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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20210810_ApplicationNORTH CAROLINA MINING State of North Carolina 1612 Mail Service Center PERMIT APPLICATION Department of Environmental Quality Raleigh, NC 27699-1612 Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources (919) 707-9220 NOTE: It is recommended that you contact the appropriate Regional Office or the Raleigh Central Office for a PRE - APPLICATION MEETING to discuss your intentions and address any questions. 1. Name of Mine Fields Station Road Pit County Lenoir River Basin Neuse River Latitude (decimal degrees to four places) 35.2774 Longitude (decimal degrees to four places) -77.7374 2. Name of Applicant Danny Smith Landscaping & Drainage Applicant Contact Danny Smith Jr. Consultant Contact Marc Edwards Applicant Email dannybsmithjr@gmail.com Consultant Email mkedrafting@gmail.com Telephone 252-5274644 Telephone Cell Phone 252-521-0507 Cell Phone 252-258-4037 3 Permanent Address for Receipt of Official Mail' 2446 Hwy 258 N Kinston, NC 28504 4. Mine Office Address 2446 Hwy 258 N Kinston, NC 28504 5. Mine Manager Danny Smith Jr. Mine Manager Email dannybsmithjr@gmail.com Telephone 252-527-4644 Cell Phone 252-521-0507 I certify that all details contained in this permit application are true and correct to the best of our knowledge. We fully understand that any willful misrepresentation of facts will be cause for permit revocation. Signature* " / Date 9 '4! 152/ Print Nam Da S Title Owner This will be the name that the mining permit will be issued to and the name that must be indicated on the reclamation bond (security) that corresponds to this site. "The Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources must be notified of any changes in the permanent address or telephone number. —Signature of company officer required. G.S. 74-51 provides that the Department shall grant or deny an application for a permit within 60 days of receipt of 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. RECEIVED Revised July 13, 2021 AUG 10 2021 LAND QUALITY P a g e 11 MINING PROGRAM ❑/ NORTH CAROLINA MINING State of North Carolina 1612 Mail Service Center PERMIT APPLICATION Department of Environmental Quality Raleigh, NC 27699-1612 Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources (919) 707-9220 NOTE: All the following questions must be thoroughly answered regarding your mining operation for the intended life of the mine. All responses must be clearly conveyed on a corresponding, detailed mine map. A. GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE MINE 1. Answer all the following that apply: FX--1 This is an application for a NEW permit. Indicate the total acreage at the site to be covered by the permit 22.93 (This is the acreage the new permit fee will be based upon.) Of this acreage, how much is owned and how much is leased? Acres owned: Acres leased: 22.93 Property owner if leased: Robert Sutton Jr. F-1 This is an application for a MODIFICATION to a mining permit. Mining Permit Number: Total permitted acreage: Does the modification involve acreage within the previously approved permitted boundary? YES R NO If yes, indicate the acreage to be covered by this modification Does the modification involve acreage outside the previously approved permitted boundary? FIYES F ]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 the acreage to be added to the permit, will any portion be affected (i.e.: disturbed, ground cover remrlby the mining operation? YES NO If yes, indicate the acreage to be affected within the acreage to be added to the permit The modification fee is based upon the proposed new affected acreage within the previously approved permitted boundary plus the proposed total acreage to be added outside the previously approved permitted boundary. F-1 This is an application for TRANSFER of a mining permit. Mining Permit Number: Total permitted acreage: Revised July 13, 2021 P a g e 12 il NORTH CAROLINA MINING State of North Carolina 1612 Mail Service Center PERMIT APPLICATION Department of Environmental Quality Raleigh, NC 27699-1612 Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources (919) 707-9220 MINING FEE SCHEDULE A nonrefundable permit application processing fee when fling for a new mining permit, permit modification, or transferred permit is required as follows: APPLICATION TYPE 0 — 25 ACRES 26+ ACRES New Permit Applications $3,750.00 $5,000.00 Permit Modifications $750.00 $1,000.00 Permit Transfers $100.00 1 $100.00 Annual Operating Fee $400.00 1 $400.00 Acres for new permits means the total acreage at the site to be covered by the permit. Acres for modification of permits means the new affected acres within the previously approved permitted boundary plus the proposed total acreage to be added outside the previously approved permitted boundary. 2. Name of all materials mined: Sand 3. Mining Method: ❑ Hydraulic Dredge ❑i1 Front-end Loader & Truck ❑ Dragline & Truck ❑ Self -loading Scraper Other (please explain): Excavator: used to reach below the water. ❑ Shovel & Truck 4. Expected maximum depth of mine (feet) 30' Depth is relative to what benchmark? (e.g., natural ground level, mean seal level, road elevation, etc.) Natural ground level 5. Expected average depth of mine (feet) 20' Has an area at this site been mined in the past? YES NO a If yes, when and by whom was this activity conducted? Not the proposed '"`"°permit.An `"�U0" pond'' excavated on the same " °` land. 6. Estimated life of the operation (years): 10 NOTE: The Department may request clarification on how life of mine was calculated. Revised July 13, 2021 Page 13 NORTH CAROLINA MINING PERMIT APPLICATION B. MAPS State of North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources 1612 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1612 (919) 707-9220 1. Clearly mark and label the location of your mining operation on six (6) copies of a 7.5-minute quadrangle and a county highway map. These maps, in addition to six (6) copies of all mine maps and reclamation maps, must be submitted with each permit application. 7.5-minute quadrangles may be obtained from the N.C. Geological Survey: Mailing Address Physical Address 1612 Mail Service Center 512 N. Salisbury St., 5th Floor Raleigh, NC 27699-1612 Raleigh, NC 27604 Http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/ir/geological home (919) 733-2423 County highway maps may be obtained from the N.C. Department of Transportation: Mailing Address Physical Address NCDOT GIS Unit NCDOT GIS Unit 1587 Mail Service Center 3401 Carl Sandburg Court Raleigh, NC 27699-1587 Raleigh, NC 27610 http://www.ncdot.rg/iYgis (919) 212-6000 2. A table/chart must be provided on the mine map that clearly lists the approximate acreage of tailings/sediment ponds, stockpiles, waste piles, processing areas/haul roads, mine excavations 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: AFFECTED ACREAGE TABLE: For new permits, complete only the total affected acreage column. For modifications, complete all columns. CATEGORY CURRENT AFFECTED ACREAGE PROPOSED CHANGE TO AFFECTED ACREAGE TOTAL AFFECTED ACREAGE Tailings/Sediment Ponds 0.00 0.00 Stockpiles 0.10 0.10 Waste piles 0.00 0.00 Processing Areas/Haul Roads 0.81 0.81 Mine Excavations 19.43 19.43 Other (Please explain) 2.59 2.59 Total Affected Acreage 22.93 22.93 Total Permitted Acreage 22.93 22.93 Revised July 13, 2021 P a g e 14 Fields Station Road Pit 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 km WGS84 0 0 MN N U/S�NG Zone 18STE _1p CALTOPO 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8mi ■ {'_ Scale 1:21739 1 inch = 978 feet ❑,,, SHEET NUMBER 14 : 1 p s . � �`-�'`�✓ -. as .y'•C k 7 , h o : , i t. f v _ s , t, v . r,� ,--��, ter'. .� `..��� 'v,; :.�• �,i „� ,/`� i - \ i f (, ry , 4 3 ---- - t a NORTH CAROLINA MINING State of North Carolina 1612 Mail Service Center PERMIT APPLICATION Department of Environmental Quality Raleigh, NC 27699-1612 Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources (919) 707-9220 3. Mine maps must be accurate and appropriately scaled drawings, aerial photographs, or enlarged topographic maps of the entire mine site. All aspects of the mine site must be clearly labeled on the maps along with their corresponding (approximate) acreage. Thus, all mine and reclamation maps must denote those activities that are intended to be conducted during the life of the mining permit. All maps must be of a scale sufficient 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 with geographic controls (e.g. metes and bounds, coordinates) labeled c) Initial and ultimate limits of clearing and grading d) Outline and width of all buffer zones (both undisturbed and unexcavated) e) Outline and acreage of all pits/excavations f) Outline and acreage of all stockpile areas g) Outline and acreage of all temporary and/or permanent overburden disposal areas h) Location and acreage of all processing plants (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) Outline and acreage of all planned and existing access roads and on -site haul roads 1) Location of planned and existing on -site buildings m) Location and dimensions of all proposed sediment and erosion control measures n) Location of 100-year floodplain limits and wetland boundaries o) Names of owners of record, both public and private, of all tracts of land that are adjoining the mining permit boundary; if an adjoining tract is owned or leased by the applicant or is owned by the lessor of the mine