20210505_Application

NORMS & TUNSTALL
CONSULTING ENGINEERS P.C.
2602 Iron Gate Dr., Suite 102
Wihnington, NC 28412
[phone]
[phone] Fax
John S. Tunstall, P.E.
T.Jason Clark, P.E.
May 4, 2021
Adam Parr
Assistant State Mining Engineer
NC DEQ-Land Quality Section — 5th Floor
512 N. Salisbury Street
Raleigh, NC 27604
Re: Mining Permit Application Submittal
Mirasol Farms Mine
Brunswick County, NC
NT Project No. 21053
Dear Mr. Parr,
1429 Ash -Little River Road
Ash, NC 28420
[phone]
[phone] Fax
J. Phillip Norris, P.E.
Joseph K Bland, P.E.
Thomas J. Scheetz, E.I.
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Enclosed are six (6) copies of the location maps (USGS), mine maps and reclamation maps for
the subject project, Six (6) copies of the completed application and a $5,000.00 check (Jones
Holdings NC, LLC Check No. 6157) for the processing fee, and six (6) copies of the JD (SAW-
2013-00677). The signed green cards as proof of notification to adjacent landowners will be sent
under separate cover.
Please review this information for approval and contact us with any questions or comments you
may have. Thank you for your assistance on this project.
Sincerely,
NORRIS & TUNSTALL
CONSULTING ENGINEERS,
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Enclosures
cc: M. Jones
P.C.
RECEIVED
MAY 0 5 2021
LAI\'D QUALITY
MINING PROGRAM
NCBELS License C-3641

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NORTH CAROLINA
MINING PERMIT APPLICATION
State of North Carolina
Department of Environmental Quality
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources
RECEIVED
MAY 0 5 2021
LAND QUALITY
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1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612
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Revised: 2017

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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT QUALITY
APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
(PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE)
Mirasol Farms Mine
Name of Mine County Brunswick
River Basin tsMom~ GWJ~ FFRKo
Latitude (decimal degrees to four places) 33.9706 N
Longitude (decimal degrees to four places) 78.0972 W
2. Name of Applicant* Jones Holdings NC, LLC
3. Permanent address for receipt of official mail** 150 Santiago Drive, Florida, 33458-2721
Telephone ( 561 ) 746-8848 Alternate
4. Mine Office Address 3950 Southport -Supply Rd, Southport, NC 28461
Telephone (561 ) 746-8848
5. Mine Manager Malcolm Jones
We hereby certify that all details contained in this Permit Application are true and correct to the best of our
knowledge. We fully uncjofsten4that any willful misrepresentation of facts will be cause for permit revocation.
Date L VC)
Print
Title
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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provided before this application can be considered complete. Attach additional sheets as needed.
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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:
0 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): 138.9
Of this acreage, how much is owned and how much is leased? Acres owned: 13 8.9
Acres leased: Property owner if leased:
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If this is an application for a MODIFICATION to a mining permit,
number and the total (overall) acreage covered by the existing permit.
Mining Permit No.: Total permitted acreage:
indicate the mining permit
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 ❑ NoEl. 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 0 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:
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:
3. Mining method:
HHydraulic Dredge
Dragline & Truck
Other (explain):
Sand
x Front-end Loader & Truck FRI Shovel & Truck
Self -loading Scraper
4. a. Expected maximum depth of mine (feet) 35 FT .
Depth *ounat�evel7To bop of P.t g., natural ground level, mean sea level, road elevation, etc.)
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b. Expected average depth of mine (feet)
30 FT
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? NCDOT Borrow Site in 2015
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6. Number of years for hich the permit is requested (Life of the Mining Operation or Life of Lease from
Public Entity): l
B. MAPS
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 the N.C. Geological Survey:
Mailing Address: Physical Address:
1612 Mail Service Center OR 512 North Salisbury Street, 5"Floor
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612 Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
[phone]
httt)://Dortal.ncdenr.org/web/Ir/geological home
County highway maps may be obtained from the N.C. Department of Transportation:
North Carolina Department of Transportation — Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Mailing Address:
NCDOT GIS Unit
1587 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1587
Phvsical Address:
NCDOT GIS Unit
3401 Carl Sandburg Court
Raleigh, North Carolina 27610
[phone]
ham://www.ncdot.orgJit/gis/
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.
