09-16_1_Redacted

Energy, Min era! &
Land Resources
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
December 1, 2017
The Tara Group of Lumberton, Inc.
The Tara Group of Lumberton, Inc.
2700 NC Hwy 72 West
Lumberton, NC 28360
RE: Mining Permit No. 09-16
Tara-Bladen 1
Bladen County
Dear The Tara Group of Lumberton, Inc.:
ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
TRACY DAMS
Director
This letter is to advise you of recent amendments to the North Carolina Mining Act of 1971 which impact the
permit term of your existing mining permit. Pursuant to the passage of House Bill 56, which became law on October 4,
2017 as SL 2017-209, all existing mining permits and any newly issued mining permits are to be issued for the life of site
or for the duration of the lease term. The "life of site" means the period from the initial receipt of a permit for the operation
until the mining operation terminates and the required reclamation is completed.
Considering the above, this letter hereby modifies your existing mining permit to remove all references to the prior
expiration date to convert your permit to a life of site or lease permit effective immediately. No action is required on your
part for this modification to be effective. Please attach this letter to your existing mining permit for future reference. The
mine name and permit number on the permit document, and all existing operating and reclamation conditions contained
therein, shall remain in full force and effect. Furthermore, all provisions of GS §74-51 and GS §74-52 still apply to all new,
transferred and modified mining permits.
In addition to the life of site or lease mining permit provision, SL 2017-209 also enacted a new annual mining
permit operating fee of $400 per mining permit number. By statute, the initial payment of this annual $400 fee must be
submitted to this office by December 31, 2017 — see the attached Invoice to remit the initial annual fee payment by this
deadline. Beginning in 2018, the $400 annual operating fee must be submitted by July 1 of each year with the required
Annual Reclamation Report as required by GS §74-55. Failure to submit the fee by the required deadline will result in a
$50/month late fee and could result in the denial of future permit actions and/or revocation of your mining permit.
Lastly, pursuant to GS §74-54, the cap on reclamation bonds has been raised from $500,000 to $1 million. Any
adjustments needed in existing bonds will be initiated by this office or addressed during your next requested permit action
unless you contact this office with a written request to have your bond reevaluated.
The issuance of a mining permit and/or any modification to it does not supersede local zoning regulations. The
responsibility of compliance with any applicable zoning regulations remains with you.
Thank you for your cooperation in this matter. If you have any questions on the above, please contact Ms. Judy
Wehner, Assistant State Mining Specialist, or me at [phone].
Sincerely,
William "Toby" Vinson, Jr., PE, CPM
Interim Director, DEMLR
Stale cif North Carolina I Environntenta[ Quality I Energy, Mineral and Lartd Resources
512 N. Salisbury Street j 1612 Mail Service Center I Ralelgh, North Carolina 27699-1612
919 707 9200

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Pat McCrory,
Governor
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
LETTER FOR RECENTLY EXPIRED PERMIT
October 14, 2015
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
7010 3090 0001 3216 1136
The Tara Group of Lumberton, Inc.
Attn: Charles Andrews
2700 NC Hwy 72
Lumberton, NC '28360
RE: Expired Mining Permit No. (09-16)
Tara Bladen 1 Mine
Bladen County
Lumber River Basin
Dear Mr. Andrews:
Donald R. van der Vaart,
Secretary
This is to advise you that the above referenced mining expired on May 19, 2015 and has
not been renewed. An inspection by personnel of the Department on October 8, 2015 revealed
little or no reclamation efforts and that the site remained virtually unchanged since mining
operation began. Expiration of the permit only precludes further mining operations; reclamation
requirements continue to remain in effect. Section 74-56 of the Mining Act of 1971 mandates
initiation of bond forfeiture proceedings for failure to reclaim in accordance with the reclamation
plan. Also, civil penalties of up to $500.00 per day for each day of the violation may be assessed
under G.S. 74-64.
Additionally, under G.S. 74-64, the penalty for operating a mine without a permit is a civil
penalty of up to $5,000.00 per day for each day of the violation. Therefore, no further mining may
occur at the above mentioned site until you have applied for and „obtained a valid mining permit
from this Department. Please contact this office immediately'at Land Quality Section, Fayetteville
Regional Office, 225 Green Street, Suite 714, Fayetteville, NC 28301(address), [phone]
to clarify your intention at this site. Only the issuance of a mining permit, and not.the mere
submittal of an application, will enable you to lawfully resume the mining operation. You are
required to submit an application for a new mining -permit and it must be approved before you may
continue mining. You may elect to close and completely reclaim the mine and not apply for a new
permit.

CERTIFIED MAIL
Mr. Andrews
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In light of the above, you have two options to maintain compliance at this site:
(A) If you desire to continue mining operations at the site, you must:
(1) Complete and file an original and 6 (six) copies of an application form for a
new mining permit for this site along with the required corresponding mine
maps. The appropriate mining permit application processing' fee is also
required. The application for a mining permit, The Mining Act of 1971, the
Administrative Rules, and other forms may be downloaded by visiting:
http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/Ir/land-quality, the web page for the Division of
Energy, Mineral and Land Resources' Mining Program. No mining
operations may be conducted until a mining permit is issued for this
site.
This corrective action must be completed WITHIN 60 DAYS OF RECEIPT
OF THIS NOTICE.
(2) Commence adequate reclamation activities on the inactive sections of the
affected areas at the site and continue said activities until all affected areas
where mining has terminated have been sufficiently reclaimed.
This corrective action must commence WITHIN 60 DAYS OF RECEIPT OF
THIS NOTICE.
(B) If you desire to permanently close the mine, you must:
(1) Complete the reclamation of all affected areas at the mine site according to
the Reclamation Conditions of expired Mining Permit No. 09-16.
This corrective action must be completed WITHIN 90 DAYS OF RECEIPT
OF THIS NOTICE.

CERTIFIED MAIL
Mr. Andrews
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Should you fail to comply with the terms of this letter within the prescribed time frames, a
formal Notice of Violation may be issued.
The responsibility for understanding and complying with the requirements of the Act rests
upon the individuals and firms who are subject to its requirements. The responsibility also rests
with you for notifying this office of your intentions at this site.
Please do not hesitate to contact myself or Melissa Joyner at [phone] regarding any
questions you might have on this matter.
Sincerely,
Timothy L. 4Lounty., PE
Regional Engineer
Land Quality Section
TUmaj
Enclosures: Mining Inspection Report
cc: Janet Boyer, State Mining Specialist
Bradley Bennett, State Stormwater Supervisor
Land Quality Section — Regional Office File

North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality,
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources, Land Quality Section
MINE INSPECTION REPORT
X PERMITTED MINE SITE ❑ UNPERMITTED MINE SITE
1. MINE NAME: Tara Bladen 1 Mine 2. MINE LOCATION: Tar Heel Road
3. COUNTY: Bladen 4. RIVER BASIN: Cape Fear 5. CASE:
6. OPERATOR: The Tara Group of Lumberton, Inc.%Charles Andrews
7. ADDRESS: 2700 NC Hwv 72, Lumberton, NC 28360
8. MINING PERMIT #: _ Expired . ❑ N/A 9. PERMIT EXPIRATION DATE: 5/19/2015 ❑ N/A
10. PERSON(S) CONTACTED AT SITE: No one
11. PICTURES? X Yes ❑ No TAKEN BY: Melissa Joyner
12. TYPE OF INSPECTION:
❑ A. Initial Inspection (Unpermitted Mine Sites)
1. Size of affected land: ac. (attach'sketch map)
2. How was this area measured? Measured by:
X B. Routine Inspection (Permitted Mine Sites)
II C. Follow-up Inspection
13. Date of last inspection: 11/20/2014
14. Any mining since that date? ❑ Yes X No If yes, cite evidence of such mining activity:
15. Was mine operating at time of inspection? ❑ Yes X No If yes, explain:
16. Is the mine in compliance with the Operating Conditions of the Permit? ❑ Yes ❑ No X N/A If
no, explain: Mine Permit is expired.
17. Is the mine in compliance with the Reclamation Conditions of the Permit? ❑ Yes ❑ No X N/A If
no, explain: Mine Permit is expired.
t8. Is there any off -site damage? A. ❑ Yes B. X 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 X No Explain:
19. Corrective measures needed and/or taken: N/A
20. Other recommendations and comments: The mine permit expired on 5/19/2015._If active mining will
continue., a mine permit gpplicatipn will need to be submitted to the Raleigh Central Office within 60,days of
receiving the Recently Expired_Permit letter. If mining -will be discontinued, reclamation will need to take place and
be completed within 2 years of the expiration of the mine permit. There is a potential for a Notice of Violation.
21. Is the Annual Reclamation Report +/- map accurate? ❑ Yes ❑ No (Explain) ❑ Not Reviewed X N/A
_ Mine Permit is expired.
22. Follow-up inspection needed? X Yes T❑ No Proposed date january 2016
23. No. of additional pages of Inspection Report 24. Copy of Report sent to operator 10/12/2015
INSPECTED BY: Melissa Joyner DATE 10/8/2015
Telephone No: 910-433-3300
Copy to file Copy to operator Copy to Mining Specialist

