NCG021018_Application_20230720

June 27, 2023
Department of Environmental Quality 1�
Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources �i
1612 Mail Service Center 0 ✓�jl ���
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612 ®
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Subject:Application for coverage under NCG020000 �o�o
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Mining Permit Number 07-63 Modification
Cutler Mine
Beaufort County
Dear Staff:
I am applying for permit coverage under the NCG020000permit to be able to dewater my mine. I plan
on dewatering the pit and pump the water into a rim ditch/level spreader such that the water can then
sheet flow across the adjacent wetlands. The rim ditch is to reduce the hydraulic drawdown of the
wetlands and the sheet flow will rehydrate the wetlands. There will be no digging while the pumps are
running. I am also applying for a NCG020000 permit to be able to dewater my mine site. I understand
that I will be required to sample the outfall and will also be required to record the daily pumping to
report at the end of the year. I have been in contact with Robert Tankard in the Washington Office to
discuss this operation and maintenance plan on how to protect the wetlands adjacent to my mine site.
If you should have any questions, please contact me at 252-923-5597.
Respe Ilyl
Donald Cutler,Jr.
President
Cutler Landscaping

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National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
NCG020000 Notice of Intent
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 organizatio I entity: Legally responsible person as signed in Item(10)below:
CUTLER LANDSCAPING 11 ' C. DONALD CUTLER,JR
Street address: City: State: e:
501 H WY 92 EAST WASHINGTON NC
Telephone number: Email address:
252-923-5597 [e-mail]
Type of Ownership:
Government
❑County ❑ Federal ❑ Municipal ❑State
Non-government
❑Business(If ownership is business,a copy of NCSOS report must be included with this application)
O(Individual
2. Industrial Facility(facility being permitted):
Facility name: Facility environmental contact:
CUTLER MINE
Street address: 1 City: Sta,�te C Zip Code:
vma-c hR9A0. I�eAtG�r 60 !�V 9"
Parcel Identification Number(PIN) County:
6624-35-9321 Se4w f-
Telephy,n 923 b�r97 Email address:
55 CUTLERLAN DSCAPI NG @YAHOO.COM
Latitude of entrance: Longitude of entrance:
35.5053 N 76.9039 W
4-digit SIC code: Facility is: Date operation is to begin or began:
❑ New ❑ Proposed AUGUST2022
[� Existing
Types of minerals mined at this facility:
❑ Clay ❑ Feldspar Ore ❑ Lithium Ore ❑ Phosphate ❑Soil ❑ Construction Sand LJ Industrial Sand
❑ Other:
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Is this a processing-only facility for materials mined elsewhere? IgNo
Is this an inactive mine site?
El Yes ❑Yes
EX 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
[� No
Does this facility already have a valid Mining Permit from DEMLR's Land Quality Section?
®Yes(please provide the Mining Permit Number) 07-63
❑ No(please indicate the status of the Mining Permit application)
Are you applying for a discharge permit in the same location as a previously permitted mine?
In Yes(please provide permit number and mine name) CUTLER MINE 07-63
❑ No
If the stormwater discharges to a municipal separate storm sewer system(MS4), name the operator of the MS4:
IN N/A
3. Consultant (if applicable):
Name of consultant: Consulting firm:
Street address: City: State Zip Code
Telephone number: Email address:
4. Development Activities and Buffers
Mining operation will precede development activities at this site:
❑Yes
II@ 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)
® No,this mine is within one of the 20 Coastal Counties,but will not at more than 10,000 ft2 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?
n Yes(specify size of stream buffers)
❑ No
Mine site will include wastewater discharges from a ready-mix concrete batch plant?
❑Yes(please seek additional coverage under General Permit NCG140000: Ready-Mix Concrete)
�] No
S. Mine Dewatering
Mine dewatering will occur atthis site:
®Yes ❑ No(mark N/A for the rest of this section)
Mine dewatering from this facility will be discharged to:
LXISurface 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:
❑N/A
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_Wetlands and/or-Surface,Waters-are-within.400'-of-the mine pit-perimeter:-- -404/401-Certification-permits required:--- --
M Yes(specify distance) 50 FEET ❑Yes(briefly describe)
❑ No 6 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) E$No
6. Wastewater Treatment
Will this facility wash mined materials?
❑Yes IN No
Will discharges of process wastewater treatment systems occur(including possible recycle system overflows)
❑Yes(please describe)
1� No
Will this facility employ chemical additives to flocculate suspended solids?
❑Yes(specify name/manufacturer/quantity of daily use)
® No
Note:please visit:https://files.nc.gov/ncdea/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 10-yr,24-hr
rainfall event?
❑Yes(specify which systems)
0 No
Are wastewater treatment facilities(including recycle systems)planned in the 100-year flood plain? -
❑Yes ® No
Wastewater Treatment Alternative Review as required by 15A NCAC 2H.0105(c)(2)
Types of wastewater this mine site will discharge: ® Mine Dewatering ❑ Process Wastewater
Types of wastewater considered for this alternative review: IN 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)
EM 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)
E� No,this option is not technologically feasible(explain) SITE IS TO SMALL TO ACCOMODATE FLOWS FROM THE DEWATE JING
PROCESS.
❑ No,this option is otherwise feasible(explain)
❑No,this option is otherwise not feasible (explain)
What is the feasibility of building a CURS compared to direct surface water discharge?
Surface or Subsurface Disposal System
❑A surface or subsurface disposal system is technologically feasible(explain)
®A surface or subsurface disposal system is not technologically feasible(explain) SITE IS TO SMALL TO ACCOMODATE DIS OSAL
ONSITE.
❑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?
Direct Discharge to surface waters is the most environmentally sound alternative to all reasonably cost-effective options
for the wastewaters being considered?
IN 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
® No
7. outfalls(s)At least one outfall is required to be eligible for coverage.
3-4 digit identifier: Name of receiving water: Classification: ❑This water is impaired.
001 UT to Upper Goose Creek C NSW ❑This watershed has a TMDL.
Discharge from this outfall is from:
❑Stormwater M Mine Dewatering ❑ Process Wastewater
7Q10 Flow of receiving waterbody(if discharging Mine Dewatering or Process Wastewaterto waters classified as HOW,
ORW,Tr,WS-I,WS-II,WS-III,SA,or PNA):
Discharge occurs from this outfall:
❑ Only during a rainfall event IN Intermittently(indicate how often) ❑ Continuously(indicate flow in CFS)
Only as needed.
Latitude of outfall: Longitude of outfall:
35.503934 -76.903490
Brief description of the industrial activities that drain to this outfall:
AGRICULTURE DRAINAGE 15 WITHIN THIS BASIN
Do Vehicle Maintenance Activities occur in the drainage area of this outfall? ❑ Yes Cj No
If yes,how many gallons of new motor oil are used each month when averaged overthe calendar year?
3-4 digit identifier: Name of receiving water: Classification: ❑This water is impaired.
❑This watershed has a TMDL.
