08-22_1_Redacted

Energy, Mineral &
Land Resources
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
December 1, 2017
EWM LLC
EWM LLC
PO Box 369 3
Bracey, VA 23919
RE: Mining Permit No. 08-22
Bent River A Mine
Bertie County
Dear EWM LLC:
ROY COOPER
Gommor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
TRACY DAVIS
Director
This letter is to advise you of recent amendments to the North Carolina Mining Act of 1971 which impact the
permit term of your existing mining permit. Pursuant to the passage of House Bill 56, which became law on October 4,
2017 as SL 2017-209, all existing mining permits and any newly issued mining permits are to be issued for the life of site
or for the duration of the lease term. The "life of site" means the period from the initial receipt of a permit for the operation
until the mining operation terminates and the required reclamation is completed.
Considering the above, this letter hereby modifies your existing mining permit to remove all references to the prior
expiration date to convert your permit to a life of site or lease permit effective immediately. No action is required on your
part for this modification to be effective. Please attach this letter to your existing mining permit for future reference. The
mine name and permit number on the permit document, and all existing operating and reclamation conditions contained
therein, shall remain in full force and effect. Furthermore, all provisions of GS §74-51 and GS §74-52 still apply to all new,
transferred and modified mining permits.
In addition to the life of site or lease mining permit provision, SL 2017-209 also enacted a new annual mining
permit operating fee'of $400 per mining permit number. By statute, the initial payment of this annual $400 fee must be
submitted to this office by December 31, 2017 — see the attached Invoice to remit the initial annual fee payment by this
deadline. Beginning in 2018, the $400 annual operating fee must be submitted by July 1 of each year with the required
Annual Reclamation Report as required by GS §74-55. Failure to submit the fee by the required deadline will result in a
$50/month late fee and could result in the denial of future permit actions and/or revocation of your mining permit.
Lastly, pursuant to GS §74-54, the cap on reclamation bonds has been raised from $500,000 to $1 million. Any
adjustments needed in existing bonds will be initiated by this office or addressed during your next requested permit action
unless you contact this office with a written request to have your bond reevaluated.
The issuance of a mining permit and/or any modification to it does not supersede local zoning regulations. The
responsibility of compliance with any applicable zoning regulations remains with you.
Thank you for your cooperation in this matter. if you have any questions on the above, please contact Ms. Judy
Wehner, Assistant State Mining Specialist, or me at [phone].
Sincerely,
William `Toby" Vinson, Jr., PE, CPM
Interim Director, DEMLR
51ate or North Caralina I Environmental Quality I Energy, Mineral and Land V-soul Les
512 N. Salisbury Street 1 1612 Malt Service Center I Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612
y19 707 9200

MINING CHECKLIST FOR ROUTING
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Applic./ Permit No: _LkL_zZ-3. County: Date Received 1
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❑ New ❑ Renewal ❑ Modification (inside permit bauadaries)
❑ Modification (outside permit boundaries) ❑ Transfer ❑ Release { ��
❑ Partial Release ❑ Additional Information ❑ Fee Needed; XF. Received s �
Please route entire application package to:
Pe WE h i Regional Office (x omnpW ropier attach the "LQS Regional Offia Mining Application Review
Checklist" to one C" and auA both the DAQand DWR "Mining Application Review Fa m" to the other copy; send bosh topics to the Regional
Engineer) ,
Date: Routed I I rf I ! / Rec'd
❑' Division of Water Resources Date: Routed T— Rec'd r
❑ NC Wildlife Resources Commission Date: Routed Rec'd
❑ US Fish dr Wildlife Service Date: Routed Rec'd
(Only new applications and modification requests that add land to the permit)
Please route first : ones of the atplication and anv location macs to:
❑
Division of Parks a Recreation
Date: Routed
Rec'd
❑
NC Geological Survey Section
Date: Routed
Rec'd
❑
Division of Marine Fisheries
Date: Routed
Rec'd
❑
Division of Soil & Water Conservation (plus LEA)
Date: Routed
Rec'd
(Only new applications and modifications requests that add land to the permit)
❑ Division of Archives ter History
(Only new applicants)
❑ Other:
Date: Routed Rec'd
Date: Routed Rec'd
Suspense Date for Comments: � 1 A (no later than z5 days from receipt)
❑ Please note the following:
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P. O. Box 369 LAND QUALITY
Bracey, Virginia 23919 MINING PROGRAM
Telephone [phone] Fax [phone]
[e-mail]
October 23, 2017
Department of Environmental Quality
Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources
512 North Salisbury Street
1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1612
RE: EWM, LLC t/a Bent River Materials
Bertie County
Permit Number 08-22
Gentlemen:
In accordance with your letter of October 11, 2017, regarding the reissuance of the captioned
permit effective on that date, I enclose my check payable to the North Carolina Department of
Environmental Quality in the sum of $400 in payment of the annual operating fee due on or before
December 31, 2017, and on or before July 1 of each succeeding year to be made in connection
with the Annual Reclamation Report due also on a before that date.
I will notify my bank that the Irrevocable Standby Letter of Credit in the present amount of $172,000
may be reduced to $162,000 computed on the new total affected acreage of 207.78 acres that we
are permitted to disturb.
Very truly yours,
E.W.M., LLC
BY: E. wren Ma s,
Sole Trustee/Manager
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Enclosure

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Energy, Mineral &
Land Resources October 11, 2017
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
Mr. E. Warren Matthews
EWM, LLC
P O Box 369
Bracey, Virginia 23919
Re: Berit River'(A) Mine
Mining Permit No. 08-22
Bertie County
Roanoke River Basin
Dear Mr, Matthews:
ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
TRACY .DAVIS
Director
Please be advised that the NC Mining Act of 1971 was amended on October 4, 2017 by
Session Law 2017-209 which states that all existing mining permits and any newly issued
mining permits are to be issued for the life of site or lease term. Thus, there is no expiration
date for this mining permit. The mine name and permit number on the permit document, and
all existing operating and reclamation conditions contained therein, shall remain in full force
and effect. Furthermore, all provisions of GS 74-51 and GS 74-52 still apply for new,
transferred and modified mining permits.
In addition to the life of site or lease mining permit provision, Session Law 2017-209
also enacted a new annual mining permit operating fee of $400 per mining permit number. By
statute, the initial payment of this annual $400 fee must be submitted to this office by
December 31, 2017. Beginning in 2018, the $400 annual operating fee must be submitted by
July 1 of each year with the required Annual Reclamation Report as required by GS 74-55.
Failure to submit the fee by the required deadline will result in a $50/month late fee and could
result in the denial of future permit actions and/or revocation of your mining permit.
The conditions in the attached mining permit were based primarily upon the initial
application. Modifications.were made as indicated by your request and as required to insure
compliance with The Mining Act of 1971. ' 1 would like to draw your attention to the following
conditions where minor additions or changes were made: Operating Condition Nos, 4E, 5, 9A,
9B, 11 and 13.
As a reminder, your permitted acreage at this site is 218.88 acres and the amount of
land you',are approved to disturb is 207.78 acres.
The reclamation bond has been recalculated based on the revised mine maps. The
new bond amount required for this site is $162,000.00. You may wish to reduce the
$172,000.00 Irrevocable Standby Letter of Credit currently on file to $162,000.00.
State of North Carolina I Environmentai Quality I Energy. Mineral and Land Resources
512 N. Salisbury Street 111512 Mall Service Center I Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612
919 707 9200

Mr. Matthews
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Please review the attached permit and contact Judy Wehner, Assistant State Mining
Specialist, at [phone] should you have any questions concerning this matter.
cerely,
Davis, PE, CPM
DEMLR
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Enclosures
cc: Mr. Samir Dumpor,'PE
. Mr. William derringer-DOL, Mine and Quarry'Bureau, w/o enclosures

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DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
DIVISION OF ENERGY, MINERAL AND LAND RESOURCES
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PERM -IT _ ---- -
for the operation of a mining activity'
In accordance with the provisions of G.S. 74-46 through 68, "The Mining
Act of 1$71," Mining Permit Rule ,15A NCAC 5 B, and other applicable
laws, rules and regulations
Permission is hereby granted to:
EWM, LLC
Bent River (A) Mine
Bertie County - Permit No. 08-22
for the operation of a
Sand Mine
which shall provide that the usefulness, productivity and scenic values of
all lands and waters affected by this mining operation will receive the
greatest practical degree of protection and restoration.

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In accordance with the application for this mining permit, which is hereby approved by the
Department of Environmental Quality, hereinafter referred to as the Department, and in
conformity with the approved Reclamation Plan attached to and incorporated as part of this
permit, provisions must be made for the protection of the surrounding environment and for
reclamation of the land and water affected by the permitted mining operation. - This permit is
expressly conditioned upon compliance with all the. requirements of the approved Reclamation
Plan. However, completed performance of the approved Reclamation Plan is a separable
obligation, secured by the bond or other security on file with the Department, and may survive
the revocation or suspension of this permit.'
This permit is not transferable by the permittee with the following exception: If another
operator succeeds to the interest of the permittee in the permitted mining operation, by virtue
of a sale, lease, assignment or otherwise, the Department may_release the permittee from the
duties imposed upon him by the conditions of his permit and by the Mining Act with reference
to the permitted operation, and transfer the permit to the successor operator, provided that
both operators have complied with the requirements of the Mining Act and that the successor
operator agrees to assume the duties of the permittee with reference to reclamation of the
affected land and posts a suitable bond or other security.
In the event.that the Department'determines that the permittee or permittee's successor is not
complying with the Reclamation Plan or other terms and conditions of this permit, or is failing
to achieve the purposes and requirements of the Mining Act, the Department may give the
operator written notice of its intent to modify, revoke or suspend the permit, or its intent to
modify the Reclamation Plan as incorporated in the permit. The operator shall have right to a
hearing at a designated time and place on any proposed modification, revocation or
suspension by the Department. Alternatively and in addition to the above, the Department
may institute other enforcement procedures'authorized'by law.
Definitions
Wherever used or referred to in this permit, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise,
terms shall have the same meaning as supplied by the Mining Act, N.C.G.S. 7.4-49.
Modifications
April_25, 2011: This permit has been modified to increase the permitted acreage to 229.98
acres and the affected acreage at this site to 218.88 acres as indicated on the mine map
received on December 8, 2010. The modification includes the expansion of the existing mine
excavation area to the east, south and west, including the installation and maintenance of all
associated supporting features and appropriate erosion and sedimentation control measures.
March 15, 2012_ This permit has been modified to allow dewatering activities at this site as
indicated on the mine map last revised January 30, 2012 and as outlined in the additional
information on January 31, 2012 with stipulations.

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This permit is valid for the life of the site or life of lease, if applicable, as defined by Session
Law 2017-209 and has no expiration date. However, all provisions of -GS 74751 and GS 74-52
still apply for new, transferred and modified mining permits.
Conditions
This permit shall be subject to the provisions of the Mining Act, N.C.G.S. 74-46, et. seq., and
to the following conditions and limitations:
OPERATING CONDITIONS:
A. Any wastewater processing or mine dewatering shall be in accordance with the
permitting requirements and rules promulgated by the N.C. Environmental
Management Commission.
B. Any stoirmwater runoff from .the affected areas at the site shall be in accordance
with any applicable permit requirements and regulations promulgated by the
Environmental Protection Agency and enforced by the N.C. Environmental
Management Commission. It shall be the permittee's responsibility to contact
the Division of Water Quality to secure any necessary stormwater permits or
other approval documents.
2. A.. Any mining process producing air contamination -emissions shall be subject to
the permitting requirements and rules promulgated by the N.C. Environmental
Management Commission and enforced by the Division of Air Quality.
B. During mining, operations, water trucks or other means.that may be necessary
shall be utilized to prevent dust from leaving .the permitted area.
3. A. Sufficient buffer shall be maintained between any affected land and any adjoining
waterway or wetland to prevent sedimentation of that waterway or wetland from
erosion of,the affected land and to preserve the integrity of the natural
watercourse or wetland.
B. Any mining activity affecting waters of the State, waters of the U. S., or wetlands
shall be in accordance with the requirements and regulations promulgated and
enforced by the N. C. Environmental Management Commission..
4. A. Adequate mechanical barriers including but not limited to diversions, earthen
dikes, check dams, sediment retarding structures, rip rap pits, or ditches shall be
provided in the initial stages of any land disturbance and maintained to prevent
sediment from discharging onto adjacent surface areas or into any lake, wetland
or natural watercourse in proximity to the affected land.
B. All drainage from the affected area around the mine excavations shall be
diverted internal to said excavations or into appropriate erosion and
sedimentation control measures.

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C. ' No pit water shall be discharged beyond the permit boundary.
D. A minimum of one (1) foot of freeboard shall be maintained at all times in the
receiving mine pit. If the minimum freeboard is reached, all mine dewatering
activities at the site must cease.
E. All mining activities, including the installation and' maintenance of all associated
erosion and sediment control measures, shall be conducted as indicated on the
Mine Map last revised June 30, 2017 and supplemental information received on
May 22, 2017 and August 15, 2017.
5. All permit boundaries (218.88 acres) shall be permanently marked at the site on 100-
.foot intervals unless the line of sight allows for larger spacing intervals:
6. The angle for graded slopes and fills shall be no greater than the angle, which can be
retained by vegetative cover or other adequate erosion control measure, structure, or
device. In any event, exposed slopes or any excavated channels, the erosion of which
may cause off -site damage because of siltation, shall be planted or otherwise provided
with ground cover, devices or strdctur`es sufficient to restrain such erosion.
7. The affected land shall be graded so as to prevent collection of pools of water that are,
or likely to become, noxious or foul. Necessary structures such as drainage ditches or
conduits shall be constructed or installed when required to prevent such conditions.
8. Existing vegetation or vegetated earthen berms shall be maintained between the mine
and public thoroughfares whenever practical to screen the operation from the public.
9. A. Sufficient buffer shall be maintained between any excavation and any mining
permit boundary to protect adjacent property.
B. Buffers shall be maintained as indicated on the Mine Map last revised June 30,
2017.
10. A. No on -site disposal of refuse or other solid waste that is generated outside of the,
minirtig permit area ishall be allowed within the boundaries of the mining permit
area unless authorization to conduct said disposal has first been obtained from
both the Division of Waste Management and the Division of Energy, Mineral and
Land Resources, Department of Environmental Quality. The method of disposal
shall be consistent with the approved reclamation plan.

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B. Mining refuse as defined by G.S. 74-49 (14) of The Mining Act of 1971
generated on -site and directly associated with the mining activity may be
disposed of in a designated refuse area. All other waste products must be
disposed of in a disposal facility approved by the Division of Waste
Management. No petroleum products, acids, solvents or their storage containers
or any other material that may be considered hazardous shall be disposed of
within the permitted area.
C. For the" purposes of this permit, the Division of Energy,41ineral and Land
Resources considers the following materials to be "mining refuse." (in addition to
those specifically listed under G.S. 74-49 (14) of the N.C. Mining Act of 1971):
1. on -site generated land clearing debris
2.
conveyor belts
3.
wire cables
4.
v-belts
5.
steel reinforced air hoses
6.
drill steel
D. If mining refuse is to be permanently disposed within the mining permit
boundary, the following information must be provided to and approved by the
Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources prior to commencement of such
disposal: .
1. the approximate boundaries and size of the refuse disposal area;
2. a list of refuse items to be disposed;
3. verification that a minimum of 4 feet of cover will be provided over the
refuse; ,
4. verification that the refuse will be disposed at least 4 feet above the
seasonally high water table; and,
5. verification that a permanent vegetative groundcover will be established.
11. An Annual Reclamation Report and Annual Operating Fee of $400.00 shall be
submitted to the Department by July 1 of each year until reclamation is completed and
approved for release by the Department.
12. The operator shall notify the Department in writing of the desire to delete, modify or
otherwise change any part of the mining, reclamation, or erosion/sediment control plan
contained in the approved application for a mining permit or any approved revision to it.
Approval to implement such changes must be obtained from the Department prior to
on -site implementation of the revisions.
13. The security, which was posted pursuant to N.C.G.S. 74-54 in the form of a
$172,000.00 Irrevocable Standby Letter of Credit (of which $162,000.00 is required for
this site), is sufficient to cover the operation as indicated in the approved application.
This security must remain in force for this permit to be valid. The total affected land
shall not exceed the bonded acreage.

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14. A. Authorized representatives of the Division of Archives and History shall be
granted access to the site to determine the presence of significant
archaeological resources.
B. Pursuant to N. C. G. S. 70 Article 3, "The Unmarked Human Burial and Human
Skeletal Remains Protection Act," should the operator or any person in his.
employ encounter human skeletal remains, immediate notification shall be
provided to the county medical examiner and the chief archaeologist, North
Carolina Division of Archives.and History.

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

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B. The side slopes to the lake excavations shall be graded10 a 3 horizontal to 1
vertical or flatter to the water line and 2 horizontal to 1 vertical or flatter below the
water line.
C. Any areas used for 'wastepiles, screening, stockpiling or other processing shall
be leveled and smoothed.
D. No contaminants shall be permanently disposed of at the mine site. On -site
disposal of waste shall be in accordance with Operating Condition Nos. 10A
through 10D.
E. The affected land shall be graded to prevent the collection of noxious or foul
water.
I. Revegetation Plan:
After site preparation, all disturbed land areas shall be revegetated as per the following:
,.
Permanent Seeding Specifications
Dates
February 15- April 1
April 1- July 31
August 1- October
October 25- February 15
Soil Amendments
Species Rate, Lbs/Acre
Kobe Lespedeza 10
Bahiagrass 50
Redtop 1
Winter rye (grain) 15
Common Bermuda 50
Lespedeza (unscarifed) 30
German millet 40
Rye (grain- temporary) 120
Lime - 2000 Ibslacre or follow recommendations from a soil test.
Fertilizer- 1000 Ibslacre 8-8-8 or 10-10-10, or follow recommendations from a soil
test.
Mulch - All seeded areas shall be mulched using small grain straw at a rate of 2000
Ibslacre and anchored appropriately.

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Whenever possible, disturbed areas should be vegetated with native warm season
grasses such as switch grass, Indian grass, bluestem and gamma grass.
In addition, the permittee shall consult with a professional wildlife biologist with the N.C.
Wildlife Resources Commission to enhance post -project wildlife habitat at the site.
4. Reclamation Plan:
Reclamation shall be conducted simultaneously with mining to the extent feasible. In
any event, reclamation shall be initiated as soon as feasible after completion or
termination of mining of any mine segment under permit. Final reclamation, including
revegetation, shall be completed within two years of completion or termination of
mining.
This permit, issued June 7, 2007 and modified April 25, 2011 and March 15, 2012, is
hereby re -issued this 11th day of October, 2017 pursuant to GS 74-52.
Tracy E. DaM, PE, CPM, Director
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources
By Authority of the Secretary
Of the Department of Environmental Quality

APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT r L
E. DETERMINATION OF AFFECTED ACREAGE AND BOND rCJ
The following bond calculation worksheet is to be used to establish an appropriate bond (based upon a range
of $500 to ,$5,000 per affected acre) for each permitted mine site based upon the -acreage approved by the'
Department to be affected during the life of the miningpermit. Please insert the approximate acreage, for each
aspect o fthe mining operation, that you intend to affect during the life ofthis mining permit tin addition, please
insert the qRprovriate reclamation cost/acre for each cateyory from the Schedule of Reclamation Costs
provided with this aeplicationform) OR you can defer to the Department to calculate your bond for Eou based
ypon your maps and standard reclamation costs:
AFFECTED RECLAMATION RECLAMATION
CATEGORY ACREAGE COST/ACRE* COST
Tailings/Sediment Ponds: Ac. X $ /Ac. _ $
Stockpiles: Ac. X $ /Ac. _ $
Wastepiles: Ac. X $ /Ac. = $
Processing Area/Haul Roads: ! V Ac. X $ 18`— /Ac. — $ 3 1; (ob
Mine Excavation: ! 6-3, Ac. X $ /Ac. — $ 0
Other: Ac. X $ l l� /Ac.
TOTAL AFFECTED AC.: a02 Ac.
(TOTAL PERMITTED AC.: Ac.)
1.
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 _ aJ)9, ?18 Ac.
b) Positive Drainage
Inflation Factor:
Ac. X $1,500.00 = $
SUBTOTAL COST: $_ 13 $4 0 i a
60
0.02 X SUBTOTAL COST: $ 135 W X Permit Life (1 to 10 years):
INFLATION COST: $ a,
TOTAL COST =SUBTOTAL COST + INFLATION COST dDQ/91,
Total Reclamation Bond Cost: $_
(round down to the nearest $I00.00) .
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EXISTING MINING AREA
PROPERTY LINE
—- PERMIT LINE
OVERHEAD UTILITY LINE
WELLS
SITE LOCATION GRID
LAT. 36.0953
LONG: 77.2544
PERMITTED ACREAGE TOTAL = 218.88 ACRES
AFFECTED ACREAGE
PROCESSING AREA/HAUL
ROAD
5.43 +
1.36 + 0.58 + 0.33 = 7.70 ACRES
BERM/BUFFER 5.00 +
3.23 +
3.26 +
4.75 = 16.24 ACRES
TOTAL. FROM TWO AREAS
ABOVE
= 23.94
ACRES
MINE EXCAVATION
EXISTING MINING AREA = 32.54 ACRES
PROPOSED EXPANDED AREA "A"= 58.55 ACRES
PROPOSED AREA "B"= 58.20 ACRES
PROPOSED AREA "C"= 34.55 AC
MINE EXCAVATION TOTAL= 183.84 ACRES
AFFECTED ACREAGE TOTAL = 207.78 ACRES
LANDSCAPE BUFFER 3.42 + 2.21 + 2.21 + 3.26 = 11.10
AFFECTED ACREAGE AND LANDSCAPE BUFFER = 218.88 ACRES
APPLICANT.•
E. W.M., LLC SEAL.
P. 0. BOX 369 L- 4415
BRACEY, VA 239 1 9��
EXISTING MINING AREA
E. W. M. , LLC.
BENT RIVER A - MINE MAP
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li\'ASSOCIATES, I'NC.
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7996 HIGHWAY 47 EAST P. 0. BOX 268
CHASE CITY, VIRGINIA 23924
434-372-5884 FAX [phone]
FILE NO.: DATE:

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LEGEND:
co 20 FT UNDISTISTURBED LANDSCAPE BUFFER
30 FT BERM/BUFFER
0
HAUL ROAD
EXISTING MINING AREA
E OVERHEAD UTILITY LINE
WELLS
SITE L 0 CA TION GRID
LAT: 36.0953
LONG: 77.2544
PERMITTED ACREAGE TOTAL = 218.88 ACRES
AFFECTED ACREAGE
PROCESSING AREA/HAUL ROAD 5.43 + 1.36 + 0.58 + 0.33 = 7.70 ACRES
BERM/BUFFER 5.00 + 3.23 + 3.26 + 4.75 = 16.24 ACRES
TOTAL FROM TWO AREAS ABOVE = 23.94 ACRES
MINE EXCAVATION
EXISTING MINING AREA = 32.54 ACRES
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PROPOSED AREA "C"= 34.55 AC
MINE EXCAVATION TOTAL- 1 83.84 ACRES
AFFECTED ACREAGE TOTAL = 207.78 ACRES
LANDSCAPE BUFFER 3.42 + 2.21 + 2.21 + 3.26 = 11.10
AFFECTED ACREAGE AND LANDSCAPE BUFFER = 218.88 ACRES
APPLICANT-
E. W. M. , L L C
P.O. BOX 369
BRA CEY, VA 239 19
EXISTING MINING AREA
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BENT RIVER A - MINE MAP
BERTIE COUNTY, NORTH C ARO LINA
REVISED JUNE 3O, 2017 AS PER
COMMENTS IN N.C. DEQ LETTER
DATED JUNE 16, 2017
REVISED APRIL 24, 2017 TO SHOW THE
DE —WATERING AREA IN NORTHEAST
CORNER OF THE EXISTING MINING SITE.
CRurCHFIELo
ll\'ASSOCIATES, INC.
SU - DONEERS - PLANNERS
7996 HIGHWAY 47 EAST P. 0. BOX 268
CHASE CITY, MRGINIA 23924
434-372-5884 FAX [phone]
FILE NO.: 15022.CRD DATE: APRIL 11, 2017
15022MINE.DWG REV. APRIL 24, 2017

APPLICATION FORA MEVG PERMIT Q� a "? LLL
E. DETERMINATION OF AFFECTED ACREAGE AND BOND r } N"IC
The following bond calculation worksheet is to be used to establish an appropriate bond (based upon a range
of $500 to $S, 000 per affected acre)for each permitted mine site based upon the acreage approved by the
Department to be affected during the life of the miningpermit, Please insert the approximate acreage, for each
aspect of the mining operation, that you intend to affect during the life ofthis miningpermit (in addition, please
insert the a ro riate reclamation cost/acre or each cate o from the Schedule of Reclamation Costs
ovidedwith this ap2lication orm) OR vou can defer to the Department to calculate your bond for you based
upon your maps and standard reclamation costs:
AFFECTED RECLAMATION RECLAMATION
CATEGORY ACREAGE COST/ACRE* COST
Tailings/Sediment Ponds:
Ac. X
$ /Ac. _
$
Stockpiles:
Ac. X
$ IAc. _
$
Wastepiles:
Ac. X
$ IAc. —
$
Processing Area/Haul Roads:
Ac. X
$ �` IAc. —
$ 3 (9(o
Mine Excavation:
63 Ac. X
$ /Ac. _
$ !b
Other:
V Ac. X
$ /Gy bq)/Ac. _
$ a a?3 00
TOTAL AFFECTED AC.:
�0212 Ac.
(TOTAL PERMITTED AC.:
Ac.)
Temporary & Permanent Sedimentation & Erosion Control Measures:
Divide the TOTAL AFFECTED AC. above into the following two categories: a) affected acres that drain into
proposed/existing excavation and/or b) affected acres that will be graded for positive drainage where measures will
be needed to prevent offsite sedimentation and sedimentation to onsite watercourses and wetlands.
a) Internal Drainage �U) Q, ?,8 Ac.
b) Positive Drainage t —`
Inflation Factor:
Ac. X $1,500.00 = $
SUBTOTAL COST: $_ 13 Ik© I a"
0.02 X SUBTOTAL COST: $ 135 Dl a X Permit Life (i to 10 years): _-
INFLATION COST: $ off, © .TV
TOTAL COST = SUBTOTAL COST + INFLATION COST = $ _ ���� ��/', Zit
c1
Total Reclamation Bond Cost: $
(round down ko the nearest — 0.00) .

Wehner, Judy
From:
Novak, Gary
Sent:
Wednesday, August 23, 2017 10:58 AM
To:
Wehner, Judy
Cc:
Dumpor, Samir; Edwards, James
Subject:
FW: Bent River Mine Bertie-08-22
Judy,
Based on the information provided to address the additional information requested and Mr. Edwards comments below;
we do not have any further comments to add to this renewal application.
Call either Mr. Edwards or me if you have any questions.
Thank you,
Gary A. Novak
Environmental Senior Specialist
Department of Environmental Quality
Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources
252-946-6481 ext. 3860
gary.nova ka-ncdenr,gov
Washington Regional Office
943 Washington Square Mall
Washington, North Carolina 27889
Nothing Compares
M
Email correspondence to and from this address is subject to the
North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties
"Keep Calm and Carry on"
Winston Churchill
From: Edwards, James
Sent: Wednesday, August 23, 2017 9:14 AM
To: Novak, Gary <gary.nova [e-mail]>
Subject: Bent River Mine Bertie-08-22
Mr. Novak,
In regards to the renewal, additional information & modification for the Bent River Mine in Bertie County, I have no
further comments.

Thank you kindly, 0
•
James B. Edwards
Environmental Specialist
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources
Department of Environmental Quality
252-946-6481 office
[e-mail]
943 Washington Square Mail
Washington, NC 27889
-f`'Nothing Compares,-,
Email correspondence to and from this address is subject to the
North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties.

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MINING CHECKLIST FOR ROUTING
Applicant's Name: E KJ �� LL �_ ProjectName: _ 64,
AppIic,/ Permit No: _0 . County: Date Received:
JW Lz�—
Revieurer: i River Basin Name: ,f} E. r?
-P,
❑ New ❑ Renewal ❑ Modification (inside permit boundaries)
❑ Modification (outside permit boundaries) ❑ Transfer ❑ Release
❑ Partial Release ❑ Additional Information ❑ Fee Needed s ❑ Fee Received. t
Please route entire application package to:
Regional Of fire (s complctr copia; attach the "LQS RW=al O�ia Mining Application Revim
Checklist" to one copy oral h bath the DAQand DWR "M.g Application Rmm Form" to the other a", send both cop a to tlm Regimral
Engineer)
Date: Routed Reed
❑ Division of Water Resources Date: Routed Rec'd
❑ NC Wildlife Resources Commission Date: Routed Rec'd
❑ US Fish & Wildlife Service Date: Rooted Rec'd
(Only new applications and ma&fnation requests that add land to the permit)
Please route first j pages of the a2lication and any location maps to:
❑ Division of Parks a Recreation Date: Routed Rec'd
❑ NC Geological Survey Section Date: Routed Rec'd
❑ Division of Marine Fisheries Date. Routed Reed
❑ Division of Soil & Water Conservation (plus LEA) Date: Routed Rec'd
(Only new applications and modifications requests that add land to the permit)
❑ Division of Archives & History
(CWy MW apples)
❑ Other:
Date: Routed Rec'd
Date: Routed Rec'd
Suspense Date for Comments: ! (no later than 25days from receipt)
❑ Please note the following:
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E.W.M., LLC
P. O. Box 369
Bracey, Virginia 23919
Telephone [phone] Fax [phone]"
[e-mail]
July 31, 2017
Ms. Judith A. Wehner
Assistant State Mining Inspector
Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources
Department of Environmental Quality
1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1612
RE: Bent River (A) Mine / Mining Permit #08-22 / Roanoke River Basin
Dear Ms. Wehner:
RECEIVED
LAND QUALITY
MINING PROGRAM
In response to your request of June 16, 2017, 1 enclose duplicate copies of the mine maps for the captioned
project on a scale of 1'-150' and 1'-300', respectively. The maps were revised by the surveyor, Crutchfield
and Associates, Inc., as of June 30, 2017, to:
1. Provide the latitude and longitude of the mine site in decimal degrees;
2. To reduce the affected acreage previously shown as 218.88 acres to 207.78 acres by subtracting the
Landscape Buffer of 11.10 acres that we included by error. Also, the Permitted Acreage previously
shown as 229,98 acres was reduced to the correct amount of 218.88 acres.
Neither the surveyor nor I can explain how the Landscape Buffer of 11.10 acres was duplicated in the
previous filing.
To show the location of the 40 foot Roanoke Electric right-of-way easement located 20 feet on each
side of and parallel to the center line of its existing power line. The electric company does not require
the additional 20 foot undisturbed buffer as will appear from an emailed copy of its letter to me dated
June 28, 2017 enclosed.
If the original letter is required, I will ask the Cooperative to provide it at your request. Also, if other
documentation is required, please call me at 434-447-9135 (cell phone). My son has been transferred to a
rehab center in Denver, Colorado and my office schedule is a bit uncertain for the foreseeable future.
Very truly yours,
E.W.M., LLC
By: E. Warren Ma ews
Sole Trustee/ anager
sht
Enclosures

Roanoke Electric
Cooperative
P. 0. Drawer 1326 • Ahoskie, North Carolina 27910
518 NC 561 West • Auiander, North Carolina 27805
Telephone. [phone]
www.roanokeelectric.com
June 28, 2017
E.W.M., LLC
tle Bent River Mad+erials
c/o E- W.-Mattliews, TruskWManager via email: [e-mail]
P. O. Box 369
Bracey, VA 23919
Dear Mr. Matomms:
We write with reference to our electric utility service to your facility at 92243 Weeping Mary
Road, Lewiston, North Carolina 27849.
We presently serve your office at the above location from our single phase, above ground line
for which we have an unobstructed right-of-way or easement 20 feet wide extending along each
side of and parallel to the center line of our existing power line for a total width.of 40 feet. We
do not require and hereby waive any additional landscaping buffer adjacent and parallel to
either side of the easement.
Very truly yours,-
ROANOKE ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE
(Your Touchstone Energy' Partner ?

Wehner, Judy
From: Tankard, Robert
Sent: Tuesday, June 20, 2017 8:30 AM
To: Wehner, Judy; Dumpor, Samir
Cc: Pullinger, Robert C; Edgerton, Thom; Novak, Gary
Subject: FW: 08-22 DWR REVIEW SHEET 2013
Attachments: 08-22 Bent Creek (Bertie-Renewal) 20170620.doc
Please find our comments for the above mine.
Thanks!
Robert
From: Pullinger, Robert C
Sent: Tuesday, June 20, 2017 8:09 AM
To: Tankard, Robert <[e-mail]>
Subject: RE: 08-22 DWR REVIEW SHEET 2013
Robert,
As this is just a renewal, with no changes, and wetland and stream features shown on the maps are still being avoided, I
have no issues with this application.
Chris Pullinger
Environmental Senior Specialist
Division of Water Resources —Water Quality Regional Operations
Department of Environmental Quality
252 948 3922 office
chris.puiGnQer dncdenr.aov
943 Washington Square Mall
Washington, NC 27889
From: Tankard, Robert
Sent: Thursday, June 01,'2017 2:20 PM
To: Pullinger, Robert C <[e-mail]>
Subject: FW: 08-22 DWR REVIEW SHEET 2013
FYI
From: Wehner, Judy
Sent: Monday, May 22, 2017 4:57 PM
To: Tankard, Robert <[e-mail]>
Cc: Dumpor, Samir <[e-mail]>; Novak, Gary <gary.novak@ncda,nr.eov>
Subject:08-22 DWR.REVIEW SHEET 2013
Here's the review sheet for the renewal of the Bent River A Mine in Bertie County.
1

Print this form to PDF Retum PDF of this form to DEMLR CO by email. cc DEMLR RO, DWR SPU. Send a copy to the pemtittee.
MINING *RMIT APPLICATION *VIEW FORM
for the
DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES
MLR:
Project Name Bent River A DEMLR Permit 08-22
PERMIT ACTION TYPE: Renewal
YES
County Bertie Applicant's Email: nla
NO Date Commencinn
F( F7(
Have land disturbing activities
started? Date? r C _2007
Latitud 36.07548 Longitude: 77.25945
Please return comments to (at DEMLR CO): Judy Wehner
Comments due by: June 16, 2017
SECTION BELOW TO BE FILLED OUT BY DWR:
Is the RO concerned that the operation, as proposed, would violate standards of water quality? No
Comments:
Watershed/Stream Name & Classification: Canal Gut Roanoke River Basin Class C Stream Index# 23-46
DWR Compliance Status of Mine:
Does this mine (or previous owner) have DWR back fees to pay? If yes, amount:
Is this mine an active permit in BIMS?
I YES NO
r ( might be existing, but don't
401 Wetland Cert. existing? r ( Permit # 1 1,--...
Is an O & M Plan needed? YES NO
(
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Are wetlands disturbed at this site?
Does DWR RO suspect or know of nearby
wetlands to the site?
r (shown on glan sheets
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Is a wetland delineation required prior to
DWR issuing the permit�7
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Stream Determination Nee
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Stream Determination Completed?
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Does DWR RO need a statement that no
wetlands/streams are disturbed
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for this project from applicant?
Buffer Determination Needed?r
Buffer Determination Completed?
r
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Recycle system permit existing?
'rPermit #
New Recycle System permit required?*
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Enough information to determine?
Non -discharge permit existing?
r dpermit #
r
r (Unknown.
Will wastewaters discharge to HQW waters
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F (7Q10
Permittee
must
with a 7Q10=0?
Flow:
determine.
Has Violation
:r O&M Requirements
r { HQW/7Q10 Concerns
Does .DWR require DEMLR to hold the
r { Pay back fees or renew
permit (e.g. so. DWR can review it further or
DWR permit
Ed Other.
because DWR requires more information)?
Please describe the reason to
hold the permit:
RO contact:
r i Hold Until:
Mine must wait to dewater until an O&M plan is
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approved?
Reviewed by:
DWR RO Surface Water. Chris Pullinger Regional Office: Washington Date: June 20 2017
RO Aquifer Protection Section:
Regional Office: Date:
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Energy, Mineral &
Land Resources
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
June 16, 2017
Certified Mail
Return Receipt Requested
7015 0640 0007 9832 9119
Mr. E. Warren Matthews
EWM, LLC
P O Box 369
Bracey, Virginia 23919
Re: Bent River (A) Mine
Mining Permit No. 08-22
Bertie County
Roanoke River Basin
Dear Mr. Matthews:
• ROY COOPER
Covemor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
TRACY DAVIS
Director
We have reviewed the renewal request your company submitted for the referenced
mine site. In order for this office to complete its review of the referenced project in accordance
with-GS 74-50 and 51 of the Mining Act of 1971, please provide the additional or revised
information in accordance with the following comments:
The latitude and longitude provided is not in decimal degrees. Provide an
accurate latitude and longitude in decimal degrees to a minimum of four decimal
places.
2. The affected acreage on the mine map includes 11.10 acres of undisturbed
buffer. Undisturbed buffer is not included in affected acreage because it is not
affected. It is included in the permitted acreage because the buffers are within
the permit boundary but not in the affected acreage. Revise the mine map to
correct the affected acreage and the corresponding categories. Any discrepancy
from the 218.88 affected acres (disturbed area) should be explained.
3. Show the location of the 40 foot Roanoke Electric right-of-way on the mine map
and show the corresponding 20 foot undisturbed buffer along said right-of-way.
Please be advised that our review cannot be completed until all of the items listed
above have been fully addressed. In addition, please note this office may request additional
information, not included in this letter, as the mining application review progresses.
State OrNurfh Carulirra I Environmental Quality I Energy, Mineral and Land Resources
512 N. Salisbury Street � 1612 Mall Service Center I Raielgh, North Carolina 27699..1612
419 707 9200

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Certified Mail
Mr. Matthews
Page Two
In order to complete the processing of your application, please forward two (2) copies of
the requested information to my attention at the following address:
Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources
Department of Environmental Quality
1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1612
As required by 15A NCAC 513.0013, you are hereby advised that you have 180 days
from the date of your receipt of this letter to submit all of the requested information. If you are
unable to meet this deadline and wish to request additional time, you must submit information,
in writing, to the Director clearly indicating why the deadline cannot be met and request that an
extension of time be granted. If an extension of time is not granted, a decision will be made to
grant or deny the mining permit based upon the information currently in the Department's files
at the end of the 180-day period.
Though the preceding statement cites the maximum time limit for your response, we
encourage you to provide the additional information requested by this letter as soon as
possible. Your prompt response will help us to complete processing your application sooner.
Please contact me at [phone] if you have any questions.
cerely,
�4
J dith A. Wehner
Assistant State Mining Specialist
cc: Mr. Samir Dumpor, PE
■ Completes, is 1, 2, and 3. Also complete
item 4 If Restricted Delivery Is desired. —
■ Print your name and address on the reverse
so that we can return the card to you.
■ Attach this card to the back of the mallpiece,
or on the front if space permits.
1. Article Addressed to:
MR E WARREN MATTHEWS
EWM LLC
PO BOX 369
BRACEY VA 23919
❑ Agent
❑ Addre
C. Rate of Dell
D. Is delivery address different from Item 1? U Yes
If YES, enter delivery address below: ❑ No
3. Service Type
Certified Mail ❑ Express Mall
Registered Return Receipt for Merchandise
13 insured Mall C.O.D.
4. Restricted Delivery? (Edra Fee) p Yes
2. Article Number I 7 CI 150640 7 9832 9119
(rransw from service labep
PS Form 3811, February 20040 G, Z 1?omestic Return Receipt / f C 1r"1 102595.02•M•1640

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Wehner, Judy
From: Novak, Gary
Sent: Thursday, June 15, 2017 10:09 AM
To: Wehner, Judy
Cc: Dumpor, Samir, Edwards, James
Subject: Bent River A Mine 08-22
Attachments: DAQcommentBluebirdMine.pdf, DAQcommentBentRiver Mine.pdf
Judy,
We checked the Bent River mine on the 13th of June. Site is in good shape.
We do not have any comments for the renewal.
Please also see attached are the DAQ comments for Bent River and Bluebird.
if you have any questions or other issues please give me or lames a call.
I will be out of the office from noon today until Tuesday June 20th
Have a good weekend,
Gary A. Novak
Environmental Senior Specialist
Department of Environmental Quality
Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources
252-946-6481 ext. 3860
gary.novak mclenr poy
Washington Regional Office
943 Washington Square Mall
Washington, North Carolina 27889
:::,>^Nath!n9 Compares.
w
Email correspondence to and from this address is subject to the
North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties
"Keep Calm and Carry on"
Winston Churchill

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MINING -PERMIT APPLICATION REVIEWFORM
forthe
DIVISION OF AIR QUALITY
Project/Number: _&2 2- County: .13 ,&vdA ty c
Please return comments back to:
Comments due by:
Will the operation, as proposed, violate standards of air quality?____
Comments:
YES NO
Air permit required
Air. permit existing (Perm.it #
Other Comments:
Reviewed by: Date:
Print Narne6L&-
J UIN 2 2017 i Ceiitra Office ROviewer
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Energy, Mlnera! &
Land Resources
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
May 23, 2017
ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
TRACY DAVIS
Director
MEMORANDUM
TO: Ms. Maria Dunn
Habitat Conservation Program Coordinator RECEIVE ❑
Wildlife Resources Commission
JUN 13 2017
FROM: Brenda M. Harris LAND QUALITY
Mining Program Secretary MINING PROGRAM
Land Quality Section
SUBJECT: Mining Permit Renewal Request for EWM LLC
Bent River
Bertie County
Please find attached for your review a copy of the mining permit renewal request for the
above Please review this information and advise as to the probability of this operation having
unduly adverse effect on wildlife and freshwater fisheries (G.S. 74-51 (2). Please respond by
June 16, 2017 so that we may complete our review of this request within our statutory time limits.
As is the case in our review of all mining permit applications, renewals and modifications,
this office will carefully review all proposed erosion and sediment control measures to ensure that a.
they are sufficient to restrain erosion and off -site sedimentation. However, any comments your
agency can provide regarding effects on wildlife and freshwater fisheries would be greatly
appreciated. If your staff wishes to perform a site inspection, it is recommended that they contact
the person submitting this request to set up a convenient date and time. Also, please send a
copy of your comments to the person noted in the application.
RETURN ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS Af Q MAPS WITH YOUR REVIEW COMMENTS TO
THIS OFFICE.
Your continued cooperation in the review of these types is greatly appreciated. Please
contact Ms. Judy Wehner at [phone] if you have any questions.
Ibmh 1 0 ua-*'Z:zt-
Attachments
cc: Mr. Samir Dumpor
nothing Compares
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Energy, Mineral and Land Resources
512 N. Salisbury Street 1 1612 Mail Service Center I Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612
919 707 9200

ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Sccrclurr
S. JAY ZIMMERMAN
w Director
Water Resources
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
May 31,2017
MEMORANDUM
TO: Ms. Judy Wehner
Land Quality Section
FROM: Michael Bauereanagement
DECEIVED
Ground Water Branch MAY 312017
Division of Water Resources LAND QUALITY
MINING PROGRAM
SUBJECT: 'Comments on the'Mining Permit Renewal Request for:
E.W.M., LLC.
Bent River (A)
Bertie County
Please find attached a copy of the mining permit renewal request for the above referenced project.
The Bent River (A) located in Bertie County does not appear to have an unduly adverse effect on
ground water supplies since dewatering proposed on site is less than 100,000 gallons per day.
However, if the mine starts to withdraw 100,000 gpd of water, they will need to re ister their water
withdrawals with the Division of Water Resources on an annual basis. The registration form may be
obtained from the following link:
http://www.ncwater.org/Permits_and_Registration/Water Withdrawal_and_Transfer Registration.
Facilities are required to register their water withdrawals in accordance with the North Carolina
General Statute G.S. 143-215.22H. This statute requires any non-agricultural water user who
withdraws 100,000 gallons or more in any one day of ground water or surface water to register and
update withdrawals. This statue also requires transfers of 100,000 gallons or more in any one day of
surface water from one river basin to another river basin to register and update their water transfers.
Water withdrawal registrants must complete the annual water use reporting form by April 1 for the
previous year.
If you have further questions regarding the water withdrawal registration please contact John Barr
with the Division of Water Resources at [phone] or email him at [e-mail].
State of NOM Carolina � Environmental Quality j Water Resources
1611 Mail service Center I Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-161 1
919 707 9000

Energy, Mineral &
Land Resources May 23, 2017
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mr. Nat Wilson
Hydrogeology Group
Division of Water Resources
FROM: Brenda M. Harris &O ��b
Mining Program Secretary
Land Quality Section
SUBJECT: Mining Permit Renewal Request for EWM LLC
Bent River
Bertie County
ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretory
TRACY DAVIS
Director
® Mine Dewatering Proposed ❑ No Mine Dewatering Proposed
Please find attached for your review a copy of the mining permit renewal request for the above
referenced project.
Please review this information and advise as to the probability of this operation having unduly
adverse effect on wildlife and freshwater, estuarine, or marine fisheries (G.S. 74-51 (2)). Please
respond by June 16, 2017 so that we may complete our review of this request within our statutory time
limits.
Any comments your agency can provide regarding potential effects on potable groundwater
supplies and groundwater quality will be appreciated. We would like to have any recommendations you
may provide for permit conditions, for reasonable protection of groundwater quantity or quality.
If your staff wishes to perform a site inspection, it is recommended that they contact the person
submitting this request to set up a convenient date and time. Also, please send a copy of your
comments to the person noted in the application.
RETURN ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS AND MAPS WITH YOUR REVIEW COMMENTS
TO THIS OFFICE,
Your continued cooperation is greatly appreciated. Please contact Ms. Judy Wehner at (919)
707-9220 if you have any questions.
Ibmh
Attachments
cc: Mr. Samir Dumpor
Nothing Compares
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Energy, Mineral and Land Resources
512 N. Salisbury Street 1 1612 Mail Service Center I Ralelgh, North Carolina 27699-1612
919 707 9200

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Applicant's Name: t. L„C ProjectName: Rki &�2 -
Applic.1 Permit No: t8_ a 9� County: Date Received: '�" 9
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❑ New PItenewal ❑
❑ Modification (outside permit boundaries) ❑
❑ Partial Release ❑ Additional Information ❑
Modification (inside permit boundaries)
Transfer qRelease
Fee Needed: >0 Fee Received: s 0 b
Please rot to entireapplication package to:
e & emr�rkte topics; attach the "LQS Mkin lication Reoiew
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Otecldht" to one co py and attach both 9 u DA D WR Mining Applicatiors Review Form- to the other copy; and both copies to the Regional
Engineer)
Date: Routed -,.. a -71 �eed 6d 9/ 7
Division of Water Resources Date: Routed Reed
X, NC Wildlife Resources Commission Date: Routed Rec'd
❑1 US Fish dT Wildlife Service Date: Routed Ree'd
(Only new apphcahmu and m4f cdw requests that add land to the pnmit)
Please route first i bares of the application and anv location maps to:
❑
Division of Parks a Recreation
Date: Routed
Rec'd
❑
NC Geological Survey Section
Date: Routed
Rec'd
❑
Division of Marine Fisheries
Date: Routed
Rec'd
❑
Division of Soil & Water Conservation (plus LEA)
Date: Routed
Rec'd
(Only new applications and modif cabin requests that add land to the permit)
❑ Division of Archives 01 History
(fir new aW)
❑ other:
Date: Routed Rec'd
Date: Routed Rec'd
Suspense Date for Comments: ('p ( 1 (no later than n days from receipt)
❑ Please tote the following:
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Energy, Mineral &
Land Resources
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
MEMORANDUM
May 23, 2017
TO: Ms. Maria Dunn
Habitat Conservation Program Coordinator
Wildlife Resources Commission
FROM: Brenda M. Harris (b�
Mining Program Secretary
Land Quality Section
SUBJECT: Mining Permit Renewal Request for EWM LLC
Bent River
Bertie County
• ROY COOPER
Govemor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
secretary
TRACY DAVIS
Alrector
Please find attached for your review a copy of the mining permit renewal request for the
above Please review this information and advise as to the probability of this operation having
unduly adverse effect on wildlife and freshwater fisheries (G.S. 74-51 (2). Please respond by
June 16, 2017 so that we may complete our review of this request within our statutory time limits.
As is the case in our review of all mining permit applications, renewals and modifications,
this office will carefully review all proposed erosion and sediment control measures to ensure that
they are sufficient to restrain erosion and off site sedimentation. However, any comments your
agency can provide regarding effects on wildlife and freshwater fisheries would be greatly
appreciated. If your staff wishes to perform a site inspection, it is recommended that they contact
the person submitting this request to set up a convenient date and time. Also, please send a
copy of your comments to the person noted in the application.
RETURN ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS AND MAPS WITH YOUR REVIEW COMMENTS TO
THIS OFFICE,
Your continued cooperation in the review of these types is greatly appreciated. Please
contact Ms. Judy Wehner at [phone] if you have any questions.
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Attachments
cc: Mr. Samir Dumpor
Nothing Compares_,
State of North Carolina f Environmental Quality I Energy, Mineral and Land Resources
512 N. Salisbury Street 11612 Mail Service Center I Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612
919 707 9200

Energy, Mineral &
Land Resources ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY May 23, 2017
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mr. Nat Wilson
Hydrogeology Group
Division of Water Resources
FROM: Brenda M. Harris
Mining Program Secretary
Land Quality Section
SUBJECT: Mining Permit Renewal Request for EWM LLC
Bent River
Bertie County
ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
TRACY DAVIS l
Director
1
® Mine Dewatering Proposed ❑ No Mine Dewatering Proposed
Please find attached for your review a copy of the mining permit renewal request for the above
referenced project.
Please review this information and advise as to the probability of this operation having unduly
adverse effect on wildlife and freshwater, estuarine, or marine fisheries (G.S. 74-51 (2)). Please
respond by June 16, 2017 so that we may complete our review of this request within our statutory time
limits.
Any comments your agency can provide regarding potential effects on potable groundwater
supplies and groundwater quality will be appreciated. We would like to have any recommendations you
may provide for permit conditions, for reasonable protection of groundwater quantity or quality.
If your staff wishes to perform a site inspection, it is recommended that they contact the person
submitting this request to set up a convenient date and time. Also, please send a copy of your
comments to the person noted in the application.
RETURN ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS AND MAPS WITH YOUR REVIEW COMMENTS
TO THIS OFFICE.
Your continued cooperation is greatly appreciated. Please contact Ms. Judy Wehner at (919)
707-9220 if you have any questions.
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Attachments
cc: Mr. Samir Dumpor
Nothing Compares--%-,—
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Energy, Mineral and Land Resources
512 N. Salisbury Street 1 1612 Mall Service Center I Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612
919 707 9200

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From:
Wehner, Judy
Sent:
Monday, May 22, 2017 4:57 PM
To:
Tankard, Robert
Cc:
Dumpor, Samir; Novak, Gary
Subject:
08-22 DWR REVIEW SHEET 2013
Attachments:
08-22 DWR REVIEW SHEET 2013.doc
Here's the review sheet for the renewal of the Bent River A Mine in Bertie County.

