09-11_1_Redacted

ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
secretary
WILLIAM E. (TOBY) VINSON, JR.
Interim Director
Mr..-Stephen-G_Benson_..._
Benson Construction Inc.
PO Box 1250
Lumberton, North Carolina 28359
Re: Tar Heel Pit
Bladen County
Cape Fear River Basin
Dear Mr. Benson:
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
November 27, 2018
The application for a mining permit for the above referenced mine site has been found
to meet the requirements of G.S. 74-51 of The Mining Act of 1971. As we have received the
required security to cover this application, I am' enclosing the mining permit.
The conditions of Mining Permit No. 09-11 were based primarily upon information
supplied in the application with conditions added as necessary to insure compliance with The
Mining Act of 1971. G.S. 74-65 states that the issuance of a mining permit does not
supersede or otherwise affect or prevent the enforcement of any zoning regulation or
ordinance -duly adopted by an incorporated city or county or by any agency or department of
the State of North Carolina.
As a reminder, your permitted acreage at this site is 31.5 acres and the amount of land
you are approved to disturb is 25.16 acres.
Please review the permit and contact Judy Wehner, Assistant State Mining Specialist,
at [phone] of any objection or questions concerning the terms of the permit.
Sincerely,
David Miller, PE
State Mining Specialist
DM/jw
Enclosures
cc: Mr. Tim LaBounty, PE
Mr. William Gerringer-DOL, Mine and Quarry Bureau, w/o enclosures
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DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
DIVISION OF ENERGY, MINERAL AND LAND RESOURCES
PERMIT
for the operation of a mining activity
In accordance with the provisions of G.S. 74-46 through 68, "The Mining
Act of 1971," Mining Permit Rule 15A NCAC 5 B, and other applicable
laws, rules and regulations ,
Permission is hereby granted to:
Benson Construction Inc.
Tar Heel Pit
Bladen County - Permit No. 09-11
for the operation of a
Sand Mine
which shall provide that the usefulness, productivity and scenic values of
all lands and waters affected by this mining operation will receive the
greatest practical degree of protection and restoration.

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In accordance with the application for this mining permit, which is hereby approved by the
Department of Environmental Quality, hereinafter referred to as the Department, and in
conformity with the approved Reclamation Plan attached to and incorporated as part of this
permit, provisions must be made for the protection of the surrounding environment and for
reclamation of the land and water affected by the permitted mining operation. This permit is
expressly conditioned upon compliance with all the requirements of the approved Reclamation
Plan. However, completed performance of the approved Reclamation Plan, is a separable
obligation, secured by the bond or other security on file with the Department, and may survive
the revocation or suspension of this permit.
This-permit-is-not-transferable-by-the-permittee-with-the-following-exception=lf-another
operator succeeds to the interest of the permittee in the permitted mining operation, by virtue
of a sale, lease, assignment or otherwise, the Department -may release the permittee from the
duties imposed upon him by the conditions of his permit and by the Mining Act with reference
to the permitted operation, and transfer the permit to the successor operator, provided that
both operators have complied with the .requirements of the Mining Act and that the successor
operator agrees to assume the duties of the permittee with reference to reclamation of the
affected land and posts a suitable bond or other security.
In the event that the Department determines that the permittee or permittee's successor is not
complying with the Reclamation Plan or other terms and conditions of this permit, or is failing
to achieve the purposes and requirements of the Mining Act, the Department may give the
operator written notice of its intent to modify, revoke or suspend the permit, or its intent to
modify the Reclamation Plan as incorporated in the permit. The operator shall have right to a
hearing at a designated time and place on any proposed modification, revocation or
suspension by the Department. Alternatively and in addition to the above, the Department
may institute other enforcement procedures authorized by law.
Definitions
Wherever used or referred to in this permit, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise,
terms shall have the same meaning as supplied by the Mining Act, N.C.G.S. 74-49.
This permit is valid for the life of the site or life of lease, if applicable, as defined by Session
Law 2017-209 and has no expiration date. However, all provisions of GS 74-51 and GS 74-52
still apply for new, transferred and modified mining permits.
Conditions -
This permit shall be subject to the provisions of the Mining Act, N.C.G.S. 74-46, et. seq., and
to the following conditions and limitations:
OPERATING CONDITIONS:
A. Any wastewater processing or mine dewatering shall be in accordance with the
permitting requirements and rules promulgated by the N.C. Environmental
Management Commission.

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B. Any stormwater runoff from the affected areas at the site shall be in accordance
with any applicable permit requirements and regulations promulgated by the
Environmental Protection Agency and enforced by the N.C. Environmental
Management Commission. It shall be the permittee's responsibility to contact
the Stormwater Program to secure any necessary stormwater permits or other
approval documents.
2. A. Any mining process producing air contamination emissions shall be subject to
the permitting requirements and rules promulgated by the N.C. Environmental
Management -Commission -and -enforced -by -the -Division -of -Air -Quality.
B. During mining operations, water trucks or other means that may be necessary
shall be utilized to prevent dust from leaving the permitted area.
3. A. Sufficient buffer (minimum 50 foot undisturbed) shall be maintained between any
affected land and any adjoining waterway or wetland to prevent sedimentation of
that waterway or wetland from erosion of the affected land and to preserve the
integrity of the natural watercourse or wetland.
B. Any mining activity affecting waters of the State, waters of the U. S., or wetlands
shall be in accordance with the requirements and regulations promulgated and
enforced by the N. C. Environmental Management Commission.
4. A. Adequate mechanical barriers including but not limited to diversions, earthen
dikes, sediment check dams, sediment retarding structures, rip rap pits, or
ditches shall be provided in the initial stages of any land disturbance and
maintained to prevent sediment from discharging onto adjacent surface areas or
into any lake, wetland or natural watercourse in proximity to the affected land.
B. All drainage from the affected area around the mine excavation shall be diverted
internal to said excavation or into the existing Tailings Pond.
C. No dewatering activities shall occur at this site.
D. Mining activities) shaII occur as indicated on the mine map sealed October 12,
2018 and the supplemental information received on June 29, 2018 and October
15, 2018.
5. All affected area boundaries (25.16 acres) shall be permanently marked at the site on
100-foot intervals unless the line of sight allows for larger spacing intervals.
6. The angle for graded slopes and fills shall be no greater than the angle, which can be
retained by vegetative cover or other adequate erosion control measure, structure, or
device. In any event, exposed slopes or any excavated channels, the erosion of which
may cause off -site damage because of sedimentation, shall be planted or otherwise
provided with ground cover, devices or structures sufficient to restrain such erosion.

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7. The affected land shall be graded so as to prevent collection of pools of water that are,
or likely to become, noxious or foul. Necessary structures such as drainage ditches or
conduits shall be constructed or installed when required to prevent such conditions.
8. Existing vegetation or vegetated earthen berms shall be maintained between the mine
and public thoroughfares whenever practical to screen the operation from the public.
9. Sufficient buffer (minimum 50 foot undisturbed) shall be maintained between any
excavation and any mining permit boundary to protect adjacent property.
10. ' A. No on -site disposal of refuse or other solid waste that is generated outside of the
mining permit area shall be allowed within the boundaries of the mining permit
area unless authorization to conduct said disposal has first been obtained from
both the Division of Waste Management and the Division of Energy, Mineral and
Land Resources, Department of Environmental Quality. The method of disposal
shall be consistent with the approved reclamation plan.
B. Mining refuse as defined by G.S. 74-49 (14) of The Mining Act of 1971
generated on -site and directly associated with the mining activity may be
disposed of in a designated refuse area. All other waste products must be
disposed of in a disposal facility approved by the Division of Waste
Management. No petroleum products, acids, solvents or their storage containers
or any other material that may be considered hazardous shall be disposed of
within the permitted area.
C. For the purposes of this permit, the Division of Energy, Mineral and Land
Resources considers the following materials to be "mining refuse" (in addition to
those specifically listed under G.S. 74-49 (14) of the N.C. Mining Act of 1971):
1. on -site generated land clearing debris
2. conveyor belts
3. wire cables
4. v-belts
5. steel reinforced air hoses
6. drill steel
D. If mining refuse is to be permanently disposed within the mining permit
boundary, the following information must be provided to and approved by the
Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources prior to commencement of such
disposal:
1. the approximate boundaries and size of the refuse disposal area;
2. a list of refuse items to be disposed;
3. verification that a minimum of 4 feet of cover will be provided over the
refuse;

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4. verification that the refuse will be disposed at least 4 feet above the
seasonally high water table; and,
5. verification that a permanent vegetative groundcover will be established.
11. An Annual Reclamation Report and Annual Operating Fee of $400.00 shall be
submitted to the Department by July 1 of each year until reclamation is completed and
approved for release by the Department.
12. The operator shall notify the Department in writing of the desire to delete, modify or
otherwise change any part of the mining, reclamation, or erosion/sediment control plan
contained -in -the -approved -application -for -a -mining -permit -or -any -approved -revision -to -it
Approval to implement such changes must be obtained from the Department prior to
on -site implementation of the revisions.
13. The security, which was posted pursuant to N.C.G.S. 74-54 in the form of a $19,200.00
surety bond, is sufficient to cover the operation as indicated in the approved application.
This security must remain in force for this permit to be valid. The total affected land
shall not exceed the bonded acreage.
14. A. Authorized representatives of the Division of Archives and History shall be
granted access to the site to determine the presence of significant
archaeological resources.
B. Pursuant to N. C. G. S. 70 Article 3, "The Unmarked Human Burial and Human
Skeletal Remains Protection Act," should the operator or any person in his
employ encounter human skeletal remains, immediate notification shall be
provided to the county medical examiner and the chief archaeologist, North
Carolina Division of Archives and History.

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APPROVED RECLAMATION PLAN
The Mining Permit incorporates this Reclamation Plan, the performance of which is a condition
on the continuing validity of that Mining Permit. Additionally, the Reclamation Plan is a
separable obligation of the permittee, which continues beyond the terms of the Mining Permit.
The approved plan provides:
Minimum Standards as Provided by G.S. 74-53
11.. The_final-slopes_in-all-excavations_in-soil,-sand,-gravel-and-other_unconsolid ated_
materials shall be at such an angle as to minimize the possibility of slides and be
consistent with the future use of the land.
2. Provisions for safety to persons and to adjoining property must be provided in all
excavations in rock.
3. All overburden and spoil shall be left in a configuration which is in accordance with
accepted conservation practices and which is suitable for the proposed subsequent use
of the land.
4. No small pools of water shall be allowed to collect or remain, on the mined area that are,
or are likely to become noxious, odious or foul.
5. The revegetation plan shall conform to accepted and recommended agronomic and
reforestation practices as established by the North Carolina Agricultural Experiment
Station and the North Carolina Forest Service.
6. Permittee shall conduct reclamation activities pursuant to the Reclamation Plan herein
incorporated. These activities shall be conducted according to the time schedule
included in the plan, which shall to the extent feasible provide reclamation simultaneous
with mining operations and in any event, provide reclamation at the earliest practicable
time after completion or termination of mining on any segment of the permit area and
shall be completed within two years after completion or termination of mining.
RECLAMATION CONDITIONS:
Provided further, and subject to the Reclamation schedule, the planned reclamation
shall be to restore the mine excavation to a lake area and to grade and revegetate the
adjacent disturbed areas.
2. The specifications for surface gradient restoration to a surface suitable for the planned
future use are as follows:
A. The fake area shall be excavated to maintain a minimum water depth of four feet
measured from the low water table elevation.

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B. The side slopes to the lake excavation shall be graded to a 3 horizontal to 1
vertical or flatter to the water line and 2 horizontal to 1 vertical or flatter below the
water line.
C. Any areas used for wastepiles, screening, stockpiling or other processing shall
be leveled and smoothed.
D. No contaminants shall be permanently disposed of at the mine site. On -site
disposal of waste shall be in accordance with Operating Condition Nos. 10A
through D.
E. The affected land shall be graded to prevent the collection of noxious or foul
water.
Revegetation Plan:
After site preparation, all disturbed land areas shall be revegetated as per the following:
Permanent Seeding Specifications
Dates Species Rate, Lbs/Acre
February 15- April 1 Kobe Lespedeza 10
Bahiagrass 50
Redtop 1
Winter rye (grain) 15
April 1- July 31 Common Bermuda 50
August 1- October Lespedeza (unscarified) 30
German .millet 40
October 25- February 15 Rye (grain- temporary) 120
Soil Amendments
Limes''. 2000 Ibslacre or follow recommendations from a soil test.
Fertilizer - 1000 lbslacre 8-8-8 or 10-10-10, or follow recommendations from a
soil test.
Mulch - All seeded areas shall be mulched using small grain straw at a rate
of 2000 Ibslacre and anchored appropriately.
Whenever possible, disturbed areas should be vegetated with native warm season
grasses such as switch grass, Indian grass, bluestem and gamma grass.

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In addition, the permittee shall consult with a professional wildlife biologist with the N.C.
Wildlife Resources Commission to enhance post -project wildlife habitat at the site.
4. Reclamation Plan:
Reclamation shall be conducted simultaneously with mining to the extent feasible. In
any event, reclamation shall be initiated as soon as feasible., after completion or
termination of mining of any mine segment under permit. Final reclamation, including
revegetation, shall be completed within two years of completion or termination of
mining.
Permit issued this 27th day of November, 2018.
r
William E. Vinson, Jr., Interim Director
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources
By Authority of the Secretary
Of the Department of Environmental Quality

NOTICE OF ISSUANCE OF
MINING PERMIT
You have previously expressed an interest andlor are listed as an adjoining
landowner -in the application for a mining permit filed by Benson Construction Inc. to
conduct mining activities off SR 1350 (Lesane Road) in Bladen County. The mining
permit (no. 09-11) was issued on November 27, 2018.
North CarQlina_law allows persons aggrieved by the issuance of a mining permit
to contest the decision by filing a petition for a contested case in the Office of
Administrative Hearings pursuant to N.C.G.S. 15OB-23 of the Administrative Procedure
Act (APA).
If you believe that you are an aggrieved party within the meaning of the APA, a
petition for a contested case must be filed in the Office of Administrative Hearings
within sixty (60) days of the mailing of this notice to you.
If you file a contested case petition, it must be in writing and in the form
prescribed by N.C. General Statutes 150B-23. File the original petition and one copy
with the Office of Administrative Hearings, 6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC
27699-6714.
Any questions about filing a petition may be directed to the Clerk of the Office of
Administrative Hearings by telephoning [phone].
You must serve the Department of Environmental Quality by mailing a copy of
the petition to Mr. Bill Lane, Registered Agent and General Counsel, Department of
Environment and Natural Resources, 1601 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-
1601.
f�•L illiam E. Vinson, Jr.
Interim Director
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
This notice was mailed on tS
Brenda Harris
Mining Program Secretary

ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
WILLIAM E. (TOBY) VINSON, JR.
interim Dlrector
Mr. Stephen G Benson'
Benson Construction Inc.
PO Box 1250
Lumberton, North Carolina 28359
Re: Tar Heel Pit (Draft Permit)
Bladen County
Cape Fear River Basin
Dear Mr. Benson:
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
November 14, 2018
Your application for a mining permit for the above referenced mine site has been
reviewed but not yet approved. Enclosed is a draft of the mining permit proposed by the
Department. The conditions in the draft permit were based primarily upon information
supplied in your application. Other necessary conditions may have been added to ensure
compliance with The Mining Act of 1971.
The reclamation bond has been calculated for this site using the information submitted
in the application (see enclosed worksheet). The bond amount for this site is $19,200.00. The
bond or balance ($1;800.00) is required before the permit can be issued. For your
convenience, I have enclosed a bond form, an assignment of a savings account form and an
irrevocable standby letter of credit form. The name on the security form must be the same as
the name appearing on the enclosed draft permit, i.e., Benson Construction Inc. In addition
to one of these alternatives you may, upon request, substitute a cash deposit.
Please review the enclosed draft permit and the . reclamation bond worksheet, and
contact this office should you have any objections or questions concerning the permit
conditions. G.S. 74-51 provides that the operator has sixty (60) days following the mailing of a
notice of the required bond in which to file the required surety.
The permit cannot be issued until the required security has been received. No mining
may be conducted until the permit is issued. G.S. 74-65 states that the issuance of a mining
permit does not supersede or otherwise affect or prevent the enforcement of any zoning
regulation or ordinance duly adopted by an incorporated city or county or by any agency or
department of the State of North Carolina.
D � � North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Energy. Mineral and Land Resources
�•/� 512 North Salisbury Street 11612 Mall Service Center I Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612
919.707,9200

Mr. Benson
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Please contact Judy Wehner Assistant State Mining Specialist, at [phone] if you
have any questions.
Sincerely,
.� re-'� �-
David Miller, PE / v
State Mining Engineer
DM/jw
Enclosures
CC" Mr. Tim LaBounty, PE

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
DIVISION OF ENERGY, MINERAL AND LAND RESOURCES
PERMIT
for the operation of a mining activity
In accordance with the provisions of G.S. 74-46 through 68, "The Mining
Act -of 1971," Mining Permit Rule 15A NCAC 5 B, and other applicable
laws, rules and regulations
Permission is hereby granted to:
Benson Construction Inc.
Tar Heel Pit
Bladen County - Permit No.
for the operation of a
Sand Mine
which shall provide that the usefulness, productivity and scenic values of
all lands and waters affected by this mining operation will receive the
greatest practical degree of protection and restoration.

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In accordance with the application for this mining permit, which is hereby approved by the
Department of Environmental Quality, hereinafter referred to as the Department, and in
conformity with the approved Reclamation Plan attached to and incorporated as part of this
permit, provisions must be made for the protection of the surrounding environment and for
reclamation of the land and water affected by the permitted mining operation. This permit is
expressly conditioned upon compliance with all'the requirements of the approved Reclamation
Plan. However, completed performance of the approved Reclamation Plan is a separable
obligation, secured by the bond or other security on file with the Department, and may survive
the revocation or suspension of this permit.
This permit is not transferable by the permittee with the following exception: If another
operator succeeds to the interest of the permittee in the permitted mining operation, by virtue
of a sale, lease, assignment or otherwise, the Department may release the permittee from the
duties imposed upon him by the conditions of his permit and by the Mining Act with reference
to the permitted operation, and transfer the permit to the successor operator, provided that
both operators have complied with the requirements of the Mining Act and that the successor
operator agrees to assume the duties of the permittee with reference to reclamation of the
affected land and posts a suitable bond or other security.
In the event that the Department determines that the permittee or permittee's successor is not
complying with the Reclamation Plan or other terms and conditions of this permit, or is failing
to achieve the purposes and requirements of the Mining Act, the Department may give the
operator written notice of its intent to modify, revoke or suspend the permit, or its intent to
modify the Reclamation Plan as incorporated in the permit. The operator shall have right to a
hearing at a designated time and place on any proposed modification, revocation or
suspension by the Department. Alternatively and in addition to the above, the Department
may institute other enforcement procedures authorized by law.
Definitions
Wherever used or referred to in this permit, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise,
terms shall have the same meaning as supplied by the Mining Act, N.C.G.S. 74-49.
This permit is valid for the life of the site or life of lease, if applicable, as defined by Session
Law 2017-209 and has no expiration date. However, all provisions of GS 74-51 and GS 74-52
still apply for new, transferred and modified mining permits.
Conditions
This permit shall be subject to the provisions of the Mining Act, N.C.G.S. 74-46, et. seq., and
to the following conditions and limitations:
OPERATING CONDITIONS:
A. Any wastewater processing or mine dewatering shall be in'accordance with the
permitting requirements and rules promulgated by the N.C. Environmental
Management Commission.

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B. Any stormwater runoff from the affected areas at the site shall be in accordance
with any applicable permit requirements and regulations promulgated by the
Environmental Protection Agency and enforced by the N.C. Environmental
Management Commission. It shall be the permittee's responsibility to contact
the Stormwater Program to secure any necessary stormwater permits or other
approval documents.
2. A. Any mining process producing air contamination emissions shall be subject to
the permitting requirements and rules promulgated by the N.C. Environmental
Management Commission and enforced by the Division of Air Quality.
B. During mining operations, water trucks or other means that may be necessary
shall be utilized to prevent dust from leaving the permitted area.
3. A. Sufficient buffer (minimum 50 foot undisturbed) shall be maintained between any
affected land and any adjoining waterway or wetland to prevent sedimentation of
that waterway or wetland from erosion of the affected land and to preserve the
integrity of the natural watercourse or wetland.
B. Any mining activity affecting waters of the State, waters of the U. S., or wetlands
shall be in accordance with the requirements and regulations promulgated and
enforced by the N. C. Environmental Management Commission.
4. A. Adequate mechanical barriers including but not limited to diversions, earthen
dikes, sediment check dams, sediment retarding structures, rip rap pits, or
ditches shall be provided in -the initial stages of any land disturbance and
maintained to prevent sediment from discharging onto adjacent surface areas or
into any lake, wetland or natural watercourse in proximity to the affected land.
B. All drainage from the affected area around the mine excavation shall be diverted
internal to said excavation or into the existing Tailings Pond.
C. No dewatering activities shall occur at this site.
D. Mining activities shall occur as indicated on the mine map sealed October 12,
2018 and the supplemental information received on June 29, 2018 and October
15, 2018.
5. All affected area boundaries (25.16 acres) shall be permanently marked at the site on
100-foot intervals unless the line of sight allows for larger spacing intervals.
6. The angle for graded slopes and fills shall be no greater than the angle, which can be
retained by vegetative cover or other adequate erosion control measure, structure, or
device. In any event, exposed slopes or any excavated channels, the erosion of which
may cause off -site damage because of sedimentation, shall be planted or otherwise
provided with ground cover, devices or structures sufficient to restrain such erosion.

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7. The affected land shall be graded so as to prevent collection of pools of water that are,
or likely to become, noxious or foul. Necessary structures such as drainage ditches or
conduits shall be constructed or installed when required to prevent such conditions.
8. Existing vegetation or vegetated earthen berms shall be maintained between the mine
and public thoroughfares whenever practical to screen the operation from the public.
9. Sufficient buffer (minimum 50 foot undisturbed) shall be maintained between any
excavation and any mining permit boundary to protect adjacent property.
10. A. No on -site disposal of refuse or other solid waste that is generated outside of the
mining permit area shall be allowed within the boundaries of the mining permit
area unless authorization to conduct said disposal has first been obtained from
both the Division of Waste Management and the Division of Energy, Mineral and
Land Resources, Department of Environmental Quality. The method of disposal
shall be consistent with the approved reclamation plan.
B. Mining refuse as defined by G.S. 74-49 (14) of The Mining Act of 1971
generated on -site and directly associated with the mining activity may be
disposed of in a designated refuse area. All other waste products must be
disposed of in a disposal facility approved by the Division of Waste
Management. No petroleum products, acids, solvents or their stgrage containers
or any other material that may be considered hazardous shall be disposed of
within the permitted area.
C. For the purposes of this permit, the Division of Energy, Mineral and Land
Resources considers the following materials to be "mining refuse" (in addition to
those specifically listed under G.S. 74-49 (14) of the N.C. Mining Act of 1971):
1, on -site generated land clearing debris
2. conveyor belts
3. wire cables
4. v-belts
5, steel reinforced air hoses
6. drill steel
D. If mining refuse is to be permanently disposed within the mining permit
boundary, the following information must be provided to and approved by the
Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources prior to commencement of such
disposal:
1. the approximate boundaries and size of the refuse disposal area;
2. a list of refuse items to be disposed;
3. verification that a minimum of 4 feet of cover will be provided over the
refuse;

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4. verification that the refuse will be disposed at least 4 feet above the
seasonally high water table; and,
5. verification that a permanent vegetative groundcover will be established.
11. An Annual Reclamation Report and Annual Operating Fee of $400.00 shall be
submitted to the Department by July 1 of each year until reclamation is completed and
approved for release by the Department.
12. The operator shall notify the Department in writing of the desire to delete, modify or
otherwise change any part of the mining, reclamation, or erosion/sediment control plan
contained in the approved application for a mining permit or any approved revision to it.
Approval to implement such changes must be obtained from the Department prior to
on -site implementation of the revisions.
13. The security, which was posted pursuant to N.C.G.S. 74-54 in the form of a $*.00
surety bond, is sufficient to cover the operation as indicated in the approved application.
This security must remain in force for this permit to be valid. The total affected land
shall not exceed the bonded acreage.
14. A. Authorized representatives of the Division of Archives and History shall be
granted access to the site to determine the presence of significant
archaeological resources.
B. Pursuant to N. C. G. S. 70 Article 3, "The Unmarked Human Burial and Human
Skeletal Remains Protection Act," should the operator or any person in his
employ encounter human skeletal remains, immediate notification shall be
provided to -the county medical examiner and the chief archaeologist, North
Carolina Division of Archives and History.

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APPROVED RECLAMATION PLAN
The Mining Permit incorporates this Reclamation Plan, the performance of which is a condition
on the continuing validity of that Mining Permit. Additionally, the Reclamation Plan is a
separable obligation of the permittee, which continues beyond the terms of the Mining Permit.
The approved plan provides:
Minimum Standards as Provided by G.S. 74-53
The final slopes in all excavations in soil, sand, gravel and other unconsolidated
materials shall be at such an angle as to minimize the possibility of slides and be
consistent with the future use of the land.
2. Provisions for safety to persons and to adjoining property must be provided in all
excavations in rock.
3. All overburden and spoil shall be left in a configuration which is in accordance with
accepted conservation practices and which is suitable for the proposed subsequent use
of the land.
4. No small pools of water shall be allowed to collect or remain on the mined area that are,
or are likely to become noxious, odious or foul.
5. The revegetation plan shall conform to accepted and recommended agronomic and
reforestation practices as established by the North Carolina Agricultural Experiment
Station and the North Carolina Forest Service,
6. Permittee shall conduct reclamation activities pursuant to the Reclamation Plan herein
incorporated. These activities shall be conducted according to the time schedule
included in the plan, which shall to the extent feasible provide reclamation simultaneous
with mining operations and in any event, provide reclamation at the earliest practicable
time after completion or termination of mining on any segment of the permit area and
shall be completed within two years after completion or termination of mining.
RECLAMATION CONDITIONS:
Provided further, and.subject to the Reclamation schedule, the planned reclamation
shall be to restore the mine -excavation to a lake area and to grade and revegetate the
adjacent disturbed areas.
2. The specifications for surface gradient restoration to a surface suitable for the planned
future use are as follows:
A. The lake area shall be excavated to maintain a minimum water depth of four feet
measured from the low water table elevation.

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3.
B. The side slopes to the lake excavation shall be graded to a 3 horizontal to 1
vertical or flatter to the water line and 2 horizontal to 1 vertical or flatter below the
water line.
C. Any areas used for wastepiles, screening, stockpiling or other processing shall
be leveled and smoothed.
D. No contaminants shall be permanently disposed of at the mine site. On -site
disposal of waste shall be in accordance with Operating Condition Nos. 10A
through D.
E. The affected land shall be graded to prevent the collection of noxious or foul .
water.
Revegetation Plan:
After site preparation, all disturbed land areas shall be revegetated as per the following:
Permanent Seeding Specifications
Dates
February 15- April 1
April 1- July 31
August 1- October
October 25- February 15
Soil Amendments
Species Rate. L.bs/Acre
Kobe Lespedeza 10
Bahiagrass 50
Redtop 1
Winter rye (grain) 15
Common Bermuda 50
Lespedeza (unscarified) 30
German millet . 40
Rye (grain- temporary) 120
Lime - 2000 Ibs/acre or follow recommendations from a soil test.
Fertilizer - 1000 Ibs/acre 8-8-8 or 10-10-10, or follow recommendations from a
soil test.
Mulch - All seeded areas shall be mulched using small grain straw at a rate
of 2000 Ibslacre and anchored appropriately.
Whenever possible, disturbed areas should be vegetated with native warm season
grasses such as switch grass, Indian grass, bluestem and gamma grass.

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In addition, the permittee shall consult with a professional wildlife biologist with the N.C.
Wildlife Resources Commission to enhance post -project wildlife habitat at the site.
4. Reclamation Plan:
Reclamation shall be conducted simultaneously with mining to the extent feasible. In
any event, reclamation shall be initiated as soon as feasible after completion or
termination of mining of any mine segment under permit. Final reclamation, including
revegetation, shall be completed within two years of completion or termination of
mining.
Permit issued this *th day of *, 2018.
William E. Vinson, Jr., Interim Director
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources
By Authority of the Secretary
Of the Department of Environmental Quality

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APPLICATION FOR 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, nge
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 miningpermit. Please insert the ap
proximate- acreage, or each
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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.
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APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
E: DETERMINATION OF AFFECTED ACREAGE AND BOND / Aupon
The following bond calculation worksheet is to be used to establish an appropriate band (based a ange
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 affect during
the life a this miningpermit Lin addition lease
insert the appropriate reclamation costlacre 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 or you base_ d
upon your maps and standard reclamation costs:
AFFECTED
RECLAMATION RECLAMATION
CATEGORY ACREAGE
COST/ACRE* COST
Tailings/Sediment Ponds: a ' q�) Ac. X
$ 5'&A /Ac. _ $ /aQb w
Stockpiles: q� Ac. X
c1
$ I-13 d d au /Ac. _ $
Wastepiles: Ac. X
$ /Ac. _ $
Processing Area/Haul Roads: e Ac. X
$ b a" /Ac. _ $ 7 ��
Mine Excavation: ar , Ac. X
$ a d y /Ac. _ $ / 0 1 3 D °t)
Other: Ac. X
$ /Ac. _ $
TOTAL AFFECTED AC.: a s' Ac.
(TOTAL PERMITTED AC.: Ac.)
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 fa 5. A0 Ac.
b) Positive Drainage
Inflation Factor:
Ac. X $1,500.00 = $
SUBTOTAL COST: $
0.02 X SUBTOTAL COST: $ 137 60 X F,,. by plicant (Life of the Mining Operation
or Life of Lease from Public Entity (in Years)):
INFLATION CU5't�: $ Jo
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SUBTOTAL COST + INFLATION COST: ! 00
Total Reclamation Bond Cost: $__ 19 , a Da 40
(round doWn to t—' he nearest $100.00)
(NOTE: The reclamation bond cannot exceed $1 million per GS 74-54)

Wehner, Judy
From:
Steve Bollinger <[e-mail]>
Sent:
Tuesday, November 13, 2018 11:41 AM
To:
Wehner, )udy
Cc:
'Phillip Matthis'
Subject:
[External] Tar Heel Pit - Benson Construction, Inc.
Per our phone conversation this morning, the permitted boundary acreage is 31.0 acres.
Hope this helps.
Thank you,
Steve Bollinger, PE
BENS
CONSiRUCYION
INC.
Office: 910.739.9969
Fax: [phone]

MINING CHECKLIST FOR ROUTING
Applicants Name: / ProjectName: AkV
AppIic./ Permit No: County: RjAde.,— Date Received / /S PA
Reviewer: River Basin Name 6,
New ❑ Modification (inside permit boundaries)
❑ Modification (outside VAdditional
boundaries) ❑ Transfer ❑ Release
❑ Partial Release Information ❑ Fee Needed; ❑ Fee Received: #
Please route entire applig1tion package to:
WC, f C, Regional Office (3 complste copies, attach the "LQS Regional Off ice Mining Application Review,
Checklist" to nc copy and attach both the DAQand DWR "Mining Application Review Farm" to the other copy; send both copier to the Regional
Engineer)
Date: Routed Reed
[IDivision of Water Resources Date: Routed Rec'd
❑
NC Wildlife Resources Commission
Date: Routed
Rec'd
❑
US Fish & Wildlife Service
Date: Routed
Rec'd
(Only new applications and modification requests that add land to the permit)
Please route first 3 pages o f the application ands location maps
to:
❑
Division of Parks & Recreation
Date: Routed
Reed
❑
NC Geological Survey Section
Date: Routed
Rec'd
❑
Division of Marine Fisheries
Date: Routed
Rec'd
❑
Division of Soil 11 Water Conservation (plus LEA)
Date: Routed
Reed
(Only new applications and modifications requests that add land to the permit}
❑
Division of Archives a History
Date: Routed
Rec'd
(may new applimu)
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❑
Other:
Date: Routed
/Recla
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Suspense Date for Comments:. /
% (no later than 25 days from receipt)
❑ Please note the following:

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Energy, Mineral &
Land Resources
ENVIRONMENTAL OUALITY
Certified Mail
Return Receipt Requested
7015 0640 0007 9831 3804
Mr. Stephen G. Benson
Benson Construction Inc.
PO Box 250
Lumberton, North Carolina 28359
RE: Tar Heel Pit
Bladen County
Cape Fear River Basin
Dear Mr. Benson:
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61 ILLIAM
July 23, 2018
ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
E. (TOBY) VINSON, JR.
Interim Director
RECEIVED
OCT 1 51i118
LAND QUALITY SECTION
We have reviewed the application you/your company submitted for the referenced mine
site. In order for this office to complete its review of the referenced project in accordance with
GS 74-50 and 51 of the Mining Act of 1971; please provide the additional or revised
information in accordance with the following comments:
Please verify that the life of a mine will be a maximum of 10 years. The original
permit was issued in 1996. kI WCLU0116-0 —rw o Loft &S
� 'fVVVT d6ft W % to ale 2fl �4R.S fog _LA rb *3 b . J
Notification of adjoining landowners and -County manager (also city manager if
app Ica a is required fora new mining permits. Complete the Affidavit bf
2 F.S .Notification and provide roof sue LU=
IOU certi ied mail that the adjoining landowners and county manager have been
prop re y o fled. I have enclosed the instructions for notification, notice form and
affidavit form for your use.
Clearly label the permit boundary on the mine map. The permit boundary
includes all affected areas, buffers along wetlands and waterways and buffers
along adjoining properties. Provide aAreage for th•�g tot ermitted acreage.
(Im"UP&O Twti Corl" o f %ram ML
Please be advised that our review cannot be completed until I! of the items listed
above have been fully addressed. In addition, please note this office may request additional
information, not included in this letter, as the mining application review progresses.
Nothing Compares_._,_
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Energy, Mineral and Land Resources
512 N. Salisbury Street 11612 Mail Service Center I Raleigh. North Carolina 27699•tb12
919 707 A2C0

Certified Mail
Mr. Benson
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In order to complete the processing of your application, please forward two (2) copies of
the requested information to my attention at the following address:
Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources
Department of Environmental Quality
1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1612
As required by 15A NCAC 513.0013, you are hereby advised that you have 180 days
from the date of your receipt of this letter to submit all of the requested information. If you are
unable to meet this deadline and wish to request additional time, you must submit information,
in writing, to the Director clearly indicating why the deadline cannot be met and request that an
extension of time be granted. If an extension of time is not granted, a decision will be made to
grant or deny the mining permit based upon the information currently in the Department's files
at the end of the 180-day period.
Though the preceding statement cites the maximum time limit for your response, we
encourage you to provide the additional information requested by this letter as soon as
possible. Your prompt response will help us to complete processing your application sooner.
Please contact me at [phone] if you have any questions.
Enclosures
cc: Mr. Tim LaBounty, PE
Sincerely, r r
klt�
Judith A. Wehner
Assistant State Mining Specialist
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RECEIVED
OCT 1 ; Zola
LAND QUALITY SECTION
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
[phone]
Revised; 2017

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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.