North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources,
Division of land Resources, Land Quality Section
(PERMITTED MINE)
1. MINE NA_mE, A;' a R 2 MINfNG PERMIT 9 v
3. OPERATOR G ' r o A. COUNTY 4.a �
5. ADDRESS ' � •off NG OW f �n
6. PERMIT EXPIRATION DATE 7. RIVER ASI
8. Person(s) contacted at site Al'�g
9. Was mine operating at time of inspection? ❑ Yes YNo 10. Pictures?
11. Date last inspected: I 1: ooA2� 12. Any ini ng since last inspection?
13. Is the mine in compliance with the Opezating Conditions of the Permit? Yes
If no, explain:
14. Is the mine in compliance with the Reclamation Conditions of the Permit?
If no, explain:
❑ Yes X. No
❑ Yes No
❑ No
Yes ❑ No
15. Did any of the above deficiencies result in offsite damage? ❑ Yes ly No If yes, descriVe the
type and severity of the damage:
16. Corrective measures needed and/or taken:
17. Other rjcornmen�ations and comments:
1.8. Is the Annual Reclamation Report +1-map accurate? ❑ Yes Iro (Explain) ❑ Not Reviewed
19. Follow-up inspection -needed? ❑ Yes 'R No
20. No. of additional pages of Inspection Report .—. 21
INSPECTED BY: / "t
Proposed date
Copy of Report sent to operator
(date)
DATE / 1
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources,
Division of Land Resources, Land Quality Section
MINE INSPECTION REPORT
(PERMITTED MINE)
1. MINE NAME Tara-Bladen 1 Mine 2. MINING PERMIT # 09-16
3. OPERATOR , The Tara Group of Lumberton, Inc._ A_ ttn: Charles Andrews 4:' COUNTY Bladen
5. ADDRESS 2700 NQ Hn 72 Lumberton NC 28360
6. PERMIT EXPIRATION DATE 05/19/2015 7. RIVER BASIN Cape Fear
8. Person(s) contacted at site No One
9. Was mine operating at time of inspection? ❑ Yes ® No 10. Pictures? ❑ Yes ® No
11. Date last inspected: 10/07/2009 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:
NIA
14. Is the mine in compliance with the Reclamation Conditions of the Permit? ❑ Yes ❑ No
If no, explain:
N/A
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:
1. No mining activities have started on this mine.
17. Other recommendations and comments;
None
18. Is the Annual Reclamation Report +1- map accurate? ❑ Yes ❑ No (Explain) ® Not Reviewed
19.' Follow-up inspection needed? ❑ Yes ® No Proposed date 09/16/2010
20. No. of additional pages of Inspection Report 0 21. Copy of Report sent to operator 09/17/2010
INSPECTED BY: Eric Matuszewski DATE 09/16/2010
Telephone No: _ [phone]
Copy to file Copy to operator 1K,opy to d9ining Specialist

North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources,
Division of Land Resources, Land Quality Section
(PERM=D MINE) _
1. NEU Tt NAME L/ I i 1 IN.' 2. MESUNG PERMIT # -
3. OPERATOR , , i , .: , r. • - C r „� c s 4. COUNTY i + r
5. ADDRESS _ �1� r - 'r i lr ' 4 :f;,.S,'-rt /,;)ry Ali r;
6. PERMIT EXPIRATION DATE-"-, » I /- f 57. RIVER BASIN r
8. Person(s) contacted at site 2,t
9. Was mine operating at time of inspection? ❑ Yes ,M—No 10. Pictures? ❑ Yes ❑'No
11. Date last inspected: - - /- / -- 12. Any mining since last inspection? ❑ Yes 0- 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, descn'be the
type and severity of the damage:
16. Corrective measures needed and/or taken: /Yo M ItV11 r,• tip
17. Other recommendations and comments:
18. Is the Annual Reclamation Report +/-map accurate? ❑ Yes ❑ No (Explain) _0f�1 of Reviewed
19. Follow-up inspection needed? O. Yes ❑ No Proposed date e"J A
20. No. of additional pages of Inspection Report '21. Copy of Report sent to operator c )V 4 7/
INSPECTED BY: / „� =� �;J , DATE w-// ( fir/
Telephone No:
White copy to file Yellow copy to operator Pink copy to Mining Specialist 10197

North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources,
Division of Land Resources, Land Quality Section
MINE INSPECTION REPORT
(PERMITTED MINE)
1. MINE NAME Tara-Bladen 1 Mine 2. MINING PERMIT # 09-16
3. OPERATOR The Tara Group of Lumberton Inc. Attn: Charles Andrews 4. COUNTY Bladen
5. ADDRESS 2700 NC Hwy 72 Lumberton NC 28360
6. PERMIT EXPIRATION DATE 05/19/2015 7. RIVER BASIN Cape Fear
8. Person(s) contacted at site No One
9. Was mine operating at time of inspection? ❑ Yes E No 10. Pictures? ❑ Yes ®No
11. Date last inspected: 01/15/2009 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:
N?A
14. Is the mine in compliance with the Reclamation Conditions of the Permit? ❑ Yes ❑ No
If no, explain:
N/A
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:
1. No mining activities have started on this mine.
17. Other recommendations and comments;
None
18. Is the Annual Reclamation Report +/- map accurate? ❑ Yes ❑ No (Explain) ® Not Reviewed
19. Follow-up inspection needed? ❑ Yes ®-No Proposed date 10/07/2010
20. No. of additional pages of Inspection Report 0 21. Copy of Report sent to operator 10/08/2009
INSPECTED BY: Eric Matuszewski DATE 10/07/2009
Telephone No: _ [phone]
Copy to file Copy to operator op" "H,I ' t

RECEIVED
OCT 15 2809
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Land Resources
James D. Simons, PG, PE
Director and State Geologist
May 19, 2005
Mr. Charles Andrews
The Tara Group of Lumberton, Inc.
2700 NC Hwy 72 W
Lumberton, North Carolina 28360
RE: Tara-Bladen 1 Mine
Bladen County
Cape Fear River Basin
Dear Mr. Andrews:
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
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 Mininq_Permit No. 09-16 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 May 19 2015. 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 11.49 acres and the amount of land
you are approved to disturb is 9.91 acres.
Please review the permit and contact Kristin Hicklin, Assistant State Mining Specialist,
at [phone] of any objection or questions concerning the terms of the permit.
Sincerely,
Floy R. Williams, PG, CPG, CPESC
State Mining Specialist
Land Quality Section
FRWIkh
Enclosures
cc: Mr. Doug Jones, PE
Ms. Shannon Deaton -WRC, wlenclosures
Mr. Bradley Bennett-DWQ, wlenclosures
Mr. William Gerringer-DOL, Mine and Quarry Bureau, w/o enclosures
Land Quality Section 919-733-45741 FAX: [phone] - Geological Survey Section 919-733-24231 FAX: [phone]
1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612
Division of Land Resources 919-733-38331 FAX: [phone] Internet: www.dlr.enr. state.nc.usldlr.htm
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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:
The Tara Group of Lumberton, LLC
Tara-Bladen 1 Mine
Bladen County - Permit No. 09-16
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: May 19, 2015

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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.
Modifications
Expiration Date
This permit shall be effective from the date of its issuance until May 19, 2015.

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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.
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.
C. To prevent inadvertent public entry from the Maysville Farm Subdivision, an
appropriate fence shall be constructed along the southwest side of the mine site.
The fence must extend eastward along the northern pit boundary to the junction
with the access road.

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D. Mining activities shall be conducted as indicated on the mine map dated October
1, 2004, and received by the Land Quality Section on March 17, 2005,
E. No mine dewatering activities shall occur at this site.
5. All mining permit boundaries (11.49 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, as indicated on the mine map dated October 1, 2004, and received by
the Land Quality Section on March 17, 2005, 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

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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;
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 $9,500.00
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
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,
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 as indicated on the Mine Map dated October 1, 2004.
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
Reclamation Plan submitted by Mr. Kent Wooten, County Extension Agent for the
Cooperative Extension Office, dated September 28, 2004.
Whenever possible, disturbed areas should be vegetated with native warm season
grasses such as switch grass, Indian grass, bluestem and gamma grass.
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 19th day of May 2005.
� James D. Simons, Director
Division of Land Resources
By Authority of the Secretary
Of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources

NOTICE OF ISSUANCE OF
MINING PERMIT
You have previously expressed an interest and/or are listed as an adjoining landowner
in the application for a mining permit filed by The Tara Group of Lumberton, LLC to conduct
mining activities off SR 1004 in Bladen County. The mining permit (no. 09-16) was issued on
May 19, 2005.
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 15013-23. 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 Environment and Natural Resources by mailing a
copy of the petition to Mr. Daniel A. Oakley, Registered Agent and General Counsel,
Department of Environment and Natural Resources, 1601 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC
27699-1601.
ames D. Simons
Director
Division of Land Resources
North Carolina Department of
Environment and Natural
Resources
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This notice was mailed on :5" o ps .
Brenda Harris
Mining Program Secretary

May 20, 2005
MEMORANDUM
TO: File
FROM: Brenda M. Harris, Secreta j
SUBJECT: Notice of Issuance of Mining Permit
A copy of the attached "Notice of 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: Mr. Pat McClain

Tara-Bladen Mine; Bladen Co.
Subject: Tara-Bladen Mine; Bladen Co.
From: Steve Cook <[e-mail]> (D- q _ Ve
Date: Wed, 27 Apr 2005 13:33:41 -0400
To: "Kristin.Hicklin" <[e-mail]>
CC: Julie Dorr <[e-mail]>, Doug Jones <[e-mail]>
Hi Kristin,
In response to your ADI letter, Johnny Nobles submitted a revised map
that included a cross section for the cut slopes, but did not clearly
label the mine permit boundary. A boundary IS well defined around what
appears to be the mine, but he didn't label it as such. He also
calculated the total permitted acreage as requested.
X recommend we approve it, assuming your concerns are met, with the
stipulation that a revised mine map be submitted with
1. the permit boundaries CLEARLY LABELED;
2. a revised silt fence detail —the fabric height should be a
maximum of 16-inches above the ground; he shows a minimum height
of 36-inches; too high!
Let us know if you need anything else on this.
Steve
Steve Cook <steve.cook ncmail.net>
Asst. Regional Engineer
Div. of Land Resources/NC-DENR
Land Quality Section
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Division of Land Resources
Land Quality Section
James D. Simons, P.G., P.E.
Director and State Geologist January 31, 2005
MEMORANDUM
TO. Mr. Bennett Wynne
Habitat Conservation Program Coordinator
Wildlife Resources Com ission
FROM: Brenda M. Hard
Mining Program Secretary
Land Quality Section
Michael F. Easley, Govemor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
SUBJECT: Mining Permit Application for The Tara Group of Lumberton, Inc.
Tara Bladen -1
Bladen County
Please find attached for your review a copy of the mining permit application
request 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. 74-51 (2)).
Please respond by February 21, 2005 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.
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cc: Mr. Gerald Lee
MAR 2 2 2005
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❑ New ❑ Renewal ❑ Modification (inside permit boundaries)
❑ Modification (outside jZitional
'boundaries) ❑ Transfer ❑ Release
❑ Partial Release Information ❑ Fee Needed: $
❑ Fee Received: $
Plea5r, route entire apnlicationT ackaQe to:
�b Regional Office (2 complete copies; attach the "LQ5 Regional
Office Minin A Gcation Pa'
g iZeview Checklist" to one co and attach both the DWQ and DAQ
"Mining Application Review Form" to the other copy; send bot cod to tha Regional Engineer)
Date: Rou d -1 -1e -'d
❑ Division of Water Resources Date: Routed Rec'd
❑ NC 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)
Pleaseroute first 3 nageS of the annl�tion
and
any location
mapza -too
Rec'd
❑ Division of Parke & Recreation
Date:
Routed
❑ NC Geological Survey Section
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
-Y- Y 05
Sus ense Date for Comments: no later than 25 days
p {
from receipt)
Please note the following:
��

