20210421_Application

Tara Group of Lumberton, Inc.
2700 NC Hwy 72 West
Lumberton, NC 28360
April 20, 2021
Mr. Adam Parr
Assistant State Mining Specialist
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources
1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699
RE: Application for a New Mining Permit (to replace expired Mining Permit No. 09-16)
Tara Group of Lumberton, Inc. —Tara Group Mine
Bladen County
Cape Fear River Basin
Dear Mr. Parr:
Tara Group of Lumberton, Inc. hereby submits its mining permit application for a new mining
permit to replace expired Mining Permit No. 09-16 in order to resume mining sand on a 48-acre tract of
land located off Tar Heel Road (SR 1004) in Bladen County. The proposed permitted acreage will be 42.8
acres and the affected acreage will be 32.3 acres and will consist of a site access road, plant and
stockpile area, perimeter screening berms, mine excavation area, and temporary erosion and
sedimentation control measures that will be installed and maintained until all site runoff is directed
internal to the mine. There will be no mine dewatering of the mine excavation. The proposed
reclamation plan is to restore the mine excavations to viable lakes, remove all mining equipment from
the site, grade all remaining affected areas, and establish permanent groundcover throughout the site.
We do intend to bring land clearing debris and used concrete onto the site for recycling and
sale. We have submitted an application to the Division of Waste Management for approval of a land
clearing and inert debris and concrete processing permit and will provide your office a copy once the
permit is issued.
Our detailed responses provided within the attached mining permit application form along with
our comprehensive mining plan set support our contention that we have addressed all of the
environmental and public safety aspects of the NC Mining Act and corresponding administrative rules,
and that none of the permit denial criteria listed under GS 74-51(d) (1)-(7) will be triggered by our
proposed mining operation. Lastly, we have attached our $5,000 mining permit application processing
fee to initiate the review of our application.
RECEIVED
APR 2 1 2021
LAND QUALITY
MINING PROGRAM

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Thank you for your consideration in this matter. If you should have any questions regarding our
mining permit application package, please contact our consultant, Mr. Tracy E. Davis, PE, at (919) 368-
0246 or me at [phone].
Sincerely,
Charlie Andrews.
Tara Group of Lumberton, Inc.
Attachments: $5,000 Mining Permit Application Processing Fee
Mining Permit Application Package — 6 Copies

NORTH CAROLINA
MINING PERMIT APPLICATION
State of North Carolina
Department of Environmental Quality
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources
1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612
[phone]
Revised: 2017

NOTE:
It is recommended that you contact the appropriate
Regional Office (see Regional Office listing in the back of this
booklet) or the Raleigh Central Office for a
PRE -APPLICATION MEETING
to discuss your intentions and address any questions.

MINING PERMIT APPLICATION REVIEW
PROCESS FLOWCHART
BEGINNING OF PROCESS
Application received by
State Mining Specialist Applicant issues
- I Public Notice
Application assigned to
Assistant State Mining Specialist
Assistant State Mining Specialist/Program Secretary
routes application for review and comment
- U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
- N. C. Geological Survey
- Wildlife Resources Commission
- Division of Water Resources
- Division of Archives & History
- Division of Parks & Recreation
- Others as appropriate
All application review comments forwarded to
Assistant State Mining Specialist
co
If "YES", Assistant State Mining
Specialist drafts the proposed
permit action
- Regional Office
- Division of Air Quality
- Division of Water Resources
Review Public Comments;
Public Hearing Possible
If "NO", Assistant State Mining
Specialist drafts a letter requesting
additional information from applicant
Additional information from applicant
received and routed to/reviewed by
Assistant State Mining Specialist and
Regional Office Staff
(go to )

Application & proposed permit action
reviewed by State Mining Specialist
ation & proposed permit
complete/acceptable??
If "Yes", the following permit actions
are issued by the State Mining Specialist:
- Draft Permits
- Permit Transfers/Name Changes
- Bond Substitutions/Cancellations
- Permit Releases
- High Airblast Remediation Plans
- Non -controversial New Permits
- - Small, Non -controversial Modifications
END OF PROCESS
If "YES", application & proposed
permit action forwarded to and
reviewed by Division Director
lication & proposed permit
complete/acceptable??
If "YES", the proposed permit action is
issued by the Division Director
END OF PROCESS
If "No", application & proposed
permit action returned to Assistant
State Mining Specialist for revision
(go to )
For other permit actions, if "Yes",
application & proposed permit action
forwarded to and reviewed by Mining
Specialist
ation & proposed permit
complete/ acceptable??
If "NO", application & proposed permit
action returned to State Mining Specialist/
Assistant State Mining Specialist for revision
(go to )
If "NO", application & proposed permit
action returned to Section Chief/State Mining
Specialist for revision
(go to )

APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
(PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE)
1. Name of Mine Tara Group Mine County Bladen
River Basin Cape Fear
Latitude (decimal degrees to four places) 34.71670
Longitude (decimal degrees to four places)-78.8141 °
2. Name of Applicant* Tara Group of Lumberton, Inc.
3. Permanent address for receipt of official mail** 2700 NC Highway 72 W, Lumberton, NC 28360
Telephone [phone] Alternate No._( )
4. Mine Office Address 2700 NC Hwy 72W, Lumberton, NC 28360 Telephone [phone]
5. Mine Manager Charlie Andrews
6. E-mail Address: taragroup81990gmail.com
I certify that all details contained in this Permit Application are true and correct to the best of our
knowledge. We fully understand that any willful misrepresentation of facts will be cause for permit
revocation.
***Signature Date 1 + b Z J
Print Name Charlie Andrews
Title Owner -Manager
* This will be the name that the mining permit will be issued to and the name that must be indicated on the
reclamation bond (security) that corresponds to this site.
** The Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources must be notified of any changes in the permanent
address or telephone number.
*** Signature of company officer required.
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APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
NOTE: All of the following questions must be thoroughly answered regarding your mining operation for
the intended life of the mine. All responses must be clearly conveyed on a corresponding, detailed mine map.
A. GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE MINE
1. Answer all of the following that apply:
® If this is an application for a NEW permit, indicate the total acreage at the site to be covered by the
permit (this is the acreage that the "new permit" fee will be based upon): 42.8
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Of this acreage, how much is owned and how much is leased? Acres owned: 42.8
Acres leased: Property owner if leased:
If this is an application for a MODIFICATION to a mining permit,
number and the total (overall) acreage covered by the existing permit.
Mining Permit No.: Total permitted acreage:
indicate the mining permit
Does the modification involve acreage within the previously approved permitted boundary?
Yes ❑ No ❑. If yes, indicate the acreage to be covered by this modification (this is the acreage
that the "major modification" fee will be based upon):
Does the modification involve acreage outside the previously approved permitted boundary?
Yes ❑ No ❑. If yes, indicate the additional acreage to be covered by this
modification: . (NOTE: you must complete all of Section F. of this application form
entitled Notification of Adjoining Landowners).
Of this acreage to be added to the permit, will any portion of this acreage be affected (i.e.: disturbed,
ground cover removed) by the mining operation? Yes ❑ No ❑ (If no, a "minor modification"
fee of $100.00 is required, despite the "undisturbed" acreage to be added). If yes, indicate the
acreage to be affected within the acreage to be added to the permit (the total acreage to be added to
the permit is the acreage that the "major modification" fee will be based upon):
If this is an application for TRANSFER of a mining permit, indicate the mining permit number and
the total (overall) acreage covered by the existing permit.
Mining Permit No.: Total permitted acreage:
SEE THE FEE SCHEDULE AT THE END OF THIS FORM FOR THE PROPER FEE AMOUNT TO BE
PAID FOR THE REQUESTED PERMIT ACTION(S) AND CORRESPONDING ACREAGE NOTED
ABOVE
2. Name of all materials mined: Sand
3. Mining method:
Hydraulic Dredge Front-end Loader & Truck ® Shovel & Truck
Dragline & Truck Self -loading Scraper
Other (explain): Track hoe and Truck
4. a. Expected maximum depth of mine (feet) 30 feet
Depth is relative to what benchmark? (e.g., natural ground level, mean sea level, road elevation, etc.)
Natural around level
b. Expected average depth of mine (feet) Approximately 20 feet
S. Has any area(s) at this site been mined in the past? Yes ® No ❑
If yes, when and by whom was this activity conducted? Tara Group under previous Mining Permit No.
09-16
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6. Number of years for which the permit is requested (Life of the Mining Operation or Life of Lease from
Public Entity): Approximately 10 years
B. MAPS
1. Clearly mark and label the location of your mining operation on six (6) copies of a 7.5-minute quadrangle
and a county highway map. These maps, in addition to six (6) copies of all mine maps and reclamation
maps, must be submitted with each permit application.
7.5-minute quadrangles may be obtained from the N.C. Geological Survey:
Mailing Address: Physical Address:
1612 Mail Service Center OR 512 North Salisbury Street, 5`h Floor
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612 Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
[phone]
htti)://aortal.ncdenr.org/web/lr/izeoloaical home
County highway maps may be obtained from the N.C. Department of Transportation:
North Carolina Department of Transportation - Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Mailing Address:
NCDOT GIS Unit
1587 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1587
Physical Address:
NCDOT GIS Unit
3401 Carl Sandburg Court
Raleigh, North Carolina 27610
[phone]
http://www.ncdot.ordit/gis/
2. Mine maps must be accurate and appropriately scaled drawings, aerial photographs or enlarged
topographic maps of the entire mine site. All aspects of the mine site must be clearly labeled on the
maps along with their corresponding (approximate) acreage. Thus, all mine and reclamation maps
must denote those activities that are intended to be conducted during the life of the mining permit.
All maps must be of a scale sufficient (see minimum requirements listed below) to clearly illustrate the
following, at a minimum:
a. Property lines of the tract or tracts of land on which the proposed mining activity is to be located
including easements and rights -of -way.
b. Existing or proposed permit boundaries.
c. Initial and ultimate limits of clearing and grading.
d. Outline and width of all buffer zones (both undisturbed and unexcavated).
e. Outline and acreage of all pits/excavations.
f. Outline and acreage of all stockpile areas.
g. Outline and acreage of all temporary and/or permanent overburden disposal areas.
h. Location and acreage of all processing plants (processing plants may be described as to location and
distance from mine if sufficiently far removed).
i. Locations and names of all streams, rivers and lakes.
j. Outline and acreage of all settling and/or processing wastewater ponds.
k. Location and acreage of all planned and existing access roads and on -site haul roads.
1. Location of planned and existing on -site buildings.
m. Location and dimensions of all proposed sediment and erosion control measures.
n. Location of 100-year floodplain limits and wetland boundaries.
o. Names of owners of record, both public and private, of all tracts of land that are adjoining the mining
permit boundary; if an adjoining tract is owned or leased by the applicant or is owned by the lessor
of the mine tract, names of owners of record of tracts adjoining these tracts, that are within 1,000 feet
of the mining permit boundary, must be provided on the mine map.
