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HomeMy WebLinkAbout52-16 - Scott Farm Road Mine Application 20210104NORTH CAROLINA MINING PERMIT APPLICATION r State of North Carolina r Department of Environmental Quality Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources r RECEIVED JAN 0 41011 LAND QUALITY MINING PROGRAM 1612 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612 (919) 707-9220 Revised: 2017 -1 ow m m m aw 4w AM m tm am ew wo m cm LSD 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. aw .O wo MINING PERMIT APPLICATION REVIEW PROCESS FLOWCHART BEGINNING OF PROCESS m m m m Application received by 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 - Wildlife Resources Commission Division of Water Resources - Division of Archives & History - Division of Parks & Recreation Others as appropriate m All application review comments forwarded to m Assistant State Mining Specialist m Is application complete? aw If "YES", Assistant State Mining Specialist drafts the proposed permit action m - Regional Office - Division of Air Quality - Division of Water Resources Review Public Comments; Public Hearing Possible ass as*** see* so 66646060000606 666*66ses If "NO", Assistant State Mining Specialist drafts a letter requesting additional information from applicant F nal information from applicant d and routed to/reviewed by nt State Mining Specialist and Regional Office Staff {go to * ) m No 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: am - Draft Permits - Permit Transfers/Name Changes - Bond Substitutions/Cancellations - Permit Releases - High Airblast Remediation Plans - Non -controversial New Permits - - Small, Non -controversial Modifications so aw go MW m 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 END OF PROCESS 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 Mining Specialist 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 * ) APPLICATION FOR A NUNING PERMIT so NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT m (PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE) am 1. Name of Mine Scott Farm Road Mine River Basin Neuse Latitude (decimal degrees to four places) 35.0483 N Longitude (decimal degrees to four places) 77.1957 W County Jones .� 2. Name of Applicant* Tim Morton Trucking, LLC 3. Permanent address for receipt of official mail** 121 Garnet Ln., Jacksonville, NC 28546 go No aw wo Telephone (910) 346-9068 Alternate No. ( 4. Mine Office Address 121 Garnet Ln., Jacksonville, NC 28546 Telephone (910 ) 346-9068 5. Mine Manager E. Timothy Morton 6. E-mail Address: TimM@Mortontruckinsz.com I 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. J. 1 / too * * * Signature - Print Name E. Tin tm wo Title Owner/President Date 10-21-20 * 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 Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources 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 no 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 -2- um i �I APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT provided before this application can be considered complete. Attach additional sheets as needed. -3- APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT NOTE: All of the following questions must be thoroughly answered regarding 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 1. Answer all of the following that apply: ® If this is an application for a NEW permit, indicate the total acreage at the site to be covered by the permit (this is the acreage that the "new permit" fee will be based upon): 32.3 Acres Of this acreage, how much is owned and how much is leased? Acres owned: 0 Acres leased: 32.3 Property owner if leased: Anita M. Scott ❑ If this is an application for a MODIFICATION to a mining permit, indicate the miring permit number and the total (overall) acreage covered by the existing permit. Mining Permit No.: Total permitted acreage: Does the modification involve acreage within the previously approved permitted boundary? Yes ❑ No ❑. If yes, indicate the acreage to be covered by this modification (this is the acreage that the "major modification" fee will be based upon): Does the modification involve acreage outside the previously approved permitted boundary? Yes ❑ No ❑. If yes, indicate the additional acreage to be covered by this modification: . (NOTE: you must complete 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 (i.e.: disturbed, ground cover removed) by the mining operation? Yes ❑ No ❑ (If no, a "minor modification" fee of $100.00 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): ❑ 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: `m 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: Sand/Soil 3. Mining method: ® Hydraulic Dredge Front-end Loader & Truck ® Shovel & Truck Dragline & Truck Self -loading Scraper ® Other (explain): 4. a. Expected maximum depth of mine (feet) 35 Feet Depth is relative to what benchmark? (e.g., natural ground level, mean sea level, road elevation, etc.) Natural Ground Surface - Tom Generated by Balfour Beatty Infrastructure 6/18/20 b. Expected average depth of mine (feet) 25 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? Balfour Beatty Infrastructure 2017 - 2020 -4- am APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT am 6. Number of years for which the permit is requested (Life of the Mining Operation or Life of Lease from Public Entity): Life of Mining Operation B. MAPS no 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 No maps, must be submitted with each permit application. 7.5-minute quadrangles may be obtained from the N.C. Geological Survey: am Mailing Address: Physical Address: 1612 Mail Service Center OR 512 North Salisbury Street, 5t' Floor Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612 Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 ,W (919) 733-2423 http://portal.nedenr.org/web/lr/magical home County highway maps may be obtained from the N.C. Department of Transportation: Wo North Carolina Department of Transportation - Geographic Information Systems (GIS) UW Mailing Address: Physical Address: NCDOT GIS Unit NCDOT GIS Unit 1587 Mail Service Center 3401 Carl Sandburg Court Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1587 Raleigh, North Carolina 27610 WW (919) 212-6000 http://www.ncdot.org/it/gis/ Wo 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. Thus, all mine and reclamation maps must denote those activities that are intended to be conducted during the life of the mining permit. go 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 No including easements and rights -of -way. b. Existing or proposed permit boundaries. c. Initial and ultimate limits of clearing and grading. d. Outline and width of all buffer zones (both undisturbed and unexcavated). e. Outline and acreage of all pits/excavations. f. Outline and acreage of all stockpile areas. g. Outline and acreage of all temporary and/or permanent overburden disposal areas. h. Location and acreage of all processing plants (processing plants may be described as to location and distance from mine if sufficiently far removed). i. Locations and names of all streams, rivers and lakes. j . Outline and acreage of all settling and/or processing wastewater ponds. k. Location and acreage of all planned and existing access roads and on -site haul roads. 1. Location of planned and existing on -site buildings. m. Location and dimensions of all proposed sediment and erosion control measures. n. Location of 100-year floodplain limits and wetland boundaries. o. Names of owners of record, both public and private, of all 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. -5- APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT p. Names of owners of record, both public and private, of all tracts of land 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 am 3. North arrow 4. County 5. Scale m 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 CW 0-49 Acres 1 inch = 50 feet 50-199 Acres 1 inch =100 feet 200+ Acres 1 inch = 200 feet aw (NOTE: Smaller scaled maps may be acceptable if they clearly illustrate the above items) am twi cm am cm CM am a Me am 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 mining operation that is proposed to be affected/disturbed during the life of the mining permit. A table/chart similar to the following will be acceptable: CATEGORY AFFECTED ACREAGE Tailings/Sediment Ponds Internal to Mine Excavation Stockpiles Internal to Mine Excavation Wastepiles Internal to Mine Excavation Processing Area/Haul Roads 0.5 Acres Mine Excavation 16.7 Acres Other (SE Berm at Basin) 0.2 Acres Total Disturbed Acreage 17.4 Acres NOTE: IN ADDITION TO THE ABOVE, THE MAPS MUST ALSO INCLUDE ANY SITE -SPECIFIC INFORMATION THAT IS PROVIDED IN THE ANSWERS TO THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS IN THIS APPLICATION FORM (PLEASE NOTE THE ITALICIZED QUESTIONS/STATEMENTS THROUGHOUT THE FORM). THIS APPLICATION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED COMPLETE WITHOUT ALL RELEVANT ITEMS BEING ADEQUATELY ADDRESSED ON THE MINE MAPS. -7- am APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT ow 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. 