NCG020807_COMPLETE FILE - HISTORICAL_20140609

STORMWATER DIVISION CODING SHEET
NCG PERMITS
PERMIT NO.
Iv C& 0 a b
DOC TYPE
N4 HISTORICAL FILE
❑ MONITORING REPORTS
DOC DATE
o
YYYYMMDD

Division of Energy, Mineral & Land Resources
!r Land Quality Seetion/Stormwater Permitting
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
NCDENR
Np C-LIN Dcr•n1M or
ENviga«M-N­R[ .- PERMIT NAME/OWNERSHIP CHANGE FORM
FOR AGENCY 115E ONLY
Date Received
Year
I Month
Da
I. Please enter the permit number for which the change is requested.
NPDES Permit (or) Certificate of Coverage
INIQW01N 0 2 o s a 7
11. Permit status prior to requested change.
a. Permit issued to (company name): George Clay Cowand
b. Person legally responsible for permit: George C Cowand
First MI Last
Owner
Title
221 Old Merry Hill Rd
Permit Holder Mailing Address
Merry Hill NC 27957
c. Facility name (discharge):
d. Facility address:
e. Facility contact person:
City State Zip
[phone] ( )
Phone Fax
Wildcat Sand Mine
Wildcat Rd, SR 1208
Address
Edenton NC 27932
City state Zip
George Clay Cowand [phone]
First / MI 1 Last Phone
Ill. Please provide the following for the requested change (revised permit).
a. Request for change is a result of: ❑ Change in ownership of the facility
❑ Name change of the facility or owner
If other please explain:
b. Permit issued to (company name):
c. Person legally responsible for permit:
d. Facility name (discharge):
e. Facility address:
f. Facility contact person:
First Mt Last
Title
Permit Holder Mailing Address
City State Zip
Phone F-mail Address
Address
City state Zip
First MI Last
Phone 13-mail Address
IV. Permit contact information (if different from the person legally responsible for the permit)
Revised Jan, 27. 2014

NPDES PERMIT NAME/OWNERSHIP CHANGE FORM
Page 2 of 2
Permit contact: Ken Elliott
First MI Last
Consultant
Title
PO Box 112
Mailing Address
Avdlett NC 27916
City State Zip
[phone] [e-mail]
Phone I; -mail Address
V. Will the permitted facility continue to conduct the same industrial activities conducted prior
to this ownership or name change?
® Yes
❑ No (please explain)
VI. Required Items: THIS APPLICATION WILL BE RETURNED UNPROCESSED IF ITEMS
ARE INCOMPLETE OR MISSING:
❑ This completed application is required for both name change and/or ownership change
requests.
❑ Legal documentation of the transfer of ownership (such as relevant pages of a contract deed,
or a bill of sale) is required for an ownership change request. Articles of incorporation are
not sufficient for an ownership change.
The certifications below must be completed and signed by both the permit holder prior to the change, and
the new applicant in the case of an ownership change request. For a name change request, the signed
Applicant's Certification is sufficient.
PERMITTEE CERTIFICATION (Permit holder prior to ownership change):
1, Ken Elliott, attest that this application for a name/ownership change has been reviewed and is accurate
and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that if all required parts of this application are not
completed and that if all required supporting information is not included, this application package will be
returned as incomplete.
May 21, 2014
Signature Date
APPLICANT CERTIFICATION
1, , attest that this application for a name/ownership change has been reviewed and is accurate and
complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that if all required parts of this application are not
completed and that if all required supporting information is not included, this application package will be
returned as incomplete.
Signature
Date
PLEASE SEND THE COMPLETE APPLICATION PACKAGE TO:
Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources
Stormwater Permitting Program
1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612
Revised Jan. 27, 2014

A••
NC®ENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Qualify
Beverly Eaves Perdue Charier Wakild, P.E. � ` ����rgee Freeman
Governor DireGtOr c j�,� �erret�rI
April 4, 2012
APR 10 2012
Mr, George Ciay Cowand, Jr.
221 01d Merry Hill Rd. ���_�ARp
Merry 1-1111, NC 27957
Subject: Gencral Pcr it No. NCG020000
Wildcat Saymme
COC NCG020807
Chowan County
Dear Mr. Cowand:
In accordance with your application for a discharge permit received on October 24, 2011,
we are forwarding herewith the subject certificate of coverage to discharge under the subject
state — NI'DES general permit. This permit is issued pursuant to the requirements of North
Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and the Memorandum of Agreement between North Carolina
and the US Environmental Protection Agency dated October 15, 2007 (or as subsequently
amended).
Please take notice that this certificate of coverage is not transferable except after notice to
the Division of Water Quality. The Division of Water Quality may require modification or
revocation and reissuance of the certificate of coverage.
A requirement of this permit is compliance with the Division of Land Resources'
(MR) Mining Permit; therefore, you must hold a modified, approved DLR permit before any
mining industrial activities take place.
Please be aware that mine dewatering at your site has the potential to impact adjacent
wetlands. The specific requirements for mine dewatering at facilities near wetlands can be found
in Part III, Section E of your permit. You must have an approved Operation and Monitoring
Plan before mine dewatering discharges occur at your facility. Discharging mine dewatering
wastewater without Plan approval will be subject to enforcement action. Before dewatering is to
begin, a Pumping Operation and Monitoring Plan for your facility must be submitted to the
Wilmington Regional Office within 60 days of your receipt of this permit. Contact Samir
Dumpor at the Washington Regional Office at [phone] for more information about the
approval process.
Please note that mine dewatering wastewater includes wet pit overflows caused solely bx
direct rainfall and groundwater seepage for this type of mining operation. Any discharge of this
water (and any stormwater commingled with it) is subject to the effluent limitations in this
permit.
Wetlands and Stormwater Branch One
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 NorthCaroli na
Location: 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 Naturally
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone] Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748
Internet: www.ncwaterquality org
An Egoai opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer

Mr. George Clay Cowand, Jr.
Wildcat Sand Mine — NCG020807
Page 2 of 2
This general, permit allows the discharge of stormwater and certain types of wastewater
from your facility. In your application, you specified that only mine dewatering water would be
disclf r ed�fromKthis facility. if separate point -source discharges of stormwater occur (i.e.,
storWerV7'14.cori $i e�l���ith mine dewatering water), you will be. required to adhere to the
conditions in this permit for stormwater discharges.
fln'
This perm t dos not affect the legal requirements to obtain other permits which may be required
b i ision of Water Quality or permits required by the Division of Land Resources, Coastal
B A A
aManagemen A t o y other federal or local governmental permit that may be required.
If you have any questions concerning this permit, plcase contact Rouert Patterson at (7I9)
807-6375, or at [e-mail].
�MWYSIGNED BY
BETHANY GEORGOULlAS
fvr Charles Wakild, P.E.
cc: Ken Elliot — Elliot Consulting
Samir Dumpor-- Washington Regional Office-SWPS
Judy Wehner — NCDENR-DLR
Central Files
Stormwater Permitting Unit Files

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
GENERAL PERMIT NO. NCG020000
CERTIFICATE OF COVERAGE No. NCG020807
STORMWATER AND MINE DEWATERING DISCHARGES
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provision of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other lawful
standards and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental
Management Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended,
George Clay Cowand, Jr.
is hereby authorized to discharge stormwater and mine dewatering wastewater (contingent on the
issuance of a modified, approved Division of Land Resources Permit) from a facility located at
Wildcat Sand Mine
Wildcat Road (SR1208)
Edenton
Chowan County
to receiving waters designated as an UT to Pollock Swamp, a class C; NSW water in the Chowan
River Basin, in accordance with the effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other
conditions set forth in Parts I,11,11I, IV, V, and VI of General Permit No. NCG020000 as
attached.
This certificate of coverage shall become effective April 4, 2012.
This Certif cate of Coverage shall rer.;ain in effect for the duration of the General Permit.
Signed this the 4`h day of April, 2012.
ORIGINAL SIGNED BY
BETHANY GEORGOULIAS
for Charles Wakild, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By the Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

N00020807
Map Scale 124, 000
George Clay Cowand, Jr.
Wildcat Sand Mine
Latitude: 36105' 49" N
Longitude: 760 39' 25" W
County: Chowan
Receiving Stream: UT to Pollock Swamp
Index No.: 26-1-1-1
Stream Class: C; NSW
Sub -basin: 03-01-04 (Chowan River Basin)
Facility Location

Patterson, Robert
From: Wehner, Judy,
Sent: Wednesday, April 04, 2012 11:24 AM
To: Patterson, Robert
Subject: RE: NCG020807 - Wildcat Sand Mine (DLR No. 21-03)
;Yes.
From: Patterson, Robert
Sent: Wednesday, April 04, 2012 10:04 AM
To: Wehner, Judy
Subject: RE: NCG020807 - Wildcat Sand Mine (DLR No, 21-03)
Are you ok with us moving forward with our permit?
Robert D. Patterson, PE
Environmental Engineer
NCD> NR I DWQ I Stormwater Permitting
1617 Mail Sen-ice Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 l :61 1 512 N. Salisbury St, 91h Floor, Raleigh, NC 27604 1.or:ation Parcc;ls
[phone] 111ionc 1 [phone] Fax I Robert. Pattersoa,ncdenr.g_ov Email I http://portal. ncdenr.org/web/wg/ws/su Websitc,
r.A Before printing this email, please consider your budget and the environment.
E-mail correspondence to and from this address may be subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties unless the content is
exempt by statute or other regulation.
From: Wehner, Judy
Sent: Wednesday, April 04, 2012 9:29 AM
To: Patterson, Robert
Subject: FW: NCG020807 - Wildcat Sand Mine (DLR No, 21-03)
WE are still working on this one. He needs to submit a bond.
From: Rodgers, Ashley
Sent: Wednesday, April 04, 2012 9:11 AM
To: Patterson, Robert
Cc: Wehner, Judy
Subject: RE: NCG020807 - Wildcat Sand Mine (DLR No. 21-03)
Judy has this one too, so I'll let her answer.
Ashley Rodgers
Assistant State Mining Specialist
NCDENR Land Quality Section
1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699
[phone]
[phone] - fax
E-mail correspondence to and from this address may be subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and may be
disclosed to third parties.
From: Patterson, Robert
Sent: Wednesday, April 04, 2012 9:06 AM

To: Rodgers, Ashley
Subject: i'`JCG020807 - Wildcat Sand Mine (DLR No. 21-03)
Ashley,
Here is another one. Is DLR ok with us issuing our permit for this one even though the mod to the DLR permit has not
yet been completed to allow for dewatering?
Thanks
Robert D. Patterson, PE
Environmental l;nginewr
NCDENR I DWQ I Stormwater Permitting
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 Mail 1 512 N. Salisbury St, 91h Floor, Raleigh, NC 27604 Location 8t Parcels
[phone] Phone I [phone] Fax I Robert. Patterson ancdenr.gov Email I http://Uortal.ncdenr..org/web/wq/ws/su Website
rA Before printing this email, please consider your rudget and the environment.
E-mait correspondence to and from this address may be subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties unless the content is
exempt by statute or other regulation.

Patterson, Robert
From: Dumpor, Samir
Sent: Monday, November 14, 2011 10:42 AM
To: Patterson, Robert
Subject: RE: NCG020807 - Wildcat Sand Mine, Chowan Co.
Robert,
I'm OK with issuing the COC for this mine.
Thanks
From: Patterson, Robert
Sent: Monday, November 14, 2011 7:23 AM
To: Dumpor, Samir
Subject: FW: NCG020807 - Wildcat Sand Mine, Chowan Co.
Samir — Please see attachments and email below. Does WaRO have any concerns issuing the COC for this facility?
Thanks.
From: Patterson, Robert
Sent: Monday, November 07, 2011 9:13 AM
To: Edgerton, Thom
Subject: NCG020807 - Wildcat Sand Mine, Chowan Co.
Thom,
Please see application package attached.
We have received an application for coverage of an existing mine facility under NCG 02 from the owner's consultant Ken
Elliott. The facility drains to an UT to Pollock Swamp (class C; NSW) in Edenton (Chowan County). No vehicle
maintenance or haz. waste. They propose a single mine dewatering outfall. Proposed 0&M Plan attached. Does the
WaRO have any concerns about issuing this facility a COC for this general permit?
Thanks.
Robert D. Patterson, PE
Environmental Engineer
NCDFNR I DWQ I SlorTnwater Permitting
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699- 1617 Mail 1 5l2 N. Salisbury St, Raleigh, NC 27604 1 91h hlunr L<rc.rtinu tt, 1'rcrrr,ls
[phone] I'honr; 1 [phone] Fix I Robert. Pattersona,nccicnr.gov lmmil I http://portal.ncdenr,ory,/web/wo/ws/su Welrsilc
bA Before printing this email. please consider pour budget and the environment.
E-mail correspondence to and from this address may be subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties unless the content is
exempt by statute or other regulation.

Print this form to PDF
Return PDF of this form to DLR CO by email. cc DLR RG and DWQ SPU
MINING PERMIT APPLICATION REVIEW FORM
for the
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
THIS SECTION TO BE FILLED OUT BY DLR:
Project Name: Wildcat Road Mine DLR Permit #: 21-03 County: Xhowan Address: Ken(CD-kenobx.com
YES NO Date Commencing
Is this mine a new mine? Iri , ri 1982
Have land disturbing activities
started? Date? ri ri 1982
Latitude:36.0954 Longitude:-76,6548
Please'return comments to (at DLR CO): Judy Wehner
Comments due by: 9/13/11
SECTION BELOW TO BE FILLED OUT BY DWQ:
Is the RO concerned that the operation, as proposed, would violate standards of water quality? See Comment
Comments: A NPDES permit Application received on 10/24/2011 along with the O& M Plan. Still in review.
No dewatering shall take place before a NCG02 permit nad O&M Plan is approved.
Watershed/Stream Name & Classification: Chowan River basin, UT to Pollock Swamp, C, NSW, 26-1 -1 -1
DWQ Compliance Status of Mine: NIA
YES NO
NPDES permit required?
NPDES permit existing?
01, (Permit #NCG020807 - in review)
Cl
If an NPDES permit is not required, is DWQ
conerned about wetland degradation
NNewac
f 1
Gtering?
Should permittee contact DWQ RO
immediately? (e.g. to schedule a site visit if
r1 - RO Contact Name:
IF;
mine has already begun digging or is
Contact Reason:
dewatering without DWQ permit)
401 Wetland - , . required,
401 Wetland Cert. existing?
r---1 Permit #
I`Fi
WQ RQcurrently have enough
r*"—Les
formation to determine if a 401
!✓1
certification is r_e_ uire_di?
Rev September 2010

Print this form to PDF
Return PDF of this form to DLR CO by email. cc DLR RO and DWQ SPU
YES NO
Are wetlands disturbed at this site?
r
r+'
Does DWQ RO suspect or know of nearby
IF
wetlands to the site?
Is a wetland delineation required prior to
l J
By: r - D or onsultant
r
DWQ issuing the permit?
ri`site? Or I;1 ffsite?'
Stream Determination Needed?
177_1
r+
Stream Determination Completed?
Does DWQ RO need a statement that no
wetlandststreams are disturbed
r
r►
for this project from applicant?
Buffer Determination Needed?
r
rl
Buffer Determination Completed?
Cl
r
Recycle system permit existing?*
1-► ermit #
ri
New Recycle System permit required?*
1-i ,
rj
Enough information to determine?
Non -discharge permit existing?*
LL Permit #
R
Will wastewaters discharge to HQW waters
Cf
We1 7Q10
Unknown (permittee determine): ❑
with a 7Q10=0? **
Flow:
r Has Violation
r O&M Requirements
Does DWQ require DLR to hold the permit
(e.g. so DWQ can review it further or
r HQW/7Q10 Concerns
r�
because DWQ requires more information)?
r Other. Reason:
RO contact:
r l Hold Until:
Mine must wait to dewater until an O&M
r
r€
plan is approved?
*The NPDES SW and WW em7it NCG020000 covers closed -loop rec cle systems, designed to exclude all stormwater run-off from
the system and operate at or below two -feet of freeboard. These systems maybe germittedby a Non -discharge Recycle System
Permit from the A uifer Protection Section APS), OR may instead be j2ermitted under NCG020000 to eliminate an additionaljoermit.
Recvcle systems that do not meet those criteria are considered dischamina systems. and are subiect to the NCG020000 discharge
permit.
**To obtain 7Q10 flows, permittees must contact the DWQ Stormwater Permitting Unit. If DWQ does not have a flow estimate fora
specific stream, pemuttees will be asked to obtain one. Permittees should contact J. Curtis Weaver at the USGS: 919-571-4043, for
more information on obtaining a 7010 flow. USGS will not determine a 7Q10 flow fortidally influenced water bodies.
Reviewed by:
DWQ RO Surface Water: Washington Regional Office: Samir Dumpor Date: November 10, 2011
RO Aquifer Protection Section: Regional Office: Date:
SPU DWQ Central Office Reviewer (if applicable):
Rev September 2010

Dumpor, Samir
From: Patterson, Robert
Sent: Monday, November 14, 2011 1:55 PM
To: Dumpor, Samir
Subject: RE: NCG020807 - Wildcat Sand Mine, Chowan Co.
Thanks Samir. I just realized that their current DLR permit does not authorize dewatering activities, so I have to wait for
DLR to approve the mod before I can issue our COC.
Robert D. Patterson, PE
Environtnenttt] Engineer
NCDENR I DWQ I Stormwater Permitting
1617 Mttil Service Center, Raleigli, NC 27699-1617 Mr3il 1 512 N. &31isbury St, Raleigh, NC 27604 1 911, Floor ].ocettion Fie, Parcvls
[phone] Phone. [phone] ha_K I Robert. Pat terSOne ncdenr, gov Email I httn://nortal.ncdennora/web/wq/ws/su Websitc.
h# Belbre printing 0iis einsil, plCasC runsidcr Yrntr budgcl and the environment.
Email correspondence to and from this address may be subject to the North Carolina Public Records taw and may be disclosed to third parties unless the content is
exempt by statute or other regulation.
From: Dumpor, Samir
Sent: Monday, November 14, 2011 10:42 AM
To: Patterson, Robert
Subject: RE: NCG020807 - Wildcat Sand Mine, Chowan Co.
Robert,
I'm OK with issuing the COC for this mine.
Thanks
From: Patterson, Robert
Sent: Monday, November 14, 2011 7:23 AM
To: Dumpor, Samir
Subject: FW: NCG020807 - Wildcat Sand Mine, Chowan Co.
Samir -- Please see attachments and email below. Does WaRO have any concerns issuing the COC for this facility?
Thanks.
From: Patterson, Robert
Sent: Monday, November 07, 2011 9:13 AM
To: Edgerton, Thom
Subject: NCGO20807 - Wildcat Sand Mine, Chowan Co.
Thom,
Please see application package attached.
We have received an application for coverage of an existing mine facility under NCG 02 from the owner's consultant Ken
Elliott. The facility drains to an UT to Pollock Swamp (class C; NSW) in Edenton (Chowan County). No vehicle
maintenance or haz. waste. They propose a single mine dewatering outfall. Proposed 0&M Plan attached. Does the
WaRO have any concerns about issuing this facility a COC for this general permit?
Thanks

Robert D. Patterson, PE
Environmental Engineer
NCDENR I DWQ I Stormwater Permitting
1617 Moil Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 Maul 1 512 N. Salisbury St, Raleigh, NC 27604 191" Floor Location,& P":u-cels
[phone] ]Bone 1 [phone] Prix I Robert. Patterson n, cdenr,gov Email I httn://nortal.ncdenr.org/web/wq/wsLu Website
h.A Before printing tfiis cmail, g)lcrsc consider your budget mid the environment.
E-mail correspondence to and from this address may be subject to the North Carolina Public Records Caw and may be disclosed to third parties unless the content is
exempt by statute or other regulation.

