20131101_Application

PROBE RESOURCES, LLC
113 Oliver Fountain Rd
Chinquapin, NC 28521
June 25, 2013
State of North Carolina
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Land Resources, Land Quality Section
1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1612
Attention: State Mining Specialist
RE: Blue Water Sand and Gravel, Inc.
Mill Creek Mine No. 2, Williford Road, Johnston County, NC
New Mine Application
Dear Sirs:
Enclosed you will find 6 copies of a new Mining Application for the above proposed mine. Attached to
this cover letter are the original signed documents.
Please advise as to bonding requirements.
If after your review you should require additional information, please advise.
Your help in this matter is greatly appreciated.
ThanksQ"Z�
Don Quinn
Probe Resources, LLC
910-545-8511 jVl
RECEIVED
NOV 01 2013
L-AND QUALITY SECTION

APPLICATION FOR A MINOePERMIT
AFFIDAVIT OF NOTIFICATION
I, Donald F. Ouinn , an applicant, or an agent, or employee of an applicant, for a new
Mining Permit, or a modification of an existing Mining Permit to add land to the permitted area, from the N.C.
Department of Environment and Natural Resources, being first duly sworn, do hereby attest that the following are all
known owners of record, both public and private, of all tracts of land that are adjoining the mining permit boundary
(including, where an adjoining tract is owned or leased by the applicant or is owned by the lessor of the mine tract,
all owners of record of tracts adjoining these tracts, that are within 1,000 feet of the mining permit boundary) and
that notice of the pending application has been caused to be mailed, by certified or registered mail, return receipt
requested, to said owners of record at their addresses shown below, such notice being given on a form provided by
the Department:
(Adjoining Landowner Name) (Address)
(See Attached List)
(Attach additional list if necessary)
I do also attest that the following individual is the chief administrative officer of the county or municipality in which
any part of the permitted area is located and that notice of the pending application has been caused to be mailed, by
certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, to said office at the following address:
(Chief Administrative Officer Name)
[i.e.: City Manager, County Manager, Mayor, etc.]
Johnston County Manager, Mr. Rick Hester
(Address)
PO Box 1049, Smithfield, NC 27577
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 513.0004(d).
I understand that it is the responsibility of the applicant to retain the receipts of mailing showing that the above
no ' s were caused to be mailed and to provide them to the Department upon request.
Signature of Applicant or Agent Date
If person executing Affidavit is an agent or employee of an applicant, provide the following information:
Name of applicant: Blue Water Sand and Gravel, Inc.
Title of person executing Affidavit "Agent'
I,a Notary Public of the County of
State of North Carolina, do hereby
appeared before me this day and in
Witness my *d and
Notary:,
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APPLICATION FOR A MINA ePERMIT
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONM)�'E�TCEIi/E®
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
LAND QUALITY SECTION NOV 01 7013
APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
LAND QUALITY SECTION
(PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE)
Name of Mine Mill Creek Mine No. 2 County Johnston
River Basin
Latitude (decimal degrees to four places) N 35.349563
Longitude (decimal degrees to four places)-78.189667
2. Name of Applicant* Blue Water Sand and Gravel, Inc.
3. Permanent address for receipt of official mail** PO Box 1335, Burlineton, NC 27216
Telephone [phone] Alternate No. [phone]
4. Mine Office Address
Telephone ( )
5. Mine Manager
We hereby certify that all details contained in this Permit Application are true and correct to the best of our
knowledge. We fully understand that any willful misrepresentation of facts will be cause for permit
revocation. "I-,%
**
Date Al— '/rJ
Title President. Blue Water Sand and Gravel, Inc.
This will be the name that the mining permit will be issued to and the name that must be indicated on the
reclamation bond (security) that corresponds to this site.
* * The Land Quality Section must be notified of any changes in the permanent address or telephone number.
*** Sienature of company officer required.
G.S. 74-51 provides that the Department shall grant or deny an application for a pemut within 60 days of receipt of a
complete application or, if a public hearing is held, within 30 days following the hearing and the filing of any
supplemental information required by the Department. All questions must be addressed and all required maps
provided before this application can be considered complete. Attach additional sheets as needed.
