North Carolina Reclamation Bond

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Bond Penalty: Set by Department of Environmental Quality, max. $1,000,000 for single or blanket

Surety One, Inc. is an expert surety underwriter of environmental obligations. We have a broad appetite for North Carolina reclamation bonds, an essential requirement for businesses engaged in mining activities within the state. This bond ensures compliance with the North Carolina Mining Act of 1971, safeguarding the environment and public welfare by guaranteeing the proper reclamation of mined lands.

In North Carolina, any entity seeking to conduct mining operations must obtain a permit from the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ). A critical component of this permitting process is the submission of a reclamation bond. The bond amount is determined based on the area of land affected by mining activities and the estimated cost of reclamation, with a statutory maximum of $1 million. Specifically, the DEQ calculates the bond amount using a range of $500 to $5,000 per acre of land to be reclaimed, considering the total estimated reclamation costs per acre.

The primary purpose of the reclamation bond is to ensure that mined lands are restored to a condition that is safe, stable, and conducive to future use. This process includes activities such as contouring disturbed land, replacing topsoil, replanting vegetation, and mitigating any environmental impacts resulting from mining operations. By securing this bond, operators provide a financial guarantee to the state, ensuring that funds are available to complete reclamation efforts if the operator fails to fulfill their obligations. Mining operations inherently carry significant environmental risks, including habitat destruction, soil erosion, water contamination, and other ecological disturbances. The reclamation bond serves as a crucial safeguard, ensuring that operators are held accountable for mitigating these risks and restoring the environment post-mining. Without such financial assurances, the burden of reclamation could fall on taxpayers, and the environmental damage could persist, leading to long-term ecological and economic consequences.

At Surety One, Inc., we specialize in providing North Carolina Reclamation Bonds tailored to meet the specific requirements of your single project or blanket permit. Our team of experts offers personalized service to guide you through the bonding process, ensuring a seamless experience. We understand the complexities and high stakes involved in mining reclamation and are committed to helping you secure the necessary financial assurances to operate responsibly and in compliance with state regulations.

Applying for a reclamation bond should be accomplished through a surety underwriter with unique knowledge and experience with this sector. One does not go to a podiatrist for brain surgery so we do not expect you to obtain a reclamation bond from your personal insurance agent. We are surety bond "specialists". We offer both surety and fidelity bonds needed by local, state and federal government entities in all fifty states, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Questions about a reclamation bond? Call us at (800) 373-2804, email us at Underwriting@SuretyOne.com or click here for live chat (no "bots").

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What We Need From You

Additional Attachments

  • Most Recent CPA-Prepared Business Financial Statement
  • Certificate of Operator’s Liability Insurance
  • Correspondence From N.C. Department of Environmental Quality