NCG020836_COMPLETE FILE - HISTORICAL_20130130

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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Pat McCrory Charles Wakild, P.E. John E. Skvarla, III
Governor Director FA� Secretary
January 30, 2013 FEB 7 2013
Mr. George C, Cowand, Jr.
221 Old Merry Hill Rd. DV
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Subject: General Permit No. NCG020000
Copperneck Sand Hole Mine
COC NCG020836
Chowan County
Dear Mr. Cowand:
In accordance with your application for a discharge permit received on November 6,
2012, we are forwarding herewith the subject certificate of coverage to discharge under the
subject state — NPDES 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 aftef 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 ofthis permit is compliance with the Division of Energy, Mineral and
Land_ Resources' MEMLR) Mininiz Permit; therefore, you must hold a modified, approved
DEMLR 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 abide by your approved Operation and
Monitoring Plan. Discharging mine dewatering wastewater without Plan approval will be
subject to enforcement action.
Please note that mine dewatering wastewater includes wet pit overflows caused solely
by 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.
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
Wetlands and Stormwater Branch
1617 Maii Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Location: 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Phone: [phone] FAk 919-807-6494
Internet, www,ncwaterqualo.org
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Mr. George C. Cowand, Jr.
Copperneck Sand Hole Mine—NCG020836
January 30, 2013
discharged from this facility. If separate point -source discharges of stormwater occur (i.e.,
stormwater not combined with mine dewatering water), you will be required to adhere to the
conditions in this permit for stormwatef discharges.
This permit does not affecf'the legal requirements to obtain other permits which may be
required by the Division of Water Quality or permits required by the Division of Land
Resources, Coastal Area Management Act or any other federal or local governmental permit that
may be required.
Af you have any questions concerning this permit, please contact Robert Patterson at
telephone number [phone], or at [e-mail].
Sincerely,
ORIGINAL SIGNED M
KEN PICKLE
for Charles Wakild, P.E.
cc: Ken Elliot — Consultant
Scott Vinson — Washington Regional Office
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Judy Wehner — NCDENR-DEMLR
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
GENERAL PERMIT NO. NCG020000
CERTIFICATE OF COVERAGE No. NCG020836
STORMWATER & MIME DEWATERING WASTEWATER 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 C. Cowand, Jr.
is hereby authorized to discharge stormwater and mine dewatering wastewater from a facility
located at
Copperneck Sand Hole Mine
Emperor's Landing Road
Edenton
Chowan County
to receiving waters designated as the Chowan River, a class B; NSW water in the Chowan River
Basin, in accordance with the effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions
set forth in Parts I, II, III, IV, V, and VI of General Permit No. NCG020000 as attached.
This certificate of coverage shall become effective January 30, 2013.
This Certificate of Coverage shall remain in effect for the duration of the General Permit.
Signed this day January 30, 2013.
for Charles Wakild, P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By the Authority of the Environmental Management Commission-

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Latitude: 360 04' 10" N
Longitude: 760 40' 34" W
County: Chowan
Receiving Stream: Chowan River
Stream Index No.: 25
Stream Class: B; NSW
River Basin: Chowan
Facility Location

Patterson, Robert
From:
Vinson, Scott
Sent:
Tuesday, January 29, 2013 12:55 PM
To:
Patterson, Robert
Cc:
Dumpor, Samir
Subject:
RE: Copperneck Sand Hole Mine NCG02 Dewatering appl.
Yep, I'm good with issuing them the NCG02.
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From: Patterson, Robert
Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2013 12:04 PM
To: Vinson, Scott
Subject: RE: Copperneck Sand Hole Mine NCG02 Dewatering appl.
Ok, so you are good with us issuing it now? Thanks.
From: Vinson, Scott
Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2013 11:08 AM
To: Patterson, Robert
Subject: RE: Copperneck Sand Hole Mine NCG02 Dewatering appl.
Robert,
emailed Ken Elliott about the outfall area at this mine in reference to whether or not it would be located in a stream or
wetland and according to Ken the outfall drains into a ditch which then drains into wetlands. I'll forward you our chain
of emails if you want to print out Ken's and place in the file. Talk to you tomorrow morning,
Scott
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From: Patterson, Robert
Sent: Monday, January 14, 2013 10:58 AM
To: Vinson, Scott
Subject: RE: Copperneck Sand Hole Mine NCG02 Dewatering appl.
Scott — have you heard anything on this stream call? Thanks.
Robert D. Patterson, PE
Environmental Engineer
NCDENR I DWQ I SLormwater Permitting
1617 Mail Senice Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 Mail 1 512 N. Salisbury St, get, Floor, Raleigh, NC 27604 Loc,,Aion ex. Parccls