1. Install construction entrance at Scott Farm Road. 2. Install silt fence along the perimeter above proposed storm water ditches along the edge of wetland buffer line (Sheet 2). 3. Excavate infiltration basin in southeast corner of site; includes establishing a south berm to elevation 20.0 for containment purposes. Place silt fence along southern toe of berm (Sheet 2). too 4. Following completion of infiltration basin, begin excavation of perimeter storm water ditches as shown on Sheet 2. Progression of ditches will continue along southern and northern boundaries. 5. Completion of perimeter storm water ditches to infiltration basin will establish internal drainage for mine excavation limits. 6. Strip and stockpile topsoil as necessary locating stockpiles within mine boundary. Utilize topsoil by placing on external slopes of perimeter storm water ditches. Seed and stabilize in accordance with seeding specifications. 7. Begin mining activities on north and west sides of infiltration basin to achieve proposed grades as shown on Sheet 3. Mining of sand/soil will progress outward from infiltration basin to the north and west. 8. Once mining activities encounter groundwater table, install floating pump to dewater active mine area pumping water to infiltration basin in SE corner. 9. As mining activities progress, place previously stockpiled topsoil on 3H:1 V miring slopes along the perimeter above groundwater table. Seed and stabilize in accordance with seeding specifications. Lo 2. Describe specific erosion control measures to be installed prior to land disturbing activities and during mining to prevent offsite sedimentation (include specific plans for sediment and erosion control for mine excavation(s), waste piles, access/mine roads and process areas), and give a detailed sequence of ow 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 are required to justify the adequacy of any proposed ,w measures. 1. Install construction entrance at site access along Scott Farm Road as shown on Sheet 2. `I' 2. Install silt fence along the perimeter above proposed storm water ditches along the edge of wetland buffer line (Sheet 2). Silt fence shall be installed prior to any land disturbing activity. 3. Excavate infiltration basin in southeast corner of site; includes establishing a south berm to elevation 20.0 for containment purposes. Place silt fence along southern toe of berm (Sheet 2). 4. Following completion of infiltration basin, begin excavation of perimeter storm water ditches as shown on Sheet 2. Storm water ditches have been designed with 3H:1V side slopes, bottom width of 8 feet and drainage slope of 0.75% to reduce erosion potential. 5. Completion of perimeter storm water ditches will establish internal drainage for mine footprint with no outfall discharge. 6. Stockpiled topsoil will be placed on 3H:1 V slopes above groundwater table elevations and seeded/stabilized in accordance with seeding specifications included in plan set. 7. Mining footprint will be reclaimed as a lake with seeded/stabilized 3H:1 V slopes above lake water elevation. 00 3. a. Will the operation involve washing the material mined, recycling process water, or other waste water handling? Yes ❑ No Z. If yes, briefly describe all such processes including any chemicals to be used. am am aw APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT 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 M. Ifyes, briefly describe the nature of the discharge and locate all proposed discharge points (along with their method of stabilization) on your mine map(s). The mine will be developed for internal drainage to an onsite infiltration basin in the SE corner of the site. c. Will any part of the proposed mine excavation(s) extend below the water table? Yes ® No ❑. If yes, do you intend to dewater the excavation(s)? Yes ® No ❑. If yes, what impact, if any, will mine dewatering have on neighboring wells? Estimated withdrawal rate ,w in gallons per day: 100,000 average . Locate all existing wells on the mine maps) 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. No The area surrounding the proposed mine is served by County Water supply. No private wells were identified during previous permitting of the site as a NCDOT Borrow Pit. m d. If you answered yes to any of the above questions, provide evidence that you have applied for or No obtained the appropriate water quality permit(s) (i.e., non -discharge, NPDES, Stormwater, etc.) from the Stormwater Program. In addition, the applicant is required to register water use with the Division of Water Resources, Ground Water Management Branch, if the operation withdraws more than 10,000 UW gallons per day