Print this form to PDF Return PDF of this form to DEMLR CO by email. cc DEMLR RO, DWR SPU. Sena a copy to the permittee.
MINING ARMIT APPLICATION *-VIEW FORM
for the
DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES
Project Name Bent River A DEMLR Permit 08-22
I PERMIT ACTION TYPE: Renewal
YES
County Bertie Applicant's Email: n/a
NO Date Commencin
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Latitud 36.07548 Longitude: 77.25945
Please return comments to (at DEMLR CO): Judy Wehner
Comments due by: June 16, 2017
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SECTION BELOW TO BE FILLED OUT BY DWR:
Is the RO concerned that the operation, as proposed, would violate standards of water quality?
Comments:
Watershed/Stream Name & Classification:
DWR Compliance Status of Mine:
Does this mine (or previous owner) have DWR back fees to pay? If yes, amount:
Is this mine an active permit in BIMS?
YES NO
401 Wetland Cent. required?
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determine If a 401 certification is required?
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E.W.M., LLC
P. O. Box 369
Bracey, Virginia 23919
Telephone [phone] Fax [phone]
[e-mail]
May 22, 2017
Ms. Judith A. Wehner
State of North Carolina
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Land Resources
Land Quality Section
512 North Salisbury Street
Raleigh, NC 27604
RE: Bent River(A) Mine, Bertie County
Renewal of Permit #08-22
Dear Ms. Wehner:
By Hand
LAND QUALITY
MINING PROGRAM
Enclosed you will find the original and six copies of my application for a ten year renewal of the
existing permit, the expiration date of which is June 7, 2017.
The original permit covering 35 acres, more or less, was issued effective June 7, 2007, to expire
June 7, 2017. It was modified and amended effective April, 2012 to expand the permitted acreage
to 229.98 acres. The expiration date of the original permit was not modified or extended and
remains June 7, 2017.
The mine has operated continuously since its inception.
In March, 2012 we began mining and excavation in a new location immediately adjacent to the
initial site; and, in so doing began transferring the water from the new site into the pond that
resulted from the initial site, a distance of 75 to 100 feet, more or less. The receiving pond consists
of 15 acres, more or less, and has a free board of some 7 to 9 feet. No offsite drainage or flooding
and no erosion has occurred in the interim. That endeavor has been inspected by representatives
of the Land Quality Section of your Department with no adverse comments.
We have expanded the earthen berms as the active mining site has expanded so as to assure a
safe operation for the protection of the environment, persons, property, and wildlife.
In January, 2014, we sold 3.3 acres of non -permitted property fronting on the Roanoke River at the
northeast corner of the parent tract of 390 acres to the State of North Carolina. The North Carolina
Wildlife Commission developed that property into a fishing pier/boat launch ramp/boat dock and
parking lot. It constructed and maintains a fence so as to prohibit access from that area into the
residue of the Bent River property.

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Ms. Judith A. Wehner
State of North Carolina
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Page 2
May 22, 2017
It is to be noted that the entire perimeter of the Bent River property has been "purple painted" and
no trespassing signs have been erected along the boundary of the active mining site.
The Wildlife Commission Site will be protected and isolated further by an expanded earthen berm
as and when the active mining operation reaches its immediate vicinity.
Based upon our continuous operation during which we have had no violations of state or federal
environmental laws, rules, or regulations since 2008, we do not believe that our continued
operation:
Will violate any rule promulgated under NC G.S. 74-51 or any other provision of the
application statutes of the state;
2. Will have any unduly adverse effects or potable groundwater supplies, wildlife or fresh
water, estuarine, or marine fisheries;
3. Will violate standards of air quality, surface water quality, or groundwater quality
promulgated by the Department;
4. Will constitute a direct and substantial physical hazard to public health and safety or to a
neighboring dwelling house, school, church, hospital, commercial or industrial building,
public road, or other public property excluding matters relating to the use of a public road;
5. Will have a significantly adverse effect on the purposes of a publically owned park, forest,
or recreation area; or
6. That there is a substantial possibility that it will result in substantial deposits of sediment in
stream beds or "off site" lakes, landslides, or acid water pollution. (It is noted that ground
water diverted from the active mining site is returned, unpolluted to the impoundment
resulting from the previous mining site with the result that upon completion of the entire
mining operation a new fresh water lake or lakes containing approximately 100 acres
having a water depth of 12 to 15 feet will have been established).
To the best of my knowledge, we are and have been in substantial compliance with the provisions
of G.S. 74-51 and all rules and regulations adopted pursuant thereto and all other laws or rules of
the State of North Carolina adopted for the protection of the environment.
No new acreage is sought to be added to the project. We simply ask that our existing permit be
renewed and extended for an additional term of ten years beginning June 7, 2017 to expire June
7, 2027.

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Ms. Judith A. Wehner
State of North Carolina
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Page 3
May 22, 2017
My check in the amount of $1,000 payable to the Department of Environmental Quality is enclosed
in payment of the filing fee. Also, when the correct amount of the Reclamation Bond has been
completed, we will have the standby letter of credit issued by Carter Bank and Trust renewed.
Very truly yours,
E.W.M., LLC
BY; E. arren Matthews
Sale Trustee/Manager
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Enclosures

NORTH CAROLINA
MINING PERMIT APPLICATION
State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Land Resources
Land QualitySection ��C��V��
MAY 2 2 2017
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1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612
[phone]
Revised: February 24, 2012
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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
V

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

Application & proposed permit act
reviewed by State Mining Specialist
Is application &
proposed permit action
complete/acceptable??
If "Yes", the following permit actions
are issued by the State Mining Specialist:
- Draft Permits
Permit Transfers/Name Changes
- Bond Substitutions/Cancellations
- Permit Releases
- Inactive Renewals
- High Airblast Remediation Plans
- Non -controversial New Permits
- Non -controversial Renewals
- Small, Non -controversial Modifications
�ITi��t�iIrl�•Y•�
If "YES", application & proposed
permit action forwarded to and
reviewed by Division Director
Is application &
proposed permit action
complete/acceptable??
If "YES", the proposed permit action is
issued by the Division Director
END OF PROCESS
If "No", application & proposed
permit action returned to Assistant
State Mining Specialist for revision
(go to *)
For other permit actions, if "Yes",
application & proposed permit action
forwarded to and reviewed by Land
Quality Section Chief
Is application &
proposed permit action
complete/ acceptable??
If "NO", application & proposed permit
action returned to State Mining Specialist/
Assistant State Mining Specialist for revision
(go to *)
If "NO", application & proposed permit
action returned to Section Chief/State Mining
Specialist for revision
(go to *)
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APPLICATION FOR A MINIRG PERMIT
Is
1. Name of
River
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
LAND QUALITY SECTION
APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
Bent River: -(A)
Roanoke
(PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE)
Latitude (decimal degrees to four places
Longitude (decimal degrees to four
36-05-43+
77-15-16+
County Bertie
2. Name of Applicant* E.W.M. , LLC, a N- Carojia-q'0-Limited Liability Company
3. Permanent address for receipt of official mail**_ P. 0, Box 369, Bracey, Vi rgini n 93919
9718 Highway 903, Bracey (Mecklenburg County), Virginia 2391.9 _.
Telephone ( 434) 636-6363 Alternate Noj 434) 447-9135
4. Mine Office Address_ 922-B Weeping Mary Road (P. 0. Box 57). Lewiston, North Carolina 27849
Telephone ( 252) 209-7112 -
5. Mine Manager C. Patrick Warmack (252-209-7114)
We hereby certify that all details contained in this Permit Application are true and correct to the best of our
knowledge. We fully understand that any willful misrepresentation of facts will be cause for permit
revocation.
A
***Signature Date May 22, 2017
Print Name E. Warren Matthews
Title ..Sole Trustee/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 �seceirityl that corresponds to,this site.
** The Land Quality Section must be notified of any changes.in the permanent address or telephone number.
*** Signature of company officer required.
G.S. 74-51 provides that the Department shall grant or deny an application for a permit within 60 days of receipt of a
complete application or, if a public hearing is held, within 30 clays 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.

APPLICATION FOR A MINW 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):
Of this acreage, how much is owned and how much is leased? Acres owned:
Acres leased: Property owner if leased:
® If this is an application for RENEWAL of a mining permit, indicate the mining permit number and
the total (overall) acreage covered by the existing permit: Mining Permit No.: 08-22
Total permitted acreage (this is the acreage that the "renewal" fee will be based upon): 229.98 _
❑ If this is an application for a MODIFICATION to a mining permit, indicate the mining permit
number and the total (overall) acreage covered by the existing permit.
Mining Permit No.: Total permitted acreage:
Doe he mo ification involve acreage within the previously approved permitted boundary?
Yes] Nod❑. If yes, indicate the acreage to be covered by this modification (this is the acreage
that the "major modification" fee will be based upon):
Doe 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/gravel/top soil
3. Mining method:
❑Hydraulic Dredge ® Front-end Loader & Truck 0 Shovel & Truck
Dragline & Truck Self -loading Scraper
Other (explain):
hydraulic excavator and truck
4. a. Expected maximum depth of mine (feet) _ 25 feet _
Depth is relative to what benchmark? (e.g., natural ground level, mean sea level, road elevation, etc.)
Natural surface ground -_level to top of marine c aybe.d - --
b. Expected average depth of mine (feet)
- 2­
20 feet
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APPLICATION FOR A MAG PERMIT
40
5. Has any area(s) at this site been mined in the past? Yes ® No ❑
If yes, when and by whom was this activity conducted?_ 2007 to current_- E.W,M.. LLC
6. Number of years for which the permit is requested (10 years maximum): 10 years
B. MAPS
Clearly mark and label the location of your mining operation on six 6 conies 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: Pbysical Address:
1612 Mail Service Center OR 512 North Salisbury Street, 5`h Floor
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612 Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
[phone]
httn://ioortal.ncderr.ora/web/Ir/izeoloizical home
County highway maps may be obtained from the N.C. Department of Transportation:
North Carolina Department of Transportation — Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Mailin_ Agddress:
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.oroJit/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. As a reminder, mining permits can
only be issued for up to 10 years; thus, all mine and reclamation maps must only denote those
activities that are intended to be conducted during the life of the mining permit. All maps must be
of a scale sufficient (see minimum requirements listed below) to clearly illustrate the following, at a
minimum -
a. Property lines of the tract or tracts of land on which the proposed mining activity is to be located
including easements and rights -of -way.
b. Existing or proposed permit boundaries.
c. Initial and ultimate limits of clearing and grading.
d. Outline and width of all buffer zones (both undisturbed and unexcavated).
e. Outline and acreage of all pits/excavations.
f. Outline and acreage of all stockpile areas.
g. Outline and acreage of all temporary and/or permanent overburden disposal areas.
h. Location and acreage of all processing plants {processing plants may be described as to location and
distance from mine if sufficiently far removed).
i. Locations and names of all streams, rivers and lakes.
j. Outline and acreage of all settling and/or processing wastewater ponds.
k. Location and acreage of all planned and existing access roads and on -site haul roads.
1. Location of planned and existing on -site buildings.
m. Location and dimensions- of all proposed sediment and erosion control measures.
n. Location of 100-year floodplain limits and wetland boundaries.
o. Names of owners of record, both public and private, of all tracts of land that are adjoining the mining
permit boundary; if an adjoining tract is owned or leased by the applicant or is owned by the lessor of
the mine tract, names of owners of record of tracts adjoining these tracts, that are within 1,000 feet of
the mining permit boundary, must be provided on the mine map.
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APPLICATION FOR RENEWAL OF MINING PERMIT #08-22
BENT RIVER (A), BERTIE COUNTY
E.W.M., LLC, APPLICANT
MAY 22, 2017
ATTACHMENT B
B. MAPS
(a) 7.5-minute quadrangle map
(b) Bertie County Highway Map (i and ii)
2.. (a) E.W.M., LLC / Bent River A - Mine Map
Crutchfield & Associates, Inc. (James E. Nash, L.S.)
File No. 15022-CRD / 15022MINE.DWG
Dated April 11, 2017, Revised April 24, 2017
Scale=1 inch = 300 feet
(b) E.W.M., LLC / Bent River A - Mine Map
Crutchfield & Associates, Inc. (James E. Nash, L.S.)
File No. 15022-CRD
Dated April 11, 2017, Revised April 24, 2017
Scale=1 inch = 150 feet
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p. Names of owners of record, both public and private, of all tracts of land that are adjoining the mining
permit boundary which lie directly across and are contiguous to any highway, creek, stream, river, or
other watercourse, railroad track, or utility or other public right-of-way. If an adjoining tract is owned
or leased by the applicant or is owned by the lessor of the mine tract, names of owners of record of
tracts adjoining these tracts, that are within 1,000 feet of the mining permit boundary, must be
provided on the mine map(s). NOTE: "Highway" means a road that has four lanes of travel or less
and is not designated as an Interstate Highway.
q. Map legend:
I . Name of applicant
2. Name of mine
3. North arrow
4. County
5. Scale
b. Symbols used and corresponding names
7. Date prepared and revised
8. Name and title of person preparing map
Map scales should meet the following guidelines:
PERMITTED ACREAGE MAP SCALE
0-49 Acres I inch = 50 feet
50-199 Acres 1 inch = 100 feet
200+ Acres 1 inch = 200 feet
(NOTE: Smaller scaled maps may be acceptable if they clearly illustrate the above items)
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APPLICATION FOR RENEWAL OF MINING PERMIT #08-22
BENT RIVER (A), BERTIE COUNTY
E.W.M., LLC, APPLICANT
MAY 22, 2017
ATTACHMENT B (2) (p)
B. MAPS
2 (p) Names of Owners of Record:
The property is located approximately 6.5 miles southwest of Lewiston/Woodville. It is situate on
Weeping Mary Road approximately 5.5 miles west of its intersection with NC 42/11. The adjoining
property landowners are as follows:
North: The State of North Carolina: The Roanoke River Buzzard Point Wildlife
Preserve and the Wildlife Commission
East: Tax Parcel 6327 owned by the Estate of Thomas M. Urquhart, Sr., and
Emily U. Ayscue '
South and East: Tax Parcel Nos. 2179 and 2330 owned by John M. Griffin, LLC
This is a request for the renewal of an existing permit.
A copy of the Bertie County Tax Map is attached.

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A table/chart must be provided on the mine map that clearly lists the approximate acreage of
tailings/sediment ponds, stockpiles, wastepiles, processing area/haul roads, mine excavation and any other
major aspect of the mining operation that is proposed to be affected/disturbed during the life of the mining
permit. A table/chart similar to the following will be acceptable:
CATEGORY
AFFECTED ACREAGE
Tailings/Sediment Pond
Contained in the Pond Area denoted as
"Edge
of Water" shown on Attachment
B(2)(a) and (b)
Stockpiles
Included in area denoted as Processing/
Storage/Office area on Attachment e(2)(a)
and (b)
Wastepiles Berm Buffer
16.24 acres [See Attachment B(2)(a) and
(b)l
Processing Area/Haul Roads
5.43 invent .58+0.3$) and 7.7 acres [See
AttaMine
Excavation
183.84 acres [See Attachment B(2)(a) and
(b)l
Other (Explain) Landscape/Buffer
3.42+2.21+2,21+3.26=11.10 acres [See
Total Disturbed Acreage
218.88 acres
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
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.
See Attachment C(1) and Attachment B(3)(a) and (b)
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 luhel all sediment
and erosion control measures on the mine map(s) and provide typical cross-sectionsloonstruction
details of each measure. Engineering designs and calculations are required to justify the adequacy of'
any proposed measures.
See Attachment C(2)
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.
Water from the Mine Site is cycled through the screening plant and rerouted to the Pond.
See Attachment B(2)(a) and (b)
No chemicals are used in the process
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 N. Ifyes, briefly describe the nature of the discharge and
locate all proposed discharge points (along with their method of stabilization) on your mine map(,$).
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APPLICATION FOR RENEWAL OF MINING PERMIT #08-22
BENT RIVER (A), BERTIE COUNTY
E.W.M., LLC, APPLICANT
MAY 22, 2017
ATTACHMENT C(1)
C. PROTECTION OF NATURAL RESOURCES
Unless noted otherwise all map references are to the mine maps by Crutchfield &
Associates, Inc. (James E. Nash, L.S.), File No. 15002.CRD dated April 11, 2017, revised
April 24, 2017, attached as Attachment B(2) (a) and (b).
We began and have continued our mining operations continuously since June 7, 2007.
We confirmed that the Permitted Area (229.98 acres) is an alluvial deposit consisting of
topsoil (surface to 9 feet, more or less) and sand and gravel (9 feet to 25 feet, more or less)
and contains no limestone or other "hard rock" deposits.
It is extremely porous and well drained to existing water courses [Attachment B(2)(a) and
(b)]•
We excavated 14.8 acres (Pond) lying within the "Edge of Water' [Attachment B(2)(a) and
(b)] having a free board of 8 to 9 feet.
In 2012 we opened a new mine/pit approximately 100 feet east of the original mine site
(Pond) leaving an unexcavated buffer between the two areas. The new minelpit now
contains approximately 8 acres(Active Mine) in which we are dewatering 3 acres, more or
less, by pumping the subsurface inflow into the Pond.
[See Letter - James E. Nash, L.S., Crutchfield & Associates, Inc., dated May 2, 2017
(Attachment C(1)(a)]
We will continue mining operations, east, within the "Expanded Mining Excavation `A"'
(58.55 acres±) (Attachment B(2)(a)]. When that is complete, we will continue into
Excavation Area B or C as then determined.
The office, sand and gravel screening plant, and storage for machinery and equipment is
located within the 5.43 acre (Processing/Storage/Office Area) [Attachment B(2)(a) and (b)],
all ofwhich is protected and to which unauthorized access is restricted by an earthen berm
and chainiink fence.
As additional security, the perimeter of the property lying to the north of Weeping Mary
Road is fenced from its intersection with the south line of the River. The perimeter is also
purple painted and posted as to trespass by unauthorized personnel.
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Warren,
According to my calculations in the mining site down in Bertie County, NC, the
onsite ponds have the following acreages:
Large pond has 14.8 acres
Small pond has 2.95 acres.
If you need anything else concerning this, please let me know. Thanks,
James Nash '
Crutchfield & Associates, Inc.
May 22, 20171 E.W.M, LLC
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Renewal Permit #08-22
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APPLICATION FOR RENEWAL OF MINING PERMIT #08-22
BENT RIVER (A), BERTIE COUNTY
E.W.M., LLC, APPLICANT
MAY 22, 2017
ATTACHMENT C(2)
C. PROTECTION OF NATURAL RESOURCES
2. Please refer to C(1) and Attachment B(2)(a)and(b). The high point of the Mine
Site/Processing Area is 3 feett, above sea level and slopes gradually through sandy soil
to the Green Tree/Timber Area and existing Pond.
The access and haul road from Weeping Mary Road, north to the Mine Site/Processing
Area was constructed from "on -site" material, drained along natural water course so as to
prevent runoff to adjacent property. The other haul roads shown on Attachment
B(2)(a)and(b) are used primarily only for access to the adjoining parcels. They are not used
to presently transport material to the plant but will be used in the future as the mining
operation expands.
Because of the topography, surrounding ground cover and soil types there is virtually no
runoff and no erosion. However, if silt screens are required to prevent runoff or erosion,
they will be installed as needed.
All surface water within the disturbed areas and water generated from the mining operation
is diverted to the Pond and recycled internally in conjunction with the screening operation.
We established and maintain a buffer not less than 50 feet wide adjoining and contiguous
to existing green pond forested areas lying to the south, west, and north of the Permitted
Area and Active Mining Site. The buffer consists of a minimum of a 20 foot undisturbed
landscaping area and an earthen berm approximately 30 feet wide and 8 to 10 feet tall.
The undisturbed landscape area and berm buffer will be extended along and as a part of
the expanded mining operation as and when it extends in Areas A, B, and C.
The access road extending from the north line of Weeping Mary Road to the Mine Site
Processing Area is fenced on both sides and the Mine Site Processing/Storage/Office Area
is further protected by a fence extending along its eastern boundary.
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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: None . Locate all existing wells on the mine map(,V) 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 Active Mining Site is being dewatered, the water from which is discharged back into the
Pond. There are seven wells on the property, only one of which is in use. That well provides a
source of potable water to the office and is located at the southeast corner of the
Processing/Storage/Office area [5.43 acres shown on Attachment B(3)(a)and(b)]. The other six
wells were drilled nine years ago and were intended to serve cabin sites to be sold or leased.
That project was abandoned and the remaining wells have never been used and no use is
contemplated in the foreseeable future. We use no well water In the mining operation except for
the well serving as a water source for the office.
Water from the Pond (14.8 acres) is cycled through the screening plant and returned to the
Pond. There is virtually no sediment and no surface water runoff that does not return to the
Pond.
Water from the Active Mining Site is pumped to the Pond.
d. If you answered yes to any of the above questions, provide evidence that you have applied for or
obtained the appropriate water quality permit(s) (i.e., non -discharge, NPDES, Stormwater, etc.) From
the Division of Water Quality, Water Quality Section. In addition, the applicant is required to
register water use with the Division of Water Resources if the operation withdraws more than
10,000 gallons per day and needs a capacity use permit from the Division of Water Resources if the
operation lies in a capacity use area and withdraws more than 100,000 gallons per day.
As noted in the answer to Question C(3)(c.) above, water from the Active Mining Site is
pumped and returned to the Pond formed by the excavation in the Initial Mining Site. The
operation has no effect on the overall water table due to the porosity of the material. We have
registered the withdrawal operation with the Division of Water resources [Attachment C(3)(d)]
4. a. Will the operation involve crushing or any other air contaminant emissions? Yes ❑ No E.
If yes, indicate evidence that you have applied for or obtained an air quality permit issued by the
Division of Air Quality or local governing body.
b. How will dust from stockpiles, haul roads, etc., be controlled?
Water sprinklers will be installed and water haul trucks will be used as needed. The mining
operation has been ongoing for approximately ten years and is inspected frequently by both
state and federal officials. Thus far, dust, air contaminants emissions, etc., have not been an
issue.
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Harris, Matthews & Crowder, PC
From: Harris, Matthews & Crowder, PC [[e-mail]]
Sent: Friday, March 09, 2012 11:02 AM
To: '][e-mail]
Subject: FW: DWR - Water Withdrawal Registration
At your request, the filing receipt from Mr. Brady follows. Thanks.
Warren
E. Warren Matthews
EWM, LLC
P.O. Box 369
Bracey, VA 23919
434-636-6363
[e-mail]
From: Brady, Harold M.fmailto:[e-mail]]
Sent: Tuesday, March 06, 2012 5:06 PM
To: [e-mail]
Subject: DWR - Water Withdrawal Registration
Mr. Matthews,
Thank you for submitting a completed water withdrawal registration for the Bent River Materials
Mining facility in Bettie County. This email serves as confirmation for the registration of your
facility.
If you have any questions concerning the program, please contact me.
Thank you,
Harold M. Brady
Water Withdrawal Registration Program
NCDENR - Division of Water Resources
phone- 919-707-9005 fax: [phone]
email: [e-mail]
www.ncwater.org
E-mail correspondence to andfrom this address may be subject to the
North Carolina Public Records Lain and may be disclosed to thirdparties.
May 22, 20171 E.W.M, LLC
Bent River A
Renewal Permit #08-22
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5. a. A buffer will be required between any mining activity and any mining permit boundary or right-
of-way. It may be an unexcavated buffer (no excavation, but roadways, berms and erosion &
sedimentation control measures may be installed within it), an undisturbed buffer (no
disturbance within the buffer whatsoever), or a combination of the two, depending upon the site
conditions. Note that all buffers must be located within the mining permit boundaries.
How wide a buffer will be maintained between any mining activity and any mining permit
boundary or right-of-way at this site? A minimum buffer of 25 feet is recommended, although a
wider buffer may be needed depending on site conditions. Show all buffer locations and widths
on the mine map(v).
An undisturbed landscape buffer not less than twenty feet wide has been or will be left between
the area of mining activity and the permitted boundary. In addition, a berm not less than thrty
feet wide and eight feet high has been installed adjacent to the undisturbed landscape area and
the Active Mining Site. It, too, will be extended and maintained adjacent and parallel to the site
of new/expanded mining activity.
A six foot woven wire fence has been installed on both sides of the haul road extending from
Weeping,Mary Road to the Processing/Storage/Office Area continuing on the east side of that
area toward the river so as to restrict access to the Active Mining Site.
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 disturbin* activities within
the mining permit boundaries and any natural watercourses and wetlands at this site? Sho►a, all
buffer locations and widths on the mine map(s).
There are no natural water courses or wetlands within the permitted area. However, the buffers
mentioned in the answer to Question C(5)(a.) have been installed and are maintained between
the Active Mining Site and the existing wetlands (Green Tree and Timber Areas) located
adjacent to but outside the Permitted Area. The overburden excavated from the mine site is
used to construct the berm. It reseeds from grasses indigenous to the area almost as soon as
the soil creating the berm is deposited.
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.
Pond slope sides are constructed not less than 2/1 during the mining operations. When
reclaimed, the slope will increase to net less than 5/1. [Attachment C(6)(a-c)]
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b. Provide a cross-section on the mine map(s) for all fill slopes (berms, wastepiles, overburden
disposal areas, etc), clearly indicating the intended side slope gradient, installation of any
benches andlor slope drains (with supporting design information) if needed, crud the method of
final stabilization.
See Attachment C (6) (a-c)
c. In excavation(s) of unconsolidated (nan-rock) materials, specify the angle of all cut slopes
including specifications for benching and sloping. Cross -sections for all cut slopes must he
provided on the mine map(e).
See Attachment C (6) (a-c)
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, ►i,idths of all .safely
benches and mine benches, and the expected maximum depth of the excavation.
Not Applicable
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 ii,ithin 300 feet of any proposed excavation.
See Attachment C(7)
S. Describe what kind of barricade will be used to prevent inadvertent public access along any high wall
area and when it will be implemented. Vegetated earthen berms, appropriate fencing and adequate
boulder barriers may be acceptable high wall barricades. A construction detail/cross-section and
location of each type of barricade to be used must be indicated on the mine map(s).
Please refer to the answers to Questions 5, 6, and 7 above and the Attachments thereto
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THIS DEED, made this the 15th day of January 2014, by and between E.W.M.,
LLC, a North Carolina Limited Liability Company (the "Grantor") to State of North
Carolina whose address is c/o State Property Office, 1321 Mail Service Center, Raleigh,
NC 27699-1321 (the "Grantee").
I' %SETI
That in consideration Le sum of TEN • DOLLARS ($10.00) and other
considerations in hand paid the Grantor by the Grantee, the receipt and sufficiency of
which is hereby acknowledged, the Grantor, subject to the terms, conditions, reservations
and options hereinafter contained, has bargained, sold and conveyed, and by these
presents, does bargain, sell and convey unto the Grantee and its successors and assigns,
the following described property and property interest to -wit:
SEE ATTACHED EXHIBIT A DESCRIPTION
The property and property interest herein described and hereby conveyed is
conveyed to the Grantee subject to and together with the following terms, conditions,
reservations and options, each and all of which is deemed a covenant to run with the land
and each and all which shall survive the closing, for the benefit of the Grantor, its
successors and assigns, namely:
a. The Grantee intends to design, ngineee. iaand construct a public boat ramp,
dock and parking area a t, "} uptSn the Lot to afford access by the
general public to the n er, (the "River") upon which the Lot fronts.
The Grantor reserves and it has the . exclusive right and option to
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repurchase the Property and to vacate the Easem t at a price of $115,500.00
if within eighteen (18) months of th cl Onk his transaction (the date of
this deed) the Grantee or es or assigns has not commenced
construction of the Facility o ns ruction has commenced, the Facility is
not completed within twenty-four (24) months thereafter;
b. The Grantee shall at its expense, install a woven wire fence not less than eight
feet in height and a corresponding twenty foot wide gate, all at its expense,
along the western and southern property line of the Lot and continuing thence
along the west line of the easement to its point of intersection with Weeping
Mary Road (NC 1128). The design, construction and physical location of the
gate will be mutually agreed upon by the Grantor and the Grantee prior to its
installation. After construction of the fence and the gate, the Grantee shall
thereafter maintain the fence and the gate, as so constructed and the existing
fence on -the ease side of the Easement from the River to Weeping Mary Road
in a reasonable and proper state of repair;
c. The Grantee shall construct and t er aintain the wearing surface,
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ditches and drainage with' ent so as to provide an all weather
wearing surface for cone 'o or vehicles in going• to and from the Lot
and Weeping Mary Road;
d. The Grantee shall retain or relocate and reconstruct, and in either case, shall
thereafter maintain and preserve the existing flood control berm extending
along and from the east Iine of the Parent Tract in a westerly direction across
the Parent Tract so as to provide continuing and on going flood control and
drainage to and for the benefit of the remainder of the Parent Tract.
TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the aforesaid lands with all rights and privileges
thereunto belonging or in any way appertaining to the said Grantee, its successors and
assigns, in fee simple forever.
The Grantor for itself, its successors and assigns, covenants to and with the
Grantee, its successors and assigns, that it is seized of said lands in fee simple, has a good
right to convey the Lot in fee simple and the Easement? and that said property interest are
free and clear of all encumbrances, SAY ""AND �XCEPTING rights of ways for
highways and public utilities, an to axes for the year 2014 and subsequent
years, and that it will forever wa2 and defend title to the same against the lawful
claims of all persons whomsoever, subject however to the right of the Grantor, its
successors and assigns to the free and unrestricted use of the Easement and all
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improvements now or hereafter to be made thereupon or therein by the Grantee, its
successors and assigns.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, (Dfanager
ha caused these presents to be
executed in its name by its Sole by authority duly given this the
date and year first above written.
E.W.M., LLC, A North Carolina Limited
Liability Com y
By: ( EAL)
E. Wa en Matt a Member/manager
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF BERTIE
I, Judy W. Brown, a Notary Public, in and for the County and State aforesaid,
certify that E. Warren Matthews, Sole Member/Manager of E.W.M., LLC, a
North Carolina Limited Liability Company, this day personally appeared before
me and acknowledged the due execution of the foregoing instrument for the
purposes therein expressed.
WITNESS my hand and No�a�y�- a (t ,orIse,this 17th day of January, 2014.
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Printed Name: Judy W. Brown
My Commission Expires: Sept. 25, 2014
(NOTARIAL SEAL)
Notary Public, North Carolina
Bertle Coun�tyy
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EXHIBIT "A"
DESCRIPTION
FEE SIMPLE, the "Lot"
Beginning at an existing iron pin in the centerline of intersection of Weeping Mary Road
- SR i 128 ,and property line of Bent on recorded in Plat Cabinet C, Page
85 Bertie County Register of Deeds.6M4Pd'l1'ekav1said centerline and along said
property line North 15 ° 16.' 46" teet to a oint in the northern right of way
line of Weeping Mary Road - ;6'
e continuing along said line the following
directions and distances: North 46" East 287.91 feet to an existing iron pin, North
16' 11' 33" East 110.86 feet to an existing iron pin, North 13' 31' 29" East 325.70 feet,
North 11° 29' 16" East 272.72 feet, North 13' 20' 52" East 260.94 feet to an existing iron
pin and being The True Point of Beginning. Thence North 52' 43' 54" West 54.70 feet
to a set iron pin. Thence North 561 12' 38" West 237.69 feet to a set iron pin. Thence
North 13° 45' 26" East 92.29 feet to a set iron pin. Thence North 76' 13' 06" West 45.65
feet to a set iron pin. Thence North 15° 42' 27" East 382.86 feet to a set iron pin. Thence
North 15' 42' 27" East 20.00 feet to a point in the high water line of the Roanoke River.
Thence along said high water line the following directions and distances: South 72' 35'
0 1 " East 32.00 feet to a point, South 650 08' 54" East 231.63 feet to a point. Thence
leaving said high water line and along property line of Torn Urquhart the following
directions and distances: South 13' 41' 26" West 17.76 feet to an existing iron pin, South
130 41' 26" West 53.56 feet, South 07' 32'21" West 17.18 feet, South 070 33'51" West
39.07 feet, South 10' 57'53" West 86.61 feet, South 05' 32'06" West 63.61 feet, South
03' 29'55" West 35.76 feet, South 06" 22'41" West 27.42 feet, South 01° 35'02" East
38.52 feet, South 10' 28'02" West 32.67 feet, South 10* 26'29" West 110.27 feet, South
16" 38' 40" West 32.67 feet to an existing iron pin and being the true point of beginning
containing 3.30 acres as surveyed by Mark R. Lee, Professional Land Surveyor for the
North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission on November 22, 2013.
50 foot Ingress & Egress Easement
Beginning at an existing iron pin in the centerline of intersection of Weeping Mary Road
- SR 1128 and property line of Bent River Subdivision recorded in Plat Cabinet C, Page
85 Bertie County Register of Deeds. Thence leaving said centerline and along said
property line North 15 ° 16' 46" East 64.20 fe 0i a point in the northern right of way
line of Weeping Mary Road - SR 1128. reinB, Ite Trite Point of Beginning.
Thence continuing along said line t I�wing did ctions and distances: North 15' 16'
46" East 287.91 feet to an exis i n,!i ,,North 16' 1 P 33" East 110.86 feet to an
existing iron pin, North 13° 31 9" 9t 25.70 feet, North I V 29' 16" East 272.72 feet,
North 13" 20' 52" East 260.94 o an existing iron pin, Thence North 52' 43' 54"
West 54.70 feet to a set iron pin. Thence the following directions and distances: South
13120'52" West 283.93 feet, South 110 29' 16" West 272.64 feet, South 1391'29" West
323.65 feet, South .161 11' 33" West 110.09 feet, South 15" 16' 46" West 341.08 feet to a
point in the northern right of way line of Weeping Mary Road - SR 1128. Thence along
said northern right of way line South 82° 42'37" West 30.68 feet to a point. Thence North
43108'23" East 46.37 feet to a point and being the true point of beginning.
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Page 2 Deed Description
E.W.M., LLC, etc., Grantor
State of North Carolina, Grantee
Mark R. Lee Professional Land Surveyor 3912 (Lee).
All as shown on a map by Lee dated November 22, 2 3, revision recordable size date
January 7, 2014, CAD File id: WMproperty. rded in the Bertie county Public
Registry on January 14, 2014, as � ba �., in PIat
Cabinet _ , prior to the recordation of this Deed.
The 50' access and egress easemer nonexclusive and to be used and enjoyed by the
Grantor, the Grantee and other persons or legal entities who now have and any who may
acquire substantially the same or similar rights of use and enjoyment.
The Lot is severed from the Parent Tract conveyed the Grantor by deed recorded in Deed
Book 860, Page 730, in the Bertie County Registry and under a Re-establishment
Boundary Line Agreement recorded in Deed Book 866, Page 675.
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APPLICATION FOR RENEWAL OF MINING PERMIT #08-22
BENT RIVER (A), BERTIE COUNTY
E.W.M., LLC, APPLICANT
MAY 22, 2017
ATTACHMENT C(7)
C. PROTECTION OF NATURAL RESOURCES
7. The nearest existing structure to the Permitted Area is an unimproved cabin used
infrequently by sportsmen and is otherwise uninhabited. There are no other structures
within 300 feet of the Permitted Area. [Attachment C (7)(a)]
An eight foot woven wire fence has been installed from the intersection of the northwest
property boundary line at the high water line of the Roanoke River and continues along the
property boundary adjacent to the lands of John M. Griffin, LLC to the north line of Weeping
Mary Road; thence easterly along Weeping Mary. Road to the 50 foot Access Easement;
thence northerly along the west line of the Access Easement to the intersection with the
south line lands of the State of North Carolina; thence west and north with said lands to the
intersection of the south high water line of the Roanoke River [See Attachment B(2)(a) for
reference].
In addition, an earthen berm was installed from the overburden along and parallel to the
north line of Weeping Mary Road from the haul road to the Access Easement; thence
northerly along the west line of the Access Easement for approximately 800 feet.
A similar berm buffer extends along the north line of "Mining Excavation Area C" adjacent
and parallel to the south line of Weeping Mary Road interrupted only by the haul road as
shown.
The State of North Carolina (State) acquired 3.3 acres, more or less, in the northeast
corner of the original Bent River tract upon which the North Carolina Wildlife Resources
Commission (Wildlife Commission) constructed a fishing pier, boat dock, boat launch,
ramp, and parking area.
The Wildlife Commission has fenced the entire area including the west line of the Access
Easement from Weeping Mary Road to the site and thence to the river. It is required to
maintain the fence in good order according to the Covenants contained in the deed from
EWM, LLC to the State dated January 15, 2014, and recorded in the Office of the Bertie
County Register of Deeds in Deed Book 937, Pages 991-995 (Attachment C(7)(b); (Plat at
Book 13, Page 846) [(Attachment C(7)(c).
No buildings are located within the Wildlife Area.
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APPLICATION FOR A M&G PERMIT
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9. Are acid producin* minerals or soils present? Yes El No ■.
If yes, how will acid water pollution from the excavation, stockpiles and waste areas be controlled?
10. a. Describe specific plans (including a schedule of implementation) for screening the operation
from public view such as maintaining or planting trees, bushes or other vegetation, building
berms or other measures. Show the location of all visual screening on the mine map(v) and
provide cross -sections through all proposed berms or proposed spacing, sizes and species for
tree plantings.
The Permitted Area is surrounded entirely by lands owned by the Applicant except for that
adjoining the south line of the Wildlife Commission (Refer to the answer to Question C(7)
above).
The berm buffer in the area shown on Attachments 8(2)(a and b) will be installed and
maintained in conjunction with the mining operation when it is extended into the Excavation
Area A (58.55 acres).
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?
As noted above, the Wildlife Commission has constructed, operates, and maintains a public
fishing pier, boat launch, dock, and parking area in the northeast corner of the property adjacent
to the Roanoke River. The area is fenced and is maintained by the Wildlife Commission. When
mining operations begin in the "Expanded Mining Excavation Area A", the earthen berm will be
extended from its present terminal point (about 800 feet north of its intersection with the north
line of Weeping Mary Road) adjacent to the west line of the access easement, parallel and
adjacent to the south line of the Access Road to its intersection with the "Existing Mining Area."
11. Will explosives be used? Yes ❑ No.■
If yes, specify the types of explosive(s) and describe what precaution(s) will be used to prevent
physical hazard to persons or neighboring property from (lying rocks or excessive air blasts or ground
vibrations. Depending on the mine's location to nearby structures, more detailed technical
information may be required on the blasting program (such as a third -party blasting study). Locate the
nearest offsite occupied structure(s) to the proposed excavation(s) on the mine map and indicate its
approximate distance to the proposed excavation.
12. Will fuel tanks, solvents, or other chemical reagents be stored on -site? Yes ■ No ❑.
Ifyes, describe these materials, how they will be stored and method of containment in case gf'spill.
Indicate the location(s) of all storage facilities on the mine map(5).
Diesel fuel is transported as needed using one transportable trailer type fuel tank. Tools, grease, oil
and repair parts are located and stored "on site" within the Processing/Storage Area.
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APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
3.
D. RECLAMATION PLAN
L 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) ofall permanent channels must be indicated on the reclamation map.
See Attachment D (1)
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-section(s) through the proposed body(s) of water. The minimum water depth must be at least 4
feet, measured from the normal low water table elevation, unless information is provided to indicate that
a more shallow water body will be productive and beneficial at this site.
Will the body(s) of water be stocked with fish? Yes ■ No ❑.
If yes, specify species.
Large mouth bass, sunfish, crappie, and other speciies natural to the Roanoke River Basin.
The water depth will exceed four feet.
The location of the Initial Excavation Site lies within the Pond area shown as "Edge of Water" on
Attachment B(3)(a and b). The area of the present Active Mining Site is shown adjacent thereto as the
"Active Mining Site Dewatering Area" and contains approximately eight acres. The mining operation will
be expanded into Expanded Mining Excess Area A (58.55 acres) with the same technique as that
employed in the present mining operation, the exact location of the new pond area cannot be determined
presently but will lie within the affected acreage 218.88 acres.
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.
Geological borings confirm that there is no limestone or other rock from the surface to a depth of
twenty-five feet at which point the ancient seabed is encountered. The entire depth of the Permitted
Area consists of topsoil —overburden from the surface to nine feet± and sand and gravel nine to twenty-
five feet. The ponds or lakes resulting from the excavation of the material will be landscaped and
graded to a slope of not less than 511 and restored to a natural condition to assure stability and
compatibility with existing waterfowllimpoundmentlwildlife habitat, agriculture or timber lands.
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APPLICATION FOR RENEWAL OF MINING PERMIT #08-22
BENT RIVER (A), BERTIE COUNTY
E.W.M., LLC, APPLICANT
MAY 22, 2017
ATTACHMENT D (1)
D. RECLAMATION PLAN
The Permitted Area lies within a tract of 390 acres owned by the applicant.
The existing pond resulting from mining excavation covers approximately 14.8 acres (Pond)
with a maximum depth of twenty-five feet and a free board of seven to nine feet depending
upon rainfall and river elevations. The Active Mining Site contains eight acres and is
dewatered by pumping the subsurvace water to the Pond. We intend to work with the
NRCS and the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service to establish ponds and adjoining shoreline
areas for fish, waterfowl, and other wildlife to the end that the ecosystem will be enhanced
and promoted.
The final buffer areas around all excavated pond sites will be established as natural food
plots, forest lands, etc. All pond shore lines will be reclaimed to a slope of not less than 5/1
for wildlife accessability, safety and ease of maintenance. Excess overburden from the
mine area will be used for berm construction. The final buffered areas will be planted to
natural species based on recommendations from the appropriate state and federal
agencies and/or restored to agricultural production or timber land.
All haul roads and processing areas will be graded, stabilized, and incorporated into the
surrounding topography for maximum wildlife habitat or reclaimed to agricultural production
to assure a off site erosion and sedimentation.
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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 locutions
for such areas must be provided on the reclamation map.
Please refer to the answer to Question C (6 )(a-c) and attachments.
It is also to be noted that there is virtually no waste material derived from the mining activity. The
entire deposit from the surface to a depth of twenty-five feet is marketable in one form or another.
The unsold portion of the overburden from the surface to a depth of nine feet is used in the
construction of the earthen berms previously noted. A small quantity of oversized material is stored
on -site and will be reclaimed for sale and/or berm use if and when a sufficient quantity for
commercial purposes has been accumulated. If no such quantity of such material is produced from
the mining operation, that product will be returned to the ponds and thereby reclaimed,
a. Describe reclamation of processing facilities, stockpile areas, and on -site roadways.
In the final reclamation all disturbed areas, stockpiles, and traces of the operation will be
reclaimed and incorporated into wildlife and waterfowl projects or returned to agricultural
production. The objective of the mining operation is to excavate, process, and sell so much of
the natural material as is saleable and to reclaim the site by establishing ponds and natural
habits commensurate with the Roanoke River ecosystem.
b. Will any on -site roadways be left as part of the reclamation? Yes ❑ No E.
If yes, identify such roadways on the reclamation map and provide details on permanent road and
ditch line stabilization.
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 Environment and Natural Resources, Land Quality Section and
either the Division of Waste Management (DWM) or local governing body. If a disposal
permit has been issued by DWM for the site, a copy of said permit must be attached to this
application. All temporary and permanent refuse disposal areas must be clearly delineated on the
mine map(s) and reclamation map, along with a list of items to be disposed in said areas.
There is and there will be no storage of "on site" or "off site" generated waste. To date no waste
products have been encountered or generated. Approximately 80 percent of all material mined
or excavated is of commercial value and has been sold. The remaining 20 percent was/is used
in berm construction, returned to the excavated pond sites, or stockpiled for future
processing/production.
Repair/equipment parts are housed "on site" within the Processing/Storage/Office area. No junk
is allowed to accumulate and none is maintained or retained on site.
Waste products, if any, will be disposed of at the East Carolina Environmental Regional Landfill,
Windsor, North Carolina, approximately 12 miles from the Mine Site.
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APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
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Describe your plan for revegetation or other surface treatment of the affected areas. This plan must
include recommendations for_,y_ear-round, seeding, including the time of seeding and the amount and
type of seed, fertilizer, lime and mulch per acre. The recommendations must include general seeding
instructions for both permanent and temporary revegetation. Revegetation utilizing only tree
plantings is not acceptable. Recommendations can be sought from:
a. Authorized representatives of the local Soil and Water Conservation District;
b. Authorized representatives of the Division of Forest Resources, Department of Environment and
Natural Resources;
c. Authorized county representatives of the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service,
specialists and research faculty with the Colleges of Agriculture and Life Sciences and Forest
Resources at North Carolina State University;
d. North Carolina licensed landscape architects;
e. Private consulting foresters referred by the Division of Forest Resources, Department of
Environment and Natural Resources;
f. N.C. Erosion and Sedimentation Control Planning and Design Manual;
g. N.C. Surface Mining Manual: A Guide for Permitting, Operation and Reclamation;
h. Others as may be approved by the Department,
LIME - RATE OF APPLICATION (tons/acre):
2 Tons/acre or as determined by soil analysis
FERTILIZER - ANALYSIS AND RATE OF APPLICATION (pounds/acre):
1000 Ibs/acre; 10-10-10 or 8-8-8 or as determined by soil analysis
SEED - TYPE(S) AND RATE(S) OF APPLICATION INCLUDING YEAR-ROUND SEEDING
SCHEDULE (pounds/acre): [NOTE: Include Legumes]
Seed Types: Seeding Dates: Seeding Rates:
Bahia Grain 3/15 - 7/15 100 lbs/acres
Fescue September -December; 100 Ibs/acres
March - May
MULCH - 'TYPE AND RATE OF APPLICATION (pounds/acre) AND METHOD OF
ANCHORING: 75% ground cover (63 approximately/acre)
OTHER VEGETATIVE COVERS — TYPE (S) AND RATE (S) OF APPLICATION INCLUDING
SEEDING SCHEDULE (pounds/acre, trees/acre, spacing of trees/shrubs, etc):
Revegetation and/or reforestation plan approved by:
Signature
Print Name
Title
Agency
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APPLICATION FOR A MOG PERMIT •
E. DETERMINATION OF AFFECTED ACREAGE AND BOND
The following bond calculation work.sheet is to be used to establish an appropriate bond (based upon a
range of $500 to $5,000 per affected acre) for each permitted mine site based upon the acreage approved
by the Department to be affected during the life of the mining permit. Please insert the approximate
AFFECTED
CATEGORY
ACREAGE
Tailings/Sediment Ponds: **
-0-
Ac.
Stockpiles:**
-0-
Ac.
Wastepiles:**
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Ac.
Processing Area/Haul Roads:
7.70
Ac.
Mine Excavation:
183.54
Ac.
Other:(Berm & Landscape buffer)
27.33
Ac.
TOTAL AFFECTED AC.:
218.88
Ac.
(TOTAL PERMITTED AC.: 22998 Ac.)
RECLAMATION RECLAMATION
COSTIACRE*
COST
X
$
/Ac.
= $
X
$
/Ac.
— $
X
$
/Ac.
= $
X
$
1,800 /Ac.
= $ 13.860
X
$
500 /Ac. =
$ 91,770
X
$
500 /Ac. =
$ 13,665
**SEE ATTACHMENT E(1)
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 218.88 Ac.
b) Positive Drainage -0- Ac. X $1,500.00 = $
SUBTOTAL COST: $
Inflation Factor:
0.02 X SUBTOTAL COST: $ X Permit Life (1 to 10 years):
INFLATION COST: $
TOTAL COST = SUBTOTAL COST + INFLATION COST
Total Reclamation Bond Cost: $
(round down to the nearest $100. 00)
We defer to the Department to calculate the reclamation bond.
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APPLICATION FOR RENEWAL OF MINING PERMIT #08-22
BENT RIVER (A), BERTIE COUNTY
E.W.M., LLC, APPLICANT
MAY 22, 2017
ATTACHMENT E (1)
E. DETERMINATION OF AFFECTED ACREAGE AND BOND
There are no tailings or sediment ponds on site.
Water from the Pond is circulated through the screening plant and returned to the Pond.
There are virtually no "fines" derived from the operation and very little oversized material
with the result that there are no waste piles. The oversized material (anything in excess of
.57 stone) is stockpiled within the Processing/Storage/Office Area; and, when a sufficient
quantity has been obtained, it will be processed and the oversized, saleable material will
be sold and the balance will be returned to the Pond as a part of the reclamation process.
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APPLICATION FOR A M&G 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 rlght-of-way. If an adjoining tract is owned or
leased by the applicant or is owned by the lessor of the mine tract, all owners of record of tracts
adjoining these tracts must be notified (that are within 1,000 feet of the mining permit boundary) as
indicated on the mine map(s). "Highway" means a road that has four lanes of travel or less and is not
designated as an Interstate Highway.
The only exception to the above method of giving notice is if another means of notice is approved in
advance by the Director, Division of Land Resources.
A copy of a tax map (or other alternative acceptable to the Department) must be mailed with the completed
"Notice" form (the proposed overall permit boundaries and the names and locations of all owners of
record of lands adjoining said boundaries must be clearly denoted on the tax map).
The "Affidavit of Notification" attached to this application must be completed, notarized and submitted to
the Department, with the remainder of the completed application form, before the application will be
considered complete.
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(bl).
SEE THE NEXT TWO PAGES FOR THE "NOTICE" FORM AND THE "AFFIDAVIT OF
NOTIFICATION"
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APPLICATION FOR A MONG PERMIT
NOTICE
Pursuant to provisions G.S. 74-50(bl) of The Mining Act of 1971, Notice is hereby given that
(Applicant Name) has applied on (Date)
to the Land Quality Section, Division of Land Resources, North Carolina Department of Environment
and Natural Resources, 1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612, for (check one):
❑ a new surface mining permit,
❑ a modification of an existing surface mining permit to add land to the permitted area; or
❑ a modification of an existing surface mining permit to add land to the permitted area with no
disturbance in the area proposed. Please note that future modification(s) may be submitted by the
applicant to allow disturbance within this area without re -notification of adjoining landowners.
The applicant proposes to mine on acres located
(Mineral, Ore) (Number) (Miles)
of
(Direction)
in County
*SEE ATTACHED MAP FC
ADJOINING LANDOWNER NAM
off/near road
NOT APPLICABLE
(Number/Name)
RIES AND CORRESPONDING
In accordance with G.S. 74-50(bl); the mine operator is redunvu tv iiicA ., u .easonable 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 arc 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 i
. For information on
at [phone]. Pleas
ni
(Addressee/Owner of Record's
Name and Address)
(Date of Issuance of this Notice/
Mailed to Addressee/Owner of Record)
mining permit application review process, please contact
to that the Department will consider anv relevant written
Oining Act of 1971 throu -yhout the al2plication review
(Name of Applicant: Include Contact Person
& Company Name, if Applicable)
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(Address of Applicant)

