NCG020929_Wellman Mine NOI Application_20180423

Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources /
Land Quality Section — Stormwater Permitting Program
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
NCG020000
NOTICE OF INTENT — General Permit Application
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FOR AGENCY USE ONLY
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National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System application for coverage under General Perm�`EN
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STORMWATER AND/OR WASTEWATER DISCHARGES associated with activities classified as: TING
SIC (Standard Industrial Classification) Code - 14XX Mineral Mining Industry (except as specified below) and
like activities
The following activities are included:
• Active or inactive mining operations (including borrow pits—except for NCDOT borrow pits) that discharge
stormwater contaminated with or that has come in contact with, any overburden, raw material, intermediate
products, finished products, byproducts or waste products located on the site of such operations,
• Stormwater from vehicle maintenance activities (VMA) at mining operations;
• Overflow from facilities that recycle process wastewater; and/or
• Mine dewatering (wastewater)
The following activities are specifically excluded from coverage under this General Permit:
• Stormwater discharges associated with peat mining, coal mining, and metal mining;
• Stormwater discharges from mining operations which are intermixed on site with stormwater from concrete
operations,
• Stormwater discharges associated with oil and gas extraction operations; and
• Stormwater discharges associated with tourist gem mines
• NCDOT borrow pits (covered under individual permit NCS000150)
The following discharges are covered by NPDES general permit NCG520000 instead of NCG020000:
Point source discharges of stormwater and wastewater from in -stream sand mining operations (sand dredging
or dipping operations) are covered instead by NPDES General Permit NCG520000, administered by the Division
of Water Resources NPDES Wastewater Permitting Program. Please contact DWR for more information.
Please vrint or tvDe all entries in this aDDlication form.
1) Mailing address of owner/operator (official address to which all permit correspondence will be mailed):
Legal Owner Name Morton Minerals, Inc.
(Attach the most recent Annual Report to the NC Secretary of State showing the current legal name of the corporation or entity.
Alternatively this permit can be given to an individual or government authority. This name must be the same name as appears on the
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources' Mining Permit.)
Signee's Name (as signed for in question 41. at end) Elijah T. Morton, President
Street Address 121 Garnet Lane
City Jacksonville State Nc ZIP Code 2854o
Telephone No. 910 346-9068 E-mail eliiahmna mortontruckina.com
Alternate Contact Name' Curtis Morton E-mail (if different) curtism mortontruckina.com
Alternate Contact Telephone (if different)
'Alternate contact should be affiliated with the Owner/Operator
in question 5.
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ENGINEERS •SURVEYORS • PLANNERS
JACKSONVILLE,• •
[phone] 1 Fax [phone]
306 New Bridge Street I P.O. Box 976
Jacksonville, NC 28541-0976
Firm License Number F-0108
Stormwater Permitting Program
NCDEQ -DEMLR
1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612
RE:
To Whom It Concerns:
ATk
April 19, 2018
Wellman Mine
NPDES General Permit # NCG020000
Application
Onslow County, NC
By way of this letter, we are submitting the following information to obtain an NPDES
General Permit, NCG020000, for the above referenced project. Please find enclosed the following
information:
1. NCG020000 Notice of Intent Application Form
2. Check No. 005986 in the amount of $100.00 made payable to NCDEQ
3. Two (2) copies of Mine Site Plan
4. One (1) copy of SPPP and Pumping O+M Plan, with County DOT Exhibit
Map, and USGS Exhibit Map
5. Dewatering Pump Specifications Cut Sheet
6. One (1) copy of Soil Report dated April 8, 2018 by Pittman Soil Consulting
7. One (1) copy Wellman Mine Application
If you need any additional information, or have any questions, please give me a call.
RECEIVED
APR 2 3 2018
DENR-LAND QUALITY
STORMWATER PERMITTING
ec: Mr. Elijah Morton (w/enclosures)
Mr. Curtis Morton (w/enclosures)
Mr. David Wellman (w/enclosures)
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Secretary. C 1. TMS. Letter. DEMLR. Wel lmanMine.General Permit.4.10.18
Sincerely,
PARKER & ASS I TE , INC.
Timoth M St wart, PE
Civil Engineering I Stormwater and Environmental Consulting
Feasibility and Development Planning I Land Surveying and Mapping I Subdivision and Construction Plans

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2) Location of facility producing discharge:
Facility Name Wellman Mine
Facility Street Address Hines Stump Sound Church Road, NCSR 1533
Facility City Holly Ridge State NC ZIP Code 28445
Facility County Onslow
Facility Contact Elijah Morton
Telephone No. 910 346-9068 Fax:
Contact E-mail [e-mail]
3) Physical Location Information:
Please provide a narrative description of how to get to the facility (use street names, state road numbers, and
distance and direction from a roadway intersection). From the intersection of US Hwy 17 and NC Hwy 50, go East on
Hwy 17 1.4 miles, turn right on Hines Stump Sound Church Road (NCSR 1533), go 0.5 miles, entrance is on left
4) Facility Location Coordinates:
Latitude 34°30'17.0"
degrees)
N Longitude 77°31'41.6" W (degrees / minutes / seconds or decimal
5) Consultant Information (if applicable):
Consultant: Timothy M. Stewart
Consulting Firm:
Mailing Address:
Parker & Associates, Inc.
306 New Bridge Street
City: Jacksonville
State: NC Zip Code: 28540
Phone: 9( 10 ) 455-2414 -Fax:( 10 ) 455-3441
E-mail: [e-mail]
Permits:
6) This NPDES Permit Application applies to which of the following:
(Optional)
Staple Business Card Here
X New or Proposed Facility Date operation is to begin: May 2018
❑ Existing Date began mining:
7) Standard Industrial Classification:
Provide the 4 digit Standard Industrial Classification Code (SIC Code) that describes the primary industrial
activity at this facility SIC Code: 1 4 4 2
8) Provide a description of the types of minerals mined at this facility:
9) Is this a PROCESSING -ONLY facility for materials mined elsewhere?
10) Is this an inactive mine site?
X No
sand
tR No ❑ Yes
❑ Yes If yes, have you certified to the Stormwater Permitting Program that all portions of the site where
clearing, grading, and/or excavation activities have occurred have been stabilized?
❑ No ❑ Yes (If yes, the site may be eligible for "Dormant Status" and reduced BMP
inspections. See the General Permit.)
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11) Does this facility already have a valid Mining Permit from DEMLR's Land Quality Section?
® No If no, please indicate the status of the Mining Permit application: submitted
❑ Yes If yes, please provide the Mining Permit number: Also provide a copy of
the DEMLR Mining Permit with this NPDES application.
12) Does this facility have any other NPDES permits?
X No
❑ Yes If yes, list the permit numbers for all current NPDES permits for this facility:
13) Are you applying for a discharge permit in the same location as a previously permitted mine?
14 No
❑ Yes If yes, specify permit number and mine name if known:
14) Does this facility have any Non -Discharge permits from DWR (e.g., recycle permits)?
H No
❑ Yes If yes, list the permit numbers for all current Non -Discharge permits for this facility:
15) Does total area of this mine site include ready -mixed concrete plant and/or asphalt plant areas?
X No
❑ Yes If yes, do they have separate NPDES stormwater permits? ❑ No ❑ Yes (provide permit
number(s) )
If not owned by the same company, who is the owner?
Development Activities and Buffers:
16) Will this mining operation precede development activities at this site?
1& No
❑ Yes
17) Is this mine located within one of the 20 Coastal Counties, and will it add more than 10,000 ft2 of
impervious surface?
❑ Yes (to both)
14 No, this mine site IS in one of the 20 Coastal Counties but will NOT add 10,000 ft2 of impervious surface.
❑ No, this mine site is NOT in any of the 20 Coastal Counties.
If this site is in one of the 20 Coastal Counties, you may be required to apply for an additional State
Stormwater Permit. Check with your local Regional Office (see contact information and checklist below).
18) Is this mine located the Neuse, Tar -Pamlico, or Catawba River Basins, or the Randleman or Jordan
Water supply Watersheds?
X No
❑ Yes If yes, what size stream buffers are included on site? ft. You must show buffers on site
plans. Also include information and plans showing diffuse flow through buffers as required.
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Discharge Points, Receiving Waters & Wetlands:
19) Receiving waters:
What is the name of the body or bodies of water (creek, stream, river, lake, etc.) that the facility stormwater
and/or wastewater discharges will end up in? unamed tributary to Kings Creek
To find the waterbody, please see the "MAPS" tab on httg://portal.ncdenr.oratweblwa for a map of NC
Surface Waterbody Classifications.