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MINING PERMIT APPLICATION REVIEW
PROCESS FLOWCHART
BEGINNING OF PROCESS
Application received by
State Mining Specialist
Applicant issues
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
- Division of Air Quality
- Division of Water Resources
................• ................
Review Public Comments;
Public Hearing Possible
s...................................
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 Airhlast 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
com plete/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 * )

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APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
(PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE)
1. Name of Mine Tar Heel Pit County
River Basin Cape Fear
Latitude (decimal degrees to four places)
34.7326
Longitude (decimal degrees to four places) -78.8174
2. Name of Applicant* Benson Construction Inc
3. Permanent address for receipt of official mail**
Telephone ( 910 ) 739-9969
Bladen
PO Box 1250, Lumberton, NC 28359
Alternate No
4. Mine Office Address PO Box 1250, Lumberton, NC 28359
Telephone ( 910 ) 739-9969
5. Mine Manager_ Stephen G. Benson
6. E-mail Address: [e-mail]
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 June 28, 2o1s
Print Name Stephen G. Benson
Title President
* 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.
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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:
® 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 tT e "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:
❑ If this is an application for a MODIFICATION to a mining permit, indicate the mining permit
number and the total (overall) acreage covered by the existing permit.
Mining Permit No.: Total permitted acreage:
Does the modification involve acreage within the previously approved permitted boundary?
Yes ❑ No ❑. If yes, indicate the acreage to be covered by this modification (this is the acreage
that the "major modification" fee will be based upon):
Does the modification involve acreage outside the previously approved permitted boundary?
Yes ❑ No n. 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 t 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 ofall materials mined:
Sand
3. Mining method:
❑Hydraulic Dredge ❑ Front-end Loader & Truck Shovel & Truck
Dragline & Truck Self -loading Scraper
Other (explain):
4. a. Expected maximum depth of mine (feet) 4' - 10'
Depth is relative to what benchmark? (e.g., natural ground level, mean sea level, road elevation, etc.)
Onsite benchmark provided by survey crew
b. Expected average depth of mine (feet) 4' - 1 o'
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?. various Times by Benson Construction Inc
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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):_ 20 q&nlZ.5 .
B. MAPS
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) col2ie fs o 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:
Ma_ iling Address: Physical Address:
1612 Mail Service Center OR 512 North Salisbury Street, 5a' Floor
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612 Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
[phone]
httD://t)ortal.ncdenr.orfa!webi Ir/aeoloi~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
[phone]
fittp://u�%,%v.nedot.org/it/gis/
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.
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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 adJ'ommg 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:
I . Name of applicant
2. Name of mine
3. North arrow
4. County
5. Scale
6. Symbols used and corresponding names
7. Date prepared and revised
8. Name and title of person preparing map
Map scales should meet the following guidelines:
PERMITTED ACREAGE
MAP SCALE
0-49 Acres
I inch = 50 feet
50-199 Acres
1 inch = 100 feet
200f Acres
I inch = 200 feet
(NOTE: Smaller scaled maps may be acceptable if they clearly illustrate the above items)
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APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
A table/chartmust 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
2.40
Stockpiles
0•10
Wastepiles
0.30
Processing Area/Haul Roads
0.50
Mine Excavation
4.60
Other (Explain)
Total Disturbed Acreage
25.16
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 QUESTIONSISTATEMENTS
THROUGHOUT THE FORM). THIS APPLICATION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED COMPLETE
WITHOUT ALL RELEVANT ITEMS BEING ADEQUATELY ADDRESSED ON THE MINE MAPS.
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APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
C. PROTECTION OF NATURAL RESOURCES
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.
1. Continue excavation of sand from bottom of existing pit.
2. Stockpile sand and allow to dry before loading onto trucks for use off site.
3. Once all material is removed, slope and stabilize banks of excavation.
4. Seed and apply lime / fertilizer as needed to establish vigorous ground cover.
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.
1. Stone entrance
2. Slope drains as needed to prevent erosion of banks of excavation.
3. Temporary diversions as needed to transport sediment laden runoff to discharge in existing pit.
4. Apply seed, lime and fertilize to establish vigorous vegetative ground cover. Re -seed all barren
areas as needed.
3. a. Will the operation involve washing the material mined, recycling process water, or other waste water
handling? Yes ❑ No[!). If yes, briefly describe all such processes including any chemicals to be used.
b. Will the operation involve discharging fresh or wastewater from the mine or plant as a point discharge to
the waters of the State? Yes ❑ No M. If yes, briefly describe the nature of the discharge and locate
all proposed discharge points (along with their method of stabilization) on your mine map(s).
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c. Will any part of the proposed mine excavation(s) extend below the water table? Yes Q No ❑.
If yes, do you intend to dewater the excavation(s)? Yes ❑ No 0.
If yes, what impact, if any, will mine dewatering have on neighboring wells? Estimated withdrawal rate
in gallons Der day: . Locate all existing wells on the mine map(s) that lie within
500 feet ofthe 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.
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.
4. a. Will the operation involve crushing or any other air contaminant emissions? Yes ❑ No 0.
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?
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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).
SEE MAP
b. A minimum 50 foot wide undisturbed buffer will be required between any land disturbing activities
within the mining permit boundaries and any natural watercourses and wetlands unless smaller
undisturbed buffers can be justified. Depending on site conditions, a buffer wider than 50 feet may
be needed.
How wide an undisturbed buffer will be maintained between any land disturbing activities within the
mining permit boundaries and any natural watercourses and wetlands at this site? Show all buffer
locations and widths on the mine map(s).
SEE MAP
6. a. Describe methods to prevent landslide or slope instability adjacent to adjoining permit boundaries
during mining. Minimum 2 horizontal to I vertical slopes or flatter for clayey material and
minimum 3 horizontal to I vertical slopes or flatter for sandy material are generally required, unless
technical justification can be provided to allow steeper slopes.
Use 3:1 slopes
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b. Provide a cross-section on the mine map(s) for all fill slopes (berms, wastepiles, overburden
disposal areas, etc), clearly indicating the intended side slope gradient, installation ofany benches
and/or slope drains (with supporting design information) if needed, and the method of final
stabilization.
SEE MAP
c. In excavation(s) of unconsolidated (non -rock) materials, specify the angle of all cut slopes including
specifications for benching and sloping. Cross-sectionsf r all cut slopes must be provided on the
mine map(s).
SEE MAP
d. In hardrock excavations, specify proposed bench widths and heights in feet. Provide cross -sections
of the mine excavation clearly noting the angles of the cut slopes, widths of all safety benches and
mine benches, and the expected maximum depth of the excavation.
N/A
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.
N/A
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 detaiUcross-section and location ofeach
type of barricade to be used must be indicated on the mine map(v).
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9. Are acid producin& minerals or soils present? Yes ❑ No 0.
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 orother
measures. Show the location ofall visual screening on the mine map(s) and provide cross -sections
through all proposed berms or proposed spacing, sizes and species for tree plantings.
Maintain existing woods on all sides of the site
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 M.
If yes, specify the types of explosive(s) and describe what precaution(s) will be used to prevent physical
hazard to persons or neighboring property from flying rocks or excessive air blasts or ground vibrations.
Depending on the mine's location to nearby structures, more detailed technical information may be
required on the blasting program (such as a third -party blasting study). Locate the nearest offsite occupied
structure(s) to the proposed excavation(s) on the mine map and indicate its approximate distance to the
proposed excavation.
12. Will fuel tanks, solvents, or other chemical reagents be stored on -site? Yes ❑ No ®.
If yes, describe these materials, how they will be stored and method of containment in case ofspill. Indicate
the location(s) of all storage facilities on the mine map(s).
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D. RECLAMATION PLAN
I . Describe your intended plan for the final reclamation and subsequent use of all affected lands and indicate
the sequence and general methods to be used in reclaiming this land. This must include the method of
reclamation of settling ponds and/or sediment control basins and the method of restoration or establishment
of any permanent drainage channels to a condition minimizing erosion, siltation and other pollution. This
information must be illustrated on a reclamation map and must correspond directly with the information
provided on the mine map(s). In addition, design information, including typical cross -sections, of any
permanent channels to be constructed as part of the reclamation plan and the location(s) of all permanent
channels must be indicated on the reclamation map.
Once mining is complete, slope and establish final grade on all disturbed areas per the cross section provided on the
mining map. Utilize material generated while knocking down any berms, or from other on site sources. Spread
topsoil as needed on all finished slopes to promote vegetation. Prepare all areas with proper seed bed, and apply
seed, lime, and fertilizer per the approved seeding schedule. At such time that all earth moving operations are
complete, stock ponds with species of fish listed below.
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 X❑ No ❑.
If yes, specify species.
Bream and Bass
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.
SEE MAP
S. a. Describe reclamation of processing facilities, stockpile areas, and on -site roadways.
Any on site stock piles will be loaded on to trucks and removed for use off site. Any usable onsite
topsoil, or spoil material will be utilized to top dress disturbed areas prior to seeding operation. Establish vegetative
cover on all disturbed areas.
b. Will any on -site roadways be left as part of the reclamation? Yes ® No ❑.
, fyes, identify such roadways on the reclamation map and provide details on permanent road and ditch
line stabilization.
Establish permanent grades on road to be left for access to pond. Grade to drain to pond, using swales as
necessary.
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 venerated waste shall be disposed of on the mine site without r�ior 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. Ira
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 h said areas.
None
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7. Describe your plan for revegetation or other surface treatment of the affected areas. This plan must
include recommendations for year-round seeding, including the time of seeding and the amount and type
of seed, fertilizer, lime and mulch per acre. The recommendations must include general seeding
instructions for both permanent and temporary 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;
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):
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:
Same as before
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
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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 of the miningpermit. Please insert the approximate acreage, for each
aspect of the mininp, operation. that you intend to affect during the life ofthis mining Permit (in addition. Please
r
AFFECTED
RECLAMATION
RECLAMATION
CATEGORY
ACREAGE
COSTIACRE*
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.)
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
e needed to prevent offshe sedimentation and sedimentation to onsite watercourses and wetlands.
a) Internal Drainage Ac.
b) Positive Drainage Ac. X $1,500.00 = $
SUBTOTAL COST: $
Inflation Factor:
0.02 X SUBTOTAL COST: $ X Permit Life Provided by Applicant (Life of the Mining Operation
or Life of Lease from Public Entity (in Years)):
INFLATION COST: $
Total Reclamation Bond Cost: $
(round down to the nearest $100.00)
(NOTE: The reclamation bond cannot exceed $1 million per GS 74-54)
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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"
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NOTICE
Pursuant to provisions G.S. 74-50(bI) of The Mining Act of 1971, Notice is hereby given that
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 on acres located
(Mineral, Ore) (Number) (Miles)
of off/near road
(Direction) (Nearest Town) (Number/Name)
in 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 notid (that are within 1,000 feet of the mining permit
boundary). In addition, the mine operator must also notify the chief administrative officer of the county or
municipality in which any part of the permitted area is located. Any person may file written comment(s) to the
Department at the above address within thirty (30) days of the issuance of this Notice or the filing of the application
for a permit, whichever is later. Should the Department determine that a significant public interest exists relative to
G.S. 74-51, a public hearing will be held within 60 days of the end of the 30-day comment period specified above.
A copy of the permit application materials is on file and available for public review during normal business
hours at the above listed address as well as at the appropriate regional office. For information regarding
ror information on the m
19) 707-9220. Please note
(Addressee/Owner of Record's
Name and Address)
(Date of Issuance of this Notice/
Mailed to Addressee/Owner of Record)
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(Name of Applicant: Include Contact Person
& Company Name, if Applicable)
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AFFIDAVIT OF NOTIFICATION
I, , 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 ]eased 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 -
(A dj oin i ng Landowner Name) (Address)
(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) (Address)
[i.e.: City Manager, County Manager, Mayor, etc.]
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
notices 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:
Title of person executing Affidavit
I
a Notary Public of the County of ,
State of North Carolina, do hereby certify that
appeared before me this day and under oath acknowledged that the above Affidavit was made by him/her.
Witness my hand and notarial seal, this day of 20
Notary: my Commission expires.
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G. LAND ENTRY AGREEMENT
We hereby grant to the Department or its appointed representatives the right of entry and travel upon our lands
or operation during regular business hours for the purpose of making necessary field inspections or investigations as
may be reasonably required in the administration of the Mining Act of 1971 pursuant to G.S. 74-56.
We further grant to the Department or its appointed representatives the right to make whatever entries on the
land as may be reasonably necessary and to take whatever actions as may be reasonably necessary in order to carry
out reclamation which the operator has failed to complete in the event a bond forfeiture is ordered pursuant to G.S.
74-59,
LANDOWNER:
Signature:
Print Name: B. E. Benson, Jr. (CEO)
(Title, if applicable)
Company B. E. Benson Jr Properties LTD
(If applicable)
Address: PO Box 1250, Lumberton, NC 28359
Telephone: (910 ) 739-9969
Date Signed: June 28, 2018
APPLICANT:
Print Name: Stephen G. Benson
Title: President
Company: Benson Construction Inc
Mine Name: TarHeei Pit
Telephone: ( 910) 739-9969
Date Signed:
June 28, 2018
*Signature must be the same as the individual who signed Page I of this application.
ana reclamation maps, ana the appropriate rocessinfee (see next page for tee schedule) in the form a check
or money order payable to the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality must be sent to the
Raleiizh 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
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APPLICATION FOR A MINA 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
$5,000.00
Permit Modifications
$750.00
$1,000.00
Permit Transfers
$100.00
$100.00
Annual Operating Fee
$400.00
$400.00
Acres ror new permits means the total acreage at the site. Acres for modification or permits means that area orland affected by the modification within the permitted mine
area, or any additional land that is to he disturbed and added to an existing permitted area, or both.
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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:[phone]
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:[phone]
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:[phone]
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:[phone]
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: [phone]
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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:[phone]
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:[phone]
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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/S it limanite/Andalusite, PH = Phosphate, CL = Clay/Shale, PE = Peat, AU = Gold, TI = Titanium, and OT
= Other
Type
TIS Ponds
S. iles
W. iles
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, M1,
1500(Ff)
2500(PD)
LI, PF, OL, KY
PH
I000(L)
2500
5000
5000
2000(L)
2500(FI)
5000(PD)
CL
1000(L)
2500
5000
5000
2000(L)
2500(Fo
3700(PD)
PE, AU,
1000(L)
2500
3000
3500
2000(L)
T1, OT
2500(FI)
5000(PD)
(L) = reclamation to a lake and revegetating sideslopes
(171) = reclamation by filling in and revegetating
(PD) = reclamation by grading for positive drainage & revegetating
AS PER NCAC 15A 5B.0003, IF YOU DISAGREE WITH THE BOND AMOUNT DETERMINED BY THE
BOND CALCULATION WORKSHEET, YOU MAY SUBMIT AN ESTIMATE OF RECLAMATION COSTS
FROM A THIRD PARTY CONTRACTOR. SAID ESTIMATE MUST BE PROVIDED WITHIN 30 DAYS TO
THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS: Mining Program,1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-I612
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.
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HUB -ZONE & VOSB (VETERAN OWNED SMALL BUSINESS)
August 8, 2018
To All Concerned:
Enclosed is a notice of application for a mining permit. We have operated this mine
since 1996 with no violations from the N.C. Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources.
As required by law to renew the current permit, we must notify adjoining landowners.
We plan to continue our operations at this surface sand mine the same as we have in the
past. If any questions please call us at [phone] or 1-877-236-7662 toll free. If you have
no questions, you do not have to do anything.
Sincerely,
Benson Construction, Inc.
44-<5 lue7'�
Stephen G. Benson, President
Burt Benson, CEO

NOTICE
Pursuant to provisions G.S. 74-50(bl) of The Mining Act of 1971, Notice is hereby given that
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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):
[-,ra 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 S"J _ on z5. 16 _ acres located 13
(Mineral, Ore) (Number) (Miles)
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*SEE ATTACHED MAP FOR PROPOSED PERMIT BOUNDARIES AND CORRESPONDING
ADJOINING LANDOWNER NAMES AND LOCATIONS*
In accordance with G.S. 74-50(bl), the mine operator is required to make a reasonable effort, satisfactory to the
Department, to notify all owners of record, both public and private, of all tracts of land that are adjoining the mining
permit boundary; if an adjoining tract is owned or leased by the applicant or is owned by the lessor of the mine tract,
all owners of record of tracts adjoining these tracts must be notified (that are within 1,000 feet of mining permit
boundary). In addition, the mine operator must also notify the chief administrative officer of the county or
municipality in which any part of the permitted area is located. Any person may file written comment(s) to the
Department at the above address within thirty (30) days of the issuance of this Notice or the filing of the application
for a permit, whichever is later. Should the Department determine that a significant public interest exists relative to
G.S. 74-51, a public hearing will be held within 60 days of the end of the 30-day comment period specified above.
A copy of the permit application materials is on file and available for public review during normal business
hours at the above listed address as well as at the appropriate regional office. For information regarding
specifics of the Proposed mininn activity. please contact the applicant at the following telephone num
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Log In #: 1091 -
DPR/RRS Mining Permit Application Review
RRS Contact' �. r
Name ofproject-Mining Permit Application for Benson Construction - Tar Heel Pit
County: $laden
Proposed activity is ✓❑ is not ❑ within 5 miles of a public park or recreation area.
If yes, identify the park: Municipal Park Complex
Manager/agency name: Town of Tay Heel
(contact name): Mayor Roy Dew
(phone; fax): 910-862-6080
(e-mail):
M^ly MOW M J-.d r Bwd•
Review conducted by: O.* 70ie07.14 W1255-0400' Date: 7/16/18
PLEASE RETURN COVER-SHEET-ONL WITH YOUR REVIEW/COMMENTS. YOU MAY
ALSO E-MAIL YOUR. RESPONSE AND/OR COMMENTS/QUESTIONS TO:
steve.livinpstone i( ncaarks.Qov
THANKS!
Return to:
Steve Livingstone
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DENR/Division of Parks & Recreation
1615 MSC
Raleigh, NC 27699-1615
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AUG .0 2 2018
LAND QUALITY
MINING PROGRAM

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Energy, Mineral & July 2, 2018
Land Resources
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mr. Brian Strong
Division of Parks and Recreation
FROM: Brenda M. Harris
Mining Program Secretary
Land Quality Section
ROY COOPER
CoNernor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
secretary
WILLIAM E. (TOBY) VINSON, JR.
Inteift Director
SUBJECT: Mining Permit Application for Benson Construction, Inc.
Tarheel Pit
Bladen County
Please find attached for your review a copy of the mining permit application request for the
above referenced project.
Please review this information and advise as to the probability of this operation having unduly
adverse effects on the purposes of a publicly owned park, forest, or recreation area (GS 74-51(5).
Please respond by July 20, 2018 so that we may complete our review of this request within our statutory
time limits.
As is the case in our review of all mining permit applications, renewals and modifications, this
office will carefully review all proposed erosion and sediment control measures to ensure that they are
sufficient to restrain erosion and off -site sedimentation. However, any comments your agency can
provide regarding effects on publicly owned parks, forests or recreation areas would be greatly
appreciated. If your staff wishes to perform a site inspection, it is recommended that they contact the
person submitting this request to set up a convenient date and time. Also, please send a copy of your
comments to the person noted in the application.
Your continued cooperation is greatly appreciated. Please contact Ms. Judy Wehner at (919)
707-9220 if you have any questions.
/bmh
Attachments
cc: Mr. Tim La Bounty
Nothing Compares...,.
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Energy, Mineral and Land Resources
512 N. Salisbury Street 11612 Mail Service Center I Raleigh. North Carolina 27699-1612
919 707 9200
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LAND QUALITY
MINING PROGRAM

' ROY COOPER
F Governor
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MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
Fnergy,Minera!& WILLIAM E. (TOBY) VINSON, JR.
Interim Director
Land Resources
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
July 23, 2018
Certified Mail
Return Receipt Requested
7015 0640 0007 9831 3804
Mr. Stephen G. Benson
Benson Construction Inc.
PO Box 250
Lumberton, North Carolina 28359
RE: Tar Heel Pit
Bladen County
Cape Fear River Basin
Dear Mr. Benson:
We have reviewed the application you/your company submitted for the referenced mine
site. In order for this office to complete its review of the referenced project in accordance with
GS 74-50 and 51 of the Mining Act of 1971'please provide the additional or revised
information in accordance with the following comments:
Please verify that the life of the mine will be a maximum of 10 years. The original
permit was issued in 1996.
2. Notification of adjoining landowners and county manager (also city manager if
applicable) is required for all new mining permits. Complete the Affidavit of
Notification and provide proof such as copies of the signed return receipts from
certified mail that the adjoining landowners and county manager have been
properly notified. I have enclosed the instructions for notification, notice form and
affidavit form for your use.
3. Clearly label the permit boundary on the mine map. The permit boundary
includes all affected areas, buffers along wetlands and waterways and buffers
along adjoining properties. Provide acreage for the total permitted acreage.
Please be advised that our review cannot be completed until all of the items listed
above have been fully addressed. In addition, please note this office may request additional
information, not included in this letter, as the mining application review progresses.
Nothing Compares,
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Energy. Mineral and Land Resources
512 N. Salisbury Street 1 2612 Mail Service Center I Ralelgh, North Carolina 27699-1612
919 707 9200

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Mr. Benson
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, In order to complete the processing of your application, please forward two (2) copies of
the requested information to my attention at the following address:
Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources
Department of Environmental Quality
1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1612
As required by 15A NCAC 513.0013, you are hereby advised that you have 180 days
from the date of your receipt of this letter to submit all of the requested information. If you are
unable to meet this deadline and wish to request additional time, you must submit information,
in writing, to the Director clearly indicating why the deadline cannot be met and request that an
extension of time be granted. If an extension of time is not granted, a decision will be made to
grant or deny the mining permit based upon the information currently in the Department's files
at the end of the 180-day period.
Though the preceding statement cites the maximum time limit for your response, we
encourage you to provide the additional information requested by this letter as soon as
possible. Your prompt response will help us to complete processing your application sooner.
Please contact me at [phone] if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
in1
Judith A. Wehner
Assistant State Mining Specialist
Enclosures
cc: Mr. Tim LaBounty, PE

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Wehner, Judy
From: Harris, Brenda M
Sent: Monday, July 23, 2018 10:15 AM
To: Wehner, Judy
Subject: FW: WRC Comments for Tarheel Pit (Bladen Co)
Attachments: Mining Permit Application_Tarheel Pit (Bladen Co) - NCWRC.pdf
From: Garrison, Gabriela
Sent: Monday, July 23, 2018 9:14 AM
To: Harris, Brenda M <[e-mail]>
Cc: [e-mail]; Rachels, Kyle T <[e-mail]>
Subject: WRC Comments for Tarheel Pit (Bladen Co)
Good morning Ms. Harris,
I have attached comments for the proposed application for Tarheel Pit in Bladen County.
Thank you,
Gabriela
Gabriela Garrison
Eastern Piedmont Habitat Conservation Coordinator
NC Wildlife Resources Commission
Sandhills Depot, P.O. Box 149
Hoffman, NC 28347
Office and Cell: 910-409-7350
abbriela.garrison 6pncwildlife.ore
www.ncwildlife.org
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Email correspondence to and from this sender is subject to the N.C. Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties.
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® North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission
Gordon Myers, Executive Director
MEMORANDUM
TO: Brenda M. Harris
Mining Program Secretary
Land Quality Section
FROM: Gabriela Garrison
Eastern Piedmont Coordinator
Habitat Conservation
DATE: July 23, 2018
SUBJECT: Mining Permit Application for Benson Construction, Inc., Tarheel Pit, Bladen County,
North Carolina.
Biologists with the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) have reviewed the subject
permit application. Comments are provided in accordance with provisions of the Mining Act of 1971 (as
amended, 1982)(G.S. 74-46 through 74-68 15 NCAC 5).
The applicant is requesting a new permit to mine sand. The proposed site is 25.16 acres. The applicant
has indicated the site will not discharge fresh or wastewater, nor are there operations that will involve
washing mined material, recycling process water or handling other wastewater. Prior to land -disturbing
activities, the following actions will occur: slope drains as needed to prevent erosion of excavation
banks; install temporary diversions as needed to transport sediment laden runoff to discharge in existing
pit; and apply seed, lime and fertilize to establish vigorous vegetative ground cover. The reclamation plan
includes re -vegetating disturbed areas in accordance with permanent seeding specifications. The
excavated site will be reclaimed as a pond and stocked with bream and bass. The proposed project is
located at the intersection of Fields and Lesane Roads, west of Tar Heel.
Aerial maps and images indicate Goodman Swamp flows north of the project area. if the permit is issued,
the NCWRC offers the following recommendations to minimize impacts to aquatic and terrestrial wildlife
resources:
l . If applicable, wetlands and streams within the site boundaries should be identified through on -site
surveys prior to any land -disturbing activities. If wetlands and/or streams will be impacted by
mining activities, the project should be coordinated with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the
N.C. Division of Water Resources.
2. A minimum 100-foot undisturbed native, forested buffer along perennial streams and a minimum
50-foot undisturbed native, forested buffer along intermittent streams and wetlands should be
maintained between any mining, construction or land -disturbing activities. Maintaining
Mailing Address: Habitat Conservation - 1721 Mail Service Center - Raleigh, NC 27699-1721
Telephone: [phone] - Fax: [phone]

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undisturbed, forested buffers along these areas will minimize impacts to aquatic and terrestrial
wildlife resources, water quality and aquatic habitat both within and downstream of the project area.
In addition, these buffers will provide a travel corridor for wildlife species. Sediment and erosion
control structures should be located outside of these buffers.
3. If mine specifications change, and water is discharged from the site, these discharges should be
proportional to the size of the receiving stream, and all discharges should comply with National
Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit requirements. In particular, turbidity of the
discharge should be maintained at or below the permit requirement. High water discharge rates and
turbidity can negatively impact aquatic resources within and downstream of the project area.
Excessive silt and sediment loads can have numerous detrimental effects on aquatic resources
including destruction of spawning habitat, suffocation of eggs and clogging of gills of aquatic
species.
4. Only native fish species should be stocked in reclamation ponds. A stocking permit may be
required to stock any species offish, mollusks or crustaceans. Applications for a stocking permit
are available at http://www_ncwildlife.org. There is no fee associated with the permit application
process. Please contact Kyle Rachels, District Fisheries Biologist, at [phone] or
[e-mail] for additional information regarding fish stocking and the need for a
stocking permit.
5. Consider using seed mixtures that are beneficial to wildlife (e.g., native warm season grasses) in the
reclamation plan. An exact seeding mixture should account for soil types, moisture, pH and degree
of slope of areas to be stabilized. Relatively shallow sediment basins can be reclaimed as wetlands
where practicable. Free technical assistance from NCWRC biologists is available for ideas on
establishing vegetation or incorporating other measures that are beneficial for wildlife
6. Sediment and erosion control measures should be installed prior to any land -clearing, construction
or disturbance. The use of biodegradable and wildlife -friendly sediment and erosion control devices
is strongly recommended. Silt fencing, fiber rolls and/or other products should have loose -weave
netting that is made of natural fiber materials with movable joints between the vertical and
horizontal twines. Silt fencing and similar products that have been reinforced with plastic or metal
mesh should be avoided as they impede the movement of terrestrial wildlife species.
Thank you for the opportunity to comment on this permit application. If I can be of further assistance,
please call [phone] or email gabriela.garrison rO_ newiIdIife.org.
ec: Stephen G. Benson, Benson Construction, Inc.
Kyle Rachels, NCWRC

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Water Resources
ENVIRONMENTAL OUALITY
July 11, 2018
MEMORANDUM
TO: Ms. Judy Wehner
Land Quality Section
FROM: Michael Baueo
Ground Water Management Branch
Division of Water Resources
SUBJECT: Comments on the Mining Permit Application Request for:
Benson Construction Inc.
Tar Heel Pit
Bladen County
ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secreurry
LINDA CULPEPPER
Interim Director
Please find attached a copy of the mining permit request for the above referenced project.
The Tar Heel Pit located in Benson County does not appear to have an unduly adverse effect on
ground water supplies since there is no dewatering proposed on site. However, if the mine starts to
withdraw 100,000 gallons per day of water, they will need to reamer their water withdrawals with the
Division of Water Resources on an annual basis. The registration form may be obtained from the
following link:
http://www.ncwater.org/Permits and_Registration/Water Withdrawal_and—Transfer Registration.
Facilities are required to register their water withdrawals in accordance with the North Carolina
General Statute G.S. 143-215.22H. This statute requires any non-agricultural water user who
withdraws 100,000 gallons or more in any one day of ground water or surface water to register and
update withdrawals. This statue also requires transfers of 100,000 gallons or more in any one day of
surface water from one river basin to another river basin to register and update their water transfers.
Water withdrawal registrants must complete the annual water use reporting form by April I for the
previous year.
If you have further questions regarding the water withdrawal registration please contact John Barr
with the Division of Water Resources at [phone] or email him at [e-mail].
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Wuter Resources
1611 Mail service Center I Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1611
919 707 9000

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Energy, Mineral &
land Resources
ENVIRONMENTAL04ALT" July 2, 2018
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mr. Nat Wilson
Hydrogeology Group
Division of Water Resources
FROM: Brenda M. Harris
Mining Program Secretary
Land Quality Section
ROY COOPER
Gawmar
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
WILLIAM E. (TOBY) VINSON, JR.
Interim Director
SUBJECT: Mining Permit Application for Benson Construction, Inc.
Tarheel Pit
Bladen County
❑ Mine Dewatering Proposed ❑X No Mine Dewatering Proposed
Please find attached for your review a copy of the mining permit application request for the
above referenced project.
Please review this information and advise as to the probability of this operation having unduly
adverse effect on potable water supplies (GS 74-51 (2). Please respond by July 20, 2018 so that we may
complete our review of this request within our statutory time limits.
As is the case in our review of all mining permit applications, renewals and modifications, this office
will carefully review, any comments your agency can provide regarding potential effects on potable
groundwater supplies and groundwater quality will be appreciated. We would like to have any
recommendations you may provide for permit conditions, for reasonable protection of groundwater
quantity or quality. If your staff wishes to perform a site inspection, it is recommended that they contact
the person submitting this request to set up a convenient date and time. Also, please send a copy of your
comments to the person noted in the application.
RETURN ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS AND MAPS WITH YOUR REVIEW COMMENTS TO THIS
OFFICE.
Your continued cooperation is greatly appreciated. Please contact Ms. Judy Wehner at (919)
707-9220 if you have any questions.
/bmh
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Wehner, Judy
From:
Turlington, Chad
Sent:
Friday, July 13, 2018 11:41 AM
To:
Wehner, Judy
Cc:
Pace, Jodi
Subject:
09-11 DWR REVIEW SHEET 2013.pdf
Attachments:
09-11 DWR REVIEW SHEET 2013.pdf
Chad Turlington
Environmental Specialist
Division of Water Resources — Water Quality Regional Operations Section, Fayetteville Regional Office
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
910-433-3320 office
[e-mail]
225 Green Street
Suite 714
Fayetteville, NC 28301
Email correspondence to and from this address is subject to the
North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties.

