violate standards of air quality?
Air permit required
Air permit existing
Other Com
YES NO
X
(Permit #
Reviewed by::J
Print Name: S
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
09/2005 RECEIVED
NOV 1 5 2006
MOORESVILLE Cs -ICE
DIVISION OF AIR QUALITY
Date: /1' 1S "d C
Central Office Reviewer:._

;s,o,'UU M[NIN:G PERMIT APPLICATION REVIEW FORM
IA�:D DUAi.I^ J
for the
NOV 9 226
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
lot
Project/Number: r'V •►���ric�yy� �yQ,�,1 County:��
.$0,4. —ale
Please return comments back to:�,
Comments due by:L o
Will the operation, as proposed, violate standards of water auality? i f
Watershed/Stream Name & Classification:
YES/ NO
NPDES permit required
NPDES permit existing (Permit # )
Nondischarge permit required 2
Nondischarge permit existing (Permit # ) ,/
Wetlands disturbed
401 Wetland Cert. required
401 Wetland Cert. existing (Permit # )
Reviewed by: Date:
Print Name:
09/2005 Central Office Reviewer:

RECEIVE
NOV 20 2006
LAND QUALITY SECT
North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission
Richard B. Hamilton, Executive Director
MEMORANDUM
TO: Brenda M. Harris, Mining Program Secretary
Land Quality Section
FROM: Ron Linville, Regional Coordinator
Habitat Conservation Program y�
DATE: November 15, 2006
SUBJECT: Mining Permit Modification Request, North American Emerald Mine, Permit No.
02-06, Alexander County
This correspondence responds to your request for our review of the referenced mine permit
modification. These comments are provided in accordance with certain provisions of the Mining
Act of 1971 (as amended, 1982; G.S. 74-46 through 74-68; 15 NCAC 5) and the North Carolina
General Statutes (G.S. 113-131 et seq.).
The modification requested affects land within the existing permitted mine site. The
modification will increase the rock storage and processing lot by approximately five (5) acres.
Since these activities are within the existing permitted mine operation, we will not object to the
modification as indicated. We request that existing permit conditions continue to be enforced
and that autochthonous plants be utilized for revegetation and reclamation. Woody debris (slash
or large trees) removed during clearing and development of the site should be placed along the
outer construction limits in the form of brush piles and downed logs to provide cover and nesting
habitat for wildlife. Professional wildlife biologists with this agency should be involved in final
reclamation planning to provide optimal wildlife benefits.
Thank you for the opportunity to review and comment on this project. If you have any questions
regarding these comments, please contact me at 336/769-9453.
Mailing Address: Division of Inland Fisheries • 1721 Mail Service Center • Raleigh, NC 27699-1721
Telephone: [phone] - Fax: [phone]

North Carolina
Michael F. Easley, Governor
AQ.�
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NCDENR
Department of Environment and
November 14, 2006
MEMORANDUM
TO: Brenda Harris
Mining Program Secretary
Land Quality Section
FROM: Blake Rouse b)
Ground Water Management Section
Division of Water Resources
SUBJECT: Comments on the Mining Permit Modification Request for:
North American Emerald Mine, Inc.
N. American Emerald Mine
Alexander County
r,
Natural Resources
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
John Morris, Director
l\ a` ^ ` ED
NOV 14 2006
Please find attached a copy of the mining permit modification request for the above referenced project.
The N. American Emerald Mine Site located in Alexander County should not have an unduly adverse
effect on ground water supplies. ,
Any water withdrawal will be subject to North Carolina General Statute 143-215.22H; Registration of
Water Withdrawals and Transfers Required. Any person who withdraws in one day 100,000 gallons (70 gpm)
or more of surface water or ground water in North Carolina is required to register the withdrawal with the
Division of Water Resources. A Central Coastal Plain Capacity Use Area permit must be obtained from the
Division of Water Resources if the withdrawal exceeds 100,000 gallons per day and occurs in Beaufort,
Carteret, Craven, Duplin, Edgecombe, Greene, Jones, Lenoir, Martin, Onslow, Pamlico, Pitt, Washington,
Wayne, or Wilson County.
If you have further questions please contact the Division of Water Resources at [phone] or send
correspondence to 1611 Mail Service Center, Raleigh NC 27699-1611.
1611 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1611 One
etllCaro/li/na
Phone: [phone] \ FAX: [phone] \ Internet: www.ncwater.org oilhCr of in

MINING CHECKLIST FOR ROUTING
Nbr 011- i S'tM4 • Ga-v*-
Applicant'sName: T"o.ProjectName: ; -Avvo 4
Applic'/Permit.: County: ! ! ; y,�t� ; _: `v Date Received: ` `i
River Basin Name: 1I rf r�
❑ New ❑ Renewal r odification (inside permit boundaries)
❑ Modification (outside permit boundaries) ❑ Transfer ❑ Release
❑ Partial Release ❑ Additional Information ❑ Fee Needed: $
`e1 "Fee Received:
Maroute n it a li ion
pP —p c aQ to.
— e Regional Office (2 complete copies; attach the"La5 Regional,
Office Mining Application Review Checklist" to one copy and attach Jzoh the DWQ Pr
�)
"Mining Application Review Form" to the other copy; send both copies to the ?Zegional br ' r)
Date: Routed i C, ` Rec'd
Division of Water Resources Date: Routed Rec'd
)RfLNC Wildlife Resources Commission Date: Routed Rec'd
❑ US Fish & Wildlife Service Date: Routed Rec'd
(Only new applications and modification requests that add land to the permit)
❑ Division of Parks & Recreation Date: Routed R d
❑ NC Geological Survey Section Date: Routed Reed
(Only new applications and modification requests that add land to the permit)
❑ Division of Archives &History Date; Routed Rec'd
(Only new applications)
❑ Other:
Date: Routed Rec d
**5uoperi5e Date for Comments:! - I - (no later than 25 days
from receipt)
Please note the following:

North Carolina
James D. Simons, P.G., P.E.
Director and State Geologist
r
NCDENR
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Land Resources
Land Quality Section
November 8, 2006
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mr. Nat Wilson
Hydrogeology Group
Division of Water Resources
FROM: Brenda M. Harris yy -
Mining Program Secretary
Land Quality Section
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
SUBJECT: Mining Permit Modification for North American Emerald Mine, Inc.
N. American Emerald Mine
Alexander County
❑ Mine Dewatering Proposed © No Mine Dewatering Proposed
Please find attached for your review a copy of the mining permit modification
request for the above referenced project.
lease review is information and advise as to the probability of this
having unduly adverse effect on wildlife and freshwater fisheries (G.S. 74-51o(2)�ation
Please respond by December 1, 2006 so that we may complete our review of this
request within our statutory time limits.
Any comments your agency can provide regarding potential effects on potable
groundwater supplies and groundwater quality will be appreciated. We would like to
have any recommendations you may provide for permit conditions, for reasonable
protection of groundwater quantity or quality.
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.
PLEASE RETURN ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS AND MAPS WITH YOUR
REVIEW COMMENTS TO THIS OFFICE.
Your continued cooperation is greatly appreciated. Please contact Ms. Kristin
Hicklin at [phone] if you have any questions.
/bmh
Attachments
cc: Mr. Zahid Khan
1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612 •919-733-4574 / FAX: [phone]
512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, 27604

'IGI NRL,
NORTH CAROLINA
MINING PERMIT APPLICATION
state of North Carolina
Department of Environment
And Natural Resources
Division of Land Resources
Land Quality section
1612 Mail service center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612
[phone]
R E C lg�_m � ` '-` m
Revised 4/2002
NOV 07 2006
L^,,iD QUALITY SECTION

NOTE:
It is recommended that you contact the appropriate
Regional Office (see Regional Office listing in the back
of this booklet) or the Raleigh Central Office for a
PRE -APPLICATION MEETING
To discuss your intentions and address any questions

MINING PERMIT APPLICATION REVIEW
PROCESS FLOWCHART
BEGINNING OF PROCESS
Application received by Land Quality Section/
State Mining Specialist Applicant issues
Public Notice
Application assigned to
Assistant State Mining Specialist
Assistant State Mining Specialist/Program Secretary
routes application for review and comment
- U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service N. C. Geological Survey -Land Quality Section Regional Office
-
- Wildlife Resources Commission
- Division of Water Resources
- Division of Archives & History
- Division of Parks & Recreation
- Others as appropriate
*All application review comments forwarded to
Assistant State Mining Specialist
Is application complete?
If "YES", Assistant State Mining
Specialist drafts the proposed
permit action
Division of Air Quality
- Division of Water Quality
.................................
Review Public Comments; '
Public Hearing Possible
kINO Assistant State Mining
cialist drafts a letter requesting
additional information from applicant
Additional information from applicant
received and routed to/reviewed by
Assistant State Mining Specialist and
Land Quality Section Regional Office
1"n *„*i

Application & proposed permit action
reviewed by State Mining Specialist
Is application &
proposed permit action
complete/acceptable??
If "Yes", the following permit actions
are issued by the State Mining Specialist:
- Draft Permits
- Permit Transfers/Name Changes
- Bond Substitutions
- Permit Releases
END OF PROCESS
IIf "YES", application & proposed I
permit action forwarded to and
reviewed by Division Director
Is application &
proposed permit action
complete/acceptable??
IIf "YES", the proposed permit action is I
issued by the Division Director
If "No", application & proposed
permit action returned to Assistant
State Mining Specialist for revision
(go to *)
For other permit actions, if "Yes",
application & proposed permit action
forwarded to and reviewed by Land
Quality Section Chief
Is application &
proposed permit action
complete/ acceptable??
If "NO", application & proposed permit
action returned to State Mining Specialist/
Assistant State Mining Specialist for revision
(go to *)
If "NO", application & proposed permit
action returned to Section Chief/State Mining
Specialist for revision
(go to )
FNTI OF PRllf'FCC

NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
LAND QUALITY SECTION
APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
(PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE)
ty A
Name of Mine !�mQTa lln�ro�sh�_ �M^r�tn M�.��� Coun y-mxQ Ibrtz-
River Basin Ya_gtL—Latitude (dd.mm.ss) je 54' YQ'JJ Longitude (dd.mm.ss) S t ° e4-
2. Name of Applicant* �,v W K S . g, -,
3. Permanent address for receipt of official mail**— tU e-r a Q r p a., c a a tl, c a n Mj W t-�,
5"'m -DQu ,a Lnus { ��-u,7� t lL► z� 3
Telephone �S 28 s 3 s 0 8a
4. Mine Office Address -5 k D uN ea-k L A KC
1E,opcaa-ce Telephone 635 -Y0?
5. Mine Mana¢er
We hereby certify that all details contained in this Permit Application are true and correct to the best of our
knowledge. We�ully understand that any willful misrepresentation of facts will be cause for permit
revocation. %% ��
Z.
Print Name LYutVS-
E-a
Date —\\ Z - �D _
* This will be the name that the mining permit will be issued to and the name that must be indicated on the
reclamation bond (securiti 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 $rant or deny an application for a permit within 60 days of receipt of
a cow application or, if a public hearing is held, within 30 days following the hearing and the filing of any
supplemental information required by the Department. All questions must be addressed and all required maps
provided before this application can be considered complete. Attach additional sheets as needed.
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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:
1. a. If this is an application for a NEW permit, indicate the total acreage at the site to be covered by the
e '
permit (this is the acreage that t new permit" fee will be based upon): } t /A
Of this acreage, how much is owned and how much is leased? Acres owned: q4-.. s Acres
leased: 1 /A Property owner if leased: K 14
b. If this is an application for RENEWAL of a mining permit, indicate the mining permit number and
the total (overall) acreage cover by t e existing permit: Mining Permit No.: jt 1A Total
permitted acreage (this is the acreage that the "renewal" fee will be based upon): qZA_
c. If this is an application for a D + TION to a mining permit, indicate the mining permit
number and the total (overall) acreage covered -by the existing permit: Mining Permit
No.: n 2— o 6 Total permitted acreage: qq-.. T
Does thgg modification involve acreage within the previously approved permitted boundary?
Yes—VNq_. 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 outsi a the previously approved permitted boundary?
Yes No r/ If yes, indicate the additional acreage to be covered by this
modification: (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) 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 IRAN FER of a mining permit, indicate the mining permit number and
the total (overall) acreage covere y t e existing permit: Mining Permit No.:
Total permitted acreage: is -, ,
m SEE
FEE SCHEDULE
THE END OF
OUNT To
BE PAIDTHE
OR THE REQUESTEDTPERMIT ACTIO
NS) S) AND CORRESPONDING FORM FOR THE PROPERACREAGE NOTED
ABOVE
2. Name of all materials mined: EM EQ..aw g0AVL:-,-L
3. Mining method: Hydraulic Dredge Front-end Loader & Truck V Shovel & Truck
Dragline & Truck Self -loading Scraper Other (explain)
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APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
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 gradin�q.
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.
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 tracts of land that are adjoining the mining
permit boundary; if an adjoining tract is owned or leased by the applicant or is owned by the lessor
of the mine tract, names of owners of record of tracts adjoining these tracts, that are within 1,000 feet
of the mining permit boundary, must be provided on the mine map.
p. Names of owners of record, both public and private, of all tracts of land that are adjoining the mining
permit boundary which he directly across and are contiguous to any highway; creek, stream, river,
or other watercourse; railroad track; or utility or other public right-of-way; if an adjoining tract is
owned or leased by the applicant or is owned by the lessor of the mine tract, names of owners of
record of tracts adjoining these tracts, that are within 1,000 feet of the mining permit boundary, must
be provided on the mine map(s). NOTE: "Highway" means a road that has four lanes of travel or
less and is not designated as an Interstate Highway.
q. 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 should 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
(NOTE: Smaller scaled maps may be acceptable if they clearly illustrate the above items)

APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
4. a. Expected maximum depth of mine (feet) '<f ,00
Depth is relative to what benchmark? (e.g. ,natural ground level, mean sea
b. Expected average depth of mine (feet)
5. Has any area(s) at this site been mined in the past? Yes No
If yes, when and by whom was this activity conducted?
6. Number of years for which the permit is requested (10 years maximum): 10
B. MAPS
1. Clearly mark and label the location of your mining operation on six 6 co ies of a 7.5 minute quadrangle
and a county highway map. These maps, in addition to six (6) conies of all mine maps and reclamation maps,
must be submitted with each permit application.
7.5 minute quadrangles may be obtained from:
N.C. Geological Survey
NCDENR
1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612
[phone]
County highway maps may be obtained from:
Location Department
State Mghway Commission
Raleigh, North Carolina 27602
[phone]
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APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
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
mmmg 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
AFFECT
Tailings/Sediment Ponds,MEDACREAGE
Stockpiles
Wastepiles
Processing Area/Haul Roads77
--7:Mine ExcavationOther
oF�lca krrA
1 DIRL 0&.. 2,re
NOTE• IN ADDITION TO THE ABOVE, THE MAPS MUST ALSO INCLUDE ANY SITE -SPECIFIC
NF RMATION TRAT IS PROVIDED IN THE ANSWERS TO THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS IN
THIS APPLICATION FORM (PLEASE NOTE THE ITALICIZED QUESTIONS/STATEMENTS
THROUGHOUT THE FORM). THIS APPLICATION WELL NOT BE CONSIDERED COMPLETE
WITHOUT ALL RELEVANT ITEMS BEING ADEQUATELY ADDRESSED ON THE MINE MAPS,
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APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
C. PROTECTION OF NATURAL RESOURCES
1. Describe in detail the sequence of events for the development and operation of the mine and reference the
sequence to the mine map(s). Attach additional sheets as needed.
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to prevent offsite sedimentation (include specific plans for sediment and erosion control �}or 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 maps) and provide typical cross-section/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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3. a. Will the operation involve washing the material mined, recycling process water, or other waste water
handling? Yes ✓ No — If yes, briefly describe all such processes including any chemicals to be used.
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b. Will the operation involve discharging fresh or waste water from the mine or plant as a point discharge
to the waters of the State? Yes_ No_� 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(,).

APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
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 excavations)? Yes 0 /p
No . if yes, what impact, if any, will mine dewatering have on neighboring wells?
Estimated withdrawal rate in gallons per day: tJ /A . Locate all ezisstingwells on the mine
map(s) that lie within S00 feet of the proposed excavation area. Provide data to support any
conclusions or statements made, including any monitoring well data, well construction data and
current water withdrawal rates. Indicate whether the proposed mine locale is served by a public
water system or private wells. /
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d. 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., non -discharge, NPDES, Stormwater, etc.)
from the Division of Water Quality, Water Quality Section. In addition, the applicant is required to
register water use with the Division of Water Resources if the operation withdraws more than
100,000 gallons per day and needs a capacity use permit from the Division of Water Resources if
the operation lies in a capacity use area and withdraws more than 100,000 gallons per day.
N1a
4. a. Will the operation involve crushin* or any other air contaminant emissions?
Yes ✓ No . 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.
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b. How will dust from stockpiles, haul roads, etc., be controlled?
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APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
5. a. A buffer will be required between any mining activity and any mining permit boundary or right-of-
way. It may be an unexcavated buffer (no excavation, but roadways, berms and erosion &
sedimentation control measures may be installed within it), an undisturbed buffer (no disturbance
within the buffer whatsoever), or a combination of the two, depending upon the site conditions. Note
that all buffers must be located within the mining permit boundaries.
How wide a buffer will be maintained between any mining activity and any mining permit boundary
or riot -of -way at this site? A minimum buffer of 25 feet is recommended, although a wider buffer
may a needed depending on site conditions. Show all buffer locations and widths on the mine
map(s).
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b. A minimum 50 foot wide undisturbed buffer will be required between any land disturbing activities
within the mining permit boundaries and any natural watercourses and wetlands unless smaller
undisturbed buffers can be justified. Depending on site conditions, a buffer wider than 50 feet may
be needed.
How wide an undisturbed buffer will be maintained between any land disturbing activities within the
mining permit boundaries and any natural watercourses and wetlands at this site? 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 ad'acent to adjoining permit boundaries
Minimum during mining. 2 horizontal to 1 vertical slopes or flatter for clayey material and minimum
3 horizontal to 1 vertical slopes or flatter for sandy material are generally required, unless technical
justification can be provided to allow steeper slopes.
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b. Provide a cross-section on the mine mapP for all fill slopes (berms, wastepiles, overburden disposal
areas, etc.), clearly indicating the inte ed side slope gradient, installation of any benches and/or
slope drains (with supporting design information) if needed, and the method of final stabilization.
SEE G • R. ADOVE
a In excavation(s) of unconsolidated (non -rock) materials, s ecifv the angle of all cut slopes including
specifications for benching and sloping. Cross-sectionsJor all cut slopes must be provided on the
mine map(s).
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d. 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. 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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8. 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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APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
Are acid producing minerals or soils present? Yes No 1` . How will acid water pollution
from the excavation, stockpiles and waste areas be controlled?
10. a. 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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b. Could the operation have a significantly adverse effect on the purposes of a publicly owned park,
forest or recreation area? If so, how will such effects (i.e., noise, visibility, etc.) be mitigated?
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11. Will explosives be used? Yes ZNo . 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. Depending on the mine's location to nearby
structures, more detailed technical information may be required on the blasting program (such as a
third -parry blasting study). Locate the nearest offsite occupied structure(s) to the proposed
excavation(s) on the mine map and indicate its approximate distance to the proposed excavation.
Tt.EASE 5gE U21,210AL )PsP_mlY APPLIeAT10k)
12. 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 in case of spill. Indicate the
location(s) of all storage facilities on the mine map(s).
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APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
D. RECLAMATION PLAN
Describe your intended plan for the final reclamation and subsequent use of all affected lands and indicate
the sequence and general methods to be used in reclaiming this land. This must include the method of
reclamation of setthn& ponds and/or sediment control basins and the method of restoration or establishment
of any permanent drainage channels to a condition minimizing erosion, siltation and other pollution. This
information must be illustrated on a reclamation map and must correspond directly with the information
provided on the mine map(s). In addition, design information, including typical cross -sections, of any
permanent charnels to be constructed as part of the reclamation plan an the locations) of all permanent
channels must be indicated on the reclamation map. II
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2. Is an excavated or impounded body of water to be left as a part of the reclamation? Yes No
If yes, illustrate the location of the bot (s) o water on the reclamation map and provide a scaled
cross�ection(s) through the proposed Jbody() of water. The minimum water depth must be at least 4 feet,
measured from the normal low water table elevation, 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.
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. Acceptable permanent barricades are appropriate
fencing, large boulders placed end -to -end, etc. Construction details and locations of all permanent
barricades must be shown on the reclamation map.
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APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
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.
b. Will any on -site roadways be left as part of the reclamation? Yes No
identify such roadways on the reclamation map andprovide details on permanent ditch line stabilization..
6. 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 o_ ff-site
generated waste shall be disposed of on the mine site without rior written approval from the NC
epaD rtment of Environment and Natural Resources, Land Quality Section end 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 ap lication. Ald temporary and permanent
refuse disposad areas must be clearly delineated on the mine maps) and reclamation map along with a list
of items to be disposed in said areas.
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APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
7. 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, lime 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. Recommendations can be sought from:
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. • N.C. Erosion and Sedimentation Control Planning and Design Manual;
g. N.C. Surface Mining Manual: A Guide for Permitting, Operation and Reclamation;
h. 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): [NOTE: Include Legumes]
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):
Y�c,se!; ©Rkzz'1 Ai _, YER2,M r APPL.INiA-ricO v4I'rR REJF4gTA-'1ont PLAN
t3V MR,. _jAnl Ma CLUB$ I DISrT?,I `i I R,C, t4A'�URAL RES©URGES
Revegetation and/or reforestation plan approved by: Conti S EmV A-na Q st Rv ��c I & -! 4 -NJ
Signature _
Print Name
Title
Agency
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Date

APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
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 basedd upon the acreage approved by the
pctrhnent to be affected during the life of the mining permit. Please inwrt rho _
CATEGORY AFFECTED RECLAMATION RECLAMATION
ACREAGE COST/ACRE' COST
Tailings/Sediment Ponds: 1:98 1 Ac. X $ /Ac. _ $
Stockpiles: I? Ac. X $ /Ac. _ $
Wastepiles: 3 • a j Ac. X $ /Ac. _ $
Processing Area/Haul Roads: o q Ac. X $ /Ac. _ $
Mine Excavation: } 0 2a Ac. X $ /Ac. _ $
Other: aj F,c e - PAgy t,la 1.30 Ac. X $ /Ac. _ $
TOTAL AFFECTED AC.: 2 ^ aU Ac.
(TOTAL PERMITTED AC.:g A . 5 Ac.)
Temporary & Permanent Sedimentation & Erosion Control Measures
Divideothe TOTAL AFFECTED AC. above intothe following two categories: a) affected acres that drain into
proposed/existing excavation and/or b) affected acres that will be graded for positive drainage where measures will
be needed to prevent offsite sedimentation and sedimentation to onsite watercourses and wetlands.
a) Internal Drainage ; . 4- Ac.
b) Positive Drainage t ^ 2 << Ac. X $1,500.00 = $
Inflation Factor:
SUBTOTAL COST: $
0.02 X SUBTOTAL COST: $ X Permit Life (Ito 10 years):
INFLATION COST: $
TOTAL COST = SUBTOTAL COST + INFLATION COST = $
Reclamation Bond Cost:
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APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
F. NOTIFICATION OF ADJOINING LANDOWNERS
{ he "Notice" form, or a facsimile thereof; attached to this application must be sent certified or registered mail
(1) the chief administrative officer of each county and municipality in which any part of the permitted
area is located as indicated on the mine map(s);
(2) all owners of record, both public and private, of all tracts of land that are adjoining the mining
permit boundary; if an adjoining tract is owned or leased by the applicant or is owned by the lessor
of the mine tract, all owners of record of tracts adjoining these tracts must be notified (that are
within 1,000 feet of the mining permit boundary) as indicated on the mine map(s); and
(3) all owners of record, both public and private, of all tracts of land that are adjoining the mining.
permit boundary which lie directly across and is contiguous to any highway; creek, stream, river,
or other watercourse; railroad track; or utility or other public right-of-way; if an adjoining tract
is owned or leased by the applicant or is owned by the lessor of the mine tract, all owners of record
of tracts adjoining these tracts must be notified (that are within 1,000 feet of the mining permit
boundary) as indicated on the mine map(s). "Highway" means a road that has four lanes of travel
or less and is not designated as an Interstate Highway.
The only exception to the above method of giving notice 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 lands 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.
1YQ THIS SECTION MUST -BE -COMPLETED FOR ALL APPLICATIONS FOR NEW MINING
PERMITS AND WL MODIFICATTONS),OF A MINING PERMIT TO ADD LAND TO THE
REA
PERMITTED A, AS 11COUARED BY NCGS 74-50(bl).
■ 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(bI) of The Mining Act of 1971, Notice is hereby given that
(Applicant Name) has applied on (Date)
to the Land Quality Section, Division of Land Resources, North Carolina Department of Environment
and Natural Resources, 1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612, for (check one):
(a) a new surface mining permit ❑
(b) a modification of an existing surface mining permit to add land to the permitted area El
The applicant proposes to mine on acres located
(Mineral, Ore) (Number) (Miles)
of off/nearroad .
(Drrection) (Nearest Town)
in County. (Number/Name)
*SEE ATTACHED MAP FOR PROPOSED PERMIT BOUNDARIES AND CORRESPONDING
ADJOINING LANDOWNER NAMES AND LOCATIONS*
In accordance with G.S. 74-50(bl), the mine operator is required to make a reasonable effort to notify all
owners of record, both public and private, of all tracts of land that are adjoining the mining permit boundary; if an
adjoining tract is owned or leased by the applicant or is owned by the lessor of the mine tract, all owners of record
0Ptracts adjoining these tracts must be notified (that are within 1,000 feet of the mining permit boundary). In
addition, the mine operator must also notify the chief administrative officer of the county or municipality in which
any part of the perrmtted area 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 information reeardieo rha
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at 733-4574.
(Addressee/Owner of Record's
Name and Address)
(Date of Issuance of this Notice/
Mailed to Addressee/Owner of Record)
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process,
(Name of Applicant: Include Contact Person
& Company Name, if Applicable)
(Address of Applicant)

APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMTI'
AFFIDAVff OF NOTIFICATION
1, , an applicant, or an agent, or employee of an applicant, for a new Mining
Permit, or a modification of an existing Mining Permit to add land to the permitted area, from the N.C. Department
of Environment and Natural Resources, being first duly sworn, do hereby attest that the following are all known
owners of record, both public and private, of all tracts of land that are adjoining the mining permit boundary
(including, where an adjoining tract is owned or leased by the applicant or is owned by the lessor of the mine tract,
all owners of record of tracts adjoining these tracts, that are within 1,000 feet of the mining permit boundary) and
that notice of the pending application has been can 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)
(Attach additional list if necessary)
I do also attest that the followin$ individual is the chief administrative officer of the county or municipality in
which any part of the permitted area 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 Name)
[City Manager, County Manager, Mayor, etc.] (Address)
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 an known owners of record, both public and private, of all tracts of land
that are adjoining the miningg ppermit boundary (including, where an adjoining tract is owned or leased by the applicant
or is owned by the lessor of the mine tract, all owners of record of tracts adjoining these tracts, that are within 1,000
feet of the mining permit boundary) and the chief administrative officer of the county or municipality in which any
part of the permitted area is located in compliance with N.C.G.S. 74-50(bl) and 15A NCAC 5B .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 mailed and to provide them to the Department upon request.
Signature of Applicant or Agent
Date
If person executing Affidavit is an agent or employee of an applicant, provide the following information:
(Name of applicant)
I,
of North Carolina, do hereby certify th,
appeared before me this day and under
Witness my hand and notarial seal, this
Notary:
(title of person executing Affidavit)
a Notary Public of the County of State
was
day of 20
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My Commission expires:

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.
Signature:
Print Name: NM. j S- �( ,
Address: P. n � ram. .159 1
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*Signature must be the same as the individual who signed Page I of this application.
mQ ree We neat page for fee schedule) in the form a check or money order
)artment of Environment and Natural Resources must be sent to the Land
the address listed on the front cover of this application form.
Inquiries regarding the status of review of th
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Land Resources
James D. Simons, PG, PE
Director and State Geologist
Certified Mail
Return Receipt Requested
7003 0500 0002 0451 2171
Ms. Lynn S. Hill
North American Emerald Mines, Inc.
531 Duncan Lane
Hiddenite, NC 28636
RE: Permit No. 02-06
North American Emerald Mine
Alexander County
Yadkin River Basin
Dear Ms. Hill:
Land Quality Section
August 10, 2006
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
On July 19, 2006, 1 met with Mr. Jamie Hill and Mr. David Jerrell of your company, and Ms.
Stephanie Graham and Mr. Charles Gerstell of the Mooresville Regional Office Land Quality Section.
We discussed the mining activities currently taking place at the referenced site and the activities that
maybe proposed in the future. As indicated in my previous letter dated July 6, 2006, and based on the
July 19, 2006 field inspection, the following additional information is needed to continue processing
your modification application:
1. A revised mine map is required. The revised mine map must clearly show the permit
boundary and the affected area boundary, along with the haul road to its junction with a
state -maintained road.
2. The sediment basin proposed in the June 2006 modification application is already installed,
but was done so prior to approval by the Department. Please see the attached inspection
report for further instructions on additional erosion and sedimentation control measures
required in this area. An approved modified permit is required prior to any additional land
disturbing activities at this site. Operating Condition No. 14 of your current permit clearly
states the requirements of a modification, thus in the future if additional land is disturbed you
will be in violation of your permit conditions and the Mining Act of 1971 and may incur
penalties for violations.
1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612 •919-733-45741 FAX: [phone]
512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
An Equal Opportunity %Affirmative Action Employer — 50% Recycled 110% Post Consumer Paper

Ms. Hill
#02-06
Page 2
Another application for modification must is required and must be submitted to this office for
the affected area within "exploratory" area. Said area is located between the Phase I Mining
and the proposed truck turn around area, as indicated on the mine map last revised June 6,
2006, and submitted by Mr. R. Carroll Williams. This area is on the same tract of land as the
current mine, is contiguous to the excavation area and needs to be included into the total
affected acreage at the site. Please submit revised applications and mine maps with the
proper associated fee based on the change in affected acreage. All associated erosion and
sedimentation control measures must be included in on the revised mine map with
appropriate engineering calculations and supporting details.
4. Upon calculating all the proposed affected acreage and current affected acreage at the site,
please completely fill out Page 5 of the application (attached). I cannot calculate the
appropriate bond amount without this information.
Please be advised that our review cannot be completed until all of the items listed above have
been fully addressed. In addition, please note the Land Quality Section may request additional
information, not included in this letter, as the mining application review progresses.
In order to complete the processing of your application, please forward one (1) original
application, 5 copies of this application, 6 copies of the revised mine map, and the appropriate
modification fee to my attention.
As required by 15A NCAC 58.0013, you are hereby advised that you have 180 days from the
date of your receipt of this letter to submit all of the requested information. If you are unable to meet
this deadline and wish to request additional time, you must submit information, in writing, to the Director
clearly indicating why the deadline can not be met and request that an extension of time be granted. If
an extension of time is not granted, a decision will be made to grant or deny the mining permit based
upon the information currently in the Department's files at the end of the 180-day period.
Though the preceding statement cites the maximum time limit for your response, we encourage
you to provide the additional information requested by this letter as soon as possible. Your prompt
response will help us to complete processing your application sooner.
Please contact me at [phone] if you have any questions.
ISincerely, 0,
Kristin Hicklin
Assistant State Mining Specialist
Land Quality Section
Enclosure: Page 5
Inspection report dated July 19, 2006
cc: Mr. Zahid Khan
Mr. R. Carroll Williams, PE — 4840 N. Center St., Hickory, NC 28601

