09-09_1_Redacted

Energy, Mineral &
Land Resources
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
December 1, 2017
Burt Benson
Benson Construction, Inc
P 0 Box 1250
Lumberton, NC 28359
RE: Mining Permit No, 09-09
Elizabethtown Pit
Bladen County
Dear Burt Benson:
ROY COOPER
Covet -nor
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
$50/month 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,
�✓✓L f.-7� � I
William "Toby" Vinson, Jr., PE, CPM
Interim Director, DEMLR
State of North Carotina I Environmental Quality I Energy, Mineral arid Land Resources
512 N. Salisbury Street 1 1612 Mail Service Center I rtalelgh, North Carolina 27699-1612
919 707 9200

Wehner, Judy
From: Myrick Consulting, LLC<[e-mail]>
Sent: Thursday, January 26, 2017 3:50 PM
To: Davis, Tracy
Cc: Wehner, Judy; Boyer, Janet; LaBounty, Tim L
Subject: Re: Benson Construction Pit Renewals
Thank you all for your prompt attention to this request. We will expedite the submittal of these for review.
On Thu, Jan 26, 2017 at 3:46 PM, Davis, Tracy <tracY.davis(a),ncdenr, oovv> wrote:
All,
Consistent with my past rulings that if an extension request is received within six months of the permit expiration date,
I am willing to still consider the upcoming submittal as a renewal application. As #09-08 expired over 8 months ago, a
new mining permit application package will be required. Regarding Permit #09-09, 1 hereby grant an extension for
submission of this package as a renewal provided it is received by close of business on March 3, 2017.
Thanks, Tracy
From: Wehner, Judy
Sent: Thursday, January 26, 2017 1:49 PM
To: Davis, Tracy <[e-mail]>
Cc: Boyer, Janet <[e-mail]>; LaBounty, Tim L <[e-mail]>;
myrickconsultinp,services(Mgmail.com
Subject: FW: Benson Construction Pit Renewals
He is asking to renew these:
09-08 expired 5/11/2016
09-09 expired 1/2/2017

From: Myrick Consulting, LLC mailto:m rickconsultin services maii.com]
Sent: Thursday, January 26, 2017 11:58 AM
To: Wehner, Judy <[e-mail]>
Cc: [e-mail]
Subject: Benson Construction Pit Renewals
Mrs Wehner,
I am currently working with Benson Construction to renew several of their mining permits. We have
successfully renewed the Cooper Pit permit, and are finalizing revisions to the Tar Heel Pit map based on your
last correspondence.
Since we last spoke, I lost my mother. Due to her passing, and administration of her estate I have fallen behind
on these projects. I have finally settled the estate issues, and now am back in full swing with my consulting
work.
I am writing to request a time extension for the following submissions:
Bladenboro Pit (Permit 09-08)
Elizabethtown Pit (Permit 09-09)
Revisions to Tar Heel Pit per your review (Pending)
I am requesting an additional 60 days for submission of Bladenboro and Elizabethtown, but will try to get them
to you sooner than that. I have the base maps drawn, and am working with my draftsman on finalizing these for
submission. I believe that we will be able to submit these within the next 30 days, Also, I am currently making
revisions to the Tar Heel Pit, and will be looking to get it to you within the next two weeks. I appreciate your
patience and willingness to work with me on these important renewals.
In addition, we are working on the annual reclamation reports for all of Benson's mines, and will have these in
by the deadline of February 1. I would like to note on the ARR's that renewals for the above sites are in
progress if that is appropriate.
Please advise as to if this extension can be granted, and feel free to call me to discuss. Thanks again!!

Dat
MEMORANDUM
TO: File
FROM: Susan EdwardsV(Z�
SUBJECT: Notice of Issuance of Mining Permit
o. Q 22 „
A Alotdtre at ac ed Not CP Polls of Mining Permit was sent to
all people listed in the Affidavit of Notification and any additional people who
sent in letters. If a public hearing was held, a copy of the "Notice of
Issuance of Mining Permit" was sent to all people who signed the sign in sheet
at the public hearing. My initials, written in red, will be beside the names of
the people in the file who were.sent this "Notice".
cc: Regional Engineer

NOTICE OF ISSU ,,� C E OF
MINING -PERHIT
You have previously expressed an interest and/or are listed as an
adjoining land owner in the application for a mining permit filed by
Benson Construction, Inc. to conduct mining activities off SR 1700 in
Bladen County. The mining permit (no. 09-09) was issued on July 22,
1996.
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, a petition for a contested case must be filed in the Office of
Administrative Hearings within sixty (60) 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 150B-23. File the original
petition and one copy with the Office of Administrative Hearings, F.O.
Drawer 27447, Raleigh, N. C. 27611-7447.
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, Health and Natural
Resources by mailing a copy of the petition to Mr. Richard B. Whisnant,
Registered Agent and General Counsel, Post Office Box 27687, Raleigh,
North Carolina 27611.
Charles H. Gardner
Director
Division of Land Resources
North Carolina Department of
Environment, Health and Natural
Resources
This notice was mailed on
r"
Susan Edwards
Mining Program Secretary
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources,
Division of Land Resources, Land Quality Section
MINE INSPECTION REPORT
(PERMITTED MINE) �"
1. MINE NAME Elizabethtown Pit 2. MINING PERMIT # 09-09
3. OPERATOR _ Benson Construction, Inc./ Attn: Steve Benson 4. COUNTY Bladen
5. ADDRESS P. O. Box 1250 Lumberton NC 28359
b. PERMIT EXPIRATION DATE I /2/2017 7. RIVER BASIN L-oer (;i F'rAt,
8. Person(s) contacted at site Steve Benson r ��
9. Was mine operating at time of inspection? ❑ Yes X No 10. Pictures? ❑ Yes X No
11. Date last inspected: 9/22/201 1 12. Any mining since last inspection? X Yes ❑ No
13. Is the mine in compliance with the Operating Conditions of the Permit? ❑ Yes X No
If no, explain;
OC-5- All affected area boundaries shall be permanently marked at the site at 100' intervals (or larger spacing intervals if
the line of sight allows).
14. Is the mine in compliance with the Reclamation Conditions of the Permit? XYes ❑ No
If no, explain:
15. Did any of the above deficiencies result in offsite damage? ❑ Yes X No If yes, describe the type
and severity of the damage:
16. Corrective measures needed and/or taken:
1. The mine boundary markers are partially installed around the mine boundaries. Additional boundary markers will
need to be installed on all sides of the mine boundaries.
2. Vegetation is no longer blocking the weir of the sediment basin.
17. Other recommendations and comments:
18. is the Annual Reclamation Report +/- map accurate? X Yes ❑ No (Explain) ❑ Not Reviewed
19. Follow-up inspection needed? X Yes ❑ No Proposed date 4/15/2012
20. No. of additional pages of Inspection Report �. 21. Copy of Report sent to operator 3/19/2012
INSPECTED BY: Melissa Joyner DATE 3/15/2012
Telephone No: [phone]
Copy to file Copy to operator Copy to Mining Specialist

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2. MIMNG PERMIT
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❑' Yes No 10, Piclures?
Any mirfing since last inspection?
❑ Yes
❑ yes
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources,
Division of Land Resources, Land Quality Section
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MINE NAME - '2--q- d Wiz
OPERATOR eA3 c7
ADDRESS P 0. 0,
PERMIT EXPIRATION DATE
Person(s) contacted at site
Was mine operating at time of inspection?
Date last inspected: 6 /2U /_ c7h0 12
Is the mine in compliance with . Otheith -the
14. Is the mine in compliance with the Reclamation Conditions of the Permit? Yes ❑ No
If no, explain: • . . •
15, Did any of the above deficiencies result in offsite damage? ❑ Yes
type and severity of the damage:
No
No If yes, describe the
16. Corrective measures needed and/or taken:(( 1t� �. n t� 11 f r►"7h-ri i i ?-/ - .lk c� ;
18. Is the Annual Reclamation Report +/-map accurate? g Yes ❑ No (Explain) ❑ Not Reviewed
19. Follow-up inspection needed? Yes ❑ No Proposed date 1i 0- 5l` c .,
20. No. of additional pages of Inspection Report 21., Copy of Report sent to operator,
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INSPECTED BY: �� Sc� joy=' ' DATE /' (date) `
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources,
Division of Land Resources, Land Quality Section
MINE INSPECTION REPORT
(PERMITTED MINE)
1. MINE NAME Elizabethtown Pit 2. MINING PERMIT # 09-09
3. OPERATOR Benson Construction Inc. Attn: Steven Benson _4. COUNTY Bladen
5. ADDRESS P.O, Box 1250 Lumberton NC 25359
6. PERMIT EXPIRATION DATE 01 /02/2017 7. RIVER BASIN Cape Fear
8. Person(s) contacted at site No one
9. Was mine operating at time of inspection? ❑ Yes ® No 10. Pictures? ❑ Yes ® No
11. Date last inspected: 10/29/2009 12. Any mining since last inspection? ❑ Yes ® No
13. Is the mine in compliance with the Operating Conditions of the Permit? ® Yes ❑ No
If no, explain:
14. Is the mine in compliance with the Reclamation Conditions of the Permit? ® Yes ❑ No
If no, explain:
15. Did any of the above deficiencies result in offsite damage? ❑ Yes ® No If yes, describe the
type and severity of the damage:
16. Corrective measures needed and/or taken:
17. Other recommendations and comments:
1. Continue to reclaim areas where mining has ceased.
2. Mark mining boundaries at I00ft intervals or down line of site.
18. Is the Annual Reclamation Report +/- map accurate? ❑ Yes ❑ No (Explain) ® Not Reviewed
19. Follow-up inspection needed? ❑ Yes ® No Proposed date 09/24/201 1
20. No. of additional pages of Inspection Report 0 21. Copy of Report sent to operator 0 /27/2010
INSPECTED BY: Eric Matuszewski DATE 09/24/2010
Telephone No: [phone]
Copy to file Copy to operator Cay to Mining Specia zst
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16�21.5 •V ERB 200, p 200' 400' 600' REVISIONS FIELD BOOK 183
DRAW IN(3 NUMBER� 26.2t o1sK 32
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COMPUTED CALLS ALONG BROWNS CREEK.,
76-112... N 29*12'53" E
141.66'
112-111... N 56*10.51" W
111.26'
III-110...N 26'02'09" E
145.52'
110-109...N 22.10.09" E
911.26'
109-108_N 49'51'09'- E
95.68'
jOB-107... N 87.20'09• L
96.66'
107-IO6.,.S 61'12'51" E
216.94'
106-105.-S 7G'59'51" E
114,30'
105-104-S 51.10'51" E
145.15'
'04-103... S 78'38"51'" E
98.18'
103-102... N 60.09'09'• E
106.70'
102-101... N 81'37.09'• E
64.74'
101-100... S 55'25'51" E
96.64'
i00-92..,N 61'50.09'• E
62.04'
L EGEND:
ECV..EXISTING E CNCRF_TE MONUMENT
•... RIGHT - of- WAY MARKER
ERB...EAiSTING RE -BAR
PKS...PK NAIL SET
SIS... SE T IRON S TAKE
EPK. EA15TING PK NAIL
.501' SET IRON PIPE
EIF .. EXIS TING IRON PIPE

a, GRAVEL PAD TO BE 12'x 50' AND 6" THICK MINIMUM
b� TURNING RADIUS SU FICIENT TO
ACCOMMODATE LARGE TRUCKS IS TO BE
PROVIDED.
c. ENTRANCE(S) SHOULD BE LOCATED TO
PROVIDE FOR MAXIMUM UTILITY BY ALL
CONSTRUCTION VEHICLES.
d, MUST BE MAINTAINED IN A CONDITION
WHICH WILL PREVENT TRACKING OR
DIRECT FLOW OF MUD ONTO STREETS,
PERIODIC TOPDRESSING WITH STONE
SILL BE NECESSARY; KEEP SOME HANDY,
e. ANY MATERIAL WHICH STILL MAKES I
ONTO THE ROAD MUST BE CLEANED LP
IMMEDIATELY.
NOTES: APPLICABLE AT ALL POINTS OF
INGRESS & EGRESS UNTIL SITE IS
STABILIZED, FREQUENT CHECKS OF
THE DEVICE AND TIMELY
MAINTENANCE MUST BE PF?OML ED,
TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION ENT[ AN,,',E/EXIT
COMPACTFr) FILL
BACKALL MIN BB
THICK LAYER OF GRAVEL � I=€I.TE_h FAE3Rir'
EXTENSION OF FABRIC AND WIRE
INTO THE TRENCH
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APPROVED DATE 6/10/96
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DEVELOPMENTLAND "RAVEL AND RIP RAP SEDIMENT TRAP
STANDAr
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NOTE, TEMPORARILY LINE DITCHES NTH STRAW W/ NET
SEED DITCHES IN ACCORDANCE NTH SEEDING SPECIFICATIONS
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Gerrracan millet i 0
Needing notes
1 Where ;a neat cipc}eorance is desired. omit sericea.
Z. use commor, Rermudograss on'Fy on isolated sites where it car'nnoc becorrse a
Pest.
Pterrnudogrtass may he replaced with 5 lb/tacrC cenhpeciegraras.
Seeding dales
Apr, 1 --- July 15
Soil <Amendments
Apply lirne and fertilizer according to soil `vests, or apply 3,000 lb/acre ground
cgnculturo! limestone and 500 lb/acre 10- 10-10 fetiliz.er.
Mulch
Apply 4,000 lb/acre grain straw or equivalent cover of another s}_Jitable mulch,
Anchor by tacking with asphalt, raving, or netting or by crimping with a mulch
anchoring too!. A disk with blades set nearly straight con be used as a mulch
anchoring tool,
Maintenance
Re -fertilize the following Apr with 50 lb/acre nitrogen. Repeat as growth
requires. May be mewed only once a year. Where a neat appearance is desired,
ornit serieeo and mow as often as needed,
SEEDING SPECIFICATION
CONSTRUCTION SEQUENCE
1. Obtain plan approval and ether applicable permits.
. Flag the work limits and mark the buffer area for protection.
3. Hold pre —construction conference cat least one week prior to stcartin; construction.
4. Install sediment traps and silt fend as the first construction activiti.
5. Install temporary gravel construction entrance/exit.
6. Construct temporary diversions and vegetate disturbed areas.
7. Complete site clearing and stripping as required.
8, Farah grode site, stockpile topsail and excess fill. All diversions, traps cared :gilt fence
are to be maintained throughout grading activities.
9. Complete final grading for siopes, berms and cell floor.
10, Complete final grading of grounds, topsoil critical areas, and permanently vegetate,
landscape, and mulch as required by plan.
11, All erosion and sediment control practices will be inspected weekly and otter rainfall
events Needed repairs will be made immediately.
12. After site is stabilized, remove all temporary measures and install permanent
vegetation on the disturbed areas.
13, Estimated time before final stabilization-9 months.
MAINTENANCE PLAN
1. All erosion and sediment control practices will be checked for stability and operation
fallowing every runoff— producing rainfall but in no case less than once every week. Any
needed repairs will be made immediately to € aintain all practices as designed.
2, Sediment will be removed from the sediment trap and block and gravel inlet
protection device when storage capacity has been approximately 50% filied. Gravel will
be cleaned or replaced when the sediment pool no longer drains properly.
3. Sediment will be removed from behind the silt fence when it becomes about 0,5 ft.
deep at the fence. The sediment fence will be repaired as necessary to maintain fa
barrier.
4. All seeded areas will be fertilized, reseeded as necessary, and mulched according tra
specifications in the vegetative plan to mointnin a vigorous, dense vegptctive cover,
CONSIDERATIONS FOR
I
CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY
CONSTRUCTION ACCESS, CONSTRUCTION ENTRANCE,
CONSTRUCTION ROUTES, EQUIPMENT PARKING AREAS.
SEDIMENT TRAPS AND BARRIERS BASIN TRAPS, SEDIMENT
FENCES, AND OUTLET PROTECTION.
RUNOFF CONTROL. DIVERSIONS, PERMETER DIKES, WATER
BARS, AND OUTLET PROTECTION.
RUNOFF CONVEYANCE SYSTEM, STABILIZE STREAMBANKS,
STORM DRAINS, CKANNELS. INLET AND OUTLET PROTECTION,
SLOPE DRAINS_
LAND CLEARING AND GRADING. SITE PREPARATION---- CUTTING,
FILLING AND GRADING, SEDIMENT TRAPS, BARRIERS, D€ SPSiONS,
DRAINS, SURFACE ROU61­1KING.
SURFACE STABIL17ATION. TEMPORARY ANC} PERMANENT
SEEDING, MULCHING, SODDING, RIPRAP
BUILNNG CONSTRUCTION. BUILDINGS, UTILITIES, PAVING.
LANDSCAF'iNG AND FINAL STAWLi2AT)ON. TOPSOiLING, TREF:3
AND SHRUBS, PERMANENT S'EENNG, MULCHING. SODDING,
RIPRAP
I A HINT NA.NCE, {1) MAINTENANCE INSPECTIONS SHOULD BE PER;7ORMED WEEKLY
IstAINTENANGE REPAIRS SHOULD BE: MADE. IMMEDIATELY.
CUN�ITRUCJION SCHEDULIW+
S,'HEDULE CONStDEPATION
FI'RST LAND---DiSTUR ING ACTMTY-'-STA810ZE BAPS AREAS
€AMEDtATELY wiTH GRAVEL AND TEMPORARY VECETATiON
AS CONSTRUCTION TAKES PLACE.
INSTALL PRINCIPAL $A51NS AFTER CONSTRUCTION SITE iS
ACCESSED. INSTALL. AMPONAL TRAPS AND BARRIERS AS
NEEDED DURiNG GRADING.
IN'gTALL KEY PRACTICES AFTER PRINCIPAL SEMMENT TRAPS
AND BEFORE LAND GRADNG, INSTALL. Ai OPTIONAL
RUNOFF -CONTROL MEASURES DURING ("RADiNG
WHERE NECESSARY, STABILIZE STREAMBANKS A; EkVLY A`=
POSSIBLE, iNSTA L PRINCIPAL RUNQFF ON DANCE S `STEM#
'WITH PONOFF-CONTROL MEASURES. INSTALL REtAAiNDER o
S'i 1STEM AFTER GRADING.
BEGfN MAJOR CLEARING AND GRAI)INC AFTER I RINCiF'AL
SEDIMENT AND KEY RUNOFF -CONTROL MEA SEJRES ARE
INSTALLED. CLEAR 8ORRI; W AND DISPOSAL Ark S ONLY Acj
NEEDED. INSTALL ADDIPONAL.. CONTROL MUSURES AS
GF:ANNG PROGRESSES MARK TREES AND BUFFER AREAS F`)R,
PRESERVATION
APPLY TEMPORARY OR PERMMENT STA,9UZATION
MEASURES IMMEDIATELY ON ALL DISTSR9Ei) AREAS WHERE
Wf)R C IS DELAYED OR COMPLETE.
INSTALL. NECESSARY EPOSION ANO SEDIMENT ( INTR L
IIR,ACTICES - LS WOR' TAKES PLACE.
LANE CONSIR CTION PHASE- -STABILIZE ALL OPEN AREAS.
AND T:POIIL AREA> �F OVF TNr,
S`A.PILITE A;L TEMPORARY t (: NTF(
AND (Z) * FP PERIODS OF RAiNv AI_L.,
Thr� drawing and/or the design shown are the
prE,perty of ESP Associates, R:A: The reproduction,
oiterotion, copying or other use of this drawing
with4:E,ut their written consent is prohibited and any
infringernent w ll be subject to legal actiori.
E`F Assog lLatts, P,A.
EROSION s SEDIMENTATION
CONTROL DETAIL SHEET
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NOTE: TOPOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SUPPLIED BY
OWEN SURVEYING
CLINTON, NC
1998, 1999
PROPOSED BASE GRADES
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources, -
Division of Land Resources, Land Quality Section
(PERMITTED MINE)
1. MINE NAME r► ! 2. MINING PERMIT # 49?— 0.9
3. OPERATOR 4. COUNTY 9/A &t,
5. ADDRESS AV, 1,6u -a50 a 5 555?
b. PERMIT EXPIRATION DAT I Z - Z o /7 7. RIVER BASIN OAyt FPdr-
8. Person(s) contacted at site /Va O.c e-
9. Was mine operating at time oP
spection? ❑' Yes q� No 10. Pictures? es ❑ No
11. Date last inspected: 1 47 12. Any mining since last inspection? ❑ Yes *No
13. Is the mine in compliance with the Operating Conditions of the Permit? ❑ Yes ekNo
If no_ explain-
14. Is the mine in compliance with the Reclamation Conditions of the Permit?
If no, explain:
15. Did any of the above deficiencies result in offsite damage? ❑ Yes
type and severity of the damage:
Corrective measures
17: Other recommendations and comments:
No If yes, describe the
1.8. Is the'Annual Reclamation Report +/-map accurate? ❑ Yes ❑ No (Explain) - of Reviewed
19. Follow-up inspection needed? es ❑ N Proposed date 0410 / 45
20. No. of additional pages of Inspection Repol 21. Copy of Report sent to operatorl2 /41/ o&
(date)
INSPECTED BY: kex �i DATE �a 13 / 08
Telephone No: �191 o �477— DOO
White copy to file Yellow copy to operator Pink_ copy_to_Mining_Specialist 10197

North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources,
Division of Land Resources, Land Quality Section
MINE INSPECTION REPORT
(PERMITTED MINE)
1. MINE NAME Elizabethtown Pit 2. MINING PERMIT 4 09-09
3. OPERATOR Benson Construction, Inc. Attn: B.E. Benson Jr. 4. COUNTY Bladen
5. ADDRESS P.O. Box 1250 Lumberton NC 25359
6. PERMIT EXPIRATION DATE 01 /02/2017 7. RIVER BASIN Cape Fear
8. Person(s) contacted at site No one
9. Was mine operating at time of inspection? ❑ Yes ® No 10. Pictures? ® Yes ❑ No
11. Date last inspected: 12/03/2008 12. Any mining since last inspection? ® Yes ❑ No
13. Is the mine in compliance with the Operating Conditions of the Permit? ❑ Yes ®No
If no, explain:
(OC#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 measures, structure, or device. In any event exposed slopes or any excavated channels, shall be planted or
otherwise provided with ground cover, devices or structures sufficient to restrain such erosion.
(OC# 13) The operator shall notify the department in writing of the desire to delete, modify or otherwise to change any part of mining,
reclamation, or erosion/sediment control plan contained in the approved application for a mining permit and any approved revisions to it.
Approval to implement such changes must be obtained from the Department prior to on -site implementation of the revisions. -
(OC# 1 IA) No on -site disposal of refuse or other solid waste that is generated outside of the mining permit area shall he allowed within
the boundaries of the mining permit area unless authorization to conduct said disposal has first been obtained from the Division of Waste
Management and the Land Quality Section, Department Environment and Natural Resources. The method of disposal shall be consistent
with the approved reclamation plan.
14. Is the mine in compliance with the Reclamation Conditions of the Permit? ® Yes ❑ No
If no, explain:
15. Did any of the above deficiencies result in offsite damage? ❑ Yes ® No If yes, describe the
type and severity of the damage:
16. Corrective measures needed and/or taken:
1. The mine entrance no longer exists. A highway realignment eliminated the entrance.
2. A slope drain has been added. No inletloutlet protection has been added. Outlet has evidence of headcutting under lip of pipe.
3. Eroded slopes have been regraded since last inspection. Slopes need groundcover.
4. Offsite refuse has been dumped on site. Offsite refuse must be removed.
5. A revised mine map must be submitted.
17. Other recommendations and comments:
18. Is the Annual Reclamation Report +/- map accurate? ❑ Yes ❑ No (Explain) ® Not Reviewed
19. Follow-up inspection needed? ® Yes ❑ No Proposed date 12/15/2009
20. No. of additional pages of Inspection Report 0 21. Copy of Report sent to operator 09/24/2009
INSPECTED BY: Eric Matuszewski DATE 09/23/2009
Telephone No: [phone]
Copy to file Copy to operator op}to L1i71ng'rSpecialrst'

North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources,
Division of Land Resources, Land Quality Section
MINE INSPECTION REPORT
(PERMITTED MINE)
1. MINE NAME Elizabethtown Pit 2. MINING PERMIT # 09-09
3. OPERATOR Benson Construction, Inc. Attn: Steven Benson_ _. 4. COUNTY Bladen
5. ADDRESS P.O. Box 1250 Lumberton NC 25359
6. PERMIT EXPIRATION DATE 01/02/2017 7. RIVER BASIN .,, Cape Fear
8. Person(s) contacted at site Steven Benson
9. Was mine operating at time of inspection? ❑ Yes M No 10. Pictures? ❑ Yes ® No
11. Date last inspected: 09/23/2009 12. Any mining since last inspection? ❑ Yes M No
13. Is the mine in compliance with the Operating Conditions of the Permit? ❑ Yes M No
If no, explain:
(OC# 13) The operator shall notify the department in writing of the desire to delete, modify or otherwise to change any part of mining,
reclamation, or erosion/sediment control plan contained in the approved application for a mining permit and any approved revisions to it.
Approval to implement such changes must be obtained from the Department prior to on -site implementation of the revisions.
14. Is the mine in compliance with the Reclamation Conditions of the Permit? M Yes ❑ No
If no, explain:
15. Did any of the above deficiencies result in offsite damage? ❑ Yes M No If yes, describe the
type and severity of the damage:
16. Corrective measures needed and/or taken:
1. The mine entrance no longer exists. A highway realignment eliminated the entrance.
2. A revised mine map showing new entrance should be submitted.
17. Other recommendations and comments:
18. Is the Annual Reclamation Report +/- map accurate? ❑ Yes ❑ No (Explain) M Not Reviewed
19. Follow-up inspection needed? M Yes ❑ No Proposed date 4/29/2010
20. No. of additional pages of Inspection Report 0 21. Copy of Report sent to operator 10130/2009
INSPECTED BY: Eric Matuszewski DATE 10/29/2009
Telephone No: [phone]
Copy to file Copy to operator C y to Mirrrng Spec'

North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources,
Division of Land Resources, Land Quality Section
(]PERMITTED MINE)
1. MINENAME : c �f I-. �r u �!, 2. MINING PERMIT # 0 ', — 0 9
3. OPERATOR 4. COUNTY-1 IIn cl ,i
5. ADDRESS t 1%:r.x 1.: 5V I.i enI'r t,),n /V(-, = 51-591
6, PERMIT EXPIRATION DATE 1 — 2 — 20)-7 7. RIVER BASIN tf rile
8. Person(s) contacted at site /t'r. 1: r.
9. Was mine operating at time' of inspection? ❑ Yes ©"No 10. Pictures? ❑ Yes ❑ No
11. Date last inspected: i / 6 / a (� 12. Any mining since last inspection? O'Yes ❑ No
13. Is the mine in compliance with the Operating Conditions of the Permit? ❑ Yes ❑ No
If no, expla/inr:, j 3 }_
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14. Is the mine in compliance with the Reclamation Conditions of the Permit? ®_Yes ❑ No
If no, explain:
15. Did any of the above deficiencies result in offsite damage? ❑ Yes 0`No If yes, describe the
type and severity. of the damage:
16. Corrective measures needed and/or taken:
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17. Other recommendations and comments:
18. Is the Annual Reclamation Report +/-map accurate? ❑ Yes ❑ No (Explain) 2' Not Reviewed
19. Follow-up inspection needed? y Yes ❑ No Proposed date
20. No. of additional pages of Inspection Report . 21. Copy of Report sent to operator J /
(date)
INSPECTED BY: r 1r, 1„r ram, - '. { , DATE IZ / '/ I 1
Telephone No: ( 9 r ) 7 3r
White copy to file Yellow copy to operator Pink copy to Mining Specialist 10197

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NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural
Division of Land Resources
Land Quality Section
James D. Simons, PG, PE
Director and State Geologist
January 2, 2007
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
7003 0500 0002 7858 0960
Mr. B. E. Benson, Jr.
Benson Construction Inc.
PO Box 1250
Lumberton, North Carolina 25359
RE: Permit No. 09-09
Elizabethtown Pit
Bladen County
Cape Fear River Basin
Dear Mr. Benson:
Resources
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
Your application for renewal of the above referenced mining permit has been approved.
A copy of the renewed permit is enclosed. The new expiration date is January 2, 2017.
The conditions in the permit renewal were based primarily upon the initial application.
Modifications were made as indicated by the renewal request 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.
1 B, 4B, 5and 14 and Reclamation Condition No. 3.
In addition, an inspection was made of the above mine on January 6, 2006 in
accordance with G.S. 74-56 of the Mining Act of 1971. The 34.92 acre area (Area 1) at the
site requested to be released, as indicated on the mine map received by the Land Quality
Section on November 13, 2007, has been covered under an Erosion and sediment control plan
for the Bladen County Landfill and Borrow Area . Therefore, your company is released from
further reclamation responsibility for this area with respect to the Mining Act of 1971.
As a reminder, your permitted acreage at this site is 16.2 acres and the amount of land
you are approved to disturb is 14.8 acres.
1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612 - 919-733-45741 FAX: [phone]
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Mr. Benson
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Please review the renewed permit and contact Ms. Judy Wehner, Assistant State
Mining Specialist, at [phone] should you have any questions concerning this matter.
Sincerely,
F oyd K. Williams, PG, CPG, CPM
State Mining Specialist
Land Quality Section
FRWIjw
Enclosures
cc: Mr. Doug Jones, PE
Ms. Shannon Deaton-WRC, wlenclosures
Mr. Bradley Bennett-DWQ, wlenclosures
Mr. William Gerringer-DOL, Mine and Quarry Bureau, w/o enclosures

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF LAND RESOURCES
LAND 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:
Benson Construction Inc.
Elizabethtown Pit
Bladen County — Permit No. 09-09
for the operation of a
Sand Mine and Borrow Pit
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. January 2 2017

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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, 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 the 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
Whenever 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
October 5, 1999: This permit has been modified to change the reclamation plan to allow the
construction of a C & D Landfill on 13 acres within the mining permit boundary as indicated on
the Site Location Plan dated August 9, 1999 and the Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plan
dated July 7, 1999.
January 2, 2007: A partial release has been granted on the 34.92 acre area (Area 1) at the
site, as indicated on the mine map received by the Land Quality Section on November 13,
2006, because said area has been covered under an Erosion and sediment control plan for the
Bladen County Landfill and Borrow Area
Expiration Date
This permit shall be effective from the date of its issuance until January 2, 2017.

