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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20210330_Mine_Applicatone-Al E. C� y e-4 NORTH CAROLINA MINING PERMIT APPLICATION Foster Forbes Mine Caratoke Highway, Powells Point, NC Currituck County RECEIVED MAR 3 0 2021 LAND QUALITY MINING PROGRAM State of North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources 1612 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612 (919) 707-9220 Revised: 2017 ELLIOTT CONSULTING March 19, 2021 North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources Land Quality Section 1612 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1612 RE: FOSTER FORBES MINE — PERMIT APPLICATION To Whom It May Concern: On behalf of HOM Development, LLC, Elliott Consulting is requesting review of an application for a mining permit for a new sand mine operation proposed for development in Poplar Branch Township, Currituck County, North Carolina. The operation will be titled as the Foster Forbes Mine and includes a total permit area of 41 acres. The following documents are enclosed to support the application (6 copies each): • Mining Permit Application • $5,000 Application Fee • Overview Map with Adjacent Owners • Mining and Reclamation Maps • USGS Quad Map • NCDOT County Highway Map • Dewatering Basin Calculations In addition to this application, submissions have also been made to US Army Corps of Engineers for confirmed wetlands delineation, Dominion Energy for powerline encroachment agreement, NCDOT for proposed driveway permit, and NCDEQ Land Quality Section for NPDES Coverage under NCG020000 for dewatering activities. After receiving approval of the above applications, application to Currituck County for an approved Use Permit will be submitted. HOM Development, LLC does hereby request approval for this Mining Permit application and asks that it be expedited as soon as possible. HOM Development, LLC appreciates your consideration of this mine permit application. Best Regards, Ken Elliott Elliott Consulting PO BOX 112 AYDLII'I"I', NOR-1'II CAROLINA • 27916 PIIONIS: 252-339-9021 • F.MAIL: KRNa KBNOIix.COM APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT (PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE) 1. Name of Mine Foster Forbes Mine County Currituck River Basin Pasquotank Latitude (decimal degrees to four places) 36.131738 N Longitude (decimal degrees to four places)-75.842601 W 2. Name of Applicant* HOM Development, LLC 3. Permanent address for receipt of official mail * PO Box 2405, Manteo, NC 27954 Telephone ( 252 ) 473-6074 Alternate No. ( 252 ) 202-4040 4. Mine Office Address 1002 Driftwood Drive, Manteo, NC 27954 Telephone ( 252 ) 473-6074 5. Mine Manager Jamie Basnight Hatchell 6. E-mail Address: _ jamie@hatchellconcrete.com I certify that all details contained in this Permit Application are true and correct to the best of our knowledge. We fully understand that any willful misrepresentation of facts will be cause for permit revocation. ***Siature Rznt"r 1_Ll Date March 18 2021 gn, Print Name Jamie Basnight Hatchell Title Manager * 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. -1- APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT NOTE: All of the following questions must be thoroughly answered regarding your mining operation for the intended life of the mine. All responses must be clearly conveyed on a corresponding, detailed mine map. A. GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE MINE 1. Answer all of the following that apply: 0/ If this is an application for a NEW permit, indicate the total acreage at the site to be covered by the permit (this is the acreage that the "new permit" fee will be based upon): 41.0 acres Of this acreage, how much is owned and how much is leased? Acres owned: Acres leased: 41.0 acres Property owner if leased: Foster Allen Forbes If this is an application for a MODIFICATION to a mining permit, number and the total (overall) acreage covered by the existing permit. Mining Permit No.: Total permitted acreage: indicate the mining permit Does the modification involve acreage within the previously approved permitted boundary? Yes ❑ No ❑. If yes, indicate the acreage to be covered by this modification (this is the acreage that the "major modification" fee will be based upon): Does the modification involve acreage outside the previously approved permitted boundary? Yes ❑ No F. If yes, indicate the additional acreage to be covered by this modification: . (NOTE: you must complete all of Section F. of this application form entitled Notification of Adjoining Landowners). Of this acreage to be added to the permit, will any portion of this acreage be affected (i.e.: disturbed, ground cover removed) by the mining operation? Yes ❑ No ❑ (If no, a "minor modification" fee of $100.00 is required, despite the "undisturbed" acreage to be added). If yes, indicate the acreage to be affected within the acreage to be added to the permit (the total acreage to be added to the permit is the acreage that the "major modification" fee will be based upon): If this is an application for TRANSFER of a mining permit, indicate the mining permit number and the total (overall) acreage covered by the existing permit. Mining Permit No.: Total permitted acreage: 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 & topsoil 3. Mining method: Hydraulic Dredge Front-end Loader & Truck ® Shovel & Truck Dragline & Truck Self -loading Scraper Other (explain): Excavator 4. a. Expected maximum depth of mine (feet) 35 feet Depth is relative to what benchmark? (e.g., natural ground level, mean sea level, road elevation, etc.) Below natural ground level b. Expected average depth of mine (feet) 30 feet 5. Has any area(s) at this site been mined in the past? Yes ® No ❑ Less than 1-acre pond permit If yes, when and by whom was this activity conducted? Foster Forbes, approximately 2007. -2- APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT 6. Number of years for which the permit is requested (Life of the Mining Operation or Life of Lease from Public Entity): 8 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 the N.C. Geological Survey: Mailing Address: Physical Address: 1612 Mail Service Center OR 512 North Salisbury Street, 5t'' Floor Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612 Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 (919) 733-2423 litti):Hportal.ncdenr.ora/web/lr/aeolov-ical home County highway maps may be obtained from the N.C. Department of Transportation: North Carolina Department of Transportation - Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Mailing Address: NCDOT GIS Unit 1587 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1587 Physical Address: NCDOT GIS Unit 3401 Carl Sandburg Court Raleigh, North Carolina 27610 (919) 212-6000 http://www.ncdot.org/it/gis/ 2. Mine maps must be accurate and appropriately scaled drawings, aerial photographs or enlarged topographic maps of the entire mine site. All aspects of the mine site must be clearly labeled on the maps along with their corresponding (approximate) acreage. Thus, all mine and reclamation maps must denote those activities that are intended to be conducted during the life of the mining permit. All maps must be of a scale sufficient (see minimum requirements listed below) to clearly illustrate the following, at a minimum: a. Property lines of the tract or tracts of land on which the proposed mining activity is to be located including easements and rights -of -way. b. Existing or proposed permit boundaries. c. Initial and ultimate limits of clearing and grading. d. Outline and width of all buffer zones (both undisturbed and unexcavated). e. Outline and acreage of all pits/excavations. f. Outline and acreage of all stockpile areas. g. Outline and acreage of all temporary and/or permanent overburden disposal areas. h. Location and acreage of all processing plants (processing plants may be described as to location and distance from mine if sufficiently far removed). i. Locations and names of all streams, rivers and lakes. j . Outline and acreage of all settling and/or processing wastewater ponds. k. Location and acreage of all planned and existing access roads and on -site haul roads. 