Print this form to PDF 60PDF of this form to DEMLR CO by email. cc DEMLI, DWR SPU. Send a copy to the permittee.
MINING PERMIT APPLICATION REVIEW FORM
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DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES
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Project Name Tar Heel Pit DEMLR Permit # 09-11
Applicant's Email: [e-mail]
PERMIT ACTION TYPE: Renewal
County: Bladen
YES NO Date Commencing
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Have land disturbing activities
started? Date? F76, Cf
Latitude: 34.7371 Longitude:-78.8163
Please return comments to (at DEMLR CO): Judy Wehner
Comments due by: 1.20118
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SECTION BELOW TO BE FILLED OUT BY DWR:
Is the RO concerned that the operation, as proposed, would violate standards of water quality? No
Comments: Per information provided by applicant,
Watershed/Stream Name & Classification:_ Goodman Swamp C Sw
DWR Compliance Status of Mine:
Does this mine (or previous owner) have DWR back fees to pay? If yes, amount:
Is this mine an active permit in RIMS?
YES NO
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wetlands are to the east of
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DWR RO Surface Water: Chad Turlington Regional Office: Fayetteville -_ Date: 7/11/2018
RO Aquifer Protection Section: Regional Office: Date:
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Wehner, Judy
From: Harris, Brenda M
Sent: Monday, July 09, 2018 8:44 AM
To: Wehner, Judy
Subject: FW: Benson Mine in Tarheel
Attachments: D00070618-07062018150110.pdf
-----Original Message -----
From: Galamb, Eric
Sent: Friday, July 06, 2018 3:01 PM
To: Harris, Brenda M <[e-mail]>
Subject: Benson Mine in Tarheel
Please see comments attached.
Eric
E-mail correspondence to and from this address may be subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and may be
disclosed to third parties by an authorized state official.

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MEMORANDUM
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ROY COOPER
Gommor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
secretary
WILLIAM E. (TOBY) VINSON, JR.
interfm Dirrett w
TO: Mr. Eric Galamb
Application Review Coordinator
Division of Soil and Water Conservation
FROM: Brenda M. Harris
Mining Program Secretary
Land Quality Section
SUBJECT: Mining Permit Application for Benson Construction, Inc.
Tarheel Pit
Bladen County
Please find attached for your review a copy of the mining permit application request for the
above referenced project.
Please review this information and advise as to the probability of this operation having unduly
adverse effect on any publicly owned conservation easements (G.S. 74-51(5)). Please respond by July
20, 2018 so that we may complete our review of this request within our statutory time limits
As is the case in our review of all mining permit applications, renewals and modifications, this
office will carefully review all proposed erosion and sediment control measures to ensure that they are
sufficient to restrain erosion and off -site sedimentation. However, any comments your agency can
provide regarding effects on publicly owned conservation easements would be greatly appreciated. if
your staff wishes to perform a site inspection, it is recommended that they contact the person
submitting this request to set up a convenient date and time. Also, please send a copy of your
comments to the person noted in the application.
Your continued cooperation is greatly appreciate,, I1 G .'y ` fl
707-9220 if you have any questions. (p • .
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MINING CHECKLIST FOR ROUTING
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Applie./ Perini No: — County: Q Date Received:
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❑ Modification (outside permit boundaries) ❑ Transfer ❑ lease C
❑ Partial Release ❑ Additional Information ❑ Fee Needed i Fee Received: $
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Checl�list" to ne copy and attach bon the D Qand WR " Application Reoiew Form" eo the other cope; send both copies to the Regional
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Date: Routed 7 - " i Rec'd
Division of Water Resources Date: Routed Reed , —
r NC Wildlife Resources Commission Date: Routed Rec'd
US Fish it Wildlife Service Date: Routed Reed
(Only new applications and modification cation requests that add land to the perntit)
rrst es o theo �Parlts & Recreation Date: Routed ' a' Readlogt'cal Survey Section Date: Routed Rec'd 1,
� t i8g o itltt /l� Date: Routed Rec'd
ADivision of Soil dr Water Conservation (plus LEA) Date: Routed Rec'd
(Only new applications and moth fications r+tpnrts that add land to the permit)
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Energy, Mineral &
Land Resources
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY July 2, 2018
MEMORANDUM
TO: Ms. Maria Dunn
Habitat Conservation Program Coordinator
Wildlife Resources Commission
FROM: Brenda M. Harris
Mining Program Secretary
Land Quality Section
ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
WILLIAM E. (TOBY) VINSON, JR.
interim Director
SUBJECT: Mining Permit Application for Benson Construction, Inc.
Tarheel Pit
Bladen County
Please find attached for your review a copy of the mining permit application request for the
above referenced project.
Please review this information and advise as to the probability of this operation having unduly
adverse effect on wildlife and freshwater fisheries (G.S. 74-51 (2)). Please respond by July 20, 2018 so
that we may complete our review of this request within our statutory time limits.
As is the case in our review of all mining permit applications, renewals and modifications, this
office will carefully review all proposed erosion and sediment control measures to ensure that they are
sufficient to restrain erosion and off -site sedimentation. However, any comments your agency can
provide regarding effects on wildlife and freshwater fisheries would be greatly appreciated. If your staff
wishes to perform a site inspection, it is recommended that they contact the person submitting this
request to set up a convenient date and time. Also, please send a copy of your comments to the person
noted in the application.
Your continued cooperation is greatly appreciated. Please contact Ms. Judy Wehner at (919) 707-
9220 if you have any questions.
/bm h
Attachments
cc: Mr. Tim La Bounty
%'Nothing Compares--.,
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512 N. Salisbury Street 1 1612 Mail Service Center I Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612
919 707 9200

Energy, Mineral &
Land Resources
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
MEMORANDUM
July 2, 2018
TO: Mr. Nat Wilson
Hydrogeology Group
Division of Water Resources
FROM: Brenda M. Harris
Mining Program Secretary
Land Quality Section
ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
WILLIAM E. (TOBY) VINSON, JR.
Interim Director
SUBJECT: Mining Permit Application for Benson Construction, Inc.
Tarheel Pit
Bladen County
a Mine Dewatering Proposed [-X1 No Mine Dewatering Proposed
Please find attached for your review a copy of the mining permit application request for the
above referenced project.
Please review this information and advise as to the probability of this operation having unduly
adverse effect on potable water supplies (GS 74-51 (2). Please respond by July 20, 2018 so that we may
complete our review -of this request within our statutory time limits.
As is the case in our review of all mining permit applications, renewals and modifications, this office
will carefully review, any comments your agency can provide regarding potential effects on potable
groundwater supplies and groundwater quality will be appreciated. We would like to have any
recommendations you may provide for permit conditions, for reasonable protection of groundwater
quantity or quality. If your staff wishes to perform a site inspection, it is recommended that they contact
the person submitting this request to set up a convenient date and time. Also, please send a copy of your
comments to the person noted in the application.
RETURN ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS AND MAPS WITH YOUR REVIEW COMMENTS TO THIS
OFFICE.
Your continued cooperation is greatly appreciated. Please contact Ms. Judy Wehner at (919)
707-9220 if you have any questions.
/bmh
Attachments
cc: Mr. Tim LaBounty
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Energy, Mineral & July 2, 2018
Land Resources
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mr. Peter Benjamin
Application Review Coordinator
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
FROM: Brenda M. Harris
Mining Program Secretary
Land Quality Section
ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
WILLIAM E. (TOBY) VINSON, JR.
interim Director
SUBJECT: Mining Permit Application for Benson Construction, Inc.
Tarheel Pit
Bladen County
Please find attached for your review a copy of the mining application request for the above
referenced project.
Please review this information and advise as to the probability of this operation having unduly
adverse effect on wildlife and freshwater fisheries (G.S. 74-51 (2)). Please respond by July 20, 2018 so that
we may complete our review of this request within our statutory time limits.
As is the case in our review of all mining permit applications, renewals and modifications, this
office will carefully review all proposed erosion and sediment control measures to ensure that they are
sufficient to restrain erosion and off -site sedimentation. However, any comments your agency can provide
regarding effects on wildlife and freshwater fisheries would be greatly appreciated. If your staff wishes to
perform a site inspection, it is recommended that they contact the person submitting this request to set up
a convenient date and time. Also, please send a copy of your comments to the person noted in the
application.
Your continued cooperation is greatly appreciated. Please contact Ms. Judy Wehner at (919) 707-
9220 if you have any questions.
/bmh
Attachments
cc: Mr. Tim LaBounty
%'Nothing Compares,,, -
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919 707 9200

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Energy, Mineral & July 2, 2018
Land Resources
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mr, Brian Strong
Division of Parks and Recreation
FROM: Brenda M. Harris
Mining Program Secretary
Land Quality Section
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ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
WILLIAM E. (TOBY) VINSON, JR.
interim D7reetor
SUBJECT: Mining Permit Application for Benson Construction, Inc.
Tarheel Pit
Bladen County
Please find attached for your review a copy of the mining permit application request for the
above referenced project.
Please review this information and advise as to the probability of this operation having unduly
adverse effects on the purposes of a publicly owned park, forest, or recreation area (GS 74-51(5).
Please respond by July 20, 2018 so that we may complete our review of this request within our statutory
time limits.
As is the case in our review of all mining permit applications, renewals and modifications, this
office will carefully review all proposed erosion and sediment control measures to ensure that they are
sufficient to restrain erosion and off -site sedimentation. However, any comments your agency can
provide regarding effects on publicly owned parks, forests or recreation areas would be greatly
appreciated. If your staff wishes to perform a site inspection, it is recommended that they contact the
person submitting this request to set up a convenient date and time. Also, please send a copy of your
comments to the person noted in the application.
Your continued cooperation is greatly appreciated. Please contact Ms. Judy Wehner at (919)
707-9220 if you have any questions.
/bmh
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Energy, Mineral &
Land Resources
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
July 2, 2018
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mr. Eric Galamb
Application Review Coordinator
Division of Soil and Water Conservation
FROM: Brenda M. Harris
Mining Program Secretary
Land Quality Section
ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
secretary
WILLIAM E. (TOBY) VINSON, JR.
interim Director
SUBJECT: Mining Permit Application for Benson Construction, Inc.
Tarheel Pit
Bladen County
Please find attached for your review a copy of the mining permit application request for the
above referenced project.
Please review this information and advise as to the probability of this operation having unduly
adverse effect on any publicly owned conservation easements (G.S. 74-51(5)). Please respond by July
20, 2018 so that we may complete our review of this request within our statutory time limits
As is the case in our review of all mining permit applications, renewals and modifications, this
office will carefully review all proposed erosion and sediment control measures to ensure that they are
sufficient to restrain erosion and off -site sedimentation. However, any comments your agency can
provide regarding effects on publicly owned conservation easements would be greatly appreciated, If
your staff wishes to perform a site inspection, it is recommended that they contact the person
submitting this request to set up a convenient date and time. Also, please send a copy of your
comments to the person noted in the application.
Your continued cooperation is greatly appreciated. Please contact Ms. Judy Wehner at (919)
707-9220 if you have any questions.
/bmh
Attachments
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Energy, Mineral &
Land Resources
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
MEMORANDUM
July 2, 2018
TO: Ms. Anne Deaton
Habitat Protection Section
Division of Marine Fisheries
FROM: Brenda M. Harris eos��_�
Mining Program Secretary
Land Quality Section
ROY COOPER
Gommor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
WILLIAM E. (TOBY) VINSON, JR.
Interim Director
SUBJECT: Mining Permit Application for Benson Construction, Inc.
Tarheel Pit
Bladen County
Please find attached for your review a copy of the mining permit application request for the above
referenced project.
Please review this information and advise as to the probability of this operation having unduly adverse effect
on freshwater, estuarine or marine fisheries (G.S. 74-51 (2)). Please respond by July 20, 2018 so that we may
complete our review of this request within our statutory time limits.
As is the case in our review of all mining permit applications, renewals and modifications, this office
will carefully review all proposed erosion and sediment control measures to ensure that they are sufficient
to restrain erosion and off -site sedimentation. However, any comments your agency can provide regarding
effects on freshwater, estuarine or marine fisheries would be greatly appreciated. If your staff wishes to
perform a site inspection, it is recommended that they contact the person submitting this request to set up a
convenient date and time. Also, please send a copy of your comments to the person noted in the
application.
Your continued cooperation is greatly appreciated. Please contact Ms. Judy Wehner at (919) 707-
9220 if you have any questions.
/bmh
Attachments
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ROY COOPER
Governor
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C. MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
Eneryy,Mlnera!& July2,2018 WILLIAM E. (TOBY) VINSON, JR.
Interim Director
Land Resources
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
MEMORANDUM
TO: Ms. Renee Gledhill -Earley
Application Review Coordinator
Archives & History
FROM: Brenda M. Harri
Mining Progra Secretary
Land Quality Section
SUBJECT: Mining Permit Application for Benson Construction, Inc.
Tarheel Pit
Bladen County
Please find attached for your review a copy of the mining application request for the above
referenced project.
Please review this information and advise as to the probability of this operation having unduly
adverse effect on any significant archeological resources. Please respond by July 20, 2018 so that we
may complete our review of, this request within our statutory time limits.
As is the case in our review of all mining permit applications, renewals and modifications, this
office will carefully review all proposed erosion and sediment control measures to ensure that they are
sufficient to restrain erosion and off -site sedimentation. However, any comments your agency can
provide regarding effects on significant archeological resources and/or human skeletal remains would be
greatly appreciated. If your staff wishes to perform a site inspection, it is recommended that they
contact the person submitting this request to set up a convenient date and time. Also, please send a
copy of your comments to the person noted in the application.
Your continued cooperation is greatly appreciated. Please contact Ms. Judy Wehner at (919)
707-9220 if you have.any questions.
/bmh
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Latitude: 34.7371
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County: Bladen
Date: 06/29/2018
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From: Wehner, Judy
Sent: Friday, June 29, 2018 2:16 PM
To: Allen, Trent
Cc: La Bounty, Tim L; *[e-mail]'
Subject: 09-11 DWR REVIEW SHEET 2013
Attachments: 09-11 DWR REVIEW SHEET 2013.doc
Here's the review sheet for the re -permitting of the Tarheel Pit in Bladen County.

Print this form to PDF Retu DF of this form to DEMLR CO by email. cc DEML DWR SPL1. Send a copy to the permittee.
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MINING PETMIT APPLICATION REVIEW FORM
for the
DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES
Project Name Tar Heel Pit DEMLR Permit # 09-11
Applicant's Email: [e-mail]
PERMIT ACTION TYPE: Renewal
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Have land disturbing activities
started? Date? l✓
Latitude: 34.7371 Longitude:-78.8163
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I Comments due 4y /.20/18
SECTION BELOW TO BE FILLED OUT BY DWR:
County: Bladen
Date Commencina
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Is the RO concerned that the operation, as proposed, would violate standards of water quality?
Comments:
Watershed/Stream Name & Classification:
DWR Compliance Status of Mine:
Does this mine (or previous owner) have DWR back fees to pay? If yes, amount:
Is this mine an active permit in BIMS?
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(9I0) 739.9969
56-21/530 035581
**Three thousand seven hundred fifty and 00/100*******
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01: DIV. OF ENERG'Y,MINERAI, & LAND
RESOURCES
1612 MAIL SERVICE CENTER �I
RALEIGH, NORTH CARO,LINA 27699-1612 L
35581
DATE AMOUNT
6/28/18 ******3,750.00**
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NORTH CAROLINA
MINING PERMIT APPLICATION
State of North Carolina
Department of Environmental Quality
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources
JUN 21 9
JUN 2 9 201
1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612
[phone]
Revised: 2017

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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
- Division of Air Quality
- Division of Water Resources
•.................................
Review Public Comments;
Public Hearing Possible
s..................................:
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 * )

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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
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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

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APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
(PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE)
1. Name of Mine Tar Heel Pit
River Basin Cape Fear
Latitude (decimal degrees to four places)
34,7326
Longitude (decimal degrees to four places) -78.8174
2. Name of Applicant* $enson Construction Inc
Permanent address for receipt of official mail**
Telephone ( 910 ) 739-9969
County
Bladen
PO Box 1250, Lumberton, NC 28359
4. Mine Office Address PO Box 1250, Lumberton, NC 28359
Mine Manager Stephen G. Benson
6. E-mail Address: [e-mail]
Alternate No
Telephone ( 910 ) 739-9969
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 J��
Print Name Stephen G. Benson
Title President
Date June 28, 2018
* This will be the name that the mining permit will be issued to and the name that mast 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.
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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:
® 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 t7 a "new permit" fee will be based upon):
Of this acreage, how much is owned and how much is ]eased? Acres owned:
Acres leased: Property owner if leased:
❑ If this is an application for a MODIFICATION to a mining permit, indicate the mining permit
number and the total (overall) acreage covered by the existing permit.
Mining Permit No.: Total permitted acreage:
Does he modification involve acreage within the previously approved permitted boundary?
Yes No ❑. If yes, indicate the acreage to be covered by this modification (this is the acreage
that the "major modification" fee will be based upon):
Does the modification involve acreage outside the previously approved permitted boundary?
Yes ❑ No ❑. 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 ofa mining it, indicate the mining permit number and
the total (overall) acreage coveredy tie 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
3. Mining method:
H
Hydraulic Dredge H
Front-end Loader & Truck 0 Shovel & Truck
Dragline & Truck Self=loading Scraper
Other (explain):
4. a. Expected maximum depth of mine (feet) 4' -10'
Depth is relative to what benchmark? (e.g., natural ground level, mean sea level, road elevation, etc.)
Qnsite benchmark_ provided by survey crew
b. Expected average depth of mine (feet) 4' -10'
5. Has any area(s) at this site been mined in the past? Yes ® No ❑
If yes, when and by wham was this activity conducted? Various Times by Benson Construction Inc„
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6. Number of years for which the permit is requested (Life of the Mining Operation or Life of Lease from
Public Entity): 10years
B. MAPS
I . Clearly mark and label the location of your mining operation on six G copies of 7.5-minute quadrangle
and a county highway map. These maps, in addition to six _(6)_copie�l 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, 5`h Floor
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612 Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
[phone]
httn://gartal.nedeiir.or2/web/ir/aeo]oQicai home
County highway maps may be obtained from the N.C. Department of Transportation:
North Carolina Department of Transportation - Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Mai Iin 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]
ht!p://www.nedot.org/it/gis/
2. Mine maps must be accurate and appropriately scaled drawings, aerial photographs or enlarged
topographic maps of the entire mine site. All aspects of the mine site must be clearly labeled on the
maps along with their corresponding (approximate) acreage. Thus, all mine and reclamation maps
must denote those activities that are intended to be conducted during the life of the mining permit.
All maps must be of a scale sufficient (see minimum requirements listed below) to clearly illustrate the
following, at a minimum:
a. Property lines of the tract or tracts of land on which the proposed mining activity is to be located
including easements and rights -of -way.
b. Existing or proposed permit boundaries.
c. Initial and ultimate limits of clearing and grading.
d. Outline and width of all buffer zones (both undisturbed and unexcavated).
e. Outline and acreage of all pits/excavations.
f. Outline and acreage of all stockpile areas.
g. Outline and acreage of all temporary and/or permanent overburden disposal areas.
h. Location and acreage of all processing plants (processing plants may be described as to location and
distance from mine if sufficiently far removed).
i. Locations and names of all streams, rivers and takes.
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.
I. 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.
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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
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:
I. 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 l inch = 50 feet
50-199 Acres 1. inch = 100 feet
200+ Acres l 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
2.40
Stockpiles
0.10
Wastepiles
0.30
Processing Area/Haul Roads
0.50
Mine Excavation
4.60
Other (Explain)
Total Disturbed Acreage
25.16
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.
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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.
1. Continue excavation of sand from bottom of existing pit.
2. Stockpile sand and allow to dry before loading onto trucks for use off site.
3. Once all material is removed, slope and stabilize banks of excavation.
4. Seed and apply time / fertilizer as needed to establish vigorous ground cover.
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 mime map(s) and provide typical crass-sections/construction details of each
measure. Engineering designs and calculations are required to justify the adequacy of any proposed
measures.
] . Stone entrance
2. Slope drains as needed to prevent erosion of banks of excavation.
3. Temporary diversions as needed to transport sediment laden runoff to discharge in existing pit.
4. Apply seed, lime and fertilize to establish vigorous vegetative ground cover. Re -seed all barren
areas as needed.
3. a. Will the operati n involve washing the material mined, recycling process water, or other waste water
handling? Yes No N. If yes, briefly describe all such processes including any chemicals to be used.
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 ©. I,f yes, briefly describe the nature of the discharge and locate
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c. Will any part of the proposed mine excavation(s) extend below the wter table? Yes 0 No ❑.
If yes, do you intend to dewater the excavation(s)? Yes ❑ No lJ.
If yes, 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 maps) that lie within
500 feet ohe 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.
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 acid 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.
4. a. Will the operation involve crushing or any other air contaminant emissions? Yes ❑ No M.
If yes, indicate evidence that you have applied for or obtained an air quality permit issued by the
Division of Air Quality or local governing body.
b. How will dust from stockpiles, haul roads, etc., be controlled?
1. Water truck
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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
maybe needed depending on site conditions. Show all buffer locations and widths on the mine
map(V).
SEE MAP
b. A minimum 50 foot wide undisturbed buffer will be required between any land disturbing activities
within the mining permit boundaries and any natural watercourses and wetlands unless smaller
undisturbed buffers can be justified. Depending on site conditions, a buffer wider than 50 feet may
be needed.
How wide an undisturbed buffer will be maintained between any land disturbing activities within the
mining permit boundaries and any natural watercourses and wetlands at this site? Show all buffer
locations and widths on the mine map(s).
SEE MAP
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 l vertical slopes or flatter for sandy material are generally required, unless
technical justification can be provided to allow steeper slopes.
Use 3:1 slopes
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b. Provide a cross-section on the mine map(s) for all fill slopes (berms, wastepiles, overburden
disposal areas, etc), clearly indicating the intended side slope gradient, installation of arty benches
and/or slope drains (with supporting design information) if needed, and the method of final
stabilization.
SEE MAP
In excavation(s) of unconsolidated (non -rock) materials, specify the angle of all cut slopes including
specifications for benching and sloping. Cross -sections jbr all cut slopes must be provided on the
mine map(s).
SEE MAP
d. In hardrock excavations, specify proposed bench widths and heights in feet. Provide cross -sections
of the mine excavation clearly noting the angles of the cut slopes, widths of all safety benches and
mine benches, and the expected maximum depth of the excavation.
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7. Describe other methods to be taken during mining to pprevent 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.
N/A
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/crass-section and location of each
type of barricade to be used must be indicated on the mine map(s).
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APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
9. Are acid producing minerals or soils present? Yes ❑ No M.
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.
Maintain existing woods on all sides of the site
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 M.
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 M.
Ifyes, describe these materials, how they will be stored and method ofcontainment in case ofspill. 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 all permanent
channels must be indicated on the reclamation map.
Once mining is complete, slope and establish final grade on all disturbed areas per the cross section provided on the
mining map. Utilize material generated while knocking down any berms, or from other on site sources. Spread
topsoil as needed on all finished slopes to promote vegetation. Prepare all areas with proper seed bed, and apply
seed, lime, and fertilizer per the approved seeding schedule. At such time that all earth moving operations are
complete, stock ponds with species of fish listed below.
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 be at least 4 feet,
measured from the normal low water table elevation, unless information is provided to indicate that a more
shallow water body will be productive and beneficial at this site.
Will the body(s) of water be stocked with fish? Yes X❑ No ❑
If yes, specify species.
Bream and Bass
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
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.
SEE MAP
5, a. Describe reclamation of processing facilities, stockpile areas, and on -site roadways.
Any on site stock piles will be loaded on to trucks and removed for use off site. Any usable onsite
topsoil, or spoil material will be utilized to top dress disturbed areas prior to seeding operation. Establish vegetative
cover on all disturbed areas.
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.
Establish permanent grades on road to be left for access to pond. Grade to drain to pond, using $wales as
necessary.
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 ems_ iterated waste shall be disposed of on the mine site without QEjqE 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.
None
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7. Describe your plan for revegetation or other surface treatment of the affected areas. This plan must
include recommendations for year-round seeding, including the time of seeding and the amount and type
of seed, fertilizer, lime and -mulch per acre. The recommendations must include general seeding
instructions for both permanent and temporary 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;
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):
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:
Same as before
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 Date
Print Name
Title
Agency
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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 mining permit. Please insert the auproximate acreage or each
AFFECTED
RECLAMATION
RECLAMATION
CATEGORY
ACREAGE
COST/ACRE*
COST
Tailings/Sediment Ponds:
Ac.
X
$
/Ac.
- $
Stockpiles:
Ac.
X
$
IAc.
- $
Wastepiles:
Ac.
X
$
IAc.
_ $
Processing Area/Haul Roads:
Ac.
X
$
IAc.
- $
Mine Excavation:
Ac.
X
$
IAc.
- $
Other:
Ac.
X
$
IAc.
_ $
TOTAL AFFECTED AC.:
Ac.
(TOTAL PERMITTED AC.:
Ac.)
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
e needed to prevent offsite sedimentation and sedimentation to onsite watercourses and wetlands.
a) Internal Drainage Ac.
b) Positive Drainage Ac. X $1,500.00 = $
SUBTOTAL COST: $
Inflation Factor:
0.02 X SUBTOTAL COST: $ X Permit Life Provided by Applicant (Life of the Mining Operation
or Life of Lease from Public Entity (in Years)):
INFLATION COST: $
Total Reclamation Bond Cost: $
(round down to the nearest $100.00)
(NOTE: The reclamation bond cannot exceed $1 million per GS 74-54)
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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 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
QUIRED BY NCGS 74-50(bl).
SEE THE NEXT TWO PAGES FOR THE "NOTICE" FORM AND THE "AFFIDAVIT OF
NOTIFICATION"
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NOTICE
Pursuant to provisions G.S. 74-50(b1) of The Mining Act of 1971, Notice is hereby given that
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 on acres located
(Mineral, Ore) (Number) (Miles)
of off/near road
(Direction) (Nearest Town) (Number/Name)
in � County.
*SEE ATTACHED MAP FOR PROPOSED PERMIT BOUNDARIES AND CORRESPONDING
ADJOINING LANDOWNER NAMES AND LOCATIONS*
In accordance with G.S. 74-50(bl), the mine operator is required to make a reasonable effort, satisfactory to the
Department, to notify all owners of record, both public and private, of all tracts of land that are adjoining the mining
permit boundary; if an adjoinin& tract is owned or leased by the applicant or is owned by the lessor of the mine tract,
all owners of record of tracts adjoining these tracts must be notified (that are within 1,000 feet of the mining permit
boundary). In addition, the mine operator must also notify the chief administrative officer of the county or
municipality in which any part of the permitted area is located. Any person may file written comment(s) to the
Department at the above address within thirty (30) days of the issuance of this Notice or the filing of the application
for a permit, whichever is later. Should the Department determine that a significant public interest exists relative to
G.S. 74-51, a public hearing will be held within 60 days of the end of the 30-day comment period specified above.
A copy of the permit application materials is on file and available for public review during normal business
hours at the above listed address as well as at the appropriate regional office. For information regarding
. ror information on the m
at [phone]. Please note
(Addressee/Owner of Record's
Name and Address)
(Date of Issuance of this Notice/
Mailed to Addressee/Owner of Record)
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(Name of Applicant: Include Contact Person
& Company Name, if Applicable)
(Address of Applicant)

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APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
AFFIDAVIT OF NOTIFICATION
1, , 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)
(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) (Address)
[i.e.: City Manager, County Manager, Mayor, etc.]
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(bI) 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 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:
Title of person executing Affidavit
I, a Notary Public of the County of ,
State of North Carolina, do hereby certify that
appeared before me this day and under oath acknowledged that the above Affidavit was made by him/her.
Witness my hand and notarial seal, this day of 20
Notary: my Commission expires.
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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:
Signature: C.
Print Name: B. E. Benson, Jr. (CEO)
(Title, if applicable)
Company B. E. Benson Jr Properties LTD
(If applicable)
Address: PO Box 1250, Lumberton, NC 28359
Telephone: (910 ) 739-9969
Date Signed:
June 28, 2018
APPLICANT:
Signature:*
Print Name: Stephen G. Benson
Title: President
Company: Benson Construction Inc
Mine Name: Tar Heel Pit
Telephone: ( 910 ) 739-9969
Date Signed:
June 28, 2018
*Signature must be the same as the individual who signed Page 1 of this application.
ang reclamation maps, anct the al2prolpriate processing fee (see next page for fee schedule) in the form a check
or money order payable tote North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality must be sent to the
Raleip-h 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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APPLICATION FOR A MININGORMIT
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:
New Permit Applications
Permit Modifications
Permit Transfers
Annual Operating Fee
0-25 acres 26+acres
$3,750.00
$5.9000.00
$750.00
$1,000.00
$100.00
$100.00
$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 eiistiog permitted area, or both.
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APPLICATION FOR A MININARMIT
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:[phone]
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:[phone]
Mooresville Regional Office
• Counties: Alexander, Cabarrus, Catawba, Cleveland, Gaston, lredell, Lincoln, Mecklenburg, Rowan, Stanly,
Union
• Address: 610 East Center Ave., Suite 301, Mooresville, NC 28115
• Voice:704.663.1699
• FAX:[phone]
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:[phone]
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:252.946.6491
• FAX:[phone]
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APPLICATION FOR A NUNINARMIT
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.[phone]
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:[phone]
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APPLICATION FOR A MININARMIT
•
SCHEDULE OF RECLAMATION COSTS
(Based upon range of E500 - $5,000 per affected acres
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 = Kyan ite/Si I I iman ite/Andalu site, PH = Phosphate, CL = Clay/Shale, PE = Peat, AU = Gold, TI = Titanium, and OT
= Other
Tylle
T/S Ponds
S. iles
W. files
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)
Ll, 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,
I000(L)
2500
3000
3500
2000(L)
Tl, OT
2500(FI)
5000(PD)
(L) = reclamation to a lake and revegetating sideslopes
(FI) = reclamation by filling in and revegetating
(PD) = reclamation by grading for positive drainage & revegetating
AS PER NCAC 15A 5B.0003, IF YOU DISAGREE WITH THE BOND AMOUNT DETERMINED BY THE
BOND CALCULATION WORKSHEET, YOU MAY SUBMIT AN ESTIMATE OF RECLAMATION COSTS
FROM A THIRD PARTY CONTRACTOR. SAID ESTIMATE MUST BE PROVIDED WITHIN 30 DAYS TO
THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS: Mining Program,1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612
ALL ESTIMATES MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING, AS A MINIMUM:
• FINAL GRADING COSTS PER ACRE
• LIME AND FERTILIZER COSTS PER ACRE
• YEAR-ROUND SEEDING MIXTURE COSTS PER ACRE (FROM APPROVED REVEGETATION
PLAN IN APPLICATION/PERMIT DOCUMENT)
• MULCH AND ANCHORING COSTS PER ACRE
• ANY OTHER RECLAMATION COSTS NECESSARY TO COMPLY WITH THE APPROVED
RECLAMATION PLAN FOR THE SITE IN QUESTION
YOU WILL BE NOTIFIED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE OF THE DIRECTOR'S FINAL BOND DETERMINATION.
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Energy, Mineral
and Land Resources
ENVIRONMESNTAL QUALITY
Certified Mail
Return Rece6t Requested
7013 0630 0001 8998 8856
Mr. B E Benson, Jr.
Benson Construction Inc.
PO Box 1250
Lumberton, North Carolina 28359
RE: Tar Heel Pit
Mining Permit No. 09-11
Bladen County
Cape Fear River Basin
Dear Mr. Benson:
PAT MCCRORY
Governor
DONALD R. VAN DER VAART
Secretary
TRACY DAVIS
October 14, 2016 Director
We have reviewed the renewal request your company submitted for the referenced
mine site. In order for this office to complete its review of the referenced project in accordance
with GS 74-50 and 51 of the Mining Act of 1971, please provide the additional or revised
information in accordance with the following comments:
The mine map submitted is the same as the map submitted in May. Clearly
show and label the 32.36 acre permit boundary. The permit boundary includes
all disturbance, including silt fence, roads, mine excavation, stockpiles,
etc. and all buffers. Clearly label all buffers as "50 foot undisturbed".
Please be advised that our review cannot be completed until all of the items listed
above have been fully addressed. In addition, please note this office may request additional
information, not included in this letter, as the mining application review progresses.
In.order to complete the processing of your application, please forward two (2) copies of
the requested information to my attention at the following address:
Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources
Department of Environmental Quality
1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1612
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Energy, Mineral and Land Resources
1612 Mail Service Center 1 512 N. Salisbury St. I Raleigh, NC 27699
919 707 9200 T