APPLICATION FOR A ANG PERMIT
AFFIDAVIT OF NOTIFICATION
1, , an applicant, or an agent, or employee of an applicant, for
a new Mining Permit, or a modification of an existing Mining Permit to add land to the permitted area, from the
N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources, being first duly sworn, do hereby attest that the
following are all known owners of record, both public and private, of all tracts of land that are adjoining the
mining permit boundary (including, where an adjoining tract is owned or leased by the applicant or is owned by
the lessor of the mine tract, all owners of record of tracts adjoining these tracts, that are within 1,000 feet of the
mining permit boundary) and that notice of the pending application has been caused to be mailed, by certified
or registered mail, return receipt requested, to said owners of record at their addresses shown below, such notice
being given on a form provided by the Department:
(Adjoining Landowner Name) (Address)
(Attach additional list if necessary)
1 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, N
NOT APPLICABLE
(Address)
The above attestation was made by me isfactory to the Department that a
reasonable effort has been made to notiq mi njivwu vvru%,ia UL public and private, of all tracts of
land that are adjoining the mining permit boundary (including, where an adjoining tract is owned or leased by
the applicant or is owned by the lessor of the mine tract, all owners of record of tracts adjoining these tracts,
that are within 1,000 feet of the mining permit boundary) and the chief administrative officer of the county or
municipality in which any part of the permitted area is located in compliance with N.C.G.S. 74-50(bl) and 15A
NCAC 513 .0004(d). I understand that it is the responsibility of the applicant to retain the receipts of mailing
showing that the above notices were caused to be mailed and to provide them to the Department upon request.
Signature of Applicant or Agent
Date
If person executing Affidavit is an agent or employee of an applicant, provide the following information:
Name of applicant:
Title of person executing Affidavit
a Notary Public of the County of
State of North Carolina, do hereby certify that
appeared before me this day and under oath acknowledged that the above Affidavit was made by him/her.
Witness my hand and notarial seal, this day of 20
Notary: my Commission expires:
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APPLICATION FOR A KING 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:
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Signature:
Print Name: E. Warren Matthews, Trustee/Manager
(Title, if applicable)
APPLICANT:
Signature:*
Print Name: E. Warren Matthews Trustee/Manager
Company E. W.M., LLC Title: Trustee/Manager
(If applicable)
Address: 9718 Highway_903_(P. O. Box 369) Company: E. W.M., LLC
Bracey, VA 23919 Mine Name: Bent River (A)
Telephone: (434 ) 636-6363 or 434-447-9135 Telephone: (434 ) 636-6363 or 434-447-9135
Date Signed: May 22, 2017 Date Signed: May 22,_2017
*Signature must be the same as the individual who signed Page 1 of this application.
maps and reclamation maps, and the appropriate Processing fee (see next page for fee schedule) in the
form a check or money order payable to the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural
Resources must be sent to the Land Quality Section Central_ Office at the address listed on the front cover
of this application form.
Inquiries regarding the status of the review of this application should be directed to the Mining Program stall'at
[phone].
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APPLICATION FOR A Mf NG PERMIT
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M1NiNG FEE SCHEDULE
A nonrefundable permit application processing tee when filing for a new mining permit, a major permit modification or a renewal permit is
required as follows:
0-25 acres 26+acres
New Permit Applications $3,750.00 $5,000.00
Permit Modifications $750.00 $1,000.00
Permit Renewals $750.00 $1,000.00
Transfers/Minor Modifications* $100.00 $100.00
' A nonrefundable $100.00 permit application processing fee Is required for minor permit modifications. Minor permit modifications include ownership transfers,
name changes, bond substitutions and permit renewals where the mine Is inactive and fully stabilized. A minor permit modification atso includes lands added to it
permitted area, outside of the minimum permit buffer zone requirements, where no plans for mining related disturbance of the added lands have been approved.
All other changes are considered major permit modifications.
Acres for new permits and renewal permits means the total acreage at the site. Acres for major modification of permits means that area of hind 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 Nif1NG PERMIT I�
APPLICATION FOR A MIMING PERMIT
There are seven Land Quality Section (LQS) Regional Offices. Use the map
below to locate the Regional Office serving your county.
Asheville Regional Office
• Counties: Avery, Buncombe, Burke, Caldwell, Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Haywood, l-ienderson, .lackson,
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, [redell, 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, Herd'ord, 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 r*ING PERMIT 0
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:910.350,2018
Winston—Salem Regional Office
• Counties: Alamance, Alleghany, Ashe, Caswell, Davidson, Davie, Forsyth, Guilford, Rockingham,
Randolph, Stokes, Surry, Watauga, Wilkes, Yadkin
• Address: 585 Waughtown Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27107
• Voice:336.771.5000
• FAX:[phone]

APPLICATION FOR A 1*ING 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
Tyne.
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Mine Excayt
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$500/ac.(L)
$1800/ac.
$2000/ac.
$1800/ac.
$500/ac.(L)
Borrow
1500(FI)
$2000(PD)
CS, DS,
500(L)
1800
2000
2000
500(L)
FS, M1,
1500(FI)
2500(13D)
Ll, PF, OL, KY
PH
I000(L)
2500
5000
5000
2000(L)
2500(FI)
5000(PD)
CL
1000(L)
2500
5000
5000
2000(L)
2500(FI)
3700(PD)
PE, AU,
1000(L)
2500
3000
3500
2000(L)
TI, OT
2500(FI)
5000(PD)
(L) = reclamation to a lake and revegetating sideslopes
(FI) = reclamation by filling in and revegetating
(PD) = reclamation by grading for positive drainage & revegetating
AS PER NCAC 15A 5B.0003, IF YOU DISAGREE WITH THE BOND AMOUNT DETERMINED 13Y
THE BOND CALCULATION WORKSHEET, YOU MAY SUBMIT AN ESTIMATE OF
RECLAMATION COSTS FROM A THIRD PARTY CONTRACTOR. SAID ESTIMATE MUST BE
PROVIDED WITHIN 30 DAYS TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS: Mining Program, Land Quality
Section, 1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612
ALL ESTIMATES MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING AS A MINIMUM:
• FINAL GRADING COSTS PER ACRE
• LIME AND FERTILIZER COSTS PER ACRE
• YEAR-ROUND SEEDING MIXTURE COSTS PER ACRE (FROM APPROVED
REVEGETATION PLAN IN APPLICATION/PERMIT DOCUMENT)
• MULCH AND ANCHORING COSTS PER ACRE
• ANY OTHER RECLAMATION COSTS NECESSARY TO COMPLY WITH THE APPROVED
RECLAMATION PLAN FOR THE SITE IN QUESTION
YOU WILL BE NOTIFIED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE OF THE DIRECTOR'S FINAL BONI)
DETERMINATION.
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PROPOSED AREA "B"= 58.20 ACRES
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AFFECTED ACREAGE TOTAL = 218.88 ACRES
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Division of Land Resources
Land Quality Section
James D. Simons, PG, PE
Director and State Geologist
March 15, 2012
Mr. E. Warren Matthews
EWM, LLC
Post Office Box 369
Bracey, Virginia 23919
Re: Bent River (A) Mine
Mining Permit No. 08-22
Bertie County
Roanoke River Basin
Dear Mr. Matthews:
Beverly Eaves Perdue, Governor
Dee Freeman, Secretary
Your recent request to have the above referenced mining permit modified has been
approved. The modification is to allow dewatering activities at this site as indicated on the
mine map last revised January 30, 2012 and as outlined in the additional information received
by the Land Quality Section on January 31, 2012 with stipulations. A copy of the modified
permit is enclosed.
The conditions in the modified permit were based primarily upon the initial application.
Modifications were made as indicated by the modification request and as required to insure
compliance with The Mining Act of 1971. The expiration date, mine name and permit number
shall remain the same as before the modification. I would like to draw your particular attention
to the following conditions where minor additions or changes were made: Operating Condition
No. 4E.
The issuance of a mining permit and/or any modification to it does not supersede local
zoning regulations. The responsibility of compliance with any applicable zoning regulations
lies with you.
As a reminder, your permitted acreage at this site is 229.98 acres and the amount of
land you are approved to disturb is 218.88 acres.
1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612-919-707-9220 / FAX: [phone]
512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, 27604 Internet: http://portal.ncdenr.org/webArAand-quality
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Please review the modified permit and contact Ms. Judy Wehner, Assistant Mining
Specialist, at [phone] should you have any questions concerning this matter.
Sincerely,
J net . Boyer, P
S ate Mining Specialist
nd Quality Section
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Enclosures: Modified Permit No. 08-22
cc. Mr. Pat McClain, PE
Ms, Shannon Deaton - WRC, w/permit
Mr. William Gerringer-Mine and Quarry Bureau, w/o enclosures

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF LAND RESOURCES
LAND QUALITY SECTION
PERMIT
for the operation of a mining activity
In accordance with the provisions of G.S. 74-46 through 68, "The Mining
Act of 1971," Mining Permit Rule 15A NCAC 5 B, and other applicable
laws, rules and regulations
Permission is hereby granted to:
EWM, LLC
Bent River (A) Mine
Bertie County - Permit No. 08-22
for the operation of a
Sand Mine
which shall provide that the usefulness, productivity and scenic values of
all lands and waters affected by this mining operation will receive the
greatest practical degree of protection and restoration.
MINING PERMIT EXPIRATION DATE: June 7 2017

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In accordance with the application for this mining permit, which is hereby approved by the
Department of Environment and Natural Resources, hereinafter referred to as the Department,
and in conformity with the approved Reclamation Plan attached to and incorporated as part of
this permit, provisions must be made for the protection of the surrounding environment and for
reclamation of the land and water affected by the permitted mining operation. This permit is
expressly conditioned upon compliance with all the requirements of the approved Reclamation
Plan. However, completed performance of the approved Reclamation Plan is a separable
obligation, secured by the bond or other security on file with the Department, and may survive
the expiration, revocation or suspension of this permit.
This permit is not transferable by the permittee with the following exception: If another
operator succeeds to the interest of the permittee in the permitted mining operation, by virtue
of a sale, lease, assignment or otherwise, the Department may release the permittee from the
duties imposed upon him by the conditions of his permit and by the Mining Act with reference
to the permitted operation, and transfer the permit to the successor operator, provided that
both operators have complied with the requirements of the Mining Act and that the successor
operator agrees to assume the duties of the permittee with reference to reclamation of the
affected land and posts a suitable bond or other security.
In the event that the Department determines that the permittee or permittee's successor is not
complying with the Reclamation Plan or other terms and conditions of this permit, or is failing
to achieve the purposes and requirements of the Mining Act, the Department may give the
operator written notice of its intent to modify, revoke or suspend the permit, or its intent to
modify the Reclamation Plan as incorporated in the permit. The operator shall have right to a
hearing at a designated time and place on any proposed modification, revocation or
suspension by the Department. Alternatively and in addition to the above, the Department
may institute other enforcement procedures authorized by law.
Definitions
Wherever used or referred to in this permit, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise,
terms shall have the same meaning as supplied by the Mining Act, N.C.G.S. 74-49.
Modifications
April 25,_201 1: This permit has been modified to increase the permitted acreage to 229.98
acres and the affected acreage at this site to 218.88 acres as indicated on the mine map
received by the Land Quality Section on December 8, 2010. The modification includes the
expansion of the existing mine excavation area to the east, south and west, including the
installation and maintenance of all associated supporting features and appropriate erosion and
sedimentation control measures.
March 15, 2012: This permit has been modified to allow dewatering activities at this site as
indicated on the mine map last revised January 30, 2012 and as outlined in the additional
information received by the Land Quality Section on January.31, 2012 with stipulations.

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Expiration Date
This permit shall be effective from the date of its issuance until June 7, 2017.
Conditions
This permit shall be subject to the provisions of the Mining Act, N.C.G.S. 74-46, et. seq., and
to the following conditions and limitations:
OPERATING CONDITIONS:
A. Any wastewater processing or mine dewatering shall be in accordance with the
permitting requirements and rules promulgated by the N.C. Environmental
Management Commission.
B. Any stormwater runoff from the affected areas at the site shall be in accordance
with any applicable permit requirements and regulations promulgated by the
Environmental Protection Agency and enforced by the N.C. Environmental
Management Commission. It shall be the permittee's responsibility to contact
the Division of Water Quality to secure any necessary stormwater permits or
other approval documents.
2. A. Any mining process producing air contamination emissions shall be subject to
the permitting requirements and rules promulgated by the N.C. Environmental
Management Commission and enforced by the Division of Air Quality.
B. During mining operations, water trucks or other means that may be necessary
shall be utilized to prevent dust from leaving the permitted area.
3. A. Sufficient buffer, as indicated on the mine map received by the Land Quality
Section on December 8, 2010, shall be maintained between any affected land
and any adjoining waterway or wetland to prevent sedimentation of that waterway
or wetland from erosion of the affected land and to preserve the integrity of the
natural watercourse or wetland.
B. Any mining activity affecting waters of the State, waters of the U. S., or wetlands
shall be in accordance with the requirements and regulations promulgated and
enforced by the N. C. Environmental Management Commission.
4. A. Adequate mechanical barriers including but not limited to diversions, earthen
dikes, check dams, sediment retarding structures, rip rap pits, or ditches shall be
provided in the initial stages of any land disturbance and maintained to prevent
sediment from discharging onto adjacent surface areas or into any lake, wetland
or natural watercourse in proximity to the affected land.
B. All drainage from the affected area around the mine excavations shall be
diverted internal to said excavations or into appropriate erosion and
sedimentation control measures.

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C. Mining activities shall occur as indicated on the mine map received by the Land
Quality Section on April 20, 2007 and the supplemental information received by
the Land Quality Section on February 23, 2007, and April 20, 2007.
D. Activities associated with the mine expansion to the east, south and west of the
existing mining excavation, including the installation and maintenance of all
associated supporting features and appropriate erosion and sedimentation
control measures, shall be conducted as indicated on the mine map received by
the Land Quality section on December 8, 2010 and the supplemental information
received August 31, 2010, September 10, 2010, November 2, 2010, December
8, 2010, and March 7, 2011.
E. Dewatering activities at this site as indicated on the mine map last revised
January 30, 2012 and as outlined in the additional information received by the
Land Quality Section on January 31, 2012 with the following stipulations:
1. No pit water shall be discharged beyond the permit boundary.
2. A minimum of one (1) foot of freeboard shall be maintained at all times in
the receiving mine pit. If the minimum freeboard is reached, all mine
dewatering activities at the site must cease.
5. A. All permit boundaries (229.98 acres) shall be permanently marked at the site on
100-foot intervals unless the line of sight allows for larger spacing intervals.
B. A minimum 20 foot undisturbed buffer along both sides of the centerline of
Roanoke Electric Cooperative's 40 foot right-of-way shall be maintained and
permanently marked at the site on 100-foot intervals.
6. The angle for graded slopes and fills shall be no greater than the angle, which can be
retained by vegetative cover or other adequate erosion control measure, structure, or
device. In any event, exposed slopes or any excavated channels, the erosion of which
may cause off -site damage because of siltation, shall be planted or otherwise provided
with ground cover, devices or structures sufficient to restrain such erosion.
7. The affected land shall be graded so as to prevent collection of pools of water that are,
or likely to become, noxious or foul. Necessary structures such as drainage ditches or
conduits.shall be constructed or installed when required to prevent such conditions.
8. Existing vegetation or vegetated earthen berms shall be maintained between the mine
and public thoroughfares whenever practical to screen the operation from the public.
9. A. Sufficient buffer (minimum 50 foot unexcavated) shall be maintained between
any excavation and any mining permit boundary to protect adjacent property.

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B. A minimum 20 foot undisturbed buffer along both sides of the centerline of
Roanoke Electric Cooperative's 40 foot right-of-way shall be maintained and
permanently marked at the site on 100-foot intervals.
10. A. No on -site disposal of refuse or other solid waste that is generated outside of the
mining permit area shall be allowed within the boundaries of the mining permit
area unless authorization to conduct said disposal has first been obtained from
both the Division of Waste Management and the Land Quality Section,
Department of Environment and Natural Resources. The method of disposal
shall be consistent with the approved reclamation plan.
B. Mining refuse as defined by G.S. 74-49 (14) of The Mining Act of 1971
generated on -site and directly associated with the mining activity may be
disposed of in a designated refuse area. All other waste products must be
disposed of in a disposal facility approved by the Division of Waste
Management. No petroleum products, acids, solvents or their storage containers
or any other material that may be considered hazardous shall be disposed of
within the permitted area.
C. For the purposes of this permit, the Division of Land Resources considers the
following materials to be "mining refuse" (in addition to those specifically listed
under G.S. 74-49 (14) of the N.C. Mining Act of 1971):
1. on -site generated land clearing debris
2. conveyor belts
3. wire cables
4. v-belts
5. steel reinforced air hoses
6. drill steel
D. If mining refuse is to be permanently disposed within the mining permit
boundary, the following information must be provided to and approved by the
Division of Land Resources prior to commencement of such disposal:
1. the approximate boundaries and size of the refuse disposal area;
2. a list of refuse items to be disposed;
3. verification that a minimum of 4 feet of cover will be provided over the
refuse;
4. verification that the refuse will be disposed at least 4 feet above the
seasonally high water table; and,
5. verification that a permanent vegetative groundcover will be established.
11. An Annual Reclamation Report shall be submitted on a form supplied by the
Department by February 1 of each year until reclamation is completed and approved.

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12. The operator shall notify the Department in writing of the desire to delete, modify or
otherwise change any part of the mining, reclamation, or erosion/sediment control plan
contained in the approved application for a mining permit or any approved revision to it.
Approval to implement such changes must be obtained from the Department prior to
on -site implementation of the revisions.
13. The security, which was posted pursuant to N.C.G.S. 74-54 in the form of a
$172,000.00 Irrevocable Standby Letter of Credit, is sufficient to cover the operation as
indicated in the approved application. This security must remain in force for this permit
to be valid. The total affected land shall not exceed the bonded acreage.
14. A. Authorized representatives of the Division of Archives and History shall be
granted access to the site to determine the presence of significant
archaeological resources.
B. Pursuant to N. C. G. S. 70 Article 3, "The Unmarked Human Burial and Human
Skeletal Remains Protection Act," should the operator or any person in his
employ encounter human skeletal remains, immediate notification shall be
provided to the county medical examiner and the chief archaeologist, North
Carolina Division of Archives and History.

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

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

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Whenever possible, disturbed areas should be vegetated with native warm season
grasses such as switch grass, Indian grass, bluestem and gamma grass.
In addition, the permittee shall consult with a professional wildlife biologist with the N.C.
Wildlife Resources Commission to enhance post -project wildlife habitat at the site.
4. Reclamation Plan:
Reclamation shall be conducted simultaneously with mining to the extent feasible. In
any event, reclamation shall be initiated as soon as feasible after completion or
termination of mining of any mine segment under permit. Final reclamation, including
revegetation, shall be completed within two years of completion or termination of
mining.
This permit, issued June 7, 2007 and modified April 25, 2011, is hereby modified this
15th day of March, 2012 pursuant to GS 74-52.
By:
James D. Simons, Director
Division of Land Resources
By Authority of the Secretary
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To: Wehner, Judy
Subject: FW: DWR - Water Withdrawal Registration
At your request, the filing receipt from Mr. Brady follows. Thanks.
Warren
E. Warren Matthews
EWM, LLC
P.O. Box 369
Bracey, VA 23919
434-636-6363
hmopc a.buggs.net
From: Brady, Harold M.[mailto:[e-mail]]
Sent: Tuesday, March 06, 2012 5:06 PM
To: [e-mail]
Subject: DWR - Water Withdrawal Registration
Mr. Matthews,
Thank you for submitting a completed water withdrawal registration for the Bent River Materials Mining
facility in Bertie County. This email serves as confirmation for the registration of your facility.
If you have any questions concerning the program, please contact me.
Thank you,
Harold M. Brady
Water Withdrawal Registration Program
NCDENR - Division of Water Resources
phone:[phone] fax:[phone]
email: harold. m. brad ncdenr. ov
www. ncwater, or r
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NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Land Resources
Land Quality Section
James D. Simons, P.G., P.E.
Director and State Geologist
G.�2.o2•ot.��
MEMORANDUM
January 31, 2012
RECEIVED
TO: Ms. Maria Tripp
Habitat Conservation Program Coordinator
Wildlife Resources Commission
FROM. Brenda M. Harris
Mining Program Secretary
Land Quality Section
SUBJECT: Mining Permit Modification for EWM Inc.
Bent River A Mine
Bertie County
FEB 2 7 2012
LAND QUALITY
MINING PROGR 'J
Beverly Eaves Perdue, Governor
Dee Freeman, Secretary
�J
t 1E 0 2012
'
Conr
Please find attached for your review a copy of the mining permit modification request for the above
referenced project.
Please review this information and advise as to the probability of this operation having unduly
adverse effect on wildlife and freshwater fisheries (G.S. 74-51 (2)). Please respond by February 24, 2012
so that we may complete our review of this request within our statutory time limits.
As is the case in our review of all mining permit applications, renewals and modifications, this office
will carefully review all proposed erosion and sediment control measures to ensure that they are sufficient to
restrain erosion and off -site sedimentation. However, any comments your agency can provide regarding
effects on wildlife and freshwater fisheries would be greatly appreciated. If your staff wishes to perform a
site inspection, it is recommended that they contact the person submitting this request to set up a
convenient date and time. Also, please send a copy of your comments to the person noted in the
application. RETURN ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS AND MAPS WITH YOUR REVIEW COMMENTS
TO THIS OFFICE.
Your continued cooperation is greatly appreciated. Please contact Ms. Judy Wenner at (919) 733-
4574 if you have any questions.
/bmh
Attachments
cc: Mr. Pat McClain
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2__ ZZ-ZD1Z
1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612-919-707-92201 FAX: [phone]
512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, 27604
1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612 •919-733-4574 I FAX: [phone]
512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, 27604

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Wehner, Judy
From: Wehner, Judy
Sent: Monday, February 27, 2012 11:54 AM
To: '[e-mail]'
Subject: DWR Comments
Attachments: 08-22 dwr comments.pdf
Here they are. Let me know when you have registered.
Judy Wehner
Assistant State Mining Specialist
1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612
[phone]
[phone] fax
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Wehner, Judy
From: Harris, Matthews & Crowder, PC [[e-mail]]
Sent: Friday, February 17, 2012 12:27 PM
To: Vinson, Scott; Wehner, Judy; Novak, Gary; Jones, Jennifer
Cc: Dumpor, Samir
Subject: RE: Bent River Mine Modification Request
Mr. Vinson:
In response to your inquiry of February 16, 2012, with reference to the captioned request, we will pump only from the new
mine site into the existing "Recovery Pond" with no overflow to surface waters, i.e., ours is and will be, a "Closed Loop
System".
If you need information or supporting documentation, please let me know.
E. Warren Matthews, Sole Member/Manager of
EWM, LLC (Bent River Materials)
hmopc(dbuogs.net
434-636-6363
From: Vinson, Scott rmai Ito:scott.vin Son@ npdenr.govl
Sent: Thursday, February 16, 2012 3:50 PM
To: Wehner, Judy; Novak, Gary; Jones, Jennifer; hmopcC&buggs.net
Cc: Dumpor, Samir
Subject: Bent River Mine Modification Request
Please see the attached DWQ review sheet for the mine permit modification request for the Bent River Mine in Bertie
County. I need some clarification on whether the mine plans on Dewatering to surface waters or whether they plan on
just pumping to the existing "Recovery Pond" with no overflow to surface waters, ie a Closed Loop system. Please see
the review sheet comments. Please call or write if there are any questions.
Sincerely,
Scott
SCOTT VINSON
NCDENR- DWQ
943 WASHINGTON SQUARE MALL
WASHINGTON, NC 27869
OF'F'ICE:(252) 946-648 1
DIRECT:[phone]
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Wehner, Judy
From: Vinson, Scott
Sent: Friday, February 17, 2012 11:18 AM
To: Novak, Gary
Cc: Wehner, Judy; Jones, Jennifer
Subject: RE: Bent River Mine Modification Request
Gary,
l spoke with the mine owner Mr. Matthews earlier this morning to make sure there was no planned discharges to
surface waters.
Like you mention below, just a closed loop system. I'm good now, thanks,
Scott
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third parties unless the content is exempt by statute or other regulation.
From: Novak, Gary
Sent: Friday, February 17, 2012 10:33 AM
To: Vinson, Scott
Cc: Wehner, Judy
Subject: RE: Bent River Mine Modification Request
Scott;
Closed loop system. No discharge planned as of 2/13/12 per mine operator.
Call me if you have questions
Gary A. I'lovak
NC Department of Environment and Natural Re.
EmIonmental Senior Spedallst
252-946-643 t-ext 33611Work
gary, nova aic1,attcdenr, goat
North Carolina €7eptartment of Environment.
943 Nashington Square %Jail
VVashhigton, Nordl CArolina 27a39
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From: Vinson, Scott
Sent: Thursday, February 16, 2012 3:50 PM
To: Wehner, Judy; Novak, Gary; Jones, Jennifer; [e-mail]
Cc: Dumpor, Samir
Subject: Bent River Mine Modification Request

•
Please see the attached DWQ review sheet for the mine permit modification request for the Bent River Mine in Bertie
County. I need some clarification on whether the mine plans on Dewatering to surface waters or whether they plan on
just pumping to the existing "Recovery Pond" with no overflow to surface waters, ie a Closed Loop system. Please see
the review sheet comments. Please call or write if there are any questions.
Sincerely,
Scott
SCOTT VINSON
NCDENR- DWQ
943 WASHINGTON SQUARE MALL
WASHINGTON, NC 27889
OFFICE:[phone]
DIRECT:[phone]
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Wehner, .Judy
From: Vinson, Scott
Sent: Thursday, February 16, 2012 3:50 PM
To: Wehner, Judy; Novak, Gary; Jones, Jennifer; [e-mail]
Cc: Dumpor, Samir
Subject: Bent River Mine Modification Request
Attachments: Bent River Mine MOD 08-22 DLR-WQ Review Sheet .doc
Please see the attached DWQ review sheet for the mine permit modification request for the Bent River Mine in Bertie
County. I need some clarification on whether the mine plans on Dewatering to surface waters or whether they plan on
just pumping to the existing "Recovery Pond" with no overflow to surface waters, ie a Closed Loop system. Please see
the review sheet comments. Please call or write if there are any questions.
Sincerely,
Scott
SCOTT VINSON
NCDENR - DWQ
943 WASHINGTON SQUARE MALL-
WASHINGTON, NC 27889
OFFICE:[phone]
DIRECT:[phone]
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MINING PERAT APPLICATION R&EW FORM
for the
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
THIS SECTION TO BE FILLED OUT BY DLR:
Project Name: Bent River (A) Mine DLR Permit #: 08-22 County: Bertie Address: [e-mail]
YES NO Date Commencin
Is this mine a new mine? r � 2007
Have land disturbing activities
started? Date? E✓ 1` 2007
Latitude:35.0955 Longitude:-77.2503
Please return comments to (at DLR CO): Judy Wehner
Comments due by- 2124112
SECTION BELOW TO BE FILLED OUT BY DWQ:
Is the RO concerned that the operation, as proposed, would violate standards of water quality? see below
Comments: Under Sec.C.3.c. Addendum. Paae 7, it specifies that dewaterinq will occur but what seems to be
described as a closed loon system. It's not clear if anv dewaterinq to surface waters will or will not occur as a
result of this pumping to the recovery pond.
Watershed/Stream Name & Classification: Roanoke River, C. 23-(26
DWQ Compliance Status of Mine: compliant
YES NO
NPDES permit required? ' If dewatennu'to surface waters 'F [f s _. tricly closed
.. _ loop system.
NPDES permit existing? (Permit # )
�Ifan NPDESpermit s not required, is'DWQ
stilhconcernedaboutwetiarddegradatn
Iry
Eby, dewatermg?
Should permittee contact DWQ RO
immediately? (e.g. to schedule a site visit if r RO Contact Name: Scott Vinson -
mine has already begun digging or is Contact Reason: to clarify "dewaterinq"
dewaterinq without DWQ permit)
401 Wetland Cert required? i- # See
comments above.' .
401 Wetland Cert. existing? Permit #
Does DWQR currently have enough
information ,ta d
Rev September 2010

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YES NO
'Are wetlands disturbed at this site?
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Does DWQ RO suspect or know of nearby
r
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wetlands to the site?
Is a wetland�delineation required prior to
'r_'� By:-r 1JD or T 16onsultant
r ,
DWQ,issuing the permit?,
'Onsite? Or -Offsite?
Stream Determination Needed?
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am Determination Completed?
Does DWQ RO need a statement that no
wetlandsistreams are disturbed
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for this project from applicant?
°Buffe'rDetermination Needed?,''
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Buffer Determination Completed?
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,,Recycle system permit existing?*
it Permit`#,�
New Recycle System permit required?*
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Enough information to determine?
determine..
jeNon-discharge permit existing?""
WPermit #
Will wastewaters discharge to HQW waters
r
I✓ 7Q10
Unknown ( ermittee determine): r ,
with a 7Q10=0? **
Flow:
I Has Violation
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r�HQW/7Q10 Concerns
P -
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(e:g: so DWQ.can review it further or
because DWQ requires more information)?
Other..Reason:
Comments
RO contact:
Hold Until:
Mine must wait to dewater until an O&M
r Jf dewaterinq to surface waters will
i-
plan is approved?
occur
'The NPDES SW and WW pennit NCG020000 covers closed-lopp rec cle s ystems, designed to exclude all stormwater nun -off from
the system and operate at or below two -feet of freeboard. Theses stems maybe oermittedbya Non-discha a Recycle System
Permit from the Aquifer Protection Section LAPS). OR may instead be peimitted under NCG020000 to eliminate an additional yermit.
Recycle systems that do not meet those criteria are considered dischamina systems, and are subiect to the NCG020000 dischame
pemaif.
"To obtain 7010 flows, permittees must contact the DWQ Stormwater Permitting Unit. if DWQ does not have a now estimate fora
specific stream, permittees will be asked to obtain one. Permittees should contact J. Curtis Weaver at the USGS: 919-571-4043, for
more information on obtaining a 7Q 10 flow. USGS will not determine a 7Q 10 flow for tidally influenced water bodies.
Reviewed by:
DWQ RO Surface Water: Washington Regional Office: Scott Vinson Date: 2/16/2012
RO Aquifer Protection Section: Regional Office: Date:
SPU DWQ Central Office Reviewer (if applicable):
Rev September 2010

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Wehner, Judy
From: Novak, Gary
Sent: Thursday, February 16, 2012 2:51 PM
To: Wehner, Judy
Cc: Mcclain, Pat
Subject: Bent River (A) Mine, P# 08-22 Permit Mod.
Attachments: Gary A Novak.vcf
Judy,
The modification as presented is requesting authority to pump mine water into adjacent pit and
show expansion of the excavation. The site was reviewed on 2/13/12.
The application has addressed all of the information required and I do not have any additional
comments to add. The erosion and sediment control measures for this site are adequate at this
time.
Please call if you have any questions or if, I may have missed something.
Gary A. Novak
NC Depar.tment.of Environment and N..atural Re.,.:
Environmental Senior Specialist
252-946-5431ext, 3360k ork.
gar'y. novak `�ncdenr.gov
Nor6i Carolina Deptartment of Environment S, ..,.
943 YVashington Square Mall
Washington, North Carolina 27839
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Beverly Eaves Perdue
Governor
MEMORANDUM
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CDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Resources
Thomas A. Reeder
Director
February 07, 2012
TO: Judy Wehner
Land Quality Section
FROM: Paul Williams '__�
Ground Water Management Section
Division of Water Resources
SUBJECT: Comments on the Mining Permit Modification Request for:
EWM, LLC
Bent River (A) Mine
Bertie County
Dee Freeman
Secretary
RECEI1/ED
FEB 0 9 2012
LAND QUALITY SECTION
Please find attached a copy of the mining permit modification request for the above referenced project.
The Bent River (A) Mine, located in Bertie County, does not appear to have an unduly adverse effect on ground
water supplies, but will need to register their withdrawals (if they have not already done so) since they are
withdrawing more than 100,000 gpd (270,000 gpd).
Facilities not in the fifteen county Central Coastal Plain Capacity Use Area are required to register their water
withdrawals in accordance with the North Carolina General Statute G.S. 143-215.22H. This statue requires any
non-agricultural water user who withdraws 100,000 gallons or more in any one day of ground water or surface
water to register and update withdrawals. This statue also -requires transfers of 100,000 gallons or more in any
one day of surface water from one river basin to another river basin to register and update their water transfers.
Water withdrawal registrants must complete the annual water use reporting form by April 1 for the previous
year.
1f you have further questions please contact the Division of Water Resources at [phone] or send
correspondence to 1611 Mail Service Center, Raleigh NC 27699-1611.
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Division of Land Resources
Land Quality Section
James D. Simons, P.G., P.E.
Director and State Geologist
January 31, 201.2
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mr. Nat Wilson
Habitat Hydrogeology Group
Division of Water Re ource
FROM: Brenda M. Ha is
Mining Program ecretary
Land Quality Section
SUBJECT: Mining Permit Modification for EWM Inc.
Bent River A Mine
Berne County
Natural Resources
Beverly Eaves Perdue, Governor
Dee Freeman, Secretary
❑ Mine Dewatering Proposed © No Mine Dewatering Proposed
Please find attached for your review a copy of the mining permit renewal 1 modification request for the
above referenced project.
Please review this information and advise as to the probability of this operation having unduly adverse
effect on wildlife and freshwater fisheries (G.S. 74-51 (2)). Please respond by February 24, 2012 so that we
may complete our review of this request within our statutory time limits.
As is the case in our review of all mining per applications, renewals and modifications, this office will
carefully review all proposed erosion and sediment control measures to ensure that they are sufficient to
restrain erosion and off -site sedimentation. However, any comments your agency can provide regarding effects
on wildlife and freshwater fisheries would be greatly appreciated. If your staff wishes to perform a site
inspection, it is recommended that they contact the person submitting this request to set up a convenient date
and time. Also, please send a copy of your comments to the person noted in the application.
PLEASE RETURN ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS AND MAPS WITH YOUR REVIEW COMMENTS
TO THIS OFFICE.
Your continued cooperation is greatly appreciated. Please contact Ms. Judy Wehner at [phone]
if you have any questions.
Ibmh
Attachments
cc: Mr. Pat McClain
"Wor
1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612 - 919-707-92201 FAX: 919-733
512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, 27604
1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612 - 919-733-45741 FAX: [phone]
512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, 27604

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MINING CHECKLIST FOR ROUTING
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Cheeky to one toys and attach bo the D W , and AQ tnt►}q AyyBMUM Review Form" to the other eryy; send bath eoytes to the R00a
(L1� Division of water Rtwu=
�NC WIM fc RaMrW Commission
Date: Routed 1 31- 9-Reed
Dale: Routed —4Reed J
Date: Routed Reed
❑ us Fisk & wMft Savtce Date: Routed Reed
(only new ayylteems and n Aficattan requests butt add land to thepma)
P6W route first 3 vats of the avvltratfan and any lacatlmt mays to:
❑ Dfvfsian of Pa76 & Reencattan Date:
Routed
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❑ NC Geow Survey Secumt Date:
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❑ Dfvtf M of Moto Fisheries Date:
Routed
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❑ Dil? M Of Safi & water Conservation LEA) Date:
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❑ Division of Archives & His#my
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NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Land Resources
Land Quality Section
James D. Simons, P.G., P.E. Beverly Eaves Perdue, Governor
Director and State Geologist Dee Freeman, Secretary
January 31, 2012
MEMORANDUM
TO: Ms. Maria Tripp
Habitat Conservation Program Coordinator
Wildlife Resources Commission
FROM: Brenda M. Harris
Mining Program Secretary
Land Quality Section
SUBJECT: Mining Permit Modification for EWM Inc.
Bent River A Mine
Bertie County
Please find attached for your review a copy of the mining permit modification request for the above
referenced project.
Please review this information and advise as to the probability of this operation having unduly
adverse effect on wildlife and freshwater fisheries (G.S. 74-51 (2)). Please respond by February 24, 2012
so that we may complete our review of this request within our statutory time limits.
As is the case in our review of all mining permit applications, renewals and modifications, this office
will carefully review all proposed erosion and sediment control measures to ensure that they are sufficient to
restrain erosion and off -site sedimentation. However, any comments your agency can provide regarding
effects on wildlife and freshwater fisheries would be greatly appreciated. If your staff wishes to perform a
site inspection, it is recommended that they contact the person submitting this request to set up a
convenient date and time. Also, please send a copy of your comments to the person noted in the
application. RETURN ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS AND MAPS WITH YOUR REVIEW COMMENTS
TO THIS OFFICE.
Your continued cooperation is greatly appreciated. Please contact Ms. Judy Wehner at (919) 733-
4574 if you have any questions.
Ibmh
Attachments
cc: Mr. Pat McClain
1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612 •919-707-9220/ FAX: [phone]
512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, 27604
1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612 - 919-733-45741 FAX: [phone]
512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, 27604

Ar, tA.
NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Land Resources
Land Quality Section
James D. Simons, P.G., P.E.
Director and State Geologist
January 31, 2012
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mr. Nat Wilson
Habitat Hydrogeology Group
Division of Water Re ource
FROM: Brenda M. Ha r is
Mining Program ecretary
Land Quality Section
SUBJECT: Mining Permit Modification for EWM Inc.
Bent River A Mine
Bertie County
❑ Mine Dewatering Proposed
Beverly Eaves Perdue, Governor
Dee Freeman, Secretary
© No Mine Dewatering Proposed
Please find attached for your review a copy of the mining permit renewal 1 modification request for the
above referenced project.
Please review this information and advise as to the probability of this operation having unduly adverse
effect on wildlife and freshwater fisheries (G.S. 74-51 (2)). Please respond by February 24, 2012 so that we
may complete our review of this request within our statutory time limits.
As is the case in our review of all mining permit applications, renewals and modifications, this office will
carefully review all proposed erosion and sediment control measures to ensure that they are sufficient to
restrain erosion and off -site sedimentation. However, any comments your agency can provide regarding effects
on wildlife and freshwater fisheries would be greatly appreciated. If your staff wishes to perform a site
inspection, it is recommended that they contact the person submitting this request to set up a convenient date
and time. Also, please send a copy of your comments to the person noted in the application.
PLEASE RETURN ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS AND MAPS WITH YOUR REVIEW COMMENTS
TO THIS OFFICE.
Your continued cooperation is greatly appreciated. Please contact Ms. Judy Wehner at [phone]
if you have any questions.
Ibmh
Attachments
cc: Mr. Pat McClain-
1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612-919-707-9220 I FAX: [phone]
512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh,.North Carolina, 27604
1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612 -919-733-4574 / FAX: [phone]
512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, 27604

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Wehner, Judy
From: Wehner, Judy
Sent: Tuesday, January 31, 2012 1:67 PM
To: Dumpor, Samir
Cc: Mcclain, Pat; Novak, Gary; [e-mail]; Wehner, Judy
Subject: modification for Bent River (A) Mine
Attachments: 08-22 DLR -Water Quality Review Sheet 2010.doc
Here's the modification checklist for the pending modification.
Judy Wehner
Assistant State Mining Specialist
1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612
[phone]
[phone] fax
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MINING PEROT APPLICATION R@ /IEW FORM
for the
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
THIS SECTION TO BE FILLED OUT BY DLR:
Project Name: Bent River A Mine DLR Permit #: 08-22 County: Bertie Address: hmogc(a-,)bupgs.net
YES NO Date Commencin
Is this mine a new mine? r r 2007
Have land disturbing activities
started? Date? r r 2007
Latitude:35.0955 Longitude:-77.2503
Please return comments to (at DLR CO): Judy Wehner
Comments due by: 2124112
SECTION BELOW TO BE FILLED OUT BY DWQ:
Is the RO concerned that the operation, as proposed, would violate standards of water quality?
Comments:
Watershed/Stream Name & Classification:
DWQ Compliance Status of Mine:
Should permittee contact DWQ RO
immediately? (e.g. to schedule a site visit if RO Contact Name: lr
mine has already begun digging or is Contact Reason:
dewatering without DWQ permit)
4bi",' land Cent rdqu!red7
401 Wetland Cert. existing? r Permit # r
D6e``s`DWQ<'00,,currently have enough
information to:determine if a 401 ' 17 EM—
certification is `re uired?
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YES NO
Are wetlands disturbed, at this site?
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wetlands to the site?
Is a wetland delineation required prior to
F d By: JJD .or i Consultant
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DWQ issuing thepermit?
_'Onsite? Or '_C_ -Offsite?
Stream Determination Needed?
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Stream Determination Completed?'
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Does DWQ RO need a statement that no
wetlands/streams are disturbed
for this project from applicant?
Buffer Determination Needed?:t'-
Buffer Determination Completed?
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Recycle system permit existing?*
Permit #
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the system and o erate at or below two -feet of freeboard. Theses stems maybe permitted by a Non -discharge Recycle System
Permit from the Aquifer Protection Section (APSE OR may instead be permitted under NCG020000 to eliminate an additional permit.
Recycle systems that do not meet those criteria are considered_ dischamainq systems, and are subiect to the NCG020000 discharge
permit.
""To obtain 7Q 10 flows, permittees must contact the DWQ Stormwater Permitting Unit. if DWQ does not have a flow estimate fora
specific stream, permittees will be asked to obtain one. Permittees should contact J. Curtis Weaver at the USGS: 919-571-4043, for
more information on obtaining a 7Q10 flow. USGS will not determine a 7010 flow for tidally influenced water bodies.
Reviewed by:
DWQ RO Surface Water: Regional Office: Date:
RO Aquifer Protection Section: Regional Office
SPU DWQ Central Office Reviewer (if applicable):
Date:
Rev September 2010

E.W.M., LLC
P. O. Box 369
Bracey, Virginia 23919
Telephone [phone] Fax [phone]
[e-mail]
RECEIVE®
JAN 31 2011
U_ j, D QUALITY SECTION
January30, 2012
Ms. Judith A. Wehner
Assistant State Mining Specialist VIA HAND DELIVERY
NC Dept. Of Environment & Natural Resources
Division of Land Resources
Land Quality Section
1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1612
Re: Bent River (A) Mine Permit #08-22
Dear Ms. Wehner:
I enclose herewith the original and four copies of the captioned Application for modification of
my existing mine permit, together with five copies of the mine location map showing the location
of the pump and receiving pond and my check payable to the Department in the amount of
$750.00.
EWMIIw
Enclosures
cc: Pat Warmack, General Manager (Via hand delivery)

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A-PPLICATION-FOR-A-MININPPEI[MI ------
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT
AND NATURAL RESOURCES RECEIVE:
Name of Mine
LAND QUALITY SECTION JAN 31 1O1T
APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
(PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE) LAND QUALITY SEC
Bent River (A) Mine
River Basin Roanoke
Latitude (decimal degrees to four places)
36-05-43t
Longitude (decimal degrees to four places) 77-15-16+
2. Name of Applicant* EWM, LLC
County
Bertie
Permanent address for receipt of official mail" P.O. Box 369, Bracey, Mecklenburg County,
Virginia 23919 (9718 Hwy. 903, Bracey, VA)
Telephone (434 ) 636-6363 Alternate No.(434 ) 447-9135 (cell) `
4. Mine Office Address 922-B Weeping Mary Road (P.O. Box 57) , Lewiston, NC 27849
Telephone e52 ) 209-7114
5. Mine Manager C. Patrick (Pat) Warmack
We hereby certify that all details contained in this Permit Application are true and correct to the best of our
knowledge. We fully understand that any willful misrepresentation of facts will be cause for permit
revocation.
*"Signature Date zY
E. Warren Matthew
Print Name
Title Sole Member/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.
** TIIC Land Quality Section rnUst be notified of any changes in the permanent address or telephone number.
*** Si,.�nature of company officer required.
G.S. 7451 provides that (lie Department shall grantor deny an application fora permit \N!ithin 60 days ofreceipt of a
cotn171�Itr Application Or. It a public hearing is held, within 30 clays t01k.,\ving the hearing and the filing of any
s11t?I11': (Mtal i10'orinati��n reiluire:d by the Department. All t1tiestimis y lust lie addressed and all required malls
proti ided bel'ore this applivatimi can be considered complete. At(arh additional sheets as needed.