1. Location of planned and existing on -site buildings. m. Location and dimensions of all proposed sediment and erosion control measures. n. Location of 100-year floodplain limits and wetland boundaries. o. Names of owners of record, both public and private, of all tracts of land that are adjoining the mining permit boundary; if an adjoining tract is owned or leased by the applicant or is owned by the lessor of the mine tract, names of owners of record of tracts adjoining these tracts, that are within 1,000 feet of the mining permit boundary, must be provided on the mine map. -3- APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT p. Names of owners of record, both public and private, of all tracts of land that are adjoining the mining permit boundary which lie directly across and are contiguous to any highway, creek, stream, river, or other watercourse, railroad track, or utility or other public right-of-way. If an adjoining tract is owned or leased by the applicant or is owned by the lessor of the mine tract, names of owners of record of tracts adjoining these tracts, that are within 1,000 feet of the mining permit boundary, must be provided on the mine map(s). NOTE: "Highway" means a road that has four lanes of travel or less and is not designated as an Interstate Highway. q. Map legend: 1. Name of applicant 2. Name of mine 3. North arrow 4. County 5. Scale 6. Symbols used and corresponding names 7. Date prepared and revised 8. Name and title of person preparing map Map scales should meet the following guidelines: PERMITTED ACREAGE MAP SCALE 0-49 Acres I inch = 50 feet 50-199 Acres 1 inch = 100 feet 200+ Acres 1 inch = 200 feet (NOTE: Smaller scaled maps may be acceptable if they clearly illustrate the above items) -4- APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT A table/chart must be provided on the mine map that clearly lists the approximate acreage of tailings/sediment ponds, stockpiles, wastepiles, processing area/haul roads, mine excavation and any other major aspect of the mining operation that is proposed to be affected/disturbed during the life of the mining permit. A table/chart similar to the following will be acceptable: CATEGORY AFFECTED ACREAGE Tailings/Sediment Ponds 0.51 acres Stockpiles 4.43 acres Wastepiles Processing Area/Haul Roads 3.24 acres Mine Excavation 6.23 acres Other (Explain) - Unexcavated Buffers 2.05 acres Total Disturbed Acreage 16.46 acres NOTE: IN ADDITION TO THE ABOVE, THE MAPS MUST ALSO INCLUDE ANY SITE -SPECIFIC INFORMATION THAT IS PROVIDED IN THE ANSWERS TO THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS IN THIS APPLICATION FORM (PLEASE NOTE THE ITALICIZED QUESTIONS/STATEMENTS THROUGHOUT THE FORM). THIS APPLICATION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED COMPLETE WITHOUT ALL RELEVANT ITEMS BEING ADEQUATELY ADDRESSED ON THE MINE MAPS. -5- APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT 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. Operator will obtain approved mining and dewatering permits from NC Dept. of Environmental Quality, and approved Use Permit from Currituck County Dept. of Planning & Community Development. b. Operator will construct and maintain 30-ft wide access/haul road from mine activity area across field to Caratoke Highway. c. Operator will pave the first 200 feet of access road starting at its intersection with Caratoke Highway with continuous pavement. d. Operator will remove topsoil down to 2.5 feet below natural ground level, and stockpile overburden for use in erosion control berms. e. 2-ft tall x 8-ft wide perimeter berm will be constructed inside unexcavated buffer around the excavation area and stockpile area using onsite soils and stabilized with groundcover seeded per seeding schedule in this application. f. Operator will maintain existing foliage visual screen along perimeter of the affected area. g. Operator will construct 5-ft tall by 32-ft wide berm around existing 0.51-acre pond located 85 feet east of the proposed excavation boundary, which will be utilized as a sedimentation pond for dewatering the excavation. Sediment pond will be 133 feet wide by 168 feet long with 0.65-acre water surface for sedimentation. Sediment pond berm will be minimum 32 feet wide, 5 feet tall, with 18-ft wide exterior slope at 3:1 grade, and 12-ft wide interior slope at 2:1 grade. Minimum 36- in half -pipe flash -board riser overflow will be located at north corner of sediment pond, discharging into minimum 12-in plastic pipe leading to riprap-protected existing ditch draining to Foster Forbes Ditch and Albemarle Sound. h. Operator will construct 1200-ft long by 10-ft wide by 6-ft deep hydration ditch for groundwater recharge along the western edge of the mine activity area inside the unexcavated buffer. Ditch will be sited between the mining perimeter berm and the adjacent undisturbed buffer. Undisturbed buffer will serve as filter strip to allow slow overflow of water into the adjacent wetlands without erosion of the buffer. Hydration ditch will be kept full of water during mine dewatering operation. i. Operator will install dewatering pump between northeast corner of sediment pond and excavation area. Dewatering pump will be 8-in Godwin Dri-Prime model running at idle speed with 400-500 gallon per minute flow into sediment pond. j. Operator will begin excavation of main pond (6.23 acres) approximately 85 feet west of sediment pond by digging with excavator and removing sand & topsoil to maximum depth feasible without dewatering the excavation. k. Operator will dewater main excavation into sediment pond, discharging overflow water from sediment pond through half -pipe riser water height control through discharge pipe into Foster Forbes Ditch draining to Albemarle Sound. Operator will dewater main excavation down approximately 25 feet below normal groundwater level. 1. 3:1 cut slopes will be constructed around excavation edge down to normal groundwater level. As water is removed from excavation, 2:1 cut slopes will be constructed below normal groundwater level around excavation edge. m. Pond will be excavated to average 30 feet and maximum 35 feet below natural ground level while dewatering is maintained. Excavated material (sand) will be stockpiled in a 4.43-acre stockpile and loading area east of the excavation. Sand will be loaded into trucks and removed from area via the access road leading to Caratoke Highway. n. When final excavation of pond is complete, dewatering will be discontinued, and pump shut down APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT and removed. Groundwater will refill the excavation to normal seasonal high groundwater level. o. After all excavation is complete, operator will establish groundcover on 3:1 above -water slopes of excavation and will construct 8-ft wide by 1-ft tall 4:1 berm around excavation edge to prevent erosion of pond slopes, with outside edge of berm graded down to natural ground level. p. Sediment pond will be drained of water and filled with sand at request of landowner. Sediment pond berm will be used as part of fill. Once filled, sediment pond area will be graded, levelled, and sowed with groundcover. Area will be allowed to return to non -erosive field state. q. Former stockpile / perimeter berm areas and processing areas outside of main excavation will be graded, leveled, and seeded with groundcover. Areas will be allowed to return to previous non - erosive field state. r. Hydration ditch will be filled with overburden soil and will be graded, levelled and sown with groundcover. Area will be allowed to return to non -erosive field state. s. Internal roadways and haul roads will be graded, leveled, seeded with groundcover, and allowed to return to natural field state. A field path will remain around the perimeter of the excavated pond. t. Operator will grade and level dirt portion of access road to Caratoke Highway back to original non - erosive state. Paved portion of access road will remain as is. Field path will lead from access road around perimeter of pond. u. Remaining affected areas inside main permit area will be fertilized and returned to natural field state. v. Remaining pond will be utilized by landowner for scenic & recreational purposes, and as wildlife habitat. 