JOHNNY W. NOBLES & ASSOCIATES
JOHNNY W. NOBLES
PROFESSIONAI, LAND SURVEYOR
416 CHESTNUT STREET
POST OFFICE BOX 407
LUMBERTON, NC 2S1.35M
14 March 2005
North Carolina Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Attn: Kristin Hicklin
TEL. NO. 910-738-6875
FAX NO. 910-738-8652
EMAIL: nolrlcsnssociatcs aroc.rr.rom
All Cards have been mailed to you with exception of one in this mailing.
2. See new maps (6) copies enclosed.
3. See new maps.
4. New Bond and Calculation Sheet e
Posey0e
W.
RECE WED
MAR 17 2005
LAND QUALITY SECTION

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APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
E. DETERMINATION OF AFFECTED ACREAGE AND BOND
The following bored calculation ivorksheet is to be used to establish an appropriate bored (based upon a range
of $500 to $5, 000 per affected acre) for each permitted mine site based upon the acreage approved by the
Delxn•tment to be affected during the life of the mining permit. Please insert the aW rorin:ate acreage, f each
CATEGORY
Tailings/Sediment Ponds:
Stockpiles:
Wastepiles:
Processing Area/Haul Roads:
Mine Excavation:
Other:
TOTAL AFFECTED AC.:
(TOTAL PERMITTED AC.:
AFFECTED
ACREAGE
RECLAMATION RECLAMATION
COST/ACRE* COST
0 Ac.
X
$
0 /Ac. _
$ 0
0 Ac.
X
$
0 /Ac. _
$ 0
0 Ac.
X
$
0 /Ac. _
$ 0
1.71 Ac.
X
$
1800,00 /Ac. _
$ 3078.00
9.78 Ac.
X
$
500.00 /Ac. —
$ 4890.00
Ac.
X
$
/Ac. =
$
11.49 Ac.
C.
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 &raded for positive drainage where measures will be
needed to prevent offsite sedimentation and sedimentation to onsite watercourses and wetlands.
a) Internal Drainage 11.49 Ac.
b) Positive Drainage Ac. X $I,500.00 = $
SUBTOTAL COST: $ 7,968.00
Inflation Factor: --
0.02 X SUBTOTAL COST: $ 7968.00 X Permit Life (1 to 10 years): 10
INFLATION COST: $ 1,593.60
TOTAL COST = SUBTOTAL COST + INFLATION COST = $ 9,561.60
Total Reclamation Bond Cost: $ 9,500.00
(round down to the nearest $100.00)
SEE

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North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources
State Historic Preservation Office
Peter B. Sandbecl4 Administrator
Michael K 1?aslcy, Governor Office of Archives and History
Lisbeth C. Evans, Secretary Division of Historical Resources
Jeffrey]. Crow, Deputy Secretary David Brook, Director
March 1, 2005
MEMORANDUM R.ECEfWD
TO: Floyd Williams ��� � � �a��
Land Quality Section
Division of Land Resources, DENR/1N ���
FROM: Peter B. Sandbecke8��eak4r aV4��L
SUBJECT: Application for Mining Pit, Tara-Bladen-1, Bladen County, ER 05-0252
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 listing 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.
While we note that this project review is only for a state pemut, the potential for federal permits may require
further consultation with us and compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act.
Thank you for your cooperation and consideration. If you have questions concerning the above comment,
contact Renee Gledhill -Earley, environmental review coordinator, at 919-733-4763.
Location Mailing Address Telephone/ Fax
ADMINISTRATION 507 N. Blount Street, Raleigh NC 4617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh NC 27699-4617 [phone]/733-8653
RESTORATION 515 N. Blount Street, Raleigh NC 4617 Mad Service Center, Raleigh NC 27699-4617 (9M733.6547/715-4901
SURVEY & PLANNING 515 N. Blount Street, Raleigh, NC 4617 Mad Service Center, Raleigh NC 27699.4617 [phone]/715-41501

The Tara Group of Lumberton; Tara - Bladen 1 Pit; 09-16
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Subject: The Tara Group of Lumberton; Tara - Bladen 1 Pit; 09-16
From: Steve Cook <[e-mail]>
Date: Tue, 01 Mar 2005 15:55,12 -0500
To: "Kristin.Hicklin" <[e-mail]>
CC: Julie Dorr <[e-mail]>, Floyd Williams
<[e-mail]>, Gerald Lee <[e-mail]>
Kristin,
We have finished our review of this application. We don't have any
major problems with it, although they didn't provide much in the
way of detail for existing/proposed contours, particularly along
the haul road. However, Y don't believe it will be a problem given
the flat terrain down there. Drainage appears to be internal to
the pit, so E & SC concerns not a problem.
Let me know if you need additional info. Sorry for the delay;
we're hopeful that with a rare but only temporarily full staff we
can get caught up at least for a little while.
Steve
Steve Cook <steve.cook ncmai1.net>
Asst. Regional Engineer
Div. of Land Resources/NC-DENR
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Land Quality Section
1 of 1 3/2/2005 8:33 AM

A 7LLA.
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 March 1, 2005 William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
Certified Mail
Return Receipt Requested
7002 3150 0003 7053 9386
Mr. Charles Andrews
The Tara Group of Lumberton, Inc. 0p03 7 353 9056
2700 NC Hwy 72 W ?❑02 3y50 =
Lumberton, NC 28360
Re: Proposed Tara-Bladen 1 Mine
Bladen County
Cape Fear River Basin
Dear Mr. Andrews:
We have reviewed the application request you submitted for the referenced mine site.
However, the following information is needed to continue processing your application:
1. Please provide proof, such as signed return receipt cards, that the county or
municipality chief administrative officer and landowners adjoining the acreage outside
the permitted boundary have been notified.
2. As indicated in Section 6c of the permit application, "cross sections for all cut slopes
must be provided on the mine map." Please provide the appropriate cross -sections) on
revised mine maps.
3. The mine permit boundary must be clearly labeled on the mine map. Please submit
revised mine maps with this addition. In addition, please calculate the total permitted
acreage (including the undisturbed, vegetated buffer) and submit.
4. Please note on the future applications, modifications, or renewals, the most recent
mining permit application form must be used.
Please note, the Land Quality Section may request additional information, not included
in this letter, as the mining application review progresses.
The reclamation bond has been calculated using the information submitted in the
application. The reclamation bond for this site would be $9,500.00. The calculation worksheet
is enclosed for your review and the new bond will be required prior to approval of this request.
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. Andrews
Page 2
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., The Tara Group of Lumberton, Inc. In addition to one of these
alternatives, you may, upon request, substitute a cash deposit.
Please be advised that our review cannot be completed until all of the items listed
above have been fully addressed.
In order to complete the processing of your application, please forward two (2) copies of
the requested information and 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
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 can not 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,
Kristin Hicklin
Assistant State Mining Specialist
Land Quality Section
Enclosures
cc: Mr. Gerald Lee
Mr. Johnny Nobles, PO Box 407, Lumberton, NC 28359

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APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
E. DETERMINATION OF AFFECTED ACREAGE AND BOND
The following bond calculation ivorlcsheet is to he used to establish- an appropriate bond (haled upon a range
of S500 to S5, 000 per affected acre) for each permitted mire sire based upon the acreage approved by the
Department to he r ffected during the life of the mining permit. Please insert the WWrorimate acreage. for each
aspect of the mining operalinr►,_ that vorr intend to affect during the life of_this _mining permit (in addition►,
please insert the qj)tjrot-?riate reclamation cost gcre for each category from the Schedule of Reclamation Costs
provided a ith this lieatinr► form) OR von can defer•to the lDeperrtn►errt to calculate your bond for vonhasea
upon vorr maps and standard reclamation costs:
AFFECTED RECLAMATION RECLAMATION
CATEGORY ACREAGE COST/ACRE* COST
Tailings/Sediment Ponds: 0 Ac. X $ 0 /Ac. _ $ 0
Stockpiles: 0 Ac. X $ 0 /Ac. _ $ 0
Wastepiles: __ 0 Ac. X $ 0 /Ac. - $ 0
Processing Area/Haul Roads: 1.71 Ac. X $ 1800.00 /Ac. _ $3 0 7 8.0 0
Mine Excavation: 9.719 Ac. X $ _ 5 0 0 _ u_/Ac. _ $4 62Q.00
Other: Ac. X $ /Ac. _ $
TOTAL AFFECTED AC.: 1 1 •49 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 i . '"t �., Ac.
b) Positive Drainage Ac. X $1,500.00 = $
SUBTOTAL COST: $ 7968.00
Inflation Factor:
0.02 X SUBTOTAL COST: $_ 79 6 8 _ n o X Permit Life (1 to I O .years):
INFLATION COST: $ S 1 3. (, C
TOTAL COST = SUBTOTAL COST + INFLATION COST = $ S1. 6 G
Total Reclamation Bond Cost: S_ q 5cc , C C)
(round -down td the nearest $100.00)
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MINING CHCKLI5T FOR ROU-TING
Applicant's Name: Project Name: 10.�.�_.I M
A pplic Permit No coumty:B Date Received: O� ' a `y
Reviewer. River Basin Name: P',
❑ New ❑ Renewal ❑ Modification (inside permit boundaries)
❑ Modification (outside rmit boundaries) ❑ Tran5fer ❑ Release
❑ Partial Release )(ditional Information ❑ Fee Needed: $
❑ Fee Received:
Please rauute entire application package to:
D Regional Office (2 complete copies; attach the "LQ5 Regional
Office Mining Application Review Checklist" to one copy and attach � the DWQ ond DAQ
"Mining Application Review Form" to the other copy; send both.copi to he Engineer)
Date: Routed eec"Cl
❑ Division of Water Resources Date: Routed Rec'd
❑ NC Wildlife Reeource5 Commi55ion Date: Routed Rec'd
❑ U5 Fish & Wildlife 5ervice Date: Routed Rec'd
(Only new applications and modification requests that add land to the permit)
,r
Pieaoe route first 312age5 of the aoniicatio"al any locatlan mT
❑ Division of Parks & Recreation Date: Routed Rec'd
❑ NC Geological Survey Section Date: Routed Rec'd _
(Only new applications and modification rec[uests that add land to the permit)
❑ Division of Archives & History Date: Routed Rec'd
(Only new applications)
❑ Other: Date: Routed Rec'd
C') - 01 � — ()5 4ZA0V,-,
Suspense Date for Comments. (no later than 25Vlays
from receipt)
0 Plea5e note the following:

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JOHNNY W. NOBLES & ASSOCIATES
PROFESSIONAL, LAND S13R V El'ORS
'T' E 11 . 9 1 D- 7? 8- 6 8 7 5 F A 9 1 0- 7 3 8- 8 G 5'
Email: »ol2l�sassociates�c.rr.com
FACSIMILE TRANSMITTAL SI-WIF-T
C7* 4l-6--lJ_:::)
FAX NUMBER: TOTAL NO. OF PAGES INCLUDING COVER:
PHONE NUMBER:
1
RE,
SENDER'S REFFRENCE NUMBER:
YOUR REFERENCE: NUMBFTt:
❑ URGENT ❑ FOR REVIEW ❑ PLEASE COMMENT ❑ PLEASE REPLY ❑ PLEASE RECYCLE
NOTES JCOhIM ENT5,
SOUi t Z 93A
agmaaig
P. D. BOX 407. LUMBERTON. NC 29359

APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
AMDAVIT OF NOTIFICATION
[, cgs. _Andrews .,an applicant, or an agent, or employee of an applicant, for a new Mining
Permit, or a modification of an existing Miming Permit to add land to the permitted area, from the N.C. Department
of'Environment and Natural Resources, being frost 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 mitring pm mit 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 oftracts adjoining these tracts, that art within I,t: 00 feet of the ruining 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 farm provided by the Ae:partmct:
(Adjoining Landowner Name)
RAP attache �ahget __ _ _
(Address)
see attached sheet
(Attach additional list if necessary)
I do also attest that the followiM individual is the chief administrative officer of the county or rminicipality in
which any part of the permitted am is located and that notice of the pending application has been umiscd 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.]
Greg Martin, Bladen County Manager. P.O. Box 1048, Elizabethtown, NC 28337
The above attestation was made bar me while under oath to provide pmof'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 4oining the mim' permit boundary (including, where an adJ'otting tract is owned or leased by the
applicant or is owned by tine lessor of the mine tract, all owners of rccoxd of tracts ad'ohung these tracts. that are
within 1,000 feet of the min' ng permit bouadarY) and the chiefadministrative officer o ftthe county or municippality in
which any part ofthe permitted area rs located rn compliance with N C.Q.S. 74-5 1) and 1 SA NC -AC 5 .Ot)04 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 marled and to provide than to the Department upon request.
LLN-s)-V�. , � LLL
Signature of Applicant or Agent
Fgbruary _16, 2005
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, P Nobles a Notary Public of the County of Robeson
of North Carolina, do hereby certify that Charles Andrews
appeared before me this day and under oath acknowledged that ifieAoie Mdavit was made by art er.
,4otary:
seal, this - 16 - day of February 2Q05
o..AUHL►�'z =
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My Commission expires: 1 0- 2 8- 0 9
, State

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NOTICE
Pursuant to provisions G. S. 74-50(b 1) of "flee \41ning.A.ct of 1971, Notice is ]lefcl)v given thae
C_harles Andrews has applied on 9-1 8-04
(Applicant Name) (Date)
to the ].and Quality Section, Division of Land Resources, North Carolina Department of Environment. -md
Natural Resources, 1612 1\4ail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612, far (check one):
(a) a new 9urF1ce Mining perillit (X)
(b) a modificatiotl cif an existing surface paining pernzit to add land to the permitted area ( )
The applicant proposes to mine sand on
(iWineral, Ore)
10 acres located 2
(NUMber) (Miles)
southwest of Tar Heel off/near roa
(Direction) (dearest Town)
i n Bladen County.
SR 1004, Tar Heel Rd.
(Number/Name)
*SEE ATTACHED MAP FOR PROPOSED PERMIT BOUNDARIES AND CORRESPONDING
ADJOINING LANDOWNER NAMES AND LOCATIONS*
In accordance with G. S. 74-50(b 1), the mille 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
adjomin 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 norified (that are within 1,000 feet of the mining; permit boundaty). fn addition, the
mine operasor must also notify the chief administrative officer of the county or municipality in w1iicll any Dart of the
permitted area is located. Any person may file written comnlent(s) to the Department at the above address within thirty
(30) days of the issuance of this Notice or the fling of the a )placation far a permit, whichever is later. Should the
Department deterinine that a significant public interest exists rellative to G. S. 74-51, a public hearing will be held witliin
60 days of the end of the 30-day comment period specified above.
A copy of the f�ermit application materials are on file and available far public review during normal business hours
at the above listed address as well as at the appropriate regional office. For infonnation regarding the. specifics of the
provosecl mininL_activity. please contact the aAAlicaut at the followinLy telephone number:
For Information on the mining permit application review process, please contact the
ldanang Program staff at 733-�4574. Please note that the Department will consider any relevult written
Mary Beth Edge & Van Martin Stout
16224 Highway 53 W White Oak NC
(Itddressee/Owner of Record's 28399
Nanle and Address)
(Date of Issuance of this Notice/
ibfailed to Addressee/Owner of Record)
Charles Andrews
The Tara Group .of Lumberton, Inc.
(Na.ine of Applicant: Include Contact Person
& Company Name, If Applicable)
2700 NE HWY72 W,,LumhPrtpny NC '2836 l
(Address of Applicant)

Bladen County,
035500316187=Chndes Andrews
035500424055=Evelyu W. and Angus A. Faust,721 1 Abbiugton Dr., Dixorr
Flill, Nil) 20745
035400492663=Evelyn W. and Angus A. Faust,721 1 Abbingion Dr., Dixon
Hill, MD 20745
035500505346=1-ferbert Wray, 152 Wray Road, Tar Heel, NC 28392
035500501772=Mildred Lesane, 299 L&J Drive, Tar Heel, NC 28392
035500500925=Teresso Lesane Johnson, Route 2, Box 118-8, Tar flee], NC 28392
035500514444=Lishous Robeson, 234 Red Oal{ Darn Rond, Tar flee], NC 28392
035500526654=Jnne Wilson Smith and Troy Smith, 1525 Tar Heel Rd., Tar Heel, NC 28392
035500217699=Jnrre Smith (cemetery), P.O. Box, Tar Heel, NC 28392
035500217470=J.J. Detweiler, 2814 Edison Street, NW, iluioulown, Olt
44685
035500216109=J.J. Detweiler, 2814 Edison Street, NW, Uniontown, 01-I
44685
035500219204=.I.J. Detweiler, 281.4 Edison Street, NW, Uniontown, 01-1
44685
035500207975=11 Detweiler, 2814 Edison Street, NW, Unionlown, 01-1
44685
035500206619=,1.J. Detweiler, 2814 Edison Street, NW, Uniontown, 01-1.
44685
035500204758=13. Detweiler, 2814 Edison Street, NW, 11nionlowrr, 01-1
44685
03550020661.9=J.3. Detweiler, 2814 Edison Street, NW, Unionlown, Oil
44685
035500205564=3.J. Detweiler, 2814 Edison Street, NW, llniorrlown, 01.1
44685
035500208026=J.J. Detweiler, 2814 Edison Sheet, NW, Uniontown, 014
44685
035500208280=J.J. Detweiler, 2814 Edison Street, NW, Unionlown, Oil
44685
035500209363=11 Detweiler, 2814 Edison Street, NW, Uniontown, 01-1
4468.5
035500300437=J J. Detweiler, 2814 Edisorr Street, NW, Unionlown, 014
44685
035500301508=J J. Detweiler, 2814 Edison Street, NW, Uniontown, 01.1
44685
035500302906=,1.J. Detweiler, 2814 Edison Street, NW, Unionlown, Oil
44685
035500304580=.1 J. Detweiler, 2814 Edison Street, NW, Uniontown, 0I-1
44685
035500304322=J J. Detweiler, 281.4 Edisorr Street, NW, Unionlown, OH
44685
035500302353=J J. Detweiler, 2814 Edison Street, NW, Unionlown, Oil
44685
035500301.295=J.J. Detweiler, 2814 Edison Street, NW, Unionlown, 01-1
44685
035500306270=11 Detweiler, 2814 Edison Sheet., NW, Unionlown, O11
44685
035400390856=13. Detweiler, 2814 Edison Street, NW, Uniontown, 01.1
44685
035400299645=J.J. Detweiler, 2814 Edison Street, NW, Unionlown, 01-1
44685
035400291667=J.J. Detweiler, 2814 Edison Street, NW, Unionlown, Oil
44685
035400393704=1J. Detweiler, 2814 Edison Street, NW, Unifmfowu, 011
44685
0354003948 1 0=11 Detweiler, 2814 Edison Street, NW, Uniontown, 01.1
44685
035400395805=3.,I. Detweiler, 2814 Edison Street, NW, Uniontown, Oi-I
44685
035400395973=J.J. Detweiler, 2814 Edison Street, NW, Uniontown, OH
44685
035400399900=J,,I. Detweiler, 2814 Edisorr Sheet, NW, Unionlown, OUT
44685
035500227319= Mary Beth Edge andVan Martin Stout
16224 Highway 53 W, White Oak, NC
28399