All maps must be of a scale sufficient (see minimum requirements listed below) to clearly illustrate the
following, at a minimum:
a. Property lines of the tract or tracts of land on which the proposed mining activity is to be located
including easements and rights -of -way.
b. Existing or proposed permit boundaries.
C. Initial and ultimate limits of clearing and grading.
d. Outline and width of all buffer zones (both undisturbed and unexcavated).
e. Outline and acreage of all pits excavations.
f. Outline and acreage of all stockpile areas.
g. Outline and acreage of all temporary and/or permanent overburden disposal areas.
h. Location and acreage of all processing plants (processing plants maybe 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.
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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
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
0-49 Acres
1 inch = 50 feet
50-199 Acres
1 inch =100 feet
200+ Acres
1 inch = 200 feet
(NOTE: Smaller scaled maps may be acceptable if they clearly illustrate the above items)
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A table/chart must be provided on the mine map that clearly lists the approximate acreage of tailings/sediment
ponds, stockpiles, wastepiles, processing are%aul 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
0
Stockpiles
0
Wastepiles
0
Processing Area/Haul Roads
0.66
Mine Excavation
93.12
Other (Explain)
0.00
Total Disturbed Acreage
93.78
NOTE:
IN ADDITION TO THE ABOVE, THE MAPS MUST ALSO INCLUDE ANY SITE -SPECIFIC
INFORMATION THAT IS PROVIDED IN THE ANSWERS TO THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS IN
THIS APPLICATION FORM (PLEASE NOTE THE ITALICIZED QUESTIONS/STATEMENTS
THROUGHOUT THE FORM). THIS APPLICATION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED COMPLETE
WITHOUT ALL RELEVANT ITEMS BEING ADEQUATELY ADDRESSED ON THE MINE MAPS.

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C. PROTECTION OF NATURAL RESOURCES
l . Describe in detail the sequence of events for the development and operation ofthe mine and reference the
sequence to the mine map(s). Attach additional sheets as needed.
1.Obtain NCDEQ Mine Permit and all other applicable permits. 2. Install gravel construction entrance at driveway
onto NC211.3. Install locked gate at mine entrance and mine sign to include name of mine and permit number. 4.
Survey and locate mine boundary and stake every 100-FT if necessary, to visually see posts of mine. Delineate with
slit fence or other effective means. 5. Add perimeter silt fence as shown on mine maps and additional fencing if
necessary, to prevent off -site sedimentation. 6. Install "open pits warning signs around perimeter of pit. 7. Establish
haul roads and other exposed areas in accordance with seeding and mulching specifications and final reclamation
plans. 8. Maintain all stormwater runoff to flow Into excavation pit. Dewatering is not permitted on this mine. 9. After
excavation is complete, regrade side slopes per reclamation plan, establish min. pond depth of 15 FT and prepare
site for permanent vegetation specifications.
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
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-sections/construction details of each
measure. Engineering designs and calculations are required to justify the adequacy of any proposed
measures.
1. The construction entrance will also be repaired prior to expanded excavations. 2. During excavation activities the
haul road shall be maintained for dust control and sedimentation runoff. 3. During excavation activities, self -
inspections of the construction entrance shall occur, and the mine operator will maintain all sedimentation and
erosion control measures. 4. The excavation will occur as cell mining and in -place dewatering. No offske dewatenng
is permitted.
3. a. Will the operation involve washing the material mined, recycling process water, or other waste water
handling? Yes ❑ No x❑. If yes, briefly describe all such processes including any chemicals to be used.
b. Will the operation involve discharging fresh or waste water from the mine or plant as a point discharge to
the waters of the State? Yes ❑ No x❑. If yes, briefly describe the nature of the discharge and locate
all proposed discharge points (along with their method of stabilization) on your mine map(s).
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c. Will any part of the proposed mine excavation(s) extend below the water table? Yes 0 No ❑.
If yes, do you intend to dewater the excavation(s)? Yes ❑x No ❑.
If yes, what impact, if any will mine dewatering have on neighboring wells? Estimated withdrawal rate
in gallons er day: see below . Locate all existing wells on the mine maps) that lie within
500 feet o7he 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.