2. Describe specific erosion control measures to be installed prior to land disturbing activities and during mining to prevent offsite sedimentation (include specific plans for sediment and erosion control for mine excavation(s), waste piles, access/mine roads and process areas), and give a detailed sequence of installation and schedule for maintenance of the measures. Locate and label all sediment and erosion control measures on the mine maps) and provide typical cross-sections/construction details of each measure. Engineering designs and calculations are required to justify the adequacy of any proposed measures. a. Operator will construct and maintain 30-ft wide access/haul road from mine activity area across field to Caratoke Highway. b. Operator will pave the first 200 feet of access road starting at its intersection with Caratoke Highway with continuous pavement. c. 2-ft tall x 8-ft wide perimeter berm will be constructed inside unexcavated buffer around the excavation area and stockpile area using onsite soils and stabilized with groundcover seeded per seeding schedule in this application. d. Operator will construct 5-ft tall by 32-ft wide berm around existing 0.51-acre pond located 85 feet east of the proposed excavation boundary, which will be utilized as a sedimentation pond for dewatering the excavation. Sediment pond will be 133 feet wide by 168 feet long with 0.65-acre water surface for sedimentation. Sediment pond berm will be minimum 32 feet wide, 5 feet tall, with 18-ft wide exterior slope at 3:1 grade, and 12-ft wide interior slope at 2:1 grade. Minimum 36- in half -pipe flash -board riser overflow will be located at north corner of sediment pond, discharging into minimum 12-in plastic pipe leading to riprap-protected existing ditch draining to Foster Forbes Ditch and Albemarle Sound. e. Operator will construct 1200-ft long by 10-ft wide by 6-ft deep groundwater hydration/recharge ditch along the western edge of the mine activity area inside the unexcavated buffer. Ditch will be sited between the mining perimeter berm and the adjacent undisturbed buffer. Undisturbed buffer will serve as filter strip to allow slow overflow of water into the adjacent wetlands without erosion of the buffer. Hydration ditch will be kept full of water during mine dewatering operation. -7- APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT 3. a. Will the operation involve washing the material mined, recycling process water, or other waste water handling? Yes ❑ No Z. If yes, briefly describe all such processes including any chemicals to be used. Not applicable. 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 ❑. Ifyes, briefly describe the nature of the discharge and locate all proposed discharge points (along with their method of stabil ization) on your mine map(s). Operator will construct 5-ft tall by 32-ft wide berm around existing 0.51-acre pond located 85 feet east of the proposed excavation boundary, which will be utilized as a sedimentation pond for dewatering the excavation. Sediment pond will be 133 feet wide by 168 feet long with 0.65-acre water surface for sedimentation. Sediment pond berm will be minimum 32 feet wide, 5 feet tall, with 18-ft wide exterior slope at 3:1 grade, and 12-ft wide interior slope at 2:1 grade. Minimum 36- in half -pipe flash -board riser overflow will be located at north corner of sediment pond, discharging into minimum 12-in plastic pipe leading to riprap-protected existing ditch draining to Foster Forbes Ditch and Albemarle Sound. c. Will any part of the proposed mine excavation(s) extend below the water table? Yes ® No ❑. If yes, do you intend to dewater the excavation(s)? Yes ® No ❑. If yes, what impact, if any, will mine dewatering have on neighboring wells? Estimated withdrawal rate in gallons per day: 0.24 mad. Locate all existing wells on the mine maps) that lie within 500 feet of the proposed excavation area. Provide data to support any conclusions or statements made, including any monitoring well data, well construction data and current water withdrawal rates. Indicate whether the proposed mine locale is served by a public water system or private wells. No groundwater wells located within 500 feet of proposed excavation. Closest well located 850 feet from excavation. Seven parcels with groundwater wells located within 1500 feet of excavation. Mine operator will install two groundwater level monitoring wells on east side of permit area per siting recommendations of Currituck County Engineering Department. Operator will construct 1200-ft long by 10-ft wide by 6-ft deep groundwater hydration/recharge ditch along the western edge of the mine activity area inside the unexcavated buffer. Ditch will be sited between the mining perimeter berm and the adjacent undisturbed buffer. Undisturbed buffer will serve as filter strip to allow slow overflow of water into the adjacent wetlands without erosion of the buffer. Hydration ditch will be kept full of water during mine dewatering operation. 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. Operator has applied to NCDEQ for an NCG02/NPDES General Permit to dewater the excavation. Permit application is under review. Operator will register water usage with NCDEQ DWR upon approval of NCG02 permit. APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT 4. a. Will the operation involve crushing or any other air contaminant emissions? Yes ❑ No M. 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. Not applicable. b. How will dust from stockpiles, haul roads, etc., be controlled? Operator will pave first 200 feet of access road starting at Caratoke Highway with continuous pavement. Spraying or spreading water from water supply trucks or excavator on other dirt haul roads and process areas will control dust. Stockpiles will also be sprayed with water weekly if necessary, to control dust. 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 bu fer locations and widths on the mine map(s). 25-ft wide unexcavated buffer around north, south and west side of excavation area, minimum 25-ft wide unexcavated buffer around north, south and east side of stockpile area, 300-ft undisturbed residential buffer between stockpile area and adjacent residences, 100-ft wide undisturbed property line buffer around entire mining activity area. 25-ft wide unexcavated buffer between excavation area or stockpile area and 120-ft wide Dominion Power transmission line easement. 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-ft wide undisturbed buffer between unexcavated buffer and wetlands to north, south and west. 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. Exposed excavation slopes will be constructed at a 3:1 gradient during mining. APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT 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. All sediment & erosion control berms will be constructed with minimum 2:1 slope grades, cross -sections attached to mine & reclamation map. Fill slope will be established at excavation edge during reclamation of mine. Slope will have 4:1 grade. 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). Cut slope from natural ground level to water level will have 3:1 grade and cut slope from water level to bottom of excavated area will have 2:1 grade. 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. Not applicable, no hard -rock 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. 25-ft wide unexcavated buffer between excavation area or stockpile area and 120-ft wide Dominion Power transmission line easement. No other structures within 300 feet of excavation. 8. Describe what kind of barricade will be used to prevent inadvertent public access along any high wall area and when it will be implemented. Vegetated earthen berms, appropriate fencing and adequate boulder barriers may be acceptable high wall barricades. A construction detail/cross-section and location of each type of barricade to be used must be indicated on the mine map(s). No high wall areas in permit area. Access to excavation area will be by private gated access road through landowner's private property. "No Trespassing" signs will be installed around affected area boundaries. Excavation area is located behind existing visual screen of full -growth foliage. 