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MINING PERMIT TRANSFER CHECKLIST rt -b � V2
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As set forth in G.S. 74-51 of the Mining Act of 1971, a valid mining permit may be transferred from one
party to another, provided that the following actions have been completed:
1) The proposed new permittee must request in writing that the existing permit be transferred and
clearly state the new operator's name (company or individual). The proposed new permittee
must also indicate that he accepts any and all responsibilities and liabilities with respect to the
Mining Act of 1971.
v 2) The proposed new permittee must complete the first 3 pages of the mining permit application
form. Please be reminded that only the entire (existing) permitted area can be transferred. The
Act does not allow transfer of part of the permitted area.
J3) Both the landowner of the land covered by the permit and the new proposed permittee must
sign the Land Entry Agreement contained in the mining permit application form.
J4) An updated mine map must be submitted for the site clearly indicating the items listed under
Section B - Maps of the mining permit application form.
5) A letter from the existing permittee must be submitted requesting that the mining permit be
transferred to the proposed new permittee. The existing mine name and permit number must
be identified in the letter.
The original of the following documents are required:
`I 6) A non-refundable $100.00 processing fee must be submitted before the transfer request can be
processed. The check must be made out to the Department of Environmental Quality.
�I 7) An acceptable security (performance/reclamation bond) must be submitted by the new
permittee to replace the existing bond. Therefore, page 14 of the application form (the bond
calculation worksheet) must be completed in order to validate the appropriate bond amount.
The new security/bond must be in the same name as the proposed new permittee. In the event
the new permittee already has a bond (blanket bond) in full force and effect sufficient to cover
the new site, this step will not be necessary.
After all of the above information has been received and deemed complete, the transfer of the permit will
be finalized. The old permittee will be notified by letter of the effective date of the permit transfer, and, if
applicable, the existing bond will be returned. The new permittee will be sent similar notification along with
a copy of the transferred mining permit. Please note that until the permit has been transferred to the new
permittee, the existing permittee will be held responsible for maintaining compliance with the mining
permit conditions
For more information, contact the DEMLR Regional Office servicing your area, the Central Office at (919)
707-9220 or at htti)s:Hdeg.nc.gov/about/divisions/energy-mineral-land-resources/energy-mineral-land-
Permits/mining-program.
Revised October 2020

To: North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Land Resources/Land Quality Section/Mining Operations
1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1612
From: Cherokee Ruby Mine LLC.
c/o Eric Handte
145 Pueblo St
Tavernier, FL33070
[phone]
Subject: Transfer of North Carolina Mining Permits
Dear Sir or Madam,
As set forth in G.S. 74-51 of the Mining Act of 1971, this correspondence serves to request that a State
of North Carolina Mining Permit be transferred from one party to another.
The proposed new permitee and operator, Cherokee Ruby Mine LLC. (c/o Managing Member Eric N.
Handte) respectfully requests that North Carolina Mining Permit #57-08 currently issued to Blue Bucket
Entertainment and Novelties Inc. (dba: Cherokee Ruby and Sapphire Mine) be transferred.
It is anticipated that Cherokee Ruby Mine LLC. will continue the gem mining operation under the current
business venture name of the "Cherokee Ruby and Sapphire Mine".
Please be advised that Cherokee Ruby Mine LLC. is committed to accept any and all responsibilities and
liabilities with respect to the Mining Act of 1971, upon transfer of the above described mining permit.
Sincerely,
Eric N Handte
Managing Member
Cherokee Ruby Mine LLC.
Original
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Date: l��

NORTH CAROLINA MINING State of North Carolina 1612 Mail Service Center
PERMIT APPLICATION Department of Environmental Quality Raleigh, NC 27699.1612
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources [phone]
NOTE: It is recommended that you contact the appropriate Regional Office or the Raleigh Central Office for a PRE -
APPLICATION MEETING to discuss your intentions and address any questions.
1. Name of Mine
County
Latitude (decimal degrees to four
places)
Longitude (decimal degrees to four
places)
2. Name of Applicant
Applicant Contact
Applicant Email
Telephone
Cell Phone
3 Permanent Address for Receipt of
Official Mail"
Cherokee Ru
Macon
083-21'-00"
35-16'-20"
& Sapphire Mine
River Basin Little Tennesee
Cherokee Rubv Mine LLC.
