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MINE INSPECTION REPORT
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IC Any mining ruaa ,hatdatx `� lv� [No Ifyaretteovhhmeeof such miningarindyt
t Aax mine p. aha;, nt thra td urspect4oaY Yes: No ]Eyes,explaiw
So. N the value in compliance with theo—peratiug CAadrtiooa of the P L N'%
IF no.ccztilsin: . _
t" in nhe mint inenmpttanCe with the Reclamation Cnndiitoas of the Permit? Yea rio yi�k
If no,explain:
IA. le there any off-aite damage? A, Yes Is. ltia. C " , None observed
IF A, describe the ly pe vmi severity of the dam+ge:
if B or C,is there Potential for ofisite damage " Yee ! ; `m Exp3aia w ..
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20. lather recommendations aad co nlmantS. Tha-1 k rit: M CaYa,}IOp }{ m8$eRai�QI this ane: Material:is
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21. Is the Annual Reclionafion Rixpi it +6 map accurate' , A to No(Fcplain)0 Not Reviewed CTNA
2t Follow-up inopeetion needed? 1 Yea. 0 No Proposed iAate-rope _,._,.._...
21 No.of additional pages of Inspection Report U4 Copy of Report aeHt to`oporator ll 29/2b7I3.. .
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State of North C.arolkia
Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources
Fayetteville Regional 6HIce
fames C Mardn,{`,�or W7pam W. Coboy,3t,Seactaly
December 9, 1991
Mr. C. X2 Smith
Southern. Products & Silica
Company, lnw.
P.C. Drawer 189
Hoffman, NC 28347
EE: Lerm9.t No. 77-84.
a:nwninq creek oepoait Mine
Richmond County
near Nr. :Smith:
An. inspection of the above referenced mine was made by ors an December 6,:
1991 . Acoompaaying me during this inspection . was Mr. Bill Price of your
cmpar y.
There were no problems :noted during this inspection: :relating to your :.
mining permiVe operating .and reclamation conditions.. tor. Smith .and I
discassed possible reclamation and release of areas.. where mining is complete.
Mr. Smith and : further dl crnssed the possible relea-'o of areas where
process water is disci•.arged. back into mined areas. T told ham : would: check.
on that and respond bank to hiv , Release of eland where miring is complete-
would not be possible if such .land is boin3 :sed it any prucass which consti-
tutes part of an active or ongoing mining activity. wastewater discharge.:
would be considered a part of such an active mine:.
The Sequence::and requirements for reclamation of mined areas is explained.
in the:modified permit for this site issued November 9, 1940.
V4dWWAbAdh&SuVxif§ Z8301 5a4, s& eni*rr � '✓4 ISC 0 rAk9ia,4854b707
An Fquai%7,Ewrc Mry�rze�rasr f+cik+nfmpl,ry..r

Mr'.. C-, K,. Smith
Rage 2
Decamber 9., 1991.
If there are gpestion: reyacelanq this or any other aspect of Your mining
Permit, please :feel free to contact either Mr. ass Glass or myself at (919)
686-t549 :.
Sincerely,
H. Stephen. Cook.
tnviromeata Teckvnlclan
Land Quality SecL:iae,
Msctf
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April 26, i992 d�; EA pg �gyg
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FROM. Steve Gook ,.�G/'•
SUBJECT:: Southern Produc`5 and Silica. Company, Inc.
j Drowning Creek Mine, No, 77-04
Pd chmond County
On Iheirsdayy April 23, 1332, S mat with H.r. C. x. Smith and Mr. Bill i
Price at the above location.. Mr. Smith is the general managsr and Mr. Price
is an employee of Southern products .and Silica Company, Snc..
Mr. Smith had requested the meeting to show us a small tes_ area they had
prepared to See rr it adegcately addressed their reclamation plan requirements
regarding final 5201iy of c. e perimeter dikes. around Alined-vut lake areas:..
They hoped to be able to accompl_sh the required grading using in-house .forces
and equipment-
The fart free. -oreisted of a 56-75 foot long. dike section, °bordered on
one side by a mined-out lake area and on the other by an undisturbed, wooded
we:«.ands area. Thn ew ,atrea^ side of the dike„ or that side bordered by the
Fn€lcabarbod area, had not been graded. :he upstream, or mined, side had been
u are graded from anearlg 7 1 (17 So=_zoa;al t4 3' vent_cal} or steeper
,ilpliv to a vary qlad�iol 51vpe as se the s.atr..: Sava7 , grade stakes had been
g awed in the water to indicate what they claimed was the required 1 1/V H to
1i V .,lope under the water, down to the lake bottom..
Although ?. was Unable to verify :the degree of sicpe in the subinerged
trr=s, the , nitro^. cf the dike abiave the water on "e n turbsde or mine., side
of tca dike apfidaared to nnvo been graded to a slope sufficient to satisfy the
reclamation lilac. recuxrements and facilitate establishment Of permanent
vegetation.
SC/tE
00 f ramis:
Joe Glass.....
G. X. Smith

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State of North Camllna r`
pepaetnrent of f rMronment,Health, an£# Natural Resources
Fduette%Ce Regional Office
lame$O N6MM Caovemor WBtam W.Cobey,if,Seze%ary
February1.8, 1992
Southern products s silica Cgmpany,:
Inc.
P.O. Drawer 189
Hoffman, NC -Io47-0189
Attn: Mr. C. X. Smith, General
Manager
w1r] Drowning Creek :Mine
Mining Permit No. 77-04
R'Cnrlona toszty.
Deer Mr.. Smith:
According to our records, the mining permit for the above referenced mine
will expire within the next: two pears:.
GS 74-52 provides that the permit may be reviewed at any time during the
two yeas k.>cr '_� it, erP+rat1t Tle p u.e -u '_a on followwd and xtardard5
to be applied in. renewing a perrsrit shall be the :same as those for issuing. :a
permit:.
To apply for permit renewal , you must complete Items 1-4. of the enclosed
Renewal_ of _rinw Pero" Checkl_st ir"is_d 9/91) , Also enclosed are two
copses at the mloing permit appl_catina ''arm for your use. .please be Sure to
xnd_cate any rhanges in the: mining and/or reclamation plan. Three t3i CpoicA
of all requesto9 >afnrmataon mast `.e forwarded to the Land Quality Section
Cm 'n€ra3 of H,te at the anrdres= ,eared an the cover of the application farm.
All ["H nT is f.-r unri lai"::+_d ou tear should be renewed.
it i.s re-lzlmmoudPd that Ron su'amit- the above. snrermat,on for renewal of
your mining permit at least 90 days prior to the permits expiration date in
order to allow the Department enough time to ccmpiete its review of vlac:r
request before the permit expires. If you allow the germil- to empire before
submitting a request for rcnswal as per the above c'.hecklist; you must.
immediately cease m4ninq on and after the expiration date and complete
WarhaA Wkkrg, 7Af faysttnWe,North Camara 2a30t•`A43 •Teivrart 904aomm9 FAX 9i9-4 0707
An LgoWOPpomxft Aceonfmp4 W

Mr. C. K:.. Smith'.
Page 2
February:.10,. 1992
reclamation of the site. Mining withaat a permit is subject LO a $6,008,00
Per day civil penalty, after. the expiration date, acproval nt a new. mining.
permit application wi:.l he required before mining May uontiaue:<
Thank you :for your cooperation..
Sincerely,
draw
oSaph E. Maas, P:E„
.Regional Engineer
Land Quality Section
JEGltf
zna,losures
cc:_..Tracy..Davis

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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources
Fayetteville Regional Office
James r.Martin, Cp emor William W.Coli Jr., Secretary
October 10, 1990
Southern Products & Silicia Company
P.O. Drawer 189
Hoffman, NC 28347
Attn: Mr. C. K. Smith
RE: Drowning Creek Mine
Permit No. 77-04
Richmond County
Dear Mr. Smith:
According to our records, your mining permit for the above referenced
mina expires m August 24, 1992.
GS 74-52 provides that the permit may be renewed at any time during the
two years prior to its expiration. The standards to be applied in renewing a
permit shall be the same as those for issuing a permit.
lb apply for permit renewal, you must complete Items 1-4 on the enclosed
Renewal of Mining Permit Checklist (revised 9/90) . T an also enclosing two
copies of the mining permit application form for your use. Please be srue to
indicate any changes in the mining and/or reclamation plan. Two (2) copies of
all requested information must be forwarded to this office for review. All
permits for unreclaimed sites should be renewed.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Sincerely, "
ic
EGlass, P.E.
Regional Engineer
Lard Quality section
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Enclosures
Cc: Tracy Davis
Wachoda Building,Suite 714 • Fayetl North Carolina 28301-5043 • Telephone [phone] • FA% 919-486-0707
An Equal Opportunity Alfinn Action Employer

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North Carolina Department of Environmem, Health, and Natural Resources, `
Division of Land Resources, Land Oualfly Section
MINE INSPECTION REPORT LAND nIIAilry sel-,rlor
T (PERMITTED MINE) ,{
1. MINE NAME .. cAu ) n n�c \ If ee 1� 2. MININGPERMIT# _�7 '- ?
3. OPERATOR �[n� 1Arr . ik6 i'un1. 5) 1cfr. 4. COUNTY R%[k% iOn d/
5. ADDRESS P(1 � v I .lt�( c{{/JY n NC :I u393
6. Person (s) contacted at site C.K. 5Avi ff
7. Was mine operating at time of inspection ? [y]Yes ❑ No 8. Pictures ? ❑Yes No
9. Date last inspected: 10. Any mining since last inspection ? V]Yes ❑No
11. Is the mine in compliance with the Operating Conditions of the Permit ? [�k Yes ❑ No
If no, explain:
12. Is the mine in compliance with the Reclamation Conditions of the Permit ? f ie1 Yes ❑ No
If no, explain: T
13. Did any of the above deficiencies result in offsite damage ? ❑Yes n No It yes, describe the type
and severity of the damage: T
14. Corrective measures needed and or taken:
15. Other recommendations and comments: - IF /✓Pk/ 6lC/P,9�E /5 f JJi C ✓3 /
16. lathe Annual Reclamation Report +/ - map accurate ? 0 Yes No (Explain) ❑ Not Reviewed
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17. Follow-up inspection needed ? ❑ Yes ® No Proposed date —I—I—
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18. No. of additional pages of Inspection Report 19. Copy of Report sent to operator_I_/_
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Phone No: (�r/)
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Division of Land Resources, Land Quality Section
MINE INSPECTION REPORT
(PERMITTED MINE)
1. MINE NAME i Uu�n i�� (��r�r� 5 i _ 2. MINING PERMIT# ;77-
3. OPERATOR S 4. COUNTY
6. Person (s) contacted at site ' ' / i0e
7. Was mine operating at time of inspection ? Q Yes ❑ No 8. Pictures T ❑Yes No'
9. Date last inspected: /.a 1a3 /d15, 10. Any mining since last inspection ? [-]Yes ❑No
11. Is the mine in compliance with the Operating Conditions of the Permit ? ❑Yes ❑ No
if no, explain:
12. Is the mine in compliance with the Reclamation Conditions of the Permit ? 0 Yes ❑ No
If no, explain: '
13. Did any of the above deficiencies result in offsite damage ? ❑Yes No If yes, describe the type
and severity of the damage: '
14. Corrective measures needed and/or taken:
15. Other recommendations and comments:
16. Is the Annual Reclamation Report+/ - map accurate ? !� Yes ❑ No (Explain) ❑ Not Reviewed
17. Follow-up inspection needed ? ❑ Yes ❑x No Proposed date I 1
18. No. of additional pages of Inspection Report 19. Copy of Report sent to operator (0 lob/ 1J.
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INSPECTED BY: �l� rc / �3��� v ' 6Xliy. DATE: 6 J-J�
Phone No:
Whit copy to file Yellow copy to operator Pink copy to Mining Specialist
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INSPECTION REPORT
Company:, (drw5e,e 4&err s'. CI& A / n.. Z.Vr. County:�jl,ytinf��_
Mine: ��.F/iuU/l/I//_ azsi ' 41�9 Permit Number- '7:7- -4
Date Inspected: Z2 SF� 2-d Date of last inspection: ::T' 47./ 7.'
Product: .Tw. � Person
I. Remarks - Measures Takeen/n'�rr��
A. Erosion Control: 'G�F/'//,/l/'
2a sue./flHO ee
B. Waste Disposal: S/i/Y�JS LJ /J Axle
C. Reclamation:
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II, Annual. Reports - Adequacy of plan
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RECOMMENNDATIONS & COMMENTS:
Deficiency letter needed Leiter Sent q a�F-7�L Reinspection Needed_

State of North Carolina
Department of Natural and Economic Resources
Office of Earth Resources
Mining Division
A N N U A L R E C L A M A T 1 0 N R E P O R T
"Within 30 days after completion or termination of mining on an area under permit or within 30
days after each aniversary of the issuance of the oprating permit, whichever is earlier, or at
such later date as may be provided by rules and regulations of the Department, and each year
thereafter until reclamation is completed and approved, the operator shall file a report of
activities completed during the preceding year on a form prescribed by the Department."
G.S. 74-55 "The Mining Act of 1971"
Name Uf A1-Ule ltV151i1��r " eek Deposit Perild� NUiiI- �'ry
TflI4^
County Richmond Telephone _ 919/281-366h
Name of Company Southern Products & Silica Company, Inca
Mailing Address _ Bcx.-28, Hoffman, N. C. 28347 -
1. If mine is now inactive, indicate date of termination of mining. Date
2. Indicate new acreage affected by mining in last 12 months.
(a) Tailings ponds 0 Acres
(b) Stockpiles 0 Acres
(c) Waste Piles 0 Acres
(d) Mine Excavation 3 Acres
TOTAL 3 Acres
3: Estimate mate new acreage to be af-ended "bi mining in the next. 12 mrtnt.hg� 12
4. Describe measures taken for erosion control.
This is a dredging operation, mining for sand & Gravel in a swam,
-- -. Excavated area is being made into a,lake with gradual sloping dhoti-.
_- lines, therefore there is no erosion Rroblem,
5. Indicate amount of reclamation carried out in last 12 months.
(a) Tailings Ponds Acres (c) Waste Piles n Acres
(b) Stockpiles 0 Acres (d) Mine Excavation I Acres
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6. Describe reclamation carried out in last 12 months.
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Signature of person responsible for reclamation
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Title
Date
Complete and return to:
Mining Division
Department of Natural & Economic Resources
P. 0. Box 27687
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
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IN:3PECTION REPORT
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Mine: O&L..,"i/J/ �P .L� % J,Cf�: ri T Permit Number; 27=g____..__._
Da Le Inspected: Z2 7. i _ Date of last
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Prodc .t: _ �/.TlC''A JS.�R/ /' _ Person Contacted:lsii�lsr�,r/
i. Remarks - Measures Taken
A . Erosion Control:-�/ 7-
B. Waste Disposal: .ur Wirssre r!-?-•r�.av�ti ro
C . Reclamation:
II. Annual Reports - Adequacy of plan
RECOMMENDATIONS & COMMENTS:
Deficiency letter needed Letter Sent I '$' 7G Reinspection Needed__
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Department of Natural and Economic Resources
Office of Earth Resources
Mining Division
A N N U A L R E C L A M A T I O N R E P O R T
"Within 30 days after completion or termination of mining on an area under permit or within 30
days after each aniversary of the issuance of the oprating permit, whichever is earlier, or at
such later date as may be provided by rules and regulations of the Department, and each year
thereafter until reclamation is completed and approved, the operator shall file a report of
activities completed during the preceding year on a form prescribed by the Department."
G.S. 74-55 "The Mining Act of 1971"
Name of Mine Drowning Creek Permit Number 77-4
County rdohmond Telephone [phone]
Name of Company Southern Products & Silica Co.
Mailing Address P.O. Drawer 189, Hoffman, N. C. 28347
1. If mine is now inactive, indicate date of termination of mining. Date
2. Indicate new acreage affected by mining in last 12 months.
(a) Tailings ponds 0 Acres
(b) Stockpiles 0 Acres
(a) Waste Piles 0 Acres
(d) Mine Excavation u Acres
TOTAL 4 Acres
3. Estimate the new acreage to be affected by mining in the next 12 months. 4
4. Describe measures taken for erosion control.
This is a dredging operation mining for sand and gravel in a swamp. Excavated area
is being made into a lake with gradual sloping shore lines with no erosion problem.
5. Indicate amount of reclamation carried out in last 12 months.
(a) Tailings Ponds 0 Acres (c) Waste Piles 0 Acres
(b) Stockpiles 0 Acres (d) Mine Excavation 4 Acres
(Continued on reverse side)

6. Describe reclamation carried out in last 12 months.
AIL RECLAMATION 7.S IN THE FORM OF A LAKE.
Signature of person responsible for reclamation
Title Robert F- Aufltin
& Gen. Ngr.
Date
Complete and return +.n!
Mining Division
Department of Natural & Economic Resources
P. 0. Box 27687 '
Raleigh? North Carolina 27611

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February 24, 1977
Mr. Robert F. Austin
Southern Products & Silica Co.
P.O. Box 189
Hoffman, k 28347
Dear Mr. Austin:
On Fdbruary' 2, 1977, an inspection of pour Drowning Creek Deposit Mine
was made as required' by G.S. 74-56 of The Mining Act of 1971. .
Reclamation activities carried out to date were found to be in.compliance
with the provisions of your mining permit. However, a deficiency does exist
as pertaining to the outlet drainage pipe on the north side of the active*
dredging area. -A noticeable amount of siltation is being transported.and
deposited offsite.
Please notify this office if you have'any questions.
Sincerely yours,' • '
•Floyd R: Williams
Land Quality Section
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1. Remarks - Measures Taken - /ss7r-
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Mr. Marshall D. 'Gillchriat'P. 0. Drawer 189 _
Hoffman, North Carolina . 28347 -
Dear Mr. Gillchristt
On dugust .2, 1979, an inspection of -your mine was made as
required.by G.B. 74-56 of the, "Musing .Act of 1971.11
Reclamationactivities and conservation practices carried
out to date were found to be in compliance with the provisions of your .
mining permits.
Should you desire information or assistance regarding 'reclamation
procedures or erosion control techniques, please feel free to call this
office.
_ _ Sincerer
M, Gerald Lee
Environmental Engineering Technician
Land Quality Section
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LAND QUALITY. SECTION April'-2, 1980 ,
Mr. Marshall Gilchrist
Southern Products and Silicia Company
P. 0. Drawer 189
Hoffman, North Carolina .28347
RE: Southern Products and .Silicia
Drowning Creek Dep',�sit
Richmond County, north Carolina . .
Dear Mr. Gilchrist`:
This letter. is to document our inspection of.the above referenced site
on March ao, 1980.
As we •discussed, the site is in generally good condition. Our major '
area of concern is the frequent discharges of "muddy" water from-the lake
area to the swamp area adiacent to Drownine Creek. -At the-tC! eaof our
inspection, efforts were underway tb raise the height of th p rimeter .dike
to an elevation that will prevent such discharges. The construction of the
dike should continue with attention given to the low corner on the northern
portion of the' site. As you further indicated, plans are to seek the
services of a qualified engineer to as'sist• in determining the proper elevation
the dike should be raised. This assistance should be beneficial in reaching
a permanent solution to the'problem.
We would like to visit the site again in the early part of the summer
to observe the results of. raising, the perimeter dike.. In the meantime, if
there are any question"s,or if this office can be of any assistance, please
feel free to get -in touch; -
With best regards,
,- oseph E. Glass
Regional Engineer.
Land Quality Section
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cc: James D. Simons y
State Mining Specialist ,

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Southern;,Products and Silica' Compa,ry _ . . �.
F. 0.,Drawer. 109 '.., `:
Hoffman, ,North Carolina 28347
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•ft-September: 18, 1980 "an inppeetion. of your mine was made-as required by
General Statutes- 74'-% of,.^The`Mining Act of 1971.
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and. .greding, the mining 'permit_ must'Lbe ,retained '
Should you.desire additional information ovaselstanie, please feel free
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Mr. .C. K. Smith General Manager
Southern Products and Stlicia Compao, Inc
P. 0, Drawer 189 "'
Noffman;.North Carolina 28347
• RE: Southern .Products'and Silicia.
Drowning'Creek Deposit '
Richmond,County';NortA Carolina
,• Dear Mr..,Smith: .
On.November78, 1981• an 'inspection-of.the above referenced mine ,was made - l'
. as required by G:S.- 74,756 of "The Mining:Act of 1971
This inspection revealed that the site was••in generally, good condition
with no apparent problems being'noted, Reclamation activities and
conservation practices carried out to date w_ere.found, to be ingomplian6e. `
with the provisions of your mining .permit.If at-any 'time in .the.- future'this office can be of,any assistance
regarding the;.mining operation, "ple'ase:feel �free tot:get.in."uch '
Sincerely=,;
Gl
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Regional '.Eogineer
Land qualdty..Section '
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January 16, 1984
Mr. C.K. Smith
uthern Products and Silica Co. , Inc.
P.U. Drawer 189
Hoffman, North Carolina 28347
Re: Annual Inspection and Bond Increases
Dear Mr. Smith:
An inspection of the Drowning Creek Deposit Mine was made on January
12, 1984, in accordance to G. S. 74-56 of The Mining Act of 1971.
The mine was found to be in compliance with mining permit #77-
4 except the "affected land" has exceeded the 25 acre limit of the
present $12,500.00 surety bond. The Mining Act defines "affected land"
to include mining, processing and waste areas.
Therefore, I am enclosing a bond form for your use in securing
the required $25,000.0U surety. Since the present operation is already
over 25 acres, the new bond surety should be secured as soon as possible.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Sincerely,
James D. Simons, C.P.G.S. ,
Mining Specialist
Land Quality Section
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cc: Joe Glass