`- APPLICATIOW7OR A MININf 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 rnap.
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):
Of this acreage, how much is owned and how much is leased? Acres owned:
Acres leased: Property owner if leased:
❑ If this is an application for RENEWAL of a mining permit, indicate the mining permit number and
the total (overall) acreage covered by the existing permit: Mining Permit No.:
Total permitted acreage (this is the acreage that the "renewal" fee will be based upon):
® If this is an application for a MODIFICATION to a mining permit, indicate the mining permit
number and the total (overall) acreage covered by the existing permit.
Mining Permit No.: 08-22 Total permitted acreage: 229,98 i total affected
acreage is 218.88, effective 4/25/2011.
Does the modification involve acreage within the previously approved permitted boundary?
Yes ❑x NoEl If yes, indicate the acreage to be cov ed by this modification (this is the acreage
that the "major modification" fee will be based upon):A750.00 Requested partial dewater
Does the modification involve acreage outside the previously approved permitted boundary?
Yes ❑ No 0. 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:
3. Mining method:
❑Hydraulic Dredge
Dragline & Truck
Other (explain):
sand and Gravel
Front-end Loader & Truck ❑x Shovel & Truck
Self loading Scraper
4. a. Expected maximum depth of mine (feet) 25'
Depth is relative to what benchmark? (e.g., natural ground level, mean sea level, road elevation. etc.)
natu-ralgr_Qyad letup.
b. Expectecl averaoe depth of mine (feet) 24'
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5. Has any area(s) at this site been mined in the past? Yes ® No ❑
If yes, when and by whom was this activity conducted? .Tune 2007 to date
Mining conducted by the applicant, EWM, LLC
6. Number of years for which the permit is requested (10 years maximum):
the expiration date of the existing permit.
B. MAPS
1. Clearly mark and label the location of your mining operation on six (6) conies 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:
Mailine Address:
1612 Mail Service Center OR
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612
[phone]
www.geology.ennstate.ric.us/
Physical Address:
512 North Salisbury Street, 5`h Floor
Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
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]
www.ncdot.orv-/it/gisContact/defauit.htmi
2. Mine maps must be accurate and appropriately scaled drawings, aerial photographs or enlarged
topographic maps of the entire mine site. All aspects of the mine site must be clearly labeled on the
maps along with their corresponding (approximate) acreage. As a reminder, mining permits can
only be issued for up to 10 years; thus, all mine and reclamation maps must only denote those
activities that are intended to be conducted during the life of the mining permit. All maps must be
of a scale sufficient (see minimum requirements listed below) to clearly illustrate the following, at a
minimum:
a. Property lines of the tract or tracts of land on which the proposed mining activity is to be located
including easements and rights -of -way.
b. Existing or proposed permit boundaries.
c. Initial and ultimate limits of clearing and grading.
d. Outline and width of all buffer zones (both undisturbed and unexcavated).
e. Outline and acreage of al I 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 ofa]I processing plants (processing plants may be described as to location and
distance from mine if sufficiently far removed).
i. Locations and names of all streams, rivers and lakes.
j. Outline and acreage of all settling and/or processing wastewater ponds.
k. Location and acreage of all planned and existing access roads and on -site haul roads.
1. Location of'planned and existing on -site buildings.
in. Location and dimensions of -all proposed sediment and erosion control measures.
n. Location of 100-year fioodplain limits and wetland boundaries.
o. Names of owners of record, both public and private, of all tracts ofland that are adjoining the mining
permit boundary; i f an adjoining tract is owned or ]eased by the applicant or is owned by the lesser of
the mine tract. names ofowners of record of tracts adjoining these tracts, that are within 1.000 feet of
the mining permit boundary. must be provided on the mine map.
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APPLICATION
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.
See Attached Addendum
2. Describe specific erosion control measures to be installed prior to land disturbing activities and during
mining to prevent offsite sedimentation (include specific plans for sediment and erosion control for mine
excavation(s), waste piles, access/mine roads and process areas), and give a detailed sequence of
installation and schedule for maintenance of the measures. Locate and label all sediment and erosion
control measures on the mine map(s) and provide typical cross-sections/construction details of each
measure. Engineering designs and calculations are required to justify the adequacy of any proposed
measures.
See Attached Addendum
3. a. Will the operation involve washing the material mined, recycling process water, or other waste water
handling? Yes ❑ NoEl. If yes, briefly describe all such processes including any chemicals to be used.
See Attached Addendum
b. Will the operation involve discharging fresh or wastewater from the mine or plant as a point discharge to
the waters of the State? Yes ❑ No ❑. Ifyes, briefly describe the nature ofthe discharge and locate
all proposed discharge points (along with their method ofstabilization) on your mine map(s).
See Attached Addendum
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EWM, LLC
ADDENDUM TO APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
PERMIT NO.08-22
January 30, 2012
Page 6
C. Protection of Natural Resources
1. We began mining operations in June, 2007, after the initial permit was effective. The
permit was modified and permitted acreage expanded effective April 25, 2011. All
mining operations, past and present, are fully within the permitted area and all future
operations will be so confined. The initial excavation area containing approximately 7
acres is shown on the enclosed map.
To increase efficiency we are beginning a new mine/pit approximately l 00' east of the
existing location, leaving an unexcavated berm between the two. The new excavation
mine area is shown on the map and will be expanded solely within the adjacent permitted
area.
Essentially, we are simply expanding the existing mining operations within the permitted
area, leaving a small unexcavated area between the two sites.
2. All soil erosion controls, "set backs" and barriers described in the original application as
modified in April, 2010 have been implemented and are in full force and effect. There is
no erosion from the sites and no runoff into the adjacent unpermitted area.
3.a. YES. No chemicals are used in the operation. Water from the new mine site is pumped
into the original mine site, then recycled through the screening plant and routed back into
that pond.
3.b. All ground water encountered "on site" is routed into the existing previously excavated
mine area. There is no runoff or drainage from any area into the waters of the State.

APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
c. Will any part of the proposed mine excavation(s) extend below the water table? Yes ® NoEl.
If yes, do you intend -to dewater the excavation(s)?• Yes 0 -.-No[—]. -�
If yes, what impact, if any, will mine dewatering have on neighboring wells? Estimated withdrawal rate
in gallons per day: 270,000 . Locate all existing wells on the mine map(s) that lie within
500 feet ohe proposed excavation area. Provide data to support any conclusions or statements madc,
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.
See attached Addendum
d. If you answered yes to any of the above questions, provide evidence that you have applied for or
obtained the appropriate water quality permit(s) (i.e., non -discharge, NPDES, Stormwater, etc.) from the
Division of Water Quality, Water Quality Section. In addition, the applicant is required to register water
use with the Division of Water Resources if the operation withdraws more than 10,000 gallons per day
and needs a capacity use permit from the Division of Water Resources if the operation lies in a capacity
use area and withdraws more than 100,000 gallons per day.
See Attached Addendum
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.
See Attached Addendum
b. How will dust from stockpiles, haul roads, etc., be controlled?
See Attached Addendum
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3.c. No wells lie within 500 feet of the excavation area. We are lowering the water table in
the new mine excavation site, but are making no attempt to pump it dry.
We intend to dewater partially by pumping ground water from the new mine excavation
site into the old mine excavation site.
The initial/old mine excavation site containing approximately 7 acres was excavated to a
depth of 25'. The water table in that area is approximately 8' below the surface of the
adjacent ground level. The recovery pond (the old excavated mine site) has a receptive
capacity of 15,357,081 gallons (207' x 207' x 8' = 342,792 cubic feet x 6.4 gallons per
cubic feet = 2,193,868 x 7 = 15,357,081 gallons.
Using a Deutz Model 1`61,913 diesel engine equipped with a Cornell 6 x 6 centrifugal
pump, we are transferring ground water from the new mine excavation area into the old
mine excavation area. The pump has a rated capacity of 1,500 gpm or 90,000 gph.
Operating three hours a day, we are transferring approximately 270,000 gpd and are
lowering the water table in the new area from the depth of approximately 17 feet to a
depth of 9 - 10 feet.
No water wells are located within 500 feet of the excavated or proposed excavated area.
The sales office at the mine is served by a private "on site" well located more than 500'
from the excavated/excavation area.
3.d. We have not applied for the referenced permits. It is my understanding that copies of this
modification application an the accompanying maps will be distributed "in house" to the
other divisions of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources for review and
comment.
We intend to cooperate fully and will respond timely to any request for clarification or for
new information.
4.a. No
4.b. By water trucks, etc., as necessary as stated in the original permit application.

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Wehner, Judy
From: Selina Warmack [[e-mail]]
Sent: Tuesday, November 22, 2011 9:19 PM
To: Wehner, Judy
Subject: Re: dewatering modification
Hello Judy, I am sorry there was a problem with the email. If you -ever have problems
reaching Pat (which is an everyday experience) please call me and I will do my best to help.
Thank You for your time. Sincerely, Selina B. Warmack [phone] or Fax at home
[phone]
From: "Wehner, Judy" <judy.wehner(dncdenr.gov>
To:"selinabakerwarmackCdlvahoo.com"<selinabakerwarmackCtDyahoo.com>
Sent: Tuesday, November 22, 2011 10:50 AM
Subject: FW: dewatering modification
From: Wehner, Judy
Sent: Monday, November 21, 2011 2:10 PM
To: '[e-mail]'
Subject: dewatering modification
Pumping from pit to pit still is considered dewatering. Two other agencies are involved when
dewatering issues are encountered:
The Division of Water Resources — they deal with the amount of ground water pumped
The Division of Water Quality — they deal with water discharges to areas outside of the permit
boundary,
To request a modification supply an original and four copies of the following:
Pages 1, 2, 3, 6 and 7 of the application, a detailed description of the dewatering activities that includes
pump make/model, pumping capacity in gallons per minute or hour, hours of operation, etc. You must
also supply supporting calculations for the volume of water to be pumped and the ability of the
receiving pond to take the volume without discharging.
Five copies of the mine map showing the location of the pump and receiving ponds.
Modification fee of $750.00
Call me with any questions..
Judy Wehner
Assistant State Mining Specialist
1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612
[phone]
[phone] fax

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James D. Simons, PG, PE
Director and State Geologist
April 25, 2011
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
7008 1300 0000 1125 2547
Mr. E. Warren Matthews
EWM, LLC
Post Office Box 369
Bracey, Virginia 23919
Re: Bent River (A) Mine
Mining Permit No. 08-22
Bertie County
Roanoke River Basin
Dear Mr. Matthews:
Beverly Eaves Perdue, Governor
Dee Freeman, Secretary
Your recent request to have the above referenced mining permit modified has been
approved. The modification is to increase the permitted acreage to 229.98 acres and the
affected acreage at this site to 218.88 acres as indicated on the mine map received by the
Land Quality Section on December 8, 2010. The modification includes the expansion of the
existing mime excavation area to the east, south and west, including the installation and
maintenance of all associated supporting features and appropriate erosion and sedimentation
control measures. A copy of the modified permit is enclosed.
The conditions in the modified permit were based primarily upon the initial application.
Modifications were made as indicated by the modification request and as required to insure
compliance with The Mining Act of 1971. The expiration date, mine name and permit number
shall remain the same as before the modification. I would like to draw your particular attention
to the following conditions where minor additions or changes were made: Operating Condition
Nos. 3A, 413, 4E, 5A, 513, 913 and 13.
The issuance of a mining permit and/or any modification to it does not supersede local
zoning regulations. The responsibility of compliance with any applicable zoning regulations
lies with you.
As a reminder, your permitted acreage at this site is 229.98 acres and the amount of
land you are approved to disturb is 218.88 acres.
Because this office has received the $172,000.00 Irrevocable Standby Letter of Credit
No. 103 issued by Carter Bank & Trust that is sufficient to cover this approved modification
request, I am returning the $33,800.00 Irrevocable Standby Letter of Credit No. 84 issued by
Carter Bank & Trust previously held by this office to you for your disposal.
1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612 • Telephone [phone] FAX: [phone]
512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, 27604 • Internet:http://www.dlr.enr.state.nc.us/pages/landqualitysection.html
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Certified Mail
Mr. Matthews
Page Two
Please review the modified permit and contact Ms. Judy Wehner, Assistant Mining
Specialist, at [phone] should you have any questions concerning this matter.
Sincerely,
J et S. Boyer, PE
State Mining Speci ist
Land Quality Section
JSB/jw
Enclosures: Modified Permit No. 08-22
Notice of Issuance
Irrevocable Standby Letter of Credit No. 84
CC' Mr. Pat McClain, PE.
Ms. Shannon Deaton - WRC, w/permit
Mr. William Gerringer-Mine and Quarry Bureau, w/o enclosures
US Fish and Wildlife Service, w/ permit
File

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DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF LAND RESOURCES
LAND QUALITY SECTION
PERMIT
for the operation of a mining activity
In accordance with the provisions of G.S. 74-46 through 68, "The Mining
Act of 1971," Mining Permit Rule 15A NCAC 5 B, and other applicable
laws, rules and regulations
Permission is hereby granted to:
EWM, LLC
Bent River (A) Mine
Bertie County - Permit No. 08-22
for the operation of a
Sand Mine
which shall provide that the usefulness, productivity and scenic values of
all lands and waters affected by this mining operation will receive the
greatest practical degree of protection and restoration.
MINING PERMIT EXPIRATION DATE: June 7 2017

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In accordance with the application for this mining permit, which is hereby approved by the
Department of Environment and Natural Resources, hereinafter referred to as the Department,
and in conformity with the approved Reclamation Plan attached to and incorporated as part of
this permit, provisions must be made for the protection of the surrounding environment and for
reclamation of the land and water affected by the permitted mining operation. This permit is
expressly conditioned upon compliance with all the requirements of the approved Reclamation
Plan. However, completed performance of the approved Reclamation Plan is a separable
obligation, secured by the bond or other security on file with the Department, and may survive
the expiration, revocation or suspension of this permit.
This permit is not transferable by the permittee with the following exception: If another
operator succeeds to the interest of the permittee in the permitted mining operation, by virtue
of a sale, lease, assignment or otherwise, the Department may release the permittee from the
duties imposed upon him by the conditions of his permit and by the Mining Act with reference
to the permitted operation, and transfer the permit to the successor operator, provided that
both operators have complied with the requirements of the Mining Act and that the successor
operator agrees to assume the duties of the permittee with reference to reclamation of the
affected land and posts a suitable bond or other security.
In the event that the Department determines that the permittee or permittee's successor is not
complying with the Reclamation Plan or other terms and conditions of this permit, or is failing
to achieve the purposes and requirements of the Mining Act, the Department may give the
operator written notice of its intent to modify, revoke or suspend the permit, or its intent to
modify the Reclamation Plan as incorporated in the permit. The operator shall have right to a
hearing at a designated time and place on any proposed modification, revocation or
suspension by 'the Department. Alternatively and in addition to the above, the Department
may institute other enforcement procedures authorized by law.
Definitions
Wherever used or referred to in this permit, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise,
terms shall have the same meaning as supplied by the Mining Act, N.C.G.S. 74-49.
Modifications
April 25, 2011_ This permit has been modified to increase the permitted acreage to 229.98
acres a'nd the affected acreage at this site to 218.88 acres as indicated on the mine map
received by the Land Quality Section on December 8, 2010. The modification includes the
expansion of the existing mine excavation area to the east, south and west, including the
installation and maintenance of all associated supporting features and appropriate erosion and
sedimentation control measures.
Expiration Date
This permit shall be effective from the date of its issuance until June 7, 2017.

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Conditions
This permit shall be subject to the provisions of the Mining Act, N.C.G.S. 74-46, et. seq., and
to the following conditions and limitations:
OPERATING CONDITIONS:
A. Any wastewater processing or mine dewatering shall be in accordance with the
permitting requirements and rules promulgated by the N.C. Environmental
Management Commission.
B. Any stormwater runoff from the affected areas at the site shall be in accordance
with any applicable permit requirements and regulations promulgated by the
Environmental Protection Agency and enforced by the N.C. Environmental
Management Commission. It shall be the permittee's responsibility to contact
the Division of Water Quality to secure any necessary stormwater permits or
other approval documents.
2. A. Any mining process producing air contamination emissions shall be subject to
the permitting requirements and rules promulgated by the N.C. Environmental
Management Commission and enforced by the Division of Air Quality.
B. During mining operations, water trucks or other means that may be necessary
shall be utilized to prevent dust from leaving the permitted area.
3. A. Sufficient buffer, as indicated on the mine map received by the land Quality
Section on December 8, 2010, shall be maintained between any affected land
and any adjoining waterway or wetland to prevent sedimentation of that waterway
or wetland from erosion of the affected land and to preserve the integrity of the
natural watercourse or wetland.
B. Any mining activity affecting waters of the State, waters of the U. S., or wetlands
shall be in accordance with the requirements and regulations promulgated and
enforced by the N. C. Environmental Management Commission.
4. A. Adequate mechanical barriers including but not limited to diversions, earthen
dikes, check dams, sediment retarding structures, rip rap pits, or ditches shall be
provided in the initial stages of any land disturbance and maintained to prevent
sediment from discharging onto adjacent surface areas or into any lake, wetland
or natural watercourse in proximity to the affected land.
B. All drainage from the affected area around the mine excavations shall be
diverted internal to said excavations or into appropriate erosion and
sedimentation control measures.
C. No dewatering activities shall occur at this site.

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D. Mining activities shall occur as indicated on the mine map received by the Land
Quality Section on April 20, 2007 and the supplemental information received by
the Land Quality Section on February 23, 2007, and April 20, 2007.
E. Activities associated with the mine expansion to the east, south and west of the
existing mining excavation, including the installation and maintenance of all
associated supporting features and appropriate erosion and sedimentation
control measures, shall be conducted as indicated on the mine map received by
the Land Quality section on December 8, 2010 and the supplemental information
received August 31, 2010, September 10, 2010, November 2, 2010, December
8, 2010, and March 7, 2011.
5. A. All permit boundaries (229.98 acres) shall be permanently marked at the site on
100-foot intervals unless the line of sight allows for larger spacing intervals.
B. A minimum 20 foot undisturbed buffer along both sides of the centerline of
Roanoke Electric Cooperative's 40 foot right-of-way shall be maintained and
permanently marked at the site on 100-foot intervals.
6. The angle for graded slopes and fills shall be no greater than the angle, which can be
retained by vegetative cover or other adequate erosion control measure, structure, or
device. In any event, exposed slopes or any excavated channels, the erosion of which
may cause off -site damage because of siltation, shall be planted or otherwise provided
with ground cover, devices or structures sufficient to restrain such erosion.
7. The affected land shall be graded so as to prevent collection of pools of water that are,
or likely to become, noxious or foul. Necessary structures such as drainage ditches or
conduits shall be constructed or installed when required to prevent such conditions.
8. Existing vegetation or vegetated earthen berms shall be maintained between the mine
and public thoroughfares whenever practical to screen the operation from the public.
9. A. Sufficient buffer (minimum 50 foot unexcavated) shall be maintained between
any excavation and any mining permit boundary to protect adjacent property.
B. A minimum 20 foot undisturbed buffer along both sides of the centerline of
Roanoke Electric Cooperative's 40 foot right-of-way shall be maintained and
permanently marked at the site on 100-foot intervals.
10. A. No on -site disposal of refuse or other solid waste that is generated outside of the
mining permit area shall be allowed within the boundaries of the mining permit
area unless authorization to conduct said disposal has first been obtained from
both the Division of Waste Management and the Land Quality Section,
Department of Environment and Natural Resources. The method of disposal
shall be consistent with the approved reclamation plan.

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B. Mining refuse as defined by G.S. 74-49 (14) of The Mining Act of 1971
generated on -site and directly associated with the mining activity may be
disposed of in a designated refuse area. All other waste products must be
disposed of in a disposal facility approved by the Division of Waste
Management. No petroleum products, acids, solvents or their storage containers
or any other material that may be considered hazardous shall be disposed of
within the permitted area.
C. For the purposes of this permit, the Division of Land Resources considers the
following materials to be "mining refuse" (in addition to those specifically listed
under G.S. 74-49 (14) of the N.C. Mining Act of 1971):
1. on -site generated land clearing debris
2. conveyor belts
3. wire cables
4. v-belts
5. steel reinforced air hoses
6. drill steel
D. If mining refuse is to be permanently disposed within the mining permit
boundary, the following information must be provided to and approved by the
Division of Land Resources prior to commencement of such disposal:
1. the approximate boundaries and size of the refuse disposal area;
2. a list of refuse items to be disposed;
3. verification that a minimum of 4 feet of cover will be provided over the
refuse;
4. verification that the refuse will be disposed at least 4 feet above the
seasonally high water table; and,
5. verification that a permanent vegetative groundcover will be established.
11. An Annual Reclamation Report shall be submitted on a form supplied by the
Department by February 1 of each year until reclamation is completed and approved.
12. The operator shall notify the Department in writing of the desire to delete, modify or
otherwise change any part of the mining, reclamation, or erosion/sediment control plan
contained in the approved application for a mining permit or any approved revision to it.
Approval to implement such changes must be obtained from the Department prior to
on -site implementation of the revisions.
13. The security, which was posted pursuant to N.C.G.S. 74-54 in the form of a
$172,000.00 Irrevocable Standby Letter of Credit, is sufficient to cover the operation as
indicated in the approved application. This security must remain in force for this permit
to be valid. The total affected land shall not exceed the bonded acreage.

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14, A. Authorized representatives of the Division of Archives and History shall be
granted access to the site to determine the presence of significant
archaeological resources.
B. Pursuant to N. C. G. S. 70 Article 3, "The Unmarked Human Burial and Human
Skeletal Remains Protection Act," should the operator or any person in his
employ encounter human skeletal remains, immediate notification shall be
provided to the county medical examiner and the chief archaeologist, North
Carolina Division of Archives and History.

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APPROVED RECLAMATION PLAN
The Mining Permit incorporates this Reclamation Plan, the performance of which is a condition
on the continuing validity of that Mining Permit. Additionally, the Reclamation Plan is a
separable obligation of the permittee, which continues beyond the terms of the Mining Permit.
The approved plan provides:
Minimum Standards AsProvided_By G.S. 74-53
The final slopes in all excavations in soil, sand, gravel and other unconsolidated
materials shall be at such an angle as to minimize the possibility of slides and be
consistent with the future use of the land.
2. Provisions for safety to persons and to adjoining property must be provided in all
excavations in rock.
3. All overburden and spoil shall be left in a configuration which is in accordance with
accepted conservation practices and which is suitable for the proposed subsequent use
of the land.
4. No small pools of water shall be allowed to collect or remain on the mined area that are,
or are likely to become noxious, odious or foul.
5. The revegetation plan shall conform to accepted and recommended agronomic and
reforestation practices as established by the North Carolina Agricultural Experiment
Station and the North Carolina Forest Service.
6. Permittee shall conduct reclamation activities pursuant to the Reclamation Plan herein
incorporated. These activities shall be conducted according to the time schedule
included in the plan, which shall to the extent feasible provide reclamation simultaneous
with mining operations and in any event, provide reclamation at the earliest practicable
time after completion or termination of mining on any segment of the permit area and
shall be, completed within two years after completion or termination of mining.
RECLAMATION CONDITIONS:
Provided further, and subject to the Reclamation schedule, the planned reclamation
shall be to restore the mine excavations to lake areas and to grade and revegetate the
adjacent disturbed areas.
2. The specifications for surface gradient restoration to a surface suitable for the planned
future use are as follows:
A. The lake areas shall be excavated to maintain a minimum water depth of four
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B. The side slopes to the lake excavations shall be graded to a 3 horizontal to 1
vertical or flatter to the water line and 2 horizontal to 1 vertical or flatter below the
water line.
C. Any areas used for wastepiles, screening, stockpiling or other processing shall
be leveled and smoothed.
D. No contaminants shall be permanently disposed of at the mine site. On -site
disposal of waste shall be in accordance with Operating Condition Nos. 10A
through 10D.
E. The affected land shall be graded to prevent the collection of noxious or foul
water.
3. Revepetation Plan:
After site preparation, all disturbed land areas shall be revegetated as per the following:
Permanent Seeding Specifications
Dates
February 15- April 1
April 1- July 31
August 1- October
October 25- February 15
Soil Amendments
Species Rate, Lbs/Acre
Kobe Lespedeza 10
Bahiagrass 50
Redtop 1
Winter rye (grain) 15
Common Bermuda 50
Lespedeza (unscarified) 30
German millet 40
Rye (grain- temporary) 120
Lime - 2000 Ibs/acre or follow recommendations from a soil test.
Fertilizer - 1000 Ibs/acre 8-8-8 or 10-10-10, or follow recommendations from a soil
test.
Mulch - All seeded areas shall be mulched using small grain straw at a rate of 2000
Ibs/acre and anchored appropriately.

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Whenever possible, disturbed areas should be vegetated with native warm season
grasses such as switch grass, Indian grass, bluestem and gamma grass.
In addition, the permittee shall consult with a professional wildlife biologist with the N.C.
Wildlife Resources Commission to enhance post -project wildlife habitat at the site.
4. Reclamation Plan:
Reclamation shall be conducted simultaneously with mining to the extent feasible. In
any event, reclamation shall be initiated as soon as feasible after completion or
termination of mining of any mine segment under permit. Final reclamation, including
revegetation, shall be completed within two years of completion or termination of
mining.
This permit, issued June 7, 2007, is hereby modified this 25th day of April, 2011
pursuant to GS 74-52.
By:
IV James D. Simons, Director
Division of Land Resources
By Authority of the Secretary
Of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources

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E.W.M., LLC
P. O. Box 369
Bracey, Virginia 23919
Telephone [phone] Fax [phone]
[e-mail]
March 16, 2011
Judith A. Wehner
Assistant State Mining Specialist
NC Dept. Of Environment ,& Natural Resources
Division of Land Resources,
Land Quality Section
1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1612
Re: Bent River (A) Mine Permit #08-22
Bertie County 1 Roanoke River Basin
Dear Ms. Wehner:
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To supplement my letter and exhibits of March 3, 2011, 1 enclose pictures of the "proposed
new haul road at existing stream crossing" the location of which is shown on the Mine Map, Exhibit
A, EWM, LLC - Bent River dated August 19, 2010 revised September 30, 2010 previously filed with
my application to modify Mine Permit # 08-22 issued by the Division of Land Resources June 7,
2007.
If you need additional information or have questions, please call me collect at (434) 636-
6363 or send an email to me at [e-mail].
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NOTICE OF ISSUANCE OF
MINING PERMIT
You have previously expressed an interest and/or are listed as an adjoining landowner
in the application to modify this mining permit filed by EMW, LLC to conduct mining activities
off SR 1128 (Weeping Mary Road) in Bertie County. The mining permit (no. 08-22) was
modified on April 25, 2011.
North Carolina law allows persons aggrieved by the issuance of a mining permit to
contest the decision by filing a petition for a contested case in the Office of Administrative
Hearings pursuant to N.C.G.S. 150B-23 of the Administrative Procedure Act (APA).
If you believe that you are an aggrieved party within the meaning of the APA and NC
General Statute 74-61, a petition for a contested case must be filed in the Office of
Administrative Hearings within thirty (30) days of the mailing of this notice to you.
If you file a contested case petition, it must be in writing and in the form prescribed by
N.C. General Statutes 150E-23. File the original petition and one copy with the Office of
Administrative Hearings, 6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-6714.
Any questions about filing a petition may be directed to the Clerk of the Office of
Administrative Hearings by telephoning [phone].
You must serve the Department of Environment and Natural Resources by mailing a
copy of the petition to Ms. Mary Penny Thompson, Registered Agent and General Counsel,
Department of Environment and Natural Resources, 1601 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC
27699-1601.
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J es D mons
Director
Division of Land Resources
North Carolina Department of
Environment and Natural
Resources
This notice was mailed

NOTICE:
There are no new adjoining property owners for this modification. Listed
below are the same referenced in the original submittal dated
.._ February 22, 2007
AFFIDAVIT OF NOTIFICATION
I, E. Warren Matthews , an applicant, or an agent, or employee of an
applicant, for a new Mining Permit, or a modification of an existing Mining Permit to add land to the permitted area,
from the N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources, being first duly sworn, do hereby attest that the
following are all known owners of record, both public and private, of all tracts of land that are adjoining the mining
permit boundary (including, where an adjoining tract is owned or leased by the applicant or is owned by the lessor of
the mine tract, all owners of record of tracts adjoining these tracts, that are within 1,000 feet of the mining permit
boundary) and that notice of the pending application has been caused to be mailed, by certified or registered mail,
return receipt requested, to said owners of record at their addresses shown below, such notice being given on a form
provided by the Department:
(Adjoining Landowner Name)
Emily U. Ayscue and Thomas M. Urquhart, Sr.
/John M. Griffith, LLC
(Address)
do Thomas M. Urquhart Sr. PO Box 131 Ahoskie, NC 27901
PO Box 490 Lewiston NC 27849
(Attach additional list if necessary)
I do also attest that the following individual is the chief administrative officer of the countyor 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)
J`i.e.: City Manager, County Manager, Mayor, etc.]
Zee Lamb Bertie County Manager
(Address)
9 AD
PO Box Windsor, NC 27983
The above attestation was made by me while under oath to provide proof satisfactory to the Department that a
reasonable effort has been made to notify all known owners of record, both public and private, of all tracts of land
that are adjoining the mining permit boundary (including, where an adjoining tract is owned or leased by the
applicant or is owned by the lessor of the mine tract, all owners of record of tracts adjoining these tracts, that are
within 1,000 feet of the mining permit boundary) and the chief administrative officer of the county or municipality in
which any part of the permitted area is located in compliance with N.C.G.S. 74-50(b 1) and 15A NCAC ��
I understand a it is the responsibility of the applicant to retain the receipts o ailing showin��i �a`t Iv qye
notices w u e to be ailed and to pr vide them to the Department upon ues
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Name of applicant: E.W.M LLC ��
Title of person executing Affidavit Sole M_anag✓er _ r t t iI i
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appeared before me this day and under oath acknowledged that the above Affidavit was made by him/her.
Witnes hand and notarial seal, this _day of Ak �, s f 20J.
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E.W,M., LLC
P. O. Box 369
Bracey, Virginia 23919
Telephone [phone] Fax [phone]
[e-mail]
March 3, 2011
Judith A. Wehner
Assistant State Mining Specialist
NC Dept. Of Environment & Natural Resources
Division of Land Resources
Land Quality Section
1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1612
Re: Bent River (A) Mine Permit #08-22
Bertie County 1 Roanoke River Basin
Dear Ms. Wehner:
MAR 07 2911
I acknowledge your letter of February 24, 2011 and in response, I am pleased to enclose:
A cross section of the existing stream crossing access road to Area "C" oriented in an
east/west direction;
2. A cross section showing its orientation in a north/south direction on which the approximate
location of the 18 inch culvert is shown.
Please note the reference to "an existing stream" is incorrect. It is in fact, a "wet weather stream"
and does not flow continuously. The crossing was put in place many years ago according to my
information, and its shoulders are well stabilized by vegetation.
Roanoke Electric Cooperative provides electrical utility service to the property and its overhead
utility line is shown on the plat dated August 19, 2010, revised September 30, 2010, submitted with
the application for the modified permit. The cooperative has a 40 foot right-of-way to support the
utility line and will not permit or allow excavation/mining within twenty feet of either side of the
center line of the facility. Obviously, we intend to honor the easement and the buffer required by
the utility.
The cross sections are not to scale, but are approximately correct.
If you need additional information, please le me know.
Very ly yours
E. Warre atthews
EWM/Iw
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Division of Land Resources
Land Quality Section
James D. Simons, PG, PE Beverly Eaves Perdue, Govemor
Director and State Geologist February 24, 2011 Dee Freeman, Secretary
Certified Mail
Return Receipt Requested
*7008 1300 0000 1130 9944
Mr. E. Warren Matthews
EWM LLC
PO Box 369
Bracey, Virginia 23919-9718
RE: Bent River (A) Mine
Permit No. 08-22
Bertie County
Roanoke River Basin
Dear Mr. Matthews:
We have reviewed the modification request your company submitted for the referenced
mine site. However, the following information is needed to continue processing your
application:
Provide a cross section of the existing stream crossing for the access road to
Area "C". Provide any erosion and sediment control measures, if needed.
2. Please clarify how you intend to protect the power line poles from the mining
activities.
Please be advised that our review cannot be completed until all of the items listed
above have been fully addressed.
In order to complete the processing of your application, please forward two (2) copies of
the requested information to my attention at the following address:
Land Quality Section
Division of Land Resources
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, N. C. 27699-1612
1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612 - Telephone [phone] FAX: [phone]
512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, 27604 - Internet:http://www.dlr.enr.state.nc.us/pages/landqualitysection.html
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As requires! by 15A NCAC 513.0013, you are hereby advised that you have 180 days
from the date of your receipt of this letter to submit all of the requested information. If you are
unable to meet this deadline and wish to request additional time, you must submit information,
in writing, to the Director clearly indicating why the deadline cannot be met and request that an
extension of time be granted. If an extension of time is not granted, a decision will be made to
grant or deny the mining permit based upon the information currently in the Department's files
at the end of the 180 day period.
Though the preceding statement cites the maximum time limit for your response, we
encourage you to provide the additional information requested by this letter as soon as
possible. Your prompt response will help us to complete processing your application sooner.
Please contact me at [phone] if you have any questions.
4Sincerely, I,r
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Jd h A. ehner
Assistant State Mining Specialist
Land Quality Section
cc: Mr. Pat McClain, PE

Wehner, Judy
From: Novak, Gary
Sent: Monday, December 20, 2010 2:40 PM
To: Wehner, Judy
Subject: Sent River A Mine 08-22
Attachments: Gary A Novak.vcf
Judy,
I have no comments to add to the ADI submitted.
Please call if you have any questions.
Gary A. 146vak
NC Department of Environment and Natural Re.. ,
Environmental Senior Specialist
252-946-6-181 ext; 3860 % cork
grry.nova k i',d-ncdenr; go%Y
tilort£i Carolina Dept ertment of Environment & _
943 -lasNngton Square Mail
',Vasliington, Horth Carolina 27,339
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Director and State Geologist
Certified Mail
Return Receipt Requested
7008 1300 0000 1130 9593
Mr. E. Warren Matthews
EWM LLC
PO Box 369
Bracey, Virginia 23919-9718
RE: Bent River (A) Mine
Permit No. 08-22
Bertie County
Roanoke River Basin
Dear Mr. Matthews:
Land Quality Section
January 5, 2011
Natural Resources
Beverly Eaves Perdue, Governor
Dee Freeman, Secretary
The review has been completed on the modification request ybu/your company
submitted for the referenced mine site. However, the following is needed to continue
processing your application:
The reclamation bond calculation worksheet has been verified. The reclamation bond
for this site has been calculated to be $172,000.00. The calculation worksheet is enclosed for
your review and the bond or balance ($138,200.00) will be required prior to approval of this
modification.
For your convenience, I have enclosed a bond form, an assignment of a savings
account form and irrevocable standby letter of credit form for your use in securing the required
bond. The name on the security must be the same as the name appearing on the application
for a mining permit, i.e., EWM, LLC. In addition to one of these alternatives, you may, upon
request, substitute a cash deposit.
Please be advised that the renewal request cannot be completed until the new bond
amount has been received.
As required by G.S. 74-51 (h), you are hereby advised that you have 60 days from the
date of your receipt of this letter to submit the reclamation bond. If you are unable to meet this
deadline and wish to request additional time, you must submit information, in writing, to the
Director clearly indicating why the deadline cannot be met and request that an extension of
time be granted.
1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612 - Telephone [phone] / FAX: [phone]
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In order to complete the processing of your modification request, please forward the
bond to my attention at the following address:
Land Quality Section
Division of Land Resources
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1612
Please contact me at [phone] if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Judith A. Wehner
Assistant State Mining Specialist
Land Quality Section
Enclosures: Bond Forms
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E.W.M., LLC
P. O. Box 369
Bracey, Virginia 23919
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RECEIVE®
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Judith A. Wehner Via UPS
Assistant State Mining Specialist
NC Dept. Of Environment & Natural Resources
Diuision of Land Resources
Land Quality Section
512 N. Salisbury St., 51h Floor, Room 504-P, Mining Dept.
Raleigh, NC 27604
Re: EWM, LLC Mining Permit #08-22
Modification Application
Dear Ms. Wehner:
I enclose two (2) copies of the Mine Map for the captioned project revised to include the
North Arrow and the location of the haul road access to the property on the South side of
Weeping Mary Road. (Area C)
Area C is separated from Areas A & B by Weeping Mary Road, a public roadway owned
and maintained by the State of North Carolina as a result of which the permit boundaries cannot
be contiguous. However, the haul road access to Area C is shown in its existing location
directly opposite the access haul road to the plant site on Area A.
i intend to supply the additional reclamation bond in the amount of $138,200.00 within
sixty (60) days or prior to January 29, 2011.
Please call me at [phone] if you need additional information or have questions.
Very truly yours,
. Warr 5CaftEthEews�,;1e member/manager
EWM/sw
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Land Resources
James D. Simons, PG, PE
Director and State Geologist
Certified Mail
_Return Receipt Requested
*7008 1300 0000 1130 9135
Mr. E. Warren Matthews
EWM LLC
PO Box 369
Bracey, Virginia 23919-9718
RE: Bent River (A) Mine
Permit No. 08-22
Bertie County
Roanoke River Basin
Dear Mr. Matthews:
Land Quality Section
Beverly Eaves Perdue, Governor
November 30, 2010 Dee Freeman, Secretary
We have reviewed the modification request your company submitted for the referenced
mine site. However, the following information is needed to continue processing your
application:
1. The permit boundary line must be contiguous. Provide access to Area "C".
2. Provide a north arrow on the mine map.
Please note, the Land Quality Section may request additional information, not included
in this letter, as the mining application review progresses.
The reclamation bond calculation worksheet has been verified. The reclamation bond
for this site would be $172,000.00. The calculation worksheet is enclosed for your review and
the new bond or balance ($138,200.00) will be required prior to approval of this request.
For your convenience, I have enclosed a bond form, an assignment of a savings
account form and irrevocable standby letter of credit form for your use in securing the required
bond. The name on the security must be the same as the name appearing on the application
for a mining permit, i.e,, EWM, LLC. In addition to one of these alternatives, you may, upon
request, substitute a cash deposit.
1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612 - Telephone [phone] FAX: [phone]
512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, 27604 - Internet: http:llwww.dlr.enr.state.nc.uslpagesllandqualitysection.html
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Please be advised that our review cannot be completed until all of the items listed
above have been fully addressed.
In order to complete the processing of your application, please forward two (2) copies of
the requested information and the bond to -,my attention at the following address:
Land Quality Section
Division of Land Resources
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1612
As required by 15A NCAC 56.0013, you are hereby advised that you have 180 days
from the date of your receipt of this letter to submit all of the requested information. If you are
unable to meet this deadline and wish to request additional time, you must submit information,
in writing, to the Director clearly indicating why the deadline can not be met and request that
an extension of time be granted. If an extension of time is not granted, a decision will be made
to grant or deny the mining permit based upon the information currently in the Department's
files at the end of the 180-day period.
Though the preceding statement cites the maximum time limit for your response, we
encourage you to provide the additional information requested by this letter as soon as
possible. Your prompt response will help us to complete processing your application sooner.
Please contact me at [phone] if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Judith A. Wehner
Assistant State Mining Specialist
Land Quality Section
Enclosures: Bond Forms
cc: Mr. Pat McClain, PE