Receiving water classification(s) for the waters: unnamed tributary is not classitied
If the site will discharge to a separate storm sewer system, name the operator of the separate storm sewer
system (e.g. City of Raleigh municipal storm sewer).
Discharge of wastewater to receiving waters classified as WS -II through WS -V, or SA, must be
approved by the Division of Water Resources (DWR) or Division of Marine Fisheries
(DMF). DEMLR cannot grant coverage under NCG020000 without that approval. Also be advised that
no new discharges of wastewater are permitted in receiving waters classified as WS -1 or
freshwater ORW. Wastewater discharges to saltwater ORW will not be approved under General Permit
NCG02 but may be eligible for an individual permit.
20) Will this mine site discharge wastewater or stormwater to waters classified as High Quality Waters
(HQW), Primary Nursery Areas (PNA), Trout (Tr) waters, or a class with a symbol like "+" or "@" that
denotes a special management strategy is in place?
N No ❑ Yes, HQW* ❑ Yes, includes "+" or
❑ Yes, PNA* ❑ Yes, Trout jr)
21) Will this mine site discharge wastewater or stormwater to waters classified as Shellfish (SA) waters?
N No
❑ Yes, SA*
*For questions 19-20, be advised that the NCG02 General Permit limits the discharge volume of total combined
wastewaters to 50 percent of the receiving water in -stream flow under 7Q10 conditions in HQW waters (PNA and
SA waters are considered HQW by definition). You may be required to contact USGS to obtain a 7Q10 flow.
22) Will this mine site discharge wastewater or stormwater to impaired waters, or to waters with an
approved "Total Maximum Daily Load" (TMDL)?
To find impaired waters, please see the "Impaired Waters" map on the "MAPS" tab on
http://aortal. ncden r.orn/web/wa.
To find approved TMDLs in North Carolina, please see DWR's Water Planning Section website:
htta://aortal.ncden r.ora/web/wa/ns/mtu/tmdl/tmdls.
X No
❑ Yes, these waters are impaired for (list pollutants):
❑ Yes, these waters have a TMDL for (list pollutants):
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23) List discharge points (outfalls) that convey discharge from the mine site (both on-site and off-site) and
location coordinates. Attach additional sheets if necessary, or note that this information is specified
on the site plan. Include proposed maximum daily flow rate for each wastewater outfall.
You must show all discharge points clearly on the submitted site plan. Be advised
that NCDEQ may require you to apply for an individual permit, based on proposed
discharge rates and receiving stream conditions (low flows, impairments, etc.)
Stormwater
Stormwater Outfall No.
Latitude (degrees/minutes/seconds or decimal degrees):
N
Longitude (degrees/minutes/seconds or decimal degrees):
W
Stormwater Outfall No.
Latitude (degrees/minutes/seconds or decimal degrees):
N
Longitude (degrees/minutes/seconds or decimal degrees):
W
Stormwater Outfall No.
Latitude (degrees/minutes/seconds or decimal degrees):
N
Longitude (degrees/minutes/seconds or decimal degrees):
W
Stormwater Outfall No.
Latitude (degrees/minutes/seconds or decimal degrees):
N
Longitude (degrees/minutes/seconds or decimal degrees):
W
Stormwater Outfall No.
Latitude (degrees/minutes/seconds or decimal degrees):
N
Longitude (degrees/minutes/seconds or decimal degrees):
W
Stormwater Outfall No.
Latitude (degrees/minutes/seconds or decimal degrees):
N
Longitude (degrees/minutes/seconds or decimal degrees):
W
Mine Dewatering
Mine Dewatering (Wastewater) Outfall No. 1
Proposed maximum flow rate: 1000 GPM
Latitude (degrees/minutes/seconds or decimal degrees): 34030'37.8"
N
Longitude (degrees/minutes/seconds or decimal degrees): 77^31'33.7"
W
Mine Dewatering (Wastewater) Outfall No. 2
Proposed maximum flow rate: 1000 GPM
Latitude (degrees/minutes/seconds or decimal degrees): 34030'21.8"
N
Longitude (degrees/minutes/seconds or decimal degrees): 77°31'34.3"
W
Process Wastewater
Process Wastewater Outfall No. Wastewater Description:
Proposed maximum flow rate:
Latitude (degrees/minutes/seconds or decimal degrees): N
Longitude (degrees/minutes/seconds or decimal degrees): W
Process Wastewater Outfall No. Wastewater Description:
Proposed maximum flow rate:
Latitude (degrees/minutes/seconds or decimal degrees): N
Longitude (degrees/minutes/seconds or decimal degrees): W
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24) Help us understand what will happen to the dewatering water at this mine site:
❑ N/A — this mine is not dewatering at all and will not dewater in the future.
a) Will this mine be dewatering and discharging to waters of the state? (Answer only if dewatering)
❑ No
$I Yes If yes, where to? X Surface Waters and/or Wetlands (on-site or off-site)
❑ Other (on-site or off-site) Describe:
b) Will this mine be dewatering but not discharging to waters of the state? (Answer only if dewatering)
19 No
❑ Yes If yes, explain how you are dewatering, and where that water will be directed:
25) Are there wetlands or surface waters within 400' of the mine pit perimeter?
❑ No
14 Yes If yes, what distance are they from the mine pit perimeter? 50' to wetlands feet.
26) Will mining operations require dewatering near wetlands or other waterbodies, and will dewatering
potentially impact any wetlands or other waterbodies?
O No, dewatering will not occur near (within 400') of wetlands or other waterbodies (e.g., streams, lake, etc.)
JSI Yes, dewatering will be near wetlands or other waterbodies
Wetlands must be CLEARLY DELINEATED on the site plan. Mine dewatering activities that
have the potential to drain wetlands or otherwise impact surface water or groundwater MUST develop and
implement a Pumping Operation and Monitoring (POM) Plan that has been approved by the
Department.
For sites that may drain wetlands — approval of a POM Plan may be required prior to coverage under
this permit. The POM Plan should be submitted to the appropriate Regional Office and in all cases must be
approved prior to operation.
The plan shall include, but is not limited to: (1) Groundwater monitoring strategies to demonstrate the effect of
pumping and to establish any pumping regime necessary to reduce impacts, and (2) Detailed plans to maintain
surrounding hydrology and respective monitoring to demonstrate compliance. See checklist at the end of the
application. Contact the Regional Office for questions specific to your mine.
27) Have you been required to obtain 404/401 Certification permits?
X No
❑ Yes If yes, please briefly describe below (include information such a required mitigation, BMPs,
setbacks, and(or O&M plans for on or off-site wetlands or other pertinent information). Attach other sheets as
necessary:
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28) Have you been required to obtain a wetland delineation certified by the US Army Corps of Engineers?
❑ No ® Yes If yes, please attach to application submission.
Stormwater BMPs and Vehicle Maintenance:
29) Does this facility employ best management practices for stormwater control?
❑ No IN Yes If yes, please briefly describe: Accumulated groundwater will be pumped into a stilling
basin then flow out through a riprap line trapazoidal swale to decre se velocity and and spread the flow prior to
entering the wetlands.
30) Does this facility have a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan?
❑ No IN Yes If yes, when was it implemented? submitted, attached
31) Are vehicle maintenance activities (VMA) occurring or planned at this mine site?
M No ❑Yes, If yes, will VMA area runoff discharge into the wastewater treatment system(s)?
❑ No, VMA runoff will discharge separately through a stormwater outfall
❑ Yes, VMA runoff will drain back to the mine pit or other wastewater system
Wastewater Treatment Facilities:
32) Will mine dewatering occur? (Yes, we are asking about dewatering again.)
❑ No
1$ Yes If yes, will the mine discharge this water?
33) Will this facility wash mined materials?
[S( No
❑ Yes If yes, will the mine discharge this water?
yes
34) Will discharges of process wastewater treatment systems occur (including possible recycle system
overflows)?
M No
❑ Yes If yes, describe what kind of systems:
35) Will this facility employ chemical additives to flocculate suspended solids?
$J No
❑ Yes If yes, provide the name, manufacturer, and the quantity of average daily usage of the chemical
additive (if known):
Note: Please see our website for a list of evaluated polyacrylamide (PAMS) products for use in North
Carolina: htto://Dortal.ncdenr.org/web/Ir/construction-stormwater
36) 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 If yes, which treatment systems are those?