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p. Names of owners of record, both public and private, of all tracts of land that are adjoining the mining
permit boundary which lie directly across and are contiguous to any highway, creek, stream, river, or
other watercourse, railroad track, or utility or other public right-of-way. If an adjoining tract is
owned or leased by the applicant or is owned by the lessor of the mine tract, names of owners of
record of tracts adjoining these tracts, that are within 1,000 feet of the mining permit boundary, must
be provided on the mine map(s). NOTE: "Highway" means a road that has four lanes of travel or
less and is not designated as an Interstate Highway.
q. Map legend:
1. Name of applicant
2. Name of mine
3. North arrow
4. County
5. Scale
6. Symbols used and corresponding names
7. Date prepared and revised
8. Name and title of person preparing map
Map scales should meet the following guidelines:
PERMITTED ACREAGE
MAP SCALE
0-49 Acres
1 inch = 50 feet
50-199 Acres
1 inch = 100 feet
200+ Acres
1 inch = 200 feet
(NOTE: Smaller scaled maps may be acceptable if they clearly illustrate the above items)
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USGS QUAD MAP
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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 following will be acceptable:
CATEGORY
AFFECTED ACREAGE
Tailings/Sediment Ponds
1.4
Stockpiles
0.9
Wastepiles
9.8
Processing Area/Haul Roads
1.0
Mine Excavation
19.2
Other (Explain)
0
Total Disturbed Acreage
32.3
NOTE:
IN ADDITION TO THE ABOVE, THE MAPS MUST ALSO INCLUDE ANY SITE -SPECIFIC
INFORMATION THAT IS PROVIDED IN THE ANSWERS TO THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS IN
THIS APPLICATION FORM (PLEASE NOTE THE ITALICIZED QUESTIONS/STATEMENTS
THROUGHOUT THE FORM). THIS APPLICATION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED COMPLETE
WITHOUT ALL RELEVANT ITEMS BEING ADEQUATELY ADDRESSED ON THE MINE MAPS.
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C. PROTECTION OF NATURAL RESOURCES
1. Describe in detail the sequence of events for the development and operation of the mine and reference the
sequence to the mine map(s). Attach additional sheets as needed.
The proposed operation will involve the removal of sand by track hoe and truck, or similar
equipment, without dewatering the mine excavation. Mining will begin at the southwestern corner of
the Initial Pit and progress northeast towards the plant area. Any excess overburden will be placed
back into the mine excavation as the mine progresses. Mined material will be placed into trucks and
hauled to the plant site for material screening. No mining activities will commence until all erosion
and sedimentation control measures have been installed and maintained. In addition to the erosion
and sedimentation control measures, the mine excavation, plant and stockpile area, and visual
screening berms will be located as shown on the attached mining plan set.
A detailed construction sequence has been provided on Sheet C4 of the attached mining plan set and
is provided below:
PHASE 1 — Initial Pit:
1. Prior to commencement of construction activities, NCDEQ Land Quality Section will be
contacted at [phone]
2. Install construction entrance on Tarheel Road
3. Install silt fence per plan detail below all berms, permanent/temporary diversions, and
basins/traps with silt fence outlets in low areas per plan
4. Install Sediment Basin # 1. Stabilize and seed all slopes immediately. Only clear as necessary to
install basins. Maintain silt fence and silt fence outlets downstream until adequate ground cover
is established
5. Install temporary diversions. Stabilize and seed all slopes immediately. Only clear as necessary
to install diversions. Maintain silt fence and silt fence outlets downstream until
temporary/permanent lining and adequate ground cover on fill slopes is established
6. Install plant site with berms and begin removal of overburden from pit
7. Install permanent and temporary berms around the pit
8. Maintain silt fence until berms are stabilized and seeded around plant site and excavation area.
Remove temporary diversions and temporary skimmer basins once positive drainage is achieved
to the pit. Maintain all downstream diversions and silt fence until adequate ground cover is
established.
9. Once good ground cover is established and no rutting of slope is occurring, remove all erosion
control measures while maintaining silt fence on downstream side
10. Begin mining activities in Initial Pit Area
PHASE 2 — Pit Expansion:
1. Remove existing stream crossing/culvert. Stream bed is to be restored to original elevation and
side slopes
2. Install temporary bridge across stream with appropriate erosion and sedimentation control
measures as shown on Sheet C 11
3. Install silt fence per plan detail below all berms, permanent/temporary diversions, and
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4. Install Skimmer Sediment Basins #2 and #3. Stabilize and seed all slopes immediately. Only
clear as necessary to install basins. Maintain silt fence and silt fence outlets downstream until
adequate ground cover is established
5. Install temporary diversions. Stabilize and seed all slopes immediately. Only clear as necessary
to install diversions. Maintain silt fence and silt fence outlets downstream until
temporary/permanent lining and adequate ground cover on fill slopes is established
6. Install permanent and temporary berms around the pit
7. Maintain silt fence until berms are stabilized and seeded around plant site and excavation area.
Remove temporary diversions and temporary skimmer basins once positive drainage is achieved
to the pit. Maintain all downstream diversions and silt fence until adequate ground cover is
established.
8. Once good ground cover is established and no rutting of slope is occurring, remove all erosion
control measures while maintaining silt fence on downstream side
9. Begin mining activities in Pit Expansion Area
PHASE 3 - Mining Plant Site:
1. Any debris and debris bins will be removed and properly disposed prior to mining the plant area.
No debris will be placed in the mine excavation. If the plant area is not mined, the debris and
debris bins will be removed from the site and all affected areas in and around the plant site will
be properly graded and permanently stabilized with groundcover
2. Begin mining activities in the Plant Site Future Pit Expansion Area. All material will be
excavated and removed with minimum stockpile areas
ALL PHASES:
1. As excavation area is expanded, positive drainage to be maintained to excavation
2. Temporary seed stockpile areas that will be denuded for 30 days or more
3. Maintain silt fence after major rain events
4. Stabilize and seed all denuded areas in which work will not recommence within 7 working days
or 14 calendar days
5. Maintain all erosion and sedimentation control devices weekly and after major storm events
6. Dewater all sediment basins and skimmer basins for maintenance and removal with silt bag per
detail, if needed
7. Call NCDEQ Land Quality Section at [phone] for inspection
Once all mining activities are completed, final reclamation of the entire site will be completed as
indicated in the Reclamation Plan (see Sheet C5).
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2. Describe specific erosion control measures to be installed prior to land disturbing activities and during
mining to prevent offsite sedimentation (include specific plans for sediment and erosion control for mine
excavation(s), waste piles, access/mine roads and process areas), and give a detailed sequence of
installation and schedule for maintenance of the measures. Locate and label all sediment and erosion
control measures on the mine maps) and provide typical cross-sections/construction details of each
measure. Engineering designs and calculations are required to justify the adequacy of any proposed
measures.
Erosion and sedimentation control measures have been proposed throughout the project area to protect
surrounding properties. These include a 30-foot wide by 100-foot long gravel construction entrance,
buffer zones, perimeter silt fence with silt fence outlets, temporary diversions, earthen berms for
screening as well as sediment containment, and three temporary basins (one temporary sediment basin
and two temporary skimmer basins) that will be maintained until they have been removed by mining and
all runoff is directed into the mine excavation.
All erosion and sedimentation control measures are shown on Sheet C4. The installation and removal of
all erosion and sedimentation control measures are specified within the construction sequences also
provided on Sheet C4.
The temporary sediment basin and two temporary skimmer basins and all associated diversions have been
designed using a 25-year design storm event. The design calculations for each measure are provided on
Sheets C 12 and C 13.
The seeding schedules and all construction and maintenance details for each erosion and sedimentation
measure are provided on Sheets C6—C 11.
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3. a. Will the operation involve washing the material mined, recycling process water, or other waste water
handling? Yes ® No ❑. If yes, briefly describe all such processes including any chemicals to be used.
By nature of the removal of sand and gravel from below the water table within the mine excavation, the
material will be wet with some drainage occurring back into the mine excavation when the material is
placed on the ground prior to being loaded into a haul truck. Thus, the material will be moist while in the
haul truck during transport to the plant area. A mobile screen will be used to screen the material into
different product sizes, and to remove any organics that may exist. Some water from the mine excavation
will be added during this process to reduce the potential for dust. The minor amount of water used to
reduce dust potential in the plant area will be contained within the perimeter berm system and allowed to
naturally infiltrate into the ground.
b. Will the operation involve discharging fresh or waste water from the mine or plant as a point discharge to
the waters of the State? Yes ® No ❑. Ifyes, briefly describe the nature of the discharge and locate
all proposed discharge points (along with their method of stabilization) on your mine map(s).
During the initial clearing of the project area, a temporary sediment basin and two temporary skimmer
basins with temporary diversions will be used to capture stormwater runoff. Sediment Basin #1 will have
no discharge and will serve at the initial pit. Any stormwater runoff/sediment captured by Skimmer
Basins #2 and #3 will be retained to allow sediment to settle to the bottom of the basin. Water from the
surface of these basins will be removed by the skimmer and discharged via the basin outlet dissipator as
shown on Sheet C4. This process is further described in the construction sequence and on the
construction detail sheets.
NOTE: Once the mine excavation is enlarged to incorporate these skimmer basins, all drainage from the
site will be directed into and held within the mine excavation — which will eliminate any further discharge
from the site. Once these skimmer basins are incorporated into the pit and internal drainage is achieved,
the outlet pipes and dissipators of both basins will be removed to allow for the construction of the
perimeter berm in these areas that will tie into the existing perimeter berm to contain sediment within the
mine excavation.
c. Will any part of the proposed mine excavation(s) extend below the water table? Yes ® No ❑.
If yes, do you intend to dewater the excavation(s)? Yes ❑ No ®.
If yes, what impact, if any, will mine dewatering have on neighboring wells? Estimated withdrawal rate
in gallons per day: . Locate all existing wells on the mine map(s) that lie within
500 feet of the proposed excavation area. Provide data to support any conclusions or statements made,
including any monitoring well data, well construction data and current water withdrawal rates. Indicate
whether the proposed mine locale is served by a public water system or private wells.
The estimated maximum depth of the mine will be 30 feet with the water table depth estimated to be 12
feet below the natural ground surface. As the material to be mined will be removed without dewatering
the excavation, no impacts to surrounding properties are anticipated.
d. If you answered yes to any of the above questions, provide evidence that you have applied for or
obtained the appropriate water quality permit(s) (i.e., non -discharge, NPDES, Stormwater, etc.) from the
Stormwater Program. In addition, the applicant is required to register water use with the Division of
Water Resources, Ground Water Management Branch, if the operation withdraws more than 10,000
gallons per day and needs a capacity use permit from the Division of Water Resources, Ground Water
Management Branch, if the operation lies in a capacity use area and withdraws more than 100,000
gallons per day.
No mine dewatering is proposed for this operation. See response provided in Item 3 c. above.

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In addition, a Notice of Intent (NOI) form for coverage under the NPDES NCG02 General Stormwater
Permit for Mining, including the required processing fee and attachments, has been submitted to
DEMLR's Stormwater Program for review and approval. A copy of the NOI and its attachments are
attached to this mining permit application. Once the Certificate of Coverage is issued by the Stormwater
Program, a copy will be provided to your office.
4. a. Will the operation involve crushing or any other air contaminant emissions? Yes ® No ❑.
If yes, indicate evidence that you have applied for or obtained an air quality permit issued by the
Division of Air Quality or local governing body.
A mobile sand screen will be used to screen the material into different product sizes, and to remove any
organics that may exist. Water from the mine excavation will be added during this process to reduce
the potential for dust.
A letter and an accompanying projected emissions spreadsheet have been submitted to the DAQ
Fayetteville Regional Office for review. We are requesting a permit determination by DAQ to confirm
that a DAQ permit is NOT required for the use of this mobile sand screen given that the projected level
of emissions is below the threshold where a DAQ permit is required. A complete copy of this
submission to DAQ is attached to this mining permit application. Once a permit determination is issued
by DAQ, a copy will be provided to your office.
b. How will dust from stockpiles, haul roads, etc., be controlled?
The access road, stockpiles, mobile sand screen, and haul road will be sprayed with water from the
mine excavation several times a day, as needed, to control fugitive dust.
5. a. A buffer will be required between any mining activity and any mining permit boundary or right-of-
way. It may be an unexcavated buffer (no excavation, but roadways, berms and erosion &
sedimentation control measures may be installed within it), an undisturbed buffer (no disturbance
within the buffer whatsoever), or a combination of the two, depending upon the site conditions.