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Wehner, Judy
From:
Novak, Gary
Sent:
Wednesday, November 10, 2010 2:30 PM
To:
Wehner, Judy
Cc:
Mcclain, Pat
Subject:
Bent River A, 08-22
Attachments:
Gary A Novak.vcf
Judy,
Additional comments for the above mine
All of the over head utilities are not shown within the proposed mine excavation pit A.
Please show the utility location.
w Will the utility lines be moved or removed when rVining 4egins in excavation area A? Do you
have a plan in place to move the power lines? t-lru
A North arrow is not shown on the map. Please provide the arro correctly.
Thanks for your help
Gary A. Novak
NC Department of Envronntent and Natural Re...
_nvivonrr;entat Senior Specialist
252-946-6431 ext. 3360 ;ork
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North Carolina Deptartment of M)virorment n
943 ,�iasNngton Square Mall
VlasNngton, 11orth Ckolina 27.39
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E,W.M., LLC
P. 4. Box 369
Bracey, Virginia 23919
Telephone [phone] Fax [phone]"
[e-mail]
November 1, 2010
Judith A. Wehner
State Mining Specialist
NC Dept. Of Environment & Natural Resources
Division of Land Resources
Land Quality Section
512 N. Salisbury St., 51" Floor, Room 504-P, Mining Dept.
Raleigh, NC 27604
Re: EWM, LLC Mining Permit #08-22
Dear Ms. Wehner:
I enclose 6 copies of the revised Mine Map and related exhibits with reference to my application
for modification of the captioned mining permit.
If you have questions or need additional information, please call me collect at [phone]
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North Carolina Department of -Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Land Resources
James D. Simons, PG, PE
Director and State Geologist
Certified Mail
Return Receipt Requested
*7008 1300 0000 1130 8657
Mr. E. Warren Matthews
EWM LLC
PO Box 369
Bracey, Virginia 23919-9718
RE: Bent River (A) Mine
Permit No. 08-22
Bertie County
Roanoke River Basin
Dear Mr, Matthews:
Land Quality Section
Beverly Eaves Perdue, Governor
September 27, 2010 Dee Freeman, Secretary
We have reviewed the modification request your company submitted for the referenced
mine site. However, the following information is needed to continue processing your
application:
Revise the Mine Map to clearly indicate the 229.98 acre permit boundary. The
permit�boundary line must be contiguous. Show all overhead and underground
utilities on the mine map. - Label the landscape buffer as,undisturbed.
2. Provide a cross section of the pit area including berms, side slopes (minimum
3:1) to the water line, and side slopes below the water line (minimum 2:1).
Please. note, the Land Quality Section may request additional information, not included
in this letter, as the mining application review progresses.
The reclamation bond calculation worksheet has been verified. The reclamation bond
for this site would be $172,000.00. The calculation worksheet is enclosed for your review and
the new bond or balance ($138,200.00) will be required prior to approval of this request.
For your convenience, I have enclosed a bond form, an assignment of a savings
account form and irrevocable standby letter of credit form for your use in securing the required
bond. The name on the security must be the same as the name appearing on the application
for a mining permit, i.e., EWM, LLC. In addition to one of these alternatives, you may, upon
request, substitute a cash deposit.
1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, ; Jorth Carolina 27699-1612 • Telephone [phone] FAX: [phone]
512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, 27604 • Internet: http:llwww.dIr. enr.state.nc.uslpagesllandqualitysection.html
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Mr. Matthews
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Please be advised that our review cannot be completed until all of the items listed
above have been fully addressed.
In order to complete the processing of your application, please forward two (2) copies of
the requested information and the bond to my attention at the following address:
Land Quality Section .
Division of Land Resources
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1612
As required by 15A NCAC 58.0013, you are hereby advised that you have 180 days
from the date of your receipt of this letter to submit all of the requested information. If you are
unable to meet this deadline and wish to request additional time, you must submit information,
in writing, to the Director clearly indicating why the deadline can not be met and request that
an extension of time be granted. if an extension of time is not granted, a decision will be made
to grant or deny the mining permit based upon the information currently in the, Department's
files at the end of the 180-day period.
Though the preceding statement cites the maximum time limit for your response, we
encourage you to provide the additional information requested by this letter as soon as
possible. Your prompt response will help us to complete processing your application sooner.
Please contact me at [phone] if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
�J W
,Judith A. Wehner
Assistant State Mining Specialist
Land Quality Section
Enclosures: Bond Forms
cc: Mr. Pat McClain, PE

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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Soil & Water Conservation
Beverly Eaves Perdue Patricia K. Harris
Governor M Director
Memorandum
To: Brenda M. Harris, Mining Program Secretary
Division of Land Resources
From: Natalie Woolard, Technical Services Section Chiefs\�
Date: 9/23/10
Subject: EWM. LLC — Bent River
Bertie County
RECEIVED
SEP 2 4 2010
Dee Freeman
Secretary
NC Division of Soil and Water Conservation has reviewed the EWM.LCC application for a
mining permit modification. The Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP) database
does not reflect said property being enrolled in a conservation easement. Therefore NC CREP
has no programmatic concerns with moving forward with this permit modification request.
Please contact me should you have any questions or concerns at 252-948-3902.
1614 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1614
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone] Internet: www,enr.state.nc.us/DSWC
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Division of Land Resources
Land Quality Section
August 31, 2010
TO: Ms. Natalie Woolard
Application Review Coordinator
Division of Soil and Water Conservation
FROM: Brenda M. Harris
Mining Program Secre ary
Land Quality Section
SUBJECT: Mining Permit Modification for EWM, LLC
Bent River
Bertie County
Beverly Eaves Perdue, Governor
Dee Freeman, Secretary
RECEIVED
SEP 2 4 2010
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Please find attached for your review a copy of the mining permit modification request for the above
referenced project.
Please review this information and advise as to the probability of this operation having unduly
September 24, 2010 so that we may complete our review of this request within our statutory time limits.
As is the case in our review of all mining permit applications, renewals and modifications, this office will
carefully review all proposed erosion and sediment control measures to ensure that they are sufficient to
restrain erosion and off -site sedimentation. However, any comments your agency can provide regarding effects
on wildlife and freshwater fisheries would be greatly appreciated. If your staff wishes to perform a site
inspection, it is recommended that they contact the person submitting this request to set up a convenient date
and time. Also, please send a copy of your comments to the person noted in the application. PLEASE
RETURN ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS AND MAPS WITH YOUR REVIEW COMMENTS TO THIS
Your continued cooperation is greatly appreciated. Please contact Ms. Judy Wehner [phone] if
you have any questions.
Ibmh
cc: Mr. Pat McClain
1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612 9919-733-4574 / FAX: [phone]
512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, 27604

NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Land Resources
Land Quality Section
James D. Simons, P.G., P.E.
Director and State Geologist
August 31, 2010
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mr. Peter M. Benjamin
Application Review Coordinator
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
FROM: Brenda M. Harris
Mining Program Secretary
Land Quality Section
SUBJECT: Mining Permit Modification for EWM, LLC
Bent River.
Bertie County
Beverly Eaves Perdue, Governor
Dee Freeman, Secretary
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Please find attached for your review a copy of the mining permit modification request for the above
referenced project.
Please review this information and advise as to the probability of this operation having unduly
September 24, 2010 so that we may complete our review of this request within our statutory time limits.
As is the case in our review of all mining permit applications, renewals and modifications, this office
will carefully review all proposed erosion and sediment control measures to ensure that they are sufficient to
restrain erosion and off -site sedimentation. However, any comments your agency can provide regarding
effects on wildlife and freshwater fisheries would be greatly appreciated. If your staff wishes to perform a
site inspection, it is recommended that they contact the person submitting this request to set up a
convenient date and time. Also, please send a copy of your comments to the person noted in the
application. PLEASE RETURN ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS AND MAPS WITH YOUR REVIEW
Your continued cooperation is greatly appreciated. Please contact Ms. Judy Wehner (919) 733-
4574 if you have any questions.
Ibmh
cc: Mr. Pat McClain
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1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612 •919-733-45741 FAX: [phone]
512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, 27604
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Wehner, Judy
From: Novak, Gary
Sent: Friday, September 24, 2010 9:11 AM
To: Wehner, Judy
Cc: Mcclain, Pat
Subject: Bent River Modification P# 08-22
Attachments: Gary A Novak.vcf; DAQcommentsBentRiver 08-22.jpg; DWQcommentsBentRiver 08-22.jpg
Judy,
Please find below comments for the above mine permit mod.
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Show the permit boundary on the map. (Assumed that the boundary is the property line but
should be identified).
i� Show all overhead and buried utilities within the proposed permit mod. and immediately
adjacent to the mining operation
Show all existing structures and roads especially the areas between the river and the mine
permit.
Call me if you have any questions.
Gaiy A. Novak
NC Department of E. ',Armnient and Natural Re.,.
Environmental Senior Specialist
252.946-5431 ext. 3360 Work
gary. nova's,ancdenr. goy:'
North Carolina Deptartment of Environment S, .,.
943'6asliington Square Mall
trr`asl7ir�gton, North EArolina 27339
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Governor
MEMORANDUM
NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Resources
Thomas A. Reeder
Director
Septernber 16, 2010
TO: Judy Wenner
Land Quality Section
FROM: Paul Williams
Ground Water Management Section
Division of Water Resources
SUBJECT: Comments on the Mining Permit Modification Request for:
E.W.M.LLC
Bent River
Bertie County
Dee Freeman
Secretary
RECEIVED
SEP 16 2010
LEWD QUALITY
MINING PROGRAM
Please find attached a copy of the mining permit modification request for the above referenced project.
The Bent River Mine located in Bertie County does not appear to have an unduly adverse effect on ground
water supplies since there is no dewatering proposed on site. If it becomes necessary to begin pumping water
from the mine to stabilize mining activities, the Division of Water Resources would like to be contacted so that
it may further investigate any potential effects on potable ground water supplies.
Facilities not in the fifteen county Central Coastal Plain Capacity Use Area are required to register their water
withdrawals in accordance with the North Carolina General Statute G.S. 143-215.22H. This statue requires any
non-agricultural water user who withdraws 100,000 gallons or more in any one day of ground water or surface
water to register and update withdrawals. This statue also requires transfers of 100,000 gallons or more in any
one day of surface water from one river basin to another river basin to register and update their water transfers.
Water withdrawal registrants must complete the annual water use reporting form by April 1 for the previous
year.
If you have further questions please contact the Division of Water Resources at [phone] or send
correspondence to 1611 Mail Service Center, Raleigh NC 27699-1611.
1611 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1611
Phone: [phone] FAX:[phone] Internet: www.ncwater.org
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural
Division of Land Resources
Land Quality Section
James D. Simons, P.G., P.E.
Director and State Geologist
August 31, 2010
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mr. Nat Wilson
Habitat Hydrogeology Group
Division of Water Resources
FROM: Brenda M. Harris
Mining Program Secretary
Land Quality Section
SUBJECT: Mining Permit Modification for EWM, LLC
Bent River
Bertie County
Mine Dewatering Proposed
Resources
Beverly Eaves Perdue, Governor
Dee Freeman, Secretary
® No Mine Dewatering Proposed
Please find attached for your review a copy of the mining permit modification request for the above
referenced project.
Please review this information and advise as to the probability of this operation having unduly adverse
effect on September 24, 2010 so that we may complete our review of this request within our statutory time
limits.
Any comments your agency can provide regarding potential effects on potable groundwater supplies
and groundwater quality will be appreciated. We would like to have any recommendations you may provide for
permit conditions, for reasonable protection of groundwater quantity or quality.
If your staff wishes to perform a site inspection, it is recommended that they contact the person
submitting this request to set up a convenient date and time. Also, please send a copy of your comments to the
person noted in the application.
PLEASE RETURN ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS AND MAPS WITH YOUR REVIEW COMMENTS
TO THIS OFFICE.
Your continued cooperation is greatly appreciated. Please contact Ms. Judy Wehner [phone] if
you have any questions.
Ibmh
Attachments
cc: Mr. Pat McClain
SEP 2 2010
D-MSION ()F WATF P,ESWRCIPS
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YOU CAN ALSO E-MAIL YOUR COMMENTS TO:
Adrienne. Kuehniaan,ncdenr.gov
THANKS!
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DENR/Division of Parks & Recreation
1615 MSC LAND QUALITY
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Raleigh, NC 27699-1615
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NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Land Resources
Land Quality Section
James D. Simons, P.G., P.E.
Director and State Geologist
August 31, 2010
1l__lleWT 1L
TO: Mr. Lewis Ledford, Director
Division of Parks and Recreation
FROM: Brenda M. Harris
Mining Program Ske�rUr*ary
Land Quality Section
SUBJECT: Mining Permit Modification for EWM, LLC
Bent River
Berne County
Beverly Eaves Perdue, Governor
Dee Freeman, Secretary
RECEIVED
SE? 15 2w
LAND QUALITY
MINING PROGR4NM
Please find attached for your review a copy of the mining permit modification request for the above
referenced project.
Please review this information and advise as to the probability of this operation having unduly
September 24, 2010 so that we may complete our review of this request within our statutory time limits.
As is the case in our review of all mining permit applications, renewals and modifications, this office
will carefully review all proposed erosion and sediment control measures to ensure that they are sufficient to
restrain erosion and off -site sedimentation. However, any comments your agency can provide regarding
effects on publicly owned parks, forests or recreation areas would be greatly appreciated. If your staff
wishes to perform a site inspection, it is recommended that they contact the person submitting this request
to set up a convenient date and time. Also, please send a copy of your comments to the person noted in
the application. RETURN ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS AND MAPS WITH YOUR REVIEW
Your continued cooperation is greatly appreciated. Please contact Ms. Judy Wehner (919) 733-
4574 if you have any questions.
Ibmh
Attachments
cc: Mr. Pat McClain
1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612 •919-733-45741 FAX: [phone]
512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, 27604

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E.W.M., LLC
P. O. Box 369
Bracey, Virginia 23919
Telephone [phone] Fax [phone]
[e-mail]
RE-CERIM
August 31, 2010 1 SEP 10 2mv
Judith A. Wehner
State Mining Specialist
NC Dept. Of Environment & Natural Resources
Division of Land Reserves
Land Quality Section
512 N. Salisbury St., 51h Floor, Mining Dept.
Raleigh, NC 27604
Re: EWM, LLC Mining Permit #08-22
Dear Ms. Wehner:
I enclose herewith an executed, notarized copy of the Notice I sent to Mr. Zee Lamb, Bertie
County Manager, in connection with my application for a modification of the captioned mining
permit filed with your office on August 31 ", 2010. 1 also enclose my certified mail receipt for the
document, together with the "green card" executed in Mr. Lamb's behalf by Misty Deans.
Please file this documentation with my application.
Very truly yours,
E. Warren Matthews
EWMIIw
Enclosures

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NOTICE:
There are no new adjoining property owners for this modification. Listed
below are the same as referenced in the original submittal dated
February 22, 2007
AFFIDAVIT OF NOTIFICATION
I, E. Warren Matthews , an applicant, or an agent, or employee of an
applicant, for a new Mining Permit, or a modification of an existing Mining Permit to add land to the permitted area,
from the N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources, being first duly sworn, do hereby attest that the
following are all known owners of record, both public and private, of all tracts of land that are adjoining the mining
permit boundary (including, where an adjoining tract is owned or leased by the applicant or is owned by the lessor of
the mine tract, all owners of record of tracts adjoining these tracts, that are within 1,000 feet of the mining permit
boundary) and that notice of the pending application has been caused to be mailed, by certified or registered mail,
return receipt requested, to said owners of record at their addresses shown below, such notice being given on a form
provided by the Department:
(Adjoining Landowner Name) (Address)
EmilyU. Ayscue and Thomas M. Urquhart, Sr. do Thomas M. Urquhart Sr. PO Box_131 Ahoskie, NC 27901
John M. Griffith, LLC PO Box 490, Lewiston, NC 27849
(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.]
Zee Lamb, Bertie County Manager
(Address)
PO Box Windsor NC 27983
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 1904(d).
I understandtbat it is the responsibility of the applicant to retain the receipts o ailing showing a`t ,qye
notices w u e to be ailed and to pr vide them to the Department upon u7,o
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Title of person executing Affidavit Sole Manager �n
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State of orth Carolina, do hereby certify that
appeared before me this day and under oath acknowledged that the above Affidavit was made by him/her,
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DMdM of Sod & water Camservattm (plus LEA) Date: Rautrd Read
(only new Thcawns and madiftwfon meets that add land to tlu permit)
❑ DtVtS O o AFchtves & WStOry Date: Routed Reed
(only new ayylteattons)
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NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Land Resources
Land Quality Section
James'D, Simons, P.G., RE,
Director and State Geologist
August 31, 2010
MEMORANDUM
TO: Ms. Maria Tripp
Habitat Conservation Program Coordinator
Wildlife Resources Commission
FROM: Brenda M. Harris ZZON
Mining Program Secretary
Land Quality Section
SUBJECT: Mining Permit Modification for EWM, LLC
Bent River
Bertie County
Beverly Eaves Perdue, Governor
Dee Freeman, Secretary
Please find attached for your review a copy of the mining permit modification request for the above
referenced project.
Please review this information and advise as to the probability of this operation having unduly
adverse effect on wildlife and freshwater fisheries (G.S. 74-51 (2)). Please respond by September 24,
2010 so that we may complete our review of this request within our statutory time limits.
As is the case in our review of all mining permit applications, renewals and modifications, this office
will carefully review all proposed erosion and sediment control measures to ensure that they are sufficient to
restrain erosion and off -site sedimentation. However, any comments your agency can provide regarding
effects on wildlife and freshwater fisheries would be greatly appreciated. If your staff wishes to perform a
site inspection, it is recommended that they contact the person submitting this request to set up a
convenient date and time. Also, please send a copy of your comments to the person noted in the
Your continued cooperation is greatly appreciated, Please contact Ms. Judy Wehner (919) 733-
4574 if you have any questions.
Ibmh
Attachments
cc: Mr. Pat McClain
1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612 •919-733-4574 / FAX: [phone]
512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, 27604

NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Land Resources
Land Quality Section
James D. Simons, P.G., P.E.
Director and State Geologist
August 31, 2010
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mr. Nat Wilson
Habitat Hydrogeology Group
Division of Water Resources
FROM: Brenda M. Harris
Mining Program Secretary
Land Quality Section
SUBJECT: Mining Permit Modification for EWM, LLC
Bent River
Bertie County
Mine Dewatering Proposed
Beverly Eaves Perdue, Governor
Dee Freeman, Secretary
® No Mine Dewatering Proposed
. Please find attached for your review a copy of the mining permit modification request for the above
referenced project.
Please review this information and advise as to the probability of this operation having unduly adverse
effect on September 24, 2010 so that we may complete our review of this request within our statutory time
limits.
Any comments your agency can provide regarding potential effects on potable groundwater supplies
and groundwater quality will be appreciated. We would like to have any recommendations you may provide for
permit conditions, for reasonable protection of groundwater quantity or quality.
If your staff wishes to perform a site inspection, it is recommended that they contact the person
submitting this request to set up a convenient date and time. Also, please send a copy of your comments to the
person noted in the application.
PLEASE RETURN ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS AND MAPS WITH YOUR REVIEW COMMENTS
TO THIS OFFICE,
Your continued cooperation is greatly appreciated. Please contact Ms. Judy Wehner [phone] if
you have any questions.
/bmh
Attachments
cc: Mr. Pat McClain
1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612 9919-733-4574 / FAX: [phone]
512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, 27604

WCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural
Division of Land Resources
Land Quality Section
James D. Simons, P.G., P.E.
Director and State Geologist
August 31, 2010
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mr. Peter M. Benjamin
Application Review Coordinator
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
FROM: Brenda M. Harris
Mining Program Secretary
Land Quality Section
SUBJECT: Mining Permit Modification for EWM, LLC
Bent River
Bertie County
Resources
Beverly Eaves Perdue, Governor
Dee Freeman, Secretary
Please find attached for your review a copy of the mining permit modification request for the above
referenced project.
Please review this information and advise as to the probability of this operation having unduly
September 24, 2010 so that we may complete our review of this request within our statutory time limits.
As is the case in our review of all mining permit applications, renewals and modifications, this office
will carefully review all proposed erosion and sediment control measures to ensure that they are sufficient to
restrain erosion and off -site sedimentation. However, any comments your agency can provide regarding
effects on -wildlife and freshwater fisheries would be greatly appreciated. If your staff wishes to perform a
site inspection, it is recommended that they contact the person submitting this request to set up a
convenient date and time. Also, please send a copy of your comments to the person noted in the
application. PLEASE RETURN ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS AND MAPS WITH YOUR REVIEW
COMMENTS TO THIS OFFICE.
Your continued cooperation is greatly appreciated. Please contact Ms. Judy Wehner (919) 733-
4574 if you have any questions.
Ibmh
cc: Mr. Pat McClain
1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612 •919-733-45741 FAX: [phone]
512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, 27604

I=�
NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Land Resources
Land Quality Section
James D. Simons, P.G., P.E.
Director and State Geologist
August 31, 2010
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mr. Lewis Ledford, Director
Division of Parks and Recreation
FROM: Brenda M. Harris
Mining Program Se-LTMry
Land Quality Section
SUBJECT: Mining Permit Modification for EWM, LLC
Bent River
Bertie County
Beverly Eaves Perdue, Governor
Dee Freeman, Secretary
Please find attached for your review a copy of the mining permit modification request for the above
referenced project.
Please review this information and advise as to the probability of this operation having unduly
September 24, 2010 so that we may complete our review of this request within our statutory time limits.
As is the case in our review of all mining permit applications, renewals and modifications, this office
will carefully review all proposed erosion and sediment control measures to ensure that they are sufficient to
restrain erosion and off -site sedimentation. However, any comments your agency can provide regarding
effects on publicly owned parks, forests or recreation areas would be greatly appreciated. If your staff
wishes to perform a site inspection, it is recommended that they contact the person submitting this request
to set up a convenient date and time. Also, please send a copy of your comments to the person noted in
the application. RETURN ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS AND MAPS WITH YOUR REVIEW
Your continued cooperation is greatly appreciated. Please contact Ms. Judy Wehner (919) 733-
4574 if you have any questions.
Ibmh
Attachments
cc: Mr. Pat McClain
1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612 - 919-733-4574 / FAX: [phone]
512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, 27604

NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Land Resources
Land Quality Section
James D. Simons, P.G., P.E.
Director and State Geologist
August 31, 2010
MEMORANDUM
TO: Ms. Natalie Woolard
Application Review Coordinator
Division of Soil and Water Conservation
FROM: Brenda M. Harris
Mining Program SeCre ary
Land Quality Section
SUBJECT: Mining Permit Modification for EWM, LLC
Bent River
Bertie County
Beverly Eaves Perdue, Governor
Dee Freeman, Secretary
Please find attached for your review a copy of the mining permit modification request for the above
referenced project.
Please review this information and advise as to the probability of this operation having unduly
September 24, 2010 so that we may complete our review of this request within our statutory time limits.
As is the..case in our review of all mining permit applications, renewals and modifications, this office will
carefully review all proposed erosion and sediment control measures to ensure that they are sufficient to
restrain erosion and off -site sedimentation. However, any comments your agency can provide regarding effects
on wildlife and freshwater fisheries would be greatly appreciated. If your staff wishes to perform a site
inspection, it is recommended that they contact the person submitting this request to set up a convenient date
and time. Also, please send a copy of your comments to the person noted in the application. PLEASE
Your continued cooperation is greatly appreciated. Please contact Ms. Judy Wehner [phone] if
you have any questions.
/bmh
cc: Mr. Pat McClain
1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612 -919-733-4574 / FAX: [phone]
512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, 27604

• ��A •
NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Land Resources
Land Quality Section
James D. Simons, P,G., P.E.
Director and State Geologist
August 31, 2010
MEMORANDUM
TO: Ms. Renee Gledhill -Earley
Application Review Coordinator
Archives & History
FROM: Brenda M. Harris
Mining Program Secretary
Land Quality Section
SUBJECT: Mining Permit Modification McDonald Minerals Inc.
McDonald Minerals Phase 1
Cumberland County
Beverly Eaves Perdue, Governor
Dee Freeman, Secretary
Please find attached for your review a copy of the mining permit modification request for the above
referenced project.,
Please find attached for your review a copy of the mining permit application request for the above
referenced project.
As is the case in our review of all mining permit applications, renewals and modifications, this office
will carefully review all proposed erosion and sediment control measures to ensure that they are sufficient to
restrain erosion and off -site sedimentation. However, any comments your agency can provide regarding
effects on significant archeological resources and/or human skeletal remains would be greatly appreciated. If
your staff wishes to perform a site inspection, it is recommended that they contact the person submitting this
request to set up a convenient date and time. Also, please send a copy of your comments to the person
noted in the application.
Your continued cooperation is greatly appreciated. Please contact Ms. Judy Wehner [phone]
if you have any questions.
/bmh
Attachments .
cc: Mr. Steve Cook
1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612 -919.733-4574 / FAX: [phone]
512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, 27604

WDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural
Division of Land Resources
Land Quality Section
James D. Simons, P.G., P.E.
Director and State Geologist
August 31, 2010
MEMORANDUM
TO: Ms. Anne Deaton
Habitat Protection Section
Division of Marine Fisheries
FROM: Brenda M. Harris
Mining Program Secretary
Land Quality Section
SUBJECT: Mining Permit Modification for EWM, LLC
Bent River
Bertie County
Resources
Beverly Eaves Perdue, Governor
Dee Freeman, Secretary
Please find attached for your review a copy of the mining permit modification request for the above
referenced project.
Please review this information and advise as to the probability of this operation having unduly
adverse effect on wildlife and freshwater fisheries (G.S. 74-51 (2)), Please respond by September 24,
2010 so that we may complete our review of this request within our statutory time limits.
As is the case in our review of all mining permit applications, renewals and modifications, this office
will carefully review all proposed erosion and sediment control measures to ensure that they are sufficient to
restrain erosion and off -site sedimentation. However, any comments your agency can provide regarding
effects on wildlife and freshwater fisheries would be greatly appreciated. If your staff wishes to perform a
site inspection, it is recommended that they contact the person submitting this request to set up a
convenient date and time. Also, please send a copy of your comments to the person noted in the
application. RETURN ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS AND MAPS WITH YOUR REVIEW COMMENTS
Your continued cooperation is greatly appreciated. Please contact Ms. Judy Wehner (919) 733-
4574 if you have any questions.
/bmh
Attachments
cc: Mr. Pat McClain
1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612 -919-733-4574 / FAX: [phone]
512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, 27604

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E.W.M., LLC
P. O. Box 369
Bracey, Virginia 23919
Telephone [phone] Fax [phone]
[e-mail]
August 31, 2010
RECEMD
Judith A. Wehner AUG R 1 701P
State Mining Specialist
NC Dept. Of Environment & Natural Resourcesim n ' ''� �' -r�`
Division of Land ReservesL �'
Land Quality Section
512 N. Salisbury St., 5th Floor
Raleigh, NC 27604
Re: EWM, LLC Mining Permit #08-22
Dear Ms. Wehner:
I enclose six copies of my application (with Exhibits attached) to modify the captioned permit issued
by your agency June 7, 2007. We seek to increase the permitted acreage from 35.18 to a new
total of 229.98 acres.
The property is on Weeping Mary Road (NC SR 1128) in Bertie County.
My check payable to the order of the State of North Carolina in the amount of $1,000.00 is
enclosed to cover the application fee.
Should you require additional information or have questions, please phone me collect at 434-636-
6363 or send a memo by fax at 434-636-5644 or Email at [e-mail].
J
E. Warren Matthews
EWMIIw
Enclosures

NORTH CAROLINA
MINING PERMIT APPLICATION
RECE V ,D—
Mr. 31 7mr
State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Land Resources
Land Quality Section
1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612
(919) 733•-4574
Revised: January 30, 2008

NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
LAND QUALITY SECTION
APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
(PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE)
1. Name of Mine_ Bent River A) County Bertie
River Basin Roanoke
Latitude (decimal degrees to four places) 36-05-43+
Longitude (decimal degrees to four places) 77-15-16+ _
2. Name of Applicant*_ E.W.M. LLC _ a North Carolina Limited Liability Company
3. Permanent address for receipt of official mail** PO Box 369, Bracey, Mecklenburg. County, Virginia
239.1_9(97.18 Highway 903, Bracey, Virginia 23919) _
Telephone [phone] _ Alternate No..( )
4. Mine Office Address 922-B WeepingLMary Road — PO Box 57, Lewiston, NC 27849
Telephone [phone]
5. Mine Manager C. Patrick Warmack [phone]
We hereby certify that all details contained in this Permit Application arc true and correct to the best of our
knowledge. We fully understand that any willful misrepresentation of facts wie cause for permit
revocation. r,% �J
Date
Piiin o4aijiu L.
Title Sole Member/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 (securiw that corresponds to this site.
** The Land Quality Section must be notified of any changes in the permanent address or telephone number.
*** Signature of company officer required.
G.S. 74-51 provides that the Department shall grant or deny an application for a permit within 60 days of receipt of a
complete application or, if a public hearing is held, within 30 days following the hearing and the filing of any
supplemental information required by the Department. All questions must be addressed and all required maps
provided before this application can be considered complete. Attach additional sheets as needed.

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):
Of this acreage, how much is owned and how much is leased? Acres owned:
Acres leased: Property owner if leased:
❑ If this is an application for RENEWAL of a mining permit, indicate the mining permit number and
the total (overall) acreage covered by the existing permit: Mining Permit No.:
Total permitted acreage (this is the acreage that the "renewal" fee will be based upon):
X If this is an application for a MODIFICATION to a mining permit, indicate the mining permit
number and the total (overall) acreage covered by the existing permit.
Mining Permit No.: 08-22 Total permitted acreage: 229.98(including
existing 35.17 acres)
Does the modification involve acreage within the previously approved permitted boundary?
Yes _i 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): 194.81
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: 194.81 . (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 N 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): 194.81
❑ 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/gravel/topsoiI
3. Mining method:
8 Hydraulic Dredge H
Front-end Loader & Truck ❑ Shovel & Truck
Dragline & Truck Self -loading Scraper
Other (explain): Hydraulic excavator & truck
4. a. Expected maximum depth of mine (feet) 25'
Depth is relative to what benchmark? (e.g., natural ground level, mean sea level, road elevation, etc.)
depth of excavation relative to natural surface ground level and top of marine clay bed
b. Expected average depth of mine (feet) _._20'
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5. Has any area(s) at this site been mined in the past? Yes N� No ❑
If yes, when and by whom was this activity conducted? 2007 to current -- E. W.M. LLC
6. Number of years for which the permit is requested (l 0 years maximum): 10 years _
B. MAPS
1. Clearly mark and label the location of your mining operation on six (6) copies of a 7.5-minute quadrangle
and a county highway map. These maps, in addition to six (6) copies of all mine maps and reclamation
maps, must be submitted with each permit application.
7.5-minute quadrangles may be obtained from the N.C. Geological Survey:
Mailing Address: Physical Address:
1612 Mail Service Center OR 512 North Salisbury Street, 5`h Floor
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612 Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
[phone]
www.iaeoloL-v.cnr.state.nc.us/
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]
www.ncdot.org/it/ois_Contact/default.htmi
2. Mine maps must be accurate and appropriately scaled drawings, aerial photographs or enlarged
topographic maps of the entire mine site. All aspects of the mine site must be clearly labeled on the
maps along with their corresponding (approximate) acreage. As a reminder, mining permits can
only be issued for up to 10 years; thus, all mine and reclamation maps must only denote those
activities that are intended to be conducted during the life of the mining permit. All maps must be
of a scale sufficient (see minimum requirements listed below) to clearly illustrate the following, at a
minimum:
a. Property lines of the tract or tracts of land on which the proposed mining activity is to be located
including easements and rights -of -way.
b. Existing or proposed permit boundaries.
c. Initial and ultimate limits of clearing and grading.
d. Outline and width of all buffer zones (both undisturbed and unexcavated).
e. Outline and acreage of all pits/excavations.
f. Outline and acreage of all stockpile areas.
g. Outline and acreage of all temporary and/or permanent overburden disposal areas.
h. Location and acreage of 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 ]eased 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, 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, 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
i inch = 200 feet
(NOTE: Smaller scaled maps may be acceptable if they clearly illustrate the above items)
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A table/chart must be provided on the mine map that clearly lists the approximate acreage of tailings/sediment
ponds, stockpiles, wastepiles, processing area/haul roads, mine excavation and any other major aspect of the
mining operation that is proposed to be affected/disturbed during the life of the mining permit. A table/chart
similar to the following will be acceptable:
CATEGORY
AFFECTED ACREAGE
Tailings/Sediment Ponds
Included.in Mine Excavation
Stockpiles
Included in Processing Area
Wastepiles — Berm/Buffer
16.24
Processing Area/Haul Roads
5.43+1.36+0.58 = 7.37
Mine Excavation
195.27
Other (Explain) Landscape Buffer
11.10
Total Disturbed Acreage
229.98
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
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.
See Exhibit (B) Attached — next page
2. Describe specific erosion control measures to be installed prior to land disturbing activities and during
mining to prevent offsite sedimentation (include specific plans for sediment and erosion control for mine
excavation(s), waste piles, access/mine roads and process areas), and give a detailed sequence of
installation and schedule for maintenance of the measures. Locate and label all sediment and erosion
control measures on the mine map(s) and provide typical cross-sections/construction details of each
measure. Engineering designs and calculations are required to justify the adequacy of any proposed
measures.
Please refer to C-1 above. The high point of the Mine Site is 31 feet above sea level and it slopes
gradually through sandy soil to the Green Tree/Timber area as shown.
Silt screen fences will be installed and utilized to contain surface water to the extent necessary to prevent
erosion and sedimentation into and along the natural water course to the maximum extent reasonably
possible. All surface water within the disturbed areas and water generated from the mining operation will
be diverted to the settlement pond and recycled internally in conjunction with the screening operation.
3. a. Will the operation involve washing the material mined, recycling process water, or other waste water
handling? Yes ,-V No ❑. If yes, briefly describe all such processes including any chemicals to be used.
b. Will the operation involve discharging fresh or wastewater from the mine or plant as a point discharge to
the waters of the State? Yes ❑ No N. 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).
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APPLICATION FOR MINING PERMIT
BENT RIVER (A) BERTIE COUNTY
E.W.M., LLC, APPLICANT
EXHIBIT B
PROTECTION OF NATURAL RESOURCES
The acreage sought to be permitted (229.98 acres, of which 35.17) was approved in the initial application and is
covered by mining permit number 08-22, "The Permitted Area" see attached Exhibit A. The site Iies within
1000 feet of the adjoining landowner, namely, John M. Griffin, LLC (tax parcel # 2179 & 2330) lined south and
west of the subject property and Thomas M. Urquhart, Sr. and Emily U. Ayscue (tax parcel # 6327) lying east of
the subject property. The subject property is bounded on the north by the Roanoke River directly across from
Buzzard Point Wildlife Preserve owned by the State of North Carolina, which is more than 1000 feet from the
subject property. No additional land lies within 1000 feet of the subject property. All of the landowners who's
property lies within 1000 feet of the subject property were duly notified in connection with the initial application
for the original mining permit. No wetlands, green land or timber land is involved. No limestone or other "hard
rock" deposits are involved. The area is well drained to existing water courses.
We have established and maintained a buffer not less than 50 feet wide adjoining and contiguous to existing
forested areas Iying to the south, west, and north of the Permitted Area. A similar buffer not less than 50 feet
wide will be established and maintained along the east boundary of the Permitted Area from the river and
continuing across Weeping Mary Road to the common corner with Urquhart, Griffin and the Permitted Area.
Within the Permitted Area we intend to maintain
(a) An Office/Scales
(b) Storage area for machinery and equipment
(c) Access to and from the mine site
(d) The Mine Site
(e) Sediment pond to which water produced in the mining operation will be diverted, thereafter, to be re-
circulated in and used as a part of the screening operation
(f) The sand and gravel screening plant
The approximate location of each of the foregoing activities is shown. The actual location was determined on
site by practical considerations of topography, drainage, accessibility, and experience.
We intend to maintain the existing access road from NCSR 1128 (Weeping Mary Road) to the permitted area
within a 50 foot right of way. A buffer or barrier will be maintained along each side of the road.
A silt screened fence will be installed and maintained around the actual Mine Site and any other disturbed area
so as to prevent runoff and sedimentation onto the adjoining parcels.
Water from the mining operation will be diverted into the sedimentation pond constructed in the Mine Site and
thereafter, re -circulated as part of the screening operation.
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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: NIA . Locate all existing wells on the mine maps) that lie within
500feet 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.
All water used on site in washing material will be rerouted to the sediment pond, re -circulated, and
recycled in the sand screening process. There are no wells within 500 feet of the proposed excavation
area. We will install one well for potable water to serve the office. None of the water derived from that
well will be used otherwise in the mining operation. Public water is not available. We do not propose to
install any wells, the water from which would be used in the screening or mining operations.
d. If you answered- yes to any of the above questions, provide evidence that you have applied for or
obtained the appropriate water quality permit(s) (i.e., non -discharge, NPDES, Stormwater, etc.) from the
Division of Water Quality, Water Quality Section. In addition, the applicant is required to register water
use with the Division of Water Resources if the operation withdraws more than 10,000 gallons per day
and needs a capacity use permit from the Division of Water Resources if the operation lies in a capacity
use area and withdraws more than 100,000 gallons per day.
Refer to answers to Question 3 (a) and (c) above
4. a. Will the operation involve crushing or any other air contaminant emissions? Yes ❑ No M.
If yes, indicate evidence that you have applied for or obtained an air quality permit issued by the
Division of Air Quality or local governing body.
b. How will dust from stockpiles, haul roads, etc., be controlled?
Water sprinklers will be installed or water haul trucks will be used as needed.
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a. A buffer will be required between any mining activity and any mining permit boundary or fight -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).
Between the delineated mine site Activity Area and the Permitted Area a 6 foot woven wire fence
topped with an additional 2 strands of barbed or steel wire will be installed. A 50 foot buffer from
the Permitted Area and Timber/Green Tree Area will be established and uses as wildlife food plots,
natural areas, and conservation casements.
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 j usti fled. 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).
There are no natural water courses or wetlands within the Permitted Area. Nonetheless, we are
establishing a 20 foot buffer parallel, contiguous to, and on the inside of the fence in the Mining Area
around the Actual Mine Site. An additional 30 foot buffer will be installed and maintained within
which the overburden will be extracted from the Mine Site will be deposited and maintained. The
material located within the 30 foot buffer will be seeded with grasses indigenous to the area in
accordance with the recommendation of the MRCS.
6. a. Describe methods to prevent landslide or slope instability adjacent to adjoining permit boundaries
during mining. Minimum 2 horizontal to 1 verticaI 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.
Pond slope sided will be constructed 2/1 during mining operations. Thereafter, at the time of
reclamation, the slope will be increased to 5/1— see answers to Questions 6 (a) (b) (c) 7, and Exhibit
1-3 — previously submitted in original application dated February 22, 2007
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b. Provide a cross-section on the mine maps) for all fill slopes (berms, wastepiles, overburden
disposal areas, etc), clearly indicating the intended sideslopegradient, installation ofany benches
and/or slope drains (with supporting design information) if needed, and the method of final
stabilization.
Please refer to Exhibits 1, 2, and 3 — Question 6, Pages 8 and 9 — previously submitted in original
application dated February 22, 2007.
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).
Please refer to Exhibits 1, 2, and 3 — Question 6,pages 8 & 9 — previously submitted in original
application dated February 22, 2007.
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.
Not Applicable
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.
The nearest existing structure to the Permitted Area is located on the Roanoke River as shown on the
attached plats. The structure is an unimproved cabin last used by sportsmen and is otherwise uninhabited.
There are no other structures of any description within 300 feet of the Permitted Area. The Actual Mine Site
will be fenced in the manner and in the area mentioned in C(1) above.
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).
Please refer to Questions S, 6, and 7 above.
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9. Are acid producing minerals or soils present? Yes ❑ No N
If yes, how will acid water pollution from the excavation, stockpiles and waste areas be controlled?
10. a. Describe specific plans (including a schedule of implementation) for screening the operation from
public view such as maintaining or planting trees, bushes or other vegetation, building berms or other
measures. Show the location ofall visual screening on the mine map(s) and provide cross -sections
through all proposed berms or proposed spacing, sizes and species far tree plantings.
The Permitted Area is surrounded entirely by lands owned by the Applicant. The Permitted Area
will be buffered as previously described. Also please refer to the attached Exhibit A
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. There are no publicly owned parks, forests, or recreation areas within 1000 feet of the
Permitted Area.
11, Will explosives be used? Yes ❑ No M
If yes, specify the types of explosive(s) and describe what precaution(s) will be used to prevent physical
hazard to persons or neighboring property from flying rocks or excessive air blasts or ground vibrations.
Depending on the mine's location to nearby structures, more detailed technical information may be
required on the blasting program (such as a third -party blasting study). Locate the nearest offsite occupied
structure(s) to the proposed excavation(s) on the mine map and indicate its approximate distance to the
proposed excavation.
12. Will fuel tanks, solvents, or other chemical reagents be stored on -site? Yes M No ❑.
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).
Diesel fuel will be transported as needed with one transportable trailer type fuel tank. There will be no other
permanent storage of fuel on the mining site. One steel 8'x20' storage container for tools, grease, oil and
spare parts will be located on site. One padlocked access door will constitute the only access to the storage
unit.
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D. RECLAMATION PLAN
1. Describe your intended plan for the final reclamation and subsequent use of all affected lands and indicate
the sequence and general methods to be used in reclaiming this land. This must include the method of
reclamation of settling ponds and/or sediment control basins and the method of restoration or establishment
of any permanent drainage channels to a condition minimizing erosion, siltation and other pollution. This
information must be illustrated on a reclamation map and must correspond directly with the information
provided on the mine map(s). In addition, design information, including typical cross -sections, of any
permanent channels to be constructed as part of the reclamation plan and the location(s) of all permanent
channels must be indicated on the reclamation map.
See Exhibit A attached
2. Is an excavated or impounded body of water to be left as a part of the reclamation? Yes N No ❑.
If yes, illustrate the location of the body(s) of water on the reclamation map and provide a scaled
cross-section(s) through the proposed body(s) of water. The minimum water depth must be at least 4 feet,
measured from the normal low water table elevation, unless information is provided to indicate that a more
shallow water body will be productive and beneficial at this site.
Will the body(s) of water be stocked with fish? Yes No ❑.
If yes, specify species.
Large mouth bass, sunfish, crappie, and other species natural to the Roanoke River Basin. (See Exhibits
Attached). The water will exceed four feet.
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.
The entire deposit in the Permitted Area consists of sand and gravel. No limestone or other rock exist from
the surface to the depth of 25 feet as confirmed by geological borings. There are no "high rock" areas. The
resulting lakes will be landscaped and the slopes graded to a minimum 511 slope and grassed to assure
stability and incorporated into the existing waterfowl/impoundment/wildlife habitat area.
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Reclamation Plan
The Permitted Area is located on the 397 acre tract of land owned by the applicant. The objective is to
incorporate the commercial mining operation into a planned wildlife and waterfowl impoundment
program. The project with technical assistance of the NCRS and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has
as its goal the promotion of the existing ecosystem. All waterfowl impoundment outside the Permitted
Area will be constructed with existing land contours, topography, and available water resources. The
reclamation process will focus on the establishment of ponds and adjoining shoreline area for fish,
waterfowl, and wildlife. The final buffers will be established as natural food plots, forest lands, etc. All
pond shore line will be reclaimed to a 5/1 slope for wildlife accessibility, safety, and ease of
maintenance. Access overburdens from the Mine Area will be used for berm construction. The final
buffered areas will be planted to natural species based upon recommendations from the NRCS, the U.S.
Fish and Wildlife Service, and other governmental agencies as the areas become available for
reclamation.
All haul roads and processing areas will be reclaimed, graded, stabilized, and incorporated into the
surrounding topography for maximum wildlife habitat benefit and minimal sedimentation and erosion.
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4. Indicate the method(s) of reclamation of overburden, refuse, spoil banks or other such on -site mine waste
areas, including specifications for benching and sloping. Final cross -sections and locations far such
areas must be provided on the reclamation map.
See attached exhibits
5. a. Describe reclamation of processing facilities, stockpile areas, and on -site roadways.
In the final reclamation all facilities, stockpiles, and traces of operation will be reclaimed and incorporated
back into the wildlife and waterfowl projects. The objective of the mining operation is to compliment and
enhance the Roanoke River ecosystem.
b. Will any on -site roadways be left as part of the reclamation? Yes ❑ No 0.
Ifyes, identify such roadways on the reclamation map and provide details on permanent road and ditch
line stabilization.
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 enerated waste shall be disposed of on the mine site without Arior written approval
from the NC Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Land Quality Section and either
the Division of Waste Management (DWM) or local governing body. If a disposal permit has been
issued by DWM for the site, a copy of said permit must be attached to this application. All
temporary and permanent refuse disposal areas must be clearly delineated on the mine map(s) and
reclamation map, along with a list of items to be disposed in said areas.
There will be no storage of on -site or off -site generated waste. Waste products will be disposed of at the
East Carolina Environmental Regional Landfill, Windsor, North Carolina, approximately 12 miles from
the Mine Site. Repair parts will be housed in the on -site storage facility in the work processing area
within the Permitted Area as shown on the attached Exhibits. No junk will be allowed to accumulate or
be maintained on site.
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7. Describe your plan for revegetation or other surface treatment of the affected areas. This plan must
include recommendations for year-round seeding, including the time of seeding and the amount and type
of seed, fertilizer, lime and mulch per acre. The recommendations must include general seeding
instructions for both permanent and temporary revegetation. Revegetation utilizing only tree plantings is
not acceptable. Recommendations can be sought from:
a. Authorized representatives of the local Soil and Water Conservation District;
b. Authorized representatives of the Division of Forest Resources, Department of Environment and
Natural Resources;
c. Authorized county representatives of the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service, specialists
and research faculty with the Colleges of Agriculture and Life Sciences and Forest Resources at
North Carolina State University;
d. North Carolina licensed landscape architects;
e. Private consulting foresters referred by the Division of Forest Resources, Department of
Environment and Natural Resources;
f. N.C. Erosion and Sedimentation Control Planning and Design Manual;
g. N.C. Surface Mining Manual: A Guide for Permitting, Operation and Reclamation;
h. Others as may be approved by the Department.
LIME - RATE OF APPLICATION (tons/acre). 2 tons/acre
FERTILIZER - ANALYSIS AND RATE OF APPLICATION (pounds/acre): 1000 lbs.
10-10-10 or 8-8-8
SEED - TYPE(S) AND RATE(S) OF APPLICATION INCLUDING YEAR-ROUND SEEDING
SCHEDULE (pounds/acre); [NOTE: Include Legumes]
Seed Types: Seeding Dates: Seeding Rates:
Bahia Grass March 151h & July 15'h 100/lbs — acre
Fescue Sept — Dec and March — May 100/lbs — acre
Brown Top Millet can be seeded as a nurse crop from July 15th — August 15`h and then seeded with
permanent vegetation in the fall.
MULCH - TYPE AND RATE OF APPLICATION (pounds/acre) AND METHOD OF ANCHORING:
75% Ground Cover 63 bales/acre
OTHER VEGETATIVE COVERS — TYPE (S) AND RATE (S) OF APPLICATION INCLUDING
SEEDING SCHEDULE (pounds/acre, trees/acre, spacing of trees/shrubs, etc):
**NOTE: Please refer to original reclamation approval dated February 26, 2007 with original
submittal.**
Revegetation and/or reforestation plan approved by:
Signature
Print Name
Title
Agency
Date
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E. DETERMINATION OF AFFECTED ACREAGE AND BOND
The following bond calculation worksheet is to be used to establish an appropriate bond (based upon a range
of $500 to $5, 000 per affected acre) for each permitted mine site based upon the acreage approved by the
Department to be affected during the life ofthe mining permit. Please insert the approximate acreage, for each
insert the appmriate reclamation: cost/acre far each caLqgory from the Schedule o Reclamation Costs
provided with this application form) OR you can defer to the Department to calculate vour bond for you based
AFFECTED
CATEGORY
ACREAGE
Tailings/Sediment Ponds:
Ac.
(included in Mine Area)
Stockpiles:
(Included in Porcesing Area)
Ac.
Wastepiles:
16.24 Ac.
Processing Area/Haul Roads:
7.37 Ac.
Mine Excavation:
195.27 Ac,
Other: Landscape Buffer
11.10 Ac.
TOTAL AFFECTED AC.: 22 Ac.
(TOTAL PERMITTED AC.: 229.98 Ac.)
R.
X
X
X
X
X
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RECLAMATION
COST/ACRE*
$ 500 /Ac. _
$ 1800 /Ac
$ 2000 /Ac.
$ 1800 /Ac.
$ 500 /Ac.
$ 0 /Ac.
RECLAMATION
COST
$0
$0
$ 32,480.00
— $ 13,266.00 /
_ $ 97,635.00 ✓
= cn
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 229.98 Ac.
b) Positive Drainage 0 Ac. X $1,500.00 = $ 0
Inflation Factor:
SUBTOTAL COST: $ 143,381.00 ✓
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0.02 X SUBTOTAL COST: $ 2867.62 X Permit Life (1 to 10 years): 10
INFLATION COST: $ 28,676.20
TOTAL COST = SUBTOTAL COST + INFLATION COST = $ 172 057.20
Total Reclamation Bond Cost: $ 172 000.00
(round down to the nearest $100.00)
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F. NOTIFICATION OF ADJOINING LANDOWNERS
The "Notice" form, or a facsimile thereof, attached to this application must be sent certified or registered mail,
return receipt requested, to:
(1) the chief administrative officer of each county and municipality in which any part of the permitted
area is located as indicated on the mine map(s);
(2) all owners of record, both public and private, of all tracts of land that are adjoining the mining
permit boundary; if an adjoining tract is owned or leased by the applicant or is owned by the lessor
of the mine tract, all owners of record of tracts adjoining these tracts must be notified (that are
within 1,000 feet of the mining permit boundary) as indicated on the mine map(s); and
(3) all owners of record, both public and private, of all tracts of land that are adjoining the mining
permit boundary which lie directly across and are contiguous to any highway, creek, stream, river,
or other watercourse, railroad track, or utility or other public right-of-way. If an adjoining tract is
owned or leased by the applicant or is owned by the lessor of the mine tract, all owners of record of
tracts adjoining these tracts must be notified (that are within 1,000 feet of the mining permit
boundary) as indicated on the mine map(s). "Highway" means a road that has four lanes of travel
or less and is not designated as an Interstate Highway.
The only exception to the above method of giving notice is if another means of notice is approved in advance by
the Director, Division of 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(b1).
SEE THE NEXT TWO PAGES FOR THE "NOTICE" FORM AND THE "AFFIDAVIT OF
NOTIFICATION"
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Pursuant to provisions G.S. 74-50(b 1) of The Mining Act of 1971, Notice is hereby given that
E.W.M. LLC a North Caroline limited liability company has applied on
(Applicant Name) (Date)
to the Land Quality Section, Division of Land Resources, North Carolina Department of Environment
and Natural Resources, 1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612, for (check one):
❑ a new surface mining permit,
N a modification of an existing surface mining permit to add land to the permitted area; or
❑ a modification of an existing surface mining permit to add land to the permitted area with no disturbance
in the area proposed. Please note that future modification(s) may be submitted by the applicant to
allow disturbance within this area without re -notification of adjoining landowners.
The applicant proposes to mine sand —gravel and topsoil on acres located 6.5
(Mineral, Ore) (Number) (Miles)
SouthWest of Lewiston/Woodville off/near road NCSR 1128
(Direction) . (Nearest Town) (Number/Name)
in Bertie County.
*SEE ATTACHED MAP FOR PROPOSED PERMIT BOUNDARIES AND CORRESPONDING
ADJOINING LANDOWNER NAMES AND LOCATIONS*
In accordance with G.S. 74-50(bl), the mine operator is required to make a reasonable effort, satisfactory to the
Department, to notify all owners of record, both public and private, of all tracts of land that are adjoining the mining
permit boundary; if an 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 pen -nit, whichever is later. Should the Department determine that a significant public interest exists relative to
G.S. 74-51, a public hearing will be held within 60 days of the end of the 30-day comment period specified above.
A copy of the permit application materials is on file and available for public review during normal business
hours at the above listed address as well as at the appropriate regional office. For information regarding :
specifics of the proposed minine activity, please contact the applicant at the followine telephone num
please contact
gram staff -at
Bertie County Manager — Zee Lamb
(Addressee/Ow e-r of Record's
Name and Ad r ss
(Date of F uaXce of this Notice/
Mailed t Addressee/Owner of Record)
19) 733-4574.
on the mining permit application review process,
E.W.M, LLC [phone]
C. Patrick Warmack (252) 209-71.14
(Name of Applicant: Include Contact Person
& Company Name, if Applicable)
9718 Highway 903
PO Box_369 Bracey, VA 239.19
(Address of Applicant)
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G. LAND ENTRY AGREEMENT
We hereby grant to the Department or its appointed representatives the right of entry and travel upon our lands
or operation during regular business hours for the purpose of making necessary field inspections or investigations as
may be reasonably required in the administration of the Mining Act of 1971 pursuant to G.S. 74-56,
We further grant to the Department or its appointed representatives the right to make whatever entries on the
land as may be reasonably necessary and to take whatever actions as may be reasonably necessary in order to carry
out reclamation which the operator has failed to complete in the event a bond forfeiture is ordered pursuant to G.S.
74-59.
LANDOWNER: APPLICANT:
E.W.M., LLC E.W.M., LLC
Signature: Signature:*
Print Name: E. Warren Matthews, Sole Member/Manager Print Name: E. Warren Matthews
(Title, if applicable)
Company E.W.M. LLC Title: Sole Member/Manager
(If applicable)
Address: PO Box 369 Company: E.W.M LLC
9718 Highway 903
Bracey, VA 23919 Mine Name: Bent River A
Telephone: (434)_636-6363 (office) 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) conies of all location maps, mine macs
and reclamation maps, and the appropriate processing fee (see next page for fee schedule) in the form a check
or money order payable to the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources must be
sent to the Land Quality Section Central Office at the address listed on the front cover of this application
form. T
Inquiries regarding the status of the review of this application should be directed to the Mining Program staff at
[phone].
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June 7, 2007
MEMORANDUM
TO: Fife
FROM: Brenda M. Harris, Secretary
SUBJECT: Notice of Issuance of Mining Permit
A copy of the attached "Notice of Issuance of Mining Permit" was sent to all
people listed in the Affidavit of Notification and any additional people who sent in letters.
If a public hearing was held, a copy of the "Notice of Issuance of Mining Permit" was
sent to all people who signed the sign in sheet at the public hearing. My initials, written
in red, will be beside the names of the people in the file who were sent this "Notice".
Cc: Mr. Pat McClain

