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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20210830_Application.A)k ENVIRONMENTAL AT SOLUTIONS August 30, 2021 Mr. Adam Parr, Assistant State Mining Specialist Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources 1612 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699 RE: Application for a New Mining Permit Indiantown Farm, LLC- Proposed Cherry Island Mine Martin County - Roanoke River Basin Dear Mr. Parr: RECEIVED AUG 3 0 2021 LAND DUALITY MINING PROGRAM As a consultant working on behalf of my client, Indiantown Farm, L-C, we hereby submit the attached mining permit application for a new mining permit to mine sand and gravel on 70.9 acres of agricultural land located off NC 125 in Martin County. The proposed affected acreage will be 50.5 acres and will consist of a site access road, temporary stockpile areas, perimeter screening berms, three mine excavation areas, and temporary erosion and sedimentation control measures that will be installed and maintained until all site runoff is directed internal to the mine excavations. There will be no mine dewatering of the mine excavations and no processing plant located onsite. The proposed reclamation plan is to restore the mine excavations to viable lakes, remove all mining equipment from the site, grade all remaining affected areas, and establish permanent groundcover throughout the site. The detailed responses provided within the attached mining permit application form along with the comprehensive mining plan set support our contention that we have addressed all of the environmental and public safety aspects of the NC Mining Act and corresponding administrative rules, and that none of the permit denial criteria listed under GS 74-51(d) (1)-(7) will be triggered by the proposed mining operation. Lastly, we have attached the $5,000 mining permit application processing fee to initiate the review of this mining permit application. Thank you for your consideration in this matter. If you should have any questions regarding this mining permit application package, please contact me at (919) 368-0246 or Mr. Skip Valentine, Owner of Indiantown Farm, LLC, at (919) 395-4592. cer ee PEavSEnvironmental Solutions, PLLCAT Attachments: $5,000 Mining Permit Application Processing Fee Mining Permit Application Package-6 Copies NORTH CAROLINA MINING PERMIT APPLICATION 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 NOTE: It is recommended that you contact the appropriate Regional Office (see Regional Office listing in the back of this booklet) or the Raleigh Central Office for a PRE -APPLICATION MEETING to discuss your intentions and address any questions. MINING PERMIT APPLICATION REVIEW PROCESS FLOWCHART BEGINNING OF PROCESS Application received by State Mining Specialist I Applicant issues I Public Notice Application assigned to Assistant State Mining Specialist Assistant State Mining Specialist/Program Secretary routes application for review and comment - U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service - N. C. Geological Survey - Wildlife Resources Commission - Division of Water Resources - Division of Archives & History - Division of Parks & Recreation - Others as appropriate *All application review comments forwarded to Assistant State Mining Specialist Is application complete? If "YES", Assistant State Mining Specialist drafts the proposed permit action - Regional Office I- Division of Air Quality I - Division of Water Resources .................................... Review Public Comments; Public Hearing Possible :.....*so ......................... • : If "NO", Assistant State Mining Specialist drafts a letter requesting additional information from applicant Additional information from applicant received and routed to/reviewed by Assistant State Mining Specialist and Regional Office Staff (go to * ) Application & proposed permit action reviewed by State Mining Specialist Is application & proposed permit action complete/acceptable?? If "Yes", the following permit actions are issued by the State Mining Specialist: - Draft Permits - Permit Transfers/Name Changes - Bond Substitutions/Cancellations - Permit Releases - High Airblast Remediation Plans - Non -controversial New Permits - - Small, Non -controversial Modifications END OF PROCESS If "YES", application & proposed permit action forwarded to and reviewed by Division Director Is application & proposed permit action complete/acceptable?? If "YES", the proposed permit action is issued by the Division Director END OF PROCESS If "No", application & proposed permit action returned to Assistant State Mining Specialist for revision (go to * ) For other permit actions, if "Yes", application & proposed permit action forwarded to and reviewed by Mining Specialist Is application & proposed permit action complete/ acceptable?? If "NO", application & proposed permit action returned to State Mining Specialist/ Assistant State Mining Specialist for revision (go to *) If "NO", application & proposed permit action returned to Section Chief/State Mining Specialist for revision (go to * ) APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT (PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE) 1. Name of Mine Cherry Island Mine County River Basin Roanoke Latitude (decimal degrees to four places) 35.86920 Longitude (decimal degrees to four places)-77.0780' Martin 2. Name of Applicant*- Indiantown Farm, LLC - 3. Permanent address for receipt of official mail** 1500 Sunday Drive, Suite 300, Raleigh, NC 27607 Telephone _ (919) 395-4592 Alternate No. ( ) 4. Mine Office Address 23721 NC Highway 125, Williamston, NC 27892 Telephone (919) 395-4592 5. Mine Manager Melton E. "Skip" Valentine, III 6. E-mail Address: skipmev ,gmail.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. ***Signature Date 7X,4:�?rZ�aZ Print Name Melton E. "Skip" Valentine, III 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. -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: // n 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): 70.9 Of this acreage, how much is owned and how much is leased? Acres owned: 70.9 Acres leased: Property owner if leased: 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 ❑ NoFT If yes, indicate the acreage to be covered by this modification (this is the acreage that the "major modification" fee will be based upon): Does the modification involve acreage outside the previously approved permitted boundary? Yes ❑ No ❑. if yes, indicate the additional acreage to be covered by this modification: . (NOTE: you must complete all of Section F. of this application form entitled Notification of Adjoining Landowners). Of this acreage to be added to the permit, will any portion of this acreage be affected (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 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 ACTIONS) AND CORRESPONDING ACREAGE NOTED ABOVE 2. Name of all materials mined: Sand and Gravel 3. Mining method: Hydraulic Dredge Dragline & Truck Other (explain): Front-end Loader & Truck ® Shovel & Truck Self -loading Scraper 4. a. Expected maximum depth of mine (feet) Approximately 30 feet Depth is relative to what benchmark? (e.g., natural ground level, mean sea level, road elevation, etc.) Natural around level b. Expected average depth of mine (feet) Approximately 30 feet 5. Has any area(s) at this site been mined in the past? Yes ❑ If yes, when and by whom was this activity conducted? —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): A22roximatel,0years B. MAPS I. Clearly mark and label the location of your mining operation on six (6) copies of 7.5-minute quadrangle and a county highway map. These maps, in addition to six (6) copies of all mine maps and reclamation maps, must be submitted with each permit application. 