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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 Management Commission. It shall be the permittee's responsibility
to contact the Division of Water Quality 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 (50 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, water 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,
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. Mining activities, including the installation and maintenance of the approved
sediment basin and associated diversion channels, shall be conducted as indicated
on the mine map received by the Land Quality Section on November 13, 2006 and
the supplemental information received on December 5, 2006 and August 16, 2006.
5. All affected area boundaries (12.8 acres) shall be permanently marked at the site on
100-foot intervals unless the line of sight allows for larger spacing intervals.

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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 siltation, 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.
8. Existing vegetation or vegetated earthen berms shall be maintained between the mine
. and public thoroughfares whenever practical to screen the operation from the public.
9. Sufficient buffer (minimum 50 foot undisturbed) shall be maintained between any
excavation and any mining permit boundary or right-of-way to protect adjacent property.
10. A physical barrier consisting of a fence or earthen berm, etc., shall be maintained
around the perimeter of any highwall.
11. 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 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 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
6. drill steel
D. If mining refuse is to be permanently disposed within the mining boundary, the
following information must be provided to and approved by the Division of Land
Resources prior to commencement of such disposal:

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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.
12. - 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.
13. 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 and any approved revisions to
it. Approval to implement such changes must be obtained from the Department prior to
on -site implementation of the revisions.
14. The security, which was posted pursuant to N.C.G.S. 74-54 in the form of a $58,100.00
surety bond (of which $52,900.00 is required for this site, 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.
15. 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
1. 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 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 regrade and satisfactorily revegetate any disturbed areas.
2. The specifications for surface gradient restoration to a surface suitable for planned
future use are as follows:
A. All the final perimeter sideslopes shall be graded to a 3 horizontal to 1 vertical or
flatter slope.

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B. Any settling ponds or sediment basins shall be backflled and stabilized.
C. The processing, stockpile, and other disturbed areas neighboring the mine
excavation shall be leveled and smoothed.
D. Compacted surfaces shall be disced, subsoiled or otherwise prepared before
revegetation.
E. No contaminants shall be permanently disposed of at the mine site. On -site
disposal of waste shall be in accordance with Operating Condition 11A through D.
F. The affected land shall be graded to prevent the collection of noxious or foul
water.
3. Revegetation Plan:
After site preparation, all disturbed land areas shall be revegetated as per the following:
Permanent Seedin ' S ecifications
Dates Species Rate, Lbs/Acre
February 15 —April 1 Kobe Lespedeza 10
Bahiagrass 50
Redtop 1
Winter rye (grain) 15
April 1 — July 31 Common Bermuda 50
August 1 — October 25 Lespedeza (unscarified) 30
German millet 40
October 25 — February 15 Rye (grain — temporary) 120
Soil Amendments
Lime - 2000 Ibs/acre or follow recommendations from a soil test.
Fertilizer - 1000 Ilbs/acre 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
Ibs/acre and anchored appropriately.

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Whenever possible, disturbed areas should be vegetated with native warm season
grasses such as switch grass, Indian grass, bluestem and gamma grass.
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 July 22, 1996 and modified October 5, 1999, is hereby renewed this
2Id day of January, 2007 pursuant to G.S. 74-52.
IWA,
, . Vlo,
111h James D. Simons, Director
Division of Land Resources
By Authority of the Secretary
Of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources

MINING CHECKLI5T FOR ROUTING
Arr licariVe Name: 1IlPA�-J Project Name: JL 2
Applic./Permit No.: Q�-� Gounty: 6� Date Received: It 113/Ob
Reviewer: I $ w River Basin Name:.
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❑ New ),Renewal ❑ Modification (inside permit boundaries)
❑ Modification (outside p;FAcIditional
t boundaries)[ITransfer ElRelease
❑ Partial Release Information ❑ Fee Needed: $
❑ Fee Received: $
U, Regional Office. (2 complete copies; attach the "LQ5 Regional
Office Mining Application Review Checklist" to one copy and attach b�atn the DWQ and DAQ
"Mining Application Review Form" to the other copy; Send both.copi4 s tq the Regional Engineer)
Date: Routed 11 1310L Rec'd
❑ Division of Water Resources Date: Routed Rec'd
❑ NC Wildlife Resources Commission Date: Routed Rec'd
❑ U5 Fish & Wildlife Service Date: Routed Rec'd
(Only new applications and modification requests that add land to the permit)
Please route.firr2t 3 12aQe:S of the, appjira ion and anv__ location mTto:
❑ Division of Parks & Recreation Date: Routed Rec'd
❑ NC Geological Survey Section Date: Routed Rec'd
(Only new applications and modification requests that add land to the permit)
❑ Division of Archives & History Date: Routed Rec'd
(Only new applications)
❑ Other: Date: Routed Rec'd
)a g�6�
**5u5pen5e Date for Comments: r4n (no later than 25 days
from receipt)
,Please note the following:
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BENSON CONSTRUCTION, INC.
Highway 711 P.O. Box 1250
LUMBERTON, NORTH CAROLINA 28359
[phone] Fax [phone]
Wats(NCISC): 1-877-236-7662
TO: NCDENR - Land Quality Section
512 North Safisbug Street, 5th Floor
Raleigh, NC 27604
I ITA I R, IN FATHANN11
DATE: 03123106 T JOB NO.
ATTENTION: Judith A. Wehner
RE: Elizabethtown Pit
WE ARE SENDING YOU Attached 0 Under separate cover via the following items:
Shop drawings Prints Plans Samples Specifications
Copy of Letter Change Order n
NUMBER
DATE
NO.
DESCRIPTION
1
11 /09106
1
Revised ma
THESE ARE TRANSMITTED as checked below:
For approval DApproved as submitted ❑ Resubmit _ copies for approval
For your use Approved as noted OSubmit ___. copies for distribution
FlAs requested []Returned for corrections Return Dcorrected prints
For review and comment n
FOR BIDS DUE PRINTS RETURNED AFTER LOAN TO US
REMARKS
COPY TO file
SIGNED Burt Benson

NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Land Resources
Land Quality Section
James D. Simons, PG, PE Michael F. Easley, Governor
Director and State Geologist William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
September 15, 2006
Certified Mail
Return Receipt Requested
7003 0500 0002 7858 0588
Mr. B E Benson, Jr.
Benson Construction Inc.
PO Box 1250
Lumberton, North Carolina 25359
RE: Elizabethtown Pit
Permit No. 09-09
Bladen County
Cape Pear River Basin
Dear Mr. Benson:
We have reviewed the additional information your company submitted for the
referenced mine site. However, the following information is needed to continue processing
your application:
1. Provide updated supporting calculations for the sediment basins. Any basins not
constructed must be redesigned to the standards outlines on the enclosed
memorandum. Provide a detail for the diversions to the basins.
2. Provide a cross section of the pre -mining and final reclamation slopes.
Please note, the Land Quality Section may request additional information, not included
in this letter, as the mining application review progresses.
The reclamation bond has been calculated using the information submitted in the
revised application, mine map and from Don of your office. The reclamation bond for this site
would be $52,900.00. The calculation worksheet is enclosed for your review and the existing
$58,100.00 surety bond on file for this site may be reduced or replaced to the new amount.
1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612 •919-733-45741 FAX; 919-715-8801
512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
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Mr. Benson
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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., Benson Construction Inc. In addition to one of these alternatives,
you may, upon request, substitute a cash deposit.
Please be advised that our review cannot be completed until all of the items listed
above have been fully addressed.
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 Land Resources
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1612
As required by 15A NCAC 513.0013, you are hereby advised that you have 180 days
from the date of your receipt of this letter to submit all of the requested information. If you are
unable to meet this deadline and wish to request additional time, you must submit information,
in writing, to the Director clearly indicating why the deadline can not be met and request that
an extension of time be granted. If an extension of time is not granted, a decision will be made
to grant or deny the mining permit based upon the information currently in the Department's
files at the end of the 180-day period.
Though the preceding statement cites the maximum time limit for your response, we
encourage you to provide the additional information requested by this letter as soon as
possible. Your prompt response will help us to complete processing your application sooner.
Please contact me at [phone] if you have any questions.
'ncerely�AWehlnWer4
qdith
Assistant State Mining Specialist
Land Quality Section
Enclosures: Bond Forms
Bond Calculation Worksheet
Memorandum
CC'. Mr. Doug Jones, PE

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APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
E. DETERMINATION OF AFFECTED ACREAGE AND BOND
The following bond calculation worksheet is to be used to establish an appropriate bond (based upon a range
of $500 to $5, 000 per a,,�ected 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, for each
aspect ofthe mining operation, that you intend to affect during the lio�this mininP Hermit (in addition please
insert t e ro riate reclamation cosdacre or each cate o0 om the Schedule o Reclamation Costs
provided with this apyl icatian form) OR you can defer to the Department to calculate amour bond for you based
Won your maps and standard reclamation costs:
AFFECTED RECLAMATION RECLAMATION
CATEGORY ACREAGE COST/ACRE* COST
Tailings/Sediment Ponds: Ac.
Stockpiles: Ac.
Wastepiles: Ac.
Processing Area/Haul Roads: Ac.
Mine Excavation: _ Ac.
Other: t,t AA4J4 �' • Ac.
ra.x.t al 16,10to
TOTAL AFFECTED AC.: _.� , Ac.
(TOTAL PERNffMD AC.: _ jG • o� Ac.)
X
$ /Ac. _
$
X
$ /Ac. _
$
X
$ /Ac. _
$
X
$ ion /Ac. _
$ 7aQ a0
X
$ o coo/Ac. _
$.. aya�
X
$ /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 Ac.
b) Positive Drainage/a�_�� _ Ac. X $1,500.00 = $ _ciCz 00
SUBTOTAL COST: $ 1{�, I �v
Inflation Factor:
0.02 X SUBTOTAL COST: $ 44 r at) X Permit Life (1 to 10 years): f)
INFLATION COST: S l y as
TOTAL COST = SUBTOTAL COST + INFLATION COST = $
Total Reclamation Bond Cost: $_J6g,6)w`y)
(round down to the nearest $100.00)

June 24, 2003
MEMORANDUM
(NOTE: This is a revision to the April 4, 2003 Memorandum)
TO: Land Quality Section Staff
FROM: Tracy Davis, PE�r
Chief Engineer
RE: Trapping Efficiency Requirements for Temporary Sediment Traps,
Sediment Basins and Rock Dams on Permitted Mine Sites
As you are aware, both the North Carolina Surface Mining Manual and the North
Carolina Erosion and Sediment Control Planning and Design Manual have always
recommended that temporary sediment traps, sediment basins and rock dams be designed
to address three main parameters (see the erosion and sedimentation control design
chapter of each manual for further information):
l) Sediment Storage Capacity: This is the volume of sediment storage in
the measure. It is based on 1,800 cubic feet per disturbed acre per
year;
2) Spillway Capacity: This is the volume of water that must pass through
the spillway section of the measure, based on the entire drainage area
draining to the measure. For mine sites, if the measure is temporary
(up to one year life), the spillway capacity is based upon the 10 year-24
hour storm event. If the measure is permanent (one year or more life),
the spillway capacity is based upon the 25 year-24 hour storm event;
and
3) Trapping Efficiency: This is the surface area that is needed to settle
out fine particles in the water in the measure and is directly related to
the surface area of the measure. It is based on the following equation:
A = 0.01 Q
Where Q is the flow of water from the entire drainage area
for the 10- ear design storm and A is the surface area in
acres.
NOTE: A 2-year design storm may be used if an engineered design is
performed and deemed acceptable to the Department. For further
guidance, please see the attached copy of a portion of Section 8 of the
Erosion and Sediment Control Plannin; and Design Manual.

APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
E. DETERMINATION OF AFFECTED ACREAGE AND BOND
The following bond calculation worksheet is to be used to establish an appropriate bond (based upon a range
of $500 to $5, 000 per affected acre) for each permitted mine site based upon the acreage approved by the
Department to be affected during the life of the miningpermit. Please insert the approximate acreage for each
as ect o the mininty oDeration. that vou intend to affect durine the life a this mz=2 nermit rn additiork olease
insert the a ro riate reclamation cost/acre or each sate oa &om the Schedule of Reclamation Costs
rovided with this a lie tionform) OR you can der to the De rtment to calculate our bond or ou based
upon vour mans and standard reclamation costs:
AFFECTED RECLAMATION RECLAMATION
CATEGORY ACREAGE COST/ACRE* COST
Tailings/Sediment Ponds:
Stockpiles:
Wastepiles:
Processing Area/Haul Roads:
Mine Excavation:
Other: Wv�A W
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TOTAL AFFECTED AC.:
(TOTAL PERMITTED AC.:
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$ /Ac.
$ /Ac.
$ /Ac.
$ /f'o /Ac.
$ 0° /Ac.
$ /Ac. = $
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
De needed to prevent offsite sedimentation and sedimentation to onsite watercourses and wetlands.
a) Internal Drainage
Ac.
b) Positive Drainage / a - e Ac. X $1,500.00 = $ A M
00
SUBTOTAL COST: $ yq qu
Inflation Factor: .-
0.02 X SUBTOTAL COST: $ `t 4 l o�fl X Permit Life (1 to 10 years): /0
INFLATION COST: $ 9)q•,{ay 00
TOTAL COST = SUBTOTAL COST + INFLATION COST = $_ 4) .
Total Reclamation Bond Cost: $_ 5-03 6)06
(round down to the nearest $100.00)
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Budget No#: 1964
Date Redd: 11/14/2005
Operator: IBENSON CONSTRUCTION INC
Type Security: ISURETY
Security Number:
Bank: ITHE CINCINNATI INSURANCE COMPANY
City: IDURHAM
Debit: $58,100.00
Credit:
Date Released:
Permit No#: 09-09
Comments:
Received by:
Date:
Released by:
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MINING CHECKLIST FOR ROUTING
Applicant's Name: tma..i_�.n/l.�c�� Project Name: `r-
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Applic./Permit No.: Qb*ounty: 4 41� Date Received: O WHO
Reviewer: River Basin Name:
❑ New Renewal ❑ Modification (inside permit boundaries)
❑ Modification (outside per it boundaries) ❑ Transfer ❑ Release
❑ Partial Release Additional information ❑ Fee Needed: $
❑ Fee Received: $
LAVA Regional Office (2 complete copies; attach the "LQS Regional
Office Mi no Application Review Checklist" to one copy and attach the DWQ and DAQ
"Mining Application Review Form" to the other copy; send both copie to he Regional Engineer)
Date: Routed r Rec'd
❑ Division of Water ReSource5 Date: Routed Rec'd
❑ NC Wildlife ReSource5 Commission Date: Routed Rec'd
❑ US Fish & Wildlife Service Date: Routed Rec'd _
(Only new applications and modification requests that add land to the permit)
❑ NC Geological Survey Section Date: Routed I Rec'd
(only new applications and modification requesto that add land to the permit)
❑ Division of Archives & History Date: Routed Rec'd
(Only new applications)
❑ Other.
Date: Routed Rec'd
* 5uopense Date for Comments: q �� (no later than 25 days
from receipt)
il ❑ Please note the following:

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MINING PERMIT APPLICATION
state of North Carolina
Department of Environment
And Natural Resources
Division of Land Resources
Land Quality section
1612 Mail service center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612
[phone]
RECEIVED
AU610 2006
LAND OUALMFSEMM
Revised 4/2002

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

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MINING PERMIT APPLICATION REVIEW
PROCESS FLOWCHART
BEGINNING OF PROCESS
Application received by Land Quality Section)
State Mining Specialist Applicant issues
Public Notice
Application assigned to
Assistant State Mining Specialist
Assistant State Mining Specialist/Program Secretary
routes application for review and comment
- U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service and Quality Section Regional Office
- 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- Division of Air Quality
- Division of Water Quality
..... •..............................
Review Public Comments;
Public Hearing Possible
• ............ ..................... ..•
If "NO", Assistant State Mining
Specialist drafts a letter requesting
additional information from applicant
Additional information from
applicant received and routed
tolreviewed by Assistant State Mining
Specialist and Land Quality Section
Regional Office
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Application & proposed permit action
reviewed by State Mining Specialist
Is application &
proposed permit action
complete/acceptable??
If "Yes", the following permit actions
are issued by the State Mining Specialist:
- Draft Permits
- Permit Transfers/Name Changes
- Bond Substitutions
- Permit Releases
END OF PROCESS
If "YES", application & proposed
permit action forwarded to and
reviewed by Division Director
Is application-&
proposed permit action
complete/acceptable??
I 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 by Land
Quality Section Chief
Is application &
proposed permit action
complete/ acceptable??
If "NO", application & proposed permit
action returned to State Mining Specialist/
Assistant State Mining Specialist for revision
(go to * )
If "NO", application & proposed permit
action returned to Section Chief/State Mining
Specialist for revision
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AND NATURAL RESOURCES
LAND QUALITY SECTION
APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
(PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE)
1. Name of Mine ELIZABETHTOWN PIT County BLADEN
River Basin CAPE FEAR Latitude (dd.mm.ss) 34-36-30 Longitude (dd.mm.ss) 78-36-00
2. Name of Applicant* BENSON CONSTRUCTION INC.
3. Permanent address for receipt of official mail** BENSON CONSTRUCTION, INC.
P.O. BOX 1250, LUMBERTON, NORTH CAROLINA 25359
Telephone
ep (0) 739-9969
4. Mine Office Address (NO OFFICE AT MINE) SAME ADDRESS AS ABOVE_
Telephone [phone]
5. Mine Manager B. E. BENSON 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. i
* * * Signatur6- Date 8-15-06
Print Name B. E. BENSON JR.
Title CEO
* This will be the name miningpermitwill be issued to and the name that must be indicated on the
reclamation bond (secure )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 da s 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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■ NOTE: All of the following questions must be thoroughly answered with regards to your mining
operaho—n 'or the intended life of the mine. All responses must be clearly conveyed on a corresponding,
detailed mine map.
A. GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE MINE
Answer all of the following that apply:
1. a. If this is an application for a NEW permit, indicate the total acreage at the site to be covered by the
permit (this is the acreage that a new permit" fee will be based upon): 16.20
Of this acreage, how much is owned and how much is leased? Acres owned: Acres
leased:_ 16.20 Property owner if leased: B. E. BENOSN PROPERTIES
b. If this is an application for RENEWAL of a mining permit, indicate the mining permit number and
the total (overall) acreage covered y Me existing permit: Miningg Permit No.: 09-09 Total
permitted acreage (this is the acreage that the "renewal" fee will be based upon): 16.20
c. If this is an application for a MODIFICATION to a mining permit, indicate the mining permit
number and the total (overall) acreage Zo-vered by the existing permit: Mining Permit
No.: Total permitted acreage:
Does the modification involve acreage within the previously approved permitted boundary?
Yes No—. Ifyes, indicate the acreage to be covered by this modification (this is the acreage that
the "major modification" fee will be based upon):
Does the modification involve acreage outside the previously approved permitted boundary?
Yes No . If yes, indicate the additional acreage to be covered by this
modification: (NOTE: you must complete all of Section F. of this application form
entitled Notification of Adjoining Landowners).
Of this acreage to be added to the permit, will any portion of this acreage be affected (disturbed,
ground cover removed) by the mining o ration? Yes No (if no, a "minor
modification" fee of $50.00 is require despite the "undisturbed" acreage to be added). If yes,
indicate the acreage to be affected within the acreage to be added to the permit (the total acreage to
be added to the permit is the acreage that the "major modification" fee will be based upon):
d. If this is an application for TRANSFER of a mining permit, indicate the mining permit number and
the total (overall) acreage covere by e 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 & SANDCLAY
3. Mining method: Hydraulic Dredge Front-end Loader & Truck X Shovel&Truck
Dragline & Truck X Self -loading Scraper Other (explain)
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4. a. Expected maximum depth of mine (feet) 10,
Depth is relative to what benchmark? (e.g., natural ground level, mean sea level, road elevation, etc.)
NATURAL GROUND
b. Expected average depth of mine (feet) 8-10
5. Has any area(s) at this site been_mined in the past? Yes X No
If yes, when and by whom was this activity conducted? VARIOUS CONTRACTORS
6. Number of years for which the permit is requested (10 years maximum): 10 YEARS
B. MAPS
1. Clearly mark and label the location of your mining operation on six 6 copies of a 7.5 minute quadrangle
and a county highway map. These maps, in addition to six (6) copies of all mine maps and reclamation
maps, must be submitted with each permit application.
7.5 minute quadrangles may be obtained from:
N.C. Geological Survey
NCDENR
1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612
[phone]
County highway maps may be obtained from:
Location Department
State Highway Commission
Raleigh, North Carolina 27602
[phone]
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2. Mine maps must be accurate and appropriately scaled drawings, aerial photographs or enlarged
topographic maps of the entire mine site. All aspects of the mine site must be clearly labeled on the
maps along with their corresponding (approximate) acreage. As a reminder, mining permits can
only be issued for up to 10 years; thus, all mine and reclamation maps must only denote those
activities that are intended to be conducted during the life of the mining permit. All maps must be
of a scale sufficient (see minimum requirements listed below) to clearly illustrate the following, at a
minimum:
a. Property lines of the tract or tracts of land on which the proposed mining activity is to be located
including easements and rights -of -way.
b. Existing or proposed permit boundaries.
c. Initial and ultimate limits of clearing and grading.
d. Outline and width of all buffer zones (both undisturbed and unexcavated).
e. Outline and acreage of all pits/excavations.
f. Outline and acreage of all stockpile areas.
gg Outline and acreage of all temporary and/or permanent overburden disposal areas.
h. Location and acreage of all processing plants (processing plants may be described as to location and
distance from mine if sufficiently far removed).
i. Locations and names of all streams, rivers and lakes.
Outline and acreage of all settling and/or processing wastewater ponds.
Location and acreage of all planned and existing access roads and on -site haul roads.
1. Location of planned and existing on -site buildings.
in. Location and dimensions of all proposed sediment and erosion control measures.
n. Location of 100-year floodplain limits and wetland boundaries.
o. Names of owners of record, both public and private, of all tracts of land that are adjoining the mining
permit boundary; if an adjoining tract is owned or leased by the applicant or is owned by the lessor of
the mine tract, names ofawners 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 rnme
3. North arrow
4. County
5. Scale
6. Symbols used and corresponding names
7. Date prepared and revised
8. Name and title of person preparing map
Map scales should meet the following guidelines:
PERMITTED ACREAGE MAP SCALE
0-99 Acres 1 inch = 50 feet
l 00-499 Acres 1 inch = 100 feet
500+ Acres t 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 musing permit. A table/chart
similar to the following will be acceptable:
CATEGORY
AFFECTED ACREAGE
Tailings/Sediment Ponds
0
Stockpiles
0.
Wastepiles
0
Processing Area/Haul Roads
.40
Mine Excavation
15.80
Other BERMS
0
NOTE: IN ADDITION TO THE ABOVE, THE MAPS MUST ALSO INCLUDE ANY SITE -SPECIFIC
TRIMMATION THAT IS PROVIDED IN THE ANSWERS TO THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS IN
THIS APPLICATION FORM (PLEASE NOTE THE ITALICIZED QUESTION&STATEMENTS
THROUGHOUT THE FORM). THIS APPLICATION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED COMPLETE
WITHOUT ALL RELEVANT ITEMS BEING ADEQUATELY ADDRESSED ON THE MINE MAPS.
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C. PROTECTION OF NATURAL RESOURCES
1. Describe in detail the sequence of events for the development and operation of the mine and reference the
sequence to the mine map(s). Attach additional sheets as needed.
1. Install sediment control features
2. Cut Timber / pulp, clear & grab area, excavate b —10' select borrow
2. Describe specific erosion control measures to be installed prior to land disturbing activities and during
mining to prevent offsite sedimentation (include specific plans for sediment and erosion control for mine
excavation(s), waste piles, access/mine roads and process areas), and give a detailed sequence of installation
and schedule for maintenance of the measures. Locate and label all sediment and erosion control measures
on the mine maps) and provide typical cross-sections/construction details of each measure. Engineering
designs and calculations shall be required when needed to justify the adequacy of any proposed measures.
Sediment pit with check dam. Interior swales to sediment pit as area is enlarged.
3. a. Will the operation involve washing the material mined, recycling process water, or other waste water
handling? Yes No X. If yes, briefly describe all such processes including any chemicals to be used.
b. Will the operation involve discharging fresh or waste water from the mine or plant as a point discharge to
the waters of the State? Yes No X Ifyes, briefly describe the nature of the discharge and
locate all proposed discharge points (along with their method of stabilization) on your mine map(s).
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APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
c. Will any part of the proposed mine excavation(s) extend below the water table?
Yes No X . If yes, do you intend to dewater the excavation(s)? Yes
No . If yes, what impact, if any, will mine dewatcring have on neighboring wells?
Estimated withdrawal rate in gallons per day: . Locate all existing wells on the mine
maps) that lie within 500 feet of the proposed excavation area. Provide data to support any
conclusions or statements made, including any monitoring well data, well construction data and
current water withdrawal rates. Indicate whether the proposed mine locale is served by a public
water system or private wells.
All hereby home are on county water. We will lower one pond 8 -10' and pump
into adjacent pond.
d. If you answered yes to any of the above questions, provide evidence that you have applied for or
obtained the appropriate water duality permit(s) (i.e., non -discharge, NPDES, Stormwater, etc.)
from the Division of Water Quality, Water Quality Section. In addition, the applicant is required to
register water use with the Division of Water Resources if the operation withdraws more than
100,000 gallons per day and needs a capacity use permit from the Division of Water Resources if
the operation ties in a capacity use area and withdraws more than 100,000 gallons per day.
4. a. Will the operation involve crushing or any other air contaminant emissions?
Yes No X If yes, indicate evidence that you have applied for or obtained an air
quality permit issued by the Division of Air Quality or local governing body.
b. How will dust from stockpiles, haul roads, etc., be controlled?
A water truck will be used to control dust.
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5. a. A buffer will be required between any mining activity and any mining permit boundary or right-of-
way. It may be an unexcavated buffer (no excavation, but roadways, berms and erosion &
sedimentation control measures may be installed within it), an undisturbed buffer (no disturbance
within the buffer whatsoever), or a combination of the two, depending upon the site conditions. Note
that all buffers must be located within the mining permit boundaries.
How wide a buffer will be maintained between any mining activity and any mining permit boundary
or right-of-way at this site? A minimum buffer of 25 feet is recommended, although a wider buffer
may be needed depending on site conditions. Show all buffer locations and widths on the mine
map(s).
Exist entirely in a thick young pine forest with existing logging roads. The trees will be the
buffer.
b. A minimum 50 foot wide undisturbed buffer will be required between any land disturbing activities
within the mining permit boundaries and any natural watercourses and wetlands unless smaller
undisturbed buffers can be justified. Depending on site conditions, a buffer wider than 50 feet may
be needed.
How wide an undisturbed buffer will be maintained between any land disturbing activities within the
mining permit boundaries and any natural watercourses and wetlands at this site? Show all buffer
locations and widths on the mine map(s).
50'
6. a. Describe methods to prevent landslide or slope instability adjacent to adjoining permit boundaries
during mining. Minimum 2 horizontal to l vertical slopes or flatter for clayey material and
minimum 3 horizontal to 1 vertical slopes or flatter for sandy material are generally required, unless
technical justification can be provided to allow steeper slopes.
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b. Provide a cross-section on the mine map(s) for all fill slopes (berms, wastepiles, overburden
disposal areas, etc.), clearly indicating the intended side slope gradient, installation of any benches
and/or slope drains (with supporting design information) if needed, and the method of final
stabilization.
c. In excavation(s) of unconsolidated (non -rock) materials, specify the angle of all cut slopes including
specifications or benching and sloping. Cross-sectionsfor all cut slopes must be provided on the
mine map(s).
d. In hardrock excavations, specify proposed bench widths and heights infect. 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.
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.
Locked entrance gate.
8. Describe what kind of barricade will
and when it will be implemented.
barriers may be accepptable high wall
type of barricade to be used must be
No high wall areas.
be used to prevent inadvertent public access along anhigh wall area
Vegetated earthen berms, apppropriate fencing and adequate boulder
barricades. A construction detail/cross-section and location of each
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9. Are acid producing minerals or soils present? Yes No X . How will acid water
pollution from the excavation, stockpiles and waste areas be controlled?
10. a. Describe specific plans (including a schedule of implementation) for screening the operation from
public view such as maintaining or planting trees, bushes or other vegetation, building berms or other
measures. Show the location of all visual screening on the mine map(s) and provide cross -sections
through all proposed berms or proposed spacing, sizes and species for tree plantings.
Existing young thick trees
Could the operation have a significantly adverse effect on the purposes of a publicly owned park,
forest or recreation area? If so, how will such effects (i.e., noise, visibility, etc.) be mitigated?
11. Will explosives be used? Yes No X . If yes, specify the types of explosive(s) and
describe what precaution(s) will be used to prevent physical hazard to persons or neighboring property
from flying rocks or excessive air blasts or ground vibrations. Depending on the mine's location to nearby
structures, more detailed technical information may be required on the blasting program (such as a third -
party blasting study). Locate the nearest o site occupied structure(s) to the proposed excavation(s) on the
mine map and indicate its approximate diance to the proposed excavation.
12. Will fuel tanks, solvents, or other chemical reagents be stored on -site? Yes No X
Ifyes, describe these materials, how they will be stored and method ofcontainment in case ofspill. Indicate
the location(s) of all storage facilities on the mine map(s).
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D. RECLAMATION PLAN
I. 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 settlinU 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.
Is an excavated or impounded body of water to be left as a part of the reclamation? Yes No X .
If yes, illustrate the location of the body(s) of water on the reclamation map and provide a scaled
cross -sections) through the proposed body(s) of water. The minimum water depth must be at least 4 feet,
measured from the normal low water table elevation, unless information is provided to indicate that a more
shallow water body will be productive and beneficial at this site. Will the body(s) of water be stocked with
fish? Yes No . If yes, specify species.
3. Describe provisions for safety to persons and to adjoining property in all completed excavations in rock
including what kind of permanent barricade will be left. Acceptable permanent barricades are appropriate
fencing, large boulders placed end -to -end, etc.. Construction details and locations of all permanent
barricades must be shown on the reclamation map.
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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.
Level and grass
5. a. Describe reclamation of processing facilities, stockpile areas, and on -site roadways.
Existing road to be lent, all other area grassed
b. Will any on -site roadways be left as part of the reclamation? Yes X No . Ifyes,
identify such roadways on the reclamation map andprovide details onpermanent ditch line stabilization.
5. Describe the method of control of contaminants and disposal of scrap metal, junk machinery, cables, or other
such waste products of reining. (Note definition of refuse in The Mining Act of 1971). No off -site
enerated waste shall be disposed of on the mine site without n*or written approval from the NC
apartment ofnvironment and Natural Resources, Land Qua Section Apd 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, alongwith a list
of items to be disposed in said areas.
No contaminants or junk exist and if they did they will be disposed of in legal landfills.
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APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
Describe your plan for revegetation or other surface treatment of the affected areas. This plan must
include recommendations for veer -round seeding, including the time of seeding and the amount and type
of seed, fertilizer, lime and mulch per acre. The recommendations must include general seeding
instructions for permanent revegetation and, if necessary, temporary revegetation. Revegetation utilizing
only tree plantings is not acceptable. Recommendations can be sought from:
a, Authorized representatives of the local Soil and Water Conservation District;
b. Authorized representatives of the Division of Forest Resources, Department of Environment and
Natural Resources;
c. Authorized county representatives of the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service, specialists
and research faculty with the Colleges of Agriculture and Life Sciences and Forest Resources at
North Carolina State University;
d. North Carolina licensed landscape architects;
e. Private consulting foresters referred by the Division of Forest Resources, Department of
Environment and Natural Resources;
f. N.C. Erosion and Sedimentation Control Planning and Design Manual;
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):
FERTILIZER - ANALYSIS AND RATE OF APPLICATION (pounds/acre):
SEED - TYPE (S) AND RATE (S) OF APPLICATION INCLUDING YEAR-ROUND SEEDING
SCHEDULE (pounds/acre): [NOTE: Include Legumes]
Seed Types: Seeding Dates: Seeding Rates:
MULCH - TYPE AND RATE OF APPLICATION (pounds/acre) AND METHOD OF ANCHORING:
OTHER VEGETATIVE COVERS - TYPE (S) AND RATE (S) OF APPLICATION INCLUDING
SEEDING SCHEDULE (pounds/acre, trees/acre, spacing of trees/shrubs, etc):
Revegetation and/or reforestation plan approved by:
Signature _
Print Name
Title
Agency
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E. DETERMINATION OF AFFECTED ACREAGE AND BOND
The following bond calculation worksheet is to be used to establish an appropriate bond (based upon a range
of $500 to $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 mining permit. Please insert the approximate acreage. for each
aspect o the mining operation. that you_intend to_affect during the life ofthis miningpermit (in addition, please
insert the a ro priate reclamation cost/acre for each QqtWa from the Schedule of Reclamation Costs
rovided with this auplicationform) OR you can defer to the Department to calculate Your bond or You based
ypon, your maps _and _standard reclamation costs:
AFFECTED RECLAMATION RECLAMATION
CATEGORY ACREAGE COST/ACRE* COST
Tailings/Sediment Ponds:
Ac.
X
$
/Ac. _
$
Stockpiles:
Ac.
X
$
/Ac. _
$
Wastepiles:
Ac.
X
$
/Ac. _
$
Processing Area/Haul Roads:
Ac.
X
$
/Ac. _
$
Mine Excavation:
Ac.
X
$
/Ac. _
$
Other:
Ac.
X
$
/Ac. _
$
TOTAL AFFECTED AC.:
Ac.
(TOTAL PERMITTED AC.: Ac.)
TenWLga & 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 Ac.
b) Positive Drainage Ac. X $1,500.00 = $
Inflation Factor: SUBTOTAL COST: S
0.02 X SUBTOTAL COST: $ X Permit Life (1 to 10 years):
INFLATION COST: $
TOTAL COST = SUBTOTAL COST + INFLATION COST = $
Total Reclamation Band Cost: $
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APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
F. NOTIFICATION OF ADJOINING LANDOWNERS
The "Notice" form, or a facsimile thereof, attached to this application must be sent certified or registered mail
to:
(1) the chief administrative officer of each county and municipality in which any part of the permitted
area is located as indicated on the mine map(s);
(2) all owners of record, both public and private, of all tracts of land that are adjoining the mining
permit boundary; if an adjoining tract is owned or leased by the applicant or is owned by the lessor
of the mine tract, all owners of record of tracts adjoining these tracts must be notified (that are
within 1,000 feet of the mining permit boundary) as indicated on the mine map(s); and
(3) all owners of record, both public and private, of all tracts of land that are adjoining the mining
permit boundary which lie directly across and is contiguous to any highway; creek, stream, river,
or other watercourse; railroad track; or utility or other public right-of-way; if an adjoining tract is
owned or leased by the applicant or is owned by the lessor of the mine tract, all owners of record of
tracts adjoining these tracts must be notified (that are within 1,000 feet of the mining permit
boundary) as indicated on the mine map(s). "Highway" means a road that has four lanes of travel
or less and is not designated as an Interstate Highway.
The only exception to the above method of giving notice is if another means of notice is approved in advance by
the Director, Division of Land Resources.
A copy of a tax map (or other alternative acceptable to the Department) must be mailed with the completed
"Notice" form (the proposed overall permit boundaries and the names and locations of all owners of
record of lands adjoining said boundaries must be clearly denoted on the tag 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.
TE: THIS SECTION MUST BE COMPLETED FOR ALL APPLICATIONS FOR NEW MINING
PERMITS AND ALL MODIFICATIONS OF A MINING PERMIT TO ADD LAND TO THE
PERMITTETAREA, 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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Pursuant to provisions G.S. 74-50 of The Mining Act of 1971, Notice is hereby given that
Beason Construction, Inc. has applied on N O V 2 2 1995
(Applicant Name) (Date)
to the Land Quality Section, Division of Land Resources, North Carolina Department of Environment, Health,
and Natural Resources, P. O. Box 27687, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611, for (check one):
(a) a new surface mining permit
(b) a modification to add. adjacent land to an existing surface mining permit
The applicant proposes to mine sand. & SarldclaY on 15.25 acres located
�p P (Mineral, Ore) (Number)
.1 East of Elizabethtown
(Mules) (Direction) (Nearest Town)
off/near road SR 1.700. Bladen County
In
(Road Number/Name) (Name of County)
*SEE ATTACHED MAP FOR PROPOSED PERMPT BOUNDARE S AND CORRESPONDING
ADJOINING LANDOVVNM NAMES AND LOCATIONS*
In accordance with G.S. 74.50, themine operator is. required to make a reasonable effort to notify all
owners of record of land adjoining (contiguous) to the proposed mine sit6'(permit boundaries), and to notify
the chief administrative officer of the county or municipality in which the site is located. Any person,may file
written comment(s) to the Department at the above address within ray (30) days of the issuance of this Nohoe
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 60 days of the end
of the 30-day comment period specified above.
A'copy of the permit application materials are on file and available for public review during normal
business hours at the above listed address as well as at the appropriate r ional office. For further information
call [phone]. )'lease note that the Department consider a nv relevant written
A. H. Lex Jones, County Manager
P. O. Sox 1048; Elizabethtown, NC 28337
(Addressee's Name and Address)
N1OV 2 2. 1995
(Date of Issuance of this Notice/Mailed to Addressee)
Benson Construction, Inc.
(Name of Applicant)
P. 0. Box 1250; irnberton,NC 28359
(Address of Applicant)
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NOTICE
Pursuant to provisions G.S. 74-50(bl) of The Mining Act of 1971, Notice is hereby given that
has applied on
(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) a new surface mining permit ❑
(b) a modification of an existing surface mining permit to add land to the permitted area ❑
The applicant proposes to mine on acres located
(Mineral, Ore) (Number) (Miles)
of off/near road
(Direction) (Nearest Town) (Number/Name)
in County.
*SEE ATTACHED MAP FOR PROPOSED PERMIT BOUNDARIES AND CORRESPONDING
ADJOINING LANDOWNER NAMES AND LOCATIONS*
In accordance with G.S. 74-50(bl), the mine operator is required to make a reasonable effort to notify all
owners of record, both public and private, of all tracts of land that are adjoining the mining permit boundary; if an
adjoining tract is owned or leased by the applicant or is owned by the lessor of the mine tract, all owners of record 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 ppeermit, whichever is later.
Should the Department determine that a significant public interest exists relative to G.S. 7451, apublic hearing will
be held within 60 days of the end of the 30-day comment period specified above.
A copy of the permit application materials are on file and available for public review during normal
business hours at the above listed address as well as at the appropriate regional office. For information
contact
(Addressee/Owner of Record's
Name and Address)
(Date of Issuance of this Notice/
Mailed to Addressee/Owner of Record)
3-4574.
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process,
(Name of Applicant: Include Contact Person
& Company Name, if Applicable)
(Address of Applicant)

