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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNCG020652_COMPLETE FILE - HISTORICAL_20160311STORMWATER DIVISION CODING SHEET RESCISSIONS PERMIT NO. mc DOC TYPE 0 COMPLETE FILE -HISTORICAL DATE OF RESCISSION ❑ c2-O3I� YYYYMMDD Energy. Mineral and Land Resources ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY March 11, 2016 CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED 7013 2630 0001 8990 4962 Mr. John W. Taylor RBJ Associates PO Box 12006 New Bern, North Carolina 28561 RE: Newport Mine Permit No. 16-60 Carteret County White Oak River Basin Dear Mr. Taylor: PAT MCCRORY Governor DONALD R. VAN DER VAART Secretary TRACY DAVIS Director Laura ads► k..� Ntl�o�GG� An inspection was made of the above mine on March 7, 2016 in accordance with G.S. 74-56 of the Mining Act of 1971, The mine was found to be satisfactorily reclaimed. Therefore, your company is released from further reclamation responsibility for this site with respect to the Mining Act of 1971. 1 am returning your company's -Surety Bond No. SB316034 issued by Pennsylvania National Mutual Casualty Insurance Company in the sum of $6,300.00 to you for your disposal. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter. Sincerely, S 's J net S. Boyer, PE S ate Mining Specialist Wnd Quality Section JSBIjw Enclosure: Surety Bond No. SB316034 cc: Mr. Dan Sams, PE Mr. William Gerringer-DOL, Mine and Quarry Bureau Mr. Bradley Bennett - DWQ State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Energy, Mineral and Land Resources 1612 Mail Service Ccater 1 512 N. Salisbury St. I Raleigh, NC 27699 919 707 9200 T W; Co A-- � Division ofFnergy,\•linera1 & }.and Resom-c•es FA r M -PAWKD NR N uiaulal Pollu[ant Uischart�r Lliminatiun 5vslritt ncw�i � C-GLIH Of—R.MCN. o, F.NVRUNMF..N' -D 14'U.4 RES�Cn RESCISSION REQUEST FORM FOR AGENCY USE ONLY Date Received YBai Monih Day Please fill out and return this farm if you no longer need to maintain your NPDES stormwater permit. 1) Enter the permit number to which this request applies: Individual Permit (00 Certificate of Coverage N C 5 N .[_CJ G I () S 2 2) Owner/Facility Information: * Final correspondence will be mailed to the address noted below Owner/Facility Name ��� t L' J �W �0V:� ` Facility Contact `� aV�1 w treet Address r^.•`� C� Citynty Telephone No. LS -- 0 :1- S State )� ZIP Code E-mail Address Fax: 'LS I- 3) Reason for rescission request (This is required information. Attach separate sheet if necessary): acility close or is closing on All industrial activities have ceased such that no discharges of stormwater are contaminated by exposure to industrial activities or materials. ❑ Facility sold to —Y� on ;r-' ! It the facility will continue operations under the new owner it may be more appropriate to request an ownership change to reissue to permit to the new owner. ❑ Other: 4) Certification: I, as an authorized representative, hereby request rescission of coverage under the NPDES Stormwater Permit for the subject facility. I am familiar with the information contained in this request and to the best of my knowledge and belief such informatio i true, complete and accurate. Signature Date Print or type name of person signing above Title Please return this completed rescission request form to: NPDES Permit Coverage Rescission Stormwater Permitting Program RECEIVED ® 1612 Mail Service Center f� EC i dl Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612 DEC 1- 0 2015 t6121V3a�ii Serv�cti CeE7t:aRaiPiriE�, PioilL C��rr:�lin,:� 27E;}}4i-1ri12 OENR-LAND QUALITY Phone: 919-807-6300'k F* 919-807-6492 STORMWAVER P51AMITTING An L0LIA u�)poitunity't AffirmaVve. kliion E=mpiover From. John Taylor I-11,1. , to t r • ! L�' Subtect: Re: NCG020652 Rescission Form Attached Date: Oecember 4, 2015 at 3:50 PM To: Alexander, Laura U ufa il.;. ri ric:r.•. i>'i i.f+w Ms Alexander, Please find the requested Rescission Request Form for my Newport Mine well. Thank you and have a great weekend. Regards, John John W. Taylor, President Coastal Real Estate & Management, Inc. P.O. Box 12006 New Bern, NC 28561 252-633-5106 Main 252-671-3400 Cell 252-633-2836 Fax john@nctriplenet.com I will mail a origina as On Dec 4, 2015, at 11 : 11 AM, Alexander, Laura dul'a.fal, xa�nierCt�rtcclE;r7r do,:> wrole: Mr. Tay! o r, Attached is the rescission form you requested for NCG020652. Once you Wl out, please send the original signed copy to r»e at the address iiSted on the form. We need the original signed copy for our files. Let me knew if you have any questions. Thank you, Laura Alexander Administrative Assistant Stownwater Permitting Pioglam North Carolina Division of Energy, fdirie3 al sand 'Land Resources North Carblir,, a Department of Quality .; 919 807 6368 Office 919 807 6494 Fax la�ura.ale xander_@rLcdenr,gov_ 512 North Salist�tiry Street 1612 Maii Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699 REC'I=IN/E=D DF:. a. 0 t DEN}R-LAIRD Q! ; :,'-,-IY STORMWATER PERIV 117ING A � ; ` [MCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Pat McCrory Thomas A. Reeder John E. Skvada, III Governor Actinq Director Secretary July 25, 2013 RBJ Associates Attn: John W. Taylor, Partner PO Box 12006. New Bern, NC 28561 Subject: Exemption from Monitoring During Shut -Down (Site Dormancy) Certificate of Coverage # NCG020652 Newport Mine, Newport NC Dear Mr. Taylor: A Compliance Evaluation Inspection performed at the Newport Mine in Newport, NC on July 16, 2013 by Joanne Steenhuis of the Wilmington Regional Office verified that no mining activity was taking place at the time of the inspection. Your recent request dated July 23, 2013 to keep the NCG020652 permit, but to discontinue stormwater and wastewater monitoring is hereby approved, based on the following conditions: • There will be no mining activities taking place while the site is considered "dormant". • Stockpiles of raw materials must be vegetated or stabilized such that migration off site does not occur. • No chemical additives or petroleum products are to be stored on the site. • There shall be no wastewater (mine pit dewatering) from the site (either by mechanical means or by gravity) and all wastewater treatment units shall be cleaned, stabilized, and inactivated as to render them harmless to the environment while the site is dormant. • Qualitative and analytical monitoring actions as described in Part III, Sections B, C, D and E do not have to be conducted — as long as the above conditions and all other permit conditions and limitations are met, including o The annual permit fee must be paid. Failure to pay the annual permit fee will be considered a violation of the subject permit. o The Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SPPP) shall be kept updated to reflect the status of the facility. Updates and conditions of the SPPP of note are: The BMP Summary shall be reviewed and updated annually. • Training programs shall be developed and training provided at least one a year for facility personnel with responsibilities for: spill response and cleanup, preventative maintenance activities, and for any of the facility's operations that have the potential to contaminate stormwater runoff. 1r amirgton RegDnal orrice 127 Cadnal Drive bleasim Wr4tn. HaA Carofha 2805 ne Phone: 910-795-72151FAX: Stt}35a20©4I OMAssGtnce i-877 -ZM748 NorthCarofina tn!emet r,ww_nsaystesquaLtlr.org Naturally �']���l y�� /�!, An F�gtsd Dpportsnity i ASmi&-e Action, Rafter � y ` ✓y — 5D% Recydlesl i 10% Post Gmsurmr Paper ' RBJ Associates Attn: John W. Taylor, Partner NCG 020652 Newport Mine July 25, 2013 Page 2 of 3 • All aspects of the SPPP shall be reviewed and updated on an annual basis. The annual update shall include an updated list of significant spills or leaks of pollutants for the previous three years, or the notation that no spills have occurred. The annual update shall include written recertification that all stormwater outfalls have been evaluated for the presence of nonstormwater discharges. (Should nonstormwater discharges be discovered, the permitee shall contact this office as soon as possible but in no case greater than 24 hours or the next business day). • Inspections of the facility and all stormwater systems shall occur as part of the Preventative Maintenance and Good Housekeeping Program at a minimum on a semi-annual schedule. • The Division of Energy, Minerals and Land Resources (DEMLR) must be notified in writing at least 30 days prior to commencing any industrial activity on the site, even if just temporary or short-term. • A copy of this letter must be maintained with the facility permit and associated plans and records for the life of the permit. Should you have any questions, please contact Joanne Steenhuis at 910.796.7306 or by e-mail at joanne_steenhuis@ncdenr_ov. After August 15t 2013, please contact Dan Sams with the Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources (DEMLR) in Wilmington at 910.796.7215 or via e-mail at dan.sams ncdenr. ov. Si cerely, � ` Ja H. Gregson Regional Supervisor Surface Water Protection Section Enclosures Site Inspection Report NCG020000 Technical Bulletin Oil Spill Information cc: Bethany Georgoulias— Stormwater Permitting Unit — Dan Sams — DEMLR - Wilmington Central Files WiRO Jul- P��, . �.. N� WATER Oft ' v I Compliance Inspection Report Permit: NCG020652 Effective: 01/01/10 Expiration: 12/31/14 Owner: Rbj Associates SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Newport Mine County: Carteret Next To 8170 US Hwy 70 W Region: Wilmington Newport NC 28570 Contact Person: Rhett Taylor Title: Phone: 252-638-2217 Directions to Facility: System Classifications: Primary ORC: Secondary ORC(s): On -Site Representative(s): Related Permits: Certification: Phone: Inspection Date: 07/05/2013 EntryTime: 10:00 AM Exit Time: 11:30 AM Primary Inspector: Joanne H Steenhuis Phone: Secondary Inspector(s): Reason for inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Permit Inspection Type: Mining Activities Stormwater Discharge COC Facility Status: ❑ Compliant Q Not Compliant Question Areas: ® Storm Water (See attachment summary) Page: 1 Permit: NCG020652 Owner • Facility: Rbj Associates Inspection Date: 0710512013 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine Inspection Summary: The site has not been previously inspected for the NPDES permit and the mine was in operation for only a short period. The owner has requested that the site be place on "site dormancy" status. A letter has been generated from the WiRO approving the dormancy status with conditions. Letter is dated July 25,'2013. Page: 2 Permit: NCG020552 Owner • Facility: Rbj Associates Inspection Date: 07/05/2013 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan Does the site have a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan? # Does the Plan include a General Location (USGS) map? # Does the Plan include a "Narrative Description of Practices"? # Does the Plan include a detailed site map including outfall locations and drainage areas? # Does the Plan include a list of significant spills occurring during the past 3 years? # Has the facility evaluated feasible alternatives to current practices? # Does the facility provide all necessary secondary containment? Reason for Visit: Routine # Does the Plan include a BMP summary? # Does the Plan include a Spill Prevention and Response Plan (SPRP)? # Does the Plan include a Preventative Maintenance and Good Housekeeping Plan? # Does the facility provide and document Employee Training? # Does the Plan include a list of Responsible Party(s)? # Is the Plan reviewed and updated annually? # Does the Plan include a Stormwater Facility Inspection Program? Has the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan been implemented? Comment: The site is being evaluated for "site dormancy" status. The owner has been told that a SWPPP will be necessary and will need to be promptly implemented when the mine is re -opened. Qualitative Monitoring Has the facility conducted its Qualitative Monitoring semi-annually? Comment: Since the pump has been removed, there is no discharge. Analytical Monitoring Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring? # Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring from Vehicle Maintenance areas? Comment: There are no machines on -site at the time of inspection. Permit and Outfalls # Is a copy of the Permit and the Certificate of Coverage available at the site? # Were all outfalls observed during the inspection? # If the facility has representative outfall status, is it properly documented by the Division? # Has the facility evaluated all illicit (non stormwater) discharges? Yes No NA NE Yes No NA NE ❑ ®❑ ❑ Yes No NA NE ❑ ❑ ■ ❑ ❑❑s❑ Yes No NA NE Page: 3 Permit: NCG020652 Owner - Facility: Rbj Associates Inspection Date: 07105/2013 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine Comment: The ponds capture the stormwater and is not being pumped at the time of inspection. A pump was brought into the site for that purpose. The mine has not been worked since approximately 2006. The on -site vegetation suggests that it has been dormant for sometime. No equipment was noted to be on -site. Page: 4 Michael F. Easley, Governor OF w a rF'�oG July 29, 2005 RBJ Associates Rhett Taylor PO Box 12172 New Bern, NC 28561 William G. Ross Jr.. Secretary North Carolina Department ol" Environment and Natural Resources Alan W. Klimek, P.F. Director Division of Water Quality Subject: General Permit No. NCG020000 Newport Mine COC NCG020652 Carteret County Dear Mr. Taylor: In accordance with your application for a discharge permit received on February 24, 2005 we are forwarding herewith the subject certificate of coverage to discharge under the subject state — NPDES general permit. This permit is issued pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and the Memorandum of Agreement between North Carolina and the US Environmental Protection Agency dated May 9, 1994 (or as subsequently amended). Please take notice that this certificate of coverage is not transferable except after notice to the Division of Water Quality. The Division of Water Quality may require modification or revocation and reissuance of the certificate of coverage. In addition, please be aware that mine dewatering at your site has the potential to impact adjacent wetlands. The specific requirements for mine dewatering at facilities near wetlands can be found in Section C, Part I of your pen -nit (Part III Page 5 of 9). Your Operation and Maintenance Plan has been conditionally approved. There are a few outstanding issues with the Plan and you should contact Ed Beck in the Wilmington Regional Office to resolve these issues at (910) 395-3900. This permit does not affect the legal requirements to obtain other permits which may be required by the Division of Water Quality or permits required by the Division of Land Resources, Coastal Area Management Act or any other federal or local governmental permit that may be required. o e NhCarolina JI �`ati ma!!il Wetlands and Stormwaler Branch 1617 Mail service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 Phone (919) 733-5093 Intemet: h2o.enr.state.nc.us 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, NC 27604 FAX (919) 733-9612 An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer — 50% Recycledtl0% Post Consumer Paper If you have any questions concerning this permit, please contact Jonathan Diggs at telephone number- (919) 733-5083 ext. 537. I Sincerely, ORIGINAL SIGNED BY KEN PICKLE Alan W. Klimek, F.E. cc: Washington Regional Office Central Files Stormwater Permitting Unit Files STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY GENERAI, PERMIT NO. NCG020000 CERTIFICATE OF COVERAGE NO. NCG020652 STORMWATER, MINE DEWATERING, AND/OR OVERFLOW FROM PROCESS WATER RECYCLE SYSTEMS DISCHARGES NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM In compliance with the provision of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other lawful standards and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended, RQ,1 Associates is hereby authorized to discharge stormwater and to operate or continue operation of treatment systems and discharges associated with mine dewatering and process wastewater recycling overflow from a facility located at Newport Mine Next to 8170 US Hwy 70W Newport Carteret County to receiving waters designated as an unnamed tributary to Shoe Branch, a class C water in the White Oak River Basin in accordance with the effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts 1, 11, I11, IV, V, VI and VII of General Permit No. NCG020000 as attached. This Certificate of Coverage shall become effective July 29, 2005. This Certificate of Coverage shall remain in effect for the duration of the General Permit. Signed this day July 29, 2005. ORIGINAL SIGNED BY KEN PICKLE Alan W. Klimek, Director Division of Water Quality By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission 71 Cx . . . . . . . . . . '01 w N- "OW ej -T' - ' V%N11 V �vni � eq C 'ai AgIj�W. Mj ,may h•lNi14�W;I Q , I T r-r- 444" moms, N� Tq ii� ge : v. 7%x b.'Lt' 'Wo W"j' - % I .. _A9 Vcog 14 A 1 ;"R ­­V "OA 77 L '0 PRO'? , .4 7 oil k 29 Ago. 1A "evoo Qpy .... ........ fly. ............. UOpyrighl ((;) 1995, Maptech, Inc. Markers Name: Newport Mine - RBJ Associates Short Name: NwprtM Coordinates: 0340 49' 45.36" N, 0760 53' 00.90" W Comment: Newport Mine - RBJ Associates NCG020652 subbasin 03-05-03, White Oak River Basin, Carteret County, UT to Shoe Branch, Class C, USGS quad Masontown .A7i�'A NCDENR- North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Land Resources James D. Simons, PG, PE Director and State Geologist June 24, 2005 Mr. Rhett Taylor RBJ Associates PO Box 12006 New Bern, North Carolina 28561 RE: Newport Mine Carteret County White Oak River Basin Dear Mr. Taylor: Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross Jr., Secretary The application for a mining permit for the above referenced mine site has been found to meet the requirements of G.S. 74-51 of The Mining Act of 1971. As we have received the required security to cover this application, I am enclosing the mining permit. The conditions of Mining Permit No._16-60 were based primarily upon information supplied in the application with conditions added as necessary to insure compliance with The Mining Act of 1971. This permit expires on June 24, 2015. G.S. 74-65 states that the issuance of a mining permit does not supersede or otherwise affect or prevent the enforcement of any zoning regulation or ordinance duly adopted by an incorporated city or county or by any agency or department of the State of North Carolina. As a reminder, your permitted acreage at this site is 18.4 acres and the amount of land you are approved to disturb is 9.95 acres. Please review the permit and contact Kristin Hicklin, Assistant State Mining Specialist, at (919) 733-4574 of any objection or questions concerning the terms of the permit. Sincerely, A; Ge Floyd R. Williams, PG, CPG, CPESC State Mining Specialist Land Quality Section FRWIkh Enclosures cc: Mr. Dan Sams, PE Ms. Shannon Deaton -WRC, wlenclosures Mr. Bradley Bennett-DWQ, wlenclosures Mr. William Gerringer-DOL, Mine and Quarry Bureau, w/o enclosures Land Quality Section 919-733-4574 \ FAX: 919-733-2876 - Geological Survey Section 919-733-2423 \ FAX: 919-733-0900 1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612 Division of Lanni Resources 919-733-3833 l FAX: 919-715-8801 \ Internet: www.dlr.enr. state.nc ttslrllr.htm An Equal Opportunity \ Affirmative Action Employer — 50% Recycled 1 10% Post Consumer Paper DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION OF 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: RBJ Associates Newport Mine Carteret County - Permit No. 16-60 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: June 24, 2015 Page 2 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 June 24, 2015. Page 3 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. 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. 2. 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 buffers as indicated on the Mine Plan last revised April 15, 2005 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, check dams, sediment retarding structures, rip rap pits, or ditches shall be provided in the initial stages of any land disturbance and maintained to prevent sediment from discharging onto adjacent surface areas or into any lake, wetland or natural watercourse in proximity to the affected land. B. All drainage from the affected areas around the mine excavations shall be diverted internal to said excavations. C. Mining activities shall be conducted as indicated on the Mine Plan last revised April 15, 2005 with the condition that a 10 foot undisturbed buffer and 30 foot unexcavated buffer be maintained along the N. C. Railroad right-of-way line. Page 4 5. Groundwater monitoring wells shall be installed and monitored as deemed appropriate by the Department. In the event that monitoring wells are required, an updated mine map showing the proposed well locations and monitoring schedule must be submitted to this office at least 30 days prior to installation of said wells. . 6. All affected area boundaries (9.95 acres) shall be permanently marked at the site on 100-foot intervals unless the line of sight allows for larger spacing intervals. 7. The angle for graded slopes and fills shall be no greater than the angle that 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 siltation, shall be planted or otherwise provided with ground cover, devices or structures sufficient to restrain such erosion. 8. 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. 9. Existing vegetation or vegetated earthen berms shall be maintained between the mine and public thoroughfares whenever practical to screen the operation from the public. 10. Sufficient buffer, as indicated on the Mine Plan last revised April 15, 2005, shall be maintained between any excavation and any mining permit boundary to protect adjacent property with the condition that a 10 foot undisturbed buffer and 30 foot unexcavated buffer be provided along the N. C. Railroad right-of-way line. 11. 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. B. Mining refuse as defined by G.S. 7449 (14) of The Mining Act of 1971 generated on -site and directly associated with the mining activity may be disposed of in a designated refuse area. All other waste products must be disposed of in a disposal facility approved by the Division of Waste Management. No petroleum products, acids, solvents or their storage containers or any other material that may be considered hazardous shall be disposed of within the permitted area. C. For the purposes of this permit, the Division of 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): 1. on -site generated land clearing debris 2. conveyor belts 3. wire cables Page 5 4. v-belts 5. steel reinforced air hoses 6. 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 Land Resources prior 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, 5. verification that a permanent vegetative groundcover will be established. 12. 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. 13. 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. 14. The security, which was posted pursuant to N.C.G.S. 74-54 in the form of a $6,300.00 surety 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. 15. 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. Page 6 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 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: 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 measured from the low water table elevation. Page 7 3 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 2.5 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. 11A through 11 D. E. The affected land shall be graded to prevent the collection of noxious or foul water. 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 25 Lespedeza (unscarified) 30 German millet 40 October 25 - February 15 Rye (grain- temporary) 120 Soil Amendments Lime: 2000 Ibslacre or follow recommendations from a soil test. Fertilizer: 1000 Ibslacre 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 lbslacre 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. Page 8 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 24i" day of June 2005. By - James D. Simons, Director Division of Land Resources By Authority of the Secretary Of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources NOTICE OF ISSUANCE OF MINING PERMIT You have previously expressed an interest and/or are listed as an adjoining landowner in the application for a mining permit filed by RBJ Associates to conduct mining activities off SR US Hwy 70 in Carteret County. The mining permit (no. 16-60) was issued on June 24, 2005. North Carolina law allows persons aggrieved by the issuance of a mining permit to contest the decision by filing a petition for a contested case in the Office of Administrative Hearings pursuant to N.C.G.S. 150B-23 of the Administrative Procedure Act (APA). If you believe that you are an aggrieved party within the meaning of the APA, a petition for a contested case must be filed in the Office of Administrative Hearings withinsixty__C60) days of the mailing of this notice to you. If you file a contested case petition, it must be in writing and in the form prescribed by N.C. General Statutes 150B-23. File the original petition and one copy with the Office of Administrative Hearings, 6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-6714. Any questions about filing a petition may be directed to the Cleric of the Office of Administrative Hearings by telephoning (919) 733-0926. You must serve the Department of Environment and Natural Resources by mailing a copy of the petition to Mr. Daniel A. Oakley, Registered Agent and General Counsel, Department of Environment and Natural Resources, 1601 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1601. James D. Simons Director Division of Land Resources North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources This notice was mailed on 02 Gam, Brenda Harris Mining Program Secretary ROBERT M. CHILES, P.E. ENGINEERS, CONSULTANTS MARINE SURVEYORS ii' ' L"', -11 417-ABROAD 5T. flgUSINESS:252-637-4702 P.O. BOX 3496 r Co FAX: 252-637-3100 rmc ingrOcc&nact.nel NEW BERN, NORTH CAROLINA 28564-3496 ';;; February 18, 2005 1 � , Certified Mail Receipt No. 7004 1130 0002 2769 9783 _x Mr. Bradley Bennett�� Stormwater and General Permits Unit 4 NCDENR, DWQ 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 Enclosures: (1) NCDENR, DWQ Form SWU-217, NPDES NCG020000 Notice of Intent. (2) RMC, PE check number 28751 in the amount of $80.00 (application fee) (3) Pump Operation and Monitoring Plan for R.B.J. Associates, Newport Mine, located in Carteret County, prepared by Robert M. Chiles, PE, February 9, 2005, (4) Copy, R.B.J. Associates, Newport Mine, North Carolina Mining Permit Application, prepared by Robert M. Chiles,-PE,_February 9, 2005. (5) Copy, Application -for Cent ldl,Coastaf; Plain Capacity Use Area Water Use Permit. Dear Mr. Bennett: On behalf of our client.R,B.J. Associate's; we submit the enclosed NPDES Notice of intent for your review and approval. The various. perm�`i�t�a�pplications represente'd'by, enclos[\ures 3, 4 and 5 are being `1 n ai6 }inter submitted simultaneously with.this`n�bfic*ee- irifient. . Our client wishes to.conduct.an open.p 4, ining operation and withdraw sand from their property located in the Town of Newport, in Carteret Cvunty In order to facilitate dry mining techniques they are requesting permission to dewafer e mine. The propose maximum depth of -the mine is 35 feet below the existing ground level llln July and December of 2004,,.ground water was observed in an existing pond at approximately 2-3 feet,below the existing ground'level.. j j i The enclosed pump,,operation and monitorirIg p an .. oesbnof specify,how many monitoring wells should be installed at the mine: rwe,'equest that youl'review'the,.proposed dewatering plan and determine how many wells you. will.require, if,any, an�d�recomme' a,preferred location for their installation. Should you require additional informationlor-have^,any questions, please contact us your convenience. Very truly yours, ROBERT M. CHILES, P.E. Michael L. Rice, P.E. cc: R.B.J. Associates RJ Bushhogging, Inc. MECHANICAL, CIVIL, AND MARINE ENGINEERING COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL, MARINE AND RAILROAD FACILITIES DESIGN FORENSIC ENGINEERING AND FAILURE ANALYSIS MARINE HYDROGRAPHIC AND LAND SURVEYS BOUNDARY SURVEYS AND MAPPING SERVICE A0Division of Water Quality / Water Quality Section NCDENRNational Pollutant Discharge Elimination System EM"In m-mo N�Rcaou zm NCG020000 NOTICE OF INTENT FOR AGENCY USE ONLY Date Received Year Month I Da Certincatearcovcra e C Check M Arnount 61_PIK C7, or Permit Assi ed to I &a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System application for coverage under General Permit NCG020000: STORMWATER DISCHARGES associated with activities classified as: TI SIC' 14 Mineral Mining Industry (except as specified below) The following activities are also included: r" • Active or inactive mining operations (including borrow pits) that discharge stormwater contaminated with'on that has come in contact with, any overburden, raw material, intermediate products, finished products, G P; byproducts or waste products located on the site of such operations— --�- • Stormwater from vehicle maintenance activities at mining operations; overflow from facilities that recycle process wastewater; and/or mine dewatering The following activities are specifically excluded from coverage under this General Permit: • Peat mining, coal mining, and metal mining • Stormwater discharges from mining operations which are intermixed on site with stormwater from asphalt operations, and oil and gas extraction operations • Standard Industrial Classification Code (Please print or type) 1) Mailing address of ownerlloperator: Name rJ T 5_`>pc_ ZS Street Address _PO`3 p�c / Z17 Z City law 3e+.1 State ►mil C_ ZIP Code ^z615 Co 1 Telephone No. 25 ? fO 3 f 22 i Fax: 2 5 2- C S 1;� - y 0 `- ` Address to which all permit correspondence will be mailed 2) Location of faciiity producing discharge: Facility Name 1\-1 [ems �! 0 (?--r t\ � Nc _ Facility Contact —Ro rl� r-T L . --4 GNitr s ; Oj?`2A-r-o a - Street Address ae-y, r- TC) €3! '7 D lIS l (Lv.l '7 o W City -I,Fw "a- State nl C - ZIP Code _C_-'8 5 70 County G4 r<TrL-tz(r i Telephone No. 2-32 2 •i� - 2 0 5 Fax: 3) Physical Location Information: Please provide a narrative description of how to get to the facility (use street names, state road numbers, and ftstance and direction from a roadway intersection). �fz�y oro ltr/vck - �k�G 1 US !ftr4jy0 >tn��o, e p.oCLi A -PP O'X`t rv.e•�1� 'a -4 NkAK5 _ ,,v A (A copy of a county map or USGS quad sheet with facility clearly located on the map is required to be submitted with this application) 4,0 -1- ,2 A r'r v ewen C ,N 8j V1 D US t�+'� '? o t.j�, j &w roi . Page 1 of 4 SWU-217-101701 NCG020000 N.O.I. 4) This NPDES Permit Application applies to which of the following : ® New or Proposed Facility Date operation is to begin i-, �� i P ii c 1 ��,,� ryl ❑ Existing 5) Standard Industrial Classification: Provide the 4 digit Standard Industrial Classification Code (SIC Code) that describes the primary industrial activity at this facility SIC Code: ! I '�_ (( 6) Provide a brief narrative description of the types of minerals mined at this facility: 7) Discharge Points: Number of discharge points (ditches, pipes, channels, etc. that convey discharges from the property): Stormwater: i Mine dewatering: i Process Wastewater Overflow: Please provide short narrative description of h �discharges: '' 5u r �;V1 fbyn ll-4�\-a1o C;VN +!� L o -k, c, r\ A- W L�'� � ✓1 � S r 8) Receiving waters: What is the name of the body or bodies of water. (creek, stream, river, lake, etc.) that the facili stormwater discharges end up in? rc ,-���. If the site stormwater discharges to a separate storm sewer system, name the operator of the separ a storm sewer system (e.g. City of Raleigh municipal storm sewer). 9) Does this facility have any other NPDES permits? ® No ❑ Yes If yes, list the permit numbers for all current NPDES permits for this facility: 10) Does this facility have any Non -Discharge permits (ex: recycle permits)? U No ❑ Yes If yes, list the permit numbers for all current Non -Discharge permits for this facility: 11) Does this facility employ any best management practices for stormwater control? 0 No ❑ Yes If yes, please briefly describe: 12) Does this facility have a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan? ,W No ❑ Yes If yes, when was it implemented? 