7.5-minute quadrangles may be obtained from the N.C. Geological Survey: Mailing Address: Physical Address: 1612 Mail Service Center OR 512 North Salisbury Street, 5th Floor Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612 Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 (919) 733-2423 http://portal.ncdenr.ora/web/Ir/p-eolop-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.orgLgis/ 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 1 inch = 50 feet 50-199 Acres 1 inch = 100 feet 200+ Acres 1 inch = 200 feet (NOTE: Smaller scaled maps may be acceptable if they clearly illustrate the above items) —4— NCDOT ROAD MAP USGS QUAD MAP Indiantown Farm, LLC. - Cherry Island Mine - Martin County 1 r - v-142 Conoh. . SITE -- ; onme tr r tlarhn - � eNk �0.2710 County iIGS. l - Aiipo t f� +,►g �r 13_ Williams nNA . _ MARTIN, COUNTY - 3L13 sC + _ - i 171 1 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 1.1 Stockpiles 1.0 Wastepiles 0 Processing Area/Haul Roads 1.4 Mine Excavation 35.0 Other (Explain) Berms, Diversions, etc. 12.0 Total Disturbed Acreage 50.5 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 ofthe mine and reference the sequence to the mine map(s). Attach additional sheets as needed. The proposed operation will involve the removal of sand and gravel by dragline or long reach excavator from three mine excavation areas without dewatering the mine excavations. Any excess overburden will be placed back into the mine excavations as the mine progresses. Mined material will be placed adjacent to the excavations to allow drainage back into the excavations. Material will then be placed into trucks and hauled directly offsite without further processing. No mining activities will commence until all erosion and sedimentation control measures have been installed and maintained. In addition to the erosion and sedimentation control measures, the mine excavations, temporary stockpile areas, and visual screening berms will be located as shown on the attached mining plan set. A detailed construction sequence has been provided on Sheet C4 of the attached mining plan set. Once all mining activities are completed, final reclamation of the entire site will be completed as indicated in the Reclamation Plan (see Sheet C7). 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-sections/construction details of each measure. Engineering designs and calculations are required to justify the adequacy of any proposed measures. Erosion and sedimentation control measures have been proposed throughout the project area to protect surrounding properties. These include a paved construction entrance, buffer zones, perimeter silt fence with silt fence outlets, temporary diversions, earthen berms for screening as well as sediment containment, and temporary skimmer basins for each of the three mine excavation areas that will be maintained until they have been incorporated into the mine excavations at which time all runoff will be directed into the mine excavations. All erosion and sedimentation control measures are shown on Sheet C4. The installation and removal of all erosion and sedimentation control measures are specified within the construction sequence also provided on Sheet C4. The skimmer basins and all diversions have been designed using a 25-year design storm event, the design calculations of which are provided on Sheets C 13 and C 14. The construction and maintenance notes and details for each erosion and sedimentation measure are provided on Sheets C8—C12. 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. Ifyes, briefly describe all such processes including any chemicals to be used. Sand and gravel will be removed from the mine excavations without pit dewatering, temporarily stockpiled adjacent to the mine excavations, and allowed to gravity flow back into the mine excavations. No processing plant is proposed as moist mined material will be loaded from the temporary stockpiles into trucks and hauled directly offsite. b. Will the operation involve discharging fresh or waste water from the mine or plant as a point discharge to the waters of the State? Yes ® No ❑. Ifyes, briefly describe the nature of the discharge and locate all proposed discharge points (along with their method of stabilization) on your mine map(s). During the initial preparation of each of the three excavation areas within the overall project area, skimmer basins with temporary diversions will be used to capture stormwater runoff. After the sediment contained in the water has had a chance to settle to the bottom of the basins, water from the surface of the basins will be removed by the skimmer and discharged via the basin outlet dissipator as shown on Sheet C4. This process is further described in the construction sequence and on the construction detail sheets. NOTE: Once each of the three mine excavations is enlarged to incorporate its corresponding skimmer basin, all drainage from the site will be directed into and held within the three mine excavations —which will eliminate any further discharge from the site. c. Will any part of the proposed mine excavation(s) extend below the water table? Yes ® No ❑. If yes, do you intend to dewater the excavation(s)? Yes ❑ No E. Ifyes, what impact, if any, will mine dewatering have on neighboring wells? Estimated withdrawal rate in gallons per day: . Locate all existing wells on the mine map(s) that lie within 500 feet of the proposed excavation area. Provide data to support any conclusions or statements made, including any monitoring well data, well construction data and current water withdrawal rates. Indicate whether the proposed mine locale is served by a public water system or private wells. The estimated maximum depth of the mine will be around 30 feet with the water table depth estimated to be around 12 feet below the natural ground surface. As the material to be mined will be removed without dewatering the excavations, no impacts to surrounding properties are anticipated. 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. No mine dewatering is proposed for this operation. See response provided in Item 3c. above. In addition, a Notice of Intent (NOI) form for coverage under the NPDES NCG02 General Stormwater Permit for Mining, including the required processing fee and attachments, has been submitted to DEMLR's Stormwater Program for review and approval to cover the temporary discharge from the six temporary skimmer basins until internal drainage to the mine excavations can be achieved. A copy of the NO1 and its attachments are attached to this mining permit application. Once the Certificate of Coverage is issued by the Stormwater Program, a copy will be provided to your office. —7— APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT 4. a. Will the operation involve crushing or any other air contaminant emissions? Yes ❑ No Z. If yes, indicate evidence that you have applied for or obtained an air quality permit issued by the Division of Air Quality or local governing body. No processing of sand and gravel removed from the three proposed mine excavations will take place at the site. Mined material will be removed from impounded mine excavations (no pit dewatering will take place), so the temporarily stockpiled material will be moist when loaded onto trucks and hauled directly offsite. b. How will dust from stockpiles, haul roads, etc., be controlled? The access road, temporary stockpiles, and internal haul roads will be sprayed with water from the mine excavation several times a day, as needed, to control fugitive 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 buffer locations and widths on the mine map(s). A proposed 50-foot minimum undisturbed buffer with an additional 50 foot wide by 6.25-foot-high vegetated earthen berm will provide an overall minimum vegetated buffer of 100 feet between mining related activities and any mining permit boundary. 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 widerthan 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). A proposed 50-foot minimum undisturbed buffer with an additional 50 foot wide by 6.25-foot-high vegetated earthen berm will provide an overall minimum vegetated buffer of 100 feet between mining related activities and any neighboring stream or wetland. APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT 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. Removal of sand and gravel from below the water table within the mine excavations will result in the side slopes reaching their natural angle of repose in water. However, any excavation that occurs above the water table will be conducted at a 3 horizontal to I vertical or flatter slope. b. Provide a cross-section on the mine maps) for all fill slopes (berms, wastepiles, overburden disposal areas, etc.), clearly indicating the intended side slope gradient, installation of any benches and/or slope drains (with supporting design information) if needed, and the method of final stabilization. Cross -sections and labels defining a minimum slope of horizontal to 1 vertical or flatter for all fill slopes have been provided in the mining plan set. The method of final stabilization for all fill slopes and other areas affected by the mining operation are provided on Sheet C8 to protect their integrity and promote slope stability. 