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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Land Resources
Land Quality Section
James D. Simons, PG, PE
Director and State Geologist
June 7, 2007
Mr. E. Warren Matthews
EWM, LLC
PO Box 369
Bracey, Virginia 23919
Re: Bent River (A) Mine
Bertie County
Roanoke River Basin
Dear Mr. Matthews:
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
The application for a mining permit for the above referenced mine site has been found
to meet the requirements of G.S. 74-51 of The Mining Act of 1971. As we have received the
required security to cover this application, I am enclosing the mining permit.
The conditions of Mining Permit No. 08-22 were based primarily upon information
supplied in the application with conditions added as necessary to insure compliance with The
Mining Act of 1971, This permit expires on June 7, 2017. G.S. 74-65 states that the issuance
of a mining permit does not supersede or otherwise affect or prevent the enforcement of any
zoning regulation or ordinance duly adopted by an incorporated city or county or by any
agency or department of the State of North Carolina.
As a reminder, your permitted acreage at this site is 35.18 acres and the amount of
land you are approved to disturb is 32,76 acres.
Please review the permit and contact Ms. Judy Wehner, Assistant State Mining
Specialist, at (919) 7334574 of any objection or questions concerning the terms of the permit.
Sincerely,
loy . Williams, PG, CPG, CPM
State Mining Specialist
Land Quality Section
FRWIjw
Enclosures: Permit No. 08-22
Notice of Issuance
cc: Mr, Pat McClain, PE
Ms. Shannon Deaton -WRC, wlpermit
Mr. Bradley Bennett-DWQ, wlpermit
Mr. William Gerringer-DOL, Mine and Quarry Bureau, w/o enclosures
US Fish and Wildlife Service, wl permit
1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612 -919-733-45741 FAX: [phone]
512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, 27604
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DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF LAND RESOURCES
LAND QUALITY SECTION
for the operation of a mining activity
In accordance with the provisions of G.S. 74-46 through 68, "The Mining
Act of 1971," Mining Permit Rule 15A NCAC 5 B, and other applicable
laws, rules and regulations
Permission is hereby granted to:
EWM, LLC
Bent River (A) Mine
Bertie County - Permit No. 08-22
for the operation of a
Sand Mine
which shall provide that the usefulness, productivity and scenic values of
all lands and waters affected by this mining operation will receive the
greatest practical degree of protection and restoration.
MINING PERMIT EXPIRATION DATE: June 7 2017

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In accordance with the application for this mining permit, which is hereby approved by the
Department of Environment and Natural Resources, hereinafter referred to as the Department,
and in conformity with the approved Reclamation Plan attached to and incorporated as part of
this permit, provisions must be made for the protection of the surrounding environment and for
reclamation of the land and water affected by the permitted mining operation. This permit is
expressly conditioned upon compliance with all the requirements of the approved Reclamation
Plan. However, completed performance of the approved Reclamation Plan is a separable
obligation, secured by the bond or other security on file with the Department, and may survive
the expiration, revocation or suspension of this permit.
This permit is not transferable by the permittee with the following exception: If another
operator succeeds to the interest of the permittee in the permitted mining operation, by virtue
of a sale, lease, assignment or otherwise, the Department may release the permittee from the
duties imposed upon him by the conditions of his permit and by the Mining Act with reference
to the permitted operation, and transfer the permit to the successor operator, provided that
both operators have complied with the requirements of the Mining Act and that the successor
operator agrees to assume the duties of the permittee with reference to reclamation of the
affected land and posts a suitable bond or other security.
In the event that the Department determines that the permittee or permittee's successor is not
complying with the Reclamation Plan or other terms and conditions of this permit, or is failing
to achieve the purposes and requirements of the Mining Act, the Department may give the
operator written notice of its intent to modify, revoke or suspend the permit, or its intent to
modify the Reclamation Plan as incorporated in the permit. The operator shall have right to a
hearing at a designated time and place on any proposed modification, revocation or
suspension by the Department. Alternatively and in addition to the above, the Department
may institute other enforcement procedures authorized by law.
Definitions
Wherever used or referred to in this permit, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise,
terms shall have the same meaning as supplied by the Mining Act, N.C.G.S. 74-49.
Expiration Date
This permit shall be effective from the date of its issuance until June 7, 2017.
Conditions
This permit shall be subject to the provisions of the Mining Act, N.C.G.S. 74-46, et. seq., and
to the following conditions and limitations:
OPERATING CONDITIONS:
A. Any wastewater processing or mine dewatering shall be in accordance with the
permitting requirements and rules promulgated by the N.C. Environmental
Management Commission.

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B. Any stormwater runoff from the affected areas at the site shall be in accordance
with any applicable permit requirements and regulations promulgated by the
Environmental Protection Agency and enforced by the N.C. Environmental
Management Commission. It shall be the permittee's responsibility to contact
the Division of Water Quality to secure any necessary stormwater permits or
other approval documents.
2. A. Any mining process producing air contamination emissions shall be subject to
the permitting requirements and rules promulgated by the N.C. Environmental
Management Commission and enforced by the Division of Air Quality.
B. During mining operations, water trucks or other means that may be necessary
shall be utilized to prevent dust from leaving the permitted area.
3. A. Sufficient buffer as indicated on the mine map received by the Land Quality
Section on April 20, 2007, shall be maintained between any affected land and any
adjoining waterway or wetland to prevent sedimentation of that waterway or
wetland from erosion of the affected land and to preserve the integrity of the
natural watercourse or wetland.
B. Any mining activity affecting waters of the State, waters of the U. S., or wetlands
shall be in accordance with the requirements and regulations promulgated and
enforced by the N. C. Environmental Management Commission.
4, A. Adequate mechanical barriers including but not limited to diversions, earthen
dikes, check dams, sediment retarding structures, rip rap pits, or ditches shall be
provided in the initial stages of any land disturbance and maintained to prevent
sediment from discharging onto adjacent surface areas or into any lake, wetland
or natural watercourse in proximity to the affected land.
B. All drainage from the affected area around the mine excavation shall be diverted
internal to said excavation or into the approved sediment pond.
C. No dewatering activities shall occur at this site.
D. Mining activities shall occur as indicated on the mine map received by the Land
Quality Section on April 20, 2007 and the supplemental information received by
the Land Quality Section on February 23, 2007 and April 20, 2007.
5. All permit boundaries (35.18 acres) shall be permanently marked at the site on 100-foot
intervals unless the line of sight allows for larger spacing intervals.
6. The angle for graded slopes and fills shall be no greater than the angle, which can be
retained by vegetative cover or other adequate erosion control measure, structure, or
device. In any event, exposed slopes or any excavated channels, the erosion of which
may cause off -site damage because of siltation, shall be planted or otherwise provided
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7. The affected land shall be graded so as to prevent collection of pools of water that are,
or likely to become, noxious or foul. Necessary structures such as drainage ditches or
conduits shall be constructed or installed when required to prevent such conditions.
8. Existing vegetation or vegetated earthen berms shall be maintained between the mine
and public thoroughfares whenever practical to screen the operation from the public.
9. Sufficient buffer (minimum 50 foot unexcavated) shall be maintained between any
excavation and any mining permit boundary to protect adjacent property.
10. A. No on -site disposal of refuse or other solid waste that is generated outside of the
mining permit area shall be allowed within the boundaries of the mining permit
area unless authorization to conduct said disposal has first been obtained from
both the Division of Waste Management and the Land Quality Section,
Department of Environment and Natural Resources. The method of disposal
shall be consistent with the approved reclamation plan.
B. Mining refuse as defined by G.S. 74-49 (14) of The Mining Act of 1971
generated on -site and directly associated with the mining activity may be
disposed of in a designated refuse area. All other waste products must be
disposed of in a disposal facility approved by the Division of Waste
Management. No petroleum products, acids, solvents or their storage containers
or any other material that may be considered hazardous shall be disposed of
within the permitted area.
C. For the purposes of this permit, the Division of Land Resources considers the
following materials to be "mining refuse" (in addition to those specifically listed
under G.S. 74-49 (14) of the N.C. Mining Act of 1971):
1. on -site generated land clearing debris
2. conveyor belts
3. wire cables
4. v-belts
5. steel reinforced air hoses
6. drill steel
D. If mining refuse is to be permanently disposed within the mining permit
boundary, the following information must be provided to and approved by the
Division of Land Resources prior to commencement of such disposal:
1. the approximate boundaries and size of the refuse disposal area;
2. a list of refuse items to be disposed;
3. verification that a minimum of 4 feet of cover will be provided over the
refuse;
4. verification that the refuse will be disposed at least 4 feet above the
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5. verification that a permanent vegetative groundcover will be established.
11. An Annual Reclamation Report shall be submitted on a form supplied by the
Department by February 1 of each year until reclamation is completed and approved.
12. The operator shall notify the Department in writing of the desire to delete, modify or
otherwise change any part of the mining, reclamation, or erosion/sediment control plan
contained in the approved application for a mining permit or any approved revision to it.
Approval to implement such changes must be obtained from the Department prior to
on -site implementation of the revisions.
13. The security, which was posted pursuant to N.C.G.S. 74-54 in the form of a $33,800.00
Irrevocable Standby Letter of Credit, is sufficient to cover the operation as indicated in
the approved application. This security must remain in force for this permit to be valid.
The total affected land shall not exceed the bonded acreage.
14. A. Authorized representatives of the Division of Archives and History shall be
granted access to the site to determine the presence of significant
archaeological resources.
B. Pursuant to N. C. G. S. 70 Article 3, "The Unmarked Human Burial and Human
Skeletal Remains Protection Act," should the operator or any person in his
employ encounter human skeletal remains, immediate notification shall be
provided to the county medical examiner and the chief archaeologist, North
Carolina Division of Archives and History.

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APPROVED RECLAMATION PLAN
The Mining Permit incorporates this Reclamation Plan, the performance of which is a condition
on the continuing validity of that Mining Permit. Additionally, the Reclamation Plan is a
separable obligation of the permittee, which continues beyond the terms of the Mining Permit.
The approved plan provides:
Minimum Standards As Provided BY G.S. 74-53
1. The final slopes in all excavations in soil, sand, gravel and other unconsolidated
materials shall be at such an angle as to minimize the possibility of slides and be
consistent with the future use of the land.
2. Provisions for safety to persons and to adjoining property must be provided in all
excavations in rock.
3. All overburden and spoil shall be left in a configuration which is in accordance with
accepted conservation practices and which is suitable for the proposed subsequent use
of the land.
4. No small pools of water shall be allowed to collect or remain on the mined area that are,
or are likely to become noxious, odious or foul.
5. The revegetation plan shall conform to accepted and recommended agronomic and
reforestation practices as established by the North Carolina Agricultural Experiment
Station and the North Carolina Forest Service.
6. Permittee shall conduct reclamation activities pursuant to the Reclamation Plan herein
incorporated. These activities shall be conducted according to the time schedule
included in the plan, which shall to the extent feasible provide reclamation simultaneous
with mining operations and in any event, provide reclamation at the earliest practicable
time after completion or termination of mining on any segment of the permit area and
shall be completed within two years after completion or termination of mining.
RECLAMATION CONDITIONS:
1. Provided further, and subject to the Reclamation schedule, the planned reclamation
shall be to restore the mine excavation to a lake area and to grade and revegetate the
adjacent disturbed areas.
2. The specifications for surface gradient restoration to a surface suitable for the planned
future use are as follows:
A. The lake area shall be excavated to maintain a minimum water depth of four feet
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B. The side slopes to the lake excavation shall be graded to a 3 horizontal to 1
vertical or flatter to the water line and 2 horizontal to 1 vertical or flatter below the
water line.
C. Any areas used for wastepiles, screening, stockpiling or other processing shall
be leveled and smoothed.
D. No contaminants shall be permanently disposed of at the mine site. On -site
disposal of waste shall be in accordance with Operating Condition Nos. 10A
through 10D.
E. The affected land shall be graded to prevent the collection of noxious or foul
water.
3. Reveaetation Plan:
After site preparation, all disturbed land areas shall be revegetated as per the following:
Permanent Seeding Specifications
Dates Species Rate, Lbs/Acre
February 15- April 1 Kobe Lespedeza 10
Bahiagrass 50
Redtop 1
Winter rye (grain) 15
April 1- July 31 Common Bermuda 50
August 1- October Lespedeza (unscarified) 30
German millet 40
October 25- February 15 Rye (grain- temporary) 120
Soil Amendments
Lime - 2000 Ibslacre or follow recommendations from a soil test.
Fertilizer - 1000 Ibslacre 8-8-8 or 10-10-10, or follow recommendations from a soil
test.
Mulch - All seeded areas shall be mulched using small grain straw at a rate of 2000
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Whenever possible, disturbed areas should be vegetated with native warm season
grasses such as switch grass, Indian grass, bluestem and gamma grass.
In addition, the perrnittee shall consult with a professional wildlife biologist with the N.C.
Wildlife Resources Commission to enhance post -project wildlife habitat at the site.
4. Reclamation Plan:
Reclamation shall be conducted simultaneously with mining to the extent feasible. In
any event, reclamation shall be initiated as soon as feasible after completion or
termination of mining of any mine segment under permit. Final reclamation, including
revegetation, shall be completed within two years of completion or termination of
mining.
Permit issued this 7tn day of June, 2007.
James D. Simons, Director
Division of Land Resources
By Authority of the Secretary
Of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources

NOTICE OF ISSUANCE OF
MINING PERMIT
You have previously expressed an interest and/or are listed as an adjoining landowner
in the application for a mining permit filed by EWM LLC to conduct mining activities off
SR1128 (Weeping Mary Road) in Bertie County. The mining permit (no. 08-22) was issued on
June 7, 2007.
North Carolina law allows persons aggrieved by the issuance of a mining permit to
contest the decision by filing a petition for a contested case in the Office of Administrative
Hearings pursuant to N.C.G.S. 15OB-23 of the Administrative Procedure Act (APA).
If you believe that you are an aggrieved party within the meaning of the APA, a petition
for a contested case must be filed in the Office of Administrative Hearings within sixty (60)
days of the mailing of this notice to you.
If you file a contested case petition, it must be in writing and in the form prescribed by
N.G. General Statutes 15013-23. File the original petition and one copy with the Office of
Administrative Hearings, 6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-6714.
Any questions about filing a petition may be directed to the Clerk of the Office of
Administrative Hearings by telephoning [phone].
You must serve the Department of Environment and Natural Resources by mailing a
copy of the petition to Ms. Mary Penny Thompson, Registered Agent and General Counsel,
Department of Environment and Natural Resources, 1601 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC
27699-1601.
This notice was mailed on
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Tameg D. Simons
Director
Division of Land Resources
North Carolina Department of
Environment and Natural
Resources
Brenda Harris
Mining Program Secretary

North Carolina Deparbuent of Environment and Natural Resow*
Division of Land Resources, Land Quaft Section
MM RWECTION
(PERM TrrED MOE)
2. NENING PERM #
1. NMqE NAME
3. OPERATOR -i4/1 N. filf:'JIM/M�" 4. COUNTY i!.
5. ADDRESS
6. PERMIT ExpimnoN GATE or= 7. RIVER BASIN
8. Person(s) contacted at site
9. Was mine operating at time of inspection? U'Yes 13 No 10. Pictures? 11 Yes Z No
11. Date lag inspected: 12. Any mining since last inspection? a Yes 0 No
13. Is the mine in compliance with the Operating Conditions of the Permit? 0 Yes O'No
If no, explain:
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14. Is the mine in compliance with the on Conditions of the Permit? U-1tes 0 No
If no, explain:
15. Did any of the above deficiencies result in offshe damage? 13 Yes ZT No If yes, desm-be the
type and severity of the damage:
16. Corrective measures needed and/or Won:
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17. Other recommendations and comments: J.,
18. Is the Annual Reclamation Report +/-map accurate? 0 Yes 0 No (Explain) J3of Reviewed
19. Follow-up inspection needed? 0'Yiw 13 No Proposed date 772-7177
20. No. of additional pages of Inspection Report_. 21. Copy of Report sent to operator ­LL_'
(date)
INSPECTED BY: DATE- /J,,`
Telephone No: C';,
White copy to file MOW copy to operwor Pink copy to Mmmg S pecudw 10197

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North, Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources,
Division of Land Resources, Land Quality Section
MINE INSPECTION REPORT ---
(PERMITTED MINE)
1. MINE NAME � - \ sA �� ; � � ``� , is 2. MINING PERMIT # � m
3. OPERATOR f t UL 4. COUNTY
5. ADDRESS fi - _X �0
6. PERMIT EXPIRATION DATE (,�- 1 7 i i 1 7.
8. Person(s) contacted at site ` , \ :
BASIN z :._.'...
9. Was mine operating at time of inspection? ❑ Yes 0 No 10. Pictures?
11. Date last inspected: ? �- / / 12. Any mining since last inspection?
13. Is the mine in compliance with the Operating Conditions of the Permit? ®.-Yes
If no, explain:
❑ Yes 0 No
13 Yes ❑ No
❑ No
14. Is the mine in compliance with the Reclamation Conditions of the Permit? 25 Yes ❑ No
If no, explain:
15. Did any of the above deficiencies result in offsite damage? ❑ Yes n- No If yes, describe the
type and severity of the damage:
16. Corrective measures needed and/or taken:
17. Other recommendations and comments: .t .. -
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18. Is the Annual Reclamation Report +/-map accurate? ❑ Yes ❑ No (Explain) ❑ Not Reviewed
19. Follow-up inspection needed? 1 Yes ❑ No Proposed date
20. No. of additional pages of Inspection Report 21. Copy of Report sent --to operator'/
i (date)
INSPECTED BY: �: �� .� , �r DATE '7 I 1
Telephone No: ;
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources,
Division of Land Resources, Land Quality Section
IT, ERNUTTED MINE)
1. NHNE NAME i
LT. " � ; 2. MINING PERMIT# 3. OPERATOR, j4t-,4. COUNTY
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5. ADDRESS 11 � f C 1, j
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6. PERMIT EXPIRATION DATE "7�- / 7. RIVER BASIN V--
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8. Person(s) contacted at site 11r. P"t A/,J?,f I.."
9. Was mine operating at time of' ection? TerYes 0 No 10. Pictures? 0 Yes Q`Ro
11. Date last inspected: — Z / 2- 217T. 12. Any mining since last inspection? 'Ll-'Yes 0 No
13. Is the mine in compliance with the Operating Conditions of the Permit? ErYes El No
If no, explain:
14. Is the mine in compliance with the Reclamation Conditions of the Permit? D'Yes ❑ No
If no, explain:
15. Did any of the above deficiencies result in offsite damage? 0 Yes No If yes, describe the
type and severity of the damage:
16. Corrective measures needed and/or taken:#-
17. Other recommendations and cornments:
18. Is the Annual Reclamation Report +/-map accurate? E3 Yes 13 N (Explain) .0of Reviewed
j-
19, Follow-up inspection needed? Yes 0 No Proposed date X,
20. No. of additional pages of Inspection Report_. 21. Copy of Report sent t�,operator Ur. --
(date)
INSPECTED BY: DATE j'/
Telephone No:
White copy to file Yellow copy to operator Pink copy to Mining Specialist 10197

RECEIVED
LAND QUALITY
MINING PROGRAM

MINING CHFCKLI5T FOR ROUTING
Applicant's Name: ` ' 1 Project Name
ApplicJPermit No.: - '--County: Date Received:;;,_`;
Reviewer' ��-�� _ River Basin Name:;
0 New ❑ Renewal 0 Modification (inside permit boundaries)
❑ Modification (outside permit boundaries) O Transfer 0 Release
❑ Partial Release i Aelditional Information 0 Fee Needed: $
❑ Fee Received: $ '
1 F Regional Office (2 complete copies; attach the "LQ5 Regional
Office Mining Application Review Checklist" to one copy and attach hath the DWQ and DAQ
"Mining Application Review Form" to the other copy; send f7oth.copies to the Regional Gnglneer)
Date: Routed —=�=i Reed
❑ Division of Water Resources Date: Routed Reed
❑ NC Wildlife Resources Commission Date: Routed Reed
❑ U5 Fish & Wildlife Service Date: Routed Reed
(Only new applications and modfrcation requests that add land to the permit)
0 Division of Parks & Recreation Date: routed Reed
0 NC Geological Survey 5ect1on Date: Routed Reed .
(Only new applications and modification requests that add land to the permit)
0 Division of Archives & History Date: Routed Reed
(Only new applications)
❑ Other.
Date: Routed I Reed
**5u5pense Date for Comments: - 'µj (no later than 25 days
from receipt)
0 Please note the following:
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Division of Land Resources, Land Quality Section
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5. ADDRESS
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4. COUNTY t
RIVER BASIN
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9. Was mine operating at time. f inspection? C-. Yes No 10. Pictures?
11. Date last inspected: / 1// 12. Any mining. since last inspection?
13. Is the mine in compliance with the Operating Conditions of the Permit? J Yes
If no. explain:
❑ Yes ,�No
❑ Yes ��
❑ No
14. Is the mine in compliance with the Reclamation Conditions of the Permit? Yes ❑ No
If no, explain:
15. Did any of the above deficiencies result in offsite damage? ❑ Yes A No If yes, describe the
type and severity of the damage:
16. Corrective measures needed and/or taken:
17. Other rec mmendation. s and comments: :: f I VT(-
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18. Is the Annual Reclamation Report +/-map accurate? ❑ Yes ❑ No (Explain) Zf Not Reviewed
19. Follow-up inspection needed? ❑ Yes o Proposed date
20. No. of additional pages of inspection Report 21. Copy of Report sent to operator `° ,
(date)
INSPECTED BY: `"� = ��, U t DATE O /0.
Telephone No: ( i
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North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources
State Historic Preservation Office
Peter B. Sandbeck, Administrator
Michael F. (rile.', Governor
Lisbedt C. Evans, Seeretary
Jeffrey J. Grow, Depurs Secrerary
April 7, 2008
M3MORANDUM
TO: Brenda M. Harris, Mining Program Secretary
NCDENR - Division of Land Resources
Land QuaLity Section
Office of Archives mid Hismry
Division of Historical Rcsmirco
[)El'id Brook, Director
FROM: Peter Sandbeck
SUBJECT: Site Inspection, Mining Permit Application for Bent River ](tine, Bertie County, ER 07-0496
Staff members from the Office of State Archaeology conducted site inspections at the Bent River Mine on J tine
27, 2007 and again on March 12, 2008. Based on the results of these inspections we offer the following
comments.
The proposed mine is located on a terrace overlooking the Roanoke River. Two archaeological sites are
recorded within the boundaries of the mine. Both of these sites are primarily prehistoric in origin with
subsequent historic components. Based on our assessment both of these sites are ineligible for inclusion on
the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP). In addition, a historic levee is located on the periphery of the
nine tract adjacent to the Roanoke River. The mining operations will not be undertaken within 100 feet of this
structure. As a result, it is our opinion that the proposed undertaking will not adversely affect significant
cultural resources.
The above comments are made pursuant to Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and the
Advisory Council on Historic Preservation's Regulations for Compliance with Section 106 codified at 36 CFR
Part 800.
Thank you for your cooperation and consideration. If you have questions concerning the above colrment,
contact Renee Gledhill -Earley, environmental review coordinator, at 919-807-6379. In all future
communication concerning this project, please cite the above referenced tracking number.
cc: E. Warren Matthews, E. W. M., LLC
Location! 109 [tiast Jnncs Street, Raleigh NC 27601 Mailing Address: 4617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh NIC 27G99-4G17 Telephonejwx: [phone]/807-0599

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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Land Resources
Land Quality Section
James D. Simons, PG, PE
Director and State Geologist
May 24, 2007
Mr. E. Warren Matthews
EWM, LLC
PO Box 369
Bracey, Virginia 23919
Re: Bent River (A) Mine (Draft Permit)
Bertie County
Roanoke River Basin
Dear Mr: Matthews:
Michael F. Easley, Govemor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
Your application for a mining permit for the above referenced mine site has been
reviewed but not yet approved. Enclosed is a draft of the mining permit proposed by the
Department. The conditions in the draft permit were based primarily upon information
supplied in your application. Other necessary conditions may have been added to ensure
compliance with The Mining Act of 1971.
The reclamation bond has been calculated for this site using the information submitted
on the mine map (see enclosed worksheet). The bond amount for this site is $33,800.00. The
bond is required before the permit can be issued. For your convenience, I have enclosed a
bond form, an assignment of a savings account form and an irrevocable standby letter of
credit form. The name on the security form must be the same as the name appearing on the
enclosed draft permit, i.e., EWM, LLC. In addition to one of these alternatives you may, upon
request, substitute a cash deposit.
Please review the enclosed draft permit and the reclamation bond worksheet, and
contact this office should you have any objections or questions concerning the permit
conditions. G.S. 74-51 provides that the operator has sixty (60) days following the mailing of a
notice of the required bond in which to file the required surety.
The permit will be issued when the required security has been received. No mining
may be conducted until the permit is issued. G.S. 74-65 states that the issuance of a mining
permit does not supersede or otherwise affect or prevent the enforcement of any zoning
regulation or ordinance duly adopted by an incorporated city or county or by any agency or
department of the State of North Carolina.
1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612 •919-733-4574 I FAX; 919-733-2876
512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, 27604
An Equal opportunity 1 Alfirmaiive Action Employer — 50% Recycled 110% Post Consumer Paper

Mr. Matthews
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Please contact Ms. Judy Wehner, Assistant State Mining Specialist, at [phone]
if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
loyd . Williams, PG, CPG, CPM
State Mining Specialist
Land Quality Section
FRW/jw
Enclosures: Bond calculation worksheet
Bond forms
cc: Mr. Pat McClain, PE
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DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF LAND RESOURCES
LAND QUALITY SECTION
PERMIT
for the operation of a mining activity
In accordance with the provisions of G.S. 74-46 through 68, "The Mining
Act of 1971," Mining Permit Rule 15A NCAC 5 B, and other applicable
laws, rules and regulations
Permission is hereby granted to:
EWM, LLC
Bent River (A) Mine
Bertie County - Permit No. *
for the operation of a
Sand Mine
which shall provide that the usefulness, productivity and scenic values of
all lands and waters affected by this mining operation will receive the
greatest practical degree of protection and restoration.
MINING PERMIT EXPIRATION DATE: 2017

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In accordance with the application for this mining permit, which is hereby approved by the
Department of Environment and Natural Resources, hereinafter referred to as the Department,
and in conformity with the approved Reclamation Plan attached to and incorporated as part of
this permit, provisions must be made for the protection of the surrounding environment and for
reclamation of the land and water affected by the permitted mining operation. This permit is
expressly conditioned upon compliance with all the requirements of the approved Reclamation
Plan. However, completed performance of the approved Reclamation Plan is a separable
obligation, secured by the bond or other security on file with the Department, and may survive
the expiration, revocation or suspension of this permit.
This permit is not transferable by the permittee with the following exception: If another
operator succeeds to the interest of the permittee in the permitted mining operation, by virtue
of a sale, lease, assignment or otherwise, the Department may release the permittee from the
duties imposed upon him by the conditions of his permit and by the Mining Act with reference
to the permitted operation, and transfer the permit to the successor operator, provided that
both operators have complied with the requirements of the Mining Act and that the successor
operator agrees to assume the duties of the permittee with reference to reclamation of the
affected land and posts a suitable bond or other security.
In the event that the Department determines that the permittee or permittee's successor is not
complying with the Reclamation Plan or other terms and conditions of this permit, or is failing
to achieve the purposes and requirements of the Mining Act, the Department may give the
operator written notice of its intent to modify, revoke or suspend the permit, or its intent to
modify the Reclamation Plan as incorporated in the permit. The operator shall have right to a
hearing at a designated time and place on any proposed modification, revocation or
suspension by the Department. Alternatively and in addition to the above, the Department
may institute other enforcement procedures authorized by law.
Definitions
Wherever used or referred to in this permit, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise,
terms shall have the same meaning as supplied by the Mining Act, N.C.G.S. 74-49.
Expiration Date
This permit shall be effective from the date of its issuance until *, 2017.
Conditions
This permit shall be subject to the provisions of the Mining Act, N.C.G.S. 74-46, et. seq., and
to the following conditions and limitations:
OPERATING CONDITIONS:
A. Any wastewater processing or mine dewatering shall be in accordance with the
permitting requirements and rules promulgated by the N.C. Environmental
Management Commission.

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B. Any stormwater runoff from the affected areas at the site shall be in accordance
with any applicable permit requirements and regulations promulgated by the
Environmental Protection Agency and enforced by the N.G. Environmental
Management Commission. It shall be the permittee's responsibility to contact
the Division of Water Quality to secure any necessary stormwater permits or
other approval documents.
2. A. Any mining process producing air contamination emissions shall be subject to
the permitting requirements and rules promulgated by the N.C. Environmental
Management Commission and enforced by the Division of Air Quality.
B. During mining operations, water trucks or other means that may be necessary
shall be utilized to prevent dust from leaving the permitted area.
3. A. Sufficient buffer as indicated on the mine map received by the Land Quality
Section on April 20, 2007, shall be maintained between any affected land and any
adjoining waterway or wetland to prevent sedimentation of that waterway or
wetland from erosion of the affected land and to preserve the integrity of the
natural watercourse or wetland.
B. Any mining activity affecting waters of the State, waters of the U. S., or wetlands
shall be in accordance with the requirements and regulations promulgated and
enforced by the N. C. Environmental Management Commission.
4. A. Adequate mechanical barriers including but not limited to diversions, earthen
dikes, check dams, sediment retarding structures, rip rap pits, or ditches shall be
provided in the initial stages of any land disturbance and maintained to prevent
sediment from discharging onto adjacent surface areas or into any lake, wetland
or natural watercourse in proximity to the affected land.
B. All drainage from the affected area around the mine excavation shall be diverted
internal to said excavation or into the approved sediment pond.
C. No dewatering activities shall occur at this site.
D. Mining activities shall occur as indicated on the mine map received by the Land
Quality Section on April 20, 2007 and the supplemental information received by
the Land Quality Section on February 23, 2007 and April 20, 2007.
5. All permit boundaries (35.18 acres) shall be permanently marked at the site on 100-foot
intervals unless the line of sight allows for larger spacing intervals.
6. The angle for graded slopes and fills shall be no greater than the angle, which can be
retained by vegetative cover or other adequate erosion control measure, structure, or
device. In any event, exposed slopes or any excavated channels, the erosion of which
may cause off -site damage because of siltation, shall be planted or otherwise provided
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7. The affected land shall be graded so as to prevent collection of pools of water that are,
or likely to become, noxious or foul. Necessary structures such as drainage ditches or
conduits shall be constructed or installed when required to prevent such conditions.
8. Existing vegetation or vegetated earthen berms shall be maintained between the mine
and public thoroughfares whenever practical to screen the operation from the public.
9. Sufficient buffer (minimum 50 foot unexcavated) shall be maintained between any
excavation and any mining permit boundary to protect adjacent property.
10. A. No on -site disposal of refuse or other solid waste that is generated outside of the
mining permit area shall be allowed within the boundaries of the mining permit
area unless authorization to conduct said disposal has first been obtained from
both the Division of Waste Management and the Land Quality Section,
Department of Environment and Natural Resources. The method of disposal
shall be consistent with the approved reclamation plan.
B. Mining refuse as defined by G.S. 74-49 (14) of The Mining Act of 1971
generated on -site and directly associated with the mining activity may be
disposed of in a designated refuse area. All other waste products must be
disposed of in a disposal facility approved by the Division of Waste
Management. No petroleum products, acids, solvents or their storage containers
or any other material that may be considered hazardous shall be disposed of
within the permitted area.
C. For the purposes of this permit, the Division of Land Resources considers the
following materials to be "mining refuse" (in addition to those specifically listed
under G.S. 74-49 (14) of the N.C. Mining Act of 1971):
1. on -site generated land clearing debris
2. conveyor belts
3. wire cables
4. v-belts
5. steel reinforced air hoses
fi. drill steel
D. If mining refuse is to be permanently disposed within the mining permit
boundary, the following information must be provided to and approved by the
Division of Land Resources prior to commencement of such disposal:
1. the approximate boundaries and size of the refuse disposal area;
2. a list of refuse items to be disposed;
3. verification that a minimum of 4 feet of cover will be provided over the
refuse;
4. verification that the refuse will be disposed at least 4 feet above the
seasonally high water table; and,

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

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

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B. The side slopes to the lake excavation shall be graded to a 3 horizontal to 1
vertical or flatter to the water line and 2 horizontal to 1 vertical or flatter below the
water line.
C. Any areas used for wastepiies, screening, stockpiling or other processing shall
be leveled and smoothed.
D. No contaminants shall be permanently disposed of at the mine site. On -site
disposal of waste shall be in accordance with Operating Condition Nos. 10A
through 101D.
E. The affected land shall be graded to prevent the collection of noxious or foul
water.
3. Revegetation Plan:
After site preparation, all disturbed land areas shall be revegetated as per the following:
Permanent Seeding Specifications
Dates
February 15- April 1
April 1- July 31
August 1- October
October 25- February 15
Soil Amendments
Species Rate, Lbs/Acre
Kobe Lespedeza 10
Bahiagrass 50
Redtop 1
Winter rye (grain) 15
Common Bermuda 50
Lespedeza (unscarified) 30
German millet 40
Rye (grain- temporary) 120
Lime - 2000 Ibs/acre or follow recommendations from a soil test.
Fertilizer- 1000 Ibs/acre 8-8-8 or 10-10-10, or follow recommendations from a soil
test.
Mulch - All seeded areas shall be mulched using small grain straw at a rate of 2000
ibs/acre and anchored appropriately.

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Whenever possible, disturbed areas should be vegetated with native warm season
grasses such as switch grass, Indian grass, bluestem and gamma grass.
In addition, the permittee shall consult with a professional wildlife biologist with the N.C.
Wildlife Resources Commission to enhance post -project wildlife habitat at the site.
4. Reclamation Plan:
Reclamation shall be conducted simultaneously with mining to the extent feasible. In
any event, reclamation shall be initiated as soon as feasible after completion or
termination of mining of any mine segment under permit. Final reclamation, including
revegetation, shall be completed within two years of completion or termination of
mining.
Permit issued this *th day of * 2007.
James D. Simons, Director
Division of Land Resources
By Authority of the Secretary
Of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources

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APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERtiIIT
E. DETERIMINATION OF AFFECTED ACREAGE AND BOND
The following bond calculation worksheet is to be used to establish an appropriate bond (based upon a range
of $500 to $5, 000 per affected acre) for each permitted mine site based upon the acreage approved by the
Department to be affected during the life of the mining permit. Please tt:xert_the aoar .�irnctte acreage. fnr
AFFECTED
CATEGORY
ACREAGE
Tailings/Sediment Ponds:
Ac.
Stockpiles:
Ac.
Wastepiles:
Ac.
Proces$ �n Area/Haul Roads:
�f g
b—: Ac.
.i$ r• (.3(r
Mine Excavation:
a3,,1� Ac.
6.4 + ,7,7L
Other:
_3.5je Ac.
TOTAL AFFECTED AC.:
Ac.
( TOTAL PERMITTED AC.:
Ac.)
* A. VA
RECLAMATION
RECLAMATION
COST/ACRE*
COST
X S"MO_ /Ac.
_ S 010
X S /Ac.
_ S
X $ /Ac.
= $
X $ • 0° /Ac.
= S
X /Ac.
=
X /Ac.
= $ yo
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 77, Ac. l
b) Positive Drainage _ Ac. X $1,500.00
SUBTOTAL COST: $ __ a1f3�
Inflation Factor:
a
0.02 X SUBTOTAL COST: $ I � X Permit Life (1 to 10 years): IV
INFLATION COST: $ y o1 oa
TOTAL COST = SUBTOTAL COST + INFLATION COST = $ 10
d li
Total Reclamation Bond Cost: $
(round down to the nearest $100.00)
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APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT &Vj-2,
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 $S, 000 per affected acre) for each permitted mine site based upon the acreage approved by the
Department to be affected during the life of the mining permit. Please inxeiLtbe approximate acreag,e,,fnr
AFFECTED RECLAMATION RECLAMATION
CATEGORY ACREAGE COST/ACRE* COST
Tailings/Sediment Ponds: S Ac. X $ 5D 8 4' /Ac. = $ A0
Stockpiles: Ac.
Wastepiles: Ac.
Proces ng Area/Haul Roads: 6-. �' Ac,
Mine Excavation: 4 Ac.
6, y + 17t7(i
Other: 0.15la Ac.
TOTAL AFFECTED AC.: 3;1•?4 Ac.
( TOTAL PERMMIT YE�D AC.: �.1 Ac.)
X $
/Ac. = $
X $ /Ac.
X $ " /Ac.
X $ 500°0 /Ac.
X $ —LftO-"a /Ac.
504
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 3 R 1710 Ac.
b) Positive Drainage Ac. X $1,500.00 = $ f�
SUBTOTAL COST: $ 01$. RID
Inflation Factor:
a
0.02 X SUBTOTAL COST: $ ni SJa X Permit Life (1 to 10 years):
INFLATION COST: $ 6D
TOTAL COST = SUBTOTAL COST + INFLATION COST = $ 3,3,
d tf
Total Reclamation Bond Cost: $
(round down to the nearest $100.00)
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Bent River 08-22
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Subject: Bent River 08-22
From: Gary Novak <[e-mail]>
Date: Mon., 30 Apr 2007 10.37:53 -0400
To: Judy Wehner <[e-mail]>
Judy,
T'm baaackkk! Miss me?
Hey, I have one question: This same landowner started to construct the duck ponds
outside the permit boundary. They are required to submit a E&S Plan for that
construction. To date, the plan has not been submitted. Can the Division withhold
issuing the permit until a plan is submitted? I will be going back to the site to
issue a NOV for no approved plan. It would be a good thing to hang over their head to
be in compliance with all state and. local laws. They were notified in writing at the
same time I reviewed the permit.
Anyway, I finished .looking over the ADI for the above. T do not see any further
information needed at this time.
Tf you have any questions, give me a call?
Gary
Gary Novak <Gai .Novak a)ncmai1 net>
IEnvironmental Specialist
V Div. of Land Resources, Land Quality Section
NC Department of Environment & Natural Resources
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MINING CHECKLIST FOR ROUTING
Applicant's Name- _' f _ Project Name:
L
Applic./Permit No.: County: :_ Date Received:
Reviewer.
River P>asin Name: i
New ❑ Renewal ❑ Modification (inside permit boundaries)
❑ Modh9cation (outside per it boundaries) 0Tran5fer ElRe{ease
❑ Partial Release dAAdditional Information a Fee Needed: $
❑ Fee Received: $,
PIen-P 1"t�wa & entire application aakge_to:
s a p -gip Regional Office (2 complete copies; attach the "LQ5 Regional
Office Mining Application Review Checklist" to one copy and attach hath the DWQ and DAQ
"Mining Application Review Form" to the other copy; rend both copies to the Regional Engineer)
Date: Routed `f, i ";� . Rec'd
❑ Division of Water Resources Date: Routed 1 , Rec'd
❑ NC Wildlife Resources Commission Date: Routed Rec'd
❑ U5 Fish & Wildlife Service Date: Routed Rec'd
(Only new applications and modification requests that add land to the permit)
Rec'd
❑ Division of Parke & Recreation
Date:
Routed
❑ NC Geological Survey 5ection
Date:
Routed
Rec'd
(Only new applications and modification requeste that add land to the permit)
❑ Division of Archives & History
Date:
Routed
Rec'd
(Only new applications)
❑ Other:
Date:
Routed
Rec'd
**5uopen5e Date for Comments: 1 J i �j (no later than 25 days
from receipt)
11 Please note the following:

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LAW OFFICES OF
HARRIS, MATTHEWS & CROWDER, P. C.
► Bracey office
E. Warren Matthews
9718 Hwy. 903
P. 0. Box 369
Bracey, Virginia 23919
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
e-mail [e-mail]
4 South Hill office
Frank D. Harris (1924-2006)
Charles H. Crowder, III
Harry S. Montgomery, III
115 West Danville Street
P. 0. Box 369
South Hill, Virginia 23970
Telephone: [phone]
Fax:[phone]
April 16, 2007
4 Kenbridge Office
Calvin S. Spencer, Jr,
111 East Fifth Avenue
P. 0. Drawer G
Kenbridge, Virginia 23944
Telephone: [phone]
[phone]
Fax: [phone]
Ms. Judith A. Wehner VIA UPS
Assistant State Mining Specialist
Land Quality Section
Division of Land Resources
Dept. of Environment and Natural Resources
512 North Salisbury Street
Raleigh, NC 27604
Re: Bent River (A) Pit
Bertie County
............
Roanoke River Basin
Dear Ms, Wehner:
In response to your letter of March 23, 2007, 1 am enclosing herewith the following
documents:
1. Two (2) copies of the mine map showing the details of the access road, buffer zone
widths, sediment pond, permit boundary and acreage chart prepared on a scale of 1 inch equals
100 feet,
2, Two (2) copies of the plats confirming the adjoining property owners;
3. Two (2) copies of a Property Management Map showing the relative position of my
entire tract, including the mine site with reference to the adjoining property owners. This
information was compiled by GFER Forestry Consultants, and as represented to me was obtained
by it from the tax maps of Bertie County (shown in yellow) and Halifax County (shown in green).
(4) Two (2) copies of the return receipt from the Notice sent to the State of North Carolina,
State Property Office, 1321 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1321, adjoining property
owner on the north side of the Roanoke River.