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_Discharge-from-this-outfall is from: --- ----- - — - -- -El Stormwater Stormwater ❑ Mine Dewatering ❑ Process Wastewater
7Q10 Flow of receiving waterbody(if discharging Mine Dewatering or Process Wastewater to waters classified as HQW,
ORW,Tr,WS-I,WS-II,WS-III,SA,or PNA):
Discharge occurs from this outfall:
❑ 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?
3-4 digit identifier: Name of receiving water: Classification: ❑This water is impaired.
❑This watershed has a TMDL.
Discharge from this outfall is from:
❑ Stormwater ❑ Mine Dewatering ❑ Process Wastewater
70.10 Flow of receiving waterbody(if discharging Mine Dewatering or Process Wastewater to waters classified as HQW,
ORW,Tr,WS-I,WS-II,WS-III,SA,or PNA):
Discharge occurs from this outfall:
❑ 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?
3-4 digit identifier: Name of receiving water: Classification: ❑This water is impaired.
❑This watershed has a TMDL.
Discharge from this outfall is from:
❑ Stormwater ❑ Mine Dewatering ❑ Process Wastewater
7Q10 Flow of receiving waterbody(if discharging Mine Dewatering or Process Wastewater to waters classified as HQW,
ORW,Tr,WS-I,WS-II,WS-III,SA,or PNA):
Discharge occurs from this outfall:
❑ 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?
3-4 digit identifier: Name of receiving water: Classification: ❑This water is impaired.
❑This watershed has a TMDL.
Discharge from this outfall is from:
❑Stormwater ❑ Mine Dewatering ❑ Process Wastewater
7Q10 Flow of receiving waterbody(if discharging Mine Dewatering or Process Wastewater to waters classified as HQW,
ORW,Tr,WS-I,WS-II,WS-III,SA,or PNA):
Discharge occurs from this outfall:
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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 may be added in the section
"Additional Outfalls"found on the last page of this NO].
8. 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:
❑This facility has Non-Discharge permits(e.g.recycle permit). If checked,list the permit numbers for all current Non-
Discharge permits:
❑This facility uses best management practices or structural stormwater control measures.
If checked,briefly describe the practices/measures and show on site diagram:
❑This facility has a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan(SWPPP).
If checked,please list the date the SWPPP was implemented:
❑This facility stores hazardous waste in the 100-yearfloodplain.
If checked,describe how the area is protected from flooding:
❑This facility is a(mark all that apply)
❑ 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
If checked,briefly describe the site conditions:
❑ Facility provides appropriate secondary containment for bulk storage of liquid materials
If checked,briefly describe these measures:
❑Site has an active landfill within the mining permit boundary
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
I9 Copy of most recent Annual Report to the NC Secretary of State(if applicable)
IN This completed application and any supporting documentation
® Copy of the approved mining permit or indication of mining permit application status
❑ Copy of US Army Corps—approved wetland delineation(if applicable)
❑ Line drawing of the water flow through the facility or block flow
❑ filt?€ 91 description of the nature of any sources of water and any collection and treatment measures
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-yearflood plain(if applicable) - -
E*Copy of county map or USES quad sheetwith 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: CARL DUNN
❑ Detailed list of:
a) impervious surface areas and percentages 0 ACRES OF IMPERVIOUS SURFACE _
b) sub-drainage areas
c) total drainage area
If mine is dewatering and near wetlands,or may otherwise impact surface waters or groundwater
❑ 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) 'stormwatercontrols/BMPs
h) vehicle maintenance areas
i) 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)
® 1 have contacted my local regional office about a Pumping Operation and Monitoring(POM) plan
a) Regional Office Contact: Robert Tankard
b) Date Contacted: 01/20/2023
10.Applicant Certification:
North Carolina General Statute 143-215.613(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:
131 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 NO[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.
(N I will abide by all conditions of the NCG020000 permit.I understand that coverage underthis permit will constitute the
permit requirements for the discharge(s)and is enforceable in the same manner as an individual permit.
C2 1 hereby request coverage under the NCG020000 General Permit.
Printed Name of Applicant: DONALD CUTLER,JR.
Title: MANAGER
2,?
(Signature of Applicant) (Date Signed)
Mail the entire package to: DEMLR—Stormwater Program
Department of Environmental Quality
1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1612
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NORTH CAROLINA MINING State of North Carolina 1612 Mail Service Center
PERMIT-APPLICATION - Departmentof Environmental Quality--Raleigh-,NC27699-1612
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 CUTLER MINE
County BEAUFORT River Basin TAR-PAMLICO
Latitude(decimal degrees to four
places) 35.5053 N
Longitude(decimal degrees to four
places) 76.9039 W
2. Name of Applicant CUTLER LANDSCAPING, INC.
Applicant Contact DONALDCUTLER, JR Consultant Contact
Applicant Email mtlemiandsmping@yahoo mm Consultant Email
Telephone [phone] Telephone
Cell Phone Cell Phone
3 Permanent Address for Receipt of
Official Mail' 501 HWY. 92 EAST
WASHINGTON, NC 27889
4. Mine Office Address 501 HWY. 92 EAST
WASHINGTON, NC 27889
5. Mine Manager DONALD CUTLER, JR
Mine Manager Email [e-mail]
Telephone [phone] Cell 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"' -zQ,:xr L e✓` Date
Print Name DONALD CUTLER,JR
Title PRESIDENT,CUTLERS LANDSCAPING, INC.
?his will be the name that the mining permilwill 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.GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE MINE
1. Answer all the following that apply:
El This is an application for a NEW permit.
Indicate the total acreage at the site to be covered by the permit
(This is the acreage the new permit fee will be based upon.)
Of this acreage,how much is owned and how much is leased?
Acres owned: Acres leased:
Property owner if leased:
F7This is an application for a MODIFICATION to a mining permit.
Mining Permit Number. 07-63 Total permitted acreage: 10.02
Does the modification involve acreage within the previously approved permitted boundary?
YES FIND
If yes,indicate the acreage to be covered by this modification 0.00
Does the modification involve acreage outside the previously approved permitted boundary?
YES FIND
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(i.e.:disturbed,ground cover
removed by the mining operation?
iYES �NO
If yes,indicate the acreage to be affected within the acreage to be added to the permit 0.00
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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PERMIT-APPL-ICATION-- Department of Environmental Quality- - Raleigh,-NC27699=1612
Division of Energy,Mineral,and Land Resources [phone]
MINING FEE SCHEDULE
A nonrefundable permit application processing fee when filing for a new mining permit,permit modification,ortransferred permit is
required as follows:
APPLICATION TYPE 0-25ACRES 26+ACRES
New Permit Applications $3,750.00 $5,000.00
Permit Modifications $750.00 $1,000.009
Permit Transfers $100.00 $100.00
Annual Operating Fee $400.00 1 $400.00
Acres for new permits means the total acreage at the site 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, FILL DIRT
3. Mining Method:
Hydraulic Dredge 0 Front-end Loader&Truck -]Shovel&Tuck
0 Dragline&Truck Self-loading Scraper NExGavator&Truck
Other(please explain):
4. Expected maximum depth of mine(feet)25
Depth is relative to what benchmark?(e.g.,natural ground level,mean seal level,road elevation,etc.)
