NCG020928_COMPLETE FILE - HISTORICAL_20190215

STORMWATER DIVISION CODING SHEET
NCG PERMITS
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Permit:
NCG020928 Effective:
SOC:
Effective:
County:
Beaufort
Region:
Washington
Contact Person: Bobby Armstrong
Compliance Inspection Report
Expiration: Owner: Louland LLC
Expiration: Facility: Louland Pit
700 Block Of Beech Ridge Rd
Title:
Pantego NC 27860
Phone: [phone]
Directions to Facility:
from us 264 in pantego, take beech ridge rd to the east about one mile to broad creek canal, mine is on north side of beech ridge rd
about 300 feet east of canal.
System Classifications:
Primary ORC: Certification: Phone:
Secondary ORC(s):
On -Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Inspection Date: 02/15/2019 EntryTime: 10:OOAM Exit Time: 11:OOAM
Primary Inspector: Thom Edgerton Phone: [phone]
Secondary Inspector(s):
Reason for Inspection: Other Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit Inspection Type: Mining Activities Stormwater Discharge CDC
Facility Status: ❑ Compliant ❑ Not Compliant
Question Areas:
Storm Water
(See attachment summary)
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Permit: NCG020928 Owner -Facility: Louland LLC
Inspection Date: 02/15/2019 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Other
Inspection Summary
This inspection was prompted by the receipt of the Modification Request of the existing 07-53 Mining Permit. The
application for the dewatering permit was submitted 4/18/18 by the consultant, Hood Richardson, PE, which had called
recently to check on the status of the dewatering permit. I informed Mr. Richardson that the dewatering permit was still
noted as being "in review', and Mr. Richardson stated that he had evidently not actually submitted the 07-53 Mining Permit
Modification request package, as is required.
Jay Edwards, Chris Pullinger, and myself inspected the site together. Each will submit comments required by their specific
program. But my understanding was that nothing was found during our visit that would prevent the issuance of these permits,
following all requirements being adequately submitted.
Therefore, with issuance of the 07-53 Mining Permit Modification; to allow for pumping/dewatering to be an allowable activity,
I have no objection to the issuance of this dewatering permit, NCG020928; to allow for a discharge of SW and/or WW from
the 07-53 permitted boundary (which is required to be marked for easy recognition/identification of at least the outermost
permitted limits).
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Permit: NCG020920 Owner -Facility: Louland LLC
Inspection Date: 02/15/2019 Inspection Type : Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Other
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_ Return PDF of this form to. DEMLR CO
Send a copy to the permittee. _ _ __'
MINING PERMIT APPLICATION REVIEW FORM
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DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES
Project Name Louland Pit DEMLR Permit 07-53
[e-mail]
PERMIT ACTION TYPE: Renewal
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County Beaufort Applicant's Email:
YES NO Date Commencing
Have land disturbing activities
started? Date? F( r I 2007
Latitude 35.592081 Longitude:-76.63998
Please return comments to (at DEMLR CO): Judy Wehner
Comments due by: 03/01/2019
SECTION BELOW TO BE FILLED OUT BY DWR:
Is the RO concerned that the operation, as proposed, would violate standards of water quality? Yes
Comments: There is an overflow spillway shown on the plan sheets that would likely need an NCG02 permit,
or need to be removed. Also, the note on the plan sheet describing what qualifies as beneficial fill needs to be
revised/updated.
Watershed/Stream Name & Classification: UT to Cuckolds Creek (Chuckolds Creek): SC, NSW; Tar -Pamlico
Rivber Basin: 29-34-34-3
DWR Compliance Status of Mine: n/a
Does this mine (or previous owner) have DWR back fees to pay? n/a If yes, amount:
Is this mine an active permit in BIMS? n/a
YES NO
401 Wetland Cert. required?
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401 Wetland Cert. existing?
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Does DWR RO have enough information to
determine if a,401 certification is,required?
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Is an O & M Plan needed? YES
Are'wetlands disturbed at this site?'°'
Does DWR RO suspect or know of nearby
wetlands to the site?
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Is a wetland delineation required prior to
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Stream Determination Needed?
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wetlands/streams are disturbed
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statement on plan sheet
for this project from applicant?
saving no wetlands present
Buffer Determination Needed?
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Buffer Determination Completed?
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Recycle system permit existing?
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New Recycle System permit required?*
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Enough information to determine?
Non -discharge permit existing?
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Will wastewaters discharge to HOW waters
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with a 7Q10=0?
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determine.
Has Violation
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HQW/7Q10 Concerns
Does DWR require DEMLR to hold the
back fees or renew
permit (e.g. so DWR can review it further or,
DWR permit
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because DWR requires more information)?
Please describe the reason to
hold the permit:
RO contact:
0 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: WaRO/Washington Date: February 15, 2019
RO Aquifer Protection Section: Regional Office: Date:
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Central Files: APS _ SWP
2/15/2019
Permit Number NCG020928
Program Category
NPDES SW
Permit Type
Mining Activities Stormwater Discharge COC
Primary Reviewer
rick.riddle
Coastal SWRule
Permitted Flow
Facility
Permit Tracking Slip
Status Project Type
In review New Project
Version Permit Classification
COC
Permit Contact Affiliation
Facility Name
Major/Minor Region
Louland Pit
Minor Washington
Location Address
- County
700 Block Of Beech Ridge Rd
Beaufort
Facility Contact Affiliation
Pantego NC 27860 Bobby Armstrong
PO Box 96
Owner Pantego NC 27860
Owner Name Owner Type
Louland LLC Non-Govemment
Owner Affiliation
Bobby Armstrong
PO Box 96
Dates/Events Pantego NC 27860
Scheduled
Ong Issue App Received Draft Initiated Issuance Public Notice Issue Effective Expiration
4/18/2018
Regulated Activities Requested /Received Events
RO staff report received
RO staff report requested
Outfall
Waterbody Name Streamindex Number Current Class Subbasin

Central Files: APS _ SWP _
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Permit Number NCG020928
Program Category
NPDES SW
Permit Type
Mining Activities Stormwater Discharge CDC
Primary Reviewer
rick.riddle
Coastal SWRule
Permitted Flow
Facility
Permit Tracking Slip
Status Project Type
In review New Project
Version Permit Classification
COC
Permit Contact Affiliation
Facility Name
Major/Minor
Region
Louland Pit
Minor
Washington
Location Address
County
700 Block Of Beech Ridge Rd
Beaufort
Facility Contact Affiliation
Pantego NC 27860
Bobby Armstrong
PO Box 96
Owner
Pantego
NC 27860
Owner Name
Owner Type
Louland LLC
Non -Government
Owner Affiliation
Bobby Armstrong
PO Box 96
Dates/Events Pantego NC 27860
Scheduled
Ong Issue App Received Draft Initiated Issuance Public Notice Issue Effective Expiration
4/18/2018
Regulated Activities Requested /Received Events
RO staff report received
RO staff report requested
Outfall
Waterbody Name Streamindex Number Current Class Subbasin

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Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources /
Land Quality Section - Stormwater Permitting Program
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
Environmental
Quality NCG020000
NOTICE OF INTENT — General Permit Application
hcG 6a-09a9
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System application for coverage under General Permit
NCG020000:
STORMWATER AND/OR WASTEWATER DISCHARGES associated with activities classified as:
SIC (Standard Industrial Classification) Code -14XX Mineral Mining Industry (except as specked below) and
like activities
The following activities are included:
Active or inactive mining operations (including borrow pits —except for NCDOT borrow pits) that discharge
stornwater contaminated with or that has come in contact with, any overburden, raw material, intermediate
products, finished products, byproducts or waste products located on the site of such operations;
Stormwater from vehicle maintenance activities (VMA) at mining operations; ��
Overflow from facilities that recycle process wastewater, and/or ce1v
Mine dewatering (wastewater) tJ
Fri
The following activities are specifically excluded from coverage under this General Permit: APrtA I 18 Z�g
Stormwater discharges associated with peat mining, coal mining, and metal mining; $ �NR lAA'p�
Stormwater discharges from mining operations which are intermixed on site with stormwate�m 7Y
operations;
Stormwater discharges associated with oil and gas extraction operations; and
Stormwater discharges associated with tourist gem mines
NCOOT borrow pits (covered under individual permit NCS000150)
The following discharges are covered by NPDES general permit NCG520000 instead of NCG020000:
Point source discharges of stornwater and wastewater from in -stream sand mining operations (sand dredging
or dipping operations) are covered instead by NPDES General Permit NCG520000, administered by the Division
of Water Resources NPDES Wastewater Permitting Program. Please contact DWR for more Information.