13) Are vehicle maintenance activities occurring at this facility? '® No ❑ Yes 14) Are mine dewatering discharges occurring? ❑ No XYes (flrs� )_ Page 2 of 4 SWU-217-101701 NCG020000 N.O.I. 15) Are discharges of overflows from process wastewater treatment systems occurring? R No ❑ Yes If yes, answer the following questions on the wastewater treatment system: a) Please describe the type of process used to treat and/or recycle the process wastewater. Give design specifics (i.e. design volume, retention time, surface area, etc.). Existing treatment facilities should be described in detail and design criteria or operational data should be provided (including calculations) to ensure that the facility can comply with requirements of the General Permit. [Use separate sheet(s)] Note: Construction of any wastewater treatment facilities require submission of three (3) sets of plans and specifications along with their application. Design of treatment facilities must comply with requirements 15A NCAC 21-11 .0138. If construction of wastewater treatment facilities applies to the discharge of process wastewater, include three sets of plans and specifications with this application. b) Does this facility employ chemical additives to flocculate suspended solids? ❑ No ❑ Yes If yes, please state the name, manufacturer and the quantity of average daily usage of the chemical additive c) Does this facility overflow only during rainfall events exceeding the 10-yr, 24-hr rainfall event? ❑ No ❑ Yes 16) Hazardous Waste: a) Is this facility a Hazardous Waste Treatment, Storage, or Disposal Facility? ®No ❑Yes b) Is this facility a Small Quantity Generator (less than 1000 kg. of hazardous waste generated per month) of hazardous waste? M No ❑ Yes c) Is this facility a Large Quantity Generator (1000 kg. or more of hazardous waste generated per month) of hazardous waste? S� 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: 17) 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 flied or required to be maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the Environmental Management Commission implementing that Article, or who falsifies, tampers with or knowingly renders inaccurate any recording or monitoring device or method required to be operated or maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the Environmental Management Commission implementing that Article, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine Page 3 of 4 SWU-217-101701 NCG020000 N.O.I. not to exceed $10,000, or by imprisonment not to exceed six months, or by Moth. (18 U.S.G. Section 1001 provides a punishment by a fine of not more than $10,000 or imprisonment not more than 5 years, or both, for a similar offense.) 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. r_—, Printed Name of Person Signing: IA Siy Title:t�T` ---- - - (Signature of Applicant) (Date Signed) Notice of Intent must be accompanied by a check or money order for $80.00 made payable to: NCDENR Final Checklist This application will be returned as incomplete unless all of the following items have been included: ❑ Check for $80 made payable to NCDENR ❑ This completed application and all supporting documents ❑ Copy of the valid approved mining permit for the facility ❑ Copy of county map or USGS quad sheet with location of facility clearly marked on map Mail the entire package to: Stormwater and General Permits Unit Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 Note The submission of this document does not guarantee the issuance of an NPDES permit. Page 4 of 4 SWU-217-1O 701 K Cr -\Yt,7 co .17 7'-- -7 ? Z- 4 IN A T 1 0 N co t.-z z �t . . . . . . 1-; 0-1 .P 1j. 47 w A z 7�J _7 7 t Ys7Z: ! z! r rr , .. �4 -4� 5T in 47 T Name: MASONTOWN Location: 034* 49'39.9" N 076- 52'41.4" W Date: 1/6/2005 Caption: -g E)_I— ASStc4A-7-05 Scale: 1 inch equals 4000 feet tj"-7wPC)2-V— olfae Copyright (C) 1997, Maptech, Inc. � R.oJ. ASSOCIATES NEwPoRT MINE NORTH CAROLINA MINING PERMIT APPLICATION PREPARED FOR R.B.J. ASSOCIATES, Owner PO BOX 12172 NEW BERN, NC 28560 252-638-2217 Robert E. Jones, Operator R.J. BUSHHOGGING, INC 175 High School Road Vanceboro NC 28586 (252) 244-2805 PREPARED BY ROBERT M. CHILES, P.E. Engineers & Consultants 417-A Broad Street P.Q. Box 3496 New Bern, N.C. 28564-3496 February 9, 2005 Job No. 2004143 NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES LAND QUALITY SECTION APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT (PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE) 1. Name of Mine R.B.J�Associates. Newport Mine _ County Carteret River Basin White Oak Latitude (dd.mm.ss) 34d49'41 "N Longitude (dd.mm.ss) 76d53'8"W 2. Name of Applicant* RBJ Associates 3. Permanent address for receipt of official mail** PO Box 12172 New BerntNC 28561 1 Telephone 252-2638-22 ' 4. Mine Office Address CIO RJ Bushhogp.ing. Inc., 175 High School Road T Vanceboro, NC 28586 _ Telephone 252-244-2805 ' 5. Mine Manager Robert E. Jones ' We hereby 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 L Date Print Name v9 + r` Title__ * This will be the name that the mining permit will be issued to and the name that must be indicated on the reclamation bond (securityy) that corresponds to this site. ** The Land Quality Section must be notified of any changes in the permanent address or telephone number. ' *** Signature of company officer required. G.S. 74-51 provides that the Department shall grant or deny an application for a permit within 60 days of receipt of a 'complete application or, if a public hearing is held, within 30 days following the hearing and the filing of any supplemental information required by the Department. All questions must be addressed and all required maps provided before this application can be considered complete. Attach additional sheets as needed. APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT a NOTE: All of the following questions must be thoroughly answered with regards to 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 Answer all of the following that apply: ' 1. a. 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): 18.4± e Of this acreage, how much is owned and how much is leased? Acres owned: All Acres leased: Property owner if leased: ' b. If this is an application for RENEWAL 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 (this is the acreage that the "renewal" fee will be based upon): c. 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_ No_. If yes, indicate the acreage to be covered by this modification (this is the acreage that the "major modification" fee will be based upon): Does the modification involve acreage outside the previously approved permitted boundary? Yes 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 (disturbed, ' ground cover removed) by the mining operation? Yes No (if no, a "minor modification" fee of S50.00 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): d. 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: Sand 3. Mining method: Hydraulic Dredge Front-end Loader & Truck XX ' Shovel & Truck XX Dragline & Truck Self -loading Scraper Other (explain) —2— APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT 4. a. Expected maximum depth of mine (feet) 35 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) M feet Has any area(s) at this site been mined in the past? Yes No XX If yes, when and by whom was this activity conducted? 6. Number of years for which the permit is requested (10 years maximum): 10 B. MAPS 1. Clearly mark and label the location of your mining operation on six (6)copies, of a 7.5 minute quadrangle and a county highway map. These maps, in addition to six (6) copies of all mine maps and reclamation maps, must be submitted with each permit application. 7.5 minute quadrangles may be obtained from: N.C. Geological Survey NCDENR 1612 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612 (919) 715-9718 County highway maps may be obtained from: Location Department State Highway Commission Raleigh, North Carolina 27602 (919)733-7600 -3- APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT 2. 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. As a reminder, mining permits can only be issued for up to 10 years; thus, all mine and reclamation maps must only 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. g. 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. m. Location and dimensions of all proposed sediment and erosion control measures. n. Location of 100-year floodplain limits and wetland boundaries. o. Names of owners of record, both public and private; of all tracts of land that are adjoining the mining permit boundary; 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. 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; creel:, 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 minim 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 b. 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 0-99 Acres 1 inch = 50 feet 100-499 Acres I inch = 100 feet 500+ Acres 1 inch = 200 feet (NOTE: Smaller scaled maps may be acceptable if they clearly illustrate the above items) ZBC 1 APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT 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 Stockpiles Wastepiles Processing Area/Haul Roads Mine Excavation Other 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 FOR*. THIS APPLICATION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED COMPLETE ' WITHOUT ALL RELEVANT ITEMS BEING ADEQUATELY ADDRESSED ON THE MINE MAPS. -5- 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. Stake out the mine permit and mine pit boundaries. Construct new mine entrance road (install gravel construction entrance if road is not paved). Excavate mine pit 1 (triangular area near south property line) and a connecting ditch to the existing pond. Extend the existing ditch to the existing pond. Abandon the existing road between the existing pond and wetlands and establish a new alignment on the opposite side of the pond, and install a culvert where the new road crosses the existing ditch extension. Construct a vegetated earthen berm as indicated adjacent to the west edge of mine pit 2. Excavate and reclaim mine pit 2. Use the existing pond and mine pit 1 as a sediment pond for dewatering pump discharges during mine pit 2 excavation. Excavate and reclaim mine pit 3. Excavate the existing pond during excavation of mine pit 3. Use mine pit 2 as a sediment pond for dewatering pump discharges during mine pit 3 excavation. Excavate and reclaim mine pit 4. Use mine pits 2 and 3 as sediment ponds for dewatering pump discharges during mine pit 4 excavation. Locate and relocate stockpiles within mine pit boundaries as necessary. Coordinate stockpile relocation and depletion with the mine advance. Remove vegetated earthen berm(s), restore grades in unexcavated buffers, and seed disturbed areas during the reclamation of each mine pit. Apply for release from bond after reclamation is complete. 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 shall be required when needed to justify the adequacy of any proposed measures. ' Temporary construction entrance: NCDENR Standard 6.06. To be installed where entrance road meets US Highway 70—Can be removed or omitted if entrance road is paved. ' The existing pond and mine pit area 1 will serve as a sediment basin for waters discharged from dewatering pumps used during excavation of mine pit 2. Mine pit 2 will serve as the sediment basin for waters discharged from dewatering pumps used during excavation of the remainder of the mine. Discreet outlets for the sediment basins are not proposed. Discharge from the basins is intended to occur via overflow so that overland flow into the adjacent wetlands is established. 1 3. a. Will the operation involve washing the material mined, recycling process water, or other waste water 1 handling? Yes No XX . 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 XX No . If yes, briefly describe the nature of the discharge and locate all proposed discharge points (along with their method of stabilization) on your mine map(s). t Fresh water, in the form of stormwater and groundwater from the surficial aquifer compose the proposed discharges. No discreet discharge points are proposed. Overflow along the wetland facing edges of the sediment basin(s) is the intended discharge mechanism. e —6— APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT c. Will any part of the proposed mine excavation(s) extend below the water table? Yes XX No . If yes, do you intend to dewater the excavation(s)? Yes XX No . If yes, what impact, if any, will mine dewatering have on neighboring wells? Estimated withdrawal rate in gallons per day: 1,440.000 . Locate all existing wells on the mine map(s) that lie within 500 feet of the proposed excavation area. Provide data to support any conclusions or 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. There are no existing wells within 500 feet of the proposed mine. It is our understanding that the Newport area is served by a 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 Division of Water Quality, Water Quality Section. In addition, the applicant is required to register water use with the Division of Water Resources if the operation withdraws more than 100,000 gallons per day and needs a capacity use permit from the Division of Water Resources if the operation lies in a capacity use area and withdraws more than 100,000 gallons per day. Copies of the Pump Operation and Monitoring Plan for R.B.J. Associates, Newport Mine, NPDES Notice of Intent, and Application for Water Use Permit in the Central Coastal Plain Capacity Use Area accompany this application. 4. a. Will the operation involve crushing or any other air contaminant emissions? Yes No XX 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? Dust will be controlled be applying water to stockpiles and haul roads as needed. —7— APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT a. A buffer will be required between any mining activity quid 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). An unexcavated buffer is indicated within the proposed mine permit boundary where the permit boundary is located along the property line of the site. A 25-feet wide unexcavated buffer is located within the first 25 feet of the NS Railroad right-of-way, placing the mine pit boundary along the right-of-way. We understand that the intention of a buffer between mining activities and a right -off -way is to preserve access to the right-of-way and prevent injury to structures within the right-of-way. As proposed, the proposed mine pit slopes should prevent slope instability along the right-of-way, access to or through the right-of-way is not impeded, and the mine permit boundary is located approximately 70 feet from the single set of tracks located within the right-of-way. As proposed, the mine permit boundary is approximately 60 feet away from the nearest edge of the actively maintained portion of the right-of-way. 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). Existing wetlands on the property were flagged by Land Management Group, Inc of Wilmington, NC, and are shown on the mine maps as surveyed. The surveyed alignments of these wetlands comprise the proposed mine permit boundary throughout most of the mine. 50 h undisturbed buffers are indicated between the surveyed wetland lines and the proposed mine pits at all locations where there are no existing features. A combination of undisturbed and unexcavated buffers are proposed between the existing pond and adjacent wetland area where the existing road is located, along the road alignment between mine pits 2 and 3, between mine pits') and 4, and near the mine entrance. 6. a. Describe methods to prevent landslide or slope instability adjacent to adjoining permit boundaries during mining. Minimum 2 horizontal to I 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. Mine side slopes will be created at 2.5 feet. horizontal for every 1 foot vertical (2.51-1:1 V) or flatter below the normal water level and finalized at 3H:IV or flatter above the normal water level. Side slopes above the existing grade and those above the normal water level will be seeded as necessary to promote vegetative cover as the mine advances. 1 APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT 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 ofany benches and/or slope drains (with supporting design information) if needed, and the method of final stabilization. M A minimum 2H:1 V side slope is indicated for the earthen berms. 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). 2.5H : IV side slopes are indicated on the plans for all excavations. 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. INo hard rock excavation is anticipated or proposed. ' 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. The only structure within 300 feet of the proposed excavation is an existing metal building constructed on the Faith 'Evangelical Bible Church property, and it is shown on the plans. The building is approximately 200 feet from the proposed top of the excavation, and the excavation is sloped away from the building at 2.5H:1 V. 8. Describe what kind of barricade will be used to prevent inadvertent public access along any high wall area and when it will be implemented. Vegetated earthen berms, appropriate fencing and adequate boulder barriers may be acceptable high wall barricades. A construction detail/cross-section and location of each type of barricade to be used must be indicated on the mine map(s). ' There will be no high wall areas within the mine. The mine site is approximately 900 feet from the main road and bounded by the Croatan National Forest on three sides. Earthen berms are proposed to prevent inadvertent entry into 'the mine along certain adjacent property lines and from within the railroad right-of-way during active mining. The earthen berms will be removed during final reclamation. e APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT e9. Are acid producing minerals or soils present? Yes No XX How will acid water pollution from the excavation, stockpiles and waste areas be controlled? 'According to the USDA Soil Survey of Carteret Co, September 1987 issue, four soils are present in the vicinity of the mine site: AuB - Autryville loamy fine sand, ByB - Baymeade fine sand, Ln - Leon sand, and Mu - Murville mucky sand. ' Processing of the soil is not proposed, and the effect of these soils on groundwater or stormwater runoff is not expected to change from the existing conditions. 