FROM LAND SURFACE
Expected average depth of mine(feet) 20
5. Has an area at this site been mined in the past?
YESIX NO El
If yes,when and by whom was this activity conducted? OLD NCDOT BORROW PIT
6. Estimated life of the operation(years):25
NOTE:The Department may request clarification on how life of mine was calculated.
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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.,5t"Floor
Raleigh,NC 27699-1612 Raleigh,NC 27604
HUP:l/Portal.ncdenr.orq/web/ir/geological home [phone]
County highway maps maybe obtained from the N.C.Department of Transportation:
Mailing Address Physical Address
NCDOT GIS Unit NCDOT GIS Unit
1587 Mail Service Center 3401 Cad Sandburg Court
Raleigh,NC 27699-1587 Raleigh,NC 27610
hftp://www.ncdot.rgfiVgis [phone]
2. A table/chart must be provided on the mine map that clearly lists the approximate acreage of tailings/sediment ponds,
stockpiles,waste piles,processing areas/haul 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 table/chart 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 PROPOSED CHANGE TO TOTAL AFFECTED
ACREAGE AFFECTED ACREAGE ACREAGE
Tailings/Sediment Ponds
Stockpiles
Waste piles
Processing Areas/Haul Roads
Mine Excavations 6.00 2.13 8.13
Other(Please explain) 6.00 2.13 8.13
Total Affected Acreage 6.00 2.13 8.13
Total Permitted Acreage 10.02 10.02 10.02
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PERMIT-APPLICATION DepartmentofEnvironmentalQuality 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 and/or 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)
i) 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
c) Names of owners of record,both public and private,of all tracts of land that are adjoining the mining permit
boundary;.if an adjoining tract is.owned.or leased.bylhe.applicant-or,is_owned.by-the.lessorof.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) Applicantname 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 MAP SCALE
0-49 acres 1"=50'
50-199 acres 1"=100'
200+acres 1"=200'
NOTE:Smaller scaled maps may be acceptable if they cleary 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 questionststatements)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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PERMIT APPLICATION Department of Environmental Quality Raleigh,NC 27699-1612
Division of Energy,Mineral,and Land Resources [phone]
C.PROTECTION OF NATURAL RESOURCES
1. Describe in detail the sequence of events for the development and operation of the mine and reference the sequence
to the mine map(s).Attach additional sheets as needed.
INITIAL MINE DEVELOMENT CONSISTS OF EXCAVATING FROM A PIT. SURFACE WATER
FROM DISTURBED AREAS WILL BE DIVERTED INTO THE PIT. WHEN THERE IN THE PIT,
SAND WILL BE STACKED FOR DRYING BEFORE LOADING INTO TRUCKS. AS THE MINE
DEVELOPS, BENCHES WILL BE DEVELOPED. WATER AT THIS TIME WILL BE PUMPED INTO
A RIM DITCH LOCATED BETWEEN THE MINE AND WETLANDS. THE RIM DITCH WILL ACT AS
A LEVEL SPREADER AND THE WATER WILL SHEET FLOW OVER THE RIM DITCH INTO THE
WETLANDS. THE WATER WILL FLOW THROUGH THE WETLANDS INTO THE STREAM
LOCATED AT THE EDGE OF THE PROPERTY KEEPING THE WETLANDS UN IMPACTED.
2. Describe specific erosion control measures to be installed prior to land disturbing activities and during mining to
prevent offsite sedimentation(include spec to plans forsediment and erosion control formine excavation(s),waste
piles, access/mine roads,and process areas),and give a detailed sequence of installation and schedule for
maintenance of the measures.Locate and label all sediment and erosion control measures on the mine map(s)and
provide typical cross-sectionsrconstruction details of each measure.Engineering designs and calculations are required
to justify the adequacy of any proposed measures.
ALL SURFACE WATERS WILL BE DIRECTED INTO THE PIT. SEDIMENT
WILL BE ALLOWED TO SETTLE PRIOR TO DEWATERING FOR MINING.
THE PUMPS WILL NOT RUN DURING ACTIVE MINING.
3. A)Will the operation involve wash'n 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.
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 FIND
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).
MODIFICATION: Permittee proposes to dewater mine and discharge water
through a rim ditch/level spreader that is located between the mine and the
adjacent wetlands. The level spreader will be a dug ditch to prevent impacts of
the wetlands and the water will be discharged through the wetlands through
sheet flow until it enters the nearby stream.
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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?
FXIYES ❑ NO
If yes,do you intend to dewater the excavation(s)?
1X-1YES 0 NO
Estimated withdrawal rate in gallons per day: 15,000.00
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.
Should not impact any wells. Mine will not be continuosly dewatered. Area is
served by County Water System. Mine will not be operational when dewatering
is active. Mine will act as settling pond.
D)If you answered yes to any of the above questions,provide evidence that you have applied for or obtained the
appropriate water quality permit(s)(i.e.,non-discharge,NPDES,Stormwater,etc.)from the Stormwater 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.
NPDES PERM IT APPLICATION COPY IS ATTACHED. ORIGINAL SUBMITTED
4. A)Will the operation involve crushing or any other air contaminant emissions?
YES FX-1NO
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.
B)How will dust from stockpiles,haul roads,etc.,be controlled?
WATER TRUCK
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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 may be an
unexcavated buffer(no excavation,but roadways,berms,and erosion&sedimentation control measures may be
installed within it),an undisturbed buffer(no disturbance within the buffer whatsoever),or a combination of the two,
depending upon the site conditions. Note that all buffers must be located within the mining permit boundaries.
How wide a buffer will be maintained between any mining activity and any mining permit boundary or right-of-way at
this site?A minimum buffer of 25 feet is recommended,although a wider buffer may be needed depending on site
conditions.Shaw all buffer locations and widths on the mine map(s).
1. 25 foot wide undisturbed buffer is proposed along the east boundary line with
Jack Cutler. This is the buffer extablished by the borrow pit.
2. 50 foot wide buffer is along the south boundary which is along the wetland line.
3. 25 foot wide buffer is provided along the west boundary with the.public road. It
will remain vegetated.
4. A planting strip 25 feet wide and then 10 feet wide is provided along the north
boundary with Mr. Hart
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 ran be justified.
Depending on site oondifions,a buffer wider than 50 feet may be needed.
How wide an undisturbed buffer will be maintained between any land disturbing activities within the mining permit
boundaries and any natural watercourses and wetlands at this site?Show all buffer locations and widths on the mine
map(s).
A 50 feet buffer is provided along the south boundary. See Item 5.2 Area will
not be disturbed or impacted.
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 jusfification can be provided to allow steeper slopes.
SANDY MATERIAL USE 3 TO 1 SLOPES ABOVE WATER TABLE AND TO 1
SLOPES BELOW THE WATER TABLE.
B)Provide a cross-section on the mine map(s)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 forall cut slopes must be provided on the mine map(s).
