NCG020922_NRC MINE PERMIT BINDER_20171214

North
Beverly Eaves Perdue
Governor
Mr. Brett Michaud
North River Club M
P.O. Box 837
Beaufort, NC 28516
Subject:
Dear Mr. Michaud:
Attached for
use activity in the Ci
received August 24,
Please read
reporting of water,
and IV. B. Permits
comments
9007.
NCDENR
;arolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Resources
Thomas A. Reeder
Director
December 31, 2012
Guide Group LLC
Draft CCPCUA Permit No. CU3231
Dee Freeman
Secretary
ur review is a copy of the public notice and draft permit for your water
ral Coastal Plain Capacity Use Area, as described in your application
12.
draft permit carefully. The permit for your facility includes monthly
hdrawals and water levels in accordance with Sections I. C, 11. B, 1V. A,
generally issued for five (5) years. If you have any questions or
the conditions of the proposed permit, please contact me at (919) 707 -
Sincerely,
Craig Caldwell
Hydrogeologist
Enclosures
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lina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Resources
Thomas A. Reeder
Director
Public Notice
oastal Plain Capacity Use Area Draft Permit
Dee Freeman
Secretary
Notice is hereby given of proposal to issue a new permit for water withdrawals in the Central
Coastal Plain Capaci Use Area (CCPCUA).
This permit w uld allow North River Club Mine, Guide Group LLC, with draft permit
No. CU3231, to withdraw and use a maximum of 275,000 gallons of water per day from the
Surficial aquifer near the intersection of Taylor Farm Road and Taylorwood Drive in Carteret
County for the purpos of mine dewatering.
Water withdr Ovals will be measured by an approved measuring. Additionally, any
changes in ground wa er quantity or water quality due to permitted withdrawals will be reviewed
and alternate pumping levels may be established. The permittee shall be required to submit
monthly reports of metered withdrawals and measured water levels, and the permit may be
revoked if there are ary violations of permit conditions.
The draft pe it and supporting documentation is available for review during normal
business hours at the Division office in the Archdale Building at 512 North Salisbury Street in
Raleigh, North Carolina (phone: [phone]).
This proposed permit shall become final unless, within 18 business days of issuance of
this notice which is no later than January 24, 2012, a request for a hearing is made. Any water
user wishing to contest the proposed action may be entitled to a hearing upon a timely request.
The request, with valid substantiation for a hearing, should be submitted to:
Division of Water Resources
trtment of Environment & Natural Resources
1611 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1611
Attention: Capacity Use Administration
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Date Nathaniel C. Wilson, Chief
Ground Water Management Branch
1611 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, orth Carolina 27699-1611 One
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North Carolina
Environmental Management Commission
irtment of Environment and Natural Resources
Permit For The Withdrawal And Use Of Water
In The Central Coastal Plain Capacity Use Area
In accordance
North Carolina as a
Withdrawal and
grantee's application
application, all of whi
and are considered Da
This Permit Shall
shall be subjecta the
Permit.
Permit issued t h i
NORTH C,
By Authority of the
PERMIT No. CU323
the provisions of Part 2, Article 21 of Chapter 143, General Statutes of
ed, and any other applicable Laws, Rules and Regulations,
Permission Is Hereby Granted To
North River Club Mine. Guide GrouD LL -R- '
FOR THE
Jse of Water in Carteret County, North Caroina itt accordance with the
ited August 24, 2012, and any sq orting data: submitted with the
h are file wlththe'epartmeut pnviront and Naturai'Resources
t of this, it. `
„pe effecOV0 from the date of its iss nce untt t November 30, 2017, and
�lfied idiCiditl± and/or tnitatiiotls contaiin Sections I - X of this
NMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
Thomas A. Reeder
Director, Division of Water Resources
of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources
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I.
CCPCUA Water Use Permit No. CU3231 for North River Club Mine, Guide Group LLC
WITHDRAWALS
A. USE
This Permit allows the withdrawal of water for the purpose of mine dewatering.
B. SOURCE(S) AND RATES OF WITHDRAWALS
The maximum quantity of water that may be withdrawn from one sump ("NRC01 ")
in the surficial aquifer shall not exceed 275,000 gallons per day (GPD).
C. MONITORING OF WITHDRAWALS
Withdrawals from each source, whether well or sump, sh d by an
approved metering device equipped with a totalizing jpOicator, and having an
accuracy within plus or minus five percent.