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From: Vinson, Scott
Sent: Wednesday, November 14, 2012 11:25 AM
To: Ken Elliott
Cc: Patterson, Robert
Subject: Copperneck Sand Hole Mine NCG02 Dewatering appl.
Ken,
I have reviewed the NOI application and 0&M for coverage under the NCG02 stormwater permit for the Copperneck
Sand Hole mine. The application and the O&M look good, thank you. My only concern with the project, that I'm hoping
you can clear up, is clarification of the proposed outfall ditch and the placement of the 0.11ac sediment basin and,rip rap
lined Swale. If you have walked this area, we need verification that this outfall ditch is not or does not become a stream
or a jurisdictional wetland feature in the areas of the proposed basin, flashboard riser and/or rip rap. Thanks for your
attention to this and please call or write if you have any questions.
Take care,
Scott
SCOTT VINSON
NCDENR - DWQ
943 WASHINGTON SQUARE MALL
WASHINGTON, NC 27889
OFFICE:(252) 946-648 1
DIRECT:[phone]
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Patterson, Robert
From: Vinson, Scott
Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2013 11:09 AM
To: Patterson, Robert
Subject: FW: Copperneck Sand Hole Mine NCG02 Dewatering appl.
fyi
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From: Ken Elliott [mailto:[e-mail]]
Sent: Friday, January 25, 2013 9:10 AM
To: Vinson, Scott
Subject: RE: Copperneck Sand Hole Mine NCG02 Dewatering appl.
Hello Scott,
Sorry it took a long time to get back. It will be overflowing into an existing ditch that flows into wetland swamp. The
ditch is not blue line and the outfall is not itself in the wetland but the ditch does lead to and ends into the swamp.
Hope this.helps. I will be gone next week and will be back on Feb 4. You can call me today if you have any questions.
Thanks,
Ken Elliott
Elliott Consulting
PO Box 112
Aydlett, NC 27916
Cell: 252-339-9021
Email: [e-mail]
From: Vinson, Scott [mailto:[e-mail]]
Sent: Monday, January 14, 2013 2:10 PM
To: Ken Elliott
Subject: RE: Copperneck Sand Hole Mine NCG02 Dewatering appl.
Ken,
was trying to wrap up some unfinished paper work from last year and I was wondering if you could refresh my memory
regarding the outfall at the Copperneck Sand Hole mine. I believe we spoke near the end of November or early
December and you did verify that the outfall area where flash board riser and rip rap are proposed is merely a ditch and
is not a stream or wetland?
hope the first two weeks of the new year are going well and take care.
Thanks,
Scott
SCO-rT VINSON
NCDENR - DWQ

943 WASHINGTON SQUARE MALL.
WASHINGTON, NC 27889
OFFICE:[phone]
DIRECT:[phone]
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From: Ken Elliott [mailto:kenCa)kenobx.com]
Sent: Tuesday, November 27, 2012 4:15 PM
To: Vinson, Scott
Subject: RE: Copperneck Sand Hole Mine NCG02 Dewatering appl.
Yeah, I've been right in there, in a lot of flooded basements, all that stuff. Based in Cedarhurst & Massapequa, next to
JFK Airport. I got back last night after 4 weeks, it was a real experience. They've still got a mess up there.
I'll talk to you a little later this week about Cowand.
Ken Elliott
Elliott Consulting
PO Box 112
Aydlett, NC 27916
Cell: 252-339-9021
Email: [e-mail]
From: Vinson, Scott [maiIto: scott.vinson(a)ncdenr.gov]
Sent: Tuesday, November 27, 2012 2:25 PM
To: Ken Elliott
Subject: RE: Copperneck Sand Hole Mine NCG02 Dewatering appl.
Thanks for letting me know. I hope you're not playing around on all those huge hurricane debris/ruble piles they keep
showing on the news.
Take care,
Scott
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From: Ken Elliott [mailto:[e-mail]]
Sent: Wednesday, November 21, 2012 10:56 PM
To: Vinson, Scott
Subject: RE: Copperneck Sand Hole Mine NCG02 Dewatering appl.
Hello Scott,

I'll be able to address these issues next week. I have been on Long Island, NY working with FEMA since the hurricane
came through. I am planning to return to NC by the end of next week.
Thanks,
Ken Elliott
Elliott Consulting
PO Box 112
Aydlett, NC 27916
Cell: 252-339-9021
Email: [e-mail]
From: Vinson, Scott [mailto:[e-mail]]
Sent: Wednesday, November 14, 2012 11:25 AM
To: Ken Elliott
Cc: Patterson, Robert
Subject: Copperneck Sand Hole Mine NCG02 Dewatering appl.
Ken,
I have reviewed the NOI application and O&M for coverage under the NCG02 stormwater permit for the Copperneck
Sand Hole mine. The application and the O&M look good, thank you. My only concern with the project, that I'm hoping
you can clear up, is clarification of the proposed outfall ditch and the placement of the 0.11ac sediment basin and rip rap
lined swale. If you have walked this area, we need verification that this outfall ditch is not or does not become a stream
or a jurisdictional wetland feature in the areas of the proposed basin, flashboard riser and/or rip rap. Thanks for your
attention to this and please call or write if you have any questions.
Take care,
Scott
SCOTT VINSON
NCDENR- DWQ
943 WASHINGTON SQUARE MALL
WASHINGTON, NC 27889
OFFICE:[phone]
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Patterson, Robert
From: Wehner, Judy
Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2013 2:19 PM
To: Patterson, Robert
Subject: RE: 21-02 mod (NCG020836)
Cowan? Not that I know of. Ken Elliot usually keeps him straight.
From: Patterson, Robert
Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2013 12:40 PM
To: Wehner, Judy
Subject: 21-02 mod (NCG020836)
Judy,
Any concerns from DEMLR is we issue our GP for this mine before their modified mining permit is issued?
Thanks
Robert: D. Patterson, PE
Environmental Engineer
NCDENR I DWQ I Stormwater Permitting
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 Nlail 1 512 N. Salisbury St, 911, Floor, Raleigh, NC 27604 Location 8,. Parcels
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North Carolina Department of Environment and
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue
Governor
George Coward. Jr.
Copper11eck, Sand Hole \\'line
221 Old l/lerry hill Road
Merry Hill. NC 27957
Charles Wakild, P.E.
Director
October 25, 2012
Natural Resources
Subject: Permit Application Return
Permit NCG020000
Coppenicck Sand 1-lolc Minc;
Chowan County
Dee Freeman
Secretary
Your request for New Stormwater General Permit coverage received on October 11, 2012 is being returned due
to:
8-11�check for $100.00 made payable to NCDENR is missing.
❑ Application is incomplete.
❑ Application package is missing the supporting documents.
❑ Missing copy of county map or USGS quad sheet with facility clearly marked.
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If you have any additional questions, please contact Bradley Bennett at 919-807-6378.
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1617 Mail Service Center, Rafeig'n, North Carolina 27699-1617
Location: 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone] Customer Service: 1-677-623-6748
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Discharge Outfall Outlet Protection: Construction Details
Practice Standards and Specifications 6.15
Copperneck Sand Hole Mine
Emperor's Landing Road, Edenton NC
Chowan County
6.15 Riprap
Trapezoidal Riprap Channel
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Definition: Riprap lined apron located at end of mine dewatering overflow rock baffle 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 wetlands.
Riprap Apron Size: Overflow rock baffle 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 ar 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
September 17, 2012