14 No, all wastewater treatment facilities will discharge more frequently (i.e., during smaller rain events)
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37) Are wastewater treatment facilities (including recycle systems) planned in the 100 -year flood plain?
H No
❑ Yes
38) A Wastewater treatment alternatives reviewis required by 15A NCAC 2H.0105 (c)(2)
for any new or expanding water pollution control facility discharges in North Carolina. You may
attach additional sheets. List the types of wastewater this mine site will discharge:
14 Mine Dewatering
❑ Process Wastewater (such as washing or recycle system overflows, other mining activity wastewater)
a) What wastewaters were considered for this alternatives review? 14 Dewatering ❑ Process WW
b) Connection to a Municipal or Regional Sewer Collection System:
i) Are there existing sewer lines within a one -mile radius? ..................................... ❑ Yes X No
(1) If Yes, will the wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) accept the wastewater? .... ❑ Yes ❑ No
(a) If No, please attach a letter documenting that the WWTP will not accept the wastewater.
(b) If Yes, is it feasible to connect to the WWTP? Why or why not?"
c) Closed-loop Recycle System (meets design requirements of 15A NCAC 2T.1000):
i) Are you already proposing a closed-loop recycle system (CLRS)? ......................... ❑ Yes ❑ No
(1) If Yes, for what type of wastewater at this mine site? ❑ Dewatering ❑ Process WW
(2) If No, is this option technologically feasible (possible)? Why or why not?*
(3) If No, is it otherwise feasible to build a CLRS at this site? Why or why not?',
(4) What is the feasibility of building a CLRS compared to direct surface water discharge?*
d) Surface or Subsurface Disposal System (e.g., spray irrigation):
i) Is a surface or subsurface disposal technologically feasible (possible)?
Why or Why not?*
I......... ❑ Yes ❑ No
ii) Is a surface or subsurface disposal system otherwise feasible to implement?*............ ❑ Yes ❑ No
Why or Why not?*
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iii) What is the feasibility of employing a subsurface or surface discharge as compared to a direct
discharge to surface waters?*
e) Direct Discharge to Surface Waters: Is discharge to surface waters the most environmentally sound
alternative of all reasonably cost-effective options for the wastewaters being considered?*
❑ Yes ❑ No
f) If this review included all wastewater discharge types, would excluding some types (e.g. mine
dewatering) make any of the above non -discharge options feasible for some of the wastewaters?
❑ Yes ❑ No
* Feasibility should take into account initial and recurring costs. You may be asked to provide
further information to support your answers to these questions after the initial review.
Other:
39) Hazardous Waste:
a) Is this facility a Hazardous Waste Treatment, Storage, or Disposal Facility?
14 No ❑ Yes
b) Is this facility a Small Quantity Generator (less than 1000 kg. of hazardous waste generated per month) of
hazardous waste?
14 No ❑ Yes
c) Is this facility a Large Quantity Generator (1000 kg. or more of hazardous waste generated per month) of
hazardous waste?
M No ❑ Yes
d) If you answered yes to questions b. or c., please provide the following information:
Type(s) of waste:
How is material stored:
Where is material stored:
How many disposal shipments per year:
Name of transport / disposal vendor:
Vendor address:
40) Is your facility providing appropriate secondary containment for bulk storage of liquid materials? (See
permit text for secondary containment requirements.)
�( No
❑ Yes
41) Does your site have an active landfill within the mining permit boundary?
X No
❑ Yes If yes, specify type: ❑ LCID (Land Clearing and Inert Debris) ❑ Other:
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Final Checklist:
`-� This application will be returned as incomplete unless all of the following items have been included and
initialed for. Please show that the following required information has been included by initialing in each
space below.
Fee of $100 made payable to NCDEQ.
Completed application and all supporting documents.
Copy of the valid approved mining permit (MP) for the facility or indication of MP application status.
Copy of a county map or other general location map that shows the mining site and nearest major roads.
Copy of USGS topographic map showing the mining site and surrounding areas, or other map that clearly
shows site location in relation to nearby streams, wetlands, and other waters, etc.
2 copies of large-scale (minimum 24" x 36") site plan with topographical lines with
all outfalls, applicable buffers and wetlands clearly delineated, receiving waters, and
100 -year flood plain line if applicable.
A copy of your US Army Corps -approved wetland delineation if you marked "yes" to question 27 above.
A line drawing of the water flow through the facility or block flow diagram. A pictorial description of the
nature of any sources of water and any collection and treatment measures.
If mine site is in one of the 20 Coastal Counties:
• Applicant has checked with the appropriate regional office to verify the need for a Coastal State
Stormwater permit. Indicate the Regional Office Contact:
• Applicant has included a detailed list of impervious surface areas and percentages, sub -drainage
areas, and total drainage area.
If the mine is dewatering and near wetlands, or may otherwise impact surface waters or groundwater,
include the following and contact your local regional office about a Pumping Operation and
Monitoring (POM) Plan. An approved POM plan may be required vrlorto NCG02 issuance.
2 copies of detailed Full Size Plans (at least 24" x 36") delineating areas on the
plans and listin_g acreage (including: wetlands, ditches, well -placements, pits,
borrow areas, overburden storage, stormwater controls/BMPs, vehicle
maintenance areas, settling basins, product process (such as screening,
stockpiles, waste piles), total drainage area, impervious surface percentages (if
state SW programs apply), applicable buffers, and access and/or haul roads).
Pump dewatering size and information on its specifications.
Well information (design, depths, maintenance).
Physical monitoring for the wetlands areas.
Settling pond sizing 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 wetland delineations or approved wetland delineation (if
applicable).
I have contacted my local regional office about a POM Plan.
Regional Office Contact: Date contacted:
-OR-
I will not impact any nearby wetlands, surface waters, or groundwaters by dewatering.
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Certification: North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6 b (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; or who knowingly makes a false
statement of a material fact in a rulemaking proceeding or contested case under this Article; or who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly
renders inaccurate any recording or monitoring device or method required to be operated or maintained under this Article or rules of the
[Environmental Management] Commission implementing this Article shall be guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor which may include a fine not to
exceed ten thousand dollars ($10,000).
41) Signatory Requirements (per 40 CFR 122.22)
All applications, reports, or information submitted to the Director shall be signed and certified.
a. All notices of intent to be covered under this General Permit shall be signed as follows:
(1) For a corporation: by a responsible corporate officer. For the purpose of this permit, a responsible corporate officer means: (a) a president,
secretary, treasurer or vice president of the corporation in charge of a principal business function, or any other person who performs similar
policy or decision making functions for the corporation, or (b) the manager of one or more manufacturing production or operating facilities
employing more than 250 persons or having gross annual sales or expenditures exceeding 25 million (in second quarter 1980 dollars), if
authority to sign documents has been assigned or delegated to the manager in accordance with corporate procedures.
(2) For a partnership or sole proprietorship: by a general partner or the proprietor, respectively; or
(3) For a municipality, state, federal, or other public agency: by either a principal executive officer or ranking elected official.
I hereby request coverage under the referenced General Permit. I understand that coverage under this permit will
constitute the permit requirements for the discharge(s) and is enforceable in the same manner as an individual
permit.
I agree to abide by the following as a part of coverage under this General Permit:
1. 1 agree to abide by the approved Mining Permit for this mining activity. (A copy of the valid mining
permit must be attached to this request.)
2. 1 agree to not discharge any sanitary wastewater from this mining activity except under the
provisions of another NPDES permit specifically issued therefore.
3. 1 agree that bulk storage of petroleum products and other chemicals shall have adequate protection
so as to contain all spills on the site.
4. 1 agree that solid wastes will be disposed of in accordance with N.C. statutes and rules governing
solid waste disposal.
5. 1 agree that maintenance activities for vehicles and heavy equipment will be performed so as to not
result in contamination of the surface or ground waters.
I agree to abide by the provisions as listed above and recognize that the provisions are to be considered as
enforceable requirements of the General Permit.
I certify that I am familiar with the information contained in this application and that to the best of my knowledge
and belief such information is true, complete, and accurate.
Printed Name of Person Signing: Elijah T. Morton
Title: President
OV
( to' Signed)
Notice of Intent must be accompanied by a check or money order for $100.00 made payable to NCDEQ.