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). The cut slopes of all excavated diversion ditches and walls of the skimmer basin will be maintained at a minimum of 2 horizontal to 1 vertical or flatter. The cut slopes around the perimeter ofthe mine excavations will be maintained at a minimum of 3 horizontal to I vertical or flatter. All cut slopes and other areas affected by the mining operation will be stabilized with vegetation as indicated on Sheet C8 to protect their integrity and promote slope stability. d. In hardrock excavations, specify proposed bench widths and heights in feet. Provide cross -sections of the mine excavation clearly noting the angles ofthe cut slopes, widths of all safety benches and mine benches, and the expected maximum depth of the excavation. There are no hard -rock excavations planned for this mining operation. 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. A lockable gate will be maintained at the site's entrance to prevent access by others outside of normal business hours. Vegetated earthen berms are also provided around the entire perimeter of the mining operation to prevent inadvertent entry. Lastly, at the completion of final reclamation ofthe site, barbed wire fencing will be installed for safety purposes. 8. Describe what kind of barricade will be used to prevent inadvertent public access along any high wall area and when it will be implemented. Vegetated earthen berms, appropriate fencing and adequate boulder barriers may be acceptable high wall barricades. A construction detail/cross-section and location of each type of barricade to be used must be indicated on the mine map(s). A lockable gate will be maintained at the site's entrance to prevent access by others outside of normal business hours. Vegetated earthen berms are also provided around the entire perimeter of the mining operation to prevent inadvertent entry. Lastly, at the completion of final reclamation of the site, barbed wire fencing will be installed for safety purposes. ME APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT 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? 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. Vegetated earthen berms will be constructed and stabilized with vegetation around the entire perimeter of the mining operation to screen the operation from view of the public. b. Could the operation have a significantly adverse effect on the purposes of a publicly owned park, forest or recreation area? If so, how will such effects (i.e., noise, visibility, etc.) be mitigated? There are no known publicly owned parks, forests, or recreation areas in close proximity to this proposed mining operation. 11. Will explosives be used? Yes ❑ No N. If yes, specify the types of explosive(s) and describe what precaution(s) will be used to prevent physical hazard to persons or neighboring property from flying rocks or excessive air blasts or ground vibrations. Depending on the mine's location to nearby structures, more detailed technical information may be required on the blasting program (such as a third -party blasting study). Locate the nearest offsite occupied structures) to the proposed excavations) on the mine map and indicate its approximate distance to the proposed excavation. 12. Will fuel tanks, solvents, or other chemical reagents be stored on -site? Yes ❑ No ®. Ifyes, 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). No fuel tanks, solvents, or other chemical reagents will be stored on -site. Fuel and other operational and maintenance items will be brought onto the site for direct service to the equipment, then removed from the site and properly stored offsite. -10- APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT D. RECLAMATION PLAN Describe your intended plan for the final reclamation and subsequent use of all affected lands and indicate the sequence and general methods to be used in reclaiming this land. This must include the method of reclamation of settling ponds and/or sediment control basins and the method of restoration or establishment of any permanent drainage channels to a condition minimizing erosion, siltation and other pollution. This information must be illustrated on a reclamation map and must correspond directly with the information provided on the mine map(s). In addition, design information, including typical cross -sections, of any permanent channels to be constructed as part of the reclamation plan and the location(s) of allpermanent channels must be indicated on the reclamation map. Upon completion of mining activities, the mine excavations will be reclaimed as lakes and the remainder of the site will be reclaimed as outlined in the Reclamation Plan on Sheet C7. This includes removal of any mining related equipment, grading of any affected areas to avoid ponding of noxious or foul water, achieving final slopes around the three mining excavations, installing a barbed wire fence around the final lake areas, and establishing a permanent groundcover using native species throughout the site. 2. is an excavated or impounded body of water to be left as a part of the reclamation? Yes ® No ❑. If yes, illustrate the location of the body(s) of water on the reclamation map and provide a scaled cross -sections) through the proposed body(s) of water. The minimum water depth must beat 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. The final lake depths will be at least 4 feet throughout with an average depth of approximately 30 feet. See the Reclamation Plan on Sheet C7 for more detailed information. 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. There will be no excavations in rock at this mine site. -11- 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 locationsfor such areas must be provided on the reclamation map. The visual barrier berms proposed around the entire perimeter of the mining operation will be approximately 6.25 feet tall and 50 feet wide at the base with a minimum of 4 horizontal to 1 vertical slope as shown on Sheet C2. In addition, these berms will be stabilized with temporary and permanent groundcover as outlined on Sheet C8. 5. a. Describe reclamation of processing facilities, stockpile areas, and on -site roadways. All mining related equipment will be removed from the mine site. Stockpiles will be removed from the site and the remaining footprints of all stockpile and other work areas will be graded level with surrounding natural ground elevation and permanently stabilized as outlined in the Reclamation Plan on Sheet C7 and the seeding schedules provided on Sheet C8. All on -site roadways and the lockable entrance gate will remain to allow ongoing access to the property. b. Will any on -site roadways be left as part of the reclamation? Yes ® No ❑. Ifyes, identify such roadways on the reclamation map and provide details on permanent road and ditch line stabilization. All on -site roadways and the lockable entrance gate at the site entrance will remain to allow ongoing access to the property. 