Please print or type all entries in this application form.
1) Mailing address of own/erloperjator foetal address to which all permit correspondence will be mailed):
Legal Owner Name C C U I Rom( r L 1-
(Attach the most recent Annual Report to the NC S6cretary or State showing the current legal name of the corporation or en*. _
Alternatively this permit can be given to an individual or government authority. This name must be the same name as appears on the
Division or Energy. Mineral. and Land Resources' Mining Permit.) nn
Signee's Name (as signed for in question 41. at end)y� 66�-6 RM S jRor��
Street Address Pr 0 907,q
City 12IQ 4 r l r0 State ZIP Code 17 96 0
Telephone No. 1 5-�_ / 3//- 7OY77 of -mail NIA
Alternate Contact Name' PIo °d /mil* � �S0N,y 15 E-mail (if different)
Altemate Contact Telephone (if different) 2 f L I % 5&7 L
'Altemate contact should be affiliated with the Owner/Operator. Consultant information can be provided
in question 5.
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2) Location of facility producing discharge:
Facility Name C Ov d-
Pi T
Facility Street Address 700 8 d e-d(� 0 t~ C
Facility City g tiv 1: State
Facility County 13
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Facility Contactv d 6Y fi/ ;hSTRurtCf/
Telephone No. 9 3 10 Fax:
Contact E-mail k �R
3) Physical Location Information:
4)
Please provide a narrative description of how to get
distance and direction fro a roadway intersection).
ZIP Code
facility (use street names, slate road numbers, and
I M V S 2 (.4 14 PA N rF- /.o . 17W<A
LatItude 3 5o IN N Longitude 76 A10 19 W (degrees / minutes / seconds or decimal
degrees)
5) Consults It Info ation ( applicable)-
ConsultaM: vud�tia;sUN
Consulting FI d QG414 vc J 4-
MailingAddress: //0 t✓25J sT
Cry W, S4 vrw IV G,
State: Zip Code:
Phone: x iZ 4 -7 57-3 `i'7 Z A-
E-mail: A PiC-AA•tISO 4A+& 124tL4 Mgr/ .Lehr,
(Optional) /
Staple Business Card Here
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Permits:
8) This NPDES Permit Application applies to which of the following:
❑ New or Proposed Facility Date operation is to begin:
xExisting Date began mining: Qa/ir� 2 003
n Standard Industrial Classification:
Provide the 4 digit Standard Industrial Classification Code (SIC Code) that describes the primary Industrial
activity at this facility SIC Code: -L It q L
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8) Provide a description of the types of minerals mined at this facility: J A -a 0.
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9) Is this a PROCESSING -ONLY facility for materials mined elsewhere? No ❑ Yes
10) Is this an inactive mine site?
J(No
❑ Yes If yes, have you certified to the Stormwater Permitting Program that all portions of the site where
clearing, grading, and/or excavation activities have occurred have been stabilized?
❑ No ❑ Yes (If yes, the site may be eligible for'Dormant Status' and reduced BMP
Inspections. See the General Permit.)
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11) Does this facility already have a valid Mining Permit from DEMLR's Land Quality Section?
❑ No
T Yes
If no, please indicate the status of the Mining Permit application:
If yes, please provide the Mining Permit number. 0 7 —. Y3
the DEMLR Mining Permit with this NPDES application.
Also provide a copy of
12) Does this facility have any other NPDES permits?
)yNo
❑ Yes If yes, list the permit numbers for all current NPDES permits for this facility:
13) Are you applying for a discharge permit in the same location as a previously permitted mine?
❑ No f D
Yes If yes, specify permit number and mine name if known: &�/" C r r r (97��3
14) Does this facility have any Non -Discharge permits from DWR (e.g., recycle permits)?
XNo
❑ Yes If yes, list the permit numbers for all current Non -Discharge permits for this facility:
15) Does total area of this mine site Include ready -mixed concrete plant and/or asphalt plant areas?
No
Yes If yes, do they have separate NPDES stormwater permits? ❑ No ❑ Yes (provide permit
numbers) 1
If not owned by the same company, who is the owner? _
Development Activities and Buffers:
16) Will this mining operation precede development activities at this site?
XNo ,EX1.5 r/+(r
❑ Yes
17) Is this mine located within one of the 20 Coastal Counties, and will it add more than 10,000 ftz of
Impervious surface?
❑ yes (to both)
No, this mine site IS In one of the 20 Coastal Counties but will NOT add 10,000 R2 of impervious surface.
❑ No, this mine site is NOT in any of the 20 Coastal Counties.
if this site Is in one of the 20 Coastal Counties, you may be required to apply for an additional State
Stormwater Permit. Check with your local Regional Office (see contact information and checklist below).
18) Is this mine located the Neuse, Tar -Pamlico, or Catawba River Basins, or the Randleman or Jordan
Water supply Watersheds?
Ws If yes, what size stream butters are inducted on site? SD ft. You must show buffers on site
plans. Also Include information and plans showing diffuse flow through buffers as required.