Water Height Control: Construction Details
Half -pipe Water Level Control with Flash Board Risers
NRCS Code 587
Copperneck Sand Hole Mine
Emperor's Landing Road, Edenton NC
Chowan County
DESCRIPTION
A structure in a water management system that conveys water, controls the direction or rate of flow, maintains a desired
water surface elevation or measures water. Water height control structure is standard structure used by agricultural and
horticultural farms in North Carolina to raise or lower water height in ditches and ponds per need.
PURPOSE
To convey water from one elevation to a lower elevation within, to, or from a water conveyance system, such as a ditch,
channel, canal, or pipeline designed to operate under open channel conditions. Typical structures: drops, chutes,
turnouts, surface water inlets, head gates, pump boxes, and stilling basins.
CONSTRUCTION
Structure consists of 26' x 3' horizontal galvanized steel culvert running under farm path. A vertical 6' half pipe 52" x 30" is
attached on the north end of the culvert with stacked flash boards allowing adjustable height of the water level in the
adjacent pond. Water flows over the flash boards and into the culvert and down the ditch.
Overflow ditch is lined with riprap for 20 feet down its length. Existing slopes adjacent to the culvert are heavily grassed
with natural grass and weeds with no erosion present.
MAINTENANCE
Structures will be checked and necessary maintenance, including removal of debris, shall be performed after major
storms and at least semi-annually.
Ken Elliott, consulting
September 17, 2012

Elliott Consulting
PO Box 112
Aydlett, North Carolina 27916
Phone: [phone]
Judith Wehner
NC Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Land Resources
Land Quality Section
1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612
Dear Ms. Wehner:
I am writing this as an agent for George C. Cowand, Jr., owner of Copperneck Sand Hole Mine, Permit #21-02,
located in Edenton, NC in Chowan County. In regards to his existing mining permit Mr. Cowand is requesting a
modification of the permit which will expand his excavation area and include dewatering and sediment pond
construction. Revised mining and reclamation maps are included with this modification request.
Mr. Cowand proposes to expand his excavation around the perimeter of his previously permitted excavation area
in order to cut properly graded slopes on his current excavation for his reclamation of the pond. In addition, the
proposed new excavation will encompass an expansion of approximately 1.0-acre in the south end of the
excavation area in order to have full use of the land in the parcel. The perimeter expansion and the southern
expansion will increase the total excavation area from to 19.36 acres, and the permit area will increase to 24.1
acres. All modifications are being performed inside of the original permit boundaries.
Mr. Cowand proposes to construct a 0.1 1 acre sediment pond 30 feet west of the northwest corner of his current
excavation. In operation since the 1960's, this excavation has never been dewatered, and Mr. Cowand wishes to
be able to excavate to a maximum depth of 20 feet below normal ground level, and also be able to more easily
construct proper cut slopes around the perimeter of the excavation in preparation for reclamation.
The sediment pond proposed by Mr. Cowand will be constructed around an existing ditch running westward 0.75
miles toward Chowan River through a swamp. At the end of excavation, Mr. Cowand will reclaim the sediment
pond area back to its original state by removing the constructed berms and re-establishing the pre-existing
drainage ditch.
Quarterly samples will be taken from the outfali of the sediment pond, and will be analyzed for quantities of
sediment at a State certified laboratory and documented as required by NCDENR.

Elliott Consulting
At the time of final reclamation of the excavation area, Mr. Cowand plans to remove all berms, stockpiles and
sediment pond overflows. All areas surrounding the remaining excavated pond will be graded, leveled and seeded
with groundcover, then allowed to be returned to a natural state as pasture and field.
All new excavation areas will have proper sediment and erosion controls installed, and all new permit boundaries
will be properly marked. Mr. Cowand appreciates your cooperation and requests that his permit modification
application and renewal be expedited as soon as possible.
Thank you,
Ken Elliott-���__.____.____�.
Elliott Consulting
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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: Januaty 30, 2008