6. Describe the method of control of contaminants and disposal of scrap metal, junk machinery, cables, or other such waste products of mining. (Note definition of refuse in The Mining Act of 1971.) No off -site generated waste shall be disposed of on the mine site without prior written approval from the NC Department of Environmental Quality, Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources and either the Division of Waste Management (DWM) or local governing body. If a disposal permit has been issued by DWM for the site, a copy of said permit must be attached to this application. All temporary and permanent refuse disposal areas must be clearly delineated on the mine map(s) and reclamation map, along with a list of items to be disposed in said areas. Any refuse (trash, debris, etc.) or other unsaleable material that is generated onsite will be removed from the site and properly disposed at an offsite permitted landfill as it is generated during the active mining operation. Any such items that may remain at the time of final reclamation will be taken offsite and properly disposed. As stated earlier, all mining related equipment will be removed from the site at the end of the active mining operation. -12- APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT 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): FERTILIZER - ANALYSIS AND RATE OF APPLICATION (pounds/acre): SEED - TYPE(S) AND RATE(S) OF APPLICATION INCLUDING YEAR-ROUND SEEDING SCHEDULE (pounds/acre): [NOTE: Include Legumes] Seed Types: Seeding Dates: Seeding Rates: See the Temporary and Permanent Seeding Types, Dates, and Rates provided on Sheet C8 attached to this mining permit application. MULCH - TYPE AND RATE OF APPLICATION (pounds/acre) AND METHOD OF ANCHORING: OTHER VEGETATIVE COVERS — TYPE (S) AND RATE (S) OF APPLICATION INCLUDING SEEDING SCHEDULE (pounds/acre, trees/acre, spacing of trees/shrubs, etc): Revegetation and/or reforestation plan approved by: 11 Signature 4��� Date 1 Print Name Michael Blakley Title Owner/President Agency Drafting and Design Services, Inc. —13— APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT E. DETERMINATION OF AFFECTED ACREAGE AND BOND The following bond calculation worksheet is to be used to establish an appropriate bond (based upon a range of $500 to $5,000 per affected acre) for each permitted mine site based upon the acreage approved by the Department to be affected during the life of the miningpermit. Please insert the approximate acreage, for each aspect o the mining operation, that you intend to a ect during the life of this minimyermit (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: AFFECTED RECLAMATION RECLAMATION CATEGORY ACREAGE COST/ACRE* COST Tailings/Sediment Ponds: 1.1 Ac. Stockpiles: 1.0 Ac. Wastepiles: 0 Ac. Processing Area/Haul Roads: 1.4 Ac. Mine Excavation: 35.0 Ac. Other: (Berms, Diversions, Etc.) 12.0 Ac. TOTAL AFFECTED AC.: 50.5 Ac. (TOTAL PERMITTED AC.: 70.9 Ac.) X $ 500 /Ac. _ $ 550 X $ 1,800 /Ac. _ $ 1,800 X $ 0 /Ac. _ $ 0 X $ 1,800 /Ac. _ $ 2,520 X $ 500 /Ac. _ $ 17,500 X $ 2,000 /Ac. _ $ 24,000 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 41.4 Ac. b) Positive Drainage 9.1 Ac. X $1,500.00 = $ 13,650 SUBTOTAL COST: $ 60,020 Inflation Factor: 0.02 X SUBTOTAL COST: $ 1,200.40 X Permit Life Provided by Applicant (Life of the Mining Operation or Life of Lease from Public Entity (in Years)): 10 INFLATION COST: $ 12,004 Total Reclamation Bond Cost: $ 72,000 (round down to the nearest $100.00) (NOTE: The reclamation bond cannot exceed $1 million per GS 74-54) -14- 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" -15- NOTICE Pursuant to provisions G.S. 74-50(bI) of The Mining Act of 1971, Notice is hereby given tha /�, Indiantown Farm, LLC has applied on ��° (Applicant Name) (Date) to the Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources, North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality, 1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612, for (check one): ® 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 Gravel on 70.9 acres located approx. 2.0 (Mineral, Ore) (Number) (Miles) West of Williamston off/near road NC Highway 125 (Direction) (Nearest Town) (Number/Name) in Martin County. *SEE ATTACHED MAP FOR PROPOSED PERMIT BOUNDARIES AND CORRESPONDING ADJOINING LANDOWNER NAMES AND LOCATIONS* In accordance with G.S. 74-50(bI), 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 orthe 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 contact 707-9220. (see attached list of names and addresses used here) (Addressee/Owner of Record's Name and Addr ss) c 1" 1021 to Addressee/Owner of Record) —16— [.m process, Indiantown Farm. LLC (Name of Applicant: Include Contact Person & Company Name, if Applicable) APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT AFFIDAVIT OF NOTIFICATION I, Indiantown Farm, LLC , an applicant, or an agent, or employee of an applicant, for a new Mining Permit, or a modification of an existing Mining Permit to add land to the permitted area, from the N.C. Department of Environmental Quality, being first duly sworn, do hereby attest that the following are all known owners of record, both public and private, of all tracts of land that are adjoining the mining permit boundary (including, where an adjoining tract is owned or leased by the applicant or is owned by the lessor of the mine tract, all owners of record of tracts adjoining these tracts, that are within 1,000 feet of the mining permit boundary) and that notice of the pending application has been caused to be mailed, by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, to said owners of record at their addresses shown below, such notice being given on a form provided by the Department: (Adjoining Landowner Name) (Address) (see attached list) (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: (Chief Administrative Officer Name) [i.e.: City Manager, County Manager, Mayor, etc.] (Address) Cameron Braddy, Town Planner/Zoning Administrator 112 E. Main Street, Williamston, NC 27892 Joyce Whichard-Brown, Mayor of Town of Williamston 112 E. Main Street, Williamston, NC 27892 U. James Bennett, Martin County Manager 305 E. Main Street, Williamston, NC 27892 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(bl) and 15A NCAC 5B .0004(d). I understand that it is the responsibility of the applicant to retain the receipts of mailing showing that the above notices were caused to be m& an) >/pvi them to the Department upon request. Signature of Applicant or 71X 7 Date If person executing Affidavit is an agent or employee of an applicant, provide the following information: Name of applicant: Indiantown Farm, LLC Title of person executing AffidAvit Melton E. "Skip'' Valentine, III, Owner I, a Notary Public of the County of An 0 Pn State of North Carolina, do hereby certify that Melton E. "Skip" Valentine, III appeared before me this day and under oath acknowledged that the above Affidavit was made by him/her. Witness my and and tarial se , this(a9±-"nw.0my 'day of 2091. Notary: Commission expires: a`1'/'1'0a';L� LESLIE A CATAGNUS _17_ Notary Public, North Carolina Edgecombe County My Commission Expires February 27, 2026 Ll- UZ6 1 1% L, I Adjoining Landowner Public Notification List Indiantown Farms, LLC - Proposed Cherry Island Mine, Martin County PIN Owner Name Owner Address Owner City Owner State Owner Zip 0503311 BIGGS, KEITH S ETALS 2725 PRISON CAMP RD WILLIAMSTON NC 27892 0505729 ROEBUCK, WILLIAM ALLEN; ROEBUCK, GAIL POSTON 23559 NC 125 WILLIAMSTON NC 27892 0504629 NORTH CAROLINA STATE STATE PROPERTY OFFICE RALEIGH NC 27699 0505446 ROEBUCK, BARBARA J 2219 RAY TURNER RD OAK CITY NC 27857 0501788 LASSITER, WILLIAM MICHAEL 23825 NC 125 WILLIAMSTON NC 27892 0505447 ROEBUCK, WILLIAM ALLEN; ROEBUCK, GAIL POSTON 23559 NC 125 WILLIAMSTON NC 27892 0504704 WHITLEY, SAMUEL BIGGS 24125 NC 125 WILLIAMSTON NC 27892 0505563 CHESSON, LARRY W; CHESSON, FRANCES E 100 SHORT DR WILLIAMSTON NC 27892 0506011 LASSITER, W L HEIRS; C/O WM E LASSITER 23825 NC 125 WILLIAMSTON NC 27892 0501789 LASSITER, MARY LILLEY 3785 JOE MOBLEY RD WILLIAMSTON NC 27892 0502763 SIMPSON, DELMA; SIMPSON, BETTY G 23704 NC 125 WILLIAMSTON NC 27892 0501755 MCKEEL, RAYMOND HEIRS; MCKEEL BRENDA 23736 NC 125 WILLIAMSTON NC 27892 0501605 JOHNSON, DANNY W 23758 NC 125 WILLIAMSTON NC 27892 0501648 VANN, ALBERT NEIL 23786 NC 125 WILLIAMSTON NC 27892 0501961 WEBB, TONY DALE; WEBB, CYNTHIA SLOAN 23804 NC 125 WILLIAMSTON NC 27892 0502975 BROWN, IRVING B; BROWN, JO ANN 23832 NC 125 WILLIAMSTON NC 27892 0501.132 HAISLIP, MILDRED L HEIRS 23856 NC 125 WILLIAMSTON NC 27892 0500233 HOLLIS, JEANNIE LYNN 18300 NC 125 WILLIAMSTON NC 27892 0501848 LEGGETT, JOSEPH C P 0 BOX 1190 WILLIAMSTON NC 27892 1 I I I I r _ n Wi a tl , INLPT719 l,� w L E 15 edMallPea $3.60 GE Pp ..