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APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERNUT
AFFIDAVIT OF NOTIFICATION
1, , an applicant, or an agent, or employee of an applicant, for a new Mining
Permit, or a modification of an existing Mining Permit to add land to the permitted area, from the N.C. Department
of Environment and Natural Resources, being first duly sworn, do hereby attest that the following are all known
owners of record, both public and private, of all tracts of land that are adjoining the mining permit boundary
(including, where an adjoining tract is owned or leased by the applicant or is owned by the lessor of the mine tract,
all owners of record of tracts adjoining these tracts, that are within 1,000 feet of the mining permit boundary) and
that notice of the pending application has been caused to be mailed, by certified or registered mail, to said owners of
record at their addresses shown below, such notice being given on a form provided by the Department:
(Adjoining Landowner Name) (Address)
(Attach additional list if necessary)
I do also attest that the 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, to said office at the following address:
(Chief Administrative Officer Name) (Address)
[City Manager, County Manager, Mayor, etc.]
The above attestation was made by me while under oath to provide proof satisfactory to the 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(bi) and 15A NCAC 5B .0004(d).
I understand that it is the responsibility of the applicant to retain the receipts of mailing showing that the above
notices were caused to be mailed and to provide them to the Department upon request.
Signature of Applicant or Agent
Date
If person executing Affidavit is an agent or employee of an applicant, provide the following information:
(Name of applicant)
(title of person executing Affidavit)
I, a Notary Public of the County of
of North Carolina, do hereby certify th
appeared before me this day and under
Witness my hand and notarial seal, this day of
Notary:
was
My Commission expires:
, State
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APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
G. LAND ENTRY AGREEMENT
We hereby grant to the Department or its appointed representatives the right of entry and travel upon our lands
or operation during regular business hours for the purpose of making necessary field inspections or investigations as
may be reasonably required in the administration of the Mining Act of 1971.
We further grant to the Department or its appointed representatives the right to make whatever entries on the
land as may be reasonably necessary and to take whatever actions as may be reasonably necessary in order to carry
out reclamation which the operator has failed to complete in the event abond forfeiture is ordered pursuant to G.S.
74-59.
LANDOWNER:
VOW,
Print Name: B. E. Benson, Jr Properties LTD
Address: P.O. Box 1250
Lumberton NC 28359
Telephone: [phone]
APPLICANT:
Signature:*
Print Name: B. E. Benson, Jr.
Title: CEO
Company: Benson Construction, Inc.
Mine Name: Elizabethtown Pit
*Signature must be the same as the individual who signed Page 1 of this application.
ayabre tote North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources must be sent to the Land
Qualift Section Central Office at the address listed on the front cover of this application form.
Inquiries regarding the status of the review of this application should be directed to the Mining Program staff at
[phone].

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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:
TYPE ACRES
NEW
MAJOR
PERMIT
MODIFICATION
RENEWAL
Clay 1 but less than 25
$500
$250
$250
25 but less than 50
1000
500
500
50 or more
1500
500
500
Sand & Gravel,
I but less than 5
150
100
100
Gemstone, and
Borrow Pits
5 but less than 25
250
100
100
25 but less than 50
500
250
500
50 or more
1000
sm
500
Quarry, Industrial
Minerals,
1 but less than 10
250
100
100
Dimension Stone
10 but less than 25
1000
250
500
25 but less than 50
1500
500
500
50 or more
2500
500
500
Peat & Phosphate
1 or more
2500
500
500
Gold (Heap
Leach), Titanium
& Others
1 or more
2500
500
500
A nonrefundable $50.00 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 fally stabilized. A minor permit modification also includes loads added too
permitted area, outside of the minimum permit bufrer zone requirements, where no plans for mining related disturbance of the added lands have been approved All
other changes are considered major 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.
1012000
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LAND OUALITY SECTION HEADQUARTERS
Francis M. Nerds, Jr., P.E.
James D. Simons, P.G., P.E. - Chief Engineer
Caroline Medlin, ill. Sediment Education
Courier
Section Chief
David H. Ward - Sediment specialist
Specialist
Land Quality Section
? - Assistant Sediment Specialist
Telephor
1612 Mail Service Center
Tracy E. Davis, P.E. - Mining Specialist
Tabitha Brown - Sediment Education
FAX No,
Raleigh, NC 276WI612
Judy Wehaer - Assistant Mining Specialist
Intern
? - Assistant Mloing Specialist
Greg To,
Shipping Address: Land Quality Section ? - Dam Safety Engineer
Secretaries
$12 North Salisbury Street
Taml Dodd, E.I. - Assistant Dam Safety Engineer
Wendy Sposto - Lead Secretary
Raleigh, NC 27604
James Caldwell, E.L - Assistant Dam Safety Engineer
Stephanie Lane - Sediment di Dams
Susan Edwards - Mining
LAND QUALITY SECTION REGIONAL OFFICES
ASHEVILLE
MOORESVILLE
WINSTON-SALEM
RICHARD PHILLIPS, P.E.
DOUG MILLER, P.E.
MATTHEW GAN T, P.E.
JOHN H(
Interchange Bldg.
919 North Main Street
SW Waughtown Street
38M Barr
59 Woodfln Place
Mooresville, NC 28115
Winston-Salem, NC 27107
Raleigh, r
Asheville, NC 28801
COURIER - 13-15-01
INTEROI
COURIER-12-5MI
COURIER - 094846
(336) 7714600
(919) 571-
[phone]
(704) 663-16"
FAX # [phone]
FAX # (91
FAX # [phone]
FAX # [phone]
Alamance Allegbany Ashe
Chatham
Avery Bnocombe Burke
Alexander Lincoln
Caswell Davidson Davie
Franklin
Caldwell Cherokee Clay
Cabarrus Mecklenburg
Forsyth Gnflford Rockingham
Johnston
Graham Haywood Henderson
Catawba Rowan
Randolph Stokes Sorry
Northaml
Jackson Macon Madison
Cleveland Stanly
Watauga Wilkes Yadkin
Vance
McDowell Mitchell Polk
Gaston Union
Warren
Rutherford Swain Transylvania
Iredell
Yancey
FAYETTEVILLE
WILMINGTON
WASHINGTON
WILLIAM (TOBY) VINSON, P.E.
DAN SAMS, P.E.
FLOYD WILLIAMS, P.G.
223 Green Street
127 Cardinal Drive EYL
943 Washington Square Mall
Suite 714
Wilmington, NC 2840531145
Washington, NC 27999
Fayetteville, NC 29301
COURIER - 16-0441
COURIER - 14-56-25
COURIER - 04-16-33
(252) 9464481
[phone]
[phone]
FAX # [phone]
FAX # (910) 4U.0707
FAX # [phone]
Beaufort Bertie Camden
Anson Montgomery Scotland
Brunswick New Hanover
Chowan Craven Currituck
Bladen Moore
Carteret Onslow
Dare Gates Greene
Cumberland Richmond
Columbus Peader
Hertford Hyde Jones
Harnett Robeson
Duplin
Lenoir Martin Pamlico
Hoke Sampson
Pasquotank Perquimans Pitt
Reviz&
Tyrrell Washington Wayne

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SCHEDULAF RECLAMATION COSTS10/2000 -. icos.sc L.wpd
(Based upon range of g500 - $5 000 per affected acre
COMMODITY CODES: SG = Sand and/or Gravel, GS = Gemstone, Borrow = Borrow/fill
dirt, CS = Crushed Stone, DS = Dimension Stone, FS = Feldspar, MI = Mica, LI =
Lithium, PF = Pyrophyllite, OL = Olivine, KY = Kyanite/Sillimanite/Andalusite, PH
= Phosphate, CL = Clay/Shale, PE = Peat, AU = Gold, TI = Titanium, and OT = Other
Type T/S Ponds S. iles W. iles 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 MINnam:
- FINAL GRADING COSTS PER ACRE
- LIME AND FERTILIZER COSTS PER ACRE
- YEAR-ROUND SEEDING MIXTURE COSTS PER ACRE (FROK 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
DETFJMC NATION .
1,000 coplas of this public docwaeat were printed at a cost of $045.81 or $.85 per copy. 4/2002
DBPARTNRNT OF BNVXPDNMZNT Ate NATURAL RESOURCES
DMSICK OF LAND RRSOURCES - LAND QUALITY SSCTION
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Re: Elizabethton Pit
Subject: Re: Elizabethton Pit
From: Steve Cook <Steve. Cook@ncmail. net>
Date: Wed, 21 Jun 2006 15:24:46 -0400
To: Judy Wehner <[e-mail]>
Hey, Potty;
The Bladen Co. C & D Landfill and Borrow Area E & SC plan was approved on June 20,
2006.
Does this make you happy? -St....
l of 1 6/21/2006 3:38 PM

NCDENR-
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Land Resources
Land Quality Section
James D. Simons, PG, PE I Michael F. Easl'ey, Governor
Director and State Geologist January 12, 2006 William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
Certified Mail
Return Receipt Requested
7003 0500 0002 0451 4243
Mr. B. E. Benson, Jr.
Benson Construction, Inc.
P4 Box 1250
Lumberton, North Carolina 25359
RE: Elizabethtown Pit
Permit No. 09-09
Bladen County
Cape Fear River Basin
Dear Mr. Benson:
We have reviewed the renewal, modification and partial release request your company
submitted for the referenced mine site. However, the following information is needed to
continue processing your application:
VThe new permit boundary is confusing. Are you permitting the entire Tract "A" or
the area labeled permit boundary? Is the permit boundary area in actuality your
proposed pit limits? The permit boundary must include the sediment basin,
buffers, access road, etc. All disturbed areas must be included. The mine map
currently submitted shows the basin located outside of the permit boundary and
shows the limits of disturbance outside of the permit boundary. Revise the mine
map to include all disturbed area clearly within the permit boundary. Provide
acreages for the permitted and affected acreage.
C
. The sediment basin supporting calculations and construction details must be
submitted. The basin must be designed to pass a twenty-five year, twenty-four
hour storm event, have 18001disturbed acre storage capacity and have 70%
settling efficiency. Please refer to the enclosed memorandum. Provide diversion
ditches to direct runoff to the basin.
Provide proof that Bladen County has received an approved sediment and
erosion control plan for the Phase I Area.
1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612 •919-733-4574/ FAX: [phone]
512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, 27604
An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer— 50% Recycled 110% Post Consumer Paper

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Mr. Benson
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6 The access road must be included in the affected acreage. Provide acreage for
the access road. Please provide details of the road and crossing between area A
and Area 1. Include sediment and erosion control measures for the creek
crossing.
`/5. Provide topography for area A and the associated roadways.
C6) Provide more details on how you intend to dewater the site. Clarify the final
reclamation at this site. Is a pond to be left at final reclamation or will the site be
graded and seeded? Provide a cross section of the final reclamation.
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 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
tiles 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.

Certified Mai
Mr. Benson
Page 3
Please contact me at [phone] if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
udith A. Wehner
Assistant State Mining Specialist
Land Quality Section
Enclosure — June 24, 2003 Memo
cc: Mr. Doug Jones, PE

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June 24, 2 003
MEMORANDUM
(NOTE: This is a revision to the April 4, 2003 Memorandum)
TO: Land Quality Section Staff
FROM: Tracy Davis, PEfV
Chief Engineer
RE: Trapping Efficiency Requirements for Temporary Sediment Traps,
Sediment Basins and Rock Dams on Permitted Mine Sites
As you are aware, both the North Carolina Surface Mining Manual and the North
Carolina Erosion and Sediment Control Planning and Design Manual have always
recommended that temporary sediment traps, sediment basins and rock dams be designed
to address three main parameters (see the erosion and sedimentation control design
chapter of each manual for further information):
1) Sediment Storage Capacity: This is the volume of sediment storage in
the measure. It is based on 1,800 cubic feet per disturbed acre per
year:
2) Snillway Capacity: This is the volume of water that must pass through
the spillway section of the measure, based on the entire drainage area
draining to the measure. For mine sites, if the measure is temporary
(up to one year life), the spillway capacity is based upon the 10 year-24
hour storm event. If the measure is permanent (one year or more life),
the spillway capacity is based upon the 25 year-24 hour storm event;
and
3) Trapping Efficiency: This is the surface area that is needed -to settle
out fine particles in the water in the measure and is directly related to
the surface area of the measure. It is based on the following equation:
A = 0.01 Q
Where Q is the flow of water from the entire drainage area
for the 10-vear desist storm, and A is the surface area in
acres.
NOTE: A 2-year design storm may be used if an engineered design is
performed and deemed acceptable to the Department. For further
guidance, please see. the attached copy of a portion of Section 8 of the
Erosion and Sediment Control Planning and Design Manual.

Elizabethtown Pit 09-09 Modification
Subject: Elizabethtown Pit 09-09 Modification
From: Wendy Dunaway <We ndy.Dunaway@ncmail. net>
Date: Wed, 1 I Jan 2006 16:25:58 -0500
To: [e-mail]
Content -Type: application/msword
Mine Modification Elizabethtown Pit 09-09.doc Content -Encoding: base64
Inspection for modification Elizabethtown Pit 09 09 January 6 2006.doc Content -Type: applicatian/msword
Content -Encoding: base64
i of 1 1/12/2006 9:43 AM

Elizabethtown Pit 09-09 Mine Modification / Renewal Review
Comments after inspection on January 6, 2006 conducted by Wendy Dunaway.
A section of the existing soil road is eroding where a 12" CMP has been installed
U*O 0 fnr a rnarl nrnao;nn to nnnnna f Arao A to Arno i T"Pn io 0 7nt of tnwn nrar�it.r :n
this area and stabilization is needed. How will the soil roads be stabilized?
2.
The 1.81 acre pit area has been excavated. There is not an existing check dam or
sediment basin at this pit area.
3.
Measures are needed in pit area #1. The area is eroding southeastward toward the
existing soil road and the Branch.
4.
Contours should be shown to assure measures are proposed'where they are
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needed.
5.
The landfill area is stable except for a couple areas around the perimeter where
Qn 6.
gullies have formed. Measures are not installed down slope of these areas.
Sediment Trap #1 on C&D Landfill erosion and sedimentation control plan dated
July 7, 1999 has not been installed. Also, there is not a gravel construction pad
v
installed on the soil road leading to pit #1 and the landfill.
7.
There is a 18" RCP crossing the stream at the landfill entrance. The slopes on
both sides of the fill slope are unstable and sediment has traveled into the Branch.
8.
The 1.81 acre area and the 1.5 acre area shown to be the existing excavated areas
on the modification sheet and the existing soil roads are the only areas that were
found to be disturbed during the inspection.
99
If the entire permit boundary area is 15.25 is to be disturbed over time, shouldn't
there be measures more substantial than a sediment basin?
1'0
The topography to the west of Area A is very steep. A gully has formed in the
areas just down slope of the proposed Sediment Basin #1. The area appears to be
eroding from rainfall not from an outlet of a basin, trap or check dam.

Mine Modification / Renewal Review
Mine: Elizabethtown Pit
Permit #: 09-09
Bladen County
Applicant: Benson Construction
Comments:
GShouldn't the permit boundary and the limits of disturbance be the same? Note:
A temporary sediment basin or trap is located outside the permit area. Judy said
the plan is only for the area labeled inside the permit boundary box. In order to
install and maintain the temporary sediment basin, land disturbance outside the
permit boundary will occur.
2. The dimensions of the sediment basin # 1 are not provided.
What are the dimensions of the existing sediment basin down slope of the
sediment basin 41 and how is runoff getting into both basins? The existing basin
was on an old plan sheet but the dimensions were not given but were noted "to be
designed in the future".
4� The construction detail for the sediment basin was provided on an old plan sheet
dated November 14, 1995. On this modification a sediment trap detail is provided
instead. Also, a check dam is said to be existing. Could the check dam be the
sediment trap or sediment basin #1? This is unclear. A detail is needed for a check
dam and sediment basin.
QDoes the symbol 0, stand for a diversion berm? On the plan received
6/19/96, the symbol is labeled as a ditch. On this modification, the symbol is not
labeled. A diversion berm is probably needed to get runoff into the trap/
basin/check dam. If a diversion berm is needed than a construction detail should
be provided.
6. Contours are not provided.
A construction detail for the gravel construction entrance is not provided.
8. The plan received on June 19, 1996 has the area 1 as 13.8 acres not 34.92 acres.
The acreage does not seem correct on section A. Refer to the plan received on
June 19, 1996. This section was labeled as 2 and was 24.3 acres.
0 Interior swales are mentioned on #2 on page 6 in the narrative. However, the
swales are not identified on the plan sheet,
The ponds mentioned in #3b on page 6 of the narrative are not identified on the
plan sheet. Also, how will the dewatering of one pond to the second pond be
done? Will there be permanent pump stations?
II On page 11 of the narrative, #1 of the reclamation plan has not been completed.
This is needed especially since the two ponds will not be left as bodies of water
according to #2 on page l I of the narrative.
Seeding specifications are not provided in the reclamation plan. Refer to #4 and 5
on page 12 of the narrative.
1 How will the roadways be stabilCisds are going to remain
according to the reclamation pla15. I am scheduled to inspect the miverify the accuracy of the plan
sheet in regards to disturbed area

Benson Construction -Elizabethtown Pit, Bladen-09
Subject: Benson Construction -Elizabethtown Pit; Bladen-09
From: Steve Cook <Steve.Cook@ncmai 1. net>
Date: Tue, 10 Jan 2006 10:37:41 -0500
To: Judy Weiner <[e-mail]>
Judy,
Here are the comments from Air and Water Quality. I understand Wendy has already
emailed you her comments.
Air
-no permit required.
Water
-NPDES required & existing.
-no other issues.
Let us know if you have other questions.
C ya,
Steve
Steve Cook <[e-mail]>
Asst. Regional Engineer
Div. of Land Resources/NC-DENR
Land Quality Section
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NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and
Michael F. Easley, Governor
December 22, 2005
MEMORANDUM
TO: Brenda Harris
Mining Program Secretary
Land Quality Section
FROM: Blake Rouse
Ground Water Management Section
Division of Water Resources
SUBJECT: Comments on the Mining Permit Renewal Request for:
Benson Construction
Elizabethtown Pit
Bladen County
u
Natural Resources
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
John Morns, Director
DEC 2 2 2005
l-V D
Please find attached a copy of the mining permit renewal request for the above referenced project.
The Elizabethtown Pit Site located in Bladen County should not have an unduly adverse effect on
ground water supplies.
Any water withdrawal will be subject to North Carolina General Statute 143-215.22H; Registration of
Water Withdrawals and Transfers Required. Any person who withdraws in one day 100,000 gallons (70 gpm)
or more of surface water or ground water in North Carolina is required to register the withdrawal with the
Division of Water Resources. A Central Coastal Plain Capacity Use Area permit must be obtained from the
Division of Water Resources if the withdrawal exceeds 100,000 gallons per day and occurs in Beaufort,
Carteret, Craven, Duplin, Edgecombe, Greene, Jones, Lenoir, Martin, Onslow, Pamlico, Pitt, Washington,
Wayne, or Wilson County.
If you have further questions please contact the Division of Water Resources at [phone] or send
correspondence to 1611 Mail Service Center, Raleigh NC 27699-1611.
1611 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1611
Phone. [phone] FAX: [phone] Internet: www.ncwater.org

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NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Land Resources
Land Quality Section
James D. Simons, P.G., P.E. Michael F. Easley, Governor
Director and State Geologist December 5, 2005 William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mr. Nat Wilson
Hydrogeology Group
Division of Water Resources DEC 12 2005
FROM: Brenda M. Harris
&g:���
Mining Program Secretary UNION OF WATER RESOURCES
Land Quality Section
SUBJECT: Mining Permit Renewal for Benson Construction
Elizabethtown Pit
Bladen County
ElMine Dewatering Proposed ® No Mine Dewatering Proposed
Please find attached for your review a copy of the mining permit modification
request for the above referenced project.
Please review this information and advise as to the probability of this operation
having unduly adverse effect on December 30, 2005 so that we may complete our
review of this request within our statutory time limits.
Any comments your agency can provide regarding potential effects on potable
groundwater supplies and groundwater quality will be appreciated. We would like to
have any recommendations you may provide for permit conditions, for reasonable
protection of groundwater quantity or quality.
If your staff wishes to perform a site inspection, it is recommended that they
contact the person submitting this request to set up a convenient date and time. Also,
please send a copy of your comments to the person noted in the application.
PLEASE RETURN ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS AND MAPS WITH YOUR
REVIEW COMMENTS TO THIS OFFICE.
Your continued cooperation is greatly appreciated. Please contact Ms. Kristin
Hicklin at [phone] if you have any questions.
Ibmh
Attachments
cc: Mr. Doug Jones
1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612 -919-733-4574 / FAX: [phone]
512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, 27604

® North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission
Richard B. Hamilton, Executive Director
MEMORANDUM
TO: Brenda M. Hams
Land Quality Section
NCDLR /
FROM: Steven H. Everhart, PhD AWE" �`''
Southern Coastal Coordinator
Habitat Conservation Program
DATE: December 19, 2005
RECEIVED
OEC 21 2005
SUBJECT: Application to Modify Mining Permit #09-09 for B. E. Benson Properties -- Elizabethtown Pit —
Bladen County
Biologists with the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) have reviewed the subject
application for impacts to wildlife and fishery resources. Our comments are provided in accordance with provisions
of the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act (48 Stat. 401, as amended; 16 U.S.C. 661 et. seq.), and the North Carolina
Mining Act of 1971 (as amended, 1982: G.S. 74-76 et seq., 15 NCAC 5).
The applicant is requesting authorization to modify permit # 09-09 for the purpose of mining sand and sand/clay
from an additional 15.25 acres at a 38.5 acre site located approximately lmile south of Elizabethtown off SR 1700 in
Bladen County. Expected mine depth is 10 feet as measured from the natural ground level with an average depth of
8-10 feet. The applicant states that a 50 foot buffer will be maintained around the 38.5 acres and that no wetlands
are in the area to be disturbed. Final reclamation will result grading and planting grass. Seeding mixture is not
indicated.
We have the following concerns regarding the proposed project:
• The applicant proposes to stabilize the disturbed portions of the site with unspecified grasses. We
recommend the use of more locally native species such as switchgrass (Panicum virgatum). Also, we
recommend shrub species such as wax myrtle (Myrica cerifera) for stabilization around any pond's edge.
The use of these species will provide food and cover for wildlife not afforded by lawn grasses typically
used for stabilization.
• There has not been a wetland delineation done and the area surrounding the area to be disturbed is appears
to contain stream wetlands. The possibility exists that wetlands may be impacted; therefore, we
recommend that a wetlands delineation be performed and specific erosion control measures be developed
for the site. Further, we recommend that all wetlands on the site be preserved permanently through
conservation easement to protect them from degradation.
Mailing Address: Division of Inland Fisheries - 1721 Mail Service Center - Raleigh, NC 27699-1721
Telephone: [phone] - Fax: [phone]

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Benson — Elizabethtown Pit 2 • December 19, 2005
• Wetlands delineation may indicter there to be jurisdictional waters on -site; either perennial or intermittent
stream. We recommend a 100 ft native forested buffer be maintained or created on both sides of perennial
streams and one of 50 ft on each side of intermittent streams.
The NCWRC does not object to the issuance of the mining permit for this project, provided that our
recommendations are included as conditions of the permit. Thank you for the opportunity to review and comment
on this application. If you have any questions or require additional information regarding these comments, please
call me at [phone].

NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Land Resources
Land Quality Section
James D. Simons, P.G., P.E. Michael F. Easley, Governor
Director and State Geologist December 5, 2005 William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
MEMORANDUM
TO. Dr. Steve Everhart CO
Habitat Conservation Program Coordinator1q�Wildlife Resources Commission`FROM: Brenda M. HarrisMining Program SecretaryopLand Quality SectionSUBJECT: Mining Permit Renewal for Benson ConstructionZEIizabethtown Pit ''a
Bladen County
Please find attached for your review a copy of the mining permit application
request for the above referenced project.
Please review this information and advise as to the probability of this operation
having unduly adverse effect on wildlife and freshwater fisheries (G.S. 74-51 (2)).
Please respond by December 30, 2005 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, thris 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. Kristin
Hicklin at [phone] if you have any questions.
/bmh
Attachments
cc: Mr. Doug Jones
1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612 •919-733-4574 / FAX: [phone]
512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, 27604

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MINING CHECKLIST FOR ROUTING
Applicant's Name: _ P7nUvi/I�r.,IOLJ _ Project Name:
Applic./Permit No.: M02 County: 60016t\ Date Received:
Reviewer: River Basin Name: Ati—
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❑ New ..Renewal IrWdification (inside permit boundaries) Rba
❑ Modification (outside permit boundaries) ❑ Transfer -�E Release
❑ Partial Release 0 Additional Information ❑ Fee Needed: $
❑ Fee Received: $-ID-LL
Please route entire application package to:
r Regional Office (2 complete copies; attach therLQ5 Regional
Office Minide Application Review Checklist" to one copy and attach b1th the DW .and a
"Mining Application Review Form" to the other copy; send both.copi s to g nat 1 Engineer)
Date: Routed l� S vs Rec ci
41viSion of Water Resources Date: Routed Rec'd
NC Wildlife Resources Commission Date: Routed Rec'd
❑ U5 Fish & Wildlife Service Date: Routed Rec'd
(Only new applications and modification requests that add land to the permit)
Pleaseute &Ot 3 12age5 of the ,V nlication-a-nd any 10ratiQM
�5to:
❑ Division of Parks & Recreation Date: Routed Rec'd
❑ NC Geological Survey Section Date. Routed-.Rec'd
(Only new applications and modification requests that add land to the permit)
❑ Division of Archives & History Date: Routed ' Rec'd
(Only new applications)
❑ Other:
Date: Routed Rec'd
*5u5pen5e Date for Comments: IQ 130 1 1 6,5' (no later than 25 days
from receipt) Ck
Please note the following:
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North Carolina
James D. Simons, P.G., P.E.
Director and State Geologist
MEMORANDUM
NCDENR
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Land Resources
Land Quality Section
December 5, 2005
TO: Dr. Steve Everhart
Habitat Conservation Program Coordinator
Wildlife Resources om ssion
FROM: Brenda M. Harris ,.
Mining Program Secretary
Land Quality Section
SUBJECT: Mining Permit Renewal for Benson Construction
Elizabethtown Pit
Bladen County
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
Please find attached for your review a copy of the mining permit application
request for the above referenced project.
Please review this information and advise as to the probability of this operation
having unduly adverse effect on wildlife and freshwater fisheries (G.S. 74-51 (2)).
Please respond by December 30, 2005 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. Kristin
Hicklin at [phone] if you have any questions. ,
/bmh
Attachments
cc: Mr. Doug Jones
1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612 -919-733-4574 I FAX: [phone]
512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, 27604

AMA
NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and
Division of Land Resources
Land Quality Section
James D. Simons, P.G., P.E.
Director and State Geologist December 5, 2005
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mr. Nat Wilson
Hydrogeology Group
Division of Water Resources
FROM: Brenda M. Harris
4wk-
Mining Program Secretary
Land Quality'Section
Natural Resources
SUBJECT: Mining Permit Renewal for Benson Construction
Elizabethtown Pit
Bladen County
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
❑ Mine Dewatering Proposed ®No Mine Dewatering Proposed
Please find attached for your review a copy of the mining permit modification
request for the above referenced project.
Please review this information and advise as to the probability of this operation
having unduly adverse effect on December 30, 2005 so that we may complete our
review of this request within our statutory time limits.
Any comments your agency can provide regarding potential effects on potable
groundwater supplies and groundwater quality will be appreciated. We would like to
have any recommendations you may provide for permit conditions, for reasonable
protection of groundwater quantity or quality.
If your staff wishes to perform a site inspection, it is recommended that they
contact the person submitting this request to set up a convenient date and time. Also,
please send a copy of your comments to the person noted in the application.
PLEASE RETURN ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS AND MAPS WITH YOUR
REVIEW COMMENTS TO THIS OFFICE.
Your continued cooperation is greatly appreciated. Please contact Ms. Kristin
Hicklin at [phone] if you have any questions.
Ibmh
Attachments
cc: Mr. Doug Jones
1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612 -919-733-4574 / FAX: [phone]
512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, 27604

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NORTH CAROLINA
MINING PERMIT APPLICATI0N-j';f1'�z-"'-''
state of North Carolina
Department of Environment
And Natural Resources
Division of Land Resources
Land Quality section
1612 Mail service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612
[phone]
Revised 4/2002

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

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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
Applicant issues
Public Notice
- Land Quality Section Regional Office
- Division of Air Quality
- Division of Water Quality
...................................
Review Review Public Comments; :
Public Hearing Possible
..................... 0.........
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
feo to*1

•
Application & proposed permit action
reviewed by State Mining Specialist
Is application &
proposed permit action
complete/acceptable??
If "Yes", the following permit actions
are issued by the State Mining Specialist:
- Draft Permits
- Permit Transfers/Name Changes
- Bond Substitutions
- Permit Releases
END OF PROCESS
If "YES", application & proposed
permit action forwarded to and
reviewed by Division Director
Is application &
proposed permit action
completelacceptab 1 e??
If "YES", the proposed permit action is
issued by the Division Director
END OF PROCESS
If "No", application & proposed
permit action returned to Assistant
State Mining Specialist for revision
(go to *)
For other permit actions, if "Yes",
application & proposed permit action
forwarded to and reviewed by Land
Quality Section Chief
Is application &
proposed permit action
complete/ acceptable??
If "NO", application & proposed permit
action returned to State Mining Specialist/
Assistant State Mining Specialist for revision
(go to * )
If "NO", application & proposed permit
action returned to Section Chief/State Mining
Specialist for revision
(go to * )

NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
LAND QUALITY SECTION
APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
(PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE)
1. Name of Mine ELIZABETHTOWN PIT County BLADEN
River Basin CAPE FEAR Latitude (dd.mm.ss) 34-36-30 Longitude (dd.mm.ss) 78-36-00
2. Name of Applicant* BENSON CONSTRUCTION INC.
3. Permanent address for receipt of official mail** BENSON CONSTRUCTION, INC.
P.O. BOX 1250, LUMBERTON, NORTH CAROLINA 25359
Telephone [phone] _._.
4. Mine Office Address _ (NO OFFICE AT MINE) SAME ADDRESS AS ABOVE
Telephone_ [phone]
5. Mine Manager B. E. BENSON, 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. (100,000,
***Signature cr-a Date 12-1-05
Print Name B. E. BENSON JR.
Title CEO
* This will be the name that the mining permit will be issued to and the name that must be indicated on the
reclamation bond (security) that corresponds to this site.
** The Land Quality Section must be notified of any changes in the permanent address or telephone number.
*** Signature of company officer required.
G.S. 74-51 provides that the Department shall grant or deny an application for a permit within 60 days of receipt of a
complete application or, if a public hearing is held, within 30 days following the hearing and the filing of any
supplemental information required by the Department. All questions must be addressed and all required maps
provided before this application can be considered complete. Attach additional sheets as needed.
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■ NOTE: All of the following questions must be thoroughly answered with regards to your mining
operateonlor the intended life of the mine. All responses must be clearly conveyed on a corresponding,
detailed mine map.
A. GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE MINE
Answer all of the following that apply:
1. a. if this is an a.pplication for a NEW permit, indicate the total acreage at the site to be covered by the
permit (this is the acreage thatTe ' new permit" fee will be based upon): 15.25
Of this acreage, how much is owned and how much is leased? Acres owned: Acres
leased: 15.25 Property owner if leased: B. E. BENOSN PROPERTIES
b. If this is an application for RENEWAL of a mining permit, indicate the mining permit number and
the total (overall) acreage cc vere y e existing permit: Mining Permit No.: 09-09 Total
permitted acreage (this is the acreage that the "renewal" fee will be based upon):
c. If this is an application for a MODIFICATION to a mining permit, indicate the mining permit
number and the total (overall) acreage covere y the existin permit: Mining Permit
No.: [ Total permitted acreage:_
Does the modification involve acreage within the previously approved permitted boundary?
Yes— No_. If yes, indicate the acreage to be covered by this modification (this is the acreage that
the "major modification" fee will be based upon):
Does the modification involve acreage outside the previously approved permitted boundary?
Yes No . If yes, indicate the additional acreage to be covered by this
modification: (NOTE: you must complete all of Section F. of this application form
entitled Notification of Adjoining Landowners).
Of this acreage to be added to the permit, will any portion of this acreage be affected (disturbed,
ground cover removed) by the mining operation? Yes No (ifno, a "minor
modification" fee of $50.00 is required, despite the "undisturbed" acreage to be added). If yes,
indicate the acreage to be affected within the acreage to be added to the permit (the total acreage to
be added to the permit is the acreage that the "major modification" fee will be based upon):
d. If this is an application for TRANSFER of a mining permit, indicate the mining permit number and
the total (overall) acreage covere3 By e 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 & SANDCLAY
3. Mining method: Hydraulic Dredge Front-end Loader & Truck X Shovel & Truck
Dragline & Truck X Self -loading Scraper Other (explain)
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4. a. Expected maximum depth of mine (feet) 10,
Depth is relative to what benchmark? (e.g., natural ground level, mean sea level, road elevation, etc.)
NATURAL GROUND
b. Expected average depth of mine (feet) 8-10
5. Has any area(s) at this site been mined in the past? Yes X No
If yes, when and by whom was this activity conducted? VARIOUS CONTRACTORS
6. Number of years for which the permit is requested (10 years maximum): 10 YEARS
B. MAPS
1. Clearly mark and label the location of your mining operation on six 6 copies of a 7.5 minute quadrangle
and a county highway map. These maps, in addition to six (6) codes of all mine maps and reclamation
maps, must be submitted with each permit application.
7.5 minute quadrangles may be obtained from:
N.C. Geological Survey
NCDENR
1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612
[phone]
County highway maps may be obtained from:
Location Department
State Highway Commission
Raleigh, North Carolina 27602
[phone]
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2. Mine maps must be accurate and appropriately scaled drawings, aerial photographs or enlarged
topographic maps of the entire mine site. All aspects of the mine site must be clearly labeled on the
maps along with their corresponding (approximate) acreage. As a reminder, mining permits can
only be issued for up to 10 years; thus, all mine and reclamation maps must only denote those
activities that are intended to be conducted during the life of the mining permit. All maps must be
of a scale sufficient (see minimum requirements listed below) to clearly illustrate the following, at a
minimum:
a. Property lines of the tract or tracts of land on which the proposed mining activity is to be located
including easements and rights -of -way.
b. Existing or proposed permit boundaries.
c. Initial and ultimate limits of clearing and grading.
d. Outline and width of all buffer zones (both undisturbed and unexcavated).
e. Outline and acreage of all pits/excavations.
f. Outline and acreage of all stockpile areas.
gg Outline and acreage of all temporary and/or permanent overburden disposal areas.
h. Location and acreage of all processing plants (processing plants may be described as to location and
distance from mine if sufficiently far removed).
i. Locations and names of all streams, rivers and lakes.
j. Outline and acreage of all settling and/or processing wastewater ponds.
k. Location and acreagge of all planned and existing access roads and on -site haul roads.
1. Location of planned and existing on -site buildings.
in. Location and dimensions of all proposed sediment and erosion control measures.
n. Location of 100-year floodplain limits and wetland boundaries.
o. Names of owners of record, both public and private, of all tracts of land that are adjoining the mining
permit boundary; if an adjoining tract is owned or leased by the applicant or is owned by the lessor of
the mine tract, names of owners of record of tracts adjoining these tracts, that are within 1,000 feet of
the mining permit boundary, must be provided on the mine map.
p. Names of owners of record, both public and private, of all tracts of land that are adjoining the mining
permit boundary which lie directly across and are contiguous to any highway; creek, stream, river, or
other watercourse; railroad track; or utility or other public right-of-way; if an adjoining tract is
owned or leased by the applicant or is owned by the lessor of the mine tract, names of owners of
record of tracts adjoining these tracts, that are within 1,000 feet of the mining permit boundary, must
be provided on the mine map(s). NOTE: "Highway" means a road that has four lanes of travel or
less and is not designated as an Interstate Highway.
q. Map legend:
1. Name of applicant
2. Name of mine
3. North arrow
4. County
5. Scale
6. Symbols used and corresponding names
7. Date prepared and revised
8. Name and title of person preparing map
Map scales should meet the following guidelines:
PERMITTED ACREAGE MAP SCALE
0-99 Acres 1 inch = 50 feet
100499 Acres 1 inch = 100 feet
500+ Acres 1 inch = 200 feet
(NOTE: Smaller scaled maps may be acceptable if they clearly illustrate the above items)
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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
Stockpiles
0.
Wastepiles
0
Processing Area/Haul Roads
0
Mine Excavation
15.25
Other BERMS
0
NOTE: IN ADDITION TO THE ABOVE, THE MAPS MUST ALSO INCLUDE ANY SITE -SPECIFIC
FU RMATION THAT IS PROVIDED IN THE ANSWERS TO THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS IN
THIS APPLICATION FORM (PLEASE NOTE THE ITALICIZED QUESTIONS/STATEMENTS
THROUGHOUT THE FORM}. THIS APPLICATION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED COMPLETE
WITHOUT ALL RELEVANT ITEMS BEING ADEQUATELY ADDRESSED ON THE MINE MAPS.
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C. PROTECTION OF NATURAL RESOURCES
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.
I. Install sediment control features
2. Cut Timber / pulp, clear & grub area, excavate 6 —1 Q' select borrow
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 shall be required when needed to justify the adequacy of any proposed measures.
Sediment pit with check dam. Interior swales to sediment pit as area is enlarged.
3. a. Will the operation involve washing the material mined, recycling process water, or other waste water
handling? Yes No X . If yes, briefly describe all such processes including any chemicals to be used.
b. Will the operation involve discharging fresh or waste water from the mine or plant as a point discharge to
the waters of the State? Yes No X If yes, briefly describe the nature of the discharge and
locate all proposed discharge points (along with their method of stabilization) on your mine map(s).
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c. Will any part of the proposed mine excavation(s) extend below the water table?
Yes No X . If yes, do you intend to dewater the excavation(s)? Yes
No . If yes, what impact, if any, will mine dewatering have on neighboring wells?
Estimated withdrawal rate in gallons per day: . Locate all existing wells on the mine
map(s) that lie within 500 feet of the proposed excavation area. Provide data to support any
conclusions or statements made, including any monitoring well data, well construction data and
current water withdrawal rates. Indicate whether the proposed mine locale is served by a public
water system or private wells.
All hereby home are on county water, We will lower one pond 8 -10' and pump
into adjacent pond.
d. If you answered yes to any of the above questions, provide evidence that you have applied for or
obtained the appropriate water duality permit(s) (i.e., non -discharge, NPDES, Stormwater, etc.)
from the Division of Water Quality, Water Quality Section. In addition, the applicant is required to
register water use with the Division of Water Resources if the operation withdraws more than
100,000 gallons per day and needs a capacity use permit from the Division of Water Resources if
the operation lies in a capacity use area and withdraws more than 100,000 gallons per day.
4. a. Will the operation involve crushing or any other air contaminant emissions?
Yes No X If yes, indicate evidence that you have applied for or obtained an air
quality permit issued by the Division of Air Quality or local governing body.
b. How will dust from stockpiles, haul roads, etc., be controlled?
A water truck will be used to control dust.
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5. a. A buffer will be required between any mining activity and any mining permit boundary or right-of-
way. It may be an unexcavated buffer (no excavation, but roadways, berms and erosion &
sedimentation control measures may be installed within it), an undisturbed buffer (no disturbance
within the buffer whatsoever), or a combination of the two, depending upon the site conditions. Note
that all buffers must be located within the mining permit boundaries.
How wide a buffer will be maintained betweenany 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).
Exist entirely in a thick young pine forest with existing logging roads. The trees will be the
buffer.
b. A minimum 50 foot wide undisturbed buffer will be required between any land disturbing activities
within the mining permit boundaries and any natural watercourses and wetlands unless smaller
undisturbed buffers can be justified. Depending on site conditions, a buffer wider than 50 feet may
be needed.
How wide an undisturbed buffer will be maintained between any land disturbing activities within the
mining permit boundaries and any natural watercourses and wetlands at this site? Show all buffer
locations and widths on the mine map(s).
50'
6. a. Describe methods to prevent landslide or slope instability adjacent to adjoining permit boundaries
during mining. Minimum 2 horizontal to 1 vertical slopes or flatter for clayey material and
minimum 3 horizontal to 1 vertical slopes or flatter for sandy material are generally required, unless
technical justification can be provided to allow steeper slopes.
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b. Provide a cross-section on the mine map(s) for all fill slopes (berms, wastepiles, overburden
disposal areas, etc.), clearly indicating the intended side slope gradient, installation of arty benches
and/or slope drains (with supporting design information) if needed, and the method of final
stabilization.
c. In excavation(s) of unconsolidated (non -rock) materials, specify the angle of all cut slopes including
specifications for benching and sloping. Cross -sections or all cut slopes must be provided on the
mine map(s).
d. In hardrock excavations, specify proposed bench widths and heights in feet. Provide cross -sections
of the mine excavation clearly noting the angles of the cut slopes, widths of all safety benches and
mine benches, and the expected maximum depth of the excavation.
7. Describe other methods to be taken during mining to prevent physical hazard to any neighboring dwelling
house, public road, public, commercial or industrW building from any mine excavation. Locate all such
structures on the mine map if they are within 300 feet of any proposed excavation.
Locked entrance gate.
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 accepptable high wall barricades. A construction etarl/cross-section and location of each
type of barricade to be used must be indicated on the mine map(s).
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9. Are acid producing minerals or soils present? Yes No X How will acid water
pollution from the excavation, stockpiles and waste areas be controlled?
10. a. Describe specific plans (including a schedule of implementation) for screening the operation from
public view such as maintaining or planting trees, bushes or other vegetation, building berms or other
measures. Show the location of all visual screening on the mine maps) and provide cross -sections
through all proposed berms or proposed spacing, sizes and species for tree plantings.
Existing young thick trees
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
11. Will explosives be used? Yes No X . If yes, specify the types of explosive(s) and
describe what precaution(s) will be used to prevent physical hazard to persons or neighboring property
from flying rocks or excessive air blasts or ground vibrations. Depending on the mine's location to nearbyy
structures, more detailed technical information may be required on the blasting program (such as a third -
party blasting study). Locate the nearest offsite occupied structure(s) to the proposed excavation(s) on the
mine map and indicate its approximate distance to the proposed excavation.
12. Will fuel tanks, solvents, or other chemical reagents be stored on -site? Yes No X
Ifyes, describe these materials, how they will be stored and method ofcontainment in case ofspill. Indicate
the.location(s) of all storage facilities on the mine map(s).
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D. RECLAMATION PLAN
l . 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 allpermanent
channels must be indicated on the reclamation map.
2. Is an excavated or impounded body of water to be left as a part of the reclamation? Yes No X .
If yes, illustrate the location of the body(s) of water on the reclamation map and provide a scaled
cross -sections) through the proposed body(s) of water. The minimum water depth must be at least 4 feet,
measured from the normal low water table elevation, unless information is provided to indicate that a more
shallow water body will be productive and beneficial at this site. Will the body(s) of water be stocked with
fish? Yes No . If yes, specify species.
3. Describe provisions for safety to persons and to adjoining property in all completed excavations in rock
including what kind of permanent barricade will be left. Acceptable permanent barricades are appropriate
fencing, large boulders placed end -to -end, etc. Construction details and locations of all permanent
barricades must be shown on the reclamation map.
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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.
Level and grass
5. a. Describe reclamation of processing facilities, stockpile areas, and on -site roadways.
Existing road to be left, all other area grassed
b. Will any on -site roadways be left as part of the reclamation? Yes X No . Ifyes,
identify such roadways on the reclamation map andprovide details onpermanent ditch line stabilization.
6. Describe the method of control of contaminants and disposal of scrap metal, junk machinery, cables, or other
such waste products of mining. (Note definition of refuse in The Mining Act of 1971). No off -site
generated waste shall be disposed of on the mine site without prior written approval from the NC
Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Land Quality Section and either the Division of
Waste Management (DWM) or local governing body. If a disposal permit fins 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 contaminants or junk exist and if they did they will be disposed of in legal landfills.
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7. Describe your plan for revegetation or other surface treatment of the affected areas. This plan must
include recommendations for year-round seeding, including the time of seeding and the amount and type
* of seed, fertilizer, lime and mulch per acre. The recommendations must include general seeding
instructions for permanent revegetation and, if necessary, temporary revegetation. Revegetation utilizing
only tree plantings is not acceptable. Recommendations can be sought from:
a. Authorized representatives of the local Soil and Water Conservation District;
b. Authorized representatives of the Division of Forest Resources, Department of Environment and
Natural Resources;
c. Authorized county representatives of the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service, specialists
and research faculty with the Colleges of Agriculture and Life Sciences and Forest Resources at
North Carolina State University;
d. North Carolina licensed landscape architects;
e. Private consulting foresters referred by the Division of Forest Resources, Department of
Environment and Natural Resources;
£ 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):
FERTILIZER - ANALYSIS AND RATE OF APPLICATION (pounds/acre):
SEED - TYPE (S) AND RATE (S) OF APPLICATION INCLUDING YEAR-ROUND SEEDING
SCHEDULE (pounds/acre): [NOTE: Include Legumes]
Seed Tynes: Seeding Dates: Seeding Rates:
MULCH - TYPE AND RATE OF APPLICATION (pounds/acre) AND METHOD OF ANCHORING:
OTHER VEGETATIVE COVERS -- TYPE (S) AND RATE (S) OF APPLICATION INCLUDING
SEEDING SCHEDULE (pounds/acre, trees/acre, spacing of trees/shrubs, etc):
Revegetation and/or reforestation plan approved by:
Signature -
Print Name
Title
Agency
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E. DETERMINATION OF AFFECTED ACREAGE AND BOND
The following bond calculation worksheet is to be used to establish an appropriate bond (based upon a range
of $500 to $5, 000 per affected acre) for each permitted mine site based upon the acreage approved by the
Department to be affected during the life ofthe miningpermit. Please insert the approximate acreage. for each
AFFECTED RECLAMATION RECLAMATION
CATEGORY ACREAGE COST/ACRE* COST
Tailings/Sediment Ponds: Ac. X $ /Ac. $
Stockpiles: Ac. X $ IAc. - $
Wastepiles: Ac. X $ IAc. - $
Processing Area/Haul Roads: Ac. X $ IAc. _ $
Mine Excavation: Ac. X $ IAc. - $
Other: Ac. X $ /Ac. _ $
TOTAL AFFECTED AC.: Ac.
(TOTAL PERMITTED AC.: Ac.)
TemDorary & 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 Ac.
b) Positive Drainage Ac. X $1,500.00 = $
SUBTOTAL COST: S
Inflation Factor:
0.02 X SUBTOTAL COST: $ X Permit Life (1 to 10 years):
INFLATION COST: $
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TOTAL COST = SUBTOTAL COST + INFLATION COST = $
Total Reclamation Bond Cost: $
(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
to:
(1) the chief administrative officer of each county and municipality in which any part of the permitted
area is located as indicated on the mine map(s);
(2) all owners of record, both public and private, of all tracts of land that are adjoining the mining
permit boundary; if an adjoining tract is owned or leased by the applicant or is owned by the lessor
of the mine tract, all owners of record of tracts adjoining these tracts must be notified (that are
within 1,000 feet of the mining permit boundary) as indicated on the mine map(s); and
(3) all owners of record, both public and private, of all tracts of land that are adjoining the mining
permit boundary which He directly across and is contiguous to any highway; creek, stream, river,
or other watercourse; railroad track; or utility or other public right-of-way; if an adjoining tract is
owned or leased by the applicant or is owned by the lessor of the mine tract, all owners of record of
tracts adjoining these tracts must be notified (that are within 1,000 feet of the mining permit
boundary) as indicated on the mine map(s). "Highway" means a road that has four lanes of travel
or less and is not designated as an Interstate Highway.
The only exception to the above method of giving notice is if another means of notice is approved in advance by
the Director, Division of Land Resources.
A copy of a tax map (or other alternative acceptable to the Department) must be mailed with the completed
"Notice" form (the proposed overall permit boundaries and the names and locations of all owners of
record of lands adjoining said boundaries must be clearly denoted on the tax map).
The "Affidavit of Notification" attached to this application must be completed, notarized and submitted to the
Department, with the remainder of the completed application form, before the application will be considered
complete.
LYS2T THIS SECTION MUST BE COMPLETED FOR ALL APPLICATIONS FOR NEW MINING
PERMITS AND ALL MODIFICATIONS OF A MINING PERMIT TO ADD LAND TO THE
PERMITT� A, AS REQUIRED BY NCGS 74-50(bl).
■ SEE THE NEXT TWO PAGES FOR THE "NOTICE" FORM AND THE "AFFIDAVIT OF
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NOTICE
Pursuant to provisions G.S. 74-50 of The Mining Act of 1971, Notice is hereby given that
Benson Construction, Inc. has applied on NOV 2 2 1995
(Applicant Name) (Date)
to the Land Quality Section, Division of Land Resources, North Carolina Department of Environment, Health,
and Natural Resources, P. O. Box 27687, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611, for (check one):
(a) a nm surface mining permit 0
(b) a modification to add adjacent land to an existing surface mining permit
The applicant proposes to mine . & Sandclay on 15.25 acres located
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(Mineral, Ore) (Number)
.1 East of Elizabethtoym
(Miles) (Direction) (Nearest Town)
off/near road SR 1700. in Bladen County
(Road Number/Name) (Name of County)
*SEE ATTACHED MAP FOR PROPOSED PERMIT BOUNDARIES AND CORRESPONDING
ADJOINING LANDOWNER NAMES AND LOCATIONS*
In accordance with G.S. 74-50, the mine operator is required to make a reasonable effort to notify all
owners of record of land adjoinl_q (contiguous) to the proposed mine site (permit boundaries), and to notify
the chief administrative officer of the county or municipality in which the site is located. Any person may file
written comment(s) to the Department at the above address within thirty (30) days of the issuance of this Notice
or the filing of the application for a permit, whichever is later. Should the Department determine that a
significant public interest exists relative to G.S. 74-51, a public hearing will be held within 60 days of the end
of the 30-day comment period specified above.
A 'oopy of the permit application materials are on file and available for public review during normal
business hours at the above listed address as well as at the appropriate re Tonal office. For further information
call [phone]. P note __ghat the Dwartment—will consider any relevant written
A. H. Lex Jones, County Manager
i P. O. Box 1048; Elizabethtown, NC 28337
(Addressee's Name and Address)
•, NOV 2 2 1995
(Date of Issuance of this Notice/Mailed to Addressee)
Henson Construction, Inc.
(Name of Applicant)
P. 0. Box 1250; Iumberton,NC 28359
(Address of Applicant)
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Pursuant to provisions G.S. 74-50(b1) of The Mining Act of 1971, Notice is hereby given that
has applied on
(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) a new surface mining permit ❑
(b) a modification of an existing surface mining permit to add land to the permitted area ❑
The applicant proposes to mine on acres located
(Mineral, Ore) (Number) (Miles)
of off/near road
(Direction) (Nearest Town) (Number/Name)
in County.
*SEE ATTACHED MAP FOR PROPOSED PERMIT BOUNDARIES AND CORRESPONDING
ADJOINING LANDOWNER NAMES AND LOCATIONS*
In accordance with G.S. 74-50(bl), the mine operator is required to make a reasonable effort to notify all
owners of record, both public and private, of all tracts of land that aadjoining the mining permit boundary; if an
adjoining tract is owned re 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-iay comment period specified above.
A copy of the permit a plication materials are on file and available for public review during normal
business hours at the above listed address as well as at the appropriate regional office. For information
3-4574.
(Addressee/Owner of Record's
Name and Address)
(Date of Issuance of this Notice/
Mailed to Addressee/Owner of Record)
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APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
AFFIDAVIT OF NOTIFICATION
I, „ _ , an applicant, or an agent, or employee of an applicant, for a new Mining
Permit, or a modification of an existing Mining Permit to add land to the permitted area, from the N.C. Department
of Environment and Natural Resources, being first duly sworn, do hereby attest that the following are all known
owners of record, both public and private, of all tracts of land that are adjoining the mining permit boundary
(including, where an adjoining tract is owned or leased by the applicant or is owned by the lessor of the mine tract,
all owners of record of tracts adjoining these tracts, that are within 1,000 feet of the mining permit boundary) and
that notice of the pending application has been caused to be mailed, by certified or registered mail, to said owners of
record at their addresses shown below, such notice being given on a form provided by the Department:
(Adjoining Landowner Name) (Address)
(Attach additional list if necessary)
I do also attest that the 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, to said office at the following address:
(Chief Administrative Officer Name) (Address)
[City Manager, County Manager, Mayor, etc.]
The above attestation was made by me while under oath to provide proof satisfactory to the 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 ad'ounng tract is owned or leased by the
applicant or is owned by the lessor of the mine tract, all owners of recorJ 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.
Signature of Applicant or Agent
Date
If person executing Affidavit is an agent or employee of an applicant, provide the following information:
(Name of applicant) (title of person executing Affidavit)
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
Notary: My Commission expires:
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APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
G. LAND ENTRY AGREEMENT
We hereby grant to the Department or its appointed representatives the right of entry and travel upon our lands
or operation during regular business hours for the purpose of malting necessary field inspections or investigations as
may be reasonably required in the administration of the Mining Act of 1971.
We further grant to the Department or its appointed representatives the right to make whatever entries on the
land as may be reasonably necessary and to take whatever actions as may be reasonably necessary in order to carry
out reclamation which the operator has failed to complete in the event a bond forfeiture is ordered pursuant to G
74-59.
LANDOWNER:
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Print Name: B. E. Benson, Jr Properties LTD
Address: P.O. Box 1250
Lumberton NC 28359
Telephone: [phone]
APPLICANT:
Signature: *—L144V-eA' C.R
Print Name: B. E. Benson, Jr.
Title: CEO
Company: Benson Construction, Inc.
Mine Name: Elizabethtown Pit
*Signature must be the same as the individual who signed Page 1 of this application.
;easing fee (see next page for fee schedule) in the form a check or money order
)epartment of Environment and Natural Resources must be sent to the Land
at the address listed on the front cover of this application form.
Inquiries regarding the status of the review of this application should be directed to the Mining Program staff at
[phone].