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APPLICATION FOR A MWI.NG PERMIT
5. it. 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).
30 feet with existing woods on all sides
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 wRterccnarses and
wetlands must be undisturbed. Show all buffer locations and widths on the mine map(c).
NA
6. a. Describe methods to prevent landslide or slope instability adjacent to adjoining permit boundaries
during mining.
NA
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 ►vrthut 300 feet of arty
proposed excavation.
None within 300 feet and 100 to 140 feet natural buffer on
all sides
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NCGS Ml a
Permit Application Review
Check'L
Application ID
1 �.1 g
LQS Complete This Section
Attach Paaas 13 of Mine Permit Application
Mine NameTara-Blades
company Name
1
Tara Group of Lumberton, Inc.
Date Due LOS
2121 /2005
Permit Type:
New -Renewal
New -
Modification - Transfer
NCGS Complete This Section
Commodity
fund
Geochemistry
organic sediment 1.
Hazardous
County
Bladen
Mlnerala
7E Quad
Subsidence
Inkholes 2.
Is
ITARHEEL
Lot (D=Deg)
34.718690
Long (OecDeg)
S lope Stabili ty
no comment
-78.814110
1985 Geolo* Kb - Black Creek Fmn.
Map Unit
Other not available
Geologic Map
Unit
Lithokigy: junknown
Comments 11. NURE aroundwater data Indicate off-•5.5. oo
Seismic Hazard
Ino comment
Fydrogeology
Carobe Bays 3.
Mlneral
no comment
(Resources
Flood Plait
no
Deposits
(attch), tto mw. sinkholes not known to exist els� n the Black Creek Fmn.
Comments j3. Carolina Bays and near surface groundwater present.
oned) (c
on
Nate: Seismic hazard value is the peak horizontal acceleration with a 10% chance of excsedence in 50 years. Reference
value is ttmt bedrock, actual site conditions may vary. Source - National Selsmio-Hazard Maps Documentation, June 1996.
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Michael F. Easley, Governor Division of Marine Fisheries Preston P. Pate Jr., Director
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
MEMORANDUM
TO: Brenda M. Harris
Mining Program Acting Secretary
Land Quality Section
FROM: Mike Stree
DATE: February 9, 200
SUBJECT: The Tara Group of Lumberton, Inc.
Tara Bladen —1 1 Bladen County
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questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
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3441 Arendell Street, P.O. Box 769, Morehead City, North Carolina 28557 One
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Michael F. Easley, Governor Division of Marine Fisheries Preston P. Pate Jr., Director
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
MEMORANDUM
FROM:
SUBJECT:
February 9, 2005
Mike Street
Habitat Protection Section
Division of Marine Fisheries
Mining Permit Review
APPLICANT: The Tara Group of Lumberton, Inc.
PROJ. LOCATION: Tara Bladen — 1 1 Bladen County
DUE DATE: 2-21-05
Please indicate below your position or viewpoint on the proposed project and return this
form to Habitat Protection Section, Morehead City. If you have any questions regarding the
proposed project, please contact Tracy E. Davis, State Mining Specialist, Division of Land
Resources / Land Quality Section at [phone].
REPLY: Thisagencyhas no objection to the project as proposed.
+This agency has no comment on the proposed project.
This agency approves of the project only if the recommended changes are
incorporated. See Attached.
This agency objects to the project for reasons described in the attached
comments.
SI DATE:
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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 2, 2005
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mr. Mike Street, Chief
Habitat Protection Section
Division of Marine Fisheries
FROM: Brenda M. Harris
Mining Program Secretary
Land Quality Section
Resources
SUBJECT: Mining Permit Application for ST Wooten Corporation
Farmer Pitt
Wilson County
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
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DMF-HABITAT
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 February 25, 2005, 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 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. 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 [phone] if you have any questions.
Ibmh
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cc. Mr. John Holley
1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612 - 919-733-4574 ! FAX: [phone]
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Michael F. Easley, Governor
NCDENR
Department of Environment and
February 7, 2005
MEMORANDUM
TO: Brenda Harris
Mining Program Secretary
Land Quality Section
FROM: Blake Rouse
Water Allocation Section
Division of Water Resources
SUBJECT: Comments on the Mining Permit Application Request for:
The Tara Group of Lumberton, Inc.
Tara-Bladen Mine
Bladen County
Natural Resources
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
John Morris, Director
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FES 07 2005
Please find attached a copy of the mining permit application request for the above referenced project.
The Tara-Bladen Mine Site 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, Onslow, Pamlico, Pitt, Washington,
Wayne, or Wilson County.
If you have further questions please contact the Division of Water Resources at [phone] 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.newater.org
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North Carolina Department of Environment and
Division of Land Resources
Land Quality Section
,lames D. Simons, P.G., P.E.
Director and State Geologist February 2, 2005
Mr. Charles Andrews
The Tara Group of Lumberton, Inc.
2700 NC Hwy 72 W
Lumberton, NC 28360
Re: Application Received: January 27, 2005
Proposed Tara-Bladen 1 Mine
Bladen County
Cape Fear River Basin
Dear Applicant:
Natural Resources
Michael F. Easley, Govemor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
A cursory review has been completed on the information you submitted for the above
referenced mine site. The information noted on the attached checklist is required to complete
your application. If this office has not received the information by the indicated deadline, your
application may be disapproved.
PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT YOUR APPLICATION IS NOT COMPLETE UNTIL ALL
OF THE ITEMS LISTED ON THE ATTACHED CHECKLIST HAVE BEEN FULLY
ADDRESSED.
In order to complete the processing of your application, please forward two (2) copies of
the requested information to my attention at the following addiress:
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,
r�
ristiin Hicklin
Assistant State Mining Specialist
Land Quality Section
cc: Mr. Gerald Lee
1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612 - 919-733-4574 I FAX; 919-733-2876
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CHECKLIST FOR REQUIRED INFORMATION
The following information is re uired by 15A NCAC 5B .0004 and .0012 in order for the
avolication to be deemed complete. If the information is not received within 21 days of the
date of this checklist, the review will cease and the application file will be closed or your
application may be disapproved.
Applicant: The Tara Group of Lumberton, Inc. Date: 212105
Project: Proposed Tara-Bladen 1 Mine
Application/Permit No: NIA County: Bladen Initials: KH
Date Received: 1/27105
Mine permit boundary missing or confusing on map.
Please clarify whether there will be a 30 foot vegetated buffer as indicated on V
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the mine map) or a 100-140 foot vegetated buffer (as indicated in the permit
application). /
�. Affidavit of Notification not completed and notarized (copy attached).
Notification of all adjoining landowners not complete. Please identify and notify
the landowner across SR 1004 (Tarheel Road).
Copies -of the return receipt cards for notification of adjacent landowners not
submitted.