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Certified Mail
Mr. Benson
Page Two
As required by 15A NCAC 513.0013, you are hereby advised that you have 180 days
from the date of your receipt of this letter to submit all of the requested information. If you are
unable to meet this deadline and wish to request additional time, you must submit information,
in writing, to the Director clearly indicating why the deadline cannot be met and request that an
extension of time be granted. If an extension of time is not granted, a decision will be made to
grant or deny the mining permit based upon the information currently in the Department's files
at the end of the 180-day period.
Though the preceding statement cites the maximum time limit for your response, we
encourage you to provide the additional information requested by this letter as soon as
possible. Your prompt response will help us to complete processing your application sooner.
Please contact me at [phone] if you have any questions.
I cerely,
Judith A. Wehner
Assistant State Mining Specialist
cc: Mr. Tim 6aBounty, PE
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1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, Norty Carolina 27699-1512
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Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
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Applicant's Name: St`lti Pr n'ectName: 3&,4 YWJ
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AppIic./ Permit No: —j 1 County: 4 {4--- Date Received: 3
Reviewer: River Basin Name:
❑ New ❑ Renewal ❑ Modification (inside permit boundaries)
❑ Modification (outside permit boundaries) ❑ Transfer ❑ Release
❑ Partial Release ❑ Additional Information ❑ Fee Needed $ ❑ Fee Received: $
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❑ Division of Water Resources Date: Routed Reed
,❑ NC Wildlife Resources Commission Date: Routed Rec`d
❑ US Fish 6- Wildlife Service Date: Routed Reed
(Only new applications and modification rapests that add l ard to the permit)
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Please route first; pages of the application and
any location maps to.-
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Division of Parks & Recreation
Date: Routed
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NC Geological Survey Section
Date: Routed
Rec'd It
❑
Division of Marine Fisheries
{ Date: Routed
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Division of Soil it Water Conservation
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Rec'd
(Only new applications and modifications mprsts that add land to the permit)
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Division of Archives It History
Date: Routed
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(may new applicants)
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Other:
Date: Routed
Rec'd
Suspense Date for Comments:
(no later than zs days from receipt) '
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Please note the following:]
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MYRICK
CONSULTING, LLC
September 29, 2016
NCDEQ, Land Quality Section
Mrs. Judy Wehner
Assistant State Mining Specialist
1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1612
REF: Benson Construction Company
Tar Heel Pit renewal package (Permit No: 09-11)
Mrs. Wehner,
Please find enclosed two copies of the revised mine map for the above referenced mine for your review and
consideration. We have made revisions per your correspondence on June 7, 2016.
Should you have any questions, Please don't hesitate to contact me.
Thanks,
Wesley M. ersan President R���ED
Enclosure:
OCT 0-kifi,
LANOUALI I Y
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RECEIVED
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ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
Certified Mail
Return Receipt Requested
7015 0640 0007 9832 7924
Mr. B E Benson, Jr.
Benson Construction Inc.
PO Box 1250
Lumberton, North Carolina 28359
RE: Tar Heel Pit
Mining Permit No. 09-11
Biaden County
Cape Fear River Basin
Dear Mr. Benson:
Govemor
DONACD R. VAN DER VAART
Secretary
TRACY DAVIS
June 7, 2016 Director
We have reviewed the renewal request your company submitted for the referenced
mine site. In order for this office to complete its review of the referenced project in -accordance
with GS 74-50 and 51 of the Mining Act of 1971, please provide the additional or revised
information in accordance with the following comments:
Clearly show and label the 32.36 acre permit boundary. Show and label the 50
foot undisturbed buffers long the permit boundary and wetlands and waterways.
Please note that the buffers, silt fence, etc. must be within the permit boundary.
Show the location of nearby wetlands and waterways on the mine map.
Please be advised that our review cannot be completed until all of the items listed
above have been fully addressed. In addition, please note this office may request additional
information, not included in this letter, as the mining application review progresses.
In order to complete the processing of your application, please forward two (2) copies of
the requested information to my attention at the following address:
Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources
Department of Environmental Quality
1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1612
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Energy, Mineral and Land Resources
1612 Mail Service Center 1 512 N. Salisbury St. I Raleigh, NC 27699
919 707 9200 T

Certified Mail
Mr. Benson
Page Two
As required by 15A NCAC 5B.0013, you are hereby advised that you have 180 days
from the date of your receipt of this letter to submit all of the requested information. If you are
unable to meet this deadline and wish to request additional time, you must submit information,
in writing, to the Director clearly indicating why the deadline cannot be met and request that an
extension of time be granted. If an extension of time is not granted, a decision will be made to
grant or deny the mining permit based upon the information currently in the Department's files
at the end of the 180-day period.
Though the preceding statement cites the maximum time limit for your response, we
encourage you to provide the additional information requested by this letter as soon as
possible. Your prompt response will help us to complete processing your application sooner.
Please contact me at [phone] if you have any questions.
cc:
S' ereiy, , 0 W4 '
Ju ith A. Wehner
Assistant State Mining Specialist
Mr. Tim LaBounty, PE
■ Complete ras 1, 2and 3. Also complete
item. 4 if fkg _ cted 6elivery Is desired.
■ Print your and address on the reverse
so that,w , c . turn the card to you.
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LUMBERTON NC 28359
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Wehner, Judy
From: Harris, Brenda M
Sent: Wednesday, June 08, 2016 9:40 AM
To: Boyer, Janet; Wehner, Judy
Subject: FW: WRC Comments for Cooper and Tar Heel Pits Renewal
Attachments: Mining Permit Renewal 78-06 Cooper Pit (Robeson Co) - NCWRC.pdf; Mining Permit
Renewal 09-11 Tar Heel Pit (Bladen Co) - NCWRC.pdf
From: Garrison, Gabriela
Sent: Tuesday, June 07, 2016 9:07 PM
Subject: WRC Comments for Cooper and Tar Heel Pits Renewal
Hello Ms. Harris,
I have attached my comments for the Cooper Pit and Tar Heel Pit mining permit renewal, in Robeson and Bladen
Counties, respectively.
Thank you,
Gabriela
Gabriela Garrison
Eastern Piedmont Habitat Conservation Coordinator
NC Wildlife Resources Commission
Sandhills Depot, P.O. Box 149
Hoffman, NC 28347
Office and Cell: 910-409-7350
[e-mail]
www.ncwildlife.ore
U 91
Email correspondence to and from this sender is subject to the N.C. Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties.

� North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission
Gordon Myers, Executive Director
MEMORANDUM
TO: Brenda M. Harris
Mining Program Secretary
Land Quality Section
FROM: Gabriela Garrisons
Eastern Piedmont Coordinator '
Habitat Conservation
DATE: June 7, 2016
SUBJECT: Mining Permit Renewal for Tar Heel Pit — Permit No. 09-11, Bladen County, North
Carolina.
Biologists with the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) have reviewed the subject
permit application. Comments are provided in accordance with provisions of the Mining Act of 1971 (as
amended, 1982) (G.S. 74-46 through 74-68 15 NCAC 5).
The applicant, Benson Construction Inc., is requesting a renewal of their permit to mine sand. The total
permitted and disturbed area is 25.16 acres. The applicant has indicated the site does not discharge fresh
or wastewater, nor are there operations that involve washing mined material, recycling process water or
handling other wastewater. Drains are sloped as needed to prevent erosion; temporary diversions are
constructed as needed in order to transport sediment runoff to discharge areas in the existing pit. The
reclamation plan includes allowing the mine excavation to fill with water and stocking it with fish.
Disturbed areas will be vegetated according to the seeding schedule provided. This site is located
northeast of the intersection of Fields and Lesane Roads, west of Tar Heel.
Goodman Swamp flows along the eastern boundary of the mine site. There are records for the Santee
crayfish (Procambarus blandingii), a species on the Natural Heritage Watch List, downstream of the site
in Big Swamp, If the permit is renewed, the NCWRC offers the following recommendations to minimize
impacts to aquatic and terrestrial wildlife resources:
Maintain a minimum 100-foot undisturbed native, forested buffer along perennial streams, and a
minimum 50-foot buffer along intermittent streams and wetlands. Maintaining undisturbed,
forested buffers along these areas will reduce impacts to aquatic and terrestrial wildlife resources
and improve water quality. In addition, these buffers provide a travel corridor for wildlife
species. Grassed buffers, particularly fescue, do not provide the necessary and highly valuable
functions that forested buffers provide. Sediment and erosion control structures should be located
outside of the buffers.
Mailing Address: Habitat Conservation Division • 1721 Mail Service Center - Raleigh, NC 27699-1721
Telephone: [phone] • Fax: [phone]

Page 2
June 7, 2016
Tar Heel Pit Permit Renewal
Permit No. 09- l 1
2. Consider using seed mixtures that are beneficial to wildlife (e.g., native warm season grasses) in
the reclamation plan. Relatively shallow sediment basins can be reclaimed as wetlands where
practicable. Please contact Tom Padgett, District Wildlife Biologist, at (910) 645-41 15 or
thomas.padgett a,ncwildlife.ora for further information and ideas on establishing vegetation -or
incorporating other measures that are beneficial for wildlife.
3. The use of biodegradable and wildlife -friendly sediment and erosion control devices is strongly
recommended. Silt fencing, fiber rolls and/or other products should have loose -weave netting
that is made of natural fiber materials with movable joints between the vertical and horizontal
twines. Silt fencing and similar products that have been reinforced with plastic or metal mesh
should be avoided as they impede the movement of terrestrial wildlife species. Excessive silt and
sediment loads can have detrimental effects on aquatic resources, including destruction of
spawning habitat, suffocation of eggs and clogging of gills.
Thank you for the opportunity to comment on this permit renewal. If I can be of further assistance, please
contact me at [phone] or [e-mail].
cc: B.E. Benson, Jr., Benson Construction, Inc.
ec: Thomas Padgett, NCWRC

Wehner, Judy
From:
LaBounty, Tim L
Sent:
Tuesday, June 07, 2016 3:00 PM
To:
Wehner, Judy
Cc:
Mills, Nick
Subject:
RE: Any comments on Tar Heel Pit? Bladen County
Attachments:
Mine 09-11 Mining Review Inspection 6-7-2016.docx
Hey Judy,
Your timing was spot on. I am forwarding this to you on behalf of Nick who actually visited the site today. As always
take care and let us know if you need anything on this end. Later.
Timothy L. LaBounty, PE
Regional Engineer
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources
910 433 3300 office
[e-mail]
225 Green Street
Suite 714
Fayetteville, North Carolina 28301
Email correspondence to and from this address is subject to the
North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties.
From: Wehner, Judy
Sent: Tuesday, June 07, 2016 2:51 PM
To: Pace, Jodi <[e-mail]>; LaBounty, Tim L <[e-mail]>
Subject: Any comments on Tar Heel Pit? Bladen County
Judy Wehner
Assistant State Mining Specialist
Land Quality Section
919-707-9227 office
Judy. [e-mail]

1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, Norty Carolina 27699-1512
512 N. Salisbury Street
Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Nothing Compares,-,_,
Email correspondence to and from this address is subject to the
North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties.
E-mail correspondence to and from this address may be subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and may be
disclosed to third parties.

Mining Application Review Checklist
Application Permit#i 09_1 i
Action:
r New F Modification F Renewal F Transfer r Release
Applicant Name: Benson Construction Inc.
Mine Name: Tar Heel Pit
County: Bladen
Administrative Issues
A. Is site currently under NOV? FYes F NO
Explain:
B. Is site under a CAMA Jurisdiction?
r Yes F NO
Explain:

Field Issues
A. Are potential wetlands and watercourses properly indicated on the Mine Map?
[—Yes F NO
Explain
Please indicate any wetlands and their limits on the proposed mine map.
What is the approximate distance to the potential wetland and/or watercourse?
Approximately 100-300 feet
B. Are the proposed buffer zones adequate? F Yes F NO
Explain
C. Do all occupied dwellings with 300 feet of the mine excavation appear to be
indicated on the Mine Map?
F Yes F No
Explain

D. Do all water supply wells within 500 feet of the mine excavation appear to be indicated?
F Yes r No
Explain
E. Is Visual Screening Needed?
r Yes F No
Explain
F. Are the proposed erosion and sediment control measures properly located to
prevent off site sedimentation?
F Yes F No
Explain
G. Are the proposed revegetation reclamation plans acceptable?
F Yes r No
Explain
Erosion and Sediment Control Plan Review:

It is the responsibility of the Regional Office staff to verify the adequacy of the E&S
measures. Please provide any concerns or comments.
No Comments
Other Comments:
Verify/clarify/modify accordingly Item 5 on page 3 regarding past mining activities.
Inspector/Reviewer's Name: Nicholas Mills
Regional Engineers Name:
Date: 6-7-2016
Date:

Wehner, Judy
From:
Boyer, Janet
Sent:
Monday, May 16, 2016 3:27 PM
To:
Henson, Belinda
Cc:
LaBounty, Tim L; Wehner, Judy
Subject:
RE: DWR comment sheet for 09-11
Attachments:
09-11 DWR REVIEW SHEET 2013.doc
From: Boyer, Janet
Sent: Monday, May 16, 2016 2:43 PM
To: Henson, Belinda <[e-mail]>
Cc: LaBounty, Tim L <[e-mail]>; Wehner, Judy <[e-mail]>
Subject: DWR comment sheet for 09-11
Please find the comment sheet for the renewal of the Benson Construction, Tar Heel Pit.
Janet S. Boyer, PE
State Mining Specialist
Division of Energy, Mineral and land Resources
Department of Environmental Quality
919-707-9220 office
Janet. boyer(a)ncdenr.gov
512 N. Salisbury Street — Archdale Building
1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699
ntl- -`''Nothing Compares
Email correspondence to and from this address is subject to the
North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties.
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MINING PERMIT APPLICATION REVIEW FORM
for the
DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES
090116-1-y*0
Project Name Tar Heel Pit DEMLR Permit # 09-11
Applicant's Email: [e-mail]
PERMIT ACTION TYPE: Renewal
County: Bladen
YES NO . Date Commencing
rr f r
Have land disturbing activities
started? Date? r
Latitude: 34.7326 Longitude:-78.8174
Please return comments to (at DEMLR CO): Judy Wehner
Comments due by: 6/7/2016 '
SECTION BELOW TO BE FILLED OUT BY DWR:
>1971�
Is the RO concerned that the operation, as proposed, would violate standards of water quality?
Comments:
Watershed/Stream Name & Classification:
DWR Compliance Status of Mine:
Does this mine (or previous owner) have DWR back fees to pay? If yes, amount:
Is this mine an active permit in BIMS?
YES NO
401 Wet` d Gert require:d:?7 Ar
401 Wetland Cert. existing?
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detefimine`if�a 401. certification is i:equired7
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IF (Offsite?
Stream Determination Needed?
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Stream Determination Completed?
Does DWR RO need a statement that no
wetlands/streams are disturbed
for this project from applicant?
'Buffer Determination,Needed?
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Recycle system permit existing?
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r ( Permit.#
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with a 7Q10=0?
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r ( Pay back fees or renew
permit (e.g. so DWR can :review it further or "
'DWR permit
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Please describe the reason to
-.hold the�permit:
RO contact:
Mine must wait to dewater until an O&M plan is(
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RO Aquifer Protection Section: Regional Office: Date:
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Water Resources
ENVIRONMENTAL OVAUTY
May 24, 2016
MEMORANDUM
TO: Ms. Judy Wehner
Land Quality Section
PAT MCCRORY
Gorprnor
DONALD R. VAN DER VAART
S. JAY ZIMMERMAN
Director
RECEIVED
MAY 2 4 2016
FROM: Michael Bauer MINING PROGRAM
Ground Water Management Branch
Division of Water Resources
SUBJECT: Comments on the Mining Permit Application Request for:
Benson Construction, Inc.
Tar Heel Pit
Bladen County
Please find attached a copy of the mining permit renewal request for the above referenced project.
The Tar Heel Pit located in Bladen County does not appear to have an unduly adverse effect on
ground water supplies since there is no dewatering proposed on site. However, if the mine starts to
withdraw 100,000 gallons per day of water, they will need to register their water withdrawals with the
Division of Water Resources on an annual basis. The registration form may be obtained from the
following link:
http://www.ncwater.org/Permits_and_Registration/Water_Withdrawal_and_Transfer Registration.
Facilities are required to register their water withdrawals in accordance with the North Carolina
General Statute G.S. 143-215.22H. This statute requires any non-agricultural water user who
withdraws 100,000 gallons or more in any one day of ground water or surface water to register and
update withdrawals. This statue also requires transfers of 100,000 gallons or more in any one. day of
surface water from one river basin to another river basin to register and update their water transfers.
Water withdrawal registrants must complete the annual water use reporting form by April l for the
previous year.
If you have further questions regarding the water withdrawal registration please contact John Barr
with the Division of Water Resources at [phone] or email him [e-mail].
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources
1611 Mail service Center I Raleigh, North Carolina27699.1611
919 707 9000

PAT MCCRORY
s Governor
N
DONALD R. VAN DER VAART
" Secretary
Energy, Mineral
and Land Resources May 17, 2016 TRACY DAVIS
HNYIRONMENTAL QUALITY Y
Director
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mr. Nat Wilson
Hydrogeology Group
Division of Water Resources
FROM: Brenda M. Harris l 19 2016
Mining Program Secretary SAY
Land Quality Section
S
SUBJECT: Mining Permit Renewal for Benson Construction Inc.
Tar Heel Pit
Bladen County
❑ Mine Dewatering Proposed
© No Mine Dewatering Proposed
Please find attached for your review a copy of the mining permit renewal request for the above
referenced project.
Please review this information and advise as to the probability of this operation having unduly
adverse effect on wildlife and freshwater, estuarine, or marine fisheries (G.S. 74-51 (2)). Please
respond by May 7 2016 so that we may complete our review of this request within our statutory time
limits.
Any comments your agency can provide regarding potential effects on potable groundwater
supplies and groundwater quality will be appreciated. We would like to have any recommendations you
may provide for permit conditions, for reasonable protection of groundwater quantity or quality.
If your staff wishes to perform a site inspection, it is recommended that they contact the person
submitting this request to set up a convenient date and time. Also, please send a copy of your
comments to the person noted in the application.
RETURN ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS AND MAPS WITH YOUR REVIEW COMMENTS
TO THIS OFFICE.
Your continued cooperation is greatly appreciated. Please contact Ms. Judy Wehner at (919)
707-9220 if you have any questions.
/bm h
Attachments
Cc: Mr. Tim LaBounty
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Energy, Mineral and Land Resources
1612 Mai] Service Center � 512 N. Salisbury St. I Raleigh, NC 27699
919 707 9200 T

MINING CHECKLIST FOR ROUTING
Applicant's Name: Z A15 Project Name: UA, �kVL P 1 7'
ApplicJPermit No.: _County: B LA DEA/ Date Received: 3
Reviewer: S iAv0NaL- River Basin Name: CAFE FEA t-
0 New Renewal ❑ Modification (inside permit boundaries)
❑ Modificatioon (outside permit boundaries) ❑ Transfer ❑ Release
❑ Partial Release 0 Additional Information 0 Fee Needed: $
Fee Received: CULL—
?,*Ase
Date: Routed s 1 Reed
0 NE6eolcgicai�5r�rvey-5ectiorr Date: Routed Reed
(Only new applications and modification requests that add land to the permit)
❑•Division-ofArEhive6-&-Hietory Date: Routed Rec'd
(Only new applications)
❑ Other.
Date: Routed Rec'd
"5uopense Date for Comments: (no later than 25 days
from receipt)
Please note the following:

Energy, Mineral
and Land Resources
eNVIRONMBNYAL QUALITY
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mr. Nat Wilson
Hydrogeology Group
Division of Water Resources
FROM: Brenda M. Harris l
Mining Program Secretary
Land Quality Section
PAT MCCRORY
Governor
DONALD R. VAN DER VAART
Secretary
May 17, 2016 TRACY DAVIS
Director
SUBJECT: Mining Permit Renewal for Benson Construction Inc.
Tar Heel Pit
Bladen County
❑ Mine Dewatering Proposed
® No Mine Dewatering Proposed
Please find attached for your review a copy of the mining permit renewal request for the above
referenced project.
Please review this information and advise as to the probability of this operation having unduly
adverse effect on wildlife and freshwater, estuarine, or marine fisheries (G.S. 74-51 (2)). Please
respond by May 7 2016 so that we may complete our review of this request within our statutory time
limits.
Any comments your agency can provide regarding potential effects on.potable groundwater
supplies and groundwater quality will be appreciated. We would like to have any recommendations you
may provide for permit conditions, for reasonable protection of groundwater quantity or quality.
If your staff wishes to perform a site inspection, it is recommended that they contact the person
submitting this request to set up a convenient date and time. Also, please send a copy of your
comments to the person noted in the application.
RETURN ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS AND MAPS WITH YOUR REVIEW COMMENTS
'TO THIS OFFICE.
Your continued cooperation is greatly appreciated. Please contact Ms. Judy Wehnerat (919)
707-9220 if you have any questions.
Ibmh
Attachments
Cc: Mr. Tim LaBounty
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Energy. Mineral and Lend Resources
1612 Mail SeMee Center 1 512 N. Salisbury St. I Raleigh, NC 27699
919 707 9200 T

PAT MCCRORY
Governor
DONALD R. VAN DER VAART
Energy, Mineral
and Land Resources
EWRONMQNTAL QUALITY
May 17, 2016
MEMORANDUM
TO: Ms. Gabriela Garrison
Habitat Conservation Program Coordinator
Wildlife Resources Commission
FROM: Brenda M. Harris &;D%
Mining Program Secretary
Land Quality Section
SUBJECT: Mining Permit Renewal for Benson Construction Inc.
Tar Heel Pit
Bladen County
Secretory
TRACY DAVIS
Director
Please find attached for your review a copy of the mining permit renewal request for the
above Please review this information and advise as to the probability of this operation having
unduly adverse effect on wildlife and freshwater fisheries (G.S. 74-51 (2). Please respond by
May 7, 2016 so that we may'complete our review of this request within our statutory time limits.
As is the case in our review of all mining permit applications, renewals and modifications,
this office will carefully review all proposed erosion and sediment control measures to ensure that
they are sufficient to restrain erosion and off-site'sedimentation. However, any comments your
agency can provide regarding effects on wildlife and freshwater fisheries would be greatly
appreciated. If your staff wishes to perform a site inspection, it is recommended that they" contact
the person submitting this request to set up a convenient date and time. Also, please send a
copy of your comments to the person noted in the application.
RETURN ALL APPLICATION, MATERIALS AND MAPS WITH YOUR REVIEW COMMENTS TO
THIS OFFICE.
Your continued cooperation in the review of these types is greatly appreciated. Please
contact Ms. Judy Wehner at [phone] if you have any questions.
/bmh
Attachments
cc: Mr. Tim LaBounty
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Energy, Mineral and Land Resources
1612 Mail Service Center 1 512 N. Salisbury St. ! Raleigh, NC 27699
919 707 9200 T

LAND QUALITY SECTION REGIONAL OFFICE
MINING APPLICATION REVIEW CHECKLIST
APPLICATION/PERMIT NO.: oa — ACTION: New Modification qEewi>ansfer Release
APPLICANT NAME: uo5w 1`Aras _ao _ iH, MINE NAME: T/An- ►bEg�- P )T COUNTY: 6LA DeN
Administrative Issues:
A. Is the site currently under NOV? Yes
B. Is an NPDES permit needed? Yes No
G. Is an 'NPDES permitting existing? Yes
No Explain:
Explain:
No Explain:
D. Is' an 0 & M Plan needed? Yes No Explain:
Field Issues:
A. Are potential wetlands and -watercourses properly indicated on the Mine Map? Yes
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
Are the proposed buffer zones adequate? Yes No Explain:
No Explain:
Do all occupied dwellings within 300 feet of the mine excavation appear to be indicated?
Explain:
Do all water supply wells within 500 feet of the mine excavation appear to be indicated?
Explain:
Is visual screening needed? Yes No Explain:
Yes No
Yes No
Are the proposed erosion and sedimentation control measures properly located to prevent offsite
sedimentation? Yes No Explain:
Is'the proposed revegetation/reclamation plan acceptable? Yes No Explain:
Date inspected:
Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plan Review:
It is the responsibility of the Regional Office staff to verify the adequacy of the E&S measures. Please provide
any concerns or comments:
Other Comments:
h
Who was the application routed to and when?:
Division of Air,Quality: _ Date:
Division of Water Resources (Surface Water Protection Section): Date:
Oth er: _ ^ _ Date:
Inspector/Reviewer's Name:
Date:
Rev Dec 2006

Wehner, Judy
From: Boyer, Janet
Sent: Monday, May 16, 2016 2:44 PM
To: Henson, Belinda
Cc: LaBounty, Tim L; Wehner, Judy
Subject: DWR comment sheet for 09-11
Please find the comment sheet for the renewal of the Benson Construction, Tar Heel Pit.
Janet S. Boyer, PE
State Mining Specialist
Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources
Department of Environmental Quality
919-707-9220 office
Janet. boyer (D-ncdenr.pov
512 N. Salisbury Street — Archdale Building
1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699
':`'Nothing Compares
Email correspondence to and from this address is subject to the
North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties.

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MINING PERMIT APPLICATION REVIEW FORM
for the
DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES
Project Name Tar Heel Pit DEMLR Permit # 09-11
Applicant's Email: [e-mail]
PERMIT ACTION TYPE: Renewal
YES
rI
NO
Have land disturbing activities
started? Date? r r
Latitude: 34.7326 Longitude:-78.8174
Please return comments to (at DEMLR CO): Judy Wehner
Comments due by: 6PW/2016
County: Bladen
Date Commencing
>1971_
SECTION BELOW TO BE FILLED OUT BY DWR:
Is the RO concerned that the operation, as proposed, would violate standards of water quality?
Comments:
Watershed/Stream Name & Classification:
DWR Compliance Status of Mine:
Does this mine (or previous owner) have DWR back fees to pay? If yes, amount:
Is this mine an active permit in BIMS?
YES NO
r
401 Wetland Cart. required?
401 Wetland Cert. existing?
r Permit #
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Does DWRiRO have enough information to
determine if a 4011
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Is an O & M Plan needed? YES NO
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Stream Determination Needed?
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Stream Determination Completed?
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Does DWR RO need a statement that no
wetlands/streams are disturbed
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Buffer Determination Needed?
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r ermit #
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CPermit #
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r O&M Requirements
r HQW17Q10 Concerns
Does�DWR require DEMUR to hold the
r ' Pay back fees or renew
permit (e.g. to DWR can review it further or
DWR permit
r Other.
(-
because DWR requires more information)?
Please describe the reason to'
hold the permit:
RO contact:
f Hold Until:
Mine must wait to dewater until an O&M plan is
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approved?
Reviewed by:
DWR RO Surface Water: Regional Office: Date:
RO Aquifer Protection Section: Regional Office: Date:
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MINING PERMIT APPLICATION REVIEW FORM
'for the
DIVISION OF AIR QUALITY
Project/Number: 19)T 0q - 11 County: 6tA DEIJ
Please return comments back to: ::Y-. W }!Ne?—
Comments due .by:
Will the operation, as proposed, violate standards of air quality?
Comments:
YES NO
Air permit required
Air permit existing (Permit #_ )
Other Comments:
Reviewed by: Date:
Print Name:
Central Office Reviewer:
Rev Dec 2006

U�
MYRICK
CONSULTING, LLC
May 13, 2016
NCDEQ, Land Quality Section
Mrs. Judy Wehner
Assistant State Mining Specialist
I612 Mail'Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1612
REF: Benson Construction Company
Tar Heel Pit Renewal Package (Permit No: 09-11)
Mrs. Wehner,
RECEIVED
MAY 13 2016
LAND QUALITY
MINING PROGRAM
Please find enclosed the mining permit renewal application package for the above referenced mine for your
review and consideration. Per the checklist for renewals, I have included the original and four copies of the
following:
0 NC Mining Permit Application
Renewal Request Letter
0 Updated mine map
In addition, a letter requesting renewal and a check made payable to NCDEQ, Land Quality Section in the
amount of $1000.00 for the renewal application fee are attached.
i trust that this submission is complete, and sufficient for review and consideration for the renewal request.
I appreciate your time and attention to this application, and look forward to your response.
Should you have any questions, Please don't hesitate to contact me.
Thanks,
Wesley M. Anderson
President
Enclosure.
1697 HALLTOWN ROAD- AUTRYVILLE, NC 28318 . PHONE: [phone]
[e-mail]

MYRICK
CONSULTING, LLC
May 13, 2016
NCDEQ, band Quality Section
Mrs. Judy Wehner
Assistant State Mining Specialist
1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1612
REF: Benson Construction Company
Tar Heel Pit Renewal Package (Permit No: 09-11)
Mrs. Wehner,
On behalf of Mr. BE Benson Jr. of Benson Construction Company, Inc. I am hereby requesting renewal of
the above referenced mining permit for a period of 10 years. Per this renewal request, no change in the
daily operation of the Tar Heel pit will occur. All existing areas that are currently under operation will
remain in operation as needed to recover the remainder of the usable sand and sand clay material from the
site. As required, once an area is completely mined, it will be reclaimed by establishing final (permanent)
grading and vigorous vegetative ground cover. The reclaimed site will be a pond, stocked with bass,
maintaining adequate slopes and depths to allow aquatic life to continue to thrive. Reclamation will be
accomplished within the allotted two year time frame, as detailed in the original permit. Please note that we
are not requesting modification of the existing permit in any way, and intend on full compliance with the
original permit.
Thanks for your time and consideration in this most important matter. Should you have any questions,
Please don't hesitate to contact me.
Thanks,
Wesley M. erson
President
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RECEIVED
MAY 13 2016
LAND QUALITY
MINING PROGRAM
NORTH CAROLINA
MINING PERMIT APPLICATION
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

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 RE VIE W
PROCESS FLOWCHART
BEGINNING OF PROCESS
Application received by Land Quality Section/
State Mining Specialist
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
Applicant issues
Public Notice
- Land Quality Section Regional Office
- Division of Air Quality
- Division of Water Quality
................................._
Review Public Comments;
Public Hearing Possible
....................................
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 Land Quality Section
Regional Office
(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
- Inactive Renewals
- High Airblast Remediation Plans
- Non -controversial New Permits
- Non -controversial Renewals
- 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??
IIf "YES", the proposed permit action is I
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 Land
Quality Section Chief
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 ENVIRONMENT
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
LAND QUALITY SECTION
APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
(PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE)
1. Name of Mine Tar Heel Pit County Bladen
River Basin Cape Fear
Latitude (decimal degrees to four places) 34.7326
Longitude (decimal degrees to four places)-78.8174
2. Name of Applicant* Benson Construction, Inc.
3. Permanent address for receipt of official mail** P.O. Box 1250, Lumberton, NC 28359 _
Telephone [phone] Alternate No. (
4. Mine Office Address P.O. Box 1250 Lumberton NC 28359
Telephone (9I0)739_9969
5. Mine ManagerB.E. Benson, Jr.
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.
***Signature
Print Name_. B.E. Benson, Jr.
Title CEO
Date May _14, 2016
* 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.
*** 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 he addressed and all required maps
provided before this application can be considered complete. Attach additional sheets as needed.