II. WATER LEVELS
A. MAXIMUM DRAWDO
1. Pump intakes he w
permit
pplical*t+�n or a;
Divisi
of W r Res(
2. In the
v
nt the
infl ue
ed by et 1ptri
or qu
'ty in surroun
4 LEVELS ti
shall no set Belo tBe depth specilried in the
dated docuttion wttfiout prior appfoval of the
;es.
the permitted WPI$ o��&'her wells within the zone
the permitted indicates a deterioration of quality
aquifers or the source aquifer, an alternate maximum
pumpi t g level Maiy be established by the Division of Water Resources.
B. MONIT RING OF WATER LEVELS
I 66,
The irig g water level in each supply well shall be measured once a month:
� a'steel or electric tape from a fixed reference point, or by using the air -line
method
b. within accuracy limits of plus or minus one percent,
c. just prior to shutting off the pump, or after sufficient time of pumping, so that a
maximum drawdown may be obtained, and
d. during the last planned pumping day of the month, or within the last five days
of the month.
2. The st tic water level in each supply well shall be measured once a month:
a. by a steel or electric tape from a fixed reference point, or by using the air -line
method
b. within accuracy limits of plus or minus one percent,
c. after the pump is shut off for approximately 12 hours, and
d. within the last five days of the month.
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CCPCUA W4ter Use Permit No. CU3231 for North River Club Mine, Guide Group LLC
3. Unused supply wells or other suitable wells that may be available shall be
monitored when such monitoring is specified by the Division of Water Resources
and when pertinent to observation or evaluation of the effects of withdrawals
made under this permit.
III. OTHER PROVISIONS
A. WELL CCONSTRUCTION APPROVAL
No new wells shall be constructed without prior approval from the Director of Water
Resources. A Well Construction Permit shall be required prior to the construction of
any well hat will be used to withdraw any portion of the water regulated under this
Permit. Application for the well construction permit must be submitted to the
Wilming on Regional Office, Division of Water Quahtk,127 Cardinal,Drive
Extensioi i, Wilmington, NC 28405. A copy of the Well: Construction record (GW -1)
shall be s bmitted to the Division of Water Resources and the Division of Water
Quality within 30 days upon completion of the well construction
B. ACCES TO FACILITIES
The Envi onmettt Management Cotnmtsst4n and etn tloyees of the Department of
Environment and:' ural Resources shall ki► a reasc able access to areas owned and
under,66, trol of t, ermittee for observation and inspection of water use and
related f tilities ,\`_ 'Hent to the provisions of this petit and other regulations.
IV. REPORTS f jKOUIRkbi
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A. WITHD =WAS'
Monthly reports of didly withdrawal totals from each well or sump shall be furnished
to the D:8ion'ti6 later than 30 days after the end of each calendar month.
B. MATELEVELS
Water le el measurements for each supply well shall be measured in accordance
with Co dition II. B. 1. of this permit and submitted to the Division not later than 30
days after the end of the calendar month in which the measurement was taken.
V. MODIFICATION OR REVOCATION
A. MODIFICATION
1. The P rmittee must notify the Director of any proposed major changes in usage
and apply for a modification of the permit for such changes or for any revisions of
the to ms of this permit.
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CCPCUA Wat�r Use Permit No. CU3231 for North River Club Mine, Guide Group LLC
i
2. The Dir ctor may modify the terms of the permit, after 60 days written notice to
the per
ittee, if he finds that the terms of the permit and/or the resulting water use
are foun
to be contrary to the purposes of the Water Use Act of 1967 or contrary
to publi
interest or having an unreasonably adverse effect upon other water uses
in the ca
acity use area. Modifications may include, but are not limited to,
require
ents for alternate pumping levels or the collection, analysis, and
reportin
of ground or surface water quality samples.
B. REVOCATION
obligationt
The Director may revoke the permit if he finds that:
1. the Per ittee has violated the terms of the permit; or
2. the ter tter
of the Permit and/or the resulting water Ware contrary to the purpose
of the Use Act of 1967 or contrary to the pu is interest or.having an
unreaso6ably adverse effect upon other water uses in the capacity use area and
cannot he cured by modification; or
3. the Permittee made false or fraudulent statementSi"he application, for the water
use per
it; or
4. water w
thdra under the terms of the gOfmit is for purposes other than
thos6"ser.
forth'ii a permit. F.
VI. CONSTRUCTION
MIT
A. The terms
d conditions shall not be construed to relieve the Permittee of any legal
obligationt
liability, whim it owes or may incur to third parties as the result of the
conduct of
its op6rations in conformity with this Permit.
B. When un
r the I+errrls hereof, any provision of this Permit requires approval of the
El' art'-ent
or becomes effective at the discretion of the Department, the notice of
ap to a1 o
the exercise of such discretion shall be evidenced by written instrument
issued by the
Department.