9. Are acid producing minerals or soils present? Yes ❑ No ®. If yes, how will acid water pollution from the excavation, stockpiles and waste areas be controlled? Not applicable. -10- APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT 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. Excavation area is located behind existing visual screen of full -growth foliage around north, south, and west sides of permit area. Foliage will remain in place. Operator will construct 5-ft tall berm along eastern perimeter of stockpile area. Mine area will be accessible only by gated mine access 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? Currituck County Rural Center (CCRC horse park) located 1.25 miles southeast of proposed mine activity area behind heavy foliage and woodland. Mine activity will have no impact on CCRC operation. Will explosives be used? Yes ❑ No Z. 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 slructure(s) to the proposed excavations) on the mine map and indicate its approximate distance to the proposed excavation. Not applicable. 12. Will fuel tanks, solvents, or other chemical reagents be stored on -site? Yes ® No ❑. If yes, describe these materials, how they will be stored and method of containment in case of spill. Indicate the location(s) of all storage,facilities on the mine map(s). Operator will store non -highway diesel fuel onsite for use by mining equipment and dewatering pump. Fuel will be stored in temporary aboveground double -wall storage tanks approved by State and Federal rules and regulations. 11- APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT 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 locations) of all permanent channels must be indicated on the reclamation map. a. When final excavation of pond is complete, dewatering will be discontinued, and pump shut down and removed. Groundwater will refill the excavation to normal seasonal high groundwater level. b. After all excavation is complete, operator will establish groundcover on 3:1 above -water slopes of excavation and will construct 8-ft wide by 1-ft tall 4:1 berm around excavation edge to prevent erosion of pond slopes, with outside edge of berm graded down to natural ground level. c. Sediment pond will be drained of water and filled with sand at request of landowner. Sediment pond berm will be used as part of fill. Once filled, sediment pond area will be graded, levelled, and sowed with groundcover. Area will be allowed to return to non -erosive field state. d. Former stockpile / perimeter berm areas and processing areas outside of main excavation will be graded, leveled, and seeded with groundcover. Areas will be allowed to return to previous non - erosive field state. e. Hydration ditch will be filled with overburden soil and will be graded, levelled and sown with groundcover. Area will be allowed to return to non -erosive field state. f. Internal roadways and haul roads will be graded, leveled, seeded with groundcover, and allowed to return to natural field state. A field path will remain around the perimeter of the excavated pond. g. Operator will grade and level dirt portion of access road to Caratoke Highway back to original non - erosive state. Paved portion of access road will remain as is. Field path will lead from access road around perimeter of pond. h. Remaining affected areas inside main permit area will be fertilized and returned to natural field state. i. Remaining pond will be utilized by landowner for scenic &. recreational purposes, and as wildlife habitat. 2. Is an excavated or impounded body of water to be left as a part of the reclamation? Yes ® No ❑. If yes, illustrate the location of the body(.$) of water on the reclamation map and provide a scaled cross-section(s) through the proposed body(s) of water. The minimum water depth must be at least 4 feet, measured from the normal low water table elevation, unless information is provided to indicate that a more shallow water body will be productive and beneficial at this site. Will the body(s) of water be stocked with fish? Yes ® No ❑. If yes, specify species. Bass, bream, and perch. 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. Not applicable, excavation is in sand only, no rock present. —12— APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT 4. Indicate the method(s) of reclamation of overburden, refuse, spoil banks or other such on -site mine waste areas, including specifications for benching and sloping. Final cross -sections and locations.for such areas must be provided on the reclamation map. Overburden in berms around excavation area will be used for low 1 ft tall erosion control berm constructed around pond perimeter during reclamation. Any leftover overburden will be spread over former berm & processing areas and incorporated into soil. These areas will be graded, levelled, fertilized, and seeded with groundcover during final reclamation and allowed to return to natural field state. Overburden in sediment pond berm will be used to fill in the sediment pond during reclamation of active areas. 5. a. Describe reclamation of processing facilities, stockpile areas, and on -site roadways. Overburden in berms around excavation area will be used for low 1 ft tall erosion control berm constructed around pond perimeter during reclamation. Any leftover overburden will be spread over former berm & processing areas and incorporated into soil. These areas will be graded, levelled, fertilized, and seeded with groundcover during final reclamation and allowed to return to natural field state. b. Will any on -site roadways be left as part of the reclamation? Yes ❑ No Z. Ifyes, identify such roadways on the reclamation map and provide details on permanent road and ditch line stabilization. Operator will grade and level access road back to original non -erosive state. Field path will be left around excavation area during reclamation for pond access. 6. Describe the method of control of contaminants and disposal of scrap metal, junk machinery, cables, or other such waste products of mining. (Note definition of refuse in The Mining Act of 1971.) No off -site generated waste shall be disposed of on the mine site without prior written approval from the NC Department of Environmental Quality, Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources and either the Division of Waste Management (DWM) or local governing body. If a disposal permit has been issued by DWM for the site, a copy of said permit must be attached to this application. All temporary and permanent refuse disposal areas must be clearly delineated on the mine maps) and reclamation map, along with a list of items to be disposed in said areas. No plans to bring off -site generated waste for disposal in mine. All scrap metal, junk machinery or equipment will be removed from mine site and will be transported to the Currituck County Landfill, Maple, NC for proper disposal there. -13- APPLI(KnON FOR A MINING PERMIT 7. Describe your plan for revegetation or other surface treatment of the affected areas. 