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:
❑ 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 "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:
x If this is an application for RENEWAL of a mining permit, indicate the mining permit number and
the total (overall) acreage covered y the existing permit: Mining Permit No.: 09-11
Total permitted acreage (this is the acreage that the "renewal" fee will be based upon): 25.16
❑ If this is an application for a MODIFICATION to a mining permit, indicate the mining permit
number and the total (overall) acreage covered y the existing permit.
Mining Permit No.: Total permitted acreage: ^�
Does the modification involve acreage within the previously approved permitted boundary?
Yes ❑ NoEl. 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 a mining permit, indicate the mining permit number and
the total (overall) acreage covered y Me 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
3. Mining method:
Hydraulic Dredge ❑ Front-end Loader & Truck ® Shovel & Truck
Dragline & Truck❑ Self -loading Scraper
Other (explain):
4. a. Expected maximum depth of mine (feet) 4' — 10'
Depth is relative to what benchmark? (e.g., natural ground level, mean sea level, road elevation, etc.)
Onsite benchmark provided by survey crew
b. Expected average depth of mine (feet) 4' — 10'
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5. Has any area(s) at this site been mined in the past? Yes ❑
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
1. Clearly mark and label the location of your mining operation on six 6 copies of a 7.5-minute quadrangle
and a county highway map. These maps, in addition to six (6) copies of all mine maps and reclamation
maps, must be submitted with each permit application.
7.5-minute quadrangles may be obtained from the N.C. Geological Survey:
Mailing Address: Physical Address:
1612 Mail Service Center OR 512 North Salisbury Street, 5'h Floor
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612 Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
[phone]
:rttn://portal.ncdenr.ora/wcbllr/aeolouicat Koine
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]
htip.//xk,w«,.ncdot.or�,,/it/g.is/
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 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 at I 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 I00-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.
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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 ad'oming 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 travel or less
and is not designated as an Interstate Highway.
q. Map legend:
l . 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 I 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
0
Stockpiles
0.2
Wastepiles
0.5
Processing Area
0.6
Mine Excavation
2.41
Other (Explain)
Total Permitted Acreage
25.16
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 QUESTIONSISTATEMENTS
THROUGHOUT THE FORM). 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.
1. Continue excavation of sand from bottom of existing pit.
2. Stockpile sand and allow to dry before loading onto trucks for use off site.
3. Once all material is removed, slope and stabilize banks of excavation.
4. Seed and apply lime/fertilizer as needed to establish vigorous vegetative ground cover.
2. Describe specific erosion control measures to be installed prior to land disturbing activities and during
mining to prevent offsite sedimentation (include specific plans for sediment and erosion control for mine
excavation(s), waste piles, access/mine roads and process areas), and give a detailed sequence of
installation and schedule for maintenance of the measures. Locate and label all sediment and erosion
control measures on the mine maps) and provide typical cross-sections/construction details of each
measure. Engineering designs and calculations are required to justify the adequacy of any proposed
measures.
1. Stone entrance.
2. Slope drains as needed to prevent erosion of banks of excavation.
3. Temporary diversions as needed to transport sediment laden runoff to discharge in existing pit.
4. Apply seed, lime and fertilize to establish vigorous vegetative ground cover. Re -seed all barren
areas as needed
3. a. Will the operation involve washing the material mined, recycling process water, or other waste water
handling? Yes ❑ No X. If yes, briefly describe all such processes including any chemicals to be used.
b. Will the operation involve discharging fresh or wastewater from the mine or plant as a point discharge to
the waters of the State? Yes ❑ No X. Ifyes, briefly describe the nature ofthe discharge and locate
all proposed discharge points (along with their method of stabilization) on your mine map(s).
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c. Will any part of the proposed mine excavation(s) extend below the water table? Yes X No ❑.
If yes, do you intend to dewater the excavation(s)? Yes ❑ No X.
If yes, 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 maps) that lie within
500 feet ohe 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.
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
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.
4. a. Will the operation involve crushing or any other air contaminant emissions? Yes ❑ No X.
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?
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APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
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).
SEE MAP
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).
SEE MAP
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.
Use 3:1 slopes
SEE MAP
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b. Provide a cross-section on the mine map(s) for all fill slopes (berms, wastepiles, overburden
disposal areas, etc.), clearly indicating the intended side slope gradient, installation of any benches
and/or slope drains (with supporting design information) if needed, and the method of f nal
stabilization.
SEE MAP
c. In excavation(s) of unconsolidated (non -rock) materials, specify the angle of all cut slopes including
specifications for benching and sloping. Cross -sections f r all cut slopes must be provided on the
mine map(s).
SEE MAP
d. In hardrock excavations, specify proposed bench widths and heights in feet. Provide cross -sections
of the mine excavation clearly noting the angles of the cut slopes, widths of all safety benches and
mine benches, and the expected maximum depth of the excavation.
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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.
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S. 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 ofeach
type of barricade to be used must be indicated on the mine map(s).
I. Totally wooded perimeter.
2. Locked gate.
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9. Are acid producing minerals or soils present? Yes ❑ No X.
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 ofall visual screening on the mine map(s) and provide cross -sections
through all proposed berms or proposed spacing, sizes and species for tree plantings.
Maintain existing woods on all sides of the site.
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 X.
If yes, specify the types of explosive(s) and describe what precaution(s) will be used to prevent physical
hazard to persons or neighboring property from flying rocks or excessive air blasts or ground vibrations.
Depending on the mine's location to nearby structures, more detailed technical information may be
required on the blasting program (such as a third -party blasting study). Locate the nearest offsite occupied
structure(s) to the proposed excavation(s) on the mine map and indicate its approximate distance to the
proposed excavation.
12. Will fuel tanks, solvents, or other chemical reagents be stored on -site? Yes ❑ No X.
Ifyes, describe these materials, how they will he stored and method of containment in case ofspill. Indicate
the localion(r) 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 all permanent
channels must be indicated on the reclamation map.
Once mining is complete, slope and establish final grade on all disturbed areas per the cross section provided on the
mining map. Utilize material generated while knocking down any berms, or from other on site sources. Spread
topsoil as needed on all finished slopes to promote vegetation. Prepare all areas with proper seed bed, and apply
seed, time, and fertilizer per the approved seeding schedule. At such time that all earth moving operations are
complete, stock ponds with species of fish listed below.
Continue maintenance seeding and vegetative efforts until all disturbed areas have vigorous ground cover. Once all
reclamation is complete, call for final inspection and release of reclamation bond.
2. Is an excavated or impounded body of water to be left as a part of the reclamation? Yes X No ❑.
If yes, illustrate the location of the body(s) of water on the reclamation map and provide a scaled
cross-section(s) through the proposed body(s) of water. The minimum water depth must be at least 4 feet,
measured from the normal low water table elevation, unless information is provided to indicate that a more
shallow water body will be productive and beneficial at this site.
Will the body(s) of water be stocked with fish? Yes X No ❑.
If yes, specify species.
Bream and Bass
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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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.
SEE MAP
a. Describe reclamation of processing facilities, stockpile areas, and on -site roadways.
Any on site stock piles will be loaded on to trucks and removed for use off site. Any usable onsite
topsoil, or spoil material will be utilized to topdress disturbed areas prior to seeding operation. Establish vegetative
cover on all disturbed areas.
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.
Establish permanent grades on road to be left for access to pond. Grade to drain to pond, using swales as
necessary.
b. 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 Environment and Natural Resources, Land Quality Section 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(v) and
reclamation map, along with a list of items to be disposed in said areas.
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7. Describe your plan for revegetation or other surface treatment of the affected areas. This plan must
include recommendations for yeas -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 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;
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:
Same as before
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: Same as before
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 mining permit. Please insert the approximate acreage. for each
aspect ofthe mining operation. that you intend to affect during the life ofthis mining permit (in addition. please
AFFECTED
RECLAMATION
RECLAMATION
CATEGORY
ACREAGE
COSTIACRE*
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.)
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 Ac.
b) Positive Drainage Ac. X $1,500.00 = $
SUBTOTAL COST: $
Inflation Factor:
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
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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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NOTICE
Pursuant to provisions G.S. 74-50(b]) of The Mining Act of 1971, Notice is hereby given that
has applied on
(Applicant Name) (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 on acres located
(Mineral, Ore) (Number) (Miles)
of off/near road
(Direction) (Nearest Town) (Number/Name)
in _ 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 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 issuance of this Notice or the filing of the application
for a permit, whichever is later. Should the Department determine that a significant public interest exists relative to
G.S. 74-51, a public hearing will be held within 60 days of the end of the 30-day comment period specified above.
A copy of the permit application materials is on file and available for public review during normal business
hours at the above listed address as well as at the appropriate regional office. For information regarding the
specifics of the proposed mining activity. please contact the applicant at the following telephone number:
. For information on the mining permit application review process, please contact
the Mining Program'staff at [phone]. Please note that the Department will consider any_r_elevant written
(Addressee/Owner of Record's
Name and Address)
(Date of Issuance of this Notice/
Mailed to Addressee/Owner of Record)
(Name of Applicant: Include Contact Person
& Company Name, if Applicable)
(Address of Applicant)
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I
APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
AFFIDAVIT OF NOTIFICATION
I, , 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)
(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) (Address)
[i.e.: City Manager, County Manager, Mayor, etc.]
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(b 1) 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
notices 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:
Title of person executing Affidavit
I,
a Notary Public of the County of
State of North Carolina, do hereby certify that
appeared before me this day and under oath acknowledged that the above Affidavit was made by him/her.
Witness my hand and notarial seal, this day of 20
Notary: my Commission expires:
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1 4
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:
Signature:
Print Name: B.E. Benson Jr. (CEO)
(Title, if applicable)
APPLICANT:
Signature:*
Print Name: B.E. Benson EO
Company B. E. Benson Jr Properties LTD Title: CEO
(If applicable)
Address: PO Box 1250, Lumberton NC 28359 Company: Benson Construction Inc.
Mine Name: Tar Heel Pit
Telephone: [phone] Telephone: (910 ) 739-9969
Date Signed: -'Y' - / 2 - 1 b Date Signed:
*Signature must be the same as the individual who signed Page I of this application.
One orip-inal
in
an_a reciamanon maps, ana the appropriate processing tee (see next page for tee scueauie) 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 Quality 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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APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
MINING FEE SCHEDULE
A nonrefundable permit application processing fee when filing for anew mining permit, a major permit modification or a renewal permit is
required as follows:
New Permit Applications
Permit Modifications
Permit Renewals
Transfers/Minor Modifications*
0-25 acres
$3,750.00
$750.00
$750.00
$100.00
26+acres
$5,000.00
$1,000.00
$1,000.00
$100.00
• A nonrefundable $100.00 permit application processing fee is required for minor permit modifications. Minor permit modifications include ownership transfers, name
changes, bond substitutions and permit renewals where the mine is inactive and fully stabilized. A minor permit modification also includes lands added to a permitted area,
outside of the minimum permit buffer zone requirements, where no plans for mining related disturbance of the added lands have been approved. All other changes are
considered major permit modifications.
Acres for new permits and renewal permits means the total acreage at the site. Acres for major 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.
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APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
There are seven Land Quality Section (LQS) 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:[phone]
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:[phone]
Mooresville Regional Office
Counties: Alexander, Cabarrus, Catawba, Cleveland, Gaston, Iredell, Lincoln, Mecklenburg, Rowan, Stanly,
Union
• Address: 610 East Center Ave., Suite 30I, Mooresville, NC 28115
• Voice:704.663.1699
• FAX:[phone]
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:[phone]
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:[phone]
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APPIAC kTION 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:[phone]
Winston-Salem Regional Office
• Counties: Alamance, Alleghany, Ashe, Caswell, Davidson, Davie, Forsyth, Guilford, Rockingham, Randolph,
Stokes, Surry, Watauga, Wilkes, Yadkin
• Address: 585 Waughtown Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27107
• Voice:336.771.5000
FAX: [phone]
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A>pVE14'ATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
SCHEDULE OF RECLAMATION COSTS
(Based upon range of $500 - $5,000 per affected acre)
COMMODITY CODES: SG = Sand and/or Gravel, GS = Gemstone, Borrow = Borrow/fill dirt, CS = Crushed Stone,
DS = Dimension Stone, FS = Feldspar, MI = Mica, LI = Lithium, PF = Pyrophyllite, OL = Olivine,
KY = Kyanite/Sillimanite/Andalusite, PH = Phosphate, CL = Clay/Shale, PE = Peat, AU = Gold, TI = Titanium, and OT
= Other
Type
T/S Ponds
S.piles
W.piles
P.area[H.R.
Mine Excay.
SG, GS,
$500/ac.(L)
$1800/ac.
$2000/ac.
$1800/ac.
$500/ac.(L)
Borrow
1500(FI)
$2000(PD)
CS, DS,
500(L)
1800
2000
2000
500(L)
FS, MI,
1500(FI)
2500(PD)
Ll, PF, OL, KY
PH
1000(L)
2500
5000
5000
2000(L)
2500(FI)
5000(PD)
CL
1000(L)
2500
5000
5000
2000(L)
2500(FI)
3700(PD)
PE, AU,
1000(L)
2500
3000
3500
2000(L)
TI, OT
2500(FI)
5000(PD)
(L) = reclamation to a lake and revegetating sideslopes
(FI) = reclamation by filling in and revegetating
(PD) = reclamation by grading for positive drainage & revegetating
AS PER NCAC 15A 5B.0003, IF YOU DISAGREE WITH THE BOND AMOUNT DETERMINED BY THE
BOND CALCULATION WORKSHEET, YOU MAY SUBMIT AN ESTIMATE OF RECLAMATION COSTS
FROM A THIRD PARTY CONTRACTOR. SAID ESTIMATE MUST BE PROVIDED WITHIN 30 DAYS TO
THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS: Mining Program, Land Quality Section, 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.
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Wehner, Judy
From: Davis, Tracy
Sent: Tuesday, April 26, 2016 9:54 AM
To: Burt
Cc: stephen@bensonconstruction_com; [e-mail]; Boyer, Janet;
LaBounty, Tim L; Wehner, Judy
Subject: RE: BENSON CONSTRUCTION INC-MINING PERMITS
Mr. Benson,
Your request for an extension of time to file the two mining permit renewals, for #78-06 and #09-11, is hereby
granted. The new deadline for submission of the completed mining permit renewal applications is 5:00 pm on
Wednesday, May 15, 2016.
Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.
Sincrerely,
Tracy E. Davis, PE, CPM
Director, Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources
From: Burt[mailto:[e-mail]]
Sent: Monday, April 25, 2016 5.29 PM
To: Davis, Tracy <[e-mail]>
Cc: [e-mail]; [e-mail]
Subject: BENSON CONSTRUCTION INC-MINING PERMITS
Dear Mr. Davis,
Our company has two sand mines, Permit # ROBES-78-06, expiration date 3-9-2016 and BLADE-09-11,
expiration date 4-4-2016, In December of 2015, we contracted with Mr. Wesley Anderson, Myrick Consulting
Services to complete the renewal process, which he has not yet completed. We understand he had some
draftsmen who let him down on doing the work as well as going thru some personal issues. He has assured us
that both renewals will be completed in the next thirty days. Therefore we respectfully request a thirty day
extension from today to complete these two renewals.
Sincerely,
B.E.{Burt} Benson, Jr. CEO
BENSON CONSTRUCTION INC
1485 NC 711 HWY, LUMBERTON NC 28360-5400
Offic: 910-739-9969
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Land Quality Section
James D. Simons, PG, PE
Director and State Geologist
Mr. B. E. Benson, Jr.
Benson Construction, Inc.
PO Box 1250
Lumberton, North Carolina 28359
RE: Renewal of Permit No. 09-11
Tar Heel Pit
Bladen County
Cape Fear River Basin
Dear Mr. Benson:
April 5, 2006
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
Your application for renewal'of the above referenced mining permit has been approved.
A copy of the renewed permit is enclosed. The new expiration date is April 4, 2016.
The conditions in the permit renewal were based primarily upon the initial application.
Modifications were made as indicated by the renewal request and as required to insure
compliance with The Mining Act of 1971. 1 would like to draw your particular attention to the
following conditions where minor additions or changes were made: Operating Condition Nos.
1 B, 2A, 4A, 10, and 13, and Reclamation Condition Nos. 2D and 3.
As a reminder, your permitted acreage at this site is 32.36 acres and the amount of
land you are approved to disturb is 26.36 acres.
Please review the renewed permit and contact Mrs. Kristin Hicklin, Assistant State
Mining Specialist, at [phone] should you have any questions concerning this matter.
jsi4ncrely,
Floyd R. Williams, PG, CPG, CPM
State Mining Specialist
Land Quality Section
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DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF LAND RESOURCES
LAND QUALITY SECTION
PERMIT
for the operation of a mining activity
In accordance with the provisions of G.S. 74-46 through 68, "The Mining
Act of 1971," Mining Permit Rule 15A NCAC 5 B, and other applicable
laws, rules and regulations
Permission is hereby granted to:
Benson Construction, Inc.
Tar Heel Pit
Bladen County - Permit No. 09-11
for the operation of a
Sand Mine
which shall provide that the usefulness, productivity and scenic values of
all lands and waters affected by this mining operation will receive the
greatest practical degree of protection and restoration.
MINING PERMIT EXPIRATION DATE. April 4, 2016

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In accordance with the application for this mining permit, which is hereby approved by the
Department of Environment and Natural Resources, hereinafter referred to as the Department,
and in conformity with the approved Reclamation Plan attached to and incorporated as part of
this permit, provisions must be made for the protection of the surrounding environment and for
reclamation of the land and water affected by the permitted mining operation. This permit is
expressly conditioned upon compliance with all the requirements of the approved Reclamation
Plan. However, completed performance of the approved Reclamation Plan is a separable
obligation, secured by the bond or other security on file with the Department, and may survive
the expiration, revocation or suspension of this permit.
This permit is not transferable by the permittee with the following exception: If another
operator succeeds to the interest of the permittee in the permitted mining operation, by virtue
of a sale, lease, assignment or otherwise, the Department may release the permittee from the
duties imposed upon him by the conditions of his permit and by the Mining Act with reference
to the permitted operation, and transfer the permit to the successor operator, provided that
both operators have complied with the requirements of the Mining Act and that the successor
operator agrees to assume the duties of the permittee with reference to reclamation of the
affected land and posts a suitable bond or other security.
In the event that the Department determines that the permittee or permittee's successor is not
complying with the Reclamation Plan or other terms and conditions of this permit, or is failing
to achieve the purposes and requirements of the Mining Act, the Department may give the
operator written notice of its intent to modify, revoke or suspend the permit, or its intent to
modify the Reclamation Plan as incorporated in the permit. The operator shall have right to a
hearing at a designated time and place on any proposed modification, revocation or
suspension by the Department. Alternatively and in addition to the above, the Department
may institute other enforcement procedures authorized by law.
Definitions
Wherever used or referred to in this permit, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise,
terms shall have the same meaning as supplied by the Mining Act, N.C.G.S. 74-49.
Expiration Date
This permit shall be effective from the date of its issuance until April 4, 2016,
Conditions
This permit shall be subject to the provisions of the Mining Act, N.C.G.S. 74-46, et. seq., and
to the following conditions and limitations:

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OPERATING CONDITIONS:
A. Any wastewater processing or mine dewatering shall be in accordance with the
permitting requirements and rules promulgated by the N.C. Environmental
Management Commission.
B. Any stormwater runoff from the affected areas at the site shall be in accordance
with any applicable permit requirements and regulations promulgated by the
Environmental Protection Agency and enforced by the N.C. Environmental
Management Commission. It shall be the permittee's responsibility to contact
the Division of Water Quality to secure any necessary stormwater permits or
other approval documents.
2. A. Any mining process producing air contamination emissions shall be subject to
the permitting, requirements and rules promulgated by the N.C. Environmental
Management Commission and enforced by the Division of Air Quality.
B. During mining operations, water trucks or other means that may be necessary
shall be utilized to prevent dust from leaving the permitted area.
3. A. Sufficient buffer (minimum 50 foot undisturbed) shall be maintained between any
affected land and any adjoining waterway or wetland to prevent sedimentation of
that waterway or wetland from erosion of the affected land and to preserve the
integrity of the natural watercourse or wetland.
B. Any mining activity affecting waters of the State, waters of the U. S., or wetlands
shall be in accordance with the requirements and regulations promulgated and
enforced by the N. C. Environmental Management Commission.
4. A. Adequate mechanical barriers including but not limited to diversions, earthen
dikes, check dams, sediment retarding structures, rip rap pits, or ditches shall be
provided in the initial stages of any land disturbance and maintained to prevent
sediment from discharging onto adjacent surface areas or into any lake, wetland
or natural watercourse in proximity to the affected land.
B. All drainage from the affected area around the mine excavation shall be diverted
internal to said excavation or into the existing sediment basin.
C. No dewatering activities shall occur at this site.
D. Mining activities shall occur as indicated on the mine map last revised February
7, 2006.
5. All affected area boundaries (26.36 acres) shall be permanently marked at the site on
100-foot intervals unless the line of sight allows for larger spacing intervals.

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6. The angle for graded slopes and fills shall be no greater than the angle, which can be
retained by vegetative cover or other adequate erosion control measure, structure, or
device. In any event, exposed slopes or any excavated channels, the erosion of which
may cause off -site damage because of siltation, shall be planted or otherwise provided
with ground cover, devices or structures sufficient to restrain such erosion.
7. The affected land shall be graded so as to prevent collection of pools of water that are,
or likely to become, noxious or foul. Necessary -structures such as drainage ditches or
conduits shall be constructed or installed when required to prevent such conditions.
8. Existing vegetation or vegetated earthen berms shall be maintained between the mine
and public thoroughfares whenever practical to screen the operation from the public.
9. Sufficient buffer (minimum 50 foot undisturbed) shall be maintained between any
excavation and any mining permit boundary to protect adjacent property.
10. A. No on -site disposal of refuse or other solid waste that is generated outside of the
mining permit area shall be allowed within the boundaries of the mining permit
area unless authorization to conduct said disposal has first been obtained from
both the Division of Waste Management and the Land Quality Section,
Department of Environment and Natural Resources. The method of disposal
shall be consistent with the approved reclamation plan.
B. Mining refuse as defined by G.S. 74-49 (14) of The Mining Act of 1971
generated on -site and directly associated with the mining activity may be
disposed of in a designated refuse area. All other waste products must be
disposed of in a disposal facility approved by the Division of Waste
Management. No petroleum products, acids, solvents or their storage containers
or any other material that may be considered hazardous shall be disposed of
within the permitted area.
C. For the purposes of this permit, the Division of Land Resources considers the
following materials to be "mining refuse" (in addition to those specifically listed
under G.S. 74-49 (14) of the N.C. Mining Act of 1971):
1. on -site generated land clearing debris
2. conveyor belts
3. wire cables
4. v-belts
5. steel reinforced air hoses
6. drill steel
D. If mining refuse is to be permanently disposed within the mining permit
boundary, the following information must be provided to and approved by the
Division of Land Resources prior to commencement of such disposal:
1. the approximate boundaries and size of the refuse disposal area;

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2. a list of refuse items to be disposed;
3. verification that a minimum of 4 feet of cover will be provided over the
refuse;
4. verification that the refuse will be disposed at least 4 feet above the
seasonally high water table; and,
5. verification that a permanent vegetative groundcover will be established.
11. An Annual Reclamation Report shall be submitted on a form supplied by the
Department by February 1 of each year until reclamation is completed and approved.
12. The operator shall notify the Department in writing of the desire to delete, modify or
otherwise change any part of the mining, reclamation, or erosion/sediment control plan
contained in the approved application for a mining permit or any approved revision to it.
Approval to implement such changes must be obtained from the Department prior to
on -site implementation of the revisions.
13. The security, which was posted pursuant to N.C.G.S. 74-54 in the form of a $17,400.00
surety bond, is sufficient to cover the operation as indicated in the approved application.
This security must remain in force for this permit to be valid. The total affected land
shall not exceed the bonded acreage.
14. A. Authorized representatives of the Division of Archives and History shall be
granted access to the site to determine the presence of significant
archaeological resources.
B. Pursuant to N. C. G. S. 70 Article 3, "The Unmarked Human Burial and Human
Skeletal Remains Protection Act," should the operator or any person in his
employ encounter human skeletal remains, immediate notification shall be
provided to the county medical examiner and the chief archaeologist, North
Carolina Division of Archives and History.

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APPROVED RECLAMATION PLAN
The Mining Permit incorporates this Reclamation Plan, the performance of which is a condition
on the continuing validity of that Mining Permit. Additionally, the Reclamation. Plan is a
separable obligation of the permittee, which continues beyond the terms of the Mining Permit.
The approved plan provides:
Minimum Standards As Provided By G.S. 74-53
The final slopes in all excavations in soil, sand, gravel and other unconsolidated
materials shall be at such an angle as to minimize the possibility of slides and be
consistent with the future use of the land.
2. Provisions for safety to persons and to adjoining property must be provided in all
excavations in rock.
3. All overburden and spoil shall be left in a configuration which is in accordance with
accepted conservation practices and which is suitable for the proposed subsequent use
of the land.
4. No small pools of water shall be allowed to collect or remain on the mined area that are,
.or are likely to become noxious, odious or foul.
5. The revegetation plan shall conform to. accepted and recommended agronomic and
reforestation practices as established by the North Carolina Agricultural Experiment
Station and the North Carolina Forest Service.
6. Permittee shall conduct reclamation activities pursuant to the Reclamation Plan herein
incorporated. These activities shall be conducted according to the time schedule
included in the plan, which shall to the extent feasible provide reclamation simultaneous
with mining operations and in any event, provide reclamation at the earliest practicable
time after completion or termination of mining on any segment of the permit area and
shall be completed within two years after completion or termination of mining.
RECLAMATION CONDITIONS:
Provided further, and subject to the Reclamation schedule, the planned reclamation
shall be to restore the mine excavation to a lake area and to grade and revegetate the
adjacent disturbed areas.
2. The specifications for surface gradient restoration to a surface suitable for the planned
future use are as follows:
A. The lake area shall be excavated to maintain a minimum water depth of four feet
measured from the low water table elevation.

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B. The side slopes to the lake excavation shall be graded to a 3 horizontal to 1
vertical or flatter to the water line and 2 horizontal to 1 vertical or flatter below the
water line.
C. Any areas used for wastepiles, screening, stockpiling or other processing shall
be leveled and smoothed.
D. No contaminants shall be permanently disposed of at the mine site. On -site
disposal of waste shall be in accordance with Operating Condition Nos. 10A
through 10D.
E. The affected land shall be graded to prevent the collection of noxious or foul
water.
3. Revegetation Plan:
After site preparation, all disturbed land areas shall be revegetated as per the following:
Permanent Seeding Specifications
Dates Species Rate, Lbs/Acre
February 15 - April 1 Kobe Lespedeza 10
Bahiagrass 50
Redtop 1
Winter rye (grain) 15
April 1 - July 31 Common Bermuda 50
August 1 - October 25 Lespedeza (unscarified) 30
German millet 40
October 25 - February 15 Rye (grain- temporary) 120
Soii Amendments
Lime: 2000 Ibslacre or follow recommendations from a soil test.
Fertilizer: 1000 Ibslacre 8-8-8 or 10-10-10, or follow recommendations from a soil
test.
Mulch: All seeded areas shall be mulched using small grain straw at a rate of
2000 Ibslacre and anchored appropriately.
Whenever possible, disturbed areas should be vegetated with native warm season
grasses such as switch grass, Indian grass, bluestem and gamma grass.

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In addition, the permittee shall consult with a professional wildlife biologist with the N.C.
Wildlife Resources Commission to enhance post -project wildlife habitat at the site.
4. Reclamation Plan:
Reclamation shall be conducted simultaneously with mining to the extent feasible. In
any event, reclamation shall be initiated as soon as feasible after completion or
termination of mining of any mine segment under permit. Final reclamation, including
revegetation, shall be completed within two years of completion or termination of
mining. .
This permit, issued February 7, 1996, is hereby renewed this 4th day of April 2006
pursuant to G.S. 74-52.
James D. Simons, Director
Division of Land Resources
By Authority of the Secretary
Of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources

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From: Steve Cook <[e-mail]>
Date: Fri, 17 Mar 2006 16:50:35 -0500
To: "Kristin.Hicklin" <[e-mail]>
CC: Steve Cook <[e-mail]>
Kristin,
In case you haven't acted on this already, here are our comments.
Wendy's comments are attached.
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* No permit needed.
* Has 50-ft. wetlands buffer been confirmed by USA-COE?
* NPOES required, not issued.
* Non -discharge permit required, not issued.
* COE 401 certification required to be determined by COE
* 401 certification existing.
Steve Cook <steve.cook ncmail.net>
Asst. Regional Engineer
Div. of Land Resources/NC-DENR
Land Quality Section

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Mine Modification/Renewal
Benson Construction
Tar Heel Pit
Bladen Co.; 09-11
Comments
1. Contours are not shown. How do we know silt fence will be an adequate measure for the
overburden (waste pile) area? — --n- V Lk& i v.z�, -`o-- —
2. What are the dimensions and details for the weir of the pond?
3. A construction drawing is needed for the weir of the pond.
4. What size of stone will be used for the stone entrance?
5. Page 15 is not completed. A bond was received on November 15, 2005. 1s the bond
amount adequate?
b. The existing ditch may be a stream.