Note that all buffers must be located within the mining permit boundaries.
How wide a buffer will be maintained between any mining activity and any mining permit boundary
or right-of-way at this site? A minimum buffer of 25 feet is recommended, although a wider buffer
may be needed depending on site conditions. Show all buffer locations and widths on the mine
map(s).
A proposed 50-foot minimum undisturbed buffer with an additional 50 foot wide by 6.25-foot-high
vegetated earthen berm will provide an overall vegetated buffer of 100 feet between mining related
activities and any mining permit boundary.
b. A minimum 50-foot-wide undisturbed buffer will be required between any land disturbing activities
within the mining permit boundaries and any natural watercourses and wetlands unless smaller
undisturbed buffers can be justified. Depending on site conditions, a buffer wider than 50 feet may
be needed.
How wide an undisturbed buffer will be maintained between any land disturbing activities within the
mining permit boundaries and any natural watercourses and wetlands at this site? Show all buffer
locations and widths on the mine map(s).
A proposed 50-foot minimum undisturbed buffer will be maintained on both sides of the stream that
runs through the property as shown on Sheet C2. In addition, a proposed 50-foot minimum
undisturbed buffer with an additional 50 foot wide by 6.25-foot-high vegetated earthen berm will
provide an overall vegetated buffer of 100 feet between mining related activities and any stream or
wetland that may exist on neighboring properties.
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6. a. Describe methods to prevent landslide or slope instability adjacent to adjoining permit boundaries
during mining. Minimum 2 horizontal to 1 vertical slopes or flatter for clayey material and
minimum 3 horizontal to 1 vertical slopes or flatter for sandy material are generally required, unless
technical justification can be provided to allow steeper slopes.
Removal of sand and gravel from below the water table within the mine excavation will result in the
side slopes reaching their natural angle of repose in water. However, any excavation that occurs
above the water table will be conducted at a 3 horizontal to 1 vertical or flatter slope.
b. Provide a cross-section on the mine map(s) for all fill slopes (berms, wastepiles, overburden
disposal areas, etc), clearly indicating the intended side slope gradient, installation of any benches
and/or slope drains (with supporting design information) if needed, and the method of final
stabilization.
Cross -sections and labels defining a minimum slope of 3 horizontal to 1 vertical or flatter for all fill
slopes have been provided in the mining plan set. The method of final stabilization for all fill slopes
and other areas affected by the mining operation are provided on Sheets C5 (reclamation map) and
C6 (seeding schedules) to protect their integrity and promote slope stability.
c. In excavation(s) of unconsolidated (non -rock) materials, specify the angle of all cut slopes including
specifications for benching and sloping. Cross -sections for all cut slopes must be provided on the
mine map(s).
The cut slopes of all excavated diversion ditches and walls of the skimmer basin will be maintained
at a minimum of 2 horizontal to 1 vertical or flatter. The cut slopes around the perimeter of the mine
excavation will be maintained at a minimum of 3 horizontal to 1 vertical or flatter. All cut slopes
and other areas affected by the mining operation will be stabilized with vegetation as indicated on
Sheet C6 to protect their integrity and promote slope stability.
d. In hardrock excavations, specify proposed bench widths and heights in feet. Provide cross -sections
of the mine excavation clearly noting the angles of the cut slopes, widths of all safety benches and
mine benches, and the expected maximum depth of the excavation.
There are no hard -rock excavations planned for this mining operation.
7. Describe other methods to be taken during mining to prevent physical hazard to any neighboring dwelling
house, public road, public, commercial or industrial building from any mine excavation. Locate all such
structures on the mine map if they are within 300 feet of any proposed excavation.
A lockable gate will be maintained at the site's entrance to prevent access by others outside of normal
business hours. Vegetated earthen berms are also provided around the entire perimeter of the mining
operation to prevent inadvertent entry.
8. Describe what kind of barricade will be used to prevent inadvertent public access along any high wall area
and when it will be implemented. Vegetated earthen berms, appropriate fencing and adequate boulder
barriers may be acceptable high wall barricades. A construction detail/cross-section and location of each
type of barricade to be used must be indicated on the mine map(s).
A lockable gate will be maintained at the site's entrance to prevent access by others outside of normal
business hours. Vegetated earthen berms are also provided around the entire perimeter of the mining
operation to prevent inadvertent entry.
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9. Are acid producing minerals or soils present? Yes ❑ No E.
If yes, how will acid water pollution from the excavation, stockpiles and waste areas be controlled?
10. a. Describe specific plans (including a schedule of implementation) for screening the operation from
public view such as maintaining or planting trees, bushes or other vegetation, building berms or
other measures. Show the location of all visual screening on the mine map(s) and provide cross -
sections through all proposed berms or proposed spacing, sizes and species for tree plantings.
Vegetated earthen berms will be constructed and stabilized with vegetation around the entire
perimeter of the mining operation to screen the operation from view of the public.
b. Could the operation have a significantly adverse effect on the purposes of a publicly owned park,
forest or recreation area? If so, how will such effects (i.e., noise, visibility, etc.) be mitigated?
There are no known publicly owned parks, forests, or recreation areas in close proximity to this
proposed mining operation.
11. Will explosives be used? Yes ❑ No E.
If yes, specify the types of explosive(s)an describe what precaution(s) s will be used to prevent physical P fY Yp p (} p p ys cal
hazard to persons or neighboring property from flying rocks or excessive air blasts or ground vibrations.
Depending on the mine's location to nearby structures, more detailed technical information may be
required on the blasting program (such as a third -party blasting study). Locate the nearest offsite occupied
structure(s) to the proposed excavations) on the mine map and indicate its approximate distance to the
proposed excavation.
12. Will fuel tanks, solvents, or other chemical reagents be stored on -site? Yes ❑ No Z.
Ifyes, describe these materials, how they will be stored and method ofcontainment in case ofspill. Indicate
the location(s) of all storage facilities on the mine map(s).
Fuel tanks will be stored onsite with the required spill prevention and secondary containment structures and
monitored on a regular basis. No solvents or other chemical reagents will be stored on -site. Besides fuel,
other operational and maintenance items will be brought onto the site for direct service to the equipment,
then removed from the site and properly stored offsite.
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APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
D. RECLAMATION PLAN
1. Describe your intended plan for the final reclamation and subsequent use of all affected lands and indicate
the sequence and general methods to be used in reclaiming this land. This must include the method of
reclamation of settling ponds and/or sediment control basins and the method of restoration or establishment
of any permanent drainage channels to a condition minimizing erosion, siltation and other pollution. This
information must be illustrated on a reclamation map and must correspond directly with the information
provided on the mine map(s). In addition, design information, including typical cross -sections, of any
permanent channels to be constructed as part of the reclamation plan and the location(s) of allpermanent
channels must be indicated on the reclamation map.
Upon completion of mining activities, the mine excavation will be reclaimed as a lake and the remainder of
the site will be reclaimed as outlined in the Reclamation Plan on Sheet C5. This includes removal of any
mining related equipment, grading of any affected areas to avoid ponding of noxious or foul water,
achieving final slopes around the mining excavation, maintaining vegetated berms along the perimeter of the
site for safety purposes, and establishing a permanent groundcover using native species throughout the site.
2. Is an excavated or impounded body of water to be left as a part of the reclamation? Yes ® No ❑.
If yes, illustrate the location of the body(s) of water on the reclamation map and provide a scaled
cross -sections) through the proposed body(s) of water. The minimum water depth must be at least 4 feet,
measured from the normal low water table elevation, unless information is provided to indicate that a more
shallow water body will be productive and beneficial at this site.
Will the body(s) of water be stocked with fish? Yes ❑ No ❑.
If yes, specify species.
The final lake depth will be at least 4 feet throughout with an average depth of approximately 20 feet. See
the Reclamation Plan on Sheet C5 for more detailed information.
3. Describe provisions for safety to persons and to adjoining property in all completed excavations in rock
including what kind of permanent barricade will be left. Acceptable permanent barricades are appropriate
fencing, large boulders placed end -to -end, etc. Construction details and locations of all permanent
barricades must be shown on the reclamation map.
There will be no excavations in rock at this mine site.
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APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
4. Indicate the method(s) of reclamation of overburden, refuse, spoil banks or other such on -site mine
waste areas, including specifications for benching and sloping. Final cross -sections and locations for
such areas must be provided on the reclamation map.
The visual barrier berms proposed around the entire perimeter of the mining operation will be
approximately 6.25 feet tall and 50 feet wide at the base with a minimum of 4 horizontal to 1 vertical
slope as shown on Sheet C2. In addition, these berms will be stabilized with temporary and permanent
groundcover as outlined on Sheet C6.
5. a. Describe reclamation of processing facilities, stockpile areas, and on -site roadways.
The mobile sand screen and all other mining related equipment will be removed from the mine site.
Stockpiles will be removed from the site and the remaining footprints of all stockpile and other work
areas will be graded level with surrounding natural ground elevation and permanently stabilized as
outlined in the Reclamation Plan on Sheet C5 and the seeding schedules provided on Sheet C6. All on -
site roadways and the lockable entrance gate will remain to allow ongoing access to the property.
b. Will any on -site roadways be left as part of the reclamation? Yes ® No ❑.
If yes, identify such roadways on the reclamation map and provide details on permanent road and ditch
line stabilization.
All on -site roadways and the lockable entrance gate at the site entrance will remain to allow ongoing
access to the property.
6. Describe the method of control of contaminants and disposal of scrap metal, junk machinery, cables, or
other such waste products of mining. (Note definition of refuse in The Mining Act of 1971.)
No off -site generated waste shall be disposed of on the mine site without prior written approval
from the NC Department of Environmental Quality, Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land
Resources and either the Division of Waste Management (DWM) or local governing body. If a
disposal permit has been issued by DWM for the site, a copy of said permit must be attached to
this application. All temporary and permanent refuse disposal areas must be clearly delineated on the
mine map(s) and reclamation map, along with a list of items to be disposed in said areas.
Any refuse (trash, debris, etc.) or other unsaleable material that is generated onsite will be removed from
the site and properly disposed at an offsite permitted landfill as it is generated during the active mining
operation.
No land clearing and inert debris or recyclable concrete will be brought onto the site until proper
approvals have been obtained from both the Division of Waste Management and the Division of Energy,
Mineral, and Land Resources via a mining permit modification at a later date. References to debris and
debris storage bins in the mine plan set are only for informational purposes to show that the potential
area within the plant site is already covered by erosion and sedimentation control/reclamation provisions
for the mine site .if and when approval is obtained from DWM and the mining permit is modified at a
later date to allow such an activity.
As stated earlier, all mining related equipment will be removed from the site at the end of the active
mining operation.
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APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
7. Describe your plan for revegetation or other surface treatment of the affected areas. This plan must
include recommendations for year-round seeding, including the time of seeding and the amount and type
of seed, fertilizer, lime and mulch per acre. The recommendations must include general seeding
instructions for both permanent and temporary revegetation. Revegetation utilizing only tree plantings is
not acceptable. Recommendations can be sought from:
a. Authorized representatives of the local Soil and Water Conservation District;
b. Authorized representatives of the NC Forest Service, Department of Agriculture and Consumer
Services;
c. Authorized county representatives of the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service, specialists
and research faculty with the Colleges of Agriculture and Life Sciences and Forest Resources at
North Carolina State University;
d. North Carolina licensed landscape architects;
e. Private consulting foresters referred by the NC Forest Service, Department of Agriculture and
Consumer Services;
f. N.C. Erosion and Sedimentation Control Planning and Design Manual;
g. N.C. Surface Mining Manual: A Guide for Permitting, Operation and Reclamation;
h. Others as may be approved by the Department.
