NCG021006_Application_20221104

FOR AGENCY USE ONLY
NCG02
Assigned to:
ARO FRO MRO
RRO WARO WIRO WSRO
RECEIVED
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources Land Quality Section'''4 04 2022
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
NCG020000 Notice of Intent 0EMLR-SbMwffiI0rP10911111
This General Permit covers STORMWATER AND/OR WASTEWATER DISCHARGES associated with activities under
SIC (Standard Industrial Classification) Code 14 [Mineral Mining Industry] except for: peat mining, coal mining,
metal mining, oil and gas extraction, tourist gem mines, NCDOT borrow pits, in -stream sand mining, and
discharges from mining operations which are intermixed on site with stormwater from concrete operations. You
can find information on the DEMLR Stormwater Program at deq.nc.gov/SW.
Directions: Print or type all entries on this application. Send the original, signed application with all required
items listed in Item (9) below to: NCDEMLR Stormwater Program,1612 MSC, Raleigh, NC 27699-1612. The
submission of this application does not guarantee coverage under the General Permit. Prior to coverage under
this General Permit a site inspection will be conducted.
1. Owner/Operator (to whom all permit correspondence will be mailed):
Name of legal organizational entity:
Legally responsible person as signed in Item (10) below:
Street address:
City:
State:
Zip Code:
500 Jonestown Road
Columbia
NC
27925
Telephone number:
Email address:
252-796-1910, 252-796-7558
[e-mail]
Type of Ownership:
Government
❑ County ❑ Federal ❑ Municipal ❑ State
Non -government
❑ Business (If ownership is business, a copyof NCSOS report
must be included with this application)
IN Individual
2. Industrial Facility (facility being permitted):
Facility name:
Facility environmental contact:
Buddy Smith Mine
KennethElliott,liqonsultinci
Street address:
City: State:
Zip Code:
00000 Travis Road
Columbia NC
27925
Parcel Identification Number (PIN)
County:
870-974-0362
Tyrrell
Telephone number:
Email address:
252-796-1910, 252-796-7558
[e-mail]
Latitude of entrance:
Longitude of entrance:
35.906306 N
-76.273719 W
4-digit SIC code:
Facility is:
Date operation is to begin or began:
❑ New IN Proposed
1442
❑ Existing
November 2022
Types of minerals mined at this facility:
❑ Clay ❑ Feldspar Ore ❑ Lithium Ore ❑ Phosphate ®Soil ® Construction Sand ❑ Industrial Sand
❑ Other:
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Is this a processing -only facility for materials mined elsewhere?
Is this an inactive mine site?
❑ Yes
❑ Yes
I
IN No
IN No
Does total area of this mine site include ready -mixed concrete plant and/or asphalt plant areas?
❑ Yes, and has separate NPDES stormwater permits (provide permit numbers):
❑ Yes, and does not have separate NPDES stormwater permits
In No
Does this facility already have a valid Mining Permit from DEMLR's Land Quality Section?
❑ Yes (please provide the Mining Permit Number)
IN No (please indicate the status of the Mining Permit application) Mining permit application has been submitted.
Are you applying for a discharge permit in the same location as a previously permitted mine?
❑ Yes (please provide permit number and mine name)
31 No
If the stormwater discharges to a municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4), name the operator of the MS4:
® N/A
3. Consultant (if applicable):
Name of consultant:
Consulting firm:
Kenneth Elliott
Elliott Consulting
Street address:
City:
State
Zip Code
PO Box 112,202 Elliott Road
Aydlett
NC
27916
Telephone number:
Email address:
252-339-9021
[e-mail]
4. Development Activities and Buffers
Mining operation will precede development activities at this site:
❑ Yes
® No
Mine is located within one of the 20 Coastal Counties, and will it add more than 10,000 ft' of impervious surface:
❑ Yes (to both)
IN No, this mine is within one of the 20 Coastal Counties, but will not at more than 10,000 ftz of impervious surface
❑ No, this mine is not within one of the 20 Coastal Counties
Mine is in the Neuse, Tar -Pamlico, or Catawba River Basins, OR in the Randleman or Jordan Water supply Watersheds?
❑ Yes (specify size pf stream buffers)
® No
Mine site will include wastewater discharges from a ready -mix concrete batch plant?
❑ Yes (please seek additional coverage under General Permit NCGI40000: Ready -Mix Concrete)
® No
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Mine dewatering will occur at this site:
® Yes ❑ No (mark N/A for the rest of this section)
Mine dewatering from this facility will be discharged to:
®Surface Waters and/or Wetlands
❑Other (specify)
❑Mine will not discharge dewatering to Surface Waters and/or Wetlands; specify how dewatering will occur and where
water will be directed:
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Wetlands and/or Surface Waters are within 400' of the mine pit perimeter:
404/401 Certification permits required:
® Yes (specify distance) 350 It
❑ Yes (briefly describe)
❑ No
® No
❑ N/A
❑ N/A
Have you been required to obtain a wetland delineation certified by the US Army Corps of Engineers?
❑ Yes (please attach to this application) ® No
6. Wastewater Treatment
Will this facility wash mined materials?
❑ Yes M No
Will discharges of process wastewater treatment systems occur (including possible recycle system overflows)
❑ Yes (please describe)
Rl No
Will this facility employ chemical additives to flocculate suspended solids?
❑ Yes (specify name/manufacturer/quantity of daily use)
Rl No
Note: please visit: httos://files.nc.gov/ncdeg/Water+Quality/Environmental+Sciences/ATU/PAM8 30 18.pdf for list of
approved PAMS
Will any of the wastewater treatment facilities at this mine overflow only during rainfall events that exceed the 30-yr, 24-hr
rainfall event?
❑ Yes (specify which systems)
® No Wastewater treatment facility will discharge more frequently (i.e. during smaller rain events).
Are wastewater treatment facilities (including recycle systems) planned in the 100-year flood plain?
Cal Yes ❑ No
Wastewater Treatment Alternative Review as required by 15A NCAC 2H.0105(c)(2)
Types of wastewater this mine site will discharge: IN Mine Dewatering ❑ Process Wastewater
Types of wastewater considered for this alternative review: 1?l Mine Dewatering ❑ Process Wastewater
Are there existing sewer lines within a one -mile radius?
❑ Yes
❑ Wastewater treatment plant will accept wastewater
❑ Is feasible to connect (explain)
❑ Is not feasible to connect (explain)
❑ Wastewater treatment plant will not accept wastewater (please attach letter documenting this)
Rl No
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Are you already proposing a closed -loop recycle system (CLRS) that meets design requirements of 15A NCAC 2T .10000?
❑ Yes, for dewatering
❑ Yes, for process wastewater
❑ Yes, for both
❑ No, this option is technologically feasible (explain)
10 No, this option is not technologically feasible (explain) Inadequate space for system.
❑ No, this option is otherwise feasible (explain)
El No, this option is otherwise not feasible (explain)
What is the feasibility of building a CLRS compared to direct surface water discharge?
Building and maintaining a treatment system prior to discharge is more feasible than a CLRS.
Surface or Subsurface Disposal System
❑ A surface or subsurface disposal system is technologically feasible (explain)
251 A surface or subsurface disposal system is not technologically feasible (explain) Inadequate space and power source.
❑ A surface or subsurface disposal system is otherwise feasible to implement (explain)
❑ A surface of subsurface disposal system is not otherwise feasible to implement (explain)
What is the feasibility of employing a subsurface of surface discharge as compared to a direct discharge to surface waters?
Building and maintaining a treatment system prior to discharge is more feasible than a subsurface or surface discharge system.
Direct Discharge to surface waters is the most environmentally sound alternative to all reasonably cost-effective options
for the wastewaters being considered?
M Yes
❑ No
If this review included all wastewater discharge types, would excluding some types make any of the above non -discharge
options feasible for some the wastewaters?
❑ Yes
El No
7. Outfalls(s) At least one outfall is required to be eligible for coverage.
3-4 digit identifier:
I Name of receiving water:
I Classification:
❑ This water is impaired.
SDO-1
IScuppernong River, Albemarle Soundl
SC, SB
❑ This watershed has a TMDL.
Discharge from this outfall is from:
❑ Stormwater ® Mine Dewatering ❑ Process Wastewater
7Q30 Flow of receiving waterbody (if discharging Mine Dewatering or Process Wastewater to waters classified as HOW,
ORW, Tr, WS-I, WS-II, WS-III, SA, or PNA ): n/a
Discharge occurs from this outfall:
❑ Only during a rainfall event
® Intermittently (indicate how often)
I ❑ continuously (indicate flow in CFS)
Avg 12 hrs/day (daily upon need, 3-4 tim
s per year)
Latitude of outfall:
Longitude of outfall:
35.901681 N
-76.275118 W
Brief description of the industrial activities that drain to this outfall:
Dewatering 7.70-acre sand mine excavation to 0.265-acre sediment pond to treat wastewater. Outfall is sediment pond overflovy
Do Vehicle Maintenance Activities occur in the drainage area of this outfall? ❑ Yes ® No
If yes, how many gallons of new motor oil are used each month when averaged over the calendar year?
3-4 digit identifier:
Name of receiving water:
Classification:
❑ This water is impaired.
❑ This watershed has a TMDL.
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❑ Only during a rainfall event
❑ Intermittently (indicate how often)
❑ Continuously (indicate flow in CFS)
Latitude of outfall:
Longitude of outfall:
Brief description of the industrial activities that drain to this outfall:
Do Vehicle Maintenance Activities occur in the drainage area of this outfall? ❑ Yes ❑ No
If yes, how many gallons of new motor oil are used each month when averaged over the calendar year?
All outfalls must be listed and at least one outfall is required. Additional outfalls maybe added in the section
"Additional Outfalls" found on the last page of this NOL
S. Other Facility Conditions (check all that apply and explain accordingly):
❑ This facility has other NPDES permits. If checked, list the permit numbers for all current NPDES permits:
n/a
❑ This facility has Non -Discharge permits (e.g. recycle permit). If checked, list the permit numbers for all current Non -
Discharge permits:
n/a
® This facility uses best management practices or structural stormwater control measures.
If checked, briefly describe the practices/measures and show on site diagram:
Gravel construction entrance, sediment pond riprap outall protection, berm around active areas of mine, direct stormwater into
® This facility has a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP).
If checked, please list the date the SWPPP was implemented:
SWPPP in development now.
❑ This facility stores hazardous waste in the 100-year floodplain. n/a
If checked, describe how the area is protected from flooding:
❑ This facility is a (mark all that apply) n/a
❑ Hazardous Waste Generation Facility
❑ Hazardous Waste Treatment Facility
❑ Hazardous Waste Storage Facility
❑ Hazardous Waste Disposal Facility
If checked, indicate:
Kilograms of waste generated each month:
Type(s) of waste:
How material is stored:
Where material is stored:
Number of waste shipments per year:
Name of transport/disposal vendor:
Transport/disposal vendor EPA ID:
Vendor address:
❑ This facility is located on a Brownfield or Superfund site n/a
If checked, briefly describe the site conditions:
❑ Facility provides appropriate secondary containment for bulk storage of liquid materials n/a
If checked, briefly describe these measures:
❑ Site has an active landfill within the mining permit boundary n/a
If checked, please indicate type:
a) ❑ LCID (Land clearing and Inert Debris)
b) ❑ other (specify)
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9. Required Items (Application will be returned unless all of the following items have been included):
® Check for $100 made payable to NCDEQ
❑ Copy of most recent Annual Report to the NC Secretary of State (if applicable)
lD This completed application and any supporting documentation
ID Copy of the approved mining permit or indication of mining permit application status
❑ Copy of US Army Corps — approved wetland delineation (if applicable)
® Une drawing of the water flow through the facility or block flow diagram
❑ Pictorial description of the nature of any sources of water and any collection and treatment measures
PO A site diagram showing, at a minimum, existing and proposed:
a) outline of drainage areas
b) surface waters
c) stormwater management structures
d) location of stormwater outfalls corresponding to the drainage areas
e) runoff conveyance features
f) areas where process materials are stored
g) impervious areas
h) site property lines
® 2 copies of large scale (24"x36" minimum) site plan showing:
a) topographical lines
b) all outfall locations
c) applicable buffers and delineated wetlands
d) receiving waters
e) 100-year flood plain (if applicable)
® Copy of county map or USGS quad sheet with the location of the facility clearly marked
If mines site is in one of the 20 Coastal Counties (if applicable)
® Applicant has check with the appropriate regional office to verify the need for a Coastal State stormwater permit.
a) Indicate the Regional Office Contact: Cad Dunn, WaRO, 0,13-2022
❑ Detailed list of:
a) impervious surface areas and percentages
b) sub -drainage areas
c) total drainage area
If mine is dewatering and near wetlands, or may otherwise impact surface waters or groundwater
IT 2 copies of large scale (24"x36" minimum) plans delineating areas on the listing acreage including:
a) wetlands
b) ditches
c) well -placements
d) pits
e) borrow areas
f) overburden storage
g) stormwater controls/BMPs
h) vehicle maintenance areas
1) settling basins
j) product process (such as screening, stockpiles, and waste piles)
k) total drainage area
1) impervious surface percentages (if state stormwater programs apply)
m) applicable buffers
n) access and/or haul roads
® Pump dewatering size and information on its specifications
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❑ Well information (design, depths, maintenance)
❑ Physical monitoring for the wetland areas
® Settling pond size information, if applicable
❑ Level spreader design, if applicable
® Details about dewatering method
❑ Cone of influence calculations
® Description of measures to prevent erosion and flooding
❑ Description and information about 401/404 permits that have been obtained
❑ Copy of US Army Corps of Engineers wetlands delineations or approved wetland delineation (if applicable)
911 have contacted my local regional office about a Pumping Operation and Monitoring (POM) plan
a) Regional Office Contact: Cad Dunn, WaRO
b) Date Contacted: 09-13-2022
10. Applicant Certification:
North Carolina General Statute 143-215.68 (i) 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 ... shall be guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor which may include a fine not
to exceed ten thousand dollars ($10,000).
Under penalty of law, I certify that:
® 1 am the person responsible for the permitted industrial activity, for satisfying the requirements of this permit, and for any
civil or criminal penalties incurred due to violations of this permit.
® The information submitted in this NOI is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete based on
my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering the
information.
® 1 will abide by all conditions of the NCG020000 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.
® 1 hereby request coverage under the NCG020000 General Permit.
Printed Name of Applicant:
Title:
Alvin R. Smith
Owner / Operator
A� J420fA-
(Signaturi of Appllcantr
Mail the entire package to:
09/15/2022
(Date Signed)
DEMLR — Stormwater Program
Department of Environmental Quality
1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1612
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PUMPING OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE PLAN
SAND MINE DEWATERING WITH SEDIMENTATION POND
Operator: Alvin R. Smith, 500 Jonestown Rd., Columbia, NC 27925
Job Location: Buddy Smith Mine, 00000 Travis Road, Columbia, NC 27925
County: Tyrrell County
Prepared by: Ken Elliott, consulting
Date: October 26, 2022
This plan defines responsibilities for operating, inspecting, and maintaining equipment and structures
used for dewatering the Buddy Smith Mine safely, and that dewatering will not degrade or negatively
impact any wetlands or waters of the state.
Description and Current State of the Buddy Smith Mine Site and Mining Application:
The Buddy Smith Mine is a proposed 7.70-acre sand mine excavation to be operated by Alvin R. (Buddy)
Smith, applicant, in a 20.27-acre permit area, of which 11.62 acres will be affected, located 1.5 miles
southwest of Columbia, NC on Travis Road in Tyrrell County. The permit area is on cultivated, sandy land
at 2-3-ft elevation, owned by the applicant, located adjacent to a canal/tributary of the Scuppernong
River.
At this time Mr. Smith is applying for a mining permit with the NCDEQ Division of Energy, Mineral and
Land Resources to construct the sand mine and begin operation in November or December 2022. An
NPDES General Permit application for dewatering is being submitted to NCDEQ, registration for water
usage has been submitted to the Division of Water Resources. Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan is
under development and will be implemented upon approval of the discharge permit application.
Sand Mine Dewatering:
It will be necessary to dewater the pond as it is being excavated to allow excavating equipment to enter
the area safely and efficiently remove the sand from the pond bottom. This will allow for full permitted
depth of excavation of the pond and proper reclamation of the edges of the pond. It is the intention of
the operator to only dewater the excavation as needed, which will not entail full-time dewatering.
For excavation purposes, dewatering will occur intermittently three to four times per year. The
operator plans to excavate approximately 25,000 cubic yards of sand at a time while dewatering and
stockpile it for later usage. Once the stockpiled sand is depleted, the operator will dewater the
excavation again and remove another quantity of sand.
Mine dewatering wastewater will be treated before release to the Waters of the State. Use of a
sedimentation pond separate from the excavated mine is a traditional and effective means to remove
sediment from wastewater generated during mine dewatering operations.