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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 Conperneck Sand Hole Mine _ County Chowan
River Basin Chowan
Latitude (decimal degrees to four places) 36.0693
Longitude (decimal degrees to four places)-76.6795
2. Name of Applicant* George C. Cowand, Jr.
3. Pernianent address for receipt of official mail**
221 Old Meny Hili Road Megy Hill NC 27957
Telephone ( 252)482-4379 Alternate No...( 252) 333-6567
4. Mine Office Address.__ 221 Old Merry Hill Road, Merry Hill, NC 27957
Telephone ( 252 , 4} 82-4379_
5. Mine Manager_ George C. Cowand, Jr. _
We hereby certify that all details contained in this Permit Application are true and correct to the best of our
knowledge. We fully understand that any willful misrepresentation of facts will be cause for permit
revocation.
***Signature
g Date _ September 26, 2012
Print Name_ ._ "George C. Cowand, Jr.
Title Owner 1Operator
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 fora permit within 60 days of receipt of a
complete application or, if a public hearing is held, within 30 days following the hearing and the filing of any
supplemental information required by the Department. All questions must he addressed and all required maps
provided before this application can be considered complete. Attach additional sheets as needed.
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APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
NOTE: All of the following questions must he thoroughly answered regarding your mining operation for
the intended life of the mine. All responses must he 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.: 21-02 Total permitted acreage: 17.5
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): 17.5
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: 5.06 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): 5.06 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:
❑Hydraulic Dredge ® Front-end Loader & Truck ❑ Shovel & Truck
Dragline & Truck Self -loading Scraper
Other (explain): Excavator
4. a. Expected maximum depth of mine (feet) 20 feet
Depth is relative to what benchmark? (e.g., natural ground level, mean sea level, road elevation, etc.)
mean sea level
b. Expected average depth of mine (feet) 15 feet
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5. Has any area(s) at this site been mined in the past? Yes ® No ❑
If yes, when and by whom was this activity conducted? GC Cowand Jr & Sr, since the 1970's
6. Number of years for which the permit is requested (10 years maximum): 4 years
B. MAPS
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:
Mailing Address: Physical Address:
1612 Mail Service Center OR 512 North Salisbury Street, 5'h Floor
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612 Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
[phone]
W% W.ECOInLVX11I',St,1tC,I1C,LIS/
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]
%v,x'v. -.nedot.org/it/gisContact/deflLlIt.htIII I
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.
I. Location of planned and existing on -site buildings.
ni. Location and dimensions of all proposed sediment and erosion control measures.
n. Location of 100-year floodplain limits and wetland boundaries.
o. Names of owners of record, both public and private, of all tracts of land that are adjoining the mining
permit boundary; if an adjoining tract is owned or leased by the applicant or is owned by the lessor of
the mine tract, names of owners of record of tracts adjoining these tracts, that are within 1,000 feet of
the mining permit boundary, must be provided on the mine map.
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p. Names of owners of record, both public and private, of all tracts of land that are adjoining the mining
permit boundary which lie directly across and are contiguous to any highway, creek, stream, river, or
other watercourse, railroad track, or utility or other public right-of-way. If an adjoining tract is owned
or leased by the applicant or is owned by the lessor of the mine tract, names of owners of record of
tracts adjoining these tracts, that are within 1,000 feet of the mining permit boundary, must be
provided on the mine map(s). NOTE: "Highway" means a road that has four lanes of travel or less
and is not designated as an Interstate Highway.
q, Map legend:
i . Name of applicant
2. Name of mine
3. North arrow
4. County
5. Scale
6. Symbols used and corresponding names
7. Date prepared and revised
8. Name and title of person preparing map
Map scales should meet the following guidelines:
PERMITTED ACREAGE
MAP SCALE
0-49 Acres
1 inch = 50 feet
50-199 Acres
1 inch = 100 feet
200+ Acres
1 inch = 200 feet
(NOTE: Smaller scaled maps may be acceptable if they clearly illustrate the above items)
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A tablelchart 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
0.11 Ac.
Stockpiles
0.11 Ac.
Berms
1.06 Ac.
Haul Roads / Unexcavated Buffer
1.88 Ac.
Mine Excavation
19.36 Ac.
Total Disturbed Acreage
22.52 Ac.
Undisturbed Buffer
1.58 Ac.
Total Permit Acreage
24.10 Ac.
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 QUESTIONSISTATEMENTS
THROUGHOUT THE FORS. THIS APPLICATION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED COMPLETE
WITHOUT ALL RELEVANT ITEMS BEING ADEQUATELY ADDRESSED ON THE MINE MAPS.
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C. PROTECTION OF NATURAL RESOURCES
Describe in detail the sequence of events for the development and operation of the mine and reference the
sequence to the mine map(s). Attach additional sheets as needed.
I . Acquire proper permits from NC Department of Environment and Natural Resources DLR
and DWQ.
2. 8ft x 3ft erosion control berm established around southwest, east & west perimeter of new
excavation area.
3. Construct & establish 0.11 acre sediment pond 40 feet northwest of excavation area.
Remove vegetation from area; construct 8ft x 3ft erosion control berm around area.
Construct & establish half -pipe water level control device on west end of sediment pond area
with riprap lined overflow ditch. Establish water removal pump and piping between
excavation area and sediment pond.
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. Pond will be dewatered per need for full depth excavation and construction of proper cut
reclamation slopes,
7. Minimum 2:1 graded cut slopes established around edges of pond area below groundwater
level.
8. Minimum 3:1 graded cut slopes established around edges of pond area above groundwater
level.
9. Low I ft x 8ft berm will be established around perimeter of pit, with outside slope graded
down to natural ground level.
10. Former sediment pond will be allowed to return to pre-existing natural state, overflow water
level control device will be removed, berms removed if needed, area planted with ground
cover, pre-existing ditch will be returned to previous condition.
11. Erosion control berm on southwest, west & east perimeter removed & land leveled & graded
to pre-existing state
12. Internal roadways of main permit area leveled and graded to natural ground level, to be
returned to natural field state.
13. Former processing areas & haul roads inside main permit area fertilized & seeded with
groundcover
14. Access roads to Emperor Landing Road graded, leveled, and returned to pre-existing state.
Field path around excavated pond remains.
15. 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 (include specific plans for sediment and erosion control for mine
excavation(s), waste piles, access/mine roads and process areas), and give a detailed sequence of
installation and schedule for maintenance of the measures. Locate and label all sediment and erosion
control measures on the mine maps) and provide typical cross-sections/construction details of each
measure. Engineering designs and calculations are required to justify the adequacy of any proposed
measures.
Permit area is located in center of flat cleared area (>5 acres) with higher elevation on southern end
of excavation area. Mining is taking place from inside of the excavation area which establishes 15-fl
high sides down to groundwater level. 3ft berm will be established at southern, southwest &
southeast edge of new excavation area to prevent offsite sedimentation.
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3. a. Will the operation involve washing the material mined, recycling process water, or other waste water
handling? Yes ❑ No ®. If Yes, briefly describe all such processes including any chemicals to be used.
Not applicable.
b. Will the operation involve discharging fresh or waste water from the mine or plant as a point discharge to
the waters of the State? Yes ® No ❑. yyes, 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 0.11-acre sediment area located 40 feet northwest of excavation area.
One overflow discharge point from sediment pond will be located on west side of sediment area that
will overflow into woods ditch, leading 75 feet to swamp leading to Chowan River. Discharge point
is half -pipe with flash boards on west end of sediment pond, 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 ❑.
If yes, what impact, if any, will mine dewatering have on neighboring wells? Estimated withdrawal rate
in gallons per day: 320,000 gallons . 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 60ft 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 ®.
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.
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5, a. A buffer will be required between any mining activity and any mining permit boundary or right-of-
way. It may be an unexcavated buffer (no excavation, but roadways, berms and erosion &
sedimentation control measures may be installed within it), an undisturbed buffer (no disturbance
within the buffer whatsoever), or a combination of the two, depending upon the site conditions. Note
that all buffers must be located within the mining permit boundaries.
How wide a buffer will be maintained between any mining activity and any mining permit boundary
or right-of-way at this site? A minimum buffer of 25 feet is recommended, although a wider buffer
may be needed depending on site conditions. Show all buffer locations and widths on the mine
map(s).
25ft unexcavated buffer located between excavation area, sediment pond & permit
boundaries, per map. Buffers contain access roads & erosion control devices.
b. A minimum 50 foot wide undisturbed buffer will be required between any land disturbing activities
within the mining permit boundaries and any natural watercourses and wetlands unless smaller
undisturbed buffers can be justified. Depending on site conditions, a buffer wider than 50 feet may
be needed.
How wide an undisturbed buffer will be maintained between any land disturbing activities within the
mining permit boundaries and any natural watercourses and wetlands at this site? Show all buffer
locations and widths on the mine map(s).
50ft wide undisturbed buffer will be located along western perimeter of permit area between
affected area & swamp.
No waterways or wetlands adjacent to land disturbing activities in permit area. Point source
overflow located 75 feet from nearest wetland swamp.
6. a. Describe methods to prevent landslide or slope instability adjacent to adjoining permit boundaries
during mining. Minimum 2 horizontal to 1 vertical slopes or flatter for clayey material and
minimum 3 horizontal to 1 vertical slopes or Batter 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.
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 ofany benches
and/or slope drains (with supporting design information) if needed, and the method of final
stabilization.
Fill slope cross-section (bernis) attached to mine & reclamation maps.
Fill slope will be established at excavation edge during reclamation of mine. Slope will have
4:1 grade.
All slopes will be stabilized with permanent ground cover vegetation.
In excavation(s) of unconsolidated (non -rock) materials, specify the angle of all cut slopes including
specifications for benching and sloping. Cross -sections for all cut slopes must be provided on the
mine map(s).
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.
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d. In hardrock excavations, specify proposed bench widths and heights in feet. Provide cross -sections
of the mine excavation clearly noting the angles of the cut slopes, widths of all safety benches and
mine benches, and the expected maximum depth of the excavation.
Not applicable.
7. Describe other methods to be taken during mining to prevent physical hazard to any neighboring dwelling
house, public road, public, commercial or industrial building from any mine excavation. Locate all such
structures on the mine map if they are within 300 feet of any proposed excavation.
25-ft buffer established between excavation edge and all adjacent parcel boundaries with dwellings.
No mining equipment using these buffers; all excavation taking place from within excavation.
25-ft buffer established between excavation edge and all DOT right-of-ways. No mining equipment
using these buffers; all excavation taking place from within excavation.
8. Describe what kind of barricade will be used to prevent inadvertent public access along any high wall area
and when it will be implemented. Vegetated earthen berms, appropriate fencing and adequate boulder
barriers may be acceptable high wall barricades. A construction detail/cross-section and location of each
type of barricade to be used must he indicated on the mine map(s).
No high -wall areas present. Excavation area is surrounded by vegetated berm or woods.
Access to permit area will be by 2 private access roads that are restricted use only, area observed by
adjacent landowners.
9. Are acid producin& minerals or soils present? Yes ❑ No ®.
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 screenin* 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.
Natural foliage screen present on north, east & west perimeter of excavation area. Lower
elevation DOT right-of-way on southern perimeter provides screening, along with low vegetated
berm on southern perimeter.
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.
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11. Will explosives be used? Yes ❑ No ®.
If yes, specify -the types of explosive(s) and describe what precaution(s) will be used to prevent physical
hazard to persons or neighboring property from flying rocks or excessive air blasts or ground vibrations.
Depending on the mine's location to nearby structures, more detailed technical information may be
required on the blasting program (such as a third -party blasting study). Locate the nearest offsite occupied
structure(v) to the proposed excavations) 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 be stored and method ofcontainment in case ofspill. Indicate
the location(s) of all storage facilities on the mine map(s).
Not applicable.
D. RECLAMATION PLAN
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 ofthe reclamation plan and the location(s) ofall permanent
channels must be indicated on the reclamation map.
1) Excavated body of water will be left as part of reclamation for recreational use by landowner.
2) Sediment pond berm will be removed on western end for permanent drainage after dewatering ends.
Remaining sediment pond berms will be left in place and will be allowed to grow up in natural
ground cover & trees. Overflow water control device will be removed from sediment pond;
sediment area planted with ground cover and allowed to return to natural state. Pre-existing ditch
will be re-established.
3) After mine excavation and removal of sand and topsoil stockpiles, all disturbed land, affected areas
and access and service roads inside the permit area around the excavation area will be leveled 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 I 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.
4) Access field path will remain around excavated pond.
S) 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-section(s) through the proposed body(s) of water. The minimum water depth must beat 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 ®.
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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.
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 roads to Emperor Landing 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 ofitems 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.
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7. Describe your plan for revegetation or other surface treatment of the affected areas., This plan must
include recommendations for year-round seeding, including the time of seeding and the amount and type
of seed, fertilizer, lime and mulch per acre. The recommendations must include general seeding
instructions for both permanent and temporary revegetation. Revegetation utilizing only tree plantings is
not acceptable. Recommendations can be sought from:
a. Authorized representatives of the local Soil and Water Conservation District;
b. Authorized representatives of the Division of Forest Resources, Department of Environment and
Natural Resources;
c. Authorized county representatives of the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service, specialists
and research faculty with the Colleges of Agriculture and Life Sciences and Forest Resources at
North Carolina State University;
d. North Carolina licensed landscape architects;
e. Private consulting foresters referred by the Division of Forest Resources, Department of
Environment and Natural Resources;
f. N.C. Erosion and Sedimentation Control Planning and Design Manual;
g. N.C. Surface Mining Manual: A Guide for Permitting, Operation and Reclamation;
h. Others as may be approved by the Department.
LIME - RATE OF APPLICATION (tons/acre):
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:
**ON FILE**
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
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E. DETERMINATION OF AFFECTED ACREAGE AND BOND
The following bond calculation worksheet is to be used to establish an appropriate bond (based upon a range
of $500 to $5, 000 per affected acre) for each permitted mine site based upon the acreage approved by the
Department to be affected during the life of the mining permit. Please insert the a roximate acreage. for each
ur
AFFECTED
RECLAMATION
RECLAMATION
CATEGORY
ACREAGE
COST/ACRE*
COST
Tailings/Sediment Ponds:
0.11
Ac.
X
$
1500
/Ac.
_ $
165
Stockpiles:
0.11
Ac.
X
$
1800
/Ac.
_ $
198
Wastepiles:
0.00
Ac.
X
$
lAc.
_ $
Haul Roads / Unexcavated Buffers:
1.88
Ac.
X
$
1800
IAc.
$
3384
Mine Excavation:
19.36
Ac.
X
$
500
IAc.
_ $
9680
Other: Berms
1.06
Ac.
X
$
1800
IAc.
_ $
1908
TOTAL AFFECTED AC.:
22.52 Ac.
(TOTAL PERMITTED AC.:
24.10 Ac.)
Tem ora & 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 24.10 Ac.
b) Positive Drainage Ac. X $1,500.00 = $
Inflation Factor: SUBTOTAL COST: $ 15,335
0.02 X SUBTOTAL COST: $ 306.70 X Permit Life (1 to 10 years): 4
INFLATION COST: $ 1226.80
TOTAL COST = SUBTOTAL COST + INFLATION COST = $ 16,561.80
Total Reclamation Bond Cost: $ 16,500
(round down to the nearest $100.00)
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F. NOTIFICATION OF ADJOINING LANDOWNERS
The "Notice" form, or a facsimile thereof, attached to this application must be sent certified or registered mail,
return receipt requested, to:
(1) the chief administrative officer of each county and municipality in which any part of the permitted
area is located as indicated on the mine map(s);
(2) all owners of record, both public and private, of all tracts of land that are adjoining the mining
permit boundary; if an adjoining tract is owned or leased by the applicant or is owned by the lessor
of the mine tract, all owners of record of tracts adjoining these tracts must be notified (that are
within 1,000 feet of the mining permit boundary) as indicated on the mine map(s); and
(3) all owners of record, both public and private, of all tracts of land that are adjoining the mining
permit boundary which lie directly across and are contiguous to any highway, creek, stream, river,
or other watercourse, railroad track, or utility or other public right-of-way. If an adjoining tract is
owned or leased by the applicant or is owned by the lessor of the mine tract, all owners of record of
tracts adjoining these tracts must be notified (that are within 1,000 feet of the mining permit
boundary) as indicated on the mine map(s). "Highway" means a road that has four lanes of travel
or less and is not designated as an Interstate Highway.
The only exception to the above method of giving notice is if another means of notice is approved in advance by
the Director, Division of Land Resources.
A copy of a tax map (or other alternative acceptable to the Department) must be mailed with the completed
"Notice" form (the proposed overall permit boundaries and the names and locations of all owners of
record of lands adjoining said boundaries must be clearly denoted on the tax map).
The "Affidavit of Notification" attached to this application must be completed, notarized and submitted to the
Department, with the remainder of the completed application form, before the application will be considered
complete.
THIS SECTION MUST BE COMPLETED FOR ALL APPLICATIONS FOR NEW MINING PERMITS
AND ALL MODIFICATIONS OF A MINING PERMIT TO ADD LAND TO THE PERMITTED AREA, AS
REQUIRED BY NCGS 74-50(bl).
SEE THE NEXT TWO PAGES FOR THE "NOTICE" FORM AND THE "AFFIDAVIT OF
NOTIFICATION"
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NOTICE (SAMPLE)
Pursuant to provisions G.S. 74-50(bl) of The Mining Act of 1971, Notice is hereby given that
George Clay Cowand, Jr. has applied on _ December 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 19.4 acres located 2.75
(Mineral, Ore) (Number) (Miles)
West of Edenton off/near road SR 1203 Emperor Landing Rd
(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 th
252-333-6567.. t•or intormation on
gram staff at [phone]. Pleas
ision is made on
County Manager's Office
PO Box 1030 Edenton NC 27932
(Addressee/Owner of Record's
Name and Address)
December 15, 2011 _
(Date of Issuance of this Notice/
Mailed to Addressee/Owner of Record)
mining permit application review process, please contact
ate that the Department will consider anv relevant written
George -Clay Cowand, Jr.
(Name of Applicant: include Contact Person
& Company Name, if Applicable)
221 Old Merrill Rd. Merry Hill NC 27957
(Address of Applicant)
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APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
AFFIDAVIT OF NOTIFICATION
1, Kenneth C. 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 mine tract,
all owners of record of tracts adjoining these tracts, that are within 1,000 feet of the mining permit boundary) and
that notice of the pending application has been caused to be mailed, by certified or registered mail, return receipt
requested, to said owners of record at their addresses shown below, such notice being given on a form provided by
the Department:
(Adjoining Landowner Name)
Leslie Jones
Joseph V. Parrish
_ Wyatt Canhman, et als
(Address)
101 Tiff Toe Rd., Edenton, NC 27932
1312 Macedonia Rd., Edenton, NC 27932
PO Box 125, Farmville, NC 27828
(Attach additional list if necessary)
I do also attest that the following individual is the chief administrative officer of the county or municipality in which
any part of the permitted area is located and that notice of the pending application has been caused to be mailed, by
certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, to said office at the following address:
(Chief Administrative Officer Name)
[i.e.: City Manager, County Manager, Mayor, etc.]
Chowan County Mana eg r T
(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.
September 18, 2012 _
Signature of Applicant or Agent Date
If person executing Affidavit is an agent or employee of an applicant, provide the following information:
Name of applicant: George Clay Cowand, Jr.
Title of person executing Affidavit Agent for George Clay Cowand, Jr.
a Notary Public of the County of
State of North Carolina, do hereby certify that
appeared before me this day and under oath acknowledged that the above �4hL hide by him/her.
I p � % �o
Witness my hand and notarial seal, this Cs day of No r
Notary: my Comriispon cgpyf�s: I `7 o-e I
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APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
AFFIDAVIT OF NOTIFICATION
1, Kenneth C. 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 mine tract,
all owners of record of tracts adjoining these tracts, that are within 1,000 feet of the mining permit boundary) and
that notice of the pending application has been caused to be mailed, by certified or registered mail, return receipt
requested, to said owners of record at their addresses shown below, such notice being given on a form provided by
the Department:
(Adjoining Landowner Name)
James W. Criddle
Bradley Overton
- Marjorie Smith, et als
(Address)
228 Emperor Ldg. Rd., Edenton, NC 27932
107 Tip Toe Rd., Edenton, NC 27932
144 Tin Toe Rd.. 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 Iocated 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) (Address)
[i.e.: City Manager, County Manager, Mayor, etc.]
Chowan County Manager ^_ 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 withN.C.G.S. 74-50(bl) and 15ANCAC 5B .0004(d).
I understand that it is the responsibility of the applicant to retain the receipts of mailing showing that the above
notices were caused to be mailed and to provide them to the Department upon request.
Signature"of Applicant r Agent
September 18, 20I2 _
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_ Agent for George Clay Cowand, Jr_
1, r I Z ' `� a Notary Public of the County of
State of North Carolina, do hereby certify that kcn" "J-� Q--�
appeared before me this day and under oath acknowledged that the above A� �, washit 1W him/her,
r � � �` ZSotary
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Witness my hand and notarial seal, this ! day of _ 20 l
Notary: my Commiss; gAzcpiresbti Z ! l I

APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
AFFIDAVIT OF NOTIFICATION
I, Kenneth C. 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 mine tract,
all owners of record of tracts adjoining these tracts, that are within 1,000 feet of the mining permit boundary) and
that notice of the pending application has been caused to be mailed, by certified or registered mail, return receipt
requested, to said owners of record at their addresses shown below, such notice being given on a form provided by
the Department:
(Adjoining Landowner Name)
T Fred Spruill
Carroll Jones
Donna Stallings
(Address)
908 Chambers Feny Rd;, Edenton, NC 27932
109 Emperor Ldg, Rd,;, Edenton, NC 27932
1039 Macedonia Rd., Edenton, NC 27932
(Attach additional Iist if necessary)
I do also attest that the following individual is the chief administrative officer of the county or municipality in which
any part of the permitted area is located and that notice of the pending application has been caused to be mailed, by
certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, to said office at the following address:
(Chief Administrative Officer Name)
[i.e.: City Manager, County Manager, Mayor, etc.]
Chowan County Manager
(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.
Signature of Applicant or Agent
September 18 2012
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 Agent. for George Clay Cowand, Jr.__
a Notary Public of the County ofry
State of North Carolina, do hereby certify that Y✓��—�'Z �—
appeared before me this day and under oath acknowledged that the aboVe^ Q#A# jnade by hi
Witness my hand and notarial seal, this - 1—day of otary
Notary: my Co—ir> ssionB�p�i�ies: I "7 a o j

APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
AFFIDAVIT OF NOTIFICATION
I, Kenneth C. 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 mine tract,
all owners of record of tracts adjoining these tracts, that are within 1,000 feet of the mining permit boundary) and
that notice of the pending application has been caused to be mailed, by certified or registered mail, return receipt
requested, to said owners of record at their addresses shown below, such notice being given on a form provided by
the Department:
(Adjoining Landowner Name)
Stephen Bravar_
James Doughtie
Elmer Overton
Jerry Stotesbury_
(Address)
121_Tip
Toe Rd.,
Edenton,
NC 27932
_ 115 Tip
Toe Rd.,
Edenton,
NC 27932
_ 105 Tip
Toe Rd.,
Edenton,
NC 27932
103 Tip
Toe Rd.,
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)
[i.e.: City Manager, County Manager, Mayor, etc.]
Chowan County Mana er
(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(b1) 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.
SignatVre of Applicant or Agent
September 18 2012
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 Agent for George Clay Cowand Jr.
1, 6F1 t Z-Gw 14— - C-,!� r-6 -e--L- a Notary Public of the County of
State of North Carolina, do hereby certify that -
appeared before me this day and under oath acknowledged that the above AN �made by him/her.
e t h C0�,
Witness my hand and notarial seal, this day of St~� � �'�f
K� o�'�-�� �,�:��--�-�c� �
Notary:
'• my Comnl3ion expires:
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APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
G. LAND ENTRY AGREEMENT
We hereby grant to the Department or its appointed representatives the right of entry and travel upon our lands
or operation during regular business hours for the purpose of making necessary field inspections or investigations as
may be reasonably required in the administration of the Mining Act of 1971 pursuant to G.S. 74-56.
We further grant to the Department or its appointed representatives the right to make whatever entries on the
land as may be reasonably necessary and to take whatever actions as may be reasonably necessary in order to carry
out reclamation which the operator has failed to complete in the event a bond forfeiture is ordered pursuant to G.S.
74-59.
LANDOWNER: f APPLICA424-4—e—
Signature: L c Signature.
Print Name: _ George C. Cowand, Jr.
(Title, if applicable)
Company
(If applicable)
Address. - 221 Old Merry Hill Road
Merry Hil!, NC 27957
Telephone: ( 252 )_482-4379
Print Name: George C. Cowand, Jr.
Title: _Owner / Ooerator _ T�
Company:
Mine Name: Copperneck Sand Hole Mine
Telephone: ( 252 ) 482-4379
Date Signed: _September 26, 2012 Date Signed: _September 26, 2012
*Signature must be the same as the individual who signed Page l of this application.
d five (5) coni
leted
of all I
ana reclamation maps, and the appropriate rocessin fee (see next page for fee schedule) in the forma check
or money order payable to the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources must be
sent to the Land Quality Section Central Office at the address listed on the front cover of this application
form.
Inquiries regarding the status of the review of this application should be directed to the Mining Program staff at
[phone].
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APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
MINING FEE SCHEDULE
A nonrefundable permit application processing fee when filing for anew mining permit, a major permit modification or 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, hood substitutions and permit rcoewals where the mine is inactive and fully stabilized. A minor permit modification also includes lands added 10 a permitted area,
outside of the minimum permit bufrer 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.

