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Energy, Mineral &
Lon Resources
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
December 1, 2017
Perry Merritt
Merritt Brothers
8906 Highway 41 East
White Lake, NC 28337
RE: Mining Permit No. 09-05
Merritt Brothers Mine
Bladen County
Dear Perry Merritt:
ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
TRACY DAVIS
Director
This letter is to advise you of recent amendments to the North Carolina Mining Act of 1971 which impact the
permit term of your existing mining permit. Pursuant to the passage of House Bill 56, which became law on October 4,
2017 as SL 2017-209, all existing mining permits and any newly issued mining permits are to be issued for the life of site
or for the duration of the lease term. The "life of site" means the period from the initial receipt of a permit for the operation
until the mining operation terminates and the required reclamation is completed.
Considering the above, this letter hereby modifies your existing mining permit to remove all references to the prior
expiration date to convert your permit to a life of site or lease permit effective immediately. No action is required on your
part for this modification to be effective. Please attach this letter to your existing mining permit for future reference. The
mine name and permit number on the permit document, and all existing operating and reclamation conditions contained
therein, shall remain in full force and effect. Furthermore, all provisions of GS §74-51 and GS §74-52 still apply to all new,
transferred and modified mining permits.
In addition to the life of site or lease mining permit provision, SL 2017-209 also enacted a new annual mining
permit operating fee of $400 per mining permit number. By statute, the initial payment of this annual $400 fee must be
submitted to this office by December 31, 2017 — see the attached invoice to remit the initial annual fee payment by this
deadline. Beginning in 2018, the $400 annual operating fee must be submitted by July 1 of each year with the required
Annual Reclamation Report as required by GS §74-55. Failure to submit the fee by the required deadline will result in a
$501month late fee and could result in the denial of future permit actions and/or revocation of your mining permit.
Lastly, pursuant to GS §74-54, the cap on reclamation bonds has been raised from $500,000 to $1 million. Any
adjustments needed in existing bonds will be initiated by this office or addressed during your next requested permit action
unless you contact this office with a written request to have your bond reevaluated.
The issuance of a mining permit and/or any modification to it does not supersede local zoning regulations. The
responsibility of compliance with any applicable zoning regulations remains with you.
Thank you for your cooperation in this matter. If you have any questions on the above, please contact Ms. Judy
Wehner, Assistant State Mining Specialist, or me at [phone].
Sincerely,
William "Toby" Vinson, Jr., PE, CPM
Interim Director, DEMLR
State of Nurth Carolina I U rvironmenta; Qua€ity I E(RA-gy, A4l11eca[ and LOW Re-SOUrces
512 N. Salisbury Street I Ib1Z Mall Service Center i Raleigh, North Carolina 2709 3612
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Pat McCrory John E Skvarla, III
Governor Secretary
June 30, 2014
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RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
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Mr. Perry Merritt
Merritt Brothers Construction Co., LLC
8906 NC Highway 41 East
White Lake, North Carolina 28337
RE: Permit No. 09-05
Merritt Brothers Mine
Bladen County
Cape Fear River Basin
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Your application for renewal and modification of the above referenced mining permit
has been approved. The modification is to increase the permitted acreage to 61.55 acres and
the affected acreage at this site to 57.80 acres as indicated on the Mining Plan last revised
April 4, 2014. This modification includes overall expansion of the permit boundary and mine
excavation. In addition, the corporate name has been changed from Perry Merritt, Jr., dba
Merritt Brothers to Merritt Brothers Construction Co., LLC. A copy of the renewed and
modified permit is enclosed. The new expiration date is June 30, 2024.
The conditions in the renewed and modified permit were based primarily upon the initial
application. Modifications were made as indicated by the renewal and modification requests
and as required to insure compliance with The Mining Act of 1971. 1 would like to draw your
particular attention to the following conditions where minor additions or changes were made:
Operating Condition Nos. 3A, 4D, 5, 9 and 13.
G.S. 74-65 states that the issuance of a mining permit does not supersede or otherwise
affect or prevent the enforcement of any zoning regulation or ordinance duly adopted by an
incorporated city or county or by any agency or department of the State of North Carolina.
As a reminder, your permitted acreage at this site is 61.55 acres and the amount of
land you are allowed to disturb is 57.80 acres.
Sine we have received the new $39,600.00 Assignment of Savings Account issued by
Bank of America, I am returning the $25,000.00 Assignment of Savings Account issued by
NationsBank previously held for this site to you for your disposal.
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources
Energy Section • Geological Survey Section - Land Quality Section
1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612.919-707-92001 FAX: [phone]
512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 • Internet: httpl/portal.ncderr.org/webllrl
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Mr. Merritt
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Please review the renewed and modified permit and contact Judy Wehner, Assistant
State Mining Specialist, at [phone] should you have any questions concerning this
matter.
Sincerely,
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J net S. Boyer, PE
S ate Mining Specialist
nd Quality Section
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Enclosures
cc. Mr. Brad Cole, PE
Mr, William Gerringer-DOL, Mine and Quarry Bureau, w/o enclosures

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF ENERGY, MINERAL AND LAND RESOURCES
LAN❑ QUALITY SECTION
PERMIT
for the operation of a mining activity
In accordance with the provisions of G.S. 74-46 through 68, "The Mining
Act of 1971," Mining Permit Rule 15A NCAC 5 B, and other applicable
laws, rules and regulations
Permission is hereby granted to:
Merritt Brothers Construction Co., LLC
Merritt Brother Mine
Bladen County - Permit No. 09-05
for the operation of a
Sand Mine
which shall provide that the usefulness, productivity and scenic values of
all lands and waters affected by this mining operation will receive the
greatest practical degree of protection and restoration.
MINING PERMIT EXPIRATION DATE: June 30. 2024

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In accordance with the application for this mining permit, which is hereby approved by the
Department of Environment and Natural Resources, hereinafter referred to as the Department,
and in conformity with the approved Reclamation Plan attached to and incorporated as part of
this permit, provisions must be made for the protection of the surrounding environment and for
reclamation of the land and water affected by the permitted mining operation. This permit is
expressly conditioned upon compliance with all the requirements of the approved Reclamation
Plan. However, completed performance of the approved Reclamation Plan is a separable
obligation, secured by the bond or other security on file with the Department, and may survive
the expiration, revocation or suspension of this permit.
This permit is not transferable by the permittee with the following exception: If another
operator succeeds to the interest of the permittee in the permitted mining operation, by virtue
of a sale, lease, assignment or otherwise, the Department may release the permittee from the
duties imposed upon him by the conditions of his permit and by the Mining Act with reference
to the permitted operation, and transfer the permit to the successor operator, provided that
both operators have complied with the requirements of the Mining Act and that the successor
operator agrees to assume the duties of the permittee with reference to reclamation of the
affected land and posts a suitable bond or other security.
In the event that the Department determines that the permittee or permittee's successor is not
complying with the Reclamation Plan or other terms and conditions of this permit, or is failing
to achieve the purposes and requirements of the Mining Act, the Department may give the
operator written notice of its intent to modify, revoke or suspend the permit, or its intent to
modify the Reclamation Plan as incorporated in the permit. The operator shall have right to a
hearing at a designated time and place on any proposed modification, revocation or
suspension by the Department. Alternatively and in addition to the above, the Department
may institute other enforcement procedures authorized by law.
Definitions
Wherever used or referred to in this permit, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise,
terms shall have the same meaning as supplied by the Mining Act, N.C.G.S. 74-49.
Modifications
June 30, 2014: This permit has been modified to increase the permitted acreage to 61.55
acres and the affected acreage at this site to 57.80 acres as indicated on the Mining Plan last
revised April 4, 2014. This modification includes overall expansion of the permit boundary and
mine excavation. In addition, the corporate name has been changed from Perry Merritt, Jr.,
dba Merritt Brothers to Merritt Brothers Construction Co., LLC.
Expiration Date
This permit shall be effective from the date of its issuance until June 30, 2024.

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Conditions
This permit shall be subject to the provisions of the Mining Act, N.C.G.S. 74-46, et. seq., and
to the following conditions and limitations:
OPERATING CONDITIONS:
A. Any wastewater processing or mine dewatering shall be in accordance with the
permitting requirements and rules promulgated by the N.C. Environmental
Management Commission.
B. Any stormwater runoff from the affected areas at the site shall be in accordance
with any applicable permit requirements and regulations promulgated by the
Environmental Protection Agency and enforced by the N,C. Environmental
Management Commission. It shall be the permittee's responsibility to contact
the Stormwater Program to secure any necessary stormwater permits or other
approval documents.
2. A. Any mining process producing air contamination emissions shall be subject to
the permitting requirements and rules promulgated by the N.C. Environmental
Management Commission and enforced by the Division of Air Quality.
B. During mining operations, water trucks or other means that may be necessary
shall be utilized to prevent dust from leaving the permitted area.
3. A. Sufficient buffer (minimum 30 foot undisturbed) shall be maintained between any
affected land and any adjoining waterway or wetland to prevent sedimentation of
that waterway or wetland from erosion of the affected land and to preserve the
integrity of the natural watercourse or wetland.
B. Any mining activity affecting waters of the State, waters of the U. S., or wetlands
shall be in accordance with the requirements and regulations promulgated and
enforced by the N. C. Environmental Management Commission_
4. A. Adequate mechanical barriers including but not limited to diversions, earthen
dikes, sediment check dams, sediment retarding structures, rip rap pits, or
ditches shall be provided in the initial stages of any land disturbance and
maintained to prevent sediment from discharging onto adjacent surface areas or
into any lake, wetland or natural watercourse in proximity to the affected land.
B. All drainage from the affected area around the mine excavation shall be diverted
internal to said excavation.
C. No dewatering activities shall occur at this site.

D. Mining activities shall occur as indicated
2014 and the supplemental information
October 11, 2013, and April 17, 2014,
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on the Mine Plan last revised April 4,
received by the Land Quality Section on
5. All affected area boundaries (57.8 acres) shall be permanently marked at the site on
100-foot intervals unless the line of sight allows for larger spacing intervals.
6. The angle for graded slopes and fills shall be no greater than the angle, which can be
retained by vegetative cover or other adequate erosion control measure, structure, or
device. In any event, exposed slopes or any excavated channels, the erosion of which
may cause off -site damage because of sedimentation, shall be planted or otherwise
provided with ground cover, devices or structures sufficient to restrain such erosion.
7. The affected land shall be graded so as to prevent collection of pools of water that are,
or likely to become, noxious or foul. Necessary structures such as drainage ditches or
conduits shall be constructed or installed when required to prevent such conditions.
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Existing vegetation or vegetated earthen berms shall be maintained between the mine
and public thoroughfares whenever practical to screen the operation from the public.
Sufficient buffer (minimum 30 foot undisturbed) shall be maintained between any
excavation and any mining permit boundary to protect adjacent property.
A. No on -site disposal of refuse or other solid waste that is generated outside of the
mining permit area shall be allowed within the boundaries of the mining permit
area unless authorization to conduct said disposal has first been obtained from
both the Division of Waste Management and the Land Quality Section,
Department of Environment and Natural Resources. The method of disposal
shall be consistent with the approved reclamation plan.
B. Mining refuse as defined by G.S. 74-49 (14) of The Mining Act of 1971
generated on -site and directly associated with the mining activity may be
disposed of in a designated refuse area. All other waste products must be
disposed of in a disposal facility approved by the Division of Waste
Management. No petroleum products, acids, solvents or their storage containers
or any other material that may be considered hazardous shall be disposed of
within the permitted area.
C. For the purposes of this permit, the Division of Energy, Mineral and Land
Resources considers the following materials to be "mining refuse" (in addition to
those specifically listed under G.S. 74-49 (14) of the N.C. Mining Act of 1971):
1. on -site generated land clearing debris
2. conveyor belts
3. wire cables
4. v-belts
5. steel reinforced air hoses

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6. drill steel
D. If mining refuse is to be permanently disposed within the mining permit
boundary, the following information must be provided to and approved by the
Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources prior to commencement of such
disposal:
1. the approximate boundaries and size of the refuse disposal area;
2. a list of refuse items to be disposed;
3. verification that a minimum of 4 feet of cover will be provided over the
refuse;
4. verification that the refuse will be disposed at least 4 feet above the
seasonally high water table; and,
5. verification that a permanent vegetative groundcover will be established.
11. An Annual Reclamation Report shall be submitted on a form supplied by the
Department by February 1 of each year until reclamation is completed and approved.
12. The operator shall notify the Department in writing of the desire to delete, modify or
otherwise change any part of the mining, reclamation, or erosion/sediment control plan
contained in the approved application for a mining permit or any approved revision to it.
Approval to implement such changes must be obtained from the Department prior to
on -site implementation of the revisions.
13. The security, which was posted pursuant to N.C.G.S. 74-54 in the form of a $39,600,00
Assignment of Savings Account, is sufficient to cover the operation as indicated in the
approved application. This security must remain in force for this permit to be valid. The
total affected land shall not exceed the bonded acreage.
14. A. Authorized representatives of the Division of Archives and History shall be
granted access to the site to determine the presence of significant
archaeological resources.
B. Pursuant to N. C. G. S. 70 Article 3, "The Unmarked Human Burial and Human
Skeletal Remains Protection Act," should the operator or any person in his
employ encounter human skeletal remains, immediate notification shall be
provided to the county medical examiner and the chief archaeologist, North
Carolina Division of Archives and History.

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APPROVED RECLAMATION PLAN
The Mining Permit incorporates this Reclamation Plan, the performance of which is a condition
on the continuing validity of that Mining Permit. Additionally, the Reclamation Plan is a
separable obligation of the permittee, which continues beyond the terms of the Mining Permit.
The approved plan provides:
Minimum Standards As Provided By G.S. 74-53
The final slopes in all excavations in soil, sand, gravel and other unconsolidated
materials shall be at such an angle as to minimize the possibility of slides and be
consistent with the future use of the land.
2. Provisions for safety to persons and to adjoining property must be provided in all
excavations in rock.
3. All overburden and spoil shall be left in a configuration which is in accordance with
accepted conservation practices and which is suitable for the proposed subsequent use
of the land.
4. No small pools of water shall be allowed to collect or remain on the mined area that are,
or are likely to become noxious, odious or foul.
5. The revegetation plan shall conform to accepted and recommended agronomic and
reforestation practices as established by the North Carolina Agricultural Experiment
Station and the North Carolina Forest Service.
6. Permittee shall conduct reclamation activities pursuant to the Reclamation Plan herein
incorporated. These activities shall be conducted according to the time schedule
included in the plan, which shall to the extent feasible provide reclamation simultaneous
with mining operations and in any event, provide reclamation at the earliest practicable
time after completion or termination of mining on any segment of the permit area and
shall be completed within two years after completion or termination of mining.
RECLAMATION CONDITIONS:
Provided further, and subject to the Reclamation schedule, the planned reclamation
shall be to restore the mine excavation to a lake area and to grade and revegetate the
adjacent disturbed areas.
2. The specifications for surface gradient restoration to a surface suitable for the planned
future use are as follows:
A. The lake area shall be excavated to maintain a minimum water depth of four feet
measured from the low water table elevation.

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B. The side slopes to the lake excavation shall be graded to a 3 horizontal to 1
vertical or flatter to the water line and 2 horizontal to 1 vertical or flatter below the
water line.
C. Any areas used for wastepiles, screening, stockpiling or other processing shall
be leveled and smoothed.
D. No contaminants shall be permanently disposed of at the mine site. On -site
disposal of waste shall be in accordance with Operating Condition Nos. 10A
through D.
E. The affected land shall be graded to prevent the collection of noxious or foul
water.
Revegetation Plan:
After site preparation, all disturbed land areas shall be revegetated as per the following:
Permanent Seeding Specifications
Dates
February 15- April 1
April 1- July 31
August 1- October
October 25- February 15
Soil Amendments
Species Rate, Lbs/Acre
Kobe Lespedeza 10
Bahiagrass 50
Redtop 1
Winter rye (grain) 15
Common Bermuda 50
Lespedeza (unscarified) 30
German millet 40
Rye (grain- temporary) 120
Lime - 2000 lbslacre or follow recommendations from a soil test.
Fertilizer - 1000 lbslacre 8-8-8 or 10-10-10, or follow recommendations from a
soil test.
Mulch - All seeded areas shall be mulched using small grain straw at a rate
of 2000 lbslacre and anchored appropriately.
Whenever possible, disturbed areas should be vegetated with native warm season
grasses such as switch grass, Indian grass, bluestem and gamma grass.