10. a. Describe specific plans (including a schedule of implementation) for screening the operation from public view such as maintaining or planting trees, bushes or other vegetation, building berms or other measures. Show the location of all visual screening on the mine map(s) and provide cross -sections through all proposed berms or proposed spacing, sizes and species for tree plantings. The mine site is approximately 900 feet from the main road and bounded by the Croatan National Forest on three ' sides. Earthen berms are proposed to prevent inadvertent entry into the mine along certain adjacent property lines and from within the railroad right-of-way. e b. Could the operation have a significantly adverse effect on the purposes of a publicly owned park, ' forest or recreation area? If so, how will such effects (i.e., noise, visibility, etc.) be mitigated? No. ' 11. Will explosives be used? Yes No XX If es specify the es of ex losive s and P yes, P fY h'P P ( ) 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 XX Ifyes, describe these materials, how they will be stored and method of containment in case of spill. Indicate ethe location(s) of all storage facilities on the mine map(s). APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT D. RECLAMATION PLAN I . Describe your intended plan for the final reclamation and subsequent use of all affected lands and indicate the sequence and general methods to be used in reclaiming this land. This must include the method of reclamation of settling ponds and/or sediment control basins and the method of restoration or establishment of any permanent drainage channels to a condition minimizing erosion, siltation and other pollution. This information must be illustrated on a reclamation map and must correspond directly with the information provided on the mine map(s). In addition, design information, including typical cross -sections, of any permanent channels to be constructed as part of the reclamation plan and the location(s) of all permanent channels must be indicated on the reclamation map. The proposed reclamation plan for the mine is to dress and vegetate side slopes and allow the excavations to fill with water and form ponds. 2. Is an excavated or impounded body of water to be left as a part of the reclamation? Yes XX No If yes, illustrate the location of the body(s) of water on the reclamation map and provide a scaled cross-section(s) through the proposed body(s) of water. The minimum water depth must be at least 4 feet, measured from the normal low water table elevation, unless information is provided to indicate that a more shallow water body will be productive and beneficial at this site. Will the body(s) of water be stocked with fish? Yes No XX if yes, specify species. 3. Describe provisions for safety to persons and to adjoining property in all completed excavations in rock ' including what kind of permanent barricade will be left. Acceptable permanent barricades are appropriate fencing, large boulders placed end -to -end, etc. Construction details and locations of all permanent barricades must be shown on the reclamation map. ' No hard rock excavation is anticipated or proposed. There will be no high wall areas within the mine. No permanent barricades are proposed. -11- I APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT 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. Little overburden is anticipated. The mine excavation site was previously timbered and low growth vegetation has been maintained by mowing. Any remaining stockpiled topsoil will be evenly distributed on exposed slopes and seeded. Original grade of unexcavated buffers will be restored as necessary and seeded. Spoil banks and uncontaminated soils not used for dressing side slopes will be returned to the bottom of the excavation. 5. a. Describe reclamation of processing facilities, stockpile areas, and on -site roadways. Stockpiles will be depleted and the original grade of unexcavated buffers will be restored as necessary and seeded. The entrance road and unexcavated portions of the existing road will remain. There are no processing facilities proposed. b. Will any on -site roadways be left as part of the reclamation? Yes XX No . Ifyes, identify such roadways on the reclamation map and provide details on permanent ditch line stabilisation. The entrance road and unexcavated portions of the existing road will remain as indicated on the reclamation map. 6. Describe the method of control of contaminants and disposal of scrap metal, junk machinery, cables, or other such waste products of mining. (Note definition of refuse in The Mining Act of 1971). No off -site generated waste shall be disposed of on the mine site without prior written approval from the NC Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Land Quality Section 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 maps) and reclamation map, along with a list of items to be disposed in said areas. No off -site generated waste shall be disposed of on the mine site without prior written approval from the NCDENR Land Quality Section and the NCDENR Division of Waste Management. -12- APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT 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 permanent revegetation and, if necessary, 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 Division of Forest Resources, Department of Environment and Natural Resources; 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 Division of Forest Resources, Department of Environment and Natural Resources; f N.C. Erosion and Sedimentation Control Planning and Design Manual; g. N.C. Surface Mining Manual: A Guide for Permitting, Operation and Reclamation; h. Others as may be approved by the Department. LIME - RATE OF APPLICATION (tons/acre): FERTILIZER - ANALYSIS AND RATE OF APPLICATION (pounds/acre): SEED - TYPE (S) AND RATE (S) OF. APPLICATION INCLUDING YEAR-ROUND SEEDING SCHEDULE (pounds/acre): [NOTE: Include Legumes] Seed Tvpes: Seeding Dates: Seedinp, Rates: PER NCDENR EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL STANDARDS FOR TEMPORARY AND PERMANENT SEEDING. SEE RECLAMATION PLAN DRAWING FOR EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL SPECIFICATIONS WITH REGARD TO SEEDING. MULCH - TYPE AND RATE OF APPLICATION (pounds/acre) AND METHOD OF ANCHORING: 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 reforestation plan approved by: Signature Print Name Title Agency -13- Date 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 S500 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, or each insert the appropriate reclamation cost/acre jor each category from the Schedule of Reclamation Costs provided with this anolication form) OR you can defer to the Department to calculate vour bond for you hased AFFECTED eCATEGORY ACREAGE Tailings/Sediment Ponds: Ac. ' Stockpiles. Located entirely within proposed mine pits Wastepiles: Ac. ' Haul Roads (new): 0.24 Ac. Excavation: 9.71 Ac. 'Mine Other: Ac. RECLAMATION RECLAMATION COST/ACRE* COST X $ /Ac. _ $ X $ /Ac. _ $ X $ /Ac. _ $ X $ 1.800 /Ac. _ $ 432 X $ 500 /Ac. _ $ 4.855 X $ /Ac. _ $ TOTAL AFFECTED AC.: 9.95f Ac. (TOTAL PERMITTED AC.: 18.4t 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 18.4± Ac. b) Positive Drainage Ac. X $1,500.00 = $ SUBTOTAL COST: S 5,287 1 Inflation Factor: 0.02 X SUBTOTAL COST: $ 105.75 X Permit Life: 10 (1 to 10 years) INFLATION COST: S 1,058 TOTAL COST = SUBTOTAL COST + INFLATION COST = S 6,345 Total Reclamation Bond Cost: S 6.300 (round down to the nearest S100.00) -14- � I 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 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 roust 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 is contiguous to any highway; creep, 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 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. ' NOTE: THIS SECTION MUST BE COMPLETED FOR ALL APPLICATIONS FOR NEW MINING PERMITS AND ALL MODIFICATIONS OF A MINING PERMIT TO ADD LAND TO THE PERMITTED AREA, AS REQUIRED BY NCGS 74-50(bl). I e SEE THE NEXT TWO PAGES FOR THE "NOTICE" FORM AND THE "AFFIDAVIT OF NOTIFICATION" tr tr NOTICE i` ru Postage $ ru Pursuant to provisions G.S. 74-50(bl) of The Mining Act of ED CertIlledFee 2•s!a 11561 ' 0 02 postmark R.J. BUSHI-TOGGING. INC. has a �' (Endorsement Required) f 1.75 �afO (Applicant Name) Restri�eddelivaryFee �II,IIIJ ' (Endarseman! Required} to the Land Quality Section, Division of Land Resources, North t '� Total Postage & Fees $ s�•? '-t11311?t'ra5 ' and Natural Resources, 1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North ME"n`TO �p ------------- (a)Gszl~ -- --= S7reer. Apt: or PO Sar No. n - a new surface mining permit ® OrP-...N ____P k----- G ciry, state, ZIP+ LuNF'ir�r ,tl �. 2,p C ' (b) a modification of an existing surface mining permit to a The applicant proposes to mine Sand on 20y acres located 2.25.1 (Mineral, Ore) (Number) (Miles) South of Havelock off/near road US Hwv 70 (Direction) (Nearest Town) (Number/Name) in Carteret *SEE ATTACHED ENIA y�� _� • • ' ADJOINING LANDOWNER N M Complete items 1, 2, and 3. Also complete item 4 if Restricted Delivery is desired. In accordance with G.S. 7-' to Print your name and address on the reverse owners of record, both public and so that we can return the card to you. '91 Attach this card to the back of the mailp'iece, an adjoining tract is owned or lea or on the front if space permits. record Of tracts adjoining these 1 4rticleAddressed to: boundary). In addition, the min( municipality in which any part of -, CLg-y Department at the above address application for a permit. whichevt 1 ouc,,� r, PaZi exists relative to G.S. 74-5 1, a pi P ' period specified above. 1 �, � z y /��� A copy of the permit appl: 0v,t7- i`jC— 2 v business hours at the above list(• reuardin2 the specifies of the telephone number: (252) 24.4 2. Anic!eNumber review process, please contact tl', (Transfer from servicelabey consider anv relevant w'rttten C( PS Form 3811, August 2001 throughout the aut)iication revie-w Derrvl Garner. Mayor Town of Newport PO Box 1869 Ne%voort. NC 28570 (-addressee/Owner of Record" s Name and Address) January 31. 2005 'i Date of Issuance of this Notice/ vlailed to Addressee/Owner of Record) A. X ❑ Agent ❑ Addre S. R bat-�Pri Name} C. Date of Delivery � 4 sod 2 / s D. is delivery address different from item 17 ❑ Yes If YES, enter delivery address below: ❑ No 3. Service Type ;Certified Mail ❑ Express Mail ❑ Registered Q Return Receipt' ❑ Insured Mail ❑ C.O.D. 4. Restricted De#ivery7 (Extra Fee) G Yes 7004 1160 0002 2769 9660 Domestic Return Receipt RJ BushhogQing. Inc.. Robert Jones. Owner (Name of Applicant: Include Contact Person & Company Name, if Applicable) 175 High School Drive. Vanceboro. NC 28586 (Address of Applicant) t 0z595-0zdrl- t 5Sp l w ru ' NOTICE r- Pursuant to provisions G.S. 74-50(bl) of The Mining Ac Lnj Postage $ 72 Certified Fee $2.30 R.J. BUSHHOGGING. INC. ha r, Retum Receipt Fee 31.75 � (Endorsement Required) (Applicant Name) � Restricted Deiivery Fee SO.OfJ (Endorsement Aequired) 0561 05 Postmark Here to the Land Quality Section, Division of Land Resources, Nort I'm Total 01/21/2005 Total Postage 8 Fees $ i E rrt Name (Please Pnnr Clearly) (t oe completed by mailer) 1 and Natural Resources, 1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, No --- V!_n1...�___________________________ Street, Apt. No.; or PO Box v I lob °v 5- 7v�xwc� 0-redL Dr". (a) anew surface muung perrrut ® ,, city, s 're; NC %�4l (b) a modification of an existing surface mining permit t�_ The applicant proposes to mine- Sand on 20- acres located 2.25- (Mineral, Ore) (Number) (Miles) South of Havelock off/near road US Hwv 70 (Direction) (Nearest Torun) (NumberName) in Carteret County. a 10.0 . as � �l t'ccM�rFrErfns;s�crlan��onr�Euvi . n.. ,��x+ 'ff{�.S���Na tya �?� '`c.� In accordance with G.S. owners of record, both public an ° Complt=te items 1, 2, and 3y. Also ire.. to item 4 if Restricted �eiive is desired. an adjoining tfact is owned Or le e Print your name and address on the reverse record of tracts adjoining these so that we can return the card to you. boundary). In addition, the rni; a Attach this card to the back of the mailpiece, municipality in which any part o or an the front if space permits. Department at the above addres 1. Article Addressed to: application for a permit, whicher exists relative to G.S. 74-51, a F - period specified above. --. --Cris-V1n-Bai1+ue2-0n-- A copy of the permit appl ' bLISlness hours at the above llstl rer�:rrdiri2 the snecifics of the te!eohone number: (252) 244-. ' review process, please contact th consider anv relevant wrmen cc throughout the annlication revie,.v 10600 Silverrvood Creels Dr. Raleigh, NC 27614 2. Article Number A. Signatur El Agent X - ❑ Addressee B. Received by (Printed Name) C. Date of Delivery' D. is delivery address different from item Yes If YES, enter delivery address d a V4 JAN 22 _ 3. Service Typo -1 j certified Mail ❑ F�tpress ❑ Registered 7 Return Receipt fGa ❑ Insured Mail it C.O.D. ,t. Restricted Delivery? (Extra Fes) ❑ Yes PS Form 3811, August 2001 Domestic Return Receipt Cris Vin Baillaregon 10600 Silverwood Creek Dr. ` Raleigh. NC 27614 R.T BushhOQQin2. Inc.. Robert Jones. Owner (Addressee/Owner of Record's (Name of Applicant: Include Contact Person Name and Address) & Company Name, if Applicable) 6 b / / �5a3I January 7 2005 175 High School Drive_ Vanceboro. NC 28586 (Date of Issuance of this Notice,' (Address of Applicant) Mailed to Addressee!Owner of Record) 2LL7— 102595-0240-15.10 1 I 1 NO- ICE Pursuant to provisions G.S. C r` 74-50(bl) of The Mining Ac'Ln scant Name) hr to the Land Quality Section, Division of Land Resources, Nor and Natural Resources, 1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, N( (a) a new surface mining permit a M a- {b) a modification of an existing surface mining permit The applicant proposes to mine acres located 2,25= -,... / (Miles) South of Havelock (Direction) off'near road US Hwy 70 in Carteret (Nearest Town} County. (Number/Name) "SEE ATTACHED NIAp Fnl, .p.RnDw-jc-r ADJOINING LANDOWNER N. In accordance with G.S. 74 owners of record, both public and an adjoining tract is owned or leas record of tracts adjoining these boundary). In addition, the mine municipality in which any part of t Department at the above address application for a permit, whichever exists relative to G.S. 74-51, a put Period specified above. A copv of the permit applic, business hours at the above listed re,*arding the s ecil-Cs of the r talc hone number: (252) 244_78 review process, please contact the consider any relevant written Corr, throughout the application review I Croatan National Forest Croatan District Ranges Office 1-41 East Fisher Ave.~ New Bern. NC 28560 (Addressee/Owner of Record's Name and address) January 7 2005 (Date of Issuance o f this �iotice? Mailed to Addressee/Owner of Record) Sand on (Mineral, Ore) a Complete items 1, 2, and 3. Also complete item 4 if Restrtcted Delivery is desired. a Print your name and address on the reverse so that we can return the card to you. u Attach this card to the back of the mailpiece, or on the front if space permits. 1. Ai - isle Addressed to,. Croatan National Forest Croatan District Ranger's Office i4I East Fisher AvF New Bern, NC 28560 A. Signature 1f}�C.��� ❑ Agent X ❑ Addressee 0,-deceived by (Panted Name) C. Date of Delive is delivery address different from item 17 Oyes if YBS, enter delivery address below; ❑ N 3. Type -4i rt yj�` ertsfied Mail ❑ press Mail pa Registered 33,,Return Receipt i ❑ Insured .tail ❑ C.O.D. 4, Restricted Delivery? (Extra Fee) ❑ Yes 2. Ariic!e Number {Transfer from service label) PS Form 3811, August 2001 Domestic Return Receipt io25es a2-nn-tiss, RJ Bush -hogging. Inc.. Robert Jones. Owner (Marne of Applicant: Include Contact Person & Company Name, if Applicable) 175 High School Drive. Vanceboro. NC 28586 (address of Applicant) Lrl ru NOTICE m ru Pursuant to provisions G.S. 74-50(bl) of The Mining A( `I' 0541 05 Postmark Here R.J. BUSHHOGGNG INC. h Q f ndorsement Required) (Applicant Name) 1=1 Restricted Delivery Fee (Endorsement Required) Q � ' to the Land Quality Section, Division of Land Resources, Nor Total Postage & Fees 54.42 01/21/2005 Rl Name 1 ase Print C.g,7c.v) (,o he Corr leted try madam , and Natural Resources, 1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, N-----.--L'- Qrp� Street, gat. No.: or PO Box r a. Q � 70..... � - ' (a) a new surface mining permit ® F~ City, ware, `f _ N oI (b) a modification of an existing surface mining permit!.