Sedimentation Pond Construction and Overflow Discharge:
The operator plans to construct a 0.265-acre (30' wide x 385' long) above -ground sedimentation pond
located 25 feet southwest of the main excavation area. The aboveground pond will have 6-ft tall berms
around the pond with 3:1 exterior slope and full groundcover, and interior 2:1 slope. The pond berms
will have a minimum 1.5 feet of freeboard between the water surface and the top of the sediment pond
bank. The sediment pond will be located between the proposed mine site field and a 6-ft wide
groundwater leveling canal into which the sediment pond will overflow during dewatering activity. This
canal is regulated for water height by the Tyrrell County Water Management Committee and is part of
the Riders Creek/Travis Special Use Water Management District. This SUWMD designated primary "C"
canal is directly connected to Scuppernong River located one mile east. Water height in the primary "C"
canal is kept naturally full by its direct connection with Scuppernong River.
Sediment pond water level will be controlled by a half -pipe flash -board water height control device
installed in the southwest corner of the sediment pond berm. This control structure will allow water to
flow across the flash boards into a 25ft long x 15" wide buried PVC discharge pipe running westward
through the berm 20 feet to a discharge outlet on the shoreline of the groundwater levelling canal
draining 5200 feet to Scuppernong River (SC). From there, discharge water will flow 5.7 miles through
the Scuppernong River (SC) to Albemarle Sound (SB).
Dewatering Procedure:
The operator will install a 6-inch dewatering pump between the main excavation and sediment pond at
the southwest end of the excavation. Discharge from the dewatering pump will enter the sediment
pond at its northeast corner, and there will be a constructed half -pipe flash board water height control
device (see attached diagram) discharge point located on the southwest corner of the sediment pond.
The discharge point will release clear water through the water -height control device into the existing
foliated primary "C" canal which will drain to Scuppernong River.
Water will be pumped from the excavated pond to the sediment pond by the 6-in gasoline -powered
transfer pump operating at idle speed, approximately 1100 rpm. Estimated maximum flow from the
pump will be 15,000 gallons/hour, operating 12 hours per day, 0.180-mgd. It is the intention of Mr.
Smith to drop the water level in the excavation approximately 20 - 25 feet below normal ground level as
needed.
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 350 feet to
reach the overflow point which will give enough surface area to allow sufficient sedimentation to occur.
There will be a minimum 1.5 feet of freeboard between the water surface in the sediment pond and the
top of the sediment pond bank. Stormwater drainage will be unable to enter the sediment area and
damage the sediment pond rates, due to the height of a surrounding 2-ft tall sediment pond berm.