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MINING
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:
at
' TYPE ACRES NEW MAJOR
PERMIT
MODIFICATION
RENEWAL
Clay
1 but less than 25
$500
$250
$250
25 but less than 50
1000
500
500
50 or more
1500
500
500
Sand & Gravel,
1 but less than 5
150
100
100
Gemstone, and
Borrow Pits
5 but less than 25
250
100
100
25 but less than 50
500
250
500
50 or more
1000
500
500
Quarry, Industrial
Minerals,
1 but less than 10
250
100
100
Dimension Stone
10 but less than 25
1000
250
500
25 but less than 50
1500
500
500
50 or more
2500
500
500
Peat & Phosphate
i or more
2500
500
500
Gold (Heap
Leach), Titanium
& Others
I or more 2500 500 500
A nonrefundable 550.00 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 Ali
other changes are considered major 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.
10n000
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Francis M. Nevils, Jr., P.E.
Section Chief
Land Quality Section
1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1612
Shinning Address: Land Quality Section
512 North Salisbury Street
Raleigh, NC 27604
ON HEADQUARTERS
James D. Simons, P.G., P.E. - Chief Engineer
David H. Ward - Sediment Specialist
? - Assistant Sediment Specialist
Tracy E. Davis, P.E. - Mining Specialist
Judy Wehner - Assistant Mining Specialist
? - Assistant Mining Specialist
? -Dam Safety Engineer
Tami Dodd, E.I. - Assistant Dam Safety Engineer
James Caldwell, E.I. - Assistant Dam Safety Engineer
Caroline Medlin, E.I. Sediment Edaeatian Courier
Specialist
Telephor
Tabitha Brown - Sediment Education FAX No.
Intern
Greg To:
Secretaries
Wendy Sposto - Lead Secretary
Stephanie Lane - Sediment & Dams
Susan Edwards - Mining
LAND QUALITY SECTION REGIONAL OFFICES
ASHEVILLE
MOORESVILLE
WINSTON-SALEM
RICHARD PHILLIPS, P.E.
DOUG MILLER, P.E.
MATTHEW GANTT, P.E.
JOHN H(
Interchange Bldg.
919 North Main Street
585 Waughtown Street
3800 Barr
59 Woodfla Place
Mooresville, NC 28115
Winston-Salem, NC 27107
Raleigh,14
Asheville, NC 29801
COURIER - 13-15.01
INTEROI
COURIER - 12-59-01
COURIER - 094)8-06
[phone]
(919) 571-
[phone]
(704) 663-16"
FAX # [phone]
FAX 11(91
FAX [phone]
FAX [phone]
Alamance Alleghany Ashe
Chatham
Avery Buncombe Burke
Alexander Lincoln
Caswell Davidson Davie
Franklin
Caldwell Cherokee Clay
Cabarrus Mecklenburg
Forsyth Guilford Rockingham
Johnston
Graham Haywood Henderson
Catawba Rowan
Randolph Stokes Sorry
Northomi
Jackson Macon Madison
Cleveland Stonly
Watauga Wilkes Yadkin
Vance
McDowell Mitchell Polk
Gaston Union
Warren
Rutherford Swain Transylvania
lredell
Yancey
FAYETTEVILLE
WILMINGTON
WASHINGTON
WILLIAM (TOBY) VINSON, P.E.
DAN SAMS, F.E.
FLOYD WILLIAMS, P.G.
225 Green Street
127 Cardinal Drive Ext.
943 Washington Square Mall
Suite 714
Wilmington, NC 28405,3845
Washington, NC 27989
Fayetteville, NC 28301
COURIER - 16-04-01
COURIER - 14-56-29
COURIER - 04-16-33
[phone]
[phone]
[phone]
FAX [phone]
FAX # [phone]
FAX # [phone]
Beaufort Bertle Camden
Anson Montgomery Scotland
Brunswick New Hanover
Chowen Craven Currituck
Bladen Moore
Carteret Onslow
Dare Gates Greene
Cumberland Richmond
Columbus Pender
Hertford Hyde Jones
Harnett Robeson
Duplis
Lenoir Martin Pamlico
Hoke Sampson
Pasquotank Perquimans Pitt
Revisew
Tyrrell Washington Wayne

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SCHEDULEgF
Based
of
►TION COSTS10/2000 - a licos.sch.Wpa
500 - $5,000 per affected acre
COMMODITY CODES: SG = Sand and/or Gravel, GS = Gemstone, Borrow - Borrow/fill
,dirt, CS = Crushed Stone, DS = Dimension Stone, FS = Feldspar, MI = Mica, LI =
Lithium, PF = Pyrophyllite, OL = Olivine, KY = Kyanite/Sillimanite/Andalusite, PH
Phosphate, CL = Clay/Shale, PE = Peat, AU = Gold, TI = Titanium, and OT = Other
Tie T/S Ponds S .
SG, GS, $500/ac.(L) $]
Borrow 1500(FI)
CS, DS, 500(L) 1800
FS, MI, 1500(FI)
LI, PF,
OL, KY
PH 1000(L) 2500
2500(FI)
CL 1000(L) 2500
2500(FI)
PE, AU, 1000(L) 2500
TI, OT 2500(FI)
s W.piles
ac. $2000/ac.
2000
5000
5000
3000
P.area/H.R.
$1800/ac.
2000
5000
5000
3500
Mine Excay.
$500/ac.(L)
$2000(PD)
(L)
= reclamation
to
a lake and revegetating sideslopes
(FI)
= reclamation
by
filling in and revegetating
(PD)
= reclamation
by
grading for positive drainage & revegetating
500 (L)
2500 (PD)
2000 (L)
5000 (PD)
2000 (L)
3700 (PD)
2000 (L)
5000 (PD)
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
- LIML 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.
1,000 copies of this public document were printed at a coat of $845.81 or $.85 per copy. 4/2002
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATUPJkL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF LAND RESOURCES - LAND QUALITY SECTION
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LAND OUALITY SECTION HEADOUAR'
Francis M. Nevils, Jr., P.E.
Section Chief
Land Quality Section
1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1612
SbingineAddeesst Land Quality Section
512 North Salisbury Street
Raleigh, NC 27604
James D. Simons, P.G., P.E. - Chief Engineer
Caroline Medlin, E.I: Sediment Education
Courier
David H. Ward - Sediment Specialist
Specialist
' - Assistant Sediment Specialist
Telepboi
Tracy E. Davis, P.E. - Mining Specialist
Tabitha Brown - Sediment Education
FAX No.
Judy Wehner - Assistant Mining Specialist
Intern
- Assistant Mining Specialist
Greg Ts;
-Dom Safety Engineer
Secretaries
Tami Dodd, E.L - Assistant Dam Safety Engineer
Wendy Sposto - Lead Secretary
James Caldwell, E.L - Assistant Dam Safety Engineer
Stephanie Lane - Sediment & Dams
Susan Edwards - Mining
LAND QUALITY SECTION REGIONAL O&FICES
ASHEVILLE
MOOR.ESVILLE
WINSTON-SALEM
RICHARD PHILLIPS, P.E.
DOUG MILLER, P.E.
MATTHEW GANTT, P.E.
JOHN H(
Interchange Bldg.
919 Nortb Main Street
585 Waughtown Street
3800 Barr
59 Woodfin Place
Mooresville, NC 28115
Winston-Salem, NC 27I07
Raleigh, "
Asheville, NC 28801
COURIER - 13-1"1
INTEROI
COURIER - 12-59-01
COURIER - 09-08-06
[phone]
(919) 571-
[phone]
(704) 663-16"
FAX [phone]
FAX N (91
FAX # [phone]
FAX # [phone]
Alamance Allegbany Asbe
Chatham
Avery Buncombe Burke
Alexander Lincoln
Caswell Davidson Davie
Franklin
Caldwell Cherokee Clay
Cabarrus Mecklenburg
Forsyth Guilford Rockingham
Johnston
Graham Haywood Henderson
Catawba Rowan
Randolph Stokes Sorry
Nortbaml
Jackson Macon Madison
Cleveland Stanly
Watauga Wilkes Yadkin
Vance
McDowell Mitchell Polk
Gaston union
Warren
Rutherford Swain Transytvania
Iredell
Yancey
FAYETTEVILLE
WILMINGTON
WASHINGTON
WILLIAM (TOBY) VINSON, P.E.
DAN SAMS, P.E.
FLOYD WILLIAMS, P.G.
225 Green Street
127 Cardinal Drive Ext,
943 Waabington Square Mall
Suite 714
Wilmington, NC 28405-3845
Washington, NC 27889
Fayetteville, NC 29301
COURIER - 16-04-01
COURIER - 14-56-25
COURIER - "-16-33
[phone]
[phone]
[phone]
FAX # [phone]
FAX # [phone]
FAX # [phone]
Beaufort Berrie Camden
Anson Montgomery Scotland
Brunswick New Hanover
Chowan Craven Currituck
Bladen Moore
Carteret Onslow
Dare Gates Greene
Cumberland Richmond
Columbus Pender
Hertford Hyde Jones
Harnett Robeson
Duplin
Lenoir Martin Pamlico
Hoke Sampson
Posquotank Perquimans Pitt
Reviae4
Tyrrell Washington Wayne

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SCHEDULE OF RECLAMATION COSTS 1o/2000 .y 'applicoa.Bch. wpd
(Based upon range of $500 - $5 000 per affected acre) --
COMMODITY CODES: SG = Sand and/or Gravel, GS = Gemstone, Borrow = Sorrow/fill
dirt, CS = Crushed Stone, DS = Dimension Stone, FS = Feldspar, MI = Mica, LI =
Lithium, PF = Pyrophyllite, OL = Olivine, KY = Kyanite/Sillimanite/Andalusite, PH
= Phosphate, CL = Clay/Shale, PE = Peat, AU = Gold, TI = Titanium, and OT = Other
SG, GS,
Borrow
CS, DS,
FS, MI,
LI, PF,
OL, KY
PH
CL
PE, AU,
TI, OT
T/S Ponds
$500/ac.(L)
1500(FI)
500 (L)
1500 (FI)
1000 (L)
2500 (FI)
1000 (L)
2500 (FI)
1000 (L)
2500 (FI)
S.Piles W.
$1800/ac.
1800
2500
2500
2500
$2000/ac.
2000
5000
5000
3000
P.area/H.R.
$1800/ac.
2000
5000
5000
3500
Mine Excay.
$500/ac.(L)
$2000(PD)
(L)
= reclamation
to
a lake and
revegetating sideslopes
(FI)
= reclamation
by
filling in
and revegetating
(PD)
= reclamation
by
grading for
positive drainage & revegetating
500(L)
2500 (PD)
2000 (L)
5000 (PD)
2000 (L)
3'700 (PD)
2000 (L)
5000 (PD)
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 RECLAMMTION 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.
1,000 copies of this public document were printed at a coat of $845.81 or $.SS per copy. 4/2002
DEPARD1EiT of ENVIRCNMZNT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF LAND RESOURCES - LAND QUALITY SECTION
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FBIENSON CONSTRUCTION, INC. 50296
P. O. BOX 1250. 910-739.9969
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Subject: 09-09 Elizabethtown Pit
From: Judy Wehner <[e-mail]>
Date: Wed, 30 Nov 2005 12:10:14 -0500
To: Wendy Dunaway <[e-mail]>
CC: Doug Jones <[e-mail]>
Rumor has it that you now have Bladen County. Steve told me to e-mail you so blame
him. Recently because of the bond cancellation notices for Benson Construction, a
large mistake has been found with this permit. (The bonds have been replaced.)
Bladen County asked for an erosion control plan for a landfill in Bladen County. It
is next to this permit. At the time, the field staff from FRO thought the landfill
was within the Elizabethtown permit boundary. So we did a modification to allow the
landfill within the permit boundary.
In actuality it is not. It located in a pit area next to this site that was not
permitted. In addition, I believe Benson is outside of the 13.9 acre area to
disturb.
First, we need to inspect the site and see what is out there. If he is beyond his
affected acreage, he needs to modify the permit to expand the affected acreage. In
addition. we need to get an S & E plan for the landfill area and separate it from the
permit. They originally asked for an S. & E plan to begin with so maybe we can handle
it internally. I'm sure we'll need help from Mell too.
Anyway, can you inspect the site sometime in the near future (when you have nothing
else to do - just kidding!) and get back with me afterward. I'd appreciate it.
Welcome to bladen county.
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MINE INSPECTION REPORT
(PER1MITTED MINE) Fu 0 7. 2001
1. MINE NAME C 4,4 ie 114 4 gun I�, T 2. MINING PERMIT # d l4�
3. OPERATOR 4. COUNTY
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9. Was mine operating at time of inspection? COYes ❑ No 10. Pictures? M Yes ❑ No
11. Date last inspected: I I 12. Any mining since last inspection? M Yes ❑ No
13. Is the mine in compliance with the Operating Conditions of the Permit? ❑ Yes I No
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15. Did any of the above deficiencies result in offsite damage? ❑ Yes X No If yes, describe the
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Nortft Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Land Resources
Land Quality Section
James D. Simons, PG, PE
Director and State Geologist
Certified Mail
Return Receipt Requested
7003 0500 0002 0451 3956
Mr. B. E. Benson, Jr.
Benson Construction, Inc.
PO Box' 1250
Lumberton,, North Carolina 28359
RE: Permit No. 09-09
Elizabethtown Pit
Bladen County
Dear Mr. Benson:
November 16, 2005
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
We have received the $58,100.00 Surety Bond No. � with The Cincinnati
insurance. Company for the above referenced mining operation. As this new surety bond
sufficiently covers the mining operation, the enclosed Surety Bond No. � for
$60,700.00 with Great American Insurance Company is hereby released by the Department of
Environment and Natural Resources.
If you should have any questions on the above, please contact Ms. Judy Wehner,
Assistant State Mining Specialist, at [phone].
Sincerely,
Floyd R. Williams, PG, CPG, CPESC
State Mining Specialist
Land Quality Section -
FRW/jw
Enclosure: Surety Bond No.
cc: Mr. Doug Jones, PE
1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612 -919-733-4574 / FAX: [phone]
512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, 27604
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jhw�Y� NORTH CARQL" INA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF LAN[) RESOURCES
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October fi, 1999
DAMES B. HUNTJR. e
GOVERNOR
Mr. Burt Benson
Chairman of the Board
Benson Construction, Inc.
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P.O. Box 1250
WAYNE MCDEVITT
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Lumberton, North Carolina 28359
SECRETARY, J-
RE: Permit No. 09-09
Elizabethtown Pit
Bladen County
CHARLEBH.GARONER
Cape Fear River Basin
PG., P.i=. i]IIi6CTOR .
AND STATSGEOLOGIBTy���,r,
Dear Mr. Benson:
Your recent request to have the above referenced mining permit
modified has been approved. The modification is to change the
reclamation plan to allow the construction of a C & D landfill on 13
acres within the mining permit boundary as indicated on the Site
Location Plan dated August 9, 1999 and the Erosion and
�a
Sedimentation Control Plan dated July 7, 1999. A copy of the
Zt.
modified permit is enclosed.
The conditions in the modified permit were based primarily upon
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the initial application. Modifications were made as indicated by the
modification request and as required to insure compliance with The
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Mining Act of 1971. The expiration date, mine name and permit
4
number shall remain the same as before the modification.
The issuance a to it
of mining permit and/or any modification
_
does not supersede local zoning regulations. The responsibility of
compliance with any applicable zoning regulations lies with you.
As a reminder, your permitted acreage at this site is 38.5 acres
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Mr. Benson
October 6, 1999
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Please review the modified permit and advise this office at [phone]
should you have any questions concerning this matter.
Sinc ly,
Tracy E. avis, P.E.
State Mining Specialist
Land Quality Section
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Enclosures
cc: Mr. Toby Vinson, E.I.T.
Ms. Barbara Rote-WRC, wlenclosures
Mr. Bradley Bennett-DWQ, wlenclosures

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF LAND RESOURCES
LAND 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:
Benson Construction, Inc.
Elizabethtown Pit
Bladen County - Permit No. 09-09
for the operation of a
Sand and Clay Pit
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 PEBMITE PI A ION DATE,• July-22 2006

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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
Octobgr 5. 1999: This permit has been modified to change the reclamation plan to allow
the construction of a C & D landfill on 13 acres within the mining permit boundary as
indicated on the Site Location Plan dated August 9, 1999 and the Erosion and
Sedimentation Control Plan dated July 7, 1999.
Expiration Date
This permit shall be effective from the date of its issuance until July 22, 2006.
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:

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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 Section, Division of Water Quality,
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 50 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, silt check dams, silt 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.
All erosion and sediment control measures for Phase 1 shall be installed and
maintained as indicated on the mine map last revised May 29, 1996.
A detailed sediment and erosion control plan shall be submitted to and
approved by the Land Quality Section prior to the initiation of any mining -
related disturbance in Phase 2 of the permitted area.
The sediment and erosion control measures associated with the C & D
landfill shall be installed and maintained as indicated on the Site Location
Plan dated August 9, 1999 and the Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plan
dated July 7, 1999.
5. All mining permit boundaries (38.5 acres) shall be permanently marked at the site
on 100 foot intervals unless the line of sight allows for larger spacing intervals.

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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 siltation, 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.
8. Existing vegetation or vegetated earthen berms shall be maintained between the
mine and public thoroughfares whenever practical to screen the operation from the
public.
10.
Sufficient buffer (minimum 50 foot undisturbed) shall be maintained between any
excavation and any mining permit boundary or right-of-way to protect adjacent
property.
A physical barrier consisting of a fence or earthen berm, etc., shall be maintained
around the perimeter of any highwall.
Refuse Disposal
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 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
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 Land Resources prior to commencement of such disposal:

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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.
The 13 acre C & D landfill shall be conducted in accordance with rules and
regulations promulgated by the Division of Waste Management and as
indicated on the Site Location Plan dated August 9, 1999 and the Erosion
and Sedimentation Control Plan dated July 7, 1999.
12. 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.
13. A. 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 and any approved revisions to it. Approval to implement such
changes must be obtained from the Department prior to on -site
implementation of the revisions.
B. Prior to conducting any mining -related activities in Phase 2, a modification
request shall be submitted to and approved by the Department. The
modification request shall include, as a minimum, a detailed erosion and
sediment control plan.
14. The security which was posted pursuant to N.C.G.S. 74-54 in the form of a
$60,700.00 surety bond 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.
15. 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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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 Q.S. 74-53
1 . 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, 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.
BECLAMATION CONDITIONS:
1. Provided further, and subject to the Reclamation schedule, the planned reclamation
shall be to allow the disposal of construction and demolition debris in the area
indicated on the Site Location Plan dated August 9, 1999 and to satisfactorily
regrade and revegetate any disturbed areas.
2. The specifications for surface gradient restoration to a surface suitable for the
planned future use are as follows:
A. All sideslopes shall be graded to a 2 horizontal to 1 vertical or flatter slope.
B. Any settling ponds or sediment basins shall be backfilled and stabilized.
C. The processing, stockpile, and other disturbed areas neighboring the mine
excavation shall be leveled and smoothed.

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D. Compacted surfaces shall be disced, subsoiled or otherwise prepared before
revegetation.
E. No contaminants shall be permanently disposed of at the mine site. On -site
disposal of waste shall be in accordance with Operating Condition Nos.
1 1 .A. through E.
F. The affected land shall be graded to prevent the collection of noxious or foul
water.
3. Revegetation Plan:
After site preparation, all disturbed land areas shall be revegetated as per the
Revegetation Plan approved by Mr. Samuel G. Warren of the Natural Resources
Conservation Service on October 30, 1995 with the stipulation that rye grain be
substituted for rye grass.
4. Declamation 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 July 22, 1996, is hereby modified this 5th day of October,
1999 pursuant to G.S. 74-52.
Charles H. Gardner, Director
Division of Land Resources
By Authority of the Secretary
Of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources

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ESPASSOCLATES, P.A.
engineering -surveying -planning
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Department of Environment and
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Land Quality Section
225 Green Street
Suite 714
Fayetteville, North Carolina 28301
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ATTENTION: Mr. Joe Glass
July 7, 1999
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' Reference: EROSION AND SEDIMENTATION CONTROL PLAN
PROPOSED BLADEN COUNTY C&D LANDFILL
Elizabethtown, North Carolina
' ESP Job No. E3-MI21
Gentlemen:
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On behalf of the County of Bladen, ESP Associates, P.A. (ESP) is submitting the enclosed
' erosion and sedimentation control plan for review and approval by the Land Quality Section for
the referenced project. The referenced site was mined for sand and sandy clay by Benson
' Construction from 1996 through 1998 (reference NC Mining Permit No. 09-09). The mining
activity has revealed a relatively flat site for development of the referenced C&D Landfill. A
' site vicinity map is attached with this letter.
' The proposed development of the C&D Landfill will result in denuding approximately 7.5 acres
to construct 5.2 acres of C&D Landfill disposal area. In summary, erosion and sedimentation
' control devices include four sediment traps, silt fence and diversion ditch/dikes. Calculations for
the devices are attached with this letter. All calculations are based on the 25-yr, 24-hour storm
using Wilmington, NC rainfall data.
I., Based on the Soil Survey of Bladen County, July 1990 (Field work performed in 1983), the
predominant soil types and their approximVoepaore.verage at the site include the Johnston mucky
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' loam (JO) (100/o), Dystrochrepts, steep (DyF) (150/o), Ocilla loamy fine sands (Oc) (351/o) and
Wagram fine sands (WaB) (45%). These soils are formed from the Pliocene and Pleistocene
' surficial sediments by chemical and physical weathering processes.
' The Ocilla loamy fine sands and the Wagram fine sands are located in the uplands of the site or in
the middle and western portions of the site. The Dystrochrepts soils cover the area along the
' western portion of the site along steep slopes and the Johnston mucky loam soils are located along
Browns Creek. The physical classifications of these soils are provided in the attached Table 4.
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Attached with this letter are an Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plan sheet and an Erosion and
' Sedimentation Control Details sheet. Construction scheduling/sequencing and seeding
specifications are discussed on the Detail sheet.
A financial responsibility / ownership (FRO) form has been completed by Bladen County
(financially responsible party) and by B.E. Benson Properties (land owner of record). The
associated fee of $180.00 for disturbing up to 8 acres is attached with the FRO.
If you should have any questions or require additional information concerning this letter or
' attachments, please contact me at [phone].
1 Sincerely,
' ESPAssociates P.A.CAROtf1f1"
David W. Wasiela, P.E. 20770 Q
' Project Engineer
NC Registration No. 207 p. ��•` q
' Cc: Chuck Bryan — Bladen County
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SITE VICINITY MAP
TABLE 4 - USDA SOIL CLASSIFICATIONS FOR BLADEN COUNTY
' CALCULATIONS
PLANS
' FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY 1 OWNERSHIP FORM
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Aycock
Low,. siliceous, thermic Arenic Paleudults
I Fine -silty, siliceous, tb=ml=_ Typic Fal.eudults
Blanton
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Butters
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Byars
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CbaMacia ----==-V---I
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Congaz
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Coxvilla
Clayey, knolinitic, thermic Typic Paleaquults
croatan
I Loamy, siliceous, dysic, thermic Terric Medisaprists
Doque
Clayey, mixed, thermic Aquic Hapludults
Doravan
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I Clayey, kaolinitic, thermic Aeric Paleaquults
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Duplin
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Exum
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Foreston----------------3
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Goldsboro -----------•I
Fine -loamy, siliceous, thermic Aquic Paleudults
Grantham-------
Fine-sil,tp•, siliceous, thermic Typic Palenquults
Grifton
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Gritney----------------_I
Clayey, mixed, thermic Typic Hapludults
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Coarse-Ioaaty, siliceous, acid, thermic Cumulic H=aquepts
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Kalmia
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Renansville--------;
Loamy, siliceous, thermic Arenic Hapludults
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Lakeland-
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'Leon
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Lynchburg------
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Sandy, siliceous, thermic Typic Haplaquods
Meggett
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f Fine -silty, siliceous, thermic Aeric Faleaquults
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Norfolk
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Ocilla
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Pamlico
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Fite -loamy, siliceous, thermic Typic Paleaquults
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Wagram
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Business:
Lawns:
Downtown areas
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Sandy soil, flat, 2%
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Neighborhood areas
0.50.0.70
Sandy soil, ave.. 2-7%
0.10.0.15
Sandy soil, steep, 7%
0.15.0.20
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Heavy soil, flat, 2%
0.13-0.17
Single-family areas
0.30-0.50
Heavy soil, ave., 2-7%
0.18-0.22
Multi units, detached
0.40-0.60
Heavy soil, steep, 7%
0.25.0.35
Multi units, attached
0.60-0.75
Suburban
0.25-0.40
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Smooth
0.30.0.60
Light areas
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Rough
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0.60-0.90
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Heavy soil no crop
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Playgrounds
0.20-0.35
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0.10-0.25
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0.20-0.40
Heavy soil
0.15-0.45
Sandy soil
0.05-0.25
Unimproved areas
0.10.0.30
Woodlands
0.05-0.25
Streets:
Asphalt
0.70-0.95
Concrete
0.80-0.95
Brick
0.70-0.85
Drives and walks
0.75-0.85
Roots
0,75-0.85
NOTE: The designer must use judgment to select the appropriate C value
within the range for the appropriate land use. Generally, larger areas with
permeable soils, flat slopes, and dense vegetation should have lowest C
values. Smaller areas with slowly permeable soils, steep slopes, and
sparse vegetation should be assigned highest C values.
Source: American Society of Civil* Engineers
The overland flow portion of flaw time may be determined from Figure 8.03a.
The flow time (in minutes) in the channel can be estimated by calculadng the
average velocity in feet per minute and dividing the length (in feet) by the
average velocity.
Step 4. Determine the rainfall intensity, frequency, and duration (Figures 8.03b
through 8.03g—source: North Carolina State Highway Commission; Jan.
1973). Select the chart for the locality closest to your location. Enter the
"duration" axis of the chart with the calculated time of concentration, Tc. Move
vertically until you int,crscct the curve of the appropriate desists storm, then
move horizontally to read the rainfall intensity factor, i, in inches per hour.
Step 5. Determine peal: discharge, Q (tt3/sec), by multiplying the previously
determined factors using the rational formula (Sample Problem 8.03a).
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Downtown areas
0.70-0.95
Neighborhood areas
0.50-0.70
Residential:
Single-family areas
0.30-0.50
Multi units, detached
0.40-0.60
Multi units, attached
0.60-0.75
Suburban
0.25-0.40
Industrial:
Light areas 0.50-0.80
Heavy areas 0.60-0.90
Parks, cemeteries 0.10-0.25
Playgrounds 0.20.0.35
Railroad yard areas 0,20.0,40
Unimproved areas 0.10-0.30
Streets:
Asphalt 0.70-0.95
Concrete 0.80-0,25
Brick 0.70-0.85
Drives and walks - .._ 0.75-0.a5
Roofs • 0.75-0.85
Land use
C
Lawns:
Sandy soil, flat. 2%
0.05-0.10
Sandy soil, ave.. 2-7%
0.10-0.15
Sandy soil, steep, 7%
0.15.0.20
Heavy soil, flat, 2%
0.13-0.17
Heavy soil, ave., 2-7%
0.18-0.22
Heavy soil, steep, 7%
0.25-0.35
Agricultural land:
Bare packed soil
Smooth
0.30.0.60
Hough
0.20-040
Cultivated rows
Heavy soil no crop
0.30-0.60
Heavy soil with crap
0.20.0.50
Sandy soil no crop
0.20-0.40
Sandy soil with crop
0.10-0.25
Pasture
Heavy soil
0,15.0.45
Sandy soil
0.00.7U.25
Woodlands
0.05-0.25
NOTE: The designer must use judgment to select the appropriate C value
within the range for the appropriate land use. Generally, larger areas with
permeable soils, flat slopes, and dense vegetation should have lowest C
values. Smaller areas with slowly permeable soils, steep slopes, and
sparse vegetation should be assigned highest C values.
Source: American Society of Civil' Engineers
The overland flow portion of Raw time may be determined from Figure 8.03a.
The flow time (in minutes) in the channel can be estimated by calculating the
average velocity in reel per minute and dividing the length (in feet) by the
average velocity.
Step 4. Determine the rainfall intensity, frequency, and duration (Figures 8.03b
through 8.03g—source: North Carolina State Highway Commission; Ian.
1973). Sclect the chart for the locality closest to your location. Enter the
"duration" axis of the chart. with the calculated time of concentration, TC. Move
vertically until you intersect the curve of the appropriate design storm, then
move horizontally to read the rainfall intensity factor, i, in inches per hour.
Step S. Determine peal- discharge, Q (fP/sec), by multipiyinge the previously
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0.70.0.35
Sandy soil, flat, 2%
0.05-0.10
Neighborhood areas
0.50.0.70
Sandy soil, ave., 2-7%
0.10-0.15
Sandy soil, steep, 7%
0.15.0.20
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Heavy soil, flat, 2%
0.13-0.17
Single-family areas
0.30-0.50
Heavy soil, ave.. 2.7%
0.18.0.22
Multi units, detached
0.40-0.60
Heavy soil, steep, 7%
0,25-0.35
Multi units, attached
0.60-0.75
Suburban
0.25-0.40
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Bare packed soil
Industrial:
Smooth
0.30-o.6o
Light areas
0.50-0.80
Plough
0.20-0,50
Heavy areas
0.60-0.90
Cultivated rows
Heavy soil no Crop
0.30-0.60
Parks, cameleries
0.10-0.25
Heavy soil with crop
0.20-0.50
Sandy soil no crop
0.20-0.40
Playgrounds
0.20-0.35
Sandy soil with crop
0.10-0.25
Pasture
Railroad yard areas
0.20-0.40
Heavy soil
0.15-0.45
Sandy soil
0.05-0.25
Unimproved areas
0.10-0.30
Woodlands
o.oS-0.25
Streets:
Asphalt
0.70-0.9S
Concrete
0.80-0.g5
Brick
0.70-0.85
Drives and walks 0.75-0.85
Roofs 0.75-0.85
NOTE: The designer must use judgment to select the appropriate C value
within the range forthe appropriate land use. Generally, larger areas with
permeable soils. flat slopes, and dense vegetation should have lowest C
values. Smaller areas with slowly permeable soils, steep slopes, and
sparse vegetation should be assigned highest C values.
Source: American Society of Civil'Engineers
The overland flow portion of flow time may be determined from Figure 8.03a.
The flow rime (in minutes) in the channel can be estimated by calculating the
average velocity in feet per minute and dividing the length (in feet) by the
average velocity.
Step 4. Determine the rainfall intensity, frequency, and duration (Figures 8.03b
through 8.03g—source: North Carolina State Highway Commission; Jan.
1973). Select the chart for the locality closest to your location. Enter the
"duration" axis of the chart. with the calculated time of concentration, Tc. Move
vertically until you intersect the curve of the appropriate design storm, then
move horizontally to read the rainfall intensity factor, i, in inches per hour.
Step 5. Determine peal: discharge, 0 (fOlsec), by muldpiying the previously
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0,50-0.70
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0.10-0.15
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0.60-0.90
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0.30-0.60
Parks, cemeteries
0.10-0.25
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0.20.0.50
Sandy soil no crop
0.20-0.40
Playgrounds
0.20-0.35
Sandy sail with crop
0.10.0.25
Pasture
Railroad yard areas
0.20-0.40
Heavy soil
0,15-0.45
Sandy soil
0.05.0.25
Unimproved areas
0.10-0.30
Woodlands
0.05-0.25
Streets:
Asphalt
0.70-0.95
Concrete
0.80-0.95
Brick
0.70-0.25
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Roofs • 0,75-0.85
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within the range forthe appropriate land use. Generally, larger areas with
permeable soils, flat slopes, and dense vegetation should have lowest C
values. Smaller areas with slowly permeable soils, steep slopes, and
sparse vegetation should be assigned highest C values.
Source: American Society of Civil'Engineers
The overland flow portion of flow time may be determined from Figure 8.03a.
life flow time (in minutes) in the channel can be estimated by calculating the
average velocity in feet per minute and dividing the length (in feet) by the
average velacit3l.
Step 4. Determine the rainfall intensity, frequency, and duration (Figures8.03b
through 8.03g--- source: North Carolina State Highway Commission; Jan.
1973). Select the chart for the Iocality closest to your location. Enter the
"duration" axis of the chart with the calculated time of concentration, Tc. Move
vertically until you intersect the carve of the appropriate design storm, then
move horizontally to read the rainfall intensity factor, i, in inches per hour.
Step S. Determine peal: discharge, Q (113/sec), by muldpiying the previously
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NOTE 1: If design velocity is greater than 2.0 ft/sec.. a temporary Iining
may be required to stabilize the channel until vegetation is established.
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stresses in the channel to select the liner that provides protection and
promotes establishment of vegetation. For the design of temporary liners,
use tractive force procedure.
NOTE 2: Design Tables. —Vegetated Channels and Diversions at the end
of this section inay be used to design grass-1 !nod channels with parabolic
crass -sections.
Step It. Check outlet for carrying capacity and stability. If discharge velocities
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Critical Slope...
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Flow Top Width...
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Froude Number....
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a higher retardance class, corresponding to tall grass. Adjust capacity of the
channel by varying depth where site conditions permit,
NOTE I: If design velocity is greater than 2.0 ft/sec., a temporary lining
may be required to stabilize the channel until vegetation is established.
The temporary liner may be designed for peak flow from the 2-yr storm.
If a channel requires temporary lining, the designer should analyze shear
stresses in the channel to select the liner that provides protection and
promotes establishment of'vegetat.ion. For the design of temporary liners,
use tractive force procedure.
NOTE 2: Design Tables --Vegetated Channels and Diversions at the end
of this section Inay be used to design grass -lined channels with parabolic
cross -sections.
Step 11. Check outlet for carrying capacity and stability. If discharge velocities
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ture will be required (Table 8.05d).
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Right Side Slope.
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Channel Slope....
Discharge........
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use tractive force procedure.
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cross -sections.
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'No person may Initials any land -disturbing activity on one or more contiguous acres as covered by the Act
before this form and an acceptable erosion and sedimentation control plan have been completed end Approved
by the Land Quality Section, N.C. Department of Ernlronment, Health, and Natural Resources. (1131e11i! Wo or
print and, If question Is not applicable, place N/A In the blank.)
Pert A.
1. Project Name
2. Location of land -disturbing activity: County_ Bladen _ .: Clly
or Township_ Elizabethtown _ ,andHlghwsy 1Street SR 1700 (Mercer_M311 Rd)
3. Approximate date land-dislurbing activity will be commenced: September 1, 1999
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4. Purpose of development (residential, commercial, Industrial, sic.): industrial / lan,d-f,i,.11
S. Total acreage disturbed or uncovered (Including off -site borrow and waste areas ) :
B. Amount of fee enclosed a 180.00
7. Has an erosion and sedimentation control plan been filed 7 Yes X No
6. Person to contact should sediment control Issues eries during land -disturbing activity.
Name, -Chuck Bryan
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9. Landowner (a) of Record ( Use blank page to list additional owners.).-
B.E. Benson properties, A Family Trust
Name (a)
P.O. Box 1250
Current Mailing Address
Lumberton NC 28359
City state Zip
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10. Recorded In Deed Book No. , 0 3 9 5 Pape No. 0046
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1. Person (a) or firms (a) who are financially responsible for this land-dislurbing activtty (Use the blank page to Not
additional persons or firms):
County Of Bladen
Name of Person ($)or firm (s)
P.O. .Box 2350.
Mailing Address Street Address
Elizabethtown, NC 28337
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City State Zip City State Zip
Tel;phpne Telephone
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Subject: Elizabethtown Pit
Date: Mon, 27 Sep 1999 10:31:31 -0400
From: judy wehner <[e-mail]>
Organization: DENRIDLR
To: Toby Vinson <[e-mail]>
T do need commtnts on this one though. Thanks.
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Benson Construction, Inc.
P.O. Box 1250
Lumberton, North Carolina 28359
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
August 25, 1999
State of North Carolina
Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources
Land Quality Section
Judith A. Wehner
512 North Salisbury Street
Raleigh, NC 2761.1
Re: Elizabethtown Mine
Mining Permit Number: 09-09
We are selling this property to Bladen County. They will be using it for a C & D landfill.
We will still have the right to obtain borrow from our mine. We request a modification to
reclaim the mine as a C & D landfill by Bladen County,
Sincerely,
Benson Construction, Inc.
Burt Benson
Chairman of the Board