MINE INSPECTION REPORT fy
Land Quality Section P%y:r
Fayetteville Regional Office ...W lam,[ 1y L'U
Wachovia bldg. , Suite 174
Fayetteville, N. C. 28301 DEC 2 9 1986
(919) 486-1541
LAND QUALITY SECTION
' 1. Company: �!/T�/LY�/ T�isy/ir4 '�'SG?'�,Oounty: QrU/.��.v/a
3. Mine: T,}jlr,/[/rt//a �zr_e: Y�-.tx+.z/Y 4. Permit No. —77, j
5. Person Contacted: 6. Date Inspected/'y J'�—P./�
7. Pictures: Videotape Slides Other
8. Was mine active on date of inspection? Yea No
9. Erosion Control Measures taken. Munari Ilyrw TS �innTi/C w wirrPiurrs�r_,�
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10. Describe any offsite damage.
11. Are public safety provisions in compliance with permit? --
12. Waste Disposal measures taken. .1_ LIAs T_ls T)i/MP6g" lli'6lyr -7 r— Tc- /ACE.
13. Is Annual Reclamation Report form accurate? Yes No
If no, explain
14. Reclamation accomplished since last inspection. No. of acres
15. Reclamation measures needed.
16. Other recommendations & .comments: L-ji YTl/F�lF_HS L//rx�. + -�irirr i �sIZLS
17. Were recommendations made to operator at site? Yes No
18. Follow-up inspection needed? Yes No -'
19. Copy sent to operator? Yes la 'a - ,S•'b (date) No
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James B. Hunt,Jr.,Governor James A.Summers.Secretary vele :o•��o,�
February 21, 1984
Mr. C. K. Smith
r Southern Products & Silica Company
P. 0. Drawer 189
Hoffman, N. C. 28347
Re: Surety Bond Increase
Dear Mr. Smith: ,
We have received the required $25,000.00 surety bond and are returning
the previous $12,500.00 bond.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
f ry truly yours,
James D. Simons ,C.P.G.S. , P,.E.
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I U y/�� P/UB.L(I�C NOTICiE+ 1�yJ
NORTH CAROLINA axc �w+yt 1Y�`"!� �^^"" APPLICATION FOR
RICHMOND COUNTY + V1AA •\�1�17 u 401 CERTIFICATION
TARE NOTICE that Southern Products and Silica Company, Incorporated,
P.O. Drawer 189, Hoffman, North Carolina 28347 has made application to
the North Carolina Division of Environmental Management for certification
that the discharge of dredged material onto the adjacent wetlands of
Drowning Creek will not violate applicable Water Quality Standards.
The applicant proposes to continue a sand an gravel mining operation
located on the edge of Drowning reek Swamp. The washing and sorting o eration
itakes place on high ground adjoining a lake created by past mining while the
actual excavation takes place in the bordering wetlands. During the mining
operation, temporary dikes are constructed in the swamp to serve as a work
platform to protect the mine site from floodwaters and to prevent the discharge
of mine process water into Drowning Creek. Ultimately the mining operation
will involve the excavation of approximately 88,000 cubic yards, of which
approximately 77,500 cubic yards is expected to be usable sand and gravel.
The remainder, primarily overburden, will be disposed of within the mined
out area. The current mine plan and lease agreement requires mining of 32
I acres of wetlands over the next nine years. A Section 401 water Quality
IIl Certification was not requested for at the initial time of the mining
operation start-up.
Additional information concerning this project may be reviewed at
the offices of Environmental Operations Section, Division of Environmental
Management, 512 North Salisbury Street, Archdale Building, Raleigh, North
Carolina. .Copies of such materials will be furnished to any person requesting
copies upon payment of reproduction costs.
The Division of Environmental Management proposes to take final action
in the issuance of the certification on or after the 19th day of
August. gel
All persons desiring to make comments regarding the application should
do so in writing delivered to the Division of Environmental Management, Post
Office Box 27687, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611 on or before the 17th day
Of pyoygt, 1981 , Attention: Mr. Russel L. Talley, Jr.
This the 14th day of July, 1981
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
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Robert FV Helms, Director
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DIVISION OF
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ivorin luaroma ueparfiment or ivaturai -
Resources &communit Develop ment Stephen G. Conrad,Director
Y p Box 27687,Raloigh 27611
James B. Hunt,Jr., Governor Howard N. Lee, Secretary Telephone [phone]
July 3, 1981.
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Mr. C. K. Smith
Southern Products & Silica Co. , Inc.
P. Q. Drawer 189
Hoffman, North Carolina 28347
Dear Mr. Smith:
As requested, I am sending a copy of the previously submitted
application and mine maps.
Based on our previous inspection of your operation, two copies
of an updated mine map may be all that ns needed to renew the permit.
However, the entire application may be modified if .desired.
Please advise if I can be of further assistance.
incerely
James D. Simons , C.P.G.S.
Mining Specialist
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cc: Joe Glass
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GeoloBk�i Survey Sectlon-733-2423;Geodetic Survey Section-733.3836;Land duality Section-733-4574;Planning and Inventory Section-733 3833;
Land Aesourcas Information Service-733-2090
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer

May 59 1976
Mr. Robert Austin -
Southern Products & Silica Co., Inc.
P. 0. Drawer 18!
Roffman, North Carolina 28347
Dear Bob:
Enclosed is information regarding hydraulic elevators. The data is not
. as precise as I had rw„e sd, tut'IRUy ba UOa UL to you nevertheless. The .
manufacturer of my little.dredge•indicates that a vacuum of up to 20 inches,
of mercury can be developed in such jet arrangements.
. . - Good luck)
. . Sincerely,
J. Craig McKenzie, Chief
. Land Quality Section -
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Enclosure

October 29 1975
Mr. Robert F. Austin
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�i6uw�srn rrvaucL� an �usca Cool,uic. .
P. 0. Dox 98
Lilesvillet North Carolina 28901
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Dear Mr. Austin:
On. July 15, 1975 the Annual Reclamation Report form for the Droning Creek
Pit in Richmond- Countywas mailed to, you. To date your completed Annual Recla—
mation Report has not been received..
This letter is a reminder that the Annual Reclamation Report was due are
September 16, 1975t which is thirty days after the anniversary date -for the
issuance of the Mining Permit as provided in.G. S. 74-55 of "The Mining Act
of 3.971110
Failure to .submit the Annual Reclamation Report as provided in G. S. 74-55
will be considered a violation of "The Mining Act of 1971" and will cause pro--
ceedinga to begin to suspend the operating permit of this mining operation in
accordance with G• S. 74-58 ("71-he Mining Act of !MTT).
Enclosed are additional. copies of the Annual Reclamation Report form for
your use in the event that the for, originally sent have become lost or misplaced,
Please contact me if I can assist you in this matter.
Very truly,ysurst
Gerald J. Mynah
Assistant State Mining mngineer
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JUy 11, 1972
Southern Products y& Silica Company, Inc.
P. 0. Box 38 -
Hoffman, North Carolina 28347
Dear Mr. Austin:
i
Your application For a mining permit for the following mine has
been found to meet the requirements of G. S. 74-511
Droeming Creek Deposit - Richmond County
Your application, including the reclamation plan, is hereby approved by
the Department.
I am enclosing a form.for vse in securing a Curaty Bond in
the amount of Ctwenty-five thousead $25,000.00) doilarej. as required by
G. S. 74-54-• Please return thecompleted"Bend as executed by your
Surety.
Upon receipt of the Bond your Hining,Parmit will be issued.
Sincerely,
J. Craig McKenzie
State Mining Mngineor
Mining Division
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Julyi, 18. 1922
Mr. Robert F, Austin -
Southern Products & Silica Company, Inc.
P, 0. Box 38
Hoffman, North Carolina 28347
Dear Mr. Austin:
Your application for a mining, permit for the following mine .has
been found to meet the requirements of G, 9, 74-51:
Drowning Creek Deposit - Richmond County
Your epplieat6on, including the rectum tion plan, is hereby approved by
the Department,
I am enclosing a form for your use in securing Surety Bond in
. the amount of twelve thousand, five, hundred ($12000.00) dollars, as
required by� G. S. 74,54. Please return the completed Bond as executed '
by your Surety,
Upon receipt of the Bond your Mining Permit will be issued.
� Sincerely,
J. Craig l`eKeneie
i - State Mining Engineer
Mining Division
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA,
COUNTY OF'RICHMOND LEASE AGREEMENT >>
Y This lease agreement made and.entered into this day of
�+ snd 3+r,+�veF+n CF`iirlrav Ann ^I'vnPr and huahand' David�Tvner.of'Richmond
County, North Carolina, parties of the first port (hez�'•inafter Called
"Lessors") and Southern Products & Silica Company,:',a'North Carolina`
corporation; party of the second part (hereinafter ca1 ed the "Lessee
, �.
` That for,and in consideration of the sum of one dollar in'hand paid
the receipt of which is hereby, acknowledged and.the further performance
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t and observance of the,terms, .conditions and covenants, stipulations apd
agreements hereinafter set forth to be performed and observed by the �•
.Lessee, the Lessoro'hereby,let, demise and lease unto the Lessee forgl
a period of ten years beginning with the date of this Leans, the exe lusive
right and privilege to mineddig, process and remove for markedin-g all
"i. of the sand, dirt or gravel as may be found in.or on all of that certain
F, tract of land situated in Beaver, Dam Township, Richmond County, North
' Carolina, bounded and described as follows,
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'r ? •�.'. Situated, lyking and beiijg,M Beaver Dam Township, Richmond
County',,North Carolina and alaout•3 miles northea'#.of the.town
of.Holfmari;,,containingYl'9hacres;•bounded cn'the.norti�,by•the Tands
of:Dr A McLeod; on the'east by the,Currie lands and the•ands
of Eth61.Pate,.!+on,the south by,the Currie'lands aid the''G ardner; lands;
siid orin th e f e wt'by_the lenc}sl of WI,`Rose%':PEGINIJIiVI� at. a'stake
�' � r'�xn=a fi;sld iz''e"itne c.�,tt�'M�,Leod lanc,`P west.of"SilYer-Run-and bei.ng� --�k
' the'northwefitern corner of the''Gardner lands and the southeastern
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+ > corner, of theZanda"of�1V, iRose'y and runs`;there''from said-BEGINNING ,
t� t the corner.North 3,ALigrees' 15 minutes East 2500'-feet,to�a'stake on A
r ;J t.,i the bank ofieDrowning Creole, two Gum wltnsases, thence down the y
r� ' 'swamp of Drowning;Cr} ek South? 86 degrees•~45 minutes East 2087:,$ ' ti
feet to a stake in;the a arilp, thence ,SouthA1degrees 15 minutes
West 1650 feet to a.'stake.in thesoutheast rigti of we�y of U: :S
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4 Highway No ,1 its a westerly coursc 21'0 feet to a stake,•thenco . .: ,
South 3 degrees 15,.minutes, West 21Q feat to a stake.in the:origins}.
line, thenc?''South 3 degrees 1.5tmtputea, West 646,fee.t,-to and;
4° original corner in:Blues Bay, a'Pine witness; thence North+88.degrees
45 mtnutes'West 2087 6 feet to the BEGINNING containing,14 racripa
ya .0 ,,and,b'eing the:idcnticai 6hd described'in deed fromy',arries Hai ey
a wife Willie Mae Hailey, .et al,>•to',0 'C. ,Cadell; Jr. 'and wife, rr'd
" ' + 1 , yPeggy C. Caddall, datoc}rSeptep1berj�30, 1958, of record in tho,oftice q

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of the Register of'Deeds for Richmond County, North 'Carolina in }
,Deed Book 389 at'.page�283, and described therein as.the first
tract. I i i
Save and except from the above described property all of the land
'. located on the east side•of U. S. Highway No, 1 and approximately
15 of the 20 acres of pasture land, and a50 foot deep timber line
which bounds' the 20 acres of pasture land, This 'pastyre land is
bounded on th'e east by the U. S. Highway No. 1, : Lessee shall
have an area:in the northwest corner of the past a land for,plant
and.storage site. -This area is bounded on the Pgrtheast by a blazed
pint tree; then West town iron stake 354 feet from the right of way
T marker on the,North side of U_S. Highway No, } and in the boundary
line of the adjoining W. 'A, Rosey lands. Then North to the trees
at the edge of the swamp; then East along the swamp to a line
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extending from two large pines which have been designated as the
g.
East boundry of an access road from Highway No, I.to this area
v. The West boundary of this road, which road is 30 feet wide, .is v ;` r�'•
?' marked b an iron stake on the north right of. way of,;Hi-Highway No.` 1
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'' and an iron pipe 30 feet west of the blazes] pins,in the pasture,
It:is understood and agreed that'the Les see' shall'pay`to the Lessors, 3
starting 1970, and continuing until the beginning of production,
i. and not, later than October 1, 1970, one hundred fifty dollars ($160. 00)
per month, 'At the beginning of plant operation and marketing the°•Lessee
will begin to pay ten`cents (100) for each ton of sand, 'dirt, 'and gravel
4' removed and marketed from the leased premises and,that the minimum
payment for,said sand,-dirt &,gravel shall not be lessthan three hundred
y;• dollars ($300, 00) per calendar month, successively for the first two (2) f
µ years of operation; that payment shall be due on the teeth (10 th.) day
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of each calendar month"for all of said sand, dirt, and gravel removed
and marketed during,the last preceding calendar,month; it being understood
t, -Leklsou=does not m,.ne'the said property for:a period of twelve•,(12) ;�;:• {
successive months this lease shall be null and void, : j�t the end of the +
fiw�t + r^ 19% n `of 4.,J.,.r A 'c n,. Jr.1L. 1 -1 ice r -
�.:... Fu, ye q a�aaaa aaau aiay sia ar na Lill „ la LJle 1Ll ali JleL prices Vl sari'[3
and grave} have increased or decreased, then the ten cents (IOC,) per ton
✓royalty will Increase or.rlc?crease at the same ner�nentag- f a -e'-I^d
of two (2) years;.then at the,end of a four (4) year perfod the market
price of sand and gravel will be determined again and the'rovalty"rats
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adjusted,by the name xhethod for, two (2) more 'years; then again at the
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y. . end of six (0) years and again,at .the end of eight (8) years, The'basis
for,determtning' hether the market price of sand att gravel has-increased
or decreased at each twa ear interval shall be bey averaging the prices
therefor used by'the following-three companies:
W. R. Bousal Sand &Gravel Company of Lilesvtlle, North Carolina •` {
{ B.•. V.� Hedrick Sand &.Gr.avel Company of Lilesville, North Carolina ;
' Becker County Sand & Gravel'Company. of Cheraw, South Carolina
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It is agree&and understood that the Lessee shall have,the right to '
,r build and maintain a water reservoir at such place o! the above'said
leased premises as may be selected by Lessee and to use'the water there '
`collected,` or water from any streams or.on the lando of the Lessors
'together with the.'right•,.to lay,;and maintain all necessary water lines, '
as may be required by Lessee in its descretion:,in the oPeration of,said Er'
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It is expressly understood and,agreed that.Lessees will be responsible
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t ,dry.. •11 '
l and aave harmless Lessors from any damage ,arIJ4ability,caused by said
reservoir to adjoining land owners,, to the highway right of way,and to
persons on the leased premises for which.leeal liabilit.► �s,rraVp� +►: 'q
a court of law
It is agreed and understood that�all fencinig;ahat may be deemed
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Y.necessary by Lessee or assigns`for`the enclosure of said plant or
.'.mine and.the roadway leading:there'from,•shall be done wholly."at the,expense
of Lessee • It is agreed that L©saes shall have +free off' cost for the purpose
of improving roads in and over,the,abave said land any and all,refuse from ,.
' �; scraping of crushed roc$ riv�iich`may;be deemed by see ae unmarketable, t
> h It is further understood and agrecdthat Lessee shall keep an.aecurate
,
,itemized record of all uper�tion and transaction under this )ease and'euch
records m}ay, at any reasonable time, be inspected'hy the Lessor
There is excepted-and reserved to-Lessor's;.the entire ownership,and
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ll arketable tl�her on the: ith d premieo ,'"w •the right
} control of a m 1 a iht ,
' , ' : `and privilege of'e'ntering on'aaid promises And cutting and hauling away �,�

fsaid comber by any reusonabie'means, so lung essuen method'.dace not
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interfere with the rights and,prtvflegea of the Leesee h�rein 'In the
event the Lees M,y able'
`timber and the Lessors for some reason cannot re the timber in
'reasonablo L �ti f ti..._ .. a may
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If
:; 'et its option remove and market the tfmberi paying to Lassos the fair-'�
market orfea, Por tlmberon the stand in a sfmSlar location
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It Is understood and agreed that Lessee may.remove erd,dispose of 4
at Its option, any material of commercial value encountered in tine minmg s
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of said sand, dirt and gravel, but it is expressly an A' od that such other
I
, 'minerale shall be paid for by the Lessee to the Lessors at a royalty rate.. _
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s'Iesiablished.by competitive industry and It is agreed upon by the Lessors- ' n
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and the Lessee that 1t within thirty_(90) days after discovery of such other
" minerals;Lessee does not wish to mine it, Lessors without let or hinderance
may negotiate with others not a party.to this lease for a su 1.ceeseful mining
!.� operation of such other minerals. „Provided, ho. ever,'that any agreements �i,
with other parties shall be subordinate to this Is and any mining operation% •:I
for other minerals-pursuant to such agreements, shall not interfere with
the Lesseets operations pursuant to this lease. ' ` r A
It Is agreed and understood that Lessors shall have the privilege of
° .inspecting LessrL
ee's LAImining operation at any reasonable time solo long ae`�.
"�such visits end inspection do notinterfere with the rights and privileges.
A A.±of the Lessee
Itis further understood and agreed that df any.Payments under,this lease
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remain unpaid for a period of thirty (90) days'after such payment to due, It
th9 Lessors may at their option cannel this lease by giving written notice to ., .
Lessee by Feg$a, red mall, to the Mast known mailing atldrees of said
, .
Lessee, upon which notice this lease shall be,null and void, ' 3 u
n It is, agreed pnd understood that Last. anal have.the'Fight to eoneti'aut
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t I . and erect any and all mectitnery. buildings 1.trac,kage and other nt�ulpment , p

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shall deem necessary and convenient for a successful mining operation,
and at the expiration of,this lease may remove,from,'said premises any ,
and all of such achinery, buildings, trackage, and other equipment and
improvements belonging to-Lessee, provided all payments duo under this
3;
agreement are paid to-date: _Lessee shall have a period of sixty (60) 'days
after the expiration of this lease to affect said rem }val
k. Yt is understood and agreed that Lessors shall give to Lessee'the right `
and privilege to bid competitively for any rock, sand or gravel on the i
remaining lands of the Lessors not specifically leased by this agreement,
and that if Lessee meets the competitive bid, Lessors hereby agree that
they will execute with Lessee a supplemental lease for said additional f'
land or portions thereof. It is understood that if Lessee,,does not meet
a competitive bid within thirty'.(30) days from Lessee's receipt of notice
thereof, Lessors may lease the remaining property owned by them without
k let or hinderance from. Lessee herein,"Provided, 'however, that any
agreements with'other parties shall be subordinate to''this"lease,, and any .r
,. : mining operations pursuant to such agreements shall not interfere with the ,k
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Lessees operations pursuant. to this lease.
It is understood and agreed that if any portion of the,property herein
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acuocu all 0U6JjVUL LU O&A&AfIOilL UV11JCRLit VA Vv„urr1111AC&t,WIy uy wrsy agci4a.y va 1,,ac! �
! Federal or State or Local Government, that portion of said leased premises
0zhall hn rP_1�1-_AaAl1- f_r_n_ at'anv nnvYriPntm thA tcrma _f tfa aorPa -
3 for said eminent domain or condemnation shall, Pe the sole and exclusive
property of the Lessors herein. »:
If the estate of either party hereto is assigned (and the privilege of
assignment hereto in whole,or, in part, is-expressly allowed) the covenants
thereof shall extend to`the assignees thereof, It ig'hereby further agreed
i r that in the event this lease shall be assigned, the- assignees will assume all,. :
obligations and rights.arising hereunder. , Duration of this lease shall be i :
ten'{10) years and the Lessee shall, at ' o�tion at the end of that term, i
. � :'"'."'Ktt'+S•;:;,hn�rri,4ha' nlnh! *n rnnn.ar +hla lana,n fnv.'e 11Ln nantnA rNrlra�+ �nv.rv.o'nnr1•nnni114inna, f�.