Wetlands Protection:
Removing water from the excavation using an aboveground sedimentation pond with overflow is a valid
dewatering method for this size pond. The excavation can be dewatered quickly, and water removed
from the excavation will be used to uniformly hydrate adjacent wetlands.
Once dewatered, excavation activity will be focused on removing sand as quickly as possible to shorten
the periods of dewatering. This will allow groundwater level in the pond to return to normal as soon as
possible to lessen possible impacts to adjacent wetlands, once dewatering ceases.
Groundwater Control:
Groundwater levels are not expected to impact areas outside of the immediate excavated dewatering
area. Groundwater levels are expected to remain stable despite dewatering of the excavation. The
excavation site is surrounded on three sides by canals kept naturally full by direct drainage connection
to Scuppernong River.
Groundwater level depletion is not expected to affect any neighboring groundwater wells. The closest
residence to excavation is located 1030 feet from the proposed excavation. The area is served by Tyrrell
County Water System.
Sedimentation and Erosion Control:
The operator will maintain a 35-ft wide unexcavated buffer on the north, south, east, and west sides of
excavation activity.
All erosion and sedimentation will remain inside the permit area. The operator will construct and
maintain an 104wide x 2-ft tall grass -covered sand berm around the perimeter of the current affected
area of the excavation during all phases of operation, inside the unexcavated buffer. Stormwater falling
inside the active mining area will be directed to drain into the excavation.
Maintaining the Dewatering Equipment and Erosion Control Measures:
Inspections and maintenance are required to obtain the intended function of safely dewatering the sand
mine, and to maintain the life of any nearby wetlands or waters of the State. Items to inspect and
maintain during the anticipated 10-year life of the mine dewatering permit are:
• Inspect embankments, berms and appurtenant structures, and repair as needed.
• Monitor overflow ditches for damage or stoppage from beaver activity, repair as needed.
• Repair any damage to vegetated areas or berms with compacted earth fill, reshaping, sodding,
reseeding, and mulching as needed.
• 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 Dewatering Process and Effects of Dewatering:
Analytical and qualitative monitoring of mine dewatering wastewater will be in accordance with the
NCG020000 permit, as follows:
• Buddy Smith Mine will discharge mine dewatering wastewater into Scuppernong River, classified
as SC, and Albemarle Sound, classified as SB. Discharge water will be analyzed quarterly per
requirements of the NPDES permit.
• Discharge water will be sampled and analyzed for pH, Settleable Solids (SS), Total Suspended
Solids (TSS), turbidity, salinity, and Enterococcus bacteria. Samples with benchmark
exceedances will require the operator to increase sampling, per NPDES permit, until sample
results are cleared.
• All excavated ponds in the Buddy Smith Mine permit area will be inspected daily by the operator
to identify any abnormal conditions.
• All berms and erosion control structures will be inspected for damages monthly and within 24
hours after every storm event greater than 1.5 inches, 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.
• Rain gauge data will be collected by monitoring local rain gauge data monthly and after each
rain event.
Wetlands Monitoring:
Wetlands are located northward and southward of the proposed Buddy Smith Mine site. Level 1
wetlands landscape assessment by US Fish & Wildlife Service indicate three types of wetlands on the
Smith parcel:
• Seasonally saturated, Palustrine scrub/shrub needle -leaved evergreen forested wetlands, 450 ft
south and 350 ft northwest of excavation boundary.
• Seasonally saturated, Palustrine evergreen & deciduous forested wetlands, 715 ft south of
excavation boundary.
• Seasonally flooded, Palustrine deciduous forested wetlands, 800 ft north of excavation
boundary.
Level 2 wetlands assessment has not been performed on the site, due to presence of permanently
flooded groundwater lowering ditches connected to flooded "C" channels between the excavation area
and adjacent wetlands. Flooded ditches will serve as hydration devices to help maintain normal
groundwater levels. Operator will monitor drainage ditches weekly to always ensure presence of water
in the ditch.

Records
Data will be collected as follows:
• Visual monitoring of adjacent wetlands and farmland for potential dehydration during mining or
dewatering activities will take place weekly. 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.
BMP Conditions
• The permittee will utilize best management practices to ensure that dewatering the Buddy
Smith Mine will not degrade or negatively impact any wetlands or waters of the State. BMP's
will include:
o All berms and erosion control and sedimentation control structures will be inspected for
damages monthly and within 24 hours after every storm event greater than 1.5 inches,
and all structures will be repaired immediately.
o Temporary gravel construction entrance will be maintained at foot of mine access road
at intersection with Woodley Road.
o Operator will maintain riprap outfall protection on the overflow drainage ditch
downstream of sediment pond.
o Groundcover will be established on all sections of the permit area when not in use by
mining activities.
Signed,
Ken Elliott
for Alvin R. Smith, owner
Buddy Smith Mine, Columbia, NC
October 26, 2022

0LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY ANNUAL REPORT
116n0n
NAME OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY: Smith's Demolition & Clean Up, LLC
SECRETARY OF STATE ID NUMBER: 0803250 STATE OF FORMATION: NC
REPORT FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR: 2021
SECTION A:
1. NAME OF REGISTERED AGENT: Smith, Alvin R. , ,Jr.
2. SIGNATURE OF THE NEW REGISTERED AGENT:
E - Filed Annual Report
0803250
CA202209404174
4/4/2022 12:30
Changes
SIGNATURE CONSTITUTES CONSENT TO THE APPOINTMENT
3. REGISTERED AGENT OFFICE STREET ADDRESS & COUNTY 4. REGISTERED AGENT OFFICE MAILING ADDRESS
500 Jones Town Rd
500Jones Town Rd
Columbia, NC 27925-9769 Tyrrell County Columbia, NC 27925-9769
SECTION B:
1. DESCRIPTION OF NATURE OF BUSINESS: Debris Removal
2. PRINCIPAL OFFICE PHONE NUMBER: [phone] 3. PRINCIPAL OFFICE EMAIL: Privacy Redaction
4. PRINCIPAL OFFICE STREET ADDRESS 5. PRINCIPAL OFFICE MAILING ADDRESS
500 Jones Town Rd 500 Jones Town Rd
Columbia, NC 27925-9769 Columbia, NC 27925-9769
6. Select one of the following if applicable. (Optional see Instructions)
❑ The company is a veteran -owned small business
❑ The company is a service -disabled veteran -owned small business
SECTION C: COMPANY OFFICIALS (Enter additional company officials in Section E.)
NAME: Alvin Smith, Jr. NAME:
TITLE: Manager TITLE:
ADDRESS:
500 Jonestown Road
Columbia, NC 27925
ADDRESS:
NAME:
TITLE:
SECTION D: CERTIFICATION OF ANNUAL REPORT. Section D must be completed in its entirety by a person/business entity.
Alvin Smith Jr.
SIGNATURE
Fom1 must be signed by a Company Official listed under Section C of This form.
4/4/2022
DATE
Alvin Smith Jr. Manager
Print or Type Name of Company Official Print or Type Title of Company Official
This Annual Report has been filed electronically.
MAIL TO: Secretary of State, Business Registration Division, Post Office Box 29525, Raleigh, NC 27625-0525