Eric N Handte
[e-mail]
8283492941
3053958700
Consultant Contact David Miller
Consultant Email [e-mail]
Telephone [phone]
Cell Phone RECEIVED
145 Pueblo St, Tavernier FL 33070 GGR n ^ fg 1
4. Mine office Address 41 Cherokee Mine Rd, Franklin NC 28734 DEMI R
5. Mine Manager Eric N Handte
Mine Manager Email [e-mail]
Telephone [phone] Cell Phone [phone]
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
Print Name Eric N Handte
Title Managing Member
'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 o, a complete
application or, if a public hearing is held, within 30 days following the hearing and the filing of any supplemental information
required by the Department. All questions must be addressed, and all required maps provided before this application can
be considered complete. Attach additional sheets as needed.
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NORTH CAROLINA MINING State of North Carolina 1612 Mail Service Center
PERMIT APPLICATION Department of Environmental Quality Raleigh, NC 27699-1612
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources [phone]
NOTE: All the following questions must be thoroughly answered regarding your mining operation for the intended
life of the mine. All responses must be clearly conveyed on a corresponding, detailed mine map.
A. GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE MINE
1. Answer all the following that apply:
F-1 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 the new permit fee will be based upon.)
Of this acreage, how much is owned and how much is leased?
Acres owned:
Acres leased:
Property owner if leased:
This is an application for a MODIFICATION to a mining permit.
Mining Permit Number:
Total permitted acreage:
Does the modification involve acreage within the previously approved permitted boundary?
FIYES ❑ NO
If yes, indicate the acreage to be covered by this modification
Does the modification involve acreage outside the previously approved permitted boundary?
1-1 YES FINO
If yes, indicate the additional acreage to be covered by this modification
NOTE: You must complete all of Section F of this application form entitled Notification of Adjoining
Landowners
Of the acreage to be added to the permit, will any portion be affected (i.e.: disturbed, ground cover
removed) by the mining operation?
r-1 YES NO
If yes, indicate the acreage to be affected within the acreage to be added to the permit
The modification fee is based upon the proposed new affected acreage within the previously
approved permitted boundary plus the proposed total acreage to be added outside the previously
approved permitted boundary.
This is an application for TRANSFER of a mining permit.
Mining Permit Number: 57-08 Total permitted acreage: 7.11
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NORTH CAROLINA MINING State of North Carolina 1612 Mail Service Center
PERMIT APPLICATION Department of Environmental Quality Raleigh, NC 27699-1612
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources [phone]
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:
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APPLICATION TYPE
0 — 25 ACRES
26+ ACRES
New Permit Applications
$3,750.00
$5,000.00
Permit Modifications
0.00
$1,000.00
Permit Transfers
$100.0
$100.00
Annual OperatingFee
.00
$400.00
Acres for new permits means the total acreage at the site to be covered by the permit. Acres for modification of permits means the
new affected acres within the previously approved permitted boundary plus the proposed total acreage to be added outside the
previously approved permitted boundary.
2. Name of all materials mined: GS-Gemstone
3. Mining Method:
Hydraulic Dredge Front-end Loader & Truck Shovel & Truck
Dragline & Truck Self -loading Scraper Excavator & Truck
Other (please explain): Backhoe & Shovel
4. Expected maximum depth of mine (feet)10
Depth is relative to what benchmark? (e.g., natural ground level, mean seal level, road elevation, etc.)
Natural Ground Level
Expected average depth of mine (feet) 7
5. Has an area at this site been mined in the past?
YESIXNO[ I
If yes, when and by whom was this activity conducted? MacEffie Gems &Land LLC, Blue Bucket Novelties
6. Estimated life of the operation (years): 5
NOTE: The Department may request clarification on how life of mine was calculated.
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NORTH CAROLINA MINING State of North Carolina 1612 Mail Service Center
PERMIT APPLICATION Department of Environmental Quality Raleigh, NC 27699-1612
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources [phone]
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 cant' out reclamation which the
operator has failed to complete in the event a bond forfeiture is ordered pursuant to G.S. 74-59.
LANDOWNER:
APPLICANT:
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*Signature must be the same as the individual who signed Page 1 of this application.
One original and five (5) copies of the completed application, six (6) copies of all location maps, mine marts and
reclamation maps, and the appropriate processing fee 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 [phone].
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