ALL FINISHED SLOPES WILL BE 3 TO 1, OR FLATTER. SLOPES UNDER
THE WATER TABLE WILL BE 4 TO 1.
D)In hardrock excavations,specify proposed bench widths and heights in feet.Provide cross-sections of the mine
excavation clearly noting the angles of the cut slopes, widths of all safety benches and mine benches,and the
expected maximum depth of the excavation.
N/A
7. 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.
N/A
8. Describe what kind of barricade will be used to prevent inadvertent public access along any high wall area and when it
will be implemented.Vegetated earthen berms,appropriate fencing and adequate boulder barriers may be acceptable
high wall barricades.A construction detail/cross-section and location of each type of barricade to be used must be
indicated on the mine map(s).
VEGETATED EARTH BERMS, 10 FEET WIDE AND 3 FEET HIGH.
9. Are acid roducing minerals or soils present?
17YES FX_1 N0
If yes,how will acid water pollution from the excavation,stockpiles,and waste areas be controlled?
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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 tree plantings.
VEGETATION IN THE EAST, WEST AND SOUTH ARE WELL ESTABLISHED
AND HEAVILY VEGETATED. THE BUFFER ON THE NORTH LINE WILL BE
PLANTED WITH A MIXTURE OF HARDWOODS AND EVERGREEN TREES.
B)Could the operation have a significantly adverse effect on the purposes of a publicly owned park,forest,or
recreation area?If so,how will such effects(i.e.,noise,visibility,etc.)be mitigated?
NO IMPACTS ARE ANTICIPATED.
11. Will ex I sives be used?
MYES FXINO
If yes,specify the types of explosive(s)and describe what precaution(s)will be used to prevent physical hazard to
persons or neighboring property from Flying rocks or excessive air blasts or ground vibrations. Depending on the mine's
location to nearby structures,more detailed technical information may be required on the blasting program(such as a
third-party blasting study).Locate the nearest offsite occupied structure(s)to the proposed excavation(s)on the mine
map and indicate its approximate distance to the proposed excavation.
12. Will fuel tanks,solvents,or other chemical reagents be stored on-site?
YES NO
IX
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).
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PERMIT-AP-P-LICATIONDepartment 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 directly with the information provided on the mine map(s).In addition,
design information,including typical cross-sections,of any permanent channels to be constructed as part of the
reclamation plan and the location(s)of all permanent channels must be indicated on the reclamation map.
RECLAMATIN OF THE MINE WILL BE CONVERTING INTO A POND WITH
STOCKED FISH. ALL AREAS WILL BE VEGETATED.
2. Is an excavated or impounded body of water to be left as part of the reclamation?
FXYES FIN
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_waterdepth.must.be.at.leastA_feet,measuredlrom.the.nonnal
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?
FZYES DO
If yes,specify species.
FRESH WATER SPECIES TO INCLUDE BASS AND BREAM. WATER DEPTH
WILL BE A MINIMUM OF 8 FEET.
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.
N/A
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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 mustbe provided
on the reclamation map.
NO STOCKPILES WILL REMAIN AFTER RECLAMATION. POND SLOPES
WILL BE 3 TO 1 ABOVE WATER TABLE AND 4 TO 1 BELOW.
5. A)Describe reclamation of processing facilities,stockpile areas,and on-site roadways.
NO PROCESSING OR STOCKPILES WILL REMAIN. ALL AREAS ABOVE
WATER TABLE WILL BE VEGETATED.
B)Will any on-site roadways be left as part of the reclamation?
YES ZNO
If yes,identify such roadways on the reclamation map and provide details on permanent road and ditch line
stabilization.
6. Describe the method of control of contaminants and disposal of scrap metal,junk machinery,cables,or other such
waste products of mining.(Note definition of refuse in The Mining Act of 1971.)
No off-site generated waste shall be disposed of on the mine site without prior written approval from the NC
Department of 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 clearly delineated on the mine map(s)and reclamation map,along with a list of items to be disposed in
said areas.
NO OFF SITE MATERIAL WILL BE STORED ON SITE.
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PERMIT-APPLICATION Department of Environmental Quality Raleigh,NC-27699-1612--
Division of Energy,Mineral,and Land Resources [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 ran 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;
f. N.C. Erosion and Sedimentation Control Planning and Design Manual;
g. N.C.Surface Mining Manual:A Guide for Permitting,Operation and Reclamation;
h. Others as may be approved by the Department.
Lime Rate of Application(tonsfacre): 2 TONS/ACRE
Fertilizer Analysis and Rate of Application(lbslacre): 500 POUNDS PER ACRE OF FETILIZER
Seed type(s)and.rate(s).of.application included_year-round seeding schedule.(Ibslacre):
NOTE:Include legumes
SEED TYPES SEEDING DATES SEEDING RATES
TALL FESCUE OR MIX BEST BETWEEN AUGUST AND SEPTEMBER 100 POUNDS PER ACRE
Mulch Type,Rate of Application(lbslacre),and Method of Anchoring:
4000 POUNDS OF STRAW PER ACRE
Other Vegetative Cover(s)Type(s)and Rate(s)of Application Including Seeding Schedule(lbslacre,trees/
acre,spacing of treeslshrubs,etc.):
NORTH BOUNDARY LINE BUFFER WITH CHARLES HART, HARDWOODS
WILL BE PLANTED ON A 6 X 6 SPACING.
Revegetation and/or reforestation plan approved by:
Signature Date
Print Name
Title
Agency
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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
per affected acre)for each permitted mine site based upon the acreage approved by the Department to be affected during the
life of the mining permit.Please insert the approximate acreage for each aspect of the mining operation,that you intend to affect
during the life of this mining permit(in addition,please insert the appropriate reclamation cost/acre for each category from the
Schedule of Reclamation Costs provided with this application form) OR you can defer to the Department to calculate your bond
for you based upon your maps and standard reclamation costs:
CATEGORY AFFECTED RECLAMATION RECLAMATION
ACREAGE COSTIACRE COST
Tailings/Sediment Ponds 0.00 Ac. X $ /Ac. = $ 0.00
Stockpiles 0.00 Ac. X $ /Ac. = $ 0.00
Waste Piles 0.00 Ac. X $ /Ac. = $ 0.00
Processing Area/Haul Roads 0.50 Ac. X $ 1,800 /Ac. = $ 900.00
Mine Excavation 6.00 Ac. X $ 500 /Ac. = $ 3,000.00
Other 1.63 Ac. X $ 2,000 /Ac. = $ 3,260.00
TOTAL AFFECTED AC.: 8.13 Ac.
TOTAL PERMITTED AC.: 10.02 Ac.