'This plan must include recommendations for year-round seeding, including the time of'seeding and the amount and type of seed, fertilizer, lime and mulch per acre. The recommendations must include general seeding instructions for both permanent and temporary revege;tation. Revegetation utilizing only tree plantings is not acceptable. Recommendations can he 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. Authori~r..ed 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 Norrth Carolina State University: d. North Carolina licensed landscape architects; c. Private consulting foresters referred by the Division of I -rarest Resources, Department of l nvironmcnt and Natural Resources; is N.C. irosion 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 lbs/acre or follow recommendations oi'soil test FERTILIZER - ANALYSIS AND RATE OF APPLICATION (pounds&'acre): 1000 lbs/acre 8-8-8 or 10-10-10 or follow recommendations of soil test. SEED - TYPE(S) AND RATE(S) OF APPLICATION INCLUDING 'NEAR -ROUND SEEDING SCHEDUI (pounds/acre): [NOTE.: Include I..egumesj Seed Tvggs Seeding Dates: Scedina Rates Lbs/Acre: Kobe Le:spedeza Feb 15 .._ Apr 1 10 Bahiagrass 50 Redtop I Winter rye (grain) 15 Common Bermuda Apr 1 - Jul 31 50 l.espedeza (unscarified) Aug I - Oct 25 30 German millet 40 Rye (grain, temporary) Oct 25 . Feb 15 120 MULCH -TYPE AND RAT (O APPI,IC'ATION (pounds/acre) ANT) 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 COVERS -TYPE' (S) ANI.) RATE (S) OF APPLICATION INCLIJI)ING SEEDING SCHEDUI.E (pounds/acre, trees/Mere, spacing of trees/shrubs, ctc): Revegetatinn =or ref, St atign p n *Approved by: Signature Date — Print Name Title Agency APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT E. DETERMINATION OF AFFECTED ACREAGE AND BOND The following bond calculation workvheet is to be used to establish an appropriate bond (based upon a range of $500 to $5, 000 per affected acre) for each permitted mine site based upon the acreage approved by the Department to be affected during the life of the mining permit. Please insert the approximate acreage, for each aspect of the mining operation, that you intend to affect durin tg he life of this miningpermit (in addition, please insert the appropriate reclamation cost/acre for each categoa 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 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: Unexcavated Buffers TOTAL AFFECTED AC.: (TOTAL PERMITTED AC.: 0.51 Ac. 4.43 Ac. NA Ac. 3.24 Ac. 6.23 Ac. 2.05 Ac. 16.46 Ac. 41.00 Ac.) X $ 2000 /Ac. X $ 1800 /Ac. X $ 0 /Ac. X $ 1800 /Ac. X $ 500 /Ac. X $ 1800 /Ac. _ $ 1020 _ $ 7974 _ $ 0 _ $ 5832 _ $ 3115 _ $ 3690 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 16.46 Ac. b) Positive Drainage Ac. X $19500.00 = $ SUBTOTAL COST: $ 21,631 Inflation Factor: 0.02 X SUBTOTAL COST: $ 432.62 X Permit Life Provided by Applicant (Life of the Mining Operation or Life of Lease from Public Entity (in Years)): 8 years INFLATION COST: $ 3460.96 Total Reclamation Bond Cost: $ 25,000 (round down to the nearest $100.00) (NOTE: The reclamation bond cannot exceed $1 million per GS 74-54) -15- APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT F. NOTIFICATION OF ADJOINING LANDOWNERS The "Notice" form, or a facsimile thereof, attached to this application must be sent certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, to: (1) the chief administrative officer of each county and municipality in which any part of the permitted area is located as indicated on the mine map(s); (2) all owners of record, both public and private, of all tracts of land that are adjoining the mining permit boundary; if an adjoining tract is owned or leased by the applicant or is owned by the lessor of the mine tract, all owners of record of tracts adjoining these tracts must be notified (that are within 1,000 feet of the mining permit boundary) as indicated on the mine map(s); and (3) all owners of record, both public and private, of all tracts of land that are adjoining the mining permit boundary which lie directly across and are contiguous to any highway, creek, stream, river, or other watercourse, railroad track, or utility or other public right-of-way. If an adjoining tract is owned or leased by the applicant or is owned by the lessor of the mine tract, all owners of record of tracts adjoining these tracts must be notified (that are within 1,000 feet of the mining permit boundary) as indicated on the mine map(s). "Highway" means a road that has four lanes of travel or less and is not designated as an Interstate Highway. The only exception to the above method of giving notice is if another means of notice is approved in advance by the Director, Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources. A copy of a tax map (or other alternative acceptable to the Department) must be mailed with the completed "Notice" form (the proposed overall permit boundaries and the names and locations of all owners of record of lands adjoining said boundaries must be clearly denoted on the tax map). The "Affidavit of Notification" attached to this application must be completed, notarized and submitted to the Department, with the remainder of the completed application form, before the application will be considered complete. THIS SECTION MUST BE COMPLETED FOR ALL APPLICATIONS FOR NEW MINING PERMITS AND ALL MODIFICATIONS OF A MINING PERMIT TO ADD LAND TO THE PERMITTED AREA, AS REQUIRED BY NCGS 74-50(bl). SEE THE NEXT TWO PAGES FOR THE "NOTICE" FORM AND THE "AFFIDAVIT OF NOTIFICATION" -16- NOTICE (TYPICAL) Pursuant to provisions G.S. 74-50(bl) of The Mining Act of 1971, Notice is hereby given that HOM Development, LLC has applied on February, 2021 (Applicant Name) (Date) to the Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources, North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality, 1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612, for (check one): ® a new surface mining permit, ❑ a modification of an existing surface mining permit to add land to the permitted area; or ❑ a modification of an existing surface mining permit to add land to the permitted area with no disturbance in the area proposed. Please note that future modification(s) may be submitted by the applicant to allow disturbance within this area without re -notification of adjoining landowners. The applicant proposes to mine sand and topsoil on 6.23 acres located 2.5 (Mineral, Ore) (Number) (Miles) south of Powells Point, NC PO off/near road 8180 Caratoke Hw. (Direction) (Nearest Town) (Number/Name) in Currituck County. *SEE ATTACHED MAP FOR PROPOSED PERMIT BOUNDARIES AND CORRESPONDING ADJOINING LANDOWNER NAMES AND LOCATIONS* In accordance with G.S. 74-50(bl), the mine operator is required to make a reasonable effort, satisfactory to the Department, to notify all owners of record, both public and private, of all tracts of land that are adjoining the mining permit boundary; if an adjoining tract is owned or leased by the applicant or is owned by the lessor of the mine tract, all owners of record of tracts adjoining these tracts must be notified (that are within 1,000 feet of the mining permit boundary). In addition, the mine operator must also notify the chief administrative officer of the county or municipality in which any part of the permitted area is located. Any person may file written comment(s) to the Department at the above address within thirty (30) days of the issuance of this Notice or the filing of the application for a permit, whichever is later. Should the Department determine that a significant public interest exists relative to G.S. 74-51, a public hearing will be held within 60 days of the end of the 30-day comment period specified above. A copy of the permit application materials is on file and available for public review during normal business hours at the above listed address as well as at the appropriate regional office. For information regarding the specifics of the DroDosed mininLy activity. Dlease contact the aMlicant at the following telephone number: (252) 473-6074 . 