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Discharge Points, Receiving Waters & Wetlands:
19) Receiving waters:
What is the name of the body or bodies of water creek stream, river, lake etc.) th a facil'�Y stormyater
and/or wastewater discharges will end up in? CAWA L OF.F _ j YJ e /n4LA
To find the waterbody, please see the NC Surface Waterbody Classifications map at
water
If the site will discharge to a separate storm sewer system, the operator of the separate storm sewer
system (e.g. City of Raleigh municipal storm sewer). K f
Discharge of wastewater to receiving waters classified as WS4I through WS-V, or SA, must be
approved by the Division of Water Resources (DWR) or Division of Marine Fisheries
(DMF). DEMLR cannot grant coverage under NCGO20000 without that approval. Also be advised that
no new discharges of wastewater are permitted In receiving waters classified as WSa or
freshwater ORW. Wastewater discharges to saltwater ORW will not be approved under General Permit
NCG02 but may be eligible for an individual permit
20) Will this mine site discharge wastewater or stonnwater to waters classified as High Quality Waters
(HOW), Primary Nursery Areas (PNA), Trout (Tr) waters, or a class with a symbol like "+" or "@" that
denotes a special management strategy is in place?
YYNo ❑ Yes, HOW' ❑ Yes, Includes '+" or'(a�"
No
PNA' ❑ Yes, Trout (Tr)
21) Will this mine site discharge wastewater or stonnwater to waters classified as Shellfish (SA) waters?
>eNo
❑ Yes, SA'
'For questions 19-20, be advised that the NCG02 General Permit limits the discharge volume of total combined
wastewaters to 50 percent of the receiving water In -stream flow under 7Q10 conditions /n HQW waters (PNA and
SA waters are considered HQW by definition). You maybe required to contact USGS to obtain a 7010 flow.
22) Will this mitre site discharge wastewater or stonnwater to Impaired waters, or to waters with an
approved "Total Manlmum Daily Load" (TMDL)?
To find Impaired waters & TMDLs, please see the Impaired Waters Map & TMDL map on
https: //deq.nc.gov/about/divisionstwater-resourceshvater-resources-scienc"ate
�XNo ; (! ) Y. ) A-*w S hb (7 I M %r- U' , / rnrvrr
y❑ Yes, time waters are impaired for (list pollutants):
❑ Yes, these waters have a TMDL for (list pollutants):
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23) List discharge points (outfalls) that convey discharge from the mine site (both on -site and off -site) and
location coordinates. Attach additional sheets if necessary, or note that this Information Is specified
on the site plan. Include proposed maximum daily flow rate for each wastewater outfall.
You must show all discharge points clearly on the submitted site plan. Be advised
that NCDEQ may require you to apply for an individual permit, based on proposed
discharge rates and receiving stream conditions (low flows, impairments, etc.)
Stormwater
1
StormwaterOutlall No.
Latitude (degrees/minutes/seconds or decimal degrees):
N
Longitude (degrees/minutes/sawnds or decimal degrees):
W
Stormwater Outlall No.
Latitude (degrees/minutes/seoonds or decimal degrees):
N
Longitude (degreestminutes/seconds or decimal degrees):
W
Stormwater Ou tfall No.
Latitude (degrees/minutes/seconds or decimal degrees):
N
Longitude (degrees/minutes/seconds or decimal degrees):
W
Stormwater Outfall No.
Latitude (degrees/minutes/seconds or decimal degrees):
N
Longitude (degrees/minutastseconds or decimal degrees):
W
Stormwater Outfa/l No.
Latitude (degreestminutes/seconds or decimal degrees):
N
Longitude (dogreestminutes/seconds or decimal degrees):
W
Stormwater OuBall No.
Latitude (degrees/minutes/seconds or decimal degrees):
N
Longitude (degrees/minutes/seconds or decimal degrees):
W
Mine Dewatering
Mine Dewatering (Wastewater) OuNall No. polio IP✓^y!
'
Proposed maximum flow rate:
Latitude (degrees/minutes/seconds or decimal degrees):
N
Longitude (degrees/minutes/seconds or decimal degrees):
W
Mine Dewatering (Wastewater) Outfall No.
Proposed maximum flow rate:
Latitude (degrees/minutes/seconds or decimal degrees):
N
Longitude (degrees/minutes/seconds or decimal degrees):
W
Process Wastewater
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Process Wastewater Outfall No. Wastewater Description:
1 `� ,P���
Proposed maximum flow rate:
Latitude (degrees/minutestseconds or decimal degrees):
N
Longitude (degrees/minutestseconds or decimal degrees):
W�
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Process Wastewater OuNad No. Wastewater Description:
, v
Proposed maximum flow rate:
Latitude (degrees/minutes/seconds or decimal degrees):
N
Longitude (degrees/minutestseconds or decimal degrees):
W
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24) Help us understand what will happen to the dewatering water at this mine site:
❑ WA — this mine is not dawatering at all and will not dewater in the future.
a) Will this mine be dewatering and discharging to waters of the state? (Answer only if dewatering)
❑ No
WYes
If yes, where to?Surface Waters and/or Wetlands (on -site or off-sfte)
❑ Other (on -site or offsite) Describe:
b) Will this mine be dewatering but not discharging to waters of the state? (Answer only ff dewatering)
)(No
❑ Yes If yes, explain how you are dewatering, and where that water will be directed:
25) Are there wetlands or surface waters within 400' of the mine pit perimeter?
❑ No f ✓RFrya ►vlrl S 0'6"'
JXYes If yes, what distance are they from the mine pit perimeter? 3 2 0 feet. -M LPYNa L r
26) Will mining operations require dewatering near wetlands or other waterbodies, and will dewatering
potentially Impact any wetlands or other waterbodies?
)yNo, dewatering will not occur near (within 400') of wetlands or other waterbodies (e.g., streams, lake, etc.)
❑ Yes, dewatering will be near wetlands or other waterbodtes
Wetlands must be CLEARLY DELINEATED on the site plan. Mine dewatering activities that
have the potential to drain wetlands or otherwise impact surface water or groundwater MUST develop and
Implement a Pumping Operation and Monitoring (POM) Plan that has been approved by the
Department.
For sites that may drain wetlands - approval of a POM Plan may be required prior to coverage under
this permit. The POM Plan should be submitted to the appropriate Regional Office and in all cases must be
approved prior to operedon.
The plan shall include, but is not limited to: (1) Groundwater monitoring strategies to demonstrate the effect of
pumping and to establish any pumping regime necessary to reduce impacts, and (2) Detailed plans to maintain
surrounding hydrology and respective monitoring to demonstrate compliance. See checklist at the end of the
application. Contact the Regional Office for questions spec!/ic to your mine.
27) Have you been required to obtain 4041401 Certification permits?
�>(No
❑ Yes If yes, please briefly describe below (include information such a required mitigation, BMPs,
setbacks, and(or O&M plans for on or off --site wetlands or other pertinent Information). Attach other sheets as
necessary:
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28) Have you been required to obtain a wetland delineation certified by the US Army Corps of Engineers?
® No ❑ Yes If yes, please attach to application submission.
F Stormwater BMPs and Vehicle Maintenance:
29) Does this facility employ best management practices for stormw/ater(control?
❑ No Yes , If ye , p1 se briefly describe: /} )/ fvriFRck- 1-4/'✓
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30) Does this facility have a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan?
❑ No Y
Are as If yes, when was It implemented? �/j n i 0 F 1 Xis /��+/ C PXA,«a I *i
31) ���Avehicle (maintenance activities (VMA) occurring or planned at this mine site?