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Ms. Judith A. Wehner
Page two
April 16, 2007
5. Two (2) copies of the Notice sent to the State Property Office with exhibits attached,
including the receipt from the U.S. Postal Service for the mail certification;
6. Two (2) copies of the Notice sent to the adjoining property owners, John M. Griffin,
Thomas M. Urquhart, Sr. and Emily U. Ayscue, together with copies of the certified receipts from
the U.S. Postal Service and duplicate copies of the acknowledgments executed by Mr. Griffin, Mr.
Urquhart, in his own right and in behalf of his sister, Mrs. Ayscue;
7. Two (2) copies of the Notice to Zee Lamb, Bertie County Manager, together with the
receipt and duplicate copies of his acknowledgment in connection with the documents.
The original Notices to the adjoining property owners were not sent with the request of a
return receipt because the instructions from your office were silent on that point. Mr. Griffin, Mr.
Urquhart, Mrs. Ayscue and Mr. Lamb, the County Manager, were more than happy to execute
acknowledgments of the receipt of the documents, copies of which are enclosed.
If you need additional information, please let me know and I shall respond timely and as
soon as possible.
Very truly yours,
5, zavxg
E. Warren Matthews
Enclosures
cc: Mr. Patrick H. McClain, PE
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[phone]
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State of North Carolina
NC State Property Office
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PS Form 3811, February 2004 Domestic Return Receipt W2595-02•10M1540 ;

E. W.M., LL C
9718 Highway 903
P. O. Box 369
Bracey, Virginia 23919
April 3, 2007
By Certified Mail, Return Receipt Requested
State of North Carolina
North Carolina State Property Office
1321 Main Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1321
Re: Tax Parcel No. 0801631 1 1190 acres
Palmyra Township, Halifax County, North Carolina
Gentlemen.
I have applied for a mining permit to produce topsoil, sand, and gravel from a site I own in
Bertie County, North Carolina on the south side of the Roanoke River directly opposite the
captioned parcel owned by the State of North Carolina according to my information.
In connection with the mining permit application, I am required to give all landowners whose
property is located within 1,000 feet of the proposed mining site official notice of the application.
Accordingly, I enclose herewith a copy of the official notice of my application with exhibits attached.
If you have questions or need additional information, please let me know as soon as
possible. You may reach me collect at 434-636-6363. If you cannot reach me, you may contact
my project manager, C. Patrick (Pat) Warmack, whose cell number is 252-578-3323. His home
phone number is 252-539-2057. Mr. Warmack is on -site each day during regular business hours.
Very truly yours, .
E. Warren Matthews
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NOTICE
Pursuant to provisions G.S. 74-50(bl) of The Mining Act of 1971, Notice is hereby given that
_E.W.M., LLC, a North Carolina limited liability comparryhas applied on February 22, 2007
(Applicant Name) (Date)
to the Land Quality Section, Division of Land Resources, North Carolina Department of Environment
and Natural Resources, 1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612, for (check one):
(a) a new surface mining permit F11
(b) a modification of an existing surface mining permit to add land to the permitted area ❑
The applicant proposes to mine sand, gravel and topsoilon
(Mineral, Ore)
35.17
(Number)
acres located 61.5
(Miles)
southwest of Lewiston/Woodville off/nearroad NCSR 1128*
(Direction) (Nearest Town) (Number/Name)
in Berg County.
*Weeping Mary Road
*SEE ATTACHED MAP FOR PROPOSED PERMIT BOUNDARIES AND CORRESPONDING
ADJOINING LANDOWNER NAMES AND LOCATIONS*
In accordance with G.S. 74-50(bl), the mine operator is required to make a reasonable effort to notify all
owners of record, both public and private, of all tracts of land that are adjoining the mining permit boundary;
if an adjoining tract is owned or leased by the applicant or is owned by the lessor of the mine tract, all owners
of record of tracts adjoining these tracts must be notified (that are within 1,000 feet of the mining permit
boundary). In addition, the mine operator must also notify the chief administrative officer of the county or
municipality in which any part of the permitted area is located. Any person may file written comment(s) to the
Department at the above address within thirty (30) days of the issuance of this Notice or the filing of the
application for a permit, whichever is later. Should the Department determine that a significant public 'interest
exists relative to G.S. 74-51, a public hearing will be held within 60 days of the end of the 30-day comment
period specified above.
A copy of the permit application materials are on file and available for public review during normal business
hours at the above listed address as well as at the appropriate regional office. Ur in rmatim-regarding the
. For information on the mining permit application review process, please contact the
Mining Program staff at [phone]. Pleasr. note that the ent will, -on i er any releyant written
process until a fin eciSign is made on the agpli tca ion.
State of North Carolina, NC State Property E.W.M., LLC (434--636-6363)
Office, 1321 Main Service Center, Raleigh, NC C.........._.Patri.ck Warma_c_k(252-578,_.323/252-539-20'
(Addressee/Owner of Record's - (Name of Applicant: Include Contact Person
Name and Address) & Company Name, if Applicable)
April 3, 2007
(Date of Issuance of this Notice/
Mailed to Addressee/Owner of Record)
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9718 Highway 903 (P. O. Box 369)
Tirara;l,_ Virginia 93919
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PROPERTY MANAGEMENT MAP
Halifax & Bertie Counties, North Carolina
Map by SB, March 2007 EWM, LLC
1 inch equals 2,351 feet
GFER Forestry Consultants, PLLC
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9718 Highway 903
A 4. Sox 369
Brace , Vir inia 23919
February 22, 2007
Mr. John M. Griffin
John M. Griffin, LLC
P. O. Box 490
Lewiston, NC 27840
Mr, Thomas M. Urquhart, Sr.
P. O. Box 131
Ahoskie, NC 27910-0131
Dear Mrs. Ayscue and Messrs. Griffin and Urquhart:
Mrs. Emily U. Ayscue
C/o Thomas M. Urquhart, Sr.
P. O. Box 131
Ahoskie, NC 27910-0131
7005 2570 0000 5825 2286
7005 2570 0000 5825 2262
7005 2570 0000 5825 2279
I enclose herewith a copy of the official notice required as an incident of my application for a surface raining
permit to produce, market, and sell topsoil, sand, and gravel from a portion of the property in Bertie County
known locally as Red Hill and Spring Gut. The notice is accompanied by a copy of the county tax map, the
perimeter survey of the property on which I have sketched the area sought to be permitted, and a copy of the
boundary of the proposed mine site.
According to my information, no portion of the land which is the subject of the mine permit application lies
within 1,000 feet of your property line. Nonetheless, I wanted each of you to be aware of the application and
the plans I have for the development of a portion of the Red Hill site.
Additionally, we are working in conjunction with the U.S. Department of Agriculture/Natural Resource
Conservation Services (Brian Short) in the location and construction of waterfowl impoundments on other
areas of the property. The first impoundment is under construction presently. We have designed the project
to insure to the maximum extent reasonably possible that you will not be adversely impacted as adjoining
landowners from any of the operations.
Should you have questions or want additional information about the projects, I would be pleased to respond
upon request. Pat Warmack, known to each of you, is the Project Manager on site. I will be out of the
country until March 7. If you have questions in the meantime, you may address them to him. His cell phone
is 252-578-3323 and his home number is 252-539-2057, He is on site Monday through Friday and should
be able to answer any questions that you might have in my absence.
I look forward to a continued neighborly relationship with each of you and hope to see you shortly after my
return.
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Enclosures
cc: Mr. Zee Lamb, Bertie County Manager
Mrs. Emily U. Ayscue
c/o E. Osborne Ayscue, Esquire
Mr. C, Patrick Warmack
Very truly yours,
E. Warren Matthews
7005 2570 0000

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E.W.M., LLC
9718 Highway 903
P. O. Box 369
Bracey, Virginia 23919
February 22, 2007
Mr. Zee Lamb, Manager
Bertie County
P. O. Box 530
Windsor, NC 27983
RE: E.W.M., LLC, a North Carolina Limited Liability Company
Application for New Surface Mine Permit 1 Bertie County, North Carolina
Mine Name: Bent River (A)
Dear Mr. Lamb:
I enclose herewith a copy of the official notice required as an incident of my application for a surface
mining permit to produce, market, and sell topsoil, sand, and gravel from a portion of the property
in Bertie County known locally as Red Hill and Spring Gut. The notice is accompanied by a copy
of the county tax map, the perimeter survey of the property on which I have sketched the area
sought -to be permitted, and a copy of the boundary of the proposed mine site.
I have filed six duplicate originals of the application with the State of North Carolina, as required,
and sent one copy to the Washington Regional Office so that Mr. Novak would have it immediately
at hand.
If you have questions or need additional information immediately, please contact the Project
Manager, C. Patrick (Pat) Warmack whose cell number is 252-578-3323 and whose home number
is 252-539-2057. Pat is on site each day. I will not be available personally until March 7, but he
should be able to answer any questions you may have and arrange for any additional information
you may require.
I look forward to meeting and working with you both personally and in your position as County
Manager.
Very truly yours,
E. Warren Matthews
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Enclosures
cc: Mr. C. Patrick Warmack

NOTICE
Pursuant to provisions G.S. 74-50(bl) of The Mining Act of 1971, Notice is hereby given that
E.W.M.,LLC, a North Carolina Limited Liability Company has applied on February 22, 2007
(Applicant Name) (Date)
to the Land Quality Section, Division of Land Resources, North Carolina Department of Environment
and Natural Resources, 1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612, for (check one):
(a) a new surface mining permit El
(b) a modification of an existing surface mining permit to add land to the permitted area ❑
The applicant proposes to mine sand, gravel & topsoil on
(Mineral, Ore)
southwest
(Direction)
35.17
(Number)
acres located 6.5
(Miles)
of Lewiston/Woodville off/near road NCSR 1128*
(Nearest Town) (Number/Name)
*Weeping Mary Road
in Bertie County.
*SEE ATTACHED MAP FOR PROPOSED PERMIT BOUNDARIES AND CORRESPONDING
ADJOINING LANDOWNER NAMES AND LOCATIONS*
In accordance with G.S. 74-50(b1), the mine operator is required to make a reasonable effort to notify all
owners of record, both public and private, of all tracts of land that are adjoining the mining permit boundary,
if an adjoining tract is owned or leased by the applicant or is owned by the lessor of the mine tract, all owners
of record of tracts adjoining these tracts mustle notified (that are within 1,000 feet of the mining permit
boundary). In addition, the mine operator must also notify the chief administrative officer of the county or
municipality in which any part of the permitted area is located. Any person may file written comment(s) to the
Department at the above address within thirty (30) days of the issuance of this Notice or the filing of the
application for a permit, whichever is later. Should the Department determine that a significant public interest
exists relative to G.S. 74-51, a public hearing will be held within 60 days of the end of the 30-day comment
period specified above.
A copy of the permit application materials are on file and available for public review during normal business
hours at the above listed address as well as at the appropriate regional office. For information regarding the
Zee Lamb, Bertie County Manager
P. O. Box 530,_ Windsor, NC279.83
(Addressee/Owner of Record's
Name and Address)
February 22, 2007
(Date of Issuance of this Notice/
Mailed to Addressee/Owner of Record)
on the Honing permit application review process, please contact the
Please note that the Department will considerany r01CyAat_WXi=
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E.W.M., LLC (434-636-6363)
C. Patrick Warmack (252-578-3323/252-539-205
Name of A Include Contact
( Applicant: PP � Person
& Company Name, if Applicable)
9718 Highway 903 (P. 0. Box 369)
Bracey, VA 23919
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(Applicant Name) (Date)
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(b) a modification of an existing surface mining permit to add land to the permitted area
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*Weeping Mary Road
*SEE ATTACHED MAP FOR PROPOSED PERMIT BOUNDARIES AND CORRESPONDING
ADJOINING LANDOWNER NAMES AND LOCATIONS*
In accordance with G.S. 74-50(bl), the mine operator is required to make a reasonable effortto notify all
owners of record, both public and private, of all tracts of land that are adjoining the mining permit boundary;
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of record of tracts adjoining these tracts must be notified (that are within 1,000 feet of the ruining 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.
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hours at the above listed address as well as at the appropriate regional office. _ For, in formation regardong the
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process until a final decision is made on the_awlication.
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c/o Thomas M. Urquhart, Sr. E.W.M., LLC (434-636-6363)
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February 22, 2007
(Date of Issuance of this Notice/
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(Mineral, Ore)
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(Direction) (Nearest Town) (Number/Name)
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*SEE ATTACHED MAP FOR PROPOSED PERMIT BOUNDARIES AND CORRESPONDING
ADJOINING LANDOWNER NAMES AND LOCATIONS*
In accordance with G.S. 74-50(b1), the mine operator is required to make a reasonable effort to notify all
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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
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period specified above.
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John M. Griffin, LLC
P. 0. Box 490, Lewiston, NC 27849
(Addressee/Owner of Record's
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February 22, 2007
(Date of Issuance of this Notice/
Mailed to Addressee/Owner of Record)
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(Applicant Name) (Date)
to the Land Quality Section, Division of Land Resources, North Carolina Department of Environment
and Natural Resources, 1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612, for (check one):
(a) a new surface mining permit 0
(b) a modification of an existing surface mining permit to add land to the permitted area
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*Weeping Mary Road
*SEE ATTACHED MAP FOR PROPOSED PERMIT BOUNDARIES AND CORRESPONDING
ADJOINING LANDOWNER NAMES AND LOCATIONS*
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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
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March 30, 2007
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
RE: E.W.M., LLC, a North Carolina Limited Liability Company
Application for New Surface Mine Permit (Sand, Gravel, and Topsoil)
35.17 acres / 6.5 Miles Southwest of Lewiston/Woodville
NCSR 1128 (Weeping Mary Road), Bertie County, North Carolina
Mine Name: Bent River (A)
This is to certify that I/we received a copy of the official notice for the captioned entity's
application for a mining permit, said application having been dated February 22, 2007.
3I 3l (a ,,-c. pzt. w��li (SEAL)
Date Thomas M. Urquhart, Ir3r.

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March 30, 2007
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
RE: E.W.M., LLC, a North Carolina Limited Liability Company
Application for New Surface Mine permit (Sand, Gravel, and Topsoil)
35.17 acres 16.5 Miles Southwest of Lewiston/Woodville
NCSR 1128 (Weeping Mary Road), Bertie County, North Carolina
Mine Name: Bent River (A)
This is to certify that I/we received a copy of the official notice for the captioned entity's
application for a mining permit, said application having been dated February 22, 2007.
EMILY U. AYSCUE
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Date Thomas M. Urquha , Sr. 1C,

March 30, 2007
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
RE: E.W.M., LLC, a North Carolina Limited Liability Company
Application for New Surface Mine Permit (Sand, Gravel, and Topsoil)
35.17 acres / 6.5 Miles Southwest of Lewiston/Woodville
NCSR 1128 (Weeping Mary Road), Bertie County, North Carolina
Mine Name: Bent River (A)
This is to certify that I/we received a copy of the official notice for the captioned entity's
application for a mining permit, said application having been dated February 22, 2007.
JOHN M. GRIFFIN
! JO N M. GRIFFIN, L C
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TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
RE: E.W.M., LLC, a North Carolina limited Liability Company
.Application for New SurfamUne-Permit (Sand, Gravel, and Topsoil)
35.17 acres 16.5 Miles Southwest of Lewiston[Woodvlile
NCSR 1128 (Weeping Mary Road), Bettie County, North Carolina
Mine Name: Bent River (A)
This is to certify that Ilwe received a copy of the officlal notice for the captioned entity's
application for a mining permit, said application having been dated February 22, 2007.
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United States Department of the Interior
FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
Raleigh Field Office
Post Office Box 33726
Raleigh. North Carolina 27636-3726
March 19, 2007
Mr. James D. Simmons
Director and State Geologist
NCDENR-Division of Land Resources
1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612
Attn. Brenda M. Harris
Dear Mr. Simmons:
The U.S. fish and Wildlife Service has reviewed the project advertised in the following mining
application. Due to staff and funding constraints, we are unable to adequately address the subject
proposal at this time. Therefore, we are taking no action on the following mining permit
application.
APPLICANT
COUNTY
NOTICE DATE
DUE DATE
E.W.M., A.N.C., LLC
Bertie
02-27-07
03-20-07
We appreciate the opportunity to provide comments on the subject proposal. Should you have
any questions regarding these comments, please contact Mr. Mark D. Bowers at [phone],
extension 19, or at the above address.
cc: NMFS, Beaufort, NC
EPA, Atlanta, GA
WRC, Raleigh, NC

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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Land Resources
Land Quality Section
James D. Simons, P.G., P.E.
Director and State Geologist
MEMORANDUM
February 27, 2007
TO: Mr. Peter M. Benjamin
Application Review Coordinator
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
FROM: Brenda M. Harri
Mining Program ary
Land Quality Section
SUBJECT: Mining Permit Application for E.W.M., A.N.C., LLC
Bent River (A) Mine
Bertie County
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Doss Jr., Secretary
Please find attached for your review a copy of the mining application request for
the above referenced project.
Please review this information and advise as to the probability of this operation
having unduly adverse effect on wildlife and freshwater fisheries (G.S. 74-51 (2)).
Please respond by March 20, 2007 so that we may complete our review of this request
within our statutory time limits.
As is the case in our review of all mining permit applications, renewals and
modifications, this office will carefully review all proposed erosion and sediment control
measures to ensure that they are sufficient to restrain erosion and off -site
sedimentation. However, any comments your agency can provide regarding effects on
wildlife and freshwater fisheries would be greatly appreciated. If your staff wishes to
perform a site inspection, it is recommended that they contact the person submitting
this request to set up a convenient date and time. Also, please send a copy of your
comments to the person noted in the application. PLEASE RETURN ALL
OFFICE.
Your continued cooperation is greatly appreciated. Please contact Ms. Kristin
Hicklin at [phone] if you have any questions.
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Attachments
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cc: Mr. Pat McClain
1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612 - 919-733-45741 FAX: [phone]
512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, 27604

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MINING PERMIT APPLICATION REVIEW FORM
for the
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
ProjectlNumber: L/&&±�&,'County.-- fi"ez
**Due Date for Comments Back to Land Quality Section: 1!) D **
0912005
Will the operation, as propose , violate standards of water quality? X/P
Comments: r•,-� �.
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Watershed/Stream Name & Classification:WQ-
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NPDES permit required
NPDES permit existing
Nondischarge permit required
Nondischarge permit existing
Wetlands disturbed
401 Wetland Cart. required
401 Wetland Cert. existing
YES NO
(Permit # )
(Permit # )
(Permit # )
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Reviewer! by: Date
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Print Name: f, a,A01-t o
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1ASH40IGTON REGIONAL OFFICE
Central R 4Z

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Drop off Date: T
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MINING PERMIT APPLICATION REVIEW FORM
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DIVISION OF AIR QUALITY
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Project/Number: �,tv _County: 1 V V
Please return comments back to;
Comments due by:
Will the operation, as proposed, violate standards of air quality? 1 V )
Comments:
YES
Air permit required
Air permit existing
Other Comments:
(Permit # }
NO
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Reviewed by: Date: 2-! 11-7
Print Name: bNu q Al
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North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources
State Historic Preservation Office
Peter 15. Sandheek, Administrator
Michael F. Easley, Governor
Lisberh C. Evans, secretary
Jeffrey). Crow, Deputy secretary
March 28, 2007
MEMORANDUM
TO: Brenda M. Harris, Mining Program Secretary
NCDENR - Land Quality Section
()ffice of Archives and History
Division of Historical Resources
David Brook, Director
i 1
FROM: Peter Sandbeck eaov P&, '5 xdir4_
SUBJECT: Mining Permit Application for Bent River Mine, Bertie County, ER 07-0496
Thank you for your memorandum of February 27, 2007. We have reviewed the .mining permit application listed
above and offer the following comments.
We have reviewed our files and find no previously recorded archaeological or historic sites within the proposed
location of the mine. The proposed mane is located on a terrace overlooking the Roanoke River. An archaeologist
has not surveyed the project area. However, numerous archaeological sites are located across the Roanoke River to
the west of the proposed mine location. Based on the geographical location of the project and a relatively high site
frequency within the general area, there is a high probability for archaeological sites to be present within or near the
project area.
Given the potential of this area, the Office of State Archaeology wishes to conduct a site inspection. We will notify
Mr. E. Warren Matthews of E.W. M., LLC., the permit applicant, and Mr. C. Patrick Warmack, Mine Manager, that
we will perform an on -site inspection for the Land Quality Section in the near future. We will contact Mr. Warmack
to schedule the visit and provide notification to the Land Quality Section in case one of your field representatives
would like to be present.
While we note that this project review is only for a state permit, the potential for federal permits may require further
consultation with us and compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act,
Thank you for your cooperation and consideration. If you have questions concerning the above comments, please
contact Renee Gledhill -Earley, environmental review coordinator, at 919-733-4763, ext. 246. In all future
communications concerning this project, please cite the above -referenced tracking number.
cc: E. Warren Matthews, E. W. M., LLC
Location Mailing AddteBB Telephone/Part
ADMINISTRATION 507 N. Blown Street, Ralugh NC: 4617 Mail Service Center, IZateigh NC 27699-4617 [phone]/733.8653
RESTORATION 515 N. Sloont Street, Raleigh NC 46t7 Mail Service Center, lUdgh NC 27699-4617 [phone]/71.5-4801
SURVEY & PLANNING 515 N. Mount Street, ]Weigh, NC 460 Mail Service Center, 1Liticigh NC 27699-4617 [phone]/715-4801

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MINING PERMIT APPLICATION REVIEW FORM
for the
DIVISION OF AIR QUALITY
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Auii] j LAND QUALITY
Project/Number: r County:
—Due Date for Comments Back to Land Quality Section: 3 — b
Will the operation, as proposed, violate standards of air quality?_
Comments:
YES
Air permit required
Air permit existing
Other Comments:
{Permit #�
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WAx1�I1h44fON REGIONAL OFFICE
Reviewed by: /()
O_a"" Date: 3�� 3 /�
P,,!nt Name: i�nNGGrpay
0912flU5 1 j Central Office Reviewer: r
MAR '- 8 2007

From: Gary A. Novak
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Drop off Date: 4(.,
Priority: Normal High
Comments:

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NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and
Division of Land Resources
Land Quality Section
James D. Simons, PG, PE
Director and State Geologist March 23, 2007
Certified Mail
Return Receipt Requested
7002 3150 0303 7053 9096
Mr. E. Warren Matthews
EWM, LLC
PO Box 369
Bracey, Virginia 23919
RE: Bent River (A) Pit
Bertie County
Roanoke River Basin
Dear Mr. Matthews:
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Natural Resources
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
We have reviewed the application your company submitted for the referenced mine site.
However, the following information is needed to continue processing your application:
1. Provide an appropriately scaled (minimum 1 inch equals 100 feet) mine map that
shows the details including all of the access road, buffer zone widths, sediment
pond, permit boundary and acreage chart.
2. Provide a legible map that shows the adjoining property owners that are less
than 1000 feet from the permit boundary, including those across the river.
Provide proof, such as copies of the signed return receipts from certified mail,
that the adjoining landowners and county manager have been properly notified.
Please be advised that our review cannot be completed until all of the items listed
above have been fully addressed. In addition, please note the Land Quality Section may
request additional information, not included in this letter, as the mining application review
progresses.
In order to complete the processing of your application, please forward two (2) copies of
the requested information to my attention at the following address:
Land Quality Section
Division of Land Resources
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1612
1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, Noah Carolina 27699-1612-919-733-45741 FAX: [phone]
512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina' 27604
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As required by 15A NCAC 56.0013, you are hereby advised that you have 180 days
from the date of your receipt of this letter to submit all of the requested information. If you are
unable to meet this deadline and wish to request additional time, you must submit information,
in writing, to the Director clearly indicating why the deadline can not be met and request that
an extension of time be granted. If an extension of time is not granted, a decision will be made
to grant or deny the mining permit based upon the information currently in the Department's
files at the end of the 180-day period.
Though the preceding statement cites the maximum time limit for your response, we
encourage you to provide the additional information requested by this letter as soon as
possible. Your prompt response will help us to complete processing your application sooner.
Please contact me at [phone] if you have any questions.
cerely, (� I
Ju ith A. Wehner
Assistant State Mining Specialist
Land Quality Section
cc: Mr. Pat McClain, PE

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DIVISION OF LAND RESOURCES
LAND QUALITY SECTION
March 22, 2007
MEMORANDUM
TO: Judy Wehner
Assistant State Mining Specialist
THROUGH: Pat McClain
FROM: Gary Novak
Washington Regional Office
RE: Bent River (A) Mine
Permit No. 08-22
Bertie County
Roanoke River Basin
The application for a permit has been reviewed with the following comments made:
�AA site visit was conducted on March 21, 2007 with the following comments made:
I The map appears to be somewhat different than what is laid out in the field. The map should reflect the
current and project field conditions.
2 Adjacent to the proposed mine is the construction of waterfowl impoundments. The two areas must be
Dshown separately. The SPCA program will monitor the adjoining land disturbance.
The haul road should be shown to the public road. No preexisting road exists.
Please cal I if you have any questions?

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North Carolina Department of Environment and
Division of Water Resources
Michael F. Easley, Governor
March 19, 2007
MEMORANDUM
TO: Kristin Hicklin
Land Quality Section
FROM: James Aaron
Ground Water Management Section
Division of Water Resources
Natural Resources
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
John Morris, Director
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SUBJECT: - Comments on the Mining Permit Application Request for:
E.W.M., LLC a North Carolina Limited Liability Company
Bent River (A)
Bertie County
Please find attached a copy of the mining permit application request for the above referenced project.
The Bent River (A) Mine located in Bertie County does not appear to have an unduly adverse effect on ground
water supplies since there is no dewatering proposed on site. However, if dewatering becomes necessary and
the mine starts to withdraw up to 100,000 gpd of water, they will need to register their water withdrawals.
Facilities not in the fifteen county Central Coastal Plain Capacity Use Area are required to register their water
withdrawals in accordance with the North Carolina General Statute G.S. 143-215.22H. This statue requires any
non-agricultural water user who withdraws 100,000 gallons or more in any one day of ground water or surface
water or who transfers 100,000 gallons or more in any one day of surface water from one river basin to another
river basin to register and update their water withdrawals and surface water transfers every five years.
If you have further questions please contact the Division of Water Resources at [phone] or send
correspondence to 1611 Mail Service Center, Raleigh NC 27699-1611.
1611 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1611 One
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone] Internet: www.ncwater.org NorthCarohna
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Land Resources
Land Quality Section
James D. Simons, P.G., P.E. February 27, 2007 Michael F. Easley, Governor
Director and State Geologist William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mr. Nat Wilson
Hydrogeology Group
Division of Water Resources
FROM: Brenda M. Harri
Mining Program ecretary
Land Quality Section
SUBJECT: Mining Permit Application for E.W.M., A.N.C., LLC
Bent River (A) Mine
Bertie County
® Mine Dewatering Proposed ❑ No Mine Dewatering Proposed
Please find attached for your review a copy of the mining permit modification
request for the above referenced project.
Please review this information and advise as to the probability of this operation
having unduly adverse effect on wildlife and freshwater fisheries (G.S. 74-51 (2)).
Please respond by March 20, 2007 so that we may complete our review of this request
within our statutory time limits.
Any comments your agency can provide regarding potential effects on potable
groundwater supplies and groundwater quality will be appreciated. We would like to
have any recommendations you may provide for permit conditions, for reasonable
protection of groundwater quantity or quality.
If your staff wishes to perform a site inspection, it is recommended that they
contact the person submitting this request to set up a convenient date and time. Also,
please send a copy of your comments to the person noted in the application.
PLEASE RETURN ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS AND MAPS WITH YOUR
REVIEW COMMENTS TO THIS OFFICE.
Your continued cooperation is greatly appreciated. Please contact Ms. Kristin
Hicklin at [phone] if you have any questions.
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Attachments
cc: Mr. Pat McClain
1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612 -919-733-4574 I FAX: [phone]
512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, 27604

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DPR/RRS Mining Permit Application Review
IiRS contact:
Name of project:
County:
Proposed activity is
If yes, identify the park:
Manager/agency name:
(contact name):
(phone; fax):
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within 5 miles of a public park or recreation area.
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MAR 2 a 2007
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Review conducted by: Date: 3`�
PLEASE RETURN APPLICATION MATERIALS WITH YOUR REVIEW/COMMENTS.
YOU CAN ALSO E-MAIL YOUR COMMENTS TO:
Adrienne.McCaiga ncmail.net-
Return form and materials to:
Adrienne McCaig
DENR/Division of Parks & Recreation
1615 MSC
Raleigh, NC 27699-1615
(Please Print on COLOR Paper)
parks & Recreation
MAR 2 0 2007
Admin-Dir Office
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Land Resources
Land Quality Section
James D. Simons, P.G., P.E.
Director and State Geologist
February 27, 2007
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mr. Lewis Ledford, Director
Division of Parks and Recre tion
FROM: Brenda M. Harr'
Mining Progra ary
Land Quality Section
SUBJECT: Mining Permit Application for E.W.M., A.N.C., LLC
Bent River (A) Mine
Bertie County
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
R.ECJE -
MAR 2 0 2007
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Please find attached for your review a copy of the mining application request for
the above referenced project.
Please review this information and advise as to the probability of this operation
having unduly adverse effect on wildlife and freshwater fisheries (G.S. 74-51 (2)).
Please respond by March 20, 2007 so that we may complete our review of this request
within our statutory time limits.
As is the case in our review of all mining permit applications, renewals and
modifications, this office will carefully review all proposed erosion and sediment control
measures to ensure that they are sufficient to restrain erosion and off -site
sedimentation. However, any comments your agency can provide regarding effects on
publicly owned parks, forests or recreation areas would be greatly appreciated. If your
staff wishes to perform a site inspection, it is recommended that they contact the
person submitting this request to set up a convenient date and time. Also, please send
a copy of your comments to the person noted in the application. RETURN ALL
APPLICATION MATERIALS AND MAPS WITH YOUR REVIEW COMMENTS TO THIS
Your continued cooperation is greatly appreciated. Please contact Ms. Kristin
Hicklin at [phone] if you have any questions.
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1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, Forth Carolina 27699-1612 •919-733-4574 / FAX: [phone]
512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, 27604

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value is firm bedrock, actual site conditions may vary. Source - National Seismic -Hazard Ma ps:Documentation, June 1996, " h-
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Subject: Bent River, Bertie 08-22
From: Gary Novak <[e-mail]>
Date: Mon, I9 Mar 2007 16:30:46 -0400
To: Judy Wehner <[e-mail]>
Judy,
I'm sorry that I have not commented on the above permit application. I have not been
able to go to Bertie County due to dam inspections and other higher priority site
inspections. The earliest I can get to the mine will be Thursday. Do I have time to
go and comment or not? If not, life goes on! Please let me know? Thanks,
Gary
Gary Novak <Gary.Novak a,ncmaii.net>
Environmental Specialist
Div. of Land Resources, Land Quality Section
NC Department of Environment & Natural Resources
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resource
Michael F. Easley, Governor Division of Marine Fisheries Dr. Louis B. Daniel 111, Director
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
MEMORANDUM
TO: Brenda M. Harris
Mining Program Acting Secretary
Land Quality Section
FROM: Mike Street
DATE: March 13, 2007
SUBJECT: E.W.M., A.N.C., LLC —Bent River Mine (A)
Bertie County
Attached is the Divisions' reply for the above referenced project. If you have any
questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
MSlsw
3441 Arendell Street, P.O. Box 769, Morehead City, North Carolina 28557 None hCatolina
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone] Internet: www.ncdmf.net Naturally
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Michael F. Easley, Governor Division of Marine Fisheries Dr. Louis B. Daniel III, Director
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
March 12, 2007
MEMORANDUM
FROM: Mike Street
Habitat Protection Section
Division of Marine Fisheries
SUBJECT: Mining Permit
APPLICANT: E.W.M., A.N.C., LLC
PROJ. LOCATION: Bent River Mine (A) — Bertie County
DUE DATE: 3-20-07
Please indicate below your position or viewpoint on the proposed project and return this form to
Habitat Protection Section, Morehead City. If you have any questions regarding the proposed project,
please contact Tracy E. Davis, State Mining Specialist, Division of Land Resources 1 Land Quality
Section at [phone].
REPLY: Thi ency has no objection to the project as proposed.
This agency has no comment on the proposed project.
This agency approves of the project only if the recommended changes are
incorporated. See Attached.
This agency objects to the project for reasons described in the attached
comments.
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Richard B. Hamilton, Executive Director
MEMORANDUM
TO: Brenda Harris, Mining Program Secretary
Land Quality Section
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
and
C. Patrick Warmack, Mine Manager
FROM: Maria Tripp, Northeast Coastal Region Coordinator
Habitat Conservation Section
DATE: March 14, 2007
SUBJECT: Mining Permit Application for E.W.M., A.N.C, LLC, Bent River (A), Bertie
County, North Carolina.
Biologists with the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (Commission) reviewed this
permit application with regard to impacts of the mine on fish and wildlife resources. Our comments are
provided in accordance with provisions of the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act (48 Stat. 401, as
amended; 16 U.S.0 661-667d), Section-401(b) of the Clean Water Act of 1977 (as amended), and the North
Carolina Mining Act of 1971 (as amended, 1982; G.S. 74-76 et. seq., 15 NCAC 5).
The applicant is requesting a new mine permit to mine sand, gravel, and top soil from a 35.17 acre
area. The proposed mine site is located off of Weeping Mary Road in close proximity to the Roanoke River
in Bertie County.
The Commission is pleased that the applicant plans to reclaim the mine as a lake for fishing and
waterfowl habitat. Information regarding establishment and management of fish ponds can be accessed at
h=://www.ncwildlife,orofpg03 Fishin images/PONDMAN5.PDF. To benefit wildlife, the Commission
recommends year-round planting of kobe or Korean lespedexa, winter -time planting of rye or wheat, and
summer -time planting of millet or sorghum. These plants provide erosion control and forage and cover for
a variety of wildlife until native grasses can become established. Seed types including Pensacola bahiagrass
provide limited benefits to wildlife and may be highly invasive and inhibit eventual establishment of native
grasses. To provide adequate shallow water for aquatic vegetation growth, the pit slope of 3 to I should
extend to a water depth of at least 4 feet. Further technical assistance regarding managing fish and wildlife
on private lands can be found at htipa/www,ncwildiifc.or ,.
We appreciate the opportunity to review this permit application. If you need further information on
these comments, please contact me at [phone].
Mailing Address: Division of Inland Fisheries - 1721 Mail Service Center - Raleigh, NC 27699-1721
Telephone: [phone] • Fax: [phone]

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North Carolina Department of Environment and
Division of Land Resources
Land Quality Section
James D. Simons, P.G., P.E.
Director and State Geologist
MEMORANDUM
February 27, 2007
TO: Ms. Maria Tripp
Habitat Conservation Program Coordinator
Wildlife Resources C mmi sion
FROM: Brenda M. Harri
Mining Program Secretary
Land Quality Section
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SUBJECT: Mining Permit Application for E.W.M., A.N.C., LLC
Bent River (A) Mine
Bertie County
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MAR 16 2007
LAND QUALITY SECTION �
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
MAR 2007
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Please find attached for your review a copy of the mining permit application
request for the above referenced project.
Please review this information and advise as to the probability of this operation
having unduly adverse effect on wildlife and freshwater fisheries (G.S. 74-51 (2)).
Please respond by March 20, 2007 so that we may complete our review of this request
within our statutory time limits.
As is the case in our review of all mining permit applications, renewals and
modifications, this office will carefully review all proposed erosion and sediment control
measures to ensure that they are sufficient to restrain erosion and off -site
sedimentation. However, any comments your agency can provide regarding effects on
wildlife and freshwater fisheries would be greatly appreciated. If your staff wishes to
perform a site inspection, it is recommended that they contact the person submitting
this request to set up a convenient date and time. Also, please send a copy of your
comments to the person noted in the application. RETURN ALL APPLICATION
Your continued cooperation is greatly appreciated. Please contact Ms. Kristin
Hicklin at [phone] if you have any questions.
Ibmh
Attachments
cc: Mr. Pat McClain
1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612 •919-733-4574 / FAX: [phone]
512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, 27604

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Division of Land Resources
Land Quality Section
James D. Simons, P.G., P.E.
Director and State Geologist
February 27, 2007
MEMORANDUM
TO: Ms, Renee Gledhill -Earley
Application Review Coordinator
Archives S History
FROM: Brenda M. Harris
Mining Program Secretary
Land Quality Section
SUBJECT: Mining Permit Application for E.W.M., A.N.C., LLC
Bent River (A) Mine
Bertie County
Resources
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
Please find attached for your review a copy of the mining application request for
the above referenced project.
As is the case in our review of all mining permit applications, renewals and
modifications, this office will carefully review all proposed erosion and sediment control
measures to ensure that they are sufficient to restrain erosion and off -site
sedimentation. However, any comments your agency can provide regarding effects on
significant archeological resources and/or human skeletal remains would be greatly
appreciated. If your staff wishes to perform a site inspection, it is recommended that
they contact the person submitting this request to set up a convenient date and time.
Also, please send a copy of your comments to the. person noted in the application.
Your continued cooperation is greatly appreciated. Please contact Ms. Kristin
Hicklin at [phone] if you have any questions.
/bmh
Attachments
cc: Mr. Pat McClain
1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612 -919-733-4574 / FAX: [phone]
512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, 27604

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NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and
Division of Land Resources
Land Quality Section
James D. Simons, P.G., P.E.
Director and State Geologist
MEMORANDUM
February 27, 2007
Natural Resources
TO: Mr. Peter M. Benjamin
Application_ Review Coordinator
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
FROM: Brenda M. Harri
Mining Program ary
Land Quality Section
SUBJECT: Mining Permit Application for E.W.M., A.N.C., LLC
Bent River (A) Mine
Bertie County
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
Please find attached for your review a copy of the mining application request for
the above referenced project.
Please review this information and advise as to the probability of this operation
having unduly adverse effect on wildlife and freshwater fisheries (G.S. 74-51 (2)).
Please respond by March 20, 2007 so that we may complete our review of this request
within our statutory time limits.
As is the case in our review of all mining permit applications, renewals and
modifications, this office will carefully review all proposed erosion and sediment control
measures to ensure that they are sufficient to restrain erosion and off -site
sedimentation. However, any comments your agency can provide regarding effects on
wildlife and freshwater fisheries would be greatly appreciated. If your staff wishes to
perform a site inspection, it is recommended that they contact the person submitting
this request to set up a convenient date and time. Also, please send a copy of your
comments to the person noted in the application. PLEASE RETURN ALL
APPLICATION MATERIALS AND MAPS WITH YOUR REVIEW COMMENTS TO THN
OFFICE.
Your continued cooperation is greatly appreciated. Please contact Ms. Kristin
Hicklin at [phone] if you have any questions.
Ibmh
Attachments
cc: Mr. Pat McClain
1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612 - 919-733-4574 1 FAX: [phone]
512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, 27604

NCDENR-
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Land Resources
Land Quality Section
James D. Simons, P.G., P.E.
Director and State Geologist
February 27, 2007
MEMORANDUM
T0: Mr. Lewis Ledford, Director
Division of Parks and Recre tion
FROM: Brenda M. -Harr'
Mining Progra ary
Land Quality Section
SUBJECT: Mining Permit Application for E.W.M., A.N.C., LLC
Bent River (A) Mine
Bertie County
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
Please find attached for your review a copy of the mining application request for
the above referenced project.
Please review this information and advise as to the probability of this operation
having unduly adverse effect on wildlife and freshwater fisheries (G.S. 74-51 (2)).
Please respond by March 20, 2007 so that we may complete our review of this request
within our statutory time limits.
As is the case in our review of all mining permit applications, renewals and
modifications, this office will carefully review all proposed erosion and sediment control
measures to ensure that they are sufficient to restrain erosion and off -site
sedimentation. However, any comments your agency can provide regarding effects on
publicly owned parks, forests or recreation areas would be greatly appreciated. If your
staff wishes to perform a site inspection, it is recommended that they contact the
person submitting this request to set up a convenient date and time. Also, please send
a copy of your comments to the person noted in the application. RETURN ALL
APPLICATION MATERIALS AND MAPS WITH YOUR REVIEW COMMENTS TO THIS
OFFICE.
Your continued cooperation is greatly appreciated. Please contact Ms. Kristin
Hicklin at [phone] if you have any questions.
Ibmh
Attachments
cc: Mr. Pat McClain
1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612 •919-733-4574 I FAX: [phone]
512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, 27604

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NCDENR'
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of land Resources
Land Quality Section
James D. Simons, P.G., P.E. February 27, 2007 Michael F: Easley, Govemor
Director and State Geologist William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mr. Nat Wilson
Hydrogeology Group
Division of Water Resources
FROM: Brenda M. Harri
'Ot­
Mining Program ecretary
Land Quality Section
SUBJECT: Mining Permit Application for E.W.M., A.N.C., LLC
Bent River (A) Mine
Bertie County
® Mine Dewatering Proposed ❑ No Mine Dewatering Proposed
Please find attached for your review a copy of the mining permit modification
request for the above referenced project.
Please review this information and advise as to the probability of this operation
having unduly adverse effect on wildlife and freshwater fisheries (G.S. 74-51 (2)).
Please respond by March 20, 2007 so that we may complete our review of this request
within our statutory time limits.
Any comments your agency can provide regarding potential effects on potable
groundwater supplies and groundwater quality will be appreciated. We would like to
have any recommendations you may provide for permit conditions, for reasonable
protection of groundwater quantity or quality.
If your staff wishes to perform a site inspection, it is recommended that they
contact the person submitting this request to set up a convenient date and time. Also,
please send a copy of your comments to the person noted in the application.
PLEASE RETURN ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS AND MAPS WITH YOUR
REVIEW COMMENTS TO THIS OFFICE.
Your continued cooperation is greatly appreciated. Please contact Ms. Kristin
Hicklin at [phone] if you have any questions.
Ibmh
Attachments
cc: Mr. Pat McClain
1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612 -919-733-45741 FAX: [phone]
512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, 27604

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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Land Resources
Land Quality Section
James D. Simons, F.G., P.E. Michael F. Easley, Governor
Director and State Geologist February 27, 2007 William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
MEMORANDUM
TO: Ms. Maria Tripp
Habitat Conservation Program Coordinator
Wildlife Resources C tuumi sion
FROM: Brenda M. Hard
Mining Program Secretary
Land Quality Section
SUBJECT: Mining Permit Application for E.W.M., A.N.C., LLC
Bent River (A) Mine
Bertie County
Please find attached for your review a copy of the mining permit application
request for the above referenced project.
Please review this information and advise as to the probability of this operation
having unduly adverse effect on wildlife and freshwater fisheries (G.S. 74-51 (2)).
Please respond by March 20, 2007 so that we may complete our review of this request
within our statutory time limits.
As is the case in our review of all mining permit applications, renewals and
modifications, this office will carefully review all proposed erosion and sediment control
measures to ensure that they are sufficient to restrain erosion and off -site
sedimentation. However, any comments your agency can provide regarding effects on
wildlife and freshwater fisheries would be greatly appreciated. If your staff wishes to
perform a site inspection, it is recommended that they contact the person submitting
this request to set up a convenient date and time. Also, please send a copy of your
comments to the person noted in the application. RETURN ALL APPLICATION
MATERIALS AND MAPS WITH YOUR REVIEW COMMENTS TO. THIS OFFICE.
Your continued cooperation is greatly appreciated. Please contact Ms. Kristin
Hicklin at [phone] if you have any questions.
I
Attachments
cc: Mr. Pat McClain
1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612 - 919-73345741 FAX: [phone]
512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, 27604

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NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Land Resources
Land Quality Section
James D. Simons, P.G., P.E. Michael F. Easley, Governor
Director and State Geologist February 27, 2007 William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mr. Mike Street, Chief
Habitat Protection Section
Division of Marine Fisheries
FROM: Brenda M. Hari
Mining Program ecretary
Land Quality Section
SUBJECT: Mining Permit Application for E.W.M., A.N,C., LLC
Bent River (A) Mine
Bertie County
Please find attached for your review a copy of the mining permit application request
for the above referenced project.
Please review this information and advise as to the probability of this operation
having unduly adverse effect on wildlife and freshwater fisheries (G.S. 74-51 (2)). Please
respond by March 20, 2007 so that we may complete our review of this request within our
statutory time limits.
As is the case in our review of all mining permit applications, renewals and
modifications, this office will carefully review all proposed erosion and sediment control
measures to ensure that they are sufficient to restrain erosion and off -site sedimentation.
However, any comments your agency can provide regarding effects on wildlife and marine
fisheries would be greatly appreciated. If your staff wishes to perform a site inspection, it is
recommended that they contact the person submitting this request to set up a convenient
date and time. Also, please send a copy of your comments to the person noted in the
application. RETURN ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS AND MAPS WITH YOUR
REVIEW COMMENTS TO THIS OFFICE.
Your continued cooperation is greatly appreciated. Please contact Ms. Kristin
Hicklin at [phone] if you have any questions.
Ibmh
Attachments
cc: Mr. Pat McClain
1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612 - 919-733-45741 FAX: [phone]
512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, 27604

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9718 Highway 903
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Bracey, Virginia 23919
February 22, 2007
State of North Carolina
Department of Environment and
Natural Resources
Division of Land Resources
Land Quality Section
512 North Salisbury Street
Raleigh, NC 27604
Attention: Mr Floyd Williams
RE: E.W.M., LLC, a North Carolina Limited Liability Company
Application for New Surface Mine Permit 1 Bertle County, North Carolina
Mine Name: Bent River (A)
Gentlemen:
RECEIVED
FEB 2 3 ZBL
LAND QUALITY SEC -no
i enclose herewith six duplicate originals of the captioned Mining Permit Application, with exhibits attached, together
with my check in the amount of $500 payable to the State of North Carolina. I am sending a duplicate of the
application directly to Gary A. Novak at the Washington Regional Office since the notice to the landowners states that
a copy of the application in on file at the Regional Office.
The area sought to be permitted (35.17 acres) lies in the approximate center of a 307 acre tract of land located on
the north side of Weeping Mary Road (NCSR 1128) in Bertie County approximately six and one-half miles southwest
of Lewiston/Woodville. The site lies more than 1,000 feet from any of the adjoining landowners. Nonetheless, I have
sent a notice of the permit application to the closest property owners, namely: John M. Griffin, LLC (Tax Parcel Nos.
2179 and 2330) lying to the south andwest of the subject site and Thomas M. Urquhart; Sr., and, U. Ayscue
(Tax Parcel,No. 6327) lying to the east:, of the subject site. The subject site Is bounded on the north by the Roanoke
River directly across from which is the Buzzard Point Wildlife Preserve owned by the State of North Carolina
according to my information.
If you need additional information or immediate assistance, please contact C. Patrick (Pat) Warmack who will be the
mine manager and who is thoroughly familiar with the project. Mr. Warmack resides in Rich Square, North Carolina,
and may be reached at 252-578-3323 (cell) or at his home at 252-539-2057.
Once the application has been reviewed and approved, the reclamation bond in the amount finally determined will
be forthcoming in the form of a Letter of Credit from Carter Bank & Trust, Martinsville, Virginia.
I will be unavailable until March 7 after which I may be reached at 434-636-6363.
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E. Warren M tt ews
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Enclosures
cc: Mr. Gary A. Novak, Environmental Technician
Division of Land Resources
Mr. C. Patrick Warmack
Mr. Skip Valentine, Valentine Land & Timber

NQTI��,"OF MINING PERMIT APPLICATION
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Subject: NOTICE OF MINING PERMIT APPLICATION
From: Brenda Harris <[e-mail]>
Date: Tue, 27 Feb 2007 15:07:48 -0500
To: Mell Nevils <[e-mail]>, Floyd Williams <[e-mail]>, Jim
Simons <[e-mail]>, [e-mail]
N. C. DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND
NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF LAND RESOURCES
TO: Bertie County Senators and Representatives
FROM: Division of Land Resources, DENR
SUBJECT: Notice of Mining Permit Application
DATE: February 27, 2007
In an effort to keep you informed of activities in your area, this is to inform you that an application
for a new Mining Permit, or an application to expand an existing mine in Bertie County has been
received by our office. The following notice is required to be sent by the applicant to all adjoining
landowners and to the chief administrative officer of the local government.
If you have any questions concerning this application, please contact Mr. James D. Simons,
Director and State Geologist, Division of Land Resources at 919-733-3833 or
mailto:Jim.Simons a,ncmail.net .
Pursuant to provision G.S. 74-50 (bl) of The Mining Act of 1971, Notice is hereby given that
E.W.M., LLG a North Carolina Limited Liability Company has applied on February 22, 2007 to
the Land Quality Section, Division of Land Resources, North Carolina Department of
Environment and Natural Resources, 1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina
27699-1612, for (check one):
(a) a new surface mining permit: X
(b) a modification of an existing surface mining permit to add land to the permitted
area:
The applicant proposes to mine Sand, Gravel and Topsoil on 35.17 acres of land located 6.5
miles Southwest of Lewiston/Woodville off/near road BCSR 1128 Weeping Mary Road in Bertie
County.
In accordance with G.S. 74-50(bl), the mine operator is required to make a reasonable effort
to notify all owners of record, both public and private, of all tracts of land that are adjoining the
mining permit boundary; if an adjoining tract is owned or leased by the applicant or is owned by
the lessor of the mine tract, all owners of record of tracts adjoining these tracts must be notified
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(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 specifies of the proposed mining activity, please contact the
applicant at the following telephone number: 434-636-6363. For information on the mining
permit application review process, please contact the Mining Program staff at [phone].
Please note that the Department will consider any relevant written comments/documentation
within the provisions of the Mining Act of 1971 throughout the application review process until a
final decision is made on the application.
<>Name & Address of Applicant. including Contact Person & Company Name, if applicable:
E. Warren Matthews
C. Patrick Warmack
P.O. Box 369
9718 Highway 903
Bracey, Virginia 23919
[phone] or [phone]
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NORTH CAROLINA MINING
PERMIT APPLICATION
NORTH CAROLINA MINING
PERMIT APPLICATION
BENT RIVER (A)
BERTIE COUNTY, NC
APPLICANT: E.W.M., LLC, a North Carolina
Limited Liability Company
P. O. Box 369, Bracey, Virginia 23919
Division of Land Resources
Land Quality Section
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1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612
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NOTE:
It is recommended that you contact the appropriate
Regional Office (see Regional Office listing in the back
of this booklet) or the Raleigh Central Office for a
PRE -APPLICATION MEETING

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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
LAND QUALITY SECTION
APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
(PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE)
1. Name of Mine Bent River (A) County Bertie
River Basin Roanoke Latitude(dd.mm.ss)36-05-43+ Longitude (dd.mm.ss) 77-15-16+
2. Name of Applicant*.__ E•W.M.l LLC, a North Carolina limited liability company -
3. Permanent address for receipt of official mail** P. o. Box 369 Brace-yiMecklenburg County,
Virginia 23919 (9718 Highway 903, Bracey, Virginia 23919)
Telephone [phone]
4. Mine Office Address To Be Determined
Telephone
Mine Manager C. Patrick Warmack (252-578-3323 cell) (252-539-2057 home)
We hereby certify that all details contained in this Permit Application are true and correct to the best of
our knowledge. We fully understand that any willful misrepresentation of facts willbe cause for permit
re,
**
Print Name E. Warren MaCChews
Title Sole Member/Manager
Date February 22, 2007
* This will be the name that the ruining permit will be issued to and the name that must be indicated on the
reclamation bond (security) that corresponds to this site.
** The Land Quality Section must be notified of any changes in the permanent address or telephone number.
*** Signature of company officer required.
G.S. 74-51 provides that the Department shall grant or deny an application for a permit within 60 days of receipt
of a comnlcte application or, if a public hearing is held, within 30 days following the hearing and the filing of
any supplemental information required by the Department. All questions must be addressed and all required
maps provided before this application can be considered complete. Attach additional sheets as needed.