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OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE PLAN
SAND MINE DEWATERING AND WATER LEVEL CONTROL STRUCTURE
Operator: George C. Cowand, Jr., 221 Old Merry Hill Road, Merry Hill, NC 27957
Job Location: Copperneck Sand Hole Mine, Emperor's Landing Road, Edenton, NC 27932
NCDLR Permit #21-02
County: Chowan County
Prepared by: Ken Elliott, consultant
Date: October 8, 2012
This plan defines responsibilities for operating, inspecting, and maintaining equipment and structures
used for constructing and dewatering the Copperneck Sand Hole Mine safely, and that dewatering will
not degrade or negatively impact any wetlands or waters of the state.
Description and Operation of the Copperneck Sand Hole Mine:
The Copperneck Sand Hole Mine is an existing permitted 13.78-acre sand mine excavation in a 21.04
acre permit area located 4.0 miles west of Edenton, NC on Emperor's Landing Road, on high sandy land
owned by the mine operator, George C. Cowand, Jr. The mine has been in operation since the 1960's.
At this time Mr. Cowand is filing an application with DEMLR to modify and expand the excavation to a
total of 19.36 acres, with the permit acreage increasing to 24.1 acres.
Sand Mine Dewatering:
Mr. Cowand intends to construct a 0.11 acre sediment pond 30 feet from the northwest corner of the
existing excavation, utilizing an existing ditch draining westward toward the nearby swamp and Chowan
River, 0.75 miles to the west. Sand Berms (12'W x 37, 2:1 slopes) will be built around the sediment
pond site on high land around the ditch area, and then the land in the center of the pond will be
excavated to a 6 foot depth from the surrounding normal ground level. A dewatering pump will be
installed beside the existing excavation and will dewater 30 feet into the sediment pond. A metal half -
pipe water level control device will be installed at the west end of the sediment pond which will allow
controlled overflow of clear water into the existing ditch and then on into the swamp and Chowan River.
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.
Water will be pumped from the main pond to the sediment pond by a 6in gasoline -powered transfer
pump operating at idle speed. Estimated maximum flow from the pump will be 325 gal/min (19,500
gallons/hour). Water will travel 30 feet through a buried 6in pipe to the east side of the sediment pond.
It is the intention of Mr. Cowand to drop the water level in the main pond approximately 20 feet below
natural ground level maximum when needed.
The overflow from the sediment pond will be controlled by a water height control device constructed in
the west sediment pond berm. This will consist of a galvanized steel half -pipe water level control with