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NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Land Resources
James D. Simons, PG, PE
Director and State Geologist
Certified Mail
Return Receipt Requested
7003 0500 0002 0451 3888
Mr. B. E. Benson, Jr.
Benson Construction, Inc.
PO Box 1250
Lumberton, NC 28359
RE: Tar Heel Pit
Mining Permit No. 09-11
Bladen County
Cape Fear River Basin
Dear Mr. Benson:
Land Quality Section
March 10, 2006
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
The review has been completed on the renewal request your company submitted for the
referenced mine site. However, the following is needed to continue processing your
application:
• The reclamation bond was calculated for this site using the information submitted on the
mine map last revised February 7, 2006. The reclamation bond for this site has been
calculated to be $17,400.00. The calculation worksheet is enclosed for your review
and the bond or balance ($800.00) will be required prior to approval of this renewal.
For your convenience, I have enclosed a bond form, an assignment of a savings
account form and irrevocable standby letter of credit form for your use in securing the required
bond. The name on the security must be the same as the name appearing on the application
for a mining permit, i.e., Benson Construction_ Inc. In addition to one of these alternatives, you
may, upon request, substitute a'cash deposit.
Please be advised that the renewal request cannot be completed until the new bond
amount has been received.
As required by G.S. 74-51 (h), you are hereby advised that you have 60 days from the
date of your receipt of this letter to submit the reclamation bond. If you are unable to meet this
deadline and wish to request additional time, you must submit information, in writing, to the
Director clearly indicating why the deadline can not be met and request that an extension of
time be granted.
1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612-919-733-45741 FAX: [phone]
512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, 27604
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CERTIFIED MAIL
Mr. Benson
Page Two
In order to complete the processing of your renewal request, please forward the bond to
my attention at the following address:
Land Quality Section
Division of Land Resources
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1612
Please contact me at [phone] if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
.. Ll.
Kristin Hicklin
Assistant State Mining Specialist
Land Quality Section
Enclosures: Bond Forms
Bond Calculation Worksheet
cc: Mr. Doug Jones, PE

APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
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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 miningrermit. Please insert the approximate acres a or each
CATEGORY
Tailings/Sediment Ponds:
Stockpiles:
AFFECTED
ACREAGE
Q . Ac. X
Ac. X
Wastepiles: Ac. X
Processing Area/Haul Roads: �� Ac. X
Mine Excavation: Ac. X
Other: �P At w�u�� r� Ac. X
TO AL AFFECT D AC.:41 . Ac.
(TOTAL PERMITTED AC.:. a . ' { Ac.)
RECLAMATION
COST/ACRE*
RECLAMATION
COST
$ 510. o/Ac.
_ $ • 00
$ /Ac.
_ $ MONO,
s2AWAPAc.
_ $ .DC
$ -Mc.
_ $Do
o
$ /Ac.
_ $
,5� � ��+•s�urb�d bad.
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 a (a + 1 ( Ac.
b) Positive Drainage
Inflation Factor:
.00mm,
Ac. X $1,500.00 = $
SUBTOTAL COST: $ . 5�O . 00
0.02 X SUBTOTAL COST: $1q.S&180X
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TOTAL COST = SUBTOTAL COST +
Total Reclamation Bond Cost: $
Permit Life (1 to 10 years): 10
INFLATION COST: $ 00
INFLATION COST = S
round down to the nearest
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NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural
Division of Water Resources
Michael F. Easley, Governor
March 2, 2006
MEMORANDUM
TO: Brenda M. Harris
Mining Program Secretary
Land Quality Section
FROM: Nat Wilson
Ground Water Management Section
Division of Water Resources
SUBJECT: Comments on the Mining Permit Renewal Request for:
Benson Construction
Tar Heel Pit
Bladen County
Resources
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
John Morris, Director
RECIEWED
MAR A 2 2008
Please find attached a copy of the mining permit renewal request for the above referenced
project. The Tar Heel Pit located in Bladen County should not have an unduly adverse effect on
ground water supplies.
Any water withdrawal will be subject to North Carolina General Statute 143-215.22H;
Registration of Water Withdrawals and Transfers Required. Any person who withdraws in one
day 100,000 gallons (70 gpm) or more of surface water or ground water in North Carolina is
required to register the withdrawal with the Division of Water Resources. A Central Coastal
Plain Capacity Use Area permit must be obtained from the Division of Water Resources if the
withdrawal exceeds 100,000 gallons per day and occurs in Beaufort, Carteret, Craven, Duplin,
Edgecombe, Greene, Jones, Lenoir, Martin, Onsiow, Pamlico, Pitt, Washington, Wayne, or
Wilson County.
If you have further questions please contact the Division of Water Resources at (919) 7334064
or send correspondence to 1611 Mail Service Center, Raleigh NC 27699-1611.
1611 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1611
Phone: [phone] \ FAX: [phone] Internet: www.ncwater.org
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NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural
Division of Land Resources
Land Quality Section
James D. Simons, P.G., P.E.
Director and State Geologist February 10, 2006
MEMORANDUM
TO: Dr. Steve Everhart
Habitat Conservation Program Coordinator
Wildlife Resources Commission
FROM: Brenda M. Harris
Q��—�
Mining Program Secretary
Land Quality Section
SUBJECT: Mining Permit Renewal for Benson Construction
Tar Heel Pit
Bladen County
RE-CEIVED
FEB 17 2006
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in ni mt.iTY SECTION
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
Please find attached for your review a copy of the mining permit application
request for the above referenced project.
Please review this information and advise as to the probability of this operation
having unduly adverse effect on wildlife and freshwater fisheries (G.S. 74-51 (2)).
Please respond by March 3, 2006 so that we may complete our review of this request
within our statutory time limits.
As is the case in our review of all mining permit applications, renewals and
modifications, this office will carefully review all proposed erosion and sediment control
measures to ensure that they are sufficient to restrain erosion and off -site
sedimentation. However, any comments your agency can provide regarding effects on
wildlife and freshwater fisheries would be greatly appreciated. If your staff wishes to
perform a site inspection, it is recommended that they contact the person submitting
this request to set up a convenient date and time. Also, please send a copy of your
comments to the person noted in the application. RETURN ALL APPLICATION
MATERIALS AND MAPS WITH YOUR REVIEW COMMENTS TO THIS OFFICE.
Your continued cooperation is greatly appreciated. Please contact Ms. Kristin
Hicklin at [phone] if you have any questions.
Ibmh
Attachments
cc: Mr. Doug Jones
1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612 •919-733-4574 / FAX: [phone]
512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, 27604

MINING CHECKLI5T FOR ROUTING
Applicant's Name: &v\Srv.,_ t r u i nrRroject Name: P'
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Appiic./Permit No.: County: °`� Date Received: ��
Reviewer: V�r's4i cy �{ v\ River 113asin Name: L
❑ New enewal ❑ Modification (inside permit boundaries)
❑ Modification (outside permit boundaries) ❑ Transfer ❑ Release
❑ Partial ReleaSe ❑ Additional Information ❑ Fee Needed: $
Fee Received: $ Sa0 .SP0 i
Pleaac route entire applicati kagP�
ti Regional Office (2 complete copies; attach the "LQ5 Regional
Office Mining Application Review Checklist" to one copy and attach 1?i theca)MCIAQ
"Mining Application Review Form" to the other copy; send both copies to the egional Engineer)
Date: Ro uted �� 9 4Rec'd
'vvisioof Wat Resources Date: Routed Rec'd
'ZNC Wildlife Resources Commission Date: Routed Rec'd
❑ U5 Fish & Wildlife Service Date: Routed Rec'd
(Only new applications and modification requests that add land to the permit)
please rou first 312aaes of the anniication_and an tioC1 M :
❑ Division of Parks & Recreation Date: Routed Rec'd
❑ NC Geological Survey 5ection Date: Routed Rec'd
(Only new applications and modification requests that add land to the permit)
❑ Division of Archives & History Date: Routed Rec'd
(Only new applications)
❑ Other: Date: Routed
Rec'd
**5uopen5e Date for Comments: J? ' 3 C)Cp (no later than 25 days
from receipt)
Please note the following:
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NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Land Resources
Land Quality Section
James D. Simons, P.G., P.E.
Director and State Geologist
MEMORANDUM
February 10, 2006
TO: Mr. Nat Wilson
Hydrogeology Group
Division of Water Resources
FROM: Brenda M. Harris
Mining Program Secretary
Land Quality Section
Michael F. Easley, Govemor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
SUBJECT: Mining Permit Renewal for Benson Construction
Tar Heel Pit
Bladen County
❑ Mine Dewatering Proposed ® No Mine Dewatering Proposed
Please find attached for your review a copy of the mining permit modification
request for the above referenced project.
Please review this information and advise as to the probability of this operation
having unduly adverse effect on wildlife and freshwater fisheries (G.S. 74-51 (2)).
Please respond by March 3 , 2006 so that we may complete our review of this request
within our statutory time limits.
Any comments your agency can provide regarding potential effects on potable
groundwater supplies and groundwater quality will be appreciated. We would like to
have any recommendations you may provide for permit conditions, for reasonable
protection of groundwater quantity or quality.
If your staff wishes to perform a site inspection, it is recommended that they
contact the person submitting this request to set up a convenient date and time. 'Also,
please send a copy of your comments to the person noted in the application.
PLEASE RETURN ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS AND MAPS WITH YOUR
REVIEW COMMENTS TO THIS OFFICE.
Your continued cooperation is greatly appreciated. Please contact Ms. Kristin
Hicklin at [phone] if you have any questions.
Ibmh
Attachments
cc: Mr. Doug Jones
1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612 - 919-733-4574 1 FAX: [phone]
512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, 27604

NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Land Resources
Land Quality Section
James D. Simons, P.G., P.E. Michael F. Easley, Governor
Director and State Geologist February 10, 2006 William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
MEMORANDUM
TO: Dr. Steve Everhart
Habitat Conservation Program Coordinator
Wildlife Resources Commission
FROM: Brenda M. Harris
Mining Program Secretary
Land Quality Section
SUBJECT: Mining Permit
Tar Heel Pit
Bladen County
Renewal for Benson Construction
Please find attached for your review a copy of the mining permit application:
request for the above referenced project.
Please review this information and advise as to the probability of this operation
having unduly adverse effect on wildlife and freshwater fisheries (G.S. 74-51 (2)).
Please respond by March 3, 2006 so that we may complete our review of this request
within our statutory time limits.
As is the case in our review of all mining permit applications, renewals and
modifications, this office will carefully review all proposed erosion and sediment control
measures to ensure that they are sufficient to restrain erosion and off -site
sedimentation. However, any comments your agency can provide regarding effects on
wildlife and freshwater fisheries would be greatly appreciated. If your staff wishes to .
perform a site inspection, it is recommended that they contact the person submitting
this request to set up a convenient date and time. Also, please send a copy of your
comments to the person noted in the application. RETURN ALL APPLICATION
Your continued cooperation is greatly appreciated. Please contact Ms. Kristin
Hicklin at [phone] if you have any questions.
.Ibmh
Attachments
cc: Mr. Doug Jones
1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612 -919-733-45741 FAX: [phone]
512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, 27604

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P. O. BOX 1250, 910-739-9968
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MINING PERMIT APPLICATION
State of North Carolina
Department of -Environment
And Natural Resources
Division of Land Resources
Land Quality Section
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1612 mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 2 7699-1612
[phone]
Revised 4/2002

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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

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MINING PERMIT APPLICATION REVIEW
PROCESS FLOWCHART
BEGINNING OF PROCESS
` Application received by Land Quality Section/
I State Mining Specialist
Application assigned to
Assistant State Mining Specialist
Assistant State Mining Specialist/Program Secretary I
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
I Applicant issues I
Public Notice
- Land Quality Section Regional Office
- Division of Air Quality
- Division of Water Quality
...................................
Review Public Comments;
Public Hearing Possible :
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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 Land Quality Section
Regional Office
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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
Permit Releases
END OF PROCESS
If "YES", application & proposed
permit action forwarded to and
reviewed by Division Director
Is application &
proposed permit action
complete/acceptable??
IIf "YES", the proposed permit action is
issued by the Division Director
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 Land
Quality Section Chief
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
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(go to * )
END OF PROCESS

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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT��
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
LAND QUALITY SECTION
APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
(PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE)
1. Name of Mine Tar Heel Pit County Bladen
River Basin Cape Fear Latitude (dd.mm.ss) 34° 44' 01" Longitude (dd.mm.ss) 78° 48' 58"
2. Name of Applicant* Benson Construction Inc.
3. Permanent address for receipt of official mail** P.O. Box 1250, Lumberton, NC 28359
Telephone - _ [phone]
4. Mine Office Address Same as Above
Telephone Same as above
5. Mine Manager B.E. Benson, Jr. _ T
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.
**
Pn
Title CEO
Date February 6, 2006
* 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.
*** Signature of company officer required.
G.S. 74-51 provides that the Department shall grantor 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.
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APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
■ NOTE: All of the following questions most be thoroughly answered with regards to 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
Answer all of the following that apply:
1. a. 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 thatthe "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:
b. If this is an application for RENEWAL of a mining permit, indicate the mining permit number and
the total (overall) acreage covered y Me existing permit: Mining Permit No.: 09-11 Total
permitted acreage (this is the acreage that the "renewal" fee will be based upon): 25.16
c. If this is an application for a MODIFICATION to a mining permit, indicate the mining permit
number and the total (overall) acreage covered y the existing permit: Mining Permit
No.: Total permitted acreage:
Does the modification involve acreage within the previously approved permitted boundary?
Yes Now 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 (disturbed,
ground cover removed) by the minmg operation? Yes No (if no, a "minor
modification" fee of $50.00 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):
d. If this is an application for TRANSFER of a mining permit, indicate the mining permit number and
the total (overall) acreage covered y 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
3. Mining method: Hydraulic Dredge
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4. a. Expected maximum depth of mine (feet) 4' --- 10'
Depth is relative to what benchmark? (e.g., natural ground level, mean sea level, road elevation, etc.)
Natural Ground
b. Expected average depth of mine (feet) 4' -
5. Has any area(s) at this site been mined in the past? Yes No X
1f yes, when and by whom was this activity conducted?
6. Number of years for which the permit is requested (10 years maximum): 10
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1. Clearly mark and label the location of your mining operation on six (fil coRies of a 7.5 minute quadrangle
and a county highway map. These maps, in addition to six (6) comes of all mine maps and reclamation
maps, must be submitted with each permit application.
7.5 minute quadrangles may be obtained from:
N.C. Geological Survey
NCDENR
1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612
[phone]
County highway maps may be obtained from:
Location Department
State Highway Commission
Raleigh, North Carolina 27602
[phone]
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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 mining permit. All maps must be
of a scale sufficient (see minimum requirements listed below) to clearly if
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 rislits-of way.
b. Existing or proposed permit boundaries.
c. Initial and ultimate limits of clearing and gding.
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.
gg 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.
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
0-99 Acres 1 inch W 50 feet
100-499 Acres 1 inch = 100 feet
500+ 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
0.2
Stockpiles
0
Wastepiles
0.5
Processing Area/Haul Roads
0.5
Mine Excavation
25.16
Other
NOTE: IN ADDITION TO THE ABOVE, THE MAPS MUST ALSO INCLUDE ANY SITE,, -SPECIFIC
MY MATION 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.
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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.
1. Clear & grub trees
2. Excavate pond
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 andprocess areas), and give a detailed sequence of installation
and schedule for maintenance of the measures. Locate and label all sediment and erosion control measures
on the mine maps) and provide typical cross-sections/construction details of each measure. Engineering
designs and calculations shall be required when needed to justify the adequacy of any proposed measures.
1. Stone entrance
2. Sediment Pond, check dam and overflow
3. Silt Fence around waste pile
3. a. Will the operation involve washing the material mined, recycling process water, or other waste water
handling? Yes No x . If yes, briefly describe all such processes including any chemicals to be
used.
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 x . Ifyes, briefly describe the nature of the discharge and
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c. Will any part of the proposed mine excavation(s) extend below the water table?
Yes x No . If yes, do you intend to dewater the excavation(s)? Yes
No x . If yes, 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
maps) that lie within 500 feet of the proposed excavation area. Provide data to support any
conclusions or statements made, including any monitoring well data, well construction data and
current water withdrawal rates. indicate whether the proposed mine locale is served by a public
water system or private wells.
d. If you answered yes to any of the above questions, provide evidence that you have applied for or
obtained the appropriate water duality permit(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
100,000 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.
a. Will the operation involve crushing or any other air contaminant emissions?
Yes No x 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?
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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).
SEE MAP
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).
SEE MAP
6. a. Describe methods to prevent landslide or slope_ instability adjacent to adjoining permit boundaries
during mining. Minimum 2 horizontal to I vertical slopes or flatter for clayey material and
minimum 3 horizontal to I vertical slopes or flatter for sandy material are generally required, unless
technical justification can be provided to allow steeper slopes.
Use 3:1 slopes
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Provide a cross-section on the mine map(s) for all fill slopes (berms, wastepiles, overburden
disposal areas, etc.), clearly indicating the intended side slope gradient, installation ofany benches
and/or slope drains (with supporting design information) if needed, and the method of final
stabilization.
SEE MAP
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).
SEE MAP
d. In hardrock excavations, specify proposed bench widths and heights in feet. Provide cross -sections
of the mine excavation clearly noting the angles of the cut slopes, widths of all safety benches and
mine benches, and the expected maximum depth of the excavation.
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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 nine excavation. Locate all such
structures on the mine map if they are within 300 feet of any proposed excavation.
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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).
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9. Are acid producing minerals or soils present? Yes No x . 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 maintairuing, or planting trees, bushes or other vegetation, building berms or other
measures. Show the location ofall visual screening on the mine maps) and provide cross -sections
through all proposed berms or proposed spacing, sizes and species for tree plantings.
Total Forest
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_x . 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 o site occupied structure(s) to the proposed excavations) on the
mine map and indicate its approximate diance to the proposed excavation.
12. Will fuel tanks, solvents, or other chemical reagents be stored on -site? Yes No x
Ifyes, describe these materials, how they will be stored and method ofcontainment in case ofspill. 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.
Same as Before
2. Is an excavated or impounded body of water to be left as a part of the reclamation? Yes x No
If yes, illustrate the location of the body(s) of water on the reclamation map and provide a scaled
crass -sections) through the proposed body(s) of water. The minimum water depth must be at least 4 feet,
measured from the normal low water table elevation, unless information is provided to indicate that a more
shallow water body will be productive and beneficial at this site. Will the body(s) of water be stocked with
fish? Yes x No . If yes, specify species.
Bream, Bass
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.
SEE MAP
5. a. Describe reclamation of processing facilities, stockpile areas, and on -site roadways.
Same as Before
b. Will any on -site roadways be left as part of the reclamation? Yes No . Ifyes,
identify such roadways on the reclamation map andprovide details on permanent ditch line stabilization.
Same as before
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
zenerated waste shall be disposed of on the mine site without gnor_ written approval from the
Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Land Qua ili Section 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.
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7. Describe your plan for revegetation or other surface treatment of the affected areas. This plan must
include recommendations for near -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 permanent revegetation and, if necessary, 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;
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:
Same as Before
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: Same as before
Signature Date
Print Name
Title
Agency
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F. NOTIFICATION OF ADJOINING LANDOWNERS
The "Notice" form, or a facsimile thereof, attached to this application must be sent certified or registered mail
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 is 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(bi).
■ SEE THE NEXT TWO PAGES FOR THE "NOTICE" FORM AND THE "AFFIDAVIT OF
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Pursuant to provisions G.S. 74-50(b1) of The Mining Act of 1971, Notice is hereby given that
(Applicant Name) has applied on (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) a new surface mining permit ❑
(b) a modification of an existing surface mining permit to add land to the permitted area ❑
The applicant proposes to mine on acres located
(Mineral, Ore) (Number) (Miles)
of off/near road _
(Direction) (Nearest Town) (Number/Name)
in County.
*SEE ATTACHED MAP FOR PROPOSED PERMIT BOUNDARIES AND CORRESPONDING
ADJOINING LANDOWNER NAMES AND LOCATIONS*
In accordance with G.S. 74-50(bl), the nine operator is required to make a reasonable effort 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 thi{30) days of the issuance of this Notice or the filing of the application for a permit, whichever is later.
Should the epartment determine tha# 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 are 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
contact
(Addressee/Owner of Record's
Name and Address)
(Date of Ismuance of this Notice/
Mailed to Addressee/Owner of Record)
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AFFIDAVIT OF NOTIFICATION
1, , 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, 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)
(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, to said office at the following address:
(Chief Administrative Officer Name) (Address)
[City Manager, County Manager, Mayor, etc.]
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(b 1) 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 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)
1,
of North Carolina, do hereby certify th
appeared before me this day and under
Witness my hand and notarial seal, this
Notary:
(title of person executing Affidavit)
a Notary Public of the County of
1:IV31
day of 20
My Commission expires:
, State
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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.
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: APPLICANT:
Signature: Signature:* CE 6
Print Name: B.E. Benson, Jr.
Address: P.O. Box 1250
Lumberton, NC 28359
Telephone: [phone]
Print Name: B.E. Benson, Jr.
Title: CEO
Company: Benson Construction Inc.
Mine Name: Tar Heel Pit
*Signature must be the same as the individual who signed Page 1 of this application.
!essmE tee tsee next page for tee schedule) in the Form a check or money order
lepartment of Environment and Natural Resources must be sent to the Land
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
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources,
Division of Land Resources, Land Quality Section
( ERMITTED MINE)
1. MINE NAME �---4 r , >.c 2. MINING PERMIT # 4 ✓ �� "`
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5. ADDRESS :, �n cVt
6. PERMIT EXPIRATION DATE 7. RIVER BASIN
8. Person(s) contacted at site
9. Was mine operating at time of inspection? Cl' Yes No 10. Pictures?
11. Date last inspected: , 1 �` /3,2 12. Any mining since last inspectio ?
13-. IS the mine in compliance with the Operating Conditions of the Permit? Yes
If no, explain:
❑ Yes No
❑ Yes No
❑ No
14. Is the mine in compliance with the Reclamation Conditions of the Pe Tnit? Yes ❑ No
If no, explain:
15. Did any of the above deficiencies result in offsite damage? ❑ Yes y
NoIf yes, describe thetype and severity of the damage:
16. Corrective measures needed and/or taken: SEP 27 2011
17. Other recommendations and comments:
18, Is the Annual Reclamation Report +/-map accurate?
19. FollO'vr-up inspection needed? ❑ Yes Ix No
2& No. of additional pages of Inspection Report -y . 21
INS PECTED BY:
Telephone No:
Yes ❑ No (Explain)
❑ Not Reviewed
Proposed date / 1
Copy of Report sent to operator pl1:�`4
(date)
DATE 1,241
TZQ n PZ10197

North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources,
Division of Land Resources, Land Quality Section
MINE INSPECTION REPORT
(PERMITTED MINE)
1. MINE NAME Tarheel Pit 2. MINING PERMIT # 09-11
3. OPERATOR Benson Construction, Inc. Attn: Steven Benson 4. COUNTY Bladen
5. ADDRESS P.O. Box_1250 Lumberton, NC 28359
6. PERMIT EXPIRATION DATE 04-14-2016 7. RIVER BASIN Cape Fear
8. Person(s) contacted at site Steven Benson
9. Was mine operating at time of inspection? ❑ Yes ® No 10. Pictures? ❑ Yes ® No
11. Date last inspected: 10/29/2009 12. Any mining since last inspection? ❑ Yes ® No
13, Is the mine in compliance with the Operating Conditions of the Permit? ® Yes ❑ No
If no, explain:
14. Is the mine in compliance with the Reclamation Conditions of the Permit? ® Yes ❑ No
If no, explain:
15. Did any of the above deficiencies result in offsite damage? ❑ Yes N No If yes, describe the
type and severity of the damage:
16. Corrective measures needed and/or taken:
RECEIVED
NOV 2 2 2010.
17. Other recommendations and comments:
18. Is the Annual Reclamation Report +/- map accurate? ❑ Yes ❑ No (Explain) ® Not Reviewed
1. Continue to reclaim as mining oroeresses.
19. Follow-up inspection needed? ❑ Yes ® No Proposed date 11/12/2011
120. No, of additional pages of Inspection Report 0 21. Copy of Report sent to operator 11/] 5/2010
INSPECTED BY: Eric Matuszewski DATE 11/12/2009
Telephone No: [phone]
Copy to f Ie Copy to operator tnrrrgalls

North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources,
Division of Land Resources, Land Quality Section
(PERMITTED MINE)
1. MINE NAME r c t 2. MINING PERMIT #
3. OPERATOR 4. COUNTY ,
5. ADDRESS / �'' •
6. PERMIT EXPIRATION DATE - 7. RIVER BASIN
8. Person(s) contacted at site
9. Was mine operating at time of inspection? ❑ Yes . ❑ No 10. Pictures? ❑ Yes ❑ No
11. Date last inspected: - / I 12. Any mining since last inspection? Z Yes ❑ No
13. Is the mine in compliance'with the Operating Conditions of the Permit? ❑ Yes .El No
If no, explain:
1
14. Is the mine in compliance with the Reclamation Conditions of the Permit? ,0 Yes ❑ No
If no, explain: — r,- " - 9 a . �-,
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15. Did any of the above deficiencies result in offsite damage? ❑ Yes _� No If yes, describe the
type and severity of the damage:
16. Corrective measures needed and/or taken:
17. Other recommendations and comments:'
18. Is the Annual Reclamation Report +/-map accurate? ❑ Yes ❑ No (Explain) . CJ Not Reviewed
19. Follow-up inspection needed? .0 Yes ❑ N_ o � _ Proposed date `/ ' /
20. No. of additional pages of Inspection ReportL . 21. Copy of Report sent to operator ,// //
I , '� (date)
INSPECTED BY: /. ' , -, L ^ ^ # ,.J.r,r !�', /� �'"/' DATE
Telephone No: 'J.) 1 N
White copy to file Yellow copy to operator pink copy to Mining Specialist JO N7

North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources,
Division of Land Resources, Land Quality Section
MINE INSPECTION REPORT
(PERMITTED MINE)
1. MINE NAME Tarheel Pit 2. MINING PERMIT # 09-11
3. OPERATOR Benson Construction —Inc. Attn: Steven Benson 4. COUNTY Bladen..
5. ADDRESS P.O. Box 1250 Lumberton NC 28359
6. PERMIT EXPIRATION DATE 04-14-2016 7. RIVER BASIN _ Cape Fear
8. Person(s) contacted at site Steven Benson
9. Was mine operating at time of inspection? ❑ Yes ® No 10. Pictures? ❑ Yes ® No
11. Date last inspected: 1-06-2009 12. Any mining since last inspection? ® Yes ❑ No
13. Is the mine in compliance with the Operating Conditions of the Permit? ® Yes ❑ No
If no, explain:
14. Is the mine in compliance with the Reclamation Conditions of the Permit? ® Yes ❑ No
If no, explain:
15. Did any of the above deficiencies result in offsite damage? ❑ Yes ® No If yes, describe the
type and severity of the damage:
16. Corrective measures needed and/or taken:
17. Other recommendations and comments:
1. Continue to reclaim as mining progresses.
18. Is the Annual Reclamation Report +/- map accurate? ❑ Yes ❑ No (Explain) ® Not Reviewed
19. Follow-up inspection needed? ❑ Yes ® No Proposed date 10/29/2010
20. No. of additional pages of Inspection Report 0 21. Copy of Report sent to operator 10/30/2009
INSPECTED BY: Eric Matuszewski DATE 10/29/2009
Telephone No: _ [phone]
Copy 10file Copy 10 operator ' UP

North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources,
Division of Land Resources, Land Quality Section
(PERMITTED MINE)
1. MINE NAME i, , is < < rn ., 2. MINING PERMIT # o9 - i
3. OPERATOR n, F.-r,.t4. COUNTYI
5. ADDRESS 1? & aS ns"9
6. PERMIT EXPIRATION DATE 7. RIVER BASIN rn �*
8. Person(s) contacted at site r, <
9. Was mine operating at time of inspection? ❑ Yes [ i' No 10. Pictures? 0"'Yes ❑ No
11. Date last inspected: / / 12. Any mining since last inspection? p Yes ❑ No
13. Is the mine in compliance with the Operating Conditions of the Permit? Yes ❑ No
If no, explain:
14. Is the mine in compliance with the Reclamation Conditions of the Permit? 1< Yes
If no, explain:
❑ No
15. Did any of the above deficiencies result in offsite damage? ❑ Yes CK No If yes, describe the
type and severity of the damage:
16. Corrective measures needed and/or taken: ev 1A
17. Other/ recommendations and comments:
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18. Is the Annual Reclamation Report +/-map accurate? ❑ Yes ❑ No (Explain) .R Not Reviewed
19. Follow-up inspection needed? ❑ Yes W' No Proposed date ce, q
20. No. of additional pages of Inspection Report 21. Copy of Report sent to operator /) I `/ 0 eo 7
(date)
INSPECTED BY: S`—s-v- DATE 7
Telephone No: (gin ) 61 c. '
White copy to file Yellow copy to operator Pink copy to Mining Specialist 10197

BENSON CONSTRUCTION, INC.
Highway 711 P.O. Box 1250
LUMBERTON, NORTH CAROLINA 28359
[phone] Fax [phone]
W ats(N CISC) : 1-877-2 36-7662
TO: NCD_ENR - Land Quality Section
512 North SaUsbury Street, 5th Floor
Raleigh, NC 27604
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DATE: 03/23/06
1 JOB NO.
ATTENTION: Kristin Hicklin
RE: Tar Heel Pit
Mining Permit No. 09-11
Bladen Coun
WE ARE SENDING YOU DAttached 0 Under separate cover via the following items:
Shop drawings Prints Plans Samples OSpecifications
Copy of Letter Change Order n _
NUMBER
DATE
NO.
DESCRIPTION
1
03/23/06
1
NC Mining Permit Bond
THESE ARE TRANSMITTED as checked below:
[]For approval []Approved as submitted Resubmit _copies for approval
[]For your use Approved as noted Submit _ copies for distribution
x❑As requested 0 Returned for corrections []Return [:]corrected prints
For review and comment 1 -_ -
[]FOR BIDS DUE PRINTS RETURNED AFTER LOAN TO US
REMARKS
COPY TO file
SIGNED Burt Benson
RECEIVEU
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natura
Division of Land Resources
Land Quality Section
James D. Simons, PG, PE
Director and State Geologist
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
No. 7003 0500 0002 0451 3949
Mr. B, E. Benson, Jr.
Benson Construction, Inc.
PO Box 1250
Lumberton, North Carolina 28359
November 15, 2006
RE: Bladenboro Pit, Tar Heel Pit, Barefoot Mine and Cooper Pit
Permit Nos. 09-08, 09-11, 24-07 and 78-06
Bladen, Columbus and Robeson Counties
Cape Fear and Lumber River Basins
Dear Mr. Benson:
Resources
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
We have received the $17,200.00 surety bond (no. ), the $16,600.00 surety
bond (no ), the $3,700.00 surety bond (no ), and the $29,800.00 (no.
issued by The Cincinnati Insurance Company for the referenced mining operations.
As these new surety bonds sufficiently cover the mining operations the enclosed surety bonds
(nos for $17,200.00, $16,600.00, $3,700.00,
and $29,800.00 issued by Great American Insurance Company are hereby released by the
Department of Environment and Natural Resources for your disposal.
Thank you for your cooperation and prompt attention to this matter. If you should have
any questions on the above, please contact Ms. Judy Wehner, Assistant State Mining
Specialist, at [phone].
Sinc rely,
162
Floy R. Williams, PG, CPG, CPESC
State Mining Specialist
Land Quality Section
FRWIjw
Enclosure: Surety Bond Nos.
CC.' Mr. Dan Sams, PE
Mr. Doug Jones, PE
1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612 -919-733-45741 FAX: [phone]
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Land Resources
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
Charles Gardner, P.G., P.E.
Director and State Geologist
February 7, 1996
Mr. Burt Benson
Benson Construction, Inc.
P.O. Box 1250
Lumberton, North Carolina 28359
Re: Tar Heel Pit
Bladen County
Dear Mr. Benson:
AM�
E:)EHNR
The application for a mining permit for the above referenced
mine site has been found to meet the requirements of G.S. 74=51 of
The Mining Act of 1971. As we have received the required security
to cover this application, I am enclosing the mining permit.
The conditions of Mining Permit No. 09-11 were based primarily
upon information supplied in the application with conditions added
as necessary to insure compliance with The Mining Act of 1971.
This permit expires on February 7, 2006. G.S. 74-65 states that
the issuance of a mining permit does not supersede local zoning
regulations. The responsibility of compliance with any applicable
zoning regulations lies with you.
As a reminder, your permitted acreage and affected acreage for
this site are both 25.86 acres, as indicated in the application and
-on the --mine -map- dated December- -1-2-, 1995 . -
Please review the permit and notify this office at (919) 733-
4574 of any objection or questions concerning the terms of the
permit.
Sincerely,
Tracy Davis, P.E.
State Mining Specialist
Land Quality Section
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Enclosure
cc: Mr. Joe Glass, P.E.
Geological Survey Section Land Quality Section Geodetic Survey Section
[phone] (9 T 9) 733-4574 .[phone]
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P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh. North Carolina 27611-7687 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENV =RONMENT
HEALTH AND NATURAL
RE SOURC E S
D =V = S = ON OF LAND RESOURCE S
LAND QUAL 2 T Y S ECT 2 ON
P E R M 2 T
for the operation of a mining activity
In accordance with the provisions of G.S. 74-46 through 68, "The
Mining Act of 1971, "" Mining Permit Rule 15A NCAC 5 B, and other
applicable laws, rules and regulations
Permission is hereby granted to:
Benson Construction, Inc.
Tar Heel Pit
Bladen County - Permit No. 09-11
for the operation of a
- - Sand Mine -
which shall provide that the usefulness, productivity and scenic
values of all lands and waters affected by this mining operation
will receive the greatest practical degree of protection and
restoration.
MINING PEMIT EXPIRATION DATE: February 7,_2006

Page 2 of 8
In accordance with the application for this mining permit, which is
hereby approved by the Department of Environment, Health and Natural
Resources, hereinafter referred to as the Department, and in
conformity with the approved Reclamation Plan attached to and
incorporated as part of this permit, provisions must be made -for the
protection of the surrounding environment and for reclamation of the
land and water affected by the permitted mining operation. This
permit is expressly conditioned upon compliance with all the
requirements of the approved Reclamation Plan. However, completed
performance of the approved Reclamation Plan is a separable
obligation, secured by the bond or other security on file with the
Department, and may survive the expiration, revocation or suspension
of this permit.
This permit is not transferable by the permittee with the following
exception: if another operator succeeds to the interest of the
permittee in the permitted mining operation, by virtue of- a sale,
Lease, assignment or otherwise, the Department may release the
permittee from the duties imposed upon him by the conditions of his
permit and by the Mining Act with reference to the permitted
operation, and transfer the permit to the successor operator, provided
that both operators have complied with the requirements of the Mining
Act and that the successor operator agrees to assume the duties of the
permittee with reference to reclamation of the affected land and posts
a suitable bond or other security.
In the event that the Department determines that the permittee or
permittee's successor is not complying with the Reclamation Plan or
other terms and conditions of this permit, or is failing to achieve
the purposes and requirements of the Mining Act, the Department may
give the operator written notice of its intent to modify, revoke or
suspend the permit, or its intent to modify the Reclamation Plan as
incorporated in the permit. The operator shall have right to a
hearing at a designated time and place on any proposed modification,
revocation or suspension by the Department. Alternatively and in
addition to the- above,-, the -Department may institute other enforcement
procedures authorized by law.
Definitions
Wherever used or referred to in this permit, unless the context
clearly indicates otherwise, terms shall have the same meaning as
supplied by the Mining Act, N.C.G.S. 74-49.
Expiration Date
This permit shall be effective from the date of its issuance until
February 7, 2006.
Conditions
This permit shall be subject to the provisions of the Mining Act,
N.C.G.S. 74-46, et. seq., and to the following conditions and
limitations:

Page 3 of 8
OPERATING CONDITIONS:
1. A. Any wastewater processing or mine dewatering shall be in
accordance with the permitting requirements and rules
promulgated by the N.C. Environmental Management Commission.
Any stormwater runoff from the affected areas at the site
shall be in accordance with any applicable permit requirements
and regulations promulgated by the Environmental Protection
Agency and enforced by the N.C. Environmental Management
Commission. It shall be the permittee's responsibility to
contact the Water Quality Section, Division of Environmental
Management, to secure any necessary stormwater permits or
other approval documents.
2. A. Any mining process producing air contamination emissions shall
be subject to the permitting requirements and rules
promulgated by the N.C. Environmental Management Commission.
B. During mining operations, water trucks or other means that may
be necessary shall be utilized to prevent dust from leaving
the permitted area.
3. A. Sufficient buffer (minimum 50 foot undisturbed) shall be
maintained between any affected land and any adjoining
waterway or wetland to prevent sedimentation of that waterway
or wetland from erosion of the affected land and to preserve
the integrity of the natural watercourse or wetland.
B. Any mining activity affecting waters of the State, waters of
the U. S., or wetlands shall be in accordance with the
requirements and regulations promulgated and enforced by the
N. C. Environmental Management Commission.
4. Adequate mechanical barriers including but not limited to
diversions, earthen dikes, silt check dams, silt retarding
structures, rip rap pits, or ditches shall be provided in the
initial stages of any land disturbance and maintained to
prevent sediment from discharging onto adjacent surface areas
or into any lake or natural watercourse in proximity to the
affected land.
B. All drainage from the affected area around the mine excavation
shall be diverted internal to said excavation or into the
existing sediment basin.

