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NORTH CAROLINA MINING State of North Carolina 1612 Mail Service Center
PERMIT APPLICATION Department of Environmental Quality Raleigh, NC 27699-1612
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources [phone]
NOTE: It is recommended that you contact the appropriate Regional Office or the Raleigh Central Office for a PRE -
APPLICATION MEETING to discuss your intentions and address any questions.
1. NameofMine
County
Latitude (decimal degrees to four
places)
Longitude (decimal degrees to four
places)
2. Name of Applicant
Applicant Contact
Applicant Email
Telephone
Cell Phone
3 Permanent Address for Receipt of
Official Mail"
Scotland Pit RECEIVED
Scotland River Basin Lumber
VEC-F3 2021
34.9190
79.5329
R. L. Bradsher Farms, LLC
LAND QUALITY SECTION
SEo-r 12DF aya Consultant Contact Pat Shillington
Consultant Email [e-mail]
cWt $Ill 15 ! Telephone [phone]
Cell Phone [phone]
3729 Overlook Road, Raleigh, NC 27616
4. Mine Office Address 26701 Sneads Grove Road, Marston, NC 28363
5. Mine Manager
Mine Manager Email
Telephone Cell Phone
I certify that all details contained in thfs.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 , 2I ZOOZI
Print Name
Title e
'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 noted of any changes in the permanent address or telephone number.
"'Signature of company officer required.
G.S. 74-51 provides that the Department shall grant or deny an application for a permit within 60 days of receipt of a complete
application or, if a public hearing is held, within 30 days following the hearing and the filing of any supplemental information
required by the Department. All questions must be addressed, and all required maps provided before this application can
be considered complete. Attach additional sheets as needed.
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NORTH CAROLINA MINING State of North Carolina 1612 Mail Service Center
PERMIT APPLICATION Department of Environmental Quality Raleigh, NC 27699-1612
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources [phone]
NOTE: All the following questions must be thoroughly answered regarding your mining operation for the intended
life of the mine. All responses must be clearly conveyed on a corresponding, detailed mine map.
A. GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE MINE
1. Answer all the following that apply:
This is an application for a NEW permit.
Indicate the total acreage at the site to be covered by the permit
(This is the acreage the new permit fee will be based upon.)
Of this acreage, how much is owned and how much is leased?
Acres owned:
Acres leased:
Property owner if leased:
This is an application for a MODIFICATION to a mining permit.
Mining Permit Number: 83-05 Total permitted acreage: 371.00
Does the modification involve acreage within the previously approved permitted boundary?
a YES FINO
If yes, indicate the acreage to be covered by this modification 53.20
Does the modification involve acreage outside the previously approved permitted boundary?
a 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 the acreage to be added to the permit, will any portion be affected (i.e.: disturbed, ground cover
remove by the mining operation?
FIYES 1:1 NO
If yes, indicate the acreage to be affected within the acreage to be added to the permit
The modification fee is based upon the proposed new affected acreage within the previously
approved permitted boundary plus the proposed total acreage to be added outside the previously
approved permitted boundary.
This is an application for TRANSFER of a mining permit.
Mining Permit Number: Total permitted acreage:
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NORTH CAROLINA MINING State of North Carolina
PERMIT APPLICATION Department of Environmental Quality
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources
MINING FEE SCHEDULE
1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1612
[phone]
A nonrefundable permit application processing fee when filing for a new mining permit, permit modification, or transferred permit is
required as follows:
APPLICATION TYPE
0 — 25 ACRES
26+ ACRES
New Permit Applications
$3,750.00
$5,000.00
Permit Modifications
$750.00
$1000.00
Permit Transfers
$100.00
$100.00
Annual Operating Fee
$400.00
$400.00
Acres for new permits means the total acreage at the site to be covered by the permit. Acres for modification of permits means the
new affected acres within the previously approved permitted boundary plus the proposed total acreage to be added outside the
previously approved permitted boundary.
2. Name of all materials mined: Sand and Gravel
3. Mining Method:
Hydraulic Dredge
Dragline & Truck
Other (please explain):
Front-end Loader & Truck L�-Nj Shovel & Truck
❑Self -loading Scraper
4. Expected maximum depth of mine (feet) 35
Depth Is relative to what benchmark? (e.g., natural ground level, mean seal level, road elevation, etc.)