tract, names of owners of record of tracts adjoining these tracts that are within 1,000 feet of the mining permit boundary must be provided on the mine map. p) Names of owners of record, both public and private, of all tracts of land that are adjoining the mining permit boundary which lie directly across and are contiguous to any highway, creek, stream, river, or other watercourse, railroad track, or utility or other public right-of-way. If an adjoining tract is owned or leased by the applicant or is owned by the lessor of the mine tract, names of owners of record of tracts adjoining these tracts, that are within 1,000 feet of the mining permit boundary, must be provided on the mine map(s). NOTE: "Highway" means a road that has four lanes of travel or less and is not designated as an Interstate Highway. q) Map legend 1) Applicant name 5) Scale 2) Mine name 6) Symbols used and corresponding names 3) North arrow 7) Date prepared and revised 4) County 8) Name and title of person preparing map Map scales should meet the following guidelines: PERMITTED ACREAGE MAP SCALE 0 — 49 acres 1" = 50' 50 —199 acres 1" =100' 200+ acres 1" = 200' NOTE: Smaller scaled maps may be acceptable if they clearly illustrate the above items. NOTE: In addition to the above, the maps must also include any site -specific information that is provided in the answers to the following questions (italicized questions/statements) in this application form. This application will not be considered complete without all relevant items being adequately addressed on the mine maps. Revised July 13, 2021 P a g e 15 NORTH CAROLINA MINING State of North Carolina 1612 Mail Service Center PERMIT APPLICATION Department of Environmental Quality Raleigh, NC 27699-1612 Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources (919) 707-9220 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. A gravel construction entrance will be installed. A gate will be installed. A silt fence will be installed as shown and detailed on the mine map. A 3' berm will be installed in the southern unexcavated buffer. Mining will start on the south side and move in a northerly direction after the silt fence and berm have been established to control stormwater runoff. The northern portion of the proposed permit will remain farmland until excavation progresses to that area. 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 cross-sectionskonstruction details of each measure. Engineering designs and calculations are required to justify the adequacy of any proposed measures. A gravel construction entrance will be installed as shown on the mine map. A typical detail of the measure is shown on the map. A silt fence will be installed as shown and detailed on the mine map. A 3' berm will be installed in the southern unexcavated buffer as indicated on the mine map. Site will drain internally. 3. A) Will the operation involve wash in the material mined, recycling proces4 water, or other wastewater handling? FIYES X NO If yes, briefly describe all such processes including any chemicals to be used. B) Will the operation involve discharging fresh or wastewater from the mine or plant as a point discharge to the waters of the State? YES �NO If yes, briefly describe the nature of the discharge and locate all proposed discharge points (along with their method of stabilization) on the mine map(s). Revised July 13, 2021 Page 16 NORTH CAROLINA MINING State of North Carolina 1612 Mail Service Center PERMIT APPLICATION Department of Environmental Quality Raleigh, NC 27699-1612 Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources (919) 707-9220 C) Will any part of the proposed mine excavation(s) extend below the water table? FX_1YES F ] If yes, do you intend to dewater the excavation(s)? YES FX NO Estimated withdrawal rate in gallons per day: If yes, what impact, if any, will mine dewatering have on neighboring wells? 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 statement 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. NIA D) If you answered yes to any of the above questions, provide evidence that you have applied for or obtained the appropriate water quality permit(s) (i.e., non -discharge, NPDES, Stormwater, etc.) from the Stormwater Program. In addition, the applicant is required to register water use with the Division of Water Resources, Ground Water Management Branch, if the operation withdraws more than 10,000 gallons per day and needs a capacity use permit from the Division of Water Resources, Ground Water Management Branch, if the operation lies in a capacity use area and withdraws more than 100,000 gallons per day. NIA 4. A) Will the operation involve crushing or any other air contaminant emissions? YES NO If yes, indicate evidence that you have applied for or obtained an air quality permit issued by the Division of Air Quality or local governing body. NIA B) How will dust from stockpiles, haul roads, etc., be controlled? A water truck or water wagon will be used to control dust if necessary. Revised July 13, 2021 Page 17 NORTH CAROLINA MINING State of North Carolina 1612 Mail Service Center PERMIT APPLICATION Department of Environmental Quality Raleigh, NC 27699-1612 Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources (919) 707-9220 5. A) A buffer will be required between any mining activity and any mining permit boundary or right-of-way. It may be an unexcavated buffer (no excavation, but roadways, berms, and erosion & sedimentation control measures may be installed within it), an undisturbed buffer (no disturbance within the buffer whatsoever), or a combination of the two, depending upon the site conditions. Note that all buffers must be located within the mining permit boundaries. How wide a buffer will be maintained between any mining activity and any mining permit boundary or right-of-way at this site? A minimum buffer of 25 feet is recommended, although a wider buffer may be needed depending on site conditions. Show all buffer locations and widths on the mine map(s). A 25' unexcavated buffer will be maintained between the mining activity (proposed excavation area) and the permit boundary. See mine map. 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). NIA 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. The slopes will be: 3 horizontal to 1 vertical or flatter slope from the edge of the unexcavated buffer zone to the water line and 2 horizontal to 1 vertical slope below the water line. B) Provide a cross-section on the mine map(s) for all fill slopes (berms, waste piles, 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. Revised July 13, 2021 P a g e 18 NORTH CAROLINA MINING State of North Carolina 1612 Mail Service Center PERMIT APPLICATION Department of Environmental Quality Raleigh, NC 27699-1612 Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources (919) 707-9220 C) In excavation(s) of unconsolidated (non -rock) materials, specify the angle of all cut slopes including specifications for benching and sloping. Cross -sections for all cut slopes must be provided on the mine map(s). A 3 horizontal to 1 vertical or flatter angle will be provided to the water line and 2 horizontal to 1 vertical below the water line. See detail on mine map. 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. NIA 7. Describe other methods to be taken during mining to prevent physical hazard to any neighboring dwelling, house, public road, or 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. An adequate unexcavated buffer zone will be maintained. The site is partially screened by existing vegetation. No explosives will be used. A gate will be installed near the haul road entrance. See mine map. No residential structures are near the proposed site. 8. Describe what kind of barricade will be used to prevent inadvertent public access along any high wall area and when it will be implemented. Vegetated earthen berms, appropriate fencing and adequate boulder barriers may be acceptable high wall barricades. A construction detaftross-section and location of each type of barricade to be used must be indicated on the mine map(s). NIA 9. Are acid roducing minerals or soils present? YES FX NO If yes, how will acid water pollution from the excavation, stockpiles, and waste areas be controlled? NIA Revised July 13, 2021 Page 19 NORTH CAROLINA MINING State of North Carolina 1612 Mail Service Center PERMIT APPLICATION Department of Environmental Quality Raleigh, NC 27699-1612 Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources (919) 707-9220 10. A) Describe specific plans (including a schedule of implementation) for screening the operation from public view such as maintaining or planting trees, bushes or other vegetation, building berms or other measures. Show the location of all visual screening on the mine map(s) and provide cross -sections through all proposed berms or proposed spacing, sizes and species for tree plantings. The site is partially screened by existing vegetation. A berm will be installed on the southern side. The proposed excavation area is more than 1,500 feet away from the nearest highway and approximately 2,000 feet from Fields Station Road. 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? NIA 11. Will ex I sives be used? YES IAI NO If yes, specify the types of explosive(s) and describe what precaution(s) will be used to prevent physical hazard to persons or neighboring property from flying rocks or excessive air blasts or ground vibrations. Depending on the mine's location to nearby structures, more detailed technical information may be required on the blasting program (such as a third -party blasting study). Locate the nearest offsite occupied structure(s) to the proposed excavation(s) on the mine map and indicate its approximate distance to the proposed excavation. 