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Mail the entire package to:
Stormwater Permitting Program
Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources
1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612
Note
The submission of this document does not guarantee coverage under the NPDES
NCG02 General Permit. Upon review of the submittal, the Division may
determine that coverage under an individual permit is more appropriate. Also be
advised that renewed and continued coverage under NCG02 may be dependent
upon the permittee's compliance success and/or status of the receiving waters.
For questions, please contact the DEMLR/Land Quality Section Regional Office for your area.
DEMLR/Land Quality Section Regional Office Contact Information:
Asheville Office ......
[phone]
Fayetteville Office
... [phone]
Mooresville Office
... [phone]
Raleigh Office ........
[phone]
Washington Office
...[phone]
Wilmington Office ...
[phone]
Winston-Salem ......
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FOR WELLMAN MINE
APRIL 2018
SCOPE
The intent of this plan is to provide a detailed plan/guide for the Operation and
Maintenance of the Wellman Mine so that it complies with Part III Section A of the
NPDES General Permit No. NCG020000 for Mine Dewatering. This plan has been
prepared by Parker & Associates, Inc.
1. SITE PLAN
A. See the attached Exhibit 1 — Color Portion of Folkstone USGS map, and
Exhibit 2 — Portion of Onslow County D.O.T. Map, and Mine Site Plan.
B. The Wellman Mine is a proposed sand mining operation only. Sand shall be
excavated and loaded directly into trucks and hauled off site to other locations. Loading
shall be performed with an excavator. Other than normal daily maintenance, all
equipment service shall be performed off site. No fuels or lubricants shall be stored near
or in the mining area. Excavated material is normally wet so dust shall not be a problem
in mine. The haul road shall be monitored and periodically dampened utilizing a water
truck when necessary to control any dust created from hauling operations. There shall be
no waste generated from this operation, therefore, no disposal plan is needed. The
possible pollutants to be concerned with are small amounts of fuel or hydraulic oil
created by a ruptured hose or pipe on trucks or equipment. This should not be a normal
occurrence but in the unlikely event that it does happen there always shall be someone on
site to minimize and contain the spill before it reaches any water source. Any
contaminated soils shall be removed and disposed of at a facility certified to treat soils.
C. See the attached Mine Site Plan by Parker & Associates, Inc.
D. There have been no significant spills or leaks at this location, therefore, no
corrective actions have been needed.
E. The discharge pipe for the dewatering pump shall be inspected daily when
pumping. The discharge line is located in close proximity to power source for pump and
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immediately after starting, pump discharge shall be evaluated to determine if any turbid
non-stormwater discharge is present. Pumping shall be performed only as needed and
never immediately after or during a rain event. Water shall be drawn from just below the
surface (6"-12") of the water to pump the clearest water. Visual checks for clarity shall
be performed each time the pump is operated. Any foam, discoloration or unusual odor
shall result in immediate shut down of pump and discharge.
Samples shall be collected and analyzed by a certified laboratory as required in the
NPDES General Permit — NCG020000 and results shall be kept on site. Results shall also
be forwarded to NC DEMLR annually as required by the General Permit. At any time
sampling results exceed acceptable levels, discharging shall cease until conditions
become more favorable and samples shall be taken monthly for a period of one year or as
outlined in the General Permit. After such time, if levels have been consistently lower
than acceptable levels, samples shall be drawn on a quarterly basis at minimum or as
deemed necessary. Daily records shall be maintained on site recording times and amounts
of pumping as well as recorded rainfall.
2. EROSION AND SEDIMENTATION CONTROL
The site shall install and maintain all erosion control measures shown on the
approved mine site plan.
There shall be no gravity discharge of stormwater to the adjacent wetlands or
creek; therefore, there are no special erosion and sedimentation control measures. The
dewatering discharge shall pump into a rip rap lined basin, then flow through the 50'
undisturbed buffer prior to flowing into the wetlands, then flow through several hundred
feet of wetlands prior to reaching the creek. The facility shall be operated and maintained
in compliance with the mining permit issued by the Division of Energy, Mineral and
Land Resources.
3. STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PLAN
A. All excavation and land disturbance shall be confined to the mine area with
only one controlled discharge source (dewatering pump). Natural grade in the area
prohibits stormwater run-on as all areas sheet flow to wetlands away from mining area.
No discharge of stormwater (pumping) shall occur until all solids have settled and water
is clear.
B. An inspection of mine slopes, entrance/exit, and stormwater protection devices
(BMP's) shall be conducted weekly or within 24 hours of any storm event by the mine
operator or other competent person. No discharge shall take place during or immediately
after a storm event. A rain gauge shall be kept on site and monitored and all rainfall
recorded. A record of inspections, deficiencies and corrections shall be recorded and kept
on site.
C. There shall be no bulk storage of any kind on this site.
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4. WETLANDS MONITORING
The adjacent wetlands shall be monitored annually by a Soil Scientist to
determine if the mine dewatering is having a detrimental effect on the wetlands. A yearly
report shall be filed and kept by the mine operator. If it is determined that the wetlands
are being affected, a mitigation plan shall be developed by the Soil Scientist and
presented to NC DEMLR for approval.
5. SPILL PREVENTION AND RESPONSE PLAN (SPRP)
There shall be no bulk storage of any kind on site; therefore, there is no potential
for spills.
6. PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE AND GOOD HOUSEKEEPING PROGRAM
All equipment and trucks shall be kept in good working order and kept on a
regular maintenance schedule. Operators shall be trained and required to inspect
equipment prior to starting work each day and periodically throughout each shift.
Operators shall look for fluid leaks as well as potential leaks and shall not use equipment
if any problems are found. All equipment with any type of leak shall be removed from
mine immediately and repaired. Equipment shall be removed from mine and washed
periodically to prevent rainwater from washing contaminants from machine onto ground.
All equipment shall be checked by mine operator or qualified mechanic weekly.
7. EMPLOYEE TRAINING
Training for all involved in mine operation shall be required annually. This
training will include safety, things to look for that could possibly contaminate water,
equipment inspections, and instructions on what to do if a spill occurs. All new
employees and anyone working in mine area shall be required to receive training before
entering mine. Training shall be provided by mine operator. Mine operator shall stay up
to date on new references and resources pertaining to mining safety and stormwater
management.
8. RESPONSIBLE PARTY
The Mine Operator shall be responsible for overall coordination, development and
implementation of the SWPPP, and all mine and dewatering practices. He shall ensure
that all requirements are met and all records are up to date. The Operator shall be also
responsible for training of employees and personnel.
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9. PLAN AMENDMENT
The SPPP shall be reviewed annually and amended as needed and all changes
incorporated into training and Best Management Practices.
10. PLAN IMPLEMENTATION
The SPPP shall be implemented immediately upon approval and a copy
maintained on site. Additional copies of the plan and recorded data shall be provided
upon request. Information shall be kept on site for a minimum period of five years and
made available to NCDEQ upon request.
11. ATTACHMENTS
Exhibit 1
— USGS Map showing approximate Mine location
Exhibit 2
— NCDOT Road Map showing approximate Mine location.
Exhibit 3
— Business Information for Morton Minerals, Inc.
Exhibit 4 —
Report by Pittman Soil Consulting dated April 8, 2018
Exhibit 5 —
Specifications/Cut Sheet for Dewatering Pump.
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Parker and Associates
PO Box 796
Jacksonville, NC 28540
Ref: Wellman Mine located on Hines Stump Sound Church Road
Dear Mr. Stewart,
The NCDOT document "The Skaggs Method for Determining Lateral Effects of a
Borrow Pit on Adjacent Wetlands" was used to determine the appropriate setback from
the wetland line to the borrow pit.
Pittman Soil Consulting performed a soil study to make certain that the Onslow County
Soil Survey map was somewhat accurate. This evaluation determined that the listed soils
on the soil survey were concurrent with what was identified in the field.
According to the soil survey Leon, Murville, Torhunta, and Foreston soils are present in
the proposed mine area.
The provided topographic data survey showed ground elevations of 48-62' above sea
level in the mine area.
-For this evaluation we used the average of the low and high ground elevations
which was calculated to be 55' above sea level
-Average published seasonally high water table for each soil series( Leon 0.5'
bgs, Murville 0.5' bgs, Torhunta F bgs, and Foreston 2' bgs)
-Water elevation in the pit once the mining operation has concluded will be
approximately 2' lower than the published seasonally high water table
Using this data and the topographic map provided by Parker and Associates the following
elevations were determined for water in the proposed mine per each soil series versus
ground surface elevations in the adjacent wetlands.