The mine will extend maximum 35 feet below natural grade. The water table was found to be 15 feet
below natural grade. Because the excavation area will be left as a future park Iake(s) once the
mining activity is complete, no water will be pumped off site. Instead, if will be held within the mine
area. No private wells are within 1,000 fleet of the mine.
d. If you answered yes to any of the above questions, provide evidence that you have applied for or
obtained the appropriate water quality permit(s) (i.e., non -discharge, NPDES, 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
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.
The Applicant does not propose to discharge water outside of any mine pits or into any adjacent
to mining. No NPDES Permit will be necessary.
4. a. Will the operation involve crushing or any other air contaminant emissions? Yes ❑ No x❑.
If yes, indicate evidence that you have applied for or obtained an air quality permit issued by the
Division of Air Quality or local governing body.
b. How will dust from stockpiles, haul roads, etc., be controlled?
A Water truck will be used if necessary to control dust on the mine site.

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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 min. 49 natural undisturbed buffer will be provided between the mining activity and the property line.
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).
Noted. No wetlands or jurisdictional watercourses are located on this property. See attached J.D.
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.
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b. Provide a cross-section on the mine map(s) for all fill slopes (berms, wastepiles, overburden
disposal areas, etc.), clearly indicating the intended side slope gradient, installation of arty benches
and/or slope drains (with supporting design information) if needed, and the method of final
stabilization.
See Mine Maps and Details.
c. In excavation(s) of unconsolidated (non -rock) materials, s ecify the angle of all cut slopes including
specifications for benching and sloping. Cross-sections7or all cut slopes must be provided on the
mine map(s).
The excavated material consists of sand. The predicted angle of all cut slopes
is min. 33 degrees.
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.
NC211 is within 30V of excavation, but a 40' buffer is provided along the road along with a
locked gate to prevent physical hazards from motorists or trespassers.
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).
A gate will be installed at the entrance.
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9. Are acid producing minerals or soils present? Yes ❑ No 0.
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.
The proposed property area will be screened with a 40' buffer from public view
along NC211.
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?
Not in this area.
11. Will explosives be used? Yes ❑ No X❑.
If yes, specify the types of explosive(s) and describe what precaution(s) will be used to prevent physical
hazard to persons or neighboring property from flying rocks or excessive air blasts or ground vibrations.
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.
12. Will fuel tanks, solvents, or other chemical reagents be stored on -site? Yes ❑ No ❑x .
If yes, describe these materials, how they will be stored and method of containment in case of spill. Indicate
the location(s) of all storage facilities on the mine map(s).
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D. RECLAMATION PLAN
1. Describe your intended plan for the final reclamation and subsequent use of all affected lands and indicate
the 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.
Once the excavation is complete, the mine site will be used as a private pond.
2. Is an excavated or impounded body of water to be left as a part of the reclamation? Yes x❑ No ❑.
If yes, illustrate the location of the body(s) of water on the reclamation map and provide a scaled
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.
Will the body(s) of water be stocked with fish? Yes ❑x No ❑.
If yes, specify species.
Bass, Peach, and Whiting. A wildlife expert will be consulted or the NC Wildlife Resource Officer will be
consulted prior to stocking the ponds.
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.
A locked gate will be installed and open pit signs will be displayed.
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4. Indicate the method(s) of reclamation of overburden, refuse, spoil banks or other such on -site mine waste
areas, including specifications for benching and sloping. Final cross -sections and locations for such
areas must be provided on the reclamation map.
Overburden will be used for slope stabilization and vegetation for reclamation.
5. a. Describe reclamation of processing facilities, stockpile areas, and on -site roadways.
There will be no permanent processing facilities. Any overburden areas will be spread out
and used in the reclamation to establish finish grades per the reclamation plans.
b. Will any on -site roadways be left as part of the reclamation? Yes ❑ No Fx-1.
Ifyes, identify such roadways on the reclamation map and provide details on permanent road and 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 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 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.
No off site generated waste shall be disposed of on the mine site without prior written approval
from the NC Department of Environmental Quality DEMLR and either the Divislon of Waste
Management (DWM) or local governing body. If a disposal permit has been issued by DMW
for the site, a copy of said permit must be attached to this application.