Edgerton, Thom
From: Patterson, Robert
Sent: Monday, November 07, 2011 9:13 AM
To: Edgerton, Thom
Subject: NCG020807 - Wildcat Sand Mine, Chowan Co.
Attachments: NOI.pdf; O&M Pumping Plan.pdf; Plans.pdf; Location maps.pdf
Thom,
Please see application package attached.
We have received an application for coverage of an existing mine facility under NCG 02 from the owner's consultant Ken
Elliott. The facility drains to an UT to Pollock Swamp (class C; NSW) in Edenton (Chowan County). No vehicle
maintenance or haz. waste. They propose a single mine dewatering outfall. Proposed O&M Plan attached. Does the
WaRO have any concerns about issuing this facility a COC for this general permit?
Thanks.
Robert D. Patterson, PE
Envirotimcntal Engineer
NCDENR I DWQ I Stormwater Permitting
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 Mail 1 512 N. Salisbury St, Raleigh, NC 27604 1 91h Floor Location & Parcels
[phone] Phone [phone] Fax I Robert. Patterson rmcdenr.gov Email I htti)://i)ortal.ncdenr.org/web/wq/ws/su Website
bA Before printing this emait_ please consider your budget and the environment.
E-mail correspondence to and from this address may be subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties unless the content is
exempt by statute or other regulation.
Robert D. Patterson, PE
Environmental Engineer
NCDENR I DWQ I Stormwater Permitting
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 Mail 1 512 N. Salisbury St, Raleigh, NC 27604 1 9,h Floor Location & Parcels
[phone] Phone [phone] Fax I Robert. Pattersoimedenr.t=_ov Email I http://Portal.ncdenr.orp/web/wcl/ws/su Website
yA Berore printing this email, please consider your budget and the environment.
E-mail correspondence to and from this address may be subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties unless the content is
exempt by statute or other regulation.

Division of Water Quality / Surface Water Protection
NCDENRNational Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
4: , C i U,.a Do w 6�
NCG020000
FOR AGENCY USti ONLY
Dac Received
Yaw
I Nimfli
I Da
- CeFlii icaie Or [`ovclg ,�
1
Ox Ck
Aauruni_
{
DO
Permit ASSI Iled 10
a�
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System application for coverage under General Permit
NCGO20000:
STORMWATER DISCHARGES associated with activities classified as:
SIC (Standard Industrial Classification) Code - 14XX Mineral Mining Industry (except as specified below)
The following activities are also included:
• Active or inactive mining operations (including borrow pits —except for NCDOT borrow pits) that discl4M.rge
stormwater contaminated with or that has come in contact with, any overburden, raw material, inie ; We =
products, finished products, byproducts or waste products located on the site of such operations;
• Stormwater from vehicle maintenance activities at mining operations;
• Overflow from facilities that recycle process wastewater; and/or a
Mine dewatering (wastewater) a
The following activities are specifically cexI ded from coverage under this General Permit:
n
• Stormwater discharges associated with peat mining, coal mining, and metal mining;
• Stormwater discharges from mining operations which are intermixed on site with stormwater from asphalt
operations and/or concrete operations;
• Stormwater discharges associated with oil and gas extraction operations; and
Stormwater discharges associated with tourist gem mines
• NCDOT borrow pits are covered under NCS000150
The following discharges are covered by NPDES general permit NCG520000 instead of NCG020000:
• Point source discharges of stormwater and wastewater from in -stream sand mining operations (i.e., sand
dredging or dipping operations)
For new mining sites that require an authorization to construct (ATC) wastewater treatment facilities: This
N01 is also an APPLICATION FOR an ATC for new wastewater treatment facilities. ATC requests must be
submitted at least 90 days, prior to construction'.
For existin mining sites that require an Authorization to Operate (ATO) wastewater treatment facilities:
This N01 is also an APPLICATION FOR an ATO for wastewater treatment facilities In place.
Construction, modification. or installation of any new treatment components at an existing site requires an
ATC. (If the site is already covered by NCG020000, the ATC request may be submitted without an NOI).
Some wastewater treatment facilities used to treat or recycle wastewater at mining sites will require an ATC Wior
to construction per 15A NCAC 2H .0138. Please see the NCG020000 General Permit for details about which
treatment facilities require an ATC (summarized in Table 1 below). The authorization to construct or continue
to operate will be issued at the same time as the Certificate of Coverage (COC) for the NCG02 permit. Design of
treatment facilities must comply with requirements of 15A NCAC 2H .0138 & .0139,
Construction of wastewater treatment facilities subject to the ATC/ATO requirements In the NCG02 permit
at new or existing mining sites requires submission of three (3) sets of plans and specifications signed
Page 1 of 9
'As per 15A NCAC 2H ,0106
2unless treatment facilities are designed, constructed, and put into operation by employees internal to the company who are qualified to porform
such work for their respective companies in accordance w:th General Statutes, 89C-25 (7), plans and spocificatlons must be signed and sealed
by a P.E.
5WU-NCG02-NOI Last revised 06/07/2010

and sealed by a Professional Engineer (P.E.) or qualified staff2 along with this application. A copy oUthe
design calculations should be included. Please see questions 18 & 19.
Table 1: Summary of Wastewater Permit Requirements
Quarterly
Monitoring?
Requires
A to C?
Mine Dewatering (MD)
Yes
No
Yes
No
MD Discharges that do not need treatment
other than E&SC to meet permit conditions
✓
✓
M D Discharges that need treatment other than
E&SC to meet permit conditions
Process Wastewater
Other Recycle
✓
Closed Loop Recycle
✓
✓
Any Other Process W W
✓
✓
For questions, please contact the DWQ Regional Office for your area. (See page 7)
(Please. print or type)
1) Mailing address of owner/operator (address to which all permit corres on a ce 'll be mailed):
Owner Name
Owner Contact George Clay Cowand. Jr., Ken Elliott _
Street Address 221 .0_Id Mer Hill Road
City Merry Hill State NC _ ZIP Code
Telephone No. (2521 482-4379 _ Fax:
E-mail Address — kenOkenobx.com
2) Location of facility producing discharge:
Facility Name Wildcat Sand Mine
Facility Contact George Clay Cowand. Jr.. K-en_Elliott _
Street Address Wildcat Road (SR 12=
City Edenton State NC ZIP Code ___27932
County owan,
Telephone No. [phone] Fax:
Contact E-mail
3) Physical Location Information:
Please provide a narrative description of how to get to the facility (use street names, state road numbers, and.
distance and direction from a roadway intersection). Edenton US 17 Bypass, exit 227x NC_ 32 North. travel
1.1 mile, turn left on Wildcat Road (SR_1208)_at sharp curve, travel 2.0 miles._did md_entrance Is on -
right a id e o through met I gate,
4) Latitude 36^_45' 48.66""N Longitude -76. 39' 25.18""W (degrees, minutes, seconds)
Page 2 of 9
SWU-NCG02-NOI Last revised 6/7/2010

NCG020000 N.0.1.
Permits:
5) This NPDES Permit Application applies to which of the following:
❑ New or Proposed Facility Date operation is to begin _ December, 2011
X Existing
❑ New Permit not applicable — ATC request only. NPDES Permit Number
6) Standard Industrial Classification. -
Provide the 4 digit Standard Industrial Classification Code (SIC Code) that describes the primary industrial
activity at this facility
SIC Code: 1442
7) Provide a narrative description of the types of minerals mined at this facility:
8) Is this mine an inactive mine site?
X No
❑ Yes If yes, do you posses an "Inactive Renewal' from DLR and notified the DWO Regional Office or
have you certified to the DWO that the site has been stabilized? ❑ No ❑ Yes
9) Does this facility already have a valid Mining Permit from the Division of Land Resources (DLR)?
❑ No If No, please indicate the status of the Mining Permit application: _Modification Pending ---
X Yes If yes, please provide the Mining Permit number: 21-03 Please also provide a
copy of your DLR Mining Permit with this DWO application.
Note: DWQ cannot issue a COC for the NCGO20000 General Permit until a Mining Permit is issued or
renewed by the Division of Land Resources (DLR).
10) Does this facility have any other NPDES permits?
X No
❑ Yes If yes, list the permit numbers for all current NPDES permits for this facility:
11) Does this facility have any Non -Discharge permits (ex: recycle permits)?
X No
❑ Yes If yes, list the permit numbers for all current Non -Discharge permits for this facility:
12) Does total area of this mine site include ready -mix and asphalt areas?
X No
❑ Yes
If yes, do they have DWQ stormwater permits (if owned by the same company)? ❑ No
(provide permit number )
If not owned by the same company, who is the owner?
13) Will this mining operation precede development activities at this site?
X No
❑ Yes
❑ Yes
14) Is this mine located within one of the 20. Coastal. Counties and will it add more than 10,000 ft2 of impervious
surface?
X( No
Page 3 of 9
SWU-NCG02-NOI Last revlsed 6/7/2010

'�hI � + iI�IiI�1►i��
❑ Yes If yes, you may be required to apply for an additional state stormwater permit. Check with your
local Regional Office. See contact information and checklist below.
15) Is this mine located in the Neuse, Tar -Pamlico, or Catawba River Basin, or the Randleman or Jordan
Water supply Watersheds?
X No
❑ Yes If yes, what size stream buffers are included on site? ft. Please show buffers in site plans.
Discharge Point Receiving Waters & etlands:
16) Receiving waters:
What is the name of the body or bodies of water (creek, stream, river, lake, etc.) that the facility.stormwater
and/or wastewater discharges end up in? Pollock Swamp, Pembroke Creek Edenton Bay, Albemarle Soured_
If the site stormwater discharges to a separate storm sewer system, name the operator of the separate storm
sewer system (e.g. City of Raleigh municipal storm sewer). _
Receiving water classification (if known):_PQllock Swamp — C._N_ SW; Pembroke Cree -- B. NSW Edenton Bay_
N K Albemarle
Note: Discharge of process wastewater to receiving waters classified as WSdI to WS-V or SA must be
approved by the N.C. Dept. of Environmental Health, If DEH does not approve, coverage under
NCG020000 cannot be'granted. No new discharges of wastewater are�permitted`In receiving
waters classified as WS-1 or freshwater ORW. Wastewater discharges to Saltwater ORW will
not be approved under the NCG02 General Permit.
17) If your facility has wastewater discharges and they are to HWQ, PNA waters (Primary Nursery Areas) waters,
what is the flow rate? (See httplLwww.ncdmf,net/map_IFNA_maRadadex.htffll, for map)
18) Discharge Points:
Number of discharge points (ditches, pipes, channels, etc. that convey discharges from the property):
n 't : Stormwater: Mine dewatering: 1 Process Wastewater Overflow:
Offsite: Stormwater: Mine dewatering: Process Wastewater Overflow:
Discharge points should be clearly marked on the submitted site plan.
Please provide short narrative description of discharges: Clean water discharge from 3-acre bermed„sediment
bond a=lied frQm mine dgMaLeLi0a, $oclimeat pQnd o tl t control device is located
inlet fmm_excavatiQn and constructed2ft from pond bottom, ediment pgnd water discharges from outlet into
stabilized woods ditch. flowing,p EIL.75 feetIg blue -line 'rrjgation ditch, itch leads to Pollock Sw b.i
Pam broke_Creek, Edenton Bay & Albemarle Sound.
a) Is your mine dewatering and discharging? (Answer only if you are dewatering)
❑ No
X Yes If yes, where to? Surface Waters and/or Wetlands (on -site or off -site)
X Other (on -site or off -site) Describe: Ditch leading 75' to blue-ine stream
b) Are you dewatering but not discharging? (Answer only if you are dewatering)
X No
❑ Yes If Yes, please explain how you are dewatering, and where that water will be directed:
Page 4 of 9
SWU-NCG02-NOI Last revised 6/7/2010

NCG020000 N.0.1.
19) Will mining operations require dewatering near wetlands or impact -any stream, groundwater, or wetlands?
X No
❑ Yes
Note: 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 (0&M) Plan that has been approved by the
Division:
For sites that may drain wetlands — op-ArovaLof a,Pumping O&M plan may required rior to
coverage under this genera l_permit: The Pumping 0&M Plan should be submitted to the
appropriate Regional Office and must be approved prior to operation.
The plan shall include, but is not limited to: (1) Groundwater monitoring strategies to demonstrate the
effect of pumping and to establish any pumping regime necessary to reduce impacts, and (2) Detailed
plans to maintain surrounding hydrology and respective monitoring to demonstrate compliance. See
checklist at end of document. Contact your local Regional Office for questions specific to your mine.
20) if you are dewatering, are there wetlands or surface waters within 400' of the mine pit perimeter?
❑ No
X Yes If yes, what distance are they from the mine pit perimeter? 320 feet.
21) Have you been required to obtain a 404f401 Certification permits?
X No
❑ Yes If yes, please briefly describe below (include information such a required mitigation, BMPs, setbacks,
and/or 0&M plans for on or off -site wetlands or other pertinent information). Attach other sheets as necessary:
22) Have you been required to obtain a wetland delineation certified by the US Army Corps of Engineers?
X No ❑ Yes If yes, please attach to application submission.
Stormwater BMPs:
23) Does this facility employ any best management practices for stormwater control?
X No ❑ Yes If yes, please briefly describe:
24) Does this facility have a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan?
X No ❑ Yes
if yes, when was it implemented?
25) Will vehicle maintenance activities occur at this facility?
X No ❑ Yes
Page 5 of 9
SWU-NCG02•NOI Last revised fi1712010

NCG020000 N.O.I.
Wastewater Treatment Facilities:
26) Will mine dewatering discharges occur? (An AMATO is required for wastewater treatment facilities'
dewatering discharges where E&SC devices alone will not meet effluent limits and/or protect water quality
standards).
❑ No
X Yes
27) Will discharges of overflows from process wastewater treatment systems occur? (ATC or ATO required,
unless closed -loop recycle system)
X No
❑ Yes
If yes, answer the following questions for each wastewater treatment system:
a. Please describe the type of process used to treat and/or recycle the process wastewater. Give
design specifics (i.e. design volume, retention time, surface area, etc.). Existing treatment facilities
should be described in detail, and design criteria or operational data should be provided (including
calculations) to ensure that the facility can comply with requirements of the General Permit. [Use
separate sheet(s)]
.b Does this facility employ chemical additives to flocculate suspended solids? ❑ No ❑ Yes .
If yes, please state the name, manufacturer and the quantity of average daily usage of the
chemical additive
Note: Please see our website for a list of evaluated polyacrylamide (PAMS) products for use in North Carolina.
C. Does this facility overflow only during rainfall events exceeding the 10-yr, 24-hr rainfall event?
❑ No ❑ Yes
28) Are wastewater treatment facilities (including recycle systems) planned in the 100-year flood plain?
X No
❑ Yes If so, include information to demonstrate protection from flooding. (Minimum design requirements for
treatment works include protection from the 100-year flood, per 15A NCAC 2H ,0219.)
Other:
29) Hazardous. Waste:
a) is this facility a Hazardous Waste Treatment, Storage, or Disposal Facility?
X No ❑ Yes
b) Is this facility a Small Quantity Generator (less than 1000 kg. of hazardous waste generated per month) of
hazardous waste?
X No ❑ Yes
c) Is this facility a Large Quantity Generator (1000 kg. or more of hazardous waste generated per month) of
hazardous waste?
X No ❑ Yes
d) If you answered yes to questions b. or c., please provide the following information:
Type(s) of waste:
Page 6 of 9
SWU-NCG02-NOI Last revised 6/7/2010

NCG020000 N.0.1.
How is material stored:
Where is material stored:
How many disposal shipments per year: _
Name of transport / disposal vondor:
Vendor address:
30) Are you applying for a mining permit In the same location as a previously permitted mine?
❑ No
X Yes If yes, specify permit number and name if known: , Modification to Permit 0 21-03_
31) Does your site have an active landfill within the mining permit boundary?
X No
❑ Yes If yes, specify type: ❑ LCID ❑ Other:
32) Is your facility providing appropriate secondary containment for bulk storage of liquid materials? See permit
text online for secondary containment requirements.
X No
❑ Yes
i returned as IncomI21ple unlesp all of the follovyIngitems have
Initialed for. Please show that the following required information has been Included by Initialing In each
space below.
Fee of $100 made payable to NCDENR
Completed application and all supporting documents
Copy of the valid approved mining permit (MP) for the facility or indication of MP application status
Copy of a county map or other general location map that shows the mining site and nearest major roads
Copy of USGS topographic map showing the mining site and surrounding areas, or other map that clearly
shows site location in relation to nearby streams, wetlands, and other waters, etc.
2 copies of large-scale site plan with topographical lines with all outfalls, applicable buffers and wetlands
clearly delineated
A copy of your DLR mining permit (Modification Application)
J'�A copy of your US Army Corps -approved wetland delineation if you marked "yes" to question 22 above.
If mine site is in one of the 20 Coastal Counties,
• Applicant has checked with the appropriate regional office to verify the need for a Coastal State
Stormwater permit. Regional Office Contact: _ WARO Samir Dumpar
Applicant has included a detailed list of impervious surface areas and percentages, sub -drainage
areas and total drainage area.
If the mine is dewatering and near'wetlands, or may otherwise -impact surface waters or groundwater,
include the following and contact your local regional office about a Pumping O&M Plan (see below
for contact information). You may e r quired to provide an approved_ Pumping O&M plan prlorto_
2Issuance.
K' 2 copies of detailed Full Size Plans delineating areas on the plans and listing acLogo (including:
wetlands, ditches, well -placements, plts, borrow areas, overburden storage, stormwater controlsBMPs;
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).
Well information (design, depths, maintenance)
Physical monitoring for the wetlands areas
1�f Settling pond sizing information, if applicable
Page 7of9
SWU-NCG02-N0I Last revised 6/7/2010