- ' The applicant proposes to mine Sand on 20- acres located 2.25-L: (Mineral, Ore) (Number) ('Miles) ' South of Havelock off/near road US Hwv 70 (Direction) (Nearest Town) (NumberlName) in Carteret County. *SEE ATTACHED lLAkP A.D.70i,1ni -G LA-INDOWNER NA . ; M Postage 5 dt Certified Fee 1 $2.30 l E Return Receipt Fee t1 .75 ra In accordance with G.S. 74- to complete items A. 2, and 3. Also complete item 4 if Restricted Detivery is desired. = owners of record, both public and F n print your name and address on the reverstJ an adjoining 'tract is owned or lease so that we can return the card to you. it Attach this card to the back of the mailpiece, record of tracts adjoining these ii boundary). In addition, the mine c or on the front if space permits. municipality in which any part of th t. Article Addressed to: Department at the above address appiication for a permit, whichever exists relative to G.S. 7=I-51, a pub; Faith Evangelical Bible Church Period specified above. 8170 HW`f 70W A copy of the pe-;nit applica business hours at the above listed re_nrding the specifics of the Dr( telephone number: (2521 2 ;4-23( revte%v process. please contact the i, consider anv relevant kvrinen coma tbrouaheut the annlication 7eviely nr( Newport, \TC 28570 A .Sign ra ❑ Agent ❑ Addressft J eived PnJnrgd Name) C. Data of Defiv I Q_ T � � D. Is delivery a different from item t? Yes 1t YES, enter delivery address below: ❑ No ,1 3. S rvice Type 1 Certified Mail 4 Express Mail ❑ Registered Return Receipt f ❑ Insured Mail ❑ C.O.D. .i. 'r;stncted Delivery? {F-zrra Fee) ❑ Yes Article Num ber O O (transfer from service label) f �J r C/ [j Domestic Return P.eceipt PS Form 381 1, August 2001 'Faith Evangelical Bible Church 8170 HWY 70W Ne,Ar-oort. NC 23570 RJ Bushhoaging. Inc.. Robert Jones. Owner (Addressee!Owner of Record's .(Name of Applicant: Include Contact Person Name and Address) & Company Name, if Applicabie) �. January 7 2005 175 High School Drive. Vance�oro_ NC 2S586 (Date of Issuance of this Notice! (_address of Applicant) -Mailed to Addressee/Owner of Record) 1 2G� 102595.02-,4t- 1 NOTICE Pursuant to provisions G.S. 74-50(b 1) of The Mining Act o a r-9 has ' o Ii1 Applicant Name R to the Land Quality Section, Division of Land Resources, North rn and Natural Resources, 1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NorS 0 (a) a new surface mining permit ® ' (b) a modification of an existing surface mining permit tot ad( Postage CeriFi Id Fee �2.3f Return Receipt Fee (Endorsement Required) 31, 75 Restricted Delivery Fse (Erdoreemant Required) $11+o� Total Postage & Fee, !Please 0561 05 Postmark Here 01/21 /2005 'ry) fro a cornArerec :• Made.) :0-0-- -- fk..... , ox NO, Uzd - I 1JG�- l�iG tiG The applicant proposes to mine Sand on 20acres located 2.25� (Mineral, Ore) (Number) r(Vliles) HavelockSouth of -road US Hwv 70 (Direction) in Carteret County. *SEE ATTACHED NL-V y�—'}s..svae4r„;:e;rJa;:}tom Kn.p....�.�t�lu:bra y-i,r C� L�' rfi, re♦ r 4,w.ti� s}'rN 1 1 • SE�IDEF4�CRMPt. 7E 1413,SEC710X = ,tom 1 ca1LlPtEr +ISSFcnoutoNai In accordance with G.S. 74- o,zners of record, both public and F an adjoining tract is owned or lease record of tracts adjoining these t, boundary). In addition. the mine municipality in which anv part of tl Department at the above address application for a permit, whichever exists relative to G.S. 74-51, a pub period specified above. _a copy of the permit applic- m Complete items 1, 2, and 3. Also complete item 4 if Restricted Delivery is desired. H Print your name and address on the reverse so that we can return the card to you. a Attach this card to the back of the mailpiece, or on the front if space permits. 1. Article Addressed to: ru m r-u m ru Ln A. Sinat re X •. I%� r I�}---Q4gent ❑ Addressee S, e_ ??Ned by (PHamo f I C. pate of Delivery L fC�fLtC(, - -- MIllVil . D. Is delivery addre - Brent from item 1? ❑ Yes It YES, enter delivery address below: 0 No 3:e Type erttfied Mail ...❑Express Mail 0 Registered tK,Return Receipt -teas ' business hours at the above listed 13 Insured Mail f3 C.O.p. regarding the sne'cltll's of the 1)r d. Restricted Ceiivery? {Extra Fee) ❑ Yes telephone number: (252) 2--14-2� 2. Article Number _ ] ' re.•;eI.v process, pieasz contact the _ � consider anv relevant %�Lit*ten Col-n (Transfer service iabefJ C '51. 3 � 11 -::7a:," - 2� ti;ICUUhoL t the anl;llca[:On re` le`•L or PS Form 38t 1, August 2001 Domestic Return Receipt 102595-02-M-15-1 Norh Carolina Railroad Ln: Chuck Bum, eil 2809 Highwoods Blvd, Suite 100 Raieish. NC'77604 RJ Bushhoggina. Inc.. Robert Jones- Ova -ter (A"'dressee,'O`vner of Record's (dame of Applicant: Include Contact Person Marne and =address) & Company -Name, it applicable) ■ North Carolina Railroad Attn: Chuck Burnell 2S09 Highwoods Blvd, Suite 100 Raleigh, NC 27604 Januar, 7 2005 175 High School Drive. VanceboroNC 28f86 i`Date of issuance of this -Notice,/ (Address of Applicant) Mailed to AddresseerOwner of Record) ru ' NOTICE rn ru Pursuant to provisions G.S. 74-50(bl) of The Mining Act R.J. BUSI-IHOGGING. INC. ha - (Applicant Name) ' to the Land Quality. Section, Division of Land Resources, Nortl m and Natural Resources, 1612 flail Service Center, Raleigh, No- O (a) a new surface mining permit .�GERTSIF�tECi.mA��,�RECEIPT��'���?y f�w� �....N�tr2�4: �lH- „ a":{, 3'f� m{ dA+A'W�'u•1-hiF rniAt �k. r 't t'���•��• �(Oxo�►teS�{cNlarlkOnly` �No;�nYsur�an ce�Cov'�'ra�ge �rov�dedJ��� c � ?�'ltt t'e�� Sn+«zl� x-r�-�:'r �'iv_L :'s3g.F& 4,az t is t�•u..+.:�a`.�iS�jw�i,iL�. 'ri�wreF Artic�eSe�cTw31'.!tsr_..�'��:��i.�C;��!i£tx.�"sR;•..�-��I�.:s.'r��r�"uT�"r�f'ik�iu1;�;;3 7 C7Po5t7aLgeS ertified Fee $2.30 i 05 Postmark Peturn Receipt Fee Here 00 Restricted Ceir,ery Fee (Endorsement Required) IPSFbriri.38110EJeilyCt9�r 3"r�. �?°`��� f�jg'�rr,,M!�SeeRevYe�seef6�fitg!inet!°ij�l (b) a modification of an existing surface minim permit to -A, The applicant proposes to mine . Sand on 20- acres located 1)5.1 (Mineral, Ore) (Number) (Miles) South of Havelock ofinear road US Hw-v 70 (Direction) (Nearest Town) (Number/Name) in Carteret *SEE ATTACHED NIL U AD-JO NING LANDOW'iER NA In accordance with G.S. 74-' owners of record, both public and p an adjoining tract is owned or lease record of tracts adjoining these ti I In addition, the mine municipality in which any part of tl- Department at the above address application for a permit, whichever exists relative to G.S. 74-51, a puc period specified above. n Complete items 1, 2, and 3. Also complete item 4 if Restricted Delivery is desired. n Print your name and address on the reverse so that we can return the card to you. a Attach this card to the back of the mailpiece, or on the front if space permits. 1. Article Addressed to: �❑ Agent B. Received by (Pnrited Name) C. to o �el'very D. Is delivery address different from item 1? L U Yet; If YES, enter delivery address below: ❑ No 3. se ice Type Certified Mail ❑,Express Mail 'tPRegistered Return ReceipS�depei+ertC e A copy of the permit applic: ❑ Insured Mail ❑ .C.D. 'business hours at the above listed a. Restricted Delivery? {Extra Feej ❑ Yes re�gardin- The S eC11lCS OI tllt 1 2, Article Number Ce.rDhorle nurnhC.: (_J_) _� (Transfer.romservice Label) review process, please contact the P5 Form 3811, August 2001 Domestic Return Receipt 102595-02-�e-t540 consider any relevant written cat throughout the aoclication review -__-------.-- Joann Taylor 106 Elizabeth St. Joann Taylor 106 Elizabeth St. Havelock, NC 28532 Havelock. NC 28532 RJ BushhoQQinQ. inc.. Robert Jones. Owner '(Addressee!Owner of Record's (Name of Applicant: Include Contact Person Name and Address) & Company dame, if Applicable) Jartuary 7 2005 175 High School Drive. Vanceboro. NC 2�S�g6 (,Date of Issuance of this Notice/ (Address of Applicant) 1Flaiied to Addressee. Owner of Record) Q f�- ru ■ NOTICE r- M Postage ru Pursuant to provisions G.S. 74-50(bl) of The Mining At t" Certified Fee $2.30 R.J. BUSHHOGGING. INC. (Applicant Name r-9 Return Receipt Fee hr-9 (Endorsement Required) 0 C:3 Restricted Delivery Fee (Endorsement Require(3) 1� to the Land Quality Section, Division of Land Resources, Nor m and Natural Resources, 1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, N, Er (a) a new surface mining permit ED (b) a modification of an existing surface raining permit }. $1.75 S0.00 Total Postage & Fees 11 s S4.42 vmn iP an— Prinz C'narryl tto oe cam 0561 05 PcstmaA Here 01l21/2005 71eted 5y mailer) or Pp 80.1; off.. --------------------------------------- ------------ „n —, . The applicant proposes to mine Sand on 20± acres located 2.25-1 (tilineral, Ore) (Number) (Miles) South of Havelock off/near road US Hwv 70 (Direction) in Carteret , • • i . a l ran 'SEE ATTACHED iYIAP m Complete items 1, 2, and 3. Also complete FReceived ADJOINING LANDOWNER ivy item 4 if Restricted Delivery is desired. Q Print your name and address on the reverse so that we can return the card to you. o Attach this card to the track of the mailpiece, by aced ame) C. In accordance with G.S. 7a or on the front if space permits. �,IT owners of record, both public and an adjoining tract is owned or lea: record of tracts adjoining these boundary). In addition, the mine municipality in which any part of Department at the above addresE application for a permit, whichevl exists relative to G.S. 74-51, a pi period specified above. 1. Artrcle Addressed to: Rhett Taylor PO Box 12172 New Bern. NC 28561 D. fs delivery address different from item 1? If YES, enter delivery address below: 1Z Agent ❑ Addressee Date of Delivery `�Lg"-) S ❑ Yes ❑ No, 3. Se icertifiType 'Feed Mail `Registered ❑ press Mail etum Receipf�'..., �"' . Isise ❑ Insured Mail ❑ C O D A copy of the permit appl a. Restricted Delivery? (Extra Fee) ❑ Yes Cosiness hours at The above I1Sti 2. Article Number re,,1ardittihe_speciilcs of the (r-ransferfrom service label) to?ephone number:(252) 244- PS orm 38i 1 ,August 2001 Ccmestic Return Receipt 1a2sss-a2-Wi_4a review process,, please contact tl• consider anv relevant %v itten throughout the aoolication review process until a final decision is Trade on the application. Rhea Taylor PO Box 12172 veto Bern. NC 28561 PU BushhoQgina. Inc.. Robert Jones. Owner (?.ddressee/Ov,-ner of Record's (Name of Applicant: Include Contact Person Nar, e and Address) & Company Name, if Applicable) January 7 2005 175 High School Drive, Vanceboro. NC 28586 (Date of Issuanc-_ of this Notice/ (Address of Applicant) ly! 'led to Addressee/Owner of Record) 1 ru NOTICE CQ'' i r-- rr-t Postage S Pursuant to provisions G.S. 74-50(bl) of The Mining A oert+fied Fee $2.30 05bt 05 Postmark ' R.J.7 �+7-�7 INC..•a JBUSHHOGGING, INh �1 Return Receipt Fee $1 .75 Here (Endorsement Required) (Applicant Name) CD Delivery t� Fee $�. � (Endorsement (Endorsement Required) eto the Land Quality Section, Division of Land Resources, Nor EZ3 Total Postage & Fens 1 $ $4.42 01/21/2005 Ni,fT and Natural Resources 1612 Mail Service Center Raleigh, l N me {Please Print`�arfy) )t be completed by mailer) F C. i� � h' t h........--- � Q $area. - .. --------- .� _L Stre�r, a t. � o-; or 0� 8 0 -1S.`- �LY11/� �S i Sh. (a) a new surface miningpermit ® - -------------- Cjry. Stale, ZIP-4 I 1 t '� (b) a modification of an existing surface mining permit: r The applicant proposes to mine Sand on 20- acres located 2.25- (Mineral, Ore) (Number) (Miles) South of Havelock offlnear road US Hwv 70 (Direction) (Nearest Town) (Number/Name) in Carteret County. *SEE ATTACHED MAJ _ AD.JON-ING LAd DOWNER iV es Complete items 1, 2, and 3. Also complete In accordance with G.S. 74 item 4 if Restricted Delivery Is desired. owners of record, both public and m Print your name and address on the reverse p so that we can return the card to you. an adjoining tract is owned or leap Ia Attach this card to the back of the mailpiece, record of tracts adjoining these or on the front if space permits. boundary). In addition, the mine 1. Article Addressed to: municipality in which any part of Department at the above address - application for a permit, whicheve United Pentecostal Church exists relative to G.S. 74-51, a pu b19 Tom yiann Road period specified above. �[ewpor,, NC 29570 A copy of the permit aoplic business hours at the above listec re;,,srdinz the sneci#ics of the n re?eohone number: (252) 24=-2,- re: ew process. please contact the consider anv relevant written col! :roushout the armilcatiori review c A. X 0 Agent © Addre to o Itve�r t tmmiAryes � ✓D. Is delivery address differentromYes 1t YES, enter delivery address below, ❑ No 3 3 .=, � yJ�d NeC-U -J Nc...0 3. service Type XCertified Mail ❑ Express Mail 0 Registered Return Receipt tee ❑ Insured Mail C.O.D.. 4. Restricted Delivery? (Extra Fee) ❑ Yes 2. Article Number (Trarlsfer from Semite label) PS Form 3811, August 2001 Domestic Return Receipt 'United Pentecostal Church 619 Tom Mann Road Ne%voort. NC 28570 RJ Bushhoasina. Inc.. Robert Jones. Owner (Addressee/Owner of Record's (dame of Applicant. Include Contact Person Name and Address) & Company dame, if Applicable) ' January 7 2005 175 High School Drive. Vanceboro. NC 28586 (Date of Issuance of this Notice/ (Address of Applicant) Mailed to Addresses Owner of Record) 1 i 02595-02•Lt• 1540 NOTICE tApplicant Namc? 1�3 Cl Total Postage 8 Fees $ to the Land Quality Section, Division of Land Resources, Noe m vame Ze arinf, 'eanyl�[ra and Natural Resources, 1612 flail Service Center, Raleigh, N sties(. � v - avox M tti City, stare, fP.4 (a) a new surface miring permit ® r f t' of an existing surface mining permit to acra Ln r ru ru it M Postage S .N. s2 U-) CerWied Fee pursuant to provisions G.S. 74-50(bl) of The Mining AC J. BUSHH Return Receipt Foe (Endorsement Required) Restricted Delivery Fee (Endorsement Requi(ed) �ifi $1.75 t0.00 $4.42 01/21/2005 be compia1 d by mailer) ------------------------ ---------------------- aT 0561 05 Postmark Here {D) a mods ica ion '15_ on 20� acres located The applicant proposes to mine Sand (Number) (Miles) (l�lineral; t Ore) � of Havelock off/near road US Hwv 70 South Nearest To��n) (NubeberlName) {Direction) County• in Carteret ..._.. *SEE ATTACHED ?vLkP I �. _DJOTIN 1�1'G LA��iDOtiti `lER � U Complete items 1, 2, and 3.Also complete In accordance with G.S item 4 if Restricted Delivery is desired. o Print your name and address on the reverse owners of record, both public and p so that we can return the card to you. an adjoining tract is owned or lease m Attach this card to the hack of the mailpiece, record of tracts adjoining these t:_ or on the front if space permits. boundary). In addition, the mine T, Article Addressed to; municipality in which anv part of t'. Department at the above address - apnlication for a permit_ whichever Pamela Willis exists relative to G.S. 74-51, a pu� 8239 HWy 70W period specified above. Newoort NC 28570 A copy of the pe.—i-nit a., business hours at the above lisle rel3ardinu the specifics of the r teleohone number: (?S?) 2� 2. Atticre Number re : ie�y process, please contact th (Prarlsferfrom service tabel) consider anv relevant w-ritten cL PS Form 3811, August 2001 rushout the antltow Pamela Willis A Signature X ,, , / ❑ Agent Cl Addressee �eceived b ratted Name) C. Date of Delivery D. Is delivery address different from item 17 ❑ Yes If YES, enter delivery address below: Q No 3, eryice Type Certified Mail ❑ Express Mail ❑ Registered AlRetum Receipt f� © Insured Mail ❑ C.O.D. 4. Restricted Delivery? (Extra Fee) ❑ Yes 0�9 3 6 oars ,�-3,7 Domestic Return Receipt 102595-02-iH-1540 8229 HWY 70W RJ Bushhol?ging,. Inc.. Robert Jones. Owner tie%voort. NLC ?S570 (dame of Applicant: Include Contact Person (AddresseerOWner of Record's & Company Name, if Applicable) arse and Address) 1anuary 7 ?005 Date of Issuance of this Notice/ maiied to Address eel; Owner of Record) 175 High School DnlAdd e s aoot7 iCaris)5sb APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT AFFIDAVIT OF NOTIFICATION I, Michael L. Rice , 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 Environment and Natural Resources, 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, 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 '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, to said office at the following address: (Chief Administrative Officer Name) [City Manager, County Manager, Mayor, etc.] Mr. Derryl Garner. Mayor, Town of Newport (Address) PO Box 1869 Newport, NC 28570 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(bl) 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 U Date If person executing Affidavit is an agent or employee of an applicant, provide the following information: (Name of applicant) R.B.J. Associates (title of person executing Affidavit) _ consulting professional engineer I, __4eor,g5 4 64IL-65 it allotary Public of the County of Craven State of North Carolina, do hereby certify that Michael L. Rice appeared before me this day and under oath acknowledged that the above Affidavit was made by him/her. ig Witness my hand and notarial seal, this _ day of February 2005 GcNot,,,,,,,. m'Y� My Commission expires: 7 LD r n '`'UBk v ' RJ Bushhogging, Inc. Newport Mine Mine Permit Application List of Adjoiners Croatan National Forest Croatan District Ranger's Office 141 East Fisher Ave. New Bern, NC 28560 United Pentecostal Church 619 Tom Mann Road Newport, NC 28570 ' Faith Evangelical Bible Church 8170 HWY 70W 1 Newport, NC 28570 Joann Taylor 106 Elizabeth St. Havelock. NC 28532 Pamela Willis 8239 HWY 70W ' Nei, port, NC 28570 Rhea Taylor 1 PO Box 12172 New Bern, NC 28561 'Cris Vin Baillaregon 10600 Siiverwood Creek Dr. Raleigh, NC 27614 ' North Carolina Railroad Artn! Chuck Burnell '2809 Highwoods Blvd, Suite 100 Raleigh, NC 27604 Derryl Garner, Mayor Town of Newport PO Box 1869 Newport, NC 28570 ' 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 Feld inspections or investigations as may be reasonably required in the administration of the Mining Act of 1971. '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. 