12. Will fuel tanks, solvents, or other chemical reagents be stored on -site? FIYES 1NO If yes, describe these materials, how they will be stored and method of containment in case of spill. Indicate the location(s) of all storage facilities on the mine map(s). Revised July 13, 2021 Page 110 NORTH CAROLINA MINING State of North Carolina 1612 Mail Service Center PERMIT APPLICATION Department of Environmental Quality Raleigh, NC 27699-1612 Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources (919) 707-9220 D. RECLAMATION PLAN 1. Describe your intended plan for the final reclamation and subsequent use of all affected lands and indicate the sequence and general methods to be used in reclaiming this land. This must include the method of reclamation of settling ponds and/or sediment control basins and the method of restoration or establishment of any permanent drainage channels to a condition minimizing erosion, siltation and other pollution. This information must be illustrated on a reclamation map and must correspond directly with the information provided on the mine map(s). In addition, design information, including typical cross -sections, of any permanent channels to be constructed as part of the reclamation plan and the location(s) of all permanent channels must be indicated on the reclamation map. The proposed excavation area is to be reclaimed as a lake and all adjacent disturbed areas will be properly revegetated. Any remaining berms and stock piles will be removed. The side slopes to the lake shall be graded to an angle of 3 horizontal to 1 vertical or flatter and 2 horizontal to 1 vertical below the water line. A minimum 4' average water depth will be maintained in the lake. The haul road will remain to access the property. A cross-section of the bank of the excavation is shown on the mine map. 2. Is an excavated or impounded body of water to be left as part of the reclamation? INYES —]NO If yes, illustrate the location of the body(s) of water on the reclamation map and provide a scaled cross-section(s) through the proposed body(s) of water. The minimum water depth must be at least 4 feet, measured from the normal low water table elevation, unless information is provided to indicate that a shallower water body will be productive and beneficial at this site. Will the body(s) of water be stocked with fish? YES FX]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. NIA Revised July 13, 2021 Page 111 NORTH CAROLINA MINING State of North Carolina 1612 Mail Service Center PERMIT APPLICATION Department of Environmental Quality Raleigh, NC 27699-1612 Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources (919) 707-9220 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. NIA 5. A) Describe reclamation of processing facilities, stockpile areas, and on -site roadways. No facilities are proposed. Stockpiles will be temporary in nature and will be within the proposed excavation area. Any berms will be removed. The haul road will remain to access the farm. B) Will any on -site roadways be left as part of the reclamation? AYES F ]NO If yes, identify such roadways on the reclamation map and provide details on permanent road and ditch line stabilization. The haul road (existing farm access) will remain to access the farm. 6. Describe the method of control of contaminants and disposal of scrap metal, junk machinery, cables, or other such waste products of mining. (Note definition of refuse in The Mining Act of 1971.) No off -site generated waste shall be disposed of on the mine site without prior written approval from the NC Department of Environmental Quality, Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources and either the Division of Waste Management (DWM) or local governing body. If a disposal permit has been issued by DWM for the site, a copy of said permit must be attached to this application. AM temporary and permanent refuse disposal areas must be clearly delineated on the mine map(s) and reclamation map, along with a list of items to be disposed in said areas. Any waste generated by this mining operation will be removed and properly disposed of at a permitted site. Revised July 13, 2021 Page 112 NORTH CAROLINA MINING State of North Carolina 1612 Mail Service Center PERMIT APPLICATION Department of Environmental Quality Raleigh, NC27699-1612 Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources (919) 707-9220 Describe your plan for revegetation or other surface treatment of the affected areas. This plan must include recommendations for year-round seeding, including the time of seeding and the amount and type of seed, fertilizer, lime and mulch per acre. The recommendations must include general seeding instructions for both permanent and temporary revegetation. Revegetation utilizing only tree plantings is not acceptable. Recommendations can be sought from: a. Authorized representatives of the local Soil and Water Conservation District; b. Authorized representatives of the NC Forest Service, Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services; c. Authorized county representatives of the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service, specialists and research faculty with the Colleges of Agriculture and Life Sciences and Forest Resources at North Carolina State University; d. North Carolina licensed landscape architects; e. Private consulting foresters referred by the NC Forest Service, Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services; f. N.C. Erosion and Sedimentation Control Planning and Design Manual; g. N.C. Surface Mining Manual: A Guide for Permitting, Operation and Reclamation; h. Others as may be approved by the Department. Lime Rate of Application (tons/acre): 2000 Ibs/acre or follow recommendations from a soil test. Fertilizer Analysis and Rate of Application (Ibslacre): 1000lbsra— e-e a or 1U-10-10, or for. recommendations from a sell teat. Seed type(s) and rate(s) of application included year-round seeding schedule (lbslacre): NOTE: Include legumes SEED TYPES SEEDING DATES SEEDING RATES Kobe Laspedem Febmaryl5—April 1 10 Bahiagrass Febmaryi5—April 1 50 Winter rye (grain) Febmaryl5—April 1 15 Common Bermuda April i —July 31 50 Lespedeza (unscamed) August 1 — October 25 30 Gartman millet August 1 —October 25 40 Rye (grain -temporary) October 25—Febmary15 120 Mulch Type, Rate of Application (lbslacre), and Method of Anchoring: All seeded areas shall be mulched using small grain straw at a rate of 2000 Ibs/acre and anchored appropriately. Other Vegetative Cover(s) Type(s) and Rate(s) of Application Including Seeding Schedule (lbslacre, trees/ acre, spacing of trees/shrubs, etc.): Revegetatio d/or reforestation pl n approved by: Signature Al/�W5 Date g 6. �j(j%i� Print Name Marc K. Edwards Title Owner Agency MKE Environmental Revised July 13, 2021 13 NORTH CAROLINA MINING State of North Carolina 1612 Mail Service Center PERMIT APPLICATION Department of Environmental Quality Raleigh, NC 27699-1612 Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources (919) 707-9220 E. DETERMINATION OF AFFECTED ACREAGE AND BOND The following bond calculation worksheet is to be used to establish an appropriate bond (based upon a range of $500 to $5, 000 per affected acre) for each permitted mine site based upon the acreage approved by the Department to be affected during the life of the mining permit. Please insert the approximate acreaae for each aspect of the mining operation, that you intend to affect during the life of this mining permit (in addition please insert the appropriate reclamation cost/acre for each category from the Schedule of Reclamation Costs provided with this application form) OR you can defer to the Department to calculate your bond for you based upon your maps and standard reclamation costs. CATEGORY AFFECTED ACREAGE Tailings/Sediment Ponds Stockpiles 0.10 Waste Piles Processing Area/Haul Roads 0.81 Mine Excavation 19.43 Other 2.59 TOTAL AFFECTED AC.: 22.93 TOTAL PERMITTED AC.: 22.93 RECLAMATION COST/ACRE Ac. X $ Ac. X $ 1,800 Ac. X $ Ac. X $ 1,800 Ac. X $ 500 Ac. X $ 1,800 Ac. Ac. RECLAMATION COST /Ac. = $ 0.00 /Ac. = $ 180.00 /Ac. = $ 0.00 /Ac. = $ 1,458.00 /Ac. = $ 9,715.00 /Ac. = $ 4,662.00 Temporary & Permanent Sedimentation & Erosion Control Measures: Divide the TOTAL AFFECTED AC. above into the following two categories: a) affected acres that drain into proposed/existing excavation and/or b) affected acres that will be graded for positive drainage where measures will be needed to prevent offsite sedimentation and sedimentation to onsite watercourses and wetlands. a) Internal Drainage 24.67 Ac. b) Positive Drainage 0.00 Ac. X $1,500.00 = $ 0.00 SUBTOTAL COST: $ M015.00 Inflation Factor: SUBTOTAL COST LIFE OF MINING OPERATION OR LIFE INFLATION COST OF LEASE (YEARS) 0.02 X $ 16,015.00 X 10 = $ 3,203.00 Total Reclamation Bond Cost: TOTAL RECLAMTION BOND COST = SUBTOTAL + INFLATION = $ 19,200.00 Round down to the nearest $100.00 NOTE: The reclamation bond cannot exceed $1 million per GS 74-54 Revised July 13, 2021 Page 114 NORTH CAROLINA MINING State of North Carolina PERMIT APPLICATION Department of Environmental Quality Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources SCHEDULE OF RECLAMATION COSTS Based upon range of $500 - $5,000 per affected acre