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 Minine Act of 1971 throughout the application review process until a final decision is made on the application. Ben Stikeleather, Currituck County Manager 153 Courthouse Rd., Ste. 204, Currituck, NC 27929 (Addressee/Owner of Record's Name and Address) February 15, 2021 (Date of Issuance of this Notice/ Mailed to Addressee/Owner of Record) Jamie Basnight Hatchell, manager HOM Development, LLC (Name of Applicant: Include Contact Person & Company Name, if Applicable) PO Box 2405. Manteo, NC 27954 (Address of Applicant) APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT 11231IJ:VVIE17JU17tIl4c"41 tlUM I, Kenneth Elliott an applicant, or an agent, or employee of an applicant, for a new Mining Permit, or a modification of an existing Mining Permit to add land to the permitted area, from the N.C. Department of Environmental Quality, being first duly sworn, do hereby attest that the following are all known owners of record, both public and private, of all tracts of land that are adjoining the mining permit boundary (including, where an adjoining tract is owned or leased by the applicant or is owned by the lessor of the mine tract, all owners of record of tracts adjoining these tracts, that are within 1,000 feet of the mining permit boundary) and that notice of the pending application has been caused to be mailed, by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, to said owners of record at their addresses shown below, such notice being given on a form provided by the Department: (Adjoining Landowner Name) William T., Jr. & Judith D. Griggs, Trustees Sadie Gallon Shawn & Shannon O'Sullivan (Address) 427 Goodspeed Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23451 9 Kings Forest Court, Greensboro, NC 27405 8156 Caratoke Hwy., Powells Point, NC 27966 (Attach additional list if necessary) I do also attest that the following individual is the chief administrative officer of the county or municipality in which any part of the permitted area is located and that notice of the pending application has been caused to be mailed, by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, to said office at the following address: (Chief Administrative Officer Name) [i.e.: City Manager, County Manager, Mayor, etc.] Ben Stikeleather, Currituck County Manager (Address) 153 Courthouse Rd., Ste. 204, Currituck, NC 27929 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 pernut boundary) and the chief administrative officer of the county or municipality in which any part of the permitted area is located in ci pliance with N.C.G.S. 74-50(bl) and 15A NCAC SB 0004(d). I understand that it is the responsibility of the plicantto renreceipts of mailing showing that the bove notices were caused to be mailed and to provide em to the Department upon request. �a Signature of Applican o Agent March 18, 2021 Date If person executing Affidavit is an agent or employee of an applicant, provide the following information: Name of applicant: HOM Development, LLC Titleofperson executing Affidavit p 1 Agent for HOM Development, LLC I, Nrt'lO1 r1P-G ii SLY 1 d d 1� 1 a Notary Public of the County of State of North Carolina, do hereby certify ti appeared before me this day and under oath t was Witness my hand and notarial seal, this �I day of i w % Notary: my h�j -30- s i '°t/BLlG 'O9�•8�?/2o�;i cO uw J % , APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT AFFIDAVIT OF NOTIFICATION I, Kenneth Elliott an applicant, or an agent, or employee of an applicant, for a new Mining Permit, or a modification of an existing Mining Permit to add land to the permitted area, from the N.C. Department of Environmental Quality, being first duly sworn, do hereby attest that the following are all known owners of record, both public and private, of all tracts of land that are adjoining the mining permit boundary (including, where an adjoining tract is owned or leased by the applicant or is owned by the lessor of the mine tract, all owners of record of tracts adjoining these tracts, that are within 1,000 feet of the mining permit boundary) and that notice of the pending application has been caused to be mailed, by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, to said owners of record at their addresses shown below, such notice being given on a form provided by the Department: (Adjoining Landowner Name) Assorted Development Com. Julio Nicolas Castillo Frasca Holdings, LLC (Address) PO Box 402, Kitty Hawk, NC 27949 118 Keller Lane, Grandy, NC 27939 2401 Colinoton Road, Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948 (Attach additional list if necessary) I do also attest that the following individual is the chief administrative officer of the county or municipality in which any,part of the permitted area is located and that notice of the pending application has been caused to be mailed, by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, to said office at the following address: (Chief Administrative Officer Name) [i.e.: City Manager, County Manager, Mayor, etc.] Ben Stikeleather, Currituck County Manager (Address) 153 Courthouse Rd., Ste. 204, Currituck, NC 27929 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 adjommg 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 wrthm 1,000 feet of the mining�ermit boundary) and the chief administrative of of the county or municipality in which any part of the pernvtted area is located in compliance with N.C.G.S. 74-50(bl) and 15A NCAC SB 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. _-K�1-it March 18, 2021 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: HOM Development, LLC Title of person executing Affidavit Agent for HOM Development. LLC I, A►'4yineAbI K - U1Ak&'9— a Notary Public of the County of CG State of North Carolina do hereby certify that q nP i appeared before me this day and under oath acknowledge that the above Affidavit was made by him/her. Witness my hand and notarial seal, this day of K. 20 2l . Notary: m�zz0/7 �b}�his1s12�rC�: •� N -31- Off, °t/Blt�' ice; na'W LI C6IV I11RI �113 �u 11►11�Ce77 �17i5iY➢ AFFIDAVIT OF NOTIFICATION I, Kenneth Elliott an applicant, or an agent, or employee of an applicant, for a new Mining Permit, or a modification of an existing Mining Permit to add land to the permitted area, from the N.C. Department of Environmental Quality, being first duly sworn, do hereby attest that the following are all known owners of record, both public and private, of all tracts of land that are adjoining the mining permit boundary (including, where an adjoining tract is owned or leased by the applicant or is owned by the lessor of the mine tract, all owners of record of tracts adjoining these tracts, that are within 1,000 feet of the mining permit boundary) and that notice of the pending application has been caused to be mailed, by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, to said owners of record at their addresses shown below, such notice being given on a form provided by the Department: (Adjoining Landowner Name) (Address) Ambrose Signs, Inc. PO Box 56, Camden, NC 27921 Lilias J. Morrison PO Box 146, Harbinger, NC 27941 Joaquin H. Salazar PO Box 1316, Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948 (Attach additional list if necessary) I do also attest that the following individual is the chief administrative officer of the county or municipality in which any part of the permitted area is located and that notice of the pending application has been caused to be mailed, by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, to said office at the following address: (Chief Administrative Officer Name) [i.e.: City Manager, County Manager, Mayor, etc.] Ben Stikeleather, Currituck County Manager (Address) 153 Courthouse Rd., Ste. 204, Currituck, NC 27929 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 adjoming 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 wrthm 1,000 feet of the mining permit boundary) and the chief administrative officer of the county or municipality in which any part of the perrmtted area is located in compliance with N.C.G.S. 74-50(bl) and 15A NCAC 5B .0004(d). I understand that it is the responsibility of the in 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 cantor Agent March 18 2021 Date If person executing Affidavit is an agent or employee of an applicant, provide the following information: Name of applicant: HOM Development, LLC Title of person executing Affidavit Agent for HOM Development, LLC I, An+b i f1G� CL lt�,� �r_t 1 a Notary Public of the County of Dacr/ 1 .1 i� .1 State of North Carolina, do hereby certify that 4dS'Ar *A (2 (. • F_111 OT appeared before me this day and under oath acknowledged that the above Affidavit was made by himther. Y dayof 1L. Witness m hand and notarial seal, this 20 Notary: my �s�l4A Aasa =0- —32— Puev 1,14E APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT AFFIDAVIT OF NOTIFICATION I, Kenneth Elliott an applicant, or an agent, or employee of an applicant, for a new Mining Permit, or a modification of an existing Mining Permit to add land to the permitted area, from the N.C. Department of Environmental Quality, being first duly sworn, do hereby attest that the