�9,No ❑Yes, If yes, will VMA area runoff discharge Into the wastewater treatment system(s)?
/` ` ❑ No, VMA runoff will discharge separately through a stonowater outfall
❑ Yes, VMA runoff will drain back to the mine pit or other wastewater system
Wastewater Treatment Facilities:
32) Will mine dewatering occur? (Yes, we are asking about dewatering again.)
Des If yes, will the mine discharge this water? /wry / ��q- 4,wt' e tiG'n0 /
33)Zo
Will facility wash mined materials?
❑ Yes If yes, will the mine discharge this water?
34) Will discharges of process wastewater treatment systems occur (including possible recycle system
,;overws)T
No
❑ Yes If yes, describe what kind of systems:
35) Wlll facility employ chemical additives to flocculate suspended solids?
No
❑ Yes If yes, provide the name, manufacturer, and the quantity of average deity usage of the chemical
additive (if known):
Note: Please see our website for a list of evaluated polyacrylamide (PAMS) products for use in North Carolina:
httpsJ/deq.nc.gov/abouttdivisions/energy-mineral-land-resourcoWenergy-mineraWand-permits/storrnwater-permits/
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36) Will any of the wastewater bosh. ant facilities at this mine overflow only during rainfall events that
exceed the 10-yr, 24-hr rainfall event?
❑ Yes If yes, which treatment systems are those?
,KNo, all wastewater treatment facilities will discharge more frequently (i.e., during smaller rain events)
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37) Are wastewater treatment facilities (including recycle systems) planned in the 100-year flood plain?
*No Nut (N (� ��A/ F 6,a 7.'he. �1 37L07"'O0r 3'��f�Q3
❑ Yes
38) A WBsteWater treatment a(terftatives reVieW is required by 15A NCAC 2H.0105 (c)(2)
for any new or expanding water pollution control facility discharges in North Carolina. You may
attach additional sheets. List the types of wastewater this mine site will discharge:
Mine Dewatering
❑ Process Wastewater (such as washing or recycle system overflows, other mining activity wastewater)
a) What wastewaters were considered for this alternatives review? XDewatering ❑ Process W W
b) Connection to a Municipal or Regional Sewer Collection System:
1) Are there existing sewer lines within a one -mile radius? ..................................... ❑ Yes IYI No
(1) If Yes, will the wastewater treatment plant (W WTP) accept the wastewater? .... ❑ Yes'❑ No
(a) If No, please attach a letter documenting that the W WTP will not accept the wastewater.
(b) If Yes, is it feasible to connect to the W WTP? Why or why rwn*
c) Closed -loop Recycle System (meets design requirements of 15A NCAC 2T .1000):
1) Are you already proposing a closed -loop recycle system (CLRS)? ......................... ❑ Yes No
(1) If Yes, for what type of wastewater at this mine site? ❑ Dewatering ❑ Process W W
(2) If No, is this optiorl tachnologicsliy feasible (possible)? Why or why not?
(3) If No, l�r� oth rwisq feasible to bui a CLRS at this sge? Why or why
(/f-V ,v vn tan% rlvw, No 4:,#D,
(4) What is
d) Surface or Subsurface Disposal System (e.g., spray Irrigation):
t) Is a surface or subsurface disposal
tech
techable) ❑ Yes No
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ii) Is a surface or subsurf�Fe� jspo�sy�tem otherwise feasible to lmp/emerdj'....,...,... ❑ Yes (� No
Why or Why not?' l� �" �Q"4�L4. CY, 4gr• ;f )dA'4 t I
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III) What Is the feasibility of
discharge jo surface we
to a direct
e) Direct Discharge to Surface Waters: Is discharge to surface waters the most environmentally sound
dalternaWe of all reasonably cost-effective options for the wastewaters being considered?'
lt
® Yes ❑ No
f) If this review Included all wastewater discharge types, would excluding some types (e.g. mine
dewateZNo
make any of the above non -discharge options feasible for some of the wastewaters?
❑ Yes
Feasibility should take into account initial and recurring costs. You may be asked to provide
further information to support your answers to these questions after the initial review.
Other:
39) Hazardous Waste:
a) 7No
facility a Hazardous Waste Treatment, Storage, or Disposal Facility?
❑ Yes
b) Is this facility a Small Quantity Generator (less than 1000 kg. of hazardous waste generated per month) of
7No
ous waste?
❑ Yes
c) Is thi facility a Large Quantity Generator (1000 kg. or more of hazardous waste generated per month) of
ous waste?
No ❑ Yes
d) If you answered yes to questions b. or c., please provide the following Information:
Type(s) of waste: N &`
How Is material stored:
Where is material stored:
How many disposal shipments per year.
Name of transport / disposal vendor:
Vendor address:
40) Is your facility providing appropriate secondary containment for bulk storage of liquid materials? (See
permit text for secondary containment requirements.) n
❑ No ,f YCssY O h( i 1 i Q
Was 1•(0 ��rc.lG Mtif�n-I`a�t, S>`Yl
41) D your site have an active landfill within the mining permit boundary?
ZNo
❑ Yes If yes, specify type: ❑ LCID (Land Clearing and Inert Debris) ❑
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NCG020000 N.O.I.
Final Checklist:
This application will be returned as Incomplete unless all of the followina items have been Included and
�[ Initialed for. Please show that the following required Information has been Included by Initialing In each
space below.
�LV—Fee of $100 made payable to NCDEQ.
"ffIft-lComplated application and all supporting documents.
�Copy of the valid approved mining permit (MP) for the facility or indication of MP application status.
y of a county map or other general location map that shows the mining site and nearest major roads.
py of USGS topographic map showing the mining site and surrounding areas, or other map that clearly
shows site location in relation to nearby streams, wetlands, and other waters, etc.
�_ copies of large-scale (minimum 24" x 36") site plan with topographical lines with
all outfalis, applicable buffers and wetlands clearly delineated, receiving waters, and
100-year flood plain line if applicable.
tA'A
A copy of your US Army Corps -approved wetland delineation if you marked "yes' to question 27 above.
line drawing of the water flow through the facility or block flow diagram. A pictorial description of the
nature of any sources of water and any collection and treatment measures.
eff mine site is in one of the 20 Coastal Counties:
• Applicant has checked with the appropriate regional office to verify the deed fqr a Coastal State
Stornwater permit Indicate the Regional Office Contact: 6✓/tS� i M Pi rV e
• Applicant has included a detailed list of impervious surface areas and percentages, sub -drainage
��/} areas, and total drainage area.
f; r . If the mine Is dewatering and near wetlands, or may otherwise Impact surface waters or groundwater,
Include the followina and contact your local realonal office about a Pumping Operation and
onitoring (POM) Plan. An approved POM plan may be required nrforto NCG02 Issuance.
3 copies of detailed Full Size Plans (at least 24" x 36") delineating areas on the
plans and lisdon acreane (including: wetlands, ditches, welbplacements, pits,
borrow areas, overburden storage, stormwater controls/BMPs, vehicle
maintenance areas, settling basins, product process (such as screening,
stockpiles, waste piles), total drainage area, impervious surface percentages (if
state SW programs apply), applicable buffers, and access and/or haul roads).