COMMODITY CODES: 1612 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1612 (919) 707-9220 SG Sand and/or Gravel DS Dimension Stone PF Pyrophyllite CL Clay/Shale GS Gemstone FS Feldspar OL Olivine PE Peat Borrow Borrow/fill dirt MI Mica KY Kyanite/Sillimanite/Andalusite AU Gold CS Crushed Stone LI Lithium PH Phosphate TI Titanium OT Other PE T/S PONDS STOCKPILES WASTE PILES P. AREA/H.R. MINE EXCAVATION $500/ac. (L) $500/ac. (L) Borrow F 1500 (FI) $1800/ac. $2000/ac. $1800/ac. 2000 (PD) S, MI, LI, 500 (L) 1800 2400 2444 500 (L) L, KY 1500 (FI) 2500 (PD) 1000 (L) 2400 (L) PH 2500 5000 5000 2500(FI) 5004 (PD) 1000 (L) 2440 (L) CL 2500 5000 5000 2544 (FI) 3700 (PD) 1040(L) 2000 {L) PE, AU, TI, OT 2500 3040 3540 2500 {FI) 5000 (PD) (L) = Reclamation to a lake and revegetating side slopes (FI) = Reclamation by filling in and revegetating (PD) = Reclamation by grading for positive drainage & revegetating AS PER NCAC 15A 513.0003, IF YOU DISAGREE WITH THE BOND AMOUNT DETERMINED BY THE BOND CALCULATION WORKSHEET, YOU MAY SUBMIT AN ESTIMATE OF RECLAMATION COSTS FROM A THIRD -PARTY CONTRACTOR. SAID ESTIMATE MUST BE PROVIDED WITHIN 30 DAYS TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS: Mining Program,1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612 ALL ESTIMATES MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING, AS A MINIMUM: • FINAL GRADING COSTS PER ACRE • LIME AND FERTILIZER COSTS PER ACRE • YEAR-ROUND SEEDING MIXTURE COSTS PER ACRE (FROM APPROVED REVEGETATION PLAN IN APPLICATION/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. Revised July 13, 2021 Page 115 NORTH CAROLINA MINING State of North Carolina 1612 Mail Service Center PERMIT APPLICATION Department of Environmental Quality Raleigh, NC 27699-1612 Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources (919) 707-9220 F. NOTIFICATION OF ADJOINING LANDOWNERS The "Notice" form, or a facsimile thereof, attached to this application must be sent certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, to: (1) the chief administrative officer of each county and municipality in which any part of the permitted area is located as indicated on the mine map(s); (2) all owners of record, both public and private, of all tracts of land that are adjoining the mining permit boundary; if an adjoining tract is owned or leased by the applicant or is owned by the lessor of the mine tract, all owners of record of tracts adjoining these tracts must be notified (that are within 1,000 feet of the mining permit boundary) as indicated on the mine map(s); and (3) all owners of record, both public and private, of all tracts of land that are adjoining the mining permit boundary which lie directly across and are contiguous to any highway, creek, stream, river, or other watercourse, railroad track, or utility or other public right-of-way. If an adjoining tract is owned or leased by the applicant or is owned by the lessor of the mine tract, all owners of record of tracts adjoining these tracts must be notified (that are within 1,000 feet of the mining permit boundary) as indicated on the mine map(s). "Highway" means a road that has four lanes of travel or less and is not designated as an Interstate Highway. The only exception to the above method of giving notice is if another means of notice is approved in advance by the Director, Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources. A copy of a tax map (or other alternative acceptable to the Department) must be mailed with the completed "Notice" form (the proposed overall permit boundaries and the names and locations of all owners of record of lands adjoining said boundaries must be clearly denoted on the tax map). The "Affidavit of Notification" attached to this application must be completed, notarized and submitted to the Department, with the remainder of the completed application form before the application will be considered complete. NOTES: THIS SECTION MUST BE COMPLETED FOR ALL APPLICATIONS FOR NEW MINING PERMITS AND ALL MODIFICATIONS OF A MINING PERMIT TO ADD LAND TO THE PERMITTED AREA, AS REQUIRED BY NCGS 74-50(b1). SEE THE NEXT TWO PAGES FOR THE "NOTICE" FORM AND THE "AFFIDAVIT OF NOTIFICATION" Revised July 13, 2021 Page 116 NORTH CAROLINA MINING State of North Carolina PERMIT APPLICATION Department of Environmental Quality Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources NOTICE Pursuant to provisions G.S. 74-50(b1) of The Mining Act of 1971, Notice is hereby given that Danny Smith Landscaping & Drainage has applied on (Applicant Name) 8-7-2021 (Date) 1612 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1612 (919) 707-9220 to the Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources, North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality,1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612, for (check one): ❑✓ a new surface mining permit, Fla modification of an existing surface mining permit to add land to the permitted area; or Fla modification of an existing surface mining permit to add land to the permitted area with no disturbance in the area proposed. Please note that future modification(s) may be submitted by the applicant to allow disturbance within this area without re -notification of adjoining landowners. The applicant proposes to mine Sand on 22.93 (Mineral, Ore) (Number) miles West North West of (Direction) in Lenoir La Grange (Nearest town) County. acres located 3.5 (Number) off/near road Fields Station Road (Number, Name) *SEE ATTACHED MAP FOR PROPOSED PERMIT BOUNDARIES AND CORRESPONDING ADJOINING LANDOWNER NAMES AND LOCATIONS* In accordance with G.S. 74-50(b1), the mine operator is required to make a reasonable effort, satisfactory to the Department, to notify all owners of record, both public and private, of all tracts of land that are adjoining the mining permit boundary; if an adjoining tract is owned or leased by the applicant or is owned by the lessor of the mine tract, all owners of record of tracts adjoining these tracts must be notified (that are within 1,000 feet of the mining permit boundary). In addition, the mine operator must also notify the chief administrative officer of the county or municipality in which any part of the permitted area is located. Any person may file written comment(s) to the Department at the above address within thirty (30) days of the issuance of this Notice or the fling of the application for a permit, whichever is later. Should the Department determine that a significant public interest exists relative to G.S. 74-51, a public hearing will be held within 60 days of the end of the 30-day comment period specified above. A copy of the permit application materials is on file and available for public review during normal business hours at the above listed address as well as at the appropriate regional office. For information regarding the specifics of the proposed mining activity, please contact the applicant at the following telephone number: 252-521-0507 For information on the mining permit application review process, please contact the Mining Program staff at (919) 707-9220. Please note that the Department will consider any relevant written comments/documentation within the provisions of the Mining Act of 1971 throughout the application review process until a final decision is made on the application. Michael James, Cnty Mgr. PO Box 3289, Kinston, NC 28502 Addressee/Owner of Record's Name and Address 08/07/2021 Date of Issuance of this Notice/Mailed to Addressee/Owner of Record Revised July 13, 2021 Danny Smith Jr., Danny Smith Landscaping & Drainage Name of Applicant Include Contact Person & Company Name, if Applicable 2446 Hwy N, Kinston, NC 28504 Address of Applicant Page 117 NORTH CAROLINA MINING State of North Carolina PERMIT APPLICATION Department of Environmental Quality Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources NOTICE Pursuant to provisions G.S. 74-50(b1) of The Mining Act of 1971, Notice is hereby given that Danny Smith Landscaping & Drainage has applied on 8-7-2021 (Applicant Name) (Date) 1612 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1612 (919) 707-9220 to the Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources, North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality,1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612, for (check one): za new surface mining permit, Fla modification of an existing surface mining permit to add land to the permitted area; or F-1 a modification of an existing surface mining permit to add land to the permitted area with no disturbance in the area proposed. Please note that future modification(s) may be submitted by the applicant to allow disturbance within this area without re -notification of adjoining landowners. The applicant proposes to mine Sand on (Mineral, Ore) 22.93 (Number) miles West North West of La Grange offinear road (Direction) (Nearest town) Lenoir County. acres located 3.5 (Number) Fields Station Road (Number, Name) *SEE ATTACHED MAP FOR PROPOSED PERMIT BOUNDARIES AND CORRESPONDING ADJOINING LANDOWNER NAMES AND LOCATIONS* In accordance with G.S. 74-50(b1), the mine operator is required to make a reasonable effort, satisfactory to the Department, to notify all owners of record, both public and private, of all tracts of land that are adjoining the mining permit boundary; if an adjoining tract is owned or leased by the applicant or is owned by the lessor of the mine tract, all owners of record of tracts adjoining these tracts must be notified (that are within 1,000 feet of the mining