Duly Authorized Representative (DAR) Delegation Form
FacilityName: Buddy Smith Mine AM
Prior to completing this form, please ensure the person completing this form is an authorized signatory. An authorized signatory is as
follows:
(1) For a corporation. By a responsible corporate officer. For the purpose of this section, a responsible corporate officer means:
(1) A president, secretary, treasurer, or vice-president of the corporation in charge of a principal business function, or any
other person who performs similar policy- or decision -making functions for the corporation, or
(ii) the manager of one or more manufacturing, production, or operating facilities, provided, the manager is authorized to
make management decisions which govern the operation of the regulated facility including having the explicit or implicit
duty of making major capital investment recommendations, and initiating and directing other comprehensive measures to
assure longterm environmental compliance with environmental laws and regulations; the manager can ensure that the
necessary systems are established or actions taken to gather complete and accurate information for permit application
requirements; and where authority to sign documents has been assigned or delegated to the manager in accordance with
corporate procedures.
(2) For a partnership or sole proprietorship, a general partner or the proprietor, respectively; or
(3) For a municipality, State, Federal, or other public agency, either a principal executive officer or ranking elected official. For
purposes of this section, a principal executive officer of a Federal agency includes: (i) the chief executive officer of the
agency, or (ii) a senior executive officer having responsibility for the overall operations of a principal geographic unit of the
agency.
This authorization may specify either named individual(s) or position(s) that must have responsibility for the overall operation of the
regulated facility, activity, or environmental matters for the company. Please identify either named individuals) or position(s) (not
both) and then complete the "Facility Contact Identification Form "for identified individuals.
I certify I am an Authorized Signatory and am requesting the following persons/positions to be Duly Authorized Representative
(DAR) in order to complete reports required by NCDEQ pennits and submit information requested by the NCDEQ Director on behalf
of the above facility.
Kenneth Elliott
I certify under penalty of law that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance
with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my
inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the
information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. 1 am aware that there are significant
penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fine and imprisonment for knowing violations.
Alvin R. Smith
Typed or printed name of authorized signatory
Owner / operator
Title of authorized signatory
Signature of authorized signatory
09-15-2022
Date

Facility Contact Identification Form
Name:
/fan existing contact is being replaced with a new contact, please identify the existing contact that is to be replaced on the
"Existing Contact" line.
New Facility Contact: Kenneth Elliott
Title: Consultant
Existing Facility Contact to be replaced (if applicable):
Facility Contact Mailing Address: PO Box 112, Aydlett, NC 27916
Facility Contact Telephone No: 252-339-9021
New Facility Contact:
Existing Facility Contact to be replaced (if applicable):
Facility Contact Mailing Address:
Facility Email: [e-mail]
Facility Contact Telephone No: Facility Email:
New Facility Contact:
Existing Facility Contact to be replaced (if applicable):
Facility Contact Mailing Address:
Facility Contact Telephone No:
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Existing Facility Contact to be replaced (if applicable):
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TRAVIS ROAD, COLUMBIA, NC 27925
TYRRELLCOUNTY
OPERATOR:
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OCTOBER d, 2022

Berm Construction Details
Buddy Smith Mine Mine
Columbia, NC
Tyrrell County
Narrow -based berm
The narrow -based berm is the most common berm having a top of 2 feet (0.6 m) and side slopes of two
horizontal: 1 vertical. This berm is the most economical to build as it requires the least material. The
steep side slopes of this type of berm eliminate the possibility of working on it with farm machinery.
NEW BERM EXISTING
GRADE
Berm Construction
The berm construction comprises of the scraping back of the topsoil from the area where the berm and
storage basin is to be built. A subsoil material, free of stones, rubble, stumps etc. and with at least 10%
clay should be used to construct the berm. The material for the berm may be obtained from the area
behind or in front of the berm location or moved from a borrow pit located elsewhere on the farm. An
earth mover will be required to move material from a pit located a distance away while a bulldozer
would be used if material is located in the berm area.
The berm material is to be placed in layers and compacted as each layer is added. After the berm has a
final shape the sides of the berm should also be compacted.
Emergency Overflow
To provide for larger -than designed peak flows, an overflow system is used, namely:
• "The level -top vegetated berm crest" which provides for very flat berm top so that the water will
overflow along the berm length in a thin layer so as not to create erosion problems.
Ken Elliott, consulting
October 4, 2022

Water Height Control: Construction Details
Half -pipe Water Level Control with Flash Board Risers
NRCS Code 587
Buddy Smith Mine
Columbia, NC
Tyrrell County
emergency spll"
riprap
concrete base
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 (NRCS). Water height
control structure to be installed in the south berm of the sedimentation pond at the Buddy Smith Mine. Overflow to be
directed down stabilized ditch to nearby blue -line stream, eventual outflow to Scuppernong River.

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 (NRCS). This water management system will
be used to maintain a maximum water surface elevation in the sedimentation pond at the Buddy Smith Mine, Travis Road,
Columbia, NC. Sedimentation pond is a part of the dewatering management system of the Buddy Smith Mine, used to
remove settleable matter and turbidity from mine dewatering wastewater.
CONSTRUCTION
Structure consists of 26' x 3' horizontal galvanized steel culvert running under the sedimentation pond berm. 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 sedimentation pond. Water flows over the flash boards and into the discharge pipe and down the rip -rap
stabilized 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.
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Ken Elliott, consulting
October 4, 2022

Discharge Outfall Outlet Protection: Construction Details
Practice Standards and Specifications 6.41, 6.31, 6.15
Buddy Smith Mine
Columbia, NC
Tyrrell County
6.41 Outlet Stabilization Structure
6.31 Riprap and Paved Channels
6.15 Riprap
Pipe Outlet to Well-defined
Channel
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Trapezoidal Riprap Channel
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Design depth
L °,ter layer gravel
Or fabric
Riprap lined apron located at end of mine dewatering overflow pipe to prevent scour and undermining
in discharge 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 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 4, 2022

Temporary Gravel Construction Entrance / Exit Details
Practice Standards and Specifications 6.06
Buddy Smith Mine
Columbia, NC
Tyrrell County
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Graveled pad located at entrance to access road at Buddy Smith Mine, where traffic moves directly onto
Travis Road.
Thickness: 6 inches minimum
Width: 25 feet
Length: 40 feet minimum
Aggregate Size: 2-in to 3-in 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.
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Ken Elliott, consulting
October 4, 2022

Sediment Fence (Silt Fence) Construction Details:
Practice Standards and Specifications 6.62
Buddy Smith Mine
Columbia, NC
Tyrrell County
A temporary permeable barrier erected on small disturbed areas to capture sediment from sheet flow. it is made of
filter fabric buried at the bottom, stretched and supported by steel posts.
Planning: Silt fence will be installed along the perimeter of a 25ft wide access road when crossing an existing field ditch.
Narrow width of fenced area will allow only shallow pools to form behind fence while promoting deposition of sediment
and preventing sedimentation into adjacent wetlands. Ends of fence will be curled uphill in "J" pattern to prevent end
flow. Stabilized outlets will be provided to protect the fence system and release storm flow that exceeds the design.
Design considerations: Silt fence will be constructed of extra -strength synthetic filter fabric. Height of fence will not
exceed 2 feet above natural ground level, and will be constructed from a continuous roll to minimize joints. All joints
will be fastened at a support post with 4 feet minimum of overlap. Extra -strength filter fabric will be fastened to road
side of steel posts (installed 2 feet deep) every 6 feet (every 8 feet if using standard strength filter fabric with wire mesh
backing) and fastened with wire ties. Trench will be excavated along inside of fence approximately 4 inches wide by 8
inches deep, into which 12 inches of fabric will be placed along the bottom and side of the trench. Trench will be
backfilled and compacted.
Maintenance: Inspect sediment fence every week and after each rainfall. Make any required repairs immediately.
Replace any collapsed, damaged, or decomposed fence promptly. Remove all fencing materials and unstable sediment
deposits and bring the area to grade and stabilize it after the contributing drainage area has been properly stabilized.
Ken Elliott, consulting
October 4, 2022