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In addition, the permittee shall consult with a professional wildlife biologist with the N.C.
Wildlife Resources Commission to enhance post -project wildlife habitat at the site.
4. Reclamation Plan:
Reclamation shall be conducted simultaneously with mining to the extent feasible. In
any event, reclamation shall be initiated as soon as feasible after completion or
termination of mining of any mine segment under permit. Final reclamation, including
revegetation, shall be completed within two years of completion or termination of
mining.
This permit, issued April 30, 1993 and renewed May 19, 2003, is hereby simultaneously
renewed and modified this 30th day of June, 2014 pursuant to GS 74-52.
�cTraE. Davis, Director
Division fnergy, Mineral, and Land Resources
By Authority of the Secretary
Of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources

NOTICE OF ISSUANCE OF
MINING PERMIT
You have previously expressed an interest and/or are listed as an adjoining landowner
in the application to modify this mining permit filed by Merritt Brothers Construction Co., LLC
to conduct mining activities off NC Hwy. 41 in Bladen County. The mining permit (no. 09-05)
was modified on June 30, 2014.
North Carolina law allows persons aggrieved by the issuance of a mining permit to
contest the decision by filing a petition for a contested case in the Office of Administrative
Hearings pursuant to N.C.G.S. 150E-23 of the Administrative Procedure Act (APA).
If you believe that you are an aggrieved party within the meaning of the APA and NC
General Statute 74-61, a petition for a contested case must be filed in the Office of
Administrative Hearings within thirty (30) days of the mailing of this notice to you.
If you file a contested case petition, it must be in writing and in the form prescribed by
N.C. General Statutes 15015-23. File the original petition and one copy with the Office of
Administrative Hearings, 6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-6714.
Any questions about filing a petition may be directed to the Clerk of the Office of
Administrative Hearings by telephoning [phone].
You must serve the Department of Environment and Natural Resources by mailing
a copy of the petition to Mr. Lacy Presnell, Registered Agent and General Counsel,
Department of Environment and Natural Resources, 1601 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC
27699-1601.
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Trac Davis
Direc or i
Divisio �Of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources
North Carolina Department of Environment and
Natural Resources
This notice was mailed on r� 4
Brenda Harris
Mining Program Secretary

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2'-3' WASHED
STONE
6" MIN.
MAINTENANCE
Maintain the gravel pad in a condition to prevent mud
or sediment from leaving the construction site. This
may require periodic topdressing with 2-inch stone.
After each rainfall, inspect any structure used to trap
sediment and clean it out as necessary. Immediately
remove ail objectionable materials spilled, washed, or
1- AGGREGATE S12E-USE 2 TO 3 INCH WASHED STONE
2. DIMENSIONS OF GRAVEL PAD -
THICKNESS: 6 INCHES MINIMUM
WIDTH: 12 FOOT MINIMUM OR FULL WIDTH AT ALL POINTS
OF THE VEHICULAR ENTRANCE AND EXIT AREA;
WHICHEVER IS GREATER.
LENGTH: 50 FEET MINIMUM
3. LOCATION -LOCATE CONSTRUCTION ENTRANCE AND EXrr TO LIMIT
SEDIMENT FROM LEAVING THE SITE AND TO PROVIDE FOR MAXIMUM
UTILITY BY ALL CONSTRUCTION VEHICLES -
AVOID STEEP GRADES AND ENTRANCES AT CURVES
6" MIN
DEPTH
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PRACTICE 6.10
TEMPORARY SEEDING
PRACTICE 6.06
TEMPORARY GRAVEL CONSTRUCTION
ENTRANCE/EXIT
NGT TO -SCALE- .
PRAC77CE 6.10
PRACPCE 6.10
TEMPORARY SEEDING
7EMPORARY SEEDING
Recommendations For Summer
Recommendations for Foil
SEEDING MIXTURE
SEEDING MIXTURE
5pecies Rate M/acre
S e� Rate (b acre)
German millet 40
Rye (grain) 120
In the Piedmont and Mountains, a small -stemmed Sudongrass may be
SEEDING DATES
substituted at a rate of 50 ib/acre.
Coastal Plain and Piedmont -Aug. 15 - Dec. 30
SEEDING DATES
SOIL AMENDMENTS
Coastal Plain -April 15 - Aug. 15
Follow soil tests or apply 2,OD0 Ib/ocre ground agricultural limestone
and 1,000 Ib/acre 10-10-10 fertilizer.
SOIL AMENDMENTS
Follow recommendations of soil tests or apply 2.000 Ib/acre ground
MULCH
agricultural limestone and 750 lb/acre 10-10-10 fertilizer.
Apply 4.000 Ib/acre straw. Anchor straw by tacking with asphalt,
netting,
MULCH
or a mulch anchoring tool. A disk with blades set nearly straight
Apply 4,000 lb/acre straw. Anchor straw by tacking with asphalt, netting,
can be
or a mulch anchoring tool. A disk with blades set nearly straight can be
used as a mulch anchoring tool.
used as a mulch anchoring tool-
MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE
Repair and refertilize damaged areas immediately. Topdress with 50
Refertilize if growth is not fully adequate. Reseed, refertilize and mulch
lb/acre of nitrogen in March. if it is necessary to extend temporary
immediately following erosion or other damage.
cover beyond June 15, overseed with 50 lb/acre Kobe (Piedmont and
Coastal Plain) or Korean (Mountains) lespedezo in late February or
early March.
PRACTICE 6.11
PERMANENT SEEDING
PRACTICE 6.11
PERMANENT SEEDING
SEEDING MIXTURE
52ecies Rate (acre)
German millet 10
Pensacola Bohiagrass 50
Sericea Lespedezo 30
Common Bermudogross 10
Prior to May I or after August 15, add 40 lbs/ac. Rye (grain).
SEEDING DATES
Coastal Plain - April 1 - Aug. 15
SOIL AMENDMENTS
Follow recommendations of soil tests or apply 3.000 lb/acre
ground agricultural limestone and 500 Ib/acre 10-10-10 fertilizer.
MULCH
Apply 4,000--5,000 lb./acre straw. Anchor straw by tacking with
asphalt, netting, or a mulch anchoring tool. A disk with blades
set nearly straight can be used as a mulch anchoring tool.
MAINTENANCE
Re -fertilize if growth is not fully adequate. Reseed, refertilize and
mulch immediately following erosion or other damage.
MINING/RECLAMATION PLAN
1. Obtain Mining Permit approval, along with other applicable permits.
2. Stake the limits of disturbance at 200' increments or to allow visibility between corners.
3. Install temporary gravel construction entrance, using 2" to 3" stone.
4. Clear proposed excavation area and remove debris by landfill or burning permit.
5. Install diversion dike around perimeter of new borrow areas; apply lime, fertilize, seed and mulch within 7 days.
6. Complete land clearing activities; strip and stockpile topsoil/unsuitable material for use in reclamation of the site.
7. Grade borrow excavation area and any temporary haul roads for positive drainage into the existing mine.
8. Complete excavation of borrow material from the pit area.
9. Reclaim excavated slopes to 3:1 or flatter. Average water depth for pond areas shall be 4'.
10.Install temporary seeding an the all disturbed/excovated slopes within 7 days of completion, and on all other
exposed areas within 14 days.
11. Inspect/repair oil erosion control measures weekly and after every rainfall event.
12. Grade site to final contours, prepare seedbeds, and install permanent seeding.
13. Plant trees along pond bank and/or slopes per property owner's directions-
14. Check pond water pH; Stock with hybrid bass and brem.
15. Repair exposed slopes and re -seed as necessary to establish full, permanent ground cover.
16. Estimated time between mining completion and final stabilization: 90 days.
PROPERTY INFORMATION
MINE OPERATOR INFORMATION
PARCEL NUMBER: 136300054343
TITLE: MERRITT BROTHER MINE
TOTAL ACREAGE IN PARCEL: 412-02t
MINE MANAGER:
PERRY MERRITT, JR.
DEED REFERENCE: DEED BOOK 589, PAGE 797
8906 NC HWY 41 E
WHITE LAKE, NC 28337
OWNER: PERRY MERRITT, JR_
8906 NC HWY 41 E
TEL: [phone]
WHITE LAKE, NC 28337
TEL: [phone]
CONTACT PERSON:
DONNA BURTON
TEL: [phone]
merrittbrothersOyohoo.com
MINE LATITUDE: 34.6653' N
MINE LONGITUDE: 78.4692' W
COMPACTED SOIL ---- � 2' MINIMUM
FLOW
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CROSS SECTIONAL VIEW
TEMPORARY DIVERSION
INSTALLATION
1. Remove and properly dispose of all trees, brush, stumps, and other
objectionable material. Fill and compact, to natural ground level or above,
all ditches and gullies that will be crossed by machinery.
2. Disk the base of the dike before placing fill-
3. Ensure that the constructed cross section meets all design
requirements.
4. Compact the dike by tracking with construction equipment.
5. Ensure that the top of the dike is not lower at any point than the
design elevation plus the specified settlement after it has been
compacted.
6. Leave sufficient area along the dike to permit machine re -grading and
cleanout.
7. Immediately seed and mulch the dike after its construction, and
stabilize the flow portion in accordance with design requirements.
MAINTENANCE
Inspect diversion dikes once a week and after every rainfall. Immediately
remove sediment from the flow area and repair the dike. Check outlets,
and make timely repairs as needed to avoid gully formation. When the
area above the temporary diversion dike is permanently stabilized, remove
the dike, and fill and stabilize the channel to blend with the natural
surface.
PRACTICE 6.22
TEMPORARY DIVERS40N DIKE
NOT TO SCALE
VEGETATION PLAN
Seedbed Preparation (SP
SP-1 Vegetated Slopes (permanent seeding)
1. Grade side slopes to 3:1 or flatter. Leave the last 4-6 inches of fill loose and uncompocted.
2. Roughen the slope faces by making grooves 2-3 inches deep, perpendicular to the slope.
3. Spread lime evenly over slopes at rated recommended by soil tests.
SP-2 Gently Sloping or Flat Areas Where Topsoil Is Not Used (permanent seeding)
1_ Remove rocks and debris that that could interfere with tillage and the production of a uniform
seedbed.
2. Apply lime and/or fertilizer at rates recommended by soil tests; spread evenly and incorporate to a
depth of 6 inches with a disk, rotary tiller or chisel plow.
3. Break up large clods and rake into a loose, uniform seedbed.
4. Rake to loosen surface just prior to applying seeds or sprigs.
Seeding Methods
SM-1 Vegetated Slopes
1. Broadcast seed at the recommended rate with cyclone seeded, drop spreader , or cultipack seeder.
2. Rake seed into the soil and culti-pack the seedbed to establish good contact. If terrain prevents
culti-packing, lightly pack the seedbed when raking to establish good contact.
SM-2 Gently Sloping or Flat Areas
1. Broadcast seed at the recommended rate with cyclone seeded, drop spreader, or cultipack seeder.
2- Rake seed into the soil and culti-pack the seedbed to establish good contact.
Mulch (MU)
MU-1 All Areas
1. Apply 4,000 -5,000 lbs. per acre grain straw mulch or equivalent; anchor by tacking with asphalt,
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Pat McCrory John E. Skvada, III
Governor May 13, 2014 C t r Secretary
Certified Mail RECEIVED
Return Receipt Requested JUN 2 6 1514
7008 1300 0000 1126 7893
Mr, Perry Merritt, Jr.
Merritt Brothers
8906 NC Highway 41 East
White Lake, North Carolina 28337
RE: Merritt Brothers Mine
Permit No. 09-05
Bladen County
Cape Fear River Basin
Dear Mr. Merritt:
L
AND QUALITY SECTION
The review has been completed on the renewal and modification request your company
submitted for the referenced mine site. However, the following is needed to continue
processing your application:
The reclamation bond was calculated for this site using the information submitted on the
revised mine map. The reclamation bond for this site has been calculated to be $39,600.00.
The calculation worksheet is enclosed for your review and the bond will be required prior to
approval of this modification and renewal.
For your convenience, I have enclosed a bond form, an assignment of a savings
account form and irrevocable standby letter of credit form for your use in securing the required
bond. The name on the security must be the same as the name appearing on the application
for a mining permit, i.e., Merritt Brothers Construction Co., LLC. In addition to one of these
alternatives, you may, upon request, substitute a cash deposit.
Please be advised that the modification and renewal request cannot be completed until
the new bond amount has been received.
As required by G.S. 74-51 (h), you are hereby advised that you have 60 days from the
date of your receipt of this letter to submit the reclamation bond. If you are unable to meet this
deadline and wish to request additional time, you must submit information, in writing, to the
Director clearly indicating why the deadline cannot be met and request that an extension of
time be granted.
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources t
Energy Section - Geological Survey Section • Land Quality Section
1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612.919-707-92001 FAX: [phone]
512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 - Internet: http:/]portal.ncdenr.orglweb/ir!
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Pat McCrory John E. Skvarla, III
Governor May 13, 2014 Secretary
Certified Mail
Return Receipt Requested
7008 1300 0000 1126 7893
Mr. Perry Merritt, Jr.
Merritt Brothers
8906 NC Highway 41 East
White Lake, North Carolina 28337
RE: Merritt Brothers Mine
Permit No. 09-05
Bladen County
Cape Fear River Basin
Dear Mr. Merritt:
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The review has been completed on the renewal and modification request your company
submitted for the referenced mine site. However, the following is needed to continue
processing your application:
The reclamation bond was calculated for this site using the information submitted on the
revised mine map. The reclamation bond for this site has been calculated to be $39,600.00,
The calculation worksheet is enclosed for your review and the bond will be required prior to
approval of this modification and renewal,
For your convenience, I have enclosed a bond form, an assignment of a savings
account form and irrevocable standby letter of credit form for your use in securing the required
bond. The name on the security must be the same as the name appearing on the application
for a mining permit, i.e., Merritt Brothers Construction Co., LLC. In addition to one of these
alternatives, you may, upon request, substitute a cash deposit.
Please be advised that the modification and renewal request cannot be completed until
the new bond amount has been received.
As required by G.S. 74-51 (h), you are hereby advised that you have 60 days from the
date of your receipt of this letter to submit the reclamation bond. If you are unable to meet this
deadline and wish to request additional time, you must submit information, in writing, to the
Director clearly indicating why the deadline cannot be met and request that an extension of
time be granted.
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources
Energy Section ^ Geological Survey Section . Land Quality Section
1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612 •919-707-92001 FAX: [phone]
512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 • Internet http:iiportal.ncdenr.orglweb/ir/
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■ Complete Items t,"2, and 3. Also complete
item 4 if Restricted Delivery is desired.
■ Print your name and address on the reverse
so that we can return the card to you.
■ Attach this card to the back of the mailpiece,
or on the front If space permits.
1. Article Addressed to:
A. Received by (please print Clearly) I B. Da* of
C. nature
X fJ Agent
❑ Addressee
D. Is delivery address different from Hem 14 ❑ Yes
It YES, enter delivery address below: ❑ No
MR PERRY MERRITT JR
MERRITT BROTHERS a- s rviceType
8906 NC HIGHWAY 41 EAST ertdledMail apressMail
Registered Return Receipt for Merchandise
WHITE LAKE NC 28337 ❑ Insured Mail ❑ C.O.D.
4. Restricted Wivery? (Extra Fee) 0 Yes
2. Article !Number (Copy from service label) 7 0 0 8 1300 0000 1126 7 8 9 3
PS Form 3811, July 1999 D C�� O Domestic Return Receipt �_ � Al _ l q T _ 102SW994-1799

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CERTIFIED MAIL
Mr. Merritt
Page Two
In order to complete the processing of your modification and renewal request, please
forward the bond to my attention at the following address:
Land Quality Section
Division of Land Resources
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1612
Please contact me at [phone] if you have any questions.
incerely,
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Judith A. Wehner
Assistant State Mining Specialist
Land Quality Section
Enclosures: Bond Forms
Bond Calculation Worksheet
cc: Mr. Brad Cole, PE