permit boundary). In addition, the mine operator must also notify the chief administrative officer of the county or municipality in which any part of the permitted area is located. Any person may file written comment(s) to the Department at the above address within thirty (30) days of the issuance of this Notice or the filing of the application for a permit, whichever is later. Should the Department determine that a significant public interest exists relative to G.S. 74-51, a public hearing will be held within 60 days of the end of the 30-day comment period specified above. A copy of the permit application materials is on file and available for public review during normal business hours at the above listed address as well as at the appropriate regional office. For information regarding the specifics of the proposed mining activity, please contact the applicant at the following telephone number: 252-521-0507 For information on the mining permit application review process, please contact the Mining Program staff at (919) 707-9220. Please note that the Department will consider any relevant written comments/documentation within the provisions of the Mining Act of 1971 throughout the application review process until a final decision is made on the application. Robby Taylor NCDOT, 209 S Glenbumie Rd, New Bem, NC 28560 Danny Smith Jr., Danny Smith Landscaping & Drainage Addressee/Owner of Record's Name and Address 08/07/2021 Date of Issuance of this NoticelMailed to Addressee/Owner of Record Name of Applicant. Include Contact Person & Company Name, if Applicable 2446 Hwy N, Kinston, NC 28504 Address of Applicant Revised March 11, 2021 Page 117 NORTH CAROLINA MINING State of North Carolina PERMIT APPLICATION Department of Environmental Quality Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources NOTICE Pursuant to provisions G.S. 74-50(b1) of The Mining Act of 1971, Notice is hereby given that Danny Smith Landscaping & Drainage has applied on (Applicant Name) 8-7-2021 (Date) 1612 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1612 (919) 707-9220 to the Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources, North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality,1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612, for (check one): a new surface mining permit, a modification of an existing surface mining permit to add land to the permitted area; or a modification of an existing surface mining permit to add land to the permitted area with no disturbance in the area proposed. Please note that future modification(s) may be submitted by the applicant to allow disturbance within this area without re -notification of adjoining landowners. The applicant proposes to mine Sand on 22.93 (Mineral, Ore) (Number) miles West North West of La Grange off/near road (Direction) (Nearest town) in Lenoir County. acres located 3.5 (Number) Fields Station Road (Number, Name) *SEE ATTACHED MAP FOR PROPOSED PERMIT BOUNDARIES AND CORRESPONDING ADJOINING LANDOWNER NAMES AND LOCATIONS* In accordance with G.S. 74-50(b1), the mine operator is required to make a reasonable effort, satisfactory to the Department, to notify all owners of record, both public and private, of all tracts of land that are adjoining the mining permit boundary; if an adjoining tract is owned or leased by the applicant or is owned by the lessor of the mine tract, all owners of record of tracts adjoining these tracts must be notified (that are within 1,000 feet of the mining permit boundary). In addition, the mine operator must also notify the chief administrative officer of the county or municipality in which any part of the permitted area is located. Any person may file written comment(s) to the Department at the above address within thirty (30) days of the issuance of this Notice or the filing of the application for a permit, whichever is later. Should the Department determine that a significant public interest exists relative to G.S. 74-51, a public hearing will be held within 60 days of the end of the 30-day comment period specified above. A copy of the permit application materials is on file and available for public review during normal business hours at the above listed address as well as at the appropriate regional office. For information regarding the specifics of the proposed mining activity, please contact the applicant at the following telephone number: 252-521-0507 For information on the mining permit application review process, please contact the Mining Program staff at (919) 707-9220. Please note that the Department will consider any relevant written comments/documentation within the provisions of the Mining Act of 1971 throughout the application review process until a final decision is made on the application. NORTH CAROLINA RAILROAD 2809 HIGHWOODS BLVD. RALEIGH, NC 27604 Addressee/Owner of Record's Name and Address 08/07/2021 Date of Issuance of this Notice/Mailed to Addressee/Owner of Record Danny Smith Jr., Danny Smith Landscaping & Drainage Name of Applicant. Include Contact Person & Company Name, if Applicable 2446 Hwy N, Kinston, NC 28504 Address of Applicant Revised March 11, 2021 Page 117 NORTH CAROLINA MINING State of North Carolina PERMIT APPLICATION Department of Environmental Quality Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources NOTICE Pursuant to provisions G.S. 74-50(b1) of The Mining Act of 1971, Notice is hereby given that Danny Smith Landscaping & Drainage has applied on (Applicant Name) 8-7-2021 (Date) 1612 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1612 (919) 707-9220 to the Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources, North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality,1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612, for (check one): a new surface mining permit, a modification of an existing surface mining permit to add land to the permitted area; or F1a modification of an existing surface mining permit to add land to the permitted area with no disturbance in the area proposed. Please note that future modification(s) may be submitted by the applicant to allow disturbance within this area without re -notification of adjoining landowners. The applicant proposes to mine Sand on (Mineral, Ore) 22.93 (Number) miles West North West of La Grange off/near road (Direction) (Nearest town) in Lenoir County. acres located 3.5 (Number) Fields Station Road (Number, Name) *SEE ATTACHED MAP FOR PROPOSED PERMIT BOUNDARIES AND CORRESPONDING ADJOINING LANDOWNER NAMES AND LOCATIONS* In accordance with G.S. 74-50(b1), the mine operator is required to make a reasonable effort, satisfactory to the Department, to notify all owners of record, both public and private, of all tracts of land that are adjoining the mining permit boundary; if an adjoining tract is owned or leased by the applicant or is owned by the lessor of the mine tract, all owners of record of tracts adjoining these tracts must be notified (that are within 1,000 feet of the mining permit boundary). In addition, the mine operator must also notify the chief administrative officer of the county or municipality in which any part of the permitted area is located. Any person may file written comment(s) to the Department at the above address within thirty (30) days of the issuance of this Notice or the filing of the application for a permit, whichever is later. Should the Department determine that a significant public interest exists relative to G.S. 74-51, a public hearing will be held within 60 days of the end of the 30-day comment period specified above. A copy of the permit application materials is on file and available for public review during normal business hours at the above listed address as well as at the appropriate regional office. For information regarding the specifics of the proposed mining activity, please contact the applicant at the following telephone number: 252-521-0507 For information on the mining permit application review process, please contact the Mining Program staff at (919) 707-9220. Please note that the Department will consider any relevant written comments/documentation within the provisions of the Mining Act of 1971 throughout the application review process until a final decision is made on the application. SUGGS EDD LEAMON JR 4001 FIELDS STATION RD LA GRANGE. NC 28551 Addressee/Owner of Record's Name and Address 08/07/2021 Date of Issuance of this Notice/Mailed to Addressee/Owner of Record Danny Smith Jr., Danny Smith Landscaping & Drainage Name of Applicant. Include Contact Person & Company Name, if Applicable 2446 Hwy N, Kinston, NC 28504 Address of Applicant Revised March 11, 2021 Page 117 NORTH CAROLINA MINING State of North Carolina PERMIT APPLICATION Department of Environmental Quality Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources NOTICE Pursuant to provisions G.S. 74-50(b1) of The Mining Act of 1971, Notice is hereby given that Danny Smith Landscaping & Drainage has applied on (Applicant Name) 8-7-2021 (Date) 1612 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1612 (919) 707-9220 to the Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources, North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality,1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612, for (check one): F71a new surface mining permit, F] a modification of an existing surface mining permit to add land to the permitted area; or F] a modification of an existing surface mining permit to add land to the permitted area with no disturbance in the area proposed. Please