Natural Ground
Expected average depth of mine (feet) 30
5. Has any area at this site been mined in the past?
YES NO
If yes, when and by whom was this activity conducted? Morgan Sand and R. L. Bradsher Farms, LLC
6. Estimated life of the operation (years): 30
NOTE: The Department may request clarification on how life of mine was calculated.
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NORTH CAROLINA MINING State of North Carolina 1612 Mail Service Center
PERMIT APPLICATION Department of Environmental Quality Raleigh, NC 27699-1612
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources [phone]
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 512 N. Salisbury St., 5th Floor
Raleigh, NC 27699-1612 Raleigh, NC 27604
Http:l/oonal.nedenr.o[gfwebiir/geological home [phone]
County highway maps may be obtained from the N.C. Department of Transportation:
Mailing Address
NCDOT GIS Unit
1587 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1587
htto:l/www.ncdot.r rq d/ais
Physical Address
NCDOT GIS Unit
3401 Carl Sandburg Court
Raleigh, NC 27610
[phone]
2. A table/chart must be provided on the mine map that clearly lists the approximate acreage of tailings/sediment ponds,
stockpiles, waste piles, processing areas/haul roads, mine excavations and any other major aspect of the mining
operation that is proposed to be affected/disturbed during the life of the mining permit. A tabletchart similar to the
following will be acceptable:
AFFECTED ACREAGE TABLE:
For new permits, complete only the total affected acreage column.
For modifications, complete all columns.
CATEGORY
CURRENT AFFECTED
ACREAGE
PROPOSED CHANGE TO
AFFECTED ACREAGE
TOTAL AFFECTED
ACREAGE
Tailings/Sediment Ponds
0.50
1.00
1.50
Stockpiles
1.30
0.70
2.00
Waste piles
0.00
0.00
0.00
Processing Areas/Haul Roads
22.00
0.00
22.00
Mine Excavations
7.00
51.50
58.50
Other (Please explain)
Total Affected Acreage
30.80
53.20
84.00
Total Permitted Acreage
371.00
0.00
371.00
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NORTH CAROLINA MINING State of North Carolina 1612 Mail Service Center
PERMIT APPLICATION Department of Environmental Quality Raleigh, NC 27699-1612
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources [phone]
3. 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 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 with geographic controls (e.g. metes and bounds, coordinates) labeled
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 (may be described as to location and distance from mine if
sufffclently 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) Outline and acreage of all planned and existing access roads and on -site haul roads
i) Location of planned and existing on -site buildings
m) Location and dimensions of all proposed sediment and erosion control measures
n) Location of 100-year tioodplain limits and wetland boundaries
o) Names of owners of record, both public and private, of all tracts of land that are adjoining the mining permit
boundary; if an adjoining tract is owned or leased by the applicant or Is owned by the lessor of the mine tract,
names of owners of record of tracts adjoining these tracts that are within 1,000 feet of the mining permit boundary
must be provided on the mine map.
p) Names of owners of record, both public and private, of all tracts of land that are adjoining the mining permit
boundary which lie directly across and are contiguous to any highway, creek, stream, river, or other watercourse,
railroad track, or utility or other public right-of-way. If an adjoining tract is owned or leased by the applicant or is
owned by the lessor of the mine tract, names of owners of record of tracts adjoining these tracts, that are within
1,000 feet of the mining permit boundary, must be provided on the mine map(s). NOTE: 'Highway* means a road
that has four lanes of travel or less and is not designated as an Interstate Highway.
q} Map legend
1) Applicant name 5) Scale
2) Mine name 6) Symbols used and corresponding names
3) North arrow 7) Date prepared and revised
4) County 8) Name and title of person preparing map
Map scales should meet the following guidelines:
PERMITTED ACREAGE
MAP SCALE
0 — 49 acres
1° = 50'
50 --199 acres
1n =100'
200+ acres
1" = 200'
NOTE: Smaller scaled maps may be acceptable if they clearly illustrate the above items.
{COTE: In addition to the above, the maps must also include any site -specific information that Is provided in
the answers to the following questions (italicized questions/statements) in this application form. This
application will not be considered complete without all relevant items being adequately addressed on the mine
maps.
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PERMIT APPLICATION Department of Environmental Quality Raleigh, NC 27699-1612
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources [phone]
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.