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rr as may he avrp_Prl unonL at that ti:nn s� a
Ix It is furthe understood,and agreed that at the expiration of this lease or
any extension thereof. Lessee will reasonahly smooth over or generall-
clean the minerll area, plant site, storage area and'the dike area around +'
+ the lake formed.by,the removal of material from the mining area within
-sixty (60) days thereafter.
In testimony whereof, the said parties hereto have executed this lease tv
in;duplicate', the original to be retained by th a Lessee and the duplicate to F,
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be retained by the Lessors .all as, of the day and year first aboveu,written. ,
E L LESSORS: f a
(SEAL)
.,' Shirley Ann Tyner l
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA ,
COUNTY OF RICHMOND
Thin day of 1970, personally cairie
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sworn. Bays that he is;the President of SOUTHERN
PRODUCTS & SILICA COMPANY; INC., and that,the seal affixed tothej
foregoing instrument in writing is the corporate seal of the company, '
and that said writing was signed and sealed by him, in behalf of said
corporation, by its,authority.,,duly given. And,the said
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DEPARTMENT OF THE IAMY
Wl lmington 013V lct, Corps of Engineers
PO Box'1890
Wilmington, North Carolina 28402
SAWCOSI-N-077-000252 25 June 1901
PUBLIC NOTICE
SDIITHERN PROOUCTG AND SILICA COMPANY INCORPORATED. PO Drawer 159, Hoffman, North Corolla 26347, has applied for
a Deportment of the Arm/ permit TO DISCHARGE DREDGED MATERIALS INTO WETLANDS BORDERING DROWNING CREEK NEAR
HOFFMAN, RICHMOND COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA.
The following description of the proposed work Is taken from data submitted by the applicant and from
observations ado during an onslte visit by a representative of the Caps of Engineers. Plans submitted with
the application show a send and gavel mining operation located on the edge of Drowning Creek Swamp. The washing
and sorting opaetlon takes place on high ground adjoining a lake ormated by past mining while the actual
excavation takes place In the bordering wetlands. During the mining operation, temporary dikes we constructed
In the swamp to serve as a work platform to protect the mine site from floodwatws and to prevent the discharge
of mine process water Into Drowning Creek. Ultimately the mining operation will Involve the excavation of l
approximately 88,000 cubic yards, of which approximately 77,500 cubic yids is expected to be usable sand and
Gravel. The remainder, Primarily overburden, will be disposed of within the mined out area. The current mine
plan and lease agreement requires mining of 32 acres of wetlands over the next nine years. Following Is a
description provided by the applicant outlining their opwatlon and giving some detell of their mining procedure
and the value and scarcity of the deposit they seek.
Southern Products A Silica Germany, Inc., Is a surface mining operation located next to Drowning Creek In
Richmond County, North Carol la. Motor lal is dredged from an area that was once a weak bed, The week
presently Iles rpproxlmetely 5.000 feet north of the mining operation. The company has been dredging the roe
for nine (9) years and has produced a twenty-three (23) More lake. A dike has been constructed ground the lake
to contain turbid water. The dike also serves as a service road to the dredge and as a platform from which a'
draglim can remove approximately tow (4) feet of overburden prior to &edging. Overburden and fine mtwlal
generated from dredging we returned to the lake. The combination of this atrlal has in many areas returned
the lake bottom to Its original ground level prior to mining and vegetation has begun to revert to Its original
state.
The Drowning Creek deposit provides a had, unweathered quartzite material lying below water. The water has
' naturally washed the material free of Iron end prevented weathering which would have occurred at higher, more
exposed elevations. .
Southern Products A Silica has nine (9) years remaining on Its present lease which will allow the mining of
approximately thirty-two (32) additional awes. The woo desired to be mined Is covered with overburden varying
In depth free two'(2) to for PI) feet. Overburden consists of vegetation and some timber Mich Is difficult to
rem", Removed overburden Is simply transferred to within sixty (60)' feet of Its original location, belag
deposited In a dredged-art roe. This procedure necesawlly reduces the depth of the lake formed during
dredging. As Mentioned ewllw, fine mterial.returned to the lake (which also serves as a closed circuit
settling pond) In combination with redeposited overburden, have In some places caused the lake bottom to Wild up
above the natural watt level of the lake. Once mining Is completed and the water has settled and clewed, the
dike will ba broken, thus further reducing the lake depth end exposing areas which now Ile under watw. These
weas, too, would now have the oppwtunity to ro-vegotete naturally. Again, vegetation Is already underway In

'much of Me previously mined area Awe settling of fine material and placement of overburden have raised the
lake bottom to water level or above, Future breaching of the dike will accelerate this process by lowering the
water level. '
Although twenty-three (23) acres has been mined, Southern Products d Slllce estimates that upon breaking the
exlsting dike, only thirteen (Ill w_ m nF lake will r. ln, alnea. lrrwing the water level MI II expose
additional ground.. When the additional thirty-two (32) aer es are mined, nineteen (19) ecr as of lake will be
.; added, far a total of thirty-two (32) ores of lake.
Southern Products d Slllce Company, Inc., believes that the greatest single beneficiary of Its filter material
products Is the general public or taxpayer. Almost IOC% of all filter materiel processed by the company Is
utilized In the public sector; various city, county, state and Federal government entitles utilize the company's
filter =twist products in their potable rotor and waste lreetaent filtration systems. Filter material mined
from Me Crowning Creak site offers a unique and significantly cost-bemeficlal public benefit in that the
material Is of the highest, most desirable and preferred quality for water filtration systems; preferred because
1 the material, through Me natural washing occurring in an alluvial deposit. Is relatively Iron free, not
requiring additional Irm removal processing costs ultimately to be prone by the taxpayer; preferred because the
material removed Is characteristically harder and therefore less likely to spat [ and clog a filter than Iowa
weatbired, softer notarial mined nearer the surface; preferred because the naturally washed meterlal Is Iowa
rounded, providing a ease desirable flltering quality than more angular or flat shaped material. Finally, one of
the most significant public benefits occurs In the was of freight expense, Character lst teal ly, the cast of
shipping filter matwlal' ovw Test distances can and Inevitably results In being greatw Men the cost of the
=tw lei Itself. Should the company hem prevented from mining, the majority of local state act regional
governmental customers would be obllged to seek a mra distant supplier of less desirable filter madla, resulting
I In higher freight costs being ultimately passed along to the taxpayer. Indeed, It cannot be overemphasized tram
the freight standpoint that Southern Products A Slllce Is the only producer of high quality water filter material
In the State of 'North Caroline. As the company's prices for filter matwlal we quite conpetitivo, monetary
' savings In freight costs for all governmental customers In North Carolina alone can be substantial. Finally,
' other governmental customers throughout the United States and the world dwlw the benefit of high quality fplte-
matwial. Southern Products A SII Ica provides If ITer meter let for government and Industry stretching from Canada
'to Florida, and from Cal Morale to the East Coast. Recent export shipments here been del hared In Mexico,
Israel, and the Paname Canal Zone. the company's fl Iter mad la products are very much In demand bemuse of their
unique qual [ties.
The company's continued survival Is of direct public benefit In another vary real way: It provides a livelihood
'for appr ox l note ly twenty-four (24) employees, many of when ras I& In Anson County, me of Nwth Carol Ino I
(poorest counties based on annual pw capita Income.
In summary, there are many reasons the company believes a permit should be granted. First, there we no Mhw
'knam natural, alluvial deposits which provide hard, rounded, Irm-tree material of the high quality most desired
by Its filter Ietwlal customers; the desirability of being able to provide this material to governmental
customers and public benefit derived was examined above. Second, Southern Products a Slllce currently mines the
only deposit in the State of North Caroline containing the motwel most desired by governmental customers;
denial of a permit would force many governmental customers to seek alternative, (and most likely Inferior)
sources of supply at more distant locations, a situation necessarily resulting In higher freight costs to be
absorbed by taxpayers supporting these customers. Third, the company's very survival as a business depends upon
maintaining Its market as a producer of specialty filter material products; denial of a permit will inevitably
result In business failure. '
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The following description of minimum procedures refers to the attached plans for greater clarification.
Sheet l: Provides a dotal led, close-up view of the areas to be mined (Area A and Area B) and depicts these areas
In relation to the previously mined area (Area C, the existing lake), Area D, a settlement area, the plant, a
small section of Drowning Creek, and an adjacent fleld.
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Sheet 2: Provides a cross section of the mine area.
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Sheet 3: Provides a detailed overview of a single mine strip.
Sheet 4: Provides an enlarged, surveyed overview of how the area In Sheet I Is situated geographically In
relation to Drowning Creek and surrounding lands.
Refer to Sheet I: Areas A and 8 remain to be mined over the period of approximately nine (9) years remaining on
the lease. Each strip In Area A wi I I be approximately 6001 in length, in Area B approximately 1300t. In both
areas, each stlp will be 40t in width and will require six (6) months to mine In Area A, one (I) year In Area B.
The depth of each layer in a strip in both areas is depicted in the cross section of the mine area (Sheet 2).
Many variables render it Impractical to submit a credible mine advance plan; variables affecting mine advance
Include weather condItIona_ aconrmlr_ demand frr nrodkirtc, mannower avaIInhIIIty. and nun IIty and unluma of usable
material recovered from each area. Considering these variables, maximum flexibility In mining either area at
random times at varying rates of speed Is required. It is emphasized that the controlling factor In mining both
areas Is expiration of the lease which will occur In approximately nine (9) years,
Area A contains approximately seventeen ( 17) acres of unmined land, Area 13 approximately fifteen ( 15) acres.
Approximately nine (9) strips wl l i be mined In Area B, approximately twenty strips In Area A.
Area D, the area depicted as filled by settlement of solids, is the area into which the water discharge pipe
carrying turbid water from the plant site, empties. Heavier material is naturally settled out closer to the lake
shore with finer material being deposited further out.
Area C Is the lake formed from previously dredged strips.
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1. Standing timber and underbrush are removed from the designated 40' strip to be mined (Area C) by manual labor
utilizing chain saws and bush axes. Access to the area (Area C) Is provided by the existing road (dike) or
(Area 8).
2. A new road (Area D) Is then constructed next to the newly formed trees Ina at the edge of Area E, the unmined
area, utilizing fill material from the plant site. This new road (Area D) will serve as the new-dike and Impound
the take water once the existing road Is dredged out. This dike in conjunction with the permanent dike (Area F)
and high ground areas isolates the mine area and allows fine material to settle out of the turbid lake water.
This new road (dike) or (Area D) also replaces the existing road (Area B) as a service road for mine vehicles
servicing the dredge and pipeline.
3. Utl_Ilzing the existing road (Area B) as a platform, a dragtino removes approximately 2 - 4 feet of overburden
from the cleared 401 strip (Area C) and transfers this material to the opposite side of the existing road (Area*
8) Into the lake (Area A). This material fills In the previously dredged strip and serves to raise the bottom of
that strip toward lake level. In addition, the dragline simultaneously removes the existing road (Area B) as It
moves aionq and transfers this material also to the lake bottom In the croviously mined strip.
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After completing its work on the strip, the dragllne returns to the beginning of the strip via the permanent road
(dike) or (Area F).and the new road (dike) or (Area D).
4. As water has filled the 401 strip (Area C) where the d-agllne removed the overburden and part of the existing
road (Area B), a dredge, sweeping laterally from side to side across the 401 strip (Area C), breaks up the bottom
with a cutter head. As It follows a pathway (G) down the strlp; .the loosened sand and gavel are pumped in a
slurry through a pipeline mounted on pontoons on the lake surface to the plant site for separating, screening,
and washing. Turbid water separated from usable material is returned to the impounded lake through the water
discharge pipe coming from the main plant.
The State of North Carolina will review this public notice to determine the need for the applicant to obtain
any required State authorization. No Department of the Army permit wlII, be Issued until the coordinated State
viewpoint on the proposal has been received and reviewed by this agency, nor will a Department of the Army
permit be issued until the N.C. Office of Environmental Management has determined the applicability of a Water
Quality Certificate as required by PL 92-500.
The District Engineer has made a preliminary determination that' an Environmental Impact Statement under
Section 102(2)(c) of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 Is not required. This determination will
be reviewed considering facts submitted In response to this public notice.
This application Is being considered pursuant to Section 404(b) of the Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C. 1344). Any
person may request, In writing wlthln.the comment period specified In the notice, that a public hearing be
held to consider this application. Requests for public hearing.shall state, with particularity, the reasons
for holding a public hearing. . .
The District Engineer has consulted the latest published version of the National Register of Historic Places
for the presence or absence of registered properties, or properties listed as being eligible for inclusion
therein, and this worksite Is not included as registered property or property listed as being eligible for
Inclusion in the Register. Consultation of the National Register constitutes the extent of cultural resource
Investigations by the D I str I ct Engineer, and he Is otherwise unaware of the presence of such resources.
Presently unknown archaeological, scientific, prehistorical, or' historical data may be lost or destroyed by work
to be accomplished under the requested permit.
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The District EngIneer. has deter mined, based on a review of data furnished by the applicant and ons(te
observations, that the proposed -activity will not affect species, or their critical habitat, designated as
endangered or threatened pursuant to the Endangered Species Act of 1973.
The decision whether to issue a permit will be based upon evaluation of the probable impact of the proposed
activity on the public interest and will Include application of. the guidelines promulgated by the
Admingstrat o', Envlr.onmental Protection Agency, .under authority of Section 404(b) of the Clean Water Act.
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That declsion w111 reflect the national concern for both protection and utilization of Important resources.
The benefit which reasonably may be expected to accrue from the proposal must be balanced against Its
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reasonably foreseeable detriments. . Ail factors which may be relevant to the proposal wlII be considered;
among those are conservation, economics, aesthetics, general environmental concerns, wetlands, cultural
values, fish and wildlife values, flood hazards, flood plain values, land use, navigation, shore eroslon 'and
accretion,•recreation, water supply and conservation, water quality, energy needs, safety, food production,
and in general, the needs and welfare of .the people. No permit will be granted unless Its Issuance Is found
to be In the public Interest.

Written comments pert Inent 'to the proposed work, as outlined above, will be received In this office, ATTN:
W. Steve Brown untll 4.15 p.m., 27 July 1981 a^ telephone [phone].
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DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
Wilmington District, Corps of Engineers
PO Box 1890
Wilmington, North Carolina 28401
SAWCO-EP 25 June 1981
PUBLIC NOTICE
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
The Wilmington District, during the month of May issued 11 Department of
the Army permits pursuant to both Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act
of 1899 (33 USC 403) and Section 404(b) of the Federal Water Pollution
Control Act Amendments of 1972 (33 USC. 1344) , 31 Department Gf the 11L LLly
permits exclusively pursuant to 33 USC 403 and 10 Department of the Army
permits exclusively pursuant to 33 USC 1344 for a total of 52. Five letter
modifications were issued, 1 application which was advertised by public
notice was retired, one General Permit was issued for a total of 59 permit
actions. There were no litigation actions.
Before we issued these permits, the probable impact of the existing and
proposed activities on the public interest was evaluated. All factors
relevant to the activities were considered, including, but not limited to,
conservation, economics, aesthetics, general environmental concerns, .
historic values, fish and wildlife values, flood damage prevention, land
use classification, navigation, water supply, water quality and, in
general, the needs and iJPl fare of the pPople,
1 Incl WILLIAM T. THORNTON
List of Permittees Chief, Construction-Operations Division

PERMITS ISSUED
May- 1981
SAWC081-N-064-000031 issued 4 May 1981 to N.C. Department of Transportation to
place fill material in the Tar River to effect construction of new approaches for
replacement Of the N.C. Highway 58 hrldge nPar Wingtaad CrO58rOad�, Nagh (0�;. tys
North Carolina.
SAWC081-M-025-000088 issued 5 May 1981 to Mr. Lewis W. Ipock to excavate a boat
basin and connecting canal and to construct bulkheads off the Neuse River at
Bridgeton, Craven County, North Carolina.
SAWC080-N-007-000235 issued 5 May 1981 to Mr. Doug Mercer, Texasgulf, Inc. to
connect four marsh test plots to mosquito ditch tributaries of Bond Creek,
Beaufort County, North Carolina.
SAWC081-N-016-000044 issued 6 May 1981 to Mr. Robert P. Mashburn to maintain a
basin area and repair docks , piers , and a bulkhead with fill on Moonlight Bay,
Bogue Sound at Atlantic Beach, Carteret County, North Carolina.
SAWC081-N-016-000080 issued 6 May 1981 to Mr. John Woods Stackhouse to perform
maintenance dredging in a canal off Bogue Sound at Soundview Park, Carteret
County, North Carolina.
SAWC081-N-098-000121 issued 7 May 1981 to N.C. Department 'of Transportation to
place fill material in waters and wetlands of the Buckhorn Reservoir in
conjunction with replacement of a substandard bridge by culverts at the SR 1125
crossing near Buckhorn Crossroads in Wilson County, North Carolina.
SAWC081-N-025-000105 issued 7 May 1981 to Mr. L. E.' Kelley, et. al . to facilitate
construction of an access road to place fill material in wetlands contiguous to
the east prong of Slocum Creek in Havelock, Craven County, North Carolina.
SAWC081-N-010-000158 issued 7 May 1981 to Mr. R. Jerry McLamb to construct a
private pier on the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway (AIWW) near Sunset Beach,
Brunswick County, North Carolina.
SAWC081-N-016-000168 issued 8 May 1981 to Mr. L. M. Barnes III to construct a
dock-pier on Taylors Creek in Beaufort, Carteret County, North Carolina.
SAWC081-N-098-000077 issued 12 May 1981 to N.C. Depar'tment of Transportation to
place fill material in the waters and wetlands of Hominy Swamp Creek, a tributary
of Contentnea Creek, in conjunction with replacement of a span bridge by concrete
box culverts at the highway SR 1184' (Tarboro Street) crossing in Wilson, Wilson
County, North Carolina.
SAWC081-N-016-000130 issued 12 May 1981 to Carteret County to realign and extend
the Hardy Creek Channel north of Beaufort, Carteret County, North Carolina.
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SAWC081-N-046-000164 issued 12 May 1981 to Carolina Telephone and Telegraph
Company to install two submarine cables across the Chowan River at Winton,
Hertford County, North Carolina.
SAWC0.81-N-028-000129 issued 12 May 1981 to Redeemed Fish Company to construct a
bulkhead with backfill and to perform maintenance excavation of an access
canal/channel off Pamlico Sound near Buxton, Dare County, North Carolina.
SAWC081-N-010-000054 issued 13 May 1981 to Mr. Willie M. Storms to place riprap
material waterward of an existing bulkhead and to construct a private pier on the
Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway (AIWW) at Ocean Isle Beach, Brunswick County, North
Carolina.
SAWC080-N-069-000339 issued 14 May 1981 to Mr. Marion Lee Chestnut to excavate an
offshore basin and construct a pier/dock structure on Newton Creek, a tributary of
Bay River, near Maribel, Pamlico County, North Carolina.
SAWC080-N-016-000282 issued 14 May 1981 to Mr. C. R. Wheatley, Jr. to extend a
boat ramp, rehabilitate a boat dock, and construct a sun deck on Taylors Creek at
Beaufort, Carteret County, North Carolina.
SAWC081-N-019-000085 issued 14 May 1981 to United Contractors, Inc . to place fill
material in waters of the Haw River, east of Pittsboro, Chatham County, North
Carolina in conjunction with the rrnicYriirtinn -of a new Wg4;wny 64 bridge.
SAWC081-N-067-000198 issued 14 May 1981 to Mr. J. Brian' Scott to construct a
36-foot addition to your private pier located on your property adjacent to the
Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway (AIWW) near Swansboro, Onslow County, North
Carolina.
SAWC080-N-069-000169 issued 15 May 1981 to Mr . Billy Garner to construct a
bulkhead with backfill on a manmade canal off Broad Creek, Paradise Shore
Development, Pamlico County, North Carolina.
SAWC081-N-074-000176 issued 15 May 1981 to Mr. Charles O'H. Horne, Greenville
Utilities Commission to install a subaqueous water transmission main across the
Tar River near the existing water filtration plant in Greenville, Pitt County,
North Carolina.
SAWC081-N-092-000016 issued 20 May 1981 to County of Wake to place fill materials,
during construction of a flood control structure, in the waters and wetlands of
Briar Creek, a tributary of Crabtree Creek adjacent to 1-40 and the Raleigh-Durham
Airport in Wake County, North Carolina.
SAWC081-N-042-000103 issued 20 May 1981 to Mr. Harvey H. Morris to perform
maintenance dredging offshore of your property on Lake Gaston at Woodlandhurst in
Halifax County, North Carolina.
SAWC081-N-071-000094 issued 20 May 1981 to Mr . John M. Chiles to construct
floating docks in Topsail Sound at .Topsail 'Beach, Pender County, North Carolina .
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SAWC081-N-007-000151 issued 20 May 1981 to Mr. F. Guy Wilson Jr.' to repair and
extend _jetties along either of your property lines on the Pamlico River near
Broad'Creek, Beaufort County, North Carolina.
SAWC081-N-054-000096 issued 20 May 1981 to Carolina Power and Light Company to
install an aerial powerline crossing .of the Neuse River approximately 3. 5 miles
downstream from the U.S. Highway 70 bypass bridge in Lenoir County, North
Carolina.
SAWC081-N-093-000174 issued 20 May 1981 to American Heritage Campground to
construct a commercial pier on Lake Gaston, north of Littleton, Warren County,
North Carolina.
SAWC081-V-058-000019 issued 21 May 1981 to Mr. Lawrence H. Blackwell to excavate a
boat canal off John H. Kerr Reservoir at Sunset Cove II subdivision near Eppes
Fork in Mecklenburg County, Virginia.
SAWC081-N-007-000024 issued 21 May 1981 to Mr. Earl De Hoog to construct and
backfill a bulkhead across an existing boat basin on the Pungo River at Woodstock
Point, Beaufort County, North Carolina.
SAWC081-N-067-000197 issued 21 May 1981 to Mr. Lynell Bynum, Standard Electric
Company to construct two 25--foot additions -to your private pier located on your
property adjacent to the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway (AIWW) near Swansboro,
Onslow County, North Carolina.
5AWC081-N-091-000127 issued 22 May 1981 to Division of Parks and Recreation, N.C.
Department of Natural Resources and Community Development to construct boat ramps
on John H. Kerr Reservoir at Henderson Point State Recreation Area near
Townsville, Vance County, North Carolina.
SAWC080-N-089-000353 issued 22 May 1981 to Mr. and Mrs. Paul E. Foster to maintain
an existing canal and excavate an inland basin off Frying Pan southeast of
Columbia, Tyrrell County, North Carolina.
SAWC081-N--007-000L02 issued 22 May 1981 to Mr. Ottis M. Crisp, Sr. to remove
blocks to boating traffic within Pleasant Waters Development off Chocowinity Bay,
Beaufort County, North Carolina.
SAWC080-N-010-000345 issued 26 May 1981 to Mr. Odell Williamson, Ocean Isle Realty
Company to construct a bulkhead with backfill along Eastern Channel off Tubbs
Inlet at Ocean Isle Beach, Brunswick County, North Carolina.
SAWC080-N-016-000322 issued 26 May 1981 to Mr. William R. McCain, Swansboro Yacht
Basin to perform maintenance excavation of a boat basin and access canal/channel
off the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway (AIWW) near Swansboro, Carteret County,
North Carolina.
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SAWC081-N-093-000152 issued 26 'May 1981 to Mr. James C. Brooks to deepen an
existing cove on Lake Gaston adjacent to property at Eaton's Ferry Estates, near
Littleton, Warren County, North Carolina.
SAWC081-N-065-000139 issued 27 May 1981 to Town of Wrightsville Beach to construct
a bulkhead and place fill material in, wetlands of Kenan Creek to facilitate
installation of a municipal well, Wrightsville Beach, New Hanover County, North
Carolina,
SAWC081-N-016-000097 issued 27 May 1981 to Mr. Roscoe Edward Mason to construct a
dinghy dock and wharf on Taylors Creek, Beaufort, Carteret County, North
Carolina.
SAWC081-N-016-000141 issued 27 May 1981 to Mr. Vernon J. Schrum to construct a
dock on Hogue Sound at Pine Knoll Shores, Carteret County, North Carolina.
SAWC081-N-007-000107 issued 28 May 1981 to Texasgulf Chemicals Company to
construct a subaqueous, clay slurry pipeline across Long Creek at a point
approximately 500 yards upstream of its confluence with South Creek near Aurora,
Beaufort County, North Carolina.
SAWC081-N-031-000052 issued 28 May 1981 to N.C. Department of Transportation,
Division of Highways to place fill material, associated with the construction of a
section of the Benson to Wilmington Freeway (Project K-3B) , in the waters and
wetlands of Stewarts Creek between Newton Grove and Warsaw, Duplin County, North
Carolina,
SAWC081-N-051-000135 issued 29 May 1981 to Johnston County to authorize fill
materials remaining at the Neuse River Pumping Station outside Smithfield,
Johnston County, North Carolina.
SAWC080-N-066-000306 issued 29 May 1981 to Mr. Robet M. Creger to deepen a slough
on Lake Gaston adjacent to property at Whippoorwill Hills Subdivision near
Henrico, Northampton County, North Carolina.
The following applications have been reviewed and found to be consistent with the
provisions and objectives of General Permit SAWC081-N-000-000049:
SAWC081-N-010-000207 issued 12 May 1981 to Atlantic Telephone Membership
Corporation to install a subaqueous telephone cable across the Atlantic
Intracoastal Waterway (AIWW) west of the N.C. Highway 130 Bridge at Holden Beach
in Brunswick County, North Carolina.
SAWC081-N-069-000208 issued 12 May 1981 to Tideland Electric Membership
Corporation to construct a submarine cable crossing of Brown Creek at
Whortonaville, Pamlico County, North Carolina.
SAWC081-N-096-000216 issued 20 May 1981 to .Carolina Power and Light Company for
authorization for a recently completed aerial power transmission line crossing of
the. Nauss River near Goldsboro, Wayne County, North Carolina .
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SAWC081-N-025-000227 issued 26 May 1981 to Mr. Joseph W. Rose, P.E. , Rose and
Associates to construct a liquid waste force main crossing Plantation Canal at
River Bend Plantation near New Bern, Craven-County, North Carolina.
SAWC081-N-092-000204 issued 29 May 1981 to Mr. David G. Roberts, Transmission Line
Location and Engineering, Carolina Power and Light Company to construct an aerial
500 kV electric power transmission line to span areas of Falls Lake Reservoir
between the Mayo Electric Generating Plant and Wake Substation, Durham-Wake
Counties, North Carolina.
Th e. following applications have been reviewed and found to be consistent with the
provisions and objectives of General Permit SAWC080-N-000-000291:
SAWC081-N-065-000098 issued 12 May 1981 to Mr. Howard Wood, City Engineer, City of
Wilmington to construct floodgates on Burnt Mill Creek and Greenfield Creek in
Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina.
SAWC081-N-016-000111 issued 13 May 1981 to Mr. Franklin D. Hazzard to maintain an
access canal and boat basin on Gaskill Creek, the Straits, north of Harkers
Island, Carteret County, North Carolina.
SAWC081-N-016-000081 issued 17 May 1981 to Mr. Wallace W. Garner to construct a
riprap revetment on Westmouth Bay, Carteret County, North Carolina.
SAWC081-N-016-000091 issued 20.May 1981 to Mr. David G. James to construct a
bulkhead with backfill on Middens Creek near Smyrna, Carteret County, North
Carolina.
SAWC081-N-027-000118 issued 20 May 1981 to Mr. Burnell E. Foxwell to construct a
bulkhead with backfill on Currituck Sound near Adylett in Currituck County, North
Carolina.
PERMIT MODIFICATIONS
SAWC078--N-065-000260 issued 8 December 1978 to the Town of Wrightsville Beach
authorizes construction of subaqueous and pile-supported wastewater pipeline
crossings of Banks Channel, the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway (AIWW) , Kenans
Creek and Bradley Creek near Wrightsville Beach, New Hanover County, North
Carolina was modified 21 May 1981 to specifically extend the completion date until
3L December 1982.
SAWC080-N-016-000175 issued 26 October 1980 to Mr. Linwood Parker III, Parker
Marine Enterprises Inc. authorizing excavation of a boat basin and installation of
two marine railways on the AIWW near Core Creek Bridge, Carteret County, North
Carolina was modified 21 May 1981 specifically extending the starting date until
30 July 1982 -and the completion date until 31 December 1984.
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SAWC078 -N 067 -000276'issued 11 September 1978 to Old Ferry Fish Company
authorizing construction of dock and. bulkhead with backtili and to. perform , f f'
. .maintenance. excavation of an access 'dhannel rend now Iexcavation of a,boat basin on `I d. A
New-River at Sneads Ferry, Onslow County,'. North Carolina was modified to include .11I'
c oastruction qE Ladd itibnald'oc ke and wooden pilings: The permit' haei been �' ]
transferred, to show Mr. Ralph V. Tones, Old Terry Fish Company- as- peimitteeFf
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t 9AW0079 N 010=000311 ,issued 22 Janoary ' 1980 to Mr. B. L. Fetzer, Spoonera Creek;
_Yacht.Harbor authorizing, maintenance dredging of the entrance :channel in, Spooners r .. x
Creek a[.Morehead .Ci ty, Carteret County, North Caralina was modified- 21 May 1981
authoi "rzing use" of a clam shell bucket with spoils placed and contained on a barge i
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a SAWC075 66-03-282 issued 4 August 1975 and transferred •to Bradley Creek
Poatommitdv,., 'Inc. .':2 February 1981 authorizing maintenance excavation m an
exis�tingrboat basin in Bradley Creek, New Hanover County, North .Carolina
modified 20 May 198L [o include -repair end e'icteneron' af• an 'exratrng' bulkhead.
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Stephen G. Conrad,Director
Resources &Community Development Box 27687,Raleigh 27611
James B. Hunt,Jr„ Governor s Howard N. Lee, Secretary Telephone [phone]
August 12 , 1981
Mr . C . K .- Smith , Jr. :
General Manager
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Southern Products & Silica Company , Inc .
P. 0. Drawer 189 ' I
Hoffman , North Carolina 28347
RE : Drowning Creek Deposit Permit R6newal
Dear Mr. Smith :
Your request to renew - the mining permit for the
Drowning Creek Deposit has been found to meet the requirements
of G . S . 74-52 of The Mining Act of 1971 . A draft of the
renewed permit is enclosed for--your review.
However , it appears that they total "affected land" as
defined by G .S . 74-49 ( 1 ) will exceed 25 acres within the
next permit period . Consequently, the existing $12 , 500. 00
surety bond will not be adequate.
Please advise if you wish to secure a larger bond
( $25 , 000 .00 at present for greater than 25 acres) or if
sufficient disturbed land will be reclaimed so that the
Department can release the reclaimed land:
Thank you for your cooperation and please advise should
you -have any question concerning this matter .
Scerely,
James D . Simons , C .P .G.S . , P .E .
Mining Specialist
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Geological Survey Sect ion-733.2423;Geodetir 1�nrvey Section-733.3836;Land ajelity Section-733.4574;Planning and Inventory Section—.733.3833;
-and resources Information Servlco-733.2090
'I Opportunity Affirmolive Action Employer