LIME - RATE OF APPLICATION (tons/acre):
FERTILIZER - ANALYSIS AND RATE OF APPLICATION (pounds/acre):
SEED - TYPE(S) AND RATE(S) OF APPLICATION INCLUDING YEAR-ROUND SEEDING
SCHEDULE (pounds/acre): [NOTE: Include Legumes]
Seed Types: Seeding Dates: Seeding Rates:
See the Temporary and Permanent Seeding Types, Dates, and Rates provided on Sheet 6C attached
to this mining permit application.
MULCH - TYPE AND RATE OF APPLICATION (pounds/acre) AND METHOD OF ANCHORING:
OTHER VEGETATIVE COVERS - TYPE (S) AND RATE (S) OF APPLICATION INCLUDING
SEEDING SCHEDULE (pounds/acre, trees/acre, spacing of trees/shrubs, etc):
Revegetation and/o r fo estation la approved by: I
Signature Date
Print Name rac D vis of ATS for Michael Blakle
Title Owner/President
Agency Drafting and Design Services, Inc.
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APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
E. DETERMINATION OF AFFECTED ACREAGE AND BOND
The following bond calculation worksheet is to be used to establish an appropriate bond (based upon a range
of $500 to $5,000 per affected acre) for each permitted mine site based upon the acreage approved by the
Department to be affected during the life of the miningpermit. Please insert the approximate acreage, for each
-- - r.7 .7 7 . ry . 7 .7 ).i• n.s . 1. . ..-.
provided with this aDDlication form) OR you can defer to the Department to calculate vour hond fnr vnu have
AFFECTED
CATEGORY
ACREAGE
Tailings/Sediment Ponds:
1.4
Ac.
Stockpiles:
0.9
Ac.
Wastepiles:
0
Ac.
Processing Area/Haul Roads:
1.0
Ac.
Mine Excavation:
19.2
Ac.
Other: (Berms, Diversions, Etc.)
9.8
Ac.
TOTAL AFFECTED AC.:
32.3
Ac.
(TOTAL PERMITTED AC.: 42.8 Ac.)
RECLAMATION RECLAMATION
COST/ACRE*
COST
X $
500 /Ac. _
$
700
X $
1,800 /Ac. _
$
1,620
X $
0 /Ac. _
$
0
X $
1,800 /Ac. _
$_
1,800
X $
500 /Ac. _
$
9,600
X $
2,000 /Ac. _
$_
19,600
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 26.7 Ac.
b) Positive Drainage 5.6 Ac. X $1,500.00 = $ 8,400
SUBTOTAL COST: $ 41,720
Inflation Factor:
0.02 X SUBTOTAL COST: $ 834.40 X Permit Life Provided by Applicant (Life of the Mining
Operation or Life of Lease from Public Entity (in Years)): 10
INFLATION COST: $ 8,344
Total Reclamation Bond Cost: $ 50,000
(round down to the nearest $100.00)
(NOTE: The reclamation bond cannot exceed $1 million per GS 74-54)
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APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
F. NOTIFICATION OF ADJOINING LANDOWNERS
The "Notice" form, or a facsimile thereof, attached to this application must be sent certified or registered mail,
return receipt requested, to:
(1) the chief administrative officer of each county and municipality in which any part of the permitted
area is located as indicated on the mine map(s);
(2) all owners of record, both public and private, of all tracts of land that are adjoining the mining
permit boundary; if an adjoining tract is owned or leased by the applicant or is owned by the lessor
of the mine tract, all owners of record of tracts adjoining these tracts must be notified (that are
within 1,000 feet of the mining permit boundary) as indicated on the mine map(s); and
(3) all owners of record, both public and private, of all tracts of land that are adjoining the mining
permit boundary which lie directly across and are contiguous to any highway, creek, stream, river,
or other watercourse, railroad track, or utility or other public right-of-way. If an adjoining tract is
owned or leased by the applicant or is owned by the lessor of the mine tract, all owners of record of
tracts adjoining these tracts must be notified (that are within 1,000 feet of the mining permit
boundary) as indicated on the mine map(s). "Highway" means a road that has four lanes of travel
or less and is not designated as an Interstate Highway.
The only exception to the above method of giving notice is if another means of notice is approved in advance
by the Director, Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources.
A copy of a tax map (or other alternative acceptable to the Department) must be mailed with the completed
"Notice" form (the proposed overall permit boundaries and the names and locations of all owners of
record of lands adjoining said boundaries must be clearly denoted on the tax map).
The "Affidavit of Notification" attached to this application must be completed, notarized and submitted to the
Department, with the remainder of the completed application form, before the application will be considered
complete.
THIS SECTION MUST BE COMPLETED FOR ALL APPLICATIONS FOR NEW MINING PERMITS
AND ALL MODIFICATIONS OF A MINING PERMIT TO ADD LAND TO THE PERMITTED AREA, AS
REQUIRED BY NCGS 74-50(bl).
SEE THE NEXT TWO PAGES FOR THE "NOTICE" FORM AND THE "AFFIDAVIT OF
NOTIFICATION"
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Date: H — ),0).(
RE: Adjoining Property Owner Notification Pursuant to NCGS 74-50(b 1) of The Mining Act of 1971
Tara Group of Lumberton, Inc. — Resuming Operation of the Tara Group Mine off SR 1004
2700 NC Highway 72 West
Lumberton, North Carolina 28360
Bladen County
Dear Adjoining Landowner and Bladen County Planning Director:
The purpose of this letter is to notify you of Tara Group of Lumberton, Inc.'s application for a new
Mining Permit from the NC Department of Environmental Quality to resume mining sand from the above
referenced property.
The sand will be removed from the mine excavation by a track hoe and truck, or similar equipment,
without pumping any water to avoid any impacts to public water supply wells in the area and any
neighboring streams and wetlands. Dust will be controlled by wetting onsite haul roads and sand
stockpiles as necessary. A gate at the entrance and berms and buffers around the perimeter of the mine
will be maintained at all times to screen the operation from public view and prevent inadvertent entry.
Lastly, erosion and sedimentation control measures will capture any sediment runoff during the operation
and the site will be reclaimed with permanent vegetation and viable lake areas once mining activities are
completed. The State of North Carolina requires us to notify adjoining owners of record and the chief
administrative officer of the town or county with local jurisdiction over the site based upon the provisions
N.C.G.S. 74-50(bl) of the Mining Act of 1971.
Attached to this letter is the completed official State of North Carolina Public Notice form. For your
information, we have also included a copy of our overall site plan showing our proposed mining permit
boundaries as well as our proposed mining operation layout.
If you would like any further information or have any questions pertaining to this application, please feel
free to contact our environmental consultant, Mr. Tracy E. Davis, PE of ATS Environmental Solutions,
PLLC at [phone] or email at tract'.davisRatsenvirosolutions.com OR me at [phone].
Sincerely,
&�%, acoZ4,-
Charlie Andrews, Owner/Manager
Tara Group of Lumberton, Inc.
Attachments: NC Department of Environmental Quality Mining Permit Application Notice Form
Overall Site Plan for Tara Group of Lumberton, Inc. - Tara Group Mine

NOTICE
Pursuant to provisions G.S. 74-50(b1) of The Mining Act of 1971, Notice is hereby given ql�ltm
Tara Group of Lumberton, Inc. has applied on
(Applicant Name) Date)
to the Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources, North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality,
1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612, for (check one):
® a new surface mining permit,
❑ a modification of an existing surface mining permit to add land to the permitted area; or
❑ a modification of an existing surface mining permit to add land to the permitted area with no disturbance
in the area proposed. Please note that future modification(s) may be submitted by the applicant to
allow disturbance within this area without re -notification of adjoining landowners.
The applicant proposes to mine Sand on 42.8 acres located approx. 2.0
(Mineral, Ore) (Number) (Miles)
Southwest of Tar Heel off/near road SR1004 — Tar Heel Road
(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, satisfactory to the
Department, to notify all owners of record, both public and private, of all tracts of land that are adjoining the mining
permit boundary; if an adjoining tract is owned or leased by the applicant or is owned by the lessor of the mine tract,
all owners of record of tracts adjoining these tracts must be notified (that are within 1,000 feet of the mining permit
boundary). In addition, the mine operator must also notify the chief administrative officer of the county or
municipality in which any part of the permitted area is located. Any person may file written comment(s) to the
Department at the above address within thirty (30) days of the issuance of this Notice 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 anv
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 apnlication.
(see attached list of names and addresses used here)
(Addressee/Owner of Record's
Name and Ad r ss)
-eiI/j74
tte of Issuande of this Notice/
iled to Addressee/Owner of Record)
Tara Group of Lumberton, Inc.
(Name of Applicant: Include Contact Person
& Company Name, if Applicable)
(Address o
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APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
AFFIDAVIT OF NOTIFICATION
I, Tara Group of Lumberton, Inc. , an applicant, or an agent, or employee of an
applicant, for a new Mining Permit, or a modification of an existing Mining Permit to add land to the permitted
area, from the N.C. Department of Environmental Quality, being first duly sworn, do hereby attest that the
following are all known owners of record, both public and private, of all tracts of land that are adjoining the
mining permit boundary (including, where an adjoining tract is owned or leased by the applicant or is owned by
the lessor of the mine tract, all owners of record of tracts adjoining these tracts, that are within 1,000 feet of the
mining permit boundary) and that notice of the pending application has been caused to be mailed, by certified or
registered mail, return receipt requested, to said owners of record at their addresses shown below, such notice
being given on a form provided by the Department:
(Adjoining Landowner Name) (Address)
(see attached list) (see attached list)
(Attach additional list if necessary)
I do also attest that the following individual is the chief administrative officer of the county or municipality in
which any part of the permitted area is located and that notice of the pending application has been caused to be
mailed, by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, to said office at the following address:
(Chief Administrative Officer Name)
[i,e.: City Manager, County Manager, Mayor, etc.]
(Address)
Greg Elkins, Bladen County Planning Director 450 Smith Circle, Elizabethtown NC 28377
The above attestation was made by me while under oath to provide proof satisfactory to the Department that a
reasonable effort has been made to notify all known owners of record, both public and private, of all tracts of
land that are adjoining the mining permit boundary (including, where an adjoining tract is owned or leased by
the applicant or is owned by the lessor of the mine tract, all owners of record of tracts adjoining these tracts, that
are within 1,000 feet of the mining permit boundary) and the chief administrative officer of the county or
municipality in which any part of the permitted area is located in compliance with N.C.G.S. 74-50(bl) and 15A
NCAC 5B .0004(d). I understand that it is the responsibility of the applicant to retain the receipts of mailing
showing that the above notices were caused to be mailed and to provide them to the Department upon request.
&F- (�-4'1-� H --) — 20 -;2-
Signature of Applicant or Agent Date
If person executing Affidavit is an agent or employee of an applicant, provide the following information:
Name of applicant: Tara Group of Lumberton, Inc.
Title of person executing Affidavit Charlie Andrews, Owner/Manager
I, �1(a I X� a a Notary Public of the County of "�'m_
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APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
State of North Carolina, do hereby certify that Charlie Andrews
appeared before me this day and under oath acknowledged that the above Affidavit was made by him/her.
Witness my hand and notarial seal, this day of � of 1 1 20 21 .