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flash board risers (see attached diagram). The flash board risers will allow the mine operator to
precisely control the water level in the sediment pond to prevent overflow or erosion in the pond. This
control structure will allow water to flow through the device into an existing 8ft wide woods ditch
located adjacent to the northwest berm of the sediment pond. For erosion control, the overflow water
will exit the device onto a 20ft long riprap-lined apron in the ditch. The overflow water will then travel
west 0.75 miles by woods ditch and swamp into the Chowan River.
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 140 feet to
reach the overflow point which 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:
Sediment pond overflow point will be on the west side of the sediment pond, flowing into an existing 8ft
wide feeder ditch that leads 0.75 miles through a swamp to Chowan River. Overflow into the feeder
ditch will be stabilized by riprap installed in the feeder ditch at the overflow (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 the permit area and will
only overflow occasionally from the sediment pond. The sediment area is approximately 6 feet deep,
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
Chowan River, located 0.75 miles away.
Groundwater and Wetlands Monitoring:
Visual monitoring of adjacent swamps and wetlands for potential dehydration during mining or
dewatering activities will take place weekly, soil samples and water levels in the swamp will be taken
and documented if needed by DWQ or DWR and photography of the wetland areas will be done as
needed and documented.
Quarterly samples will also continue to be taken from the water height control device outfall of the
sediment pond, and will be analyzed for quantities of sediment at a State certified laboratory and
documented as required by NCDFNR.

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Maintaining the Sediment Pond Overflow Control Structure, Settlement Pond and Ditches:
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 structure regularly, especially following heavy rains and runoff, or
during periods of operation of the structure.
• Remove accumulated debris from the flash riser overflow control structure.
• 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 Copperneck Sand Hole 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 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 PO Box 112, 202 Elliott Road, Aydlett, NC 27916: 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.
8MP Conditions
• The permittee will utilize best management practices to ensure that dewatering Site #2 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 Copperneck Sand Hole Mine.
Signed,
Ken Elliott
for George Clay Cowand, Jr.
October 8, 2012