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MINING PERMIT APPLICATION REVIEW FORM
for the
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
Please return comments back to: zp&.AN �<-�Aa%of
Comments due by: 3 a 6
Will the operation, as proposed, violate standards of water quality?,
Watershed/Stream Name & Classification:
NPDES permit required
NODES permit existing
Nondischarge permit required
Nondischarge permit existing
Wetlands disturbed
401 Wetland Cert. required
YES NO
(Permit #
—L�
(Permit #__
401 Wetland Cert. existing (Permit #
Review d b 2- — — Date:
Print Name: s `has 4AZA[_C
0912005 Central Office Reviewer:

MINING PERMIT APPLICATION REVIEW FORM
for the
DIVISION OF AIR QUALITY
Project/Number: �_. Nicola FAX-Vij `40a_Q(DCounty: [
Please return comments back to: �s A
Comments due by: 61 -2-0166
Will the operation, as proposed, violate standards of air quality? AID
D
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YES NO
Air permit required
Air permit existing (Permit # p(
Other Comments:
Reviewed by: Date: w /3-d
Print Name: r S
NC DEPT. OF ENVIRONMENT
AND NATURAL RESC;URCE5
09/2005 RECEIVED Central Office Reviewer: __ Y ,I'i-
JUN 1 3 2006 �`
MOORESVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
DIVISION OF AIR QUALITY

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Producing the Finest Quality Emeralds & Gemstones in North America
July 13, 2006
Kristin Hicklin
Land Quality Section
Division of Land Resources
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1612
Re: Permit No. 02-06
North American Emerald Mines, Inc.
Alexander County
Yadkin River Basin
We are returning the items that you requested. Hopefully this will fulfill the
requirements.
We are including a check for $100.
NORTH AMERICAN EMERALD MINES, INC.
Grady Rogers
Enclosures
531 Duncan Lane 1 Hiddenite, North Carolina 28636
Office:828-635-8080 ♦ Fax:[phone]
RECEIVED
JUL 17 2006
LAND QUALITY SECTION

NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
LAND QUALITY SECTION
APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
(PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE)
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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.
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This will be the name that the mining permit will be issued to and the name that must be indicated on the
reclamation bond (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
complete application or, if a public hearing is held, within 30 days following the hearing and the filing of any
supplemental information required by the Department. All questions must be addressed and all required maps
provided before this application can be considered complete. Attach additional sheets as needed.
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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: APPLICANT:
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Print Name: L YAIN S. NTL Print Name: L_ i/ N S; f YL
Address: P Q. SOX 1571 Title: PRF5-Z,0tip1%
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*Signature must be the same as the individual who signed Page 1 of this application.
angle (see next page for tee schedule) in the form a check or money order
)artment of Environment and Natural Resources must be sent to the Land
the address listed on the front cover of this application form.
Inquiries regarding the status of the review of this application should be directed to the Mining Program staff at
[phone].

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NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Land Resources
Land Quality Section
James D. Simons, PG, PE
Director and State Geologist
July 6, 2006
Certified Mail
Return Receipt Requested
7003 0500 0002 0451 8562
Ms. Lynn S. Hill
North American Emerald Mines, Inc.
531 Duncan Lane
Hiddenite, NC 28636
RE: Permit No. 02-06
North American Emerald Mine
Alexander County
Yadkin River Basin
Dear Applicant:
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
We have reviewed the application modification request submitted for the referenced
mine site. However, the following information is needed to continue processing your
application:
1. A modification fee of $100.00 is required to process the request. Please see
Page 19 of the application (attached).
2. The current permittee is North American Emerald Mines, Inc. Page 1 of the
application must reflect said name, not Lynn S. Hill as submitted. Please V
resubmit the original of Page 1 of the application with the name as on file or
submit an additional $50.00 fee for a name change and a revised bond reflecting
the change. Page 1 is attached for your use.
3. The original Page 18 of the application is required. We only received a copy of
this page.
4. The maps submitted will be further discussed during the site visit on July 19, ,
2006. Revisions to the maps submitted may be required in the future.
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1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612 •919-733-4574 I FAX: [phone]
512 North Salisbury street, Raleigh, North Carolina, 27604
An Equal Opportunity \ Affirmative Action Employer- 50% Recycled \ 10% Post Consumer Paper
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Ms. Hill
#02-06
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Please be advised that our review cannot be completed until all of the items listed
above have been fully addressed. In addition, please note the Land Quality Section may
request additional information, not included in this letter, as the mining application review
progresses.
In order to complete the processing of your application, please forward the requested
information to my attention at the following address:
Land Quality Section
Division of Land Resources
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1612
As required by 15A NCAC 5B.0013, you are hereby advised that you have 180 days
from the date of your receipt of this letter to submit all of the requested information. If you are
unable to meet this deadline and wish to request additional time, you must submit information,
in writing, to the Director clearly indicating why the deadline can not be met and request that
an extension of time be granted. If an extension of time is not granted, a decision will be made
to grant or deny the mining permit based upon the information currently in the Department's
files at the end of the 180-day period.
Though the preceding statement cites the maximum time limit for your response, we
encourage you to provide the additional information requested by this letter as soon as
possible. Your prompt response will help us to complete processing your application sooner.
Please contact me at [phone] if you have any questions.
Since
Kristin Hicklin
Assistant State Mining Specialist
Land Quality Section
Enclosure: Application Pages 1, 18, and 19
cc: Mr. Zahid Khan

NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
John Morris, Director
June 26, 2006
MEMORANDUM
TO: Brenda Harris
Mining Program Secretary
Land Quality Section
FROM: Blake Rouse F�"`"
Ground Water Management Section
Division of Water Resources
SUBJECT: Comments on the Mining Permit Modification Request for:
North American Emerald Mines
North American Emerald Mine
Alexander County
RECEIVED
JUN 26 2006
Please find attached a copy of the mining permit modification request for the above referenced project.
The North American Emerald Mine Site located in Alexander County should not have an unduly
adverse effect on ground water supplies.
Any water withdrawal will be subject to North Carolina General Statute 143-215.22H; Registration of
Water Withdrawals and Transfers Required. Any person who withdraws in one day 100,000 gallons (70 gpm)
or more of surface water or ground water in North Carolina is required to register the withdrawal with the
Division of Water Resources. A Central Coastal Plain Capacity Use Area permit must be obtained from the
Division of Water Resources if the withdrawal exceeds 100,000 gallons per day and occurs in Beaufort,
Carteret, Craven, Duplin, Edgecombe, Greene, Jones, Lenoir, Martin, Onslow, Pamlico, Pitt, Washington,
Wayne, or Wilson County.
If you have further questions please contact the Division of Water Resources at [phone] or send
correspondence to 1611 Mail Service Center, Raleigh NC 27699-1611.
1611 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1611 NorthCarohna One
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone] Internet: www.ncwater.org NatlllM«lJ

0 North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission 9
Richard B. Hamilton, Executive Director
MEMORANDUM
TO: Brenda M. Harris, Mining Program Secretary
Land Quality Section
FROM: Ron Linville, Regional Coordinator
Habitat Conservation Program
DATE: June 15, 2006
SUBJECT: Mining Permit Modification Application, North American Emerald Mine,
Permit No: 02-06, Alexander County
This correspondence responds to your request for our review of the referenced permit renewal. These
comments are provided in accordance with certain provisions of the Mining Act of 1971 (as amended,
1982; G.S. 74-46 through 74-68; 15 NCAC 5) and the North Carolina General Statutes (G.S. 113-131 et
seq.).
The mine application indicates that shovel and truck operations are used to remove emeralds, quartz and
amethyst. Unspecified modifications appear to be proposed within the currently permitted area of the
mine.
Based on our review of the data for the general area, we are not aware of any reason to object to
modifications within the existing mining area providing that appropriate Corps of Engineers 404 Permits
and NC Division of Water Quality 401 Certifications are acquired pursuant to Clean Water Act
requirements. We recommend that any woody debris (slash or large trees) removed during land clearing
be placed along the outer berm construction limits in the form of brush piles and downed logs to provide
cover and nesting habitat for wildlife. Autochthonous (native) plants should be used for stabilization and
reclamation activities. Final reclamation plans should be approved by professional biologists with the
North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission. An undisturbed 100 foot buffer zone should be
maintained along Wallace Creek as well as along the South Yadkin River.
Thank you for the opportunity to review and comment on this project. Additional native plant
information may be obtained from Kelly Hughes, Stewardship biologist at 828/651-8380. If you have
any questions regarding these comments, please contact me at 336/769-9453.
Attachment: Piedmont Stormwater Pond and Mine Planting Recommendations
Cc: Lynn S. Hill, North American Emerald Mine
Mailing Address: Division of Inland Fisheries • 1721 Mail Service Center • Raleigh, NC 27699-1721
Telephone: [phone] • Fax: [phone]

North American Emerald Mine -Page 2 - June 15, 2006
Piedmont Stormwater Pond and Mine Planting Recommendations
Instead of using the typical fescue grasses or exotic plant species, the following mixtures should be
considered for lower elevation stormwater ponds and mine sites:
Spring/Summer Mixture, May 1 - Sept. 15
Browntop millet
20 lbs/a
Kobe lespedeza
20 lbs/a
Shrub lespedeza
1 lb/a
Switchgrass*
5lb/a
FaIllW inter Mixture, Sept. 15 - April 30
Winter Wheat
120 lbs/a
Kobe lespedeza
20 lbs/a
Shrub lespedeza
1 lb/a
Switchgrass*
5lb/ac
Add to fall or spring plantings: `Tioga' Deertongue (Panicum ciandestinum) at a rate of 7 lbs. Pure Live
Seeds (PLS) per acre.
* When possible on slopes less than 3:1 use Switchgrass instead of lespedezas and on slopes greater than 3:1 use
Orchard Grass or Creeping Red Fescue. Other native species may be appropriate depending on soil, slope, and
region. Korean lespedeza may be appropriate in colder geophysical areas. We do not recommend Sericea lespedeza
and prefer not to use Korean or Kobe unless necessary as they are exotic. Native plants and warm season grasses
are preferred over exotic plants.
Add one of the following to the above mixture:
Creeping Red Fescue 5 lbs/acre
Ladino Clover** 5 lbs/acre
Atlantic Coastal Panic Grass 5 Ibs/acre (PLS)
Alfalfa** 5 lbs/acre (requires fertilizer containing Boron)
** Lime & fertilize disturbed areas according to NRCS soil test results and follow planting guidelines as appropriate
and necessary. Depending on elevation and region, other native species may be appropriate. Note that mowing
should be limited to late winter or early spring. Mowing should only occur as needed to prevent unwanted tree
growth on a 2-3 year schedule.
The provision of shade around impounded waters can significantly reduce thermal impacts. Trees and
shrubs (I year bare root seedlings) should be planted randomly at a minimal rate of 100 trees per acre on
the top and upper portions of the structure and at a minimal rate of 150 per acre around the normal water
elevation and littoral shelf area. The following list of tree species may assist in providing habitat benefits:
Loblolly Pine*
Red Cedar
Black Gum
American Holly
Dogwood
Hickory
Sumac
White Oak
Willow Oak
Red Maple**
Viburnum
Green Ash
Ironwood
Black Cherry
Persimmon
Water Oak
Spice Bush
Willow (sp)
Serviceberry
Red Oak
Swamp Chestnut
Silky Dogwood
Other species may be utilized depending on site requirements and native plant availability. Pines* should not
exceed 15% of the reforestation. No more than 20% of the tree species will be of a single species. An 80% success
rate is acceptable over five years. Large or fast growing trees like Sycamore and Maple** may not be appropriate
near detention facility dams. Note: Non-native plants included in this list are routinely considered beneficial and/or
agriculturally established non -natives. They have been included as they are readily available commercially and they
do not exhibit many of the negative attributes of other non -natives that tend to spread or inhibit native plant
propagation and survival.