following are all known owners of record, both public and private, of all tracts of land that are adjoining the mining permit boundary (including, where an adjoining tract is owned or leased by the applicant or is owned by the lessor of the mine tract, all owners of record of tracts adjoining these tracts, that are within 1,000 feet of the mining permit boundary) and that notice of the pending application has been caused to be mailed, by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, to said owners of record at their addresses shown below, such notice being given on a form provided by the Department: (Adjoining Landowner Name) (Address) Brooke & Bailey. LLC 110 Wamnum Drive, Kitty Hawk, NC 27949 Faye J. Harrell 8222 Caratoke Hwy., Powells Point, NC 27966 (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 j)art of the permitted area is located and that notice of the pending application has been caused to be mailed, by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, to said office at the following address: (Chief Administrative Officer Name) [i.e.: City Manager, County Manager, Mayor, etc.] Ben Stikeleather, Currituck County Manager (Address) 153 Courthouse Rd., Ste. 204, Currituck, NC 27929 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 joining tract is owned or leased by the applicant or is owned by the lessor of the mine tract, al10 oers of record of tracts adjoining these tracts, that are within 1,000 feet of the mining hermit boundary) and the chief administrative officer of the county or municipality in which any part of the perrmtted area is located in compliance with N.C.G.S. 74-50(bl) and 15A NCAC SB 0004(d). I understand that it is the responsibility of the applicant to retain the receipts of mailing showing that the aboven otices were caused to be mailed and to provide them to the Department upon request. Signature of Applicant or Agent March 18, 2021 Date If person executing Affidavit is an agent or employee of an applicant, provide the following information: Name of applicant: HOM Development, LLC Title of person executing Affidavit Agent for HOM Development, LLC I, �h�©t 17 Gj L R • Q L � r a Notary Public of the County of �CLro/ State of North Carolina, do hereby certify that 6 n 0 �) - iC I I t o 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 --LE—day of ������ �r��11,. 20_4. Y& Notary: m �sic� es: -15 o`iDc� 3 3 — _ �BL1G i a° V e a COU111V ,`````. APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT G. LAND ENTRY AGREEMENT We hereby grant to the Department or its appointed representatives the right of entry and travel upon our lands or operation during regular business hours for the purpose of making necessary field inspections or investigations as may be reasonably required in the administration of the Mining Act of 1971 pursuant to G.S. 74-56. We further grant to the Department or its appointed representatives the right to make whatever entries on the land as may be reasonably necessary and to take whatever actions as may be reasonably necessary in order to carry out reclamation which the operator has failed to complete in the event a bond forfeiture is ordered pursuant to G.S. 74-59. LANDOWNER: -< I /� L'_" Signature: -k { Print Name: Foster Allen Forbes (Title, if applicable) Company (If applicable) Address: 5104 Lunar Drive Kitty Hawk, NC 27949 Telephone: ( 252 ) 395-4930 Date Signed: March 18, 2021 APPLICANT: Signature:* C,- i Print Name: Jamie Basnight Hatchell Title: Manager Company: HOM Development, LLC Mine Name: Foster Forbes Mine Telephone: ( 252 ) 473-6074 Date Signed: March 18, 2021 *Signature must be the same as the individual who signed Page 1 of this application. One oriainal and five (5) conies of the completed apDlication, six (6) conies of all location mans, mine mans and reclamation mans, and the appropriate processing fee. (see next page for fee schedule) in the form a check or money order payable to the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality must be sent to the Raleigh Central Office at the address listed on the front cover of this application form. Inquiries regarding the status of the review of this application should be directed to the Mining Program staff at (919) 707-9220. -34- APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT SCHEDULE OF RECLAMATION COSTS (Based upon range of $500 - $5,000 per affected acre) COMMODITY CODES: SG = Sand and/or Gravel, GS = Gemstone, Borrow = Borrow/fill dirt, CS = Crushed Stone, DS = Dimension Stone, FS = Feldspar, MI = Mica, LI = Lithium, PF = Pyrophyllite, OL = Olivine, KY = Kyanite/Sillimanite/Andalusite, PH = Phosphate, CL = Clay/Shale, PE = Peat, AU = Gold, TI = Titanium, and OT = Other Type T/S Ponds S.piles W.piles P.area/H.R. Mine Excay. SG, GS, $500/ac.(L) $1800/ac. $2000/ac. $1800/ac. $500/ac.(L) Borrow 1500(FI) $2000(PD) CS, DS, 500(L) 1800 2000 2000 500(L) FS, MI, 1500(FI) 2500(PD) LI, PF, OL, KY PH 1000(L) 2500 5000 5000 2000(L) 2500(FI) 5000(PD) CL 1000(L) 2500 5000 5000 2000(L) 2500(FI) 3700(PD) PE, AU, 1000(L) 2500 3000 3500 2000(L) 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,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. -37- Dewatering Basin Design *items in red are inputs Version 2.27.09 The volume of the borrow pit dewatering basin will be based on a 2 hour retention time. Using the formula V= 8.0203 * Q * t where, V is volume in cubic feet, Q is the pump rate in gallons per minute (GPM), and t is the retention time in hours. The pump rate is not to exceed 1,000 GPM (60,000 GPH). STEP 1: Input required variables Pump Rate: Retention Time: Required Volume: 1000 GPM g hours 32081.2 ft3 STEP 2: Design of the Dewatering Basin Final Required Volume: 32081.2 ft' Design Depth: Proposed Basin Side Slopes The volume of the borrow pit dewatering basin will be based on a 2 hour retention time. The pump rate shall not exceed 1,000 GPM (60,000 GPH). The contractor may desire a greater retention time for managing turbidity; however, work associated with this increased volume will be considered incidental. .0 :1 side slopes *must be at least 1.5:1 or flatter OPTIONS EXISTING DIMENSIONS Suggested Top Width (it): 133 Suggested Top Length (ft): 168 Final Design Top Width (ft): Final Design Top Length (ft): 168 Final Design Depth (ft): 5 Verily Storage (ft') 97336.67OK The dewatering basin shall be designed in accordance with the Borrow Pit Dewatering Basin Detail Drawing. basin design to serve dewatering of Foster Forbes Mine. BORROW PIT DEWATERING BASIN DETAIL OffrowtIE BORN PIT OEMi1TFRINO BASIN *III ualmo u = 6.0908 ' b � T IMERE Y xR tll,'IL3 t JFOT fii IB PUMP FUME RATE (64 ) AND T IB DEBATER N8 E (MRj . UM MMIMUM FLOW RAT OF 1000 GFE AND A ■INIMSiI DIMMITERIMM TIE OF 2 HOURS. RISER SRALL BE A NON-PERFORMW BOTH OR OORRUMTED MATERIAL WMTH A FLABHBWD iiT . CONSTRUCT THE COIR FIBER OA FLE K I A MTERIAL TMiAT BEETS THE SPECIFMMY20 0 OF THE COIR FIBER MAT SPECIAL PROVISION PRDVIDW M THE CMMMT. PRavwE a' swim . Poet of THE aELF-FASTENM ANGLE STEEL TYPE. FNSTALL STEEL POGZM WITH NO MORE, THAN 8 OF THE POST APPEARINN ABOVE THE MUXMD. ATTACH THE CUIR FIBER MAT TO THE SUM P08 MTN MIRE OR OTHER ASTABLE IFJIIr16 AND STAPLED IMM THE BOTTOM AND SASE KOM OF THE BASIN 'WITH 12" STAPLER. INSTALL TYPE 2 FILTER FABRIC ON BIDFJN AM AND BdrITlA OF BASIN AT INLET AB GHODI IN THE DETAIL. UBE THE TYPICAL. 6EGTtoN 8EI m FOR vm BMM PIT OEMATERING BASIN AS A GUIDE. 