;. SOUTHERN PRODUCTS & SILICA COMPANY, INC.
Incorporated 1933 Post Office Drawer 189 Hoffman,N.C.28347
Telephone:
i919) 281-3664 or [phone]
July 8th. , 1981.
North Carolina Dept. of Natural
Resources & Community Development,
P.O. Box 27687, JUL 9 1581
Raleigh, N.C. 27611
Attention: Mr. James D. Simons, C.P.G.S. LANQ QUALITY SECTION
Mining Specialist
Dear Mr. Simons:
In response to your attached letter I am forwarding to you two copies
of a detailed description of our mining procedures, which includes an
updated iiiule map, `Ci1CivSllre J, J re-LUVcU1L LU UL! i r ei1L and lu-U e IILu'nin
plans at the Drowning Creek site. In addition you will find detailed
information with enclosures regarding our methods of operation and a copy
of our lease renewal. I am also returning the copy of our original permit
application you sent.
Please advise me immediately should this information prove insufficient
to renew our mining permit.
Many thanks for your help.
Sincerely,
SOUI'I-IERN PRODUCTS & SILICA CO. INC. .
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C. K. Smith, jr. ,
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James B. Hunt,Jr., Governor - H"ard N, Lee,Secretary Total 919733.3633
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Mr. C. K. Smith 4`
Southern Products & Silica Co. , Inc. ! '
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Hoffman, North Carolina 28347 ._i}
Dear Mr. Smith:
As requested , I am sending a copy of the previously submitted
application and mine maps.
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Based on our previous inspection of your operation , two co ie
of an updated mine a ma be all that ns needed to renew-e.. er3ui.t.
Aowever, e entire application may be m 'ed'IFUe red.
Please advise if I can be of further assistance.
Sincerely, -r
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i James D. Simons , C.P.G.S.
Mining Specialist
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August 30r 1982
Mr, C. R. Smith
southern Products d Silica co. r Ism.
P. O. Drawer 189
Hofftanr North Carona 28347
BBr DX%Wdrg Greek Deposit
Permit t77-4
atammrs amity
Dear Mr, Smiths
Ibw application for rural of the above referenced mine has
been approved. A copy of the renewed Permit is enclosed.
The conditions in the permit renewal ware based primarily upon
the initial application. Modifications were made as indicated by
the rens al. request and as required to insae compliance with The
Mining Act of 1971.
Please review the renewed permit and advise this office shm"
you have any question conommirg this matter.
Sinoarely,
James D. 81mmm, C.P.G.S.r P.S.
Mining Specialist
Land Quality Section
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MEMORANDUM
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SUBJECT: Southern Products and Silica, Moore County
C.K. Smith of Southern Products called on 8-24-81 concerning the
current bond.
Smith said that until Corps "404" permit was granted, the mine was
"stagnant" at 23 acres. Consequently, a larger .bond would not be needed.
Smith aareed to wait until a decision was reached on the "404"
permit before we issued the renewed permit.
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Environmental Consultants
P.O. Box 891 • Southern Pines,N.C. 28389 -
[phone] • Fax [phone] •4 i'v, f 'it
19 October 1998 �L ( t; t_
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Mr. Tracy Davis, P.E. OCT 2 8
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Division on Land Resources
NC DENR 'By
P.O. Box 27687
Raleigh, N.C. 27611-7687
Dear Mr. Davis:
This letter concerns the Mining Permit (# 77-04) for Southern Products and
Silica's sand and gravel operation on Drowning Creek, near Hoffman, Richmond County.
Mr. C.K. Smith and myself met with you on 18 August 1998 in Raleigh concerning the
120 acre disturbed area limit associated with this permit (your letter dated 5 October
t992). We also discussed the methodology for reclaiming settling ponds at the mine.
You agreed that the limit on the total disturbed area at the mine (including the permitted
acreage mined and to be mined, settling ponds, plant site and stockpiles) would be raised
upon submission of a revised mine map (enclosed). We therefore request that the total
disturbed area be increased to 390 acres, exclusive of 92 acres of forested buffers.
We also discussed the reclamation schedule for Tyner Lake. It was agreed that
the dike bordering the 300 foot setback along Drowning Creek would be left intact for the
foreseeable future in order to prevent the discharge of turbid water into the swamp above
the Southern Pines Water Treatment Plant intake during dorm events. We may want to
revisit this issue as reclamation progresses.
Please call me if you have any questions or if the circumstances described above
are not as you recall. j
Si
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CC:CC: Marshall Gilchrist 7. . Carter III
C.K, Smith Environmental Consultant
Endangered Species Surveys• Environmental Assessments • land Management• Wetlands Mapping and Permitting

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(�"M1 NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF LAND RESOURCES
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LA ROD B.HUNrJR.
GO MANOR
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�t Southern Products and Sand Company, Inc.
i� P.O. Box 189
:w.11a` oea].: v �, Hoffman, North Carolina 28347-0189
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RE: Permit No. 77-04
4 ' Drowning Creek Deposit Mine
Richmond County
, �'. Yadkin River Basin
fr.ORA ;.W:MRUNER_
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? NDs`W cc ova,], Dear Mr. Smith'.
•_ Ot Your application for modification of the above referenced mining
I• -'` permit has been approved. The modification is increase the affected
acreage to 244.39 acres as indicated on the Mine Map dated July 6,
.a 2000. The modification includes a clarification of the permitted acreage at
this site. A copy of the modified permit is enclosed.
ti The conditions in the modified permit were based primarily upon
-�. the initial application. Modifications were made as indicated by
modification request and as required to insure compliance with The
Mining Act of 1971 , The expiration date, mine name and permit number
i shall remain the same as before the modification.
xN The issuance of a mining permit and/or any modification to it does
not supersede local zoning regulations. The responsibility of compliance
with any applicable zoning regulations lies with you.
.�:. As a reminder, your permitted acreage at this site is 352.98 acres
and the amount of land you are allowed to disturb is 244.39 acres.
In addition, please be advised that your permit will expire October
5, 2002. If you intend to continue mining at this site this date, you
must submit a renewal request prior to-October 5, 2 0.
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Mr, Smith
September 13, 2000
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Please review the modified permit and advise this office at [phone]
should you have any questions concerning this matter.
Sincerely,
Tracy E. Davis P.E., C.P.M.
State Mining Specialist
Land Quality Section
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Enclosures
cc: Mr. Toby Vinson, P.E.
Ms. Monika Sharma-WRC, wlenclosures
Mr. Bradley Bennett-DWQ, wlenclosures

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT
AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF LAND RESOURCES
LAND QUALITY SECTION
PIERMIT
for the operation of a mining activity
In accordance with the provision s 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:
Southern Products and Silica Company
Drowning Creek Deposit Mine
Richmond Co Inty - Permit No. 77-04
for the operation of a
Sand and Silica 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 prole Rion and restoration.
MINING PERMIT EXPIRATION DATE' October 5 2002

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In accordance with the application for this mining permit, which is hereby approved by the
Department of Environment and Natural IResources, 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 surrorIndin'17n 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 Hof 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 l 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 th'e 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 bona or other security.
In the event that the Department determines that the permittee or ermittee's successor is not
p p p
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 procedure's authorized by law.
Definitions
Wherever used or referred to i.. Chic parmi+,iiiriiec7s the context clearly iEidicates otherwise,
terms shall have the same meaning as supplied by the Mining Act, N.C.G.S. 74-49.
Modifi ations
November 9. 1990: This permit has been modified to include the proposed mine expansion
as indicated in the revised modification regdest letters dated July 30, 1990 and September 10,
1990, the Description of Mining Procedures�attached to the September 10, 1990 letter and
Enclosures 1-8 received by the Land Quality Section on September 13, 1990 with several
conditions.
September 13, 2000: This permit has been modified to increase the affected acreage to
244.39 acres as indicated on the Mine Map dated July 6, 2000. The modification includes a
clarification of the permitted acreage at this site.
Expiration Date =5, 2002.
This permit shall be effective from the date of its issuance unti
onditions
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:

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OPERATING CONDITIONS:
1. 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. tilt shall be the permittee's responsibility to contact the
Stormwater Section, 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 an d 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 d'I st from leaving the permitted area.
3. A. Sufficient buffer (minimum 300 foot undisturbed) 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. Enviro,mental Management Commission.
C. No mining activity shall affect wetlands at the site until both a 401 General Water
C��,ialify (`ertifrat�nn permit and a 4v4 Corps of EI Igineer s permit have been
issued for this site. Any condition stated in these permits shall
contemporaneously become conditions of the mining permit.
4. A. Adequate mechanical barrier including but not limited to diversions, earthen
dikes, silt check dams, silt 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 proxlimity to the affected land.
B. Whenever possible, drainage from the affected areas around the mine
excavations shall be diverted internal to said excavations or into the existing
ponds.
C. The mining operations at this site shall be conducted as indicated in the renewal
application dated March 12, 1992; Mine Plan, Sheets 1 and 2 revised July 16,
1992 and July 10, 1992 respectively; and the modification request information
dated September 1990. No mining activities shall occur in the Catawba Timer
tract east of Tyner Lake. I
D. Mining activities shall be conducted as indicated on the mine map dated July 6,
2000.

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5. All affected area boundaries (244:39 acres) shall be permanently marked at the site on
100 foot intervals unless the line if sight allows for larger spacing intervals.
V. I e angle iVl graded JIvk,JCa al IU 11t�s 5hdn [Je nu greater than the angle which can be
retained by vegetative cover or other adequate erosion control measure, structure, or
device. In any event, exposed slopes or any excavated channels, the erosion of which
may cause off-site damage because of siltation, shall be planted or otherwise provided
with ground cover, devices or stru 6tures sufficient to restrain such erosion.
7. The affected land shall be graded so as to prevent collection of pools of water that are,
or likely to become, noxious or foul. Necessary structures such as drainage ditches or
conduits shall be constructed or in i talled when required to prevent such conditions.
8. A. Existing vegetation or vegetated earthen berms shall be maintained between the
mine and public thoroughfares whenever practical to screen the operation from
the public.
B. Plantings shall be installed and maintained along US Hwy. 1 as indicated on the
mine maps revised July 16, 1992.
9. A. Sufficient buffer shall be maintained between any excavation and any mining
permit boundary to protect adjacent property.
B. Buffers shall be maintained as indicated on the'mine map dated July 6, 2000. e.
10. A. No on-site disposal of refuse�or other solid waste that is generated outside of the
mining permit area shall be allowed within the boundaries of the mining permit
area unless authorization to conduct said disposal has first been obtained from
both the Division of Waste Management and the Land Quality Section,
Department of Environment and Natural Resources. The method of disposal
shall be consistent with the approved reclamation plan.
B. Mining refuse as defined by G.S. 74-49 (14) of The Mining Act of 1971
generated on-site and directly associated with the mining activity may be
disposed of in a designated refuse area. All other waste products must be
disposed of in a disposal facility approved by the Division of Waste Management.
No petroleum products, acidsr 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
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 gribr to commencement of such disposal:

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1. the approximate boundaries and size of the refuse disposal area;
2. a list of refuse itemsjto 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.
11. An Annual Reclamation Report shall be submitted on a form supplied by the
Department by February 1 of each year until reclamation is completed and approved.
12. A. 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.
B. Prior to commencing any land disturbing activities on the Catawba Tract east of
Tyner Lake, a modification request shall be submitted to and approved by the
Department. No mining activities affecting wetlands on this tract shall occur until
both a 401 General Water Quality Certification permit and a 304 Corps of
Engineers permnit 'Have been obtained.
13. The security which was posted pursuant to N.C.G.S. 74-54 in the form of a $251,200.00
surety bond is sufficient to cover the operation as indicated in the approved application.
This security must remain in force fnr this permit to be valid. The tota! affected land
shall not exceed the bonded acreagIIe.
14. A. Authorized representatives of the Division of Archives and History shall be
granted access to the site to determine the presence of significant
archaeological resources.
B. Pursuant to N. C. G. S. 70 Article 3, "The Unmarked Human Burial and Human
Skeletal Remains Protection Act," should the operator or any person in his
employ encounter human skeletal remains, immediate notification shall be
provided to the county medical examiner and the chief archaeologist, North
Carolina Division of Archives and History.

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APPROVED RECLAMATION PLAN
The Mining Permit incorporates this Reclamation Plan, the performance of which is a condition
on the continuing validity of that Mining Permit. Additionally, the Reclamation Plan is a
separable obligation of the permittee, which continues beyond the terms of the Mining Permit.
The approved plan provides:
Minimum Standards As Provided B G.S 1 74-53
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1. The final slopes in all excavations in soil, sand, gravel and other unconsolidated
materials shall be at such an angld 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 estahlishPrl by the North Carolina Agricuituraf Expcn.r im^ci t
Station and the North Carolina Forest Service.
6. Permittee shall conduct reclamation lactivities 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 e�,ent, provide reclamation at the earliest practicable
time after completion or termination of mining on any segment of the permit area and
shall be completed within two years after completion or termination of mining.
RECLAMATION CONDITIONS:
1. Provided further, and subject to the Reclamation schedule, the planned reclamation
shall be to restore the mine excavation to wetland/lake areas and to grade and
revegetate the adjacent disturbed areas with wetland/tree species conducive to the
area.
2. The specifications for surface gradient restoration to a surface suitable for the planned
future use are as follows: I
A. All lake areas shall be excavated to maintain a minimum water depth of four feet
measured from the low water table elevation.