C. The terms land conditions of this Permit shall not be construed as a limitation of the
powers, duties, and authority vested in the Environmental Management Commission
or any other State, Federal, or local agency, or any applicable laws hereafter enacted.
VII. ADDITIONA> CONDITIONS
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A. This Perm�t shall be subject to any limitations or conditions in other State permits,
including but not limited to permits required pursuant to North Carolina General
Statutes §143-215.1.
B. Issuance df this Permit shall have no bearing on subsequent State decision(s)
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CCPCUA Water Use Permit No. CU3231 for North River Club Mine, Guide Group LLC
regarding any other water use or other permit application(s) submitted or which may
be submitted by the Permittee, its successors or assigns.
C. Compliance with the terms and conditions in this permit does not relieve the
permittee of compliance with any provision, now in force or hereafter enacted or
promulgated, of the Water Use Act of 1967, the regulations promulgated thereunder,
or any other provision of State law.
VIII. PENALTIES
Violations of the terms and conditions of this Permit are subject to penalties as set forth
in North Carolina General Statutes § 143-215.17.
IX. PERMIT NONTRANSFERABLE
;, tv..'4;'ani •ah
Water Use Permits shall not be transferred except with'apptoval of the Environmental
Management Commission.
X.
RENEWAL OF PERMIT
e (" ) Months prior t6 the expiration of this pertrifit, shall request
t of the request, the Cpnmtnisstwill review the 2ulequacy of
ein, and if warranted; Will extend: the permit fCir such period of
ions and limi0tiot -iijt may deem appropriate.
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PHASE III - EXCAVATION WILL START IN THE SOUTHERN MOST
PORTION OF THE MINE AREAAND CONTINUE NORTHWARD IN
MULTIPLE PHASES DURING THE LIFE OF THE PERMIT.
PHASE IV - RECLAMATION
NOTES:
MINE EXCAVATION WILL PROGRESS FROM SOUTH TO NORTH
LAND CLEARING ACTIVITIES WILL BE LIMITED TO MINE EXTENTS
STOCKPILE AREAS ARE TEMPORARY
ALL BUFFERS WILL BE UNDISTURBED
BERM & SILT FENCE WILL SURROUND MINE AREA EXCEPT IN AREA OF HAUL ROAD
(APPROXIMATELY 4,100 LF)
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STEP 1
DRIVE STEEL POSTS 24" INTO GROUND
AND EXCAVATE A 8"x6" TRENCH
ON UPHILL SIDE OF POST LINE.
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STEEL POSTS
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FABRIC BURIED 8"
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FILTER FABRIC BOTTOM SHALL BE PLACED 8" IN TRENCH AND 4" FORWARD
AND SECURED BY EITHER WASHED STONE EXTENDING A MINIMUM OF 6"
ABOVE GROUND LEVEL OR TAMPED SOIL. BACKFILL MATERIAL TO BE
GROUND LEVEL OR HIGHER.
STEP 2
ATTACH WIRE FENCE TO POSTS THEN
ATTACH FILTER FABRIC TO WIRE
FENCE AND EXTEND BOTTOM OF
BOTH 8" INTO TRENCH AND 4" FORWARD.
STEP 3
BACKFILL TRENCHTO ANCHOR FENCE
BOTTOM SO RUNOFF IS FORCED THROUGH
NOT UNDER THE FENCE.
PROJECT TITLE: PREPARED FOR: DRAWING TITLE:
NORTH RIVER CLUB NORTH RIVER CLUB SILT FENCE
MINE 110 MOCKINGBIRD CT DETAIL
BEAUFORT, NC 28516
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PROJECT TITLE: PREPARED FOR: DRAWING TITLE:
NORTH RIVER CLUB NORTH RIVER CLUB VEGETATED BERM
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BEAUFORT, NC 28516
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PROJECT TITLE:
PREPARED FOR:
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NORTH RIVER CLUB
MINING PERMIT
NORTH RIVER CLUB
110 MOCKINGBIRD CT
DEWATERING PLAN
DATE
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BEAUFORT, NC 28516
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NO. DESCRIPTION BY DATE
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2401 ARENDELL ST
MOREHEAD CITY, NC 28557
CLIENT:
NORTH RIVER CLUB
101 MOCKINGBIRD LANE
BEAUFORT, INC 28516
PROJECT.