note that future modification(s) may be submitted by the applicant to allow disturbance within this area without re -notification of adjoining landowners. The applicant proposes to mine Sand on (Mineral, Ore) 22.93 (Number) miles West North West of La Grange off/near road (Direction) (Nearest town) Lenoir County. acres located 3.5 (Number) Fields Station Road (Number, Name) *SEE ATTACHED MAP FOR PROPOSED PERMIT BOUNDARIES AND CORRESPONDING ADJOINING LANDOWNER NAMES AND LOCATIONS* In accordance with G.S. 74-50(b1), the mine operator is required to make a reasonable effort, satisfactory to the Department, to notify all owners of record, both public and private, of all tracts of land that are adjoining the mining permit boundary; if an adjoining tract is owned or leased by the applicant or is owned by the lessor of the mine tract, all owners of record of tracts adjoining these tracts must be notified (that are within 1,000 feet of the mining permit boundary). In addition, the mine operator must also notify the chief administrative officer of the county or municipality in which any part of the permitted area is located. Any person may file written comment(s) to the Department at the above address within thirty (30) days of the issuance of this notice or the filing of the application for a permit, whichever is later. Should the Department determine that a significant public interest exists relative to G.S. 74-51, a public hearing will be held within 60 days of the end of the 30-day comment period specified above. A copy of the permit application materials is on file and available for public review during normal business hours at the above listed address as well as at the appropriate regional office. For information regarding the specifics of the proposed mining activity, please contact the applicant at the following telephone number: 252-521-0507 For information on the mining permit application review process, please contact the Mining Program staff at (919) 707-9220. Please note that the Department will consider any relevant written comments/documentation within the provisions of the Mining Act of 1971 throughout the application review process until a final decision is made on the application. BARKER FAYE D 842 WESTMINISTER LANE KINSTON, NC 28501 Danny Smith Jr., Danny Smith Landscaping & Drainage Addressee/Owner of Record's Name and Address 08/07/2021 Date of Issuance of this Notice/Mailed to Addressee/Owner of Record Name of Applicant. Include Contact Person & Company Name, if Applicable 2446 Hwy N, Kinston, NC." 28504 Address of Applicant Revised March 11, 2021 Page 117 NORTH CAROLINA MINING State of North Carolina PERMIT APPLICATION Department of Environmental Quality Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources NOTICE Pursuant to provisions G.S. 74-50(bl) of The Mining Act of 1971, Notice is hereby given that Danny Smith Landscaping & Drainage has applied on (Applicant Name) 8-7-2021 (Date) 1612 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1612 (919) 707-9220 to the Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources, North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality,1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612, for (check one): a new surface mining permit, a modification of an existing surface mining permit to add land to the permitted area; or F] a modification of an existing surface mining permit to add land to the permitted area with no disturbance in the area proposed. Please note that future modification(s) may be submitted by the applicant to allow disturbance within this area without re -notification of adjoining landowners. The applicant proposes to mine Sand on (Mineral, Ore) 22.93 (Number) miles West North West of La Grange offlnear road (Direction) (Nearest town) in Lenoir County. acres located 3.5 (Number) Fields Station Road (Number, Name) *SEE ATTACHED MAP FOR PROPOSED PERMIT BOUNDARIES AND CORRESPONDING ADJOINING LANDOWNER NAMES AND LOCATIONS* In accordance with G.S. 74-50(b1), the mine operator is required to make a reasonable effort, satisfactory to the Department, to notify all owners of record, both public and private, of all tracts of land that are adjoining the mining permit boundary; if an adjoining tract is owned or leased by the applicant or is owned by the lessor of the mine tract, all owners of record of tracts adjoining these tracts must be notified (that are within 1,000 feet of the mining permit boundary). In addition, the mine operator must also notify the chief administrative officer of the county or municipality in which any part of the permitted area is located. Any person may file written comment(s) to the Department at the above address within thirty (30) days of the issuance of this Notice or the filing of the application for a permit, whichever is later. Should the Department determine that a significant public interest exists relative to G.S. 74-51, a public hearing will be held within 60 days of the end of the 30-day comment period specified above. A copy of the permit application materials is on file and available for public review during normal business hours at the above listed address as well as at the appropriate regional office. For information regarding the specifics of the proposed mining activity, please contact the applicant at the following telephone number: 252-521-0507 For information on the mining permit application review process, please contact the Mining Program staff at (919) 707-9220. Please note that the Department will consider any relevant written comments/documentation within the provisions of the Mining Act of 1971 throughout the application review process until a final decision is made on the application. RIGGS RANDY D 8 RODNEY D 1116 LEES CHAPEL RD POLLOCKSVILLE. NC 28573 Addressee/owner of Record's Name and Address 08/07/2021 Date of Issuance of this Notice/Mailed to Addressee/Owner of Record Danny Smith Jr., Danny Smith Landscaping & Drainage Name of Applicant Include Contact Person & Company Name, if Applicable 2446 Hwy N, Kinston, NC 28504 Address of Applicant Revised March 11, 2021 Page 117 NORTH CAROLINA MINING State of North Carolina PERMIT APPLICATION Department of Environmental Quality Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources NOTICE Pursuant to provisions G.S. 74-50(b1) of The Mining Act of 1971, Notice is hereby given that Danny Smith Landscaping & Drainage has applied on (Applicant Name) 8-7-2021 (Date) 1612 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1612 (919) 707-9220 to the Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources, North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality,1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612, for (check one): 7 a new surface mining permit, Fla modification of an existing surface mining permit to add land to the permitted area; or F-1 a modification of an existing surface mining permit to add land to the permitted area with no disturbance in the area proposed. Please note that future modification(s) maybe submitted by the applicant to allow disturbance within this area without re -notification of adjoining landowners. The applicant proposes to mine Sand on (Mineral, Ore) 22.93 (Number) miles West North West of La Grange off/near road (Direction) (Nearest town) Lenoir County. acres located 3.5 (Number) Fields Station Road (Number, Name) *SEE ATTACHED MAP FOR PROPOSED PERMIT BOUNDARIES AND CORRESPONDING ADJOINING LANDOWNER NAMES AND LOCATIONS* In accordance with G.S. 74-50(b1), the mine operator is required to make a reasonable effort, satisfactory to the Department, to notify all owners of record, both public and private, of all tracts of land that are adjoining the mining permit boundary; if an adjoining tract is owned or leased by the applicant or is owned by the lessor of the mine tract, all owners of record of tracts adjoining these tracts must be notified (that are within 1,000 feet of the mining permit boundary). In addition, the mine operator must also notify the chief administrative officer of the county or municipality in which any part of the permitted area is located. Any person may file written comment(s) to the Department at the above address within thirty (30) days of the issuance of this Notice or the filing of the application for a permit, whichever is later. Should the Department determine that a significant public interest exists relative to G.S. 74-51, a public hearing will be held within 60 days of the end of the 30-day comment period specified above. A copy of the permit application materials is on file and available for public review during normal business hours at the above listed address as well as at the appropriate regional office. For information regarding the specifics of the proposed mining activity, please contact the applicant at the following telephone number: 252-521-0507 For information on the mining permit application review process, please contact the Mining Program staff at (919) 707-9220. Please note that the Department will consider any relevant written comments/documentation within the provisions of the Mining Act of 1971 throughout the application review process until a final decision is made on the application. LANIER DAVID E PO BOX 765 SNOW HILL, NC 28580 Addressee/Owner of Record's Name and Address 08/07/2021 Date of Issuance of this Notice/Mailed to Addressee/Owner of Record Danny Smith Jr., Danny Smith Landscaping & Drainage Name of Applicant. Include Contact Person & Company Name, if Applicable 2446 Hwy N, Kinston, NC 28504 