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B. All mined areas at the site shall be reclaimed in increments of no more than 50
acres at any one time, exc6pt for the 8.34 acres of the Rosy Tract (Area Al) that
will remain as a permanent1fresh water reservoir (Le., once development of Area
C1 has commenced and all aspects of the active mining operation have been
transferred from the previous mine section (Area B1) to Area C1, complete
reclamation of Area 81 shall be initiated and substantially completed by the time
mining activities have been 'Icompleted in Area C1 , etc.)
C. Reclamation of all mine areas at the site shall include the creation of "fan" areas
along the southern mine bo 1 ndary, establishing acceptable islands for wildlife
habitat, and breaching the dikes to drain excess water to facilitate leveling of
said dikes to the proper slope (both below and above the normal water level.
D. The side slopes to the lake excavation shall be graded to a 3 horizontal to 1
vertical or flatter to the water line and 2 horizontal to 1 vertical or flatter below the
water line.
E. All points of concentrated flow over internal dikes shall be stabilized with rip rap
to prevent erosion of the dike�s.
F. Any areas used for wastepiles, screening, stockpiling or other processing shall be
leveled and smoothed.
G. No contaminants shall be permanently disposed of at the mine site. On-site
disposal of waste shall be in accordance with- Operating Condition Nos. 10.A.
through n I
H. The affected land shall be graded to prevent the collection of noxious or foul water.
3. Reveaetation Plan:
After site preparation, all disturbed land areas shall be revegetated as recommended by
Mr. Walter B. High, District Conservationist, Richmond Soil and Water Conservation District
on August 28, 1990 and Mr. J. H. Carter III, Consulting Biologist, on August 29, 1990 with
the following stipulations:
1) emergent plants shall be immediately planted along the edge of the created lake
where they will not interfere with mining activities,
2) cypress and white cedar shall be randomly planted rather than in rows to simulate
a natural stand, and
3) mast producing tree species such as black gum, water oak, willow oak, laurel oak,
swamp chestnut oak, overcup 'oak, beech, and hickories shall be planted on the
graded dike and fan areas to provide significantly higher wildlife value in the form
of high energy food and den sites.
To ensure adequate survival for a viable forest, all trees shall be planted.on no less than
a ten foot by ten foot spacing.
4. These Reclamation Conditions shall be subject to change in order to conform with the
reclamation plans and conditions approved and issued by the 404 process of the US Army
Corps of Engineers and the 401 Water Quality Certification process of the NC Division of
Water Quality.

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5. Reclamation Plan:
Reclamation shall be conducted simultaneously with mining to:the extent feasible. In any
event, reclamation shall be initiateo as soon as feasible after completion nr 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.
This permit, issued August 24, 19,72, renewed August 24, 1982, modified November 9,
1990, and renewed October 5, 1992, is hereby modified this 131h day of September, 2000,
pursuant to G.S. 74-52.
By
Charles H. Gardner, Director
Division'of Land Resources
By Authority of the Secretary
Of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources

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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
R DIVISION OF LAND RESOURCES
JBdCDEI, R August 24, 2000
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' coNPENCE " ' Certified Mail
"^ Return Receipt Requested
T Mr. C. K. Smith
11"'"^.'°'.",'°oE°"'� Southern Products and Silica Company, Inc.
3 EAECR � ' P.O. Drawer 189
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" Hoffman, North Carolina 28347-0189
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J•SG L" GA r. Re: Drowning Creek Deposit Mine
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II Mining Permit) No. 77-04
Nnn�O SfATE'GE 9T
-a.'-. "' Richmond County
Yadkin River Basin
«;..r.:... -� Dear Mr. Smith:
The review has been completed on the additional information you
544 _ submitted for the above referenced mine site. However, the following
r= is needed to continue processing your application:
The reclamat on bond was recalculated for this site using the
k, information submitted on the Mine Map dated July 8, 2000. The
reclamation bond for this site has been calculated to be $251 ,200.00.
The calculation worlksheet is enclosed for your review and the bond
will be required prior to approval of this modification.
For your convenience, I have enclosed a bond form, an
assignment of a savi nlgs account form and irrevocable standby letter of
credit form for your use in securing the required bond. The name on the
security must be the same as the name appearing on the application for
a mining permit, i.e. Southern Products and Silica Company, Inc. In
addition to one of these alternatives, you may, upon request, substitute
'Ir a cash deposit.
Please be advised that the modification request cannot be
completed until the new bond amount has been received.
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LAND QUALITY SECTION [phone] FAX[phone]
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Mr. Smith
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As required by G.S. 74-51 (h), you are hereby advised that you have 60 days
from the date of your receipt of this letter to submit the reclamation bond. If you are
unable to meet this deadline and wish to request additional time, you must submit
information, in writina, to the Director clearly indicating why the deadline can not be
met and request that an extension of time be granted.
In order to complete the processing of your modification request, please
forward the bond to my attention at the following address:
Land Quality Section
Division of Land Resources
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, N. C. 27699-1612
Please contact me at 1919) 733-4574 if you have any questions.
Sincerely, /� ���
k ✓ �
udith A. Wehner
Assistant State Mining Specialist
Land Quality Section
Enclosures
cc: Mr. Toby Vinson, P.E.

Surface dWining!Aanual •_ 1 •Rsa'amavcn Benes
MINE RECLAMATION BONC CAi M6 IZON NCRASE ZT :m,; is
(based UDCn 10-yeac az r.e/a__ected a_ea Dian)
?e-nit No . _ 11
ee-.7ittee/ADDt�ll" cant : qS�uwbli6,��,1 P2a�uets
Mi.he Nelae: �ylA).(ASMtMct UL�U 1.--imot *.
AeeMCTFD RECLAMATION R:CLIMAT?ON
CATEOOR': ACREAGSI COST/ACRE COST
Tailings/
iae nc ?ond= 97,91 =c . ;< S �j'QQ�/ 1C
L DD 00
5 tcc:<a�hs Gv.9� t, X 5/qa0 / Ac . = S , gaQi
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R^-ads Ac . x 5 / Ac. _ $ a3
iei"e 7SCaoat4or G7.90 IC. x SSQO°D/ At . = p 3a5i95D°�°
4)SAJ � /e `R5
Ocher utl � _Lc. :< $/�pDpD/ Ac _ $ 8d53oa
TOTAL . TCT-_O iC. : a�y•�J`Ja`IC .
Te9Cora_'J L ?e^lanent SeCime:I caci On E -=rasicn Control Measures :
Divide zhe TCM%L AF-c=EEEDj AC. ahave into the =oilowinq zwo
caceco-ies ! a) afrected aces t=.zt drain _ado orocosed/esi stint
exCavat_n and/a: o) affected a=es that will be Q_aded 20.
C051t2°/e d--a'_CaGe, measures will be needed t0 pre"Venn aL_'Si t2
sediment
a) -----na_ ❑rainaced9Y.3`i
'C) ?oslci-r „r__. age 0 4c. X S _300 / P.C . = S
SUBTOTAL COST: $ aay, ayq
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0 .02 R SUBTOT_--4I. COST: $a °D :<
( L ca !G ve cs, Q
iNc L.2.T_ON COST :
TOTAL COST SUBTOTAL COST =Y_T.A.TICN COST = $ a5a7o• 88
TOTAL RECLAn TICN BOND COST: $
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(tcund davit to the nearest $100)
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Surface Mining.Nanual ' • Oedamation Sonas
MINE RECLAMATION BOND CALCULATION WORBSSEET mnsros
(based upon 10-year mine/affected area plan)
permit NO . 27�04
Pe rmittee/Appl- i cant : J1y
Mine Name : 04 r�C 0'8�(!•T�Jy�tpmO t 4h&L c
• • CTFD RECLAMATION RECLAMATION
CATEGORY ACREAGE COST/ACRE COST
Tailings/
ent Pond q`7.91 Ac. X 5 606°O/ At . _ $ �lSi9ss°°
3 + /,aIP
Stockpiles (,y,9/o ac. x $[��/ Ac . = S lap, 9070
as.eo les b,44 Ad. X $_�/ Ad. = $ D
?rocessing Area/
Haul Roads /3.1(o Ad. Y $ A po/ Ad. = S o'f3•� OD
Mine Z ccavat+ o 67,90 Ad. :c 5 S6040/ Ac.
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TOTAL � 1/ XAc. $ p0/ PLC.
T�FFz..CA TED AC. Ad .
Temnorary @ 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, measures will be needed to prevent offsite
sediment
a) internal Drainage V?yyj} Ad.
b) Positive Drainage 0 Ad. x $ 1500 / Ad . = S Q
SUBTOTAL COST: $ aaeo
Inflation Factor:
0 . 02 X SUBTOTAL COST: Sdd4,349 eD X permit life : (p
(1 to LO years))
INFLATION COST: $ dA& 9 , 88
TOTAL COST = SUBTOTAL COST + INFLATION COST
TOTAL RECLAMn,Txox BOND COST: $ o1.51ta6� 00
(round down to the nearest $100)
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Figure 17-1 - Bond Calculation Worksheet (Page 1)
Feoruary i996 North Carolina Department of EPwronment. Health and Natural Resourres 1 i-5

Reclamation Bonds Surface wining,Wanual
.7. :aides
Bond lased Unon: Annual Reclamation Report. Form Acreage
Approved 10—Year Mine/Rec?amation ?Lan
Remarks :
Bond Calculated Sy:_ LA
,Date of Bond Calculatl on: I �' �.aY_Ito a
*Pl.eyASE REMIT THE REQUIRED BOND, ON ONE OF T BOND FORMS APPROVED
BY THE DEPARTMENT, AS SOON AS POSSIBLE, TO OBTAIN YOUR NEW MINING
PERMIT OR TO ENSURE THAT YOUR EXISTING MINING PERbaT REMAINS VALID
IF YOU SHOULD HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ON THE ABOVE, PLEASE CONTACT THE
rNDIVIDUAL WHO CALCULATED YOUR BOND AT (919) 733-4574 .
Figure 17-1. Bond Calculation Worksheet (Page Z)
17-6 North Carolina Decartment ct Environment, Health and Natural Resources February 1996

drowning creek mine, 77-04 .
Subject: drowning creek mine, 77-04
Date: Fri, 04 Aug 2000 13:44:27 -0400
From: t vnson <[e-mail]>
Organization: NC Dept. of Environment and Natural Resources
To: Judy Wehner <[e-mail]>
Judy,
Connie didn't see a problem with the maps. Did you ever release the
areas that were previously requested to be released? Also, the cover
sheet you sent called this 77-06, but it should be 77-04.
have a good weekend
tv
Toby Vinson <[e-mail]>
1 o;' 1 8/412000 2:44 okA

DATE TO ASSISTANT DATE TO SUS. '
LOGGED IN
MINING CHECKLIST FOR ROUTING
�' 77
Company Y Project Name yl.t)1tYhNd�
Permit No. County _ALA__ A_ Date Received 2.
Reviewer please make make copies of check to include with Central Office and
Field Office files and log in checks .
-
* ❑ New ❑ Renewal ❑ Modification ' ❑ Transfer ❑ Release
Additional Information El FeeNeeded
/JGI❑ Fee Received: Amount
Please route to: -
d Field Office Date Routed
❑ Wildlife Resources Commission Date Routed
+ ❑ Archives and History Date Routed
❑ Other: Date Routed \
Suspense Date for Comments: Aj (Date received +30 days,
not on weekend)
[L Please note the following:
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*SUSAN: Please make file and return Checklist and file to Reviewer
White Copy to Field Office Yellow and Pink Copies to File Goldenrod Copy to Susan

SOUTHERN PRODUCTS & SILICA COMPANY, INC.
°i"I"°wtrd 1Y�3 Post Office Drawer 189 • Hoffman, N.C. 28347-0189
[phone] • Fax [phone]
[phone]
July 24, 2000
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Ms. Judith A. Wehner Q �02
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PO Box 27687ray ��
Raleigh, INCC 7611 U..
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Dear Ms. Wehner:
Per our telephone conversation today, please find enclosed two copies of a
revised mine map, most recently revised July 8, 2000 in order to correct errors on
our mine map submitted earlier which was dated January 12, 2000. More
specifically, the January 12, 2000 map most recently submitted to your for bond
calculation purposes contained some arithmetic errors in acreage totals. This
new map of July 8, 2000 corrects these errors and forms the basis for our
request for you to re-calculate our reclamation bond cost based on the corrected
"total disturbed areas" number of 244.39 acres. This will be necessary for us to
get the additional bonding we need and thereby complete the requirements for
our modification request.
I apologize for any inconvenience, but I am certain that you want a map that
accurately reflects the situation at our plant site.
Thanks again for your help. Call if you have any questions. Also, know that we
look forward to hearing from you.
Respectfully,
CK Smith
General Manager
Enclosures
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Mr. C. K. Smith
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ca'4 r s' P,O. Drawer 189
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a,`., . - Dear Mr. Smith:
The review has been completed on the additional information
! , -r your company submitted for the above referenced mine site. However,
the following is needed to continue processing your application:
An error was made in the bond calculation worksheet sent to you
. j on July 23, 1999. Since the acreage has been changed with the
i {• -a information recently submitted, I recalculated the bond based on the
new affected acreage figures in the table on the revised mine map. The
V. new reclamation bond for this site has been calculated to be
$299,300.00. The calculation worksheet is enclosed for your review
and the bond will be required prior to approval of this modification.
For your convenience, I have enclosed a bond form, an
assignment of a savings account form and irrevocable standby letter of
credit form for your use in securing the required bond. The name on the
security must be the same as the name appearing on the application for
.T.mA-t....,.
••-����a��:,6,,,,,. a mining permit, i.e., Southern Products and Silica Company, Inc. In
- •'•' addition to one of these alternatives, you may, upon request, substitute
F '.; a cash deposit. Please also. note that if you intend to increase your
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current surety bond, we need the original rider and power of attorney.
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Mr. Smith
Page Two
Please be advised that the modification cannot be completed until the new
bond amount has been received.
As required by G.S. 74-51 (h), you are hereby advised that you have 60 days
from the date of your receipt of this letter to submit the reclamation bond. If you are.
unable to meet this deadline and wish to request additional time, you must submit
information, in writing, to the Director clearly indicating why the deadline can not be
met and request that an extension of time be granted.
In order to complete the processing of your modification, please forward the
bond to my attention at the following address:
Land Quality Section
Division of Land Resources
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
1 612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, N. C. 27699-1612
Please contact me at [phone] if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Judith A. Wehner
Assistant State Mining Specialist
Land Quality Section
Enclosures
cc: Mr. Toby Vinson, P.E.
Dr. Jay Carter - P.O. Box 891 , Southern Pines, NC 28388
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Surface Mining Manual • O Reclamation Bonds
MINE RECLAMATION BOND CALCULATION WORRSBEET soi,cos
(based upon 10-year mine/affected area plan)
Permit No. 1 7_6 -
Permittee/Applicant: Sj tt/t9PAhV P/lerltiti�
Mine Name O
A=CiYED RECLAMATION RECLAMATION
CATEGORY ACREAGE COST/ACRE COST
Tailings/ - 00
Se milt Pon 3. Ip Ac. X $$-�oD/ Ac. _ $q/,6,�
c o7f +I .' 00
St ckp 1es. 8A.aS Ac. X $/ / Ac. = S _
4 4 r v. Y
Wastepiles Q Ac. X $—/ Ac. _ $ p
Processing Area/
Haul Roads /d.5 Ad. x $/ft00/ Ad. _ $ c"�dt 64H80
Mine E cavation �"1�3 Ac. X S,Sppuo / Ad. _ $ 37 DInS Oa
Oth i cZ/•33 Ad. X $ / Ac. $ t
TOTAL AFFECTED AC. : SsAc. -
Temporary a Permanent Sedimentation a 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, measures will be needed to prevent offsite
sediment
a) Internal Drainage d• Ac.
b) Positive Drainage f7 Ac. X $ 1500 / Ac. _ $
SUBTOTAL COST: $ dY4t�l6() OD
Inflation Factor:
00
0 .02 X SUBTOTAL COST: $ X permit life:
(1 to 10 years)
INP'IATION COST: $ i/q 61900
TOTAL COST = SUBTOTAL COST + INFLATION COST = $ 4 99� '3vD tlO
TOTAL RECLAFA.TION BOND COST: $
(round down to the neazest $100)
Figure 17-1 -Bond Calculation Worksheet (Page 1)
February 1996 North Caroi Department of Environment, Neagh and Natural Resources 17-5

Reciametion Bonds Surtace Mining Manuel
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Bond Based Upon: Annual Reclamation Report Form Acreage
Approved 10-Year Mine/Reclamation Plan
Remarks:
Bond Calculated By: Jv-0�
Date of Bond Calculation: /O 1LD
ry I
*PLEASE REMIT THE REQUIRED BOND, ON ONE OF THE BOND F0144S APPROVED
BY THE DEPARTMENT, AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TO OBTAIN YOUR NEW MINING
PERMIT OR TO ENSURE THAT YOUR EXISTING MINING PERMIT REMAINS VALID
IF YOU SHOULD HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ON THE ABOVE, PLEASE CONTACT THE
INDMDUAL WHO CALCULATED YOUR BOND AT (919) 733-4574.
Figure 17-1. Bond Calculation Worksheet (Page 2)
17-6 North Carolina Department o/Environment. Health and Natural Resources February, 1996

Partial release on Drowning Creek Mine 77-04 0 .
Subject: Partial release on Drowning Creek Mine 77-04
Date: Fri, 16 Jun 2000 11 :52:05 -0400
From: t vinson [e-mail]>
Organization: NC Dept. of Environment and Natural Resources
To: Judy Wehner <[e-mail]>
Judy,
Connie and I inspeceted the above referenced sites.
We have no problem releasing the 2. 85 acres, 18.4 acres and 18. 8 acres
undisturbed areas on this site. They have not been disturbed to date.
Our talcs add up to 40.05 acres but SP&C is asking for a reduction of
41.25 acres.
Just a heads up. CK Smith with SS&P seemed a little upset that TD had
not responded to past letters he sent. Also, make sure you give CK
Smith the new address through the Mail Service Center.
Toby
Toby Vinson <Tob [e-mail]>
1 of 1 6121/2000 1:01 PM

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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Reso .aes,
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Division of Land Resources, Land Quality Section f
MINE INSPECTION REPORT
(PERMITTED MINE) O
1. MINE NAME DROWNING CREEK DEPOSIT MINE 2. MINING PERMIT # 77-04
3. OPERATORSOl1INERN PRODUCES & SILIGA CA, INC. 4. COUNTY R1C}IPgPI1)
5. ADDRESS PO DRAWER 189 HOPFMMN NC 28347
6. PERMIT EXPIRATION DATE 10/05/02 7. RIVER BASIN /a... lr..
8. Person(s) contacted at site r .rT ne
9. Was mine operating at time of inspection? O�Yes o 10. Pictures? ❑ Yes'2 No
11 . Date last inspected: 7 / r9o'/ 919F 12. Any mining since last inspection? el Yes ❑ No
13. Is the mine in compliance with the Operating Conditions of the Permit? ❑ Yes ❑ No
If no, explain:
14. Is the mine in compliance with the Reclamation Conditions of the Permit? ❑ Yes ❑ No
If no, explain:
15. Did any of the above deficiencies result in offsite damage? ❑ Yes ❑ No If yes, describe the
tune and severity of the damage:
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16. Corrective measures needed and/or taken:
17. Other recommendations and comments: /e re
2 ,YS'. ;lam
18. Is the Annual Reclamation Report +/-map accurate? O Yes ❑ No (Explain) OoNoott Reviewed
19. Follow-up inspection needed? ❑ Yes ❑ No Proposed date / /
20. No. of additional pages of Inspection Report_, 21. Copy of Report sent to operator I I
/y (date)
INSPECTED BY: (- — &,c .l' V d.S9 Gi.✓is- DATE ( 1 er l .?eov
Telephone No: (910 I466-1541
White cop), to file Yellow copy to oPerotor / Pink copy to Mining Specialist 10197

DATE TO ASSISTANT c 0-40 DATE TO SUSO
LAGGED IN
\ {{MINING/CHECKLIST FOR ROUTING
Company GliH V h/{'tYlwaG(a + P oject Name 0.11W"YI 4-&
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Permit No. 7J-Q l County Iluf/'lmj Date Received S d3 00
Reviewer
Please make copies of check to include with Central Office and
Field Office files and log in checks.
* ❑ New ❑ Renewal ❑ Modification ❑ Transfer . Bo Release
❑ Additional Information ❑ Fee Needed
❑ Fee Received: Amount
Please route to:
/❑� ' �/.tA.fl.ylt Field Office Date Routed d -Q d - acoo
❑ Wildlife Resources Commission Date Routed
* ❑ Archives and History Date Routed
❑ Other: Date Routed
Suspense Date for Comments: /i`i' (Date received +30 days,
note on weekend)
�LI Please note the following: -
�.QGlrn.1/ lfufdii� uP.n 1 ni0_ldn�.
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*SUSAN: Please make file and return Checklist and file to Reviewer
White Copy to Field Office Yellow and Pink Copies to File Goldenrod Copy to Susan

DR. J.H. CARTER III & ASSOCIATES, INC.
Environmental Consultants
P.O. Box 891 • Southern Pines, N.C. 28388
[phone] • Fax [phone]
28 April 2000j �
Mr. Tracy Davis
N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources 2p00
Division of Land Resources
PO Box 27687
Raleigh, NC 27611-7687
Dear Mr. Davis:
This letter is in response to your letter dated 23 July 1999 concerning a new mine bond
for Southern Products and Silica's Drowning Creek Mine, Richmond County, North Carolina.
Enclosed is a copy of the new mine bond for 293.80 affected acres based on the 1999 mine map.
Also enclosed as a copy of the 2000 mine map. Please note that the total affected
(disturbed) acres have been reduced to 252.55 acres. This reduction is because several
u11U1stu117ed Upland areas within the ni-ine site were inadvertently Hicludeu In the 1779 stockpile
acreage. There are no plans to disturb these areas, so we request that our mine bond be
recalculated based on the new acreage (252.55).
When we met last fall, you indicated a desire to visit our mine. Please contact Mr. C.K.
Smith at 910-281-3189 to schedule a trip.
Please call me (910-695-1043) if you have any questions.
Si rel ,
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Dr. . Carter III
Environmental Consultant
cc: Mr. C. K. Smith
Marshall Gilchrist
F.nrlinaere-d Cherie-gnrvvvq . Fnvirnnmentnl Accrccmnntc • I_nnd Mnnnoemenl 9 Wetland-Mannino and Permitting