and needs a capacity use permit from the Division of Water Resources, Ground Water Management Branch, if the operation lies in a capacity use area and withdraws more than 100,000 gallons per day. Prior to beginning any activities onsite, registration with Central Coastal Plain Capacity Use Area (CCPCUA) and required annual reporting will be in place. CCPCUA permit application requires a Mining Permit #. um 4. a. Will the operation involve crushing or any other air contaminant emissions? Yes ❑ No Z. If yes, indicate evidence that you have applied for or obtained an air quality permit issued by the WN Division of Air Quality or local governing body. m b. How will dust from stockpiles, haul roads, etc., be controlled? Dust will be controlled on site by utilization of a water truck/water wagon on an as needed basis. CM m m -g- 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 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). A minimum 50-ft undisturbed buffer will be maintained between mining boundary and property/mine permit boundary. A minimum 85-ft undisturbed buffer will be maintained between mining boundary and limits of wetlands (based on previous NCDOT approvals and wetland studies). An additional 50-ft undisturbed buffer will be maintained between mining boundary and pprivate drive located on site. Minimum buffer maintained from Scott Farm Road right-of-way is 30-ft. 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). A minimum 85-ft undisturbed buffer will be maintained between mining boundary and limits of wetlands (based on previous NCDOT approvals and wetland studies). 6. a. Describe methods to prevent landslide or slope instability adjacent to adjoining permit boundaries during mining. Minimum 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. Maximum 3H:1 V slopes are proposed for all perimeter slopes. Slopes shall receive topsoil; seeded and stabilized in accordance with seeding specifications as final slopes are achieved. -10- APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT b. Provide a cross-section on the mine maps) for all fill slopes (berms, wastepiles, overburden disposal areas, etc), clearly indicating the intended side slope gradient, installation of any benches and/or slope drains (with supporting design information) if needed, and the method of final stabilization. Cross sections of proposed mining activities shown on Sheet 5 of Plan set. Seeding specifications included on Sheet 5 of Plan set. Wo W, 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). MW All proposed graded slopes for mining activity are a maximum 3H:1 V. Cross sections included on Sheet 5 of Plan set. 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. 00 N/A U0 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 ,w structures on the mine map if they are within 300 feet of any proposed excavation. There are no private residences located within 300-ft of mining boundary. Explosives will not be used during mining activities. Scott residence is approximately 420 feet east of musing boundary. U0 Mining boundary will not extend within 50-feet of Scott Road or within 30-feet of Scott Road right-of- way. All proposed final slopes are 3H:1 V and will be seeded and stabilized following grading. aw 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). Proposed mining activities do not include "high wall areas". Proposed mining slopes are maximum 3H:1 V. -11- em APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT 9. Are acid producing minerals or soils present? Yes ❑ No E. If yes, 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 spacing, sizes and species for tree plantings. Existing conditions at the site reflect a previous NCDOT Borrow Pit, seeded and stabilized with vegetation. Existing wooded areas will remain along the west, south and east borders of the mine area. am Additional screening is not proposed. Wo b. Could the operation have a significantly adverse effect on the purposes of a publicly owned park, Wo forest or recreation area? If so, how will such effects (i.e., noise, visibility, etc.) be mitigated? Based on a search of property owners within % mile of the mine boundary utilizing Jones County GIS, ,w all lands are privately or corporately owned with no identified public use areas. U0 11. Will explosives be used? Yes ❑ No E. 