Address of Applicant Revised March 11, 2021 Page 117 NORTH CAROLINA MINING State of North Carolina PERMIT APPLICATION Department of Environmental Quality Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources NOTICE Pursuant to provisions G.S. 74-50(b1) of The Mining Act of 1971, Notice is hereby given that Danny Smith Landscaping & Drainage has applied on (Applicant Name) 8-7-2021 (Date) 1612 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1612 (919) 707-9220 to the Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources, North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality,1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612, for (check one): 17 a new surface mining permit, F-1 a modification of an existing surface mining permit to add land to the permitted area; or F-1 a modification of an existing surface mining permit to add land to the permitted area with no disturbance in the area proposed. Please note that future modifications) may be submitted by the applicant to allow disturbance within this area without re -notification of adjoining landowners. The applicant nronoses to mine Sand on 22.93 (Mineral, Ore) (Number) miles West North West of La Grange off/near road (Direction) (Nearest town) in Lenoir County. acres located 3.5 (Number) Fields Station Road (Number, Name) *SEE ATTACHED MAP FOR PROPOSED PERMIT BOUNDARIES AND CORRESPONDING ADJOINING LANDOWNER NAMES AND LOCATIONS* In accordance with G.S. 74-50(b1), the mine operator is required to make a reasonable effort, satisfactory to the Department, to notify all owners of record, both public and private, of all tracts of land that are adjoining the mining permit boundary; if an adjoining tract is owned or leased by the applicant or is owned by the lessor of the mine tract, all owners of record of tracts adjoining these tracts must be notified (that are within 1,000 feet of the mining permit boundary). In addition, the mine operator must also notify the chief administrative officer of the county or municipality in which any part of the permitted area is located. Any person may file written comments) to the Department at the above address within thirty (30) days of the issuance of this Notice or the filing of the application for a permit, whichever is later. Should the Department determine that a significant public interest exists relative to G.S. 74-51, a public hearing will be held within 60 days of the end of the 30-day comment period specified above. A copy of the permit application materials is on file and available for public review during normal business hours at the above listed address as well as at the appropriate regional office. For information regarding the specifics of the proposed mining activity, please contact the applicant at the following telephone number: 252-521-0507 For information on the mining permit application review process, please contact the Mining Program staff at (919) 707-9220. Please note that the Department will consider any relevant written comments/documentation within the provisions of the Mining Act of 1971 throughout the application review process until a final decision is made on the application. PRESCOTT CHARLES E 4115 NORBERT HILL ROAD LA GRANGE. NC 28551 Addressee/Owner of Record's Name and Address 08/07/2021 Date of Issuance of this Notice/Mailed to Addressee/Owner of Record Danny Smith Jr., Danny Smith Landscaping & Drainage Name of Applicant. tnclude Contact Person & Company Name, if Applicable 2446 Hwy N, Kinston, NC 28504 Address of Applicant Revised March 11, 2021 Page 117 NORTH CAROLINA MINING State of North Carolina PERMIT APPLICATION Department of Environmental Quality Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources NOTICE Pursuant to provisions G.S. 74-50(b1) of The Mining Act of 1971, Notice is hereby given that Danny Smith Landscaping & Drainage has applied on (Applicant Name) 8-7-2021 (Date) 1612 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1612 (919) 707-9220 to the Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources, North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality,1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612, for (check one): aa new surface mining permit, F] a modification of an existing surface mining permit to add land to the permitted area; or F-1 a modification of an existing surface mining permit to add land to the permitted area with no disturbance in the area proposed. Please note that future modification(s) may be submitted by the applicant to allow disturbance within this area without re -notification of adjoining landowners. The applicant proposes to mine Sand on 22.93 (Mineral, Ore) (Number) miles West North West of La Grange offlnear road (Direction) (Nearest town) in Lenoir County. acres located 3.5 . (Number) Fields Station Road (Number, Name) *SEE ATTACHED MAP FOR PROPOSED PERMIT BOUNDARIES AND CORRESPONDING ADJOINING LANDOWNER NAMES AND LOCATIONS* In accordance with G.S. 74-50(b1), the mine operator is required to make a reasonable effort, satisfactory to the Department, to notify all owners of record, both public and private, of all tracts of land that are adjoining the mining permit boundary; if an adjoining tract is owned or leased by the applicant or is owned by the lessor of the mine tract, all owners of record of tracts adjoining these tracts must be notified (that are within 1,000 feet of the mining permit boundary). In addition, the mine operator must also notify the chief administrative officer of the county or municipality in which any part of the permitted area is located. Any person may file written comment(s) to the Department at the above address within thirty (30) days of the issuance of this Notice or the filing of the application for a permit, whichever is later. Should the Department determine that a significant public interest exists relative to G.S. 74-51, a public hearing will be held within 60 days of the end of the 30-day comment period specified above. A copy of the permit application materials is on file and available for public review during normal business hours at the above listed address as well as at the appropriate regional office. For information regarding the specifics of the proposed mining activity, please contact the applicant at the following telephone number: 252-521-0507 For information on the mining permit application review process, please contact the Mining Program staff at (919) 707-9220. Please note that the Department will consider any relevant written comments/documentation within the provisions of the Mining Act of 1971 throughout the application review process until a final decision is made on the application. JENKINS CHARLES F & GAY SUTTON 216 BAYVIEW DRIVE NORTH TOPSAIL BEACH. NC 28460 Danny Smith Jr., Danny Smith Landscaping & Drainage Addressee/Owner of Record's Name and Address 08/07/2021 Date of Issuance of this Notice/Mailed to Addressee/Owner of Record Name of Applicant. Include Contact Person & Company Name, if Applicable 2446 Hwy N, Kinston, NC 28504 Address of Applicant Revised March 11, 2021 Page 117 NORTH CAROLINA MINING State of North Carolina PERMIT APPLICATION Department of Environmental Quality Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources NOTICE Pursuant to provisions G.S. 74-50(b1) of The Mining Act of 1971, Notice is hereby given that Danny Smith Landscaping & Drainage has applied on (Applicant Name) 8-7-2021 (Date) 1612 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1612 (919) 707-9220 to the Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources, North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality,1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612, for (check one): ❑✓ a new surface mining permit, Fla modification of an existing surface mining permit to add land to the permitted area; or F-1 a modification of an existing surface mining permit to add land to the permitted area with no disturbance in the area proposed. Please note that future modification(s) may be submitted by the applicant to allow disturbance within this area without re -notification of adjoining landowners. The applicant proposes to mine Sand on (Mineral, Ore) 22.93 (Number) miles West North West of La Grange offlnear road (Direction) (Nearest town) Lenoir County. acres located 3.5 (Number) Fields Station Road (Number, Name) *SEE ATTACHED MAP FOR PROPOSED PERMIT BOUNDARIES AND CORRESPONDING ADJOINING LANDOWNER NAMES AND LOCATIONS* In accordance with G.S. 74-50(b1), the mine operator is required to make a reasonable effort, satisfactory to the Department, to notify all owners of record, both public and private, of all tracts of land that are adjoining the mining permit boundary; if an adjoining tract is owned or leased by the applicant or is owned by the lessor of the mine tract, all owners of record of tracts adjoining these tracts must be notified (that are within 1,000 feet of the mining permit boundary). In addition, the mine operator must also notify the chief administrative officer of the county or municipality in which any part of the permitted area is located. Any person may file written oomment(s) to the Department at the above address within thirty (30) days of the issuance of this Notice or the filing of the application for a permit, whichever is later. Should the Department determine that a significant public interest exists relative to G.S. 74-51, a public hearing will be held within 60 days of the end of the 30-day comment period specified above. A copy of the permit application materials is