_ 03/27/2000 15:25 19102813915 SOUTHERN PRUWCTS PAGE 02
B1JV41 Bole aughncege Agency
Inc.
Boyle Vaughan Agency
1710 Genets Street(29201)
P.O. a"8828
Columbia,SC 29202�628
(8a3) 748A100
Faa(803)252 4M or3C3 17
January 13 , 2000
Mr. C. K. Smith
Southern Products & Silica Co. , Inc .
PO Drawer 189 Z0�O
Hoffman, NC 28347
RE: North Carolina Reclamation Bond
Surety Bonds Policy S7007016
Dear Mr. Smith:
Please find attached a rider increasing your North Carolina
Reclamation Bond by $25, 000 . 00 . This rider will take care
of the bond that was written with Travelers .
We appreciate your business . If you have any questions, please
give us a call .
Sincerely,
Carol Owens
Surety Customer Service Representative
CDO/4519891

_ 03/27/2000 15: 25 19102813815 SOUTHERN PRODUCTS PAGE 03
INCRBASE RIDER
To be attached to and form part of Bond Number S7007016 effective
September 1 1990 issued by the Washington Intemetonal Insurance ComDany
in the amount of name Hijoikeffichty Thousand Two Hundradand
00/100____ _ _ ______ ____ _______ _________ _ _ ______ ____ DOLLARS (S 180,200.00 )
on behalf of Southem Products&Silio Co Inc
as Principal and in favor of Stale gt North Cerd'na
as Obligee.
Now therefore, it is agreed that:
We, Washington International Insurance Company
Surety on the above bond,hereby stipulate and agree that from and after the effective date of this
Stipulation, the Penalty of said Bond shall be Increased
FROM: onowmwPJahn Timmnd T"o Wreemd DOnoa....................... (S 180,200.00 )
TO: Two Hunt F"Tho WTwo Hanoi nd MlW........................... (S 205,200.00 )
It is further understood and agreed that all other terms and conditions of this bond shall remain unchanged.
Ibis rider is to be effective the 161h Day of January 1 2000
Signed, Sealed and Dated this 13th Day of January 2000 .
Southem Products &Silica Co., Inc.
}� / (Principal)
By: G 2C- �irwesy
Washington International Insurance Company
(Surety)
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03/27/2000 15:25 19102613815 SOUTHERN PRODUCTS PAGE 04
WASHINGTON IN74IRNATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY
POWER OF ATTORNEY
KNOW ALL BY THESE PRESENTS: That the Washington International insurance Company,a Corporation organized and existing under the laws
of the Slate of Arizona, and having its principal office in the Village of Itasca, Illinois does hereby constitute and appoint
DUAINETTE H. CULLUM, DELLA B. CASE, WESLEY V.DASHER,JR., FRANK W.HAFNER, JR.,A.T. JOHNS ON
ROBERTJ. LAVISKY,JANE MCCOYAND CAROLYN D. 0WENS EACH IN THEIR SEPARATE CAPACITY
its true and lawful attorney(&)-in-fact to execute, seal and deliver for and on its behalf as surety, any and all bonds and undertakings•
recognizanoes, contracts of indemnity and other writings obligatory In the nature thereof,which are or may be allowed, required, or permitted by
law• statute,rule,regulation, contract or otherwise,and the execution of such instrument(s)in pursuance of these presents, shall be as binding
upon the said Washington International Insurance Company as fully and amply to all intents and purposes,as if the same has been duly executed
and acknowledged by its President andlor its principal officers.
This Power of Attorney shall be limited In amount to$7,500,000.00 for any single obligation.
This Power of Attorney is issued pursuant to authority granted by the resolutions of the Board of Directors adopted March 22, 1978,
July 3, 1980 and October 21, 1986 which read, In part, as follows:
1. The Chairman of the Board, President,Vice President.Assistant Secretary,Treasurer and Secretary may designate Attorneys-]n-Fact,
and authorize them to execute on behalf of the Company, and attach the Seal of the Company thereto, bonds, and undertakings,
recognlzanoes,contracts of indemnity and other writings obligatory In the nature thereof,and to appoint Special Attomeys-in-Fad,who
are hereby authorized to certify copies of any power-of-attomey issued in pursuant to this section and/or any of the By-Laws of the
Company,and to remove,at any time,any such Attorney-in-Fad or Special Attorney-in-Fact and revoke the authority given him.
2, The signatures of the Chairman of the Board, the President, Vice President, Assistant Secretary, Treasurer and Secretary, and the
corporate seat of the Company, may be affixed to any Power of Attorney, certificate, bond or undertaking relating thereto, by facsimile.
Any such Power of Attorney, certificate bond or undertaking bearing such facsimile signature or facsimile seal affixed in the ordinary
course of business shall be valid and binding upon the Company.
IN T�t �y / -YWOF, the Washington International Insurance Company has caused this instrument to be signed and its corporate seal
I x0d by its- ed officer, this 29th day of N mber. 1999.
c .tea.�0�Qt •: W N 1NT TIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY
Stev derson, Senior Viae-president
STATi 'ofi IW.1NOl'��
COUNTY OF DUPAGE)
On this 29th day of November, 1999, before me came the Individual who executed the preceding instrument, to me personally known,and,being
by me duty sworn,said that he is the therein described and authorized officer of the Washington Intemational Insurance Company;that the seat
affixed to said Instrument is the Corporate Seal of said Company;
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my Official Seal,the day and year first above written,
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STATE OF ILLINOIS)
COUNTY OF DUPAGE)
1, the undersigned. Vice-President of WASHINGTON INTERNATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY, an ARIZONA Corporation, DO HEREBY
CERTIFY that the foregoing and attached POWER OF ATTORNEY remains in full force and has not been revoked,and fu►therrr"'that Article
Ill,Section 5 of the By-Laws of the Corporation, and the Resolution of the Board of Director• set forth in t_h_p_ Pev....,R
Signed and sealed In the County of Dupage. Dated the z_day o apt:" 4 in rorce.
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DR. J.H. CARTER III & ASSOCIATES, INC.
Environmental Consultants
P.O. Box 891
Southern Pines, N.C. 28388
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Office phone: [phone]
Facsimile: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
TO: Mr. C. K. Smith
FAX NUMBER: 281-3815
COMPANY: Southern Products and Silica Mine
FROM: Dr. J. H. Carter III
DATE: 4-28-00 TIME: 1610
TOTAL# OF PAGES (including cover): 2
COMMENTS: Please contact us with your approval/comments.
Endangcrcd Spccics Surveys • Environmental Assessments • Land Management Wetlands Mapping and Pemating

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DR. S.H. CARTER III & ASSOCIATE D
Environmental Consultants
P.O. Box 891 • Southern Pines, N.C. 283 APR 1 0 2000
[phone] • Fax [phone]
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To Tracy Davis
DENR I Date: 4/7/00 1 Job#8917
P.O. Box 27687 1 Attn: Tracy Davis
Raleigh,NC 27611 1 Re: Southern Products& Silica
WE ARE SENDING YOU
Attached x Reports x Maps
_ Copy of letter Plans Data
Prints Photos
COPIES DATE NO. DESCRIPTION
1 3/27/00 1999 Reclamation Report for Southern Products
1 3/30/00 Annual Reclamation Report
2 1/12/00 Mine maps
THESE ARE TRANSMITTED
For approval Approved as noted
For your use Approved as submitted
As requested Returned for corrections
x For review and comment For your information
REMARKS:
COPY TO: C SMa SIGNED:
Ifenclosures are not noted,please contact its immediately
Endangered Species Surveys • Environmental Assessments • Land Management • Wetlands Mapping and Permitting
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1999 RECLAMATION REPORT
FOR U
SOUTHERN PRODUCTS AND SILICA, 1 C., CENR
HOFFMAN, RICHMOND COUNTY, NORTH CARD LAND OuALlTY SECTION
Prepared By:
Ms. Terry Schultz and Dr. J.H. Carter III
Dr. J.H. Carter III and Associates, Inc.
Environmental Consultants
P.O. Box 891
Southern Pines,NC 28388
Submitted:
27 March 2000
To:
Land Quality Section
DEHNR
P.O. Box 27687
Raleigh,NC 27611-7687

1999 RECLAMATION REPORT
FOR
SOUTHERN PRODUCTS AND SILICA, INC.,
HOFFMAN, RICHMOND COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA
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This report, prepared in accordance with State of North Carolina Land Quality
Permit No. 77-04 and Water Quality Certification No. 2551, outlines reclamation and
monitoring activities at Southern Products and Silica Company, Inc. during 1999.
Southern Products and Silica Company is located directly south of and adjacent to
Drowning Creek, on the west side of U. S. Highway 1, in northeastern Richmond County,
North Carolina(Figure 1). The mine site is located adjacent to forested wetlands, as
described in the permit documentation dated 22 October 1990 by J. H. Carter 111.
Existing trees growing on wetlands onsite include swamp black gum (Nyssa b flora),
bald/pond cypress (Taxodium distichumlascendens), red maple (Ater rubrum), sweet gum
(Liquidambar styraciflua), tulip poplar (Liriodendron tulipifera), loblolly pine (Pinus
taeda), pond pine (Pinus serotina) and Atlantic white cedar (Chamaecyparis thyoidee).
Reclamation aVtivltles at the mi,ne in 1000 Vviwla '" of supplelllentai piam]11g
within the existing reclamation area and the collection of data from 2 reference plots and I
monitoring plot. No nuisance vegetation control was done in 1999, but removal of
invasive nuisance vegetation within the existing reclamation area will be done in the year
2000.
RECLAMATION ACTIVITIES
Planting - Tyner Lake Fan
Planting on the Tyner Lake fan was continued in order to reclaim this area with
desired vegetation. The plantings on the Tyner Lake fan were augmented in February

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1999 with the addition of approximately 237 Atlantic white cedar, 179 bald cypress, 165
pond pine and 65 titi (Cyrilla racemiflora) (Figure 2). Planting methods were similar to
those described in our 1993 report (1993 Reclamation Report--Southern Products and
Silica, Inc., Hoffman, NC, Wilds et at. 1993), with seedlings planted in groups of 1-10
trees, each tree 1-10 feet apart (depending on tree species), with groups 10-20 feet apart.
The species chosen for any particular location was dependent upon the wetness of the site.
A fertilizer tablet was placed with each planted seedling.
Additional plantings of 1 year old bald cypress, water tupelo, pond pine and willow
oak seedlings will be accomplished in January, February and March 2000.
Planting—Tyner Lake Subimpaundment Dikes
No shrubs or trees where planted along the graded dikes of the Tyner Lake
Subimpaundment in 1999 (Figure 3). Plantings, in addition to natural regeneration, have
been successful and the graded dikes are now adequately vegetated. Many trees and
shrubs planted in past years have survived and continue to grow at a satisfactory rate.
Mani Survival - Tyner make Fan
The planting on Tyner Lake fan continues to be very successful. Many seedlings
of all the planted tree species continue to survive and grow at a satisfactory rate. Many of
the Atlantic white cedar seedlings planted during earlier years have produced seed and
young volunteer seedlings of this species have been found in some areas of the fan. The
success of volunteer forbs, grasses and shrubs on the fan continues to be good. Extensive
numbers of yellow-eyed-grass (Xyris spp.) and bluestem (Andropogon spp.) seedlings that
germinated on the fan in 1997. have continued to giirvivP and grow_
Planting of tree seedlings within the Reclamation Monitoring Plot (RMP)
continues to be very successful. Seedling survivability ranges from moderate to high.
In October 1997, wash-water flow into Tyner Lake from mining operations was
discontinued, Since then, water turbidity has decreased, soils on the fan have begun to
stabilize and the fan has grown slightly in size due to a receding waterline. There
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continues to be a wide shoreline along the Tyner Lake Fan. Fluctuating water levels that
create a wide shoreline may become normal for this particular lake.
In the fall of 1999, the sandy flat where wash-water was formally discharged
across Tyner Lake Fan was regraded in preparation for planting in 2000.
Plant Survival - Dikes
Surviving tree and shrub seedlings are growing at satisfactory rates. Survival of
planted trees and shrubs has been best along the dikes within 6 feet of the waterline.
Volunteer and planted shrubs, and volunteer early successional herbaceous weeds have
vegetated and now dominate the dikes. Herbaceous plant species diversity continues to
increase along all of the dikes of the Subimpoundment. Undesirable tree species, primarily
loblolly nine, a.re still enc_.roae_.hing along the eastern and cn>>thern d;kec nf'Txjm f ake's
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Subimpoundment (Figure 3).
MONITORING ACTIVITIES
Reference Plot Data Collection
Data were collected from all reference plots in October 1999. Dominant tree
species in Reference Forest Ecosystem (RFE)Plot #1, located in an Atlantic white cedar
stand (Figure 3), consisted of white cedar, red maple and tulip poplar. Dominant shrub
species were fetterbush (Lyonia lucida), sweet gallberry (Ilex cariacea) and red bay
(Persea borbonia). Dominant herbaceous species were cinnamon fern (Osmunda
cinnamomea) and netted chain-fern (Woodwardia areolata). Dominant non-flowering
ground cover species were peat moss (Sphagnum sp.) and common liverwort (Marchantia
polymorpha). Also noted during this year's monitoring was a decline in the Atlantic white
cedar overstory. A slight increase in young cedar seedlings was also observed. Some of
the tiny fern seedlings noted during 1998's monitoring continue to survive and grow.
Identification of this species was still not possible. The rare bog spicebush (Lindera
subcoriacea) (module#6, quadrant #4) continues to decline in condition due to
Cuii�peiiiivil LlVlll adja%eret dense slu�ib5. Relative V CVCrS oI these and Other significant:
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species for all plots are shown in Table 1. A complete species list by plot is presented in
Tables 2, 3, and 4.
Dominant tree species in RFE Plot #2, located in the cypress-gum swamp adjacent
to Drowning Creek (Figure 3), consisted of swamp black gum, red maple and sweet gum,
with evidence of previous dominance by bald cypress or pond cypress from the presence
of numerous stumps. Dominant shrub species were coastal sweet-pepperbush (Clethra
alnifolia), titi, Virginia sweetspire (Itea virginica) and American holly (Ilex opaca).
Dominant herbs and vines were sedges (Carex spp.), elongated lobelia(Lobelia elongala),
netted chain-fern, crossvine (Bignonia capreolata) and laurel-leaf greenbrier (Smilax
laurifolia). Other ground cover species included mosses and liverworts.
Most of the monitoring data within RFE Plot #2 were collected with the exception
of 4 partial quadrants within 2 modules due to flooding. Observed vegetative changes in
RFE Plot 92 included the continued decrease in ground cover by mosses, mushrooms,
liverworts and young seedlings of most existing species.
Data from the RMP located on Tyner Lake fan (Figure 3)were collected for the
seventh time in October 1999. Planted Atlantic white cedar, swamp black gum, water
tupelo, bald cypress and titi seedlings of various ages were present in the RMP, in addition
to volunteer Atlantic white cedar, red maple and loblolly pine seedlings. Existing
dominant herbaceous species in the RMP continue to be largely rushes and sedges (Juncus
canadensis, J. of fuses, Scirpus cyperinus and Rhvchosnora microcephala). Although still
a dominant species, an increase in mortality of Juncus spp. was observed. Cover and
species diversity has increased in the RMP, indicating the progression of natural
succession and reclamation success. New plant species found within the RMP included
American holly, tulip poplar, red chokeberry(Aronia arbutifolia), groundsel tree
(Baccharis halimifolia), inkberry (Ilex glabra), Canada goldenrod (Solidago canadenvi.$)
and blackberry (Rubes sp.). Several of the new species where found at the base of planted
or volunteer tree saplings. With an increase in height, the young trees are possibly
becoming perch sites for birds who can transport many new seeds into the area. Species
increasing in presence values included planted and volunteer Atlantic white cedar, planted
and volunteer tit], fetterbush, southern blueberry (haccinium corymbosum), bluestem,
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pilose thoroughwort (Eupatorium pilosum), slender goldentop (Euthamia tenuifolia),
Canadian St. John's-wort (Hypericum canadense), spoonleaf sundew (Drosera
intermedia), yellow-eyed-grass, netted chain-fern, and foxtail clubmoss(Lycopodiella
alopecuroides). Many of the very small yellow-eyed grass and bluestem seedlings that
were found in the RMP and adjacent areas in 1997 are continuing to survive and grow and
are now becoming dominant species in some areas.
Species composition in the 2 RFE Plots has not shifted significantly during the past
7 years of monitoring. Species composition in the RMP on Tyner Lake fan is gradually
changing. The fan now consists of many herbaceous hydrophytic species with both
planted and volunteer shrub and tree seedlings and saplings. Quantities of many
herbaceous species have increased each year due to natural seeding from the existing
plants. Plant species diversity on the Tyner Lake fan has also increased slightly from last
year, with new species in the RMP that also occur within nearby natural areas. More
shrubs and trees are beginning to colonize the fan.
Soil Sampling
Soil samples were collected in November 1999. Hue, value and chroma readings were
taken from 6 sites in each RFE Plot and from 8 sites in the RAP. Other samples were
analyzed for pH, Cu, Zn, Mn, base saturation, P and K. These samples were taken from 3
sites in each RFE Plot, 3 sites in the RMP and 6 sites in the area immediately adjacent to the
RMP. Samples were analyzed by the Agronomic Division of the NC Department of
Agriculture. Specific results of the soil sample analyses are shown in Table 5 and Appendix I.
The soil classes of the 2 RFE Plots and 1 RMP remained constant from 1997 to 1999.
Hue, value and chroma did not change for RFE Plot #1 and the RMP, but chroma did vary
slightly from 1997 to 1999 in RFE Plot 92. This variance probably occurred due to
differences in moisture content of soil samples, because of weather events, and light
CorGhtions at the time of sample collection, t01 other vantaDles (pri, Cu, Zn, lvin, P, K and
base saturation) in all of the monitoring plots changed by variable rates from 1997 to 1999.
These differences could be the result of several factors: (1) rainfall rates that could change
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the inflow and outflow of nutrients, (2) an increase in vegetative biomass, (3) differences in
soil sample collection times and sites and/or(4) normal changes associated with the
maturation of the recently deposited soils. Any one of these factors or a combination thereof
could result in changes in soil chemistry and nutrient composition. Many factors determine
soil chemistry and nutrient composition, so we can only speculate about the cause of changes
at this time.
SUMMARY
Tfle reclamation activities iUl Southeln P IodUla3 and jillca k Umpany are
proceeding as prescribed in the approved reclamation plan. Two Reference Forest
Ecosystem Plots and l Reclamation Monitoring Plot (on Tyner Lake Fan) have been
established and are being monitored. Areas available for reclamation activities, including
the spoil fan on Tyner Lake and the graded dikes of the subimpoundment, have been
planted with the prc�ciibcd piCLAlt species. Siii vivvrSiliY IJ Ef'lelllg lllomtored, alld aGGUllllg$
are being replaced as necessary. Survival of seedlings on the Tyner Lake fan has been
good, but seedling mortality has been high on the graded dikes. Surviving tree and shrub
seedlings on the graded dikes are growing at satisfactory rates, and when combined with
successful natural regeneration, the vegetation on the graded dikes is now considered
adequate.
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Table 1. Relative cover in 1999 of dominant plant species in Reference Forest Ecosystem
(RFE)Plots #1 and #2, and in the Reclamation Monitoring Plot (RMP), Southern
Products and Silica Company mine site, Hoffman, Richmond County, North
Carolina,
Plot Class Species Percent Cover
RFE #1 Trees Chamaecyparis thyoides 25 - 50%
Acer rubrum 25 - 50%
Liriodendron tulipifera 10 - 25%
Magnolia virginiana 10 - 25%
Shrubs Lyonia lucida 10 - 25%
Ilex coriacea 25 - 50%
Paccinium corymbosum 2 - 5%
Gaylussacia frondosa 5 - 10%
Persea borbonia 10 - 25%
Clethra alnifolia 2 - 5%
Herbs Osmunda cinnamomea 5 - 10%
Woodwardia areolata 2 - 5%
RFE #2 Trees Nyssa biflora 50 - 75%
Acer rubrum 50 - 75%
Liquidambar styraciflua 5 - 10%
Shrubs Clethra alnifolia 5 - 10%
Cyrilla racemiflora 5 - 10%
Ilex opaca 75 - 95%
kea virginica 2 - 5%
Herbs Woodwardia areolata 2 - 5%
Lobelia elongata 1 - 2%
Carex spp. 2 - 5%
Vines Bignonia capreolata 2 - 5%
Smilax laurifolia 2 - 5%
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Table 1 (continued). Relative cover in 1999 of dominant plant species.
Plot Class _ Species Percent Cover
RMP 91 (no dominant over- or understory)
Tree Chamaecyparis thyoides 0 - 1%
seedlings/ Nyssa aquatica/biflora 2 - 5%
saplings Taxodium distichumlascendens 2 - 5%
Herbs Juncus efjusus 10 - 25%
Juncus canadensis 10 - 25%
Andropogon spp. 5 - 10%
Xyris spp. 5 - 10%
Scirpus cyperinus 2 - 5%
Rhynchospora microcephala 1 - 2%
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Table 2. I999 plant species list for Reference Forest Ecosystem (RFE) Plot#1,
Southern Products and Silica Company mine site, Hoffman, Richmond County,
North Carolina,
RFE Plot#1
Trees:
Acer rubrum Magnolia virginiana
Chamaecyparis thyoides Pinus serotina
Liquidambar styraciflua Quercus phellos- type
Liriodendron trilipifera Quercus nigra
Shrubs:
Clethra alnifolia Lyonia lucida
Gaylussacia frondosa Myrica heterophylla
Ilex coriacea Persea borbonia
Ilex opaca Rhododendron nudtflorum
Ilea virginica Vaccinium corymbosum
Lindera subcoriacea
Herbs and Vines:
Chimophila maculata Smilax rotundifolia
Marchantia polymorpha Sphagnum spp.
Osmunda cinnamomea Toxicodendron radicans
Peltandra virginica Vitis rotundifolia
Rhus sp. Woodwardia areolata
Smilax laurifolia
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Table 3. 1999 plant species list for Reference Forest Ecosystem (RFE) Plot #2,
Southern Products and Silica Company mine site, Hoffman, Richmond County,
North Carolina.
RFE Plot#2
Trees:
Acer rubrum Nyssa biflora
Ilex opaca Pinus serotina
Liquidambar styracifdua Quercus phellos
Liriodendron tulipifera Taxodium distichumlascendens
Magnolia virginiana
Shrubs:
Clethra alnifolia Leucothoe axillaris
Cyrilla racemiflora Lyonia lucida
Itea virginica Vaccinium corymbosum
Ilex glabra Viburnum nudum
Herbs and Vines:
Bignonia capreolata Smilax laurifolia
Carex glaucescens Smilax rotund folia
Carex spp. Sphagnum spp.
Chasmanthium laxum Toxicodendron radicans
Hypericum sp. Vitis rotundifolia
Lobelia elongata Woodwardia areolata
Lycopus virginicus
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Table 4. 1999 plant species list for the Reclamation Monitoring Plot (RMP),
Southern Products and Silica Company mine site, Hoffman,Richmond County,
North Carolina.
RMP HI
Trees (seedlings/saplings):
Acer rubrum Magnolia virginiana
Chamaecyparis thyoides Nyssa aquatica/biflora
Ilex opaca Pinus taeda
Liriodendron tulipifera Taxodium distichumlascendens
Liquruamoar styracifiva
Shrubs:
Aroma arbutifolia Lespedeza sericea
Baccharis halimifolia Lyonia lucida
Cephalanthus occidentahs Myrica cerifera
Cyrilla racemiflora Vaccinium corymbosum
Ilex glabra
Herbs:
Andropogon glomeratus Lycopodiella alopecuroides
Andropogon virginicus Lvcovus virginicus
Carex glaucescens Polytrichum commune
Cyperus strigosus Rhexia mariana
Dichanthelium scoparium Rhexia virginica
Dichanthelium spp. Rhynchospora cephalantha
Drosera intermedia Rhynchospora glomerata
Eleocharis tuberculosa Rhynchospora microcephala
Eupatorium pilosum Rubus sp.
Euthamia tenuifolia Saccharum giganteum
Fi irena squarrosa Scirpus cyperinus
Hypericum canadense Solidago canadensis
Hypericum virginicum Solidago rugosa
Juncus canadensis Sphagnum sp.
Juncus effusus Utricularia cornuta
Lobelia elongata Woodwardia areolata
Ludwigia alterniflora Xyris jupicai
Ludwigia linearis Xyris spp.
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Table 5. Soil sample results for 1999, Southern Products and Silica Company mine site,
Hoffman, Richmond County, North Carolina.
VARIABLE RFE#1 RFE #2 RMP #1
Class Mineral-Organic Mineral-Organic Mineral
Hue 10 Yr 10 Yr 10 Yr
Value 2 2 5
Chroma 1 2 2
PH 3.7 4.0 4.5
Cu Index 20.3 28.0 30.6
Zn Index 103.0 39.3 18.0
Mn Index 51.0 21.0 11.7
Base Saturation 313% 22.3% 32.4%
P Index 13.7 9.0 0.7
K Index 64.7 36.7 8.0
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Id Infnr ii 1tldri `)JJ A 1 uaI,1 n^.rommendanpns�rnple InmCrop Na It T4 Crop orYear Lime N 1305 �A0 Mg Ca Zia B Mrt See Note
82132 hardwood,M Ist Crop: Hardwood,M 2.3T N120 .6040 0-20 0 0 0 11
od tro
e salts
oll Class XM% IVry CBC BA Ac pH P-I R-1 Ca% Ag% Mn-1 MaAI(I)M -Al(2) Zn-1 ZreM Cad S-] SSd N�N-NM N' Na
MIN 1.87 069 56 2 0 40 40 5 41 "0 0 34 34 29 6 03
m
Ilinfor nunr n:. . 1'ili"e"dl ¢,Rrcmnnlcrilt
rP2e.\v. Last CMp o Yr T/A Crop or Year Lime o N B05 ,� Ag Ca Ztt B an See.n'ate
Ijt 13 Hudwaod,8 Isl GtoP'. HeMwm1,M .ST 80-120 7090 6040 $ $ $ IC
2nd Cra
cxl itcsults
'oil 62ae6 Xil% 1c,1, CEC BS% Ac pit 114 K/ Ca% Mg% Mn-lMn-Af(i)ABrdl(2) 7n-1 271-AI Q<-I Sd SS-1 VQ d' 7L I, Na
%1L( e2) 142 33( 11) 44 1 5 26_0 80 i 10 E, 0.1
III far rneuoh:=• - 4 112dlrve ReFovfo'lendanans""��',-.,� n a 3 l. -g '
mp(eNo_ Las[Crop ePo li- T/A Crap or Year Lnre N »05 AM) To, Ca � Ztt B hrn� � See A'oce
li2i Hxnl oo , .9 Cmp Ilartlrmed,Al 161 so120 0-90 42CC 5 0 0 II
2nd Cron.
esI ulls
oil Ctasr 113Q, IV/V CEC B5% Ac pH ILI R-1 Ca% Mg% Mnd MWM(1)MwM(2) Zwl ZuN Cu-1 Sd SSd NB-N NIB-N Na
%11N 215 081 4.1 2'.0 30 43 0 12 IW 80 18 58 0.1.
nuon. :h' ilIr lone-Remrnnlear hols,.y., - _ -
s pl..Ah Rasi L}V go n r/4 LYop or Yonr � dre d' � Pos k0 Afg Ca /n B eta yseo Note
P3133 Hardwood,C %1 Crop- HordwoodM 0 s0-120 )Oy0 60-s0 $ S > 11
2ud Cr
Pest Results
Sal Class HM% W/V CEC B5% Ac pH D-1 Kl G% eg% .Nad MnV(1)Mn-M(2) Zwl ZwN Ca-/ SI 55-I N@N NLFN Ah
MIN Ong 145 10 40.0 06 4.8 1 4 27.0 s0 3 8. 8 9 24 01
Appendix I Continued. Sail sample results by monitadng plot from the Agronomic Division
of the NC Department ofAgnicullure,Raleigh,North Carolina.