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FAYE'7TEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
August 24, 1999 �__ Ag
MEM RAND,
TO: Tracy Davis'' ?i ra' 4. II `^'
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FROM: Toby Vinson
RE: Elizabethtown Mine, 09-09, Application for Modification
Enclosed is the information originally submitted to the FRO LQS as an Erosion
and Sedimentation Control Plan. It was previously disapproved b/c the plan called
for a landfill in a permitted mine site without a permit modification. This plan was
withdrawn by Mr. David W. Wasiela, P.E. as and E & S Control Plan in order to
proceed with getting the planned landfill permitted through modifying Mr. Burt
Benson's E-Town Mine (09-09). Mr. Wasiela, P.E. will be forwarding the
application forms for modification soon and asked that you accept this in order to
start the processing clock for approval. We have already received $180 in fee for
this project. If additional fee is required please inform Mr. Wasiela. Our office has
already reviewed the E&S control plan and found it adequate. We have retained
two copies for our files. This is the project you and I talked about on 8/23/99. If
you have any questions or comments please give us a call.
225 GREEN STREET, SUITE 714, FAYETTEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA 28301-5043
PHONE [phone] FAX [phone]
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Pligirr ering•ruTlreVj.ijg•plara12in
State of North Carolina
Department of Environment and
Natural Rewurces
Laud (Quality Section
225 Green Street
Suite 714
Fayetteville, North Carolina 28301
ATTENTION: Mr. William Vinson
August 24, 1999
Relerence: EROSION AND SEDIMENTATION CONTROL PLAN
PROPOSED BLAll.1l<:N COUNTY C&D LANDFILL
Elizabethtown, North Carolina
ESP Job No. F,3-M12 i
Gentlemen:
As we discussed earlier today via telephone„ 1 am reque.sting on behalf of Bladen County to
release the referenced application liar erotiion & sedimentation control to the Mining Division for
their review and comment. As we discussed, this request is made in order to modify the existing
mining permit for reclamation purposes. Your cooperation and assistance concerning this matter
has been greatly appreciated.
If you should have any questions or require additional information concerning this letter, please
contact me at [phone].
Sincerely,
ESP Associates, P.A.
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David W_ wasiela, P.F.
Project Engineer
NC Registration No. 20770
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surveying -planning
State of North Carolina
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Land Quality
225 Green Street
Suite 714
Fayetteville, North Carolina 28301
ATTENTION: Mr. William E. Vinson, Jr., E.I.T.
August 11, 1999
Reference: EROSION & SEDIMENTATION CONTROL PLAN
PROPOSED BLADEN COUNTY C&D LANDFILL
RELEASE OF ACREAGE FROM MINING PERMIT 09-09
Comments from Division of Land Quality
ESP Job No. E3-MI21
Mr. Vinson:
Attached with this letter are comments received from the Division of Land Quality concerning
the referenced project. In summary, the proposed C&D landfill is currently located in an area
governed by mining permit no. 09-09 issued to Benson Construction, Inc. In order to move
forward with the county's landfill project, we are requesting on behalf of Benson Construction,
Inc., a partial release of approximately 13 acres from mining permit No. 09-09. The requested
13 acres is depicted on the attached "Site Location Plan" and may be describers as all land
between a stream that crosses the site from south to north and Browns Creek. In order to assist
you, we have also attached a copy of the boundary plat as submitted with the original mining
permit application. The original permitted acreage in mining permit no. 09-09 is 38.5 acres.
The previously mined area requested for partial release has been vegetated in general accordance
with the approved vegetation plan included in the mining permit. The signature of Mr, Burt
Benson, Benson Construction, Inc., is affixed to this letter in order to request the partial release.
Corporate Office
10915 Southernr Loop Boidevant, Pineville, NC 28134
(704) 58.1 4949 Fax [phone]
Raleigh Ofjiee
961 `I'riniry Rd., Ste. 200, Raleigh, NC 27607
(9.19) 858-9200 Far [phone]
Geotechnical Engineering Office
372 Crompton Streer, Charlotte, NC 28273
f704) 504-1015 Feu (704) 04-0917

If you should have any questions or require additional information concerning this letter or
attachments, please contact me at [phone].
Sincerely,
ESP Associates, P.A.
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David. W. WasieIa, P.E.
Landfill Services Manager
Cc: Chuck Bryan — Bladen County
Request for partial. release for approximately 13 acres from mining permit no. 09-09:
Mr. Burt Benson
President — Benson Construction, Inc.
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NORTH. CROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
- 'EiSMRONMEUT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Augusta, L'999 _ FAYE17MIRLtE REGIONAL OFFICE
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Elizabethtov :` C� 2&1-37 _ _�
Disapproval of Soil Erosion and
Sedimentation Control PIan
Bladen County C-& D Landfill
Bladen County, North Carolina
Dear -Mr. Sessoms: ..
The- soil erosion and sedimentation control plan submitted for the above
referenced project by ESP Associates, P.A. has been reviewed. As a result of a
thorough review of the submitted plans and supporting materials, the soil erosion
and sedimentation control play as submitted has been found to be unacceptable
and said plan is hereby disapproved by authority granted to this office by GS
113A 54{d) and NCAC `title 15 4A .0004A(2). The reasons for disapproval .of
the submitted plan are listed and explained below:
1. This 7.5 acre landfill appears to be located within 38 acre
permitted mine boundary. A map identifying an exact location
should be submitted to this office.
2._ Tf the -_landfill is to be placed along the boundary .lines of the mine,
a partial release request far that area of the mine should be
permitted.
3. If the landfill area is within the- mine boundary and not on its
perimeter, this landfill area. should be handled completely within
the mining permit. An application for modification to the mining
permit should be submitted to the Land Quality Central. Office.
225 GREEN -STRERT, -SUITE 714, FAYCiTEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA 28301-15043
PHONE [phone] FAX [phone]
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There" are two options which are: available to you: as a result of:thts -
disapproval_ You may submit a reviserd.soil erosions :'``-__and`�sedimentation coiT
plan. for approval covering those: ite= as<.outji i;d ali'authoa4 of GS
113A 54(d)4. this of has .15, days- ffrom date ofreceapt: to, approve or prove
the- revised plan. Th& second option is-- to petitibr fo_r a li efor Office -
of Administrative- Hearings" The petition: must confom t requii weof A
North. Carolina General Statutes, Chapter- r5M• ands, cl *th the= Office of
Administrative -Hearing -,.P:O _ Drawer` 11666; Ralexgl:copy of the
petf oa should- be• filed. with- they Office of Legal o Jill Department:,
addressedrto-P:O..Box2T68T„Raleigl - NCr�:T6D4-75%
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~" Pending approval of a. revised plan or a.'di:dsion on an_ appeal of:tliis
disapproval;: commencement of any land -disturbing activity, associated: with thfs
project shall constitute a, violation of the NC Sedimentation Pollution Control. Act
(GS i1.3A: 5L through 66).
If there are any questions or if we can provide information in assisting ,you
with this matter, feel free to contact this office.
WEVAhb
cc: David W. Wasiela, P.E.
Tracy Davis, P.E.
Enclosure: Mining Packet.
Project Name: Bladen County C & D Landfill
Location: Bladen County,.North Carolina
Submitted By. -..ESP Associates, P.A.
Date Received By LQS: July 12, 1999
River Basin: Cape Fear
Sinter ,
William;E_ Vinson, Jr., E.I.T.
Regional Engineer
Land Quality Section

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Land Resources
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
Charles H. Gardner, P.G., P.E.
Director and State Geologist
July 22, 1996
Mr. Bucky Benson
Benson Construction, Inc.
P.O. Box 1250
Lumberton, North Carolina 28539
RE: Elizabethtown Pit
Bladen County
Dear Mr. Benson:
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The application for a mining permit for the above referenced
mine site has been found to meet the requirements of G.S. 74-51
of The Mining Act of 1971. As we have received the required
security to cover this application, I am enclosing the mining
permit.
The conditions of Mining Permit No. 09-09 were based
primarily upon information supplied in the application with
conditions added as necessary to insure compliance with The
Mining Act of 1971. This permit expires on July 22, 2006. G.S.
74-65 states that the issuance of a mining permit does not
supersede local zoning regulations. The responsibility of
compliance with any applicable zoning regulations lies with you.
As a reminder, your permitted acreage at this site is 38.5
acres and the amount of land you are approved to disturb is 13.9
acres.
The bond has been recalculated for this site using the mine
map last revised May 29, 1996. The new bond amount is $58,100.00
(see enclosed worksheet). You may wish to reduce the $60,700.00
surety bond that you previously submitted for this site to the
new bond amount of $58,100.00.
Geological Survey Section
[phone]
FAX: [phone]
Land Quality Section
[phone]
FAX: [phone]
Geodetic Survey Section
[phone]
FAX: [phone]
P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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July 22, 1996
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Please review the permit and notify this office at (919)
733-4574 of any objection or questions concerning the terms of
the permit.
Sincerely,
Of
Tracy E. avis, P.E.
State Mining Specialist
Land Quality Section
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Enclosures
cc: Mr. Joe Glass, P.E.
Ms. Barbara Rote-WRC, w/attachments
Mr. Bradley Bennett-DWQ, w/attachments

nEPA�TMENT CIV ENV=RC.]NMENT ,,
HEALTH AND NA"1'URAL
RES[7URC:F�'S
D=V=S=ON C]F" LAND RES©URC3ES
:C..ANL7 QLTAZ.=TY SEC C'=C7N
P E R M I T
for the operation of a mining activity
In accordance with the provisions of G.S. 74-46 through 68, 'The
Mining Act of 1971,11 Mining Permit Rule 15A NCAC 5 B, and other
applicable laws, rules and regulations
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Permission is hereby granted to:
Benson Construction, Inc.
Elizabethtown Pit
Bladen County - Permit No. 09-09
for the operation of a
Sand and Clay Pit
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: July 22, 2006

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In accordance with the application for this mining permit, which is
hereby approved by the Department of Environment, Health 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.
Expiration Date
This permit shall be effective from the date of its issuance until
July 22, 2006.

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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 COND,TIQNS:
1. 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 Water Quality
Section, Division•of Environmental Management, 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.
B. During mining operations, water trucks or other means that
may be necessary shall, be utilized to prevent dµst from
leaving the permitted area.
3. A. Sufficient buffer (minimum 50 foot undisturbed from all
stream banks) 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, silt check dams, silt 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.

Page 4 of 7
B. All erosion and sediment control measures for Phase 1 shall
be installed and maintained as indicated on the Mine Map
last revised May 29, 1996.
C. A detailed sediment and erosion control plan shall be
submitted to and approved by the Land Quality Section prior
to the initiation of any mining -related disturbance in Phase
2 of the permitted area.
5. All mining permit boundaries (38.5 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 siltation, 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.
8. Existing vegetation or vegetated earthen berms shall'be
maintained between the mine and public thoroughfares whenever
practical to screen the operation from the public.
9. Sufficient buffer (minimum 50 foot undisturbed) shall be
maintained_ between any excavation and any mining permit boundary
or right-of-way to protect adjacent property.
10. A physical barrier consisting of a fence or earthen berm,
etc., shall be maintained around the perimeter of any
highwall.
11. Refuse Disposal
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 unlegs
authorization to conduct said disposal has first been
obtained from both the Division of Solid Waste Management
and the Land Quality Section, Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources. The method of disposal shall
be consistent with the approved reclamation plan.

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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 Solid
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.
12. 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.
13. A. 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
and any approved revisions to it. Approval to implement
such changes must be obtained from the Department prior to
on -site implementation of the revisions.
B. Prior to conducting any mining -related activities in Phase
2, a modification request shall be submitted to and approved
by the Department. The modification request shall include,
as a minimum, a detailed erosion and sediment control plan.
14. The security which was posted pursuant to N.C.G.S. 74-54 in the
form of a $60,700.00 surety bond 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.
15. 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 ByG.S.74-53
1. 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, likely to become noxious, odious or
foul.
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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.
1. Provided further, and subject to the Reclamation schedule, the
planned reclamation shall be to regrade and satisfactorily
revegetate any disturbed areas.

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2. The specifications for surface gradient restoration to a surface
suitable for the planned future use are as follows:
A. All sideslopes shall be graded to a 2 horizontal to 1
vertical or flatter slope.
B. Any settling ponds or sediment basins shall be backfilled
and stabilized.
C. The processing, stockpile, and other disturbed areas
neighboring the mine excavation shall be leveled and
smoothed.
D. Compacted surfaces shall be disced, subsoiled or otherwise
prepared before revegetation.
E. No contaminants shall be permanently disposed of at the mine
site. On --site disposal of waste shall be in accordance with
Operating Condition Nos. 11.A. and B.
F. The affected land shall be graded to prevent the collection
of noxious or foul water.
3. Revegetation Plan:
After site preparation, all disturbed land areas shall be
revegetated as per the Revegetation Plan approved by Mr. Samuel
G. Warren of the Natural Resource Conservation Servi6e on October
30, 1995 with the stipulation that rye grain be substituted for
rye grass.
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.
Permit issued this 22nd day of July, 1995.
Charles H. Gardner, Director
Division of Land Resources
By Authority of the secretary
Of the Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources

MINE TI N-BOND TI &RR -SHEET lo/16,95
(based upon 10-year mine/affected azea plan)
Permit No . O9 aq
Permittee/App (cant:
Mine Name:
AFFECTED RECLAMATION RECLAMATION
CATEGORY ACREAGE COST/ACRE COST
Tailings/
Sediment Ponds
Ac.
X
$ /�/
Ac.
Stockpiles
Ac.
X
$
/
Ac. _
$
Wastepiles
Ac.
X
$
/
Ac. -
$
Processing Area/
Haul Roads
Ac.
X
$
/
Ac. _
$
Mine Excavation
Ac.
X
$o"?DdD °�
/
Ac. -
$ R!
Other
Ac.
X
$
/
Ac. _
$
TOTAL AFFECTED AC_: I Ac.
Temnorary & Permanent Sedimentation &_Erosion Control Measures:_
Divide the TOTAL AFFECT BU AC. above into the following two
catecrories: a) affected acres that drain into proposed/existing
excavation and/or b) affected acres that will be graded for
positive drainage, measures will be needed to prevept offsite
sediment
a) Internal Drainage © Ac.
b) Positive Drainage _ Ac. X $ 1500 / Ac.
dU
SUBTOTAL COST. $
Inflation Factgr:-
0.02 X SUBTOTAL COST: $� X permit life:.._ L
(i to 10 years)
INFLATION COST: $
TOTAL COST = SUBTOTAL COST + INFLATION COST - $1.2 1(10
TOTAL RECLAMATION BOND COST: $ , Ib
(round down to the nearest $100)

2 - 10/16/95
Bond Based Upon: Annual. Reclamation Report Form Acreage
Approved 10-Year Mine/Reclamation Plan
Remarks:
Bond Calculated By:
Date of Bond Calculation:
* PLEASE REMIT THE REQUIRED BOND, ON ONE OF THE BOND FORMS APPROVED
BY THE DEPART!!', AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TO OBTAIN YOUR NEW MINING
PERMIT OR TO ENSURE THAT YOUR EXISTING MINING PERMIT REMAINS VALID.
IF YOU SHOULD HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ON THE ABOVE, PLEASE CONTACT THE
INDIVIDUAL WHO CALCULATED YOUR BOND AT [phone].

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Author: "Joe Glass LQ" [e-mail]> at Internet
Date: 6/21/96 9:50 AM
Priority: Normal
TO: Judy Wehner at NROLROIP
Subject: Benson Construction, Elizabethtown Mine, Bladen County
------------------------------------ Message Contents
We have completed our review of the revised information for the
above referenced site. The design of the sediment traps appears
reasonable. Splitting the water up to flow in all directions may be
difficult in the field but we can deal with that. What is the deal
with area 2? The basins were not sized. If they are not planning to
�disturb this area now, the permit should state that an EC plan be
submitted and approved prior to mining.
If there are questions or if further field review is needed,
please contact Dennis Shackelford or me.

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DATE TO ASSISTANT —i
LOGGED IN
DATE�TOPUSAN
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MINING CHECKLIST FOR ROUTING
Company ��%;r1,,i1iL�r�1E, Project Name t
PJ—
Permit No. County a Date Received l
Reviewer
Please mak copies of check to include with Central Office and
Field Office files and log in checks.
�New ElRenewalElModification❑ Transfer ❑ Release
Additional Information ❑ Fee Needed
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❑ Fee Received: Amount
Please route to:
_ Field Office
❑ Wildlife Resources Commission
* ❑ Archives and History
❑ Other:
Date Routed
Date Routed
Date Routed
Date Routed
Suspense Date for comments: (Date received +3O days,
not on weekend)
Please note the following:
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*SUAN: Please make file and return Checklist and file to Reviewer
White Copy to Field Office Yellow and Pink Copies to File Goldenrod Copy to Susan

BENSON CONS*CTION INC.
P. 0. Box 1250
Lumberton, N. C. 28359
Phone [phone]
Fax [phone]
Wats 1-800-542-5692
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DATE: June 13, 1996
To: Judith A. Wehner
Land Quality Section
FROM:
Bucky Benson
Benson Construction, Inc.
R ECEI Y ED
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ND QUALITY SECTION
PHONE: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
PHONE: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
Elizabethtown Pit, Elizabethtown, N.C.
Number of plans: ( 4 ea. )
Message.
Dear Judy:
Hope everything is going well with you and that you're enjoying this hot
weather. It was nice to get the opportunity to meet you the other day at
the pre -bid conference. As promised, here is the new and revised plan.
The riser has been replaced with Sediment Traps. Design calculations
and measurements are shown on this new plan. Hopefully, these new
measures will be adequate and the review process may continue. Please
review and call me at 1-800-542-5692 if you have any questions,
suggestions or spot a potential problem. Thanks for all your help and
time. ( How'd Joe's movie turn out? He must of been trying to win that
$10,000.00 on America's Funniest Home Video's by filming a bunch of
contractors together knowing a blooper could happen at any given
moment. )
Benson Construction, Inc.
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State ofi North Carla
Department of EnVlfonment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Land Resources
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
Charles Gardner, P.G., P.E.
Director and State Geologist
April 9, 1996
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. Bucky Benson
Benson Construction, Inc.
P.O. Box 1250
Lumberton, North Carolina 28359
Re: Elizabethtown Pit
Bladen County
Dear Mr. Benson:
�EHNR
The review has been completed on the above referenced
additional information you submitted for the above referenced mine
site. However, the following additional information is needed to
continue processing your application:
The design for the sediment basins still is not adequate. The
specific sizes of the riser and barrels must be determined.
Also, the riser pipe is at the same height as the berm or dam.
A minimum freeboard of one and one half foot will be required
from the top of the riser and the berm. There are no
emergency spillways designed for the basins. Emergency
spillways are required. Each basin will require an anti -
flotation device to keep the riser from floating. Each basin
should be designed to fit each specific field condition. The
supporting calculations for all of these requirements must
also be submitted.
PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT OUR REVIEW CANNOT BE COMPLETED UNTIL
ALL OF THE ITEMS LISTED ABOVE HAVE BEEN FULLY ADDRESSED.
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:
Geological Survey Section
[phone]
FAX: [phone]
Land Quality Section
P. O. Box 27687
Raleigh, N. C. 27611
Land Quality Section
[phone]
FAX: [phone]
Geodetic Survey Section
[phone]
FAX; 733-4407
P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh, ]North Carolina 27611-7687 'telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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Mr. Benson
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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 ( 919 ) 733-4574 if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
4udAit4hX. Wehner
Assistant State Mining Specialist
Land Quality Section
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BENSON CONST INC
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BENSON CONSTRUCTION,
P. O. Box 1250
Lumberton, N. C. 28369
Phone [phone]
Fax [phone]
Waft 11400-6424692
RECEIVED
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L.4t4n QU4LITY SEC O ...
FAX PUAC HAs2 0 R 0 9 R
DATE: March 1, 1996
TO: Judith A. Wohner
Land [duality Section
FROM: Bucky Benson
Benson Construction, Inc.
TIME:
PHONE: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
PHONE: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
RE: Elizabethtown Pit, Elizabethtown, N.C.
Number of pages including cover sheet: 2
MESSAGE`
Darr Judy:
On the following page please find the riser detail
along with the dimensions on sediment basin Del. 10d like
to apoiigize for not getting this requested Information
back to you earlier.
At your convenience, please fax us a copy of the
bond work -up sheet. N you have any questions don't
hesltate to call. Thank you for your time and help.
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH,
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
FAX TRANSMITTAL COVER SHEET
DATE:
FROM:
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF LAND RESOURCES
LAND QUALITY SECTION
P.O. BOX 27687 .
RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27611
(9I9) 7334574
FAX NUMBER: 733-2876
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Permit No. —
Permittee/Appl�cant: K
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Mine Name • r� rr, i
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AFFECTED
RECLAMATION
RECLAMATION
CATEGORY ACREAGE
COST/ACRE
COST
Tailings/
Sediment Ponds Ac.
X $_7� j Ac.
- $
Stockpiles Ac.
X $ / Ac.
- $
Wasteniles Ac.
X $ / Ac.
_ $
Processing Area/
Haul Roads Ac.
X $ / Ac.
- $
Mine Excavation AAc.
X $ �']u0 / Ac.
W $ �W
Other Ac. X $ / Ac. $
TOTAL AFFECTED AC.: Ac. 7
'�ei�'rarary & Pe Tie, t Ser' :Ti _n c.ti on & Ersi on OI?t2Ol cac �i, �cL
Div -de the TOTAL AFFECTED AC. above into the following ✓two
categcries: a) affected acres that drain into proposed/existing
exca at_cn and/or b) affected acres that will be graded for
pos'tive drainage, measures will be needed to prevent c_2 ito
sediment
a) Internal Drainage Ln Ac.
b) Positive Drainage /` _ Ac. X $ 1500 / Ac, _ $ & %S
SUBTOTAL COST:, $ &
Inflation Factor:
0.02 X SUBTOTAL COST: $ 4q)r(c+G O'D X permit life: '/0
U to 10 years)
INFLATION COST: $
TOTAL COST = SUBTOTAL COST + INFLATION COST
TOTAL RECLAMATION BOND COST: $__ 0 rTDQ _v _
(round down to the nearest $100)
Bond Based Upon: Annual Reclamation Report Form Acreage
A� 10-Year Mine/Reclamation Plan
Remarks:

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Permit NO.
Permittee/Appl'cant:
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Mine Name:
AFFECTED
RECLAMATION
RECLAMATION
CATEGORY
ACREAGE
COST/ACRE
COST
Tailings/
Sediment Ponds
••= Ac.
X
$-�� / Ac.
_ $
Stockpiles
Ac.
X
$ / Ac.
_ $
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Ac.
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$ / Ac.
_ $
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Ac.
X
$ / Ac.
_ $
Mine Excavation
Ac.
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$&MOO / Ac.
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Other
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$ / Ac.
_ $
TOTAL pFFBCi'SD AC.: Ac.
.31 j , , , — vync ? �) 9) 6-0 00
TeimcranI Lanent Sedimentation S Ero ion on r 1 Measures:
Divide the TOTAL AFFECTED AC. above into the following two
cate=cries: a) affected acres that drain into prcposed/existing
excavation and/or b) affecte^ acres that will be graded for
p0s . ;.ve drainage, me-asures will be needed to preven- c of site
sediment
a) Internal Drainage Ac.
b) Positive Drainage 85^ Ac. X $ 1500 / Ac. _ $' 5 °�
SUBTOTAL COST: $ ��
Inflation Factor
0.02 X SUBTOTAL COST: $_,ir,00� X permit life:
(1 to 10 years)
INFLATION COST: $ ZQ /,�0.00
TOTAL COST = SUBTOTAL COST + INFLATION COST _ $
TOTAL RECLAMATION BOND COST: $ LQ 7 ODG.
(round down. to.the nearest $100)
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Bond Based Upon: Annual Reclamation Report Farm Acreage
10-Year Mine/Reclamation Plan
Remarks:
Bond Calculated By;
Date of Bond Calculation: ( a�
* PLEASE REMIT THE RBQUIiED BOND, ON ONE OF THE BOND FORMS APPROVED
BY THE DEPARTMENT, AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TO OBTAIN YOUR NEW MINING
PERMIT OR TO ENSURE THAT YOUR EXISTING MINING PERMIT REMAINS VALID.
IF YOU SHOULD HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ON THE ABOVE, PLEASE CONTACT THE
INDIVIDUAL WHO CALCULATED YOUR BOND AT (919) 733--4574.