SOPHIA H. BRIXEY
Notary Public, North Carolina
Bladen County
My Corn jss on x fires
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Tara Group of Lumberton, Inc. - Tara Group Mine - Bladen County
List of Owners of Record of Lands Adjoining the Proposed Mining Permit Boundary
(As Charles Andrews of Tara Group owns land adjoining a portion of the permit boundary, we notified the landowners adjacent to Parcel No. 035500316187)
PIN Owner Name
035500334579 SINGLETARY MAVIS H UE
035500326229 SINGLETARY MAVIS H UE
035500227319 EDGE MARY BETH &
035500227319 EDGE MARY BETH &
035500217689 JANE W SMITH, E W FAUST (CEMET
035500217470 JACOBS WILSON JR
035500219204 ROJAS JULIO A
035500310033 HUNT MARYLENE
035500424055 SINGLETARY KODEY L
035500316187 ANDREWS CHARLES DAVID
035500302906 DIAL PAULETTE OXENDINE
035400492663 EAST HOWELLSVILLE HUNTING &
035500304580 ROCHA CHRISTOPHER J ETUX
035500306270 CRENSHAW TERRY L
035400399900 CRENSHAW TERRY L
035500423009 SINGLETARY KODEY
Owner Address
Owner City
Owner State
Owner Zip
2013 TAR HEEL ROAD
TAR HEEL
NC
28392
2013 TAR HEEL ROAD
TAR HEEL
NC
28392
16224 NC 53 HWY W
WHITE OAK
NC
28399
16224 NC 53 HWY W
WHITE OAK
NC
28399
PO BOX
TAR HEEL
NC
28392
1910 BERRY ST.
LUMBERTON
NC
28358
1505 ADRIAN RD
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36303
7061 GREAT MARSH CHURCH RD
ST PAULS
NC
28384-6713
1901 TAR HEEL ROAD
TAR HEEL
NC
28392
2700 NC HWY 72 WEST
LUMBERTON
NC
28358
PO BOX 2937
PEMBROKE
NC
28372
PO BOX 487
LUMBERTON
NC
28359
222 BIG PINEY LOOP
WILDER
TN
38589
P O BOX 324
TAR HEEL
NC
28392
P O BOX 324
TAR HEEL
NC
28392
1955 TAR HEEL ROAD
TAR HEEL
NC
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APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
G. LAND ENTRY AGREEMENT
We hereby grant to the Department or its appointed representatives the right of entry and travel upon our
lands or operation during regular business hours for the purpose of making necessary field inspections or
investigations as may be reasonably required in the administration of the Mining Act of 1971 pursuant to G.S.
74-56.
We further grant to the Department or its appointed representatives the right to make whatever entries on
the land as may be reasonably necessary and to take whatever actions as may be reasonably necessary in order
to carry out reclamation which the operator has failed to complete in the event a bond forfeiture is ordered
pursuant to G.S. 74-59.
LANDOWNER:
Signature: Vo'-& CL k
Print Name: Charlie Andrews
(Title, if applicable)
APPLICANT:
Signature:* JQ��_ L) cis `-
Print Name: Charlie Andrews
Company: TEL larp ArOUD 4 LUWk itle: Owner/Manager
(If applicable)
Address: 2700 NC Hwy. 72 West Company: Tara Group of Lumberton, Inc.
Lumberton, NC 28360 Mine Name: Tara Group Mine
Telephone: [phone] Telephone: [phone]
Date Signed: I - ) - g). I Date Signed:
9 -'1- a� �
*Signature must be the same as the individual who signed Page 1 of this application.
One original and five (5) copies of the completed application, six (6) conies of all location maps, mine
maps and reclamation maps, and the appropriate processing fee (see next page for fee schedule) in the
form a check or money order payable to the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality must
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APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
MINING FEE SCHEDULE
A nonrefundable permit application processing fee when filing for a new mining permit, permit modification or transferred permit is
required as follows:
0-25 acres
26+acres
New Permit Applications
$39750.00
$5,000.00
Permit Modifications
$750.00
$1,000.00
Permit Transfers
$100.00
$100.00
Annual Operating Fee
$400.00
$400.00
Acres for new permits means the total acreage at the site. Acres for modification of permits means that area of land affected by the modification within the permitted mine
area, or any additional land that is to be disturbed and added to an existing permitted area, or both.
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APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
There are seven Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources (DEMLR) Regional Offices. Use the map below to
locate the Regional Office serving your county.
Asheville Regional Office
• Counties: Avery, Buncombe, Burke, Caldwell, Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Haywood, Henderson, Jackson,
Macon, Madison, McDowell, Mitchell, Polk, Rutherford, Swain, Transylvania, Yancey
• Address: 2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, NC 28778
• Voice:828.296.4500
• FAX:[phone]
Fayetteville Regional Office
• Counties: Anson, Bladen, Cumberland, Harnett, Hoke, Montgomery, Moore, Richmond, Robeson, Sampson,
Scotland
• Address: 225 Green Street, (Systel Building), Suite 714, Fayetteville, NC 28301-5094
• Voice:910.433.3300
• FAX:[phone]
Mooresville Regional Office
• Counties: Alexander, Cabarrus, Catawba, Cleveland, Gaston, Iredell, Lincoln, Mecklenburg, Rowan, Stanly,
Union
• Address: 610 East Center Ave., Suite 301, Mooresville, NC 28115
• Voice:704.663.1699
• FAX:[phone]
Raleigh Regional Office
• Counties: Chatham, Durham, Edgecombe, Franklin, Granville, Halifax, Johnston, Lee, Nash, Northampton,
Orange, Person, Vance, Wake, Warren, Wilson
• Address: 1628 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1628 or 3800 Barrett Drive, Raleigh, NC 27609
Voice: 919.791.4200
• FAX:[phone]
Washington Regional Office
• Counties: Beaufort, Bertie, Camden, Chowan, Craven, Currituck, Dare, Gates, Greene, Hertford, Hyde, Jones,
Lenoir, Martin, Pamlico, Pasquotank, Perquimans, Pitt, Tyrrell, Washington, Wayne
• Address: 943 Washington Square Mall, Washington, NC 27889
• Voice:252.946.6481
• FAX:[phone]
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APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
LAND QUALITY REGIONAL OFFICES (continued)
Wilmington Regional Office
• Counties: Brunswick, Carteret, Columbus, Duplin, New Hanover, Onslow, Pender
• Address: 127 Cardinal Drive Extension, Wilmington, NC 28405
• Voice:910.796.7215
• FAX:[phone]
Winston-Salem Regional Office
• Counties: Alamance, Alleghany, Ashe, Caswell, Davidson, Davie, Forsyth, Guilford, Rockingham, Randolph,
Stokes, Surry, Watauga, Wilkes, Yadkin
• Address: 1450 Hanes Mill Road, Suite 300, Winston-Salem, NC 27103
• Voice:336.776.9800
• FAX:[phone]
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APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
SCHEDULE OF RECLAMATION COSTS
(Based upon range of $500 - $5,000 per affected acre)
COMMODITY CODES: SG = Sand and/or Gravel, GS = Gemstone, Borrow = Borrow/fill dirt, CS = Crushed Stone,
DS = Dimension Stone, FS = Feldspar, MI = Mica, LI = Lithium, PF = Pyrophyllite, OL = Olivine,
KY = Kyanite/Sillimanite/Andalusite, PH = Phosphate, CL = Clay/Shale, PE = Peat, AU = Gold, TI = Titanium, and OT
= Other
Type
T/S Ponds
S.piles
W.piles
P.area/H.R.
Mine Excay.
SG, GS,
$500/ac.(L)
$1800/ac.
$2000/ac.
$1800/ac.
$500/ac.(L)
Borrow
1500(FI)
$2000(PD)
CS, DS,
500(L)
1800
2000
2000
500(L)
FS, MI,
1500(FI)
2500(PD)
LI, PF, OL, KY
PH
1000(L)
2500
5000
5000
2000(L)
2500(FI)
5000(PD)
CL
1000(L)
2500
5000
5000
2000(L)
2500(FI)
3700(PD)
PE, AU,
1000(L)
2500
3000
3500
2000(L)
TI, OT
2500(FI)
5000(PD)
(L) = reclamation to a lake and revegetating sideslopes
(FI) = reclamation by filling in and revegetating
(PD) = reclamation by grading for positive drainage & revegetating
AS PER NCAC 15A 5B.00039 IF YOU DISAGREE WITH THE BOND AMOUNT DETERMINED BY THE
BOND CALCULATION WORKSHEET, YOU MAY SUBMIT AN ESTIMATE OF RECLAMATION COSTS
FROM A THIRD PARTY CONTRACTOR. SAID ESTIMATE MUST BE PROVIDED WITHIN 30 DAYS TO
THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS: Mining Program,1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612
ALL ESTIMATES MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING, AS A MINIMUM:
• FINAL GRADING COSTS PER ACRE
• LIME AND FERTILIZER COSTS PER ACRE
• YEAR-ROUND SEEDING MIXTURE COSTS PER ACRE (FROM APPROVED REVEGETATION
PLAN IN APPLICATION/PERMIT DOCUMENT)
• MULCH AND ANCHORING COSTS PER ACRE
• ANY OTHER RECLAMATION COSTS NECESSARY TO COMPLY WITH THE APPROVED
RECLAMATION PLAN FOR THE SITE IN QUESTION
YOU WILL BE NOTIFIED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE OF THE DIRECTOR'S FINAL BOND DETERNIINATION.
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ENVIRONMENTAL
ATS SOLUTIONS
April 20, 2021
Ms. Annette Lucas, PE
Stormwater Program Manager
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources
1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699
RE: NPDES Application for Coverage Under General Permit NCG02
Tara Group of Lumberton, Inc. —Tara Group Mine
Bladen County — Cape Fear River Basin
Dear Ms. Lucas:
On behalf of Tara Group of Lumberton, Inc., I hereby submit the attached NPDES
Application for Coverage under General Permit NCG02 for the referenced sand mine previously
permitted under expired Mining Permit No. 09-16 off Tar Heel Road (SR 1004) in Bladen County.
While the permitted acreage at the site will be 42.8 acres, only 32.3 acres will be affected as
part of the proposed mining operation. No pit dewatering is proposed and no washing of
material or plant process water will be generated. Our methods for capture and treatment of
surface water runoff during the initial and ongoing site development are described in detail in
the attached NPDES application and the attached mine plan sheets. We have also attached our
$100 stormwater permit application processing fee to initiate the review of our application.
Copies of the detailed mining permit application form and its attachments have been
filed separately with DEMLR's Mining Program for its review in issuing a new mining permit to
allow mining operations to resume and expand at this site. Your staff may want to review this
information as well as it provides additional details regarding the proposed mining operation.
Thank you for your consideration. If you should have any questions regarding this
NPDES application package, please contact me at [phone].
Csierely,
y Davis, PE
O /President
Attachments: $100 Stormwater Permit Application Processing Fee
NPDES Application for Coverage Under NCG02 — 2 Copies

Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources /
Land Quality Section — Stormwater Permitting Program
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
Environmental
Quality NCG020000
NOTICE OF INTENT —General Permit Application
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System application for coverage under General Permit
NCG020000:
STORMWATER AND/OR WASTEWATER DISCHARGES associated with activities classified as:
SIC (Standard Industrial Classification) Code - 14XX Mineral Mining Industry (except as specified below) and
like activities
The following activities are included:
• Active or inactive mining operations (including borrow pits —except for NCDOT borrow pits) that discharge
stormwater contaminated with or that has come in contact with, any overburden, raw material, intermediate
products, finished products, byproducts or waste products located on the site of such operations;
Stormwater from vehicle maintenance activities (VMA) at mining operations;
Overflow from facilities that recycle process wastewater; and/or
Mine dewatering (wastewater)
The following activities are specifically excluded from coverage under this General Permit:
Stormwater discharges associated with peat mining, coal mining, and metal mining;
Stormwater discharges from mining operations which are intermixed on site with stormwater from concrete
operations;
Stormwater discharges associated with oil and gas extraction operations; and
Stormwater discharges associated with tourist gem mines
NCDOT borrow pits (covered under individual permit NCS000150)
The following discharges are covered by NPDES general permit NCG520000 instead of NCG020000:
Point source discharges of stormwater and wastewater from in -stream sand mining operations (sand dredging
or dipping operations) are covered instead by NPDES General Permit NCG520000, administered by the Division
of Water Resources NPDES Wastewater Permitting Program. Please contact DWR for more information.