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 structures) to the proposed excavations) on the mine map and indicate its approximate distance to the proposed excavation. MW am 12. Will fuel tanks, solvents, or other chemical reagents be stored on -site? Yes ❑ No ®. Ifyes, 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). Fuel will be delivered to equipment via mobile fuel truck routinely. In the event the operation would deem a permanent tank is needed, tanks with built-in secondary containment will be utilized and aggregate storage of fuels/oils on site will be below 1,000-gallons. Mobile service trucks will visit the site for routine maintenance of equipment. —12— APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT no D. RECLAMATION PLAN 1. 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 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 channels to be constructed as part of the reclamation plan and the location(s) of all permanent channels must be indicated on the reclamation map. Reclamation of the mine is a proposed lake with maximum 3H:1V side slopes. The infiltration basin and perimeter storm water ditches will be captured within the reclaimed lake footprint. Side slopes will be seeded and stabilized in accordance with seeding specifications included in plan set and utilization of stockpiled topsoil from mining activities. am to .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 body(s) of water on the reclamation map and provide a scaled ,W cross -sections) through the proposed body(s) 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. am Will the body(s) of water be stocked with fish? Yes ® No ❑. If yes, specify species. too Bass and Brim Based on anticipated groundwater table elevation of 9.0 MSL, the depth of reclaimed lake is proposed at 9 feet. Cross sections are included on Sheet 5. MW Wo aw 3. Describe provisions for safety to persons and to adjoining property in all completed excavations in rock Wo 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. a• Excavation into rock is not proposed an -13- 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. Final cross sections are shown on Sheet 5 of Plan set. Maximum slopes are 3H:IV. Spoils/topsoil will be applied to final graded slopes above groundwater elevations to permanent stabilize slopes in accordance with seeding specifications included in the plan set. 5. a. Describe reclamation of processing facilities, stockpile areas, and on -site roadways. Processing facilities are not proposed. Stockpiled topsoil will be utilized for final slope stabilization. On site roadways for access to active mining areas will be removed to achieve final grades as shown on reclamation plan Sheet 4 of Plan set. Im b. Will any on -site roadways be left as part of the reclamation? Yes ❑ No Z. ,m Ifyes, identify such roadways on the reclamation map and provide details on permanent road and ditch line stabilization. On site roadways to access mine active areas will be graded/removed to achieve final grades as shown on a' Sheet 4 of the Plan set. U 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 prior written approval from the NC Department of Environmental Quality, Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources and either the Division of Waste Management (DWM) or localgoverning body. If a disposal permit has been issued by DWM for the site, a copy of said permit must be attached to this application. All temporary and permanent refuse disposal areas must be clearly delineated on the mine maps) and reclamation map, along with a list of items to be disposed in said areas. No offsite waste may be brought on site. Spoils generated from mine development will remain on site and be utilized for final slope stabilization efforts. The site will not utilize processing equipment or drag lines that could remain on site. All equipment used to operate the site will be removed following reclamation efforts. am -14- 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 both permanent and 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 NC Forest Service, Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services; 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 NC Forest Service, Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services; 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): NCDEQ-DEMLR specifications included in Plan set Sheet 5 FERTILIZER - ANALYSIS AND RATE OF APPLICATION (pounds/acre): NCDEQ-DEMLR go specifications included in Plan set Sheet 5 No SEED - TYPE(S) AND RATE(S) OF APPLICATION INCLUDING YEAR-ROUND SEEDING SCHEDULE (pounds/acre): [NOTE: Include Legumes] Uw Seed Types: Seeding Dates: Seeding Rates:_ NCDEQ-DEMLR specifications included in Plan set Sheet 5 i am on 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): NCDEQ-DEMLR specifications included in Plan set Sheet 5 �, Revegetation and/or reforestation plan approved