NORTH CAROLINA MINING State of North Carolina 1612 Mail Service Center
PERMIT APPLICATION Department of Environmental Quality Raleigh, NC 27699-1612
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources [phone]
NOTE: It is recommended that you contact the appropriate Regional Office or the Raleigh Central Office for a PRE -
APPLICATION MEETING to discuss your intentions and address any questions.
1. Name of Mine
County
Latitude (decimal degrees to four
places)
Longitude (decimal degrees to four
places)
2. Name of Applicant
Applicant Contact
Applicant Email
Telephone
Buddy Smith Mine
Tyrrell County River Basin Pasquotank
35.902759 N.
-76.273759 W.
Alvin R. Smith
Alvin R. Smith Consultant Contact Kenneth Elliott
[e-mail] Consultant Email [e-mail]
252-796-1910 Telephone n/a
Cell Phone [phone] Cell Phone
252-339-9021
Permanent Address for Receipt of
3. Official Mail** 500 Jonestown Road, Columbia, NC 27925
4. Mine Office Address Travis Road, Columbia, NC 27925
5,
Mine Manager Alvin R. Smith
Mine Manager Email [e-mail]
Telephone [phone] Cell Phone [phone]
I 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" 49� 44yJe—z� Date 09/15/2022
Print Name Alvm R. Smith
Title Owner / operator
'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 Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources must be notified of any changes in the permanent address or telephone number.
"Signature of company officer required
G.S. 74-51 provides that the Department shall grant or deny an application for a permit within 60 days of receipt of a complete
application or, if a public hearing is held, within 30 days following the hearing and the filing of any supplemental information
required by the Department. All questions must be addressed, and all required maps provided before this application can
be considered complete. Attach additional sheets as needed.
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NORTH CAROLINA MINING State of North Carolina 1612 Mail Service Center
PERMIT APPLICATION Department of Environmental Quality Raleigh, NC 27699-1612
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources [phone]
NOTE: All 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.
1. Answer all the following that apply:
This is an application for a NEW permit.
Indicate the total acreage at the site to be covered by the permit 20.27 acres
(This is the acreage the new permit fee will be based upon.)
Of this acreage, how much is owned and how much is leased?
Acres owned: 20•27 Acres leased:
Property owner If leased:
This is an application for a MODIFICATION to a mining permit.
Mining Permit Number:
Total permitted acreage:
Does the modification involve acreage within the previously approved permitted boundary?
YES FINO
If yes, indicate the acreage to be covered by this modification
Does the modification involve acres a outside the previously approved permitted boundary?
YES acres
If yes, indicate the additional acreage to be covered by this modification
NOTE: You must complete all of Section F of this application form entitled Notification of Adjoining
Landowners
Of the acreage to be added to the permit, will any portion be affected (.e.: disturbed, ground cover
removed by the mining operation?
BYES FINO
If yes, indicate the acreage to be affected within the acreage to be added to the permit
The modification fee is based upon the proposed new affected acreage within the previously
approved permitted boundary plus the proposed total acreage to be added outside the previously
approved permitted boundary.
This is an application for TRANSFER of a mining permit.
Mining Permit Number: Total permitted acreage:
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NORTH CAROLINA MINING State of North Carolina
PERMIT APPLICATION Department of Environmental Quality
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources
1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1612
[phone]
MINING FEE SCHEDULE
A nonrefundable permit application processing fee when filing for a new mining permit, permit modification, or transferred permit Is
required as follows:
APPLICATION TYPE
0 — 25 ACRES
26+ACRES
New Permit Applications
$3,750.00
$5,000.00
Permit Modifications
$750.00
$1,000.00
Permit Transfers
$100.00
$100.00
Annual Operating Fee
$400.00
$400.00
Acres for new permits means the total acreage at the she to be covered by the permit Acres for modification of permits means the
new affected acres within the previously approved permitted boundary plus the proposed total acreage to be added outside the
previously approved permitted boundary.
2. Name of all materials mined: Sand & topsoil
3. Mining Method:
❑ Hydraulic Dredge
X❑ Dragline & Truck
Other (please explain):
❑X Front-end Loader & Truck QShovel & Truck
Q Segloading Scraper 13�Excavator &Truck
4. Expected maximum depth of mine (feet)
Depth is relative to what benchmark? (e.g., natural ground level, mean seal level, road elevation, etc.)
Natural ground level
Expected average depth of mine (feet) 25 ft
S. Has any area at this site been mined in the past?
YES NO
If yes, when and by whom was this activity conducted?
6. Estimated life of the operation (years): 10
NOTE: The Department may request clarification on how life of mine was calculated.
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NORTH CAROLINA MINING State of North Carolina 1612 Mail Service Center
PERMIT APPLICATION Department of Environmental Quality Raleigh, NC 27699.1612
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources [phone]
B. MAPS
1. Clearly mark and label the location of your mining operation on six (6) copies of a 7.5•minute quadrangle and a county
highway map. These maps, in addition to six (6) copies of all mine maps and reclamation maps, must be submitted
with each permit application.
7.5-minute quadrangles may be obtained from the N.C. Geological Survey:
Mailing Address Physical Address
1612 Mail Service Center 512 N. Salisbury St, 5L^ Floor
Raleigh, NC 27699-1612 Raleigh, NC 27604
Http://portal.ncdenr.orgfweb/trlgeological home [phone]
County highway maps may be obtained from the N.C. Department of Transportation:
Mailing Address
NCDOT GIS Unit
1587 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1587
httpI/www.ncdot.rcirit/gi
Physical Address
NCDOT GIS Unit
3401 Cad Sandburg Court
Raleigh, NC 27610
[phone]
2. A tableichart must be provided on the mine map that Beady lists the approximate acreage of tailingsisediment ponds,
stockpiles, waste piles, processing areaslhaul roads, mine excavations and any other major aspect of the mining
operation that is proposed to be affected/disturbed during the life of the mining permit. A tablelchart similar to the
following will be acceptable:
AFFECTED ACREAGE TABLE:
For new permits, complete only the total affected acreage column.
For modifications, complete all columns.
CATEGORY
CURRENT AFFECTED
ACREAGE
PROPOSED CHANGE TO
AFFECTED ACREAGE
TOTAL AFFECTED
ACREAGE
Tailings/Sediment Ponds
0.27
Stockpiles
0.97
Waste piles
Processing Areas/Haul Roads
0.94
Mine Excavations
7.70
Other (Please explain) Unexiavated
Buffers
1.74
Total Affected Acreage
11.62
Total Permitted Acreage
20.27
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NORTH CAROLINA MINING State of North Carolina 1612 Mail Service Center
PERMIT APPLICATION Department of Environmental Quality Raleigh, NC 27699-1612
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources [phone]
3. 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. Thus, all mine and reclamation maps must denote those activities that
are intended to be conducted during the life of the mining permit. All maps must be of a scale sufficient 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 with geographic controls (e.g. metes and bounds, coordinates) labeled
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 andfor permanent overburden disposal areas
h) Location and acreage of all processing plants (may be described as to location and distance from mine if
sufficiently far removed)
1) Locations and names of all streams, rivers, and lakes
J) Outline and acreage of all settling and/or processing wastewater ponds
k) Outline and acreage of all planned and existing access roads and on -site haul roads
1) Location of planned and existing on -site buildings
m) Location and dimensions of all proposed sediment and erosion control measures
n) Location of 100-year floodplain limits and wetland boundaries
o) Names of owners of record, both public and private, of all tracts of land that are adjoining the mining permit
boundary; 'd an adjoining tract is owned or leased by the applicant or is owned by the lessor of the mine tract,
names of owners of record of tracts adjoining these tracts that are within 1,000 feet of the mining permit boundary
must be provided on the mine map.
p) Names of owners of record, both public and private, of all tracts of land that are adjoining the mining permit
boundary which lie directly across and are contiguous to any highway, creek stream, river, or other watercourse,
railroad track, or utility or other public right-of-way. If an adjoining tract is owned or leased by the applicant or is
owned by the lessor of the mine tract, names of owners of record of tracts adjoining these tracts, that are within
1,000 feet of the mining permit boundary, must be provided on the mine map(s). NOTE: 'Highway' means a road
that has four lanes of travel or less and is not designated as an Interstate Highway.
q) Map legend
1) Applicant name 5) Scale
2) Mine name 6) Symbols used and corresponding names
3) North arrow 7) Date prepared and revised
4) County 8) Name and title of person preparing map
Map scales should meet the following guidelines:
PERMITTED ACREAGE
MAPSCALE
0 — 49 acres
1" = 60,
50 —199 acres
1" =100'
200+ acres
1" = 200'
NOTE: Smaller scaled maps may be acceptable if they clearly illustrate the above items.
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 (italicized questions/statements) in this application form. This
application will not be considered complete without all relevant items being adequately addressed on the mine
maps.
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NORTH CAROLINA MINING State of North Carolina 1612 Mail Service Center
PERMIT APPLICATION Department of Environmental Quality Raleigh, NC 27699-1612
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources [phone]
C. PROTECTION OF NATURAL RESOURCES
1. Descdbe in detail the sequence of events for the development and operation of the mine and reference the sequence
to the mine map(s). Attach additional sheets as needed.
See Addendum #1 attached.
2. Descdbe specific erosion control measures to be installed prior to land disturbing activities and dudng mining to
prevent offsite sedimentation (include specific plans for sediment and erosion control for mine excavation(s), waste
piles, accessrmine 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 crosssectionsiconsbuction details of each measure. Engineering designs and calculations are required
to justify the adequacy of any proposed measures.
a. Operator will construct gravel construction entrance at intersection of new
mine access road and Travis Road.
b. Operator will construct 2-ft tall x 10-ft wide (2:1 slope) vegetated berm for
erosion control along the permit area perimeter of the affected areas.
3. A) will the operation involve washln the material mined, recycling process water, or other wastewater 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 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 the mine map(s).
a. Operator will construct a 0.265-acre above -ground sediment pond 25 feat west of the excavation
boundary. Sediment pond will be 30 feet wide by 385 feet long with 0.265-acre water surface for
sedimentation. Sediment pond berm will be minimum 32 feet wide, 6 feet tall, with 18-ft wide exterior
slope at 3:1 grade, and 12-ft wide Interior slope at 2:1 grade. Minimum 36-in half -pipe flash -board riser
overflow will be located at southwest comer of sediment pond, discharging into minimum 12-in plastic
pipe leading to an un-named blue -line stream ditch draining to Scuppemong River and Albemarle Sound.
b. Operator will Install dewatedng pump between northeast comer of sediment pond and excavation
area. Dewatering pump will be 8-in Godwin Dri-Prime model or similar running at idle speed with 250
gallon per minute (12 hours per day, average 180,000 gallons per day) flow into sediment pond.
c. Operator will dewater main excavation down approximately 25 feet below normal groundwater level.
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Addendum-1
Page 6 - Mine Permit Application — Buddy Smith Mine
C. Protection of Natural Resources
1. Sequence of Events for Development and Operation:
a. Operator will obtain all required mining permits from NCDEQ.
b. Operator will construct one gravel construction entrance at intersection of mine access
road and Travis Road.
c. Operator will remove topsoil down to 2.5 feet below natural ground level, and stockpile
overburden for use in erosion control berms.
d. Operatorwill construct 2-ft tall x 10-ft wide (2:1) vegetated berm for erosion control along
the perimeter of the affected areas.
e. Operator will maintain existing foliage and cultivated field visual screen along perimeter
of the affected area.
f. Operator will construct 0.265-acre above -ground sediment pond 25 feet west of the
western excavation boundary. Sediment pond will be 30 feet wide by 385 feet long with
0.265-acre water surface for sedimentation. Sediment pond berm will be minimum 32
feet wide, 6 feet tall, with 18-ft wide exterior slope at 3:1 grade, and 12-ft wide interior
slope at 2:1 grade. Minimum 36-in half -pipe flash -board riser overflow will be located at
southwest corner of sediment pond, discharging into minimum 12-in plastic pipe leading
to existing blue -line stream ditches flowing to Scuppernong River.
g. Operator will install dewatering pump between northeast corner of sediment pond and
excavation area. Dewatering pump will be 8-in Godwin Dri-Prime model running at 1200
rpm with 15,000 gallon per hour flow into sediment pond. Pump will operate
intermittently for average 12 hours per day upon need.
h. Operator will begin excavation of pond (7.70 acres) approximately 25 feet east of
sediment pond by digging with excavator and removing sand &topsoil to maximum depth
feasible without dewatering the excavation.
i. Operator will dewater main excavation into sediment pond, discharging overflow water
from sediment pond through half -pipe riser water height control through discharge pipe
into blue -line stream ditch leading to Scuppernong River. Operator will dewater main
excavation down approximately 20 feet below normal groundwater level.
j. 3:1 cut slopes will be constructed around excavation edge down to normal groundwater
level. As water is removed from excavation, 2:1 cut slopes will be constructed below
normal groundwater level around excavation edge.
k. Pond will be excavated to average 25 feet and maximum 30 feet below natural ground
level while dewatering Is maintained. Excavated material (sand) will be stockpiled in
unexcavated portion of proposed excavation area or 0.26-acre processing area east of
excavation. Sand will be loaded onto trucks and removed from area via construction
entrance to SR 1110 Travis Road.
I. When final excavation of pond is complete, dewatering will be discontinued, and pump
shut down and removed. Groundwater will refill the excavation to normal seasonal high