w�s�u�ne al(rtekl(oa—li§`Kale h�A(_�7.60 r_t)IA�sO199)OY (251u oeerr Shct lta Ten Itemet_T ICC 7, Pe'3
eld I I Apoir' {_ 1reJ,I me R ennmr' I I Ins_
'a pre No. La;ljmp o Yr T/A Crop or Year Lime At ROS No Arg Cn to tt not See A'ate
P3143 Hardeasou bl CnI Hardn'cod.0 .3T W.120 7090 604t0 $ $ $ 11
2nd Cm :
est Results
'oil crass Hot% Iv; CBC BSA At Pit PI x.1 Ca% nlg% Aln.r nln.At(1)Mn Ar(a) Zn4 Zu-u CII $I SS-1 No,-A ma-N .No
MIN 0v) 141 IB 40.0 06 0 4 5 5 7 27 0.1
,
In rlrn .a r„ sFia ueeL H mm_'s
ample Na. Last crop o or1/A crop or rear ripplere ,r Aos Ao tte to zn B Mx see Note
P3153 Hard000d,E 1S1 Gop: Ha,veroodM I6T 60-120 7490 30-so 0 0 U 11
2nd Crop
ul s
b1 lass HAL% IV7V CZC BS% Aa PH P-1 %J Ca% Mg% Mn-1 MmAI(1)MrvA1(2) Zu-1 Za At C04-1 S-1 SS-1 NCaN NX N Na
MIN 3.28 072 4.4 300 31 4-3 0 16 I8.0 10.0 32 37 37 71 49 0.2
I11 f nmllnn;.;t�Uf „,?ii,"I edW Ie�Rubd'ifuendglio�is - - � r. �� .e ,A,, ar
Sample No. Last crop lu Yr CIA crop or Year Lime N ROs �LNO Me Cu Zn P ❑,, _....
P3163 1lardnedw 1st Cmp HmdwwdN LIT s0 120 70-90 5070 F 0 n Ii
end CF
'est Results
rOB Class HAr% Vol, CBC BS'% Ac pit PA Bd Ca% Mg% MrvI Vat AI(1).Mn-Al(2) 2nI 2aA1 rut 5'-1 S5'-I Ars,V A'H,-N Ve
aen I<9 II11 3.3 240 2.5 43 1 8 140 80 16 41 39 0.1
III'"forin_aiio�• "' ""'Ged_me`Reeofnmend`ali6ns a .v�sq_' lS: '
Sample NO. Last Crop o Yr TIA Crap or Year Lime N R605 No Mg 6t Zn B Alit Soc Note tl
P31]i Hardlcood,E 1st Crop: HardanodAl 3T s0I20 -70-90 60 810 $ $ $ 11
Zed Crop.
I'es ults
lbil Class HA156 W/V CAC BA Ar. P11 P-1 2C--1 Ca% Mg% Mrr1Mn.A1(CAlu-AI(2) Zn-1 Zn.AI Ca-1 S-1 35-1 NQ-NALWA' Ad
a11N 022 145 IALL7 47 0 2L0 ].0 5 5 9 p 0.1
tliulL a Rcwmm ons�eulan " H """' �
SaInjorAn. sat crap 110 rr r1A crap or rear Lane N lzor An ,Ig Ot Za B Am See Awe
P3183 HarAmodE ISICrop'. Hardwo" 147 80-12C 7090 4060 0 0 0 11
nd 6ro
rest Results
Sntl Clara HAIN WIV CBC BS% At pH P-1 ILL Ca% Mg% Ma-1 Ma-AI(1)tILII I(a) Zn-I Za-A/ Cu.1 -S-1 SS-1 NOt-NA N Na
MINT 2,44 082 38 32.0 2.6 4.3 0 14 20.0 10.0 21 31 31 58 53 0.2
' Appendix I Continued. Soil sample results by monitoring plot from the Agronomic Division
of the NC Department of Agriculture,Raleigb,North Carolina.

_cr 111 tsau.reeen Cr tlmRbvdh NaI QI^hGn]7(f0 6 h65Fn 91>))`c�i3 6553 -6 Mn Scholh Jcrn,y Rc`uilA ,I S(.4 � P -4 .1.
fP3193
- �R "Re Grtsf Crop v. o Yr TlA Crop or 1 car Lime N ROsIdO A1g Cn Zn a Afn See A'o1e
Hardwood,2 Islfmp. Herdwaad,M gT e0d20 60A0 6030 6 $ $ 11
d Crc
'est Results
loll Class NM% W/V CPC BA AC QN AI K-( Ca% Mb% Mu-I Mn-N(])MwAl(2) &.l Zn-AG Cu-f S-I M-L AB N AKN Na
NIN 027 145 1.1 36.0 07 4.5 3 6 280 11.0 4 6 s 13 31 0.1
•
•
Appendix Continued. Soil sample resin¢ by InomYOII"2 901 b1f I the A11011 cllivisici
of the NCDepanmav of Agrioulmr,,R-1vigh forth Carohne_

O
{:a NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
q,. DIVISION OF LAND RESOURCES
PBCD{{ENVY " July 23, 1999
fjAMESB.HUWTjREA
ENNtR Certified Mail
Return Receipt Requested
dd 9 Mr. C. K. Smith
p�qC
wArH'e'kh CDEVIn
. Southern Products and Silica Company, Inc.
SRC,�^N E
s' N P.O. Drawer 189
Hoffman, North Carolina 28347-0189
'GjticHti,EE,H.GAED .a Re: Drowning Creek Deposit Mine
.yM'c3t�P"."E' o� in'Eec.oN ' - Mining Permit No. 77-04
AND STAT°TEE'GEOi:OR Richmond County
Lumber River Basin
'.a Dear Mr. Smith:
1
- The review has been completed on the modification request your
4 company submitted for the above referenced mine site. However, the
following is needed to continue processing your application:
I The reclamation bond has been calculated using the information
submitted in the modification request. The reclamation bond for this site
would be $205,200.00. The calculation worksheet is enclosed for your
i review and the new bond or balance 19180,200.00) will be required
prior to approval of this modification request.
For your convenience, I have enclosed a bond form, an
assignment of a savings account form and irrevocable standby letter of
credit form for your use in securing the required bond- The name on the
security must be the same as the name appearing on the application for
" G a mining
g permit, i.e., Southern Products and Silica Company, Inc. In
addition to one of these alternatives, you may, upon request, substitute
a cash deposit.
Please be advised that the modification request cannot be
>> completed until the new bond has been received.
LAND QUALITY SECT on <919I Tn3 4574 FAx,a a1733 2976
GEOLS[ cM1L SURVEY SECTION(919)7332423 FA%(99)7330800
P.O. 9 27987� 1114Em1 MIITMCIR04INAZ7011-7657 TELEPHONE(9T9)7a3 --2-
FM1%,9101]I3-M1e01
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYED 50% RECYC�EOILD% ✓MST.CONsanER FIRER
JLI�J 'v:S.1:1i71L�4

CERTIFIED MAIL
Mr. Smith
Page Two
As required by G.S. 74-51 (h), you are hereby advised that you have 60 days
from the date of your receipt of this letter to submit the reclamation bond. If you are
unable to meet this deadline and wish to request additional time, you must submit
information, in writing, to the Director clearly indicating why the deadline can not be
met and request that an extension of time be-granted.
In order to complete the processing of your modification request, please
forward the bond to my attention at the following address:
Land Quality Section
P. 0. Box 27687
Raleigh, N. C. 27611
Please contact me at [phone] if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
J'4-_ n44'
Judith A. Wehner
Assistant State Mining Specialist
Land Quality Section
JW
Enclosures
cc: Mr. Toby Vinson, E.I.T.
Dr. J. H. Carter III

rennr[ rvo . ;zasv
Permittee/Applicant : r
Mine Name : Ol Jr) oopaM4,e Af �R9
AFFECTED RECLAMATION RECLAMATION
A wu(
CATEGORY ACREAGE COST/ACRE COST
Tailings/ (� 1. nn
Sediment POna5 - •� Ac. X $�� / 'Ac . $ 1'4 1 OD
SDU
9 IV,q to /, s
Stockpiles /00.4 Ac . X $i&0`U/ . A_c . _ $ l o�no `0 "
9a ,. 4f.y
Wastepiles _0 Ac . X $ / Ac . _ $ D
Processing Area/
Haul Roads ✓dS Ac : X $s .�vOJ/ At .
ia,r
"Mine Excavation es.a Ac . X' $ •5-00"/ A.C . _ $ (g0006
7s.a i ia.a —
Other Ac . X , $ / Ac . , _ $
TOTAL AFPEC RD AC. -
TemmorarJ & Permanent Sedimentation & Erosion Control Measures :
Divide the TOTAL AFFECTED AC. ..above into the following two
categories : a) affected acres that drain into orocosed/existing
-excavation and/or b) affected acres that will he graded for
positive drainage, measures will be needed to prevent o°'site
sediment - - - -
a) Internal Drainage 00 Ac_
b) Positive Drainage 0 Ac . X $ 1500 / Ac. _ $ D
W
SUBTOTAL COST: ­ $ /9--
Inflation Factor- p/iV'/i
0 . 02 X SUBTOTAL COST: $ 3. 400
permit life :
(1 t0 10 YEErS)
INFLATION COST: $ 1; fe—OWAD
TOTAL COST = SUBTOTAL COST + 'INFLATION COST = $ aor,a 0. ao
TOTAL RECLAMATION BOND COST: $ a1D5� Q&C)
(round down to the nearest $100)
si umdasQ
CPT 9:11
e d,,.

Approved 10-Year Mine clamation Plan_
Remarks :
Band Calculated By: - -
Date 'of ,Bond -Calculation : ,
* PLHASE 'REMIT THE REQUIRED BOND, ON ONE OF THE BOND PORMS .APPROVED
BY THE DEPARTMENT, AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TO OBTAIN YOUR NEW MINING
PERMIT OR TO ENSURE THAT YOUR EXISTING MINING PERMIT REMAINS VALID.
IP YOU SHOULD HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ON THE ABOVE, PLEASE CONTACT TEE
INDIVIDUAL WHO CALCULATED YOUR BOND AT' (919) 733-4574 .

Date: 07/21/1999 9:42 AM
Sender: "Toby Vinson/LQ Supervisor" <[e-mail]>
To: Judy Wehner
Priority: Normal
Receipt requested
Subject:Southern Products & Silica, Drowning Creek Deposit ^
Judy,
Connie and I inspected the Drowing Creek Deposit mine yesterday
for
the modification request. There old permit does not address
specified minimum buffers at permit boundaries other than at
the
creek and swamp or the marking of boundaries. This should
probably
be updated in the modification as well. Do we need to get
application pages 2 & from them before we can complete the
modification process? 9�
Other than that, the site looked good and we don't have any
problems
with the increased disturbed acreage.
Toby

JV
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources, y
Division of Land Resources, Land Quality Section
MINE INSPECTION REPORT
(PERMITTED MINE)
1. MINE NAME, Drouning Creek Deposit Wing. MINING PERMIT # 77-04
3. OPERATOR Southern Products a Silica Co Ir* COUNTY Richmond
5. ADDRESS PO Drawer 189 Roffman, WC 28347
6. PERMIT EXPIRATION DATE 10/05/02 7. RIVER BASIN .L.. 4.
S. Person(s) contacted at site Ck J,01 , To, C'att 13t/I Ar„e
9. Was mine operating at time of inspection? ETYes 4'D No 10. Pictures? ❑ Yes R-No
11. Date last inspected: to / 7u/ 9J' 12. Any mining since last inspectio�nn? Cl es El No
' 13. Is the mine in compliance with the Operating Conditions of the Permit? Li<s ❑ No
If no, explain:
J�
14, Is the mine in compliance with the Reclamation Conditions of the Permit? 12'Yes ❑ No
If no, explain:
i
15. Did any of the above deficiencies result in offsite damage? ❑ Yes E9No If yes, describe the
type and severity of the damage:
C B
R f
16. Corrective measures needed and/or taken:
1
CIUALM' SECTJONp
17. Other recommendations and comments:
/ Al
IS, Is the Annual Reclamation Report +/-map accurate? e Yes ❑ No (E lain) ❑ Not Reviewed
19. Follow-up inspection needed? ❑ Yes 2'No Proposed date / /
20. No. of additional pages of Inspection Report_ 21. Copy of Report sent to operator '? / ?i/ 9➢
(date)
INSPECTED BY: DATE P l „io/ 9'Y
Telephone No: ( 9m) '//L —1re ,
While cop), to file Yellow cops' to operator Pink cop), to Mtntag S}tecrahi r 10197

DATE TO ASSISTANT �"1^^'°a Q�
Ord J DATE TO SUON
LOGGED IN
/, c MINING CHECKLIST FOR ROUTING
Company 50uPW PA.m(.:.xe i -AA� lProject Name v?n OAhA( Q1.]d,)rA
p � � V
Permit No. 19-0V County F4,Aix-�it(' Date Received b .OIj R
Q Reviewer (h)e .. G./
V
Please make copies of check to include with Central Office and
Field Office files and log in checks.
11
* ❑ New LJ Renewal Modification LJ Transfer ❑ Release
/❑ Additional Information ❑ Fee Needed
❑ Fee Received: Amount
Please route to;
Field Office Date Routed�19 !QO 9
❑ WildlifeV Resources Commission Date Routed
* ❑ Archives and History Date Routed
El Other: Date Routed
Suspense Date for comments: ��i/99 (Date received +30 days,
not on weekend)
a'� Please note the following:
i
*SUSAN: Please make file and return Checklist and file to Reviewer
White Copy to Field Office Yellow and Pink Copies to File Goldenrod Copy to Susan

ice. •
vrt. J.'n'. CllieTcn iii «. e'naavCiATEas INC.
Environmental Consultants
P.O. Box 891 • Southern Pines, N.C. 28388 _
[phone] 9 Fax [phone]
15 June 1999 JUN 2 1 1999
Mr. Tracy Davis, P.E.
Division on Land Resources B -
NC DEN
P.O. Box 27687
Raleigh, N.C. 27611-7687
Dear Mr, Davis:
This letter concerns the Mining Permit# 77-04 for Southern Products and Silica's sand and
gravel operation on Drowning Creek, near Hoffman, Richmond County. Mr. C.K. Smith and myself'
met with you on 18 August 1998 in Raleigh concerning the 120 acre disturbed area limit associated
with this permit (your letter dated 5 October 1992). You agreed that the limit on the total disturbed
area at the mine (including the permitted acreage mined and to be mined, settling ponds, plant site and
stockpiles) would be raised upon submission of a revised mine map (enclosed). On 19 October 1998, 1
requested by letter that the total disturbed area under this permit be raised to 390 acres (from 120
acres), exclusive of 92 acres of undisturbed buffers. To date I have not received a reply.
Another revised mine map was prepared in April 1999 (copy enclosed). This map shows a
total disturbed area of 293,8 acres, exclusive of 64.3 aces of undisturbed buffers (the mine map
submitted in October 1998 had double-accounting of some acres). Therefore, we request that the total
affected acreage and total disturbed acreage associated with Mining Permit 977-04 be raised to 294
acres.
We also discussed the reclamation schedule for Tyner Lake. It was agreed that the dike
bordering the 300 foot setback along Drowning Creek would be left intact for the foreseeable future in
order to prevent the discharge of turbid water into the swamp above the Southern Pines Water
Treatment Plant intake during storm events. We may want to revisit this issue as reclamation
progresses.
Please call me if you have any questions or if the circumstances described above are not as you
recall.
Endangered Species Surveys • Envonmental Assessments • Land Management • Wetlands Mapping and Permitting

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ly
CC: Marshall Gilchrist Dr. arter III
C.K. S1111111 Environmental Vlli llGLIL[ll 1.U11Ju1Li:llll

Depart
Eli%ision of Land Resources, Land Qu2lit.% Section
Ketiirned
1. Project:
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2.Conversation with >UV
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4. Cowin of convemuon
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MINE RECLAMATION BOND CALCULATION WORXSHEET ID/16/95
(based upon 10-year mine/affected area plan)
Permit No . 1 6
Permittee/Applicant : eAaeA,
Mine Name : 'P"Wpil* t4/J.6
AFFECTED RECLAMATION RECLAMATION
CATEGORY ACREAGE COST/ACRE COST
Tailings/
Sediment Ponds ��oL Ac. X $ C✓Ub / Ac. _ $ 1qj,770
Stockpiles Ac . X $ MM / AC . _ $ tG�3�,I
�
Wastepiles Ac . X $ / Ac . _ $
Processing Area/
Haul Roads `'� `�L Ac. X $L / Ac . _ $ :��"
Mine Excavation m'w Ac . X $ 0 / Ac . _ $
Other ' Ac . X $_ / Ac. _ $
TOTAL AFFECTED AC. : Ac .
Temporary & Permanent Sedimentation & Erosion Control Measures :
Divide the TOTAL AFFECTED AC. above into the following two
categories : a) affected acres that drain into proposed/existing
excavation and/or b) affected acres that will be graded for
positive drainage, measures will be needed to prevent offsite
sediment
a) Internal Drainage Ac .
b) Positive Drainage AC . X $ 1500 / AC . _ $ J
SUBTOTAL COST: $ -/ m
Inflation Factor: G
0 .02 X SUBTOTAL COST: $ X permit life : �1itlP
(1 to 10 years)
INFLATION COST: $ K#3
TOTAL COST = SUBTOTAL COST + INFLATION COST = $ ?7
TOTAL RECLAMATION BOND COST: $ �72�� U-DD
(round dawn to the nearest $100)

-� 10/16/95
Bond Based Upon: Annual Reclamation Report Form Acreage
Approved 10-Year Mine/Reclamation Plan
Remarks :
Bond Calculated By:
Date of Bond Calculation:
* PLEASE REMIT THE REQUIRED BOND, ON ONE OF'THE BOND FORMS APPROVED
BY THE DEPARTMENT, AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TO OBTAIN YOUR NEW MINING
PERMIT OR TO ENSURE THAT YOUR EXISTING MINING PERMIT REMAINS VALID.
IF YOU SHOULD HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ON THE ABOVE, PLEASE CONTACT THE
INDIVIDUAL WHO CALCULATED YOUR BOND AT (919) 733-4574 .