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APPLICATION FOR A MINING41RMIT • 60.1 LLG'
E. DETERMINATION OF AFFECTED ACREAGE AND BOND t4 � "A4
The following bond calculation worksheet is to be used to establish an appropriate bond (based upon a range
of $500 to $S, 000 per affected acre) for each permitted mine site based upon the acreage approved by the
Department to be affectedduring the life of the miningpermit. Please insert the approximate acreage, for each
AFFECTED
RECLAMATION
RECLAMATION
CATEGORY
ACREAGE
COST/ACRE*
COST
Tailings/Sediment Ponds:
Ac.
X
$ /Ac.
_ $
Stockpiles:
1,0 Ac.
X
$ Mop /Ac.
— $/10000
Wastepiles:
Ac.
X
$ /Ac.
— $
Processing Area/Haul Roads:
Ac.
X
$ ` $ 00" /Ac.
— $ 3 4d 4`
Mine Excavation:
(PC) Ac.
X
$ 600 c ' /Ac.
_ $ 17,300to
Other:
Ac.
X
$ /Ac.
— $
TOTAL AFFECTED AC.:
% , 3 Ac.
(TOTAL PERMITTED AC.:
6,1�- Ac.)
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
e needed to prevent offsite sedimentation and sedimentation to onsite watercourses and wetlands.
a) Internal Drainage 6?, 00 Ac.
b) Positive Drainage
Inflation Factor:
Ac. X $1,500.00 = $ —
SUBTOTAL COST: $ 33O
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0.02 X SUBTOTAL COST: $ 33 0 �� .60 X Permit Life (I to 10 years): ?
INFLATION COST: S ( 9 , ZL
TOTAL COST = SUBTOTAL COST + INFLATION COST
Total Reclamation Bond Cost: $
(round down to the nearest $100.00)
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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 $S, 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 ruining permit. Please insert the a roximate acreage, or each
aspect ofthe mining operation, that you intend to affect during the life ofthis mininv nermit /in addition. nlease
AFFECTED
CATEGORY ACREAGE
Tailings/Sediment Ponds:
Ac.
Stockpiles:
_ _/ . Ac.
Wastepiles:
Ac.
Processing Area/Haul Roads:
Ac.
Mine Excavation:
&,y - (Pb Ac.
Other:
Ac.
TOTAL AFFECTED AC.:
Ac.
(TOTAL PERMITTED AC..
& 1- 6-5- Ac.)
RECLAMATION
COST/ACRE*
X $ /Ac. =
X $ V cx) /Ac. =
X $ /Ac.
X $ l S OUy°/Ac.
X $ 600111 /Ac.
RECLAMATION
COST
_ $
$
$ 300°e
X $ /Ac. = $
T"mpoM & 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
e needed to prevent offsite sedimentation and sedimentation to onsite watercourses and wetlands,
a) Internal Drainage?, �� Ac.
b) Positive Drainage Ac. X $1,500.00 = $
SUBTOTAL COST: $ 33 oc'
Inflation Factor:
0.02 X SUBTOTAL COST: $ 330W00 X Permit Life (1 to 10 years):
INFLATION COST:
TOTAL COST = SUBTOTAL COST + INFLATION COST = $_ � r]q 0 CCU
it
Total Reclamation Bond Cost:
(round down to the nearest $100.00)
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Wehner, Judy
From-
Pace, Jodi
Sent:
Friday, May 09, 2014 11:10 AM
To:
Wehner, Judy
Subject:
Mine review
Judy
It appears that the issues have been adequately addressed on the resubmittaI for the Merritt Brothers Mine, 09-05.
Jodi Pace, E.I.
Assistant Regional Engineer
Division of Land Resources
Land Quality Section
910-433-3300
iod i.pace@ ncdenr.gov
E-mail correspondence to and From this address may be subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third
parties.

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(only new Thcatlas and modfrfra m rcfwsts that add land to thrperma)
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Geographic Solutions
W) 3 8c Surveying Services, PLLC.
April 14, 2014
NCDENR
Division of Land Resources
RECEIVED
Land Quality Section
1612 Mail Service Center
APR 1 ZQl�
Raleigh, NC 27699-1612LAN
UALIry
Attention: Judy Wehner, Assistant State Mining Specialist
MIN NG p
ROGRAM
RE: Mining Permit Renewal/Modification
Merritt Brothers Mine: Permit 09-05, Bladen County, NC
Dear Ms. Wehner:
I am herewith submitting the revised application package for the mining permit renewal and modification for
the above -referenced Permit No. 09-05. The package includes two complete sets of drawings and two signed
originals of the revised application, along with the following responses to the four items listed in your letter
dated November 7, 2013:
1. The mine drawings have been modified to show the run of Colly Creek, along with the NWI wetland
boundaries as downloaded from the USFW website. No wetlands will be impacted by the mining
activities, as a 30' minimum undisturbed wooded boundary is being maintained around the entire site.
2. The cross section of the mine has been revised to show the maximum pit depth (18 feet) and final
average water depth (4-6 feet).
3. The acreage tables in the application and on the drawing have been corrected, and now reflect the
proposed affected acreage.
4. The two signed original applications have been modified to show Merritt Brothers Construction
Company, LLC as the applicant and Perry Merritt, Jr. as the mine manager and property owner.
The mine operator/property owner owns over 400 acres around the perimeter of this mine. No public wells are
within 500 feet of the mine, with the exception of a well that the mine owner/operator has on this property. He
has a recreational cabin adjacent to the mine.
Mr. Merritt does not screen or wash sand on this site. The mine is used exclusively for borrow material. The
material is excavated by trackhoe and loaded directly into trucks. I have included a 1-acre stockpile area to
allow for drying when the excavated material is too wet to place on construction sites.
Please feel free to contact me at [phone] with any questions or requests for more information.
Sincerely,
Joe�WTaylor,PL5, GISP
PO Box 2019 1 1104 W. Broad St.
Elizabethtown, NC 28337
[phone] 1 Fax [phone]

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NORTH CAROLINA
MINING PERMIT APPLICATION
MERRITT BROTHERS MINE
2013
MINE MODIFICATIONBENEWAL
PERMIT: 09-05
PREPARED BY:
Geographic Solutions
Z 3 & Surveying Services, PLLC
1104 W. BROAD ST.
ELIZABETHTOWN, NC 28337 RECEIVED
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For submittal To:
LAND QUALITY SECTION
state of North Carolina
Department of Environment
And Natural Resources
Division of Land Resources
Land Quality section
1612 Mail service center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612
[phone]

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MINING PERMIT APPLICATION REVIEW
PROCESS FLOWCHART
BEGINNING OF PROCESS
Application received by Land Quality Section/
State Mining Specialist
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
*All application review comments forwarded to
Assistant State Mining Specialist
Is application complete?
If „YES", Assistant State Mining
Specialist drafts the proposed
permit action
I Applicant issues I
Public Notice
- Land Quality Section Regional Office
- Division of Air Quality
- Division of Water Quality
.....................................
Review Public Comments;
Public Hearing Possible
. ................ ............
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If "NO", Assistant State Mining
Specialist drafts a letter requesting
additional information from applicant
Additional information from
applicant received and routed
to/reviewed by Assistant State Mining
Specialist and Land Quality Section
Regional Office
(go to * )

Appll%tion & proposed permit action
reviewed by State Mining Specialist
Is application &
proposed permit action
complete/acceptable??
If "Yes", the following permit actions are
issued by the State Mining Specialist:
- Draft Permits
- Permit Transfers/Name Changes
- Bond Substitutions/Cancellations
- Permit Releases
- Inactive Renewals
- High Airblast Remediation Plans
- Non -controversial New Permits
- Non -controversial. Renewals
- Small, Non -controversial Modifications
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 I
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
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 * )