groundwater level.
m. After all excavation is complete, operator will establish groundcover on 3:1 above -water
slopes of excavation and will construct 8ft wide 4:1 berm around excavation edge to
prevent erosion of pond slopes, with outside edge of berm graded down to natural
ground level.
n. Aboveground sediment pond will be fully drained into excavated pond. Operator will
dismantle and remove sediment pond berms; half -pipe riser and discharge pipe will be
removed. Sediment pond area will be graded, leveled, and sown with groundcover. Area
will be allowed to return to previous field state.
o. Former stockpile / berm areas and processing areas outside of main excavations will be
graded, leveled, and seeded with groundcover. Areas will be allowed to return to
previous non -erosive field state.
p. Internal roadways and haul roads will be graded, leveled, seeded with groundcover and
allowed to return to natural field state. A field path will remain around the perimeter of
the excavated pond.
q. Operatorwill grade and level access road to Travis Road backto original non -erosive state.
r. Remaining affected areas inside main permit area will be fertilized and returned to natural
field state.
s. Remaining pond will be utilized by landowner for scenic & recreational purposes, and for
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NORTH CAROLINA MINING State of North Carolina 1612 Mail Service Center
PERMIT APPLICATION Department of Environmental Quality Raleigh, NC 27699-1612
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources [phone]
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
Estimated withdrawal rate in gallons per day: 180, 000.00
If yes, what impact, If any, will mine dewatering have on neighboring wells? 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 statement
made, including any monitoring well data, well construction data, and current water withdrawal rates. Indicate whether
the proposed mine locale is served by a public water system or private wells.
The locale served by a public water system. There are no known water supply wells within 500 ft
of the proposed mine excavation area. This is based on there being no buildings located within 1,
200 ft of the excavation area. Dewatering will be performed under an NPDES Stormwater General
Permit NCG02000 noted in (d) below. Replenishment of the groundwater and protection of
adjacent wetland areas north and south of the excavation area is achieved by pre-existing flooded
ditches located between mine activity area and adjacent wetlands. Ditches have direct permanent
connection to Scuppemong River. Dewatering wastewater will be discharged into these ditches.
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, Stonnwater, etc.) from the StonTwater Program. In
addition, the applicant is required to register water use with the Division of Water Resources, Ground Water
Management Branch, if the operation withdraws more than 10,000 gallons per day and needs a capacity use permit
from the Division of Water Resources, Ground Water Management Branch, if the operation lies in a capacity use area
and withdraws more than 100,000 gallons per day.
Operator is applying for coverage under NPDES general permit NCG020000 for
mine dewatering, copy of application attached, COC will be provided once
approved. Operator is registering water usage with NCDEQ DWR, copy of
application 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 dirt 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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PERMIT APPLICATION Department of Environmental Quality Raleigh, NC 27699-1612
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources [phone]
5. A) A buffer will be required between any mining activity and any mining permit boundary or right-of-way. It maybe 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).
Operator will maintain 40-ft wide unexcavated buffer between mining activity and
existing ditches along permit boundary, and 30-ft wide unexcavated buffer
between mining activity and other permit boundaries. Unexcavated buffers will
contain processing areas and sediment & erosion control measures
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 bufferlocations and widths on the mine
map(s).
Closest wetlands are 275 feet from current proposed excavation area, no
undisturbed buffers required. Operator will maintain adjacent 8.65-acre field
inside permit boundary as undisturbed from mining activity.
6. A) Describe methods to prevent landslide or slope instability adjacent to adjoining permit boundaries during mining.
Minimum 2 horizontal to 1 vertical slopes or flatter for clayey material and minimum 3 horizontal to 1 vertical slopes or
flatter for sandy material are generally required unless technical justification can be provided to allow steeper slopes.
Exposed excavation slopes will be constructed at a 3:1 gradient during mining.
Ali sediment & erosion control berms will be constructed with minimum 2:1 slope
grades, cross -sections attached to mine & reclamation map. Fill slope will be
established at excavation edge during reclamation of mine. Slope will have 4:1
grade.
B) Provide a cross-section on the mine maps) for all fill slopes (berms, waste piles, overburden disposal areas, etc.),
clearly indicating the intended side slope gradient, installation of any benches and/orslope drains (with supporting
design information) if needed, and the method of final stabilization.
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PERMIT APPLICATION Department of Environmental Quality Raleigh, NC 27699-1612
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources [phone]
C) In excavation(s) of unconsolidated (non -rock) materials, specify the angle of all cut slopes including specifications
for benching and sloping. Cross -sections for all cut slopes must be provided on the mine map(s).
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 excavalions, specify proposed bench widths and heights in feet. Provide crass -sections of the mine
excavation clearly noting the angles of the out slopes, widths of all safety benches and mine benches, and the
expected maximum depth of the excavation.
Not applicable, no hard -rock excavation.
Describe other methods to be taken during mining to prevent physical hazard to any neighboring dwelling, house,
public road, or 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 or buildings within 300 feet of excavation. Access road to Travis
Road goes through farm area owned by mine operator, and will have rock &
gravel construction entrance maintained by operator.
B. Describe what kind of bardcade will be used to prevent inadvertent public access along any high wall area and when it
will be implemented. Vegetated earthen berms, appropriate fencing and adequate boulder barriers may be acceptable
high wall barricades. A construction detail/cross-section and location of each type of barricade to be used must be
indicated on the mine map(s).
No high wall areas in permit area. Access to excavation area will be by private
gated access road through landowner's private property. "No Trespassing" signs
will be installed around affected area boundaries.
9. Are acid roducing minerals or soils present?
RYES FX1 NO
If yes, how will acid water pollution from the excavation, stockpiles, and waste areas be controlled?
Not applicable.
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PERMIT APPLICATION Department of Environmental Quality Raleigh, NC 27699.1612
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources [phone]
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 bee plantings.
Proposed mine activity area is 675 feet from closest public highway, separated
by natural foliage and cultivated fields. Mine will have foliated berm around
active area. No additional screening planned.
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?
Alligator River Game Lands (undeveloped) located 8 miles east of mining area.
Pettigrew State Park located 10 miles southwest of mining area. Public -owned
areeas will not be affected by mining activities.
11. Will ex losives be used?
YES FX 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 o8site occupied structure(s) 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 FINO
If yes, describe these materials, how they will be stored and method of containment in case of spill. Indicate the
location(s) of all storage facilities on the mine map(s).
An aboveground storage tank will be provided on -site for refueling of equipment.
The tank shall be standard state approved double wall type or placed within a
state approved spill containment structure. See plan for anticipated location.
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PERMIT APPLICATION Department of Environmental Quality Raleigh, NC 27699-1612
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources [phone]
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 direcBy with the information provided on the mine map(s). In adddion,
design information, including typical crass -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.
The bulk of the reclamation will commence upon the completion of the mining
operation. When possible, reclamation will be conducted simultaneously with
mining operations. Excavated areas that are not backfilled during the mining
operation will be reclaimed as a future lake for possible future development and/or
recreational purposes. At the completion of the operation all disturbed areas
outside of the excavation area, such as overburden piles, stockpiles, sediment
basins, recharge ditches and basins will be graded level, seeded and stabilized.
Entrance road and perimeter haul roads may remain for future site access.
2. Is an excavated or impounded bod of water to be left as part of the reclamation?
YES of
If yes, illustrate the location of the body(s) of water on the reclamation map and provide a scaled cross-section(s)
through the proposed body(s) of water. The minimum water depth must be at least 4 feet, measured from the normal
low water table elevation, unless information is provided to indicate that a shallower water body will be productive and
beneficial at this site.
Will the body(s) of water be stocked with fish?
YES FINO
If yes, specify species.
Bass, bream, crappie.
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.
No rock excavation is anticipated.
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PERMIT APPLICATION Department of Environmental Quality Raleigh, NC 27699-1612
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources [phone]
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 forsuch areas must be provided
on the reclamation map.
Overburden and reclaimed mine fill areas will be leveled, seeded, and stabilized
as needed.
5. A) Describe reclamation of processing facilities, stockpile areas, and on -site roadways.
Portions of the on -site roadways may be kept for lake access and/or utilized as
subgrade for possible future development. Stockpile areas will be leveled, seeded
, and stabilized as needed.
8) Will any on -site roadways be left as part of the reclamation?
YES ©NO
If yes, identify such roadways on the reclamation map and provide details on permanent road and ditch line
stabilization.
Portions of the on -site roadways may be kept for lake access and/or utilized as
subgrade for possible future development.
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 offsite generated waste shall be disposed of on the mine site without prior written approval from the NC
Department of Environmental Quality, Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources 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 deady delineated on the mine map(s) and reclamation map, along with.a list of items to be disposed in
said areas.
No off -site generated bulk waste, hazardous waste, commercial waste, garbage,
construction, or demolition waste shall be placed on the site. Waste materials
generated onsite will be removed during reclamation and disposed of at Tyrrell
County waste disposal site in Columbia, NC.
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NORTH CAROLINA MINING
PERMIT APPLICATION
State of North Carolina
Department of Environmental Quality
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources
1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699.1612
[phone]
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 NC Forest Service, Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services;
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 NC Forest Service, Department of Agriculture and Consumer
Services;
I. N.C. Erosion and Sedimentation Control Planning and Design Manual;
g. N.C. Surface Mining Manual: A Guide for Permitting, Operation and Reclamation;
It. Others as may be approved by the Department.
Lime Rate of Application (tonslacre): 2000 lbs./acre or follow recommendations of soil test
1000 lbs./acre 8-8-8 or 10-10-10 or follow
Fertilizer Analysis and Rate of Application (Ibslacre): recommendations of soil test
Seed type(s) and rate(s) of application included Year-round seeding schedule (Ibsfacre):
NOTE: Include legumes
SEED TYPES
SEEDING DATES
SEEDING RATES Lbs./Acre
Kobe Lespedeza
February 15 -April 1
10
Bahiagrass
50
Redtop
1
Winter Rye (grain)
15
Common Bermuda
April 1 - July 31
50
Lespedeza (unscarified)
August 1 - October
30
German Millet
-
40
Rye (grain- temporary) October 25 - February 15
120
Mulch Type, Rate of Application (Ibslacre), and Method of Anchoring:
All seeded areas will be mulched using small grain straw at a rate of 2000 lbs./acre
and anchored appropriately
Other Vegetative Cover(s) Type(s) and Rate(s) of Application Including Seeding Schedule (lbalacre, trees/
acre, spacing of trees/shrubs, etc.):
Plan written from recommendations taken fromNC Surface Mining Manual: A Guide for Permitting, Operation, and
Reclamation
Revegetation and/or reforestation plan approved by:
Signature 9 Kenneth Elliott ' "° — '« - Date
Print Name Kenneth Elliott
Title
Agency
Consultant
Elliott Consulting
10-25-2022
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PERMIT APPLICATION Department of Environmental Quality Raleigh, NC 27699-1612
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources [phone]
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
peraffected acre) for each permitted mine site based upon the acreage approved by the Department to be affected during the
fife of the mining permit. Please insert the approximate acreage, for each aspect of the mining operation, that you intend to affec
CATEGORY
AFFECTED
ACREAGE
TailingstSediment Ponds
0.27
Stockpiles
0.97
Waste Piles
Processing Area/Haul Roads
0.94
Mine Excavation
7.70
Other Unexcay. Buff.
1.74
TOTAL AFFECTED AC.:
11.62
TOTAL PERMITTED AC.:
20.27
RECLAMATION
RECLAMATION
COSTIACRE
COST
Ac.
X
$
1,500
/Ac.
= $405.00
Ac.
X
$
1,800
/Ac.
= $1,746.00
Ac.
X
$
/Ac.
= $ 0.00
Ac.
X
$
1,800
IAc.
= $1,692.00
Ac.
X
$
500
/Ac.
= $ 3,850.00
Ac.
X
$
1,800
/Ac.
= $ 3,132.00
Ac.
Ac.
Temporary & Permanent Sedimentation & Erosion Control Measures:
Divide the TOTAL AFFECTED AC. above into the following two categories: a) affected acres that drain into proposedlexisting
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 11.62 Ac.
b) Positive Drainage Ac. X $1,500.00 = $ 0.00
SUBTOTAL COST: $ 1 0, 825.00
Inflation Factor:
SUBTOTAL COST LIFE OF MINING OPERATION OR LIFE INFLATION COST
OF LEASE (YEARS)
0.02 X $10,825.00 X 10 = $2,165.00
Total Reclamation Bond Cost:
TOTAL RECLAMATION BOND COST = SUBTOTAL+INFLATION = 02,900.00
Round down to the nearest $100.00
NOTE: The reclamation bond cannot exceed $1 million per GS 74.54
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PERMIT APPLICATION Department of Environmental Quality
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources
SCHEDULE OF RECLAMATION COSTS
Based upon range of $500 - $5,000 per affected acre
COMMODITY CODES:
1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1612
[phone]
SG
Sand and/or Gravel
DS
Dimension Stone
PF
Pyrophyllite
CL
Clay/Shale
GS
Gemstone
FS
Feldspar
OL
Olivine
PE
Peat
Borrow
Borrow/fill dirt
MI
Mica
KY
Kyanite/Sillimanite/Andalusite
AU
Gold
CS
Crushed Stone
LI
Lithium
PH
Phosphate
TI
Titanium
OT
Other
TYPE
T!S PONDS
STOCKPILES
WASTE PILES
• P. AREAIH.R.
MINE EXCAVATION
$5001ac. (L)
$500/ac. (L)
SG, GS, Borrow
$1600/ac.
$2000/ac.
$1600/ac.
1500 (FI)
2000 (PD)
CS, DS, FS, MI, LI,
500 (L)
1600
2000
2000
500 (L)
PF, OL, KY
1500 (FI)
2500 (PD)
1000 (L)
2000 (L)
PH
2500
SODO
5000
2500(FI)
5000 (PD)
1000 (L)
2000 (L)
CIL
2500
5000
5000
2500 (FI)
3700 (PD)
1000(L)
2000 (L)
PE, AU, TI, OT
2500
3000
3500
2500 (FI)
5000 (PD)
(L) = Reclamation to a lake and revegetating side slopes
(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,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 DIRECTORS FINAL BOND DETERMINATION,
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NORTH CAROLINA MINING State of North Carolina 1612 Mail Service Center
PERMIT APPLICATION Department of Environmental Quality Raleigh, NC 27699-1612
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources [phone]
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 configuous to any highway, creek, stream, fiver, 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 Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources.
A copy of a tax map (or other alternative acceptable to the Department) must be mailed with the completed "Notice` form (the
proposed overall permit boundaries and the names and locations of all owners of record of lands adjoining said
boundaries must be clearly denoted on the tax map).
The "Affidavit of Notification" attached to this application must be completed, notarized and submitted to the Department, with the
remainder of the completed application form before the application will be considered complete.
NOTES:
THIS SECTION MUST BE COMPLETED FOR ALL APPLICATIONS FOR NEW MINING PERMITS AND ALL MODIFICATIONS
OF A MINING PERMIT TO ADD LAND TO THE PERMITTED AREA, AS REQUIRED BY NCGS 7450(bl).
SEE THE NEXT TWO PAGES FOR THE "NOTICE" FORM AND THE "AFFIDAVIT OF NOTIFICATION"
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NORTH CAROLINA MINING State of North Carolina
PERMIT APPLICATION Department of Environmental Quality
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources
NOTICE (TYPICAL)
Pursuant to provisions G.S. 74-50(bl) of The Mining Act of 1971, Notice is hereby given that
Alvin R. Smith
(Applicant Name)
has applied on 08/15/2022
(Date)
1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1612
[phone]
to the Division of Energy,
Mineral, and Land Resources, North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality, 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 11.62 acres located 1.50
(Mineral, Ore) (Numbs) (Number)
miles southwest of Columbia, NC
(Direction) (Nearest town)
in Tyrrell County.
offlnear roadOld Columbia Road
(Number, Name)
'SEE ATTACHED MAP FOR PROPOSED PERMIT BOUNDARIES AND CORRESPONDING ADJOINING LANDOWNER
NAMES AND LOCATIONS'
In accordance with G.S. 74-50(bi ), the mine operator is required to make a reasonable effort, 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 the specifics of the proposed mining activity, please contact the
applicant at the following telephone number: 252-796-7558
For information on the mining permit application review process, please contact the Mining Program staff at [phone]. Please note that
the Department will consider any relevant written commentsidocumentatlon within the provisions of the Mining Act of 1971 throughout the
application review process until a final decision is made on the application.
David149,Columbia, Manager
x4Nrrell C 7925 Alvin R. Smith
AddresseWwnw of Record's Name and Address Name of Applicant Include Contact Person & Company None, if Applicable
08/01/2022 500 Jonestown Rd., Columbia, NC 27925
Date of Issuance of this NoecalMailed to Addressee/Owner of Record Address of Applicant
Revised September 21, 20< I ` 1 17