NCG020000 N.O.I.
-OR-
IJ14 Level spreader design, if applicable
Details about dewatering method
Cone of influence calculations
Description of measures to prevent erosion and flooding
Description & information about 401 /404 permits that have been obtained
,J fLCopy of US Army Corps of Engineers wetland delineations or approved wetland delineation (if
r applicable)
have contacted my local regional office about a Pumping O&M Plan.
Regional Office Contact; Date contacted: 10-14-11 _
I will not any impact nearby wetlands, surface waters or groundwater by dewatering.
It an ATC or ATO is required, three (3) sets of plans, specifications, and design calculations, signed, sealed,
and dated by a P.E. ATC and ATO requirements in NCG02000 are summarized in Table 1 on Page 2 of
this NOI (see the permit text for more details). Plans shall show all pertinent design features, including the
location of the oulfall(s). If stormwater is flowing olf-site, the plan must show that stormwater will not be
mixed with wastewater.
Certification: North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6 b (i) provides that:
Any person who knowingly makes any false statement, representation, or certiflcation in any application, record, report, plan, or other
document filed or required to be maintained under this Article or a rule implementing this Article; or who knowingly makes a false
statement of a material fact in a rufomaking proceeding or contested case under this Article; or who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly
renders inaccurate any recording or monitoring device or method required to be operated or maintained under this Article or rules of the
(Environmental Management) Commission implementing this Article shall be guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor which may include a fine not to
exceed ten thousand dollars ($10,000).
I hereby request coverage under the referenced General Permit. I understand that coverage under this permit
will constitute the permit requirements for the discharge(s) and is enforceable in the same manner as an
individual permit.
I agree to abide by the following as a part of coverage under this General Permit:
1. 1 agree to abide by the approved Mining Permit for this mining activity. (A copy of the valid
mining permit must be attached to this request.
,2. 1 agree to not discharge any sanitary wastewater from this mining activity except under the
provisions of another NPDES permit specifically issued therefore.
3. 1 agree that bulk storage of petroleum products and other chemicals shall have adequate
protection so as to contain all spills on the site.
4. 1 agree that solid wastes will be disposed of in accordance with N.C. statutes and rules
governing solid waste disposal.
5. 1 agree that maintenance activities for vehicles and heavy equipment will be performed so as to
not result in contamination of the surface or ground waters.
Page 8 of 9
Swu•IVCG02•NOI Last revised 6/7/2010

NCG020000 N.0.1.
I agree to abide by the provisions as listed above and recognize that the provisions are to be considered as
enforceable requirements of the General Permit.
! certify that i am familiar with the information contained in this application and that to the best of my knowledge
and belief such information is true, complete, and accurate.
Printed Name of Person Sig
Title: Owner
(Sig, igire of;4j
October 18. 2011
(Date Signed)
Notice of intent must be accompanied by a check or money order for $100,00 made payable to NCDENR.
Mail the entire package to:
Stormwater and General Permits Unit
Division of Water (duality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Note
The submission of this document does not guarantee the issuance of an NPDES permit.
1 For questions, please contact the DWO Regional Office for your area.
DWQ Re9ionAQUice Contact Enformatjo, r��
Asheville Office ...... [phone]
Fayetteville Office
... [phone]
Mooresville Office
... [phone]
Raleigh Office ........
[phone]
Washington Office
...[phone]
Wilmington Office
... [phone]
Winston-Salem ......
[phone]
Central Office .........(919)
807-6300
Page 9 of 9
SVVU-NCO02-NOI Last revised 6/T2010

OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE PLAN
SAND MINE DEWATEOING AND WATER CONTROL STRUCTURE
Operator: George Clay Cowand, Jr., 221 Old Merry Hill Road, Merry dill, NC 27957
Job Location: Wildcat Sand Mine, Wildcat Road (SR 1.208), Edenton, NC 27932, NCDLR Permit i#21-03
County: Chowan County
Prepared by: Ken Elffott, consultant
Date: October 18, 2011
This plan defines responsibilities for operating, inspecting, and maintaining equipment and structures
used for constructing and dewatering the Wildcat Sand Mine safely, and that dewatering will not
degrade or negatively impact any wetlands or waters of the state.
Description and Operation of the Wildcat Sand Mine & Dewaterfng Process:
Wildcat Sand Mine is an existing 9.0-acre sand mine excavation located 3 miles northwest of Edenton,
NC on high sandy land. The mine has been in operation for approximately 40 years with the last
modification being in 2006 and a partial release in 2009, The mine consists of an existing banded 8.35-
acre pond and a second existing bonded 0.65-acre pond. At this time Mr, Cowand is filing an application
with DLR to modify and expand the excavation to a total of 19.59 acres between the two ponds.
There is an existing 3.1-acre area of land adjacent to the northeast corner of the larger pond that was
semi -excavated in the early 1.970's when Mr. Cowand's father removed topsoil down 2-3 feet. The area
was bermed during this excavation and was then allowed to grow up in trees and groundcover
afterward. The area at this time is completely covered by hardwood and pine, is 2-3 feet below natural
ground level, and still has the original 10ft x 4ft berms. Mr. Cowand would iike to be allowed to de -
water his miin pond occasionally and wants to use this wooded area to process the mine dewatering
wastewater. Dewatering the main pond will allow for full depth excavation and proper reclamation of
the edges of the pond, It is the intention of Mr. Cowand to only dewater the excavation as needed,
which will not entail full-time dewatering.
The outlet for the dewatering pump will be located on the southwest corner of the sediment pond, and
there will be an overflow outlet located on the northeast corner of the sediment pond. There is an
existing partial berm located in the middle of the sediment area separating it into two halves, which will
require overflow wastewater to travel the entire length of the sediment area before reaching the
overflow outlet. This will increase the dropping out of sediment from the mine wastewater before the
water reaches the overflow.
The discharge point will release clear water to a feeder woods ditch, leading to an blue -line irrigation
ditch draining to Pollock Swamp, Pembroke Creek, Edenton Bay and Albemarfe Sound (see map for
discharge point locations),
Water will be pumped from the main pond to the sediment pond by a 12in gasoline -powered transfer
pump operating at idle speed. Estimated flow from the pump wilf be 667 gallons/min. Water will travel

30 feet through a buried 12in pipe to the southwest corner of the sediment pond. It is the intention of
Mr. Cowand to drop the water level in the main pond approximately 2 feet when needed, which is
anticipated to be only once or twice a year, not full time or year round. Irrigation of adjacent fields
(from groundwater) by neighboring farmers has kept the main pond at low levels during spring, summer
and early fall. Dewatering by Mr. Cowand is not necessary at those times.
The overflow from the sediment pond will be controlled by a water height control structure located 2
feet below the top lip of the sediment pond berm in the northeast corner of the area, and will consist of
a pair of bin wide capped PVC pipes buried in the separation berm. One pipe will be 1ft above the
bottom of the sediment pond, and the second will be 2 feet above the bottom. This will allow
approximately 2 feet of freeboard below the top of the berm, This control structure will allow water to
flow through the buried 6in pipe into an existing 3ft wide woods ditch located adjacent to the northeast
berm of the sediment pond. The overflow water will exit the pipe through an outlet stabilized with a
20ft long riprap-lined apron in the ditch. The overflow water will then travel northward 75 feet where it
will join an existing loft wide irrigation ditch (blue -line) and flow from there into Pollock Swamp,
Pembroke Creek, and on into Albemarle Sound.
Time and distance wili allow all sedimentation to occur to acceptable levels before the overflow water
reaches outfall and then the waters of the State. Water will have to travel a minimum of 4S0 feet
through a pine and hardwood wooded area to reach the overflow point. That will give enough surface
area to allow sufficient sedimentation to occur. There will be a minimum 3ft tall berm around the
perimeter of the sediment pond to prevent offsite stormwater from entering the sediment area and
damaging sedimentation rates.
Sedimentation and Erosion Control
There is a .loft wide irrigation canal (labeled blue -line on USGS maps) running along the northern edge
of the sediment area, separated from the area by an existing 4ft berm with groundcover and trees
established. There will be no direct overflow from the sediment area into this canal. Overflow point will
be on the north and east side of the sediment area, flowing into an existing 3ft wide feeder ditch that
leads 75 feet to the irrigation canal. overflow into the feeder ditch will be stabilized by riprap installed
in the feeder ditch (see diagram) to prevent erosion of the ditch.
All erosion and sedimentation will remain inside of the permit area, During mining operations and
dewatering, the majority of the water leaving the excavation will remain inside of the permit area and
will only overflow occasionally. The sediment area is shallow, and there is a sand layer below the
bottom of the area. The porosity of the soil under the sediment pond will allow most of the water
pumped into the pond from dewatering to seep back into the ground naturally. Any excess water
overflowing from the sediment pond will flow downstream towards Pollock Swamp, located 0.5 miles
away, and then on to Pembroke Creek,

Maintaining the Water Height Control Structure, Settlement Pond, Ditches, and Irrigation System
Inspections and maintenance are required to obtain the intended function of safely dewatering the sand
mine, and to maintain the life of any adjacent wetlands or waters of the State. Items to inspect and
maintain during the 10 year life of the mine dewatering permit are:
• Inspect the water control structures regularly, especially following heavy rains and runoff, or
during periods of operation of the structure.
Remove accumulated debris from the control structure inlet pipe.
• Inspect the structure for excessive settlement or seepage.
• Inspect all components of the structure, including appurtenances, and repair or replace any
damaged items as needed.
• Inspect embankments, berms and appurtenant structures, and repair as needed.
• Repair any damage to vegetated areas or berms with compacted earth fill, reshaping, sodding,
reseeding and mulching as needed.
• Inspect riprap outlet stabilization structures in ditches regularly, replace dislodged rock as
necessary,
• Promptly repair all leaks in delivery facilities by replacing valves, fittings, gaskets, and worn or
damaged parts.
• Maintain all screens, filters, valves, timers and other electrical and mechanical equipment in
good operating condition, following manufacturer's recommendations
Monitoring the Process and Effects of Dewatering
Analytical and qualitative monitoring of mine dewatering wastewater will be in accordance with the
NCGo20000 permit, as follows:
• All ponds in the Wildcat Sand Mine permit area will be inspected daily by the operator to
identify any abnormal conditions.
• All berms and erosion control and sedimentation control structures will be inspected following
significant {1/2-inch} rainfall events for damages, and ail structures will be repaired immediately.
• Special inspections will be conducted immediately following severe storms, vandalism, and
other significant events.
• Dewatering process will be inspected daily during periods of dewatering the excavation.
• Overflow of wastewater process will be inspected daily during periods of dewatering the
excavation.
• Outflow of dewatering wastewater will be monitored quarterly at the overflow exit stabilization
structure for pH, settleable solids, turbidity, and total flow. Samples will be collected and tested
onsite for pH, and the remainder will be tested for the remaining parameters by a North
Carolina certified lab,
• Rain gauge data will be collected by monitoring rain gauge data monthly and after each rain
event.

Records
Data will be collected as follows:
• Data will be collected from samples taken from the wastewater point source discharge in
operation at the time.
• Point source discharge data: data from the site taken quarterly, date & time, general weather
conditions, pH of sample, status of process at point source, inlet or outlet, other DWQ required
data.
• Visual monitoring of adjacent woodlands for potential dehydration during mining or dewatering
activities will take place weekly, photography of the woodland areas will be done as needed and
documented. Solutions to any degradation caused by any mining activity will include alteration
of dewatering process. DWQ wid be consulted as needed; alterations to process will be
recorded.
• Elliott Consulting will maintain the following records in a permanent file at the Elliott Consulting
office at 622 Rocky Hock Creek Road, Edenton, NC 27932: a record of all significant actions
taken; as -built drawings; permits; anafyticaf results from sampling; and related material. Copies
of all inspections, monitoring reports and lab analyses shall be provided to NCDWQ on a regular
basis and as requested.
BMP Conditions
• The permittee will utilize best management practices to ensure that dewatering Wildcat Sand
Mine will not degrade or negatively impact any wetlands or waters of the State.
• The permittee shall obtain authorization from the Director of the NCDWQ prior, to utili2ing any
chemical flocculants at Wildcat Sand Mine,
Signed,
Ken Elliott
for George Clay Cowand, Jr.
October 18, 201.1

Discharge Outfall Outlet Protection: Construction Details
Practice Standards and Specifications 6.41, 6.31, 6.15
Wildcat Sand Mine
Edenton, NC
Chowan County
6.41 outlet Stabilization Structure
6.31 Riprap and Paved Channels
6.15 Riprap
Pipe Outlet to Well-defined
Channel
La
r---
'
Section AA
�IriYil:l;
Filter
b mW; e t
Trapezoidal Riprap CF7annel
— Nsiun ton reidrt,
1. Oesign depth i(i 1rP
•:. 4_- ur
Filter layer, gravel
or lafx:c
Riprap lined apron located at end of mine dewatering overflow pipe to prevent scour and undermining
in existing ditch, and to absorb the impact of the water flow and reduce the velocity to non -erosive
levels, before flow reaches blue -line stream.
Riprap Apron Size: Overflow pipe discharges directly into well-defined channel. The apron will extend
across the channel bottom and up the channel banks to the top of the bank. Length of apron will be 20-
feet downstream to maintain velocity control of maximum 2.0 feet per second.
Grade: Apron will have zero grade and no overfill at end of apron.
Alignment: Apron will be straight throughout entire length if possible. If curve is necessary to align the
apron with the receiving channel, the curve will be located in the upstream section of the ripr•ap.
Materials: Riprap will consist of a well graded mixture of NCDOT Class A (2" to 6") stone or slag.
Thickness: Minimum thickness of riprap will be 1.5 times the maximum stone diameter.
Trapezoidal Riprap CF7annel
— Nsiun ton reidrt,
1. Oesign depth i(i 1rP
•:. 4_- ur
Filter layer, gravel
or lafx:c
Riprap lined apron located at end of mine dewatering overflow pipe to prevent scour and undermining
in existing ditch, and to absorb the impact of the water flow and reduce the velocity to non -erosive
levels, before flow reaches blue -line stream.
Riprap Apron Size: Overflow pipe discharges directly into well-defined channel. The apron will extend
across the channel bottom and up the channel banks to the top of the bank. Length of apron will be 20-
feet downstream to maintain velocity control of maximum 2.0 feet per second.
Grade: Apron will have zero grade and no overfill at end of apron.
Alignment: Apron will be straight throughout entire length if possible. If curve is necessary to align the
apron with the receiving channel, the curve will be located in the upstream section of the ripr•ap.
Materials: Riprap will consist of a well graded mixture of NCDOT Class A (2" to 6") stone or slag.
Thickness: Minimum thickness of riprap will be 1.5 times the maximum stone diameter.

Filter Operator plans to install a layer of heavy duty silt fence filter cloth between the riprap and the
underlying soil to prevent soil movement into or through the riprap. Filter cloth will extend to the top of
both channel banks, and edges will overlap 12 inches. Upstream end will be buried 12 inches and.
downstream end will be buried if necessary.
Maintenance: inspect riprap outlet structures weekly and after significant rainfall events to see if any
erosion around or below the riprap has taken place, or if stones have become dislodged. Repair aif
damage immediately. Maintain all vegetation adjacent to the channel in healthy condition to prevent
scour or erosion during out -of -bank flow. Control weeds and brush growing in the riprap by cutting.
Ken Elliott, consulting
October 12, 2011.

Discharge Outfall / Water Height Control
Wildcat Sand Mine
Edenton, NC
Chowan County
SEDIMFIIT POND BERM d
WATER HFICHT C0111 it01.
CAPPEDC PSY 2,'
CAOuKDt
O T raor�c
RQIINUkN' :L [RCCkj rG2l
j
WOODS DITCH
Two capped 6in PVC pipes buried in sediment pond berm at northeast corner of area. Lower pipe
buried 2 feet above bottom of sediment pond at natural ground level. Upper pipe buried 1 foot higher
at 3 feet above bottom of sediment pond. Pipes will be uncapped by operator per need. Discharge
from pipes will be onto riprap protected apron in woods ditch, leading north 75 feet to irrigation canal.
Maintenance; operator will inspect outlet structure weekly and after significant rainfall events to see if
any erosion around or below water height structure has occurred. Repair all damage immediately.
Maintain all existing vegetation adjacent to structure in healthy condition, cut excess weeds from
around structure to prevent blockage.
Ken Elliott, consulting
October 18, 2011

'r-- ;,!`• .�i _''' f~ iyy r � "L- � ""'� �3r1�'�5�� �'1 ,� i � F ' J!\ � ` '�'� � / - •�,:• ' m � - � �"_ i"
F 5`: :i � Gcx�e'•r �� I � � � •,' -i� r'' ` � • . f 1.� f' � \ ] .�—��/ ' '�� � ti �S f/`�•�'r � � �
r �i g 1� Fh111 P4R1i 1 Lf]l=rti^ "�G I '�j. ILpoint
i
�� �� • +�' _ f+r,! s _ _ '' �rJ�T, I ,+ � � � � f:, f+mil � /j�" `�J � +
_3 it
it � �,?� 1 � � �i" , c' �.�l.�I • J •~ 1���4 i„�,. J f�l e � - i f'� r ;' � � �• , 7
' �s {*•1 • ' 1 r •w 1 ` .-((��` 4 r�r 1 • 1 — ' s•N ,Lr� I 4 -
j' ' �' " F �i'"• ✓, fir; ,s, ��01.w.OMM Ii '
' ,� l '�-.' ram_.! 1 J Ml. Cip{dd! �o .'�` t ��.'L• • 1 f� �- �'. rwl' �' Sy. ` � l�) a� f•. �} i
Oum
wig, - '+ of ' ff -l5 r� - d (� • '
.dip
.•f _� '� ,s .-� +�` ,�j - •ti.',-I-'-, :',. - F...l ! Z..: J
Cowand Wildcat Sand Pitl
ti
;rv,fli S•� � /� � f ` � y Z�,�.-145.• �i '� a \�5- !s`, � �3.�--
i7} �• �.` r- r �• v� f s� , j ' 4 .,ufOmw
f d . �, + ''� . ��,,� may. j � � � �` r � M l ��• � y .t.
.z2t,-. `` ' +—,�.�.b '1 y`• +� ^1V_.r..f �S �j/� `�5_ -.�� `;,,_ w�'` - 1 f�I
Of
fj
f � �.� ri _. w.,Y -. isa i � _ � • r �
.+ �ct. �` t� �, p - i�i� �• �� sa TiC='�A! �{�a ��•�� � t - '4 L � f I ` r+';
:� � {.,4r3 , � . �r � J .r,` `ti t, : � u � tx'u-•:tea_ ` f �
� :r 1f -r �L�+I ��Y� ^% ��5�" ""'�`'�..,� s.W.• � _Vw• ��.p. yl--Y� � ti\ -, � � �� �Y _
f. oro !` .•,rr+ •it nlwi�sa_ ti -: � 'w�;y��._ ..r- -, -�I�f/�:1�- \ u
~ �4r `�'� lr,+���itii;,r :,� - �,"�'• _ .s:'C'' 33n1f, - 1 r '"�.t-{.
, r! r �� ,i II�enY �� y. `'� \ �x�en• :r t. � (c