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APPLICATION FOR A MINUI t 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:
Signature: Amelr4
Print Name: Ralph Weaver, Jr., Owner
(Title, if applicable) (Owner/Operator)
Company:
(If applicable)
Address: 1115 Old Grantham Road
Goldsboro, NC 27530
Telephone:
Date Signed: 14%7— Rf —/3
APPLICANT:
Signature:* �.
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Print Name: A. D. "Jack" Bailey
Title: President
Company: Blue Water Sand and Gravel, Inc.
Mine Name: Mill Creek Mine No. 2
Telephone: [phone]
Date Signed: A A/ Z, /-12
*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 maps
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 Environment and Natural Resources must be
sent to the Land Ouality Section Central Office at the address listed on the front cover of this application
form.
Inquiries regarding the status of the review of this application should be directed to the Mining Program staff at
[phone].
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NORTH CAROLINA
MINING PERMIT APPLICATION
For
Blue Water Sand and Gravel, Inc
Mill Creek Mine No. 2
Williford Road, Johnston County, NC
State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Land Resources
Land Quality Section
1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612
[phone]
Revised: February 24, 2012

APPLICATION FOR A MINIl*1 PERMIT
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NOTE: All of the following questions must be thoroughlyanswered regarding '
g g your mining operation for
The tended 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:
X If this is an ayplication for a NEW permit, indicate the total acreage at the site to be covered by the
permit (thus is the acreage that tie 'new permit" fee will be based upon):
Of this acreage, how much is owned and how much is leased? Acres owned:
Acres leased: 128.7 Property owner if leased:_ Ralph Weaver, Jr.
If this is an application for RENEWAL of a mining permit, indicate the mining permit number and
the total (overall) acreage covered y e existing permit: Musing Permit No.:
Total permitted acreage (this is the acreage that the "renewal" fee will be based upon):
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
Doe the modification involve acreage within the previously approved permitted boundary?
Yes No ❑. If yes, indicate the acreage to be covered b this modification
that the "major modification" fee will be based upon): y (this is the acreage
Does a 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. ofthis application form
entitled Notification of Adjoining Landowners).
Of this acreage to be added to the permit, will any portion of this a be affected (i.e.: disturbed,
round cover removed) by the mining operation? Yes ❑ No
no, a "minor modification"
e of $100.00 is required, despite the "undisturbed" acreage to be added).indicate
acreage to be affected within the acreage to be added to thepermit the total ce a toin� add the
the permit is the acreage that the "major modification" fee willbebased upon):
ded to
❑ If this is an application for TRANSFER of amining permit, indicate the mining permit number and
the total (overall) acreage coveredy e existing permit,
Mining Permit No.: Total permitted acreage:
SEE THE FEE SCHEDULE AT THE END OF THIS FORM FOR THE PROPER FEE AMOUNT TO BE
PAID FOR THE REQUESTED PERMIT ACTION(S) AND CORRESPONDING ACREAGE NOTED
ABOVE
2. Name of all materials mined: Sand, Gravel, Clay
3. Mining method:
Hydraulic Dredge VM Front-end Loader & Truck ❑ Shovel & Truck
Dragline & Truck EJ Self -loading Scraper
Other (explain): Trackhoe & Truck
4, a. Expected maximum depth of mine (feet) 35 feet
Depth is relative to what benchmark? (e.g., natural ground level, mean sea level, road elevation, etc.)
natural around
b. Expected average depth of mine (feet) 25 feet
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5. Has any area(s) at this site been mined in the past? Yes ❑ No
If yes, when and by whom was this activity conducted?