_Pump dewatering size and information on its specifications.
byAWell information (design, depths, maintenance).
NJA_Physical monitoring for the wetlands areas.
Settling pond sizing Information, if applicable.
A Level spreader design, if applicable.
Details about dewatering method.
Cone of influence calculations.
Description of measures to prevent erosion and flooding.
Description and information about 401/404 permits that have been obtained.
a A- Copy of US Army Corps of Engineers wetland delineations or approved wetland delineation (if
applicable).
I have contacted my local regional office about a POM Plan.
Regional Office Contact Date contacted:
L 1 ill not Impact any nearby wetlands, surface waters, or groundwaters by dewatering.
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NCGO20000 N.O.I.
Certification: North Carolina General Statute 143,215.6 Is M provides that
Any proem who krrorvirgy m I mryf fie matorra4 representafti. or cerl90cadw In any appDraft% record. report. pim or doer
doammdAed or reWbW re he ff s wider this Ar de er a rule biplmnmdhi; Ude ArdckK er who kreahq/y makes a false
dalm.md Ufa ... alm t fad ins ndemAdng prewgftordwdeeksd weeurwkrVta AddsmMADre1BI8es. lm.gms were,mkrwxdrigly
rends baccumte my mmrdhg ormadmrkrg device orme8od reQt I re be oporaied m mabdmInwd wider gig Mile or ndes d the
(EmArmmrereW hferagmnmd) Commission hrp a arrimi; this Article shag be gulag of pass 2 mk0ememwwhich mayinckde a sere not W
me eed ton 8wnsmd ddhes ($10,000).
41) Signatory Requirements (per 40 CFR 122.22)
AD applkaUmns ropores or kddmattm anmatnd re the Dhectar shell be signad and mlffied
a. AD nceces of tread to be covered wider this Geread Permit shag be sipeti as k5cws:
m For a wrpormmrc by a made ompae- offlm For the µspose atilt permt a respo7dhle ompwsde officer memo: (a) a president.
secretary, hsasnsm or vice pre6i0Bmdgwmpaetlonbchessdapntrxtpd tudresshdncft%mdrycaner Demmewhopmfa. sh,ft
psDcy ordedstan nudd, tulcDcre for the mpombemm(b) the murepmd one or mom mmadacNck® lroductim mopereft ind6tles
emplohdng nmre Aran 2bf1 parsora m traVhng gross eredel sales mamml�keBB msee6r® 25 maim (in secmd quarter 1880 ddkrry . if
au803fty WOW doc mnems has bean assigned m del s; I d re tha nlarmga kn ecomdwm safe okporate Psawdaes.
M Fm a pmhmrehm merle propridorsW by a gernerd pmhrmm 8o pmgW W. mepedively. or
ig) For a mw oft, staft tedma4 w dose ptbac agemy.. by aWwa WkrdDd eaeor8va omeer orrmnkirng elected offhial.
I hereby request coverage under the referenced General Per IL I understand that coverage under this permit will
constibile the permit requirements for the discherge(s) and Is enforceable In the same manner as an individual
permit.
I agree to abide by the following as a part of coverage under this General Permit
1. 1 agree to abide by the approved Mining Permit for this mining aolivity. (A copy of the valid mining
permit must be attached to 1Ms requesL)
2. 1 agree to not dkdmrge any sanitary wastewater from tide mining activity except under the
provisions of another NPDES per ift spedfuaYy iced therefore.
3. 1 agree that bulk swags of petroleum products and other chemicals shall Have adequate protection
so as to contain all spars on the site.
4. 1 agree that solid wastes will be disposed of In accordance with N.C. stabiles and miles governing
solid waste disposal.
5. 1 agree that maintenance aativltles for vehicles and heavy equfpmen( will be performed so as to not
result In conlaminadon of the surface or ground waters.
1 agree to abide by the provisions as listed above and recognize that the provisions are to be omsideted as
enforceable requirements of the General Permit
I certify that I am familiar with the Irdo... contained In this application and that to the best of my knowledge
and belief such information is true. complete, and accurate.
Printed Name of Person Signing: j60 nMSrRd NC�
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(SiBro� PPficant) (Dads Sigredl
Notice of intent must be accompanied by a c1h cdf o>•mosev of der 1br $100.00 made payable to NCDEQ.
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NARRATIVE
LOULAND PIT DEWATERING
Mine permit 07-53 expires September 29, 2027
NPDES PERMIT NCG 020000 PERMIT APPLICATION
APPLICATION FOR WATER USE PERMIT IN THE CENTRAL COASTAL
PLAIN CAPACITY USE AREA
The Louland Pit will be about 23 acres of ponded water when mining is complete. At present the
ponded area covers about 1S acres. The maximum pit dept is about 18 feet with an average depth of
about 10 feet. All surface water falling on disturbed areas is directed to the excavated pond. This area
and depth provide more than enough settling capacity to remove suspended solids.
The operator is having trouble with quality control because of the large pond area and the rise In
elevation of the seasonal water table. He has divided the pit Into two ponds and has pumped into one
pond. That is not working because of rainfall and higher than normal seasonal ground water levels.
The owner proposed to install an 8 inch pipe to gravity drain Into the "Intercepting Canal" the normal
water level of the canal which is at elevation 486.4 feet. This is from an assumed elevation datum. The
actual level of water In the Intercepting Canal Is about 2 feet above sea level.
The Intercepting Canal was constructed by the US Army Corps of Engineers for agricultural drainage. It
makes thousands of acres of land available for farming.
In order to further dewater the excavation area the owner proposes to use a low head portable pump to
lower the water level another three feet below the above described gravity drain.
The owner does not propose the use of wells to lower the water table. The pump will lower the water
level in the pond three feet. This lower water table will only affect the near surface water table and
estimated 500 feet from the mine excavation. The effect of lowering the surface of the pond would
not be measurable on any other local aquifers. The Castle Hayne Aquifer is at a depth of about 200 feet
below the land surface and Is a confined artesian aquifer. It will not be affected by lowering the pond
water level. There are other aquifers between the surface and the Castle Hayne. Some are artesian but
none will be Impacted by the lowering of the pond water by three feet.
Addressing the Central Coastal Plain Capacity Use Area Application
Regarding Part V of the application, the Applicant does not intend to operate an Aquifer storage and
recovery program.

Regarding Part VI, the only county affected by this application is Beaufort. There are no proposed wells
in this application. The sump is the pond. Discharge points are shown on the mine plan.
Regarding Part VII. No part of this is a public water supply system.
Regarding Part VIII, calculations are presented justifying the quantities of water to be pumped and
showing the seasonal nature of pumping.
Regarding Part IX, water will be disposed of in the Intercepting Canal. An NPDES permit number
NCG020000 for mine dewatering has been applied for.
Regarding part X, there are no dewatering wells of any kind proposed in this application.