Temporary&Permanent Sedimentation&Erosion Control Measures:
Divide the TOTAL AFFECTED AC.above into the following two categories:a)affected acres that drain into proposed/existing
excavation and/or b)affected acres that will be graded for positive drainage where measures will be needed to prevent offsite
sedimentation and sedimentation to onsite watercourses and wetlands.
a) Internal Drainage 8.13 Ac.
b) Positive Drainage 0.00 Ac. X $1,500.00 = $ 0.00
SUBTOTAL COST:$ 7,160.00
Inflation Factor:
SUBTOTAL COST LIFE OF MINING OPERATION OR LIFE INFLATION COST
OF LEASE(YEARS)
0.02 X $ 7,160.00 X 25 = $ 3,580.00
Total Reclamation Bond Cost:
TOTAL RECLAMATION BOND COST= SUBTOTAL+INFLATION = $10,700.00
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 DepadmentoFEnvironmental Quality Raleigh,-NC 27699-1612
Division of Energy,Mineral,and Land Resources [phone]
SCHEDULE OF RECLAMATION COSTS
Based upon range of$500-$5,000 per affected acre
COMMODITY CODES:
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 TIS PONDS STOCKPILES WASTE PILES P.AREA/H.R. MINE EXCAVATION
SG,GS,Borrow $500/ac.(L) $1800/ac. $2000/ac. $1800/ac. $500/ac.(L)
1500(FI) 2000(PD)
CS,DS,FS,MI,LI, 500(L) 500(L)
PF,OL,KY 1800 2000 2000
1500(FI) 2500(PD)
PH 1000(L) 2500 5000 5000 2000(L)
2500(FI) 5000(PD)
2000(L)
CL 1000(L) 2500 5000 5000
2500(FI) 3700(PD)
PE,AU,TI,OT 1000(L) 2500 3000 3500 2000(L)
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 DIRECTOR'S FINAL BOND DETERMINATION.
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PERMIT APPLICATION Department of Environmental Quality Raleigh,INC 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 contiguous to any highway,creek,stream,river,or other watercourse,railroad track,
or utility or other public right-of-way. If an adjoining tract is owned or leased by the applicant or is owned by the lessor
of the mine tract,all owners of record of tracts adjoining these tracts must be notified(that are within 1,000 feet of the
mining permit boundary)as indicated on the mine map(s)."Highway"means a road that has four lanes of travel or less
and is not designated as an Interstate Highway.
The only exception to the above method of giving notice is if another means of notice is approved in advance by the Director,
Division of 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 74-50(b1).
SEE THE NEXT TWO PAGES FOR THE"NOTICE"FORM AND THE AFFIDAVIT OF NOTIFICATION'.
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PERMIT-APPLICATION Departmentof Environmental Quality Raleigh,NC-27699-1612---
Division of Energy, Mineral,and Land Resources [phone]
NOTICE
Pursuant to provisions G.S.74-50(b1)of The Mining Act of 1971,Notice is hereby given that
has applied on to the Division of Energy,
(Applicant Name) (Date)
Mineral,and Land Resources,North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality, 1612 Mail Service Center,Raleigh,North
Carolina 27699-1612,for(check one):
1-1 a new surface mining permit,
Fla modification of an existing surface mining permit to add land to the permitted area;or
Flat 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)maybe submitted by the applicant to allow
disturbance within this area without re-notification of adjoining landowners.
The applicant proposes to mine on acres located
(Mineral,Ore) (Number) (Number)
miles of off/nearroad
(Direction) - (Nearest-town) (Number,Name)
in County.
*SEE ATTACHED MAP FOR PROPOSED PERMIT BOUNDARIES AND CORRESPONDING ADJOINING LANDOWNER
NAMES AND LOCATIONS*
In accordance with G.S.74-50(bt),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 oomment(s)to the Department at the above address
within thirty(30)days of the issuance of this Notice or the fling 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.252-923-5597
For information on the mining permit application review process,please contact the Mining Program staff at(919)707-9220. Please note that
the Department will consider any relevant written comments/documentation within the provisions of the Mining Act of 1971 throughout the
application review process unfil a final decision is made on the application.
DONALD CUTLER,JR;501 HWY 92 FAST,WASHINGTON,NC 27889 DONALD CUTLER, JR
Addressee/Owner of Record's Name and Address Name of Applicant Include Contact Person&Company Name,if Applicable
501 HWY 92 EAST, WASHINGTON, NC 27889
Date of Issuance of this Notice/Mailed to Addressee/Owner of Record Address of Applicant
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PERMIT APPLICATION Department of Environmental Quality Raleigh,NC 27699-1612
Division of Energy,Mineral,and Land Resources [phone]
AFFIDAVIT OF NOTIFICATION
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 swam,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
Attach additional list if necessary.
I do also attest that the following individual is the chief administrative officer of the county or municipality in which any part of the
permitted area is located and that notice of the pending application has been caused to be mailed,by certified or registered mail,
return receipt requested,to said office at the following address:
Chief Administrative Officer Name 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 above notices were caused to be mailed and to provide them to the Department upon request.
Signature of Applicant or Agent Date
If person executing Affidavit is an agent or employee of an applicant,provide the following information:
Name of Applicant
Title of person executing Affidavit
I, a Notary Public of the County of
State of North Carolina,do hereby certify that appeared before me this
day and under oath acknowledged that the above Affidavit was made by him/her.
Witness my hand and notarial seal,this day of 20 .
Notary: My commission expires:
Revised September 21,2021 P a g e 118

NORTH CAROLINA MINING State of North Carolina 1612 Mail Service Center
PERMIT-APPLICATION Department-of-Environmental Quality Raleigh,-NC-27699A612
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 Garry out reclamation which the
operator has failed to complete in the event a bond forfeiture is ordered pursuant to G.S.74-59.
LANDOWNER: APPLICANT:
Signature Signature*
Print Name DONALD CUTLER,JR Print Name DONALD CUTLER, JR
Title(if applicable) PRESIDENT Title PRESIDENT
Company(if applicable) CUTLERS LANDSCAPING Company CUTLERS LANDSCAPING
Address 501 HWY 92 EAST Mine Name CUTLER MINE
WASH INGTON—NC 27889 Telephone [phone] -
Telephone [phone] Date Signed
Date Signed n -
'Signature must be the same as theindividual who signed Page 1 of this application.
One original and five(5)copies of the completed application,six(6)copies of all location maps,mine maps and
reclamation maps,and the appropriate processing fee in the form a check or money order payable to the North Carolina
Department of Environmental Quality must be sent to the Raleigh Central Office at the address listed on the front cover
of this application form.
Inquiries regarding the status of the review of this application should be directed to the Mining Program staff at(919)707-9220.
Revised September 21, 2021 P a g e 119

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ROY COOPER
Governor
ELIZABETH S. BISER —�—
Secretary
BRIAN WRENN NORTH CAROLINA
Director Environntentn!Oualkv
Novemher 21, 2022
Donald Cutler-Jr.
Cutler's Landscaping, Inc.
501 Highway 92 East
Washington, NC 27889
RE: Cutler Mine
Mining Permit No. 07-63
Beaufort County
Tar-Pamlico River Basin
Dear Mr. Cutler:
The application for a mining permit for the above referenced mine site has been found to meet the requirements of
N.C.G.S. 74-51 of The Mining Act of 1971. As we have received the required security to cover this application. I
am enclosing the mining permit.