6. Number of years for which the permit is requested (10 years maximum); 10 years
B. MAPS .
l . Clearly mark and label the location of your mining operation on six; 6 copies of a 7.5-minute quadrangle
and a county highway map.These maps, in addition to six 6 CODies o 1 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 Marl Service Center OR 512 North Salisbury Street, 5d' Floor
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612 Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
[phone]
htt _ ://portal.ncdenr.orWweb/Ir/geological 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
[phone]
htty://www.ncdot.org/it/
2. Mine maps must be accurate and appropriately scaled drawings, aerial photographs or enlarged
topographic maps of the entire mine site. All aspects of the mine site must be clearly labeled on the
maps along with their corresponding (approximate) acreage. As a reminder, mining permits can
only be issued for up to 10 years; thus, all mine and reclamation maps must only denote those
activities that are intended to be conducted during the life of the minis permit. All maps must be
of a scale sufficient see minimum re p
( 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 ning
permit boundary; if an adjoining tract is owned or lemi
leased by the applicant or is owned by the lessor of
the mine tract, names ofowners ofrecord oftracts adjoining these tracts, that are within 1,000 feet of
the musing permit boundary, must be provided on the mine map.
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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
provide on the mine map(s). NOTE: "Highway" means a road that has four lanes of
and is not designated as an Interstate Highway.
travel or less
q. Map legend: y
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)
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A table/chart must be provided on the mine map that clearly lists the approximate acreage of tailings/sediment
ponds, stockpiles, wastepiles, processing area/haul roads, mine excavation and any other major aspect of the
mining operation that is proposed to be affected/disturbed during the life of the mining permit. A table/chart
similar to the following will be acceptable:
CATEGORY
AFFECTED ACREAGE
Tailings/Sediment Ponds
Stockpiles
Wastepiles
Processing Area/Haul Roads
Mine Excavation
Other (Explain)
Total Disturbed Acreage
61.3 acres
NOTE:
IN ADDITION TO THE ABOVE, THE MAPS MUST ALSO INCLUDE ANY SITE -SPECIFIC
INFORMATION THAT IS PROVIDED IN THE ANSWERS TOT FOLLOWING QUESTIONS IN
THIS APPLICATION FORM (PLEASE NOTE THE ITALICIZED QUESTIONSISTATEMENTS
THROUGHOUT THE FOW. THIS APPLICATION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED COMPLETE
WITHOUT ALL RELEVANT ITEMS BEING ADEQUATELY ADDRESSED ON THE MINE MAPS.
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C. PROTECTION OF NATURAL RESOURCES
1. Describe in detail the sequence of events for the development and operation of the mine and reference the
sequence to the mine map(s). Attach additional sheets as needed.
Grass, seed and stabilize the 50' undisturbed buffer area (currently a farm field); removal of overburden
And stockpile along adjacent un-mined area of pit, grading so runoff will flow back into pit; commence
excavation of pit starting with pit 1 and moving to pit 2 and pit 3 as needed.
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.
A vegetative cover shall be maintained in all undisturbed areas. Overburden material and sand/gravel
material shall be stockpiled in adjacent un-mined areas within the mining area until sold or removed from
site. Stockpile areas shall be graded so that runoff from stockpile areas flow into the mine it. Haul roads
area, runoff to flow into pit
shall be located inside of berm p
.
3. a. Will the operationinvolrJ11fasyes,triefly
hinthe material mined, recycling process water, or other waste water
handling? Yes No describe all such processes including an chemicals to be used.
Y
Any process water utilized will be diverted back into the mine pit.
b. Will the operation involve dis ging fresh or waste waxer from the mine or plant as a point discharge to
the waters of the State? Yes No Z. Ifyes, briefly describe the nature of the discharge and locate
all proposed discharge points (along with their method o ) on our stabilization mine
.f y map(s).
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c. Will any part of the proposed mine excavation(s) extend be ow the er table? Yes ® No ❑.
If es do you intend to dewater the excavations ? Yes Lj No.