1 ' LANDOWNER: Signature: Print Name: 1 Address: 1 Telephone: APPLICANT: Signature:* Print Name: Title: t PcAvV EB' Company: R.B.J. Associates Mine Name: R.B.J. Associates. Newport Mine 1 *Signature must be the same as the individual who signed Page 1 of this application. 1 Six (6) conies of the completed annlication. six (61 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 Environment and Natural Resources must be sent to the Land uality Section Central Office at the address listed on the front cover of this application form. Inquiries regarding the status of the review of this application should be directed to the Mining Program staff at ' (919) 733-4574. I I 71, 52' O.o . 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ASS cfATGS Scale: 1 inch equals 4000 feet r4&'wptoizT N41r4r� Copynght (C) 1997, Maptech, 3nc. �o C__O_ U_N T Y C R A v E N r r B O U N D A RY --^� 25C A R T E R T 9�2, 70 PROJECT SITE C roata n National Forest O I A L F O R E S T 1 " P124 33 N 1$29 1133 f+ 11 71FI 7112 J /L EWPORT 1 , 124 1124 �f 1R,4rav�liIOr` e 1140 „12 / n 24 7-1 OME R.B.1 ASSOCATES A GENERAL PARTNERSHIP PO BOX 12172 NEW BERN, NORM CAROLWA 2$SE1 (252) e38-2217 OPgRATOR R.J. BUSHHOGGING INC. ROBERT E. JONES, OWNER 175 HIGH SCHOOL ROAD VANCEBORO. NORTH CAROLINA 2858E (252) 244—MM ROBERT u. CKIES, P.E. 04ONEiRS d CONSULTANTS P.O. Box 349E NEW BERN. NORTH CAROUNA 23544-349E (2S2) 637-4702 1141 "3Y t N EWP T 1 P 3,016 � „3e „ v U 1,s4 ,ee4 2,1 1 t 114e '�g01ivq o R. B. J. ASSOCIATES NEWORT MM PORTION OF CARTERET COUNTY HIGHWAY MAP CARTERET COUNTY TOWN OF NEWPORT NORTH CAROLINA °" FEEL a ,2005 ROBERT M. CHILES, P.E. JOB NO: 2004143 ENGINEERS AND CONSULTANTS SCALE NOW NEW KERN, NORTH CAROUNA ��(; �)y V� �-� )A TO PROPERTY LINE DITCH DURING EXCAVATION OF MINE PIT 2, THE DEWATERING PUMP SHALL r DISCHARGE INTO THE EXISTING DITCH AND FLOW INTO THE EXISTING POND DEWATERING PUMP AND MINE PIT 1. IN MINE PIT 2 ; DISCHARGES FROM THE EXISTING POND AND MINE PIT 1 WILL OCCUR VIA t OVERFLOW, GENERATING OVERLAND FLOW INTO THE ADJACENT WETLANDS. TEMPORARY BERMS SHALL BE INSTALLED IF NECESSARY, TO DIRECT OVERFLOW TOWARD THE ADJACENT WETLANDS. MINE PIT 2�- (ACTIVE EXCAVATION)- } r Y INTENDED FLOW DIRECTION Ao Ln r Y z �T I � �•o CATEGORY AFFECTED ACREAGE Permitted Area 18.41 f Mine Pit 2 1.86± Sediment Pond * 1.01t j k = - * Excavated portion of mine serving as sediment basin. V/I - -� , /0101 r r � J t r �J y � t MINE PIT 3 (NOT YET EXCAVATED) 1• INSTALL A TEMPORARY BERM IF NECESSARY I TO DIRECT FLOW TOWARD WETLANDS FROPOb MINA ROAD / �. � � • s N o • S I N B St I WETLANDS I ' OL, 40a �eDISCHAR G I T WETL EXCAVATION OF MINE PIT 1 SHOULD NOT REQUIRE DEWATERiN I FOLLOWING EXCAVATION OF MINE PIT 1, EXTEND THE EXISTIN( THE EXISTING POND AND CREATE A DITCH CONNECTING THE I I POND TO THE EXCAVATED MINE PIT 1. I IOVERLAkD DISCHARG IN Tc\wAtDJACENT WETLAND r (T Y } r T 2 E M T I I I V/l O qO, j DISCHARGE �Nl WETLAN S �I I WETLANDS I 1 1 I ` I I I C) �O I �(1 I 1 } WETLANDS I I CATEGORY AFFECTED ACREAGE Permitted Area 18.41 f Mine Pit 3 1.47t Sediment Pond` 8.24t * Excavated portion of mine serving as sediment bosin. WETLANDS iNITIOVERLAII� Di5CHARGE�I n All-iA( FNiT CONNECT EXISTING DITCH TO EXCAVATED MINE PIT 2 1 INTENDED FLOW DIRECT u,=VVATERING PUMP 1 11 IN MINE PIT 3 DURING EXCAVATION OF MINE PIT 3, DEWATERING PUMPS SHALL 1 DISCHARGE INTO THE EXISTING DITCH AND MINE PIT 2, DISCHARGES FROM MINE PIT 2 WILL OCCUR VIA OVERFLOW, GENERATING OVERLAND FLOW INTO THE ADJACENT WETLANDS. MINE PIT 3 {ACTIVE EXCAVATION} � CATEGORY AFFECTED ACREAGE Permitted Area 1&41t Mine Pit 3 6,02f Sediment Pond* 1.86± * Excavated portion of mine serving as sediment basin. PVC END CAP y• '� ;rv,� 1 ..ttrr_. EXISTING GRADE 2'0 SCHEDULE 40 PVC WELL CASING 2-FOOT BENTONITE SEAL c,QZQw Ld � ooar '4 '► Q a -- m ..w w r= Z i" PVC CAP ' T PIEZOVIETER WELL DETAIL (TYP) NOTES: PIEZOMETER WELLS SMALL BE INSTALLED AND LOCATED AS DIRECTED NCDENR. PIESOMTER CONSTRUCTION SHALL BE AS DEPICTED IN DETAIL. DURING EXCAVATION OF MINE PIT 4, DEWATERING PUMPS SHALL DISCHARGE INTO THE MINE PITS 3, 2 AND 1. WETLANDS DISCHARGES FROM MINE PITS 3, 2 AND 1 WILL OCCUR VIA OVERFLOW, GENERATING OVERLAND FLOW INTO THE ADJACENT WETLANDS. FLOW DIRECTION r I PI / MIPIt PIT 4 (ACTIVE EXCAVATION) DEWATERING PUMP -- \N MINE PIT 4 q 1 •-�� I WETLANDS INTO N T WETLANDS E T IN WETLANDS S N OWNER OPERATOR R.B.J. ASSOCIATES R.J. BUSHHOGGING, INC. LEGEND A GENERAL PARTNERSHfP ROBERT E. JONES, OWNER ROAD - = U 9 PO BOX 12172 175 HIGH SCHOOL — RIGHT OF WAY' o NEW BERN, NORTH CAROLINA 28561 VANCEBORO, NORTH CAROLINA 28586 — MINE PIT LfhlfT 11' (252) 638-2217 (252) 244-2805 i j Cif � • MINE PERMIT BOUNDARY 0-42 ENGINEER SUR VEYO ,k Y, .Y.- , WOODS LINE' x Q PROPERTY LINE ROBERT M. CHILES, P.E. ENGINEERS & CONSULTANTS R/W RIGHT OF WAY a P.O. BOX 3496 FLOW DIRECTION NEW BERN• NORTH CAROLINA 28564-3496 (252) 637--4702 i I I I I I 4 I I I I I I ! I VkTLAND I I �I ( WETLAND l 6.06 TEMPORARY GRAV�j CQN TRU TtON ENTRANCE/EX1T DEFINITION A graveled area or pad located at points where vehicles enter and Leave a construction site. PURPOSE To provide a buffer area where vehicles can drop their mud and sediment to avoid transporting it onto public roods, to control erosion from surface runoff, and to help control dust. CONDITIONS WHERE Wherever traffic will be leaving a construction PRACTICE APPLIES site and moving directly onto a public road or other paved off -site area. Construction pions should limit traffic to properly constructed entrances. DESIGN CRITERIA Aggregate Size - Use 2-3 inch washed stone. Dimensions of gravel pad - Thickness: 6 Inch minimum Width: 12-ft minimum or full width at all points on the vehicular entrance and exit area, whichever is greater Length: 50-ft minimum Location - Locate construction entrances and exists to limit sediment from leavingg the site and to provide for maximum utility by 1Tl construction vehicles (Figure 6.06o). Avoid steep grades and entrances at curves in public roads. Washing - If conditions at the site are such that most of the mud and sediment are not removed by vehicles traveling over the grovel, the tires should be washed. Washing should be done on an oreo stabilized with crushed stone that drains into a sediment trap or other suitable disposal be to wash- area. A wash rack may also used make ing more convenient and effective. CONSTRUCTION 1. Clear the entrance and exit area of all veget- SPECIFICATIONS ation, roots, and other objectionable material and property grade it. 2. glace gravel to the specific grade and dimen- sions shown on the plans, and smooth it. 3. Provide drainage to carry water to a sediment trap or other suitable outlet. 4. Use gqeotexile fabrics because they improve stabilityof the foundation in locations subject to seepage or high water table. MAINTENANCE Maintain the gravel pad in a condition to prevent mud or sediment from leaving the construction site. this may require periodic topdressing with After inspect 2-inch stone. each rainfall, any structure used to trap sediment and clean it out as necessory. immediately remove all objection- abie materiels spilled, washed, or tracked onto public roadways. 6.10 TEMPORAR DEFINITION Planting rapid -growing annual grasses, small grains, or legumes to provide initial, temporary cover for erosion control on disturbed areas. PURPOSE To temporarily stabilize denuded areas that will not be brouglit to final grade for a period of more that 30 working days. Temporary seeding controls runoff and erosion until permanent vegetation or other erosion con- trol measures can be established. In addition, it provides residue for soil protection and seedbed preparation and reduces problems of mud and dust production from bare soil surfaces during con- struction. CONDITIONS WHERE On any cleared, unvegetated, or sparsely vegetated PRACTICE APPLIES soil surface where vegetative cover is needed for less than 1 year. Applications of this practice include diversions, dams. temporary sediment basins, temporary road bunks, and topsoil stock- piles. PLANNING Annual plants, which sprout and grow rapidly and CONSIDERATIONS survive for onfy one season, are suitable for establishing initial or temporary vegetative cover. Temporary seeding preserves the integrity of earthen sediment control structures sucfr as dikes, diversions, and the banks of dams and sediment basins, it con also reduce the amount of maintenance associated with these devices. For example the frequency of sediment basin deanouts if outside the will be reduced watershed areas, active construction zone, ore stabilized. Proper seedbed preparation, selection of appropri- ate Species, and use of quality seed ore as impor- PERMA- tont in this practice as in Practice 6.11, NENT SEEDING. Failure to follow established guidelines and recommendations carefully may result in an inadequate or short-lived stand of vegetation that will not control erosion. Temporary seeding provides protection for no more than 1 year, during which time permanent stabili- zation should be initiated, SPECIFICATIONS Complete grading before preparing seedbeds and install all necessary erosion control practices, such as dikes, waterways and basins. Minimize steep slopes because they make seedbed preparation difficult and increase the erosion hazard. if soils become compacted during grading, loosen them to a depth of 6--8 inches using a ripper, harrow, or chisel plow. SEEDBED PR PA A N Goad seedbed prep❑ra ion is essential to success- ful plant establishment. A good seedbed is well - pulverized, loose, and uniform. Where hydroseed- ing methods are used, the surface may be left with a more irregular surface of large clods and stones. LIMING - Apply time according to soil test recom- If the (acidity) of the soil is mendations. pH not known, an application of ground agricultural limestone at the rate of 1 to 1 1/2 tons/acre on coarse -textured soils and 2-3 tons/acre on fine - textured soils is usually sufficient. Apply timestone uniformly and incorporate into the top 4-6 inches of soil, Soils with a pH of 6 or higher need not be limed. FERTILIZER - Base application rates on soil tests. When these are not possible, apppl a 10-10-10 grade fertilizer at 700-1,000 Ib7cre. Both fertilizer and lime should be incorporated into the top 4-6 inches of soil. If a hydraulic seeder is used, do not mix seed and fertilizer more than 30 minutes before application. SURFACE ROUGHENING - If recent tillage operations have resulted in a loose surface, additional roughening may not be required except to break up large clods. It rainfall causes the surface to become sealed or crusted, loosen it just prior to seeding by disking, raking, harrowing, or other suitable methods. Groove or furrow slopes steeper that 3:1 on the contour before seeding (Practice 6.03, SURFACE ROUGHENING). PANT SELECTION Select an appropriate species or species mixture from Table 6.10a, for seeding in late winter and earlyy spring Table 6.10b for summer, and Table 6AOC for foil, ENGINEER /SURVEYOR ROBERT M. CHILES, P.E. ENGINEERS & CONSULTANTS P.O. BOX 3496 NEW BERN, NORTH CAROLINA 28564-3496 (252) 637-4702 Xz Lf �1 WOODED WOODED ,t1SIX" SLOPES REGRADED ABOVE WATER LEVEL 2-3't TO SEASONAL HIGH WATER 7 EXISTING GROUND LEVEL 3 (ELEVATION VARIES) ------------- -- -22.5 . ����%/ ���`% ---- SEASONAL HIGH GROUND WATER LEVEL JP 25'-30' PROPOSED BOTTOM OF EXCAVATION TYPICAL CROSS SECTION OF REMAINING WATER BODIES 2.5: 1 SIDE SLOPE N TS CATEGORY AFFECTED ACREAGE Water Bodies 9.74t Erttrortoe Road 0.24t WETLAND WETLAND? r WETLAND 6.10 TEMPORARY SEEDING continued van LNG apply seed using a cyclone seeder (braad- cost), driEli cultipacker seeder, or hydroseeder. Use seeding rotes given in Tables 6.10a-6.10c, Broadcast seeding and hydroseeding are appropriate for steep slopes where equipment cannot be driven. Hand broadcasting is not recommended because of the difficulty in achieving a uniform distribu- tion. Small grains should be planted no more than 1 inch deep, and grosses and legumes no more than 1/2 inch. Broadcast seed must be covered by raking or chain draggingg and then lightly firmed with a roller or cultipacker. Hydroseeded mixtures should include a wood fiber (cellulose) mulch. M MIN help e use of appropriate mulch will ensure establishment under normal conditions and is essential to seeding success under harsh site conditions (Practice 6.14, MULCHING). Harsh site conditions include seeding in foil for winter cover (wood fiber mulches are not considered adequate for this use), slopes steeper than 3:1, excessively hot or dry weather, adverse soils (shallow, rocky, or high in clay or sand), and . areas receiving concentrated flow. If the orea to be mulched is subject to concen- trated waterflow, as in channels, anchor mulch with netting (Practice 6.14, MULCHING). MAINTENANCE Reseed and mulch areas where seeding emergence is or where erosion occurs, as soon as possi- Epoor, le. Do not mow. Protect from traffic as much as possible. TABLE 610o TEMPORARY SEEDING RECOMMENDATIONS FOR LATE WINTER AND EARLY SPRING SEEDING MIXTURE Species Rate (lb/acre) Rye ( rain) 120 Annual lespedezo (Kobe) 50 Omit annual lespedezo when duration of temporary cover is not to extend beyond June. SEEDING DATES Dec. 1 - Apr, 15 SOIL AMENDMENTS Follow recommendations of soil tests or apply 2,000 lb/acre ground agricultural limestone and 750 ib/ocre 10-10-10 fertilizer. MULCH Apply 4,000 lb/acre straw, Anchor straw by tock- ing with ospholt, netting, or a mulch anchoring tool. A disk with blades set near)y straight can be uscd as a mulch anchoring tool. MAINTENANCE Refertilize if growth is not full adequate. Reseed, refertilize and mulch imrneg"tely follow- ing erosion or other damage. TABLE 6.1Ob TEMPORARY SEED114G RECOMMENDATIONS FOR SUMMER SEEDING MIXTURE Species Rate (Ili oci e) German millet 4 SEEDING DATES p, s SOIL AMENDMENTS Follow recommendations of soil tests or apply 2,000 lb/acre ground agricultural limestone and 750 lb/acre 10-1G-10 fertilizer. MULCH Apply 4,000 lb/acre straw. Anchor straw by tack- ing with asphalt, netting, or a mulch anchoring tool. A disk with blades set nearly straight can be used as a mulch anchoring tool. MAINTENANCE Refertilize if growth is not fully adequate. Reseed, refertilize and mulch immediiotely follow- ing erosion or other damage, TABLE 6.1Dc TEMPORARY SEEDING RECOMMENDATIONS FOR FALL SEEDING MIXTURE Species Rate (lb/ocre) Rye (grain) 120 SEEDING DATES Aug. 15 - Dec. 30 SOIL AMENDMENTS Follow recommendations of soil tests or oppiy 2,000 lb/acre ground agricultural limestone and 1,000 lb/acre 10-10-10 fertilizer. MULCH Apply 4,000 Ib/acre straw. Anchor straw by tack- ing with asphalt, netting, or a mulch anchoring tool. A disk with blades set nearly straight can be used as a mulch anchoring tool. MAINTENANCE Repair and refert"itize damaged areas immediatelyy Topdress with 50 Ib/ocre of nitrogen in March. if it is necessary to extend temporary cover beyond June 15, overseed with 50 Ib/ocre Kobe in late February or early March. DEFINITION Controlling runoff and erosion on disturbed areas by establishing perennial vegetative cover with seed. PURPOSE To reduce eroson and decrease sediment yield from disturbed areas. and to permanently stabilize such areas in a manner that is economical, adapts to site conditions and allows selection of the most appropriate plant materials. CONDITIONS WHERE Fine -graded areas on which permanent, long-lived PRACTICE APPLIES vegetative cover is the most practical or most Permo--� effective method of stabilizing the soil. nent seedingq may also be used on rough -graded areas that wll not be brought to final grade for a year or more Areas to be stabilized with permanent vegetation must be seeded or planted within 30 working days or 120 calendar days after final grade is reached, unless temporary stabilization is applied. PLANNING Vegetation controls erosion by protecting bare CONSIDERATIONS soil surfaces from raindrop impact and by reducing the velocity and volume of overiond flow. The most common and economical means of stabiliz- ing disturbed soils is by seeding grosses and legumes. The advantages of seeding over other means of establishing include Elie smaller plants initial cost, lower labor input, and greater flexibility of method. The disodvantoges of seeding include R.B.J. ASSOCIATES A GENERAL PARTNERSHIP PO BOX 12172 NEW BERN, NORTH CAROLiNA 28561 (252) 638-2217 OPERATOR R.J. BLISHHOGGING, INC. ROBERT E. JONES, OWNER 175 HIGH SCHOOL ROAD VANCEB0130, NORTH CAROLiNA 28586 