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APPLICATION FOR A MINING IRMIT
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
LAND QUALITY SECTION
APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
(PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE)
1. Name of Mine Merritt Brothers Sand Pit County Baden
River Basin Cade Fear _
Latitude (decimal degrees to four places) 34, 6653° N
Longitude (decimal degrees to four places) 78.46920 W
2. Name of Applicant* Merritt Brothers Construction Co.. LLC
Permanent address for receipt of official mail** 6906 NC Hwy 4 / E White Lake, NC 28337
Telephone [phone]/ Alternate No.
4. Mine Office Address 0906 NC HLtX 4 / E Whyte Lake, NC 26337
Telephone [phone]
5. Mine Manager Perm Merritt, Jr.
We hereby certify that all details contained in this Permit Application are true and correct to the best of our
knowledge. We fully understand that any willful misrepresentation of facts will be cause for permit
revocation.
***Signature /" Date 0211712014
Print Name Perry Merrrtt, Jr., Member/Ma er
Title Owner/Operator
* This will be the name that the mining permit will be issued to and the name that must be indicated on the
reclamation bond (securiW that corresponds to this site.
** The Land Quality Section must be notified of any changes in the permanent address or telephone number.
*** Signature of company officer required.
G.S. 74-51 provides that the Department shall grant or deny an application for a permit within 60 days of receipt of a
complete application or, if a public hearing is held, within 30 days following the hearing and the filing of any
supplemental information required by the Department. All questions must be addressed and all required maps
provided before this application can be considered complete. Attach additional sheets as needed.
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APPLICATION FOR A MININGOMIT
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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
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):
Of this acreage, how much is owned and how much is leased? Acres owned:
Acres leased: Property owner if leased:
® If this is an application for RENEWAL of a mining permit, indicate the mining permit number
and the total (overall) acreage covered by the existing permit: Mining Permit No.: 09-05
Total permitted acreage (this is the acreage that the "renewal" fee will be based upon): 36.45
® If this is an application for a MODIFICATION to a mining permit, indicate the mining permit
number and the total (overall) acreage covered by the existing permit.
Mining Permit No.: 09-05 Total permitted acreage: 36.45
Does the modification involve acreage within the previously approved permitted boundary?
Yes ❑ No Z. 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: 27.33 . (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):
21.36
❑ 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: Sand. Sand Clay
3. Mining method:
❑ Hydraulic Dredge ❑ Front-end Loader & Truck ❑ Shovel & Truck
❑ Dragline & Truck ❑ Self -loading Scraper
Other (explain): Trackcd Excavator and Truck
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a. Expected maximum depth of mine (feet) 20 feet
Depth is relative to what benchmark? (e.g., natural ground level, mean sea level, road elevation, etc.)
Natural Ground Level
b. Expected average depth of mine (feet) I6 feet
4. Has any area(s) at this site been mined in the past? Yes ® No ❑
If yes, when and by whom was this activity conducted? Merritt Brothers (I 993-2013).
5. Number of years for which the permit is requested (10 years maximum): 10 years
B. MAPS
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 b Floor
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612 Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
[phone]
www.&eo1ogy.enr.state.nc.us/
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
Physical Address:
NCDOT GIS Unit
3401 Carl Sandburg Court
Raleigh, North Carolina 27610
[phone]
www.ncdot.org/it/gisContact/default.html
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2. Mine maps must be accurate and appropriately scaled drawings, aerial photographs or enlarged
topographic maps of the entire mine site. All aspects of the mine site must be clearly labeled on
the maps along with their corresponding (approximate) acreage. As a reminder, mining
permits can only be issued for up to 10 years; thus, all mine and reclamation maps must only
denote those activities that are intended to be conducted during the life of the mining permit.
All maps must be of a scale sufficient (see minimum requirements listed below) to clearly illustrate
the following, at a minimum:
a. Property lines of the tract or tracts of land on which the proposed mining activity is to be
located including easements and rights -of -way.
b. Existing or proposed permit boundaries.
C. Initial and ultimate limits of clearing and grading.
d. Outline and width of all buffer zones (both undisturbed and unexcavated).
e. Outline and acreage of all pits/excavations.
f. Outline and acreage of all stockpile areas.
g. Outline and acreage of all temporary and/or permanent overburden disposal areas.
h. Location and acreage of all processing plants (processing plants may be described as to
location and distance from rnme 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.
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 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
0.0
Stockpiles
1.0
Wastepiles
0.0
Processing Area/Haul Roads
2.20
Mine Excavation
54.60
Other (Explain)
0.0
Total Disturbed Acreage
57.80
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 QUESTIONSISTATEMENTS
THROUGHOUT THE FORM). THIS APPLICATION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED COMPLETE
WITHOUT ALL RELEVANT ITEMS BEING ADEQUATELY ADDRESSED ON THE MINE MAPS.
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C. PROTECTION OF NATURAL RESOURCES
l . 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.
• Obtaln plan approval and all other applicable permits.
• ln5ta1Mupgrade gravel construction entrances.
• Clear excavation areas.
• Strip and stockpile top5od.
+ Recon5truct/repaw open pit berm around excavation areas, using top5oll to prepare
top 6" of berm surfaces.
• Grade existing local acce55 road adjacent to 51te to dram entirely to excavation
areas. Leave stabrlrzed vegetated 517ou1der5/5wa1e5 undisturbed.
• Install locking steel gate at mine entrance.
• Prepare seedbeds, seed and mulch berms and d15turbed areas adjacent to haul road
In accordance wth Vegetation Plan.
• Install "Open Prt" warning 51n5 around perimeter ofberm5.
• Mainta1n all stormwater runoff to flow into excavation areas.
• After excavation 15 completed, remove all temporary measures, regrade 5Ide Slopes
per Reclamation Plan, prepare Seedbeds and Install vegetation in accordance with
the Vegetation Plan.
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 map(s) and provide typical crass-sections/construction details of each
measure. Engineering designs and calculations are required to justify the adequacy of any proposed
measures.
The existing temporary gravel construction entrance(5) will be maintained with 2 "-3 "
diameter stone. The haul road within and adjacent to the mine will be graded to dram all
stormwater into the mine 51te.
See mine drawrny5 for the typical mine cross section.
3. a. Will the operation involve washing the material mined, recycling process water, or other waste water
handling? Yes ❑ Z
No Z. Ifyes, briefly describe all such processes including any chemicals to
be used.
N/A
b. Will the operation involve discharging fr sh or waste water from the mine or plant as a point
discharge to the waters of the State? Yes L] No ®. If yes, briefly describe the nature of the
discharge and locate all proposed discharge points (along with their method of stabilization) on your
mine map(s).
N/A
c. Will any part of the proposed mine excavation(s) extend be ow the water table? Yes ® No F.
If yes, do you intend to dewater the excavation(s)? Yes [J No Z.
If yes, what impact, if any, will mine dewatering have on neighboring wells? Estimated withdrawal
rate in gallons per day: N/A . Locate all existing wells on the mine map(s) that lie
within 500 feet of the proposed excavation area. Provide data to support any conclusions or
statements made, including any monitoring well data, well construction data and current water
withdrawal rates. Indicate whether the proposed mine locale is served by a public water system or
private wells.
There will be no withdrawal of water out of the excavated area. The owner has one well on
the property. There are no other wells within 500 feet of the excavated area.
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 Division of Water Quality, Water Quality Section. In addition, the applicant is required to register
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water use with the Division of Water Resources if the operation withdraws more than 10,000 gallons
per day and needs a capacity use pemut from the Division of Water Resources if the operation lies in
a capacity use area and withdraws more than 100,000 gallons per day.
N/A
4. a. Will the operation involve crushing or any other air contaminant emissions? Yes ❑ No ®.
If yes, indicate evidence that you have applied for or obtained an air quality permit issued by the
Division of Air Quality or local governing body.
N/A
b. How will dust from stockpiles, haul roads, etc., be controlled?
Use of water wagon or water truck a5 nece55ary to control dust on Site.
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)
30' wide unexcavated buffers will be maintained m5lde the permit boundaries as shown on
attached maps.
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 maybe
needed.
A minimum 75-foot wide buffer will be provided between the mining operation and any
wetlands.
How wide an undisturbed buffer will be maintained between any land disturbin& 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).
Will stay over 300 feet from Colly Creek.
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.
Minimum 2 to / 51ope.5 will be maintained during miring.
b. Provide a cross-section on the mine map(s) for all fall slopes (berms, wastepiles, overburden disposal
areas, etc.), clearly indicating the intended side slope gradient, installation of any benches andlor
slope drains (with supporting design information) if needed, and the method of final stabilization.
See Mine Map.S.
c. In excavation(s) of unconsolidated (non -rock) materials, s if 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).
See Mine Maps.
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.
N/A
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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.
(See mine map) Required 51ope5, buffers, berms and 51gnage will be maintained on this 51te.
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).
There will be no high wall area. 5/ope5 will be maintained at minimum 2 to I slopes.
Additionally there 1.5 an adequate gate at the entrance.
9. Are acid producing minerals or soils present? Yes ❑ No ®.
If yes, how will acid water pollution from the excavation, stockpiles and waste areas be controlled?
N/A
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 mine 15 .5urrounded by mostly forested /and and 15 not w5/ble to the public.
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?
No. The Bladen Lakes State Forest has land that adjoins the northern end of the property.
The proposed permitted acreage will be well over 2,000 feet from the state forest
Property.
11. Will explosives be used? Yes ❑ No®.
If yes, specify the types of explosive(s) and describe what precaution(s) will be used to prevent physical
hazard to persons or neighboring property from flying rocks or excessive air blasts or ground vibrations.
Depending on the mine's location to nearby structures, more detailed technical information may be
required on the blasting program (such as a third -party blasting study). Locate the nearest offsite
occupied structure(s) to the proposed excavation(s) on the mine map and indicate its approximate
distance to the proposed excavation.
N/A
12. Will fuel tanks, solvents, or other chemical reagents be stored on -site? Yes ❑ No Z.
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).
N/A
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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.
When reclaimed, mine 51ope5 will be reclaimed at 3: 1. The entire 51te will be re -vegetated
per the permanent 5eedrng 5pecification5.
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
cross-section(s) 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.
An excavated pond or small lake will be left w1th a minimum water depth of at least 4 feet.
Will the body(s) of water be stocked with fish? Yes ® No ❑.
If yes, specify species.
The lake maybe 5tocked with Catfish, Bream, and Ba55.
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.
N/A
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.
Berms, overburden and .spoil banks will be u5ed to e5tab115h frnal5lope5 at 3: 1. There wall
be no waste areas left on5lte.
5. a. Describe reclamation of processing facilities, stockpile areas, and on -site roadways.
All 5tockplle5 and on5ite roadways will be removed, regraded and vegetated. All plant
equipment will be removed from the 51te.
b. Will any on -site roadways be left as part of the reclamation? Yes ® No ❑.
If yes, identify such roadways on the reclamation map and provide details on permanent road and
ditch line stabilization.
The ext5ting acce.55 road will remain ,n use. No other roads will remain on the Site.
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.)
All Scrap materal5 will be removed from t1715 ,51te and taken to a de5ignated landfill.
No off -site Qenerated waste shall be disposed of on the mine site without R&M written approval from
the NC Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Land Quality Section and either the
Division of Waste Management (DWM) or local governing body. If a disposal permit has been issued
by DWM for the site, a copy of said permit must be attached to this application. All temporary and
permanent refuse disposal areas must be clearly delineated on the mine map(s) and reclamation map, along
with a list of items to be disposed in said areas.
No off-51te generated waste will be 6145p05ed of on 0715 51te.
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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, time 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 Division of Forest Resources, Department of Environment and
Natural Resources;
c. Authorized county representatives of the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service, specialists
and research faculty with the Colleges of Agriculture and Life Sciences and Forest Resources at
North Carolina State University;
d. North Carolina licensed landscape architects;
e. Private consulting foresters referred by the Division of Forest Resources, Department of
Environment and Natural Resources;
f. N.C. Erosion and Sedimentation Control Planning and Design Manual;
gg 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): 2.0 ton5/acre
FERTILIZER - ANALYSIS AND RATE OF APPLICATION (pounds/acre):
I , 000 Ib5 of 5- 10- I 0 per acre
SEED - TYPE(S) AND RATE(S) OF APPLICATION INCLUDING YEAR-ROUND SEEDING
SCHEDULE (pounds/acre): [NOTE: Include Legumes]
Seed Types:
Tall Fescue
Common Bermuda
5er cea te5pedeza
Nurse Grasses
5udangra.s5
Rye gram
Seeding Dates:
Fall: Aug 25 - Sep l 5
5pring: Feb l5 -Mar 2I
May I — Aug 15
Aug l G — Apr 30
Seeding Rates.•
100165/ac
l 0 Ib5/ac
30 Ib5/ac
15165/ac
40 Ib5/ac
MULCH - TYPE AND RATE OF APPLICATION (pounds/acre) AND METHOD OF ANCHORING:
Apply 4, 000165/acre gram Straw. Anchor with asphalt tack, roving or netting.
OTHER VEGETATIVE COVERS — TYPE (S) AND RATE (S) OF APPLICATION INCLUDING
SEEDING SCHEDULE (pounds/acre, trees/acre, spacing of trees/shrubs, etc):
Revegetatio or reforestati n ]an approved by:
Signature Date���` 1
Print Name Joey W. Taylor, PLS
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 mining permit. Please insert the approximate acreage, or each
aspect of the mining operation, that you intend to affect during the life of this mining permit (in addition, please
insert the appropriate reclamation costlacre for each category from the Schedule of Reclamation Costs
provided with this applicationform) 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 COST/ACRE* COST
Tailings/Sediment Ponds:
0.0
Ac.
X
$
500.00/Ac.
_ 1 0.00
Stockpiles:
1.0
Ac.
X
$
1,800.0 Ac.
_ $ 1,800.00
Wastepiles:
0.0
Ac.
X
$
2,000.00/Ac.
_ $ 0.00
Processing Area/Haul Roads:
2.2
Ac.
X
$
1,800.00/Ac.
_ $ 3,960.00
Mine Excavation:
54.60
Ac.
X
$
500.00/Ac.
= 27 300.00
Other:
0.00
Ac.
X
$
2,000.00/Ac.
— $ 0.00
TOTAL AFFECTED AC.: 57.80 Ac.
(TOTAL PERNIITTED AC.:_ 61.55 Ac.)
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 an r b) affected acres that will be graded for positive drainage where measures will
be needed to prevent offsite sedi entation and sedimentation to onsite watercourses and wetlands.
a) Internal Drainage 73 Ac.
b) Positive Drainage Ac. X $1,500.00 = 0.00
SUBTOTAL COST: $33,225.00
Inflation Factor:
0.02 X SUBTOTAL COST: $664.50 X Permit Life (1 to 10 years): 10
INFLATION COST: $6,645.00
TOTAL COST = SUBTOTAL COST + INFLATION COST = $38,670.00
Total Reclamation Bond Cost: $ 39 800.00
(round down to the nearest 100.00)
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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: NIA
(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 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 MINING PERMIT TO ADD LAND TO THE PERMITTED AREA, AS
REQUIRED BY NCGS 74-50(bl).
SEE THE NEXT TWO PAGES FOR THE "NOTICE" FORM AND THE "AFFIDAVIT OF
NOTIFICATION"
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NOTICE
Pursuant to provisions G.S. 74-50(b1) of The Mining Act of 1971, Notice is hereby given that
Perry P. Merritt, Jr., dba Merritt Brothers Mine _ has applied on Mal 29 2013
(Applicant Name) (Date)
to the Land Quality Section, Division of Land Resources, North Carolina Department of Environment
and Natural Resources, 1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612, for (check one):
❑ a 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 ppermitted 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 and Sand Clay on 57.83 acres located 2
(Mineral, Ore) (Number) (Miles)
Northeast of White Lake off/near road North Carolina Hi hway 41
(Direction) (Nearest Town) (Number/Name)
in Bladen 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
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
11. For information on the ironing permit
at [phone]. Please note that the I
(See list on following_naU)
(Addressee/Owner of Record's
Name and Address)
May 29, 2013 _
Date of Issuance of this Notice/
Mailed to Addressee/Owner of Record)
review process, please contact
Perry F. Merritt, Jr., dba Merritt Brothers Mine
(Name of Applicant: Include Contact Person
& Company Name, if Applicable)
8906 NC Hwv 41 E.. White Lake, NC 28337
(Address of Applicant)
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AFFIDAVIT OF NOTIFICATION
I, Joey W. Taylor , an applicant, or an agent, or employee of an applicant,
for a new Mining Permit, or a modification of an existing Mining Permit to add land to the permitted area, from the
N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources, being first duly sworn, do hereby attest that the following
are all known owners of record, both public and private, of all tracts of land that are adjoining the mining permit
boundary (including, where an adjoining tract is owned or leased by the applicant or is owned by the lessor of the
mine tract, all owners of record of tracts adjoining these tracts, that are within 1,000 feet of the mining permit
boundary) and that notice of the pending application has been caused to be mailed, by certified or registered mail,
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)
BLADEN LAKES STATE FOREST
MARLOWE FARM LLC
MERRITT W INFRED T
CARTER RALPH C. JR AND WIFE
LEGACY FARM PROPERTIES LLC
SLEEPY CREEK FARMS INC
MERRITT MARK JAY
MERRITT IVY B
CAROLYN LEWIS
(Address)
4117 NO HWY 242 N, ELIZABETHTOWN, NO 28337
PO BOX 36, CLARKTON, NO 28433
4167 MOTE RD, HARRELLS, NO 28444
6504 US 701 HWY N, ELIZABETHTOWN, NO 28337
92 BALDWIN BRANCH CHURCH RD, ELIZABETHTOWN, NO 28337
PO DRAWER 10009, GOLDSBORO, NO 27532
9196 NO HWY 41 EAST, HARRELLS, NO 28444
8906 NO HWY 41 E, WHITE LAKE, NO 28337
8887 NO HWY 41 E, HARRELLS, NO 28444
(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
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)
[i.e.: City Manager, County Manager, Mayor, etc.]
GREG MARTIN
(Address)
P.O. BOX 1048, ELIZABETHTOWN, NO 28337
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(b1) 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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gnature o A plicant or Agent
14-1 7-4C) 11:7
Date
If person executing Affidavit is an agent or employee of an applicant, provide the following information:
Name of applicant: PERRY F. MERRITT, JR. dba MERRITT BROTHERS MINE
Title of person executing Affidavit Agent
I,
a Notary Public of the County of ,
State of North Carolina, do hereby certify that
appeared before me this day and under oath acknowledged that the above Affidavit was made by him/her.
Witness my hand and notarial seal, this day of 20
Notary: my Commission expires:
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APPLICATION FOR A NIININARMIT •
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: Signature:*
Print Name: Perry F. Merritt Jr.
(Title, if applicable)
Company: Merritt Brothers
(If applica e
Address: 8906 NC Hwy 41 E
White Lake, NC 28337
Telephone: [phone]
Date Signed:
Print Name: Perry F. Merritt, Jr. _
Title: Owner/Operator
Company: Merritt Brothers
Mine Name:
Telephone: [phone]
Date Signed:
*Signature must be the same as the individual who signed Page I of this application.
tee scnenuie) in the corm a cnecx or money order payaoie to the iNortn +
of Environment and Natural Resources must he sent to the Land Ou
Office at the address listed on the front cover of this applicatFon form.
Inquiries reggardin the status of the review of this application should be directed to the Mining
Program staff at (M) 733-4574.
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APPLbICATION FOR A MINING PWT
MINING FEE SCHEDULE
A nonrefundable pernut application processing fee when filing for a new mining permit, a major permit modification or a renewal permit is
required as follows:
New Permit Applications
Permit Modifications
Permit Renewals
Transfers/Minor Modifications*
0-25 acres
$3,750.00
$750.00
$750.00
$100.00
26+acres
$5,000.00
$1,000.00
$1,000.00
$100.00
* A nonrefundable $100.00 permit application processing fee is required for minor permit modifications. Minor permit modifications Include ownership
transfers, name changes, bond substitutions and permit renewals where the mine is inactive and fully stabilized. A minor permit modification also Includes
lands added to a permitted area, outside of the minimum permit buffer zone requirements, where no plans for mining related disturbance of the added lands
have been approved. All other changes are considered major permit modifications.
Acres for new permits and renewal permits means the total acreage at the site. Acres for major modification of permits means that area of land affected by
the modification within the permitted mine area, or any additional land that is to be disturbed and added to an existing permitted area, or both.
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APPkICAIPION FOR A MINING PVT
There are seven Land Quality Section (LQS) 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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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: 585 Waughtown Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27107
• Voice:336.771.5000
• FAX:[phone]
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API aorION FOR A MINING PO4IT
L.J
SCHEDULE OF RECLAMATION COSTS
(Based upon range of $500 :J5.000 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/Andaiusite, PH = Phosphate, CL = Clay/Shale, PE = Peat, AU = Gold, TI = Titanium, and OT
= Other
Type
TIS Ponds
S.piles
W.oiles
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.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, Land Quality Section, 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/PERMIT 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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Wehner, Judy
From: Harris, Brenda M
Sent; Wednesday, November 13, 2013 9:52 AM
To: Boyer, Janet, Wehner, Judy
Subject: FW; Merritt Borthers Mine
Attachments: ER 13-2558.pdf
From: Shearin, Renee
Sent: Tuesday, November 12, 2013 4:17 PM
To: Harris, Brenda M
Subject: Merritt Borthers Mine
Our response is attached. Thank you.
Renee Shearin
State Flistotic Preservation Office
4617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-4716
919-807-6584
Please see http://www.hpo.ncdcr.gov/er/er email submittal.html for guidelines on submitting projectsfor
environmental review.
Environmental Review projects may be submitted to [e-mail]. Please only one project per
email. Allow 30 days for our response.
*This message does not necessarily represent the policy of the Department of Cultural Resources. E-Mail to and from me, in
connection with the transaction of public business, is subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law (N.C.G.S. 132) and may be
disclosed to third parties.*

North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources
State Historic Preservation Office
Ramona M. Bmtos, Administrator
Governor Pat Ntc(;rory
Secretary Susan Kluttz
November 12, 2013
MEMORANDUM
TO: Brenda Harris
Land Quality Section
Division of Land Resources, NCDENR
FROM: Ramona M. BartosPA?A+k4LUsj` IA•50WAV&
Office of Archives and History
Deputy Secretary Kevin Cherry.
SUBJECT: Application for Mining Permit Renewal/Modification, Perry Merritt Jr., Merritt Brothers Mine,
Bladen County, ER 13-2558
Thank you for giving us the opportunity to review and comment on the above project pursuant to Chapter 74,
Article 7 of the North Carolina General Statutes.
Because of the location and topographic situation of the proposed project area, it is unlikely that any
archaeological sites which may be eligible for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places will be
affected by the proposed borrowing. We, therefore, recommend that no archaeological investigation be
conducted in connection with this project.
While we note that this project review is only for a state permit, the potential for federal permits may require
further consultation with us and compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act.
Thank you for your cooperation and consideration. If you have questions concerning the above comment,
please contact Renee Gledhill -Earley, environmental review coordinator, at 919-807-6579.
Location: 109 Oast f ortes Street, Ralcigh NC 276R1 Mailing Addmse: 4617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh NC 27699-4617 'Telephone/Pax: (919) W7•6570/80U599

NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources
Land Quality Section
Tracy E. Davis, PE, CPM Pat McCrory, Governor
Director November 7, 2013 John E. Skvarla, III, Secretary
Certified Mail
Return Receipt Requested
7008 1300 0000 1 126 6599
Mr. Perry Merritt, Jr.
Merritt Brothers
8906 NC Highway 41 East
White take, North Carolina 28337
RE: Merritt Brothers Mine
Permit No. 09-05
Bladen County
Cape Fear River Basin
Dear Mr. Merritt:
We have reviewed the renewal and modification request youlyour company submitted
for the referenced mine site. However, the following information is needed to continue
processing your application:
Revise the mine plan to show Colley Creek and any adjoining wetlands to the
site.
2. Revise the cross section of the mine area to show the maximum pit depth and
final water level depth. The cross section does not have to be to scale.
3. Clarify the acreage to be affected. The acreage chart on the mine plan shows
2.0 acres of wastepiles and 46.76 acres of mine excavation. (The total is 51.96
acres not 57.83 acres.) The application shows no wastepile acreage and 54.63
acres of mine excavation. Please clarify which is correct.
4. Currently the assignment of savings account has Merritt Brothers as the
operator. The current permit is issued to Perry Merritt, Jr. dba Merritt Brothers.
The issuance of the renewal and modification will require that the operator on the
reclamation bond exactly matches the permitte on Page 1. This may result in the
replacement of the existing $25,000.00 reclamation bond on file with a new one
that has Perry Merritt, Jr. dba Merritt Brothers as the operator or submission of a
new page 1 with Merritt Brothers as the applicant.
1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612.919-707-9220 I FAX: [phone]
512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, Norlh Carolina 27604 • Internet: http:l/porlal.ncdenr.org/webllr/
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Certified Mail
Mr. Merritt
Page Two
Please be aware that additional bonding will be required because of the
modification request. It cannot be calculated at this time until the affected
acreage is clarified as noted in No. 3 above. If you elect to replace the existing
bond, this can be done when the correct bond amount is verified.
Please be advised that our review cannot be completed until all of the items listed
above have been fully addressed. in addition, please note the Land Quality Section may
request additional information, not included in this letter, as the mining application review
progresses.
In order to complete the processing of your application, please forward two (2) copies of
the requested information to my attention at the following address. -
Land Quality Section
Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1612
As required by 15A NCAC 5B.0013, you are hereby advised that you have 180 days
from the date of your receipt of this letter to submit all of the requested information. If you are
unable to meet this deadline and wish to request additional time, you must submit information,
in writing, to the Director clearly indicating why the deadline can not be met and request that
an extension of time be granted. If an extension of time is not granted, a decision will be made
to grant or deny the mining permit based upon the information currently in the Department's
files at the end of the 180-day period.
Though the preceding statement cites the maximum time limit for your response, we
encourage you to provide the additional information requested by this letter as soon as
possible. Your prompt response will help us to complete processing your application sooner.
Please contact me at [phone] if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
U
J ith A. e ner
Assistant State Mining Specialist
Land Quality Section
CC" Mr. Brad Cole, PE

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Wehner, Judy
From: Wehner, Judy
Sent: Thursday, November 07, 2013 2:20 PM
To: Geographic Solutions ([e-mail])
Subject: Merritt Brothers
Attachments: 09-05 adi 2013.pdf
Just need a few things.
Judy Wehner
Assistant State Mining Specialist
1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612
[phone]
[phone] fax
E-mail correspondence to and from this address may be subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and may be
disclosed to third parties.
s Complete items 1, `2',- and 3. Also complete
item 4 R Restricted delivery Is desired.
■ Print your name and 6ddress on the reverse
so that we can return the card to you.
■ Attach this card to the back of the mailpiece,
or on the front if space permits.
1. Article Addressed to:
MR PERRY MERRITT JR
MERRITT BROTHERS
8906 NC HIGHWAY 41 EAST
WHITE LAKE NC 28337
A. nature
❑ Agent
X 9 ❑ Addressee
R Received by (Printed Name} C. Date of D0Ily
D. If �7 ❑Yes
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3. il-14AL1TY
certlfled Mail
Registered
Insured Mall
❑ Express Mall
Zi Return Receipt for Merchandise
4. Restricted DOINSTYi ff#- Fee} ❑ Yes
2. Article Number 7008 1�300 0000 1126 6599
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Wehner, Judy
From: Harris, Brenda M
Sent: Thursday, November 07, 2013 8:47 AM
To: Boyer, Janet; Wehner, Judy
Subject: FW: Renewal/ Modification perry Merriyy 1r.merritt Brothers Mine, Bladen Co
Attachments: MEMORANDUM.docxperrymerrittjrmerrittbrothersmineblandenco.docx
From: Bowden, Charles
Sent: Thursday, November 07, 2013 8:27 AM
To: Harris, Brenda M
Subject: Renewal/ Modification perry Merriyy Jr.merritt Brothers Mine, Bladen Co
Charles Bowden
CREP Specialist
NCDA&CS, Division of Soil and Water Conservation
127 Cardinal Dr.
Wilmington, NC 28405
[phone] office
[phone]fax
"E-mail correspondence to and from this address may be subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to
third parties."