This is an active mine. The new area will be logged and the ground will not be
stumped or disturbed otherwise. Mining in the new area will proceed from the
existing active mine. Thirty (30) foot wide strips will be stumped, topsoil
removed and the ground sloped to the mine to direct the stormwater into the
mine.
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-sectionskonstruction details of each measure. Engineering designs and calculations are required
to justify the adequacy of any proposed measures.
Mining will continue in a manor where, runoff from all disturbed areas drains to
the mine pit. The water in the pit will will percolate into the pervious ground. No
stormwater discharge is anticipated from the mine and plant areas were ground
is exposed.
3. A) Will the operation involve wash in the material mined, recycling process water, or other wastewater handling?
LA YES NO
If yes, briefly describe all such processes including any chemicals to be used.
Water is used during the screening of the material. The processed water is
recirculated through two ponds. The system is contained within the mine and no
discharge is expected. No chemicals are used.
B) will the operation involve discharging fresh or wastewater from the mine or plant as a point discharge to the waters
of the State?
DYES ©NO
ff yes, briefly describe the nature of the discharge and locate ail proposed discharge points (along with their method of
stabilization) on the mine map(s).
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PERMIT APPLICATION Department of Environmental Quality Raleigh, NC 27699-1612
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources [phone]
C) Will any part of the proposed mine excavation(s) extend below the water table?
F771 -1 YES F NO
If yes, do you intend to dewater the excavation(s)?
YES NO
Estimated withdrawal rate in gallons per day:
If yes, what impact, if any, will mine dewatering have on neighboring wells? Lorale all exis5ng wells on the mine
map(s) that fie within 500 feet of the proposed excavation area. Provide data to support any conclusions or statement
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.
There are no water supply wells within 500 ft. of the mine.
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 Stonnwater 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.
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4. A) Will the operation involve crushing or any other air contaminant emissions?
FTES ©NO ,
If yes, indicate evidence that you have applied for or obtained an air quality permit issued by the Division of Air Quality
or local governing body.
B) How will dust from stockpiles, haul roads, etc., be controlled?
The stock piles are sands and gravels with little fines content and dusting of the
coarse sand particles generally will not occur unless high velocity winds occur.
Haul roads will be watered as needed to minimize dusting.
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NORTH CAROLINA MINING State of North Carolina 1612 Mail Service Center
PERMIT APPLICATION Department of Environmental Quality Raleigh, NC 27699-1612
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources [phone]
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 25 ft unexcavated buffer will be provided along the permit boundaries and a 50
ft. unexcavated buffer will be provided along the Sneads Grove Road.
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 50 ft. undisturbed buffer will be provided from any wetlands and streams if
applicable.
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 dayey 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.
Final perimeter mine excavation slopes will be excavated at 3:1 (H:V).
B) Provide a crass -section on the mine map(s) for all rill slopes (berms, waste piles, 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.
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PERMIT APPLICATION Department of Environmental Quality Raleigh, NC 27699-1612
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources [phone]
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).
Final perimeter mine excavation slopes will be excavated at 3:1 (H:V).
D) In hardrock excavations, specify proposed bench widths and heights in feet. Provide cross -sections of the mine
excavation clearly noting the angles of the cut slopes, widths of all safety benches and mine benches, and the
expected maximum depth of the excavation.
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7. Describe other methods to be taken during mining to prevent physical hazard to any neighboring dwelling, house,
public road, or 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.
No structures are within 300 ft. of the mine excavation.
8. Describe what kind of barricade will be used to prevent inadvertent public access along any high wall area and when It
will be implemented. Vegetated earthen berms, appropriate fencing and adequate boulder barriers may be acceptable
high wall barricades. A construction detaiUcross secfion and location of each We of barricade to be used must be
indicated on the mine map(s).
No high walls are anticipated for the mine.
9. Are acid roducing minerals or soils present?
YES FINO
If yes, how will acid water pollution from the excavation, stockpiles, and waste areas be controlled?
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PERMIT APPLICATION Department of Environmental Quality Raleigh, NC 27699-1612
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources [phone]
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 maps) and provide cross-section through all proposed berms orproposed spacing,
sizes and species for tree plantings.
The mine is in a remote area and the only area of the mine that can be seen
from public view is the office building from Sneads Grove Road.