NORTH RIVER CLUB MINE
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TITLE:
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DATE:
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SLOPE CREST
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NOTE:
STOCKPILES ARE NOT TO EXCEED 3:1 SLOPE
THERE WILL BE TEMPORARY STOCKPILES WITHIN MINE
EXTENTS AND MAY BE SEEDED IF NECESSARY
PROJECT TITLE: PREPARED FOR: DRAWING TITLE:
NORTH RIVER CLUB NORTH RIVER CLUB STOCKPILE
MINE 110 MOCKINGBIRD CT CROSS SECTION
BEAUFORT, NC 28516
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EX. GROUND
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources
Land Quality Section
Tracy E. Davis, PE, CPM
Director
April 5, 2013
Mr. Brett Michaud
Guide Group, LLC
PO Box 837
Beaufort, North Carolina 28516
Re: North River Club Mine (Draft Permit)
Carteret County
White Oak River Basin
Dear Mr. Michaud:
Pat McCrory, Governor
John E. Skvarla, III, Secretary
Your application for a mining permit for the above referenced mine site has been
reviewed but not yet approved. Enclosed is a draft of the mining permit proposed by the
Department. The conditions in the draft permit were based primarily upon information
supplied in your application. Other necessary conditions may have been added to ensure
compliance with The Mining Act of 1971.
The reclamation bond has been calculated for this site using the information submitted
in the application (see enclosed worksheet). The bond amount for this site is $33,100.00. The
bond is required before the permit can be issued. For your convenience, I have enclosed a
bond form, an assignment of a savings account form and an irrevocable standby letter of
credit form. The name on the security form must be the same as the name appearing on the
enclosed draft permit, i.e., Guide Group, LLC. In addition to one of these alternatives you
may, upon request, substitute a cash deposit.
Please review the enclosed draft permit and the reclamation bond worksheet, and
contact this office should you have any objections or questions concerning the permit
conditions. G.S. 74-51 provides that the operator has sixty (60) days following the mailing of a
notice of the required bond in which to file the required surety.
The permit cannot be issued until the required security has been received. No mining
may be conducted until the permit is issued. 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.
1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612.919-707-9220 / FAX: [phone]
512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 - Internet: htta://Portal.ncdenr.ora/web/lr/
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Mr. Michaud
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Please contact Ashley Rodgers, Assistant State Mining Specialist, at [phone] if
you have any questions.
Sincerely,
fu a
Janet S. Boyer, PE
State Mining Specialist
Land Quality Section
JSB/ar
Enclosures
cc: Mr. Dan Sams, PE
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DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF ENERGY, MINERAL AND LAND RESOURCES
LAND QUALITY SECTION
PERMIT
for the operation of a mining activity
In accordance with the provisions of G.S. 74-46 through 68, "The Mining
Act of 1971," Mining Permit Rule 15A NCAC 5 B, and other applicable
laws, rules and regulations
Permission is hereby granted to:
Guide Group, LLC
North River Club Mine
Carteret County - Permit No. *
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.
MINING PERMIT EXPIRATION DATE: *

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In accordance with the application for this mining permit, which is hereby approved by the
Department of Environment and Natural Resources, 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 expiration, 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 permittee'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.
Definitions
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.
Expiration Date
This permit shall be effective from the date of its issuance until *
Conditions
This permit shall be subject to the provisions of the Mining Act, N.C.G.S. 74-46, et. seq., and
to the following conditions and limitations:
OPERATING CONDITIONS:
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 Division of Water Quality to secure any necessary stormwater permits or
other approval documents.
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. A. Sufficient buffer (as indicated on the site plan revised August 1, 2012) 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. 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. 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 excavation shall be
diverted internal to said excavation.
C. Mining activities shall occur as indicated on the site plan revised August 1, 2012
and the supplemental information received by the Land Quality Section on May
31, 2012, August 22, 2012, August 29, 2012, January 15, 2013.
All mine permit affected area boundaries (33.58 acres) shall be permanently marked at
the site on 100 -foot intervals unless the line of sight allows for larger spacing intervals.
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. 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.
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. Sufficient buffer (minimum 50 foot undisturbed) shall be maintained between any
excavation and any mining permit boundary to protect adjacent property.
10. 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 Land Quality Section,
Department of Environment and Natural Resources. The method of disposal
shall be consistent with the approved reclamation plan.
Mining refuse as defined by G.S. 74-49 (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 G.S. 74-49 (14) of the N.C. Mining Act of 1971):
on-site generated land clearing debris
conveyor belts
wire cables
v -belts
steel reinforced air hoses
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 Resourcesrip or to commencement of such
disposal:
1. the approximate boundaries and size of the refuse disposal area;
2. a list of refuse items to be disposed;
3. verification that a minimum of 4 feet of cover will be provided over the
refuse;
4, verification that the refuse will be disposed at least 4 feet above the
seasonally high water table; and,

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verification that a permanent vegetative groundcover will be established.