■
IL
1.1
r
n
M
h'
v,
;n
n
�1
I
m �
n
in
73'41' 76'40'45" 76'40'30" 76.40'15" 70'40' 76.3945" 76,39'30" 76'39'15' 76'39' 76'38'45" 76'38'30" 76'38'15" 76'38'
a 4y uuu s 5u uuu a 51 uvu a 5z uuu s 53 uuu
It
1j„'arJj i' i- r«. {�wwwww�{.
+
7,0
Macedonip
�, f ff�1JJ e� f!jl�•, I I�:, L,
1,x ���� 1j\ 4. •� I a � �•i i�ti r� ��~�y .. �r
y tr,q". r'z.�- 1 ' } 5aC � ;��Z•;. �� �� ,S� ��•.=J �i. 4. � ,, � _
�xf 1 i • �. a• � � ��';�`� � ``+` tee. _y�y�"�y �,��1•) ^:r.,� r`.
' 3 q 000
+ Ila
•, d5 � ••r'�� J ., - , � � ;�� .„ � �y�r . .fl+� r.a -ter'
+' � `�. ; f...-•a a s��K }� `yam 4`fv°
rand Wildcat Sand Al 1 k
HanAD
421
ti �j /• �. r I f 5� g
/`� • ;�.r...F. ��_ )', �. - - • is �lF.;f
�. t m , 3«.!�4'.
yvrN �' i ��Jr ��Y,�•{'re '^-y+'i i�-s...i.�.— m
R r 1 a7«i^i
r � N ! � .il 1 �• � •. 1 � 1 r — �1
1~..
_t, A. , +1
! +Q Z. i�*,t - •.� q„ �' r }\.✓,' ,ah .,! ! 5 i
391600 I i 3 5 000 1 000
76'41' 76.40'45" 76-40'30- 76'40'15" 76'40'- 76'39'45" 76'39'30" 76'39'1S' 76'39' 76'38'45" 78 38.30" 76'38'15" 76'38!
1;100UU scale +
LJmCrSJI Transv(:M, , McrC:rlcv UTl.1; Prci eciion 7cxw "� 1•
I bq u7. U+f Uo oil I ula -
N'ora, AnWAISSA Datl.m 011983 ,�F _=i'" - "�-�-...-.= .r•_' - � - '-..a
1000..1.UTM1USNGlMGRS p 01 ka 1i+I oil �itlnrwrx�l►
rand Zone Desl9natio!C 185 .\larunic,Y; Iir.,IN,n W I i ll al ;� ua of uH
103,000�rn Squaros:U E _
iu•lia:11 0 I. MI I
o;
m
a
u -
!n
In
N
O
I
w
m
c;
Vi
IWO
W
iw
0
m
m

LEGENq
t•63tL.T parka -gym•
�Kol�F17^I k'r,F .-
Cx_A1BSk�11CLGC ..s..�
UrC46fk
Irm..icox,v WITUA
vrdh:TIA4N'n KLFFFS « �.
Ar.rF,nil OIA ACAZ
:rV'k78EFT,a
I' 1 sscc,NLrr.;wlauckve —
OVERVIEW MAP
f '
a
owAN, JR
WILDCAT ROAD MINE I
f
PERMIT #21-03
G C. COWAND, JR. - OPERAT
wr
f f
C. COWAND, JR
—•L•�.
f
'
EDENTON, NC
CHOWAN COUNTY
KEN ELLIOTT, CONSULTING j
�
f
10l18I11 i
to*
<Lc. COWARD, JR
wF f
E. SAiTERF1ELO
J f
f
(HEIR5)
SCALE: 11N = 365FT
/
f
1 NIr f
/
i I- "TTCAMS3 i
EXCAVATION - 19.59 ACRES •
1
PROCESSINGIROADS - 5.82 ACF(ES
�
f
STOCKPILES - 0.11 ACRES 1
'
,l 1
SEDIMENT POND - 3.06 ACRE
TOTAL PERMIT - 28.57 ACIRES'
{
+
f !
r•/
f
f
dY
_ ' 1
• �
i
I
Y4uorur
o•F~ •!
I ,ur
. cr f
k a
}
GC. uaffAl11L m
I
,
f
w
nsca,�
1
f
reW:A.c Fn.?V 6C.. CnWA► 414
,
f
I
F
�
loon swwe
f F I
f
wF
FOARR13H FARMS, INC
04S WILDCAT RCAD
f
NCSR
17Gp fs'rtDCa7
Nk{p
1 1 f

INGEND
+ur.orw
j!
Ruaoar.ars�
e ats
L�_�
%
�..rns
rna aDcc
j
F.�vcrah9i+..F. -
uNwFrvcieoi,E� _
!
FEOMCnr FC��u �dJwS/�
I
NrF
/
JERRV WAYNE PARRtSH
-000
DOROTFIY B. PARRISH
+'
j vra.r�tm orEH
wooDEo
/ WOODED
!
SECOMENT SEDIMENT
/ POND
3.650.CRfS
3.CSACRES
NIF
j/
� mrl wDe
43EORGL CLAY COWAND, JR.
%
-+�yr uRExGaFxl{:
ijR{•
I
F ]
■
j
�
SMALL POND
1`EXcAvAE
UF/EXU4Elm
/ VTL
OUTLET C
0.64 ACRES
BUFFER j
a APT ,be W ,
Dp - r
I RUMP INLET
ROAD
—
_
UTXVI ( -~-
i
NFr W109 _ -
lYIUL RORD—•-_ /
f
- UNSICZ ATm
BUFFER
`+ 1
all
_
W DBERM {
!•'
1
I
/
1
1
/
/
I
j
t4t wlpe �~l
/
UM SUFFERFER j
BUF
/
F
/
1
/
Ffl ■ qr
eAM1P BERM
�
!
1
i
/
1
/ MAIN EXCAVATION 1
/ 18.94 ACRES i
"7
Tr
EL12A SATTERNELD (HEIRS)
�� �.�•'
%
SUFFER /
1
)
IIADL ROAD
!
�(
1
+ FLF
GEORGE CLAY CDWAND, JR,
7
�n r SFr
1
zn XeFr
/
�
B.No BERM
uNo BERM
/
.\4
tlFT M Eg
1
• !
� uNEzcivir{o
1
[ ix wm I
BUFFER
+
eurFFR
1
NIF
%
xtFr:
I
jGEORGE CLAY
,r
CDWAND. JR
F Baia —
SATTERFIELD
REFUSE AREA
j
j
t5FT WIDE CESS
r0 w20 Rn ``
STOCK'
NOT IN PERMIT
l
i ,
��ti.
ALLE
�
(2.45 ACRES)
rEFr yRpE
u-fiiXravArm
NIF
.�`
BUFFER
GEORGECDWAND. JR.
LAY C
�y�
j
ar
'IrFy �`�. `�
swoSFRr
1
MINE MAP
WILDCAT ROAD MINE
PERMIT #21-03
Q C. COWARD, JR. - OPERATOR
EDENTON,NC
CHOWAN COUNTY -
KEN ELLIOTT, CONSULTING
10/18111
SCALE; I IN = 120FT
EXCAVATION -19.59 ACRES �•
PROCESSINGIROAD3 - S,82 ACRES
STOCKPILES - 0.11 ACRES
SEDIMENT POND - 3.06 ACRES NIF
TOTAL PERMIT - 29.57 ACRES GEORGE CLAY CDWAND, JR,
+xT wRrEX,c�y�
o wnooar ROM1q
+{mr: caw
N+F
ELIZA SATTERFIELD (HEIRS)

r
i
Mt4rt pwp.ReLEGE1iD SLOPE A BERM DETAIL /''''t\•°" J!
RROMI LINE — — � _ : - • ti
Ine.uA.IentwR. ��
x uw•rwseo WrrE• — _ —r--••••� o
4=Ct:t IN4L1 RC49 ��
tIOT+RIR•iA � /
was u.0
tt'i16N1 RCwq u•u � !
� r r
NIF / reR+R[• /
1ERRY WAYNE PARRISH
DOROTHY B PARRISH / UNEriAM:Eo
NrF
rORYER GEORGE CLAY COWAN0, JR, ; -
�t�
UNE%CAVATED
eurrER
;
S£DMENTA71gN
uv ND
r
roN t
;
j
/
AREA
3.05ACRES
$ a SU
g e RwlYAnoN ep.cREa €
rnRYER
urrEzcAYATEo
� S �
surrEa % ,,. scr:
rn:E ccT
i
y�pR I
�W'VCiRS ROyD•
^
- r
j • 1•ECLAmw.IA Nam
fORYEA
--- R4
AUuO --•33 RpAP- —
��.
LNUCAYATED
w•rcR
�
RlCLAYAC RIN
rr
�,<
i
.I RfcI TNW SEW
I
RECS NATION
bRE
/
J.
Illj
r
I- 4- tt
/
FOAY[R J
4[SAYFTION
tAORC
!
UNERCAwm J
BUFfEII
;
�.
!
1
K
a
j
;
i
i
Y
%
a
j
J
i
MAIN EXCAVATION
J
%
18.94 ACRES
f
r
r
1
j
I
/
1
J
NIF
I
pp
ELQA 9ATYERFIELD (HEIRSI
+
N!F
GEORGE CLAY COWAND, JR.
.r REc1AMRT1aN BfltY
i
I
(
f
% REt111WlIgN —R' I �
kcl4WlTvi
i
FONRQI
i a4W!
!
y DNExE.a+rxsEn
roRrE. I
. , rmtYq
��YYC%GNAtlJ
j
D+IQECAVATEO
el;neR
I •.S RECLAtu:lp. BERM
f NIF
t t
� IREMYAIKIN %
I �' s-CM !
�i
\
\�fr
R,CL4RIA:1011 ! f'
n
�
� GEORCE
COWAND,JR JR,
I
t''O
SATTERFIELD
REFUSE AREA R
J
`�°NPROr`aa"O"9 J
NOT IN PERMIT Ke
arx.Rde
(2.45 ACRES)
y
�
AORt�R
I
Nir
GEORGE CLAY COWAND. JR
RECLAMATION MAP
WILDCAT ROAD MINE
PERMIT #21-03
G C. COWAND, JR. - OPERATOF
ED£NTON,NC
CHOWAN COUNTY
KEN ELLIOTT, CONSULTING
10/18111
SCALE: 1IN = 12OFT
uNExraarm 1 6
e6IrER f
-E .tom 1 RemtlON i-
�R' SLDre 1
I REuwrr+aN
EXCAVATION -19,59 ACRES
�• `
PROCESSINGlROADS - 6.62 ACRES -
STOCKPILES - 0.11 ACRES
SEDIMENT POND - 3.06 ACRES wF
TOTAL PERMIT - 29.57 ACRES GEORGE CLAY COWAND, JR,
NtF
ELIZA SATTERFIELD (HEIRS)
1
I
1
I

NCDENR
fN[ (-/yIpJMA DOMII EM 01
f..I.VIA�NCMT AND NQy..y, N[aoun
Division of Water Quality / Surface Water Protection
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
NCG020000
FOR AGENCY USE ONLY
Dace Received
Year
Month
Da
It
10
1 7,
Certificate of Coverage
o X10 1 -1
Check N Amount
Permit Assigned to
$0 !g
Af
NOTICE -OF INTENT u' z o
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System application for coverage under General Permit !4
NCG020000: p ,�
STORMWATER DISCHARGES associated with activities classified as: ^'
� o
SIC (Standard Industrial Classification) Code - 14XX Mineral Mining Industry (except as specified bepw)
The following activities are also included: X.
• Active or inactive mining operations (including borrow pits —except for NCDOT borrow pits) that discharge
stormwater contaminated with or that has come in contact with, any overburden, raw material, intermediate
products, finished products, byproducts or waste products located on the site of such operations;
• Stormwater from vehicle maintenance activities at mining operations;
• Overflow from facilities that recycle process wastewater; and/or
• Mine dewatering (wastewater)
The following activities are specifically excluded from coverage under this General Permit:
• Stormwater discharges associated with peat mining, coal mining, and metal mining;
• Stormwater discharges from mining operations which are intermixed on site with stormwater from asphalt
operations and/or concrete operations;
• Stormwater discharges associated with oil and gas extraction operations; and
• Stormwater discharges associated with tourist gem mines
• NCDOT borrow pits are covered under NCS000150
The following discharges are covered by NPDES general permit NCG520000 instead of NCG020000:
• Point source discharges of stormwater and wastewater from in -stream sand mining operations (i.e., sand
dredging or dipping operations)
For new mining sites that require an authorization to construct (ATC) wastewater treatment facilities: This
NOI is also an APPLICATION FOR an ATC for new wastewater treatment facilities. ATC requests must be
submitted at least 90 days prior to construction'.
Forexistin mining sites that require an Authorization to Operate (ATO) wastewater treatment facilities:
This NOI is also an APPLICATION FOR an ATO for wastewater treatment facilities in place.
Construction, modification, or installation of any new treatment components at an existing site requires an
ATC. (If the site is already covered by NCG020000, the ATC request may be submitted without an NOI).
Some wastewater treatment facilities used to treat or recycle wastewater at mining sites will require an ATC adgr
to construction per 15A NCAC 2H .0138. Please see the NCG020000 General Permit for details about which
treatment facilities require an ATC (summarized in Table 1 below). The authorization to construct or continue
to operate will be issued at the same time as the Certificate of Coverage (COC) for the NCG02 permit. Design of
treatment facilities must comply with requirements of 15A NCAC 2H .0138 & .0139.
Construction of wastewater treatment facilities subject to the ATC/ATO requirements in the NCG02 permit
at new Q existing mining sites requires submission of three (3) sets of plans and specifications signed
Page 1 0# 9
'As per 15A NCAC 2H .0106
2Unless treatment facilities are designed, constructed, and put into operation by employees internal to the company who are qualified to perform
such work for their respective companies in accordance with General Statutes, 89C-25 (7), plans and specifications must be signed and sealed
by a P.E.
SWU-NCG02-NOI Last revised 06/07/2010

NCG020000 N.O.I.
and sealed by a Professional Engineer (P.E.) or qualified staff along with this application. A copy of the
desicin calculations should be included. Please see questions 18 & 19.
Table 1: Summary of Wastewater Permit Requirements
Quarterly
Monitoring?
Requires
A to C?
Mine Dewatering (MD)
Yes
No
Yes
No
MD Discharges that do not need treatment
other than E&SC to meet permit conditions
✓
✓
MD Discharges that need treatment other than
E&SC to meet permit conditions
✓
✓
Process Wastewater
Other Recycle
✓
✓
Closed Loop Recycle
✓
✓
Any Other Process WW
✓
✓
1' For questions, please contact the DWO Regional Office for your area. (See page 7)
(Please print or type)
1) Mailing address of owner/operator (address to which all permit correspondence will be mailed):
Owner Name George Clay Cowand. Jr.
Owner Contact George Clay owandJr.,Ken Elliott
Street Address 221 Old Mer Hill Road
City Merry Hill State NC ZIP Code 7—
Telephone No. [phone] Fax:
E-mail Address ken @ kenobx.com
2) Location of facility producing discharge:
Facility Name Wildcat Sand Mine
Facility Contact George Clay Cowand, Jr., Ken Elliott
Street Address Wildcat Road 1208)
City Edenton State Nam_ ZIP Code _ 27932
County Chowan
Telephone No. (2522) 482-4379 Fax:
Contact E-mail _. ken kenobx.com
3) physical Location Information:
Please provide a narrative description of how to get to the facility (use street names, state road numbers, and
distance and direction from a roadway intersection). Edenton US_17 Bypass, exit 227, NC 32,North, travel
1.1 mile turn left on Wildcat Road R 120 at shar curve travel 2.0 miles in road entrance is on
right beside house o through metal gate.
4) Latitude 36' 05' 48.66"N Longitude -76' 39' 25.18'"W, (degrees, minutes, seconds)
Page 2 of 9
SWU-NCG02-NOI Last revised 6/7/2010

NCG020000 N.O.I.
Permits:
5) This NPDES Permit Application applies to which of the following:
❑ New or Proposed Facility Date operation is to begin December, 2011
X Existing
❑ New Permit not applicable — ATC request only. NPDES Permit Number
6) Standard Industrial Classification:
Provide the 4 digit Standard Industrial Classification Code (SIC Code) that describes the primary industrial
activity at this facility
SIC Code: 1442
7) Provide a narrative description of the types of minerals mined at this facility:
Sand & topsoil
8) Is this mine an inactive mine site?
X No
❑ Yes If yes, do you posses an "Inactive Renewal" from DLR and notified the DWQ Regional Office or
have you certified to the DWQ that the site has been stabilized? ❑ No ❑ Yes
9) Does this facility already have a valid Mining Permit from the Division of Land Resources (DLR)?
❑ No If No, please indicate the status of the Mining Permit application: Modification Pending
X Yes If yes, please provide the Mining Permit number: 21-03 Please also provide a
copy of your DLR Mining Permit with this DWQ application.
Note: DWQ cannot Issue a COC for the NCGO20000 General Permit until a Mining Permit is issued or
renewed by the Division of Land Resources (DLR).
10) Does this facility have any other NPDES permits?
X No
❑ Yes If yes, list the permit numbers for all current NPDES permits for this facility:
11) Does this facility have any Non -Discharge permits (ex: recycle permits)?
X No
❑ Yes If yes, list the permit numbers for all current Non -Discharge permits for this facility:
12) Does total area of this mine site include ready -mix and asphalt areas?
X No
❑ Yes
If yes, do they have DWQ stormwater permits (if owned by the same company)? ❑ No
(provide permit number )
If not owned by the same company, who is the owner?
13) Will this mining operation precede development activities at this site?
X No
❑ Yes
Cl Yes
14) Is this mine located within one of the 20 Coastal Counties and will it add more than 10,000 ft2 of Impervious
surface?
X No
Page 3 of 9
SWU-NCG02-NOi Last revised 6/7=10