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Based on these calculations the elevation of the water in the pit for the Torhunta series
would be lower than the wetland elevation. Published soil survey and in situ soil data
were collected and input into the Lateral Effect model to determine the appropiate
setback. The model could not predict the required setback because of the small
increment of difference. This would warrant a setback of 50' from the wetlands even
though the setback could be less than 1 foot.
The remaining soil series were found to have final water table elevations that were higher
than the wetland elevations. This would suggest flow from the pit to the wetlands and the
minimum setback of 50' would be adequate.
The proposed setback to the mine as currently designed are 50' from the wetlands. This
setback is more than sufficient to assure that the mining operation will not dewater the
wetlands.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact me at 910-330-2784. Thank You.
Sincerely,
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Pittman II
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NC Licensed Soil Scientist

NORTH CAROLINA
MINING PERMIT APPLICATION
State of North Carolina
Department of Environmental Quality
Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources
1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612
[phone]
Revised: 2017

NOTE:
It is recommended that you contact the appropriate
Regional Office (see Regional Office listing in the back of this
booklet) or the Raleigh Central Office for a
PRE -APPLICATION MEETING
to discuss your intentions and address any questions.

MINING PERMIT APPLICATION REVIEW
PROCESS FLOWCHART
BEGINNING OF PROCESS
I Application received by I
State Mining Specialist
Application assigned to
Assistant State Mining Specialist
Assistant State Mining Specialist/Program Secretary
routes application for review and comment
- U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service - Regional Office
- N. C. Geological Survey
- Wildlife Resources Commission
- Division of Water Resources
- Division of Archives & History
- Division of Parks & Recreation
- Others as appropriate
*All application review comments forwarded to
Assistant State Mining Specialist
Is application complete?
If "YES", Assistant State Mining
Specialist drafts the proposed
permit action
I Applicant issues I
Public Notice
- Division of Air Quality
- Division of Water Resources
.... ...............................
Review Public Comments;
Public Hearing Possible
: ..................................:
If "NO", Assistant State Mining
Specialist drafts a letter requesting
additional information from applicant
Additional information from
applicant received and routed
to/reviewed by Assistant State Mining
Specialist and Regional Office Staff
(go to *)

Application & proposed permit action
reviewed by State Mining Specialist
Is application &
proposed permit action
complete/acceptable??
If "Yes", the following permit actions
are issued by the State Mining Specialist:
- Draft Permits
- Permit Transfers/Name Changes
- Bond Substitutions/Cancellations
- Permit Releases
- High Airblast Remediation Plans
- Non -controversial New Permits
- - Small, Non -controversial Modifications
END OF PROCESS
If "YES", application & proposed
permit action forwarded to and
reviewed by Division Director
Is application &
proposed permit action
complete/acceptable??
If "YES", the proposed permit action is
issued by the Division Director
END OF PROCESS
If "No", application & proposed
permit action returned to Assistant
State Mining Specialist for revision
(go to *)
For other permit actions, if "Yes",
application & proposed permit action
forwarded to and reviewed by Mining
Specialist
Is application &
proposed permit action
complete/ acceptable??
If "NO", application & proposed permit
action returned to State Mining Specialist/
Assistant State Mining Specialist for revision
(go to *)
If "NO", application & proposed permit
action returned to Section Chief/State Mining
Specialist for revision

APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
(PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE)
1. Name of Mine Wellman Mine County
River Basin White Oak
Latitude (decimal degrees to four places) 34°30'17.0"N
Longitude (decimal degrees to four places) 77031'41.6"W
2. Name of Applicant* Morton Minerals, Inc.
3.
Onslow
Permanent address for receipt of official mail** 121 Garnet Lane, Jacksonville, NC 28546
Telephone ( 910 ) 346-9068 Alternate No. ( )
4. Mine Office Address 121 Garnet Lane, Jacksonville, NC 28546
Telephone ( 910 ) 346-9068
Mine Manager Elijah T. Morton
6. E-mail Address: [e-mail]
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 Date _ q�1\�m/
Print Name Elija T. Morton
Title President
* This will be the name that the mining permit will be issued to and the name that must be indicated on the
reclamation bond (securiW 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
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APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
provided before this application can be considered complete. Attach additional sheets as needed.
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APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
NOTE: All of the following questions must 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 of the following that apply:
® If this is an application for a NEW permit, indicate the total acreage at the site to be covered by the
permit (this is the acreage that the "new permit" fee will be based upon): 18.9
Of this acreage, how much is owned and how much is leased? Acres owned: 0
Acres leased: 45.8 Property owner if leased: Wellman Properties LLC
❑ If this is an application for a MODIFICATION to a mining permit, indicate the mining permit
number and the total (overall) acreage covered by the existing permit.
Mining Permit No.: Total permitted acreage:
Does the modification involve acreage within the previously approved permitted boundary?
Yes ❑ NoEl. If yes, indicate the acreage to be covered by T11s, modification (this is the acreage
that the "major modification" fee will be based upon):
Doe the modification involve acreage outside the previously approved permitted boundary?
Yes L] No ❑. 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 this acreage to be added to the permit, will any portion of this acreage be affected (i.e.: disturbed,
ground cover removed) by the mining operation? Yes ❑ No ❑ (If no, a "minor modification"
fee of $100.00 is required, despite the "undisturbed" acreage to be added). If yes, indicate the
acreage to be affected within the acreage to be added to the permit (the total acreage to be added to
the permit is the acreage that the "major modification" fee will be based upon):
❑ If this is an application for TRANSFER of a mining permit, indicate the mining permit number and
the total (overall) acreage covered by the existing permit.
Mining Permit No.: Total permitted acreage:
SEE THE FEE SCHEDULE AT THE END OF THIS FORM FOR THE PROPER FEE AMOUNT TO BE
PAID FOR THE REQUESTED PERMIT ACTION(S) AND CORRESPONDING ACREAGE NOTED
ABOVE
2. Name of all materials mined: Topsoil, Sand, Sandy Clay Loam
3. Mining method:
Hydraulic Dredge
Dragline & Truck
Other (explain):
®Front-end Loader & Truck ❑X Shovel & Truck
Self -loading Scraper
4. a. Expected maximum depth of mine (feet) 25 feet
Depth is relative to what benchmark? (e.g., natural ground level, mean sea level, road elevation, etc.)
Natural Ground Level
b. Expected average depth of mine (feet) 25 feet
5. Has any area(s) at this site been mined in the past? Yes ❑ No ❑X
If yes, when and by whom was this activity conducted?
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APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
6. Number of years for which the permit is requested (Life of the Mining Operation or Life of Lease from
Public Entity): 10 Years
B. MAPS
Clearly mark and label the location of your mining operation on six (6) conies 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 OR 512 North Salisbury Street, 5t' Floor
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612 Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
[phone]
htty:Hvortal.ncdenr.orp/web/Ir/geoloL-ical home
County highway maps may be obtained from the N.C. Department of Transportation:
North Carolina Department of Transportation - Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Mailing Address:
NCDOT GIS Unit
1587 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1587
Physical Address:
NCDOT GIS Unit
3401 Carl Sandburg Court
Raleigh, North Carolina 27610
[phone]
http://www.ncdot.org/it/gis/
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 (see minimum requirements listed below) to clearly illustrate the
following, at a minimum:
a. Property lines of the tract or tracts of land on which the proposed mining activity is to be located
including easements and rights-of-way.
b. Existing or proposed permit boundaries.
c. Initial and ultimate limits of clearing and grading.
d. Outline and width of all buffer zones (both undisturbed and unexcavated).
e. Outline and acreage of all pits/excavations.
f. Outline and acreage of all stockpile areas.
gg Outline and acreage of all temporary and/or permanent overburden disposal areas.
h. Location and acreage of all processing plants (processing plants may be described as to location and
distance from mine if sufficiently far removed).
i. Locations and names of all streams, rivers and lakes.
j. Outline and acreage of all settling and/or processing wastewater ponds.
k. Location and acreage of all planned and existing access roads and on-site haul roads.
1. Location of planned and existing on-site buildings.
in. Location and dimensions of all proposed sediment and erosion control measures.
n. Location of 100 -year floodplain limits and wetland boundaries.
o. Names of owners of record, both public and private, of all tracts of land that are adjoining the mining
permit boundary; if an adjoining tract is owned or leased by the applicant or is owned by the lessor of
the mine tract, names of owners of record of tracts adjoining these tracts, that are within 1,000 feet of
the mining permit boundary, must be provided on the mine map.