If es, what impact, if any, will mine dewaterin ( have on neighboring wells? Estimated withdrawal rate
in gallons er d y: y . Locate all existing wells on the mine map(s) that lie within
500 feet o7he 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 nine locale is served by a public water system or private wells.
d. If you answered yes to any of the above questions, provide evidence that you have applied for or
obtained the appropriate water quality rmit(s) (i.e., non -discharge, NPDES, Stormwater, etc.) from the
Division of Water Quality, Water Quality Section. In addition, the applicant is required to register water
use with the Division of Water Resources if the operation withdraws more than 10,000 gallons per day
and needs a capacity use permit from the Division of Water Resources if the operation lies in a capacity
use area and withdraws more than 100,000 gallons per day. N/A
4. a. Will the operation involve crushing or any other air contaminant emissions? Yes ❑ No ®.
If yes, indicate evidence that you have applied for or obtained an air quality permit issued by the
Division of Air Quality or local governing body.
b. How will dust from stockpiles, haul roads, etc., be controlled? Water trucks, sprinklers and other
methods will be utilized to control dust from the site as needed.
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5. a. A buffer will be required between any mining activity and any miring 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 miniin
ng activity and any mining permit boundary
or right-of-way at this site? A minunum 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).
Minimum of 50 foot buffer to be maintained
b. A minimum 50 foot wide undisturbed buffer will be required between any land disturbing activities
within the mining permit boundaries and any natural watercourses and wetlands unless smaller
undisturbed buffers can be justified. Depending on site conditions, a buffer wider than 50 feet may
be needed.
How wide an undisturbed buffer will be maintained between any land disturbing activities within the
mining permit boundaries and any natural watercourses and wetlands at this site? Show all buffer
locations and widths on the mine map(s).
50 foot buffer to be maintained
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.
3:1 slopes to be maintained
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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 arty benches
andlor slope drains (with supporting design information) if needeat and the method of final
stabilization.
c. In excavation(s) of unconsolidated (non -rock) materials, specify the angle of all cut slopes including
specifications for benching and sloping. Cross -sections or all cut slopes must be provided on the
mine map(s). 3:1 slopes to be maintained
d. In hardrock excavations, specify proposed bench widths and heights in feet. Provide cross -sections
of the mine excavation clearly noting the angles of the cut slopes, widths of all safety benches and
mine benches, and the expected maximum depth of the excavation.
7. Describe other methods to be taken during mining to prevent physical hazard to any neighboring dwelling
house, public road, public, commercial or industrial building from any mine excavation. Locate all such
structures on the mine map if they are within 300 feet of any proposed excavation.
Maintain adequate buffers and extracted material shall be removed from the exterior of all trucks prior to
leaving the mining area to prevent deposition of material on offsite roads.
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 etail/cross section and location of each
type of barricade to be used must be indicated on the mine map(s).
Vegetated berms, entrance gates with locks and vegetated buffers.
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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.
Vegetative buffers are in place.
b. Could the operation have a significantly adverse effect on the purposes of a publicly owned park,
forest or recreation area? If so, how will such effects (i.e., noise, visibility, etc.) be mitigated?
No
11. Will explosives be used? Yes ❑ No ®.
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 excavation(s) on the mine map and indicate its approximate distance to the
proposed excavation.
12. Will fuel tanks, solvents, or other chemical reagents be stored on -site? Yes ❑ No U.
If yes, describe these materials, how they will be stored and method of containment in case of spill. Indicate
the location(s) of all storage facilities on the mine map(s).
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D. RECLAMATION PLAN
1. Describe your intended plan for the final reclamation and subsequent use of all affected lands and indicate
the 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.
The mining area will be reclaimed into a pond upon completion of mining activities.
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) o water. The minimum water depth must be at least 4 fee
measured from the normal low water table elevation, unless information is provided to indicate that a more
shallow water body will be productive and beneficial at this site.
Will the body(s) of water be stocked with fish? Yes ❑ No ®.
If yes, specify species.
3. Describe provisions for safety to persons and to adjoining property in all completed excavations in rock
including what kind of permanent barricade will be left. Acceptable permanent barricades are appropriate
fencing, large boulders placed end -to -end, etc. Construction details and locations of all permanent
barricades must be shown on the reclamation map.