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New ❑ Renewal ❑ Modification (inside permit boundaries)
❑ Modification (outside permit boundaries) ❑ Transfer ❑ Release
❑ Partial Release ❑ Additional Information ❑ Fee Needed: $
'(Fee Received: $a S0.00
X--ERegional Office (2 complete copies; attach the "l_QS Regional
Office Mining Application Review Checklist" to one copy and attach both th DWQ nd AQ
"Mining Application Review Form" to the other copy; Send both copes the nal Engineer)
Date: Routed 3 0 c'd
Division of Water Resources Date: Routed Rec'd
�(NC Wildlife Resources Commission Date: Routed Rec'd
KUS Fish & Wildlife Service Date: Routed Rec'd
(Only new applications and modification requests that add land to the permit)
X)Ivialon of Parke & Recreation - Date: Routed 3I 16SLl`Fec'J
lXNC Geological Survey Section Date: Routed Rec'd
(Only new applications and modification requests that add land tot,
permit)
Division of Archives & History Date: Routed $
(Only new a plications)
Other: ,~ Date: Routed Rec'd
"5uS emoc Date for Comment5a o5 (no Eater than 25 days
from receipt)
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James D. Simons, P.G., P.E.
Director and State Geologist
MEMORANDUM
NCDENR-
Carolina Department of Environment and
Division of Land Resources
Land Quality Section
January 31, 2005
Natural Resources
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
TO: Dr. Garland B. Pardue
Application Review Coordinator
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
FROM: Brenda M. Harris
Mining Program Secretary
Land Quality Section
SUBJECT: Mining Permit Modification for ,
men County
Please find att-3c1heyour 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 February 21, 2005 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. PLEASE RETURN ALL
IC
Your continued cooperation is greatly appreciated. Please contact Ms. Kristin
Hicklin at [phone] if you have any questions.
Ibmh
Attachments
cc: Mr. Gerald Lee
1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612 -919-733-4574 / FAX: [phone]
512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, 27604
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural
Division of Land Resources
Land Quality Section
Jaynes D. Simons, P.G., P.E.
Director and State Geologist January 31, 2005
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mr. Mike Street, Chief
Habitat Protection Section
Division of Marine Fisheries
FROM: Brenda M. Harris
Mining Program Secretary
Land Quality Section
Resources
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
SUBJECT: Mining Permit Application for The Tara Group of Lumberton, Inc.
Tara Bladen -1
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 February 21, 2005 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 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. 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. Gerald Lee
1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612 -919-733-4574 / FAX: [phone]
512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, 27604
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Land Resources
Land Quality Section
James D. Simons, P.G., P.E. January 31, 2005
Director and State Geologist
MEMORANDUM
TO: Ms. Renee Gledhill -Earley
Application Review Coordinator
Archives & History
FROM: Brenda M. Harris
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Mining Program Secretary
Land Quality Section
SUBJECT: Mining Permit Modification for S' nc r.
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C_g�Qh_f_'
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
Please find attached for your review a copy of the mining application request for
the above referenced project.
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. Kristin
Hicklin at [phone] if you have any questions.
/bmh
Attachments
cc: Mr. Gerald Lee
1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612 -919-733-4574 I FAX: [phone]
512 !North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, 27604
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North Carolina Department of Environment and
Division of Land Resources
Land Quality Section
James D. Simons, P.G., P.E.
Director and State Geologist
January 31, 2005
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mr. Lewis Ledford, Director
Division of Parks and Recreation
FROM- Brenda M. Harris
Natural Resources
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
Mining Program Secretary
Land Quality Section
SUBJECT: Mining Permit Modification for ney nricti, Jr.
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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 February 21, 2005 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. RETURN ALL
APPLICATION MATERIALS AND MAPS WITH YOUR REVIEW COMMENTS TO THI;
OFFICE.
Your continued cooperation is greatly appreciated. Please contact Ms. Kristin
Hicklin at [phone] if you have any questions.
Ibmh
Attachments
cc: Mr. Gerald Lee
1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612 •919-733-4574 / FAX: [phone]
512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, 27604
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North Carolina Department of Environment and
Division of Land Resources
Land Quality Section
James D. Simons, P.G., P.E.
Director and State Geologist January 31, 2005
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mr, Nat Wilson
Hydrogeology Group
Division of Water Resources
FROM: Brenda M. Harris
Mining Program Secretary
Land Quality Section
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Natural Resources
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
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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 February 21, 2005 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. Gerald Lee
1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612 -919-733-4574! FAX: [phone]
512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, 27604
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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 January 31, 2005
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mr. Bennett Wynne
Habitat Conservation Program Coordinator
Wildlife Resources Com ission
FROM: Brenda M. Harri
Mining Program Secretary
Land Quality Section
Resources
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
SUBJECT: Mining Permit Application for The Tara Group of Lumberton, Inc.
Tara Bladen -1
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 February 21, 2005 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.
/bmh
Attachments
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1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612 -919-733-4574 / FAX: [phone]
512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, 27604
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Subject: NOTICE OF MINING PERMIT APPLICATION
From: Brenda Harris <B rend a. Harri s@ncmai ],net>
Date: Tue, 01 Feb 2005 08:57.43 -0500
To: Representative Edd Nye <[e-mail]>, "Senator R. C. Soles, Jr." <[e-mail]>,
"Senator David F. Weinstein" <[e-mail]>, Floyd Williams <[e-mail]>,
Jim Simons <[e-mail]>, Mell Nevils <me]I.nevils@ncmai].net>
N. C. DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND
NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF LAND RESOURCES
TO:
Bladen County Senators and Representatives
FROM:
Division of Land Resources, DENR
SUBJECT:
Notice of Mining Permit Application
DATE:
February 1, 2005
In an effort to keep you informed of activities in your area, this is to inform you that an
application for a new Mining Permit, or an application to expand an existing mine in Bladen County
has been received by our office. The following notice is required to be sent by the applicant to all
adjoining landowners and to the chief administrative officer of the local government.
If you have any questions concerning this application, please contact Mr. James D. Simons,
Directbr and State Geologist, Division of Land Resources at 919-733-3833 or
maiIto: Jim. Simonspncmail.net .
Pursuant to provision G.S. 74-50 (bl) of The Mining Act of 1971, Notice is hereby given that
Charles Andrews has applied on 9/18/2004 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: X
(b) a modification of an existing surface mining permit to add land to the permitted
area:
The applicant proposes to mine sand on 10 acres of land located 2 miles southwest of Tar
Heel off/near road SR 1004, Tar Heel Road in Bladen County.
In accordance with G.S. 74-50(bl), the mine 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
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mine operator must also notify the chief administrative officer of the county or municipality in
which any part of the permitted area is located. Any person may file written comment(s) to the
Department at the above address within thirty (30) days of the issuance of this Notice or the
filing of the application for a permit, whichever is later. Should the Department determine that
a significant public interest exists relative to G.S. 74-51, a public hearing will be held within 60
days of the end of the 30-day comment period specified above.
A copy of the permit application materials is on file and available for public review during
normal business hours at the above listed address as well as at the appropriate regional office.
For information regarding the specifics of the proposed mining activity, please contact the
applicant at the following telephone number: [phone]. 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 relevant written comments/documentation
within the provisions of the Mining Act of 1971 throughout the application review process until
a final decision is made on the application.
Name & Address of Annlicant. including Contact Person & Comganv Name. if annlicable:
Charles Andrews
The Tara Group of Lumberton, Inc.
2700 NC Hwy, 72
W Lumberton, NC 28360
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
LAND QUALITY SECTION
APPLICATION FOR A MIMING PERMIT
{PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE)
1.
Name of Mine TARA- BLADEN-1
County
B 1 ad en
2.
Name of Applicant* The Tara �Gz p of
Lumberton, Inc.
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3.
Permanent address for receipt of official mail**
2700 NC Hwy. 72 W. ,
Lumberton, NC
28360
Telephone
91 0- 7 3 9- 81 9 9
4.
Mine Office Address 2700 NC Hwy. 72
W. , Lumberton, NC
28360
Telephone [phone]
5.
Mine Manager Charles Andrews
We hereby certify that all details contained is 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 34Date
Print Name, ,,Qharlgg Andres
Tide Owner -Manager
* This will be the name that the mining permit will be issued to and s
MmImMia 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 bU days of
receipt of a 1 application or, if a public hearingis held, within 30 days following the hearing and the
filing of any suemental information required by the Department. All Questions mast be addressed and all
required maps provided before this application can be considered complete. Attach additional sheets as
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APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
■ All of the following questions must be thoroughly answered with regards to your mining
operation for the intended life of the mine. All responses Wqq be clearly conveyed on a corresponding,
detailed mine map.
A. GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE MINE
Answer i1 of the following that apply:
a. If this is an applicaflon for a NEW permit, indicate the total acreage at the site to b� ered
by the permit this is the acreage that the "new permit" fee will be based upon): 1 ac .
49
Of this acreage, how much is owned and how much is leased? Acres owned: 11.Acres
leased.• 0 Property owner if leased: NA
b. If this is an application for WAL of a mining permit, indicate the minim permit nuAmber
and the total acreage covered by the existing permit: Mining Permit No.:
Total permitted acreage (this is the acreage that the "renewal" fee will be
based upon) : NA
c. If this is an application for aMMOD to a minim permit, indicate the mining permit
number and the total (overall) acreage covered by the existing permit: Mining Permit
No.: NA Total permitted acreage: NA
Does the modification involve acreage within the previously approved permitted boundary?
YesNA No NA . If yes, indicate the acreage to be covered by this modification (this is the
acreage that the "major modification" fee will be based upon): NA
Does the modification involve acreage We the previously approved permitted boundary?
Yes NA No NA. I# yes, indicate the addWOW acreage to be covered by this
modr'�ication:NA (NOTE: you must complete AH 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 mining operation? Yes_, No_U (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: NA
d. If this is an application for TRAMM,of a minim permit, indicate the mining permit number
and the total overall) acreage covered by the existing permit: Mining Permit No.: -NA
Total permitted acreage: NA
■ 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: LONGTVDE (dd-mm-ss)• 49 -- 00 Quadrangle: Tar Heel
LATITUDE (dd-mm-ss):�•-�' River Basin: cang F r
3 . Name of all materials mined: Sand
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4. Minim method: Hydraulic Dredge r— Front-end Loader & Truck x Shovel & Truck
Dragline & Truck Self -loading Scraper Other (explain) "`Tr"ac —Hoe & TruZ'iK
5. a. Expected maximum depth of mine (feet) 12 Reference elevation:
b. Expected average depth of mine (feet) 12
6. Has any area(s) at this site been mined in the past? Yes, -_No x If no, proceed to Question 7. .
a. Acreage of previously affected land(s) at present site that has not been reclaimed:
NA acres (identify all areas on your mine ma (s)).
b. When and by whom was this activity conducted NA
c. Acreage of previously affected land at resent site that has been reclaimed: LVA acres
(identify all areas on your mine map(s)�.
d. When and by whom was this.activity conducted? NA
e. Do you wish to exclude any areas noted in 6a or c from this permit application?
Yes NA No NA. If yes, how much? acres (identify all areas on your mine map(s)).
7. Present (re -mining) use of the land (estimate acreage for each):
Cropland acres Pasture acres Forestry 1-1 .4 9acres FishlWildlife acres
Recreation acres Other acres (Specify use:
8. Proposed land use after mining and reclamation has been completed (estimate
acreage for each):
Cropland acres Pasture acres Forestry acres Fish/NVildlife acres
Recreation acres Other acres (Specify use:
9. Number of years for which the permit is requested (10 years maximum): 10
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1. Four (4) copies of the county highway maps and four (4) copies of all mine maps and reclamation
neaps 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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APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
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, permits
can only be issued for rip to ID years; thus, all mine and reclamation maps must o y 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, MA imam:
a. Property lines of the tract or tracts of land on which the proposed mining activity is to be located
incTudmg 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 pitslexcavations.
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.
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.
in. 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 adjoining land.
p. 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 must, at a minimum, meet the following guidelines:
PERMITTED ACREAGE MAP SCALE
0-99 Acres 1 inch = 50 feet
100-499 Acres 1 inch = 100 feet
500+ Acres l inch = 200 feet
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APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
A table/chart must be provided on the mine map that clearly lists the approximate acreage of
tailings/sediment ponds, stockpiles, wastepiles, processing area/haul roads, mine excavation and any other
major aspect of the mining operation that is proposed to be affected/disturbed during the life of the mining
permit. A table/chart similar to the followmg will be acceptable:
CATEGORY
AFFECTED ACREAGE
Tailings/Sediment Ponds
0
Stockpiles
0
Wastepilea
Processing Area/Haul Roads
Mine Excavation
9.78
Other
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=; IN ADDITION TO THE ABOVE, THE MAPS MUST ALSO INCLUDE ANY SITE,
SPECIFIC INFORMATION THAT IS PROVIDED IN THE ANSWERS TO THE.FOLLOWING
UEMONS IN THIS APPLICATION FORM (PLEASE NOTE THE ITALICIZED
UESTIONS/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, recycling process water, or other waste
water handling? Yes x No . If yes, briefly describe all sucYprocesses including any
chemicals to be used.
b. Will the operation involve dischar in fresh or waste water from the mine or plant?
Yes No x # yes, brig describe the nature of the discharge aid locate all
propos Wdisc-Farge points (along with their method of stabilization) on your mine maps).
c. Will any ppart 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_ NoT. If yes,
what impact, sf any, will mine dewaterin have on neighboring wells? Locate all existing wells
on the mine maps) that lie within 5007eet of the proposed excavation area. Provide data to .
support any conclusions or statements shade. Indicate 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 4 ft. Low 6 ft. Whais the source
of this information? Soil Survey of Bladen County, NC.
e. If you answered yes to any of the above questions, 'provide evidence that you have applied for
or obtained the appropriate water qpermit(s) (s e., non -discharge, NPDES, etc.) from the.
Division of Water Quality, Water Quality Section.
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APPLICATION FOR A NUNING PERNIIT
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 Air Quality or local governing body.
b. How will dust from stockpiles, haul roads, etc., be controlled? water truck as
required.
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. Build temporary haul road.
2. Cut timber.
3. Clear stumps, etc, and remove top soil.
4. Begin to excavate tract in 1 acre tracts and restore
as completed, until all excavations are completed.
4. Describe specific erosion control measures to be installed prior to land disturbing activities and
during mining to prevent offshe sedimentation (include specific plans for sediment and erosion
control far mine excavation(s), waste piles, access/mine roads and process areas), and give a detaiW&
sequence of installation and schedule for maintenance of the measures. Locate and lahrl all sedinwd
and erosion control measures on the mine maps) and provide typical cross-sections/construclddii
details of each measure. Engineering designs and calculations shall be required when needed` to
justify the adequacy of any proposed measures.
1. Gravel entrance way.
2. Rock dams at haul road
3. Haul road with positive
4. Mining to be in 1 acre
be fertilized and seed
redrained.
aide ditch.* at 5R 1004.
drainage.
tracts with 3:1 slopes to
as soon as completed and
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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, une&cAuwed buffers. Show all buffer locations and
widths on the mine map(s). `
100 feet to 140 feet, th existing woods on all sides. ,{�S
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b. How wide a buffer will be maintained between any land disturbing activities withi= permit
boundaries and any natural watercourses and wetlands? Buffers along natural watercourses and
wetlands must be RadjAgghS2d. Show all buffer locations and widths on the mine map(s).
NA
G. a. Describe methods to prevent landslide or slope instability adjacent to adjoining permit boundaries
during mining.
NA
b. Describe other methods to be taken during mining to prevept physical hazard to any neighboring
dwelling house, public road, public, commercial or industrial buildin& from any mine
excavation. Locate all such structures on the mine map if they are within 300 feet of any
proposed excavation.
None within 300 feet and 100 to 140 feet natural buffer on
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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 detail/cross-
section and location of each type of barricade to be used must be indicated on the mine map(s).
Chainlink fence and gate, locked when mine is not in operation.
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 gradient, installation of any
benches andlor slope drains (with supporting design information) if needed, and the method of
final stabilization.
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e. In excavation(s) of unconsolidated (non -rock) materials, sped the an le of all cut slopes
including specifications for benching and sloping. Cross -sections for all cut slopes must be
provided on the mine map(s).
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f. 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.
NA
7. Are acid producing minerals or soils present? Yes No x How will acid water pollution
from the excavation, stockpiles and waste areas be controlleUT-
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8. Describe specific plans (including a schedule of implementation) for screenin& the operation from
public view such as maintaining or plant'ng trees, bushes or other vegetation, buildingberms or other
measures. Show the location of all visual screening on the mine maps) and provide cross -sections
through all proposed berms or proposed spacings, sizes and species for tree plantings.
Existing woods on all sides, leaving 100 to 140 feet wooded buffer
on all sides.
9. Will explosives be used? Yes No___&__. If yes, specify the types of explosive(s) and describe
what precaution(s) will be used to prevent physical hazard to persons or neighboring rogeA from
flying rocks or excessive air blasts or ground vibrations. Locate the nearest of�srte 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 x . If yes, describe in detail what these wastes are and how they will be disposed.
Attach a separate site map(s) 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 information must be illustrated
on a reclamation map and must correspond directly with the information provided on the mine
map (s).
Slops will be fertilized, limed, seeded and matted as excavation
takes place.
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 ,(s) of water on the reclamation
map and proveT�caled crass -sections) through the proposeeddbody(s) of 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 . If yes, specify species.
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.
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3. Describe provisions for safety to persons and to adjoinin property in all completed excavations in
rock including what kind of permanent barricade will be feft. Construction details and locations of
all permanent barricades must be shown on the reclamation map.
Chainl.ink fence and gate (locked) when not in operation and a
permanent 100 to 140 foot buffer.
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.
NA
5. a. Describe reclamation of processing facilities, stockpile areas, and on -site roadways.
NA
b. Will any on -site roadways be left as part of the reclamation? Yes No x . If yes.
identify such roadways on the reclamation map and provide details on permanent ditch line
stabilization.
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6. Describe the method of reclamation of settling ponds and/or sediment control basins.
NA
7. 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 ining Act of 1971). No
off -sits generated waste shall be disposed of on the mine site without prior written -approval
from the NC Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Land Qualityy Section and
either the Division of Waste Management (DWM) or local governing body. If a disposil.permit
has been issued by DWM for the site, a copy of said permit must be attached. -to this
application. All tery and permanent re 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.
NA
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._ typical
cross -sections, of any permanent channels to be constructed as part of the reclamation plan. Indicate
the locations) of all permanent channels on the reclamation map.
NA
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 maps) 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.
As a area is completed it will be redrained.
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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 onl}► 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 and
Natural Resources;
c. Authorized county representatives of the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service,
specialists and research facultywith 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. Others as may be approved by the Department.
LIME - RATE OF APPLICATION (tons/acre): 4000 pounds per acre
FERTILIZER - ANALYSIS AND RATE OF APPLICATION (pounds/acre): 1 0 -1 0 -1 0
750 -1000 pounds per acre
SEED - TYPE(S) AND RATE(S) OF APPLICATION INCLUDING YEA&ROUND SEEDING
SCHEDULE (pounds/acre):
Tall Fescue, February 15 to April 30 and September 1 to October 31,
80 pounds per acre.
German Millet, April 18 to August 15, 10 pounds per acre.
Rye, May 1 and after August 15, 25 pounds per acre.
MULCH - TYPE AND RATE OF APPLICATION (pounds/acre) AND MMFiTtHOD OF
ANCHORING: Small grain straw, 4000 pounds per acre, spIia
tacking to hold in place.
OTHER VEGETATIVE COVERS - TYPE(S) AND RATE(S) OF APPLICATION INCLUDING
SEEDING SCHEDULE (pounds/acre, trees/acre, spacing of trees/shrubs, etc):
Revegetation an r EpforestatJon plan approved by:
Signature
Print Name
Title County _Extensi,g,n Aaent
Agency Cooperative Extension Office
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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 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 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.
MM TMS SECTION MUST BE COMPLETED FOR ALL APPLICATIONS FOR NEW
MINING 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(b 1) of The Mining Act of 1971, Notice is hereby given that
Charles Andrews. _ has applied on 9-1 5-04
(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) 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 _sand on 10 acres located 2
(Mineral, Ore) (Number-) (Miles)
southwest _ of Tar Heel off/near road 8R 1004, Tar Heel Rd.
(Direction) (Nearest Town) (Number/Name)
in Bladen County.
"SEE ATTACIIED MAP FOR PROPOSED PERMIT BOUNDARI.ES AND CORRESPONDING
ADJOINING LANDOWNER NAMES AND LOCATIONS*
I.n accordance with G.S. 74-50(b1), the mine 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
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 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 re ardin the
Por intormation on the mining
Mining Program staff at 733.4574: Please note that the
review process, please contact t
Evelyn W. & Angus A. Faust Charles Andrews
7211 Abbington Dr.,Dixon Hill,MD 20745 The Tara Group of Lumberton,Inc.
(Addressee/Owner of Record's (Name of Applicant: Include Contact Person
Name and Address) & Company Name, if Applicable)
9-18-04 2700 NC Hwy. 72 W,Lumberton, NC 28360
(Date of Issuance of this Notice/ T (Address of Applicant)
Mailed to Addressee/Owner of Record)
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NOTICE
Pursuant to provisions G.S, 74-50(b1) of The Mining Act of 1971, Notice is hereby given that
Charles Andrews has applied on 9-1 8-04
(Applicant Name) (.Date)
to the Land Quality Section, Division of Land Resources, North Carolina Department of Environment
and Natural Resources, 16I2 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612, for (check one):
(a) a new surface mining permit R1
(b) a modification of an existing surface mining permit to add land to the permitted area ❑
The applicant proposes to rnine sand on 10 acres located 2
(Mineral, Ore) (Number) (Miles)
southwest of Tar Heel off/near road SR 1004, Tar Heel Rd.
(Direction) — (Nearest Town) (Number/Name)
in .,_Sladen 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 to notify all
owners of record, both public and private, of all tracts of land that are adjoining the mining permit boundary; if an
adjoining tract is owned or leased by the applicant or is owned by the lessor of the mine tract, all owners of record of
tracts adjoining these tracts must be notified (that are within 1,000 feet of the mining permit boundary). In addition,
the mine operator must also notify the chief administrative officer of the county or municipality in which any part of
the permitted area is located. Any person may file written comment(s) to the Department at the above address within
thirty (30) days of the issuance of this Notice or the filing of the application for a permit, whichever is later. Should
the Department determine that a significant public interest exists relative to G.S. 74-51, a public hearing will be held
within 60 days of the end of the 30-day comment period specified above.
A copy of the permit application materials 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 regarding the
For rntbrmation on the mming,permit application review process, please contact
Mining Program staff at 733-4574. Please note that the Department will consider any relevant written
J.J. Detweiler Charles A Brews
2814 Edison St. , NW, Uniontown, OH 44685 The Tara croup of Lumberton, Inc.
(Addressee/Owner of Record's (Name of Applicant: Include Contact Person
Name and Address) & Company Name, if Applicable)
9-18-04
(Date ol'Issuance of this Notice/
Mailed to Addressee/Owner of Record)
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NOTICE
Pursuant to provisions G.S. 74-50(bI) of The Mining Act of I971, Notice is hereby given that
Charles Andrews has applied on
(Applicant Name)
9-18-04
(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 91
(b) a modification of an existing surface mining permit to add land to the permitted area ❑
The applicant proposes to mine sand on 10 acres located 2
(Mineral, Ore) (Number) (Miles)
southwest of Tar Heel off/near road SR 1004, Tar Heel Rd.
(Direction) (Nearest Town) (Number/Narne)
in Bladen 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 to notify all
owners of record, both public and private, of all tracts of land that are adjoining the mining permit boundary; if an
adjoining tract is owned or leased by the applicant or is owned by the lessor of the mine tract, all owners of record of
tracts adjoining these tracts must be notified (that are within 1,000 feet of the mining permit boundary'). In addition,
the mine operator must also notify the chief administrative officer of the county or municipality in which any part of
the permitted area is located. Any person may file written comment(s) to the Department at the above address within
thirty (30) days of the issuance of this Notice or the filing of the application for a permit, whichever is later. Should
the Department determine that a significant public interest exists relative to G.S. 74-51, a public hearing will be held
within 60 days of the end of the 30-day comment period specified above.
A copy of the permit application materials are on file and available for public review during normal bUsilless
hours at the above listed address as well as at the appropriate regional office. For information re ardin the
For information on the mining permit application review process, please contact
Mining Program staff at 733-4574. Please note that the Department will consider any relevant written
Herbert Wrey
152 Wrey Road, Tar Heel, NC 28392
(Addressee/Owner of Record's
Name and Address)
9-18-04
(Date of issuance of this Notice/
Mailed to Addressee/Owner of Record)
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Charles Andrews
The Tara Group of Lumberton,Inc.
(Name of Applicant: Include Contact Person
& Company Name, if Applicable)
2700 NC Hwy. 72 W, Lumberton,NC 28360
(Address of Applicant) —