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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):
See Plans
FERTILIZER - ANALYSIS AND RATE OF APPLICATION (pounds/acre):
See Plans
SEED - TYPE(S) .AND RATE(S) OF APPLICATION INCLUDING YEAR-ROUND SEEDING
SCHEDULE (pounds/acre): [NOTE: Include Legumes]
Seed Tunes: Seeding Dates: Seeding Rates:
See Plans
MULCH - TYPE AND RATE OF APPLICATION (pounds/acre) AND METHOD OF ANCHORING:
OTHER VEGETATIVE COVERS — TYPE (S) AND RATE (S) OF APPLICATION INCLUDING
SEEDING SCHEDULE (pounds/acre, trees/acre, spacing of trees/shrubs, etc):
Revegetation and/or reforestation plan approved by:
Signature —
Print Name
Title
Agency
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E. DETERMINATION OF AFFECTED ACREAGE AND BOND
The following bond calculation worksheet is to be used to establish an appropriate bond (based upon a range
of $500 to $5, 000 per affected acre) for each permitted mine site based upon the acreage approved by the
Department to be affected during the life of the miningpermit. Please insert the approximate acreage,, or each
aspect of the mining op ration. that you intend to of ect durin tlifeofthis miningpermit (in addition, please
insert the antironriate reclamation cost/acre for each category from the Schedule of Reclamation Costs
AFFECTED
CATEGORY
ACREAGE
Tailings/Sediment Ponds:
0.0
Ac..
0.0
Stockpiles:
Ac.
0.0
Wastepiles:
Ac.
Processing Area/Haul Roads:
0.66
Ac.
Mine Excavation:
93.12
Ac.
0.0
Other:
Ac.
TOTAL AFFECTED AC.:
93.78
Ac.
139.8
(TOTAL PERMITTED AC.:
Ac.)
RECLAMATION RECLAMATION
COST/ACRE*
COST
X
$
500.00
/Ac.
X
$
11800.00
/Ac. _
$
0.0
X
$
2,000.00
/Ac. _
$
0.0
X
$
1,800.00
/Ac
$
1,188.00
46,560.00
X
$
500.00
/Ac. _
$
X
$
500.00
/Ac. _
$
0.00
Temporary & Permanent Sedimentation & Erosion Control Measures:
Divide the TOTAL AFFECTED AC. above into the following two categories: a) affected acres that drain into
proposed/existing excavation and/or b) affected acres that will be graded for positive drainage where measures will
be needed to prevent offsite sedimentation and sedimentation to onsite watercourses and wetlands.
a) Internal Drainage 72.0 Ac.
b) Positive Drainage 0.0 Ac. X $1,500.00 = $ 0
SUBTOTAL COST: $ 47,748.00
Inflation Factor:
0.02 X SUBTOTAL COST: $ 47,748.00 X Permit Life Provided by Applicant (Life of the Mining Operation
or Life of Lease from Public Entity (in Years)): 10
INFLATION COST: $ 91550.00
Total Reclamation Bond Cost: $ 57,600.00
(round down to the nearest $100.00)
(NOTE: The reclamation bond cannot exceed $1 million per GS 74-54)
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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 ofnotice 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.
NOTES:
THIS SECTION MUST BE COMPLETED FOR ALL APPLICATIONS FOR NEW MINING PERMITS
AND ALL MODIFICATIONS OF A MINING 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"
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NOTICE
Pursuant to provisions G.S. 74-50(bl) of The Mining Act of 1971, Notice is hereby given that
Jones Holdings, LLC has applied on
(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):
x❑ 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 on 139.8
(Mineral, Ore) (Number)
from the intersection SR 1500 (Midway Rd) Saint James
of off/near road
(Direction) (Nearest Town)
in Brunswick County. The applicant will then convert to a park.
acres located 1.8 Mlles South
(Miles)
off US17
(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, satisfactory to the
Department, 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 permitted 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 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
specifics of the proposed mining activity, please contact the applicant at the following telephone num
. For information on the mining permit application review process, please contact
at [phone]. Please note that the Department will consider pny relevant written
within the provisions of the Mining Act of 1971 throughout the application review
(Addressee/Owner of Record's
Name and Address)
(Date of Issuance of this Notice/
Mailed to Addressee/Owner of Record)
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(Name of Applicant: Include Contact Person
& Company Name, if Applicable)
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APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
AFFIDAVIT OF NOTIFICATION
I, Phil Norris , 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)
See Attached See Attached
(Attach additional list if necessary)
I do also attest that the following individual is the chief administrative officer ofthe 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, return receipt requested, to said office at the following address:
(Chief Administrative Officer Name) (Address)
[i.e.: City Manager, County Manager; Mayor, etc.]