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p. Names of owners of record, both public and private, of all tracts of land that are adjoining the mining
permit boundary which lie directly across and are contiguous to any highway, creek, stream, river, or
other watercourse, railroad track, or utility or other public right-of-way. If an adjoining tract is owned
or leased by the applicant or is owned by the lessor of the mine tract, names of owners of record of
tracts adjoining these tracts, that are within 1,000 feet of the mining permit boundary, must be
provided on the mine map(s). NOTE: "Highway" means a road that has four lanes of travel or less
and is not designated as an Interstate Highway.
q. Map legend:
1. Name of applicant
2. Name of mine
3. North arrow
4. County
5. Scale
6. Symbols used and corresponding names
7. Date prepared and revised
8. Name and title of person preparing map
Map scales should meet the following guidelines:
PERMITTED ACREAGE
MAP SCALE
0-49 Acres
1 inch = 50 feet
50-199 Acres
1 inch = 100 feet
200+ Acres
1 inch = 200 feet
(NOTE: Smaller scaled maps may be acceptable if they clearly illustrate the above items)
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A table/chart must be provided on the mine map that clearly lists the approximate acreage of tailings/sediment
ponds, stockpiles, wastepiles, processing area/haul roads, mine excavation and any other major aspect of the
mining operation that is proposed to be affected/disturbed during the life of the mining permit. A table/chart
similar to the following will be acceptable:
CATEGORY
AFFECTED ACREAGE
Tailings/Sediment Ponds
within excavation area
Stockpiles
within excavation area
Wastepiles
within excavation area
Processing Area/Haul Roads
0.5
Mine Excavation
18.9
Other (Explain)
Total Disturbed Acreage
19.4
NOTE:
IN ADDITION TO THE ABOVE, THE MAPS MUST ALSO INCLUDE ANY SITE-SPECIFIC
INFORMATION THAT IS PROVIDED IN THE ANSWERS TO THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS IN
THIS APPLICATION FORM (PLEASE NOTE THE ITALICIZED QUESTIONS/STATEMENTS
THROUGHOUT THE FORM). THIS APPLICATION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED COMPLETE
WITHOUT ALL RELEVANT ITEMS BEING ADEQUATELY ADDRESSED ON THE MINE MAPS.

APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
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.
1. Clear and grub mine area. Install silt fence as needed.
2. Remove topsoil and stockpile in unmined areas.
3. Excavate sand and sandy loam fill.
4. Dewater as needed.
5. Maintain existing haul road as needed.
6. Maintain erosion control devices.
2. Describe specific erosion control measures to be installed prior to land disturbing activities and during
mining to prevent offsite sedimentation (include specific plans for sediment and erosion control for mine
excavation(s), waste piles, access/mine roads and process areas), and give a detailed sequence of
installation and schedule for maintenance of the measures. Locate and label all sediment and erosion
control measures on the mine map(s) and provide typical cross-sections/construction details of each
measure. Engineering designs and calculations are required to justify the adequacy of any proposed
measures.
Rock Check Dams
Silt Fence
Stabilized Construction Entrance
3. a. Will the operation involve washing the material mined, recycling process water, or other waste water
handling? Yes El No XZ. If yes, briefly describe all such processes including any chemicals to be used.
b. Will the operation involve discharging fresh or waste water from the mine or plant as a point discharge to
the waters of the State? Yes © NoE]. Ifyes, briefly describe the nature ofthe discharge and locate
all proposed discharge points (along with their method of stabilization) on your mine map(s).
Discharge shall be from dewatering accumulated ground water in the mine. Point of discharge is located
on the site plan.
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c. Will any part of the proposed mine excavation(s) extend b low the ater table? Yes ® No ❑.
If yes, do you intend to dewater the excavation(s)? Yes X1 Nori.
If yes, what impact, if any, will mine dewatering have on neighboring wells? Estimated withdrawal rate
in gallons per day: 20.000 (varies) . Locate all existing wells on the mine map(s) that lie within
500 feet ohe proposed excavation area. Provide data to support any conclusions or statements made,
including any monitoring well data, well construction data and current water withdrawal rates. Indicate
whether the proposed mine locale is served by a public water system or private wells.
No known wells lie within 500 feet of the proposed excavation area. Proposed mine locale is
served by ONWASA Water, Public Water System.
d. If you answered yes to any of the above questions, provide evidence that you have applied for or
obtained the appropriate water quality permit(s) (i.e., non -discharge, NPDES, Stormwater, etc.) from the
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.
Application attached.
4. a. Will the operation involve crushing or any other air contaminant emissions? Yes ❑ No X ❑ .
p
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?
Areas will be wetted down as necessary with a water pumper truck to minimize dust from activities.

APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
5. a. A buffer will be required between any mining activity and any mining permit boundary or right-of-
way. It may be an unexcavated buffer (no excavation, but roadways, berms and erosion &
sedimentation control measures may be installed within it), an undisturbed buffer (no disturbance
within the buffer whatsoever), or a combination of the two, depending upon the site conditions. Note
that all buffers must be located within the mining permit boundaries.
How wide a buffer will be maintained between any mining activity and any mining permit boundary
or right-of-way at this site? A minimum buffer of 25 feet is recommended, although a wider buffer
may be needed depending on site conditions. Show all buffer locations and widths on the mine
map(s).
Buffers are shown on Mine Site Plan.
b. A minimum 50 foot wide undisturbed buffer will be required between any land disturbing activities
within the mining permit boundaries and any natural watercourses and wetlands unless smaller
undisturbed buffers can be justified. Depending on site conditions, a buffer wider than 50 feet may
be needed.
How wide an undisturbed buffer will be maintained between any land disturbing activities within the
mining permit boundaries and any natural watercourses and wetlands at this site? Show all buffer
locations and widths on the mine map(s).
The top of bank of the mine is located 50 feet or greater from adjacent wetlands.
6. a. Describe methods to prevent landslide or slope instability adjacent to adjoining permit boundaries
during mining. Minimum 2 horizontal to 1 vertical slopes or flatter for clayey material and
minimum 3 horizontal to 1 vertical slopes or flatter for sandy material are generally required, unless
technical justification can be provided to allow steeper slopes.
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b. Provide a cross-section on the mine map(s) for all fill slopes (berms, wastepiles, overburden
disposal areas, etc.), clearly indicating the intended side slope gradient, installation of any benches
and/or slope drains (with supporting design information) if needed, and the method of final
stabilization.
3:1 as shown on the plan.
c. In excavation(s) of unconsolidated (non -rock) materials, specify the angle of all cut slopes including
specifications for benching and sloping. Cross-sections for all cut slopes must be provided on the
mine map(s).
3:1 as shown on the plan.
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.
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7. Describe other methods to be taken during mining to prevent physical hazard to any neighboring dwelling
house, public road, public, commercial or industrial building from any mine excavation. Locate all such
structures on the mine map if they are within 300 feet of any proposed excavation.
Construction entrance shall be installed to keep sediment off state road. Haul roads shall be watered
down if needed to keep dust from leaving site. No explosives shall be used.
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 accepptable 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).
Private controlled access to mine
Locked gate to Mine Haul Road
No trespassing signs posted
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9. Are acid producing minerals or soils present? Yes ❑ No ©.
If yes, how will acid water pollution from the excavation, stockpiles and waste areas be controlled?
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 maps) and provide cross-sections
through all proposed berms or proposed spacing, sizes and species for tree plantings.
-Existing trees on West side of Haul Road will be left
-Wetlands shall be left wooded to provide visual screen.
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?
N/A
11. Will explosives be used? Yes ❑ No N.
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
structures) to the proposed excavations) 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 N.
Ifyes, describe these materials, how they will be stored and method of containment in case ofspill. Indicate
the location(s) of all storage facilities on the mine map(s).
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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 allpermanent
channels must be indicated on the reclamation map.
-Mine is to be reclaimed as a fish pond, reclamation will be ongoing during mining operations.
-Slopes will be maintained at 3:1 and vegetated per the permanent seeding chart on the plan.