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SCHEDULE OF REgL&RLTION COS
based o 5 O _ 5 000 affected acre
MR TZSLonds__Sj2jjeg L4.2ijeg
SG, GS, 500(L) 1800 2000 1800 500(L)
Borrow 1500(FI) 2000(PD)
CS, DS,
FS, MI,
LI, PF, 500(L) 1800 2000 2000 500(L)
OL, KY 1500(FI) 2500(PD)
PH, CL 1000(L) 2500 5000 5000 2000(L)
2500(FI) 5000(PD)
PE, AU, 1000(L) 2500 3000 3500 2000(L)
TI, OT 2500(FI) 5000(PD)
(L) = reclamation to a lake and revegetating sideaslopes
(FI) = reclamation by filling in and revegetating
(PD) = reclamation by grading for positive drainage and
revegetating
AS PER NCAC 15A 5B.0003, IF YOU DISAGREE WITH THE BOND AMOUNT
DETERMINED BY THIS CALCULATION, YOU NAY SUBMIT AN ESTIMATE OF
RECLAMATION COSTS FROM A THIRD PARTY CONTRACTOR. SAID ESTIMATE
MUST BE PROVIDED TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS WITHIN_30 DAYS FOLLOWING
YOUR RECEIPT OF THIS BOND CALCULATION:
Mining Program
Land Quality Section
P.O. Box 27687
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
YOU WILL BE NOTIFIED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE OF THE DIRECTOR'S FINAL
BOND DETERMINATION. ;
* PLEASE REMIT THE REQUIRED BOND, ON ONE OF THE BOND FORMS APPROVED
BY THE. DEPARTMENT, AS SOON AS POSSIBLE T4 ENSURE THAT YOUR`MINING
PERMIT REMAINS VALID. IF YOU SHOULD HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ON THE
ABOVE, PLEASE CONTACT THE INDIVIDUAL WHO CALCULATED YOUR BOND (SEE
OTHER SIDE OF THIS PAGE) AT (91.9) 733-4574.

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RECEIVED
DEHNR
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January 26, 1996
LAND QUALITY E.—CT
MEMORANDUM
TO: Judy Wehner
FROM.: Joe Glass P01-111,
SUBJECT: Benson Construction, Elizabethtown Mine, Bladen County
We have completed our review of the revised information for the above referenced
site. Listed below are our comments-
1. The topographic information is inadequate. More specific site information is
needed.
2. The design on the sediment basins is unclear. The drawings indicate a
riser/barrel configuration, but also references a weir. What's it going to be?
If there are questions or if further field review is needed, please contact Dennis
Shackelford or me.
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DATE TO ASkSTAN C) `
LOGGED INr
DATE 40 SUSAN
MINING CHECKLIST FOR ROUTING
Company l 4i J Project Name
ia� No. QJ County 6,ai"._ Date Received
r'1
Reviewer
Please make copies of check to include with Central Office and
Field Office files and log in checks.
oNew ❑ Renewal ❑ Modification ❑ Transfer ❑ Release
Additional Information ❑ Fee Needed
❑ Fee Received: Amount
Please route to:
Field Office
❑ Wildlife Resources Commission
* ❑ Archives and History
❑ Other:
Date Routed
Date Routed
Date Routed
Date Routed
suspense Date for Comments: / (Date received +30 days,
not on weekend)
Please note the following:
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*SUSAN: Please make file and return Checklist and file to Reviewer
White Copy to Field Office Yellow and Pink Copies to File Goldenrod Copy to Susan

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SENSON CONSIUCTION, INC.
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LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL
DATE: January 18, 1996
TIME:
TO: Judith A. Wehner
PHONE:
Assistant State Mining Specialist
FAX:
Land Quality Section
FROM: Bucky Benson
PHONE:
Benson Construction, Inc.
FAX:
RE: Elizabethtown Pit, Bladen County
Number of pages including cover sheet: 7 + ( 2 plans )
Message
Dear Judith:
919-733-4574
919-733-2876
91
39-0167RECEIV'ED
DEHNR
LAND QUALITY SECS'!'
In response to your letter dated January 3, 1996, we are sending you the
requested information. The design calculations and dimensions have been
placed on the plans (2). The United States Department of the Interior Geological
Survey included with this letter should help in assessing the sediment control
devices and slope stability factors.
The 100' buffer requested by the Wildlife Resource Commission in lieu of our
proposed 50' buffer on each side of the very small stream hopefully can be
avoided. Due to the steep slopes against the stream, a 100' buffer would extend
so high up the hill we would not be able to cut the hill down low enough to
facilitate the future subdivision layout. We feel that we can control the runoff
with our design and will add additional measures if we feel necessary. One side
will be undisturbed due to the reduction in size of our request, ,
Please find the copies of the return receipts from the adjoining landowners who
were notified. We sent the wrong requested proof of notification with our letter
dated January 6, 1996. Hopefully, the return receipts provided with this letter will
clear things up.
Thank you for all your help in keeping the permit process rolling. Please contact
me at 1-800-542-5692 with any questions or advice. Thank you again.
Sincerely
Bucky a son
Benson Construction, Inc.

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DATE TO ASSISTAN
LOGGED IN i
DATE* SUSAN
MINING CHECKLIST FOR ROUTING
Company & 25rJ O&.J,!�Lc�foJ,C..Pro jest Name
No. County Date Received STD
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Field Office files and log in checks.
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Date
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Wildlife Resources Commission
Date
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* ❑ Archives and History
Date
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❑
Other:
Date
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Suspense Date for Comments: (Date received +30 days,
not on weekend)
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BENSON CONSTRUCTION, INC.
P.O. Box 1250
Lumberton, N.C. 28359
January 2, 1996
Judy Wehaer
Acting Assistant State Mining Specialist
P.O. Box 27687
Raleigh, N.C. 27611
RE: Elizabethtown Pit (Addresses)
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DFHIVR
JAN 5
AID QUAL17-y SEC -
Dear Judv:
Please find the adjoining landowner's names and: addresses on the following page, Copies of the Certified
Mail Receipts have also been included. Sorry for my dummy attack Please call me at 1.800-542-5692 if
you have any questions, Thank you for your patience and help,
Sincerely,
Bucky Benson Ili
Benson Construction, Inc.

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BENSON CONSTRUCTION, INC.
P.O. Box 1250
Lumberton, N.C. 28359
Phone [phone]
Wats 800-542-5692
Fax [phone]
January 2, 1996
ADJOINING LANDOWNERS:
1. Ben W. Greene, P.O. Box 308, Elizabethtown, N.C. 28337-0308
2. Paul George - Jessie Inman, Rt. 1, Box 145-E, Elizabethtown, N.C. 28337
3. A. H. Lea Jones, P.O. Box 1048, Elizabethtown, N.C. 28337
4. James Marvin Wilson, Rt. 1, Box 204, Elizabethtown, N.C. 28337-9728
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NOTICE
Pursuant to provisions G.S. 74-50 of The Mining Act of 1971, Notice is hereby given that
Benson Construction, Inc. has applied on _ i1�nV- 2 2 1995
(Appiicant Name) (Date)
to the Land Quality Section, Division of Land Resources, North Carolina Department of Environment, Health,
and Natural Resources, P. O. Box 27687, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611, for (check one):
(a) a new surface mining permit
(b) a m9dificatioa to add adjacent land to an existing surface mining permit 13
The applicant proposes to mine Sand. & sandclay on 38.5 acres located
(Mineral, Ore) (Number)
.l East of Elizabethto�,m
(Miles) (Direction) (Nearest Town)
off/near road SR 1700 in Bladen County
(Road Number/Name) (Name of County)
*SEE ATTACHED MAP FOR PROPOSED PERMIT BOUNDARIES AND CORRESPONDING
ADJOINING LANDOWNER NAMES AND LOCATIONS*
In accordance with G.S. 74-50, the mine operator is required to make a reasonable effort to notify all
owners of record of land adjoining (contiguous) to the proposed mine site (permit boundaries), and to notify
the chief administrative officer of the county or municipality in which the site is located. Any person may file
written comment(s) to the Department at the above address within (30) days of the issuance of this Notice
or the filing of the application for a permit, whichever is later�ould the ent determine that a
signz'ficant public interest exists relative to G.S. 74-51, a public hearing will be heel wi thin 60 days of the end
of tine 30-day comment period specified above.
A copy of the permit application materials are on file and available for public review during normal
business hours at the above listed address as well as at the appropriate regional office. For further information
call [phone]. n will- drelevant written
Ben W. Greene
P. O. Box 308; Elizabethtawn, NC 28337-0308
(Addressee's Name and Address)
NOV 2. 2' 1995
(Date of Issuance of this Notice/Mailed to
Benson Construction, Inc.
(Name of Applicant)
P. O. Box 1250; Lumberton, NC 28359
(Address of Applicant)
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NOTICE
Pursuant to provisions G.S. 74-50 of The Mining Act of 1971, Notice is hereby given that
Benson Construction, Inc. has applied on ---M1- 2 2 1995
(Applicant Name) (Date)
to the Land Quality Section, Division of Land Resources, North Carolina Department of Environment, Health,
and Natural Resources, P. O. Sox 27687, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611, for (check one):
(a) a am surface mining permit 11
(b) a LP..SLdiflotion to add adjacent land to an existing surface mining permit
The applicant proposes to mine Saxes & sandclay on 38.5 acres located
(Mineral, Ore) (Number)
.1 East of Elizabethtown
(Miles) (Direction) (Nearest Town)
off/near road SR 1700 Bladen County
in
(Road Number/Name) (Name of County)
*SEE ATTACHED MAP FOR PROPOSED PER UT BOUNDARIES AND CORRESPONDING
ADJOINING LANDOWNER NAMES AND LOCATIONS*
In accordance with G.S. 74-50, the mine operator is required to make a reasonable effort to notify all
owners of record of land adjoining (contiguous) to the proposed mine site (permit boundaries), and to notify
the chief administrative officer of the county or municipality in which the site is located. Any person may file
written comment(s) to the Department at the above address within (30) days of the issuance of this Notice
or the filing of the application for a permit, whichever is later�ould the ent determine that a
significant public interest exists relative to G.S. 74-51, a public hearing will be held 60 days of the end
of the 30-day comment period specified above.
A copy of the permit application materials are on file and available for public review during nornm
business hours at the above listed address as well as at the appropriate regional office. For further informatior
can [phone].. Pl= nolt thgt -the -DeDartment -will_�.considgr any Mlg=t-r
Paul Geroge & Jesse Inman
Route 1, Box 145-E; Elizabethtown, NC 28337
(Addressee's Name and Address)
NOV 2 2 1995
(Date of Issuance of this Notice/Mailed to Addressee)
Benson Construction Inc
(Name of Applicant)
P. 0. Box 1250, Lkurberton, NC 28359
(Address of Applicant)
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Pursuant to provisions G.S. 74-50 of The Mining Act of 1971, Notice is hereby given that
Benson Construction, Inc. has applied on NOV 2 2 1995
(Applicant Name) (Date)
to the Land Quality Section, Division of Land Resources, North Carolina Department of Environment, Health,
and Natural. Resources, P. 4. Box 27687, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611, for (check one):
(a) a new surface mining permit 0
(b) a modification to add adjacent land to an existing surface mining permit
The applicant proposes to mine Sand & Sandclay on 38.5 acres located
(Mineral, Ore) (Number)
.1. Fast of Elizabethtown
(Miles) (Direction) (Nearest Town)
off/near road SR 1700 Bladen County
in
(Road Number/Name) (Name of County)
*SEE ATTACHED MAP FOR PROPOSED PERMIT BOUNDARIES AND CORRESPONDING
ADJOINING LANDOWNER NAMES AND LOCATIONS*
In accordance with G.S. 74-50, the mine operator is required to make a reasonable effort to notify all
owners of record of land adjoining (contiguous) to the proposed mine site (permit boundaries), and to notify
the chief administrative officer of the county or municipality in which the site is located. Any person may file
written comment(s) to the Department at the above address within thirty (30) days of the issuance of this Notice
or the filing of the application for a permit, whichever is later. Should the Department determine that a
significant public interest exists relative to G.S. 74-51, a public hearing will be held within 60 days of the end
of the 30-day comment period specified above.
A copy of the permit application materials are on file and available for public review during normal
business hours at the above listed address as well as at the appropriate regional office. For further information
call [phone]. e DepanMenj will considerI
A. H. Lex Jones, County Manager
P. O. Box 1048; Elizabethtown, NC 28337
(Addressee's Name and Address)
N ;r 2 2 1995
(Date of Issuance of this Notice/Mailed to Addressee)
Benson Construction, Inc.
(Name of Applicant)
P. 0. Box 1250; LuTberton NC 28359
(Address of Applicant)
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NOTICE
Pursuant to provisions G.S. 74-50 of The Mining Act of 1971, Notice is hereby given that
Benson Construction, Inc. has applied on _A n,V 2 2 1995
(Applicant Name) (Date)
to the Land Quality Section, Division of Land Resources, North Carolina Department of Environment, Health,
and Natural Resources, P. O. Box 27687, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611, for (check one);
(a) a nrH surface mining permit
(b) a fion to add adjacent land to an existing surface mining permit
The applicant proposes to mine Sari. & Sandclay on 38.5 acres located
(Mineral, Ore) (Number)
.l East of Elizabethtown
(Miles) (Direction) (Nearest Town)
off/near road SR 1700 in Bladen County
(Road Number/Name) (Name of County)
*SEE ATTACHED MAP FOR PROPOSED PERMIT BOUNDARIES AND CORRESPONDING
ADJOWING LANDOWNER NAMM AND LOCATIONS*
In accordance with G.S. 74.509 the mine operator is required to make a reasonable effort to notify all
owners of record of land adjoining (contiguous) to the proposed mine site (permit boundaries), and to notify
the chief administrative officer of the county or municipality in which the site is located. Any person may file
written comment(s) to the Ue�artment 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. Shouldd the Departmpnt determine that a
significant public interest exists relative to G.S. 74-51, a public hearing will be heldwithin 60 days of the end
of the 30-day comment period specified above.
A copy of the permit application materials are on file and available for public review during normal
business hours at the above listed address as well as at the appropriate regional office. For further information
call (919) 7334574. n will id r 1gv
James Marvin Wilson
Route 1, Box 204; Elizabethtown, NC 28337-9728
(Addressee's Name and Address)
NOV c 2 1995
(Date of Issuance of this Notice/Mailed to Addressee)
Benson Construction, Inc.
(Name of Applicant)
P. 0. Box 1250; Lunberton, NC 28359
(Address of Applicant)
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Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources • •
Division of Land Resources
James B, Hunt, Jr., Governor �
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary Fe
Charles Gardner, P.G., P.E.
Director and State Geologist
January 3, 1996
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. Bucky Benson
Benson Construction, Inc.
P.O. Box 1250
Lumberton, North Carolina 28359
Re: Elizabethtown Pit
Bladen County
Dear Mr.. Benson:
The initial review has been completed on the application your
company submitted for the above referenced mine site. However, the
following additional information is needed to continue processing
your request: ,-
Design calculation must be provided for the sediment and
erasion control devices. spillway dimensions must be
provided for the sediment basins. Proper sizing of the
devices will prevent failure of these structures.
A field inspection conducted by the Fayetteville Regional
Office (FRO) revealed that the site has a great deal of
topographic relief. Please provide topographic detail so
that a better assessment of the sediment control devices
can be made and slope stability factors can be reviewed.
�✓3. The Wildlife Resource Commission (WRC) has reviewed the
application and has requested that 100 foot buffer be
maintained along the creeks. Please find attached a copy
of WRC's comments. You may wish to incorporate these
recommendations into your proposed operation.
Please provide proof that the adjoining land owners have
been notified. The Affidavit of Notification submitted
with the application refers to an attached list. The
list was not provided in the application materials.
Please submit copies of the return receipts (green card)
to ensure this office that all adjoining land owners have
been notified.
Geological Survey Section Land Quality Section Geodetic Survey Section
[phone] [phone] [phone]
FAX: [phone] FAX: [phone] FAX: [phone]
P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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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 or if the
additional information is not received by the deadline, 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.
In addition to the above, the reclamation bond has been
recalculated this site usingrthe information submitted on the Mine
Map dated November 14, 199.5. The reclamation bond for this site
would be $160,700.00. The calculation worksheet is enclosed for
your review. If you feel this bond amount is too high, you have
the option of reducing your affected acreage and/or supplying this
office with a third party reclamation estimate.
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., Benson Construction, Inc.
In addition to one of these alternatives, you may, upon request,
substitute a cash deposit.
PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THE APPLICATION CANNOT BE COMPLETED
UNTIL THE ABOVE REQUESTED INFORMATION AND THE NEW BOND AMOUNT HAVE
BEEN RECEIVED.
In order to complete the processing of your application,
please forward two (2) copies of the requested information and the
bond to my attention at the following address:
Land Quality Section
P. O. Box 2' 687
Raleigh, N. q. 2761.1

CERTIFIED MAIL
Mr. Benson
Page three
Please contact me at [phone] if you have any questions.
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Enclosures
cc: Mr.. Joe Glass, P.E.
Sincerely,
Judith A. Wehner
Assistant State Mining specialist
Land Quality Section
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James B. Hunt Jr., Governor
Betty Ray McCain, Secretary
December 21, 1995
MEMORANDUM
TO: Tracy E. Davis
Land Quality Section
Division of Land Resources, DEHN�Re
FROM: David Brook
Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer
SUBJECT: Application for Mining Permit
Elizabethtown Pit, Benson Construction, Inc.,
Bladen County, ER 96-7959
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.
Thank you for your cooperation and consideration. If you have questions
concerning the above comments, please contact Ms. Renee Gledhill -Earley,
Environmental Review Coordinator, at 919/733-4763.
DB:slw
109 East Jones Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27601-2807 g0D,

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Permittee/Applicant:
Mine Name:
AFFECTED RECLAMATION RECLAMATIC N
CATEGORY ACREAGE COST/ACRE COST
Tailings/
Sediment Ponds
Ac.
X
$
/
Ac. -
$
Stockpiles
Ac.
X
$jgQL
/
Ac. =
$_ Q. D2Q
wastepiles
Ac.
X
$
/
Ac. _
$
Processing Area/
Haul Roads
Ac.
X
$
/
Ac. _
$
Mine Excavation
Ac.
X
$&tQ
Ac. _
$71a,4Q')o
Other
Ac.
X
$
/
Ac. -
$
TOTAL AFFECTED AC.:
Ac.
Temnorary & Permanent ,Sedimentation & Erosion Control Measurers -
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, measures will be needed to prevent offsite
sediment
a) Internal Drainage _�� Ac.
b) Positive Drainage Ac. X $ 1500 / Ac.
SUBTOTAL COST: $ /'35 9
inflation Factor:
0.02 X SUBTOTAL COST: $i,�, X permit life: - -
(1 to 10 years)T
INFLATION COST: $ qi r EX i
TOTAL COST = SUBTOTAL COST + INFLATION COST _ $
TOTAL RECLAMATION BOND COST: $
(round down to the nearest $100)

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Bond Based Upon: Annual Reclamation Report Form Acreage
Approved 10-Year Mine Reclamation Plan
PP /
Remarks:
Bond Calculated By:
Date of Bond Calculation:____
* PLEASE REMIT THE REQUIRED BOND, ON ONE OF THE BOND FORMS APPROVED
BY THE DEPARTMENT, AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TO OBTAIN YOUR NEW MINING
PERMIT OR TO ENSURE THAT YOUR EXISTING MINING PERMIT REMAINS VALID.
IF YOU SHOULD HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ON THE ABOVE, PLEASE CONTACT THE
INDIVIDUAL WHO CALCULATED YOUR BOND AT [phone].

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December 28, 1995
M E M 0 R A N D U M
TO: Judy WehnerP-k
FROM: Joe Glass
SUBJECT: Benson Construction, Elizabethtown Mine, Bladen County
We have completed our review of the above referenced
application. This review included a site inspection on December
21, 1995. Listed below are our comments:
1. Page 5 - 0.2 acres are omitted from this table.
2. Item C.3., page 7 - Where are the slopes that the topsoil
will placed on? It is recommended that the topsoil be used
in berms or stockpiled otherwise to be used in reclamation.
3. Rye grass should be omitted from the seeding specifications
and replaced with rye grain.
4. The list of adjoining landowners was not attached.
5. Details of the proposed erosion control measures should be
provided. Spillway dimensions and design calculations
should be provided for each sediment basin.
6. A minimum 50 foot buffer should be shown adjacent to the
6i� branch on the north and northwest portions of the site.
Topographic details would be helpful as there is a great
deal of relief on this site.
8. DEM comments are attached.
If there are questions or if further field review is needed,
please contact Dennis Shackelford or me.
JG/jg
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Project: iQL ,-County.:
Due. gS
Water Quality issues:
1. Watershed/Stream Name
(— t_IN 5 S
2. Permits:
Classification: S
NPDES Permit Required
NPDES Permit Existing
Nondischarge Permit Required
Nondischarge Permit Existing
3. Wetlands:
Wetlands Disturbed
401 Certification Required
YES
X
Rue
X
__X
X
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Groundwater issues:
Well Permit Required
Well Permit Existing
Groundwater Contamination Problem
Comments- f V L
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512 N, Salisbury Street, Meigh, North Carolirna 27611, 919-733-3391
Charles R. FL311wood, Executive
MEMORANDUM
TO: Susan B. Edwards
Mining Program Secretary
Land Quality Section
FROM: Bennett Wynne
Habitat Conservation Program
DATE: December 19, 1995
SUBJECT: Mining Permit Application for Benson Construction,
Inc., SR 1700, near Elizabethtown, Bladen County,
North Carolina.
The Wildlife Resources Commission has reviewed the
Mining Permit Application for the applicant's Elizabethtown
Pit. A site visit was made on December 18, 1995. Our
comments are provided in accordance with provisions of the
Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act (48 Stat. 401, as
amended; 16 U.S.C. 661 et. seq.) and the North Carolina
Mining Act of 1971 (as amended, 1982; G.S. 74-76 et seq., 15
NCAC 5).
The applicant is applying for a new mining permit
allowing excavation of 38.5 acres near Browns Creek. The
mine site has unusually steep terrain for the coastal. plain.
Two hills on the site appear to approach 100 ft. in height
and are bisected by a small stream and associated riparian
wetlands. This stream flows into a tributary of Browns
Creek and associated bottomlands forming the northwestern
mine site border. We visited the site an a rainy day, but
relatively undisturbed vegetation along both streams allowed
them to run swift and clear. The site's northernmost corner
appears to encroach on the Browns Creek floodplain. Browns
Creek was turbid on the day of our visit. Upland areas
appear to have been recently planted in pane trees while old

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delineation of wetlands has been performed. According to
Mr. Benson, mining the tops of the hills will facilitate
eventual development of a subdivision at the site.
We have 2 interrelated concerns regarding this mining
permit application. One is the site's high erosion
potential and resulting adverse implications for area
surface water quality. Movement of sediments off exposed
soil on such steep slopes may overwhelm the proposed 50 ft.
streamside buffers and sediment retention basins, elevating
stream turbidities and sediment bedloads within the
channels. Aquatic habitats onsite and downstream could be
significantly degraded. Secondly, riparian wetlands
vegetated with sweetgum, American holly, water oak, sweet
bay, sycamore, swamp chestnut oak, willow, Juncus, and
cattail and providing excellent wildlife habitat for a
variety of species could likewise be degraded by
sedimentation fill and/or subsequent construction. Based on
these concerns, we strongly recommend the following
modifications as conditions for permit issuance:
1. Have the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers delineate
wetlands associated with streams and maintain a
vegetated buffer 50 ft. up -gradient from this line or
expand the buffer to 100 ft. from the stream channel.
2. Thoroughly examine capacities of the proposed
sediment retention basins to ensure they are
commensurate with expected erosion rates.
3. Maintain existing grade, stream channels, and
vegetation within buffer zones and thus retain these
high quality habitats.
In addition, we suggest that hardwoods be considered
along with loblolly pines during reclamation to enhance
diversity of wildlife habitats. The N.C. Forest Service's
Wildlife Packet for Eastern North Carolina contains
approximately 100 seedlings of a variety of tree species
beneficial to wildlife. Contact the local County Forest
Ranger to obtain a seedling packet.
Thank you for the opportunity to comment on this
application. If you need to discuss these comments or need
additional assistance, please call me at [phone].
cc: applicant
William Wescott, Coastal HabCon Coordinator
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Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Land Resources
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B, Howes, Secretary
Charles Gardner, P.G., P,E.
Director and State Geologist
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MEMORANDUM 1995
To: Mr. William Wescott ,
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Habitat Conservation Program Coordinator
Wildlife Resources Commission sue'
From: Susan B . Edwards
Mining Program Secretary
Land Quality section
Re: Mining Permit Application Request for Benson Construction
Elizabethtown Pit
Bladen County
Please find attached for your review a copy of the mining permit
application 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 December 28,_1995 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 in the review of these type requests is
greatly appreciated. Please contact Ms. Judy Wehner at [phone] if you
have any questions.
SBE
Attachments
cc: Mr. Joe Glass
Geological Survey Section Land Quality Section Geodetic Survey Section
[phone] [phone] [phone]
FAX: [phone] FAX: [phone] FAX: [phone]
P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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MINING CHECKLIST FOR ROUTING
Company ?j i_#,fl( Project Name �� 7�_
Permit No. County x) Date Received 6p��
Reviewer
Please make copies of check to include with Central office and
Field Office files and log in checks.
* ❑ New ❑ Renewal ❑ Modification ❑ Transfer ❑ Release
❑ Additional Information ❑ Fee Needed
Fee Received: Amount
(- oo'
Please route to:
Field Office
JZ Wildlife Resources Commission
X*Archives and History
.'other: _ _C� I_` _I_
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suspense Date for comments; (Date received +30 days,
not on weekend)
Please note the following:
Date Routed �~~
Date Routed
Date Routed
Date Routed
*SUSAN: Please make file and return Checklist and file to Reviewer
White Copy to Field Office Yellow and Pink Copies to File Goldenrod Copy to Susan

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State of North CaPlina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Land Resources
James S. Hunt, Jr„ Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
Charles Gardner, P.G., P.E,
Director and State Geologist
December 1, 1995
MEMORANDUM
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To: Mr. William Wescott
Habitat Conservation Program Coordinator
Wildlife Resources Commission
From: Susan B. Edwards
Mining Program secretary
Land Quality Section
Re: Mining Permit Application Request for Benson Construction
Elizabethtown Pit
Bladen County
Please find attached for your review a copy of the mining permit
application 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
( )). p y 8, 1995 so that we may
G. S. 74-51 2 Please respond b December ?„
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
greatly appreciated.
have any questions.
SBE
Attachments
cc: Mr. Joe Glass
Geological Survey Section
[phone]
FAX; [phone]
cooperation in the review of these type requests is
Please contact Ms. Judy Wehner at (91.9) 733-4574 if you
Land Quality Section
[phone]
FAX [phone]
Geodetic Survey Section
[phone]
FAX: [phone]
RO. Box 27687, Raleigh. North Carolina 27611-7687 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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BENSON CONSTTRUCTION, INC.
P. O. Boa 1250
Lumberton, N.C. 28359
Office [phone]
Wats 1-800-542-5692
Fax [phone]
November 27, 1995
State of North Carolina Deptartment of Environment, Health and Natural Resources
Division of Land Resources Land Quality Section
P.O. Box 27687
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687
RE: Mining Permit for Biaden County Site - Elizabethtown Pit
Dear Mr. Tony L. Sample,
Per our conversation this morning on the phone I'm sending you a check for the Elizabethtown Pit
permit application processing fee. I failed to include the check with the permit application
submitted last week. If you have any questions don't hestitate to call me at 1-800-542-5692.
Thank you for your time and help.
Sincerely,
Bucky Benson
Benson Construction, Inc.
BENSON CONSTRUCTION, INC.
P. O. BOX 1250, 910-739-9969
LUMBERTON, NC 28359
NOV 2 7 1995
TO THE N.C. Dept. of Enviorment, Health & Natural Resources
ORDER OF
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BENSON CONSTTRUCTION, INC.
P. O. Boa 1250
Lumberton, N.C. 28359
Office [phone]
Wats 1-800-542-5692
Fax [phone]
November 27, 1995
State of North Carolina Deptartment of Environment, Health and Natural Resources
Division of Land Resources Land Quality Section
P.O. BOX 27687
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687
RE: Mining Permit for Bladen County Site - Elizabethtown Pit
Dear Mr. Tony L. Sample,
Per our conversation this morning on the phone I'm sending you a check for the Elizabethtown Pit
permit application processing fee. I failed to include the check with the permit application
submitted last week. If you have any questions don't hestitate to call me at 1-800-542-5692.
Thank you for your time and help.
Sincerely,
,Gyp®.-�-..------
Bucky Benson
Benson Construction, Inc.
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH,
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
LAND QUALITY SECTION
APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
(PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE)
Name of Mine Elizabethtown Pit County,
2. Name of Applicant* Benson Construction, Inc.
3. Permanent address for receipt of official mail** Benson construction, Inc.
P. 0. Box 1250; Lumberton, NC 28359
Telephone [phone]
4. Mine Office Address (No office at mine) Sams address as above.
Telephone [phone]
5. Mine Manager Burt Benson
Bladen
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,
**
Print Name Burt Benson
Tide President
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* This will be the name that the minis permit will be issued to and the name that __must _be -indicated on the
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 t or deny an rtication for a permit within 60 days of
receipt of a ggmplete application or, if a public hearing is held, within 30 days following the hearing and the
Ming of any supplemental information required by the Department. All questions must be addressed nd all
required maps provided before this application can be considered complete. Attach additional sheets as
needed.