by: Signature Print Name Title Agency coo Date -15- 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 based upon the acreage approved by the Department to be affected during the life of the miningpermit. Please insert the approximate acreage, or each aspect o the mining operation, that you intend to a ect during the life of this mining permit (in addition, please insert the appropriate reclamation cost/acre for each category from the Schedule of Reclamation Costs provided with this application form) OR you can defer to the Department to calculate your bond for you based Upon your maps and standard reclamation costs: AFFECTED RECLAMATION RECLAMATION CATEGORY ACREAGE COSTIACRE* COST Tailings/Sediment Ponds: Ac. X $ /Ac. _ $ Stockpiles: Ac. X $ /Ac. _ $ Wastepiles: Ac. X $ /Ac. _ $ Processing Area/Haul Roads: 0.5 Ac. X $ 1800 /Ac. _ $ 900 Mine Excavation: 16.7 Ac. X $ 500 /Ac. _ $ 8350 Other: SE Berm 0.2 Ac. X $ 2000 /Ac. _ $ 400 TOTAL AFFECTED AC.: 17.4 Ac. (TOTAL PERMITTED AC.: 32.3 Ac.) Temporary & Permanent Sedimentation & Erosion Control Measures: VW Divide the TOTAL AFFECTED AC. above into the following two categories: a) affected acres that drain into proposed/existing excavation and/or b) affected acres that will be graded for positive drainage where measures will be needed to prevent offsite sedimentation and sedimentation to onsite watercourses and wetlands. `W a) Internal Drainage 16.7 Ac. b) Positive Drainage 0.2 Ac. X $11,500.00 = $ 300.00 MW SUBTOTAL COST: $ 9950.00 Inflation Factor: 0.02 X SUBTOTAL COST: $ 200 X Permit Life Provided by Applicant (Life of the Mining Operation or Life of Lease from Public Entity (in Years)): 20 @, INFLATION COST: $ 4000.00 Total Reclamation Bond Cost: $ 14,000.00 (round down to the nearest $100.00) (NOTE: The reclamation bond cannot exceed $1 million per GS 74-54) -16- do 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, return receipt requested, 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 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 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, 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 Energy, Mineral, and 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 MUST BE COMPLETED FOR ALL APPLICATIONS FOR NEW MINING PERMITS AND ALL MODIFICATIONS OF A MMgNG PERMIT TO ADD LAND TO THE PERMITTED AREA, AS REQUIRED BY NCGS 74-50(b1). SEE THE NEXT TWO PAGES FOR THE "NOTICE" FORM AND THE "AFFIDAVIT OF NOTIFICATION" -17- tym NOTICE Pursuant to provisions G.S. 74-50(bl) of The Mining Act of 1971, Notice is hereby given that ® Tim Morton Trucking, LLC has applied on 10-21-20 (Applicant Name) (Date) to the Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources, North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality, 1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612, for (check one): bw ® a new surface mining permit, ❑ a modification of an existing surface mining permit to add land to the permitted area; or ❑ a modification of an existing surface mining permit to add land to the permitted area with no disturbance in the area proposed. Please note that future modification(s) may be submitted by the applicant to allow disturbance within this area without re -notification of adjoining landowners. The applicant proposes to mine Sand/Soil on 32.3 acres located 3.2 '� (Mineral, Ore) (Number) (Miles) NNE of Pollocksville off/near road 540 Scott Farm Lane (Direction) (Nearest Town) (Number/Name) in Jones County. *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, satisfactory to the we Department, to notify all owners of record, both public and private, of all tracts of land that are adj oining 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 ew municipality in which any part of the permitted area is located. Any person may file written comment(s) to the Department at the above address within thirty (3 0) 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 is 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 regarding the specifics of the proposed mining activity, please contact the applicant at the following telephone number: . For information on the mining permit application review process, please contact the Mining Program staff at (919) 707-9220. Please note that the Department will consider any relevant written comments/documentation within the provisions of the Minim Act of 1971 throughout the application review No '4"1' ,' x s of 17 P I.