Please print or tvae all entries in this application form
1) Mailing address of owner/operator (official address to which all Permit correspondence will be mailed):
Legal Owner Name Tara Group of Lumberton, Inc.
(Attach the most recent Annual Report to the Nc Secretary of State showing the current legal name of the corporation or entity.
Alternatively this permit can be given to an individual or government authority. This name must be the same name as appears on the
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources' Mining Permit.)
Signee's Name (as signed for in question 41. at end) Charlie Andrews
Street Address 2700 NC Highway 72 West
City Lumberton State NC ZIP Code 28360
Telephone No. 910 739-8199 E-mail taragroup8199Qgmail.com
Alternate Contact Name"
Alternate Contact Telephone (if different)
Alternate contact should be affiliated with the OwneNOperator.
in question 5.
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2) Location of facility producing discharge:
Facility Name
Tara Group Mine
Facility Street Address
SR 1004 - Tar Heel Road
Facility City
Lumberton State NC ZIP Code 28360
Facility County
Bladen
Facility Contact
Charlie Andrews
Telephone No.
910 739-8199 Fax:
Contact E-mail
[e-mail]
3) Physical Location Information:
Please provide a narrative description of how to get to the facility (use street names, state road numbers, and
distance and direction from a roadway intersection). SR 1004 Tar Heel Road approximately 2 miles SW of Tar Heel
4) Facility Location Coordinates:
Latitude 34.7167
degrees)
N Longitude-78.8141
5) Consultant Information (if applicable):
Consultant: Tracy E. Davis, PE
Consulting Firm: ATS Environmental Solutions, PLLC
Mailing Address: 8109 Mourning Dove Road
City: Raleigh
State: NC Zip Code: 27615
Phone: (!IL_) 368-0246 Fax: �)
E-mail: [e-mail]
W (degrees / minutes / seconds or decimal
Permits:
6) This NPDES Permit Application applies to which of the following:
(Optional)
Staple Business Card Here
0 New or Proposed Facility Date operation is to begin:
9 Existing Date began mining: Mining Permit expired: reapplying for mine permit
7) Standard Industrial Classification:
Provide the 4 digit Standard Industrial Classification Code (SIC Code) that describes the primary industrial
activity at this facility SIC Code: 1 4 4 2
8) Provide a description of the types of minerals mined at this facility: construction sand and gravel
9) Is this a PROCESSING -ONLY facility for materials mined elsewhere? d No 0 Yes
10) Is this an Inactive mine site?
0 No
Yes If yes, have you certified to the Stormwater Permitting Program that all portions of the site where
clearing, grading, and/or excavation activities have occurred have been stabilized?
9 No 0 Yes (If yes, the site may be eligible for "Dormant Status" and reduced BMP
inspections. See the General Permit.)
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11) Does this facility already have a valid Mining Permit from DEMLR's Land Quality Section?
0 No If no, please indicate the status of the Mining Permit application: Permit expired; reapplying now
❑ Yes If yes, please provide the Mining Permit number: . Also provide a copy of
the DEMLR Mining Permit with this NPDES application.
12) Does this facility have any other NPDES permits?
No
❑ Yes If yes, list the permit numbers for all current NPDES permits for this facility:
13) Are you applying for a discharge permit in the same location as a previously permitted mine?
❑ No
0 Yes If yes, specify permit number and mine name if known: Permit 09-16 expired; we are reapplying
14) Does this facility have any Non -Discharge permits from DWR (e.g., recycle permits)?
9 No
❑ Yes If yes, list the permit numbers for all current Non -Discharge permits for this facility:
15) Does total area of this mine site include ready -mixed concrete plant and/or asphalt plant areas?
9 No
❑ Yes If yes, do they have separate NPDES sormwater permits? ❑ No ❑ Yes (provide permit
number(s) )
If not owned by the same company, who is the owner?
Development Activities and Buffers:
16) Will this mining operation precede development activities at this site?
9 No
❑ Yes
17) Is this mine located within one of the 20 Coastal Counties, and will it add more than 10,000 ft2 of
impervious surface?
❑ Yes (to both)
❑ No, this mine site IS in one of the 20 Coastal Counties but will NOT add 10,000 ft2 of impervious surface.
9 No, this mine site is NOT in any of the 20 Coastal Counties.
If this site is in one of the 20 Coastal Counties, you may be required to apply for an additional State
Stormwater Permit. Check with your local Regional Office (see contact information and checklist below).
18) Is this mine located the Neuse, Tar -Pamlico, or Catawba River Basins, or the Randleman or Jordan
Water supply Watersheds?
9 No
❑ Yes If yes, what size stream buffers are included on site? ft. You must show buffers on site
plans. Also include information and plans showing diffuse flow through buffers as required.
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Discharge Points, Receiving Waters & Wetlands:
19) Receiving waters:
What is the name of the body or bodies of water (creek, stream, river, lake, etc.) that the facility stormwater
and/or wastewater discharges will end up In? Small stream bisects site; access to eastern mine area across stream will have
bridged access; all disturbance and abutments will have 50 foot vegetative setbacks from top of stream bank an both sides
To find the waterbody, please see the NC Surface Waterbody Classifications map at
https://deq. n e.gov/about(d ivisiona/water-resources/water-resources-science-data
Receiving water classification(s) for the waters: smenweuendfesWmateomhemend ofpmpeM-noclaseflwUon
If the site will discharge to a separate storm sewer system, name the operator of the separate storm sewer
system (e.g. City of Raleigh municipal storm sewer).
Discharge of Wastewater to receiving waters classified as WS-11 through WS-V, or SA, must be
approved by the Division of Water Resources (DWR) or Division of Marine Fisheries
(DMF). DEMLR cannot grant coverage under NCG020000 without that approval. Also be advised that
no new discharges of wastewater are permitted in receiving waters classified as WS-1 or
freshwater ORW. Wastewater discharges to saltwater ORW will not be approved under General Permit
NCG02 but may be eligible for an individual permit.
20) Will this mine site discharge wastewater or stormwater to waters classified as High Quality Waters
(HQW), Primary Nursery Areas (PNA), Trout (Tr) waters, or a class with a symbol like "+" or "@" that
denotes a special management strategy is in place?
A No ❑ Yes, HQW* ❑ Yes, includes "+" or
❑ Yes, PNA* ❑ Yes, Trout (Tr)
21) Will this mine site discharge wastewater or stormwater to waters classified as Shellfish (SA) waters?
d No
❑ Yes, SA*
*For questions 19-20, be advised that the NCG02 General Permit limits the discharge volume of total combined
wastewaters to 50 percent of the receiving water in -stream flow under 7Q10 conditions in HQW waters (PNA and
SA waters are considered HQW by definition). You may be required to contact USGS to obtain a 7Q10 flow.
22) Will this mine site discharge wastewater or stormwater to impaired waters, or to waters with an
approved "Total Maximum Daily Load" (TMDL)?
To find impaired waters & TMDLs, please see the Impaired Waters Map & TMDL map on
https://deq.nc.gov/about/divisions/water-resources/water-resources-science-data
9 No
❑ Yes, these waters are impaired for (list pollutants):
❑ Yes, these waters have a TMDL for (list pollutants):
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23) List discharge points (outfalls) that convey discharge from the mine site (both on -site and off -site) and
location coordinates. Attach additional sheets if necessary, or note that this information is specified
on the site plan. Include proposed maximum daily flow rate for each wastewater outfall.
You must show all discharge points clearly on the submitted site plan. Be advised
that NCDEQ may require you to apply for an individual permit, based on proposed
discharge rates and receiving stream conditions (low flows, impairments, etc.)
Stormwater
Stormwater Outfall No. 1(sK#2)
Latitude (degrees/minutes/seconds or decimal degrees): 34.71362
N
Longitude (degrees/minutes/seconds or decimal degrees): 78•81827
W
Stormwater Outfa/l No. 2 (SK#3)
Latitude (degrees/minutes/seconds or decimal degrees): 34.71341
N
Longitude (degrees/minutes/seconds or decimal degrees): 78.81827
W
Stormwater Outfall No.
Latitude (degrees/minutes/seconds or decimal degrees):
N
Longitude (degrees/minutes/seconds or decimal degrees):
W
Stormwater Outfal! No.
Latitude (degrees/minutes/seconds or decimal degrees):
N
Longitude (degrees/minutes/seconds or decimal degrees):
W
Stormwater Outfag No.
Latitude (degrees/minutes/seconds or decimal degrees):
N
Longitude (degrees/minutes/seconds or decimal degrees):
W
Stormwater Outfall No.
Latitude (degrees/minutes/seconds or decimal degrees):
N
Longitude (degrees/minutes/seconds or decimal degrees):
W
Mine Dewatering
Mine Dewatering (Wastewater) Outfall No.
Proposed maximum flow rate:
Latitude (degrees/minutes/seconds or decimal degrees):
N
Longitude (degrees/minutes/seconds or decimal degrees):
W
Mine Dewatering (Wastewater) Outfall No.
Proposed maximum flow rate:
Latitude (degrees/minutes/seconds or decimal degrees):
N
Longitude (degrees/minutes/seconds or decimal degrees):
W
Process Wastewater
Process Wastewater Outfal! No. Wastewater Description:
Proposed maximum flow rate:
Latitude (degrees/minutes/seconds or decimal degrees): N
Longitude (degrees/minutes/seconds or decimal degrees): W
Process Wastewater Outfall No. Wastewater Description:
Proposed maximum flow rate:
Latitude (degrees/minutes/seconds or decimal degrees): N
Longitude (degrees/minutes/seconds or decimal degrees): W
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24) Help us understand what will happen to the dewatering water at this mine site:
9 NIA — this mine is not dewatering at all and will not dewater in the future.
a) Will this mine be dewatering and discharging to waters of the state? (Answer only if dewatering)
❑ No
❑ Yes If yes, where to? ❑ Surface Waters and/or Wetlands (on -site or off -site)
❑ Other (on -site or off -site) Describe:
b) Will this mine be dewatering but not discharging to waters of the state? (Answer only if dewatering)
❑ No
❑ Yes If yes, explain how you are dewatering, and where that water will be directed:
25) Are there wetlands or surface waters within 400' of the mine pit perimeter?
❑ No
9 Yes If yes, what distance are they from the mine pit perimeter? 100 feet.
26) Will mining operations require dewatering near wetlands or other waterbodies, and will dewatering
potentially impact any wetlands or other waterbodies?
0 No, dewatering will not occur near (within 400') of wetlands or other waterbodies (e.g., streams, lake, etc.)
❑ Yes, dewatering will be near wetlands or other waterbodies
Wetlands must be CLEARLY DELINEATED on the site plan. Mine dewatering activities that
have the potential to drain wetlands or otherwise impact surface water or groundwater MUST develop and
Implement a Pumping Operation and Monitoring (POM) Plan that has been approved by the
Department.
For sites that may drain wetlands — approval of a POM Plan may be required Prior to coverage under
this Permit. The POM Plan should be submitted to the appropriate Regional Office and in all cases must be
approved prior to operation.
The plan shall include, but is not limited to: (1) Groundwater monitoring strategies to demonstrate the effect of
pumping and to establish any pumping regime necessary to reduce impacts, and (2) Detailed plans to maintain
surrounding hydrology and respective monitoring to demonstrate compliance. See checklist at the end of the
application. Contact the Regional Office for questions specific to your mine.
