NCG020655_Reclamation Ltr from Mining_20200914

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Secretary
BRIAN WRENN NORTH CAROLINA
Director Environmental Quality
September 14, 2020
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
7019 1120 0000 5072 4007
Mr. Frank Horne
Frank Horne Construction, Inc.
225 Frank Horne Drive
Fair Bluff, NC 28439
RE: Meares Pit- Permit No. 24-19
Columbus County- Lumber River Basin
Dear Mr. Horne:
An inspection was made of the above mine on September 9, 2020 in accordance with G.S. 74-56
of the Mining Act of 1971.
The mine was found to be satisfactorily reclaimed. Therefore, your company is released from
further reclamation responsibility for this site with respect to the Mining Act of 1971. I am returning
your company's Surety Bond No. 1016868 issued by The Hanover Insurance Company in the sum of
$16,000.00 to you for your disposal.
Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.
Sincerely,
David Miller, PE
State Mining Engineer
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Enclosures
cc: Mr. Dan Sams, PE
Ms. Annette Lucas, PE
Mr. William Gerringer-DOL, Mine and Quarry Bureau
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