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Steve Troxier North Carolina Department of Agriculture
Commissioner and Consumer Services
Division of Soil and Water Conservation
To: Brenda M. Harris,
Mining Program Secretary
Land Quality Sectionbv
From: Charles Bowden
Application Review Coordinator
Division of Soil and Water
Date: November 5, 2013
Subject: Mining Permit Renewal / Modification Perry Merritt JR., dba Merritt Brothers
Merritt Brothers Mine
Bladen County
Patricia K. Harris
Director
NC Division of Soil and Water Conservation reviewed the mining permit renewal / modification for Perry
Merritt Jr,, dba Merritt Brothers, Merritt Brothers Mine in Bladen County. The Conservation Reserve
Enhancement Program (CREP) database does not reflect said property being enrolled in a conservation
easement. Therefore NC CREP has no programmatic concerns with moving forward with this permit
modification request.
Please contact me should you have any questions or concerns at 910-796-7223.
MAILING ADDRESS LOCATION
Division of Soli and Water Conservation Telephone: [phone] Archdale Building
1614 Mall Service Center Fax Number: 919-733-3559 512 N. Salisbury Street, Suite 504
Raleigh, NC 27699-1614 Raleigh, NC 27604
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Wehner, Judy
From:
Pace, Jodi
Sent:
Wednesday, November 06, 2013 3:24 PM
To:
Wehner, Judy
Subject:
mine review
Sorry Judy:
Our comments are as follows for the Merritt Brothers Mine, 09-05:
- Please illustrate on the mine map:
o The proposed permit boundaries.
o The ultimate limits of clearing and grading. S t)
o The outline and width of all buffer zones (both undisturbed and unexcavated). -46 wly /
o Outline and acreage of all temporary and/or permanent overburden disposal argas. AJ
o The acreage of all planned and existing access roads and on -site haul roads. iJ
- Show the proposed acreage to be added in this permit renewal — application states 27.33 acres (21.38 acres to
be affected). 1V) b `J'
- Show the new buffer.
- Show a 1: - 50' scale Pi
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Identify Colley Creek.
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Identify the wetlands on adjacent property tract
Provide a current reclamation Map to include additional acreage.
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DPR/RRS Mining Permit Application Review
RRS Contact: !Jf'Jj•j
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County: NAd� - - CON Nft I Tr PW ITT* . hF►t -
Proposed activity is / is not within 5 miles of a public park or recreation area.
If yes, identify the park:��„
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Review conducted by: Date: l :d �/ 3
PLEASE RETURN APPLICATION MATERIALS WITH YOUR REVIEWICOMMENTS,
YOU CAN ALSO E-MAIL YOUR COMMENTS TO:
steve.11vinestuneAa t3-cparks.gov
Return form and materials to:
Steve Livingstone
[e-mail]
DENRfDivision of Parks & Recreation
1615 MSC
Raleigh, NC 27699-1615
[phone]
RECEIVED
OCT 2 a 2013
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NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources
Land Quality Section
Tracy E. Davis, PE, CPM
Director
October 14, 2013
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mr. Lewis Ledford, Director
Division of Parks and Recreation
FROM: Brenda M. Harris !�
Mining Program Secretary
Land Quality Section
SUBJECT: Mining Permit Renewal 1 Modification
Merritt Brothers Mine
Bladen County
Pat McCrory, Governor
John E. Skvarla, III, Secretary
Perry Merritt Jr., dba Merritt Brothers
Please find attached for your review a copy of the mining permit renewal request for the
above referenced project.
Please review this information and advise as to the probability of this operation having
unduly adverse affects on the purposes of a publically owned park, forest, or recreation area
(GS 74-51 (5). Please respond by November 5, 2013 so that we may complete our review of
this request within our statutory time limits.
As is the case in our review of all mining permit applications, renewals and modifications,
this office will carefully review all proposed erosion and sediment control measures to ensure
that they are sufficient to restrain erosion and off -site sedimentation. However, any comments
your agency can provide regarding effects on publicly owned parks, forests or recreation areas
would be greatly appreciated. If your staff wishes to perform a site inspection, it is
recommended that they contact the person submitting this request to set up a convenient date
and time. Also, please send a copy of your comments to the person noted in the application.
Your continued cooperation is greatly appreciated. Please contact Ms. Judy Wehner at
[phone] if you have any questions.
Ibmh
Attachments
cc: Mr. Brad Cole
1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612 - Telephone [phone] FAX: [phone]
512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 • Internet: http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/ir/land-quality
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Pat McCrory
Governor
HCDEW
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Resources
Thomas A. Reeder John E. Skvarla, III
MEMORANDUM
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
Director
October 21, 2013
Judy Wehner
Land Quality Section
Paul Williams
Ground Water Management Section
Division of Water Resources
Secretary
EC NED
OCT 212013
LANt) QUALITY SECTION
Comments on the Mining Permit Renewal/Modification Request for:
Merritt Brothers
Merritt Brothers Mine
Bladen County
The Merritt Brothers Mine, located in Bladen County, does not appear to have an unduly adverse
effect on ground water supplies since there is no dewatering proposed on site. If it becomes
necessary to begin pumping water from the mine to stabilize mining activities, the Division of
Water Resources would like to be contacted so that it may further investigate any potential
effects on potable ground water supplies.
Facilities not in the fifteen county Central Coastal Plain Capacity Use Area are required to
register their water withdrawals in accordance with the North Carolina General Statute G.S. 143-
215.22H. This statue requires any non-agricultural water user who withdraws 100,000 gallons or
more in any one day of ground water or surface water to register and update withdrawals. This
statue also requires transfers of 100,000 gallons or more in any one day of surface water from
one river basin to another river basin to register and update their water transfers. Water
withdrawal registrants must complete the annual water use reporting form by April 1 for the
previous year.
If you have further questions please contact the Division of Water Resources at [phone]
or send correspondence to 1611 Mail Service Center, Raleigh NC 27699-1611.
1611 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1611
Location: 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Phone: [phone]M FAX: [phone]
Internet: www.newater.org
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources
Land Quality Section
Tracy E. Davis, PE, CPM
Director
October 14, 201.3
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mr. Nat Wilson
Hydrogeology Group
Division of Water Resources
FROM: Brenda M. Harris hz�_VA
Mining Program S cretary
Land Quality Section
Pat McCrory, Governor
John E. Skvarla, III, Secretary
SUBJECT: Mining Permit Renewal 1 Modification Perry Merritt Jr., dba Merritt Brothers
Merritt Brothers Mine
Bladen County
❑ Mine Dewatering Proposed ® No Mine Dewatering Proposed
Please find attached for your review a copy of the mining permit renewal request for the
above referenced project.
Please review this information and advise as to the probability of this operation having
unduly adverse effect on potable water supplies (GS 74-51 (2). Please respond by November 5,
2013 so that we may complete our review of this request within our statutory time limits.
As is the case in our review of all mining permit applications, renewals and modifications, this
office will carefully review, any comments your agency can provide regarding potential effects on
potable groundwater supplies and groundwater quality will be appreciated. We would like to
have any recommendations you may provide for permit conditions, for reasonable protection of
groundwater quantity or quality. If your staff wishes to perform a site inspection, it is
recommended that they contact the person submitting this request to set up a convenient date
and time. Also, please send a copy of your comments to the person noted in the application.
RETURN ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS AND MAPS WITH YOUR REVIEW
COMMENTS TO THIS OFFICE.
Your continued cooperation is greatly appreciated. Please contact Ms. Judy Wehner at
[phone] if you have any questions.
Ibmh
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Attachments,
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cc: Mr. Brad Cole
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Sent: Monday, October 21, 2013 7:41 AM
To: Wehner, Judy
Cc: Bennett, Bradley, Pace, Jodi
Subject: Merritt Brothers Mine Permit Application Review
Attachments: merritt letter.pdf, merritt checklist.pdf
Chad C. Turlington
Environmental Specialist
NC DENR-Division of Water Resources
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Fayetteville Regional Office
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Resources
Pat McCrory Thomas A. Reeder
Governor Director
October 21, 2013
Merritt Brothers Mine
Attn: Perry Merritt, Jr.
8906 NC Hwy 41 E.
White Lake, NC 28337
Subject: DWR Review of Mining Permit Application
Perry Merritt, Jr. dba Merritt Brothers Mine
Merritt Brothers Pit
Bladen County
Dear Mr, Merritt:
John E. Skvarla, III
Secretary
Please find enclosed a copy of a completed Mining Permit Application Review Form for the Division of Waster
Resources (DWR) for the subject mine in Sladen County. This completed form is being supplied to you at the
request of the Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources (DEMLR) as the owner/manager of the subject
mine for your files. Copies of this form have also been supplied via e-mail to the DEMLR-Central Office,
DEMLR-Fayetteville Regional Office as well as Joey Taylor with GS3 Geographic Solutions & Surveying
Services, PLLC.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding the enclosed form or the information provided, please contact
Chad Turlington at 910-433-3300.
Sincerely, ,
Environmental Specialist
DWR-Fayetteville Regional Office
Enclosure
cc: FRO — Surface Water Protection Section
Joey Taylor — GS3 Geographic Solutions & Surveying Services, PLLC. (1104 W. Broad Street,
Elizabethtown, NC 28337)
Location: 225 Green Street, Suite 714, Fayetteville, North Carolina 2=1.5095
Phone: [phone] FAk 910.486.07071 Customer Service: 1,877,623.8748
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MINING PERMIT APPLICATION REVIEW FORM
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PERMIT ACTION TYPE:
YES NO Date Commencing
Have land disturbing activities
started? Date? f— 1993
Latitude: 34.6643 Longitude:-77.4693
Please return comments to (at DEMLR CO): Judy Wehner
Comments due by: 11/5/2013
SECTION BELOW TO BE FILLED OUT BY DWR:
is the RO concerned that the operation, as proposed, would violate standards of water quality? No
Comments:Per Application, no excavation within 300 feet of Coliy Creek and 75 feet fromwetland.
Watershed/Stream Name & Classification: 18-68-17 C:Sw
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources
Land Quality Section
Tracy E. Davis, PE, CPM
Director
October 14, 2013
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mr. Van Stancil
Habitat Conservation Program Coordinator
Wildlife Resources Commission
FROM: Brenda M. Harris
Mining Program S Aret�ary
Land Quality Section
Pat McCrory, Governor
John E. Skvarla, III, Secretary
SUBJECT: Mining Permit Renewal / Modification Perry Merritt Jr., dba Merritt Brothers
Merritt Brothers Mine
Bladen County
Please find attached for your review a copy of the mining permit renewal / modification
request for the above referenced project.
Please review this information and advise as to the probability of this operation having
unduly adverse effect on wildlife and freshwater fisheries (G.S. 74-51 (2)). Please respond by
November S, 2013 so that we may complete our review of this request within our statutory time
limits.
As is the case in our review of all mining permit applications, renewals and modifications,
this office will carefully review all proposed erosion and sediment control measures to ensure that
they are sufficient to restrain erosion and off -site sedimentation. However, any comments your
agency can provide regarding effects on wildlife and freshwater fisheries would be greatly
appreciated. If your staff wishes to perform a site inspection, it is recommended that they contact
the person submitting this request to set up a convenient date and time. Also, please send a
copy of your comments to the person noted in the application.
RETURN ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS AND MAPS WITH YOUR REVIEW
COMMENTS TO THIS OFFICE.
Your continued cooperation is greatly appreciated. Please contact Ms. Judy Wehner at
[phone] if you have any questions.
/bmh
Attachments
cc: Mr. Brad Cole
1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612 • Telephone [phone] FAX: [phone]
512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 • Internet: ham://portal.ncdenr.org/webArAand-quality
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RCDENR
{forth Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources
Land Quality Section
Tracy E. Davis, PE, CPM
Director
October 14, 2013
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mr. Nat Wilson
Hydrogeology Group
Division of Water Resources
FROM: Brenda M. Harris h��k
Mining Program Slecretary
Land Quality Section
Pat McCrory, Governor
John E. Skvarla, III, Secretary
SUBJECT: Mining Permit Renewal ! Modification Perry Merritt Jr., dba Merritt Brothers
Merritt Brothers Mine
Bladen County
❑ Mine Dewatering Proposed ® No Mine Dewatering Proposed
Please find attached for your review a copy of the mining permit renewal request for the
above referenced project.
Please review this information and advise as to the probability of this operation having
unduly adverse effect on potable water supplies (GS 74-51 (2). Please respond by November 6,
2013 so that we may complete our review of this request within our statutory time limits.
As is the case in our review of all mining permit applications, renewals and modifications, this
office will carefully review, any comments your agency can provide regarding potential effects on
potable groundwater supplies and groundwater quality will be appreciated. We would like to
have any recommendations you may provide for permit conditions, for reasonable protection of
groundwater quantity or quality. If your staff wishes to perform a site inspection, it is
recommended that they contact the person submitting this request to set up a convenient date
and time. Also, please send a copy of your comments to the person noted in the application.
RETURN ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS AND MAPS WITH YOUR REVIEW
COMMENTS TO THIS OFFICE.
Your continued cooperation is greatly appreciated. Please contact Ms. Judy Wehner at
[phone] if you have any questions.
lbmh
Attachments
cc: Mr. Brad Cole
1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612 • Telephone [phone] FAX: [phone]
512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 • Internet: http://Pomal.nodenr.org/web/irtland-quality
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RCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources
Land Quality Section
Tracy E. Davis, PE, CPM
Director
October 14, 2013
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mr. Peter Benjamin
Application Review Coordinator
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
FROM: Brenda M. Harris
Mining Program Secretary
Land Quality Section
Pat McCrory, Governor
John E. Skvarla, Ill, Secretary
SUBJECT: Mining Permit Renewal / Modification Perry Merritt Jr., dba Merritt Brothers
Merritt Brothers Mini:
Bladen County
Please find attached for your review a copy of the mining permit renewal request for the
above referenced project.
Please review this information and advise as to the probability of this operation having
unduly adverse effect on wildlife and freshwater fisheries (G.S. 74-51 (2)). Please respond by
November 6, 2013 so that we may complete our review of this request within our statutory time
limits.
As is the case in our review of all mining permit applications, renewals and modifications,
this office will carefully review all proposed erosion and sediment control measures to ensure that
they are sufficient to restrain erosion and off -site sedimentation. However, any comments your
agency. can provide regarding effects on wildlife and freshwater fisheries would be greatly
appreciated. If your staff wishes to perform a site inspection, it is recommended that they contact
the person submitting this request to set up a convenient date and time. Also, please send a copy
of your comments to the person noted in the application.
RETURN ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS AND MAPS WITH YOUR REVIEW
COMMENTS TO THIS OFFICE.
Your continued cooperation is greatly appreciated. Please contact Ms. Judy Wehner at
[phone] if you have any questions.
/bmh
Attachments
cc: Mr. Brad Cole
1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612 - Telephone [phone] FAX: [phone]
512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 • Internet: http:l/oortal,ncdenr.om/web/Irtland-quality
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources
Land Quality Section
Tracy E. Davis, PE, CPM
Director
October 14, 2013
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mr. Lewis Ledford, Director
Division of Parks and Recreation
FROM: Brenda M. Harris
Mining Program Secretary
Land Quality Section
Pat McCrory, Governor
John E. Skvarla, III, Secretary
SUBJECT: Mining Permit Renewal / Modification Perry Merritt Jr., dba Merritt Brothers
Merritt Brothers Mine
Bladen County
Please find attached for your review a copy of the mining permit renewal request for the
above referenced project.
Please review this information and advise as to the probability of this operation having
unduly adverse affects on the purposes of a publicaliy owned park, forest, or recreation area
(GS 74-51 (5), Please respond by November 5, 2013 so that we may complete our review of
this request within our statutory time limits.
As is the case in our review of all mining permit applications, renewals and modifications,
this office will carefully review all proposed erosion and sediment control measures to ensure
that they are sufficient to restrain erosion and off -site sedimentation. However, any comments
your agency can provide regarding effects on publicly owned parks, forests or recreation areas
would be greatly appreciated. If your staff wishes to perform a site inspection, it is
recommended that they contact the person submitting this request to set up a convenient date
and time. Also, please send a copy of your comments to the person noted in the application.
Your continued cooperation is greatly appreciated. Please contact Ms. Judy Wehner at
[phone] if you have any questions.
/bmh
Attachments
cc: Mr. Brad Cole
1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612 - Telephone [phone] / FAX: [phone]
512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 - Internet: http://portal.ncdenr.antweb4r4and-aualitX
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NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources
Land Quality Section
Tracy E. Davis, PE, CPM
Director
October 14, 2013
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mr. Charles Bowden
Application Review Coordinator
Division of Soil and Water Conservation
PROM: Brenda M. Harris (*;A
Mining Program Secretary
Land Quality Section
Pat McCrory, Governor
John E. Skvaria, III, Secretary
SUBJECT: Mining Permit Renewal 1 Modification Perry Merritt Jr., dha Merritt Brothers
Merritt Brothers Mine
Bladen County y
Please find attached for your review a copy of the mining permit renewal request for the
above referenced project.
Please review this information and advise as to the probability of this operation having
unduly adverse effect on any publically owned conservation easements (G.S. 74-51 (5)),
Please respond by November 5, 2013 so that we may complete our review of this request
within our statutory time limits.
As is the case in our review of all mining permit applications, renewals and modifications,
this office will carefully review all proposed erosion and sediment control measures to ensure
that they are sufficient to restrain erosion and off -site sedimentation. However, any comments
your agency can provide regarding effects on publically owned conservation easements would
be greatly appreciated. If your staff wishes to perform a site inspection, it is recommended that
they contact the person submitting this request to set up a convenient date and time. Also,
please send a copy of your comments to the person noted in the application.
Your continued cooperation is greatly appreciated. Please contact Ms. Judy Wehner at
[phone] if you have any questions.
ibmh
Attachments
cc: Mr. Brad Cole
1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612 . Telephone [phone] FAX: [phone]
512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 • Internet: http:llportal,ncdenr.org/web/lriland•guality
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NCDENR,
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources
Land Quality Section
Tracy E. Davis, PE, CPM
Director
October 14, 2013
MEMORANDUM
TO: Ms. Anne Deaton
Habitat Protection Section
Division of Marine Fisheries
FROM: Brenda M. Harris
Mining Program Secretary
Land Quality Section
Pat McCrory, Governor
John E. Skvarla, III, Secretary
SUBJECT: Mining Permit Renewal / Modification Perry Merritt Jr., dba Merritt Brothers
Merritt Brothers Mine
Bladen County
Please find attached for your review a copy of the mining permit rmodificationl request for
the above referenced project.
Please review this information and advise as to the probability of this operation having
unduly adverse effect on freshwater, estuarine or marine fisheries (G.S. 74-51 (2)). Please
respond by November 5, 2013 so that we may complete our review of this request within our
statutory time limits.
As is the case in our review of all mining permit applications, renewals and modifications,
this office will carefully review all proposed erosion and sediment control measures to ensure that
they are sufficient to restrain erosion and off -site sedimentation. However, any comments your
agency can provide regarding effects on freshwater, estuarine or marine fisheries would be
greatly appreciated. If your staff wishes to perform a site inspection, it is recommended that they
contact the person submitting this request to set up a convenient date and time. Also, please
send a copy of your comments to the person noted in the application.
Your continued cooperation is greatly appreciated. Please contact Ms. Ashley Rodgers
at [phone] if you have any questions.
/bmh
Attachments
cc: Mr. Brad Cole
1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612 - Telephone [phone] FAX: [phone]
512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 • Internet: http:llpodal.ncdenr.org/webl rlland-quality
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NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Laud Resources
Land Quality Section
Tracy E. Davis, PE, CPM
Director
October 14, 2013
MEMORANDUM
TO: Ms. Renee Gledhill -Earley
Application Review Coordinator
Archives & History
FROM: Brenda M. Harris Ftw&
Mining Program Secretary
Land Quality Section
Pat McCrory, Governor
John E. Skvarla, III, Secretary
SUBJECT: Mining Permit Renewal / Modification Perry Merritt Jr., dba'Merritt Brothers
Merritt Brothers Mine
Bladen County
Please find attached for your review a copy of the mining permit renewal request for the
above referenced project.
Please review this information and advise as to the probability of this operation having
unduly adverse effect on any significant archeological resources. Please respond by November
5, 2013 so that we may complete our review of this request within our statutory time limits.
As is the case in our review of all mining permit applications, renewals and modifications,
this office will carefully review all proposed erosion and sediment control measures to ensure
that they are sufficient to restrain erosion and off -site sedimentation. However, any comments
your agency can provide regarding effects on significant archeological resources and/or human
skeletal remains would be greatly appreciated. If your staff wishes to perform a site inspection, it
is recommended that they contact the person submitting this request to set up a convenient date
and time. Also, please send a copy of your comments to the person noted in the application.
Your continued cooperation is greatly appreciated. Please contact Ms. Ashley Rodgers
at [phone] if you have any questions.
/bmh
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MINING PEISIT APPLICATION REVEW FORM
for the
DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES
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MLR:
Project Name: Merritt Brothers Pit DEMLR Permit # 09-05 County: Bladen Applicant's Email:
[e-mail]
PERMIT ACTION TYPE:
YES NO Date Commencing
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Have land disturbing activities
started? Date? I— i
Latitude: 34.6643 Longitude:-77.4693
Please return comments to (at DEMLR CO): Judy Wehner
Comments due by: 11/512013
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SECTION BELOW TO BE FILLED OUT BY DWR:
Is the RO concerned that the operation, as proposed, would violate standards of water quality?
Comments:
Watershed/Stream Name & Classification:
DWR Compliance Status of Mine:
Does this mine (or previous owner) have DWR back fees to pay? If yes, amount:
Is this mine an active permit in BIMS?
YES NO
401 Wetland Cert. existing? I i- ( Permit # I f r
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*The NPOES SW and WW Permit NCG020000 covers closed -loop recycle systems, desL ned to. exclude all stormwater run-off from
the system and operate at or below two -feet of freeboard. These systems may be permitted by a Nan discharge- Recycle System
Permit from the Aquifer Protection Section (APS), OR may instead be Permitted under NCG020000 to eliminate an additional permit.
Recycle systems that do not meet those criteria are considered dischaMing systems, and are sub'ect to the NCG020000 dischatpe
germit.
"To obtain 7Q10 flows, permittees must contact the DWR StormwaterPermiiting Unit. if DWR does not have a Row estimate fore
specific stream, permittees will be asked to obtain one. Permittees should contact J. Curtis Weaver at the USGS: 919-571-4043, for
more information on obtaining a 7Q10 flow. USGS will not determine a 7Q10 flow for tidally influenced water bodies.
"' If there is not enough information to give a complete answer, write in the space provided what you will need to answer this question
completely. If you require DEMLR to hold the permit until further notice indicate that in the question below.
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RO Aquifer Protection Section: Regional Office: Date:
SPU DWR Central Office Reviewer (if applicable).
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MINJV APPLICATION REVIEW CHECK
APPLICATION/PERMIT NO.: Dq,0,5-' _ ACTION: New odificati ewal ransfer Release
APPLICANT NAME: MINE NAME: `ti _ COUNTY:
Administrative Issues:
A. Is the site currently under NOV? Yes No Explain: _
B. Is the site under LAMA jurisdiction? Yes No Explain:
Field Issues:
A. Are potential wetlands and watercourses properly indicated on the Mine Map? Yes No Explain.
B. Are the proposed buffer zones adequate? Yes No Explain:
C. Do all occupied dwellings within 300 feet of the mine excavation appear to be indicated? Yes No
Explain:
D. Do all water supply wells within 500 feet of the mine excavation appear to be indicated? Yes No
Explain:
E. Is visual screening needed? Yes No Explain:
F. Are the proposed erosion and sedimentation control measures properly located to prevent offsite
sedimentation? Yes No Explain:
G. Is the proposed revegetationfreclamation plan acceptable? Yes No Explain:
Date inspected:
Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plan Review:
It is the responsibility of the Regional Office staff to verify the adequacy of the E&S measures. Please provide
any concerns or comments:
Other Comments:
Who was the application routed to and when?:
Division of Air Quality: Date:
Division of Water Quality (Water Quality Section only): Date:
Other: Date:
Inspector/Reviewer's Name: Date:
Regional Engineer's Name:
Date:
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MINING PERMIT APPLICATION REVIEW FORM
for the
DIVISION OF AIR QUALITY
Project/Number, County::
""Due Date for Comments Back to Land Quality Section:
0912005
Will the operation, as proposed, violate stancares or air qualihl?
Comments:
YES NO
Air permit required
Air.permit existing (Permit #.��
Other Comments:
Reviewed by: Date:
Print ,dame:
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October 10, 2013
NCDENR
Division of Land Resources
Land Quality Section
1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1612
Attention: Judy Wehner, Assistant State Mining Specialist
RE: Mining permit Renewal/Modification
Merritt Brothers Mine: Permit 09-05, Bladen County, NC
Dear Ms. Wehner:
RECEIVED
OCT 11 N13
LAND QUALITY SECTION
I am herewith submitting the complete application package for the mining permit renewal and modification forthe
above -referenced Permit No. 09-05. The package includes the following items:
I. Return receipts for the notification letters.
2. Complete and executed permit application with reclamation plan and acreage data.
3. Mining/Reclamation drawings with details, mining plan, BMP's, reclamation/vegetation plan.
4. Check for the Modification and Renewal fees.
The owners and I would ask that you allow this permit to be renewed and modified as shown. We understand that we are beyond
the permit expiration date. The delay is due to the fact that I originally understood that this was just going to be a renewal only.
When we went on -site to update the acreages, we found that the mine operator had excavated areas beyond the original permit
boundary (the aerial photo on the site drawing reflects this). We then had to expand the mine boundary to cover the previously
excavated area, along with adding more area for future excavation. We then had to send notification letters by registered mail to
the adjoining property owners and Bladen County Manager.
The mine operator/property owner owns over 400 acres around the perimeter of this mine. The expanded area is not located
within several hundred feet of any wetlands. No public wells are within 500 feet of the mine, with the exception of the well that the
mine owner operator has on this property. He has a recreational cabin adjacent to the mine.
Mr. Merritt does not screen or wash sand on this site. The mine is used exclusively for borrow material. The material is excavated
by trackhoe and loaded directly into trucks. I have included a 1-acre stockpile area to allow for drying when the excavated material
is too wet to place on construction sites.
Please feel free to contact me at 910.862,3400 with any questions or requests for more information.
erely,
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PO Box 2019 11104 W. Broad St.
Elizabethtown, NC 28337
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NORTH CAROLINA
MINING PERMIT APPLICATION
MERRITT BROTHERS MINE
2013
MINE MODIFICATION/RENEWAL
PERMIT: 09-05
PREPARED BY:
Geographic Solutions
Z 3 & Surveying Services, PLLC
1104 W. BROAD ST.
ELIZABETHTOWN, NC 28337
910-862-3400
For Submittal To:
RECEIVED
OCT 112013
LAND QUALITY SECTION
State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
And Natural Resources
Division of Land Resources
Land Quality Section
1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612
[phone]