2. Is an excavated or impounded body of water to be left as a part of the reclamation? Yes © No ❑.
If yes, illustrate the location of the body(s) of water on the reclamation map and provide a scaled
cross-sections) through the proposed body(s) of water. The minimum water depth must be at least 4 feet,
measured from the normal low water table elevation, unless information is provided to indicate that a more
shallow water body will be productive and beneficial at this site.
Will the body(s) of water be stocked with fish? Yes ® No ❑
If yes, specify species.
Catfish
Bream
Bass
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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4. Indicate the method(s) of reclamation of overburden, refuse, spoil banks or other such on-site mine waste
areas, including specifications for benching and sloping. Final cross-sections and locations for such
areas must be provided on the reclamation map.
Waste material left onsite shall be spread over banks and slopes no steeper that 3:1 slopes.
Piles shall not be left standing, other than landscaped berms. Permanent ground cover shall
be established.
5. a. Describe reclamation of processing facilities, stockpile areas, and on-site roadways.
Roadways will be maintained as needed.
Stockpiles will be spread and permanent seeding will take place.
b. Will any on-site roadways be left as part of the reclamation? Yes ® No ❑.
If yes, identify such roadways on the reclamation map and provide details on permanent road and ditch
line stabilization.
The Haul Road (shown on plans) will remain.
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 venerated waste shall be disposed of on the mine site without 2dor 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.
All contaminants and waste products will be hauled off to the appropriate waste facility.
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7. Describe your plan for revegetation or other surface treatment of the affected areas. This plan must
include recommendations for year-round seeding, including the time of seeding and the amount and type
of seed, fertilizer, lime and mulch per acre. The recommendations must include general seeding
instructions for both permanent and temporary revegetation. Revegetation utilizing only tree plantings is
not acceptable. Recommendations can be sought from:
a. Authorized representatives of the local Soil and Water Conservation District;
b. Authorized representatives of the 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;
gg N.C. Surface Mining Manual: A Guide for Permitting, Operation and Reclamation;
h. Others as may be approved by the Department.
LIME - RATE OF APPLICATION (tons/acre): 1.5 tons/acre
FERTILIZER - ANALYSIS AND RATE OF APPLICATION (pounds/acre):
750 lbs/acre of 10-10-10
SEED - TYPE(S) AND RATE(S) OF APPLICATION INCLUDING YEAR-ROUND SEEDING
SCHEDULE (pounds/acre): [NOTE: Include Legumes]
Seed Types:
Fescue
Bahia
Bermuda
German Millet
Rye
Seedine Dates:
Year Round
Year Round
Year Round
April 1- Sept 1
Sept 1- April 1
Seeding Rates:
60 lbs./Ac
30 lbs./Ac
101 lbs./Ac
101 lbs./Ac
80 lbs./Ac
MULCH - TYPE AND RATE OF APPLICATION (pounds/acre) AND METHOD OF ANCHORING:
2 tons/acre of straw shall be crimped and/or asphalt tacked
OTHER VEGETATIVE COVERS - TYPE (S) AND RATE (S) OF APPLICATION INCLUDING
SEEDING SCHEDULE (pounds/acre, trees/acre, spacing of trees/shrubs, etc):
Revegetation and/or
Signature
Print Name Timothy M. Stewart
Title P.E.
Agency Parker & Associates, Inc.
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APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
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
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 Ac.
b) Positive Drainage Ac. X $1,500.00 = $
SUBTOTAL COST: $
Inflation Factor:
0.02 X SUBTOTAL COST: $ X Permit Life Provided by Applicant (Life of the Mining Operation
or Life -of Lease from Public Entity (in Years)):
INFLATION COST: $
Total Reclamation Bond Cost: $
(round down to the nearest $100.00)
(NOTE: The reclamation bond cannot exceed $1 million per GS 74-54)
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AFFECTED
RECLAMATION
RECLAMATION
CATEGORY
ACREAGE
COST/ACRE*
COST
Tailings/Sediment Ponds:
Ac.
X
$
/Ac.
_ $
Stockpiles:
Ac.
X
$
/Ac.
_ $
Wastepiles:
Ac.
X
$
/Ac.
_ $
Processing Area/Haul Roads:
Ac.
X
$
/Ac.
_ $
Mine Excavation:
Ac.
X
$
/Ac.
_ $
Other:
Ac.
X
$
/Ac.
_ $
TOTAL AFFECTED AC.:
Ac.
(TOTAL PERMITTED AC.:
Ac.)
Temporary & Permanent Sedimentation & Erosion Control Measures:
Divide the TOTAL AFFECTED AC. above into the following two categories: a) affected acres that drain into
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 Ac.
b) Positive Drainage Ac. X $1,500.00 = $
SUBTOTAL COST: $
Inflation Factor:
0.02 X SUBTOTAL COST: $ X Permit Life Provided by Applicant (Life of the Mining Operation
or Life -of Lease from Public Entity (in Years)):
INFLATION COST: $
Total Reclamation Bond Cost: $
(round down to the nearest $100.00)
(NOTE: The reclamation bond cannot exceed $1 million per GS 74-54)
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APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
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.
THIS SECTION MUST BE COMPLETED FOR ALL APPLICATIONS FOR NEW MILTING PERMITS
AND ALL MODIFICATIONS OF A MINING PERMIT TO ADD LAND TO THE PERMITTED AREA, AS
REQUIRED BY NCGS 74-50(bl).
SEE THE NEXT TWO PAGES FOR THE "NOTICE" FORM AND THE "AFFIDAVIT OF
NOTIFICATION"
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NOTICE
Pursuant to provisions G.S. 74-50(bl) of The Mining Act of 1971, Notice is hereby given that
Morton Minerals, Inc. has applied on 4 — ( a " t 9
(Applicant Name) (Date)
to the Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources, North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality,
1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612, for (check one):
® a new surface mining permit,
❑ a modification of an existing surface mining permit to add land to the permitted area; or
❑ a modification of an existing surface mining permit to add land to the permitted area with no disturbance
in the area proposed. Please note that future modification(s) may be submitted by the applicant to
allow disturbance within this area without re -notification of adjoining landowners.
The applicant proposes to mine Topsoil, Sand & Sandy Clay Loam on 18.9 acres located 1.0t
(Mineral, Ore) (Number) (Miles)
East of Holly Ridge off/near road NCSR 1533/1 -lines Stump Sound Church Road
(Direction) (Nearest Town) (Number/Name)
in Onslow County.
*SEE ATTACHED MAP FOR PROPOSED PERMIT BOUNDARIES AND CORRESPONDING
ADJOINING LANDOWNER NAMES AND LOCATIONS*
In accordance with G.S. 74-50(bl), the mine operator is required to make a reasonable effort, satisfactory to the
Department, to notify all owners of record, both public and private, of all tracts of land that are adjoining the mining
permit boundary; if an adjoining tract is owned or leased by the applicant or is owned by the lessor of the mine tract,
all owners of record of tracts adjoining these tracts must be notified (that are within 1,000 feet of the mining permit
boundary). In addition, the mine operator must also notify the chief administrative officer of the county or
municipality in which any part of the permitted area is located. Any person may file written comment(s) to the
Department at the above address within thirty (30) days of the issuance of this Notice or the filing of the application
for a permit, whichever is later. Should the Department determine that a significant public interest exists relative to
G.S. 74-51, a public hearing will be held within 60 days of the end of the 30 -day comment period specified above.
A copy of the permit application materials is on file and available for public review during normal business
hours at the above listed address as well as at the appropriate regional office. For information regarding i
. Por information on
at [phone]. Pleas
See Attached List
(Addressee/Owner of Record's
Name and Address)
W -la-lq
(Date of Issuance of this Notice/
Mailed to Addressee/Owner of Record)
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ication
Elijah T. Morton of
Morton Minerals, Inc.
(Name of Applicant: Include Contact Person
& Company Name, if Applicable)
121 Garnet Lane
Jacksonville, NC 28546
(Address of Applicant)
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APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
AFFIDAVIT OF NOTIFICATION
I, Elijah T. Morton , 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 sworn, do hereby attest that the following are all known
owners of record, both public and private, of all tracts of land that are adjoining the mining permit boundary
(including, where an adjoining tract is owned or leased by the applicant or is owned by the lessor of the mine tract,
all owners of record of tracts adjoining these tracts, that are within 1,000 feet of the mining permit boundary) and
that notice of the pending application has been caused to be mailed, by certified or registered mail, return receipt
requested, to said owners of record at their addresses shown below, such notice being given on a form provided by
the Department:
(Adjoining Landowner Name) (Address)
See Attached List
(Attach additional list if necessary)
I do also attest that the following individual is the chief administrative officer of the county or municipality in which
any part of the permitted area is located and that notice of the pending application has been caused to be mailed, by
certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, to said office at the following address:
(Chief Administrative Officer Name)
[i.e.: City Manager, County Manager, Mayor, etc.]