$ P\ ST'7fi Extra Services&Peas (clrerXoow e$ \ �7 ❑Rehm RecelPt lltatdsamg $ OOSSbb\nna\a\YYtt� ❑Raesn Racelpt (decNonk) $ p �CeNaed Mall Reaektee Udlvdy S /} Here Oklult$lgndmR ❑Adun SgnaW,a Raeebided Dohery$ -" 2021 it Postage $0.55 � . fatal Postage antlF L0888J�227/012 $ .rn sent TO Sliest sndApt Trio..; Nr PU-9ox"No_----------------------------------------------------- G,dy,Sl9te.Zll+M1i______________________________________._-_____--------------------- Postal e Service" CERTIFIED MAILO RECEIPT Domestic Certified Mail Fee $3.60 IIj.76 EAMServices&Fees (cneckoox, moleeps ...:, ...)-.[) .:. ,27 ((1 ❑R rnR Ipt(nw.d ,Y) $ Y 0G 1P.L2021 ❑Karam Receipt (elactronld $ II 11 i '. ❑Cenlged MalllleMdcted Delivery $ HBfB �AAYIt Sgnature gepuired $ -, ., .. ❑klun Slgratum Resaicted Delivary $ Postage $0.15 Total Postage and FT. $IJ0 Sent To SYieef anaiijit: IVo.; WAYBUii ----------- _------ .-_______________________________ Gty, State, }JP+4�_______________________________________________._._-...._.____._.__ 0 r9 r-i .n .A CO uT I O ..II u'1 m _o O M1 Ln In II) M1 fIJ ru Iu O 0 0 O IT' FU ri O fu O r, ru O ra CO CO In S M O O O O LO rn ..o a O 17, CERTIFIED MAIL@ RECEIPT Domestic � 1�yM+g R-. 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Delivery $ 2 J flrin f Adult SignaNre Paquid $ Vulfl R.,in Adult Signaturo flaaMded G Wry $ Postage $0.55 $ 021 Total Postage and Fees - $7.110 $ 2761'. Sent To ._ Sheet aarIdAPL No.; ar7'bBei (Jc: ----_--- --------------- __----------- ------- __ _____________.__— --__._-.-___...__._-_.. bhl:Stele. Lf't5a'____________________ _ Date: 8/27/2021 RE: Adjoining Property Owner Notification Pursuant to NCGS 74-50(bI) of The Mining Act of 1971 Indiantown Farm, LLC — Proposed Cherry Island Mine 23721 NC Highway 125 Williamston, North Carolina 27892 Martin County Dear Adjoining Landowner and Local Government Official The purpose of this letter is to notify you of Indiantown Farm, LLC's intent to apply for a Mining Permit from the NC Department of Environmental Quality to mine sand and gravel from the above referenced property. The sand and gravel will be removed from the mine excavations by dragline or long reach excavator without pumping any water to avoid any impacts to public water supply wells in the area and neighboring wetlands. Dust will be controlled by wetting onsite haul roads and sand stockpiles as necessary. A gate at the entrance and berms and buffers around the perimeter of the mine will be maintained at all times to screen the operation from public view and prevent inadvertent entry. Lastly, erosion and sedimentation control measures will capture any sediment runoff during the operation and the site will be reclaimed as viable lake areas once mining activities are completed. The State of North Carolina requires us to notify adjoining owners of record and the chief administrative officer of the town or county with local jurisdiction over the site based upon the provisions N.C.G.S. 74-50(b1) of the Mining Act of 1971. Attached to this letter is the completed official State of North Carolina Public Notice form. For your information, we have also included a copy of our overall site plan showing our proposed mining permit boundaries as well as our proposed mining operation layout. If you would like any further information or have any questions pertaining to this application, please feel free to contact our environmental consultant, Mr. Tracy E. Davis, PE of ATS Environmental Solutions, PLLC at (919) 368-0246 or email at tract'davis(catsenvirosolutions.com OR me at (919) 395-4592 or email at skiomeWaNamail.com Sincerely, Melton E. "Skip" Valentine, III, Owner Indiantown Farm, LLC Attachments: NC Department of Environmental Quality Mining Permit Application Notice Form Overall Site Plan for Proposed Cherry Island Mine Mine Location Map NOTICE Pursuant to provisions G.S. 74-50(bI) of The Mining Act of 1971, Notice is hereby given that Indiantown Farm. LLC has applied on ?70 (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): M 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 Gravel on 70.9 acres located aoorox. 2.0 (Mineral, Ore) (Number) (Miles) West of Williamston off/near road NC Highway 125 (Direction) (Nearest Town) (Number/Name) in Martin County. *SEE ATTACHED MAP FOR PROPOSED PERMIT BOUNDARIES AND CORRESPONDING ADJOINING LANDOWNER NAMES AND LOCATIONS* In accordance with G.S. 74-50(bI), the mine operator is required to make a reasonable effort, satisfactory to the Department, to notify all owners ofrecord, both public and private, ofall tracts of land that are adjoining the mining permit boundary; ifan adjoining tract is owned or leased by the applicant or is owned by the lessor of the mine tract, all owners ofrecord oftracts adjoining these tracts must be notified (that are within 1,000 feet ofthe 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 ofthe issuance ofthis 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 reearding contact 19) 707-9220. on the in (see attached list of names and addresses used here) Indiantown Farm. 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TOTAL AFFECTEDAREA 503AC UNDSTURBEDBINFER 20.4 AC TOTAL PROJECT AREA 709AC LEGEND PERMIT DOVA"Y. WETLAND PROPOSED PIT BUFFER 0 PLANT SITE AFFECTEDAREA r. CREEK ... _.... _........ ... BERM \ ttlrana � �� \ \ NorNronN r..r uc \\ rN llnlsfnf �F� '. Naw•ow•IYr \ �.�� \ .. Vf MRcl :.il �S P.;#"„ // f ��` •,�' J"r. UINI•a\.r� IOTTOrWM.r v � ir.r g-S ��. rw 1NfMTn7 � '•\ y��.fd \ rN frgYYN mg WWI son d� ® o..8ui farAs—rfc 200 D Im 2m dw \ ` noaiaaAL SCALE P • 2W W Z ? ao z G' W a _ I- J W 3 z° o H W w __ "- �g zu z W z S � Q AGENCY REVIEW ONLY NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION 9. T'.102' C2 a 14 "* gfaf"r DM OOaJWa2M42 AM Mrl 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: Print Name: _ Melton E. "Skip" Valentine, III, Owner (Title, if applicable) Company: Indiantown Farm, LLC (If applicable) Print Name: Melton E. "Skip" Valentine, III Title: Owner Address: 1500 Sunday Dr, Suite 300, Raleigh, NC 27607 Company: Indiantown Farm, LLC Telephone: 919 395-4592 Date Signed. Z/ZZUz / Mine Name: Chem Island Mine Telephone: (919) 395-4592 Date Signed: loz-1f;r *Signature must be the same as the individual who signed Page 1 of this application. and reclamation maps, 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. mr-1c APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT MINING FEE SCHEDULE A nonrefundable permit application processing fee when filing for a new mining permit, permit modification or transferred permit is required as follows: 0-25 acres 26+acres New Permit Applications $3,750.00 $53,000.00 Permit Modifications $750.00 $1,000.00 Permit Transfers $100.00 $100.00 Annual Operating Fee $400.00 $400.00 Acres for new permits means the total acreage at the site. Acres for modification of permits means that area of land affected by the modification within the permitted mine area, or any additional land that is to be disturbed and added to an existing permitted area, or both. - 19- APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT There are seven Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources (DEMLR) Regional Offices. Use the map below to locate the Regional Office serving your county. Asheville Regional Office • Counties: Avery, Buncombe, Burke, Caldwell, Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Haywood, Henderson, Jackson, Macon, Madison, McDowell, Mitchell, Polk, Rutherford, Swain, Transylvania, Yancey • Address: 2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, NC 28778 • Voice:828.296.4500 • FAX:828.299.7043 Fayetteville Regional Office • Counties: Anson, Bladen, Cumberland, Harnett, Hoke, Montgomery, Moore, Richmond, Robeson, Sampson, Scotland • Address: 225 Green Street, (Systel Building), Suite 714, Fayetteville, NC 28301-5094 • Voice:910.433.3300 • FAX:910.486.0707 Mooresville Regional Office • Counties: Alexander, Cabarrus, Catawba, Cleveland, Gaston, Iredell, Lincoln, Mecklenburg, Rowan, Stanly, Union • Address: 610 East Center Ave., Suite 301, Mooresville, NC 28115 • Voice:704.663.1699 • FAX:704.663.6040 Raleigh Regional Office • Counties: Chatham, Durham, Edgecombe, Franklin, Granville, Halifax, Johnston, Lee, Nash, Northampton, Orange, Person, Vance, Wake, Warren, Wilson • Address: 1628 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1628 or 3800 