The conditions of Mining Permit No.07-63 were based primarily upon information supplied in the application with
conditions added as necessary to ensure compliance with The Mining Act of 1971. N.C.G.S. §74-65 states that the _
issuance of a mining permit does not supersede or otherwise affect or prevent the enforcement of any zoning
regulation or ordinance duly adopted by an incorporated city or county or by any agency or department of the State
of North Carolina.
As a reminder,your permitted acreage at this site is 10.02 acres and the amount of land you are approved to disturb
is 6.66 acres as indicated in the application and on the mine map revised October 17.2022.
Please review the permit and contact Adam Parr. PE, Assistant State Mining Engineer, at [phone] of any
objection or questions concerning the terms of the permit.
Sincerely, `
)avid Miller, PE
State Mining Engineer
DM/ap
Enclosures
cc: Mr. Samir Dumper,PE
Mr. Beau Thomas- DOL. Mine and Quarry Bureau, w/o enclosures
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality : Division of Energy.Mineral and Land Resources
512 North Salisbury Street i 16f2 Mail Service Center 1 Raleigh.North Carolina 27,699 9612
919.707.9200

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
DIVISION OF ENERGY,NDNERAL9 AND LAND
RESOURCES
LAND QUALITY SECITON
PERMIT
For the operation of a mining activity
In accordance with the provisions of N.C.G.S. §74-46 through 68,"The
Mining Act of 1971,"Mining Permit Rule 15A NCAC 05B,and other
applicable laws,rules,and regulations
Permission is hereby granted to:
Cutler's Landscaping,Inc.
Cutler Mine
Beaufort County-Permit No.07-63
for the operation of a
Sand Mine
Which shall provide that the usefulness,productivity and scenic values of
all lands and waters affected by this mining operation will receive the
greatest practical degree of protection and restoration.

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In accordance with the application for this mining permit, which is hereby approved by the Department of
Environmental Quality,hereinafter referred to as the Department,and in conformity with the approved Reclamation
Plan attached to and incorporated as part of this permit, provisions must be made for the protection of the
surrounding environment and for reclamation of the land and water affected by the permitted mining operation.
This permit is expressly conditioned upon compliance with all the requirements of the approved Reclamation Plan.
However,completed performance of the approved Reclamation Plan is a separable obligation,secured by the bond
or other security on file with the Department,and may survive the revocation or suspension of this permit.
This permit is not transferable by the permittee with the following exception: If another operator succeeds to the
interest of the permittee in the permitted mining operation, by virtue of a sale, lease, assignment or otherwise,the
Department may release the permittee from the duties imposed upon him by the conditions of his permit and by the
Mining Act with reference to the permitted operation,and transfer the permit to the successor operator,provided
that both operators have complied with the requirements of the Mining Act and that the successor operator agrees
to assume the duties of the permittee with reference to reclamation of the affected land and posts a suitable bond or
other security.
In the event that the Department determines that the permittee or pernittee's successor is not complying with the
Reclamation Plan or other terms and conditions of this permit or is failing to achieve the purposes and requirements
of the Mining Act,the Department may give the operator written notice of its intent to modify,revoke or suspend
the permit,or its intent to modify the Reclamation Plan as incorporated in the permit. The operator shall have right
to a hearing at a designated time and place on any proposed modification, revocation, or suspension by the
Department Alternatively,and in addition to the above,the Department may institute other enforcement procedures
authorized by law.
I. Definitions. N.C.G.S. §74-49.
Wherever used or referred to in this permit,unless the context clearly indicates otherwise,terms shall have
the same meaning as supplied by the Mining Act,N.C.G.S. §74-49.
H. Issuance and Modifications. N.C.G.S. &74-52.
November 21,2022: This permit has been issued to Cutler's Landscaping,Inc.for the operation of a Sand
Mine. Mining activities shall occurs as indicated in the application,on the maps revised October 17,2022,
and the supplemental information received July 12,2022, September 2,2022,and October 25,2022. The
permitted area at this site is 10.02 acres and the area approved to disturb is 6.66 acres.
This permit is valid for the life of the site or life of lease, if applicable,as defined by Session Law 2017-
209 and has no expiration date. However, all provisions of N.C.G.S. §74-51 and N.C.G.S. §74-52 still
apply for new,transferred,and modified mining permits.
III. Operating Conditions. N.C.G.S. &74-51.
This Permit shall be subject to the provisions of the Mining Act,N.C.G.S. §7446, et. seq., and to the
following conditions and limitations:
1. Wastewater and Quarry Dewaterine,
A. Any wastewater processing or mine dewatering shall be in accordance with the permitting
requirements and rules promulgated by the N.C.Environmental Management Commission.

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B. Any stormwater runoff from the affected areas at the site shall be in accordance with any
applicable permit requirements and regulations promulgated by the Environmental
Protection Agency and enforced by the N.C.Environmental Management Commission. It
shall be the permittee's responsibility to contact the Stormwater Program to secure any
necessary stormwater permits or other approval documents.
2. Air Ouality and Dust Control.
A. Any mining process producing air contamination emissions shall be subject to the
permitting requirements and rules promulgated by the N.C. Environmental Management
Commission and enforced by the Division of Air Quality.
B. During mining operations, water trucks or other means that may be necessary shall be
utilized to prevent dust from leaving the permitted area.
3. Buffer Zones.
A. Sufficient buffer shall be maintained between any affected land and any adjoining
waterway or wetland to prevent sedimentation of that waterway or wetland from erosion
of the affected land and to preserve the integrity of the natural watercourse or wetland.
B. Buffers shall be maintained as indicated on the mine maps revised October 17,2022.
C. Any mining activity affecting waters of the State,waters of the U. S.,or wetlands shall be
in accordance with the requirements and regulations promulgated and enforced by the N.
C.Environmental Management Commission.
4. Erosion and Sediment Control.
A_ Adequate mechanical barriers including but not limited to diversions, earthen dikes,
sediment check dams, sediment retarding structures, rip rap pits, or ditches shall be
provided in the initial stages of any land disturbance and maintained to prevent sediment
from discharging onto adjacent surface areas or into any lake, wetland, or natural
watercourse in proximity to the affected land.
B. All drainage from the affected areas around the mine excavations shall be diverted internal
to said excavations.
C. No dewatering activities shall occur at this site.
D. Mining activities, including the installation and maintenance of the approved sediment
basins and associated diversion channels,shall occur as indicated in the application,on the
Mine Maps revised October 17,2022,and the supplemental information received July 12,
2022,September 2,2022,and October 25,2022.
5. Permanently Marked Boundaries.
All affected area boundaries (6.66 acres) shall be permanently marked at the site on 100-foot
intervals unless the line of sight allows for larger spacing intervals.
6. Graded Slopes and Fills.
The angle for graded slopes and fills shall be no greater than the angle,which can be retained by
vegetative cover or other adequate erosion control measure, structure, or device. In any event,
exposed slopes or any excavated channels,the erosion of which may cause off-site damage because
of sedimentation,shall be planted,or otherwise provided with ground cover,devices,or structures
sufficient to restrain such erosion.