B) Could the operation have a significantly adverse effect on the purposes of a publicly owned park, forest, or
recreation area? If so, how will such effects (i.e., noise, visibility, etc.) be mitigated?
No
11. Will ex losives be used?
YES D NO
If yes, specify the types of explosive(s) and describe what precaution(s) Will be used to prevent physical hazard to
persons or neighboring property from flying rocks or excessive air blasts or ground vibrations. Depending on the mine's
location to nearby structures, more detailed technical information may be required on the blasting program (such as a
third -party blasting study). Locate the nearest offsHe occupied structure(s) to the proposed excavation(s) of) 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 ONO
If yes, describe these materials, how they will be stored and method of containment in case of spill Indicate the
locations) of all storage facilities on the mine map(s).
There are three (3) Above Ground Tanks (AST'S), and these tanks are within
secondary containment or are double walled. Oil, hydraulic fluid, and grease
containers are stored under roof.
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PERMIT APPLICATION Department of Environmental Quality Raleigh, NC 27699-1612
Division of Energy, Mineral, and land Resources [phone]
D. RECLAMATION PLAN
1. Describe your intended plan for the final reclamation and subsequent use of all affected lands and indicate the
sequence and general methods to be used in reclaiming this land. This must include the method of reclamation of
settling ponds and/or sediment control basins and the method of restoration or establishment of any permanent
drainage channels to a condition minimizing erosion, siltation and other pollution. This information must be illustrated
on a reclamation map and must correspond directly with the information provided on the mine map(s). In addition,
design information, including typical cross -sections, of any permanent channels to be constructed as part of the
reclamation plan and the location(s) of all permanent channels must be indicated on the reclamation map.
Upon completion of mining, a 56.5 acre lake will be formed. Side slopes above
the water table will be sloped to 3:1 (H:V). The recirculation ponds will be filled
and graded for positive drainage to the lake. The haul roads, plant area, and
stock piles will be graded for positive drainage towards the lake. The ground
above the lake water level will be re -vegetated in grasses. The reclaimed site
will be used for recreational purposes.
2. Is an excavated or impounded body of water to be left as part of the reclamation?
AYES �NO
if yes, illustrate the location of the body(s) of water on the reclamation map and provide a scaled cross-section(s)
through the proposed body(s) of water. The minimum water depth must be at least 4 feet, measured from the normal
low water table elevation, unless information Is provided to indicate that a shallower 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.
Game fish will be stocked in the lake.
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.
N/A
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PERMIT APPLICATION Department of Environmental Quality Raleigh, NC 27699-1612
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources [phone]
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 ground will be graded for possitive drainage into the lake. No refuse will be
left at the site.
5. A) Describe reclamation of processing facilities, stockpile areas, and on -site roadways.
The plant, stockpiles and haul roads will be graded for positive drainage towards
the lake before re -vegetation. Only the access drive area connecting to Sneads
Grove Road as shown on the Reclamation Plan will be left.
B) Will any on -site roadways be left as part of the reclamation?
AYES ONO
!f yes, identify such roadways on the reclamation map and provide details on permanent road and drfch line
stabilization.
Only the access drive area connecting to Sneads Grove Road as shown on the
Reclamation Plan will be left.
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 andpennanent 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.
No refuse will be left at the site. No off -site materials will be imported to the
mine.
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PERMIT APPLICATION Departmentof Environmental Quality Raleigh, NC 27699-1612
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources [phone]
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): See reclamation plan
Fertilizer Analysis and Rate of Application (lbs/acre): see reclamation plan
Seed type(s) and rate(s) of application included year-round seeding schedule (lbs/acre):
NOTE: Include legumes
SEED TYPES SEEDING DATES SEEDING RATES
see reclamation plan
Mulch Type, Rate of Application (lbs/acre), and Method of Anchoring:
see reclamation plan
Other Vegetative Cover(s) Type(s) and Rate(s) of Application Including Seeding Schedule (lbs/acre, trees/
acre, spacing of trees/shrubs, etc.):
see reclamation plan
Revegetatland/or reforestation plan app ved by:
Signature , Date
Print Name T. Patrick Shillington
Title
Agency
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NORTH CAROLINA MINING State of North Carolina 1612 Mail Service Center
PERMIT APPLICATION Department of Environmental duality Raleigh, NC 27699-1612
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources [phone]
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 acne) for each permitted mine site based upon the acreage approved by the Department to be affected during the
life of the mining pennif Please insert the approximate acreage. for each aspect of the mining operation. that you Intend to affect
dudn
a the Jife of this mining Perwif in addition lease insert the aDwoonate reclamation costlacre for each category from the
Schedule of Reclamation Costs provided with this application form) OR you can defer to the Department to calculate your bond
for you based upon uvo r maps and standard reclamation costs:
CATEGORY
AFFECTED
ACREAGE
Tailings/Sediment Ponds
1.50
Stockpiles
2.00
Waste Piles
0.00
Processing Area/Haul Roads
22.00
Mine Excavation
58.50
Other
TOTAL AFFECTED AC.:
84.00
TOTAL PERMITTED AC.:
371.00
RECLAMATION
COSTIACRE
Ac.