Regarding Part XI, the applicant is an intermittent user as described in 15A NCAC 02E .0507(13). The
anticipated pumping schedule is shown on the chart in Part VIII. The pumping seasons are driven by the
rise in the seasonal near surface water table and rainfall which is during the months of January, February
and March and the hurricane season which is expected to be during the months of July, August and
September.
Regarding Part XII, there are no Cretaceous Sediments outcropping within 100 miles of the mine site.
The closest would be near Wilson. Cretaceous sediments, if present, would be below the Castle Hayne
aquifer at probable depths in excess of 400 feet.
Part XIII, there is no need for a Temporary Permit for Cretaceous Aquifer reduction wells because there
will be no wells and there is no Cretaceous sediments present either at or near the surface at this
location.
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Energy, Mineral &
Land Resources
ENVIAON 00N OV4,,
Mr. Bobby Armstrong
Louland LLC
PO Box 96
Pantego, North Carolina 27860
RE: Permit No. 07-53
Louland Pit
Beaufort County
Tar River Basin
Dear Mr. Armstrong:
September 29, 2017
ROY COOPER
Gowmer
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
TRACY DAVIS
Dk,eew
Your application for renewal of the above referenced mining
A copy of the renewed permit is enclosed. The new expiration date is September 29, 2027 ed.
The conditions in the permit renewal were based primarily upon the initial application.
Modifications were made as indicated by the renewal request and as required to insure
compliance with The Mining Act of 1971. 1 would like to draw your attention to the following
conditions where minor additions or changes were made: Operating Condition Nos. 4D and
10E and Reclamation No. 3.
As a reminder, your permitted acreage and affected acreage for this site are both 30.77
acres, as indicated in the application and on the Mine Permit Map last revised June 1, 2017.
Please review the renewed permit and contact Judy Wehner, Assistant State Mining
Specialist, at [phone] should you have any questions concerning this matter.
E. pavis, PE, CPM
TED/jw
Enclosures
cc: Mr. Samir Dumpor, PE
Mr, Robert Patterson, PE, DEMLR Stormwater Program
Mr. William Gerringer-DOL, Mlne and Quarry Bureau, w/o enclosures
State of Nnnh C... UN, I Env
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DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
DIVISION OF ENERGY, MINERAL AND LAND RESOURCES
PERMIT
for the operation of a mining activity
In accordance with the provisions of G.S. 74-46 through 68, 'The Mining
Act of 1971," Mining Permit Rule 15A NCAC 5 B, and other applicable
laws, rules and regulations
Permission is hereby granted to:
Louland LLC
Louland Pit
Beaufort County - Permit No. 07-53
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.

In accordance with the application for this miningPage 2
Department of Environmental Quality, hereinaftr preferred to as is
Depherebartment, 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
Plan. However, comthe requirements of the approved Reclamation
pleted 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
July 1__ 7_ 2011. This permit has. been modified to increase the permitted and affected acreage
at this site to 30.77 acres as indicated on the mine map last revised March 7, 2011. The
the modification includes expansion of the excavation limit to the north, east and west. Secondly,
modification
activities nond omodificationallows theimporting of clean construction materials forreuse and the tPond. Thirdly, emporary
rystockpiling of asphalt for recycling.
Explrat� ate
This permit shall be effective from the date of its issuance until September 29, 2027.

Page 3 .
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 Stormwater Program to secure.any necessary stormwater permits or other
approval documents.
A. Any mining process producing air contamination emissions shall be subject to
the permitting requirements and rules promulgated by the N.C. Environmental
Management Commission and enforced by the Division of Air Quality.
B. During mining operations, water trucks or other means that may be necessary
shall be utilized to prevent dust from leaving the permitted area.
3. A. Sufficient buffer (minimum 50 foot undisturbed) shall be maintained between any
affected land and any adjoining waterway or wetland to prevent sedimentation of
that waterway or wetland from erosion of the affected land and to preserve the
integrity of the natural watercourse or wetland.
B. Any mining activity affecting waters of the State, waters of the U. S., or wetlands
shall be in accordance with the requirements and regulations promulgated and
enforced by the N. C. Environmental Management Commission.
4. A. Adequate mechanical barriers including but not limited to diversions, earthen
dikes, sediment check dams, sediment retarding structures, rip rap pits, or
ditches shall be provided in the initial stages of any land disturbance and
maintained to prevent sediment from discharging onto adjacent surface areas or
into any lake, wetland or natural watercourse in proximity to the affected land.
B. All drainage from the affected areas around the mine excavations shall be
diverted internal to said excavations.
C. No pit water shall be discharged beyond the permit boundary and a minimum of
one (1) feet of freeboard shall be maintained at all times in both mine pits. If the
minimum freeboard is reached, all mine dewatering activities internal to the site
must cease.

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D. Mining activities shall occur as indicated on the Mine Permit Map last revised
June 1, 2017 and the supplemental information received on June 15, 2017 and
July 24, 2017.
All mining permit boundaries (30.77 acres) shall be permanently marked at the site on
100-foot intervals unless the line of sight allows for larger spacing intervals.
The angle for graded slopes and fills shall be no greater than the angle, which can be
retained by vegetative cover or other adequate erosion control measure, structure, or
device. In any event, exposed slopes or any excavated channels, the erosion of which
may cause off -site damage because of sedimentation, shall be planted or otherwise
provided with ground cover, devices or structures sufficient to restrain such erosion.
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.
Existing vegetation or vegetated earthen berms shall be maintained between the mine
and public thoroughfares whenever practical to screen the operation from the public.
Sufficient buffer (minimum 25 foot unexcavated) shall be maintained between any
excavation and any mining permit boundary to protect adjacent property.
A.
1.1
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
l
area unlauthorization to conduct said disposal has first been obtained from
ess m
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.
Mining refuse as defined by G.S. 74-49 (14) of The Mining Act of 1971
generated on -site and directly associated with the mining activity may be
disposed of in a designated refuse area. All other waste products must be
disposed of in a disposal facility approved by the Division of Waste
Management. No petroleum products, acids, solvents or their storage containers
or any other material that may be considered hazardous shall be disposed of
within the permitted area.
C. For the purposes of this permit, the Division of Energy, Mineral and Land
Resources considers the following materials to be "mining refuse" (in addition to
those specifically listed under G.S. 74-49 (14) of the N.C. Mining Act of 1971):
1 • on -site generated land clearing debris
2• conveyor belts
3. wire cables

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12.
13.
14.
4. v-belts Page 5
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:
E.
the approximate boundaries and size of the refuse disposal area;
a list of refuse items to be disposed;
verification that a minimum of 4 feet of cover will be provided over the
refuse;
verification that the refuse will be disposed at least 4 feet above the
seasonally high water table; and,
verification that a permanent vegetative groundcover will be established.
Temporary stockpiling of off -site generated clean construction materials
(concrete, brick, used stone, soil and old asphalt) shall be conducted as
indicated on the Mine Permit Map last revised June 1, 2017.
1.
2.
3.
4
5
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.
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.
The security, which was posted pursuant to N.C.G.S. 74-54 in the form of a $23 500.00
Assignment of Savings Account, 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.