Ms. Angie Manning
Onslow County Lane Use Administrator
(Address)
Onslow County Planning Department
234 NW Corridor Blvd.
Jacksonville, NC 28540
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(b 1) and 15A NCAC 513.0004(d).
I understand that it is the responsibility of the applicant to retain the receipts of mailing showing that the above
notices were caused to be mailed and to provide them to the Department upon request.
//Signature of Applicant or Agent Date
If person executing Affidavit is an agent or employee of an applicant, provide the following information:
Name of applicant: t'. 1 Qch (. r'(� ft n
Title of person executing A idavit 1r C -S i Ck%-- a+
I, D*f-\C7-0V-tomh'T A*- V"a Notary Public of the County of On sLa,u al / i/ , ,
State of North Carolina, do hereby certify that I� C" 1 - O PH J yF
appeared before me this day and under oath acknowledged that the above Affidavit was y 16nkek
Y
Witnes m a d and no is is o day of P12C 1 � � 0 � Q�AfJ gt-\G
Notary: my Commission expires:
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APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
G. LAND ENTRY AGREEMENT
We hereby grant to the Department or its appointed representatives the right of entry and travel upon our lands
or operation during regular business hours for the purpose of making necessary field inspections or investigations as
may be reasonably required in the administration of the Mining Act of 1971 pursuant to G.S. 74-56.
We further grant to the Department or its appointed representatives the right to make whatever entries on the
land as may be reasonably necessary and to take whatever actions as may be reasonably necessary in order to carry
out reclamation which the operator has failed to complete in the event a bond forfeiture is ordered pursuant to G.S.
74-59.
LANDOWNER:
APPLICANT:
Signatu Signature:*
Print Name: David W. Wellman
(Title, if applicable)
Company Wellman's Properties, LLC
(If applicable)
Address: 250 Graham Lane
P.O. Box 8
Holly Ridge, NC 28445
Telephone: ( gio )_ 279-3545
Date Signed: 4 � a- � q
Print Name: Elijah T. Morton
Title: President
Company: Morton Minerals, Inc.
Mine Name: Wellman Mine
Telephone: ( g10 ) sas_aoss
Date Signed:
*Signature must be the same as the individual who signed Page 1 of this application
One original and five (5) conies of the completed application six (6) conies of all location mans, mine mans
and reclamation maps, and the appropriate processing fee (see next page for fee schedule) 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
(9 19) 707-9220.
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APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
MINING FEE SCHEDULE
A nonrefundable permit application processing fee when filing for a new mining permit, permit modification or transferred permit is
required as follows:
Acres for new permits means the total acreage at the site. Acres for modification of permits means that area of land affected by the modification within the permitted mine
area, or any additional land that is to be disturbed and added to an existing permitted area, or both.
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0-25 acres
26+acres
New Permit Applications
$3,750.00
$5,000.00
Permit Modifications
$750.00
$1,000.00
Permit Transfers
$100.00
$100.00
Annual Operating Fee
$400.00
$400.00
Acres for new permits means the total acreage at the site. Acres for modification of permits means that area of land affected by the modification within the permitted mine
area, or any additional land that is to be disturbed and added to an existing permitted area, or both.
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APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
There are seven Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources (DEMLR) Regional Offices. Use the map below to
locate the Regional Office serving your county.
Asheville Regional Office
• Counties: Avery, Buncombe, Burke, Caldwell, Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Haywood, Henderson, Jackson,
Macon, Madison, McDowell, Mitchell, Polk, Rutherford, Swain, Transylvania, Yancey
• Address: 2090 U.S. Highway 70, Swannanoa, NC 28778
• Voice: 828.296.4500
• FAX: [phone]
Fayetteville Regional Office
• Counties: Anson, Bladen, Cumberland, Harnett, Hoke, Montgomery, Moore, Richmond, Robeson, Sampson,
Scotland
• Address: 225 Green Street, (Systel Building), Suite 714, Fayetteville, NC 28301-5094
• Voice: 910.433.3300
• FAX: [phone]
Mooresville Regional Office
• Counties: Alexander, Cabarrus, Catawba, Cleveland, Gaston, Iredell, Lincoln, Mecklenburg, Rowan, Stanly,
Union
• Address: 610 East Center Ave., Suite 301, Mooresville, NC 28115
• Voice: 704.663.1699
• FAX: [phone]
Raleigh Regional Office
• Counties: Chatham, Durham, Edgecombe, Franklin, Granville, Halifax, Johnston, Lee, Nash, Northampton,
Orange, Person, Vance, Wake, Warren, Wilson
• Address: 1628 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1628 or 3800 Barrett Drive, Raleigh, NC 27609
• Voice: 919.791.4200
• FAX: [phone]
Washington Regional Office
• Counties: Beaufort, Bertie, Camden, Chowan, Craven, Currituck, Dare, Gates, Greene, Hertford, Hyde, Jones,
Lenoir, Martin, Pamlico, Pasquotank, Perquimans, Pitt, Tyrrell, Washington, Wayne
• Address: 943 Washington Square Mall, Washington, NC 27889
• Voice: 252.946.6481
• FAX: [phone]
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APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
LAND QUALITY REGIONAL OFFICES (continued)
Wilmington Regional Office
• Counties: Brunswick, Carteret, Columbus, Duplin, New Hanover, Onslow, Pender
• Address: 127 Cardinal Drive Extension, Wilmington, NC 28405
• Voice: 910.796.7215
• FAX: [phone]
Winston-Salem Regional Office
• Counties: Alamance, Alleghany, Ashe, Caswell, Davidson, Davie, Forsyth, Guilford, Rockingham, Randolph,
Stokes, Surry, Watauga, Wilkes, Yadkin
• Address: 1450 Hanes Mill Road, Suite 300, Winston-Salem, NC 27103
• Voice: 336.776.9800
• FAX: [phone]
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APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
SCHEDULE OF RECLAMATION COSTS
Based upon ranee of $500 - $5.000 per affected acre)
COMMODITY CODES: SG = Sand and/or Gravel, GS = Gemstone, Borrow = Borrow/fill dirt, CS = Crushed Stone,
DS = Dimension Stone, FS = Feldspar, MI = Mica, LI = Lithium, PF = Pyrophyllite, OL = Olivine,
KY = Kyanite/Sillimanite/Andalusite, PH = Phosphate, CL = Clay/Shale, PE = Peat, AU = Gold, TI = Titanium, and OT
= Other
Type
T/S Ponds
S.Diles
W piles
P area/H R
Mine Excay.
SG, GS,
$500/ac.(L)
$1800/ac.
$2000/ac.
$1800/ac.
$500/ac.(L)
Borrow
1500(FI)
$2000(PD)
CS, DS,
500(L)
1800
2000
2000
500(L)
FS, MI,
1500(FI)
2500(PD)
LI, PF, OL, KY
PH
1000(L)
2500
5000
5000
2000(L)
2500(FI)
5000(PD)
CL
1000(L)
2500
5000
5000
2000(L)
2500(FI)
3700(PD)
PE, AU,
1000(L)
2500
3000
3500
2000(L)
TI, OT
2500(FI)
5000(PD)
(L) = reclamation to a lake and revegetating sideslopes
(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 APPLICATION/PERMIT 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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North Carolina Secretary of State Search Results https://www.sosnc.gov/online_services/search/Business_Registration
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Business Corporation
Legal Name
MORTON MINERALS, INC.
Information
Sosld: 0348177
Status: Current -Active
Annual Report Status: Current
Citizenship: Domestic
Date Formed: 6/30/1994
Fiscal Month: December
Registered Agent: Morton, Elijah T
Addresses
Mailing
121 Garnett Ln
Jacksonville, NC 28546
Reg Mailing
121 Garnett Ln
Jacksonville, NC 28546
Officers
President
Elijah T Morton , Sr
121 Garnett Ln
Jacksonville NC 28546
Principal Office
121 Garnett Ln
Jacksonville, NC 28546
Reg Office
121 Garnett Ln
Jacksonville, NC 28546
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