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7. Surface Drainage.
The affected land shall be graded so as to prevent collection of pools of water that are,or likely to
become, noxious or foul_ Necessary structures such as drainage ditches or conduits shall be
constructed or installed when required to prevent such conditions.
8. Visual Screening.
Existing vegetation or vegetated earthen berms shall be maintained between the mine and public
thoroughfares whenever practical to screen the operation from the public.
9. Buffer Between Mining Permit Boundaries and/or Right-of-ways.
A. Sufficient buffer (minimum 25 foot undisturbed) shall be maintained between any
excavation and any mining permit boundary to protect adjacent property.
B. Buffers shall be maintained as indicated on the mine map revised October 17,2022.
10. Refuse Disposal.
A. No on-site disposal of refuse or other solid waste that is generated outside of the mining
permit area shall be allowed within the boundaries of the mining permit area unless
authorization to conduct said disposal has first been obtained from both the Division of
Waste Management and the Division of Energy,Mineral and Land Resources,Department
of Environmental Quality. The method of disposal shall be consistent with the approved
- - -- reclamation plan. -- - ---
B. Mining refuse as defined by N.C.G.S. §7449 (14) of The Mining Act of 1971 generated
on-site and directly associated with the mining activity may be disposed of in a designated
refuse area. All other waste products must be disposed of in a disposal facility approved
by the Division of Waste Management. No petroleum products, acids, solvents or their
storage containers or any other material that may be considered hazardous shall be disposed
of within the permitted area.
C. For the purposes of this permit, the Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources
considers the following materials to be "mining refuse" (in addition to those specifically
listed under N.C.G.S. §74-49(14)of the N.C_Mining Act of 1971):
i. on-site generated land clearing debris.
ii. conveyor belts.
iii. wire cables.
iv. v-belts.
V. steel reinforced air hoses.
vi. drill steel.
D. If mining refuse is to be permanently disposed within the mining permit boundary, the
following information must be provided to and approved by the Division of Energy,
Mineral and Land Resources prior to commencement of such disposal:
i. the approximate boundaries and size of the refuse disposal area.
ii. a list of refuse items to be disposed.
iii, verification that a minimum of 4 feet of cover will be provided over the refuse.

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iv. verification that the refuse will be disposed at least 4 feet above the seasonally
high-water table;and,
V. verification that a permanent vegetative groundcover will be established.
IV. Annual Reclamation Report and Annual Operating Fee. N.C.G.S. §74-55.
An Annual Reclamation Report and Annual Operating Fee of$400.00 shall be submitted to the Department
by September I of each year until reclamation is completed and approved for release by the Department.
V. Prior Approval Required for Plan Modification. N.C.G.S. §74-52.
The operator shall notify the Department in writing of the desire to delete,modify or otherwise change any
part of the mining,reclamation,or erosion/sediment control plan contained in the approved application for
a mining permit or any approved revision to it. Approval to implement such changes must be obtained
from the Department prior to on-site implementation of the revisions.
VI. Bonding. N.C.G.S. §74-54.
The security, which was posted pursuant to N.C.G.S. §74-54 in the form of a$9,100.00 cash security, is
sufficient to cover the operation as indicated in the approved application. This security must remain in
force for this permit to be valid. The total affected land shall not exceed the bonded acreage.
VU. Archaeological Resources. N.C.G.S. 470-3.
1. Minimum Requirements.
A. Authorized representatives of the Division of Archives and History shall be granted access
to the site to determine the presence of significant archaeological resources.
B. Pursuant to N.C.G.S. §70-3, "The Unmarked Human Burial and Human Skeletal Remains
Protection Act,"should the operator or any person in his employ encounter human skeletal
remains, immediate notification shall be provided to the county medical examiner and the
chief archaeologist,North Carolina Division of Archives and History.
VIII. Approved Reclamation Plan. N.C.G.S. 474-53.
The Mining Permit incorporates this Reclamation Plan, the performance of which is a condition on the
continuing validity of that Mining Permit Additionally,the Reclamation Plan is a separable obligation of
the permittee,which continues beyond the terms of the Mining Permit.
To comply with N.C.G.S. §74-53 the approved plan will provide:
I. Minimum Standards.
A. The final slopes in all excavations in soil,sand,gravel,and other unconsolidated materials
shall be at such an angle as to minimize the possibility of slides and be consistent with the
future use of the land.
B. Provisions for safety to persons and to adjoining property must be provided in all
excavations in rock.

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C. All overburden and spoil shall be left in a configuration which is in accordance with
accepted conservation practices, and which is suitable for the proposed subsequent use of
the land.
D. No small pools of water shall be allowed to collect or remain on the mined area that are,or
are likely to become noxious,odious,or foul.
E. The revegetation plan shall conform to accepted and recommended agronomic and
reforestation practices as established by the North Carolina Agricultural Experiment
Station and the North Carolina Forest Service.
F. Permittee shall conduct reclamation activities pursuant to the Reclamation, Plan herein
incorporated. These activities shall be conducted according to the time schedule included
in the plan,which shall to the extent feasible provide reclamation simultaneous with mining
operations and in any event, provide reclamation at the earliest practicable time after
completion or termination of mining on any segment of the permit area and shall be
completed within two years after completion or termination of mining.
2. Reclamation Conditions.
A. Provided further, and subject to the Reclamation schedule,the planned reclamation shall
be to restore the mine excavation to a lake area and to grade and revegetate the adjacent
disturbed areas.
B. The specifications for surface gradient restoration to a surface suitable for the planned
future use are as follows:
-- 1- The lake area shall-be excavated tomaintain--a-minimum water depth of four feet
measured from the low water table elevation.
ii. The side slopes to the lake excavation shall be graded to a 3 horizontal to 1 vertical
or flatter to the water line and 2 horizontal to 1 vertical or flatter below the water
line.
iii. Any areas used for waste piles,screening,stockpiling,or other processing shall be
leveled and smoothed.
iv. No contaminants shall be permanently disposed of at the mine site. On-site
disposal of waste shall be in accordance with Operating Condition Nos. III.IO.A
through III.1 O.D.
V. The affected land shall be graded to prevent the collection of noxious or foul water_
3. Revegetation Plan.
After site preparation, all disturbed land areas shall be revegetated as per the Revegetation Plan
included in the application and approved by Hood Richardson on July 8,2022,or the following:
Whenever possible, disturbed areas should be vegetated with native warn season grasses such as
switch grass,Indian grass,bluestem,and gamma grass.
In addition,the permittee shall consult with a professional wildlife biologist with the N.C.Wildlife
Resources Commission to enhance post-project wildlife habitat at the site.
4. Reclamation Plan.
Reclamation shall be conducted simultaneously with mining to the extent feasible. In any event,
reclamation shall be initiated as soon as feasible after completion or termination of mining of any

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mine segment under permit. Final reclamation, including revegetation,shall be completed within
two years of completion or termination of mining.
IX. Issuance and Modification Summary N C G S &74-51 and &74-52.
This permit is hereby issued to Cutlers Landscaping, Inc., this 21st day of November 2022 pursuant to
N.C.G.S. §74-51.