�Pi;'A fU Tim Morton Trucking, LLC — Tim Morton (Addressee/Owner of Record's ZS6 (Name of Applicant: Include Contact Person Name and Address) & Company Name, if Applicable) am 121 Garnet Lane ()-- ZIL ZJ2 Jacksonville, NC 28546 (Date of Issuance of this Notice/ (Address of Applicant) km Mailed to Addressee/Owner of Record) aw APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT AFFIDAVIT OF NOTIFICATION I, E. Timothy Morton, Jr. , 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 Environmental Quality, 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, return receipt requested, 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) LW SEE ATTACHED FIGURE & LIST ON (Attach additional list if necessary) I do also attest that the following individual is the chief administrative officer of the county or municipality in which „w 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, return receipt requested, to said office at the following address: (Chief Administrative Officer Name) (Address) No [i.e.: City Manager, County Manager, Mayor, etc.] Franke J. Howard — Coqply Manager 418 Hwy 58 N, Unit A, Trenton, NC 28585 ON 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 all known owners of record, both public and private, of all tracts of land we 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 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 do .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: Tim Morton Trucking, LLC Title of person executing Affidavit Owner/President I, 16m a Notary Public of the County of Yti5 am J r— . —L- State of North Carolina, do hereby certify that Ty- appeared before me this day and under oath acknowledged tha the above davit was made by him/her. am Witness my and anQ&t Ad seal, this 7/ day of UMbW Notary: n expires: onya RlUng NOTARY PUBUC _ QraIQ.w County. NC no APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT UM G. LAND ENTRY AGREEMENT wo 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 pursuant to G.S. 74-56. 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: Signature: ( a V+' Y % • ���'C� Print Name: A n I '%A M . 5co*- (Title, if applicable) Company Q (If applicable) Address: (o q (P 1 17 wo Ne.w B wry N.C• 2&5(0?- U0 Telephone: (2.5 Z.) 7 — 5_ 2 7 2 a, Date Signed: t 0 Z Z 'ZD Um "JrLIUAJ Signature: * Print Name Title: Owner/President Company: Tim Morton Trucking, LLC Mine Name: Scott Farm Road Mine Telephone: (910) 346-9068 Date Signed: 1. 27� - �i� *Signature must be the same as the individual who signed Page 1 of this application. One original and five (5) copies of the completed application, six (6) copies of all location maps, mine maps and reclamation maps, and the appropriate processing fee (see next page for fee schedule) in the form a check or money order payable to the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality must be sent to the Raleigh Central Office at 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 (919) 707-9220. -20- i wa APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT no MINING FEE SCHEDULE A nonrefundable permit application processing fee when filing for a new mining permit, permit modification or transferred permit is required as follows: 0-25 acres 26+acres CW New Permit Applications $3,750.00 $5,000.00 00 Permit Modifications $750.00 $1,000.00 Permit Transfers $100.00 $100.00 Annual Operating Fee $400.00 $400.00 010 Acres for new permits means the total acreage at the site. Acres for modification of permits means that area of land affected by the modification within the permitted mine „d area, or any additional land that is to be disturbed and added to an existing permitted area, or both. vo and no aw to as no ab am co 00 - 21 - ¢F Q � 4 A t. I O I I 1 1 I O I 5 I 1 I i SITE L FOSCUE FAMILY LIMITED PARTNERSH, 1601 E HEINBERG ST. PENSACOLA FL 32502-30 2. ANITA M. SCOTT, LEASE GRANTOR 3. ANITA M. SCOTT, LEASE GRANTOR 4. ADKINS, BRADLEY MEAL, 405 SCOTT FARM LANE, NEW BERN NC 28560 5. WEATHERLY,IERROL DAVID SR., S195COTT FARM LN, NEW BERN NC 28562 ¢ 6. WEATHERLY, JERROL DAVID SR, 519 SCOTT FARM LN, NEW BERN NC 28562 u 7. THEISEN, LINNEA, 614 SCOTT FARM LN, NEW BERN NC 28562 p B. ADKINS, BRADLEY NEAL, 405 SCOTT FARM LANE, NEW BERN NC 28560 9. THEISEN, PETER L, 614 SCOTT FARM LANE, NEW BERN NC 28562 0 10. THEISEN, PETER L, 614 SCOTT FARM LANE, NEW BERN NC 28562 11. RICER, TARA L., 112 RIVERTIDES LANE, NEW BERN NC 28562 12. VANRIPER, IAM ES K, 118 RIVERTIDES LN, NEW BERN NC 28562 p 13. GOWER, WILLIAM A, 128 RIVERTI DES LN. NEW BERN NC 28562 C14. LISA BARNETT, TRUSTEE OF THE LISA BARNETT TRUST, 8232 CIRCLE M, BUENA PARK CA 90621 15, KOSLOWSKI, ETHAN RANDOLPH, 119 TRAVERS LN, NEW BERN NC 28562 16. OUTLAW, DANA E, PO BOX 414, NEW BERN NC 28563 V, 17. WEATHERLY, JERROL DAVID SR, 519 SCOTT FARM LN, NEW BERN NC 28562 