X
$
500
Ac.
X
$
11800
Ac.
X
$
Ac.
X
$
1,800
Ac.
X
$
500
Ac.
X
$
Ac.
Ac.
RECLAMATION
COST
/Ac.
= $ 750.00
/Ac. =
$ 3,600.00
/Ac. =
$ 0.00
/Ac. =
$ 39,600.00
/Ac. =
$ 29,250.00
/Ac. =
$ 0.00
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 Wil be graded for positive drainage where measures will be needed to prevent offsite
sedimentation and sedimentation to onsite watercourses and wetlands.
a) Internal Drainage 82.95 Ac.
b) Positive Drainage 1.05 Ac. X $1,500.00 = $ 1,575.00
SUBTOTAL COST: $ 74,775.00
Inflation Factor:
SUBTOTAL COST LIFE OF MINING OPERATION OR LIFE INFLATION COST
OF LEASE (YEARS)
0.02 X $ 74,775.00 X 30 = $ 44,865.00
Total Reclamation Bond Cost:
TOTAL RECLAMTION BOND COST = SUBTOTAL + INFLATION = $ 119,600.00
Round down to the nearest $100.00
NOTE: The reclamation bond cannot exceed $1 million per GS 74.54
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NORTH CAROLINA MINING State of North Carolina 1612 Mail Service Center
PERMIT APPLICATION Department of Environmental Quality Raleigh, NC 27699-1612
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources [phone]
SCHEDULE OF RECLAMATION COSTS
Based upon range of $500 - $5,000 per affected acre
COMMODITY CODES:
SG
Sand and/or Gravel
DS
Dimension Stone
PF
Pyrophyllite
CL
Clay/Shale
GS
Gemstone
FS
Feldspar
OL
Olivine
PE
Peat
Borrow
Borrow/fill dirt
MI
Mica
KY
KyanitelSillimanite/Andalusite
AU
Gold
CS
Crushed Stone
LI
Lithium
PH
Phosphate
TI
Titanium
OT
Other
TYPE
T!S PONDS
STOCKPILES
WASTE PILES
P. AREAfH.R.
MINE EXCAVATION
$500/ac. (L)
$5001ac. (L
SG, GS, Borrow
1500 (FI)
$1800/ac.
$2000/ac.
$18001ac.
2000 (PD)
CS, DS, FS, MI, LI,
600 (L)
1800
2000
2000
500 (L)
PF, OL, KY
1500 (FI)
2500 (PD)
1000 (L)
2000 (L)
PH
2500(FI)
2500
5000
5000
5000 (PD)
1000 (L)
2000 {L}
CL
2500 {FI}
2500
5004
5000
3700 (PD)
1000{L)
2000 (L)
PE, AU, TI, OT
2500 (FI)
2500
3000
3500
5000 (PD)
(L) = Reclamation to a lake and revegetating side slopes
(FI) = Reclamation by filling in and revegetating
(PD) = Reclamation by grading for positive drainage & revegetating
AS PER NCAC 15A 513.00039 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 276994612
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
APPLICATIONiPERMIT DOCUMENT)
• MULCH AND ANCHORING COSTS PER ACRE
• ANY OTHER RECLAMATION COSTS NECESSARY TO COMPLY WITH THE APPROVED RECLAMATION PLAN
FOR THE SITE IN QUESTION
YOU WILL BE NOTIFIED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE OF THE DIRECTOR'S FINAL BOND DETERMINATION.