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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 9-1 8-04
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) a new surface mining pernut 10
(b) a modification of an existing surface mining permit to add land to the permitted area ❑
The applicant proposes to mine sand on 10 acres located 2
(Mineral, Ore) (Number) (Miles)
w t of Tar Heel off/near road SR 1004, Tar Heel Rd.
(Direction) (Nearest Town) (Number/Name)
in Sladen 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 to notify all
owners of record, both public and private, of all tracts of land that are adjoining the mining permit boundary; if an
adjoining tract is owned or leased by the applicant or is owned by the lessor of the mine tract, all owners of record of
tracts adjoining these tracts must be notified (that are within 1,000 feet of the mining permit boundary). In addition,
the mine operator must also notify the chief administrative officer of the county or municipality in which any part of
the permitted area is located. Any person may file written comment(s) to the Department at the above address within
thirty (30) days of the issuance of this Notice or the filing of the application for a permit, whichever is later. Should
the Department determine that a significant public interest exists relative to G.S. 74-51, a public hearing will be held
within 60 days of the end of the 30-day comment period specified above.
A copy of the permit application materials 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 reitarding the
ror intormation on the mining
Mining Program staff at 733-4574; Please note that the
n review process, please contact
Jane Smith (cemetary)
1525 Tar Heel Rd.,Tar Heel,NC 28392 The rT�arales AGroup $of Lumberton, Inc.
(Addressee/Owner of Record's (Name of Applicant: Include Contact Person
Name and Address) & Company Name, if Applicable)
9-18-04 2700 NC Hwy.72 W,Lumberton,NC 28360
(Date of Issuance of this Notice/ (Address of Applicant)
Mailed to Addressee/Owner of Record)
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NOTICE
Pursuant to provisions G. S. 74-50(b 1) of The Mining Act of 1971, Notice is hereby given that
Charles Andrews has applied on
(Applicant Name)
9-18-04
(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-I612, for (check one):
(a) a new surface mining permit N
(b) a modification of an existing surface mining permit to add land to the permitted area ❑
The applicant proposes to mine on 10 acres located
(Mineral, Ore) (Number)
2
(Miles)
southwest of Tar Heel off/near road SR 1004, Tar Heel Rd.
(Direction) (Nearest Town) (Number/Name)
in County.
ItSEE ATTACHED MAP FOR PROPOSED PERMIT BOUNDARIES AND CORRESPONDING
ADJOINING LANDOWNER NAMES AND LOCATIONS'
In accordance with G.S. 74-50(b1), the mine 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
thirty (30) days of the issuance of this Notice or the fling 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 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 regarding. the
. For information on the mining permit
Mining Program staff at 733-4574. Please note that the De art
process, please contact t
Jane Wilson Smith and Troy Smith Charles Andrews
1525 Tar Heel Rd.,Tar Heel,NC 28392 The Tara Group of Lumberton,lnc.
(Addressee/Owner of Record's (Name of Applicant: Include Contact Person
Name and Address) & Company Name, if Applicable)
_ 9-18-04
(Date of Issuance of this Notice/
Mailed to Addressee/Owner of Record)
=IM.
2700 NC Hwy.72 W,Lumberton, NC 28360
(Address of Applicant)