Barrett Drive, Raleigh, NC 27609 • Voice:919.791.4200 • FAX:919.571.4718 Washington Regional Office • Counties: Beaufort, Bertie, Camden, Chowan, Craven, Currituck, Dare, Gates, Greene, Hertford, Hyde, Jones, Lenoir, Martin, Pamlico, Pasquotank, Perquimans, Pitt, Tyrrell, Washington, Wayne • Address: 943 Washington Square Mall, Washington, NC 27889 • Voice:252.946.6481 FAX: 252.975.3716 aim APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT LAND QUALITY REGIONAL OFFICES (continued) Wilmington Regional Office • Counties: Brunswick, Carteret, Columbus, Duplin, New Hanover, Onslow, Pender • Address: 127 Cardinal Drive Extension, Wilmington, NC 28405 • Voice:910.796.7215 • FAX:910.350.2004 Winston-Salem Regional Office • Counties: Alamance, Alleghany, Ashe, Caswell, Davidson, Davie, Forsyth, Guilford, Rockingham, Randolph, Stokes, Surry, Watauga, Wilkes, Yadkin • Address: 1450 Hanes Mill Road, Suite 300, Winston-Salem, NC 27103 • Voice:336.776.9800 • FAX:336.771.4631 -21- 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, Ml, 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.00039 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. -22- ATSENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS August 30, 2021 Ms. Annette Lucas, PE Stormwater Program Manager Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources 1612 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699 RE: NPDES Application for Coverage Under General Permit NCG02 Indiantown Farm, LLC- Proposed Cherry Island Mine Martin County— Roanoke River Basin Dear Ms. Lucas: On behalf of Indiantown Farm, LLC, I hereby submit the attached NPDES Application for Coverage under General Permit NCG02 for a proposed sand and gravel mine at 23721 NC Highway 125 in Martin County. While the permitted acreage at the site will be 70.9 acres, only 50.5 acres will be affected as part of the proposed mining operation. No pit dewatering is proposed and, as there will be no processing plant onsite, no washing of material or plant process water will be generated. Our methods for capture and treatment of surface water runoff during the initial and ongoing site development are described in detail in the attached NPDES application and the attached mine plan sheets. We have also attached our $100 stormwater permit application processing fee to Initiate the review of our application. Copies of the detailed mining permit application form and its attachments have been filed separately with DEMLR's Mining Program for its review in issuing the mining permit. Your staff may want to review this information as well as it provides additional details regarding the proposed mining operation. Thank you for your consideration. If you should have any questions regarding this NPDES application package, please contact me at (919) 368-0246. Ancerely, c Davis, PE ner President Attachments: $100 Stormwater Permit Application Processing Fee NPDES Application for Coverage Under NCG02 and Associated Maps — 2 Copies Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources Land Quality Section National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System NCG020000 This general permit covers STORMWATER AND/OR WASTEWATER DISCHARGES associated with activities under SIC (Standard Industrial Classification) Code 14 [Mineral Mining Industry] except for: peat mining, coal mining, metal mining, oil and gas extraction, tourist gem mines, NCDOT borrow pits, in -stream sand mining, and discharges from mining operations which are intermixed on site with stormwater from concrete operations. You can find information on the DENILR Stormwater Program at deq.nc.gov/SW. Directions: Print or type all entries on this application form. Send the original, signed application with all required items listed in Item (9) below to: NCDEMLR Stormwater Program, 512 N. Salisbury St...1612 MSC, Raleigh, NC 27699-1612. The submission of this form does not guarantee coverage under the General Permit. Prior to coverage under this General Permit a site inspection will be conducted. 1. Owner/Operator (to whom all permit correspondence will be mailed): FOR AGENCY USE ONLY Date Received Year Month Day Certificate of Coverage NICIGIO121 IT-F Check # Amowit Permit Assigned to Name of legal organizational entity: Legally responsible person as signed in Item (10) below: Indiantown Farm, LLC :Melton E. "Skip" Valentine, III Street address: City. State and zip code: 1500 Sunday Drive, Suite 300 Raleigh NC 27607 Telephone number: Email address: 919-395-4592 skipmev@gmail.com 2. Industrial Facility (facility .being permitted): Facility name: Facility environmental contact: Cherry Island Mine Melton E. "Skip" Valentine, III Street address: ; : ' > ; .City- ., State and zip code: INC 23721 NC Highway 125 Williamston 27892 Telephone Number: Email address: 919-395-4592 skipmev@gmail.com Latitude of entrance: 35.8692 Longitude of entrance:-77.0780 Parcel Identification Number (PIN) 0504927 4-digit SIC code: 1 Facility is: Date operation is to begin or began: 1442 ❑ New [Z] Proposed E]Existing September 2021 Brief description of the types of minerals mined at this facility: construction sand and gravel Is this a processing -only facility for materials mined elsewhere? Is this an inactive mine site? ElYes ❑ Yes 0 No 0 No Does total area of this mine site include ready -mixed concrete plant and/or asphalt plant areas? [:]Yes, and has separate NPDES stormwater permits (provide permit numbers): []Yes, and does not have separate NPDES stormwater permits [D No Does this facility already have a valid Mining Permit from DEMLR's Land Quality Section? [:]Yes (please provide the Mining Permit Number) [�✓ No (please indicate the status of the Mining Permit application) mining permit application package submitted simultaneously Page 1 of 8 Are you applying for a discharge permit in the same location as a previously permitted mine? ❑ Yes (please provide permit number and mine name) a No If the stormwater discharges to a municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4), name the operator of the MS4: ❑✓ N/A 3. Consultant (if annlicable): Name of consultant: Consulting firm: Tracy E. Davis, PE ATS Environmental Solutions, PLLC Street address: City: State and zip code: 8109 Mourning Dove Road Raleigh NC 27615 Telephone number: Email address: 919-368-0246 itracy.davis@atsenvirosolutions.com 4. 5. Mine Dew►atering Mine dewatering will occur at this site: ❑ Yes [D No (mark N/A for the rest of this section) Mine dewatering-'from this #acility will ''be discharged to: ❑Surface Waters and/or Wetlands ❑Other (specify) []Mine will not discharge dewatering to Surface Waters and/or Wetlands; specify how dewatering will occur and where water will be directed: ❑✓ N/A Wetlands and/or Surface Waters are within 400' of the mine pit perimeter: 404/401 Certification permits required: [:]Yes (specify distance) ❑ Yes (briefly describe) ❑ No ❑ No 0 N/A ❑ N/A Have you been required to obtain a wetland delineation certified by the US Army Corps of Engineers? ❑ Yes (please attach to this application) E]No 6. Wastewater Treatment Will this facility wash mined materials? ❑ Yes B No Will discharges of process wastewater treatment systems occur (including possible recycle system overflows) ❑ Yes (please describe) 0 No Page 2 of 8 Will this facility employ chemical additives to flocculate suspended solids? ❑ Yes (specify name/manufacturer/quantity of daily use) 0 No Note: please visit: https:Hfiles.nc.gov/ncdea/Water+Quality/Environmental+Sciences/ATU/PAM8 30 18 pdf for list of approved PAMS Will any of the wastewater treatment facilities at this mine overflow only during rainfall events that exceed the 10-yr, 24-hr rainfall event? ❑✓ Yes (specify which systems) six temp skimmer basins and diversions designed for 25yr/24hr design storm; will be incorp into mine pits ❑ No Are wastewater treatment facilities (including recycle systems) planned in the 100-year flood plain? ❑ Yes E] No Wastewater Treatment Alternative Review as required by 15A NCAC 2H.0105(c)(2) Types of wastewater this mine site will discharge: ❑ Mine Dewatering ❑ Process Wastewater Types of wastewater considered for this alternative review: ❑ Mine Dewatering ❑ Process Wastewater Are there existing sewer lines within a one -mile