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4. Indicate the method(s) of reclamation of overburden, refuse spoil banks or other such on -site mine waste
areas, including specifications for benching and sloping. Final cross -sections and locations for such
areas must be provided on the reclamation map.
The mining area will be reclaimed into a pond upon completion of the mining operation. All slopes and
benches shall be permanently stabilized with grass utilizing a minimum of 3:1 slopes.
5. a. Describe reclamation of processing facilities, stockpile areas, and on -site roadways.
All hardened surfaces shall be obliterated except the access road. The access road shall be left in place
for access to the pond. The obliterated areas shall be graded to divert runoff into the pond. Cleared
areas around the pond shall either be planted with grass or used for agricultural crops.
b. Will any on -site roadways be left as part of the reclamation? Yes ® No ❑.
th,
es, identify such roadways on the reclamation map and provide details on permanent road and ditch
e stabilization.
Access road or portion there of shall be left in place for access to the ponds.
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 o Environment and Natural Resources, Land Quality Section and either
the Division of Waste Management (DW11� or local governing body. If a disposalrmit has been
issued by DWM for the site, a copy of said permit must be attached to tis application. All
temporary and permanent refuse dis osal areas must be clearly delineated on the mine maps) and
reclamation map, along with a list oJitems to be disposed in said areas.
Any debris generated by the mining operation shall be removed from the site and properly disposed of.
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7. Describe your plan for revegetation or other surface treatment of the affected areas. This plan must
include recommendations foryeax=round seedin�q, 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 Division of Forest Resources, Department of Environment and
Natural Resources;
c. Authorized county representatives of the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service, specialists
and research faculty with the Colleges of Agriculture and Life Sciences and Forest Resources at
North Carolina State University;
d. North Carolina licensed landscape architects;
e. Private consulting foresters referred by the Division of Forest Resources, Department of
Environment and Natural Resources;
f. N.C. Erosion and Sedimentation Control Planning and Design Manual;
gg. N.C. Surface Mining Manual: A Guide for Permitting, Operation and Reclamation;
h. Others as may be approved by the Department.
LIME - RATE OF APPLICATION (tons/acre): (See Mine Map for seeding schedule)
FERTILIZER - ANALYSIS AND RATE OF APPLICATION (pounds/acre):
SEED - TYPE(S) AND RATE(S) OF APPLICATION INCLUDING YEAR-ROUND SEEDING
SCHEDULE (pounds/acre): [NOTE: Include Legumes]
Seed Types: Seeding Dates: Seeding Rates:
MULCH - TYPE AND RATE OF APPLICATION (pounds/acre) AND METHOD OF ANCHORING:
OTHER VEGETATIVE COVERS — TYPE (S) AND RATE (S) OF APPLICATION INCLUDING
SEEDING SCHEDULE (pounds/acre, trees/acre, spacing of trees/shrubs, etc):
Revegetation and/or reforestation plan approved by:
Signature
Print Name
Title
Agency
Date
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E. DETERMINATION OF AFFECTED ACREAGE AND BOND
The following bond calculation worksheet is to be used to establish an appropriate bond (based upon a range
of $500 to $5, 000 per affected acre) for each permitted mine site based upon the acreage approved by the
Department to be
- � - - affected during the life ofthe- mini,7gpermit. Please insert the approximate acreage, for each
AFFECTED RECLAMATION RECLAMATION
CATEGORY ACREAGE COST/ACRE* COST
Tailings/Sediment Ponds: Ac. X $ /Ac. — $
Stockpiles: Ac. X $ /Ac. — $
Wastepiles: Ac. X $ /Ac. — $
Processing Area/Haul Roads: Ac. X $ /Ac. _ $
Mine Excavation: Ac. X $ /Ac. _ $
Other: Ac. X $ /Ac. _ $
TOTAL AFFECTED AC.: Ac.