NOTICE,
Pursuant to provisions G.S. 74-50(bI) of The Mining Act of 1971,.Notice is hereby given that
Carl es Andrews has applied on 9-18-04
(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-I612, 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 sand on acres located _2 _
(Mineral, Ore) (Number) (Miles)
southwest _ of Tar Heel offhnear road SR 1 004,Tar Heel Rd.
(Direction) (Nearest Town) (Number/Name)
in Bladen 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 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). Ill 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 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 regarding the
For intormation on t
Mining Program staff at 733-4574. Please not
review process, please cant
Lishous Robeson Charles Andrews
234 Red Oak Farm Rd.,Tar Heel,NC 28392 The Tara Group of Lumberton, Inc.
(Addressee%Owner of Record's� �- (Name of Applicant: Include Contact Person
Name and Address) & Company Name, if Applicable)
9-18-04 2700 NC Hwy.72 W,Lumberton, NC 28360
(Date of Issuance of this Notice/ (Address of Applicant)
Mailed to Addressee/Owner of Record)
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NOTICE
Pursuant to provisions G. S. 74-50(b 1) of The Mining Act of 1971, Notice is hereby given that
_ Charles Andrews has applied on
(Applicant Name)
9-18-04
(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 fil
(b) a modification of an existing surface mining permit to add land to the permitted area ❑
The applicant proposes to mine _ sand On 10 acres located
(Mineral, Ore) (Number)
2
(Miles)
southwest of Tar Heel off/near road , SR 1004 , Tar Heel Rd_.
(Direction) (Nearest Town) (Number/Name)
in Bladen 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 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 raining 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 fling 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 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 regarding the
1. For information on the mining
Mining Program staff at 733-4574. Please note that the
ion review process, please contact t
Teressa Lesane Johnson Charles Andrews
Route 2,Box 118-B,Tar Heel,NC 28392 The Tara Group of Lumberton, Inc.
(Addressee/Owner ofRecord's (Name of Applicant: Include Contact Person
Name and Address) & Company Name, if Applicable)
9-18-04 2700 NC Hwy.72 W,Lumberton, NC 28360
(Date of Issuance of this Notice/ _w (Address of Applicant)
Mailed to Addressee/Owner of Record)
1 6--

NOTICE
Pursuant to provisions G.S. 74-50(b1) of The Mining Act of 1971, Notice is hereby given that
Charles Andrews
Applicant Name)
has applied on
9-18-04
(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 sand 011 10 acres located 2
(Mineral, Ore) (Number) (Miles)
southwest _ of Tar Heel off/near road SR 1004,Tar Heel Rd.
(Direction) (Nearest Town) (Number/Name)
in Bladen 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 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 boundaryy). 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 personmay 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. 74-5 I, 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 regarding th
For information on the mining permit application review process, please contact the
Mrnrng Program staff at 733-4574. Please note that the Department will consider any.relevant written
comments/documentation within the provisions of the Mining Act of 1971 throe h� out -the application review
process until a final decision is made on the application.
Mildred Lesane Charles Andrews
299 L&J Drive, Tar Heel,NC 28392. The Tara Group of Lumberton, Inc.
(Addressee/Owner of Record's (Naive of Applicant: Include Contact Person
Name and Address) & Company Name, if Applicable)
9-18-04
(Date of Issuance of this Notice/
Mailed to Addressee/Owner of Record)
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2700 NC Hwy.72 W,Lumberton, NC 28360
(Address of Applicant)

NOTICE
Pursuant to provisions G.S. 74-50 of The Mining Act of 1971, Notice is hereby given that
Charles Andrews has applied on Marcly 23, 2004
(Applicant Name) (Date)
to the Land Quality Section, Division of Land Resources, North Carolina Department of Environment
and Natural Resources, P. O. Box 27687, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611, for (check one):
(a) a new surface mining permit
(b) a modification to add adjacent land to an existing surface mining permit ❑
The applicant proposes to mine Sand on 9.78 acres located
(Mineral, Ore) (Number)
Sout west of Tar Heel, NC
(Miles) (Direction) (Nearest Town)
offlnear road SR 1004, Tar Heel Road in Blden
(Road Number/Name) (Name of County)
*SEE ATTACHED MAP FOR PROPOSED PERMIT 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 adjo (contiguous) to the proposed mine site (permit boundaries), and to notify
the chief administrative officer of tle county or municipality to which the site is located. Any person may file
written comment(s) to the Department at the above address within thl (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
sigaificant 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 further information
call [phone]. Please, now that, the _pwartment will - consider any- relevant written
Greg Martin, Bladen County Manager
P.O. Box 1048,.Elizabethtown,NC 28337
(Addressee's Name and Address)
(Date of Issuance of this Notice/Mailed to Addressee)
CS'l�ti^rr. of -T-- on. -r^c_
(Name of Applicant)
2700 NC Hwy. 72 W. Lumberton NC 28360
(Address of Applicant)
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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.
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
The Tara Group of Lumberton,Inc,
Print Name: C harl c-g Antirpws Print Name: Charles Andrews
Address 2700 NC Hwy. 72 West Tide: owner -Operator
Lumberton, NC 28360 Company:
NA
Telephone 91 0 - 7 3 9 - 81 9 9 _ Mine Name: TARA-BLADEN-1
*Signature must be the same as the individual who signed Page 1 of this application.
bprialp procesdngfee (see next page For fee schedule) in the form a check ,or money order
to the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources must be sent to the
t&
ftj Section Central Office at the address listed on the front cover of this application zform.
In uiries regarding the status of the review of this application should be directed to the Mining Program staff
at1919) 731-4574.
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