radius? ❑ Yes ❑ Wastewater treatment plant will accept wastewater ❑ Is feasible to connect (explain) ❑ Is not feasible to connect (explain) ❑ Wastewater treatment plant will not accept wastewater (please attach letter documenting this) ❑ No Are you already proposing a closed -loop recy..cle system (�CLRS). that meets ,design requirements of 15A NCAC 2T .10000? ❑ Yes, for dewatering ❑ Yes, for process wastewater. ❑ Yes, for both ❑ No, this option.is tichnologkally feasible (.explain) ❑ No, this option is not -technologically feasible•(explain) (] No, this option is otherwise feasible (explain) no mine dewatering arvyashing ;of mined materials_ rt�aterial ;stockpiled to dram to pit with no discharge; temp basins for initial site dev only ❑No, this option is otherwise not feasible (explain) What is the feasibility of building a CLRS compared to direct surface water discharge? Surface or Subsurface Disposal System 0 A surface or subsurface disposal system is technologically feasible (explain) six temp skimmer basins implemented during initial site development; once mine pits created, all drainage will be Internal to the pits ❑ A surface or subsurface'disposal system is not technologically feasible (explain) ❑ A surface or subsurface disposal system is otherwise feasible to implement (explain) ❑A surface of subsurface disposal system is not otherwise feasible to implement (explain) What is the feasibility of employing a subsurface of surface discharge as compared to a direct discharge to surface waters? Direct Discharge to surface waters is the most environmentally sound alternative to all reasonably cost-effective options for the wastewaters being considered? B Yes ❑ No Page 3 of 8 If this review included all wastewater discharge types, would excluding some types make any of the above non -discharge options feasible for some the wastewaters? ❑ Yes No 7. Outfalls(s) At least one outfall is required to be elieible for coverage. 3-4 digit identifier: Name of receiving water: Classification: ❑ This water is impaired. 001 Conohoe Creek, then Roanoke River WSIV ❑ This watershed has a TMDL. Discharge from this outfall is from: 0 Stormwater ❑ Mine Dewatering ❑ Process Wastewater Discharge occurs from this outfall: 0 Only during a rainfall event ❑ Intermittently (please indicate how often) ❑ Continuously (please indicate flow in CFS) Latitude of outfall: 35.8699 Longitude of outfall:-77.0731 Brief description of the industrial activities that drain to this outfall: Initial grading of agricultural field will drain to six skimmer basins until each of three mine pits Incorporate such basins, at which time all drainage will be internal to each mine pitlno discharge Do Vehicle Maintenance Activities occur in the drainage are of this outfall? ❑ Yes 0 No If yes, how many gallons of new motor oil are used each month when averaged over the calendar year? 3-4 digit identifier., Name of receiving water.: Classification: ❑This water.is impaired. 002 lConohoe Creek, then Roanoke River IWSIV ❑ This watershed has a-TMDL. Discharge from this outf. 01s from: 0 Stormwater: ...❑ Mrhe Dewatering ❑ Process Wastewater Discharge occurs from this outfall; 0 Only during a rainfall event ❑ Intermittently (please indicate how often) ❑ Continuously (please indicate flow in CFS) Latitude of outfall:' 35.8712 Longitude of outfall:-77.0706 Brief description of the industrial activities that drain to this outfall: Initial grading of agricultural field will drain to six skimmer basins until each of three mine pits incorporate such basins, at which time all drainage will be internal to each mine piVno discharge Do Vehicle Maintenance Activities occur in the drainage are of this outfall? ❑ Yes S No If yes, how many gallons of new motor oil are used each month when averaged over the calendar year? 3-4 digit identifier: Name of receiving water: iConohoe Classification: IWSIV ❑ This water is impaired. 003 Creek, then Roanoke River ❑ This watershed has a TMDL. Discharge from this outfall is from: 21 Stormwater ❑ Mine Dewatering ❑ Process Wastewater Discharge occurs from this outfall: 0 Only during a rainfall event ❑ Intermittently (please indicate how often) [:]Continuously (please indicate flow in CFS) Latitude of outfall: 35.8731 Longitude of outfall:-77.0719 Brief description of the industrial activities that drain to this outfall: Initial grading of agrtcultuml field will drain to six skimmer basins until each of three mine pits incorporate such basins, at which time all drainage will be internal to each mine pit/no discharge Do Vehicle Maintenance Activities occur in the drainage are of this outfall? ❑ Yes 0 No If yes, how many gallons of new motor oil are used each month when averaged over the calendar year? Page 4 of 8 All outfalls must be listed and at least one outfall is required. Additional outfalls may be added in the section "Additional Outfalls" found on the last page of this NOI. 8. Other Facility Conditions (check all that apply and explain accordingly): ❑This facility has any other NPDES permits. If checked, list the permit numbers for all current NPDES permits: ❑This facility has Non -Discharge permits (e.g. recycle permit). If checked, list the permit numbers for all current Non - Discharge permits: El This facility uses best management practices or structural stormwater control measures. If checked, briefly describe the practices/measures and show on site diagram: Initial grading of site drains to six temp skimmer basins and diversions designed for 25 yd24 hr storm event; 100 foot buffers including perimeter berm to contain and treat stormwater onsite OThis facility has a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP). If checked, please list date that SWPPP was implemented: Detailed EBSC Plan as part of mining permit application package attached to this form; full SWPPP being prepared for owner's review El This facility stores hazardous waste stored in the 100-year floodplain. If checked, describe how the area is protected from flooding: ❑ This facility is a (mark all that apply) ❑ Hazardous Waste Generation Facility ❑ Hazardous Waste Treatment Facility ❑ Hazardous Waste Storage Facility ❑ Hazardous Waste Disposal Facility If checked, indicate: Kilograms oaf waste generated -each month: Type(s) of�waste: How material .is stored: Where material fis,stgred: Number of waste shipments per year: Name of transport/disposal vendor: Transport/disposal vendor EPA ID: Vendor address: ❑ This facility is located on a Brownfield or SUPERFUND site If checked, briefly describe the site conditions: ❑ Facility provides appropriate secondary containment for bulk storage of liquid materials If checked, briefly describe these measures: ❑ Site has an active landfill within the mining permit boundary If checked, please indicate type: a) ❑ LCID (Land clearing and Inert Debris) b) ❑ other (specify) 9. Required Items (Application will be returned unless all of the followine items have been includedl: Check for $100 made payable to NCDEQ 0 Copy of most recent Annual Report to the NC Secretary of State [EThis completed application and any supporting documentation [�] Copy of the approved mining permit or indication of mining permit application status ❑ Copy of US Army Corps — approved wetland delineation (if applicable) Page 5 of 8 [�] Line drawing of the water flow through the facility or block flow diagram [�] Pictorial description of the nature of any sources of water and any collection and treatment measures 0 A site diagram showing, at a minimum, existing and proposed: a) outline of drainage areas b) surface waters c) stormwater management structures d) location of stormwater outfalls corresponding to the drainage areas e) runoff conveyance features f) areas where materials are stored g) impervious areas h) site property lines 02 copies of large scale (24"x36" minimum) site plan showing: a) topographical lines b) all outfall locations c) applicable buffers and delineated wetlands d) receiving waters e) 100- ear flood plain (if applicable) Copy of county map or USGS quad sheet with the location of the facility clearly marked If mines site is in one of the 20 Coastal Counties (if applicable) [] Applicant has check with the appropriate regional office to verify the need for a Coastal State