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APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
■ NOTE: All of the following questions must be thoroughly answered with regards to your mining
operation for the intended life of the mine. All responses mus be clearly conveyed on a corresponding,
detailed mine map.
A. GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE MINE
Answer all of the following that apply:
1. a. If this is an application for a hOEW 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):_ 35.17
Of this acreage, how much is owned and how much is leased? Acres owned: 35.17 Acres
leased:_ -o- _ Property owner if leased:_ n/a
b. If this is an application for RENEWAL of a mining permit, indicate the mining permit number
and the total (overall) acreage covered by the existing permit: Mining Permit No.: Total
permitted acreage (this is the acreage that the "renewal" fee will be based upon):
c. If this is an application for a MODIFICATION to a mining permit, indicate the mining permit
number and the total (overall) acreage covered by the existing permit: Mining Permit
No.: Total permitted acreage:
Does the modification involve acreage within the previously 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 (disturbed,
ground cover removed) by the mining operation? es� No_ (if no, a "minor modification"
fee of $50.00 is required, despite the "undisturbed" acreage to be added). If yes, indicate the
acreage to be affected within the acreage to be added to the permit (the total acreage to be added
to the permit is the acreage that the "major modification" fee will be based upon):
d. If this is an application for TRANSFER of a mining permit, indicate the mining permit number
and the total (overall) acreage covered 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/gravel/topsoil
3. Mining method: Hydraulic Dredge Front-end Loader & Truck Shovel & Truck
Dragline & Truck Self -loading Scraper Other (explain) Hydraulic excavator and Truck
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APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
4. a. Expected maximum depth of mine (feet) 25'
Depth is r��ehhlatt�ivffe to what benchmark? (e.g., natural ground level, mean sea level, road elevation,
etc.) Depth of. e�ravation relative to natural surf c_e grna nd pvel and top of
matb. Expected average depth of mine (feet) go,
5. Has any area(s) at this site been mined in the past? Yes No X
If yes, when and by whom was this activity conducted? 12
6. Number of years for which the permit is requested (10 years maximum): 1.0 years
B. MAPS
1. Clearly mark and label the location of your minim operation on six copies of a 7.5 minute
quadrangle and a county highway map. These maps, in addition to six_(Q cop* of all mine maps and
reclamation maps, must be submitted with each permit application.
— 7.5 minute quadrangles may be obtained from:
N.C. Geological Survey
NCDENR
1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612
[phone]
— County highway maps may be obtained from:
Location Department
State Highway Commission
Raleigh, North Carolina 27602
[phone]
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APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
2. Mine maps must be accurate and appropriately scaled drawings, aerial photographs or enlarged
topographic ma s of the entire mine site. All aspects of the mine site must be clearly labeled an the
maps along with their corresponding (approximate) acreage. As a reminder, mining permits can
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arvtties 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,
a miuimarn:
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.
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
S. Name and title of person preparing map
Map scales should meet the following guidelines:
PERMITTED ACREAGE MAP SCALE
0-99 Acres 1 inch = 50 feet
100-499 Acres 1 inch = 100 feet
500+ Acres 1 inch = 200 feet
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The property is located approximately 6.5 miles southwest of Lewiston/Woodville. It is situate
on Weeping Mary Road approximately 5.5 miles west of its intersection with NC 42/11. The
adjoining property landowners are as follows:
North: The Roanoke River and Buzzard Point Wildlife Preserve owned by the
State of North Carolina.
East: Tax Parcel 6327 owned by Thomas M. Urquhart, Sr. and Emily U.
Ayscue.
South and East: John M. Griffin, LLC. - Tax Parcel Numbers 2179 and 2330
Neither of the adjoining parcels lie within 1,000 feet of the Permitted Area or the Primary Mine
Site.
A copy of the Bertie County Tax Map is attached.

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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
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Stockpiles
included within
prnrpqqin2 area
Wis&fts Berm/Buffer
3.56 acres
Processing ArealHaul Roads4.68
+ 1.36 = 6.04 acres
Mine Excavation (initial)
5.4 acres
Other (future excavating
area
19.67 acres
Total 35.17 acres
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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APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
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.
See Exhibit A attached
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 shall be required when needed to justify the
adequacy of any proposed measures.
Please refer to C-1 above. The high point of the Mine Site is 31 feet above sea level and it slopes
gradually through sandy soil to the Green Tree/Timber area as shown.
Silt screen fences will be installed and utilized to contain surface water to the extent necessary to
prevent erosion and sedimentation into and along the natural water course to the maximum extent
reasonably possible. All surface water within the disturbed areas and water generated from the mining
operation will be diverted to the settlement pond and recycled internally in conjunction with the
screening operation.
3. a. Will the operation involve washing the material mined, recycling process water, or other waste
water handling? Yeses . No . If yes, briefly describe all such processes including any
chemicals to be used.
Water from the Mine Site will be cycled through the screening plant, routed to the sediment pond and
recirculated for reuse. See attached Exhibits for detail.
b. Will the operation involve discharging fresh or waste water from the mine or plant as a point
discharge to the waters of the State? Yes No X . If yes, briefly describe the nature of the
discharge and locate all proposed discharge points (along with their method of stabilization) on
your mine map (s) .
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APPLICATION FOR MINING PERMIT
BENT RIVER (A), BERTIE COUNTY
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EXHIBIT A
C. PROTECTION OF NATURAL RESOURCES
The acreage sought to be permitted (35.17 acres, more or less) (the "Permitted Area") is
located in the approximate center of a 307 acre parcel of land (Survey attached - Exhibit
A/Attachment 1) lying between the north line of NCSR 1128 (Weeping Mary Road) and the
south high water mark of the Roanoke River. Its part of an alluvial deposit with an
immediate past history of agricultural production. No wetlands or timber land is involved.
No limestone or other "hard rock" deposits are involved. The area is well drained to existing
water courses as shown by the accompanying Exhibit A/Attachment 2.
We intend to establish and thereafter maintain a buffer not less that 75 feet wide adjoining
and contiguous to existing "Green Tree" and timber areas lying to the south, west, and north
of the Permitted Area. A similar buffer not less than 50 feet wide will be established and
maintained along the east boundary of the Permitted Area from the river to Weeping Mary
Road.
Within the Permitted Area we intend to establish:
(a) An office
(b) Storage area for machinery and equipment
(c) Access to and from the mine site
(d) The Mine Site (initially consisting of approximately 5.4 acres)
(e) Sediment pond to which water produced in the mining operation will be diverted,
thereafter, to be recirculated in and used as a part of the screening operation
(f) The sand and gravel screening plant
The approximate location of each of the foregoing activities is shown on Exhibit
A/Attachment 3. The actual location will be determined on site by practical considerations
of topography, drainage, accessibility, and experience.
We intend to begin by constructing an access road from NCSR 1128 (Weeping Mary Road)
to the Permitted Area within a 50 foot right of way. A buffer or barrier will be established
along each side of the road. The road will be constructed from on -site material and drained
to the natural water courses after having been filtered through the buffers established or to
be established for that purpose.
Because of the existing topography and soil types, road construction will require a minimum
soil disturbance, each and all of which will be accomplished in a manner calculated to
produce the least amount of soil erosion and sedimentation (See Exhibit A/Attachment 4).
The area along the access road will be screened by approved silt fencing.
Having located the office, equipment storage, and parking areas within the Permitted Area,
we will then identify the Mine Site within the Permitted Area. After identifying the actual
Mine Site, which will also include the sediment pond, we will enclose that area with a woven

wire fence approximately 6 feet high with two additional single strands on top making the
total height of approximately 7 to 8 feet tall. We will establish an additional landscape buffer
of not less than 20 feet to be seeded, limed, and fertilized in accordance with USDA Natural
Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) recommendations. That area will be supplemented
by an additional 30 foot area upon which we will deposit and stockpile the topsoil and sandy
clay overburden (totaling approximately 5 feet in depth) to be moved as the mining
operation dictates from the actual Mine Site. The stock pile will be seeded, limed, fertilized,
and maintained in accordance with the recommendations of NRCS.
A silt screened fence will be installed and maintained around the actual Mine Site and any
other disturbed area so as to prevent runoff and sedimentation onto the adjoining acreage.
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APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
c. Will any part of the proposed mine excavation(s) extend below the water table?
Yes x No_. If yes, do you intend to dewater the excavation(s)? Yes.. No X . If yes, what
impact, if any, will mine dewatering have on neighboring wells? Estimated withdrawal rate in
gallons per day: n/a . Locate all existing wells on the mine maps) that lie within 500 feet
of the proposed excavation area. Provide data to support any conclusions or statements made,
including any monitoring well data, well construction data and current water withdrawal rates.
Indicate whether the proposed mine locale is served by a public water system or private wells.
All water used on site in washing materials will be rerouted to the sediment
pond, recirculated, and recycled in the sand screening process. There are no
wells within 500 feet of the proposed excavation area. We will install one well
for potable water to serve the office. None of the water derived from that well
will be used otherwise in the mining operation. Public water is not available.
We do not propose to install any wells, the water from which would be used in
the screening or mining operation.
d. If you answered yes to any of the above questions, provide evidence that you have applied for or
obtained the appropriate water quality permits) (i.e., non -discharge, NPDES, Stormwater, etc.)
from the Division of Water Quality, Water Quality Section. In addition, the applicant is required
to register water use with the Division of Water Resources if the operation withdraws more than
100,000 gallons per day and needs a capacity use permit from the Division of Water Resources
if tine operation lies in a capacity use area and withdraws more than 100,000 gallons per day.
Please refer to answers to Question 3 (a) and (c) above
4. a. Will the operation involve crushing or any other air contaminant emissions?
Yes No x . If yes, indicate evidence that you have applied for or obtained an air quality
permit issued by the Division of Air Quality or local governing body.
b. How will dust from stockpiles, haul roads, etc., be controlled?
Water sprinklers will be installed or water haul trucks will be used as needed.
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APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
5. a. A buffer will be required between any mining activity and any mining permit boundary or right-of-
way. It may be an unexcavated buffer (no excavation, but roadways, berms and erosion &
sedimentation control measures may be installed within it), an undisturbed buffer (no disturbance
within the buffer whatsoever), or a combination of the two, depending upon the site conditions.
Note that all buffers must be located within the mining permit boundaries.
How wide a buffer will be maintained between any mining activity and any mining permit
boundary or right-of-way at this site? A minimum buffer of 25 feet is recommended, although a
wider buffer may be needed depending on site conditions. Show all buffer locations and widths
on the mine map (s).
Between the delineated Mine Site activity area and the Permitted Area a 6 foot
woven wire fence topped with an additional two strands of barbed or steel wire
will be installed. A 75 foot buffer from the Permitted Area and Timber/Green
Tree Area will be established and used as wildlife food plots, natural areas,
and conservation easements.
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).
There are no natural water courses or wetlands within the Permitted Area.
Nonetheless, we are establishing a 20 foot buffer parallel,contiguous to, and
on the inside of the fence in the Mining Area around the actual Mine Site. An
additional 30 foot buffer will be installed and maintained within which the
overburden extracted from the Mine Site will be deposited and maintained. The
material located within the 30 foot buffer will be seeded with grasses indigenous
to the area in accordance with the recommendation of the NRCS.
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.
Pond slope sides will be constructed 2/1 during mining operations. Thereafter,
at the time of reclamation, the slope will be increased to 5/1 [See Answers to
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b. Provide a cross-section on the mine maps) for all fill slopes (berms, wastepiles, overburden
disposal areas, etc.), clearly indicating the intended side slope gradient, installation of any
benches and/or slope drains (with supporting design information) if needed, and the method of
final stabilization.
Please refer to Exhibits 1, 2, and 3 --Question 6, Pages 8 and 9
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).
Please refer to Exhibits 1, 2, and 3 -- Question 6, Pages 8 and 9
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.
Not applicable
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.
The nearest existing structure to tin Permitted Area is located on the Roanoke River
as shown on the;ttach,d;pats,:, Thtructure is an unimproved cabin last used by
sportsmen and is otherwise uninhabited. There are no other structures of any
description within 300 feet of the Permitted Area. The actual Mine Site will be
fenced in the manner and in the area mentioned in C(1) above.
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).
Please refer to Answers to Questions 5, 6, and 7 above
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APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
9. Are acid producing minerals or soils present? Yes No X How will acid water pollution
from the excavation, stockpiles and waste areas be controlled?
10. a. Describe specific plans (including a schedule of implementation) for screening the operation from
public view such as 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 spacings, sizes and species for tree plantings.
The Permitted Area is surrounded entirely by lands owned by the -Applicant. The
Permitted Area will be buffered as previously described. Also please refer to
the attached Exhibit-iB (2) . (a)&(b)
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. There are Rio publicly owned parks, forests, or recreation areas within
1000 feet of the Permitted Area.
11. Will explosives be used? Yes No X . If yes, specify the types of explosive(s) and describe
what precaution(s) will be used to prevent physical hazard to persons or neighboring property from
flying rocks or excessive air blasts or ground vibrations. Depending on the mme'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 x No_. If yes, describe
these materials, how they will be stored and method of containment in case of spill. Indicate the
location(s) of all storage facilities on the mine map(s).
Diesel fuel will be transported as needed with one transportable trailer type
fuel tank. There will be no other permanent storage of fuel on the mining
site. One steel 87x20' storage container for tools, grease, oil, and spare
parts will be located on site. One padlocked access door will constitute the
only access to the storage unit.
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APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
D. RECLAMATION PLAN
I. Describe your intended plan for the final reclamation and subsequent use of all affected lands and
indicate the sequence and general methods to be used in reclaiming this land. This must include the
method of reclamation of settling ponds and/or sediment control basins and the method of restoration
or establishment of any permanent drainage channels to a condition minimizing erosion, siltation and
other pollution. This information must be illustrated on a reclamation map and must correspond
directly with the information provided on the mine map(s). In addition, design information, including
typical cross -sections, of any permanent channels to be constructed as part of the reclamation plan and
the locations) of all permanent channels must be indicated on the reclamation map.
See Exhibit A attached
2. Is an excavated or impounded body of water to be left as a part of the reclamation? Yes x
No . If yes, illustrate the location of the body(s) of water on the reclamation map and provide a
scaled cross -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 bo will be productive and beneficial at this site. Will the body(s)
of water be stocked with fish? Yes No . If yes, specify species.
Large mouth bass, sunfish, crappie; and other species natural to the Roanoke
River Basin. (See Exhibits attached). The water depth will exceed four feet.
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.
The entire deposit in the Permitted Area consists of sand and gravel. No
limestone or other rock exist from the surface to a depth of 25 feet as confirmed
by geological borings. There are no "high rock" areas. The resulting Lakes will
be landscaped and the slopes graded to a minimum 5/1 slope and grassed to assure
stability and incorporated into the existing waterfowl/impoundment/wildlife
habitat area.
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APPLICATION FOR MINING PERMIT
BENT RIVER (A), BERTIE COUNTY
E.W.M., LLC, APPLICANT
D. RECLAMATION PLAN
The Permitted Area is located near the center of a 307 acre tract of land owned by the
applicant. The objective is to incorporate the commercial mining operation into a planned
wildlife and waterfowl impoundment program. The project with technical assistance of the
NRCS and the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service has as its goal the promotion of the existing
ecosystem. All waterfowl impoundment outside the Permitted Area will be constructed with
existing land contours, topography, and available water resources. The reclamation
process will focus on the establishment of ponds and adjoining shoreline area for fish,
waterfowl, and wildlife. The final buffers will be established as natural food plots, forest
lands, etc. All pond shore lines will be reclaimed to a 511 slope for wildlife accessability,
safety, and ease of maintenance. Access overburdens from the Mine Area will be used for
berm construction. The final buffered areas will be planted to natural species based upon
recommendations from the NRCS, the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and other
governmental agencies as the areas become available for reclamation.
All haul roads and processing areas will be reclaimed, graded, stabilized, and incorporated
into the surrounding topography for maximum wildlife habitat benefit and minimal
sedimentation and erosion.

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.
See attached Exhibits - Page 9 - Question 6 (a), (b), (c) and answers
to previous questions
5. a. Describe reclamation of processing facilities, stockpile areas, and on -site roadways.
In the final reclamatiaiall facilities, stockpiles, and traces of the operation
will be reclaimed and incorporated back into wildlife and waterfowl projects.
The objective of the mining operation is to compliment and enhance the Roanoke
River ecosystem.
b. Will any on -site roadways be left as part of the reclamation? Yes No x . If yes, identify
such roadways on the reclamation map and provide details on permanent ditch line stabilization.
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
shall be disposed of on the mine site without prior written approval from
the NC Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Land Quality Section and either the
Division of Waste Management (DWM) or local governing body. If a disposal permit has been
issued by DWM for the site, a copy of said permit must be attached to this application. All
temporary and permanent refuse disposal areas must be clearly delineated on the mine map (s) and
reclamation map, along with a list of items to be disposed in said areas.
There will be no storage of on -site or off -site generated waste. Waste products
will be disposed of at the East Carolina Environmental Regional Landfill, Windsor,
North Carolina, approximately 12 miles from the Mine Site. Repair parts will be
housed in the on -site storage facility in the work processing area within the
Permitted Area as shown on the attached Exhibits. No junk will be allowed to
accumulate or be maintained on site.
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APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
7. Describe your plait for revegetation or other surface rreaunent of the affected areas. This plan mus
include recou n endadlons for , including the dme of seeding snd the amount any
type of need j ,NrdlLm, lime and rtta ch per acre. reins must iaOude general seeding
iast�ctilaas for permanent revegetadon and, it necessary, temporary revegetation. R wSetatior
utilizing stagy tree plseltings is not acceptable. Recornmendadons can be sought from:
a. Authorized represe=0vca of the local Soil sad Warr Conservation District;
b. Authorized repreaeauWvft of the Division of Forest Resourcm, Deparmt 1 of Enviroatlaent anc
Neural Resources;
c. Authorized musty rep sentatives of the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service.
Rfete NO rt�arch faculttyy with the Colleges of Agriculture and Life Sciences and Forest
srurm at North Carolina State University.
d. North Carolina licensed landscape architects;
a. Private comult' foresocrs referred by the Division of Forest Reevurced, Depwanettt of
Environment;Z%zal Resources:
f. N.C. raveion and Sedimentation Control Planning and Design Mannar'
�N.C. Surface Miaq Manual: A Gulde for Pe ding, Operation and fteciamatiatt;
. Others'as may be approved by the Deparunwt.
LM - RATE OF APPLICATION (torts/acre): 2 Tons/AC
FBRTIUZRR - ANALYSIS AND RATE OF APPLICA77ON (pounds/acre):
1000 lbs --- 10-10-10 or 8-8-8-
SF.- TY-PE(S) AND RATE(S) OF APPLICATION INCLUDING SEEDING
SCHEDULE (pounds/acre): [NOTE. Include Legumes]
Sad 33gn samfto DAM Snr&ny Rntm:
Bahia Grass March 15th - July 15th 100 lbs/ac
Fescue Sept - Dec and March - May 100 lbs/ac
*� Brown Top Millet can be seeded as a nurse crop from July 15th -
August 15th and then seeded with permanent vegetation the fall *+ti
MULCH - 'TYPE AND RATE OF APPLICATION (pounds/acre) AND METHOD OF
ANCHORING:
75% ground cover (63 approx. 63 bales/ac.)
OTHER VEGTTATME COVERS - TYPE(S) AND RATE(S) OF APPLICATION INCLUDING
SEEDING SCHEDULE (pounds/acre, trees/acre, spacing of trewsluvbs, etc):
Revegetati°ar reforestation plan approves by:
SiFZ lure ___L_d' t..Q 0 C nLU t ,= Date , 2i16/D7 _
Print Namc Paula Ashlev:`.e _ '
Title District Conservationist
Agency USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service
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APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
E. DETERMINATION OF AFFECTED ACREAGE AND BOND
The following bond calculation worksheet is to be used to establish an appropriate bond (based upon a range
of $500 to $5, 000 per affected acre) for each permitted mine site based upon the acreage approved by the
Department to be affected during the life of the mining permit. Please insert thegpie acreage_ for
AFFE
ED
RECLAMATION
RECLAMATION
CATEGORY
AC
AGE
COST/ACRE*
COST
Tailings/Sediment Ponds:
• 5
Ac.
; f X
$ 500 /Ac.
$ 250
Stockpiles:
4. 8
Ac.
t` X
$ 1800 /Ac.
$ 8424
Wastepiles:
3 56
Ac.
X
$ 2000 /Ac
= $ 7120
Processing Area/Haul Roads:
.36
Ac.
X
$ 1800 /Ac.
= $ 2448
Mine Excavation:
Ac.
X
$ 500 /Ac.
= $ 2700
Other: landscape (buffer)
Ac.
X
$ --- /Ac.
=
TOTAL AFFECTED AC.:
• 92
A
" 35.17
total
( TOTAL PERMITTED AC.:
1 .25
Ac.)
Temporary & Permanent Sedimenntatiob & 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 offshe sedimentation and sedimentation to onsite watercourses and wetlands.
a) Internal Drainage 35.17 Ac.
b) - Positive Drainage -0- Ac. , X $1,500.00 $ -0-
SUBTOTAL COST: $ 20,942
Inman Factor:
0.02 X SUBTOTAL COST: $ 418 X Permit Life (1 to 10 years): 10
INFLATION COST: $ 4180
TOTAL COST = SUBTOTAL COST + INFLATION COST = $ 25,122
Total Reclamation Bond Cost: $ 25,100
(round down to the nearest $100.00)
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APPLICATION FOR A NUNING PERMIT
F. NOTIFICATION OF ADJOINING LANDOWNERS
The "Notice" form, or a facsimile thereof, attached to this application must be sent certified or registered
mail to:
(1) the chief administrative officer of each county and municipality in which any part of the
permitted area is located as indicated on the mine map(s);
(2) all owners of record, both public and private, of all tracts of land that are adjoining the mining
permit boundary; if an adioiining 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 mast 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 He directly across and is contiguous to any highway; creek, stream, river,
or other watercourse; railroad track; or utility or other public right -of --way; if an adjoining tract
is owned or leased by the applicant or is owned by the lessor of the mine tract, all owners of
record of tracts adjoining these tracts must be notified (that are within 1,000 feet of the mining
permit boundary) as indicated on the mine map(s). "Highway" means a road that has four lanes
of travel or less and is not designated as an Interstate Highway.
The only exception to the above method of giving notice is if another means of notice is approved in advance
by the Director, Division of Land Resources.
A copy of a tax map (or other alternative acce.ptable 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.
IYSIE: THIS SECTION MUST BE COMPLETED FOR ALL APPLICATIONS FOR NEW MINING
PERMITS AND ALL MODIFICATIONS OF A MINING PERMIT TO ADD LAND TO TBE
PERMITTED AREA, AS REQUIRED BY NCGS 7450(bl).
0 SEE THE NEXT TWO PAGES FOR THE "NOTICE" FORM AND THE "AFFIDAVIT OF
NOTIFICATION"
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NOTICE
Pursuant to provisions G.S. 74-50(b1) of The Mining Act of 1971, Notice is hereby given that
E.W.M., LLC, a_North Carolina limited liability companyhasapplied on February 22, 2007
(Applicant Name) (Date)
.to the Land Quality Section, Division of Land Resources, North Carolina Department of Environment
and Natural Resources, 1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612, for (check one):
(a) a new surface mining permit 0
(b) a mQdification of an existing surface mining permit to add land to the permitted area
The applicant proposes to mine sand, gravel and topsoilon
(Mineral, Ore)
35.17
(Number)
acres located 61.5
(Miles)
southwest of Lewiston/Woodville off/near road NCSR 1128*
(Direction) (Nearest Town) (Number/Name)
in IR g rt I p. County.
*Weeping Mary Road
*SEE ATTACHED MAP FOR PROPOSED PERMIT BOUNDARIES AND CORRESPONDING
ADJOINING LANDOWNER NAMES AND LOCATIONS*
In accordance with G.S. 74-50(b1), the mine operator is required to make a reasonable effort to notify all
owners of record, both public and private, of all tracts of land that are adjoining the mining permit boundary;
if an adjoining tract is owned or leased by the applicant or is owned by the lessor of the mine tract, all owners
of record of tracts adjoining these tracts must be notified (that are within 1,000 feet of the mining permit
boundary). In addition, the mine operator must also notify the chief administrative officer of the county or
municipality in which any part of the permitted area is located. Any person may file written comment(s) to the
Department at the above address within thirty (30) days of the issuance of this Notice or the filing of the
application for a permit, .whichever is later. Should the Department determine that a significant public interest
exists relative to G.S. 74-51, a public hearing will be held within 60 days of the end of the 30-day comment
period specified above.
A copy of the permit application materials are on file and available for public review during normal business
hours at the above listed address as well as at_ the appropriate regional office. &r_infarmation regarding the
4.i4-0.s0-b,105 For information on the mining permit application review process, please contact the
Mining Program staff at [phone]. Please nott-the Department_ will consider any_ relent written
comments/documentation within the nrnvisions of theMining Act of 1971 throughout the application review
process until a final decision is made nn the application.
John M. Griffin, LLC
P. 0. Box 490, Lewiston, NC 27849
(Addressee/Owner of Record's
Name and Address)
February 22, 2007
(Date of Issuance of this Notice/
Mailed to Addressee/Owner of Record)
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E.W.M., LLC (434-636-6363)
C. Patrick_Warmack 252-578-3323Z252-539-2057
(Name of Applicant: Include Contact Person
& Company Name, if Applicable)
9718 Highway 903 (P. 0. Box 369)
Rrappy, Virginia 93919
(Address of Applicant)

NOTICE
Pursuant to provisions G.S. 74-50(bl) of The Mining Act of 1971, Notice is hereby given that
E.W.M., LLC,_a_North Carolina limited liability compawhas applied on _Februar_y 22, 2007
(Applicant Name) (Date)
to the Land Quality Section, Division of Land Resources, North Carolina Department of Environment
and Natural Resources, 1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612, for (check one):
(a) anew surface mining permit 0
(b) a modification of an existing surface mining permit to add land to the permitted area
The applicant proposes to mine sand, gravel and topsoilon
(Mineral, Ore)
35.17
(Number)
acres located 615
(Miles)
southwest of Lewiston/Woodville off/near road NCSR 1128*
(Direction) (Nearest Town) (Number/Name)
in Ber ,J,e County.
*Weeping Mary Road
*SEE ATTACHED MAP FOR PROPOSED PERMIT BOUNDARIES AND CORRESPONDING
ADJOINING LANDOWNER NAMES AND LOCATIONS*
In accordance with G.S. 74-50(b1), the mine operator is required to make a reasonable effort to notify all
owners of record, both public and private, of all tracts of land that are adjoining the mining permit boundary;
if an adjoining tract is owned or leased by the applicant or is owned by the lessor of the mine tract, all owners
of record of tracts adjoining these tracts must be notified (that are within 1,000 feet of the mining permit
boundary). In addition, the mine operator must also notify the chief administrative officer of the county or
municipality in which any part of the permitted area is located. Any person may file written comment(s) to the
Department at the above address within thirty (30) days of the issuance of this Notice or the filing of the
application for a permit, whichever is later. Should the Department determine that a significant publicinterest
exists relative to G.S. 74-51, a public hearing will be held within 60 days of the end of the 30-day comment
period specified above.
A copy of the permit application materials are on file and available for public review during normal business
hours at the above listed address as well as at the appropriate regional office. _ __ _
-434-636-63bS - For information on the mining permit application review process, please contact the
Mining Program staff at [phone]. Please note -that the 12-2 tment will _consider _aay relevant -written
commentsldocumentation within the provisions of the Mining Act of 1971_throug out the ipplicationseview
Thomas M. Urquhart, Sr.
P. 0. Box 131, Ahoskie, NC 27910-0131
(Addressee/Owner of Record's
Name and Address)
February 22, 2007
(Date of Issuance of this Notice/
Mailed to Addressee/Owner of Record)
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E.W.M., LLC (434-636-6363)
C. Patrick Warmack 252-578-3323(252-539-2057
(Name of Applicant: Include Contact Person
& Company Name, if Applicable)
9718 Highway 903 (P. 0. Box 369)
Rrnray, , Mirgini a 23919
(Address of Applicant)

NOTICE
Pursuant to provisions G.S. 74-50(bl) of The Mining Act of 1971, Notice is hereby given that
E_ .W.M. , LL92 a North Carolina limited liability comparehas applied on February 22, 2007
(Applicant Name) (Date)
-.to the Land Quality Section, Division of Land Resources, North Carolina Department of Environment
'and Natural Resources, 1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612, for (check one):
(a) a nm surface mining permit 0
(b) a modification of an existing surface mining permit to add land to the permitted area ❑
The applicant proposes to mine sand, gravel and topsoilon 35.17 acres located 6J.5
(Mineral, Ore) (Number) (Miles)
southwest of Lewiston/Woodville off/nearroad NCSR 1128*
(Direction) (Nearest Town) (Number/Name)
in Aertie County.
*Weeping Mary Road
*SEE ATTACHED MAP FOR PROPOSED PERMIT BOUNDARIES AND CORRESPONDING
ADJOINING LANDOWNER NAMES AND LOCATIONS*
In accordance with G.S. 74-50(bI), the mine operator is required to make a reasonable effort to notify all
owners of record, both public and private, of all tracts of land that are adjoining the mining pernait boundary;
if an adjoining tract is owned or leased by the applicant or is owned by the lessor of the mine tract, all owners
of record of tracts adjoining these tracts must be notified (that are within 1,000 feet of the mining permit
boundary). In addition, the mine operator must also notify the chief administrative officer of the county or
municipality in which any part of the permitted area is located. Any person may file written comment(s) to the
Department at the above address within thirty (30) days of the issuance of this Notice or the filing of the
application for a permit, whichever is later. Should the Department determine that a significant public interest
exists relative to G.S. 74-51, a public hearing will be held within 60 days of the end of the 30-day comment
period specified above.
A copy of the permit application materials are on file and available for public review during normal business
hours at the above lasted address as well as at the appropriate regional office. For informatiQn,.—egarding the
soeciria oft imposed minim activity, please contar_t_ theannlicant at the fol]Qwing telephone number:
T�=6 For information on the mining permit application review process, please contact the
Mining Program staff at [phone]. Please not that the Departure t will consider Written
Emily U. Ayscue
c/o Thomas M. Urquhart, Sr.
P. 0. Box 131. Ahoskie. NC 27910-0131
(Addressee/Owner of Record's
Name and Address)
February 22, 2007
(Date of Issuance of this Notice/
Mailed to Addressee/Owner of Record)
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E.W.M., LLC (434--636-6363)
C. Patrick Warmack (252-578-3323/252--539-2057
(Name of Applicant: Include Contact Person
& Company Name, if Applicable)
9718 Highway 903 (P. 0. Box 369)
(Address of Applicant)

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APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
AFFIDAVIT OF NOTIFICATION
I; E. Warren Matthews , an applicant, or an agent, or employee of an applicant, for a new
Mining Permit, or a modification of an existing Mining Permit to add land to the permitted area, from the N.C.
Department of Environment and Natural Resources, being first duly sworn, do hereby attest that the following
are all known owners of record, both public and private, of all tracts of land that are adjoining the mining permit
boundary (including, where an adjoining tract is owned or leased by the .applicant or is owned by the lessor of
the mine tract, all owners of record of tracts adjoining these tracts, that are within 1,000 feet of the mining permit
boundary) and that notice of the pending application has been caused to be mailed, by certified or registered mail,
to said owners of record at their addresses shown below, such notice being given on a form provided by the
Department:
(Adjoining Landowner Name)
Emily U. Ayscue and Thomas M. Urquhart_, Sr.
(Address)
c/o Thomas M.__Urguhart,__Sr., P.O. Box 131
Abogkie--KC_ 27910-0131
John M. Griffin, LLC _ P.O. Box 490, Lewiston. -NC 27849-0490
(Attach additional list if necessary)
I do also attest that the following individual is the chief administrative officer of the county or municipality
in which any part of the permitted area is located and that notice of the pending application has been caused to
be mailed, by certified or registered mail, to, said office at the following address:
(Chief Administrative Officer. Name) (Address)
[City Manager, County Manager, Mayor, etc.]
Zee Lamb, Bertie County, Manager P.O. Box 530, Windsor, NC 27983
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 5 0 (d). I understand that it is the responsibility of the applicant to retain the receipts of mailing
showinM010 above notices were caused to be mailed and to provide them to the Department upon request.
Signature
February 22, 2007
Date
If person executing Affidavit is an agent or employee of an applicant, provide the following information:
(Name of applicant) E. W. M. LLC ; (title of person executing
Affidavit) Sole Manager
I,
Sarah H. Thomas
Virginia
a Notary Public of the County of Mecklenburg , State of tlT ll
, do hereby certify that E. Warren Matthews, Sole Manager of E. W. M. , LLcpersonally 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 22nd day of February 20 07
Notary: My Commission expires; April 30, 2010
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APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
G. LAND ENTRY AGREEMENT
We hereby grant to the Department or its appointed representatives the right of entry and travel upon our
lands or operation during regular business hours for the purpose of making necessary field inspections or
investigations as may be reasonably required in the administration of the Mining Act of 1971.
We further grant to the Department or its appointed representatives the right to make whatever entries on
the land as may be reasonably necessary and to take whatever actions as may be reasonably necessary in order
to carry out reclamation which the operator has failed to complete in the event a bond forfeiture is ordered
pursuant to G.S. 74-59.
LANDOWNER:
nL.II ram_ .,
Print Name: E. Warren MattheLwa.__ Sole Member/
Manager
Address: P • 0. Box 369
9718 Highway 903
Bracey, VA 23919
Telephone: [phone] (office)
Print Name: E. Warren Matthews
Title:
Sole Member/Manager
Company: E.W.M. , LLC
Mine Name:
Bent River A
*Signature must be the same as the individual who signed Page 1 of this application.
maps, and (be apprarfate prGee-r-sing fee (see neat -page for fee schedule} in the form a check or money
order payable to -the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources must be sent to
the Land Quality Section Central Office at the address listed on the front cover of this application form.
inquiries regarding the status of the review of this application should be directed to the Mining Program staff at
[phone].
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MINING
A nonrefundable permit application processing fee when filing for a new mining permit; a
major permit modification or a renewal permit is required as follows:
TYPE ACRES
NEW PERMIT
MANOR
RENEWAL
MODIFICATION
Clay 1 but less than 25
$500
$250
$250
25 but less than 50
1000
500
500
50 or more
1500
500
500
Sand & 1 but less than 5 150 100 100
Gravel,
Gemstone, and 5 but less than 25 250 100 100
Borrow Pits
25 but less than 50 500 250 500
50 or more 1000 500 500
Quarry, 1 but less than 10 250 100 100
Industrial
Minerals, 10 but less than 25 1000 250 500
Dimension
Stone 25 but less than 50 1500 500 500
50 or more 2500 500 500
Peat & 1 or more 2500 500 500
Phosphate
Gold (Reap
Leach), 1 or more 2500 500 500
Titanium &
Others
A nonrefundable 550.00 permit application processing fee is required for minor permit modifications. Minor permit modifications include ownership transfers,
name changes, hand substitutions and permit renewals where the mine is inactive and fully stabilized. A minor permit modification also includes lands added
to a permitted area, outside of the minimum permit butler zone requirements, where no plans for mining related disturbance of the added lands have been
approved. All other changes are considered major modifications.
Acres for new permits and renewal permits weans the total acreage at the site. Acres for major modification of permits means that area of land affected by the
modification within the permitted mine area, or any additional land that is to be disturbed and added to an existing permitted area, or both.
10l2000
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Francis M. NeviLs, Jr., P.E.-
Section Chief
Land Quality Section
1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1612
Shipping Addreca: Land Quality Section
512 North Salisbury Street
Raleigh, NC 27604
James D. Simons, P.G., P.E. - Chief Engineer
David H. Ward - Sediment Specialist
? - Assistant Sediment Specialist
Tracy E. Davis, P.E. - Mining Specialist
Judy Wehner - Assistant Mining Specialist
? - Assistant Mining Specialist
? - Dam Safety Engineer
Taml Dodd, E.I. - Assistant Dam Safety Engineer
James Caldwell, E.I. - Assistant Dam Safety
Engineer
ARTERS
Caroline Medlin, E.I.- Sediment Education
Specialist
Tabitha Brown - Sediment Education Interm
Secretaries
Wendy Sposto - Lead Secretary
Stephanie Lane - Sediment & Dams
Susan Edwards - Mining
LAND QUALITY SECTION REGIONAL OFFICES
Courier - 52-01-00
Telephone: (91M 733-4574
FAX No.. [phone]
Greg Taylor -LAN Coordinator
ASHEVILLE
MOORESVILLE
WINSTON-SALEM
RALEIGH
RICHARD PHILLIPS, P.E.
DOUG MILLER, P.E.
MATTHEW GANTT, P.E.
JOHN HOLLEY, P.E.
Interchange Bldg.
919 North Main Street
585 Waughtown Street
3800 Barrett Drive
59 Woodfm Place
Mooresville, NC 28115
Winston-Salem, NC 27107
Raleigh, NC 27609
Asheville, NC 28801
COURIER - 13-15-01
INTEROFFICE
COURIER - 12-59-01
COURIER - 09-0"6
(336) 7714600
(919) 5714700
[phone]
(704) 663-16"
FAX # [phone]
FAX # [phone]
FAX J (828) 251-MS2
FAX # [phone]
Alamance Alleghany Ashe
Chatham Durham Edgecombe
Avery Buncombe Burke
Alexander Lincoln
Caswell Davidson Davie
Franklin Granville Halifax
Caldwell Cherokee Clay
Cabarrus Mecklenburg
Forsyth Guilford Rockingham
Johnston Lee Nash
Graham Haywood Henderson
Catawba Rowan
Randolph Stokes Surry
Northampton Orange Person
Jackson Macon Madison
Cleveland Stamly
Watauga Wilkes Yadkin
Vance Wake
McDowell Mitchell Polk
Gaston Union
Warren Wilson
Rutherford Swain Transylvania
Iredell
Yancey
FAYETTEVILLE
WILMINGTON
WASHINGTON
WILLIAM (TOBY) VINSON, P.E.
DAN SAMS, P.E.
FLOYD WILLIAMS, P.G.
225 Green Street
127 Cardinal Drive Ext.
943 Washington Square Mall
Suite 714
Wilmington, NC 29405-3845
Washington, NC 27889
Fayetteville, NC 28301
COURIER - 16.44-01
COURIER - 14-56-25
COURIER - 04-16-33
(252) 94&6481
[phone]
[phone]
FAX # [phone]
FAX # (910) 4M-0707
FAX [phone]
Beaufort Bertle Camden Chowan
Anson Montgomery Scotland
Brunswick New Hanover
Craven Currituck Dare Gates
Bladen Moore
Carteret Onslow
Greene Hertford Hyde Jones
Cumberland Richmond
Columbus Pender
Lenoir Martin Pamlico
Harnett Robeson
Duplin
Pasquotaak Perqulmans Pitt
Hoke Sampson
Tyrrell Washington Wayne
REVISED 0312002

_SCHE_ D26OF RE_CLAMATION COSTS 10/2000 .1*ico..$cn.,pd
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.0003, IF YOU DISAGREE WITH THE BOND AMOUNT DETERMINED BY THE
BOND CALCULATION WORKSHEET, YOU MAY SUBMIT AN ESTIMATE OF RECLAMATION COSTS FROM A
THIRD PARTY CONTRACTOR. SAID ESTIMATE MUST BE PROVIDED WITHIN 30 DAYS TO THE
FOLLOWING ADDRESS: Mining Program, Land Quality Section, 1612 Mail Service
Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612
ALL ESTIMATES MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING AS A MINIMUM. -
FINAL GRADING COSTS PER ACRE
LIME AND FERTILIZER COSTS PER ACRE
YEAR-ROUND SEEDING MIXTURE COSTS PER ACRE (FROM APPROVED REVEGETATION
PLAN IN APPLICATION/PERMIT DOCUMENT)
MULCH AND ANCHORING COSTS PER ACRE
ANY OTHER RECLAMATION COSTS NECESSARY TO COMPLY WITH THE APPROVED
RECLAMATION PLAN FOR THE SITE IN QUESTION
YOU WILL BE NOTIFIED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE OF THE DIRECTOR'S FINAL BOND
DETERMINATION.
1,000 copies of thia public document were printed at a cost of $845.81 or $.85 per copy. 4/2D02
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF LAND RESOURCES - LAND QUALITY SECTION
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