27) Have you been required to obtain 404/401 Certification permits?
N No
❑ Yes if yes, please briefly describe below (include information such a required mitigation, BMPs,
setbacks, and/or O&M plans for on or off -site wetlands or other pertinent information). Attach other sheets as
necessary.
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28) Have you been required to obtain a wetland delineation certified by the US Army Corps of Engineers?
IN No ❑ Yes If yes, please attach to application submission.
Stormwater BMPs and Vehicle Maintenance:
29) Does this facility employ best management practices for stormwater control?
❑ No 9 Yes If yes, please briefly describe: The entire mine site will have a 50 foot undisturbed
perimeter buffer and interior perimeter 50 foot wide earthen berm to contain runoff for a total buffer of 100 feet from property lines and
slreamer,eat u s. Sill hancerbenn will contain runoff wiNln site and dWerelons will route runolf to non discharge sediment basin and Nro skimmer basins until internal drainage eat.
30) Does this facility have a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan?
❑ No 9 Yes If yes, when was it implemented? Detailed EBSC Plan part of mining application package
31) Are vehicle maintenance activities (VMA) occurring or planned at this mine site?
e No ❑Yes, If yes, will VMA area runoff discharge into the wastewater treatment system(s)?
❑ No, VMA runoff will discharge separately through a stormwater outfall
❑ Yes, VMA runoff will drain back to the mine pit or other wastewater system
Wastewater Treatment Facilities:
32) Will mine dewatering occur? (Yes, we are asking about dewatering again.)
d No
❑ Yes If yes, will the mine discharge this water?
33) Will this facility wash mined materials?
S No
❑ Yes If yes, will the mine discharge this water?
34) Will discharges of process wastewater treatment systems occur (including possible recycle system
overflows)?
B No
❑ Yes If yes, describe what kind of systems:
35) Will this facility employ chemical additives to flocculate suspended solids?
No
❑ Yes If yes, provide the name, manufacturer, and the quantity of average daily usage of the chemical
additive (if known):
Note: Please see our website for a list of evaluated polyacrylamide (PAMS) products for use in North Carolina:
https://deq. no.gov/about/divisions/energy-mineral-land-resources/energy-mineral-land-permits/stormwater-permits/
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36) Will any of the wastewater treatment facilities at this mine overflow only during rainfall events that
exceed the 10-yr, 24-hr rainfall event?
IN Yes If yes, which treatment systems are those? The three basins have been desiqned for the
❑ No, all wastewater treatment facilities will discharge more frequently (i.e., during smaller rain events)
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37) Are wastewater treatment facilities (including recycle systems) planned in the 100-year flood plain?
d No
❑ Yes
WW.,, 38) A Wastewater treatment alternatives review is required by 15A NCAC 2H.0105 (c)(2)
for any new or expanding water pollution control facility discharges in North Carolina. You may
attach additional sheets. List the types of wastewater this mine site will discharge:
❑ Mine Dewatering
❑ Process Wastewater (such as washing or recycle system overflows, other mining activity wastewater)
a) What wastewaters were considered for this alternatives review? ❑ Dewatering ❑ Process WW
b) Connection to a Municipal or Regional Sewer Collection System:
i) Are there existing sewer lines within a one -mile radius? ..................................... ❑ Yes ❑ No
(1) If Yes, will the wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) accept the wastewater? .... ❑ Yes ❑ No
(a) If No, please attach a letter documenting that the WWTP will not accept the wastewater.
(b) If Yes, is it feasible to connect to the WWTP? Why or why not?*
c) Closed -loop Recycle System (meets design requirements of 15A NCAC 2T .1000):
i) Are you already proposing a closed -loop recycle system (CLRS)? ......................... ❑ Yes d No
(1) If Yes, for what type of wastewater at this mine site? ❑ Dewatering ❑ Process W W
(2) If No, is this option technologically feasible (possible)? Why or why not?*Therewill be no mine dewatering or
process wastewater at this site. There will only be stommvaler runoff to sill fence and diversions leading to the skimmer basin during Initial site development once
the mine excavation begins at the southern and of the site. the mine pit will excevatepncorporets the skimmer basin where all surface mnoff will drain b and be
retained within the mine pit will, no hrtherdischarge from the site throughout the remainder of the operation. Sand maybe screenetl at plant without washing.
(3) If No, is it otherwise feasible to build a CLRS at this site? Why or why not?*
(4) What is the feasibility of building a CLRS compared to direct surface water discharge?*
d) Surface or Subsurface Disposal System (e.g., spray irrigation):
i) Is a surface or subsurface disposal technologically feasible (possible)? ..................... ❑ Yes d No
Why or Why not?*
ii) Is a surface or subsurface disposal system otherwise feasible to implement?*............ ❑ Yes d No
Why or Why not?*
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iii) What is the feasibility of employing a subsurface or surface discharge as compared to a direct
discharge to surface waters?* The site has been previously permitted and mined unfit permit expired (reapplying now). The sand mine activity will
utilize the erosion and sedimentation control measures noted above to capture and treat runoff during initial site development. However, once the mine pit begins, all
surface water will be captured and held within the mine pit with no discharge. Once mining is complete, the affected areas remaining around the pit will be graded and
seeded with permanent groundcover. The mine pit will remain as a lake for future use by the landowner.
e) Direct Discharge to Surface Waters: Is discharge to surface waters the most environmentally sound
alternative of all reasonably cost-effective options for the wastewaters being considered?*
9 Yes ❑ No
f) If this review included all wastewater discharge types, would excluding some types (e.g. mine
dewatering) make any of the above non -discharge options feasible for some of the wastewaters?
❑ Yes I No
* Feasibility should take into account initial and recurring costs. You may be asked to provide
further information to support your answers to these questions after the initial review.
Other:
39) Hazardous Waste:
a) Is this facility a Hazardous Waste Treatment, Storage, or Disposal Facility?
9No ❑Yes
b) Is this facility a Small Quantity Generator (less than 1000 kg. of hazardous waste generated per month) of
hazardous waste?
9 No ❑ Yes
c) Is this facility a Large Quantity Generator (1000 kg. or more of hazardous waste generated per month) of
hazardous waste?
9 No ❑ Yes
d) If you answered yes to questions b. or c., please provide the following information:
Type(s) of waste:
How is material stored:
Where is material stored:
How many disposal shipments per year:
Name of transport / disposal vendor: _
Vendor address:
40) Is your facility providing appropriate secondary containment for bulk storage of liquid materials? (See
permit text for secondary containment requirements.)
❑ No
9 Yes
41) Does your site have an active landfill within the mining permit boundary?
M No
❑ Yes If yes, specify type: ❑ LCID (Land Clearing and Inert Debris) ❑ Other:
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Final Checklist:
This application will be returned as incomplete unless all of the following items have been included and
initialed for. Please show that the following required information has been included by initialing in each
space below.
X Fee of $100 made payable to NCDEQ.
X Completed application and all supporting documents.
X Copy of the valid approved mining permit (MP) for the facility or indication of MP application status.
X Copy of a county map or other general location map that shows the mining site and nearest major roads.
X Copy of USGS topographic map showing the mining site and surrounding areas, or other map that clearly
shows site location in relation to nearby streams, wetlands, and other waters, etc.
X 2 copies of large-scale (minimum 24" x 36") site plan with topographical lines with
all outfalis, applicable buffers and wetlands clearly delineated, receiving waters, and
100-year flood plain line if applicable.
_ A copy of your US Army Corps -approved wetland delineation if you marked "yes" to question 27 above.
X A line drawing of the water flow through the facility or block flow diagram. A pictorial description of the
nature of any sources of water and any collection and treatment measures.
_ If mine site is in one of the 20 Coastal Counties:
• Applicant has checked with the appropriate regional office to verify the need for a Coastal State
Stormwater permit. Indicate the Regional Office Contact:
• Applicant has included a detailed list of impervious surface areas and percentages, sub -drainage
areas, and total drainage area.
_ If the mine is dewatering and near wetlands, or may otherwise impact surface waters or groundwater,
include the following and contact your local regional office about a Pumping Operation and
Monitoring (POM) Plan. An approved POM plan may be required priorto NCG02 issuance.
_2 copies of detailed Full Size Plans (at least 24" x 36") delineating areas on the
plans and listing acreage (including: wetlands, ditches, well -placements, pits,
borrow areas, overburden storage, stormwater controls/BMPs, vehicle
maintenance areas, settling basins, product process (such as screening,
stockpiles, waste piles), total drainage area, impervious surface percentages (if
state SW programs apply), applicable buffers, and access and/or haul roads).
_Pump dewatering size and information on its specifications.
_Well information (design, depths, maintenance).
_Physical monitoring for the wetlands areas.
_Settling pond sizing information, if applicable.
_Level spreader design, if applicable.
_Details about dewatering method.
_Cone of influence calculations.
_Description of measures to prevent erosion and flooding.
_Description and information about 401/404 permits that have been obtained.
_Copy of US Army Corps of Engineers wetland delineations or approved wetland delineation (if
applicable).
I have contacted my local regional office about a POM Plan.
Regional Office Contact: Date contacted:
-OR-
X 1 will not impact any nearby wetlands, surface waters, or groundwaters by dewatering.
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Certification: North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6 b (i) provides that:
Any person who knowingly makes any false statement, representation, or certification in any application, record, report, plan, or other
document filed or required to be maintained under this Article or a rule implementing this Article; or who knowingly makes a false
statement of a material fact in a rulemaking proceeding or contested case under this Article; or who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly
renders inaccurate any recording or monitoring device or method required to be operated or maintained under this Article or rules of the
[Environmental Management] Commission implementing this Article shall be guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor which may include a fine not to
exceed ten thousand dollars ($10.000).
41) Signatory Requirements (per 40 CFR 122.22)
All applications, reports, or information submitted to the Director shall be signed and certified.
a. All notices of intent to be covered under this General Permit shall be signed as follows:
(1) For a corporation: by a responsible corporate officer. For the purpose of this permit, a responsible corporate officer means: (a) a president,
secretary, treasurer or vice president of the corporation in charge of a principal business function, or any other person who performs similar
policy or decision making functions for the corporation, or (b) the manager of one or more manufacturing production or operating facilities
employing more than 250 persons or having gross annual sales or expenditures exceeding 25 million (in second quarter 1980 dollars), if
authority to sign documents has been assigned or delegated to the manager in accordance with corporate procedures.
(2) For a partnership or sole proprietorship: by a general partner or the proprietor, respectively; or
(3) For a municipality, state, federal, or other public agency: by either a principal executive officer or ranking elected official.
I hereby request coverage under the referenced General Permit. I understand that coverage under this permit will
constitute the permit requirements for the discharge(s) and is enforceable in the same manner as an individual
permit.
I agree to abide by the following as a part of coverage under this General Permit:
1. I agree to abide by the approved Mining Permit for this mining activity. (A copy of the valid mining
permit must be attached to this request.)
2. 1 agree to not discharge any sanitary wastewater from this mining activity except under the
provisions of another NPDES permit specifically issued therefore.
3. 1 agree that bulk storage of petroleum products and other chemicals shall have adequate protection
so as to contain all spills on the site.
4. 1 agree that solid wastes will be disposed of in accordance with N.C. statutes and rules governing
solid waste disposal.
5. 1 agree that maintenance activities for vehicles and heavy equipment will be performed so as to not
result in contamination of the surface or ground waters.
I agree to abide by the provisions as listed above and recognize that the provisions are to be considered as
enforceable requirements of the General Permit.
I certify that I am familiar with the information contained in this application and that to the best of my knowledge
and belief such information is true, complete, and accurate.
Printed Name of Person Signing: C h a rl i e Andrews
Title: Owner/Manager, Tara Group of Lumberton, Inc.