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NORTH CAROLINA MINING State of North Carolina 1612 Mail Service Center
PERMIT APPLICATION Department of Environmental Quality Raleigh, NC 27699-1612
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources [phone]
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 an 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, creels, 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.
NOTES:
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(b1).
SEE THE NEXT TWO PAGES FOR THE'NOTICE" FORM AND THE °AFFIDAVIT OF NOTIFICATION°
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NORTH CAROLINA MINING State of North Carolina
PERMIT APPLICATION Department of Environmental Quality
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources
NOTICE
Pursuant to provisions G.S. 74-50(bl) of The Mining Act of 1971, Notice Is hereby given that
has applied on
(Applicant Name)
(Date)
1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1612
[phone]
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
miles of
(Direction)
In
on
(Mineral, Ore) (Number)
offlnear road
(Nearest town)
County.
acres located
(Number)
(Number, Name)
*SEE ATTACHED MAP FOR PROPOSED PERMIT BOUNDARIES AND CORRESPONDING ADJOINING LANDOWNER
NAMES AND LOCATIONS*
In accordance with G.S. 7450(b1), 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
[eased 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 camment(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 spedfied above.
A copy of the permit application materials is on file and available for public review during normal business hours at the above listed address as
well as at the appropriate regional office. For Information regarding the specifics of the proposed mining activity, please contact the
applicant at the following telephone number:
For information on the mining permit application review process, please contact the Mining Program staff at (M) 707-9220. Please note that
the Department will consider any relevant written comments/documentation within the provisions of the Mining Act of 1971 throughout the
application review process until a final decision is made on the application.
Addressee/Owner of Records Naane and Address Name of Applicant. Include Contact Person & Cornpany Name, if Applicable
Date of Issuance of this NoticetMailed to Addressee/Owner of Record
Address of Appllcant
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NORTH CAROLINA MINING State of North Carolina 1612 Mail Service Center
PERMIT APPLICATION Department of Environmental Quality Raleigh, NC 27699-1612
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources [phone]
AFFIDAVIT OF NOTIFICATION
I, Is 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
NIA
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:
NIA
Chief Administrative Officer Name
(Le.: City Manager, County Manager, Mayor, etc.)
Address
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.
Signature of Applicant or Agent
Date
If person executing Affidavit is an agent or employee of an applicant, provide the following information:
Name of Applicant
Title of person executing Affidavit
a Notary Public of the County of
State of North Carolina, do hereby certify that
day and under oath acknowledged that the above Affidavit was made by him/her.
Witness my hand and notarial seal, this day of
Notary:
My commission expires:
20
appeared before me this
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NORTH CAROLINA MINING State of North Carolina 1612 Mail Service Center
PERMIT APPLICATION Department of Environmental Quality Raleigh, NC 27699-1612
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources [phone]
G. LAND ENTRY AGREEMENT
We hereby grant to the Department or its appointed representatives the right of entry and travel upon our lands or operation
during regular business hours for the purpose of making necessary field inspections or investigations as may be reasonably
required in the administration of the Mining Act of 1971 pursuant to G.S. 74-56.
We further grant to the Department or its appointed representatives the right to make whatever entries on the land as may be
reasonably necessary and to take whatever actions as may be reasonably necessary in order to carry out reclamation which the
operator has failed to complete in the event a bond forfeiture is ordered pursuant to G.S. 74-59.
LANDOWNER: APPLICANT:
Signature Signature* 01ro, Uj
Print Name Print Name
Title (if applicable) Title
Vic& U.
Company (if applicable) R. L, Bradsher Farms, LLC Company R. L. Bradsher Farms, LLC
Address O ffiarISJU
Mine Name Scotland Pit
Cameron, NC 28326 Telephone _ O�
Telephone Date Signed
Date Signed
"Signature must be the same as the individual who signed Page 1 of this application.
One original and five (5) copies of the completed application, six (6) copies of all location maps, mine maps and
reclamation maps, and the appropriate processing fee in the form a check or money order payable to the North Carolina
Department of Environmental Quality must be sent to the Raleigh Central Office at the address listed on the front cover
of this application form.
Inquiries regarding the status of the review of this application should be directed to the Mining Program staff at [phone],
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