ELLIOTT CONSULTING
October 29, 2022
David L. Clegg
Tyrrell County Manager
108 S. Water Street, PO Box 449 (TYPICAL)
Columbia, NC 27925
Dear Mr. Clegg.
I am writing to you on behalf of Mr. Alvin R. `Buddy" Smith, 500 Jonestown Road, Columbia, NC
27925, to let you know that Mr. Smith intends to apply to the State of North Carolina to excavate a
7.85-acre pond, to be known as the Buddy Smith Mine, on land he owns off Travis Road. Total permit
area will be 20.27 acres with 11.62 acres affected. The pond will be located on a cultivated tract of
land, 1.50 miles southwest of Columbia. This letter is to notify you that Mr. Smith is applying to the
NC Department of Environmental Quality, Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources, for a
mining permit to perform the excavation.
One part of the permit process requires Mr. Smith to send all adjacent landowners and the Tyrrell
County Manager an official certified and dated notice of his intention to excavate the pond. This
letter and notice represent only a required part of the paperwork process for his permit with the NC
Department of Environmental Quality, and does not require any action on your part, regarding
NCDEQ.
Mr. Smith seeks to assure you that he will take all measures necessary to prevent physical hazard to
any neighboring dwellings, roads or public facilities and will also provide adequate fencing or notices
to prevent inadvertent public access to the mining permit area. The pond will be located on private
property off Travis Road owned by Mr. Smith, and the excavation area will only be accessible by a
private gated entrance.
Please find attached to this letter a map showing the location of the proposed permit area and new
excavation.
We appreciate your help and cooperation on these matters. Mr. Smith is always available to answer
any questions you may have and can be reached at 252-796-1910. I am also available for any questions
and please do not hesitate to call me at 252-339-9021 if I can be of assistance.
Sincerely,
Ken Elliott
For Alvin R. "Buddy" Smith
PO BOX 112 • AYDLETT, NORTH CAROLINA • 27916
PHONE: [phone] • EMAIL: KENQKENOBX.COM