on file and available for public review during normal business hours at the above listed address as well as at the appropriate regional office. For information regarding the specifics of the proposed mining activity, please contact the applicant at the following telephone number: 252-521-0507 For information on the mining permit application review process, please contact the Mining Program staff at (919) 707-9220. Please note that the Department will consider any relevant written oommentsldocumentation within the provisions of the Mining Act of 1971 throughout the application review process until a final decision is made on the application. HARRISON JUDY GRAY J 5248 HARRISON PHELPS ROAD LA GRANGE, NC 28551 AddresseelOwner of Record's Name and Address 08/07/2021 Date of Issuance of this Noticaftiled to Addressee/Owner of Record Danny Smith Jr., Danny Smith Landscaping & Drainage Name of Applicant. Include Contact Person & Company Name, if Applicable 2446 Hwy N, Kinston, NC 28504 Address of Applicant Revised March 11, 2021 Page 117 NORTH CAROLINA MINING State of North Carolina 1612 Mail Service Center PERMIT APPLICATION Department of Environmental Quality Raleigh, NC 27699-1612 Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources (919) 707-9220 AFFIDAVIT OF NOTIFICATION 1, Danny Smith Jr. , an applicant, or an agent, or employee of an applicant, for a new Mining Permit, or a modification of an existing Mining Permit to add land to the permitted area, from the N.C. Department of Environmental Quality, being first duly swom, do hereby attest that the following are all known owners of record, both public and private, of all tracts of land that are adjoining the mining permit boundary (including, where an adjoining tract is owned or leased by the applicant or is owned by the lessor of the mine tract, all owners of record of tracts adjoining these tracts, that are within 1,000 feet of the mining permit boundary) and that notice of the pending application has been caused to be mailed, by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, to said owners of record at their addresses shown below, such notice being given on a form provided by the Department: Adjoining Landowner Name Address See attached list. Attach additional list if necessary. I do also attest that the following individual is the chief administrative officer of the county or municipality in which any part of the permitted area is located and that notice of the pending application has been caused to be mailed, by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, to said office at the following address: Michael James, County Manager Chief Administrative Officer Name (i.e.: City Manager, County Manager, Mayor, etc.) PO Box 3289, Kinston, NC 28502 Address The above attestation was made by me while under oath to provide proof satisfactory to the Department that a reasonable effort has been made to notify all known owners of record, both public and private, of all tracts of land that are adjoining the mining permit boundary (including, where an adjoining tract is owned or leased by the applicant or is owned by the lessor of the mine tract, all owners of record of tracts adjoining these tracts, that are within 1,000 feet of the mining permit boundary) and the chief administrative officer of the county or municipality in which any part of the permitted area is located in compliance with N.C.G.S. 74-50(b1) and 15A NCAC 513 .0004(d). I understand that it is the responsibility of the applicant to retain the receipts of mailing sho ' ab were c d to be mailed and to provide them to the Department upon request. ignatur A he r t 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 a Notary Public of the unty of l o� State of No"Carnrin,do hereby certify that appeared before me this day and under oath acknowledged that the above Affidavit wa ade b him/her. 11� 20 1 Witness m hand and notarial seal this day of �. aulNotary: My commission expires:60k �Ya0aq BRITTANY HEATH Revised July 13, 2021 Notary Public, North Carolina Page 18 Lenoir County My Commission Expires September 28, 2024 NORTH CAROLINA MINING State of North Carolina 1612 Mail Service Center PERMIT APPLICATION Department of Environmental Quality Raleigh, NG 27699-1612 Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources (919) 707-9220 G. LAND ENTRY AGREEMENT We hereby grant to the Department or its appointed representatives the right of entry and travel upon our lands or operation during regular business hours for the purpose of making necessary field inspections or investigations as may be reasonably required in the administration of the Mining Act of 1971 pursuant to G.S. 74-56. We further grant to the Department or its appointed representatives the right to make whatever entries on the land as may be reasonably necessary and to take whatever actions as may be reasonably necessary in order to carry out reclamation which the operator has failed to complete in the event a bond forfeiture is ordered pursuant to G.S. 74-59. LANDOWNER: Signature Print Name Robert Sutton Jr. Title (if applicable) Company (if applicable) Address 5638 Kennedy Home Road La Grange, NC 28551 Telephone 252-560-4034 Date Signed APPLICANT: Signature` Print Name an I Title Owner Company Danny Smith Landscaping & Drainage Mine Name Fields Station Road Pit Telephone 252-521-0507 Date Signed e-6 .0? / 'Signature must be the same as the individual who signed Page 1 of this application. Inquiries regarding the status of the review of this application should be directed to the Mining Program staff at (919) 707-9220. Revised July 13, 2021 P a g e 119 STEEL T MIN. 'D C ON 6'x NOTES VICINITY MAP FENCE MEEK SMALL SE MINIMUM 32' IN MOTH AND SHALL HAVE A MINMUM Of 6 LORE WOES WITH 12' STAY SPACING. FILTER FIBRC SINLL BE MRM 140 A2 FAUNALENT AND AH4LL BE ACCOLNIELY FASTENED TO TIE FENCE MEDIA 41114 CRINF- TNG CONNECTORS. STEEL POSTS SNALL 0E 5'-0' IN HEIGHT AND BE OF THE SETF FASTENER r SOETTLA TRIM / F SITE FRONT VIEW SIEE�.. T POsi 1 � WRE ME`31 iEYCE CRMP RING CONNECTOR SrMFE9C wWFN FlLIER FNK+IE/� E111 SL9FE J�� c30un0 LINE SIDE VIEW ;.OUT' 4—SILT FENCE DETAIL CONSTRUCTION ENTRANCE / EXIT DETAIL (N.T.B.) LEGEND —•--- PROPOSED PERMIT BOUNDARY - — — — - PROPOSED EXCAVATION -- - - --- EXISTING DITCH WOODS LINE - - FLOOD PLAIN 15 CONTOUR LINE CE2AEE=Z7r11Ila BERM GRAVEL CONSTRUCPON ENTRANCE ® OWEWNG OR STRUCTURE fL' PROPERTY LINE U.N.O. UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE LOGGED AREA NOTE: THIS SITEI 15 NOT IN THE 100 YEAR FLOOD PLAIN. I I I— =11J 2—CROSS SECTION ® HAUL ROAD N.T.S. Yo UNEXCAVATED IULFER _ E%CAVATON SILT FENCE, SEE DETAL 4. IS BERM 3:1 SLOPE q=I H—Ili 111 III —IT —111 n 3—PERIMETER BERM DETAIL RJE i I I I O CHARGES XNKIRS I ) ,gror HARRISON CHARGESEPR£SCOji/ ENTRANCENON / OA AO E LAN/ER f / I/ ( _ CRpRI OA AJ E LANIER 25' UNE%CAVATED BUFFER / � ACR¢uLnRAL FIELD DAM E LAN/ER 2� POWER PCLE/ —POWER POIE� iPININ- TREES WODD6 \f Y JJ �_ 3' BERM WITH SILT FENCE IN 1W. \ 25' UNEXCAVATED BUFFER \ RANDY 4 RWNEY R166S \ Lal35.27604 )005 \ \ 3' BERM NTH SILT FENCE IN 25UNEXCAVATED BUFFER \ \ NOI-XIIISDICnaNnL \ \ DHCNES PINE TREES ROAD AGRICULMRAL FIELD MODS LOGGEDLOGGED AREA �C° \ �'" �PERMrt BOUNDARY /// 3' BERM N11H Slli FENCE IN 25' UNExCAVAIED BUFFER FAYf 0 BARKER / RANDY & RGONEY RLGCS \ BARN FAME O BARKER I\ v I I 90 LEAVOW SUGGS, R. h0 LEAVONO SUGGS, R. NO SUGGS RR I ! 1 i CATEGORY AFFECTED ACREAGE rALINGS/SEDIMENT PONDS 0.00 STOCKPILES/BERMS 0.10 WASTEPILES 0A0 HAUL ROADS 0.81 PROCESSING AREA 0.00 MINE EXCAVATON 19.43 BUFFER (UNEXCAVATED) 2.59 TOTAL AFFECTED 22.93 CATEGORY UNAFFECTED ACREAGE BUFFER (UNDISTURBED) 0.00 OTHER 0,00 TOTAL PERMITTED 22.93 FATE 0 BARKER 1i �I NOTE: 30' MAXIMUM DEPTH — — 1 WATER LEVEL—!-!1=III,-I„J' B 6UFFFR !, o <—I1I-111- �— _ re II SLOPE !-111. .�. `SS 111-1C 2:1 SLOPE LES 1—CROSS SECTION OF EXCAVATION N.LS GRAPHIC SCALE zoo a 1w zm .oa ew w FEET I I inch - 200 M1 ' ; OAT: 2021 FIELDS STATION ROAD PIT GATE: 8-]; RE"SI°N5: Danny Smith Landscaping & Drainage PERMIT NO, 54-_ 11 Lenoir County North Carolina �I NOTE: 30' MAXIMUM DEPTH WATER LEVEL —I Ti al F111011 III;I I — 1V7 " II=71I� 3;1 SLOPE L 1 T� :=III—III=I C 2:1 SLOPE II_III III III- 1—CROSS SECTION OF EXCAVATION N.T.S. -III,-III-�IIi IIIII Ili 11111 IIIIII�II���Ii- 2—CROSS SECTION @ HAUL ROAD NET-1 LEGEND —•—•— PROPOSED PERMIT BOUNDARY — — — — — PROPOSED EXCAVATION — — — — — — EXISTING DITCH `^ WOODS LINE FLOOD PLAIN 15 — CONTOUR LINE WATER SURFACE GRAVEL CONSTRUCTION ENTRANCE ® DWELLING OR STRUCTURE (L' PROPERTY LINE U.N.O. UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE IOTE: HIS SITE IS NOT IN THE 100 YEAR FLOOD PLAIN. 25' DA NO E Z LASER WOODS \ RANDY & RDONEY RlGGS \ i •�.�.�►..N PINE TREES I 1 o CHARGES ✓ENIONS I \` 1 YHARRlSON ROAD AGRICULTURAL LED WOa05 wwavhm J fAYF fD BARKER ' I Y `PERMIT BOUNDARY �25' UNEXCAVATED BUFFER FAY£ D BARKER / WOODS EARN FA IF D BARKER STgDDN SUOGS ✓P. WGES. ✓K R NOTES: I. NO OFF —SITE WASTE WILL BE DISPOSED OF ON ME SITE. 2. FINAL SLOPES WILL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH CROSS SECTION. 3. SEEDING SHALL OCCUR WITHIN 30 DAYS AFTER LAND DISTURBING ACTIVITY 15 COMPLETE 4. FERBLIZER AND SEEDING PALL BE APPLIED AS SPECIFIED IN THE MINE PERMIT. 5. THE HAUL ROAD WILL REMAIN TO ACCESS THE FARM. GRAPHIC SCALE I za zw aco ( LY Feet) t inch � 200 ft RECLAMATION MAP \ RANDY & RDDNEY RIGYn$ SCREE: 8-7-2021 °• DATE: 8-7-20II FIELDS STATION ROAD PIT REV151°N5: Danny Smith Landscaping & Drainage PFRUIT NO Ft- 11 Lenoir County North Carolina