11. An Annual Reclamation Report shall be submitted on a form supplied by the
Department by February 1 of each year until reclamation is completed and approved.
12. 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.
13. The security, which was posted pursuant to N.C.G.S. 74-54 in the form of a $".00 *
bond, 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.
14. 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 Article 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.

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APPROVED RECLAMATION PLAN
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.
The approved plan provides:
Minimum Standards As Provided By G.S. 74-53
1. 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.
2. Provisions for safety to persons and to adjoining property must be provided in all
excavations in rock.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
RECLAMATION CONDITIONS:
1. 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.
2. The specifications for surface gradient restoration to a surface suitable for the planned
future use are as follows:
A. The lake area shall be excavated to maintain a minimum water depth of four feet
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B. 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.
C. Any areas used for wastepiles, screening, stockpiling or other processing shall
be leveled and smoothed.
D. No contaminants shall be permanently disposed of at the mine site. On-site
disposal of waste shall be in accordance with Operating Condition Nos. 10A
through D.
E. 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 following:
Permanent Seeding Specifications
Dates
Species Rate,
Lbs/Acre
February 15- April 1
Kobe Lespedeza
10
Bahiagrass
50
Redtop
1
Winter rye (grain)
15
April 1- July 31
Common Bermuda
50
August 1- October
Lespedeza (unscarified)
30
German millet
40
October 25- February
15 Rye (grain- temporary)
120
Soil Amendments
Lime -
2000 lbs/acre or follow recommendations from
a soil test.
Fertilizer -
1000 lbs/acre 8-8-8 or 10-10-10, or follow recommendations from a
soil test.
Mulch -
All seeded areas shall be mulched using small
grain straw at a rate
of 2000 lbs/acre and anchored appropriately.
Whenever possible, disturbed areas should be vegetated with native warm 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 mine segment under permit. Final reclamation, including
revegetation, shall be completed within two years of completion or termination of
mining.
Permit issued this nth day of 2013.
Tracy E. Davis, Director
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources
By Authority of the Secretary
Of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources

APPLICATION FOR A MINE, JPERMIT
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Proposed Nov4k ?;ve
E. DETERMINATION OF AFFECTED ACREAGE AND BOND Flub Mfne-
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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 ofthe miningpermit.
Please insert the approximate acreage for each
as ect o the minino operation. that Vou intend to affect durin
the h e o this mi permit in addition lease
insert the appropriate reclamation cost/acre for each category
from the Schedule of Reclamation Costs
provided with this application form) OR you can deter to the Department to calculate your bond for You based
upon vour maps and standard reclamation costs:
AFFECTED
RECLAMATION RECLAMATION
CATEGORY ACREAGE
COST/ACRE* COST
Tailings/Sediment Ponds: 5. � Aa X
$ 500 /Ac. _ $_
Stockpiles: .n Ac. X
$ (b 00 /Ac.
Wastepiles: I. � Ac. X
$ aODD /Ac. _ $ a©0,°�
Processing Area/Haul Roads:�, (o Aa X
$ 1 �d 00 /Ac.
Mine Excavation: c?0, p Aa. X
$ 5 OD /Ac. _ $_ 10, O D O, °P
Other: srcxccov_ biA bj a,gS Aa X
$ I SOD /Ac. _ $ q e
TOTAL AFFECTED AC.: 3 , Ac.
(TOTAL PERMITTED AC.: Ac.)
5,221 19.gg oc. 23 ac
"ivrde 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 33e 5S Ac.
b) Positive Drainage
Inflation Factor:
Ac. X $1,500.00 = $
SUBTOTAL COST:
0.02 X SUBTOTAL COST: $ 55a, Ra X Permit Life (1 to 10 years):
INFLATION COST:
$
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5 a 8 &>b
TOTAL COST = SUBTOTAL COST + INFLATION COST =
$
33,
1 -4 a. RD
Total Reclamation Bond Cost:
i�
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nearest

PROJECT TITLE: PREPARED FOR: DRAWING TITLE: SCALE ASSHOWN FIGURE#:
NORTH RIVER CLUB NORTH RIVER CLUB DATE:
110 MOCKINGBIRD CT DRAWN BY 06/04N2
RECLAMATION ALTERNATIVE
MINING PERMIT JGG
BEAUFORT, NC 28516 PROJECT.:
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MOREHEADCITY, NC28557
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WATER SURFACE
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06/05/12
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RECLAMATION PROFILE
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