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APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
■ NOTE: All of the following questions must be thoroughly answered with regards to your mining
operation for the intended lifethe mine. All responses Rai Sti be clearly conveyed on a corresponding,
detailed mine map.
A. GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE NUNE
Answer a of the following that apply:
1. a. If this is an application for a DMW permit, indicate the total acreage at the site to be covered
by the permit(tthis is the acreage that the "new permit" fee will be based upon): 38.5
Of this acreage, how much is owned and how much is leased? Acres owned: Acres
leased: 38.5 Property owner if leased: Jan B. Benson & B . E . Benson
b. If this is an application for BENEyVAL of a mining permit, indicate the minim permit number
and the total (Overall) acreage covered by the existing permit: Minin P%= No.:
Total permitted acreage (this is the acreage that the "renewal" fee willbe
based upon):
c. If this is an application for a MODI AnON to a mining permit, indicate the mining permit
number and the total (overall) acreage covered by the existing permit: Mining Permit
No. • Total permitted acreage:
Does the modification involve acreage within the previously approved permitted boundary?
Yes No_. If yes, indicate the acreage to be covered by this modification (this is the
acreage that the "major modification" fee will be based upon):
Does the modification involve acreage Qtsidg the previously approved permitted boundary?
Yes No_. If yes, indicate the additional acreage to be covered by this
modification: (NOTE: you must complete aU of Section F. of this application
form entitled Notification of Adjoining Landowners).
Of this acreage to be added to the permit, will any portion of this acreage be affected (disturbed,
ground cover removed) by the mining operation? Yes No,,._ (if no, a "minor modification"
fee of $50.00 is required, despite the "undisturbed" acreage to be added). If yes, indicate the
acreage to be affected within the acreage to be added to the permit (the total acr a to be added
to the permit is the acreage that the "major modification" fee will be based upon):
d. If this is an a lication for TRANSFER of a minim permit, indicate the miming ppeermit 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. Indicate the approximate longitude and latitude, in degrees -minutes -seconds, of the center of the mine
site: LONGITUDE (dd-mm-ss): 78 36 — 00 Quadrangle: Elizabethtown south,
LATITUDE (dd-mm-ss): 34 36 30 north Carolina
3. Name of all materials mined: Sand and sandclay
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4. Mining method: Hydraulic Dredge Front-end Loader & Truck x Shovel & Truck
Dragline & Truck x Self -loading Scraper Other (explain)
5. a. Expected maximum depth of mine (feet) 15 Reference elevation:
b. Expected average depth of mine (feet) 10
121
f. Has any area(s) at this site been mined in the past? Yes No x If no, proceed to Question 7.
a. Acreage of previously affected land(s) at present site that has not been reclaimed:
acres (identify all arras on your mine ma s)).
b. When and by whom was this activity conducted
c. Acreage of previously affected land at resent site that has been reclaimed: acres
(identify all areas on your mine maps}�.
d. When and by whom was this activity conducted?
e. Do you wish to exclude any areas noted in 6a or c from this permit application?
Yes, ---No . If yes, how much? acres (identify all areas on your mine map(s)).
7. Present (pre -mining) use of the land (estimate acreage for each):
Cropland acres Facture acres Forestry 38.5 acres Fish/Wildlife acres
Recreation acres Other acres (Specify use: i
S. Proposed land use after mining and reclamation has been completed (estimate acreage for each):
Cropland acres Pasture acres Forestry 38.5 acres Fish/Wildlife acres
Recreation acres Other acres (Specify use: l
9. Number of years for which the permit is requested (10 years maximum): 10
B. MAPS
1. Four (4) copies of the county highway maps and four (4) copies of all mine maps and reclamation
maps shall be submitted with each permit application.
County highway maps may be obtained from:
Location Department
State Highway Commission
Raleigh, North Carolina 27602
[phone]
Clearly label and mark the location of your mining operation on the county highway maps.
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2. Mine maps must be accurate and appropriately scaled drawings, aerial photographs or enlarged
topographic maps of the entire mine site. All aspects of the mine site must be clearly labeled on
the maps along with their corresponding (approximate) acreage. As a reminder, perms
can only be issued for up to 10 years; thus, all mine and reclamation maps must o y denote
those activities that are intended to be conducted during the life of the minin permit. All maps
must be of a scale sufficient (see minimum requirements listed below) to clearly illustrate the
following, at a MigimM:
a. Property lines of the tract or tracts of land on which the proposed mining activity is to be located
including easements and rights -of -way.
b. Existing or proposed permit boundaries.
C. Initial and ultimate limits of clearing and grading. d. Outline and width of all buffer zones (both
undisturbed and unexcavated).
e. Outline and acreage of all pits/excavations.
f. Outline and acreage of all stockpile areas.
gg Outline and acreage of all temporary and/or permanent overburden disposal areas.
h. Location and acreage of all processing plants (processing plants may be described as to location
and distance from mine if sufficiently far removed).
i. Locations and names of all streams, rivers and lakes.
Outline and acreage of all settling and/or processing wastewater ponds:
Location and acreage of all planned and existing access roads and on -site haul roads.
1. Location of pcanned and existing on -site buildings.
m. Location and dimensions of all proposed sediment and erosion control measures.
n. Location of 100 year flood lain limits and wetland boundaries.
o. Names of owners of record, both public and private, of all adjoining land.
p. Map legend:
1. Name of applicant
2. Name of mine
3. North arrow
4. County
5. Scale
6. Symbols used and corresponding names
7. Date prepared and revised
8. Name and title of person preparing map
Map scales must, at a minimum, meet the following guidelines:
PERMITTED ACREAGE MAP SCALE
0-99 Acres 1 inch = 50 feet
100-499 Acres 1 inch = 100 feet
500+ Acres 1 inch = 200 feet
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A table/chart must be provided on the mine map that clearly lists the approximate acreage of
tailings/sediment ponds= stockpiles, wastepiles, processing areathaul roads, mine excavation and any other
major aspect of the n&"g operation that is proposed to be affected/disturbed during the life of the mining
permit. A tablelchart similar to the following will be acceptable:
CATEGORY
AFFECTED ACREAGE
Tailings/Sediment Ponds
Stockpiles
Wastepiles
Processing Area/Haul Roads
Mine Excavation
38.1 ac.
Other Bems
± 0.1 ac
*Please see plan. 3�'
NQJEL 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 F M. 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
1. a. Will the operation involve washing the material mined, recycling process water, or other waste
water handling? Yes No -XL . If yes, briefly describe all such processes including any
chemicals to be used.
b. Will the operation involve dischargingfresh or waste water from the mine or plant?
Yes No X . If yes, briely describe the nature of the discharge and locate all
proposed discharge points (along with their method of stabilization) on your mine map(s).
C. Will anyrox
of the proposed mine excavation(s) extend below the water table?
Yes . If yes, do you intend to dewater the excavation(s)? Yes No If yes,
what impact, if any, will mine dewateri n have on neighboring wells? Locate all existing wells
on the mine maps) that lie within 3UO7et of the proposed excavation area. Provide data to
support any conclusions or statements made. Indicate whether the proposed mine locale is
served by a public water system or private wells.
d. If the mine will extend below the water table, what is the pre -mining depth (infeet) to the
so seanal high and low ground water tables? High ft. Low ft. What is the source
of this information?
N/A
e. If you answered yes to any of the above questions, �roviEde evidence that you have a lied for
or obtained the appropriate water quality permit(s) (i.e., non -discharge, NPDi S, etc.) from the
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2. a. Will the operation involve crushing or any other air contaminant emissions?
Yes No x . If yes, indicate evidence that you have applied for or obtained an air
quality permit issued by the Division of Environmental Management, Air Quality Section, or
local governing body.
b. How will dust from stockpiles, haul roads, etc., be controlled?
A water truck shall be used to control dust.
3. Describe in detail the chronological sequence of land disturbing activities and reference the sequence
to the mine map(s). Attach additional sheets as needed.
1. Strip topsoil and place on slopes.
2. Excavate open pit mine to maximum depth.
3. Replace topsoil & reclaim.
Please see mine map.
4. Describe specific erosion control measures to be installed prior to land disturbing activities and
during mining to prevent offsite sedimentation include specific plans for sediment and erosion
control for mine excavation(s), waste piles, access/mine roads and process areas), and give a detailed
sequence of installation and schedule for maintenance of the measures. Locate and label all sediment
and erosion control measures on the mine map(s) and provide typical cross-sections/construction
details of each measure. Engineering designs and calculations shall be required when needed to
justify the adequacy of any proposed measures.
Diversion ditches draining to sediment ponds to be installed as erosion
control measures prior to land disturbing activities and maintained
during mining. Gravel entrances shall be installed along with 18" RCP
pipe at various locations shown on map.
Please see map for detail and locations.
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5. a. How wide a buffer will be maintained between any mining activity and any adjoining permit
boundary or right-of-way? Buffers must be located within the permit boundaries. Buffers along
permit boundaries must be, at a minimum, unexrMted buffers. Show ,all buffer locations and
widths on the mine map(s).
A 50 foot buffer shall be maintained.
See map for details.
b. How wide a buffer will be maintained between any land disturbing activities within the permit
boundaries and any natural watercourses and wetlands? Buffers along natural watercourses and
wetlands must be undisturbed. Show all buffer locations and widths on the mine map(s).
A 50 foot buffer shall be maintained.
See map for details.
6. a. Describe methods to prevent landslide or slope instability adjacent to adjoining permit boundaries
during mining.
To prevent landslides or slope instability adjacent to adjoining
permit boon dar.i.es we shall use 2:1 slopes and stablize with
vegetation.
b. Describe other methods to be taken during mining to prev e it 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.
To prevent physical hazards to any neighboring dwelling house or the
state road, a gravel entrance shall be installed, permimeter fencing
installed, a 50 foot wooded buffer maintained, an 8 foot earthem berm
at top and maintain 2:1 slopes.
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e. 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).
To prevent inadvertent public access a 3 strand barbedwire fence shall
be installed around perimeter except at top where an 8 foot ear -them -
berm shall be maintained. A 50 foot wooded buffer shall also be maintained.
Please see map.
d. Provide a cross-section on the mine maps) for all fill slopes (berms, wastepiles, overburden
disposal areas, etc.), clearly indicating the intended side slope gradient, installation of any
benches and/or slope drains (with supporting design information) f needed, and the method of
final stabilization.
Detailed on map.
e. In excavation(s) of unconsolidated (non -rock) materials, speck the angle of all cut slopes
including spec ficationr for benching and sloping. Cross -sections far all cut slopes must be
provided on the mine map(s).
Detailed on map.
f. In hardrock excavations, specify propo sed bench widths and heights in feet. Provide cross -
sections of the mine excavation clear yi notin the angles of the cut slopes, widths of all safety
benches and mine benches, and the expected maximum depth of the excavation.
None
7. Are acid producing minerals or soils present? Yes No XX
from the excavation, stockpiles and waste areas be controlled?
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8. Describe specific plans (including a schedule of implementation) for screenin& .the operation from
public view such as maintauung or planting trees, bushes or other vegetation, budding berms or other
measures. Show the location of all visual screening on the mine map(s) and provide cross -sections
through all proposed berms or proposed spacings, sizes and species for tree plantings.
our operation shall be screened from public view by a 50 foot wnod.ed buffer
and at top an 8 .foot earthem berm shall be constructed upon permit approval.
Please see map.
9. Will explosives be used? Yes No x If yes, specify the types of explosive(s) and describe
what precaution(s) will be used to prevent physical hazard to persons or neighboring roperty from
flying rocks or excessive air blasts or ground vibrations. Locate the nearest o,,site occupied
structures) to the proposed excavation(s) on the mine map and indicate its approximate distance to
the proposed excavation.
10. Will fuel tanks, solvents, or other chemical reagents be stored on -site? Yes No x . If yes,
describe these materials, how they will be stored and method of containment in case ofspill. Indicate
the locations) of all storage facilities on the mine map(s).
11. Are any processing waste, overburden or other such mine wastes to be disposed of off site?
Yes No x _. If yes, describe in detail what these wastes are and how they will be disposed.
Attach a separate site map(s) showing the location(s) of the disposal area(s). Include all
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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 general methods to be used in reclaiming this land. This in
ormation must be illustrated
on a reclamation map and must correspond directty with the information provided on the mine
map(s).
Respread topsoil and plant grass.
Please see revegetation plan and mine map'..
2. a. Is an excavated or impounded body of water to be left as a part of the reclamation?
Yes No -,X--. if yes, illustrate the location of the body(s) of water on the reclamation
map and provide a scaled crass-section(s) through the proposed body(s) of water. The minimum
average water depth must be at least 4 feet unless information is provided to indicate that a more
shallow water body will be productive and beneficial at this site. Will the body(s) of water be
stocked with fish? Yes No . if yes, specify species.
b. Describe provisions for prevention of noxious, odious or foul water collecting or remaining in
mined areas. provide details and locations of any permanent water outlets on the reclamation
map.
Not applicable.
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3. Describe provisions for safety to persons and to ad4oining property in all completed excavations in
rock including what kind of permanent barricade will be left. Construction details and locations of
all permanent barricades must be shown on the reclamation map.
Not applicable.
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.
To be used in slope areas.
S. a. Describe reclamation of processing facilities, stockpile areas, and on -site roadways.
To be grassed.
b. Will any on -site roadways be left as part of the reclamation? Yes Na 11 yes,
identify such roadways on the reclamation map and provide details on permanent ditch line
stabilization.
Entrance access roads to be left.
Please see map.
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6. Describe the method of reclamation of settling ponds and/or sediment control basins.
Dip out silt and incorporate into land.
7. Describe the method of control of contaminants and disposal of scrap metal, junk machinery, cables,
or other such waste products of mining. (Note definition of refuse in The Miring Act of 1911). No
off-sitegenerato waste shall be disposed of on the mine site without RdQr written approval
from the NC Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources, Land Quality Section
and either the Division of Solid Waste Management (DSWM) or local governing body. If a
disposal permit has been issued by DSWM for the site, a copy of said permit must be attached
to this application. All temporary and permanent roue disposal areas must be clearly delineated
on the mine map(s) and recmation map, along with a list of items to be disposed in said areas.
Haul to legal waste disposal facility.
S. Indicate the method of restoration or establishment of any permanent drainage channels to a condition
minimizing erosion, siltation and other pollution. Provide design information, including typical
cross -sections, of any permanent channels to be constructed as part of the reclamation plan. Indicate
the location(s) of all permanent channels on the reclamation map.
None to exist.
9. Provide a schedule of reclamation that indicates the sequence of reclamation and approximate time
frame. If reclamation is to be accomplished concurrently with mining, then clearly indicate on the
mine map(s) and reclamation map each segment that is to be mined and reclaimed during each year
of the permit. Add drawings showing typical cross -sections and final features of the proposed
reclamation.
Reclamation to be consistent with the amount of land excavated per year.
Excavation based on demand, which can fluctuate greatly.
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10. Describe your plan for revegetation or other surface treatment of the affected areas. This plan must
include recommendations for year-round seeding, including the time of seeding and the amount and
type of seed, fertilizer, lime and mulch per acre. The recommendations must include general seeding
instructions for permanent revegetation and, if necessary, temporary revegetation. Revegetation
utilizing only tree plantings is not acceptable. NOTE: The Revegetation Plan must be approved
i� signed y one of the following:
a. Authorized representatives of the local Soil and Water Conservation District;
b. Authorized representatives of the Division of Forest Resources, Department of Environment,
Health, 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, Health, and Natural Resources;
f. Others as may be approved by the Department.
LEUE - RATE OF APPLICATION (tons/acre):
FERTILIZER - ANALYSIS AND RATE OF APPLICATION (pounds/acre):
SEED - TYPE(S) AND RATE(S) OF APPLICATION INCLUDING YEAR-RO-UND SEEDING
SCHEDULE (pounds/acre):
See attached sheet.
MULCH - TYPE AND RATE OF APPLICATION (pounds/acre) AND METHOD OF
ANCHORING:
OTHER 'VEGETATIVE COVERS - TYPE(S) AND RATE(S) OF APPLICATION INCLUDING
SEEDING SCHEDULE (poundstacre, trees/acre, spacing of trees/shrubs, etc):
See attached sheet.
Revegetation and/or reforestation plan approved by:
Signature
Print Name
Title
Agency
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REVEGETATION PLAN
A. All disturbed areas shall be shaped for proper
drainage and plowed to a depth of 5 inches. The top 2
inches shall be pulverized to provide a uniform seedbed.
Lime and fertilizer will be applied with necessary equipment
to give uniform distribution of these materials and mixed
into the. soil 2-5 inches deep.
LIME - RATE OF APPLICATION (tons/acre):
2 tons/acre dolomitic limestone
FERTILIZER - RATE OF APPLICATION (pounds/acre) AND ANALYSIS:
1,000 lbs./acre 10-10-10
B. Seed Area:
SEED --- TYPE(S) AND RATE(S) OF APPLICATION INCLUDING YEAR
ROUND SEEDING SCHEDULE (pounds/acre):
Sept. -Nov. 50 lb/ac KY-31 Tall Fescue + 8 lb/ac
Hulled Bermuda Grass
Dec. -Mar. 50 lb/ac Un-Hulled Bermuda Grass + 50
lb/ac Annual Ryegrass
Apr. -Aug. 12 lb/ac Hulled Bermuda Grass
C. Seeded area shall be cultipacked to firm seedbed
and to cover seed.
D. Grain straw shall be applied over seeded areas as
mulch. 50% of the ground surface shall be visible in a
mulched area if proper application is achieved. Thick clumps
of straw are not permissible as a uniform coverage is
expected.
MULCH - TYPE AND RATE OF APPLICATION (pounds/acre) AND
METHOD OF ANCHORING:
2 ton/acre small grain straw or equivalent.
The mulched area shall be rolled with a crimper, cut in with
a disk plow set straight sufficient to hold straw in place.
Asphalt tacking may be used.
E. Loblolly Pines (435 trees/acne on a 10' x 101
spacing) are recommended where desired.
Revegetation and/or reforestation plan approved by:
Signatur _c.�. _ c�5-. Date /'Q-30- 9-
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Print Name Samuel G. Warren
Title: District Conservationist
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E. DETERNfINATION OF AFFECTED ACREAGE AND BOND
The followingg bond calculation worksheet is to be used to establish an appropriate bond (based ,upon a
range of $SOl7 to $5,000 per affected acre) for each permitted mine site based upon the acreage approved
by the .Department to be a,,f`ected during the lie of the mining permit.
AFFECTED
RECLAMATION
RECLAMATION
CATEGORY
ACREAGE
COST/ACRE
COST
Tailings/Sediment Ponds
_ Ac.
X
$
/Ac. =
$
Stockpiles
Ac.
X
$
/Ac. =
$
Wastepiles
Ac.
X
$
/Ac. =
$
Processing Area/Haul Roads
Ac.
X
$
/Ac. =
$
Mine Excavation
38.1 Ac.
X
$
500 /Ac. =
$ 19, 050.00
Other
.4 Ac.
X
$
2000 /Ac. =
$__ 800,_o0
TOTAL ACREAGE:
38.5 Ac.
SUBTOTAL COST:
$ 19,850.00
Additional Reclamation Cost Factors:
a. Inflation: for permit life of 1 to 5 years:
SUBTOTAL COST X 0.10
for hermit life of 6 to 10 years:
SUBTOTAL COST X 0.25
b. Mobilization: SUBTOTAL COST X 0.40
c. Administration: SUBTOTAL COST X 0.20
a + b + c = $ 16, 872. 50 + SUBTOTAL COST =
$ 4,962.50
_ $ . 7,940.00
$ �3,970.00
36,722.50
TOTAL R3a6WMTI0X BOND COST: a $ 36,700.015
(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 to all landowners who are adjoining (contiguous to) the permit boundaries as indicated on the
mine map(s). The only exception to the above is if another means of notice is approved "by
the Director, Division of Land Resources.
A copy of a tax map (or other alternative acceptable to the Department) must be mailed with the completed
"Notice" form (the proposed overall permit boundaries and the names and locations of all owners
of record of land ajoining 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, be?ore the application will be
considered complete.
N=:, THIS SECTION MUST BE COMPLETED FOR ALL APPLICATIONS FOR NEW
MINING PERMITS AND FOR PERMIT MODIFICATIONS THAT ADD ADJACENT
LAND TO A NUNING PERMIT.
■ SEE THE NEXT TWO PAGES FOR THE "NOTICE" FORM AND THE "AFFII?AVIT OF
NOTIFICATION"
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NOTICE
Pursuant to provisions G.S. 74-50 of The Mining Act of 1971, Notice is hereby given that
Benson Construction, Inc. has applied on _ NOV 2 1995
(Applicant Name) -_ (Date) -
to the Land Quality Section, Division of Land Resources, North Carolina Department of Environment, Health,
and Natural Resources, P. O. Box 27687, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611, for (check one):
(a) a nM surface mining permit 0
(b) a modification to add adjacent land to an existing surface mining permit
The applicant proposes to mine Sand & sandclay on 38.5 acres located
(Mineral, Ore) (Number)
.1 East of Elizabethtown
(Miles) (Direction) (Nearest Town)
off/near road SR 1700 in Bladen County
(Road Number/Name) (Name of County)
*SEE ATTACHED MAP FOR PROPOSED PERNUT BOUNDARIES AND CORRESPONDING
ADJOINING LANDOWNER NAMES AND LOCATIONS*
In accordance with G.S. 74-50, the mine operator is required to make a reasonable effort to notify all
owners of record of land adjoining (contiguous) to the proposed mine site (permit boundaries), and to notify
the chief administrative officer of the county or municipality in which the site is located. Any person may file
written comment(s) to the Department at the above address within thirty (30) days of the issuance of this Notice
or the filing of the application for a permit, whichever is later. Should the Department determine that a
significantpublic interest exists relative to G.S. 74-51, a public hearing will be het within 60 days of the end
of the 30-day comment period specified above.
A copy of the permit application materials are on file and available for public review during normal
business hours at the above listed address as well as at the appropriate regional office. For further information
call (919)_ 733-4574. - i - ngte Jbat thr,_ DevWment _ will i l- .v
A. H. Ix Jones, County Manager
P. 0. Sox 1048; Elizabethtown, NC 28337
(Addressee's Name and Address)
NOV 2 2 1995
(Date of Issuance of this Notice/Mailed to Addressee)
Benson Construction, Inc.
(Name of Applicant)
P. 0. Box 1250; Lumberton NC 28359
(Address of Applicant)
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AFFIDAVIT OF NOTIFICATION
I, B • E • Berson , an licant, or an agent, or employee of an applicant,
for a new Mining Permit, or a modification of an existing�ning Permit that adds adjacent land to the Mining
Permit, from the N.C. Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources, being first duly sworn,
do hereby attest that the fo owing are known owners of record, both private and public, of the land adjoinin
the proposed mining permit boundaries and that notice of the pending application has been caused to be mailed,
by certified or registered mail, to said owners of record at their addresses shown below, such notice being
given on a form provided by the Department:
(Adjoining Landowner Name) (Address)
See attached sheet
(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 the proposed mining site is located and that notice of the pending application has been
caused to be mailed, by certified or registered mail., to said office at the following address:
(Chief Administrative Officer Name)
Mr. A. H. (Lex) Jones, County Manager
(Address)
P. 0. Box 1048; Elizabethtown, NC 28337
The above attestation was made by me while under oath to ovide proof satisfactory to the Department
that a reasonable effort has been made to notify the owners of record of the adjoining land and the chief
administrative officer of the county or municipality in compliance with N.C.G.S. 74-50 and 15A N.C.A.C.
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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Date
If person executing Affidavit is an agent or employee of an applicant, provide the following
information: (Name of applicant) B • E • Berson ; (title of person
, a Notary Public of the County of
State of North Carolina, do hereby certify that B. E. Benson.
Robeson
personally appeared before me this day and under oath acknowledged that the above Affidavit was
made by him/her. _
Witness my hand and notarial seal, this N>�-nd day of 19
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Notary
My Commission expires: 6 -4-96
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APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
G. LAND ENTRY AGREEMENT
We hereby grant to the Department or its appointed representatives the right of entry and travel upon our
lands or operation during regular business hours for the purpose of making necessary field inspections or
investigations as may be reasonably required in the administration of the Mining Act of 1971.
We further grant to the Department or its appointed representatives the right to make whatever entries
on the land as may be reasonably necessary and to take whatever actions as may be reasonably necessary in
order to carry out reclamation which the operator has failed to complete in the event a bond forfeiture is
ordered pursuant to G.S. 74-59.
LANDOWNER:
APPLICANT
Signature _ ^_ '` era, ..� 1 Signature * _
Print Name: Jan Benson Print Name: B. E. Benson
Address
4103 Cricklewood Street Title: President
Lumberton, NC 28358 Company:
Telephone [phone] Mine Name:
Benson Construction, Inc.
Elizabethtown Pit
*Signature must be the same as the individual who signed Page 1 of this application.
the aRpr2R tp processing (see next page for fee schedule} in the form a check or money order
payable to the North Carolina Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources must be sent
to the Tmd Qualityion entral e at the address listed on the front cover of this application
form.
Inquiries regarding the status of the review of this application should be directed to the Mining Program staff
at [phone].
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MINING
*A nonrefundable permit application processing fee in required when filing for a new miring
permit, a major permit modification or a renewal permit as follower
TYPE ACRES* *
NNW PERMIT
MAJOR
RENEWAL
MODIFICATION
Clay 1 but lass than 25
$500
$250
$250
25 but lose than 50
1000
500
500
50 or more
1500
500
500
Sand & 1 but lees than 5 150 100 100
Gravel,
Gemstone, and 5 but less than 25 250 100 100
Borrow Pits
25 but lees than 50 500 250 500
50 or more 1000 500 500
Quarry, 1 but lees than 10 250 100 100
Industrial
Minerals, 10 but less than 25 1000 250 500
Dimension
Stone 25 but less than 50 1500 500 500
50 or more 2500 500 500
Peat & 1 or more 2500 500 500
Phosphate
Gold (Heap
Leach), 1 or more 2500 500 500
Titanium &
Others
•A nonrefundable $50.00 permit application processing fee is required for minor permit modificaians. Minor permit modifications itmclude ownership transfers, trams
e changes, band substiartioas and permit reaewala where the mine is inactive and fully stabilized. A minor permit modification also includes lards added to a permitud
area, outside of the minimum. permit buffer zone requirements, where no plans for mining related disturbance of the added knots have been approved. All other
changes are considered major modifications.
*•Acres for new permits and renewal permits tnevas 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 exisz4 permitted area, or both.
3194
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ALITY SECTION
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Francis M. Nevils, Jr.. P.E.
Section Chief
512 N. Salisbury Street
P. O. Box 27687
Raleigh, NC 27611
James D. Simons. P.a., P.E- - Chief Engineer
S. Craig Deal, P.E. - State Sediment Specialist
David H. Ward - Assistant State Sediment Specialist
Tracy E. Davis, P.E. - State Mitring Specialist
Judy Wehnet - Acting Assistant State Minting Specialist
Tony L. Sample - Assistant State Wining Specialist
James K- Leumas, P.E. - State Dom Safety Engineer
Jack H. Palmer, E.I.T. - Assist. State Dam Safety )Wag.
William Croby) Vinson - Sediment FAucation
Specialist
Rourm Evans - bead Secretary
Stephanie Lane - Sediment dt Dams
Susan Edwards - Mining
LAND QUALITY SECTION REGIONAL OFFICES
Courier - 52-01-00
[phone]
FAX [phone]
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RICHARD PHILL.IPS, P.E.
JERRY COOK
DOUG MILLER, P.E.
JOHN HOLLEY, P.E.
Interchange Bldg.
919 North Main Street
W25 N. Pond Blvd,
38W Barrett Drive
59 Woodfi n Place
Moor+esvilk, NC 28115
Suitt 100
P. O. Box 27687
Asheville, NC 28801
Winston Salem, NC 27106
Raleigh, NC 27611
COURIER - 06-79-16
COURIER - 13-21-09
COURIER - 09-2746
INTEROFFICE
[phone] - (52)
(704) 663-16" - (54)
[phone] - (59)
[phone] - (55)
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Forsyth Guilford Rockiaglum
Johnston Lee Nash
Jackson Macon Madison
Cleveland Stenly
Randolph Stokes Surry
Nordwnptoa Orange Person
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Orson Union
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WM MINGTON
WASHINGTON
JOE GLASS, P.E.
DAN SAMS, P.E.
FLOYD WILI.IAMS, P.G.
Wachovia Bldg.
127 Cardinal Drive, Ext.
1424 Carolina Avenue
Side 714
Wilmington, NC 29405-3845
Washington, NC 27899
Fayetteville, NC 28301
COURIER - 16-0"1
COURIER - 04-06-25
COUR.TFR - 04-16-33
[phone] (56)
[phone] (53)
[phone] (57)
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Anson Montgomery Scotland
Brunswick New Hanover
Craven Currituck Dart Gala
Bladen Moors
Carteret Onslow
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Cumberland Richmond
Columbus Ponder
Lenoir Martin Pamlico Pasquotank
Harnett Robeson
Duplin
Perquimans Pin Tyrrell
Hoke Sarwson
Washington Wayne
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