NCG020000 N.0.1.
❑ Yes If yes, you may be required to apply for an additional state stormwater permit. Check with your
local Regional Office. See contact information and checklist below.
15) is this mine located in the Neuse, Tar -Pamlico, or Catawba River Basin, or the Randleman or Jordan
Water supply Watersheds?
X No
❑ Yes If yes, what size stream buffers are included on site? ft. Please show buffers in site plans.
Discharge Points, Receiving Waters & Wetlands:
16) Receiving waters:
What is the name of the body or bodies of water (creek, stream, river, lake, etc.) that the facility stormwater
and/or wastewater discharges end up in? Pollock Swamp. Pembroke Creek. Edenton Bay, Albemarle Sound
If the site stormwater discharges to a separate storm sewer system, name the operator of the separate storm
sewer system (e.g. City of Raleigh municipal storm sewer).
Receiving water classification (if known): Pollock Swamp — C. NSW; Pembroke_Creek- Q. NSW: Edenton Bay
— C. NSW: Albemarle Sound — S. NSW.
Note: Discharge of process wastewater to receiving waters classified as WS-11 to WS-V or SA must be
approved by the N.C. Dept. of Environmental Health. If DEH does not approve, coverage under
NCG020000 cannot be granted. No new discharges of wastewater are permitted in receiving
waters classified as WS-1 or freshwater ORW. Wastewater discharges to Saltwater ORW will
not be approved under the NCG02 General Permit.
17) If your facility has wastewater discharges and they are to HWQ, PNA waters (Primary Nursery Areas) waters,
what is the flow rate? (See http://www.ncdmf.net/maps/FNA maps/index.html, for map)
18) Discharge Points:
Number of discharge points (ditches, pipes, channels, etc. that convey discharges from the property):
Onsite: Stormwater: Mine dewatering: 1 Process Wastewater Overflow:
Offsite: Stormwater: Mine dewatering: Process Wastewater Overflow:
Discharge points should be clearly marked on the submitted site plan.
Please provide short narrative description of discharges: Clean water discharge from 3-acre bermed sediment
pond suoolied from mine dewatering. Sediment pond outlet control device is located 450ft from
inlet from excavation and constructed 2ft from pond, bottom. Sedimentpond water discharges from outlet into
stabilized woods ditch, flowing north 75 feet to blue -line irrigation ditch. Ditch leads to Pollock Swamp.
Pembroke Creek, Edenton Bay & Albemarle Sound.
a) Is your mine dewatering and discharging? (Answer only if you are dewatering)
❑ No
X Yes If yes, where to? Surface Waters and/or Wetlands (on -site or off -site)
X Other (on -site or off -site) Describe: Ditch leading 7 ' to blue -line stream
b) Are you dewatering but not discharging? (Answer only if you are dewatering)
X No
❑ Yes If Yes, please explain how you are dewatering, and where that water will be directed:
Page 4 of 9
SWU-NCG02-NOI Last revised 8/7/2010

NCG020000 N.0.1.
19) Will mining operations require dewatering near wetlands or impact any stream, groundwater, or wetlands?
X No
❑ Yes
Note: 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 (0&M) Plan that has been approved by the
Division.
For sites that may drain wetlands - approval of a Pum [nng Q&M plan -maybe required prior to_
coverage under this general permit. The Pumping 0&M Plan should be submitted to the
appropriate Regional Office and must be approved prior to operation.
The plan shall include, but is not limited to: (1) Groundwater monitoring strategies to demonstrate the
effect of pumping and to establish any pumping regime necessary to reduce impacts, and (2) Detailed
plans to maintain surrounding hydrology and respective monitoring to demonstrate compliance. See
checklist at end of document. Contact your local Regional Office for questions specific to your mine.
20) If you are dewatering, are there wetlands or surface waters within 400' of the mine pit perimeter?
❑ No
X Yes If yes, what distance are they from the mine pit perimeter? 320 feet.
21) Have you been required to obtain a 404f401 Certification permits?
X 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 streets as necessary:
22) Have you been required to obtain a wetland delineation certified by the US Army Corps of Engineers?
X No ❑ Yes If yes, please attach to application submission.
Stormwater BMPs:
23) Does this facility employ any best management practices for stormwater control?
X No ❑ Yes If yes, please briefly describe:
24) Does this facility have a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan?
X No ❑ Yes
If yes, when was it implemented?
25) Will vehicle maintenance activities occur at this facility?
X No ❑ Yes
Page 5 of 9
5WU-NCG02-NOI Last revised 6,7/2010

NCG020000 N.O.I.
Wastewater Treatment Facilities:
26) Will mine dewatering discharges occur? (An AMATO is required for wastewater treatment facilities'
dewatering discharges where E&SC devices alone will not meet effluent limits and/or protect water quality
standards).
❑ No
X Yes
27) Will discharges of overflows from process wastewater treatment systems occur? (ATC or ATO required,
unless closed -loop recycle system)
X No
❑ Yes
If yes, answer the following questions for each wastewater treatment system:
Please describe the type of process used to treat and/or recycle the process wastewater. Give
design specifics (i.e. design volume, retention time, surface area, etc.). Existing treatment facilities
should be described in detail, and design criteria or operational data should be provided (including
calculations) to ensure that the facility can comply with requirements of the General Permit. [Use
separate sheet(s)]
b. Does this facility employ chemical additives to flocculate suspended solids? ❑ No ❑ Yes
If yes, please state the name, manufacturer and the quantity of average daily usage of the
chemical additive
Note: Please see our website for a list of evaluated polyacrylamide (PAMS) products for use in North Carolina.
C. Does this facility overflow only during rainfall events exceeding the 10-yr, 24-hr rainfall event?
❑ No ❑ Yes
28) Are wastewater treatment facilities (including recycle systems) planned In the 100-year flood plain?
X No
❑ Yes If so, include information to demonstrate protection from flooding. (Minimum design requirements for
treatment works include protection from the 100-year flood, per 15A NCAC 2H .0219.)
Other-
29) Hazardous Waste:
a) Is this facility a Hazardous Waste Treatment, Storage, or Disposal Facility?
X No ❑ Yes
b) Is this facility a Small Quantity Generator (less than 1000 kg. of hazardous waste generated per month) of
hazardous waste?
X No ❑ Yes
c) Is this facility a Large Quantity Generator (1000 kg. or more of hazardous waste generated per month) of
hazardous waste?
X No ❑ Yes
d) If you answered yes to questions b. or c., please provide the following information:
Type(s) of waste:
Page 6 of 9
SWU-NCG02-NOI Last revised 6/7/2010

NCG020000 N.O.I.
How is material stored: _
Where is material stored:
How many disposal shipments per year:
Name of transport / disposal vendor:
Vendor address:
30) Are you applying for a mining permit In the same location as a previously permitted mine?
❑ No
X Yes If yes, specify permit number and name if known: Modification to Permit # 21-03
31) Does your site have an active landfill within the mining permit boundary?
X No
❑ Yes If yes, specify type. ❑ LCID ❑ Other:
32) Is your facility providing appropriate secondary containment for bulk storage of liquid materials? See permit
text online for secondary containment requirements.
X No
❑ Yes
Fina1Checklist:
This application will be„returned as incomplete unless all of the following items have been included and
initialed for. Please show that the following required information has been included by initialing in each
space below.
Fee of $100 made payable to NCDENR
{t' Completed application and all supporting documents
Copy of the valid approved mining permit (MP) for the facility or indication of MP application status
I! Copy of a county map or other general location map that shows the mining site and nearest major roads
' - Copy of USGS topographic map showing the mining site and surrounding areas, or other map that clearly
shows site location in relation to nearby streams, wetlands, and other waters, etc.
2 copies of large-scale site plan with topographical lines with all outfalls, applicable buffers and wetlands
clearly delineated
lr A copy of your DLR mining permit (Modification Application)
A copy of your US Army Corps -approved wetland delineation if you marked "yes" to question 22 above.
If mine site is in one of the 20 Coastal Counties,
• Applicant has checked with the appropriate regional office to verify the need for a Coastal State
Stormwater permit. Regional Office Contact: WARD Samir Dumpar_
• Applicant has included a detailed list of impervious surface areas and percentages, sub -drainage
areas and total drainage area.
If the mine is dewatering and near wetlands, or may otherwise impact surface waters or groundwater,
Include the following and contact_ your local regional office about a Pumping 0&M Plan (see below
for contact information). You may be required to provide an, approved Pumping O&M plan priorto,
NCG02 issuance.
VsS� 2 copies of detailed Full Size Plans delineating areas on tha plans and listing acreage (including:
wetlands, ditches, well -placements, pits, borrow areas, overburden storage, stormwater controls/BMPs,
vehicle maintenance areas, settling basins, product process (such as screening, stockpiles, waste
piles), total drainage area, impervious surface percentages (if state sw programs apply), applicable
buffers, and access and/or haul roads).
LLLWell information (design, depths, maintenance)
��Physical monitoring for the wetlands areas
Settling pond sizing information, if applicable
t.
Page 7 of 9
SWU-NCG02-NOI Last revised W12010

NCG020000 N.O.I.
-OR-
ji Level spreader design, if applicable
I�Details about dewatering method
Cone of influence calculations
Description of measures to prevent erosion and flooding
,,Description & information about 401 /404 permits that have been obtained
Lj�Copy of US Army Corps of Engineers wetland delineations or approved wetland delineation (if
applicable)
41 have contacted my local regional office about a Pumping O&M Plan.
Regional Office Contact: _ Thom Edgerton . Date contacted: 1 q-14-11 _
1 will not any impact nearby wetlands, surface waters or groundwater by dewatering.
If an ATC or ATO is required, three (3) sets of plans, specifications, and design calculations, signed, sealed,
and dated by a P.E. ATC and ATO requirements in NCG02000 are summarized in Table 1 on Page 2 of
this NOI (see the permit text for more details). Plans shall show all pertinent design features, including the
location of the outfall(s). If stormwater is flowing off -site, the plan must show that stormwater will not be
mixed with wastewater.
Certification: North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6 b (1) provides that:
Any person who knowingly makes any false statement, representation, or certification in any application, record, report, plan, or other
document filed or required to be maintained under this Article or a rule implementing this Article; or who knowingly makes a false
statement of a material fact in a rulemaking proceeding or contested case under this Article; or who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly
renders inaccurate any recording or monitoring device or method required to be operated or maintained under this Article or rules of the
(Environmental Management] Commission implementing this Article shall be guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor which may include a fine not to
exceed ten thousand dollars ($10,000).
I hereby request coverage under the referenced General Permit. 1 understand that coverage under this permit
will constitute the permit requirements for the discharge(s) and is enforceable in the same manner as an
individual permit.
I agree to abide by the following as a part of coverage under this General Permit:
1. 1 agree to abide by the approved Mining Permit for this mining activity. (A copy of the valid
mining permit must be attached to this request.
2. 1 agree to not discharge any sanitary wastewater from this mining activity except under the
provisions of another NPDES permit specifically issued therefore.
3. 1 agree that bulk storage of petroleum products and other chemicals shall have adequate
protection so as to contain all spills on the site.
4. 1 agree that solid wastes will be disposed of in accordance with N.C. statutes and rules
governing solid waste disposal.
5. 1 agree that maintenance activities for vehicles and heavy equipment will be performed so as to
not result in contamination of the surface or ground waters.
Page 8 of 9
SWU-NCG02-NOI Last revised 6r7/2010

NCG020000 N.O.I.
I agree to abide by the provisions as listed above and recognize that the provisions are to be considered as
enforceable requirements of the General Permit.
I certify that i am familiar with the information contained in this application and that to the best of my knowledge
and belief such information is true, complete, and accurate.
Printed Name of Person Signing_
/ October 18, 2011
(Sign ure of Ap nt) (Date Signed) ^ ��
Notice of Intent must be accompanied by a check or money order for $100.00 made payable to NCDENR.
Mail the entire package to:
Stormwater and General Permits Unit
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Note
The submission of this document does not guarantee the issuance of an NPDES permit.
For questions, please contact the DWQ Regional Office for your area.
DWQ Regional Office Contact Information:
Asheville Office ......
[phone]
Fayetteville Office ...
[phone]
Mooresville Office ...
[phone]
Raleigh Office ........
[phone]"
Washington Office ...(252)
946-6481
Wilmington Office ...
[phone]
Winston-Salem ......
[phone]
Central Office .........(919)
807-6300
Page 9 of 9
SWU-NCG02-NOI Last revised 6r712010

OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE PLAN
SAND MINE DEWATERING AND WATER CONTROL STRUCTURE
Operator: George Clay Cowand, Jr., 221 Old Merry Hill Road, Merry Hill, NC 27957
Job Location: Wildcat Sand Mine, Wildcat Road (SR 1208), Edenton, NC 27932, NCDLR Permit #21-03
County: Chowan County
Prepared by: Ken Elliott, consultant
Date: October 18, 2011
This plan defines responsibilities for operating, inspecting, and maintaining equipment and structures
used for constructing and dewatering the Wildcat Sand Mine safely, and that dewatering will not
degrade or negatively impact any wetlands or waters of the state.
Description and Operation of the Wildcat Sand Mine & Dewatering Process:
Wildcat Sand Mine is an existing 9.0-acre sand mine excavation located 3 miles northwest of Edenton,
NC on high sandy land. The mine has been in operation for approximately 40 years with the last
modification being in 2006 and a partial release in 2009. The mine consists of an existing bonded 8.35-
acre pond and a second existing bonded 0.65-acre pond. At this time Mr. Cowand is filing an application
with DLR to modify and expand the excavation to a total of 19.59 acres between the two ponds.
There is an existing 3.1-acre area of land adjacent to the northeast corner of the larger pond that was
semi -excavated in the early 1970's when Mr. Cowand's father removed topsoil down 2-3 feet. The area
was bermed during this excavation and was then allowed to grow up in trees and groundcover
afterward. The area at this time is completely covered by hardwood and pine, is 2-3 feet below natural
ground level, and still has the original 10ft x 4ft berms. Mr. Cowand would like to be allowed to de -
water his main pond occasionally and wants to use this wooded area to process the mine dewatering
wastewater. Dewatering the main pond will allow for full depth excavation and proper reclamation of
the edges of the pond. It is the intention of Mr. Cowand to only dewater the excavation as needed,
which will not entail full-time dewatering.
The outlet for the dewatering pump will be located on the southwest corner of the sediment pond, and
there will be an overflow outlet located on the northeast corner of the sediment pond. There is an
existing partial berm located in the middle of the sediment area separating it into two halves, which will
require overflow wastewater to travel the entire length of the sediment area before reaching the
overflow outlet. This will increase the dropping out of sediment from the mine wastewater before the
water reaches the overflow.
The discharge point will release clear water to a feeder woods ditch, leading to an blue -line irrigation
ditch draining to Pollock Swamp, Pembroke Creek, Edenton Bay and Albemarle Sound (see map for
discharge point locations).
Water will be pumped from the main pond to the sediment pond by a 12in gasoline -powered transfer
pump operating at idle speed. Estimated flow from the pump will be 667 gallons/min. Water will travel

30 feet through a buried 12in pipe to the southwest corner of the sediment pond. It is the intention of
Mr. Cowand to drop the water level in the main pond approximately 2 feet when needed, which is
anticipated to be only once or twice a year, not full time or year round. Irrigation of adjacent fields
(from groundwater) by neighboring farmers has kept the main pond at low levels during spring, summer
and early fall. Dewatering by Mr. Cowand is not necessary at those times.
The overflow from the sediment pond will be controlled by a water height control structure located 2
feet below the top lip of the sediment pond berm in the northeast corner of the area, and will consist of
a pair of bin wide capped PVC pipes buried in the separation berm. One pipe will be 1ft above the
bottom of the sediment pond, and the second will be 2 feet above the bottom. This will allow
approximately 2 feet of freeboard below the top of the berm. This control structure will allow water to
flow through the buried fain pipe into an existing 3ft wide woods ditch located adjacent to the northeast
berm of the sediment pond. The overflow water will exit the pipe through an outlet stabilized with a
20ft long riprap-lined apron in the ditch. The overflow water will then travel northward 75 feet where it
will join an existing loft wide irrigation ditch (blue -line) and flow from there into Pollock Swamp,
Pembroke Creek, and on into Albemarle Sound.
Time and distance will allow all sedimentation to occur to acceptable levels before the overflow water
reaches outfall and then the waters of the State. Water will have to travel a minimum of 450 feet
through a pine and hardwood wooded area to reach the overflow point. That will give enough surface
area to allow sufficient sedimentation to occur. There will be a minimum 3ft tall berm around the
perimeter of the sediment pond to prevent offsite stormwater from entering the sediment area and
damaging sedimentation rates.
Sedimentation and Erosion Control
There is a loft wide irrigation canal (labeled blue -line on USGS maps) running along the northern edge
of the sediment area, separated from the area by an existing 4ft berm with groundcover and trees
established. There will be no direct overflow from the sediment area into this canal. Overflow point will
be on the north and east side of the sediment area, flowing into an existing 3ft wide feeder ditch that
leads 75 feet to the irrigation canal. Overflow into the feeder ditch will be stabilized by riprap installed
in the feeder ditch (see diagram) to prevent erosion of the ditch.
All erosion and sedimentation will remain inside of the permit area. During mining operations and
dewatering, the majority of the water leaving the excavation will remain inside of the permit area and
will only overflow occasionally. The sediment area is shallow, and there is a sand layer below the
bottom of the area. The porosity of the soil under the sediment pond will allow most of the water
pumped into the pond from dewatering to seep back into the ground naturally. Any excess water
overflowing from the sediment pond will flow downstream towards Pollock Swamp, located 0.5 miles
away, and then on to Pembroke Creek.

Maintaining the Water Height Control Structure, Settlement Pond, Ditches, and Irrigation System
Inspections and maintenance are required to obtain the intended function of safely dewatering the sand
mine, and to maintain the life of any adjacent wetlands or waters of the State. items to inspect and
maintain during the 10 year life of the mine dewatering permit are:
Inspect the water control structures regularly, especially following heavy rains and runoff, or
during periods of operation of the structure.
• Remove accumulated debris from the control structure inlet pipe.
• Inspect the structure for excessive settlement or seepage.
• Inspect all components of the structure, including appurtenances, and repair or replace any
damaged items as needed.
• Inspect embankments, berms and appurtenant structures, and repair as needed.
• Repair any damage to vegetated areas or berms with compacted earth fill, reshaping, sodding,
reseeding and mulching as needed.
• Inspect riprap outlet stabilization structures in ditches regularly, replace dislodged rock as
necessary.
• Promptly repair all leaks in delivery facilities by replacing valves, fittings, gaskets, and worn or
damaged parts.
• Maintain all screens, filters, valves, timers and other electrical and mechanical equipment in
good operating condition, following manufacturer's recommendations
Monitoring the Process and Effects of Dewatering
Analytical` and qualitative monitoring of mine dewatering wastewater will be in accordance with the
NCG020000 permit, as follows:
• All ponds in the Wildcat Sand Mine permit area will be inspected daily by the operator to
identify any abnormal conditions.
• All germs and erosion control and sedimentation control structures will be inspected following
significant (1/2-inch) rainfall events for damages, and all structures will be repaired immediately.
• Special inspections will be conducted immediately following severe storms, vandalism, and
other significant events.
• Dewatering process will be inspected daily during periods of dewatering the excavation.
• Overflow of wastewater process will be inspected daily during periods of dewatering the
excavation.
• Outflow of dewatering wastewater will be monitored quarterly at the overflow exit stabilization
structure for pH, settleable solids, turbidity, and total flow. Samples will be collected and tested
onsite for pH, and the remainder will be tested for the remaining parameters by a North
Carolina certified lab.
• Rain gauge data will be collected by monitoring rain gauge data monthly and after each rain
event.