Page 4 of 8
5. All affected area boundaries (25.86 acres) shall be permanently
marked at the site on 100 foot intervals unless the line of sight
allows for larger spacing intervals.
6. The angle for graded slopes and fills shall be no greater than the
angle which can be retained by vegetative cover or other adequate
erosion control measure, structure, or device. In any event,
exposed slopes or any excavated channels, the erosion of which may
cause off -site damage because of siltation, shall be planted or
otherwise provided with ground cover, devices or structures
sufficient to restrain such erosion.
7. The affected land shall be graded so as to prevent collection of
pools of water that are, or likely to become, noxious or foul.
Necessary structures such as drainage ditches or conduits shall be
constructed or installed when required to prevent such conditions.
8. Existing vegetation or vegetated earthen berms shall be maintained
between the mine and public thoroughfares whenever practical to
screen the operation from the public.
9. Sufficient buffer (minimum of 50 foot undisturbed) shall be
maintained between any excavation and any mining permit boundary to
protect adjacent property.
10.Refuse Disposal
�j A. No on -site disposal of refuse or other solid waste that is
generated outside of the mining permit area shall be -allowed
within the boundaries of the mining permit area unless
authorization to conduct said disposal has first been obtained
from both the Division of Solid Waste Management and the Land
Quality Section, Department of Environment, Health and Natural
Resources. The method of disposal shall be consistent with
the approved reclamation plan.

Page 5 of 8
B. Mining refuse as defined by G.S. 74-49 (14) of The Mining Act
of 1971 generated on -site and directly associated with the
mining activity may be disposed of in a designated refuse
area. All other waste .products must be disposed of in a
disposal facility approved by the Division of Solid Waste
Management. No petroleum products, acids, solvents or their
storage containers or any other material that may be
considered hazardous shall be disposed of within the permitted
area.
11. An Annual Reclamation Report shall be submitted on a form supplied
by the Department by February 1 of each year until reclamation is
completed and approved.
12. The operator shall notify the Department in writing of the desire
to delete, modify or otherwise change any part of the mining,
reclamation, or erosion/sediment control plan contained in the
approved application for a mining permit or any approved revision
to it. Approval to implement such changes must be obtained from
the Department prior to on -site implementation of the revisions.
0-13-The security which was posted pursuant to N.C.G.S. 74-54 in the
form of a $16,600.00 surety bond is sufficient to cover the
operation as indicated in the approved application. This security
must remain in force for this permit to be valid. The total
affected land shall not exceed the bonded acreage.
14. A. Authorized representatives of the Division of Archives and
History shall be granted access to the site to determine the
presence of significant archaeological resources.
B. Pursuant to N. C. G. S. 70 Article 3, "The Unmarked Human
Burial and Human Skeletal Remains Protection Act," should the
operator or any person in his employ encounter human skeletal
remains, immediate notification shall be provided to the
county..medical examiner and the _chief,archaeologist, North
Carolina Division of Archives and History.

Page 6 of 8
APPROVED RECLAMAT ON PLAN
The Mining Permit incorporates this Reclamation Plan, the performance
of which is a condition on the continuing validity of that Mining
Permit. Additionally, the Reclamation Plan is a separable obligation
of the permittee, which continues beyond the terms of the Mining
Permit.
The approved plan provides:
Minimum ---Standards As Pro3 decLSy _G.S. 74-53_
1. The final slopes in all excavations in soil, sand, gravel and other
unconsolidated materials shall be at such an angle as to minimize
the possibility of slides and be consistent with the future use of
the land.
2. Provisions for safety to persons and to adjoining property must be
provided in all excavations in rock.
3. All overburden and spoil shall be left in a configuration which is
in accordance with acdepted conservation practices and which is
suitable for the proposed subsequent use of the land.
4. No small pools of water shall be allowed to collect or remain on
the mined area that are, likely to become noxious, odious or foul.
5. The revegetation plan shall conform to accepted and recommended
agronomic and reforestation practices as established by the North
Carolina Agricultural Experiment Station and the North Carolina
Forest Service.
5. Permittee shall conduct reclamation activities pursuant to the
Reclamation Plan herein incorporated. These activities shall be
conducted according to the time schedule included in the plan,
which -shall to the extent feasible provide reclamation simultaneous
with mining operations and in any event, provide reclamation at the
earliest practicable time after completion or termination of mining
on any segment of the permit area and shall be completed within two
years after completion or termination of mining.
RECLAMATION CONDITIONS:
1. Provided further, and subject to the Reclamation schedule, the
planned reclamation shall be to restore the mine excavation to a
lake area and to grade and revegetate the adjacent disturbed areas.

Page 7 of 8
2. The specifications for surface gradient restoration to a surface
suitable for the planned future use are as follows:
A. The lake area shall be excavated to maintain a minimum water
depth of four feet measured from the low water table
elevation.
B. The side slopes to the lake excavation shall be graded to a 3
horizontal to 1 vertical or flatter to the water line and 2
horizontal to 1 vertical or flatter below the water line.
C. Any areas used for wastepiles, screening, stockpiling or other
processing shall be leveled and smoothed.
D., No contaminants shall be permanently disposed of at the mine
site. On -site disposal of waste shall be in accordance with
Operating Condition Nos. 10.A. and B.
E. The affected land shall be graded to prevent the collection of
noxious or foul water.
13e 3. vegetation Phan:
After site preparation, all disturbed land areas shall be
revegetated as per the following:
Perma gnt Seeding Specifications
Dates
February 15-- April 1
April 1- July 31
August 1- October 25
October 25- February 15
Soil Amendments
Species Rate, Lbs/Acre
Kobe Lespedeza 10
Bahiagrass 50
Redtop 1
Winter rye (grain) 15
Common Bermuda 50
Lespedeza (unscarified) 30
German millet 40
Rye (grain- temporary) 120
Lime- 2000 lbs/acre or follow recommendations from a
soil test.
Fertilizer- 1000 lbs/acre 8-8-8 or 10-10-10, or follow
recommendations from a soil test.
Mulch- All seeded areas shall be mulched using small
grain straw at a rate of 2000 lbs/acre and
anchored appropriately.

Page 8 of 8
In addition, the permittee shall consult with a professional
wildlife biologist with the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission to
enhance post -project wildlife habitat at the site.
4. Reclamation Plan:
Reclamation shall be conducted simultaneously with mining to the
extent feasible. In any event, reclamation shall be initiated as
soon as feasible after completion or termination of mining of any
mine segment under permit. Final reclamation, including
revegetation, shall be completed within two years of completion or
termination of mining.
Permit issued this 7th day of February, 1996.
Charles H. Gardner, Director
Division of Land Resources
By Authority of the Secretary
Of the Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources

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9. Was mine operating at time of inspection? ❑ Yes 19 No 10. Pictures? ❑ Yes ® No
11. Date last inspected: I' / / 0 I t r 12. Any mining since last inspection? ® Yes ❑ No
13. Is the mine in compliance with the Operating Conditions of the Permit? El Yes ❑ No
If no, explain:
14. Is the mine in compliance with the Reclamation Conditions of the Permit? © Yes ❑ No
If no, explain:
15. Did any of the above deficiencies result in offsite damage? ❑ Yes j0 No If yes, describe the
type and severity of the damage:
16. Corrective measures needed and/or taken:
18. Is the Annual Reclamation Report +/-map accurate? ® Yes ❑ No (Explain) ❑ Not Reviewed
19. Follow-up inspection needed? ❑ Yes g No Proposed date / 1
20. No. of additional pages of Inspection Report(A . 21. Copy of Report sent to operator 2 15" 10I
/��r (date)
INSPECTED BY: l� r 44 evl DATE lot
Telephone No: " )_flA-ti-k I
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DIVISION OF LAND RESOURCES
LAND QUALITY SECTION
P.O. BOX 27687
RALEIGH, NORTH
(919) 7334574
CAROLINA 27611
FAX NUMBER: 733-2876
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MEMORANDUM
TO: File
FROM: Susan Edwards
SUBJECT: Notice of Issuance of Mining Permit
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A ApytoTt a ache "Notice o Issuance of Mining Permit" was sent to
all people listed in the Affidavit of Notification and any additional people who
sent in letters. If a public hearing was held, a copy of the "Notice of
Issuance of Mining Permit" was sent to all people who signed the sign in sheet
at the public hearing. My initials, written in red, will be beside the names of
the people in the file who were sent this "Notice".
cc: Regional Engineer

NOTICE Off' ISSUANCE OF
MINING PERMIT
You have previously expressed an interest and/or are listed as an
adjoining land owner in the application for a mining permit filed by
Benson Construction, Inc. to conduct mining activities off SR 1350 in
Bladen County. The mining permit (no. 09-11) was issued on February 7,
1996.
North Carolina law allows persons aggrieved by the issuance of a
mining permit to contest the decision by filing a petition for a
contested case in the Office of Administrative Hearings pursuant to
N.C.G.S. 150B-23 of the Administrative Procedure Act (APA).
If you believe that you are an aggrieved party within the meaning of
the APA, a petition for a contested case must be filed in the Office of
Administrative Hearings within sixty (60) days of the mailing of this
notice to you.
If you file a contested case petition, it must be in writing and in
the form prescribed by N.C. General Statutes 150E-23. File the original
petition and one copy with the Office of Administrative Hearings, P.O.
Drawer 27447, Raleigh, N. C. 27611-7447.
Any questions about filing a petition may be directed to the Clerk
of the Office of Administrative Hearings by telephoning [phone].
You must serve the Department of Environment, Health and Natural
Resources by mailing a copy of the petition to Mr. Richard B. Whisnant,
Registered Agent and General Counsel, Post Office Box 27687, Raleigh,
North Carolina 27611.
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Charles H. Gardn
Director
Division of Land Resources
North Carolina Department of
Environment, Health and Natural
Resources
This notice was mailed on�4-•
Susan Edwards
Mining Program Secretary

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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Land Resources
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B, Howes, Secretary
Charles Gardner, P,G., P.E,
Director and State Geologist
January 31, 1996
Mr. Burt Benson
Benson Construction, Inc.
P.O. Box 1250
Lumberton, North Carolina 28359
Re: Tar Heel Pit
Bladen County
Dear Mr. Benson:
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Your application for a mining permit for the above referenced
mine site has been reviewed. Enclosed is a draft of the mining
permit proposed by the Department. The conditions in the draft
permit were based primarily upon information supplied in your
application with conditions added if necessary to ensure compliance
with The Mining Act of 1971.
The reclamation bond has been calculated for this site using
the information submitted on the mine map dated December 12, 1995
(see attached worksheet). The bond amount for this site is
$16,600.00. For your convenience, I have enclosed a bond form, an
assignment of a savings account form and an irrevocable standby
letter of .credit form._ The name on the security form must be the
same as the name appearing on the enclosed draft .permit. In
addition to one of these alternatives you may, upon request,
substitute a cash deposit.
Please review the draft permit and the reclamation bond
worksheet and contact this office should you have any objection or
question concerning the permit conditions. G.S. 74-51 provides the
operator 60 days following the mailing of application approval
notice in which to file the required surety.
The permit will be issued when the required security has been
received. No mining may be conducted until the permit is issued.
G.S. 74-65 states that the issuance of a mining permit does not
supersede local zoning regulations. The responsibility of
compliance with any applicable zoning regulations lies with you.
Geological Survey Section Land Qualify Section Geodetic Survey Section
[phone] [phone] [phone]
FAX: [phone] FAX; 733-2876 FAX: [phone]
P.O. Sox 27687, Raleigh; North Carolina 27611-7687 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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Please contact me at [phone] if you should have any
questions concerning this matter.
Sincerely,
Tracy E Davis, P.E.
State Mining Specialist
Land Quality Section
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Enclosure
cc: Mr. Joe Glass, P.E.

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MINE RECLAKA
TION BOLM CUCULATION WORK HE T 30/1G/9S
(based upon 10-year mine/affected area plan)
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Permittee/Applicant:
Mine Name•
AFFECTED
RECLAMATION
REC1A=ON
CATEGORY
ACREAGE
COST/ACRE
COST
Tailings/
Sediment Ponds
Ac.
X $ / Ac.
- $
Stockpile es
Ac.
X $ / Ac.
- $
.Wasteniles
Ac.
X $ / Ac.
_ $
Processing Area/
Haul Roads
Ac.
X $ / Ac.
_ $
Mine Excavation
�SAr .
X $ � / Ac.
_ $ / S
Other_
' Ac.
X
TOTAL A2FECTED AC.:�
Ac.
T Tan/ & Permanent c dimenta
ion & Erosi Cn Cnntrcl rT-_c rr_c
L)iv_de the TOTAL
pFFBCT- ,AC. ar'cve
_oi la;•+- =c two
cate_crieS. a) aciecte^ acres
that d-a--. -_. c
excav` .on and/or
b) aff=ctef
acres tat_
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Dosv= dra---acre,
me-Si?res W_1.. be
-prevent C•L_.._t`e
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a} Internal Drainage
r Ac.
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b.). Pos_tive-Dra=naae
-0 Ac.
X $ 1-900_./ Ac.
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SUBTOTAL COST:
Inflation Factor:-
0.02 X SUBTOTAL COST: X permit life:
(1 to 10 years)
INFLATION COST: $ .CO
TOTAL COST = SUBTOTAL COST f INFLATION COST - $ .QC7
TOTAL RECLAMATION BOND COST: $ & 626D
(round down to the nearest $100)

I� E PARTMENT OF ENV= RONMENT
HEALTH AND NATURAL
RE SOURC E S
D =V = S= ON O F LAND RESOURCE S
LAND QUAL 2 TY S ECT = ON
P E R M = T
for the operation of a mining activity
In accordance with the provisions of G.S. 74-46 through 68, "The
Mining Act of 1971,11 Mining Permit Rule 15A NCAC 5 B, and other
applicable laws, rules and regulations
Permission is hereby granted to:
Benson Construction, Inc.
Tar Heel Pit
Bladen County - Permit No. *
for the operation of a
Sand Mine
which shall provide that the usefulness, productivity and scenic
values of all lands and waters affected by this mining operation
will receive the greatest practical degree of protection and
restoration.
MINING PERMIT EXPIRATION -DATE: * D?, NV I

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In accordance with the application for this mining permit, which is
hereby approved by the Department of Environment, Health and Natural
Resources, hereinafter referred to as the Department, and in conformity
with the approved Reclamation Plan attached to and incorporated as part
of this permit, provisions must be made for the protection of the
surrounding environment and for reclamation of the land and water
affected by the permitted mining operation. This permit is expressly
conditioned upon compliance with all the requirements of the approved
Reclamation Plan. However, completed performance of the approved
Reclamation Plan is a separable obligation, secured by the bond or other
security on file with the Department, and may survive the expiration,
revocation or suspension of this permit.
This permit is not transferable by the permittee with the following
exception:, If another operator succeeds to the interest of the
permittee in the permitted mining operation, by virtue of a sale, lease,
assignment or otherwise, the Department may release the permittee from
the duties imposed upon him by the conditions of his permit and by the
Mining Act with reference to the permitted operation, and transfer the
permit to the successor operator, provided that both operators have
complied with the requirements of the Mining Act and that the successor
operator agrees to assume the duties of the permittee with reference to
reclamation of the affected land and posts a suitable bond or other
security.
In the event that the Department determines that the permittee or
permittee's successor is not complying with the Reclamation Plan or
other terms and conditions of this permit, or is failing to achieve the
purposes and requirements of the Mining Act, the Department may give the
operator written notice of its intent to modify, revoke or suspend the
permit, or its intent to modify the Reclamation Plan as incorporated in
the permit. The operator shall have right to a hearing at a designated
time and place on any proposed modification, revocation or suspension by
the Department. Alternatively and in addition to the above, the
Department may institute other enforcement procedures authorized by law.
Definitions
Wherever used or referred to in this permit, unless the context clearly
indicates otherwise, terms shall have the same meaning as supplied.by
the Mining Act, N.C.G.S. 74-49.
Expiration„ ate
This permit shall be effective from the date of its issuance until *.
Conditions
This permit shall be subject to the provisions of the Mining Act,
N.C.G.S. 74-46, et.- seq., and to the following conditions and
limitations:

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OPERATING CONDITIONS:_
1. A. Any wastewater processing or mine dewatering shall be in
accordance with the permitting requirements and rules
promulgated by the N.C. Environmental Management Commission.
B. Any stormwater runoff from the affected areas at the site
shall be in accordance with any applicable permit requirements
and regulations promulgated by the Environmental Protection
Agency and enforced by the N.C. Environmental Management
Commission. It shall be the permittee's responsibility to
contact the Water Quality Section, Division of Environmental
Management, to secure any necessary stormwater permits or
other approval documents.
2. A. Any mining process producing air contamination emissions shall
be subject to the permitting requirements and rules
promulgated by the N.C. Environmental Management Commission.
B. During mining operations, water trucks or other means that may
be necessary shall be utilized to prevent dust from leaving
the permitted are4.
3. A. Sufficient buffer (minimum 50 foot undisturbed) shall be
maintained between any affected land and any adjoining
waterway or wetland to prevent sedimentation of that waterway
or wetland from erosion of the affected land and to preserve
the integrity of the natural watercourse or wetland.
B. Any mining activity affecting waters of the State, waters of
the U. S., or wetlands shall be in accordance with the
requirements and regulations promulgated and enforced by the
N. C. Environmental Management Commission.
4. A. Adequate mechanical barriers including but not limited to
diversions., earthen dikes, silt check dams, silt retarding
structures, rip rap pits, or ditches shall be provided in the
initial stages of any land disturbance and maintained to
prevent sediment from discharging onto adjacent surface areas
or into any lake or natural watercourse in proximity to the
affected land.
B. All drainage from the affected area around the mine excavation
shall be diverted internal to said excavation or into the
existing sediment -basin.

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5. All affected area boundaries (25.86 acres) shall be permanently
marked at the site on 100 foot intervals unless the line of sight
allows for larger spacing intervals.
6. The angle for graded slopes and fills shall be no greater than the
angle which can be retained by vegetative cover or other adequate
erosion control measure, structure, or device. In any event,
exposed slopes or any excavated channels, the erosion of which may
cause off -site damage because of siltation, shall .be planted or
otherwise provided with ground cover, devices or structures
sufficient to restrain such erosion.
7. The affected land shall be graded so as to prevent collection of
pools of water that are, or likely to become, noxious or foul:
Necessary structures such as drainage ditches or conduits shall be
constructed or installed when required to prevent such conditions.
8. Existing vegetation or vegetated earthen berms shall be maintained
between the mine and public thoroughfares whenever practical to
screen the operation from the public.
9. Sufficient buffer (minimum of 50 foot undisturbed) shall be
maintained between any excavation and any mining permit boundary to
protect adjacent property.
10. Refuse Disposal
A. No on -site disposal of refuse or other solid waste that is
generated outside of the mining permit area shall be.allowed
within the boundaries of the mining permit area unless
authorization to conduct said disposal has first been obtained
from both the Division of Solid Waste Management and the Land
Quality Section, Department of Environment, Health and Natural
Resources. The method of disposal shall be consistent with
the approved reclamation plan.

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B. Mining refuse as defined by G.S. 74-49 (14) of The Mining Act
of 1971 generated on -site and directly associated with the
mining activity may be disposed of in a designated refuse
area. All other waste .products must be disposed of in a
disposal facility approved by the Division of Solid Waste
Management. No petroleum products, acids, solvents or their
storage containers or any other material that may be
considered hazardous shall be disposed of within the permitted
area.
11. An Annual Reclamation Report shall be submitted on a form supplied
by the Department by February 1 of each year until reclamation is
completed and approved.
12. The operator shall notify the Department in writing of the desire
to delete, modify or otherwise change any part of the mining,
reclamation, or erosion/sediment control plan contained in the
approved application for a mining permit or any approved revision
to it. Approval to implement such changes must be obtained from
the Department prior to on -site implementation of the revisions.
13. The security which was posted pursuant to N.C.G.S. 74-54 in the
form of a $*.00 *bond is sufficient to cover the operation as
indicated in the approved application. This security must remain
in force for this permit to be valid. The total affected land
shall not exceed the bonded acreage.
14. A. Authorized representatives of the Division of Archives and
History shall be granted access to the site to determine the
presence of significant archaeological resources.
B. Pursuant to N. C. G. S. 70 Article 3, "The Unmarked Human
Burial and Human Skeletal Remains Protection Act," should the
operator or any person in his employ encounter human skeletal
remains, immediate notification shall be provided to the
county_ medical examiner and the chief archaeologist, North
Carolina Division of Archives and History.

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APPROVED RECLAMATION PLAN
The Mining Permit incorporates this Reclamation Plan, the performance
of which is a condition on the continuing validity of that Mining
Permit. Additionally, the Reclamation Plan is a separable obligation
of the permittee, which continues beyond the terms of the Mining
Permit.
The approved plan provides:
Minimum. Standards As Provided By G.S.__74-53
1 . The final slopes in all excavations in soil, sand, gravel and other
unconsolidated materials shall be at such an angle as to minimize
the possibility of slides and be consistent with the future use of
the land.
2. Provisions for safety to persons and to adjoining property must be
provided in all excavations in rock.
3. All overburden and spoil shall. be left in a configuration which is
in accordance with accepted conservation practices and which is
suitable for the proposed subsequent use of the land.
4. No small pools of water shall be allowed to collect or remain on
the mined area that are, likely to become noxious, odious or foul.
5. The revegetation plan shall conform to accepted and recommended
agronomic and reforestation practices as established by the North
Carolina Agricultural Experiment Station and the North Carolina
Forest Service.
6. Permittee shall conduct reclamation activities pursuant to the
Reclamation Plan herein incorporated. These activities shall be
conducted according to the time schedule included in the plan,
Which shall to the extent feasible provide reclamation simultaneous
with mining operations and in any event, provide reclamation at the
earliest practicable time after completion or termination of mining
on any segment of the permit area and shall be completed within two
years after completion or termination of mining.
RECLAMATION CONDITIONS:
1. Provided further, and subject to the Reclamation schedule, the
planned reclamation shall be to 'restore the mine excavation to a
lake area and to grade and revegetate the adjacent disturbed areas.

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2.
3.
The specifications for surface gradient restoration to a surface
suitable for the planned future use are as follows:
A. The lake area shall be excavated to maintain a minimum water
depth of four feet measured from the low water table
elevation.
B. The side slopes to the lake excavation shall be graded to a 3
horizontal to 1 vertical or flatter to the water line and 2
horizontal to 1 vertical or flatter below the water line.
C. Any areas used for wastepiles, screening, stockpiling or other
processing shall be leveled and smoothed.
D. No -contaminants shall be permanently disposed of at the mine
site. On -site disposal of waste shall be in accordance with
Operating Condition Nos. 10.A. and B.
E. The affected land shall be graded to prevent the collection of
noxious or foul water.
Revegetation Plan: ,
After site preparation, all disturbed land areas shall be
revegetated as per the following:
Permanent Seeding Specifications
Dates
February 15- April 1
April 1- July 31
August 1- October 25
October 25- February 15
Soil Amendments
Species Rate, Lbs/Acre
Kobe Lespedeza 10
Bahiagrass 50
Redtop 1
Winter rye (grain) 15
Common Bermuda 50
Lespedeza (unscarified) 30
German millet 40
Rye (grain- temporary) 120
Lime- 2000 lbs/acre or follow recommendations from a
soil test.
Fertilizer- 1000 Ibs/acre 8-8-8 or 10-10-10, or follow
recommendations from a soil test.
Mulch- All seeded areas shall be mulched using small
grain straw at a rate of 2000 Ibs/acre and
anchored appropriately.

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In addition, the permittee shall consult with a professional
wildlife biologist with the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission to
enhance post -project wildlife habitat at the site.
4. Reclamation flan:
Reclamation shall be conducted simultaneously with mining to the
extent feasible. In any event, reclamation shall be initiated as
soon as feasible after completion or termination of mining of any
mine segment under permit. Final reclamation, including
revegetation, shall be completed within two years of completion or
termination of mining.
Permit issued this *th day of *, 1996.
By:
Charles H. Gardner, Director
Division of Land Resources
By Authority of the Secretary
Of the Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources

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North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources
James B. Hunt Jr., Governor
Betty Ray McCain, Secretary
January 22, 1996
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TO: Tracy E. Davis
Land Quality Section
Division of Land Resources, DEHNR
FROM: David Brook 4PAzt;��
Deputy State Historic Preservation 0 fit
SUBJECT: Application for Mining Permit
Tar Heel Pit, Benson Construction, Inc.,
Bladen County, ER 96-8091
Division of Archives and History
Jeffrey J. Crow, Director
RECEIVED
DEHNR
MR 2 4 f99
LAND 01JALITY
Thank you for giving us the opportunity to review and comment on the above
project pursuant to Chapter 74, Article 7 of the North Carolina General Statutes.
Because of the location and topographic situation of the proposed project area, it is
unlikely that any archaeological sites which may be eligible for inclusion in the
National Register of Historic Places will be affected by the proposed borrowing.
We, therefore, recommend that no archaeological investigation be conducted in
connection with this project.
Thank you for your cooperation and consideration. If you -have questions
concerning the above comments, please contact Ms. Renee Gledhill -Earley,
Environmental Review Coordinator, at 919/733-4763.
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109 East Jones Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27601-2807 �M

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MINE RECLAMUION BOND CALCULATION W RK HB T 10/16/4S
(based upon 10-year mine/affected area plan)
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Permittee/Appli cant:
Mine Name•
AFFECTED RECLAMATION R KMAMATION
CATEGORY ACREAGE COST/ACRE COST
Tailings/
Sediment Ponds
Stockziles_
Wasteuiles
Processing Area/
Haul Roads
AC. X $ / Ac.
Ac. X $ / Ac.
AC. X $ / AC.
4
AC. X. $ / Ac. -- $
Mine Excavation Ac. X $dam / Ac . _ $
Other Ac. X $ /��a / Ac. _ $ D,C.Y7
TOTAL AFFECTED AC.:� Ac.
Tg=craz7,z & Pgrmgnentntati & Er sicn Control Measure:
Divide the TOTAL AFFECTED AC. above -,to the following two
categories: a) affected acres that drain irYc prezosed/existing
excavation and/or b) affected acres that will be Graded for
positive drainage, measures will be needed to prevent cffsite
sediment
a) Internal DrainageAc.
b) Positive Drainage Q_ Ac. X $ 1500 / Ac. - $
SUBTOTAL COST: $
Inflation Factor-.-
0.02 X SUBTOTAL COST: $ / 0 X permit Life:
(1 to 10 years)
INFLATION COST: $ ,OD
TOTAL COST = SUBTOTAL COST + INFLATION COST = $ 6yb
TOTAL RECLAMATION BOND COST: $
(round down to the nearest $100)

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Bond Based Upon: Annual Reclamation Report Form Acreage
,Approved 10-Year Mine/Reclamation Plan
Bond Calculated By:
Date of Bond Calculation:
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* PLEASE, REMIT THE REQUIRED,, BOND, ON ONE OF THE BOND FORMS APPROVED
BY THE DEPARTMENT, AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TO OBTAIN YOUR NEW MINING
PERMIT OR TO ENSURE THAT YOUR EXISTING MINING PERMIT REMAINS VALID.
IF YOU SHOULD HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ON THE ABOVE, PLEASE CONTACT THE
INDIVIDUAL WHO CALCULATED YOUR BOND AT [phone].

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January 19, 1996
MEMQRANDDM
TO: Tony Sample
FROM: Joe Glass ?-,//,
SUBJECT: Benson Construction, Tar Heel Mine, Bladen County
RECEIVED
DEHNR
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LAND QUALITY SECTION
We have completed our review of the above referenced application. This review
included a site inspection by Dennis Shackelford and me on January 17, 1996. Listed below
are our comments:
? 1. The area to be affected is not clear on the mine map.
2. There is currently an area of approximately one acre that has been disturbed at
the site. An attempt to level and seed this area has been made. Water from the
existing drains to the northwest discharges into an apparent wetland area. There
is a rock dam across the drainage way. This rock dam will not be adequate to
control the site on a long term basis. More substantial measures should be
provided as well as details and design information.
- 4 I There is an apparent potential to impact wetlands at this site. It is recommended
that a professional determination of the wetlands be made and located on a map.
4. DEM comments are attached.
If there are questions or if further field review is needed, please contact Dennis
Shackelford or me.
JGljg
Enclosure