NORTH CAROLINA MINING State of North Carolina
PERMIT APPLICATION Department of Environmental Quality
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources
AFFIDAVIT OF NOTIFICATION
1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1612
[phone]
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
Environmental Quality, being first duly swom, do hereby attest that the following are all known owners of record, both public and
private, of all tracts of land that are adjoining the mining permit boundary (including, where an adjoining tract is owned or leased
by the applicant or is owned by the lessor of the mine tract, all owners of record of tracts adjoining these tracts, that are within
1,000 feet of the mining permit boundary) and that notice of the pending application has been caused to be mailed, by certified or
registered mail, return receipt requested, to said owners of record at their addresses shown below, such notice being given on a
form provided by the Department:
Adjoining Landowner Name
Address
Henry & Victor D. Skinner, c/o Robyn Skinner
PO Box 2366, Merrifield, VA 22116
Thomas W. & Patricia H. Spruill
1745 Hwy. 94 North, Columbia, NC 27925
Darryl D. Skinner
950 Travis Road, Columbia, NC 27925
Scuppernong Enterprises, LLC
100 Chapel Hill Road, Columbia, NC 27925
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:
David Clegg, Tyrrell County Manager PO Box 449, Columbia, NC 27925
Chief Administrative Officer Name Address
(i.e.: City Manager, County Manager, Mayor, etc.)
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 5B .0004(d). I understand that it is the responsibility of the applicant to retain the receipts of mailing
showing that the ab notic g w�cf Gs to be mailed and to provide them to the Department upon request.
t( \/ 09/12/2022
Signatu a of Applicant or Agent Date
If person executing Affidavit is an agent or employee of an applicant, provide the following information:
Name of Applicant
Title of person executing Affidavit
Alvin R. Smith
Consultant Authorized Agent for Alvin R. Smith
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NORTH CAROLINA MINING State of North Carolina
PERMIT APPLICATION Department of Environmental Quality
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources
AFFIDAVIT OF NOTIFICATION
1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1612
[phone]
1 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
Environmental Quality, being first duly swom, do hereby attest that the following are all known owners of record, both public and
private, of all tracts of land that are adjoining the mining permit boundary (including, where an adjoining tract is owned or leased
by the applicant or is owned by the lessor of the mine tract, all owners of record of tracts adjoining these tracts, that are within
1,000 feet of the mining permit boundary) and that notice of the pending application has been caused to be mailed, by certified or
registered mail, return receipt requested, to said owners of record at their addresses shown below, such notice being given on a
form provided by the Department
Adjoining Landowner Name
Address
Ray & Jean McClees
531 Travis Road, Columbia, NC 27925
Ty Fleming, Tyrrell Soil & Water District Mgr.
155E LA Keiser Dr., USDA Ser. Ctr., Columbia, NC 27925
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:
David Clegg, Tyrrell County Manager
Chief Administrative Officer Name
(i.e.: City Manager, County Manager, Mayor, etc.)
PO Box 449, Columbia, NC 27925
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
shoving that the ab notieracaus d to be mailed and to provide them to the Department upon request.
t_e'® 09/12/2022
Sigiiatilre of Applicant or Agent Date
If person executing Affidavit is an agent or employee of an applicant, provide the following information:
Name of Applicant Alvin R. Smith
Title of person executing Affidavit Consultant Authorized Agent for Alvin R.Smith
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State off orth Carolina, do hereby certify that x ,frt'�i Y 1 i%t fY� appea?erfJefore me U
day and under oath acknowledged that the above Affidavit was made by himther. Z co e, NY
Witness my hand and notarial seal, this t a day of s!SR �� k
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NORTH CAROLINA MINING State of North Carolina 1612 Mail Service Center
PERMIT APPLICATION Department of Environmental Quality Raleigh, NC 27699-1612
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources [phone]
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. 74.69.
LANDOWNER:
Signature
Print Name
Alvin R. Smith
Title(if applicable)
Owner, operator
Company (if applicable)
Address
500 Jonestown Road
Columbia, NC 27925
Telephone
252-796-1910
Date Signed
09/15/2022
APPLICANT:
Signature
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Print Name
Alvin R. Smith
Title
Owner, operator
Company
Mine Name
Buddy Smith Mine
Telephone
252-796-1910
Date Signed
09/15/2022
'Signature must be the same as the individual who signed Page 1 of this application.
Inquiries regarding the status of the review of this application should be directed to the Mining Program staff at [phone].
Revised September 21, 2021 P a g e 119