Z2) 244-2805 FLAGGED WETLAND LiNE fi.II PERMANENT SEEDING potential for erosion during the establishment stage, the need to reseed areas that fail to estab- lish, seasonal limitations on suitable seeding dotes, and a need for water and appropriate temperatures during germination and early growth. The pprobability of successful plant establishment can be maximized through good planning, knowledge of the soil characteristics (Table 6.11a), selec- tion of suitable plant materials for the site, good seedbed preparation, adequate liming and fertilization, and timely planting and moire e- nonce. SELECTING PLANT MATERIAL Climate, soils, and topography are the major factors affecting the suitability of plants for a particular site, All All three of these factors vary o alsiraP�,�yysspiont seleac�lor), o KEY TO PERMANENT SEEQ1tsG MIXTPURES is presented in Tobte 6.11b, To find seeding specifications for a specific site, follow this key through the different steps to the appropriate seeding number. Seeding mixtures recommended here are designed for general use and are well proven in practical field situations. They are designed to produce maximum stabilization and minimize the amount of maintenance and repair required. LAND USE is a primary consideration in planning permanent seedings. For this purpose land use, whether residential, industrial, commercial, or recreational, can be divided into two general categories: High -maintenance areas are mowed frequently, limed and fertilized regular%yy�� and either () re eive intense use (e.g.. athfetic fields) or {2 require maintenance to an aesthetic stand- (e.g.. home lawns). Grasses used for these situations are long-lived perennials that form a tight sad and are fine -leaved and attractive in appearance. They must be well - adopted to the ogle area where they are planted and ogle to endure the stress of frequent mowing. Sites where high -maintenance vegetaive cover is desirable include homes, industrital parks, schools, churches, and recreational areas. Low -maintenance areas ore moved infrequently or not at all, and do not receive lime and fertilizer on a regular basis, Plants must persist with little maintenance over long periods of time. Grass and legume mixtures are favored for these sites becouse legumes are a source of soil nitrogen Mixed stands are also more resistant to adverse conditions. Sites suitable for low -maintenance vegetation include steep slopes, stream or channel banks, some commercial properties, and utility" turf areas such as roodbonks. SEEDBED PREPARATION The soil on a disturbed site must be amended to provide on optimum environment for seed germina- tion and seedling growth. The surface soil must be loose enough for water infiltration and root penetration. The pH (acidity or alkalinity) of the soil must be such that is not toxic and nutri- ents are available - preferably between 6.0 and 6.5, Sufficient nutrients - added as fertilizer - must be present. It is as important to add lime as to add fertiliz- er. time is used primarily as a pH, or acidity, modifier, but is also supplies calcium and magne- sium, which are important plant nutrients. 6y increasing soil pH it also makes other nutrients more available to plants. At the some time, it prevents aluminum toxicity by decreasing the solu- bility of soil aluminum. Many soils in North Carolina are high in aluminum, which stunts plant growth. After seed is in place, it must be protected with a mulch to hold moisture and modify temperature extremes, while preventing erosion during seeding establishment. STEEP SLOPES The operation of equipment is restricted on slops steeper than 3:1, severely limiting the quo'lity of the seedbed that can be prepared. The soil cannot be sufficiently worked, and amendments cannot be thoroughly incorporated. Provisions for establishment of vegetation on steep slopes can be made during final grading. In construction of fill slopes, for example the last 4-6 inches might be left uncompacted. A loose, rough seedbed is essential. Large clods and stones provide irregularities that hold- seeds and fertilizer. Cut slopes should be roughened. Where steepness prohibits the use of form machin- ery, seeding methods are limited to broadcast or hydroseeding, with hydroseeding giving the mast dependable results. Vegetation chosen for these slopes must not require mowing or other intensive maintenance. Using a hydraulic seeder, seed, fertilizer, wood fiber mulch, and a locking agent can be applied in one operation. Good mulching practices are critical to protect aggainst erosion on steep slopes. When using sfraw, anchor with netting or asphalt. On slopes steeper than 2:1, jute, excelsior, or synthetic matting may be required to protect the slope. SPECIFICATIONS SEEDBED REQUIREMENTS Establishment of vegetation should not be attempt- ed on sites that are unsaitabtgg due to inappropri- ate soil texture (Table 6.11o), poor drainage, concentrated overland flow, or steepness of slope until measures have been taken to correct these problems. To maintain a good stand of vegetation, the soil must meet certain minimum requirements as a growth medium. The existing soils should have these criteria: Enough fine -grained (silt and clay) material to maintain adequate moisture and nutrient supply (available water capacity or at least .05 inches water to 1 inch of soil). Sufficient pore space to permit root penetra- tion. Sufficient depth of soil to provide on ade- quate root zone. The depth to rock or im- permeable layers such as hardpans should be 12 inches or more, except on stopes steeper than 2:1 where the addition of sail is not feasi- ble. A favorable pH range for plant growth, usually 6.0-6.5. WOODED WETLAND > �G� � VIE UNE r 1 P1D f Tt_A 1- r EGA 0 �-. 6.11 PERMANENT SEEDING continued Freedom from large roots, branches, stones, large clods of earth, or trash of any kind. Gods and stones may be left on slopes steeper than 3:1 if they are to be hydroseeded. If any of the above criteria ore not met i.e., if the existing soil is too coarse, dense, shallow or acidic to foster vegetation - speciol amend- ments are required. The soil conditioners de- scribed below may be beneficial or, preferably, topsoil may be applied. SOIL CONDITIONERS In order to improve the structure or drainage characteristics of a soil, the following materials may be added. These amendments should only be necessary where soils hove limitations that make them poor for plant growth or for fine turf estob- fishment PEAT - Appropriate types are sphagnum moss peat, hypnum moss peat, reedsedge peat, or peat humus, all from fresh -water sources. Peat should be shredded and conditioned in storage piles for at least 6 months after excavation. SAND -- clean and free of toxic materials. VERMICULITE - horticultural grade and free of toxic substances. ROTTED MANURE - stable or cattle manure not con- taining undue amounts of straw or other bedding materials. THOROUGHLY ROTTED SAWDUST - free of stones and debris. Add 6 lb, of nitrogen to each cubic yord. SLUDGE -- Treated sewage and industrial sludges ore available in various forms; these should be used only in accordance with local, State, and Federal regulations. SPECIES SELECTION Use the KEY TO PERMANENT SEEDING MIXTURES (Table 6.11b) to select the most appropriate seeding mixture based on the general site and maintenance factors. SEEDBED PREPARATION install necessary mechanical erosion and sedimen- tation control practices before seeding, and complete grading according to the approved plan. LIME AND FERTILIZER needs should be determined by soil tests. Soil testing is performed free of charge by. the North Carolina Department of Agri- culture soil testing laboratory. Directions, sample cartons, and information sheets are avail- able througgh county Agricultural Extension offices or from NCDA. Because the NCDA soil testing lab requires 1-6 weeks for sample turn -around, som- plingg must be planned well in advance of final grading. Testing is also done by commercial laboratories. When soil tests are not available, follow rates suggested on the individual specification sheet for seeding mix chosen. Application rates usually fall into the following ronges: Ground agricultural limestone: Light -textured, sandy sails: 1-1 1%2 tons/acre Heavy -textured, clayey soils: 2-33 tons/acre Fertilizer: Grosses: 00-1200 fb/acre of 10-10-10 (or the equivalent Grass -legume mixtures: 800-1200 lb/acre of 5- 10-10 (or the equivalent) APPLY LIME AND FER11LiZER evenly and incorporate into the top 4-6 inches of soil by diking or other suitable means. Operate machinery on the contour. When using a h roseeder, apply lime and ferWiz- er to a rough,loose surface. Roughen surfaces Complete seedbed preparation by breaking up large clods and raking into ❑ smooth, uniform surface (slopes less than 3:1). Fill in or level depres- sions that can collect water. Broadcast seed into a freshly loosened seedbed that has not been sealed by rainfall. SEEDING SEEDING DATES given in the seeding mixture seci- fications are designated as "best" or "possible'. Seedings property carried out within the best' dates have a high probability of success. It is also possible to have satisfactory establishment when seeding outside these dates. However as you deviate from them, the probability of failure Increases rapidly. Seeding on the last date shown under possible may reduce chances of success by 30-507.. Always take this into account in schedul- ing land -disturbing activities. USE CERTIFIED SEED for permanent seeding whenever possible. Certified seed is inspected by the North Carolina Crop improvement Association. It meets published North Carolina Standard and should bear on official "Certified Seed" label. Labeling of non -certified seed is also required by law. Labels contain important information on seed purity, germination, and presence of wgeds. Do not accept seed containing "prohibited' noxious weed seed. INOCULATE LEGUME SEED with the "Rhizobium" bacte- ria appropriate to the species of legume. APPLY SEED uniformly with a cyclone seeder, drop - type spreader, drill, cultipacker seeder, or hydroseeder on a firm, friable seedbed. When using a drill or cultipacker seeder, plant small grains no more than 1 inch deep, grosses and legumes no more than 1/2 inch. Equipment should be calibrated in the field for the desired seeding rate. When using broadcast -seeding methods, subdivide the area into workable sections and determine the amount of seed needed for each section. Apply one-half the seed while moving back and forth across the area. making a uniform pattern; then apply the second half in the some way, but moving a right angles to the first pass. MULCH all plantings immediately after seeding. HYDROSEEDING Surface roughening is particularly important when hydroseeding, as a roughened slop will provide some natural coverage for lime, fertilizer, and seed. The surface should not be compacted or smooth. Fine seedbed preparation is not necessary for hydroseeding operations; Iarge clods, stones, and irregularities provide cavities in which seeds can lodge. NOTES: IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT MINE SIDE SLOPES BE FINALIZED AND RECLAIMED AS EXCAVATION ADVANCES. VEGETATED EARTHEN BERMS MAY BE REMOVED AS ADJACENT SLOPES ARE FINALIZED AND SEEDED. MINE SIDE SLOPES ABOVE NORMAL WATER LEVEL SHALL BE RECLAIMED AT 3H: 1 V OR FLATTER, TOPSOIL AND UNCONTAMINATED SOIL OVERBURDEN MAY BE RETURNED TO THE EXCAVATED MINE PIT FOR DISPOSAL. EXISTING BUILDING t LQM WOODS LINE IE FROPERTY LINE R/W RIGHT OF WAY ® PERMANENT SEEDING ® TEMPORARY SEEDING 6.11 PERMANENT SEEDING continued Rate at wood fiber (celiulcse) application should be at least 2,000 Ib/acre slurry. Apply legume inoculonts at four times the recom- mended rate when adding inocularit to a hydroseeder If machinery breakdown cf 1/2 to 2 hours occurs, add 50% more seed tc the tank, based on the proportion of the slurry .+emraining. This should compensate for damage W seed. Beyond 2 hours, a full rate of new seed may be necessary. Lime is not normally applied with a hydraulic seeder because it is abrasive. It can be blown onto steep slopes in dry `arm. SPRIGGING Hybrid Bermudagross carnot be grown fro seed and must be planted vegetatiieiy, Vegetative methods of establishing common and hybrid Bermudagross, centipedegross, and Ball rass Include sodding, plugging and sprigging. Springs are fragments of orizon al stems which include at least one node (joint). They ore normal)r sold by the bushel and can either be broadcast or planted in furrows using a tractor -drawn tobacco or vegetable trans-� plan er. FURROWS should be 4-6 Inches deep and 2 It apart. Place springs about 2 ft apart in the row with one end at or above ground level. BROADCAST springs at the specified rate. Press into the top 1/2-2 inches of soli with a culti- packer or with a disk set nearly straight so that the sprigs are not brought back to the surface. IRRIGATION Moisture is essential far seed germination and seedling establishment. Supplemental irrigation can be very helpful in assuring adequate stands in dry seasons or to speed development of full cover. li is a requirement for tine turf establishment and should be used elsewhere when feasible. However, irrigation is rarely critical for low - maintenance vegetation planted at the appropriate time of the year. Water application rates must be carefully con- trofied to prevent runoff Inadequate or exces- sive amounts of water con be more harmful than no supplemental water. MAINTENANCE Generally, a stand of vegetation cannot be deter- mined to be fully estobli5hed until soil cover has been maintained for one full year from planting. Inspect seeded areas fa failure and make neces- sary repairs and reseedings within the some sea- son, if possible. RESEEDING - If a stand hos inadequate cover, re- evaluate choice of plant rnaterials and quantities of time and fertilizer. Re-establish the stand after seedbed preparation or over -seed the stand. Consider seeding temporary, annual species if the time of year is not appropriate for permanent seeding. If vegetation foils to grow, soil most be tested to determine if acidity o- nutrient imbalonces is responsible. FERTILIZATION - On the typical disturbed site, futi establishment usual)} requires refertitiza- tion in the second ggrs-Ning season. Fine turf requires annual moinferance fertilization. Use soil tests if possible a` follow the guidelines given for the specific s;eding mixture. TABLE 611s SEEDING No, 4CP SEEDING MIXTURE Species Rate Centipedegrass 10-20 lb/acre (seed) or 33 bu/ocre (sprigs) SEEDING DATES Mar. - June (Sprigging can be done through July where water is available for irrigation J SOIL AMENDMENTS Apply time and fertilizer occording to soil tests, or apply 300ib/acre 10-i0-10- SPRIGGiNG Plant sprigs infurrows with a tractor -drown trans- planter, or broadcast by hard FURROWS should be 4-6 inches deep and 2 ft apart Place sprigs about 2 ft apart in the row with one end at or above ground level BROADCAST at rates shown above, and press sprigs into the top 1/2-2 inches of soil with a disk set straight so that sprigs are not brought back toward the surface. MULCH Do not mulch. MAINTENANCE Fertilize very sparingly 20 lb/acre nitrogen in spring with no phosphorus. Centipedegrass cannot tolerate high pH or excess fertilizer. 1 I I I 0 i a0 0 I a n a rc� 0 N R.B.J. ASSOCIATES- NEWPORT MINE t RECLAMATION PLAN at CQ Cn �1ILq 156± ACRE TRACT U.S. HIGHWAY 70, NEWPORT i » 11y ` CARTERET COUNTY NORTH CAROLINA DATE: � � _7 -2QQ5__ ROBERT M. CHILES, P.E. JOB N0. 2004143 __ ENGINEERS AND CONSULTANTS SCALE: — 1 �_ 100'NEW BERN, NORTH CAROLINA Fr APPLICATION FOR WATER USE PERMIT IN THE http://►v)v►v.ttc►tater.org North Carolina Environmental Management Commission CENTRAL COASTAL PLAIN CAPACITY USE AREA Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Resources, 1611 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-161 I, phone: 919-733-4064 ENew Application Application for Permit Renewal Permit Amendment Permit # LIN ,Applicant lnfqMtation: (a) Applicant: (Name of Person, Company, or Corporation) q (b) Mailing Address: 0i�j l Z 17 L City: _JL r,) f,L ItiyX Stale: NJ C Zip Code: C (c) Facility Address: t� 1,,yt bs & r7 o U S I' w �t 7 (D (J )� / t? o L �c County: �L?