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PROVIDE A STMIE ENERGY MISSIPATOR PAID AT THE '' - OUTLET OF THE PIMP DISCWJM HOSE AIM OUTLET OF ` - 11 THE RISER BARREL IN ACCOMnam WITH RV MIY to STANDARD ORiM1INO 8M.09 FOR OUiLEr WJO DITCH. m Iltjq./iOBIFIED EARTH MATERIAL COIR FIBER BAFFLE SREEL POST8 ENERGY niesipATOR INCT T4 SCALE Discharge Outfall Outlet Protection: Construction Details Practice Standards and Specifications 6.41, 6.31, 6.15 Foster Forbes Mine 8180 Caratoke Hwy., Powells Point, NC Currituck County 6.41 Outlet Stabilization Structure 6.31 Riprap and Paved Channels 6.15 Riprap Pipe Outlet to Well-defined Channel Trapezoidal Riprap Channel Design top width Design depth Filter layer. gravel or fabric Riprap lined apron located at end of mine dewatering overflow pipes (3) to prevent scour and undermining in existing ditch, and to absorb the impact of the water flow and reduce the velocity to non -erosive levels, before flow reaches wetlands. Riprap Apron Size: Overflow pipe discharges directly into well-defined channel. The apron will extend across the channel bottom and up the channel banks to the top of the bank. length of apron will be 20- feet downstream to maintain velocity control of maximum 2.0 feet per second. Grade: Apron will have zero grade and no overfill at end of apron. Alignment: Apron will be straight throughout entire length if possible. If curve is necessary to align the apron with the receiving channel, the curve will be located in the upstream section of the riprap. Materials: Riprap will consist of a well graded mixture of NCDOT Class A (2" to 6") stone or slag. Thickness: Minimum thickness of riprap will be 1.5 times the maximum stone diameter. Filter: Operator plans to install a layer of heavy duty silt fence filter cloth between the riprap and the underlying soil to prevent soil movement into or through the rlprap. Filter cloth will extend to the top of both channel banks, and edges will overlap 12 inches. Upstream end will be buried 12 inches and downstream end will be buried if necessary. Maintenance: inspect riprap outlet structures weekly and after significant rainfall events to see if any erosion around or below the riprap has taken place, or if stones have become dislodged. Repair all damage immediately. Maintain all vegetation adjacent to the channel in healthy condition to prevent scour or erosion during out -of -bank flow. Control weeds and brush growing in the riprap by cutting. [C-It -CQ.V- Ken Elliott, consulting March 19, 2021 Temporary Hydrating Swale Construction Details Foster Forbes Mine 8180 Caratoke Hwy., Powells Point, NC Currituck County Photo 1:New excavated swale Photo 2: Swale after rain Similar to a contour bank, this rehydration swale is being constructed to ensure hydration of nearby wetlands adjacent to the permit boundary of the Marty Hurdle Sand Mine. The swale will consist of 3 100-foot long by 10-foot wide closed -end swales that will parallel the land contour and which will overlap or butt up to each other. The swales will be located along the western and eastern unexcavated boundaries between the excavation area and the wetland. Unlike a contour bank, there will be no water flow but water will collect in the swale from rainfall and by intentional filling from the excavation during periods of dewatering. The water in the swales will be absorbed by the swale and taken underground to recharge the adjacent wetland. Construction: A flat-bottomed V-shaped level closed -end trench 6-foot wide by 1-2 feet deep will be dug parallel to the contour of the land in 100-foot lengths. The series of 3100-foot closed end swales will overlap or butt to each other. Trench will have minimum 2-ft wide flat bottom and 2:1 or flatter sloped sides. The excavated soil will be placed uncompacted along the bottom side of the trench in a round mound shaped berm minimum 1-ft high and 4-ft wide, which will allow surface run off from above the swale to flow into the swale and be collected there, and then be absorbed into the ground. The swale berm will be seeded with ground cover to prevent erosion. The side slopes and swale depression will be seeded to encourage ground cover growth. There will be a 2-ft tall silt fence erosion barrier constructed behind and below the swale berm to collect any sedimentation from the swale. Compacled soil z' Is min .I Flow 18" min �l =III I� III�IU_ IIIF II— H = IlHlllr' 6 yplcal --i A 6-foot wide rock baffle consisting of rip -rap and smaller gravel will be constructed in each swale berm at its lowest contour point to allow passive discharge of overflow water during periods of heavy rain, through a level sill spillway approximately 9-feet long. This will spill a level sheet of water 3-5 mm deep to run across the surrounding grass, through the silt fence, and into the wetland. This sheet flow water will prevent concentrated flow and erosion of the landscape. Cnaraa annranam Annual Maintenance: • Inspect rock baffle for clogging and correct the problem. • Inspect and correct erosion problems in the sand/soil bed of swales. • Inspect grass along side -slopes for erosion and formation of rills or gullies and correct. • Based on inspection, plant an alternative grass species if the original grass cover has not been successfully established. Maintenance (as needed) • Inspect swale berms weekly and after every rainfall, repair as needed. • Till or cultivate the surface of the sand/soil bed of swales if the swale does not draw down within 48 hours. • Remove sediment build-up within the bottom of the swale once it has accumulated to 25% of the original design volume. • Mow grass to maintain a height of three to four inches Ken Elliott, consulting March 19, 2021 Water Height Control: Construction Details Half -pipe Water Level Control with Flash Board Risers NRCS Code 587 Foster Forbes Mine 8180 Caratoke Hwy., Powells Point, NC Currituck County ernerwcysipll" rtprap i tj I 1�1 /�____ riser embankment `_ rL concrete base DESCRIPTION A structure in a water management system that conveys water, controls the direction or rate of flow, maintains a desired water surface elevation or measures water. Water height control structure is standard structure used by agricultural and horticultural farms in North Carolina to raise or lower water height in ditches and ponds per need (NRCS). Waterheight control structure to be installed in the south berm of the sedimentation pond at the Mary L. Sawyer Mine. Overflow to be directed down stabilized ditch to nearby blue -line stream, eventual outflow to Pasquotank River. PURPOSE To convey water from one elevation to a lower elevation within, to, or from a water conveyance system, such as a ditch, channel, canal, or pipeline designed to operate under open channel conditions. Typical structures: drops, chutes, turnouts, surface water inlets, head gates, pump boxes, and stilling basins (NRCS). This water management system will be used to maintain a maximum water surface elevation in the sedimentation pond at the Foster Forbes Mine, 8180 Caratoke Hwy., Powells Point, NC, Currituck County. Sedimentation pond is a part of the dewatering management system of the Foster Forbes Mine, used to remove settleable matter and turbidity from mine dewatering wastewater. CONSTRUCTION Structure consists of 26' x 3' horizontal galvanized steel culvert running under the sedimentation pond berm. A vertical 6' half pipe 52" x 30" is attached on the north end of the culvert with stacked flash boards allowing adjustable height of the water level in the sedimentation pond. Water flows over the flash boards and into the discharge pipe and down the rip -rap stabilized ditch. Overflow ditch is lined with riprap for 20 feet down its length. Existing slopes adjacent to the culvert are heavily grassed with natural grass and weeds with no erosion present. MAINTENANCE Structures will be checked and necessary maintenance, including removal of debris, shall be performed after major storms and at least semi-annually. Ken Elliott, consulting March 19, 2021 OOYEAR ---- - '_� �� 1�i1'i �•����•�l Y�'�t 1'_ FLOOD ZONE�f L� ^'ru...IL 1-I` STOCKPILE AREA 100 YEAR FLOOD ZONE FLOOD MAP FOSTER FORBES MINE 8180 CARATOKE HWY. POWELLS POINT, NC CURRITUCK COUNTY OPERATOR: HOM DEVELOPMENT, LLC MANTEO,NC National Flood Hazard Layer FIRMette *FEMA Legend 0 250 500 1,000 1,500 2,000 Basemap: USGS National Map: Orthoimagery: Data refreshed October, 2020 SEE RS REPOW FOR DETAILED LEGEND AND INDFE MAP FOR FlRM IM ULWODf Without Bow Flood Elevation (BFE) Zane A. V,A99 SPECIAL FLOOD With BFE Or Depth IDne AE. AO. AN, W. AR HAZARD AREAS Regulatory Floodway 0.2%Annual Chance Flood Hazard, Areas of 1%annual chance flood with average depth less than one foot or with drainage areas of lass than one square mile nine "Future Conditions 1%Annual Chance Flood Hazard m-,, Area with Reduced Flood Risk due to OTHER AREAS OF Levee. See Notes. 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