Records
Data will be collected as follows:
• Data will be collected from samples taken from the wastewater point source discharge in
operation at the time.
• Point source discharge data: data from the site taken quarterly, date & time, general weather
conditions, pH of sample, status of process at point source, inlet or outlet, other DWQ required
data.
• Visual monitoring of adjacent woodlands for potential dehydration during mining or dewatering
activities will take place weekly, photography of the woodland areas will be done as needed and
documented. Solutions to any degradation caused by any mining activity will include alteration
of dewatering process. DWQ will be consulted as needed; alterations to process will be
recorded.
• Elliott Consulting will maintain the following records in a permanent file at the Elliott Consulting
office at 622 Rocky Hock Creek Road, Edenton, NC 27932: a record of all significant actions
taken; as -built drawings; permits; analytical results from sampling; and related material. Copies
of all inspections, monitoring reports and lab analyses shall be provided to NCDWQ on a regular
basis and as requested.
SMP Conditions
• The permittee will utilize best management practices to ensure that dewatering Wildcat Sand
Mine will not degrade or negatively impact any wetlands or waters of the State.
• The permittee shall obtain authorization from the Director of the NCDWQ prior to utilizing any
chemical flocculants at Wildcat Sand Mine.
Signed,
Ken Elliott
for George Clay Cowand, Jr.
October 18, 2011

Discharge outfall outlet Protection: Construction Details
Practice Standards and Specifications 6.41, 6.31, 6.15
Wildcat Sand Mine
Edenton, NC
Chowan County
6.41 Outlet Stabilization Structure
6.31 Riprap and Paved Channels
6.15 Riprap
Pipe Duilet to Wefl-cefined
Channel
5ect,ron .4.4
Miter
biar::ea
Trapezoidal Riprap Channel
Darin lop widit?
Design drplh
Filter layer, gravel
or faUr;r.
Riprap lined apron located at end of mine dewatering overflow pipe to prevent scour and undermining
in existing ditch, and to absorb the impact of the water flow and reduce the velocity to non -erosive
levels, before flow reaches blue -line stream.
Riprap Apron Size: Overflow pipe discharges directly into well-defined channel. The apron will extend
across the channel bottom and up the channel banks to the top of the bank. Length of apron will be 20-
feet downstream to maintain velocity control of maximum 2.0 feet per second.
Grade: Apron will have zero grade and no overfill at end of apron.
Alignment: Apron will be straight throughout entire length if possible. If curve is necessary to align the
apron with the receiving channel, the curve will be located in the upstream section of the riprap.
Materials; Riprap will consist of a well graded mixture of NCDOT Class A (2" to 6") stone or slag.
Thickness: Minimum thickness of riprap will be 1.5 times the maximum stone diameter.

Filter: Operator plans to install a layer of heavy duty silt fence filter cloth between the riprap and the
underlying soil to prevent soil movement into or through the riprap. Filter cloth will extend to the top of
both channel ranks, and edges will overlap 12 inches. Upstream end will be buried 12 inches and
downstream end will be buried if necessary.
Maintenance: inspect riprap outlet structures weekly and after significant rainfall events to see if any
erosion around or below the riprap has taken place, or if stones have become dislodged. Repair all
damage immediately. Maintain all vegetation adjacent to the channel in healthy condition to prevent
scour or erosion during out -of -bank flow. Control weeds and brush growing in the riprap by cutting.
Ken Elliott, consulting
October 12, 2011

Discharge Outfall J Water Height Control
Wildcat Sand Mine
Edenton, NC
Chowan County
SEDIMEIIT POND BERM &
MTER HEIGHT CONTROL.
C.aPEDi- PIPE 2
SED Pot GROUND LE
007L ET
2 PROTECTION
152 , GROUKULE'!EL (Ra h)
WOODS DITCH
Two capped 6in PVC pipes buried in sediment pond berm at northeast corner of area. Lower pipe
buried 2 feet above bottom of sediment pond at natural ground level. Upper pipe buried 1 foot higher
at 3 feet above bottom of sediment pond. Pipes will be uncapped by operator per need. Discharge
from pipes wili be onto riprap protected apron in woods ditch, leading north 75 feet to irrigation canal.
Maintenance: operator will inspect outlet structure weekly and after significant rainfall events to see if
any erosion around or below water height structure has occurred. Repair all damage immediately.
Maintain all existing vegetation adjacent to structure in healthy condition, cut excess weeds from
around structure to prevent blockage.
Ken Elliott, consulting
October 18, 2011

LA
7 iiU: gull rd
i LAb
C-1 iK= Gould , .� e — r
-Gould - �"--1�• j r r / \ .�1�� '
Cowand Wildcat Sand Pit,Rwo
1
V � OwIBC - � � Jli- � r ,•....� 0 ��17 i� -- I.-.
•'� •0,✓1 } - ..,•il ` �•d 6. {mil% sr. fs�,r;4•• ♦ e 4 a� Ya
iAL
NN
Ed a nhouse a +4 d e tt t o n
Bay
PAL AL'tPQRT
tea''`

±n
v
;o
M
h
0
M
�n
ern
0
0
0
;� rn
� M
M
76'41' 76'40'45" 76'40'30" 76'40'15"
76'40' 76'39'45"
76'39'30" 76.39'15"
76'39' 76'38'45" 76.38'30" 76'38'15"
76'38'
349000
350000
351 000
3 52 000
3 53 000
_ 1• �3� !`,i `~ iJ i :� ` �r � ��--• lit it 5 _ _, ,.-- •,`'--, �.
1 I!! �I ` _ C@m +Iri _ i %J/ 4� { �1 3 , •� _ j`-f �. '� �` �` 1�• I , _ _' l r'::�
if
r �.-Cowand Wildcat Sand Pt1
1 i-- I'm �\ u\_ ! !
47
f ' �•_1�
Han w
f``� �'�� `I r `� H\ `� ` +-- .}-�••-�+ phi
j f
e
AA
cal Chr -
+�_f�_�•-N Cenn
_I;'��_ �•,,-_• --
1205
rl, � t "� � ) � �/:.� 1� 1 Y� _ - -: • fi.0 r - �i} �� '+� -tom-t; r� : i - 1`��..•
_i t2ob
�,. +
/' �'1 ti\\� ` •�-, I .� �/ f' _.��-�- Safldplt--a
�, �� r� •:�. ` � �� .y�� � r � 'i S2(10 � F \� �6' a ir, N� ! \R��-- ) ��' ��.v G�,F'�-1r� 7 s _en
'&0` w jar' 1 _-� }.� 1 —-•W o
' i _ ' o• `• ' _ _ t i\\ ,.�� .,may ���r 1 r r 1,� _ •4a- _y�y.l • ( i 4 ' 1
� •$a(IdA,t� •� `��`••+�'�-� - - •.�1� rt ,
r%) '\.f �� � •Ae t � S•' ` ��. C �� ��f rr I1 '/i/ � : — t !. ^ II • -�='__ r C
' I [._ L � �. �l` - ` 4•� \ `. �'•-• � r -. ', %r, f [b _111-:,,,�_ ter. . II •, �.�� SAS
��T �.. f% ^�'�� !� � - _, � y\� �1-. �`\�^1 � � ; f r. 1 '--- ve��=`�y��. r: } ��` �� � �� �. -ter •1
y���-^_i.�l gtaT�'; - L ••; .-- •�' „�,'}�•` -� ��-����"�:���\ �' ;..%J� r, %,'`�` �3- ��5) �7i � .vim. tea- �. t� '+�` ,-, � ^l
1 ` 3 h 000 $0 000 + 3 5l 60D 1 1 3 .- 000 9 3 000
76'41' 76.40'45" 76*40*30' 76'40'15" 76'40' 76'39'45" 76.39'30" 76'39'15" 76'39' 76*38*45" 76'38'30' 76.38'15" 76.38'
i
1:20000 scale +} I
Urrversa1 Transverse MercaSor fUTMf Projecrror, Zane bR 02 04 D 6 08 1 Mrns
North Amefican Datum of 1983
1000 meter UTM 1 USING ! MGRS
Grid Zone Designatiori 14S K2orn"Wns
100,000-m Sowres:UE \ta_rtc[,; :'.�l iul i.m.,i l ill a, crren+,i nor.
ua ]1:111 17. 201 l
w
rn
c_
U!
u
61
O
w
m
Ot
�n
w
w
rr
u
W
e
w
m
N
m

OVERVIEW MAP
WILDCAT ROAD MINE
PERMIT #21-03 j
G. C. COWAND, JR. - OPERATOF
EDENTON,NC
CHOWAN COUNTY 1
i
KEN ELLIOTT, CONSULTING j
10/18/11 i
SCALE: 11N = 36OFT
NIF
COWAND,JR
EXCAVATION - 19.59 ACRES .
PROCESSING/ROADS - 5.82 ACMES
STOCKPILES - 0.11 ACRES
SEDIMENT POND - 3.06 ACRE
TOTAL PERMIT - 28.67 ACRES-
I
NIF
O.C. COWAND. JR C)
iER YYOE
Eacm rum
��sxT
�•_ WF I
�. J_PAR RISH ,�•
M
t
i
t
I NIF
O.C. COWAND. JR
I
I
I
I
i
i
i
/ QGrWAN13,JR
f
NIF / N1F 1
r.C. COWAND, JR / E. SATTERFIELD
i (HELRS) J
i f
/ 1
/ 1
/ 1
/ 1
! i
�� Il
r•YE�CE1010
.OIL
LEGEND
i
PERMrT BOUNDARY
PROPERTY'UNE
EXCAVATION EDGE
IN TER:OR SLOPE
UN@xGAVATgD SUFFFR
UNDISTURBED BUFFER •- —
ACCESS/.4AUL ROAD
n7pCKPIL E AREA
SAND BERM �
I 9E0
INENT ?04D GERM
f �
f !
1 1
1 1
i
1 1
1 1
I 1
I NIF
E. SATTERFIELD i
(HEIRS)
1 !
1 f
I f
I f
PIIF EEET/ti ii
i
i
i
IT
1
i
i
mTT-„q .
1
f
f
1
Y�N4CCGit 4GG
NCSR 120 WILDCAT ROAD
NC,.,
CS1266 WILpCAT ROAp
1 1 �
N7F
PARRISH FARMS, INC

t
LEGEND
PERMIT BOUNDARY
PROPERTY LINE
EXCAVATION EDGE
INTERIOR SiOPE �v
UIYEXCAVAI @U dUFFEH
UNDISTURBFD BUFFER
ACCESSIHAULROAD
STOCKPILEAREA
SAND BERM �r
SEDIMENT POND 13GRM
EIfCAVATDµ AREA SAND 6QgM
/
�/ U
EasniMeNr roNe oFqM �
• 3 g.O n
• _ ? By i
` NIF
JERRY WAYNE PARRISH
DOROTHY B. PARRISH
* GN
�� pj — I
NIF
25FT WIDE GEORGE CLAY COWANO, JR.
NgSFS UNEXCAVATED
BUFFER
3FT X OFT
SAND BERM
3FT X OFT
SAND BERM
I SMALLPOND
0.64 ACRES
i
EXCAV EDGE E • 203FT
/
/ s.
/
WOODED
SEDIMENT
POND
3.05 ACRES
25FT WIDE
UNEXCAVATED
BUFFER -
/ a'
/ z
/ OL
2EtFT WIDE GUTS_.
PUMP INLET I —'UN
effur-
3FT X OFT
_ MIT � SAND BERM
25FT WIDE EXCA {ON ��� HAUL ROAD --
UNEXCAVATED
BUFFER-�.,J ' `c+q
r'
/
/
/
25FT WIDE
UNEXCAVATED T
BUFFER
/
/
/
/
/
/
/
t MAIN EXCAVATION
/ 18.94 ACRES
t
f NIF
` ELIZA SATTERFIELD (HEIRS)
73FT
rliAUl RbAD"l
40FT \ '
NIF / \\
GEORGE CLAY COWAND, JR.
OUTFALL TO
DITCH
WOODED
SEDIMENT
POND
3.05 ACRES
T
�
I
!
r
r
!
I
25FT WIDE
UNEXCAVATED
BUFFER
3FT X BFT
SAND BERM
!
I
!
1
I
1
I
25FT WIDE !
UNEXCAVATED 1
BUFFER
king
j GEORGE CLAY
11 3FT X OFT ' COWAND, JR.
SAND BERM
vA oN E 4o0F7 ' SATTERFIELD y z 1 1
of CROAD - --- — . _ -- - / REFUSE AREA of I
21
3FT X OFT
SAND BERM
/ w
>. 25FT WIDE
/ w ¢ UNEXCAVATED
25FT WIDE f BUFFER 1
Q
UNEXCAVATED
BUFFER U ,
x K
15FT WIDE ACCESS
TO WILDCAT RD
NOT IN PERMIT
c T
��
1740FT LONG�-��_,
` STOCK !Q
•-� b'
—� PILE
(2.45 ACRES).
d 25FT WIDE
30FT WIDE
UNEXCAVATED
j ! BUFFER
UNEXCAVATED
m I
NIF /
_�
BUFFER
'
I
GEORGE CLAY COWAND, JR.
�
I
'6,nt
PERMIT NAU� R04DFi
80
H '4RY'
!
3FT X BFT
I
Yi85
• • _ • y
SAND BERM I
MINE MAP
WILDCAT ROAD MINE
PERMIT #21-03
G. C. COWAND, JR. - OPERATOR
EDENTON, NC
C#HOWAN COUNTY
KEN ELLIOTT, CONSULTING
10/18/11
SCALE: 11N = 120FT
EXCAVATION -19.59 ACRES �'
1.1•_. 1. _� iQ�
PROCESSING/ROADS - 5.82 ACRES
STOCKPILES - 0.11 ACRES
SEDIMENT POND - 3.06 ACRES NIF
TOTAL PERMIT - 28.57 ACRES GEORGE CLAY COWAND, JR.
15FT WIDE ACCESS
TO WILDCAT ROAD
132OFT LONG
NIF
ELIZA SATTERFIELD (HEIRS)
�_7�

LEGEND
PERMIT BOUNDARY
PROPERTY LINE _....
EXCAVATION EDGE
INTERIOR SLOPE
UNEXCAVATED BUFFER
UNDISTURBED BUFFER — —
ACCESSIHAULROAD m
STOCKPILEAREA
SAND BERM
SEDIMENT POND BERM
SLOPE B BERM DETAIL
T T
N/F
JERRY WAYNE PARRISH
DOROTHY B. PARRISH
c,
FORMER
UNEXCAVATED
BUFFER
EXISTING
SLOPES
�O
6
3:1 SMALL POND
:It
. RECLAMATION 0.64 ACRES
i w
O4:1
SLOPE
RECLAMATI BERM
4'
r
NIF
!
!u
GEORGE CLAY COWAND, JR.
%
% a
0
z
! O
FORMER
UNEXCAVATED
BUFFER i
a
!
FORMER
UNEXCAVATED
BUFFER
2OFT WIDE GUT
4:1 RECLAMATION BERM
SEDMENTATION
AREA
3.05 ACRES
FORM ��EXCA gT10 POND ACCESS ROAD' __ I pp�� `
ER
UNEXCAVATED
BUFFER ►ice
3:1 j
4:1 RECLAMATION BERM RECLAMATIONSLOPE
/
3:1 / FORMER
RECLAMATION % UNEXCAVATED
SLOPE BUFFER
4, /
a:
N /
w %
a %
i
% MAIN EXCAVATION
j 18.94 ACRES
w %
NIF
ELIZA SATTERFIELD (HEIRS)
w NIF
GEORGE CLAY COWAND, JR. % 4:1 RECLAMATION BERM
I TUFT -OF �
! r 3:1
! ! RECLAMATION
SLOPE
RECLAMATION —w
A:1 SLOPE BERM N RECLAMATIOr \
�
FORMER
I % 0 UNEXCAVATED FORMER
Q� a BUFFER UNEXCAVATED
FORMER / f; BUFFER
"JAD 7FRRECLAMATION
r
r
I
� r I
r
I
i
r
I
r
I
1
I
r
it
r
r
3:1
4 RECLAMATION
f SLOPE
I
of
UNEXCAVATED
NIF
BUFFER ! 4:1 RECLAMATION BERM V 1r r
GEORGE CLAY
3:1
' r COWAND, JR.
I RECLAMATION / 3:1 r
E— SLOPE j RECLAMATION .a v
SLOPE yi SATTERFIELD O I
Av N 'DE-4OOFr-----�___ REFUSE AREA
ti f
POhlOACCESSROAD rr1 NOT IN PERMIT N
�= FORMER (2.45 ACRES) $ 14
�. STOCKPILE 7a
i °v I o I
FORMER '. d
UNEXCAVATED , r
BUFFER
NIF � � 1-� �`�
`�
GEORGE CLAY COWAND, JR. ~ ``� U 4.1 RECLAMATION BERM r
} 1
`• `- • ~ • ~'Rp pY-RMrr '-. 430FTY 1�— 3:1 r
6 ~ • BOvk(7,q� � l RECLAMATION I
1 . y Y' 116gFr ��e`_��.�'� I SLOPE i
RECLAMATION
RECLAMATION MAP
WILDCAT ROAD MINE
PERMIT #21-03
G. C. COWAND, JR. - OPERATOR
EDENTON, NC
CHOWAN COUNTY
KEN ELLIOTT, CONSULTING
10/18/11
EXCAVATION -19.59 ACRES ~.� ~ ��_ I�� SLOPE
PROCESSING/ROADS - 6.82 ACRES
STOCKPILES - 0.11 ACRES NIF
SEDIMENT POND - 3.06 ACRES
GEORGE CLAY COWAND, JR.
TOTAL PERMIT - 28.57 ACRES
NIF
ELIZA SATTERFIELD (HEIRS)
SCALE: 1IN = 120FT

NORTH CAROLINA
MINING PERMIT APPLICATION
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
[phone]
Revised: January 30, 2008