_t�k Authorized Contact Person: (tz CC 49 C Z `' L 1 ne) �� jitle)(Phone Number) (Email Address) (Fax Number) Puroose(s) for which water is to be used (check all that a (a) Public Water Supply System (PWSJD9 )► (e) X Mining, describe briefly .I) (f) __Industrial, describe briefly�� (g) Other, describe briefly (b)T Livestock Supply (c)� Agricultural Irrigation (d) Aquacullure lIf (a) above is checked and applicant is a unit of local goverrnnent, then applicant must have an adopted Local Water .Supply Plan (G.,S. 1 d3-355(l) and (m)). Ill. Soumg(s) of Ground Water wee attached table Items IV through XII will require more spacefor completion than provided, please attach additional ,heels as necessary IV. Document additional mining hermit application requirements as listed in 15A NCAC 02E .0502(d)(4) or reference materials submitted under G.S. 74-47, V. Document addi(ional Aquifer Storage and Recove1y program (iASR) permit application requirements as li ted in 15A NCAC 02E .0502(d)(6), VI. Locate sources Qf withdrawal (attach the relevant portion[s] of a United States Geological Survey topographic map and note the following information —you may access topographic maps online at http://gis.enr.state.nc.us/G[Slnterface/denrgis_asp or at littp:Hw%vw.newater.org and follow the CCPCUA link): (a) name of quadrangle (b) county(ies) in which withdrawal sources are located (c) labeled positions of all wells and sumps listed in section 111. (a) �- (d) Locations of all existing water supply wells within 1500 feet of the wells listed in section 111. (a) (e) locations -of all discharge points for water withdrawals covered under this application V1I. Document cgiiservation _measures by user type'. (a) public water systems refer to 15A NCAC 02E .0502(d)(5)(A) (b) other users besides agricultural irrigators refer to 15A NCAC 02E .0502(d)(5)(B) CB „j (c) agricultural irrigators refer to 15A NCAC 02E .0502(d)(5)(C) ��Q,�Lt . cs:"-R-,11V - DWR CCPCUA-2 August 29. 2002 Ill. Source(s) of Ground Water (attach extra sheets if necessary. (a) }:ill in table below. Depths: feet below land surface. Land surface elevation: feet above mean sea level. Well/ Sump ID Latitude (decimal degrees ex. 34-264567) Longitude (decimal degrees ex.-77.263546) Date construct- ed Diam- eter (inc- hes) Well depth Depth to top of screen or open hole Depth to bottom of screen or open hole Depth to pump intake Pump capacity (gallons /minute) Pump type (submer- sible, turbine,...] Depth to top of gravel pack Land surface elevation Existing (E) or Proposed (P) Alaximum number or gallons to he withdrawn daily 4 of !lours to be pumped daily Iv A _3J.enA _ WNr 5ur�,ticz c� i c_��-1- _Cr�- (b) Totaled daily withdrawals from ground water = IJ `Not 0 p U gallons. If (b) above exceeds 100, 000 gallons, a Central Coastal Plain Capacity Use Area permit salisfres the requiremetu for a water iriihdrm+•al regisiratiort {G. S. 1 a3-215.12(IQI. DWR CCPCUA-2 August 29, 2002 Vlll. Substantiation for the amount of withdrawal requested: Submit documentation that justifies the total withdrawal requested. Documentation could include design plans, development plans, planning studies, operation reports, past pumping records, etc. If withdrawals are to be seasonal or vary significantly from month -to -month throughout the year, describe the reasons for the variations and specify those variations. Fill in table below. Average Daily Water Use from Previous Calendar Year (gallons per day) January February March April May June July August September October November December Daily Use 9 of days IX. Disposal of w ter• Describe how the water will be disposed of after it has been used. X. Document plans to retrofit wells as described in 15A NCAC 02E .0502(ii Describe the methods and proposed schedule to retrofit wells which currently have pump intakes deeper than the top of the uppermost confined aquifer that yields water to the well. Xi. Doclj=nt intermittert m5er stato"a descrftd in l A NCAC 2- 05 l: (a) persons who withdraw ground water less than 60 days per calendar year; or (b) persons who withdraw less than 15 million gallons of ground water in a calendar year; or (c) aquacultural operations licensed under G.S. 106-761 using ground water for the initial filling of ponds or refilling of ponds no more frequently than every five years. X1I. Document Cretaceous Aquifer Reduction requirements: (a) Identify Cretaceous Aquifer Zone wells and associated percent reduction requirements using the CCPCUA Cretaceous Aquifer Zones map available from the Division of Water Resources {include documentation for wells to be excluded from reduction requirements due to 15A NCAC 02E .0503(8) or 15A NCAC 02E .0503(9)}. (b) Document Aquifer Storage and Recovery program (ASR) total net withdrawals. (c) Approved Base Rate Calculation for Cretaceous Aquifer Zone wells as described in 15A NCAC 02E .0507(l ); choose the larger of i., ii. or iii.: i. total calendar year 1997 water use in gallons by well; ii. total August 1, 1999 through July 31, 2000 water use in gallons by well; or iii. an adjusted water use rate calculation based on the larger of i. or ii. and the following: A. documentation of water use reductions made since January 1, 1992: B. actual or estimated water use from wells approved by the Division of Environmental Health by August 1, 2002: C. percent of plant nursery operation using low volume micro -irrigation; or D. documentation of other relevant information (d) Plans for Reduction (use attached worksheet): i. calculate difference between estimated water demand and approved base rate minus Cretaceous Aquifer reductions at year 2008, 2013 and 2018 ii. identify new water sources and probable yields XIII. Certification: 1 cerlif}, under penalty of laiv that I have personally examined and am familiar with the information suhmilled in this and all attached documents. and that based on -my itrquiry of those individuals inunediately responsible for obtaining the information, I believe the submitted h1formation is true, accurate, and complele. ( tgnature (Name) \ (Oliiciall'itle) (Date) DWR CCPCUA-2 August 29, 2002 PUMP OPERATION AND MONITORING PLAN for R.B.J. ASSOCIATES, NEWPORT MINE locafed in CARTERET COUNTY R.B.J. ASSOCIATES, Owner PO BOX 12172 NEW BERN, NC 28561 252-638-2217 Mr. Robert E. Jones, Operator RJ Bushhogging, Inc. 175 High School Road Vanceboro, NC 28586 252-244-2805 C A SEAL prepared by 25925 ROBERTM. CHILES, P.E. P.Q. BOX 3496 NEW BERN, NC 28564 (252) 637-4702 (252)637-3100 (fax) February 9, 2005 INDEX INTRODUCTION PURPOSE AQUIFER INFORMATION NCDENR SUPPLIED INFORMATION SITE INVESTIGATION INFORMATION PUMP INFORMATION PUMP OPERATIONS INITIAL OPERATIONS MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS WITHDRAWAL RATES MONITORING PLAN (PUMP) MONITORING WELL (PIEZOMETER) INFORMATION PURPOSE FOR WELLS PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION MONITORING PLAN (WELLS) MANDATORY PLAN REVISION STATEMENT VICINITY MAP FOR R.B.J. Associates, NEWPORT MINE NCDENR SITE HYDROGEOLOGY INFORMATION DRAWINGS: R.B.J. ASSOCIATES, NEWPORT MINE Existing Conditions: Mine Plan. Dewatering Plan : Reclamation Plan AT 156± ACRE TRACT US HIGHWAY 70, NEWPORT, PREPARED BY ROBERT M. CHILES, P.E. INTRODUCTION This plan contains the pump operation and monitoring procedures for proposed mine dewatering activities associated with the R.B.J. Associates, Newport Mine located near 1870 US Hwy 70 W, Newport, in Carteret County. IP PUR OSE A mine permit is being sought to initiate mining at the proposed site with a maximum excavation depth of 35 feet below the existing grade. In order to facilitate "dry" mining techniques, permission is being sought to dewater the excavations. Applications for a Central Coastal Plain Capacity Use Area Water Use Permit and for coverage under NCDENR NPDES General Permit NCG020000 are being submitted in conjunction with the mine permit application. AQUIFER INFORMATION 1 According to the NCDENR, Division of Water Resources, Visual Hydrogeologic Framework, North Carolina Hydrogeological Database website, two hydrogeologic units are present at the within the proposed maximum depth of the mine site. The Surficial aquifer and the Yorktown confining unit are present, with the top of the Yorktown confining unit estimated to be 24 feet below the existing ground elevation. The top of the Yorktown aquifer is reported to be 48 feet below existing ground elevation. This information is baser[ upon the approximate center of the mine (lat 34.82806N, long 76.88556W) and data recorded from NDENR boreholes nearest the mine. The NDENR information also reports an estimated ground surface elevation of thirty seven feet. A copy of this information is provided with this plan. ' During site visits made in June and December of 2004 there was no noticeable change in the groundwater surface elevation in an existing pond. During both site visits the groundwater surface elevation was approximately two to three feet below the existing ground surface. ' PUMP INFORMATION A close -coupled, diesel powered, centrifugal pump will be used to provide dewatering of the mine excavation. The indicated pump capacity is 1,000 gallons per minute. Manufacturer and pump model information are not currently available. ' The pump will be positioned on the bank of the active mine pit and used to provide a lowered water surface elevation to a maximum depth of 35 feet below existing grade. ' PUMP OPERATIONS ' Pumping will be employed as groundwater is encountered, and the pump will be utilized as required to maintain a water surface elevation that is slightly lower than the excavation bottom to enable the use of "dry" mining techniques. Continuous use of the pump at its reported capacity will result in 1,440,000 gallons of water removed from the active excavation pit per day. 1 It is recommended that pumping activities be suspended whenever periods of inactivity at the mine will last longer than the time required to dewater the active pit. PUMP DISCHARGE Owing to the configuration of the proposed mine, it will be required to relocate the pump as the mine advances from one pit to the next. During all pump operations associated with dewatering the active mine pit, pump discharges shall be directed to a sediment basin. During excavation of mine pit 2, an existing pond and mine pit t shall function as the sediment basin. As mine pits 3 and 4 are excavated, previously excavated portions of the mine site shall function as the sediment basin (see dewatering plan for clarification). The existing ditch shall be modified as necessary to provide a conveyance for pump discharges to reach the existing pond during mine pit 2 excavation and modified again, as required, when used to provide a conveyance for pump discharges to reach mine pit 2. Portions of the mine functioning as the active sediment basin(s) are intended to discharge via overflow in the form of overland flow across the existing surrounding ground level. Existing grades around the perimeter of the active sediment basin(s) may require minor filling so that a diffuse sheet flow discharge is created and directed toward the area(s) of wetlands adjacent to the sediment basin(s). The mine is located within the White Oak River Basin, and the nearest surface water is Shoe Branch, a tributary of the Newport River. The headwaters of Shoe Branch are located approximately 2000 feet from the proposed mine. MONITORING PLAN (PUMP) Pump monitoring is required for both NPDES and Central Coastal Plain Capacity Use Area Water Use Permits. Monitoring shall include type and number of pumps operating, hours operated, volume withdrawn {gallons per day), depth of pump intake (below existing ground), water surface elevation, and any additional information requested by permitting agencies. Monitoring shall be performed daily unless otherwise directed/ollowed by the permitting agencies. During pumping, withdrawal rates shall be assumed to equal previously indicated pump capacity unless actual measurements indicate otherwise. Withdrawal rates shall be reported according to the requirements dictated by the applicable permitting agency. Pump withdrawal rate records shall be retained for a period of at least 5 years from the date of measurement, unless otherwise indicated by permitting agencies. MONITORING WELL (PIEZOMETER) INFORMATION Existing wetland areas are located adjacent to the mine site. In order to monitor the existing hydrology of adjacent wetland areas, piezometers are typically installed as required by the permitting agencies. These are used to identify the existing elevations of surface and sub -surface waters within the wetland area, and to monitor the effect on these levels caused by the proposed mine dewatering. Piezometer locations are dependant upon the location of the active mine pit, discharge location(s) and the recommendations) of the permitting agency representatives. Each required piezometer shall be constructed using a five foot minimum length of PVC well casing and a five foot length of 2" diameter, .010 slotted, PVC screen, for a total minimum length of ten feet. The piezometer screen tip shall extend to a depth of approximately nine feet below existing grade, resulting in the well casing extending at least one foot above the existing grade. (If any piezometer is installed in an area of standing water, the well casing shall be lengthened as necessary to extend a minimum of one foot above the average water surface elevation.) A fine sand pack shall extend from the bottom of the well to one foot above the top of the screen. A two foot thick bentonite seal shall be placed directly over the sand pack. Native soils removed during well excavation will be used to fill the well to the existing ground elevation. A square, two foot sided, four inch thick concrete pad or equivalent circular collar shall be constructed at the existing grade, and centered on each well casing. A protective sleeve fitted with a locking cover shall be set in each concrete pad, centered around the well casings. MONITORING PLAN WELLS ' The wells shall be installed, allowed to stabilize, and existing water surface elevations recorded prior to the initiation of dewatering. ' Water surface elevations shall be measured relative to a constant datum, such as, but not limited to, the top of the well casing. Water surface elevations in the monitoring wells shall be recorded daily throughout the initial mine water drawdown and until a balance is achieved between water withdrawal activities and groundwater inflow. ' After a dewatering balance is achieved, water levels in the monitoring wells shall continue to be recorded daily until no significant change is recorded. Water levels shall be recorded weekly until no significant change is recorded for two consecutive weeks. Once monitoring well levels achieve e this level of stability, water level recording shall continue on a monthly basis. Changes in recording frequency may be subject to permitting agency approval, and permit requirements govern if they conflict with this monitoring schedule. Monitoring results shall be reported according to the requirements dictated by the applicable permitting agency. ' Monitoring well records shall be retained for a period of at least 5 years from the date of measurement, unless otherwise indicated by permitting agencies. ' MANDATORY PLAN REVISION Mine dewatering shall stop and the approved pump operation plan shall be revised if piezometer well water levels indicate a change from recorded pre -pumping levels in excess of one (1) foot, in either direction. 0 1 'o 'JV�A C_ U. N T_ Y 'N _O_ __ E5 U N D A R YT --- A R TER E T �2, '° PROJECT SITE 25C Croatan National Forest ' I P 124 33 5133 OYMER R.8.J. ASSOCIATES A GENERAL PARTNERSHIP PO BOX 12172 NEW BERN. NORTH CAROLINA 28S61 (252) E36-2217 OPERATOR R.J. BUSHHOGGING, INC. ROBOT I« JONES, OWNER 175 HIGH SCHOOL ROAD VANCEBORO, NORTH CAROLINA =86 (252) 244-2005 ROBERT M. CIALES, P.E. ENGINEERS k CONSULTANTS P.O. BOX 3496 NEV BERN, NORTH CAROLINA 2BW4-3496 (252) 837-4702 Ril1, 12 12 1 245 1 37 l 1283 1140 / 1276 S •oF�SsrON • ��i� " SL-AL ! 17 t NEW T Z P 3,016 „>s ,1 +yc U 1 54 1684 F Or , 6 1 t0l' AMEM ARp�/NA itm R. H. J. ASSOCIATES NE"0RT IM PORTION OF CARTERET COUNTY HIGHWAY MAP CARTERET COUNTY TOWN OF NEWPORT NORTH CAR OUNA DATE. FEB.-- °. 2005 ROBERT M. CHILES, P.E. JOB NO. 2004143 ENGINEERS AND CONSULTANTS SCALE NONE NEW BERN, NORTH CAROLINA Framework Query Results Page I of ? About DWR - Contact Us . Jobs . Framework Query Results U: 'c M 3 1)C C �� � L�- _ • Scroll to bottom half of page for cross- ¢ t; m R"x c nl v rv1 rvl �L n section. • 1=rarnework Map with borehole locations 4%141 Of - may be viewed in a separate window. �P • The triangle to the right shows the E relative position of the three boreholessfi to one another and the beginning (left) s �` and ending (right) sides of the cross- 4 section line. • The dot indicates the location of the R viewer of the cross-section. Cross-section line is oriented r. 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Land Surface (estimated): 37 feet. Show Map Approximate depths to hydrogeotogical units (feet) 11 ]OSURF(CIAL II24 NCONF 48 N r i Ivil, kNic ki"d We detgtl k' Dilated W "il depth • 11 ashmaled kand sudt a elcvstlon rs hµ]her then alum then sllhuaci the d1R'Wgoe Irom the estimat'd dP;>Fh:; :A "Ms. • If e V,a',W land sjita(;e elevation: is IeTwe3 tha, actual Then add like tlRle+ence to the esikmat'd �Iepths of un,k% Boreholes A: Camp Glenn Station, X 17J, Land Surface: 8 feet, Location: 34 723029, -76 753385, Water Levels, Geophysical Logs, Hydrogeologic Units B: Arapahoe Station, S 18U. Land Surface: 39 feet, Location: 35 086842.-76.836986, W2taf f_pvels, Geophysical Logs. Hydrogeologlc Units C: Carolina Petroleum Charles Bryan No 1. V 19W. Land Surface: 41 feet. 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