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.

APPROVED RECLAMATION PLAN
Page 6
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 Practicea 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 spec cations 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 7
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 E.
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
Revegetaion Plan approved by Mr. Hood L. Richardson of Hood Richardson PA on
June 9, 2017.
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 January 25, 2007 and modified May 17, 2011, is hereby renewed
this 29th day of September, 20Y pursuant to GS 74-52.
0
Tracy E. Davis, PE, CPM, Director
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources
By Authority of the Secretary
Of the Department of Environmental Quality

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Parameter Information
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Stream
Cuckolds Creek (Chuckolds
Name:
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Classification:
SC;NSW
Overall Cat.:
Category 4 Hg Only
Parameter:
Fish Tissue Mercury (Nar, FC,
NC)
Parameter
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Cat.:
Assess.
Exceeding Criteria
Status:
Collection Yr.:
2012
303(d) Listing
2008
Yr.:
Full IR List:
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Parameter assessed was meeting criteria
1b
Parameter assessed was meeting criteria & there is a manag. strategy in place for the assessed parameter
If
Fish tissue collected in Assessment Unit with no advisories other than statewide Mercury advice
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Parameter assessed was exceeding some criteria but it was determined that the exceedances were due to natural
conditions (documentation required)
1r
Parameter assessed was meeting criteria and there and there are ongoing restoration activities
It
Parameter assessed was meeting criteria & there is an approved TMDL in place for the assessed parameter
Sal
Greater than 10% criterion exceeded, 90% statistical confidence criterion not met
3a2
Greater than 10% criterion exceeded, 90% confidence criterion met, N <10
3a3
Benthos or fish community data are inconclusive
3a4
Fecal coliform GM>200 and/or 20% of samples >400, 5 samples in 30 days criterion not met
3a5
Low DO- Greater than 10% criterion exceeded, natural conditions assessment needed
3a6
Low pH- Greater than 10% criterion exceeded, natural conditions assessment needed
3a7
Fish consumption advisory in place with no site specific fish tissue data for the parameter
3a6
Enterro for the Asmnt Period is Meeting Criteria
3a9
Temperature criteria exceeded in Class Tr water with no assessment of thermal discharges
3b1
> 10% criterion exceeded, 90% statistical confidence criterion not met, management strategy in place for parameter
3b2
Greater than 10% criterion exceeded, 90% confidence criterion met, N <10, management strategy in place for
parameter
3b3
No data or information to make assessment, management strategy in place for parameter
30
> 10% criterion exceeded, 90% statistical confidence criterion not met, non -pollutant is reason for exceedance
3c2
> 10% criterion exceeded, 90% confidence criterion met, N <10, non -pollutant is reason for exceedance
3cr
OMF RecMon Advisory Days is 61
3e
Exceeds EPA criteria for Toxics
30
> 10% criterion exceeded, 90% statistical confidence criterion not met, ongoing restoration activities in place to
address parameter
3r2
>10% criterion exceeded, 90% confidence criterion met, N <10, ongoing restoration activities in place to address
parameter
3r3
No data or information to make assessment, ongoing restoration activities in place to address parameter
30
> 10% criterion exceeded, 90% statistical confidence criterion not met, approved TMDL in place for parameter
3t2
> 10% criterion exceeded, 90% confidence criterion met, N <10, approved TMDL in place for parameter
3t3
No data or information to make assessment, approved TMDL in place for parameter
3v1
> 10% criterion exceeded, 90% statistical confidence criterion not met, exceedance due to permitted facility with a
variance
3v2
> 10% criterion exceeded, 90% confidence criterion met, N <10, exceedance due to permitted facility with a variance
3v3
No data or information to make assessment, exceedance due to permitted facility with a variance
3z1
Data not assessed against a NC water quality standard
3z2
No data or information to make assessment
4b
Exceeding Criteria, with 4b demonstration for the parameter
4c
Exceeding Criteria, non -pollutant is reason for exceedance
4cr I
DMF Recmon Swimming Advisory Posted
4s
Biological data exceeding criteria, another aquatic life parameter is assessed in category 4 or 5
4t
Exceeding Criteria, approved TMDL for assessed parameter
4v
Exceeding Criteria, exceedance due to permitted facility with a variance
5
Exceeding Criteria, no approved TMDL in place for assessed parameter
5r
Exceeding Criteria, no approved TMDL in place for assessed parameter, ongoing restoration activities in place to
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APPLICATION FOR WATER USE PERMIT IN THE r://www.newater.orgICCPCUA North Carolina Environmental Management Commission
CENTRAL COASTAL PLAIN CAPACITY USE AREA Department of Environmental Quality, Division of Water Resources
1611 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1611, phone: [phone]
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I. Applicant
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II. Puroose(s) for which water is to be used (check all that arvi
(a) ---Public Water Supply System (PWSID# )•
(b)_Livestock Supply, describe briefly
(c)_Agficultural Irrigation, describe briefly
(d) Aquaculture, describe briefly
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"'If (a) above is checked and applicant is a runt of local government, then applicant must have an adopted Local Water Supply Plan {G.S.143-355(1) and (m)}.
III. Source(s) of Ground Water (attach extra sheets if necessary): (a) Fill in table below. Depths: feet below land surface. Land surface elevation: feet above mean sea level.
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If (b) above exceeds 100,000 gallons, a Central Coastal Plain CdPacity Use Ara permit satisfies the requirement for a water withdrawal registration (GS. 143-2/522(H)I.
Items IV through XII will require more space for completion than provided, please attach additional sheets as necessary.
IV. Document additional miningpermit application requirements as listed in 15A NCAC 02E 0502(d)(4) or reference materials submitted under G S 74-47
Mining permit # ® 7- Y3 Maximum pit depth (ft):H # of excavated acres:
V . f y Document additional Aquifer Storage and Recovery program (ASR) permit application reauirements as listed in 15A NCAC 02E .0502(d)(6).
VI. Locate sources of withdrawal (attach the relevant portion[s] of a map indicating roads and road names and note the following information — you may access
maps online at http://www.ncwater.org/CCPCUA and follow the link to the Ground Water Data Mapserver):
(a) county(ies) in which withdrawal sources are located
(b) labeled positions of all wells and sumps listed in section M. (a)
(c) locations of all existing water supply wells within 1500 feet of the wells listed in section III. (a)
(d) locations of all.discharge points for water withdrawals covered under this application
VII. Document conservation measures by user
(a) public water systems (15A NCAC 02E .0502(dX5)(A))
Y/ i. Do you have a water conservation — based rate structure (ex. Flat rates, increasing block rates, seasonal rates or quantity based surcharges)?
ii. Do you have a water loss reduction program (ex. annual water audits, in -field leak detection, leak repair)?
iii. Do you have a water conservation ordinance for irrigation?
iv. Do you offer a retrofit program (ex. Low flow shower heads, toilet flappers, faucet aerators)?
v. Do you have a public education program?
vi. Evaluation of feasibility of water reuse?