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• !SINE SITE REVIEW F�
DEM COMM=S
Project: ��firsox L�4rt5� _ r42_1�_ cu /_ "i JHJE CountY. T/ _
Due. 1-
Water Ouality Issues:
1. Watershed/Stream Name and Classif ication SAIAM P
2. Permits:
NPDES Permit Requiredc+t lv
NPDES Permit Existing Q
Nondischarge Permit Required
Nondischarge Permit Existing
3. Wetlands:
Wetlands Disturbed
401 Certification Required
Air-. '4ualitY Issues
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Air Permit Required
Air Pesmit'•Ezisting
Groundwater Issues:
Well Permit Required
Well Permit Existing
Groundwater Contamination Problem
Comments:
YES NO
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® North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission
512 N. Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Cmolimr
Charles R. Fullwood, Executive
MEMORANDUM
TO: Susan B. Edwards
Mining Program Secretary
Land Quality Section
7611, 919- 7 q3Z 3332AVED
FROM: Bennett Wynne 60
Habitat Conservation Program
DEHNh
IAN 2 2 1996
LAND QUALITY SECTION
DATE: January 18, 1996
SUBJECT: Mining Permit Application for Benson Construction,
Inc., off SR 1350, near Tar Heel, Bladen County,
North Carolina.
The Wildlife Resources Commission has reviewed the
Mining Permit Application for the applicant's Tar Heel Pit.
A site visit was made on January 11, 1996. Our comments are
provided in accordance with provisions of the Fish and
Wildlife Coordination Act (48 Stat. 401, as amended; 16
U.S.C. 661 et. seq.) and the North Carolina Mining Act of
1971 (as amended, 1982; G.S. 74-76 et seq., 15 NCAC 5).
The applicant is applying for a new mining permit
allowing excavation of 25.86 acres near Goodman Swamp.
A significant proportion of the subject property appears to
be mature, wooded riparian wetlands providing excellent
habitat for raccoon, mink, otter, muskrat, oppossum, wood
duck and a variety of songbirds. Wetlands have not been
delineated for the project, but the workplat indicates mine
excavation will be limited to highground. Highground areas
consist primarily of cutover forest and fields. Plans are
to reclaim the site to a pond that will not be stocked with
fish.
We recommend that permit issuance be conditioned upon:
1) site wetlands first being delineated and then avoided by

mining activity'arid'(2 maintenance of a 50 ft. wide buffer
of natural, vegetation between the delineation line and any
excavation. This should,ensure minimization of adverse
impacts to area wetlands and surface waters.
-Thank,you for the opportunity to comment on this
application. If you need to. discuss -these comments or need
additiona1 assistance, -please call me at [phone].
cc: applicant
William Wescott, -Coastal Coordinator
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State of Northfarolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Land Resources
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
Charles Gardner, P.G., P.E.
Director and State Geologist
[DEHNR
January 2, 1996
MEMORANDUM
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To: Mr. William Wescott
Habitat Conservation Program Coordinator L9
Wildlife Resources Commission `'sue.
From: Susan B. Edwards/
Mining Program Secretary
Land Quality Section
Re: Mining Permit Application Request for Benson Construction, Inc.
Tarheel Pit
Bladen County
Please find attached for your review a copy of the mining permit
application for the above referenced project.
Please review this information and advise as to the probability of this
operation having unduly adverse effect on wildlife and freshwater fisheries
(G. S. 74-51 (2)). Please respond by January 20, 1996 so that we may
complete our review of this request within our statutory time limits.
As is the case in our review of all mining permit applications, renewals
and modifications, this office will carefully review all proposed erosion and
sediment control measures to ensure that they are sufficient to restrain
erosion and off -site sedimentation. However, any comments your agency can
provide regarding effects on wildlife and freshwater fisheries would be
greatly appreciated. If your staff wishes to perform a site inspection, it
is recommended that they contact the person submitting this request to set up
a convenient date and time. Also, please send a copy of your comments to the
person noted in the application. RETURN ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS AND MAPS
WITH YOUR REVIEW COMMENTS TO THIS OFFICE.
Your continued cooperation in the review of these type requests is
greatly appreciated. Please contact Mr. Tony Sample at [phone] if you
have any questions.
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cc: Mr. Joe Glass
NORTH CAROLINA MINING COMMISSION
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State of Northarolina
Department o nvironment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Land Resources
,lames B. Hunt, Jr., Govemor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
Charles Gardner, P.G., P.E.
Director and State Geologist
January 2, 1996
MEMORANDUM
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To: Mr..William Wescott
Habitat Conservation Program Coordinator
Wildlife Resources Commission
From: Susan B. Edwards/
Mining Program Secretary
Land Quality section
Re: Mining Permit Application Request for Benson Construction, Inc.
Tarheel Pit
Bladen County
Please find attached for your review a copy of the mining permit
application for the above referenced project.
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Please review this information and advise as to the probability of this
operation having unduly adverse effect on wildlife and freshwater -fisheries
(G. S. 74-5i' (2)). Please respond by January 20, 1996 so that we may
complete our review of this request within our statutory time limits.
As is the case in our review of all mining permit applications, renewals
and modifications, this office will carefully review all proposed erosion and
sediment control measures to ensure that they are sufficient to restrain
---erosion -and--off-site-sedimentation: _ -However;- -any--comments -your agency --can ~~
provide regarding effects on wildlife and freshwater fisheries would be
greatly appreciated. If your staff wishes to perform a site inspection, it
is recommended that they contact the person submitting this request to set up
a convenient date and time.. Also, please send a copy of your comments to the
person noted in the application. RETURN ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS AND MAPS
WITH YOUR REVIEW COMMENTS TO THIS OFFICE.
Your continued cooperation in the review of these type requests is
greatly appreciated. Please contact Mr. Tony Sample at [phone] if you
have any questions.
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH,
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
LAND QUALITY SECTION
APPLICATION FOR A MIMING PERMIT
(PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE)
Name of Mine Tar Heel Pit County
2. Name of Applicant* Benson Construction, Inc.
3. Permanent address for receipt of official mail** Benson Construction, Inc.
P. 0. Box 1250; Ilmiberton, NC 28359
Telephone [phone]
4. Mine Office Address (No office at mine) Same address as above.
Telephone [phone]
5. Mine Manager Burt Benson
Bladen
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.
***Signatur -,. „ Date
Print Name Burt Benson
Title President
12-15-95
* This will be the name that the mining permit will be issued to and indicated
reclamation bond or other&urity that corresponds to this site.
** The Land Quality Section 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 md all
required maps provided before this application can be considered complete. Attach additional sheets as
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APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
■ NOTE: All of the following questions must be thoroughly answered with regards to your mining
operation for the intended tife of the mine. All responses m= be clearly conveyed on a corresponding,
_ detailed mine map.
A. GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE MINE
Answer &U of the following that apply:
1. a. If this is an application for a hM 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): 25.86
Of this acreav, how mach is owned and how much is leased? Acres owned: Acres
leased: 25.86 Property owner if leased:
b. If this is an application for RENEWAL of a mining permit, indicate the mining permit number
and the total (overall) acreage covered by the existing permit: Mining Permit No.:
Total permitted acreage (this is the acreage that the "renewal" fee will be
based upon):
c. If this is an application for a MODIFICATION to a mining permit, indicate the mining permit
number and the total (overall) acreage covered by the existing permit: Mining Permit
No. • Total permitted acreage:
Does the modification involve acreage within the previously appproved permitted boundary?
Yes No—_. If yes, indicate the acreage to be covered by this modification (this is the
acreage that the "major modification" fee will be based upon):
Does the modification involve acreage outside the previously approved permitted boundary?
Yes No If .yes, indicate the additional acreage to be covered by this
modification: (NOTE: you must complete gU of Section F. of this application
form entitled Notification of Adjoining Landowners).
Of this acreage to be added to the permit, will any ppoortion of this acreage be affected (disturbed,
round cover removed) by the miring operation? Yes, No (if no, a "minor modification"
ree of $50.00 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 u:
d. If this is an a lication for of a mining permit, indicate the mining permit number
and the total7overall) acreage covered by the existing permit: Mining Permit No.:
Total permitted acreage:
■ SEE THE FEE SCHEDULE AT THE END OF THIS FORM FOR THE PROPER FEE AMOUNT
TO BE PAID FOR THE REQUESTED PERMIT ACTION(S) AND CORRESPONDING ACREAGE
NOTED ABOVE
2. Indicate the approximate longitude and latitude, in degrees -minutes -seconds, of the center of the mine
site: LONGITUDE (dd-mm-ss): 78 -- 48 --5g Quadrangle: -NE/4 slad = 1„5!
LATITUDE (dd-mm-ss): 34--4_--��
3. Name of all materials mined: Sand and Sand/Clay
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4.
Mining method: Hydraulic Dredge Front-end Loader & Truck 1
Dragline & Truck x Self -loading Scraper Other (explain) _
Shovel & Truck
5. a. Expected maximum depth of mine (feet) 20 Reference elevation: 125
b. Expected average depth of mine (feet) 15
6. Has any area(s) at this site been mined in the past? Yes x No If no, proceed to Question 7.
a. Acreage of previously affected land(s) at present site that has not been reclaimed:
acres (identify all areas on your mine map(s)).
b. When and by whom was this activity conducted?
C.
d.
e.
fy all -areas on your mine map(s)).
and by whom was this activity conducted? unknown
Do you wish to exclude any areas noted in 6a or c from this permit application?
Yes No x . If yes, now much? acres (identify all areas on your mine map(s)).
7. Present (pre -mining) use of the land (estimate acreage for each):
Cropland acres Pasture acres Forestry 25.86acres Fish/Wildlife acres
Recreation acres Other acres (Specify use: - t . 1
8. Proposed land use after mining and reclamation has been completed (estimate acreage for each):
Cropland acres Pasture acres Forestry Po a Fish/Wildlife acres ,
Recreation acres Other acres (Specify use:
9. Number of years for which the permit is requested (10 years maximum): 10
B. MAPS
1. Four (4) copies of the county highway maps and four (4) copies of all mine maps and reclamation
maps shall be submitted with each permit application.
County highway maps may be obtained from:
Location Department
State Highway Commission
Raleigh North Carolina 27602
[phone]
Clearly label and mark the location of your mining operation on the county highway maps.
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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 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.
gg Outline and acreage of all temporary and/or permanent overburden disposal areas.
fi. 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.
�Outline and acreage of all settling and/or processing wastewater ponds.
. 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 flood lain limits and wetland boundaries.
o. Names of owners of record, both public and private, of all adjoining land.
p. Map legend:
1. Name of applicant
2. Name of mine
3. North arrow
4. County
5. Scale
b. Symbols used and corresponding names
7. Date prepared and revised
8. Name and title of person preparing map
Map scales must, at a minimum, meet the following guidelines:
PER VII'= ACREAGE MAP SCALE
0-99 Acres - 1 inch = 50 feet
100-499 Acres 1 inch = 100 feet
500+ Acres 1 inch = 200 feet
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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
25.16
Other
0.7
PLEASE SEE PLAN.
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.
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C. PROTECTION OF NATURAL RESOURCES
1. a. Will the operation involve washing the material mined, recxcling process water, or other waste
water handling? Yes No x . If yes, briefly describe such processes including any
chemicals to be used.
b. Will the operation involve discharg' g fresh or waste water from the mine or plant?
Yes Now 11 yes, briejIy describe the nature of the discharge and locate all
proposed discharge points (along with their method of stabilization) on your mine map(s).
c. Will any part of the proposed mine excavation(s) extend below the water table?
Yes x No_. If yes, do you intend to dewater the excayation(s)? Yes No x . If yes,
what impact, if any, will mine dewaterijeetao�efhefroposed
hon neighboring wells? Locate all existing wells
on the mine map(s) that lie within 500 excavation area. Provide data to
support any conclusions or statements made. Incate whether the proposed mine locale is
served by a public water system or private wells.
d. If the mine will extend below the water table, what is the pre -mining depth (in feet) to the
seasonal high and low ground water tables? High 6 ft. Low 3 ft. What is the source
of this information?
The source of this information is The Soil Survey of Bladen County, North
Carolina, a publication of The National Cooperative Soil Survey.
e. 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, etc.) from the
Division of Environmental Management, Water Quality Section.
Not applicable.
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2. a. Will the operation involve crushing or any.other air contaminant emissions?
Yes' No x . If yes, indicate evidence that you have applied for or obtained an air
quality permit issued by the Division of Environmental .Management, Air Quality Section, or
local governing body.
b. How will dust from stockpiles, haul roads, etc., be controlled?
A water'truck shall be'used to control dust.
3. Describe in detail the chronological sequence of land disturbing activities and reference the sequence
to the mine map(s). Attach additional sheets as needed.
1. Strip topsoil and place on slopes.
2. Excavate open pit mine to approximate water fable.
3. Reclamate slopes adjacent to pond.
Please, see map for excavation sequence.
4. 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 shall be required when needed to
justify the adequacy of any proposed measures.
Diversion ditches draining to sediment pond to be installed as
erosion control measures prior to land disturbing activities and
maintained during mining.
No off site run-off frcrn property.
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5. a. How wide a buffer will be maintained between any mining activity and any adjoining permit
boundary or right-of-way? Buffers must be located within the permit boundaries. Buffers along
permit boundaries must be, at a minimum, unexcavated buffers. Show all buffer locations and
widths on the mine map(s).
A 50' buffer shall be maintained.
See map for details.
b. How wide a buffer will be maintained between any land disturbing activities within the permit
boundaries and any natural watercourses and wetlands? Buffers along natural watercourses and
wetlands must be undisturbed. Show all buffer locations and widths on the mine map(s).
A 50' buffer shall be maintained.
See map for details.
6. a. Describe methods to prevent landslide or slope instability adjacent to adjoining permit boundaries
during mining.
To prevent landslides or slope instability adjacent to adjoining permit
boundaries we shall use 2:1 slopes and stabilize with vegetation.
b. 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.
To prevent physical hazards a gravel entrance shall be installed, -
perimeter fencing installed, a 50' wooded buffer maintained along
with stablized 2:1 slopes acid installation of warning signs "Deep Water".
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c. 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 detaillcross-
section and location of each type of barricade to be used must be indicated on the mine map(s).
To prevent inadvertent public access a 3 strand barbed wire fence shall
be installed around perimeter. A 50' waaded buffer shall also be
maintained.
d. Provide a cross-section on the mine maps) for all fill slopes (berms, wastepiles, overburden
disposal areas, etc.), clearly indicating the intended side slope gadient, installation of any
benches andlor slope drains (with supporting design information) if needed, and the method of
final stabilization.
Detailed on map.
e. In excavations) of unconsolidated (non -rock) materials, spec the
including specifications for benching and sloping. Cross -sections fo
provided on the mine map(s).
Detailed on map.
angle of all cut slopes
r all cut slopes must be
f. In hardrock excavations, specify progosed bench widths and heights is feet. Provide cross -
sections of the mine excavation clearnoting the angles of the cut slopes, widths of all safety
benches and mine benches, and the expected maximum depth of the excavation.
None
7. Are acid producing minerals or soils present? Yes Now.
from the excavation, stockpiles and waste areas be controlled?
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8. Describe specific plans (including a schedule of implementation) for screening the operation from
public view such as maintaininVal
lanting trees, bushes or other vegetation, buildingberms or other
measures. Show the location visual screening on the mine map(s) and provide cross -sections
through all proposed berms or proposed spacings, sizes and species for tree plantings.
Our operation shall be screened from public view by a 50' wooded buffer.
Please see map.
9. Will explosives be used? Yes No X If yes, specify the types of explosive(s) and describe
what precaution(s) will be used to prevent physical hazard to persons or neighboring roperty from
flying rocks or excessive air blasts or ground vibrations. Locate the nearest offsite occupied
structures) to the proposed excavations) on the mine map and indicate its approximate distance to
the proposed excavation.
10. Will fuel tanks, solvents, or other chemical reagents be stored on -site? Yes No X . 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).
11. Are any processing waste, overburden or other such mine wastes to be disposed of off -site?
Yes No_IL_. If yes, describe in detail what these wastes are and how they will be disposed.
Attach a separate site maps) showing the location(s) of the disposal area(s). Include all
specifications for erosion and sediment control.
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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 general methods to be used in reclaiming this land. This infarnwtion must be illustrated
on a reclamation map and must correspond directly with the information provided on the nine
map(s).
Our intended plan for the final reclamation and sebsequent use of all
affected lands is for it to be left a pond with grassed slopes.
Slopes to be maintained during mining activities.
2. a. Is an excavated or impounded body of water to be left as a part of the reclamation?
Yes X No . If yes, illustrate the location of the bod�(s) of water on the reclamation
map and provide a scaled cross -sections) through the proposedbody(s) o water. The minimum
average water depth must be at least 4 feet 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_Z__. If yes, specify species.
Please see map.
b. Describe provisions for prevention of noxious, odious or foul water collecting or remaining in
mined areas. Provide details and locations of any permanent water outlets on the reclamation
map.
None
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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. Construction details and locations of
all permanent barricades must be shown on the reclamation map.
Not applicable.
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.
To be used in slope areas
5. a. Describe reclamation of processing facilities, stockpile areas, and on -site roadways.
To be grassed.
b. Will any on -site roadways be left as part of the reclamation? Yes X No 1f yes,
identify such roadways on the reclamation map and provide details on permanent ditch line
stabilization.
Entrance access road to be left.
Please see map.
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6. Describe the method of reclamation of settling ponds and/or sediment control basins.
Dip out silt and incorporate sediment pond into pond.
7. Describe the method of control of contaminants and disposal of scrap metal, ink machinery, cables,
or other such waste products of mining. (Note definition of refuse in The l=g Act of 1971). No
.Qff-site-generated waste shall be disposed of on the mine site without pajU written approval
from the NC Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources, Land Quality Section
M& either the Division of Solid Waste Management (DSWM) or local governing body. If a
disposal permit has been issued by DSWM for the site, a copy of said permit must be attached
to this application. All temporary and permanent refiose 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.
Haul to legal waste: disposal facility.
8. Indicate the method of restoration or establishment of any permanent drainage channels to a condition
minimizing erosion, siltation and other pollution. Provide design information, including ty ' al
crass -sections, of ary per went channels to be constructed as part of the reclamation plan. Indicate
the location(s) of all permanent channels on the reclamation map.
None to exist.
9. Provide a schedule of reclamation that indicates the sequence of reclamation and approximate time
frame. If reclamation is to be accomplished concurrently with mining, then clearly indicate on the
mine map(s) and reclamation map each segment that is to be mined and reclaimed during each year
of the permit. Add drawings showing typical cross -sections and final features of the proposed
reclamation.
Reclamation to be consistent with the amount of lake excavated per year.
Excavation based on demand, which can fluctuate greatly.
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APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
10. 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 permanent revegetation and, if necessary, temporary revegetation. Revegetation
utilizing only tree plantings is not acceptable. NOTE: The Revegetation Plan must be approved
and signed by one of the following:
a. Authorized representatives of the local Soil and Water Conservation District;
b. Authorized representatives of the Division of Forest Resources, Department of Environment,
Health, 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, Health, and Natural Resources;
f. Others as may be approved by the Department.
LIME - RATE OF APPLICATION (tons/acre):
FERTELIZER - ANALYSIS AND RATE OF APPLICATION (pounds/acre):
SEED - TYPE(S) AND RATE(S) OF APPLICATION INCLUDING YEAR-ROUND SEEDING
SCHEDULE (pounds/acre):
Please see attached sheet.
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: Please see: attached sheet.
Signature _ Date
Print Name
Title
Agency
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APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
REVEGETATION PLAN,
A. All disturbed areas shall be shaped for proper
drainage and plowed to a depth of 5 inches. The top 2
inches shall be pulverized to provide a uniform seedbed.
Lime and fertilizer will be applied with necessary equipment
to give uniform distribution of these materials and mixed
into the soil 2--5 inches deep.
LIME - RATE OF APPLICATION (tons/acre):
2 tons/acre dolomitic limestone
FERTILIZER - RATE OF APPLICATION (pounds/acre) AND ANALYSIS:
1,000 lbs./acre 10-10-10
B. Seed Area:
SEED -- TYPE(S) AND RATE(S) OF APPLICATION INCLUDING YEAR
ROUND SEEDING SCHEDULE (pounds/acre):
Sept. -Nov. 5o lb/ac KY-31 Tall Fescue + 8 lb/ac
Hulled Bermuda Grass
Dec. -Mar. 50 lb/ac Un-Hulled Bermuda Grass + 50
lb/ac Annual Ryegrass
Apr. -Aug. 12 lb/ac Hulled Bermuda Grass
C. Seeded area shall be cultipacked to firm seedbed
and to cover seed.
D. Grain straw shall be applied over seeded areas as
mulch. 50% of the ground surface shall be visible in a
mulched area if proper application is achieved. Thick clumps
of straw are not permissible as a uniform coverage is
expected.
MULCH - TYPE AND RATE OF APPLICATION (pounds/acre) AND
METHOD OF ANCHORING:
2 ton/acre small grain straw or equivalent.
The mulched area shall be rolled with a crimper, cut in with
a disk plow set straight sufficient to hold straw in place.
Asphalt tacking may be used.
E. Loblolly Pines (435 trees/acre on a 10, x 10,
spacing) are recommended where desired.
Revegetation and/or reforestation plan approved by:
S ignatur Date /0-3 O -- 7S"
Print Name Samuel G. Warren
Title: District Conservationist
Agency: USDA-NRCS

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APPLICATION FOR A NI E41 NG PERMIT
E. DETERMINATION OF AFFECTED ACREAGE AND BOND
The followingg bond calculation worksheet is to be used to establish an appropriate bond (based upon a
range of f $500 to $5, 000 per affected acre) for each permitted mine site based upon the acreage approved
by the Department to be q ected during the We of the mining permit.
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
25.16 Ac. X
$ 500.
/Ac. • =
$ 12, 580. 00
Other
'7 Ac. X
$ 2,000.
/Ac. =
$
1,400.00
TOTAL ACREAGE:
25.86 Ac.
SUBTOTAL COST:
$
13198-0.00
Additional Reclamation Cost Factors:
a. Inflation:
for permit life of I to 5
yyears:
SUBTOTAL COST X
0.10
=
$
® for permit life of 6 to 10 years:
3,459.00
SUBTOTAL COST X
0.25
=
$
b. Mobilization:
SUBTOTAL COST X
0.40
=
$
5, 592.00
c. Administration:
SUBTOTAL COST X
0.20
=
$
2,796.00
` a + b + c = $ 11, 883.
+ SUBTOTAL COST
= $
25, 863.00
TOTAL MCLMEATI035 BOND COST: = $ 25,800.06
(:round doxn to the nearest $100. oo)
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• 0
APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERNUT
F. NOTIFICATION OF ADJOINING LANDOWNERS
The "Notice" form, or a facsimile thereof, attached to this application must be sent certified or registered
mail to all landowners who are adjoining (contiguous to) the permit boundaries as indicated on the
mine map(s). The only exception to the above 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 land ajoining 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, be?ore the application will be
considered complete.
(�:, THIS SECTION MUST BE COMPLETED FOR ALL APPLICATIONS FOR NEW
lVIINING PERMITS AND FOR PERMIT MODIFICATIONS THAT ADD ADJACENT
LAND TO A MINING PERMIT.
■ SEE THE NEXT TWO PAGES FOR THE "NOTICE" FORM AND THE "AFFIDAVIT OF
NOTIFICATION"
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NOTICE
Pursuant to provisions G.S. 74-50 of The Mining Act of 1971, Notice is hereby given that
=son struction Inc. has applied on 12-15-95
(Applicant Name) (Date)
to the Land Quality Section, Division of Land Resources, North Carolina Department of Environment, Health,
and Natural Resources, P. O. Box 27687, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611, for (check one):
(a) a = surface mining permit
(b) a modificajgn to add adjacent land to an existing surface mining permit
The applicant proposes to mine sand & sand/clay - on 25.8G acres located
(Mineral, Ore) (Number)
2.9 South of Tar Heel
(Miles) (Direction) (Nearest Town)
off/near road SR 1313 in Bladen County
(Road Number/Name) (Name of County)
*SEE ATTACHED MAP FOR PROPOSED PERNIIT BOUNDARIES AND CORRESPONDING
ADJOINING LANDOWNER NAMES AND LOCATIONS*
In accordance with G.S. 74-50, the mine operator is required to make a reasonable effort to notify all
owners of record of land adjoining (contiguous) to the proposed mine site (permit boundaries), and to notify
the chief administrative officer of the county or municipality in which the site is located. Any person may file
written comment(s) to the Department at the above address within thirty (30) days of the issuance of this Notice
or the filing of the application for a permit, whichever is later. Should the Department determine that a
significant public interest exists relative to G.S. 74-51, a public hearing will be heldwithin 60 days of the end
of the 30-day comment period specified above.
A copy of the permit application materials are 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 further information
call (919)_ 733-4574. Please note , that nDe meat will consider any relevant written
(Addressee's Name and Address)
Dec. 15, 1995
(Date of Issuance of this Notice/Mailed to Addressee)
Benson Construction, Inc.
(Name of Applicant)
P. O. Box 1250; Timbertm, NC 28359
(Address of Applicant)
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APPLICATION FOR A M04ING PERNUT
AFFIDAVIT OF NOTIFICATION
I, B . E • • Be `son , an applicant, or an agent, or employee of an applicant,
for a new Mining Permit, or a modification of an existing Mining Permit that adds adjacent land to the Muting
Permit, from the N.C.Depart meat of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources, being first duly sworn,
. do hereby attest that the follow
in are known owners of record, both private and public, of the land adjoining
the proposed minim permit boundaries and that notice of the pending application has been caused to be mailed,
by certified or registered mail, to said owners of record at their addresses shown below, such notice being
given on a form provided by the Department:
(Adjoining Landowner Name)
See attached sheet
(Attach additional list if necessary)
(Address)
I do also attest that the following individual is the chief administrative officer of the county or
municipality in which the proposed mining site is located and that notice of the pending application has been
caused to be mailed, by certified or registered mail, to said office at the following address:
(Chief Administrative Officer Name) (Address)
�Mr. A. H. (Lex) Jones, County Manager P. 0. Box 1048• Elizabethtown NC 28337
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 noti the owners or record of the adjoining land and the chief
administrative officer of the county or aJulici�ity in compliance with N.C.G.S. 74-50 and 15A N.C.A.C.
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 mailed and to provide them !ptie Department upon request.
12-15-95
Date
If person executing Affidavit is an agent or employee of an applicant, provide the following
information: (Name of applicant) B . E . Benson ; (title of person
executing Affidavit) President
I,Car.Qlya E. JWhurn , a Notary Public of the County of Robeson ,
State of North Carolina, do hereby certify that B. E. Benson
personally appeared before me this day and under oath acknowledged that the above Affidavit was
made by him/her.
Witness my hand and notarial seal, this 15th day of Decenber 19 95
/7 4L, A,
Notary
My Commission expires: 6-4-96
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BENSON CONPRUCTION, INC.
P.O. Box 1250
Lumberton, N.C. 28359
Office [phone]
Wats 1-800-542-5692
Fax [phone]
NAME
Margaret M. Davis
Mary S. Edge ( Trustee for Van Stout)
Edgar J. Fields
Robert L. Fields
J.E, Fields % Inez T. Fields
John F. Fields
Brenda S. & Albert L. Inman
A. H. Lex Jones
Carolina Food Processors, Inc.
ADDRESSES
337 N. View Dr., Fayetteville, NC 28303
RRI, Tar Heel, NC 28392
RR 2 Box 129-A, Tar Heel, NC 28392
576 Fields Rd., Tar Heel, NC 28392
576 Fields Rd., Tar Heel, NC 28392
RR 2 Box 129, Tar Heel, NC 28392
850 Fields Rd., Tar Heel, NC 28392
P.O. Box 1048, Elizabethtown, NC 29337
P.Q. Box 447, Smithfield, VA. 23430

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APPLICATION FOR A NUM NG 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.
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: APPLICANT
Signature Signature *'
Print Name: Jar' Benson
Print Name: B . E . Benson
Address 4103 Cricklewood Street Title: PresLc �'= -
Telephone
Lxnberton, NC 28358
910-739-19450
Company:
Benson Construction, Inc.
Mine Name: Tar Heel Pit
*Signature must be the same as the individual who signed Page 1 of this application.
the aQRLpriate Rrggg 1 ,g fee (see next page for fee schedule) in the form a check or money order
payable to the North Carolina Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources must be sent
to the Land Quality 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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MINING
*A nonrefundable permit application processing fee is required when filing for a new mining
permit, a major permit modification or a renewal permit as followst
' Clay
TYPE ACRZ8** NEW PE MIT MAJOR RENEWAL
MODIFICATION
1 but less than 25
$500
$250
$250
25 but less than 50
1000
500
500
50 or more
1500
500
500
Sand & 1 but lees than 5 150 100 100
Gravel,
Gemstone, and 5 but less than 25 250 100 100
Borrow Pits
25 but less than 50 500 250 500
50 or more 1000 500 500
Quarry, 1 but less than 10 250 100 100
Industrial
Minerals, 10 but less than 25 1000 250 500
Dimension
Stone 25 but less than 50 1500 500 500
50 or more 2500 500 500
Peat & 1 or more 2500 500 500
Phosphate
Gold (Heap
Leach), 1 or more 2500 500 500
Titanium &
others
*A taarefuadable S50.00 permit application processing fee is required for minor permit modification. Minor permit modifications include ownership transfers, name
changes, bond subatitutiona and permit renewals where the mine is inactive and Wy mobilized. A minor permit modification also includes lands added to a permitted
area, outside of the minimum permit buffer zone requirements, where no plans for mining related disturbance of the added lands have been approved. All other
changes are considered mR* modification.
•
••Acres for new permits and renewal permits mean the total acreage at the site. Acres for major 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.
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LAND QUALITY SECTION
TEKti
Francis M. Nevils. Jr., P.E.
section Chief
512 N. Salisbury Street
P. O. Box 27687
Raleigh, NC Z7611
James D. Simons. P.G., P.E. - Chief Engineer
S. Crag Deal, P.E. - State Sedimeal Specialist
David H. Ward - Assudant State Sediment Specialist
Tracy E. Davis, P.E. - State Mining Specialist
Judy Wehner - Acting Assistant State Misting Specialist
Tony L_ Sample - Assistant State Mining Specialist
James K. Lrumas, P.E. - State Dam Safety Engineer
Jack H. Palmer, E.I.T. - Assist. State Dam Safety Eug,
William (Toby) Vinson - Sediment Education
specialist
Rexasma Evans - [sad Secretary
Stephanie We - Sediment dt Dams
Susan Edwards - Mining
LAND QUALITY SECTION REGIONAL OFFICES
Courier - 52-01-00
(919) 7334574
FAX / [phone]
ASE EVOI.E
MOORFSVUJL E
WIIVMN-SALEM
RALEIGH
RICHARD PHQ.LM, P.E.
JERRY COOK
DOUG MQ]-Fit, P.E.
JOHN HOLLEY, P.S.
Interchange Bldg.
919 North Main Street
8025 N. POW Blvd.
3800 Barren Drive
59 WoodFn Plac>;
Mooresville. NC 28115
Suite 100
P. O. Box 27687
Asheville, NC 29MI
Win ton -Salem, NC 27106
Raleigh, NC 27611
COURIER - 06-78-16
COURIER - 13-2148
COURIER - 09-2746
OnTROFFICE
[phone] - (52))
[phone] - (54)
[phone] - (59)
(919) 5714700 - (55)
FAX 0 (M4) 251-0452
FAX I (M4) 663-6040
FAX I (910) SW7005
FAX [phone]
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Alexander Lincoln
Alamance Alleghaay Ache
Chatham ham Durham Edgecombe
Caldwell Cherokee Clay
Cab*rms Mecklenburg
Casweu Davidson Davie
Franklin Granville Halifax
Graham Haywood Henderson
Catawba Rowan
Forsyth Guilford Rockingham
Johnston lee Nssh
Jackson Macon Madison
Cleveland Stanly
Randolph Stokes Surry
Nordhantptoa Orange P=wo
McDowell Mitchell Polk
Gaston Union
Watauga Wilkes Yadkin
Vance Wake
Rudie ford Swain Transyh—"
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Warren Wilson
Yancey
FAYLTYEVR.LE
WELNMNGTON
WASHINGTON
JOE GLASS. P.E.
DAN SAMS, P.E.
FL.OYD WW.IAMS, P.G.
Wachovia Bldg.
127 Cardinal Drive, Ext.
1424 Carolina Avenue
Suite 714
Wilmington, NC 2WS-3945
Washington, NC 27889
Fayetteville. NC 28301
COURIER - 164)4-01
COURIER - 04-06-25
COURIER - 04-16-33
(919) 94b-6491 (56)
[phone] (53)
(910) 395-39M (57)
FAX / [phone]
FAX I [phone]
FAX [phone]
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Anson Mosdgomery Scotland
Brunswick New Hanover
Craven Currimck Dare Gates
Bisden Moose
Carteret Onslow
Ckmew Hertford Hyde Jones
C undo (and Richmond
Columbus Pernder
Lenoir Martin Pamlico Pasquotank
Harnett Robeson
Duplin
Perquimans Pitt Tyrrell
Hoke Samson
Washington Wayne
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North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources
MINE INSPECTION REPORT
® PERMITTED MINE SITE ❑ UNPERMITTED MINE SITE
1. MINE NAME: Tar Heel Pit 2. MINE LOCATION: Tar Heel
3. COUNTY: I Bladen 4. RIVER BASIN: I Cape Fear 5. CASE:
& OPERATOR:
7. ADDRESS:
Benson Construction Company, Inc.
PO Box 1250 Lumberton, NC 28359
8. MINING PERMIT #: 09-11 ❑ NIA 9. PERMIT EXPIRATION DATE: ® N/A
10. PERSON(S) CONTACTED AT SITE:
None
11. PICTURES? ❑ Yes ® No TAKEN BY:
12. TYPE OF INSPECTION:
❑ A. Initial Inspection (Unpermitted Mine Sites)
1. Size of affected land: acres (attach sketch map)
2. How was this area measured? Measured by:
® B. Routine Inspection (Permitted Mine Sites) :
RE
❑ C. Follow-up Inspection
JUN 15 20 ,19
13. Date of last inspection:
6-1-2017
14
15
Any mining since that date? ® Yes ❑ No If yes, cite evidence of such mining activi :
Excavation activities in progress within pit.
Was mine operating at time of inspection? E Yes ❑ No If yes, explain:

16. Is the mine in compliance with the Operating Conditions of the Permit? ® Yes ❑ No ❑ NIA
If no, explain:
17. Is the mine in compliance with the Reclamation Conditions of the Permit? ® Yes ❑ No ❑ NIA
If no, explain:
Slopes and stockpiles need to be graded and adequate vegetation established.
18. Is there any off -site damage? A. ❑ Yes B. ® No C. ❑ None observed
If A, describe the type and severity of the damage:
If B or C, is there potential for offsite damage? ❑ Yes ® No Explain:
19. Corrective measures needed and/or taken:
20
utner recommendations ana
Continue reclamation/establish ground cover. Please note that active North Carolina mine permits
no longer have a pre -determined expiration date and require payment of the annual muting permit
operating fee ($400/yr) by July 1 each operational year in accordance with current North Carolina
Mine regulations (SL2017-209).
21. Is the Annual Reclamation Report +/- map accurate? ❑ Yes ❑ No (Explain) ® Not Reviewed ❑ N/A
22. Follow-up inspection needed? ❑ Yes ® No
23. No. of additional pages of Inspection Report: ❑
INSPECTED BY: I Timothy LaBounty
Telephone No: 910-433-3300
Copy to file Copy to operator
Proposed date:
24. Copy of Report sent to operator: 6-13-2018
DATE: 6-12-2018
Copy to Mining Specialist

,V
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural
Division of Land Resources, Land Quality Section' = .
MINE INSFEUHUIN REPUK'I' :._ U 8 1998
(PERMITTED MINE)
1, MINE NAME -- 1 � 2. MINING PERMIT k P
3. OPERATOR E
.��
�..: s� _ �, .,��;,, �,.� , ���,c . _4. COUNTY
5. ADDRESS Ec r. 5
f. PERMIT EXPIRATION DATE rt 7. RIVER BASIN
8. Person(s) contacted at site Ii t i
9. Was mine operating at time of inspection? ElYes Cho 10. Pictures? ElYes EL -No
11. Date last inspected: / 12. Any mining since last inspection? ❑ Yes ❑ No,
13. Is the mine in compliance with the Operating Conditions of the Permit? E'es ❑ No
If no, explain:
14. Is the mine in compliance with the Reclamation Conditions of the Permit? Q"�Yes ❑ No
If no, explain:
15. Did: any of the above deficiencies result in offsite damage? ❑ Yes 9-'No If yes, describe the
type and severity of the damage:
16. Corrective measures needed and/or taken:
17. Other recommendations and comments: f
18. Is the Annual Reclamation Report +/-map accurate? CYYes ❑ No (Explain) ❑ Not Reviewed
19. Follow-up inspection needed? ❑ Yes &s 'No Proposed date 1 /
20. No. of additional pages of Inspection Report. 21. Copy of Report sent to operator_
(date) ,
INSPECTED BY: r�L.��,��:� �.� DATE 1� /
Telephone No: ('rc,; >f� - ff'
White copy to file Yellow copy to operator Pink copy to Mining Specialist 10197