3 0 SURROUNDING PARCEL DATA AND PROPERTY OWNER INFORMATION TAKEN FROM JONES COUNTY CIS SYSTEM, OCTOBER 2020. E asicia SURROUNDING PROPERTY OWNERS WASCOWFARM ROAD MINE ltiug PLLC z Coll TIM MORTON TRUCKING, LLC 3 F"gineervig, Pem» au2g& Compliance JONES COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA N SCALE IN FEET 0 250 500 1000 nGURE 1 .. APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT There are seven Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources (DEMLR) Regional Offices. Use the map below to locate the Regional Office serving your county. Asheville Regional Office • Counties: Avery, Buncombe, Burke, Caldwell, Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Haywood, Henderson, Jackson, Macon, Madison, McDowell, Mitchell, Polk, Rutherford, Swain, Transylvania, Yancey • Address: 2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, NC 28778 • Voice:828.296.4500 • FAX:828.299.7043 Fayetteville Regional Office • Counties: Anson, Bladen, Cumberland, Harnett, Hoke, Montgomery, Moore, Richmond, Robeson, Sampson, Scotland • Address: 225 Green Street, (Systel Building), Suite 714, Fayetteville, NC 28301-5094 .. . Voice:910.433.3300 • FAX:910.486.0707 Mooresville Regional Office • Counties: Alexander, Cabarrus, Catawba, Cleveland, Gaston, Iredell, Lincoln, Mecklenburg, Rowan, Stanly, Union • Address: 610 East Center Ave., Suite 301, Mooresville, NC 28115 • Voice:704.663.1699 • FAX:704.663.6040 Raleigh Regional Office • Counties: Chatham, Durham, Edgecombe, Franklin, Granville, Halifax, Johnston, Lee, Nash, Northampton, Orange, Person, Vance, Wake, Warren, Wilson • Address: 1628 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1628 or 3800 Barrett Drive, Raleigh, NC 27609 • Voice:919.791.4200 • FAX:919.571.4718 Washington Regional Office Counties: Beaufort, Bertie, Camden, Chowan, Craven, Currituck, Dare, Gates, Greene, Hertford, Hyde, Jones, Lenoir, Martin, Pamlico, Pasquotank, Perquimans, Pitt, Tyrrell, Washington, Wayne • Address: 943 Washington Square Mall, Washington, NC 27889 Voice: 252.946.6481 • FAX:252.975.3716 -22- .. APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT No MW um ow tw um am cm LAND QUALITY REGIONAL OFFICES (continued) Wilmington Regional Office Counties: Brunswick, Carteret, Columbus, Duplin, New Hanover, Onslow, Pender • Address: 127 Cardinal Drive Extension, Wilmington, NC 28405 • Voice:910.796.7215 • FAX:910.350.2004 Winston-Salem Regional Office • Counties: Alamance, Alleghany, Ashe, Caswell, Davidson, Davie, Forsyth, Guilford, Rockingham, Randolph, Stokes, Surry, Watauga, Wilkes, Yadkin • Address: 1450 Hanes Mill Road, Suite 300, Winston-Salem, NC 27103 • Voice:336.776.9800 • FAX:336.771.4631 - 23 - APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT 00 SCHEDULE OF RECLAMATION COSTS Based upon range of $500 - $5,000 per affected acre) COMMODITY CODES: SG = Sand and/or Gravel, GS = Gemstone, Borrow = Borrow/fill dirt, CS = Crushed Stone, DS = Dimension Stone, FS = Feldspar, MI = Mica, LI = Lithium, PF = Pyrophyllite, OL = Olivine, KY = Kyanite/Sillimanite/Andalusite, PH = Phosphate, CL = Clay/Shale, PE = Peat, AU = Gold, TI = Titanium, and OT = Other Type T/S Ponds S.piles W.piles P.area/H.R. Mine Excay. SG, GS, $500/ac.(L) $1800/ac. $2000/ac. $1800/ac. $500/ac.(L) Borrow 1500(FI) $2000(PD) CS, DS, 500(L) 1800 2000 2000 500(L) FS, Mi, 1500(FI) 2500(PD) LI, PF, OL, KY PH 1000(L) 2500 5000 5000 2000(L) 2500(FI) 5000(PD) CL 1000(L) 2500 5000 5000 2000(L) 2500(FI) 3700(PD) PE, AU, 1000(L) 2500 3000 3500 2000(L) TI, OT 2500(FI) 5000(PD) (L) = reclamation to a lake and revegetating sideslopes (FI) = reclamation by filling in and revegetating (PD) = reclamation by grading for positive drainage & revegetating AS PER NCAC 15A 5B.00031 IF YOU DISAGREE WITH THE BOND AMOUNT DETERMINED BY THE BOND CALCULATION WORKSHEET, YOU MAY SUBMIT AN ESTIMATE OF RECLAMATION COSTS FROM A THIRD PARTY CONTRACTOR. SAID ESTIMATE MUST BE PROVIDED WITHIN 30 DAYS TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS: Mining Program,1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612 ALL ESTIMATES MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING, AS A MINIMUM: • FINAL GRADING COSTS PER ACRE Q, 0 LIME AND FERTILIZER COSTS PER ACRE YEAR-ROUND SEEDING MIXTURE COSTS PER ACRE (FROM APPROVED REVEGETATION PLAN IN APPLICATION/PERNIIT DOCUMENT) MULCH AND ANCHORING COSTS PER ACRE • ANY OTHER RECLAMATION COSTS NECESSARY TO COMPLY WITH THE APPROVED RECLAMATION PLAN FOR THE SITE IN QUESTION YOU WILL BE NOTIFIED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE OF THE DIRECTOR'S FINAL BOND DETERMINATION. CW -24-