(TOTAL PERMITTED AC.: Ac.)
jgMWrary & Permanent Sedimentation & Erosion Control Measures:
Divide the TOTAL AFFECTED AC. above into the following two categories: a) affected acres that drain into
proposed/existing excavation and/or b) affected acres that will be graded for positive drainage where measures will
be needed to prevent offsite sedimentation and sedimentation to onsite watercourses and wetlands.
a) Internal Drainage Ac.
b) Positive Drainage Ac. X $1,500.00 = $
Inflation Factor: SUBTOTAL COST: $
0.02 X SUBTOTAL COST: $ X Permit Life (1 to 10 years):
INFLATION COST: $
TOTAL COST = SUBTOTAL COST + INFLATION COST = $
Total Reclamation Bond Cost: $
(round down to the nearest $100.00)
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APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
F. NOTIFICATION OF ADJOINING LANDOWNERS
The "Notice" form, or a facsimile thereof, attached to this application must be sent certified or registered mail,
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 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"
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1"■
NOTICE
Pursuant to provisions G.S. 74-50(bl) of The Mining Act of 1971, Notice is hereby given that
has applied on October 18, 2013
(Date)
to the Land Quality Section, Division of Land Resources, North Carolina Department of Environment
and Natural Resources, 1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612, for (check one):
® a 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 & Gravel on 128+/- acres located 8
(Mineral, Ore) (Number) (Miles)
South west of Princeton of road Williford Road
(Direction) (Nearest Town) (Number/Name)
in Johnston County.
*SEE ATTACHED MAP FOR PROPOSED PERMIT BOUNDARIES AND CORRESPONDING
ADJOINING LANDOWNER NAMES AND LOCATIONS*
In accordance with G.S. 74-50(b 1), 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 noted (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 mad file written comment(s) to the
Department at the above address within thirty (30) days of the issuance of this Notice or the filing of the application
for a permit, whichever is later. Should the Department determine that a significant public interest exists relative to
G.S. 74-51, a public hearing will be held within 60 days of the end of the 30-day comment period specified above.
A copy of the permit application materials is on file and available for public review during normal business
hours at the above listed address as well as at the appropriate regional office. For information renrdint the
contact
. r or information on the mining
919) 707-9220. Please note that
i review
Ralph Weaver, Jr., 1115 Old Grantham Rd. Goldsboro NC 27530 Blue Water Sand and Gravel, Inc., Mr. Jack Bailey
(Addressee/Owner of Record's (Name of Applicant: Include Contact Person
Name and Address) & Company Name, if Applicable)
October 18,2013 PO Box 1335, Burlington, NC 27216
(Date of Issuance of this Notice/ (Address of Applicant)
Mailed to Addressee/Owner of Record)
0rm

1. Mr. J. L. Maxwell, Jr. and Mr. H. G. Maxwell, III
PO Box 10009
Goldsboro, NC 27532
2. Nell M. Howell Revocable Trust
Nell M. Howell, Trustee
PO Box 528
Smithfield, NC 27577
3. Nancy Weaver Lipa
478 Steven Church Rd
Goldsboro, NC 27530
4. Theresa H. McBryde Estate
C/O Susan McBryde
3612 Saint Pauls Dr
Raeford, NC 28376-8271
S. Durwood Gene Martin
10005 Almond CT
Raleigh, NC 27615-1401
6. Bradley L. Stancil & Kristi C. Stancil
1415 Jackson King Rd
Willow Spring, NC 27592
7. Daniel L. Heavner and Cecil B. Heavner
PO Box 2346
Smithfield, NC 27577
8. Barbara Allen Willoughby
3270 Old Smithfield Rd
Princeton, NC 27569

9. Kenneth Harper and Wanda F. Harper
677 Williford Road
Princeton, NC 27569
10. Anthony D. Williford
2111 E. Broad Street
Apt B
Richmond, VA 23223-7179
11. Lloyd and Larry E. Cox
110 Wilsons Mill Rd
Smithfield, NC 27577-3229
12. Mr. Rick Hester
Johnston County Manager
PO Box 1049
Smithfield, NC 27577
13. K Farms Inc.
PO Box 2570
Burlington, NC 27215

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