30 Government Center Drive, David Sandifer Building
Randell Woodruff, County Manager 3rd floor, Bolivia, NC 28422
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
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(b 1) 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.
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If pe%Qa.&ecuting Affidavit is an agent or employee of an applicant, provide the following information:
Name of applicant: Jones Holdings NC, LLC
Title of person executing Affidavit
I,
Tammy T. Watson
a Notary Public of the County of Brunswick
State of North Carolina, do hereby certify that Phil Norris
appeared before me this day and under oath acknowledged that the above Affidavit was made by him/her.
Witness my h d and notari sea , th'� day of May 20 21 .
Notary: my Commiss' .
TAM
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Brunswick County
North Carolina
MyCommisslon Expires May20, 2023

Mirasol Farms Mine
NT21053
Map # BC PIN# Property Owner
EQUITY INVESTMENTS ASSOCIATES LLC
355 INDUSTRIAL PARK DRIVE
1) 18700023 BOONE, NC 28607
RESERVE DEVELOPMENT CO LLC
PO BOX 10879
2)
20300050
SOUTHPORT, NC 28461-0879
SOUTHEASTERN HOLDING GROUP LLC
PO BOX 11128
3)
20400006
SOUTHPORT, NC 28461
SOUTHEASTERN HOLDING GROUP LLC
PO BOX 11128
4)
20400007
SOUTHPORT, NC 28461
HILLTOP HOLDINGS III LLC
4716 HILLTOP RD
5)
20400008
GREENSBORO, NC 27407-5217
SEAGLASS ENTERPRISES LLC
5609 CALTON DR
6)
20400015
RALEIGH, NC 27612-2799
T&G REAL ESTATE SERVICES INC
3424 SOUTHPORT SUPPLY RD SE
7)
20400016
BOLIVIA, NC 28422-7952
T & G REAL ESTATE SERVICES INC
3424 SOUTHPORT SUPPLY RD SE
8)
20400017 BOLIVIA, NC 28422-7952
T & G REAL ESTATE SERVICES INC
3424 SOUTHPORT SUPPLY RD SE
9)
20400045 BOLIVIA, NC 28422-7952
GILBERT SALLY P TRUSTEE
209 SHORT STREET
10)
20400046 SOUTHPORT, NC 28461

Mirasol Farms Mine
NT21053
T & G REAL ESTATE SERVICES INC
3424 SOUTHPORT SUPPLY RD SE
11) 20400047 BOLIVIA, NC 28422-7952
GILBERT SALLY P TRUSTEE
209 SHORT STREET
12) 20400049 SOUTHPORT, NC 28461
JOHN & PAULINE COMPOS LIVING TRUST AND
WALTER HILL & ASSOCIATES INC
4809 DUNDEE PL
13) 20400050 RALEIGH, NC 27612-3008
ST JAMES DEVELOPMENT CO LLC
PO BOX 10879
14) 20400060 SOUTHPORT, NC 28461
RESERVE DEVELOPMENT CO LLC
PO BOX 10879
15) 20400068 SOUTHPORT, NC 28461-0879

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 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: APPLICANT:
Signature:
Print Name:
(Title, if applicable
Company -SDNE9 'eNMe L�iG
(If applicable)Address: h e �A jo 1�-
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Telephone: (5�1 1q1 -q6#$
Date Signed: �l
Signature:* —
Print Name:
Title:
Company: il Na I9 K,1`011'" NG Vk-
Mine Name: µ(AkSo t, 0WAig
Telephone: 9kpLE
Date Signed: 31 ell 20
*Signature must be the same as the individual who signed Page 1 of this application.
processing fee (see next page for tee scneawe) in me rorm a cnecK or
l'ma Department of Environment and Natural Resources must be sent to
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) 733-
45q 4.
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APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
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:
New Permit Applications
Permit Modifications
Permit Transfers
Annual Operating Fee
0-25 acres 26+acres
$32750.00
$52000.00
$750.00
$ L000.00
$100.00
$100.00
$400.00
$400.00
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
area, or any additional land that is to be disturbed and added to an existing permitted area, or both.
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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:[phone]
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:[phone]
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:[phone]
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:[phone]
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:[phone]
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APPLICATION FOR A MILTING PERMIT
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:[phone]
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:[phone]
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APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
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)
Tl, 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.0003, 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
• 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.
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