APPLICATION FOR A MININARMIT •
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
LAND QUALITY SECTION
APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
(PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE)
1. Name of Mine Merritt Brothers County Baden
River Basin Cape Fear
Latitude (decimal degrees to four places) 34. 66530 N
Longitude (decimal degrees to four places) 76- 4692' W
2. Name of Applicant* _ Perry Merritt, Jr., dba Merritt Brothers Mine _
3. Permanent address for receipt of official mail** 6906 NCH 4 / E. White Lake NC 26337
Telephone (9 / 0) 560-4601 Alternate No.
4. Mine Office Address 6906 NC HwX 4 / E White Lake. NC 26337
Telephone _ (9 / 0) 566-460 /
5. Mine Manager Per Merritt Jr.
We hereby certify that all details contained in this Permit Application are true and correct to the best of our
knowledge. We fully understand that any willful misrepresentation of facts will be cause for permit
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Date 9 as - ;wg
Print Name Perry Merritt. Jr.
Title Owner/Operator
This will be the name that the mining permit will be issued to and the name that must be indicated -on the
reclamation bond (securiW 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 grantor deny an application for a permit within 60 days of receipt ofa
complete application or, if a public hearing is held, within 30 days following the hearing and the filing of any
supplemental information required by the Department. All questions must be addressed and all required maps
provided before this application can be considered complete. Attach additional sheets as needed.
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APPLICATION FOR A MININGWRMIT
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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
l . 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):
Of this acreage, how much is owned and how much is leased? Acres owned:
Acres leased: Property owner if leased.
® If this is an application for RENEWAL of a mining permit, indicate the mining permit number
and the total (overall) acreage covered by the existing permit: Mining Permit No.: 09-05
Total permitted acreage (this is the acreage that the "renewal" fee will be based upon): 36.45
® if this is an application for a MODIFICATION to a mining permit, indicate the mining permit
number and the total (overall) acreage covered by the existing permit.
Mining Permit No.: 03-05 Total permitted acreage: 36.45
Does the modification involve acreage within the previously approved permitted boundary?
Yes ❑ No X. 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: 27.33 . (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 S 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):
21.36
❑ 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: Sand. Sand Clay _
3. Mining method:
❑ Hydraulic Dredge ❑ Front-end Loader & Truck ❑ Shovel & Truck
❑ Dragline & Truck ❑ Self -loading Scraper
Other (explain): Tracked txcauator and Truck
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APPLICATION FOR A MININARMIT
a. Expected maximum depth of mine (feet) 20 feet
Depth is relative to what benchmark? (e.g., natural ground level, mean sea level, road elevation, etc.)
Natural Ground Level -
b. Expected average depth of mine (feet) l 6 feet
4. Has any area(s) at this site been mined in the past? Yes ® . No ❑
If yes, when and by whom was this activity conducted? Merrrtt Brothers (l 993-20/ 3).
5. Number of years for which the permit is requested (10 years maximum): 10 years
B. MAPS
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, 5th Floor
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612 Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
[phone]
www.geology.enr.state.nc.us/
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
Physical Address:
NCDOT GIS Unit
3401 Carl Sandburg Court
Raleigh, North Carolina 27610
[phone]
www.ncdot.org(it/gisContacVdefault.htmI
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APPLICATION FOR A MININARMIT
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2. Mine maps must be accurate and appropriately scaled drawings, aerial photographs or enlarged
topographic maps of the entire mine site. All aspects of the mine site must be clearly labeled on
the maps along with their corresponding (approximate) acreage. As a reminder, mining
permits can only be issued for up to 10 years; thus, all mine and reclamation maps must only
denote those activities that are intended to be conducted during the life of the mining permit.
All maps must be of a scale sufficient (see minimum requirements listed below) to clearly illustrate
the following, at a minimum:
a. Property lines of the tract or tracts of land on which the proposed mining activity is to be
located including easements and rights -of -way.
b. Existing or proposed permit boundaries.
C. Initial and ultimate limits of clearing and grading.
d. Outline and width of all buffer zones (both undisturbed and unexcavated).
e. Outline and acreage of all pits/excavations.
f. Outline and acreage of all stockpile areas.
g. Outline and acreage of all temporary and/or permanent overburden disposal areas.
h. Location and acreage of all processing plants (processing plants may be described as to
location and distance from mine if sufficiently far removed).
i. Locations and names of all streams, rivers and lakes.
j. Outline and acreage of all settling and/or processing wastewater ponds.
k. Location and acreage of all planned and existing access roads and on -site haul roads.
1. Location of planned and existing on -site buildings.
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.
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 ofthe 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
S. 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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APPLICATION FOR A MININARMIT •
A table/chart must be provided on the mine map that clearly lists the approximate acreage of tailings/sediment
ponds, stockpiles, wastepiles, processing areafhaul 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
0.0
Stockpiles
1.0
Wastepiles
0.0
Processing Area/Haul Roads
2.2
Mine Excavation
54.63
Other (Explain}
0.0
Total Disturbed Acreage
57.83 ✓
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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APPLICATION FOR A MININARMIT •
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.
• Obtaln plan approval and all other applicable perm►t5.
• In5tall/upgrade gravel con5tructron entrances.
• Clear excavation areas.
• 5trip and stockpile topsoil.
• Recon5truct/repalr open pit berm around excavation areas, using tcp5oll to prepare
top S" of Germ 5urface5.
• Grade exi5t►ng local access road adjacent to site to drain entlre/y to excavation
areas. Leave stab►l►zed vegetated shoulders/swales und►5turbed.
• Install locking steel gate at mine entrance.
• Prepare seedbeds, Seed and mulch berms and &5turbed areas adjacent to haul road
In accordance with Vegetation Plan.
• Install "Open Pit " warning 51 ns around perimeter of berms.
• Ma►nta►n all 5tormwater runo7f to flow Into excavation areas.
• After excavation 15 completed, remove all temporary measures, regrade side slopes
per Reclamation Plan, prepare seedbeds and ►mstall vegetation in accordance with
the Vegetation Plan.
2. Describe specific erosion control measures to be installed prior to land disturbing activities and during
mining to prevent offsite sedimentation (include specific plans forsediment and erosion control for mine
excavation(s), waste piles, access/mine roads and process areas), and give a detailed sequence of
installation and schedule for maintenance of the measures. Locate and label all sediment and erosion
control measures on the mine map(s) and provide typical cross-sections/construction details of each
measure. Engineering designs and calculations are required to justify the adequacy of any proposed
measures.
A new temporary gravel construction entrance(5) w111 be maintained with 2 "-3 " diameter
Stone. The haul road within and adjacent to the mine will be graded to drain all 5tormwater
into the mine 51te.
See mine drsmng5 for the typical mine cross section.
3. a. Will the operation involve wa hing the material mined, recycling process water, or other wastewater
handling? Yes ❑ No in. if yes, briefly describe all such processes including any chemicals to
be used.
N/A
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 Z. If yes, briefly describe the nature of the
discharge and locate all proposed discharge points (along with their method ofstabilization) on your
mine map(s).
N/A
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 E.
If yes, what impact, if any, will mine dewatering have on neighboring wells? Estimated withdrawal
rate in gallons per day: WA . Locate all existing wells on the mine map(s) that lie
within 500 feet of the proposed excavation area. Provide data to support any conclusions or
statements made, including any monitoring well data, well construction data and current water
withdrawal rates. Indicate whether the proposed mine locale is served by a public water system or
private wells.
There w111 be no withdrawal of water out of the excavated area. The owner has one well on
the property. There are no other wells within 500 feet of the excavated area.
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 Division of Water Quality, Water Quality Section. In addition, the applicant is required to register
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water use with the Division of Water Resources if the operation withdraws more than 10,000 gallons
per day and needs a capacity use permit from the Division of Water Resources if the operation lies in
a capacity use area and withdraws more than 100,000 gallons per day.
NIA
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
Division of Air Quality or local governing body.
N/A
b. How will dust from stockpiles, haul roads, etc., be controlled?
Use of water wagon or water truck a.5 nece55ary to control dust on site.
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
maps)
30' wide unexcavated buffers will be maintained inside the permit boundarte5 as shown on
attached maps.
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 maybe
needed.
A minimum 50 foot wide buffer will be provided between the m1nin9 operation and any
wetlands.
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).
Will stay over 300 feet from Colly Creek. No wetlands located within 75 feet of excavation.
6. a. Describe methods to prevent landslide or slope instability adjacent to adjoining permit boundaries
during mining. Minimum 2 horizontal to I vertical slopes or flatter for clayey material and minimum
3 horizontal to I vertical slopes or flatter for sandy material are generally required, unless technical
justification can be provided to allow steeper slopes.
Minimum 3 to l slopes will be maintained during mining.
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 andlor
slope drains (with supporting design information) if needed, and the method offinal stabilization.
See "ne Maps.
e. In excavation(s) of unconsolidated (non -rock) materials, specify the angle of all cut slopes including
specifications for benching and sloping. Cross -sections for all cut slopes must be provided on the
mine map(s).
See Mine Maps.
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.
IN/A
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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.
(See mine map) Required 5/0pe5, buffers, berms and 5ignage w111 be maintained on this site.
S. 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 detailfcross-section and location ofeach
type of barricade to be used must be indicated on the mine map(s).
There will be no high wall area. Slopes will be maintained at minimum 3 to / slopes.
Addrttonally, a locking Street gate at the entrance will prevent access.
9. Are acid producing minerals or soils present? Yes ❑ No ®.
If yes, how will acid water pollution from the excavation, stockpiles and waste areas be controlled?
N/A
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 mine is surrounded by mostly forested land and t5 not vistble to the public.
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?
The 6/aden Lakes State Forest has land that adjoins the northern end of the property. The
proposed permitted acreage will be well over 2, 000 feet from the state forest property.
11. Will explosives be used? Yes ❑ No 0.
If yes, specify the types of explosive(s) and describe what precaution(s) will be used to prevent physical
hazard to persons or neighboring property from flying rocks or excessive air blasts or ground vibrations.
Depending on the mine's location to nearby structures, more detailed technical information may be
required on the blasting program (such as a third -party blasting study). Locate the nearest offsite
occupied structure(s) to the proposed excavation(s) on the mine map and indicate its approximate
distance to the proposed excavation.
MA
12. Will fuel tanks, solvents, or other chemical reagents be stored on -site? Yes ❑ No ®.
If yes, describe these materials, how they will be stored and method of containment in case of spill.
Indicate the location(s) of all storage facilities on the mine map(s).
NIA
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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) ofallpermanent
channels must be indicated on the reclamation map.
"en reclaimed, mine slopes will be reciarmed at 3: 1. The entire 5rte will be re -vegetated
per the permanent 5eedrng spectfrcatton5.
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
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.
An excavated pond or Small lake will be left wrth a minimum water depth of at least 4 feet.
Will the body(s) of water be stocked with fish? Yes ® No ❑.
If yes, specify species.
The lake may be stocked with Cath.5h, Bream, and 5a55.
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.
IV/A
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 far such areas
must be provided on the reclamation map.
Berms, overburden and sport banks will be used to e5tabh5h final slopes at 3: l . There will
be no waste areas left on5tte.
5. a. Describe reclamation of processing facilities, stockpile areas, and on -site roadways.
All 5tockplle5 and on5rte roadways will be removed, regraded and vegetated. All plant
equipment will be removed from the 5lte.
b. Will any on -site roadways be left as part of the reclamation? Yes ® No ❑.
Ifyes, identify such roadways on the reclamation map and provide details on permanent road and
ditch line stabilization.
The existing acce55 road will remain to use. No other roads will remain on the site.
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.)
All Scrap moterta15 will be removed From this 5tte and taken to a designated landfill.
No off -site venerated waste shall be disposed of on the mine site without prior written approval from
the NC Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Land Quality Section and either the
Division of Waste Management (DWM) or local governing body. If a disposal permit has been issued
by DWM for the site, a copy of said permit must be attached to this application. All temporary and
permanent refuse disposal areas must be clearly delineated on the mine maps) and reclamation map, along
with a list of items to be disposed in said areas.
No off -Bite generated waste well be dj5po5ed of on thr5 5rte.
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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, time 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 Division of Forest Resources, Department of Environment and
Natural Resources;
c, Authorized county representatives of the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service, specialists
and research faculty with the Colleges of Agriculture and Life Sciences and Forest Resources at
North Carolina State University;
d. North Carolina licensed landscape architects;
e. Private consulting foresters referred by the Division of Forest Resources, Department of
Environment and Natural Resources;
f. N.C. Erosion and Sedimentation Control Planning and Design Manual;
g. N.C. Surface Mining Manual: A Guide for Permitting, Operation and Reclamation;
h. Others as may be approved by the Department.
LIME - RATE OF APPLICATION (tons/acre): 2.0 tonlacre
FERTILIZER - ANALYSIS AND RATE OF APPLICATION (pounds/acre):
/, 000 Ibs of 5- 10- I 0 per acre
SEED - TYPE(S) AND RATE(S) OF APPLICATION INCLUDING YEAR-ROUND SEEDING
SCHEDULE (pounds/acre): [NOTE: Include Legumes]
Seed Types:
Tall Fescue
Common Bermuda
5er16ea Lespedeza
Nurse Grasses
Sudangrass
Rye gran
Seeding Dates:
Fall: Aug 25 - Sep / 5
Spring: Feb / 5 - Mar 2 I
May I —Aug / 5
Aug IG—Apr 30
SeediWRates:
100 /b. vac
I 0 Ibs/ac
30 Ibs/ac
15 &b V-?c
40 Ib.5/ac
MULCH - TYPE AND RATE OF APPLICATION (pounds/acre) AND METHOD OF ANCHORING:
Apply 4, 000 Ibs/acre gram .5traw. Anchor with asphalt tack, roving or netting.
OTHER VEGETATIVE COVERS — TYPE (S) AND RATE (S) OF APPLICATION INCLUDING
SEEDING SCHEDULE (pounds/acre, trees/acre, spacing of trees/shrubs, etc):
Revegetatioq,�or reforestat}or�plan approved by:
Signature Date ej LZ / 2499.1
Print Name Joey W. aylor, PLS /
Title
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APPLICATION FOR A MININARMIT 0
E. DETERMINATION OF AFFECTED ACREAGE AND BOND
The following bond calculation worksheet is to be used to establish an appropriate bond (based upon a range
of $500 to $5,000 per affected acre) for each permitted mine site based upon the acreage approved by the
Department to be affected during the life of the mining permit. Please inthe a roximate acrea e or each
AFFECTED
RECLAMATION
RECLAMATION
CATEGORY
ACREAGE
COST/ACRE*
COST
Tailings/Sediment Ponds:
0.0
Ac.
X
$
500.00/Ac.
= 0.00
Stockpiles:
1.0
Ac.
X
$
1,800.00/Ac. _
_ $ 1,800.00
Wastepiles: 7
0.0
Ac.
X
$
2,000.00/Ac.
= 0.00
Processing Area/Haul Roads:
2.2
Ac.
X
$
1,800.00 Ac.
$ 3,960.00
Mine Excavation:
54.63
Ac.
X
$
500.00/Ac.
_ $ 27,315.00
Other:
0.00
Ac.
X
$
2 000`00/Ac.
— $ 0.00
TOTAL AFFECTED AC.: 57.83 Ac.
(TOTAL PERMITTED AC.: 63.78 Ac.)
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 57.73 Ac.
b) Positive Drainage 0.1 Ac.
Inflation Factor:
0.02 X SUBTOTAL COST: V564,50
X $1,500.00 = $ 150.00
SUBTOTAL COST. $33 2� 25.00
X Permit Life (1 to 10 years): 10
INFLATION COST: $6,645.00
TOTAL COST = SUBTOTAL COST + INFLATION COST = $38,670.00
Total Reclamation Bond Cost: $ 39 800.00
(round down to the nearest $100.00)
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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: N/A
(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 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 MINING PERMIT TO ADD LAND TO THE PERMITTED AREA, AS
REQUIRED BY NCGS 74-50(bl).
SEE THE NEXT TWO PAGES FOR THE "NOTICE" FORM AND THE "AFFIDAVIT OF
NOTIFICATION"
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NOTICE
Pursuant to provisions G.S. 74-50(b1) of The Mining Act of 1971, Notice is hereby given that
Perry F. Merritt, Jr., dba Merritt Brothers Mine has applied on May 29 2013
(Applicant Name) (Date)
to the Land Quality Section, Division of Land Resources, North Carolina Department of Environment
and Natural Resources, 1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612, for (check one):
❑ a 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 and Sand Clan on 57.83 acres located 2
(Mineral, Ore) (Number) (Miles)
Northeast of White Lake off/near road North_ Carolina Highway 41
(Direction) (Nearest Town) (Number/Name)
in Bladen 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
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. 74-5.1, 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
y. tor information on the mining permit app
at [phone]. Please note that the Depa
See list on following page)
(Addressee/Owner of Record's
Name and Address)
May 29, 2013
Date of Issuance of this Notice/
Mailed to Addressee/Owner of Record)
process, please contact
Perry F. Merritt, Jr., dba Merritt Brothers Mine
(Name of Applicant: Include Contact Person
& Company Name, if Applicable)
8906 NC Hwy 41 E., White Lake, NC 28337
(Address of Applicant)
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AFFIDAVIT OF NOTIFICATION
1, Joey_W Tavlor _ , an applicant, or an agent, or employee of an applicant,
for a new Mining Permit, or a modification of an existing Mining Permit to add land to the permitted area, from the
N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources, being first duly sworn, do hereby attest that the following
are all known owners of record, both public and private, of all tracts of land that are adjoining the mining permit
boundary (including, where an adjoining tract is owned or leased by the applicant or is owned by the lessor of the
mine tract, all owners of record of tracts adjoining these tracts, that are within 1,000 feet of the mining permit
boundary) and that notice of the pending application has been caused to be mailed, by certified or registered mail,
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)
BLADEN LAKES STATE FOREST
MARLOW E FARM LLC
MERRITT W INFRED T
CARTER RALPH C. JR AND WIFE
LEGACY FARM PROPERTIES LLC
SLEEPY CREEK FARMS INC
MERRITT MARK JAY
MERRITT IVY B
CAROLYN LEWIS
(Address)
4117 INC HWY 242 N, ELIZABETHTOWN, NC 28337
PO BOX 36, CLARKTON, NC 28433
4167 MOTE RD, HARRELLS, NC 28444
6504 US 701 HWY N, ELIZABETHTOWN, NC 28337
92 BALDWIN BRANCH CHURCH RD, ELIZABETHTOWN, NC 28337
PO DRAWER 10009, GOLDSBORO, NC 27532
9196 NC HWY 41 EAST, HARRELLS, NC 28444
8906 NC HWY 41 E, WHITE LAKE, NC 28337
8887 NC HWY 41 E, HARRELLS, NC 28444
(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
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)
[i.e.: City Manager, County Manager, Mayor, etc.]
GREG MARTIN
(Address)
P.O. SOX 1048, ELIZABETHTOWN. NC 28337
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 anypart of the permitted area is located in compliance with N.C.G.S. 74-50(b 1) and 15A NCAC 513.0004(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.
Z013
i ature of Applicant or Agent Date
If person executing Affidavit is an agent or employee of an applicant, provide the following information:
Name of applicant: PERRY F. MERRITT,J_R. dba MERRITT BROTHERS MINE
Title of person executing Affidavit Agent
1, lh=JL ti i Ljj!! . a Notary Public of the County of
State of North Carolina, do hereby certify that _ _ 1A/•
appeared before me this day and under oath
Witness my hand and notarial seal, this day of 20
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Nota my Commission expire's:,
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APPLICATION FOR A MININGIERMIT
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
insppections or investigations as may be reasonably required in the administration ofthe 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:
Print Name: PeM F. Merritt, Jr.
(Title, if app icable)
Company: Merritt Brothers
(If applica e
Address: 8906 NC Hwy 41 E
White Lake, NC 28337
Telephone: [phone]
Date Signed:AA- )3
APPLICANT:
Signature: i i"'-'
Print Name: Perry F. Merritt, Jr.
Title: Owner/Operator
Company: Merritt Brothers
Mine Name:
Telephone: [phone]
Date Signed: _ �a- 13
*Signature must be the same as the individual who signed Page 1 of this application.
Maps, mine maps ana reclamation maps, ana me approl2riate processing iee tsee next page for
tee schedule) in the form a check or money order payanle to tne North Carolina Department
of Environment and Natural Resources must be sent to the Land_Ouality SectionCentral
Office at the address listed on the front cover of this applicatin form.
Inquiries regarding the status of the review of this application should be directed to the Mining
Program staff at [phone].
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•
.MINING FEE SCHEDULE
A nonrefundable permit application processing fee when filing for a new mining permit, a major permit modification or a renewal permit is
required as follows:
0-25 acres 26+acres
New Permit Applications $3,750.00 $5,000.00
Permit Modifications $750.00 $1,000.00
Permit Renewals $750.00 $1,000.00
Transfers/Minor Modifications* $100.00 $100.00
*A nonrefundable $100.00 permit application processing fee is required for minor permit modifications. Minor permit modifications include ownership
transfers, name changes, bond substitutions and permit renewals where the mine is inactive and fully stabilized. A minor permit modification also includes
lands added to a permitted area, outside of the minimum permit buffer zone requirements, where no plans for mining related disturbance of the added lands
have been approved. All other changes are considered major permit modifications.
Acres for new permits and renewal permits means the total acreage at the site. Acres for major modification of permits means that area of land affected by
the modification within the permitted mine area, or any additional land that is to be disturbed and added to an existing permitted area, or both.
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SCHEDULE OF RECLAMATION COSTS
Based upon range of 500 - 5 000 mr 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
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(L) = reclamation to a lake and revegetating sideslopes
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(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, Land Quality Section, 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/PERMIT 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 DETERNIINATION.
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Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources
Tracy E. Davis, PE, GPM Land Quality Section Pat McCrory, Governor
Director John E. Skvada, III, Secretary
October 8, 2013
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RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Receipt No. 7010 3090 0001 3216 2324
Perry Merritt
Merritt Brothers
8906 NC Hwy 41 E
White Lake, NC 28337
RE: Expired Mining Permit No. 09-05
Merritt Brothers Mine
Bladen County
Cape Fear River Basin
Dear Mr. Merritt:
RECEIVED
OCT 14 2013
LAND QUALITY SECTION
This is to advise you that the above referenced mining expired on May 19, 2013 and has
not been renewed. An inspection by personnel of the Department on October 7, 2013 revealed
little or no reclamation efforts and that the site remained virtually unchanged since mining
operation began. Expiration of.the permit only precludes further mining operations; reclamation
requirements continue to remain in effect. Section 74-56 of the Mining Act of 1971 mandates
initiation of bond forfeiture proceedings for failure to reclaim in accordance with the reclamation
plan. Also, civil penalties of up to $500.00 per day for each day of the violation may be
assessed under G.S. 74-64.
Additionally, under G.S. 74-64, the penalty for operating a mine without a permit is a civil
penalty of up to $5,000.00 per day for each day of the violation. Therefore, no further mining
may occur at the above mentioned site until you have applied for and obtained a valid mining
permit from this Department. Please contact this office immediately at Land Quality Section,
Fayetteville Regional Office, 225 Green Street Suite 714, Fayetteville, NC 28301, (910) 433-
3300 to clarify your intention at this site. Only the issuance of a mining permit, and not the mere
submittal of an application, will enable you to lawfully resume the mining operation. You are
required to submit an application for a new mining ermit and it must be approved before you
may continue mining. You may elect to close and completely reclaim the mine and not apply for
a new permit.
Fayetteville Regional Office 225 Green Street — Suite 714, Fayetteville, North Carolina 28301
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In light of the above, you have two options to maintain compliance at this site:
(A) If you desire to continue mining operations at the site,
you must:
(1) Complete and file the attached application form for a new mining permit
for this site along with the required corresponding mine maps. The
appropriate mining permit application processing fee is also required (see
attached fee schedule). No mining operations may be conducted until a
mining permit is issued for this site.
This corrective action must be completed WITHIN 30 DAYS OF RECEIPT
OF THIS NOTICE.
(2) Commence adequate reclamation activities on the inactive sections of the
affected areas at the site and continue said activities until all affected
areas where mining has terminated have been sufficiently reclaimed).
This corrective action must commence WITHIN 30 DAYS OF RECEIPT
OF THIS NOTICE.
(B) If you desire to permanently close the mine, you must:
(1) Provide this office with three (3) copies of a complete mine map at a scale
of 1 inch equals 100 feet. This map must delineate all affected areas at
the site and those -items listed on page 4 of the application form.
This corrective action must be completed WITHIN 30 DAYS OF RECEIPT
OF THIS NOTICE.
(2) Provide this office with a complete reclamation plan for all affected areas
at the mine site. This plan must include final slopes throughout the site,
final cross -sections of all affected areas, permanent measures and/or
devices to ensure that all reclaimed areas will be nonerosive, a complete
revegetation plan for final reclaimed areas, etc. Said plan must include a
time frame and sequence for each phase of reclamation for the entire
mine site.
This corrective action must be completed WITHIN 30 DAYS OF RECEIPT
OF THIS NOTICE.