Elliott Consulting
622 Rocky Hock Creek Road
Edenton, [North Carolina 27932
Phone: [phone]
NC Department of Environment and
Natural Resources
Land Quality Section
1612 Main Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1612
To whom it may concern:
I am writing this as an agent for George Clay Cowand, Jr., Merry Hill, NC, in regards to an existing mining permit
# 21-03, Wildcat Road Sand Mine. As a result of an on -site inspection by Mr. Gary Novak on July b, 2011, Mr.
Cowand is requesting a modification to the permit. Revised mining and reclamation maps are included with this
modification request.
A portion of the previously permitted area in the northeast corner of the permit area which was designated as
undisturbed will be changed to excavation and processing area. This corner of the permit area was thought to be
completed but is now going to be used in excavation. There are no wetlands nearby; the previous designation of
undisturbed was strictly because of access and completion of excavation nearby 20 years ago. This will increase his
current excavation area by approximately I acre.
In addition, the permit boundary is being expanded on the east side to increase expanded excavation area and to
incorporate a pre-existing access road which will give access to the expanded excavation and to the northeast
corner expansion as well.
Also in addition in this area, Mr. Cowand is bonding a second existing access road on the east side of the permit
area, which leads to Wildcat Road.
Mr. Cowand will be expanding his excavation on a southeast spur of the current excavation, westward, by
approximately 50 feet. This will increase his excavation area by approximately 0.5 acre.
Also for this permit modification; Mr. Cowand plans to expand his entire westward side of his excavation, and
permit boundary, approximately 120 feet. This will increase his excavation by approximately 2.2 acres.
Lastly, Mr. Cowand proposes to make use of a pre-existing partially excavated wooded area in the northeast
corner of the property as a sedimentation area for dewatering his main pit. This area had topsoil removed in the
early 1970's by Mr. Cowand's father and has since gone back to seed, being covered now with pines & hardwood
trees. The 3.05-acre area is approximately 2 feet below natural ground level and has a 4ft sand berm around it,
also covered with trees and other groundcover. Mr. Cowand will install a water -level control device in the berm

Ellic.'•rC (: "ta'.i,l s"!;3
at the northeast corner of the area and will use the area to dewater his main pond during the year upon need.
Overflow water will exit the sediment area into an adjacent woods ditch which leads 75 feet to an irrigation canal
that leads to Pembroke Creek and Albemarle Sound. A dewatering permit from NCDENR DWQ is being applied
for at this time. All dewatering will be monitored daily and overflow samples will be quality tested quarterly per
DWQ requirements. Mr. Cowand's mining permit boundary will be extended to include this sedimentation area,
an unexcavated buffer, and an access road to it.
All new excavation areas will have proper sediment and erosion controls installed, and all new permit boundaries
will be properly marked. These expansions and modifications of the current permitted area will resolve all of the
issues which were noted by the last inspection by NCDENR in July 2011.
Regards,
Ken liott
Elliott Consulting
10/1812011

ti
APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
LAND QUALITY SECTION
APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
(PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE)
Name of Mine Wildcat Road Mine County Chowan
River .Basin Chowan
Latitude (decimal degrees to four places) 36.0971 N
Longitude (decimal degrees to four places) 76.65695 W
2. Name of Applicant* George Clay Cowand, Jr.
Permanent address for receipt of official mail** 221 Old Merry Hill Road, Merry Hill, NC 27957
Telephone [phone] Alternate No. [phone]
4. Mine Office Address 221 Old MerryHill Road MerTy Hill NC 27957
Telephone [phone]
Mine Manager George Clay Cowand, Jr.
We hereby certify that all details contained in this Permit Application are trite 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 _ October 18, 2011
Print Name George Cla ,rowand,Jr,
Title Owner
This will be the name that the mining permit will be issued to and the name that must be indicated on the
reclamation bond (security) that corresponds to this site.
** The 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 tiling 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 MINING PERMIT
NOTE: All of the following questions must be thoroughly answered regarding your mining operation for
the intended life of the mine. All responses must be clearly conveyed on a corresponding, detailed mine map.
A. GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE MINE
1. Answer all of the following that apply:
❑ If this is an application for a NEW permit, indicate the total acreage at the site to be covered by the
permit (this is the acreage that the "new permit" fee will be based upon):
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.: 21-03 Total permitted acreage: 13.063 acres
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): 4.15 acres
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: 11.36 acres . (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 $100.00 is required, despite the "undisturbed" acreage to be added). If yes, indicate the
acreage to be affected within the acreage to be added to the permit (the total acreage to be added to
the permit is the acreage that the "major modification" fee will be based upon): 11.36 acres
❑ If this is an application for TRANSFER of a mining permit, indicate the mining permit number and
the total (overall) acreage covered by the existing permit.
Mining Permit No.: Total permitted acreage:
SEE THE FEE SCHEDULE AT THE END OF THIS FORM FOR THE PROPER FEE AMOUNT TO BE
PAID FOR THE REQUESTED PERMIT ACTION(S) AND CORRESPONDING ACREAGE NOTED
ABOVE
2. Name of all materials mined: Sand & topsoil _
3. Mining method:
HHydraulic Dredge ® Front-end Loader & Truck ❑ Shovel & Truck
Dragline & Truck Self -loading Scraper
Other (explain): Excavator
4. a. Expected maximum depth of mine (feet) 1$ft
Depth is relative to what benchmark? (e.g., natural ground level, mean sea level, road elevation, etc.)
_ Natural ground level
b. Expected average depth of mine (feet) 12ft
-2-

APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
S. Has any area(s) at this site been mined in the past? Yes ® No ❑
If yes, when and by whom was this activity conducted?_ George Clay Co_wand & father, since 1960's
6. Number of years for which the permit is requested (10 years maximum):_ 10 years
B. MAPS
3- 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) conies 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_g eolo gy.enr.state.ne.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.nedot.org/it/ ,isContact/del'ault.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 l 00-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
-3-

APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
permit boundary which lie directly across and are contiguous to any highway, creek, stream, river, or
other watercourse, railroad track, or utility or other public right-of-way. If an adjoining tract is owned
or leased by the applicant or is owned by the lessor of the mine tract, names of owners of record of
tracts adjoining these tracts, that are within 1,000 feet of the mining permit boundary, must be
provided on the mine map(s). NOTE: "Highway" means a road that has four lanes of travel or less
and is not designated as an Interstate Highway.
q. Map legend:
1. Name of applicant
2. Name of mine
3. North arrow
4. County
5. Scale
6. Symbols used and corresponding names
7. Date prepared and revised
8. Name and title of person preparing map
Map scales should meet the following guidelines:
PERMITTED ACREAGE
MAP SCALE
0-49 Acres
1 inch = 50 feet
50-199 Acres
1 inch = 100 feet
200+ Acres
1 inch = 200 feet
(NOTE: Smaller scaled maps may be acceptable if they clearly illustrate the above items)
SEE

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
3.06 acres
Stockpiles
0.11 acres
Wastepiles
Processing Area/Haul Roads
5.55 acres
Mine Excavation
19.59 acres
Other (Explain) - Berms
0.27 acres
Total Disturbed Acreage
2 8.5 8 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.
-5-

APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
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 wilie nrcrp(.$). Attach additional sheets as needed.
l . Acquire proper permits from NC Department of Environment and Natural Resources Di_R
and DWQ.
2. 8ft x 3ft erosion control berm established around northeast, east & west perimeter of new
excavation area.
3. Pre-existing partially excavated area northeast of excavation will be established as sediment
pond with overflow constructed.
4. Remove topsoil down to 2.5 feet below natural ground level and stockpile topsoil.
5. Sand will be dug from excavation area by excavator down to average 10 feet below existing
natural round water level, and stockpiled for later removal from premises.
6. Fond will be dewatered per need for full depth excavation and construction of proper cut
reclamation slopes
7. Minimum 11 graded cut slopes established around edges of pond area below groundwater
level
8. Minimum 3: I graded cut slopes established around edges of pond area above groundwater
level.
9. Stockpiles will be fully removed by loader and truck from premises.
10. Low I fi x 8fi berm will be established around perimeter of pit, with outside slope graded
down to natural ground level.
11. Former stockpile area will be leveled and graded to natural ground level, any trash or debris
cleaned up and removed.
12. Former sediment pond will be allowed to return to pre-existing natural state, overflow water
level control device will be removed from berm, area planted with ground cover.
13. Erosion control berm on north & west perimeter removed & land leveled & graded to pre-
existing state
14. Internal roadways of main permit area leveled and graded to natural ground level, to be
returned to natural field state.
15. Former processing areas & haul roads inside main permit area fertilized & seeded with
groundcover
16. Access roads to Wildcat Road graded, leveled, and returned to pre-existing state. Field path
around excavated pond remains.
17. At end of permit period, affected area around excavation returns to pre-existing, natural state.
2. Describe specific erosion control measures to be installed prior to land disturbing activities and during
mining to prevent offsite sedimentation(iiiclitde'specificp1a11sforscdin etil c111LI el-o.17011 coilirol f )r i111iie
excavation(s), wasve piles, access:inine roads• and process areas), and give a detailed sequence of
installation and schedule for maintenance of the measures. Locale antl label all sedmiew and erosimi
control measures oil the mine map(s) (Ind provide typical cross'-s'ectlon.s,'cnllslrliction details of each
lneaslrre. Engineering designs and calculations are required to justify the adequacy of any proposed
measures.
Permit area is located in center of flat semi -cleared area (>5 acres, no elevation changes, former fields &
pine tree farm). Sand berm (8'W x 3'H) will be established around immediate edge of new excavation to
prevent erosion of excavation by surrounding area run-off, and will be maintained for the life of the
excavation work, until establishment of final low berm at end of permit during reclamation. Additional
sand berm (8'W x 3'H) will be established around north & west perimeter of main permit area adjacent to
woods on north & west sides.
3. a. Will the operation involve washing the material mined, recycling process water, or other waste water
handling? Yes ❑ No DRI. If yes, briefly describe all such processes including any chemicals to be used.
Not applicable.
-6-

APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
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 ❑. 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).
Mine will be dewatered into 3-acre sediment area located northeast corner of permit area. One
overflow discharge point from sediment pond northeast side of area into woods ditch, leading 75 feet
to blue -line irrigation ditch leading to Pembroke Creek. Discharge point is horizontal pair of 6-in
PVC pipes buried vertically 1 ft and 2ft from sediment pond bottom, allowing overflow into woods
ditch.
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 E.
If yes, what impact, if any, will mine dewatering have on neighboring wells? Estimated withdrawal rate
in gallons per day: 320,000 . Locate all existing wells on the mine map(s) that lie within
500 feet of the proposed excavation area. Provide data to support any conclusions or statements made,
including any monitoring well data, well construction data and current water withdrawal rates. Indicate
whether the proposed mine locale is served by a public water system or private wells.
Closest residence is 1200ft from excavation edge. Area served by county water system.
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.
Operator is applying for NCDENR DWQ NCG020000 dewatering permit at this time (copy
attached).
4. a. Will the operation involve crushing or any other air contaminant emissions? Yes ❑ No Z.
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.
Not applicable.
b. How will dust from stockpiles, haul roads, etc., be controlled?
Spraying or spreading water from water supply trucks or excavator on haul roads and process areas
will control dust. Stockpiles will also be sprayed with water weekly if necessary to control dust.
-7-

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).
25ft --40ft unexcavated buffer located between all excavation area, sediment pond & permit
boundaries, per map. Buffers contain access roads & erosion control devices.
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).
No waterways or wetlands adjacent to land disturbing activities in permit area. Point source
overflow located 75 feet from nearest blue -line irrigation ditch.
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 l vertical slopes or flatter for sandy material are generally required, unless
technical justification can be provided to allow steeper slopes.
Landslide or slope instability adjacent to adjoining permit boundaries will be prevented by
construction of graded cut slopes during mining activities. Slopes will have a minimum of 3
horizontal to 1 vertical gradient.
- 8 -

APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
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, and the method of final
stabilization.
Fill slope cross-section (berms) attached to mine & reclamation maps.
Fill slope will be established at excavation edge during reclamation of mine. Slope will have
4:1 grade.
In excavation(s) of unconsolidated (non -rock) materials, specify the angle of all cut slopes including
specifications for benching and sloping. Cross -sections jbr all cut slopes must be provided on the
mine map(s).
Cut slope from natural ground level to water level will have 3:1 grade, and cut slope from
water level to bottom of excavated area will have 2:1 grade.
d. In hardrock excavations, specify proposed bench widths and heights infect. Provide cross -sections
of the mine excavation clearly noting the angles of the cut slopes, widths ofall 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.
No dwellings, buildings or public roads located within 300 feet of excavation area. Road will be
maintained to preexisting standard by applicant.
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 detaillcross-section and location of each
type of barricade to be used must be indicated on the mine map(s).
No high wall areas located in permit area.
Access to permit area will be by 1300ft private access road that is gated & locked by applicant /
landowner.
-9-

APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
9. Are acid producing minerals or soils present? Yes ❑ No Z.
If yes, how will acid water pollution from the excavation, stockpiles and waste areas be controlled?
Not applicable.
10. a. Describe specific plans (including a schedule of implementation) for screening the operation from
public view such as maintaining or planting trees, bushes or other vegetation, building berms or other
measures. Show the location of all visual screening on the mine map(s) and provide cross -sections
through all proposed berms or proposed spacing, sizes and species for tree plantings.
Closest public road located 1300 feet from excavation area. Access road runs through 800
feet of pine tree farm and established hardwood woods. No additional visual screening
required.
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 public parks or recreation areas located in vicinity. Excavation area is located in center
of fields & woods.
Will explosives be used? Yes ❑ No Z.
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
structures) to the proposed excavation(s) on the mine map and indicate its approximate distance to the
proposed excavation.
Not applicable.
12. Will fuel tanks, solvents, or other chemical reagents be stored on -site? Yes ❑ No ®.
Ifyes, describe these materials, how they will he stored and method of containment in case ofspill. Indicate
the location(s) of all storage facilities on the mine map(s).
Not applicable.
-10-

APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
D. RECLAMATION PLAN
1. Describe your intended plan for the final reclamation and subsequent use of all affected lands and indicate
the sequence and general methods to be used in reclaiming this land. This must include the method of
reclamation of settling ponds and/or sediment control basins and the method of restoration or establishment
of any permanent drainage channels to a condition minimizing erosion, siltation and other pollution. This
information must be illustrated on a reclamation map and must correspond directly with the information
provided on the mine map(s). In addition, design information, including typical cross -sections, of any
permanent channels to be constructed as part of the reclamation plan and the location(s) of all permanent
channels must be indicated on the reclamation map.
Excavated body of water will be left as part of reclamation for recreational use by landowner. Pre-
existing sediment pond will be left to original natural state (trees, ground cover). Sediment pond
berms will return to pre-existing natural state. Overflow water control device will be removed from
sediment pond berm, area planted with ground cover.
After mine excavation and removal of sand and topsoil stockpiles, all disturbed land, affected areas
and access and service roads inside the permit area will be Ieveled and graded away from edge of
excavated mine pit 8ft until graded area reaches natural level. This will create a low berm located at
the edge of the,pit 1 ft high and will extend 8ft wide away from the pit (see attached cross-section).
Haul roads and processing areas inside main permit area will be graded, seeded, and returned to
grassland.
Access field path will remain around excavated pond.
Graded land and all affected area will be fertilized and sown with grass seed by mine operator, as per
recommendation by County Agriculture Extension Agent (on file). Ultimately all reclaimed land
from 20ft out from excavation will be returned to field & pasture and dirt path.
2. Is an excavated or impounded body of water to be left as a part of the reclamation? Yes ® No ❑.
If yes, illustrate the location of the body(s) of water on the reclamation map and provide a scaled
cross -sections) through the proposed body(s) of water. The minimum water depth must be at least 4 feet,
measured from the normal low water table elevation, unless information is provided to indicate that a more
shallow water body will be productive and beneficial at this site.
Will the body(s) of water be stocked with fish? Yes ❑ No ®.
If yes, specify species.
Not applicable.
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.
Not applicable.

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.
No overburden or waste areas will remain. Any wooden overburden (stumps, trees) will be removed
by burning. Excavation materials are all sand & topsoil.
a. Describe reclamation of processing facilities, stockpile areas, and on -site roadways.
No physical processing facilities exist.
Stockpiles will be removed from premises and will be graded & leveled to flat natural ground level.
Haul roads and processing areas adjacent to excavation will be graded & leveled to flat natural
ground level. Berm adjacent to excavation will be sloped away from edge of pit a minimum of 8 feet
until graded area reaches natural land level. Perimeter berms on north, south & west edges of
unexcavated buffer will be removed and area will be graded & leveled. All former stockpile areas,
haul roads & processing areas will be fertilized and seeded with grass by mine operator at end of
mining operation. No roadways except for access field path will remain around excavation area.
Private access road to Wildcat Road will be returned to preexisting condition.
b. Will any on -site roadways be left as part of the reclamation? Yes ® No ❑.
Ifyes, identify such roadways on the reclamation map and provide details on permanent road and ditch
line stabilization.
Pond access dirt field path will remain; no roadways.
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 maps) and
reclamation map, along with a list of items to be disposed in said areas.
Any and all scrap metal, junk, cables or other such non -original waste materials will be removed
from mine premises by mine operator and disposed of properly at Chowan County landfill,
Hobbsville, NC. All topsoil or sand excavated by mining operation will be removed from premises
before reclamation. No off -site generated waste will be produced or disposed of on -site.
-12-

APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
7. Describe your plan for revegetation or other surface treatment of the affected areas. This plan must
include recommendations for year-round seeding, including the time of seeding and the amount and type
of seed, fertilizer, lime and mulch per acre. The recommendations must include general seeding
instructions for both permanent and temporary revegetation. Revegetation utilizing only tree plantings is
not acceptable. Recommendations can be sought from:
a. Authorized representatives of the local Soil and Water Conservation District;
b. Authorized representatives of the 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):
FERTILIZER - ANALYSIS AND RATE OF APPLICATION (pounds/acre):
SEED - TYPE(S) AND RATE(S) OF APPLICATION INCLUDING YEAR-ROUND SEEDING
SCHEDULE (pounds/acre): [NOTE: Include Legumes]
Seed Types:_ Seeding Dates: Seeding Rates:
MULCH - TYPE AND RATE OF APPLICATION (pounds/acre) AND METHOD OF ANCHORING:
OTHER VEGETATIVE COVERS — TYPE (S) AND RATE (S) OF APPLICATION INCLUDING
SEEDING SCHEDULE (pounds/acre, trees/acre, spacing of trees/shrubs, etc):
Revegetation and/or reforestation plan approved by:
Signature **ON FILE** Date
Print Name
Title
Agency
- 13 -

APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
E. DETERMINATION OF AFFECTED ACREAGE AND BOND
The fallowing bond calculation worksheet is to be used to establish an appropriate bond (based upon a range
of S500 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 miningpermit. Please insert the approximate acreage, or each
aspect ofthe mining operation, that you intend to affect during the life ofthis mining permit Cin addition, please
insert the appropriate reclamation cost/acre or each category from the Schedule of Reclamation Costs
provided with this applicationform) OR you can defer to the Department to calculate your bond or You based
upon vour mans and standard reclamation costs:
AFFECTED
RECLAMATION
RECLAMATION
CATEGORY
ACREAGE
COST/ACRE*
COST
Tailings/Sediment Ponds:
3.06
Ac.
X
$ 500
/Ac.
— $ 1530.00
Stockpiles:
0.11
Ac.
X
$ 1804
/Ac.
_ $ 198.00
Wastepiles:
Ac.
X
$
/Ac.
— $
Processing Area/Haul Roads:
5.55
Ac.
X
$ 1800
/Ac.
_ $ 9990.00
Mine Excavation:
19.59
Ac.
X
$ 500
/Ac.
_ $ 9795.00
Other: Berms
0.27
Ac.
X
$ 1800
/Ac.
_ $ 486.00
TOTAL AFFECTED AC.:
28.58
Ac.
(TOTAL PERMITTED AC.:
28.58
Ae.)
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 28.58 Ac.
b) Positive Drainage Ac. X $1,500.00 = $
SUBTOTAL COST: $ 21,999
Inflation Factor: "
0.02 X SUBTOTAL COST: $ 439.98 X Permit Life (1 to 10 years): 10
INFLATION COST: $ 4399.80
TOTAL COST = SUBTOTAL COST + INFLATION COST $ 26 398.80
Total Reclamation Bond Cost: S 26,300
(round down to the nearest S100.00)
-14-

APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
F. NOTIFICATION OF ADJOINING LANDOWNERS
The "Notice" form, or a facsimile thereof, attached to this application must be sent certified or registered mail,
return receipt requested, to:
(1) the chief administrative officer of each county and municipality in which any part of the permitted
area is located as indicated on the mine map(s);
(2) all owners of record, both public and private, of all tracts of land that are adjoining the mining
permit boundary; if an adjoining tract is owned or leased by the applicant or is owned by the lessor
of the mine tract, all owners of record of tracts adjoining these tracts must be notified (that are
within 1,000 feet of the mining permit boundary) as indicated on the mine map(s); and
(3) all owners of record, both public and private, of all tracts of land that are adjoining the mining
permit boundary which lie directly across and are contiguous to any highway, creek, stream, river,
or other watercourse, railroad track, or utility or other public right-of-way. If an adjoining tract is
owned or leased by the applicant or is owned by the lessor of the mine tract, all owners of record of
tracts adjoining these tracts must be notified (that are within 1,000 feet of the mining permit
boundary) as indicated on the mine map(s). "Highway" means a road that has four lanes of travel
or less and is not designated as an Interstate Highway.
The only exception to the above method of giving notice is if another means of notice is approved in advance by
the Director, Division of 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"
- 15 -

NOTICE
Pursuant to provisions G.S. 74-50(bl) of The Mining Act of 1971, Notice is hereby given that
George Clay Cowand, Jr. is applying on October, 2011
(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,
® 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 & topsoil on 19.0 acres located 3 miles
(Mineral, Ore) (Number) (Miles)
West of Edenton off/near road Wildcat Road
(Direction) (Nearest Town) (Number/Name)
in Chowan County.
*SEE ATTACHED MAP FOR PROPOSED PERMIT BOUNDARIES AND CORRESPONDING
ADJOINING LANDOWNER NAMES AND LOCATIONS*
In accordance with G.S. 74-50(b 1), the mine operator is required to make a reasonable effort, satisfactory to the
Department, to notify all owners of record, both public and private, of all tracts of land that are adjoining the mining
permit boundary; if an adjoining tract is owned or leased by the applicant or is owned by the lessor of the mine tract,
all owners of record of tracts adjoining these tracts must be notified (that are within 1,000 feet of the mining permit
boundary). In addition, the mine operator must also notify the chief administrative officer of the county or
municipality in which any part of the permitted area is located. Any person may file written comment(s) to the
Department at the above address within thirty (30) days of the issuance of this Notice or the filing of the application
for a permit, whichever is later. Should the Department determine that a significant public interest exists relative to
G.S. 74-51, a public hearing will be held within 60 days of the end of the 30-day comment period specified above.
A copy of the permit application materials is on file and available for public review during normal business
hours at the above listed address as well as at the appropriate regional office. For information regarding
contact
mm
. ror lnrormar,
at (919) 733-45.74.
Major Drew (Satterfield Heir)
171 Old Hertford Road, Edenton, NC 27932
(Addressee/Owner of Record's
Name and Address)
October 11, 2011
(Date of Issuance of this Notice/
Mailed to Addressee/Owner of Record)
act the applicant at the tonowing teiennone nu
on the mining permit application review process,
_ George Clay Cowand, Jr.
(Name of Applicant: Include Contact Person
& Company Name, if Applicable)
22I Old Men Hill Road, Merry Hill, NC 27957
(Address of Applicant)
- 16-

NOTICE
Pursuant to provisions G.S. 74-50(bl) of The Mining Act of 1971, Notice is hereby given that
George Clay Cowand, Jr. is applying on October, 2011
(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,
® 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 & topsoil on 19.0 —acres located 3 miles
(Mineral, Ore) (Number) (Miles)
West of Edenton off/near road Wildcat Road
(Direction) (Nearest Town) (Number/Name)
in Chowan 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 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
snecilics of the nronosed mining activity, please contact the applicant at the following telephone num
252-482-4379 . For mlormation on the mining permit application review
contact the Mining Program staff at [phone]. Please note that the Department will consil
written comments/documentation within the provisions of the Mining Act of 1971 throughout th
John Ed Whitehurst, Interim Chowan County Mgr.
PO Box 1030, Edenton, NC 27932
(Addressee/Owner of Record's _
Name and Address)
October 11, 2011
(Date of Issuance of this Notice/
Mailed to Addressee/Owner of Record)
George Clay Cowand, Jr.
(Name of Applicant: Include Contact Person
& Company Name, if Applicable)
221 Old Merry Hill Road, Merry Hill, NC 27957
(Address of Applicant)
-17-

NOTICE
Pursuant to provisions G.S. 74-50(bl) of The Mining Act of 1971, Notice is hereby given that
Geor e Clay Cowand Jr. is applying on October, 2011
(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,
® 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 & topsoil on 19.0 acres located 3 miles
(Mineral, Ore) (Number) (Miles)
West of Edenton off/near road Wildcat Road_
(Direction) (Nearest Town) (Number/Name)
in Chowan 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 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
contact the M
n
. tor mrormation on
at [phone]. Plea:
within the provisions of
Jerry & Dorothy Parrish / Parrish Farms
1205 Virginia Road, Edenton, NC 27932
(Addressee/Owner of Record's
Name and Address)
October 11,_ 2011
(Date of Issuance of this Notice/
Mailed to Addressee/Owner of Record)
applicant at the tottowing teiepnone numner:
mining permit application review process, please
rte that the Department will consider anv relevant
George -Clay Cowand, Jr.
(Name of Applicant: Include Contact Person
& Company Name, if Applicable)
221 Old Meny Hill Road Me Hill NC 27957
(Address of Applicant)
-18-

APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
AFFIDAVIT OF NOTIFICATION
I, Kenneth Elliott , 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 rnine 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)
JerLy & Dorothy Parrish / Parrish Farms 1205 Virginia Road, Edenton, NC 27932
Major Drew _/ Satterfield Heirs . _ - _ _ 171 Old Hertford Road Edenton NC 27932
(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)
[Le.-, City Manager, County Manager, Mayor, etc]
John Ed Whitehurst Interim Chowan County Mgr.
(Address)
PO Box _1030, Edenton. NC 27932
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 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.
October 11 2011
Signkt re of Applicant or Agent Date
If person executing Affidavit is an agent or employee of an applicant, provide the following information:
Name of applicant: George Clay Cowand Jr.
Title of person executing Affidavit AP
gent for G.C. Cowand Jr.
Let c� t a Notary Public of the County of _ ckitl)l N
State of North Carolina, do hereby certify that�ek le' it i 0
appeared before me this day and under oath acknowledged that the above
avit was made by him/her.
Witness my and notarial seal, this day of ndvbo -.
Notary. (J my Commission expires: ��

ruse lb(U uuuu bC"lu ab5zl
- . r'COMPLErE
THIS SECTiOlVO DELIVERY
4 3
1 Complete items 1, 2, and 3. Also complete
A• re -rc
�'x
rs
-
Item 4 If Restricted Delivery is desired.
# ❑ Agent
y
"
1 Print your name and address on the reverse
the to
Addressee
so that we can return card you.
B. Received by (Printed Nemej
C. Date of Delivery
.:3►,ff
$
1 Attach this card to the back of the mailpiece,
m
B
or on the front It space permits.
3
D. Is delivery address different from Item 17 ❑ Yes
p
u
.
. Article Addressed to:
fv ❑ N T`
r) 0
,•`�'
If YES, enter dal Cry address below. o a. =r =r
'
0
a O :E m
Y
John Ed Whitehurst
Q CL
' o N
•,,.,
Interim Chowan County Manager
C f
0
-
PO Box 1030
3. SBf5/keT'pe Nr p 3 rD
❑ Certified Mau ❑ rxpreas Mau to
Edenton, NC 27932
❑ Registered ❑ RsturnReceipt for Merchandise N
0 Insured Mail U 0.0,M m v •`?
4. Restricted Dalivary7 (Ern Feel ❑ Yes \ 3
-
OQ
t. Article Number
7010 1670 0000 6290 5653
y
;
'
(Transfer horn swwce iabeq
'S Form 3811. February 2004 Domestic Saturn Receipt 102sas-0¢•u-154a
I
I
.7 1,0
1670-01600
6290
5608
sm
■ ' Complete Items 1, 2, and 3. Also complete
Slg113-1
3
ro�
Item 4 if Restricted Delivery is desired.
X ❑ Agent
z
■ Print your name and address on the reverse
that the to
reuse
g
g 2_
so we can return card you.
B. Received by Pd.,WNW.J C. Date of Deliv
■ Attach this card to the back of the mallpiece,
7
I� '! /
B Q
or on the front If space permits.
�
m4
*�
D. Is delivery address different fmrn Hem 17 ❑ Yea
F-•
A
N
_
1. Article Addressed to:
If YES, enter delivery address below, ❑ NO
M Q
R
Major Drew
171 Old Hertford Road
Edenton, NC 27932
3. Service Type
❑ Certlaed Mau
? = O
fD .y
n, c
N C f0
V Q
1p
>�e Mal w p ❑ f:
❑ Registered ❑ Ratum Receipt for Merchandlea Q o c �' w r.'
❑ Insured Mail ❑ C.O,D. i -
4. Restricted Dellveryl (E7rtra Feel ❑ Yes y �j
2. Article Number
7010 1670 0000 6290 5608
(frensrer tom serwu Jebel) �..��.
'S Form 3811, February 2004 Domestic Return Receipt 102595-02-tk154
7010 1670 0000 6290 5660
• m
II Complete items 1, 2, and 3. Also complete A Signature is
�; I,•
Item 4 If Restricted Delivery Is desired. ❑ Agent r a ri r
■ Print your name and address on the reverse ❑Addressee
SO that we can return the card to you. o g 76
■ Attach this card to the back of the mafiplece, B. Rewlved tryPrinted Name) C. Date a peuvery z 8 S
or on the front 1f space permits. oRor`r y PAru►, r'-1' i/ B
D. la dellvery eddrw dltterary from Item 19 ❑ Yea M 6, u r
I. Artlole Addreced to:
It YES, enter delivery address below:
fl No i N -;.3CU
,
Jerry & Dorothy Parrish
; c v
Parrish Farms
c
s
I
��
1205 Virginia Road
'. m
o
o e r
r
Edenton, NC 27932
Service 3.
❑ Ce,,�ed, all ❑ Expn= Mau
❑ Registered 0 Return Receipt
for Mactrandlse N � =
-� =,
c.. �
•.
❑ Insured Mall ❑ C.O.D.
_
.J N
.•Y
na
�^•^s^
- -
4. Restricted DeINW (F ma F-ee}
❑ Yes S
Article
(rierlsfer front
frontsarvke !aloof}
7010 1670 0000 6290
5660
�T
a
IS Form 3811, February 2004 Domestic Return Receipt
tozsesaz•M t54o ,
v

APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
G. LAND ENTRY AGREEMENT
We hereby grant to the Department or its appointed representatives the right of entry and travel upon our lands
or operation during regular business hours for the purpose of making necessary field inspections or investigations as
may be reasonably required in the administration of the Mining Act of 1971 pursuant to G.S. 74-56.
We further grant to the Department or its appointed representatives the right to make whatever entries on the
land as may be reasonably necessary and to take whatever actions as may be reasonably necessary in order to carry
out reclamation which the operator has failed to complete in the event a bond forfeiture is ordered pursuant to G.S.
74-59.
LANDOWNER:
Signature: 2_2r� � VV
Print Name: George Clay Cowand, Jr.
(Title, if applicable)
Company
(If applicable)
Address: 221 Old Merry Hill Road
Merry Hill,, NC 27958 _
Telephone: J252) 482-4379
Date Signed- .—October 18, 2011
APPLICAr
Signature:*
Print Name
Title: Owner
Company:
Mine Name: Wildcat Road Sand Mine
Telephone: [phone]
Date Signed: _October 18, 201 i
*Signature must be the same as the individual who signed Page i of this application.
ne orizinal and five (51 conies of the coninle.ted apDlication, six (61 codes of all location niai)s. min
ant! reclamation ►naps, 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 he
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 (919)
733-4574.
_20_

APPLICATION 17OR A MINING PERMIT
G. LAND ENTRY AGREEMENT
We hereby grant to the Department or its appointed representatives the right of entry and travel upon our lands
or operation during regular business hours for the purpose of making necessary field inspections or investigations as
may be reasonably required in the administration of the Mining Act of 1971 pursuant to G.S. 74-56.
We further grant to the Department or its appointed representatives the right to make whatever entries on the
land as may be reasonably necessary and to take whatever actions as may be reasonably necessary in order to carry
out reclamation which the operator has failed to complete in the event a bond forfeiture is ordered pursuant to G. S.
74-59,
LANDOWNER:
Signature: Lff-orl-1�1J�
Major Drew,
Print Name: for Eliza Satterfield Heirs
(Title, if applicable)
Company
(If applicable)
Address: 171 Old Hertford .road
Edenton. NC 27932
Telephone: _(252)312-5135
Date Signed: October 1.7 2011
APPLICA
Signature:
Print Namc
Title: Owner
Company:
Mine Name: Wildcat Road Sand Mine
Telephone: f 2S2) 4$2-4 379
Date Signed: _October IK201 l
*Signature must be the same as the individual who signed Page 1 of this application.
One original and five (5) copies of the completed a0plication, six (6) conies of all location maps, Mille -Mt
sand reclamation nia s :and the appropriate rocessin 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 Officeat 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 staffat (919)
733-4574.
-'?1 -

APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
MINING FEE SCHEDULE
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:
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 S100.00 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 also includes lands added to a 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 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.
-22-

APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
SCHEDULE OF RECLAMATION COSTS
Based upon range of 500 - $5 000 per affected afire
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
T/S Ponds
S.niles
W.Viles
P.area/H.R_._ _
Mine Excay.
SG, GS,
$500/ac.(L)
$1800/ac.
$20001ac.
$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,
I000(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 APPLICATIONIPERMIT DOCUMENT)
• MULCH AND ANCHORING COSTS PER ACRE
• ANY OTHER RECLAMATION COSTS NECESSARY TO COMPLY WITH THE APPROVED
RECLAMATION PLAN FOR THE SITE IN QUESTION
YOU WILL BE NOTIFIED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE OF THE DIRECTOR'S FINAL BOND DETERMINATION.
- 25 -

Discharge Outfall Outlet Protection: Construction Details
Practice Standards and Specifications 6.41, 6.31, 6.15
Wildcat Sand Mine
Edenton, NC
Chowan County
6.41 Outlet Stabilization Structure
6.31 Riprap and Paved Channels
6.15 Riprap
Pipe Outlet to Well-defined
Channel
VYg`ALOdAYLl r
S
.. Rif
OR
Trapezoidal .• Channel
Design top width
E.
Design depth IIV
yti+ll.--+i+fJllt.- �iilIHrl= r
Filter layer, gravel
or fabric
Riprap lined apron located at end of mine dewatering overflow pipe to prevent scour and undermining
in existing ditch, and to absorb the impact of the water flow and reduce the velocity to non -erosive
levels, before flow reaches blue -line stream.
Riprap Apron Size: Overflow pipe discharges directly into well-defined channel. The apron will extend
across the channel bottom and up the channel banks to the top of the bank. Length of apron will be 20-
feet downstream to maintain velocity control of maximum 2.0 feet per second.
Grade: Apron will have zero grade and no overfill at end of apron.
Alignment: Apron will be straight throughout entire length if possible. If curve is necessary to align the
apron with the receiving channel, the curve will be located in the upstream section of the riprap.
Materials: Riprap will consist of a well graded mixture of NCDOT Class A (2" to 6") stone or slag.
Thickness: Minimum thickness of riprap will be 1.5 times the maximum stone diameter.

Filter: Operator plans to install a layer of heavy duty silt fence filter cloth between the riprap and the
underlying soil to prevent soil movement into or through the riprap. Filter cloth will extend to the top of
both channel banks, and edges will overlap 12 inches. Upstream end will be buried 12 inches and
downstream end will be buried if necessary.
Maintenance: inspect riprap outlet structures weekly and after significant rainfall events to see if any
erosion around or below the riprap has taken place, or if stones have become dislodged. Repair all
damage immediately. Maintain all vegetation adjacent to the channel in healthy condition to prevent
scour or erosion during out -of -bank flow. Control weeds and brush growing in the riprap by cutting.
Ken Elliott, consulting
October 12, 2011

Temporary Gravel Construction Entrance / Exit Details
Practice Standards and Specifications 6.06
Wildcat Sand Mine
Edenton, NC
Chowan County
Figure E.06s Gravei ontrance/oxit keaps sodimani from leaving the oonstrucWn site (modified from Va SWCC).
Graveled pad located at entrance to east and west access roads at Wildcat Sand Mine, where traffic
moves directly onto Wildcat road (SR 1208).
Thickness: 6 inches minimum
Width: 12-feet on North Access Road, 15-feet on South Access Road
Length: 50-feet minimum on both north and south access roads as per diagram above.
Aggregate Size: 2 — 3 inch coarse slag
Maintenance: Maintain the gravel pad to prevent mud or sediment from leaving the construction site.
Periodic top dressing with 2-inch stone will occur as needed during the life of the permit. After rainfalls,
immediately remove all objectionable materials spilled, washed, or tracked onto public roadways.
Ken Elliott, consulting
October 12, 2011