(Signature of Applicant)
(Date Signed)
Notice of Intent must be accompanied by a check or money order for $100.00 made payable to NCDEQ.
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Mail the entire package to:
DEMLR - Stormwater Program
Dept. of Environmental Quality
1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612
Note
The submission of this document does not guarantee coverage under the NPDES
NCG02 General Permit. Upon review of the submittal, the Division may
determine that coverage under an individual permit is more appropriate. Also be
advised that renewed and continued coverage under NCG02 may be dependent
upon the permittee's compliance success and/or status of the receiving waters.
For questions, please contact the DEMLR/Land Quality Section Regional Office for your area.
DEMLR/Land Quality Section Realonal Office Contact Information:
Asheville Office ......
[phone]
Fayetteville Office ...
[phone]
Mooresville Office ...
[phone]
Raleigh Office ........
[phone]
Washington Office ...(252)
946-6481
Wilmington Office ...
[phone]
Winston-Salem ......
[phone]
Central Office .........(919)
707-9220
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Tara Group of Lumberton, Inc.
2700 NC Hwy 72 West
Lumberton, NC 28358
April 15, 2021
Heather Carter, Environmental Regional Supervisor
NC Department of Environmental Quality
Fayetteville Regional Office — Division of Air Quality
225 Green Street, Suite 714
Fayetteville, NC 28301
RE: Request for Division of Air Quality Permit Determination
Tara Group of Lumberton, Inc. — Proposed Sand Screen for Sand Mine
Bladen County — Cape Fear River Basin
Dear Ms. Carter:
Tara Group of Lumberton, Inc. is applying for a mining permit with the Division of Energy, Mineral, and
Land Resources (DEMLR) to remove and process sand from a site that it previously permitted and mined located
off Tar Heel Road (SR1004) in Bladen County. Our intent is to utilize an Anaconda DF410 Mobile Tracked
Screener (or similar) intermittingly to produce up to 50,000 tons of wet sand product per year. The temporary,
mobile screening operation will be removed from the site no later than 12 months from its placement.
We have completed the DAQ emissions calculation spreadsheet for the anticipated sand screening
operation and have attached the completed spreadsheet for your consideration. Based upon this analysis, our
estimated actual emissions of total particulate matter < 10 microns (PM10) for this temporary, mobile sand
screening operation will be approximately 0.06 tons per year with estimated potential emissions of 3.16 tons
per year. As these values are less than 10 tons per year, it appears that our temporary, mobile sand screening
operation meets the exemption from obtaining a DAQ permit under 15A NCAC 02Q .0102(d). We have also
attached a copy of the technical specifications for the Anaconda DF410 that provides additional specifications on
the mobile screening system (or similar) we plan to utilize at this site.
Tara Group of Lumberton, Inc. respectfully requests that DAQ review this information and respond in
writing confirming that neither a DAQ permit nor registration is required at this time. In addition, we are
requesting clarification on whether or not we would be exempt from DAQ permitting if we decided to keep the
mobile screen onsite longer than 12 months while not exceeding annual production of 50,000 tons of wet sand
product based upon our very low estimated actual emissions of total particulate matter.
Thank you for your time and assistance with this matter. If you have any questions regarding this
matter, please contact Mr. Tracy Davis, PE, our environmental consultant, at [phone].
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Tara Group of Lumberton, Inc.
Attachments
Cc: Tracy E. Davis, PE — ATS Environmental Solutions, PLLC, 8109 Mourning Dove Road, Raleigh, NC 27615

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STONE CRUSHING EMISSIONS CALCULATOR REVISION C 05123/2011 I
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NOTICE:
This spreadsheet is for your use only and should be used with
caution. DENR does not guarantee the accuracy of the
Information contained. This spreadsheet Is subject to continual
revision and updating. It Is your responsibility to be aware of
the most current Information available. DENR Is not
responsible for errors or omissions that may be contained
herein.
Instructions:
1. Enter emission source 1 facility data on this sheet for permitting and/or modeling. The air emission results and
summary for each type of equipment will be on its own sheet (e.g., crushers output, screens output). The facility -
wide totals are summarized on the "OUTPUT" sheet. The different tabs are on the bottom of this screen.
2. For each type of equipment fill in all BLUE fields.
Company Name:
Facility ID No.:
Permit No.:
Facility City:
Facility County:
Spreadsheet Prepared by:
Tara Group of Lumberton, Inc.
Proposed Facility
Proposed Facility
Lumberton
Bladen
Tracy E. Davis, PE for Tara Group
Actual hours of operation: 8760 hours
Total Plant Maximum Rated Capacity: 300 tons per hour
Actual Annual Total Plant Production: 50,000 tons
Potential Annual Total Plant Production: tons
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Screens Input
How many screens total 7 3
Maximum
actual
Rated
wet
yearly
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Capacity
supression
throughput
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Type of screen
(tonslhr)
(YIN) ?
(tons)
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'Normal ♦
300
;wet ♦
50,000
SCR-2
Normal ♦
300
;wet ♦
50,000
SCR-3
J Normal ♦ !
300
wet •
50,000
SCR-4
Normal ♦
0
0
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SCR-5
Normal ♦
0
0
`wet ♦
SCR-6
Normal ♦
0
!wet ♦
0
SCR-7
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0
wet ♦
0
SCR-8
Normal ♦
0
iwet ♦
0
SCR-9
Normal ♦ :
0
0
wet ♦
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SCR-13
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Conveyor Input
How many conveyors total ? 4
*NOTE: Each conveyor will have one transfer point, the point where it drops product, not
receives product. Answer "no" If the conveyor drops to a screen or a crusher. The transfer
points to the crushers and screens are already accounted for in the emission factors for
these units.
Maximum
actual
Rated
wet
yearly
Conveyor
*Conveyor transfer
Capacity
supression
throughput
ID No.
point ?
(tons/hr)
(YIN) ?
(tons)
C-1
yes ♦
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wet ♦
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C-2
yes ♦ `
300
Iwet ♦
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C-3
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yes ♦
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ANACONDA EQUIPMENT INTERNATIONAL
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DF410 TRACKED SCREENER
TECH SPECIFICATION
ADVANTAGES
• Capable of processing up to 30OTPH
• Quick set up time typically under 20 minutes
• Variable speed 4 ply belt feeder complete with impact bed
• Flip down feeder tailgate to accomodate feed from crusher/screener belt
• Hydraulic folding tail conveyor with drop down feature to access bottom deck for easy
mesh change
• High performance hydraulic system
• Tracks into/out of container without removing any parts
APPLICATIONS
• Construction & Demolition Waste (C&D Waste)
• Crushed rock
• Topsoil
• Sand and gravel
• Coal
• Compost
FEED HOPPER
The feed hopper is 2.8 m' (3.7cu yrds) with 4 ply variable speed heavy duty belt and impact
bed under the belt to suppress the impact of material. The back tailgate flips down to allow
direct feed from a crusher or belt from another screener.
SCREENBOX
A 2 bearing high energy screenbox offers real productivity and separation of material. Both
decks are true 3M x 1.2M in size and the top deck can be bofor bar, finger screen, woven
mesh or punch plate depending on the application. The bottom deck comes in 2 sections and
can be changed easily as the tail conveyor lowers to allow easy access. Top and bottom decks
are end tensioned — screen angle fixed at 15'
DRIVE
Self contained engine and cast iron hydraulic pumps driving cast iron motors.
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DF41 0 TRACKED SCREENER
TECH SPECIFICATION
ENGINE
Powerunit :Diesel Hydraulic
Deutz TD2011Air Cooled engine running at 2200 RPM developing 58kW (74 Hp)JC8
4440ption of water cooled
JC8 444 Dieselmax developing 63kW (84HP)
CONVEYOR DETAILS: FEEDER BELT
Conveyor Belt: -
Control: -
Gearbox:
4 ply 1050mm (42") wide Control: -
Variable Speed Control
High Torque
CONVEYOR DETAILS: COLLECTION BELT
Conveyor Belt: - 3 ply 1050mm (42") wide
CONVEYOR DETAILS: FINES BELT
Conveyor Belt: -
Control: -
Stockpiling Height
CONVEYOR DETAILS: MID S BELT
Conveyor Belt: -
Control: -
Stockpiling Height
2 ply 650mm (260) wide
Variable Speed Control
2.936M
Chevron 650mm (26") wide
Variable Speed Control
2.841M
CONVEYOR DETAILS: OVERSIZE BELT (Tall)
Conveyor Belt: -
Control:
Stockpiling Height
Chevron 900mm (36") wide
Variable Speed Control
2.929M
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DF410 TRACKED SCREENER
TECH SPECIFICATION
HYDRAULICS:
Hydraulic Pump:
Ultra Type 333327
Hydraulic Motors:
Screen —David Brown MCC2208 Tail Conveyor — OMV630
Belt feeder — OMSS 250 Side Conveyors — OMT400
Collection — OMT500
Control Valve:
Nimco CV601(1) Nimco Close Coupler (2) Nimco CV111(1)
Nimco CV691(2)
Nimco CV791 (2) Nimco CV112 (2)
Recommended Hydraulic Oil
0 Deg. C - 30 Deg. C ambient temp, Shell Tellus 46 (or equivalent)
+ 30 Deg. C ambient temp, Shell Tellus 100 (or equivalent)
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DF410 TRACKED SCREENER
TECH SPECIFICATION
CRAWLER TRACK DATA
• Tractive Effort
63,192 N
• Gradability
47.4
• Gearbox Ratio
114.6.1
• Hydraulic Motor
Rexroth 32 cc/rev
• Approximate Speed
0.4 KM/h
WORKING DIMENSIONS
• Length 11.793M (38'8")
• Width: 11.139M (36-S")
• Height: 3.707M (12'1")
TRANSPORT DIMENSIONS
• Length 11.69M (38'4")
• Width: 2.34M (7'8")
• Height: 2.54M (8'4")
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DF410 TRACKED SCREENER
TRANSPORT DIMENSIONS WITH EXTENSIONS
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DF410 TRACKED SCREENER
WORKING DIMENSIONS - SIDE + END VIEW
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The Anaconda Range of Mobile Tracked Scalping Screens are Heavy Duty Screens
that have been developed specifically to suit a variety of applications.
The Aso s one of the most robust and rehable Scalping Screens avaWble on the market. Fully
egwnpnd with a io X 4' Screen Box the DF410 has the longest Screen Box in the compact screening
segment. The 41g also has 3 stocky rig Conveyors meaning this versatile scalping screen is
capable of dealing vwth any application in which it may be placed.
The 410 can be shipped in a 40' container keeping shipping costs to a minimum. Set up is simple
and the machine can be running within 20 minutes of delivery, Commissioning is aided with the
hydraul c commit; to position and guide all the Conveyors and Screen Box,
Features
High Energy 3M X 1.2M (to' X 4') 2 Bearing
Screen Box - 2 Decks (Largest on the Market)
Variable Speed on all conveyor belts
(excludes fines collection conveyor)
- Flipdown Hopper Tailgate to allow direct
feed from a Crusher Belt
Tail Conveyor lowers Hydraulically to allow
access to the bottom screen deck
Hyraulic Folding Tail Conveyors
Fixed screen angle 15"
Side tensioned top deck
End tensioned bottom deck
Easy access to the engine compartment
Fits into a 40' container without breakdown
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Engine Options
T4F - )CB444 EcoMax (55Kw)
- Stage 5 - CAT
Options
Screen Decks (Mesh - Bofar Bars -
Finger Screens - Punch Plates)
Radio Remote Control
- Overband Magnet (On over size conveyor)
weight
-17.19 US ton
Anaconda stock a lull range of spare parts as a display of our commitment to provide a dedicated and I�
fespOn:we service to all our customers fft
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