By:�/ �! /�'��fi�t—s�/01
Brian Wrenn, Director
Division of Energy,Mineral,and Land Resources
By Authority of the Secretary
Of the Department of Environmental Quality

ROY COOPER l'
Governor
ELIZABETH S.BISER
Secreiar.v
BRIAN WRENN NORTH CAROLINA
Director Environnienial Quality -
NOTICE REGARDING THE RIGHT TO CONTEST A MINING PERMIT DECISION
Right of Persons Aggrieved to File a Contested Case for the Issuance of,or Modification to,a Mining Permit:
Pursuant to NCGS 74-61 and NCGS 150B,Article 3,a party or person aggrieved may file a contested case by filing
a petition under NCGS 150B-23 in the Office of Administrative Hearings within 30 days after the Division makes
the decision and posts the decision on a publicly available website.
General Filing Instructions: A petition for contested case hearing must be in the form of a written petition,
conforming to NCGS 15013-23, and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings, 1711 New Hope Church
Road, Raleigh NC, 27609, along with a fee in an amount provided in NCGS 150E-23.2. A petition for contested
case hearing form may be obtained upon request from the Office of Administrative Hearings or on its website at
hops://www.oah.ne.gov/hearings-division/filin2-/hearing-fomis. Additional specific instructions for filing a
petition are set forth at 26 NCAC Chapter 03.
Service Instructions: A party filing a contested case is required to serve a copy of the petition, by any means
authorized under 26 NCAC 03 .0102,on the process agent for the Department of Environmental Quality:
William F. Lane,General Counsel
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
1601 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1601
If the party filing the petition is a person aggrieved other than the penmittee or permit applicant,the party must,also
serve the permittee in accordance with NCGS ISOB-23(a).
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Be aware that other rules or laws may apply to the filing of a petition for a contested case. Additional information
is available at https:thvww.oah.nc.vovthearings-division/hearing-process/tiliima-c:oimtested-case. Please contact the
Office of Administrative Hearings at(984) 236-1850 or oah.postnulster @oah.nc.gov with all questions regarding
the filing fee and/or the details of the filing process.

Central Coastal Plain Capacity Use Area
Water Withdrawal Registration
North Carolina Environmental Management Commission
Department of Environmental Quality
Division of Water Resources
1611 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,NC 27699-1611
Water users in the fifteen counties designated as the Central Coastal Plain Capacity Use Area who use more than
10,000 gallons of water per day,for purposes other than individual household use,are required by law to register their water
use and report annually to the Division of Water Resources.
Each person who withdraws more than 10,000 gallons of surface or around water Per day shall submit this form,by
January 31n,documenting the prior year's water use. Please provide accurate longitude and latitude coordinates of
withdrawal locations or on a map with a scale of at least 1:24,000,such as a USGS topographic map,locate and label
withdrawal locations. Topographic maps for this purpose may be printed from the Division of Water Resources website at
httos://www.newater.org/ccpcua using the Ground Water Data Map Interface.
la:Facility Name:CUTLER MINE lb:Registration#:
lc:Facility Address:501 HWY.92 EAST,WASFIINGTON,NC 27889 (to befiuw;a by Dwa>
Id:County BEAUFORT le: Reporting Year:
If.Company or Person Making Withdrawal:DONALD CUTLER
lg:Mailing Address:501 HWY 92 EAST
City:WASHINGTON State:NC Zipcode:27889
lh:Contact Person:DONALD CUTLER Title:PRESIDENT
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2a: Type of Water Use: Public Water System (PWS ID# )
Industrial (sic Code#: or NAICS Code#: )
Agricultural Irrigation Livestock
Golf Course Irrigation Aquaculture
Landscape Irrigation X Mining,Permit I.D.07-63
Temporary Dewatering(less than 12 months)
2b: Total Daily withdrawal capacity 15000 gallons
Note to Irrigation Water Users:
You may use the table below to report water use or you may use Table 2d:Irrigation Water Use to report water use in terms of
,acres irrigated and amount of water applied.
Table 2c:DAILY WATER USE BY MONTH FOR THE REPORTING YEAR Fill in the table below recording the
number of days each month water was withdrawn,the average amount that was withdrawn for the days used,and the
maximum day withdrawal for month. Report withdrawal amounts in gallons of water. Enter"0"for months with no
withdrawals.
Month H of Days Average Daily Maximum Day Month of Days Average Daily Maximum Day
Used Withdrawal for Days Withdrawal for Used Withdrawal for Days Withdrawal for
Used Ions) month( Ions)) Used allom month Ions
Jan Jul
Feb Aug
Mar Sep
Apr Oct
May Nov
Jun Dec
DWR CCPCUA-1 (Revised February 19,2018)

Table 2d: IRRIGATION WATER USE FOR THE REPORTING YEAR(Irrigators may report.water use in this table if it is more convenient)
Answer the question shown at the top of each column for each month.
How many days did For days irrigated,how For days irrigated,how What was the How many days did For days irrigated, For days irrigated,how What was the
Month you migate in each many acres per day did many inches per day maximum daily Month you irrigate in each how many acres per many inches per day maximum daily
month? you irrigate,on were applied,on mount applied to month? day did you irrigate, were applied,on amountapplied to
average? average? this acreage? on average? average? this acreage?
Jan Jul
Feb Aug
Mar Sep
Apr Oct
May Nov
Jun Dec
Table 2e: GROUND WATER WITHDRAWAL INFORMATION FOR THE REPORTING YEAR(complete a row in this table for each ground water
withdrawal) Report all depths as in feet below land surface and pump capacity in"gallons per minute (gpm).
Depth to top Depth to Well p of days Pumping
Well or Max Pi[ Depth to
ope rol or bottom ofDiameter(inches) used Capacity
Well or Sump Identifier Latitude Longitude Depth F pumfeet) e
open hole screen or Acres Mined this year (gpm)
(feet) ({eat) (feet) (feet)
If latitude and longitude are unknown you may mark and label the locations of all wells on a map to be submitted with this form. Use the same identifiers used to report data in Table 2e.
Table 2f:SURFACE WATER WITHDRAWAL INFORMATION FOR THE REPORTING YEAR(complete a row in this table for each surface water
withdrawal) Report pump capacity in"gallons per minute"(gpm).
Is withdrawal from a Is withdrawal N of days Pumping
Withdrawal Identifier Latitude Longitude Name of Stream supplying withdrawal site. pond or lake? from a river or used capacity
(Y or N) stream? this year (gpm)
(YorN)
If latitude and longitude are unknown you may mark and label the locations of withdrawals on a map toi be submitted with this form. Use the same identifiers used in Table 2f.
Please sign and return the completed form to: CCPCUA Withdrawal Registrations,NC Division of Walter Resources, 1611 Mail Service Center,Raleigh,NC 27699-1611
For assistance call 919-707-9000
PRINT/TYPE Name of Person Registering Title Signature Date
DWR CCPCUA-I (Revised February 19,2018)