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Page 3
Should you fail to comply with the terms of this letter within the prescribed time frames, a
formal Notice of Violation may be issued.
The responsibility for understanding and complying with the requirements of the Act
rests upon the individuals and firms who are subject to its requirements. The responsibility also
rests with you for notifying this office of your intentions at this site.
Please do not hesitate to contact Sally Castle or me at (910).433-3300 regarding any
questions you might have on this matter.
Sincerely,
w
Brad Cole, PE
Regional Engineer
BC/syc
Enclosures: Mining Inspection Report dated October 7, 2013
Mining Permit Application
Mining Act of 1971
Mining Administrative Code
cc: Janet Boyer, State Mining Specialist
Mr. Bradley Bennett - DWQ

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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources,
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources, Land Quality Section
MINE INSPECTION REPORT
® PERMITTED MINE SITE ❑ UNPERMITTED MINE SITE
1. MINE NAME: Merritt Brothers Mine2. MINE LOCATION: _ SR 1514 (Mote Road)
3. COUNTY: Bladen 4. RIVER BASIN: Cane Fear 5. CASE:
6. OPERATOR: Merritt Brothers/Attn: Peny Merritt
7. ADDRESS: 8906 NC Hwv 41 E White Lake NC 28337
8. MlN]NG PERMIT #: 09-05 ❑ N/A 9. PERMIT EXPIRATION DATE: May 19, 2013 ❑ NIA
10. PERSON(S) CONTACTED AT SITE: No One
J L PICTURES? ® Yes ❑ No TAKEN BY: SallyCastle
12. TYPE OF INSPECTION:
❑ A. Initial Inspection (Unpermitted Mine Sites)
1. Size of affected land: ac. (attach sketch map)
2. How was this area measured? Measured by:
® B. Routine Inspection (Permitted Mine Sites)
C. Follow-up Inspection
13. Date of last inspection: 11/14/2012
14. Any mining since that date? 0Yes ❑ No 'If cite evidence of such mining activity:
Equipment on site fresh tracks from equipment operation, recently disturbed areas with nearly vertical
slopes.
15. Was mine operating'at time of inspection? ❑ Yes X No If yes, explain:
16. Is the mine in compliance with the Operating Conditions of the Permit? . ❑ Yes No ❑ N/A
If no, explain: Mine Permit Expired;
17. Is the mine in compliance with the Reclamation Conditions of the Permit? ❑ Yes ❑ No ® N/A
If no, explain: No reclamation efforts observed.
18. Is there any off -site damage? A. ❑ Yes B. ❑ No C. ® None observed
If A, describe the type and severity of the damage:
If B or C, is there potential for offsite damage? ❑ Yes ® No Explain:
19. Corrective measures needed and/or taken: The mining permit is expired. No further_ mining may
occur at the this site until a permit is applied for and obtained. Only this issuance of a mining permit, and not the
mere submittal of an application, will enable you to lawfully resume the mining operation. You are required
to submit an application for a new mining permit and it must be_agproved before you may_cyntinue mining. You
mgy elect to close and completely reclaim the mine and not applygpply for a new permit. Please contact our office
immediately to clarify your intention at this site.
20. Other recommendations and comments:
21. Is the Annual Reclamation Report +/- map accurate? ❑ Yes ®No (Explain) ❑ Not Reviewed ❑ N/A
Needs more detail to determine if the report is accurate.
22. Follow-up inspection needed? ® Yes No Proposed date _November 18, 20.13
23. No. of additional pages of Inspection Report 24. Copy of Report sent to operator 10/8/2013
INSPECTED BY: Sally Castle and Jodi Pace DATE October 7, 2013
Telephone No: 910-433-3300 .
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IVY & MERRITT
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SLEEPY CREEK FARMS INC' Y
PO DRAWER 10009
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NOTES:
1. AGGREGATE SIZE -USE 2 TO 3 INCH WASHED STONE
2. DIMENSIONS OF GRAVEL PAD -
THICKNESS: 6 INCHES MINIMUM
WIDTH 12 FOOT MINIMUM OR FULL WIDTH AT ALL POINTS
OF THE VEHICULAR ENTRANCE AND EXIT AREA.
WHICHEVER IS GREATER.
LENGTH: 50 FEET MINIMUM
3. LOCATION -LOCATE CONSTRUCTION ENTRANCE AND EXIT TO LIMIT
SEDIMENT FROM LEAVING THE SITE AND TO PROVIDE FOR MAXIMUM
UTILITY BY ALL CONSTRUCTION VEHICLES.
AVOID STEEP GRADES AND ENTRANCES AT CURVES.
2"-3" WASHED
STONE
MAINTENANCE
Maintain the gravel pad in a condition to prevent mud
or sediment from leaving the construction site. This
may require periodic topdressing with 2-inch stone.
After each rainfall, inspect any structure used to trap
sediment and clean it out as necessary. Immediately
remove all objectionable materials spilled, washed, or
PRACTICE 6.10
TEMPORARY SEEDING
PRAC77CE 6.10
TEMPORARY SEEDING
Recommendations for Summer
SEEDING MIXTURE
species Rate (ib/acre)
German millet 40
In the Piedmont and Mountains, a small -stemmed Sudongrass may be
substituted at a rate of 50 ib/acre.
SEEDING DA TES
Coastal Plain April 15 - Aug. 75
SOIL AMENDMENTS
Follow recommendations of soil tests or apply 2,000 lb/acre ground
agricultural limestone and 750 Ib/acre 10-10-10 fertilizer.
MULCH
Apply 4,000 lb/acre straw. Anchor straw by tacking with asphalt, netting,
or a mulch anchoring tool. A disk with blades set nearly straight can be
used us a mulch anchoring tool.
MAINTENANCE
Refertilize if growth is not fully adequate. Reseed, refertilize and mulch
immediately following erosion or other damage.
6" MIN
DEPTH
PRACTICE 6.06
TEMPORARY GRAVEL CONSTRUCTION
ENTRANCE/EXIT
PRACTICE 6,10
TEMPORARY SEEDING
Recommendations for Fall
SEEDING MIXTURE
Species Rote (Ib/acre)
Rye (grain) 120
SEEDING DATES
Coastal Plain and Piedmont -Aug. 15 - Dec. 30
SOIL AMENDMENTS
Follow soil tests or apply 2,000 Ib/acre ground agricultural limestone
and 1,000 Ib/acre 10-fO-10 fertilizer.
ApplyMULCH
4 ,000 ib/acre straw. Anchor straw by tacking with asphalt,
netting,
or a mulch anchoring tool. A disk with blades set nearly straight
can be
used as a mulch anchoring tool.
MAINTENANCE
Repair and refertilize damaged areas immediately. Topdress with 50
Ib/acre of nitrogen in March. If it is necessary to extend temporary
cover beyond June 15. overseed with 50 Ib/acre Kobe {Piedmont and
Coos'ta' r}ain) or Korean {hountains) fespedezo in late Februory ar
early March.
PRACTICE 6.11
PERMANENT SEEDING
PRACTICE 6.11
PERMANENT SEEDING
SEEDING MIXTURE
aecies
Rate Ob/acre)
German millet
10
Pensacola Bohiagross
50
Sericea Lespedezo
30
Common Bermudogross
10
Prior to May 1 or after August 15,
add 40 lbs/ac. Rye (grain).
SEEDING DATES
Coastal Plain - April 1 - Aug. 15
SOIL AMENDMENTS
Follow recommendations of soil tests or apply 3,000 Ib/acre
ground agricultural limestone and 500 Ib/acre 10-10-10 fertilizer.
MUL CH
Apply 4,000-5,000 lb./acre straw. Anchor straw by tacking with
asphalt, netting, or a mulch anchoring fool. A disk with blades
set nearly straight con be used as a mulch anchoring tool.
MAIN TENANCE
Re -fertilize if growth is not fully adequate. Reseed, refertilize and
mulch immediately following erosion or other damage.
MINING/RECLAMATION PLAN
1. Obtain Mining Permit approval, along with other applicable permits.
2. Stake the limits of disturbance at 200' increments or to allow visibility between corners.
3. Install temporary grovel construction entrance, using 2" to 3" stone.
4. Clear proposed excavation area and remove debris by landfill or burning permit.
5. install diversion dike around perimeter of new borrow areas; apply lime, fertilize, seed and mulch within 7 days.
6. Complete land clearing activities; strip and stockpile topsoil/unsuitable material for use in reclamation of the site.
7. Grade borrow excavation area and any temporary haul roads for positive drainage into the existing mine.
8. Complete excavation of borrow material from the pit area.
9. Reclaim excavated slopes to 3:1 or flatter. Average water depth for pond areas shall be 4'.
10. Install temporary seeding on the all disturbed/excavated slopes within 7 days of completion, and on all other
exposed areas within 14 days.
11. inspect/repair all erosion control measures weekly and after every rainfall event.
12. Grade site to final contours, prepare seedbeds, and install permanent seeding.
13. Plant trees along pond bank and/or slopes per property owner's directions.
14. Check pond water pH; Stock with hybrid bass and brem.
15. Repair exposed slopes and re --seed as necessary to establish full, permanent ground cover.
16. Estimated time between mining completion and final stabilization: 90 days.
PROPERTY INFORMATION
PARCEL NUMBER: 136300054343
TOTAL ACREAGE IN PARCEL: 412.02t
DEED REFERENCE: DEED BOOK 589, PAGE 797
OWNER: PERRY MERRITT, JR.
8906 NC HWY 41 E
WHITE LAKE, NC 28337
TEL: [phone]
MINE LATITUDE: 34.6653' N
MINE LONGITUDE: 78.4692' W
MINE OPERATOR INFORMATION
TITLE: MERRITT BROTHER MINE
MINE MANAGER:
PERRY MERRITT, JR.
8906 NC HWY 41 E
WHITE LAKE, NC 28337
TEL: [phone]
CONTACT PERSON:
DONNA BURTON
TEL: [phone]
[e-mail]
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INSTALLATION
1. Remove and properly dispose of all trees, brush, stumps, and other
objectionable material. Fill and compact, to natural ground level or above,
all ditches and gullies that will be crossed by machinery.
2. Disk the base of the dike before placing fill.
3. Ensure that the constructed cross section meets all design
requirements.
4. Compact the dike by tracking with construction equipment.
5. Ensure that the top of the dike is not lower at any point than the
design elevation plus the specified settlement after it has been
Compacted.
6- Leave sufficient area along the dike to permit machine re -grading and
cleanou t.
7. Immediately seed and mulch the dike after its construction, and
stabilize the flow portion in accordance with design requirements.
MAINTENANCE
Inspect diversion dikes once a week and after every rainfall. Immediately
remove sediment from the flow area and repair the dike. Check outlets,
and make timely repairs as needed to avoid gully formation. When the
area above the temporary diversion dike is permanently stabilized, remove
the dike, and fill and stabilize the channel to blend with the natural
surface.
PRACTICE 6.22
TEMPORARY DIVERSION DIKE
NOT TO SCALE
VEGETATION PLAN
Seedbed Preparation (SP
SP-1 Vegetated Slopes (permanent seeding)
1. Grade side slopes to 3:1 or flatter. Leave the last 4-6 inches of fill loose and uncompacted.
2. Roughen the slope faces by making grooves 2-3 inches deep, perpendicular to the slope.
3. Spread lime evenly over slopes at rated recommended by soil tests.
SP-2 Gently Sloping or Flat Areas Where Topsoil is Not Used (permanent seeding)
1. Remove rocks and debris that that could interfere with tillage and the production of a uniform
seedbed.
2. Apply lime and/or fertilizer at rates recommended by soil tests; spread evenly and incorporate to a
depth of 6 inches with a disk, rotary tiller or chisel plow.
3. Break up large clods and rake into a loose, uniform seedbed.
4. Rake to loosen surface just prior to applying seeds or sprigs.
Seeding Methods (SM)
SM-1 Vegetated Slopes
1. Broadcast seed at the recommended rate with cyclone seeded, drop spreader or cultipack seeder.
2. Rake seed into the soil and culti-pack the seedbed to establish good contact. If terrain prevents
culti-packing, lightly pack the seedbed when raking to establish good contact.
SM-2 Gently Sloping or Flat Areas
1. Broadcast seed at the recommended rate with cyclone seeded, drop spreader, or cultipack seeder.
2. Rake seed into the soil and culti-pack the seedbed to establish good contact -
Mulch (MU)
MU-1 All Areas
1. Apply 4,000 -5,000 lbs. per acre grain straw mulch or equivalent; anchor by tacking with asphalt,
roving, netting, or by crimping with a mulch anchoring tool . A disk with blades set nearly straight con
be used as an anchoring tool.
NOTE: THIS SITE IS BEING RECLAIMED BY THE OWNERS AS A FAMILY RECREATION AREA & POND. SHADE
TREES WILL PLANTED AT INTERVALS ALONG THE POND BANKS AS DESIRED BY THE OWNERS AT THE TIME OF
RECLAMATION.
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DAYS OR 90 CALENDAR DAYS (WHICHEVER IS SHORTER) FOLLOWING COMPLETION OF
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