MINING CHECKLI5T FOR ROUTING
Applicant's Name: - Project Name: �>> !' ��" ` `°"
Applic./Permit No.: (C—County: Date Received: 6t:
Reviewer. ';' c : i t \ !„ i � l v I River basin Name: �� (�1i t^
❑ New ❑ Renewal modification (inside permit boundaries)
❑ Modification (outside permit boundaries) ❑ Transfer ❑ Release
❑ Partial Release ❑ Additional Information j�Fee Needed: $
❑ Fee Received: rC,,(-�, CJK
Please route entire a121211cation packa ac to:
Regional Office (2 complete copies; attach the "LQS.Regional
Office Mining Application Review Checklist" to one copy and attach bs thb' DWQ and DAQ,.
"Mining Application Review Form" to the other copy; send both copies to the Regional'Engineer)
\; �0 e`t„\k%k k:scwn�cv,r`4 0c6v,ltes Date: Routed Rec'd
Cx7,Pivision of Water Resources Date: Routed Rec'd
�L 4c Wildlife Resources Commission Date: Routed Reed
❑ U5 Fish & Wildlife Service Date: Routed Rec'd
(Only new applications and modification requests that add land to the permit)
Please route first 3 pages of the a121211cation and any location maps to:
❑ Division of Parks & Recreation Date: Routed Rec'd _
❑ NG Geological 5urvey 5ection Date: Routed Rec'd _
(Only new applications and modification requests that add land to the permit)
❑ Division of Archives & History Date: Routed RCc d _
(Only new applications)
❑ Other:
Date: Routed Rec'd
**5uspense Date for Comments:
from receipt)
g�Please note the following:
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3— 0(0 (no later than 25 days

North Carolina
James D. Simons, P.G., P.E.
Director and State Geologist
MEMORANDUM
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Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Land Resources
Land Quality Section
June 7, 2006
TO: Mr. Nat Wilson
Hydrogeology Group
Division of Water Resources Q�t
FROM: Brenda M. Harris r
Mining Program Secretary
Land Quality Section
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
SUBJECT: Mining Permit Modification for North American Emerald Mines
North American Emerald Mine
Alexander County
❑ Mine Dewatering Proposed ® No Mine Dewatering Proposed
Please find attached for your review a copy of the mining permit modification
request 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 July 3 , 2006 so that we may complete our review of this request
within our statutory time limits.
Any comments your agency can provide regarding potential effects on potable
groundwater supplies and groundwater quality will be appreciated. We would like to
have any recommendations you may provide for permit conditions, for reasonable
protection of groundwater quantity or quality.
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.
PLEASE RETURN ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS AND MAPS WITH YOUR
REVIEW COMMENTS TO THIS OFFICE.
Your continued cooperation is greatly appreciated. Please contact Ms. Kristin
Hicklin at [phone] if you have any questions.
/bmh
Attachments
cc: Mr. Zahid Khan
1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612 •919-733-4574 / FAX: [phone]
512 North Salisbury street, Raleigh, North Carolina, 27604

NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Land Resources
Land Quality Section
James D. Simons, P.G., P.E. Michael F. Easley, Governor
Director and State Geologist June 7 2006 William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mr. Ron Linville
Habitat Conservation Program Coordinator
Wildlife Resources Commission
FROM: Brenda M. Harris<;d -
Mining Program Secretary
Land Quality Section
SUBJECT: Mining Permit Modification for North American Emerald Mines
North American Emerald Mine
Alexander County
Please find attached for your review a copy of the mining permit application
request 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 July 3, 2006 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 AI_I APPI 1(%ATInKI
Your continued cooperation is greatly appreciated. Please contact Ms. Kristin
Hicklin at [phone] if you have any questions.
/bmh
Attachments
cc: Mr. Zahid Khan
1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612 •919-733-4574 / FAX: [phone]
512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, 27604

R Carroll Williams, P. E.
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Consulting Engineer
Design - Water - Sewer - Drainage - Erosion
4840 North Center St Telephone [phone]
Hickory, North Carolina 28601 Fax [phone]
2 June 06
Ms. Kristin Mcklin
Assistant State Mining Specialist
Land Quality Section
Division of Land Resources
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, N. C . 27699-1612
Application for Modification to Permit
Permit No. 02-06
North American Emerald Mines
Alexander County
Yadkin River Basin
Dear Ms .Hicklin:
I appreciate your taking time to discuss our situation at the Emerald Mines in Alexander County,
and I apologize for not giving you anything to help understand what we wanted to do.
Basically we have two items to modify in the plan. The first is a truck turn -around near the creek
and is really a matter of safety. For dust control at the mining site and along the haul road the
people pump water from a creek along the western border of the property. The road down to the
creek is about one -quarter of a mile, one lane wide ( 8'-10') and about a 12 percent grade.
Presently the driver has to back down the road ,load the water and drive out. With the turn
around, the driver will always be traveling forward, seeing anything that may be a problem. See
No 1 on the accompanying plan sheet.
The second item is to push the silt basin on the rock storage yard about 60-65 feet to the east, but
still remaining within the 5 acres designated as the rock storage yard. This would give the mine
about a year's space to waste or stock pile over -burden dirt from the reining area and space for
more rock. This is work that could be done in a few days. While the owners of the NAEM own
the adjacent property, a 10' buffer wil be maintained. See No. 2 on the attached plan sheet.
I am submitting 4 copies of the application sheets, an over all plan of the total mining operation
and detail sheets of the two modifications.

Please let me know if ther is anything further you may need in the review of this modification.
Respectfully,
R. Carroll Williams, P. E.

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r NOTE- Ail of the following questions must be thoroughly answered with regards to your mining
operation for the intended life of the mine. All responses must he clearly conveyed on a corresponding,
detailed mine map.
A. GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE MINE
Answer all of the following that apply:
1. a. If this is an application fora 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):
Of this acreage, how much is owned and how much is leased? Acres owned ct 4 , � Acres
leased: a ti -e ,�p Property owner if leased:
b. If this is an application for RE AL of a mining permit, indicate the mining permit number and
the total (overall) acreage covered a existing permit: h4iming Permit No.: Total
permitted acreage (this is the acreage that the "renewal" fee will be 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: NRning Permit
No.: c2 -o<, Total permitted acreage: 94-, 5-
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 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) by the mining operation? Yes No if
no, a °minor
modification" fee of $50.46 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 t0 the permit is the acreage oast the "manor modrfication" fee's I be i5ased ufiur,):
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:
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