Stormwater permit. a) Indicate the Regional Office Contact: Washington Regional Office; only impervious surface is concrete entrance apron 0 Detailed list of: a) impervious surface areas -and percentages b) sub -drainage areas c) total drainage,area If mine is dewatering and near wetlands, or may otherwise impact surface waters or. groundwater (if applicable) ❑ 2 copies of large scale (24"x36" minimum) plans delineating areas on the listing acreage including,. a) wetlands b) ditches{ c) well -placements d) pits e) borrow areas f) overburden storage g) stormwater controls/BMPs h) vehicle maintenance areas i) settling basins j) product process (such as screening, stockpiles, and waste piles) k) total drainage area 1) impervious surface percentages (if state Stormwater programs apply) m) applicable buffers n) access and/or haul roads ❑ Pump dewatering size and information on its specifications ❑ Well information (design, depths, maintenance) ❑ Physical monitoring for the wetland areas ❑Settling pond size information, if applicable ❑ Level spreader design, if applicable ❑ Details about dewatering method ❑ Cone of influence calculations Page 6 of 8 ❑ Description of measures to prevent erosion and flooding ❑ Description and information about 401/404 permits that have been obtained ❑ Copy of US Army Corps of Engineers wetlands delineations or approved wetland delineation (if applicable) ❑ I have contacted my local regional office about a Pumping Operation and Monitoring (POM) plan a) Regional Office Contact: b) Date Contacted: 10. Applicant Certification: North Carolina General Statute 143-215.613 (i) provides that: Any person who knowingly makes any false statement, representation, or certification in any application, record, report, plan, or other document filed or required to be maintained under this Article or a rule implementing this Article ... shall be guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor which may include a fine not to exceed ten thousand dollars ($10,000). 1 hereby request coverage under the referenced General Permit. Under penalty of law, I certify that: 0 I am the person responsible for the permitted industrial activity, for satisfying the requirements of this permit, and for any civil or criminal penalties incurred due to violations of this permit. 0 The information submitted in this NOI is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information. ❑✓ I will abide by all conditions of the NCG02 permit. I understand that coverage under this permit will constitute the permit requirements for the discharge(s) and is enforceable in the same manner as an individual permit. 0 I hereby request coverage under the NCG020000 General Permit and understand that coverage under this permit will constitute the permit requirements for the discharge(s) and is enforceable in the same manner as an individual permit. Printed Name of Person Signing: Melton E. "Skip" Vatenttne, III Title: Owner, Indlantown Farm, LLC 8/27/2021 (Signature of Applicant) (Date Signed) Mail the entire package to: DEMLR — Stormwater Program Department of Environmental Quality 512 N. Salisbury Street, 61" floor 1612 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1612 Page 7 of 8 Additional Outfalls 3-4 digit identifier: Name of receiving water: Classification: ❑ This water is on the 303(d) list. 004 Conohoe Creek, then Roanoke River WSIV ❑ This watershed has a TMDL. Discharge from this outfall is from: 0 Stormwater ❑ Mine Dewatering ❑ Process Wastewater Discharge occurs from this outfall: [a Only during a rainfall event ❑ Intermittently (please indicate how often) O Continuously (please indicate flow in CFS) Latitude of outfall: 35.8730 Longitude of outfall:-77.0756 Brief description of the industrial activities that drain to this outfall: Initial grading of agricultural held will drain to six skimmer basins until each of three mine pits Incorporate such basins, at which time all drainage will be Internal to each mine pit/no discharge Do Vehicle Maintenance Activities occur in the drainage are of this outfall? ❑ Yes 0 No If yes, how many gallons of new motor oil are used each month when averaged over the calendar year? 3-4 digit identifier: Name of receiving water: Classification: ❑ This water is on the 303(d) list. 005 iConohoe Creek, then Roanoke River jWSIV ❑ This watershed has a TMDL. Discharge from this outfall is from: [21 Stormwater ❑ Mine Dewatering 'OProcess Wastewater Discharge occurs from this outfall: Only during a rainfall event ❑ Intermittently (please indicate how often) O Continuously .(please indicate flow in CFS) . Latitude of outfall: 35.8741 . Longitude -of outfall:_-77.0751 Brief description -of -the industrial activities that drain to this outfall: Initial grading of agricultural field will drain to six skimmer basins untiif each of three mine pits Incorporate such basins, at which time all drainage will,be Internal to each mine pit/no discharge Do Vehicle Nta16t-enence'Activities occur in the -`drainage are of this'o.utfall? ❑ Yes 0 No If yes, how many gallons of new motor oil are used each month when averaged over the calendar year? 3-4 digit identifier: Name of receiving water: Classification: ❑ This water is on the 303(d) list. 006 lConohoe Creek, then Roanoke River IWSIV ❑This watershed has a TMDL. Discharge from this outfall is from: Stormwater ❑ Mine Dewatering ❑Process Wastewater Discharge occurs from this outfall: 0 Only during a rainfall event ❑ Intermittently (please indicate how often) ❑ Continuously (please indicate flow in CFS) Latitude of outfall: 35.8725 Longitude of outfall:-77.0741 Brief description of the industrial activities that drain to this outfall: Initial grading of agricultural field will drain to six skimmer basins until each of three mine pits incorporato such basins, at which time all drainage will be internal to each mine pit/no discharge Do Vehicle Maintenance Activities occur in the drainage are of this outfall? ❑ Yes El No If yes, how many gallons of new motor oil are used each month when averaged over the calendar year? Page 8 of 8 NCDOT ROAD MAP USGS QUAD MAP Indiantown Farm, LLC. - Cherry Island Mine - Martin County -t. \ 1X r1. ; i 4._ 142, c SITE n!t f;Io 903 t t y � , r t LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY ANNUAL REPORT i•f�l I �) 10/2017 NAME OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY: Indiantown Farm LLC SECRETARY OF STATE ID NUMBER: 1496413 STATE OF FORMATION: NC REPORT FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR: 2020 SECTION A: REGISTERED AGENT'S INFORMATION 1. NAME OF REGISTERED AGENT: Valentine, Melton E. , Jr. 2. SIGNATURE OF THE NEW REGISTERED AGENT: F[Ung Office Use Only E - Filed Annual Report 1496413 CA202015001427 5/29/2020 01:45 Changes SIGNATURE CONSTITUTES CONSENT TO THE APPOINTMENT 3. REGISTERED AGENT OFFICE STREET ADDRESS & COUNTY 4. REGISTERED AGENT OFFICE MAILING ADDRESS 1500 Sunday Drive Suite 300 1500 Sunday Drive Suite 300 Raleigh, NC 27607 Wake County Raleigh, NC 27607 SECTION B: PRINCIPAL OFFICE INFORMATION 1. DESCRIPTION OF NATURE OF BUSINESS: Farming 2. PRINCIPAL OFFICE PHONE NUMBER: (919) 232-5900 3. PRINCIPAL OFFICE EMAIL: Privacy Redaction 4. PRINCIPAL OFFICE STREET ADDRESS S. PRINCIPAL OFFICE MAILING ADDRESS 1500 Sunday Drive Suite 300 1500 Sunday Drive Suite 300 Raleigh, NC 27607 Raleigh, NC 27607 6. Select one of the following if applicable. (Optional see instructions) ❑ The company is a veteran -owned small business ❑ The company is a service -disabled veteran -owned small business SECTION C: COMPANY OFFICIALS (Enter additional company officials in Section E.) NAME: Melton E Valentine, Jr TITLE: Managing Member ADDRESS: 3016 Hillsborough Street Raleigh, NC 27607 NAME: TITLE: ADDRESS: NAME: TITLE: ADDRESS: SECTION D: CERTIFICATION OF ANNUAL REPORT. Section D must be completed in its entirety by a person/business entity. Melton E Valentine Jr SIGNATURE Form must be signed by a Company Official fisted under Section C of This form. Melton E Valentine Jr 5/29/2020 Managing Member DATE Print or Type Name of Company Official Print or Type Title of Company Official This Annual Report has been filed electronically. MAIL TO: Secretary of State. Business Registration Division, Post Office Box 29525. Raleigh. NC 27626-0525 ■