(b) other users besides agricultural irrigators (15A NCAC 02E .0502(d)(5)(B))
` i. Do you audit your water use by type of activity? (for example process make-up water, non -contact cooling water)
u. Implementation schedule for feasible measures identified in the above item for conservation or reuse of water at the facility.
it1/4 (c) agricultural irrigators (15A NCAC 02E .0502(d)(5)(C))
Total acres to be irrigated: Irrigation Method: Crops:
VIII. Substantiation for the amount of withdrawal requested: Submit documentation that justifies the total withdrawal requested. Documentation could include
design plans, development plans, planning studies, operation reports, past pumping records, etc. If withdrawals are to be seasonal or vary significantly from
month -to -month throughout the year, describe the reasons for the variations and specify those variations. Fill in table below.
Average Daily Water Use from Previous Calendar Year (gallons per day)
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February
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X. ' Document plans to retrofit wells as described in 15A NCAC 02E .0502(i): Describe the methods and sed schedule to retrofit wells which currently have
pump intakes deeper than the top of the uppermost confined aquifer that yields water to the well. F7,;
XI, Document intermittent user status as described in 15A NCAC 02E .050703):
(a) persons who withdraw ground water less dean 60 days per calendar year, or
(b) persons who withdraw less than 15 million gallons of ground water in a calendar year, or
(c) aquacaltural operations licensed under G.S. 1106-761 using ground water for the initial filling of ponds or refilling of ponds no more frequently than
every five years.
XII. Document Cretaceous Aquifer Reduction requirements: NA
(a) Identify Cretaceous Aquifer Zone wells and associated percent reduction requirements using the CCPCUA Cretaceous Aquifer Zones map available
from the Division of Water Resources (include documentation for wells to be excluded from reduction requirements due to 15A NCAC 02E .0503(8)
or I SA NCAC 02E .0503 (9)).
(b) Document Aquifer Storage and Recovery program (ASR) total net withdrawals.
(c) Approved Base Rate Calculation for Cretaceous Aquifer Zone wells as described in 15A NCAC 02E .0507(1); choose the larger of i., ii. or iii.:
i. total calendar year 1997 water use in gallons by well;
ii. total August 1, 1999 through July 31, 2000 water use in gallons by well; or
iii. an adjusted water use rate calculation based on the larger of L or ii. and the following:
A. documentation of water use reductions made since January 1, 1992;
B. actual or estimated water use from wells approved by the Division of Environmental Health by August 1, 2002;
C. percent of plant nursery operation using low volume micro -irrigation; or
D. documentation of other relevant information
(d) Plans for Reduction (use attached worksheet):
i. calculate difference between estimated water demand and approved base rate minus Cretaceous Aquifer reductions at year 2008, 2013 and 2018
ii. identify new water sources and probable yields )(III. Temporary Permit for Cretaceous Aquifer Reduction Wells: N/i4
(a) Document static water level trends to be level or upward trending after January 1, 2012 or over the previous year from present day (This may involve
construction and measurement of monitoring wells by permit holders); and
(b) Document pump intakes to be above the top of the shallowest Cretaceous aquifer screened by the well. Pump installation records are required. In
addition, geophysical logs may be submitted for validation of the top of the aquifer, and
(c) Document present day pumping water levels to be above the top of the shallowest Cretaceous aquifer screened by the well; and
(d) If applicable, document chloride concentrations obtained from monitoring wells or unused production wells screened and gravel packed in one
Cretaceous aquifer to be fresh (< 250 mgtl) for 3 previous years from present day and do not trend toward higher concentrations or other site specific
data which will allow determination of susceptibility to salt water encroachment.
)UV. Certification: I terrify under penalty of law that I have personally examined and am familiar with the information submitted in this and all attached
documents, and that based on my inquiry of those individuals immediately responsible for obtaining the information, I believe the submitted information is
true, accurate, and complete.
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NARRATIVE
LOULAND PIT DEWATERING
Mine permit 07-53 expires September 29, 2027
NPDES PERMIT NCG 020000 PERMIT APPLICATION
APPLICATION FOR WATER USE PERMIT IN THE CENTRAL COASTAL
PLAIN CAPACITY USE AREA
The Louland Pit will be about 23 acres of ponded water when mining is complete. At present the
ponded area covers about 15 acres. The maximum pit dept is about 18 feet with an average depth of
about 10 feet. All surface water falling on disturbed areas is directed to the excavated pond. This area
and depth provide more than enough settling capacity to remove suspended solids.
The operator is having trouble with quality control because of the large pond area and the rise in
elevation of the seasonal water table. He has divided the pit into two ponds and has pumped into one
pond. That is not working because of rainfall and higher than normal seasonal ground water levels.
The owner proposed to install an 8 inch pipe to gravity drain into the "Intercepting Canal" the normal
water level of the canal which is at elevation 486.4 feet. This is from an assumed elevation datum. The
actual level of water in the Intercepting Canal is about 2 feet above sea level.
The Intercepting Canal was constructed by the US Army Corps of Engineers for agricultural drainage. It
makes thousands of acres of land available for farming.
In order to further dewater the excavation area the owner proposes to use a low head portable pump to
lower the water level another three feet below the above described gravity drain.
The owner does not propose the use of wells to lower the water table. The pump will lower the water
level in the pond three feet. This lower water table will only affect the near surface water table and
estimated 500 feet from the mine excavation. The effect of lowering the surface of the pond would
not be measurable on any other local aquifers. The Castle Hayne Aquifer is at a depth of about 200 feet
below the land surface and is a confined artesian aquifer. It will not be affected by lowering the pond
water level. There are other aquifers between the surface and the Castle Hayne. Some are artesian but
none will be impacted by the lowering of the pond water by three feet.
Addressing the Central Coastal Plain Capacity Use Area Application
Regarding Part V of the application, the Applicant does not intend to operate an Aquifer storage and
recovery program.

Regarding Part VI, the only county affected by this application is Beaufort. There are no proposed wells
in this application. The sump is the pond. Discharge points are shown on the mine plan.
Regarding Part VII. No part of this is a public water supply system.
Regarding Part VIII, calculations are presented justifying the quantities of water to be pumped and
showing the seasonal nature of pumping.
Regarding Part IX, water will be disposed of in the Intercepting Canal. An NPDES permit number
NCG020000 for mine dewatering has been applied for.
Regarding part X, there are no dewatering wells of any kind proposed in this application.
Regarding Part XI, the applicant is an intermittent user as described in 15A NCAC 02E .0507(13). The
anticipated pumping schedule is shown on the chart in Part VIII. The pumping seasons are driven by the
rise in the seasonal near surface water table and rainfall which is during the months of January, February
and March and the hurricane season which is expected to be during the months of July, August and
September.
Regarding Part XII, there are no Cretaceous Sediments outcropping within 100 miles of the mine site.
The closest would be near Wilson. Cretaceous sediments, if present, would be below the Castle Hayne
aquifer at probable depths in excess of 400 feet.
Part XIII, there is no need for a Temporary Permit for Cretaceous Aquifer reduction wells because there
will be no wells and there is no Cretaceous sediments present either at or near the surface at this
location.

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