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources 4 •
Division of Land Resources
-. MIA
James 8. Hunt, Governor ID
^ e
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary C 11 V
Charles H. Gardner. P.G., P.E.
Director and State Geologist
. . March 27, 1997
Mr. C . K. Smith
Saut:.ern Products and Silica Company, Inc .
P .O . Drawer 189
Roffman, North Carolina 28347-0189
RE : Mining Permit No . 7-0
Drowning Creek Deposit Mine
Richmond County
Lumber River Basin
Dear Mr. Smith: -
This letter is in response to your letter dated March 12 ,
1997 . In your letter, you requested clarification on the
regulation of timbering activities in "undisturbed" buffer zones
- after each. mine section is reclaimed and released from the .mining
permit .
You are correct inassuming that the mining permit
restrictions no longer apply to an area that has been released
from the responsibilities of the Mining Act of 1971 . Under the
conditions you describe in your letter, timber may be removed
from the released areas previously denoted as "undisturbed"
- provided that bestmanagement practices (BMPs) are employed .
Such practices are required by the Division of Forest Resources,
in cooperation with the Sedimentation Pollution Control Program
of this Division. - - - -
Although forestry activities are not exempt from the
Sedimentation Pollution Control Act of 1973, the Division of
Forest Resources has the primary responsibility to monitor such
activities for the installation and maintenance of BMPs . In
cases where the Division of Forest Resources can not obtain
voluntary compliance with BMPs, such cases are referred to this
Division' s Sedimentation Pollution Control Program for further.
enforcement .
Geological Survey Section Land Qualify Section Geodetic Survey Section
[phone] - [phone] [phone]
FAX:[phone] FAX:[phone] FAX:[phone]
P.O. Box 27687.Raleigh,North Carolina 27611-7687 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
An Equal opportunity AMrmotive AcFan Employer K%recycll lab past-consumer paper

Mr. Smith
Page Two
It is suggested that you contact the Richmond County Ranger,
Mr. Charles Osborne, at (910) 997-9220 for questions concerning
best management practices required by the Division of Forest
Resources . In addition, please contact Mr. Joe Glass, P.E . ,
Fayetteville Land Quality Section Regional Engineer, at (910)
486-1541 regarding requirements of the Sedimentation Pollution
control Program in your region of the State .
Thank you for your interest in this matter. If you should
have any further questions, please contact meat (919) 733-4574 .
Sincerely, -
Tracy- Davis, P. E .
State mining Specialist
Land Quality Section
/td
cc : Mr. Joe Glass, P .E . -

SOUTHERN PRODUCTS & SILICA COMPANY, INC.
Incorporated 1933 Post Office Drawer 189 • Hoffman, N.C. 28347-0189
[phone] • Fax [phone]
[phone]
March 12, 1997
141997
Mr. Tracy E, Davis, E.LT.
Land Quality Section
State of North Carolina 8Y
Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources
Post Office Box 27687
Raleigh, North Carolina 2761 1-7687
RE: Permit No. 77-04
Drowning Creek Deposit Mine
Richmond County
Dear Tracy
Southern Products & Silica Company wants to know if timber can be harvested
ftom the 64.22 and 50 acre sections of the 300-foot "undistrubed buffer" outlined in our
mining permit after each section is reclaimed and released. We are assuming that when the
heretofore "undisturbed buffer" sections of our mine site are ultimately reclaimed and
released, they will no longer be under permit restrictions, as the law applies today;
therefore timber may be removed from the undisturbed buffer area as long as best
management practices relating to sedimentation control, as required by the Division of
Forest Resources, are in compliance with existing regulation requirements.
Please advise if you agree that timber may be removed from the undisturbed buffer
area under these conditions.
Respectfully,
.C.K. Smith
General Manager
FILTER GRAVEL • FILTER SAND • BLASTING SAND • CAROLINA DECORATIVE AGGREGATE

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071996
1996
1995 RECLAMATION REPORT FOR By
SOUTHERN PRODUCTS AND SILICA, INC
.
HOFFMAN, RICHMOND COUNTY, NORTH CAR&IN_—
Prepared By:
Ms. Tracy Hippensteel,
Ms. Terry Schultz,
and Dr. J.H. Carter III
Dr. J.H. Carter III and Associates, Inc.
Environmental Consultants
P.O. Box 891
Southern Pines, NC 28388
Submitted:
26 January 1996
To:
Land Quality Section
DEHNR
P.O. Box 7687
Raleigh, NC 27611-7687

1995 RECLAMATION REPORT FOR
SOUTHERN PRODUCTS AND SILICA, INC.,
HOFFMAN, RICHMOND COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA
INTRODUCTION
This report, prepared in accordance with State of North Carolina Land Quality
Permit No. 77-04 and Water Quality Certification No. 2551, outlines reclamation and
monitoring activities at Southern Products and Silica Company, Inc. during 1995.
Southern Products and Silica Company is located directly south of, and adjacent
to, Drowning Creek on the west of U. S. Highway 1, in northeastern Richmond County,
North Carolina. The mine site is located adjacent to forested wetlands, as described in
permit documentation dated 22 October 1990 by J. H. Carter I1I. Existing trees growing
on wetlands onsite include swamp black gum (Nyssa biflora), bald cypress (1 axodium
distichum), red maple (Ater rubrum), sweet gum (Liquidambar styrac flua), tulip poplar
(Liriodendron tulipifera), loblolly pine (Pinus taeda), pond pine (Pinus serotina), and
Atlantic white cedar (Chamaecyparis thyoides).
Reclamation activities at the mine in 1995 consisted of the supplemental planting
of the existing reclamation areas, and the collection of data from 2 reference plots and 1
monitoring nlot.
RECLAMATION ACTIVITIES
Planting-Tyner Lake Fan
The planting on the Tyner Lake fan was augmented in March 1995 with the
addition of 1000 Atlantic white cedars (Figure 1). Planting methods were similar to those
described in our 1993 report (1993 Reclamation Report--Southern Products and Silica,
Inc., Hoffman, N.C., Wilds et al., 1993), with seedlings planted in groups of 10 trees,
2

Figure 1. Location of Reclamation Areas and Monitoring Plots,
Southern Products and Silica Co. , Inc. , Hoffman, North Carolina
Drowning Creek
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, I ine sit Tyner Lake
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A. Dike separating Tyner Lake from subimpoundment
B. Breach in north dike
C. Reference Forest Ecosystem (RFE) Plot #I
D. RFE #2
E. Reclamation Monitoring Plot (RMP) #3
Reclamation Areas.
17� Swamp, wetland
Water

each tree 1-2 feet apart, and groups approximately 10 feet apart. A fertilizer tablet was
placed with each seedling.
Additional plantings of 1 year old bald cypress, swamp black gum, and Atlantic
white cedar seedlings will be accomplished in January and February 1996. Nuisance
vegetation (largely red maple and loblolly pine) will also be removed from the Tyner
Lake fan during this time period.
Planting- Dikes Surrounding Small Pond
There has been high mortality of bald cypress, swamp black gum, Atlantic white
cedar, and willow oak(Quercus-phellos) seedlings that were planted during January and
December 1994, and additional planting along the northern, eastern, and southern graded
dikes of the Tyner Lake subimpoundment (Figure 1) is planned for January and February
1996. One year old bald cypress, swamp black gum, Atlantic white cedar, and willow
oak seedlings have again been chosen for planting along these dikes,
Plant Survival - Tyner Lake Fan
The planting on Tyner Lake fan continues to be very successful. Black gum
seedlings have survived along the southern half of the fan and are growing at a
satisfactory rate. The Atlantic white cedar seedlings have also survived along the
southern half of the fan, with rapid initial growth (during the first and/or second year after
planting), but now have a slower growth rate. Several of the older (planted January
1993), larger white cedars are approximately 4 feet tall with a 1.5 inch diameter base, and
are currently bearing reproductive cones. Bald cypress seedlings have survived
throughout the fan area, although survival rates are fairly low in the open, more recently
created part of the fan. The success of volunteer forbs, grasses, and shrubs on the fan has
been good. All of these plants will aid in increasing the amount of organic material in the
soil and will continually increase the success of all plantings.
4

As of 10 November 1995, the water flow into Tyner Lake has been decreased to
approximately 25% of the amount of typical past discharges (C.K. Smith, pers. comm.).
This new flow rate will continue until all mining operations cease in Tyner Lake (C.K.
Smith, pers. comm.). With the decrease in water flow, the fan will not be as irregularly
and intensely flooded as it has been in the past: With a more constant, less intensive
water regime, survivability of both transplants and volunteer plants should increase.
Soils on the fan should stabilize, and the fan will cease to grow in size.
Plant Survival - Dikes
Most of the edges of the subimpoundment's dikes (Figure 1) are vegetated and
stabilized. Plant species diversity is greatest along the edge of the southern dike, with the
occurrence of a few volunteer shrub and several herbaceous species. Species diversity is
fairly low along the eastern dike. The switchgrass (Panicum virgatum) planted in March
1994 was successful, and although we initially anticipated failure, this grass now occurs
as a dominant species in some areas. This species takes 1-3 years before it becomes well
established. Additionally, burreed (Sparganum eurycarpum) (planted in March 1994) has
become established along parts of the eastern dike, indicating at least limited success of
this planting.
Tree seedling mortality on the dikes has been high. Currently only a few scattered
bald cypress seedlings exist along the edge of the eastern dike. Bald cypress, swamp
black gum, Atlantic white cedar, and willow oak seedlings are scheduled to be planted in
January and February 1996. Survival of all these species is still expected to be low, but
the gradual accumulation of organic matter from the continuous expansion of herbaceous
plant speums oll thG Ulke s110 Id tlld I sGGUllllg survival.
5

MONITORING ACTIVITIES
Reference Plot Data Collection
Data were collected from all reference plots in August and September 1995.
Dominant tree species in Reference Forest Ecosystem (RFE) 41, located in a white cedar
stand, consisted of Atlantic white cedar, red maple, and sweetgum. Dominant shrub
species were fetterbush (Lyonia lucida), sweet gallberry (Ilex coriacea), and red bay
(Persea horhonia)_ Dominant herbaceous species were cinnamon fern (Osmunda
cinnamomea) and netted chain-fern(Woodwardia areolata). Relative covers of these and
other significant species for all plots are shown in Table 1. A complete species list by
plot is presented in Table 2.
Dominant tree species in RFE #2, located in the cypress-gum swamp adjacent to
Drowning Creek, consisted of swamp black gum, red maple, and sweet gum, with
evidence of previous dominance by bald cypress (presence of numerous cypress stumps).
Dominant shrub species were sweet pepperbush (Clethra alnifolia), titi (Cyrilla
racemifolia), Virginia willow(Itea virginica), and American holly (Ilex opaca).
Dominant herbs and vines were netted chain-fern, catbrier(Smilax laurifolia), and cross
vine (Anisostichus capreolata). Other ground cover included mosses and liverworts.
Data from the Reclamation Monitoring Plot(RMP) located on Tyner Lake fan
were collected for the third time in August 1995. All 3 planted tree species were present
in this plot. Existing dominant herbaceous species were largely rushes and sedges
(Juncus canadensis, Juncus effusus, Scirpus cyperinus, and Rhychospora microcephala).
Species composition in the 2 RFEs has not shifted significantly during the past 4
years of monitoring. Species composition in the monitoring plot on Tyner Lake fan is
fundamentally the same as last year, consisting entirely of herbaceous hydrophytic
species and planted woody seedlings. Quantities of each herbaceous species are
increasing slightly each year probably due to natural seeding from the existing plants.
6

Table 1. Relative cover of dominant plant species in Reference Forest Ecosystem (RFE) Plots 91
and#2, and in the Reclamation Monitoring Plot(RMP), Southern Products and Silica
Company, Hoffman, Richmond County,North Carolina.
Plot Class, Species Percent Cover
RFE#1 Trees Chamaecyparis thyoides 25 - 50%
Acer rubrum 25 - 50%
Liquidambar styraciflua 25 - 50%
Magnolia virginiana 5 - 10%
Shrubs Lyonia lucida 10 - 25%
Ilex coriacea 10 - 25%
Vaccinium corymbosum 5 - 10%
Persea borbonia 5 - 10%
Clethra alnifolia 1 - 2%
Herbs Osmunda cinnamomea 10 - 25%
Woodwardia areolata 1 - 2%
RFE 42 Trees Nyssa biflora 50 - 75%
Acer rubrum 25 - 50%
Liquidambar styraciflua 5 - 10%
Shrubs Clethra alnifolia 5 - 10%
Cvrilla racemifolia 5 - 10%
Ilex opaca 5 - 10%
Rea virginica 5 - 10%
Herbs Woodwardia areolata 1 - 2%
Carex spp. 1 - 2%
Vines . Smilax laurifolia 1 - 2%
Anisostichus capreolata 2 - 5%
RMP #1 (no dominant over- or understory)
Tree Chamaecyparis thyoides 2 - 5%
seedlings Nyssa aquatica 1 - 2%
Taxodium distichum 1 - 2%
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Table 1. Relative cover of dominant plant species (continued).
Plot Class_ _Species Percent Cover
RMF #1 Herbs Juncus effusus 10 - 25%
Juncus canadensis 10 - 25%%
Scirpus cyperinus 5 - 10%
Rhynchospora microcephala 2 - 5%
8

Table 2. Plant species Iist by monitoring plot, Southern Products and Silica Company,
Hoffman, Richmond County,North Carolina.
RIFE 41
Trees:
Acer rubrum Nyssa biflora
Chamaecyparis thyoides Pinus serotina
Liquidambar syraciflua Pinus taeda
Liriodendron tulipifera Pinus serotina
Magnolia virginiana Taxodium distichum
Shrubs:
Clethra alnifolia Lyonia lucida
Gaylussacia frondosa Myrica heterophylla
Ilex coriacea Persea horhonia
Ilex opaca Rhododendron nudiflorum
Ilea virginica Yaccinium corymbosum
Lindera subcoriacea
Herbs and Vines:
Chimophila maculata Smilax laurifolia
Osmunda cinnamomea Sphagnum sp.
Parthenocissus quinquefolia Vitis rotundifolia
Peltandra virginica Woodwardia areolata
RFE #2
Trees:
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Acer� ruor urll 1 inua ser otina
Liquidambar styraciflua Quercus phellos
Liriodendron tulipifera Taxodium distichum
Nyssa biflora
Shrubs:
Clethra alnifolia Itea virginica
Cyrilla racemiflora Lyonia lucida
Ilex glabra Vaccinium corymbosum
Ilex opaca Viburnum nudum
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Table 2. Plant species list by monitoring plot (continued).
RFE #2 continued:
Herbs and Vines:
Anisostichus capreolata Lycopus virginicus
Carex spp. Rhus radicans
Chasmanthium laxum Sphagnum sp.
Commelina virginica Smilax laurifolia
Gelsemium sempervirens Woodwardia areolata
Juncus repens Vitis rotundifolia
RMP #1
Trees (seedlings):
Chaemaecyparis thyoides Taxodium distichum
Nyssa aquatica
Herbs:
Andropogon glomeratus Ludwigia leptocarpa
Carex glaucescens Ludwigia linearis
Dichanthelium scoparium Lycopus virginicus
Eleocharis luberculosa Rhexia mariana
Eupatorium pilosum Rhexia virginicus
Euthamia tenuifolia Rhynchospora glomerata
Fuirena squarrosa Rhynchospora microcephala
Hypericum canadense Rubus spp.
Hypericum virginicum Scirpus cyperinus
Juncus canadensis Sphagnum sp.
Juncus effusus Xyris jupicai
Ludwigia alterniflora
10

Sail Sampling
Soil samples were collected in September 1995. Hue, value, and chroma readings
were taken from 6 sites in each RFE, and from 3 sites in the RMP. Other samples were
analyzed for pH, Cu, Zn, Mn, base saturation, P, and K, and were taken from 3 sites in each
RFE and from 3 sites in the RMP. Samples were analyzed by the Agronomic Division of the
N.C. Department of Agriculture. Specific results of the soil sample analyses are shown in
Table 3.
The hue, value, chroma, and soil-pH readings have not changed significantly over the
past 2 years. All other variables (Cu, Zn, Mn, P, K, and base saturation) have changed
considerably over the past 2 years. These differences could be the result of several factors:
(1) much higher than normal rainfall in 1995 which changed the inflow and outflow of
nutrients, (2) an increase in vegetative biomass in RFE 91 and RMP #1 over 1993, (3)
fertilization of the fan (RMP #1) during planting efforts in 1994, and/or (4) normal changes
associated with the maturation of the recently deposited soils. Any one of these factors or a
combination thereof could result in changes in soil chemistry and nutrient composition.
Many factors determine soil chemistry and nutrient composition so we can only speculate
about the cause of changes at this time.
SUMMARY
The reclamation activities for Southern Products and Silica Company are
proceeding as prescribed in the approved reclamation plan. Two Reference Forest
Ecosystem Plots and a Reclamation Monitoring Plot (on Tyner Lake fan) have been
established and are being monitored. Areas available for reclamation activities, including
the spoil fan on Tyner Lake and the graded dikes of the subimpoundment, have been
planted with the prescribed plant species. Survivorship is being monitored, and seedlings
are being replaced as necessary. Survivorship of seedlings on the Tyner Lake fan has
been good, but high seedling mortality has occurred on the graded dikes. As of
November 1995, water flow into Tyner Lake has been decreased to approximately 25%
11

Table 3. Soil sample results for 1995, Southern Products and Silica Company, Hoffman,
Richmond County, North Carolina(1993 data shown in parentheses).
VARIABLE RFE #1 -_- - - RFE #2 RM-P 41 _
Class Organic (Organic) Organic (Organic) Mineral (Mineral)
Hue 10 Yr(10 Yr) 10 Yr(10 Yr) 10 Yr (10 Yr)
Value 2 (2) 2 (2) 5 (6)
Chroma 1 (1) 1 (1) 3 (2)
pH 3.7 (3.6) 4.0 (3.9) 4.8 (4.4)
Cu Index 19.6 (4.6) 34.6'(18) 15.0 (16.6)
Zn Index 72.6 (185.3) 40.0 (79.3) 9.6 (184.5)
Mn Index 69.3 (27) 16.0 (8.3) 4.6 (9.3)
Base Saturation 27.0% (21.3%) 14.3% (10.3%) 45.0% (35.3%)
P Index 18.6 (8.6) 16.0 (5.6) 2.0 (3.4)
K Index 37.0 (22.6) 36.0 (22.6) 4.6 (4)
12

of that typical in the past. This decrease in water flow should aid in the survivability of
future plantings and the establishment of volunteer herbaceous vegetation on the Tyner
Lake fan.
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SOUTHERN PRODUCTS & SILICA COMPANY, INC.
1ncorM,mled 1933 Post Office Drawer 189 • Hoffman, N.C. 28347.0189
[phone] • Fax [phone]
[phone]
February 13, 1997
Mr. Tracy E. Davis, E.I.T.
Land Quality Section
State of North Carolina
Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources /���_
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Poo Office Rnx 27687 � ✓SD
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 p FEQ
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RE: Permit No. 77-04 By
Drowning Creek Deposit Mine
Richmond County
Dear Tracy:
Our current mining permit number 77-04, paragraph 213 on page 7 of 8 indicates
all mined areas must be reclaimed in increments of no more than 50 acres at any one time,
To follow up our telephone conversation of last week please note the enclosed
mine map which indicates 50 acre reclamation increments, separated by 10 foot buffer,
except for the first increment which is 64.22 acres.
We request that you allow us to reclaim the first area only at 64.22 acres instead of
50 acres maximum. We will of course comply with the 50 acre maximum on all the other
increments as shown.
Please indicate your willingness to comply with this request by letter. Many
thanks!
//Reesspectfully,
�/C4�/
C K. Smith
General Manager
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources
Division of Land Resources J.[!, iPNLyiti
ANNUAL RECLAMATION REPORT
North Carolina General Statutes 74-55 ..and the Minina Regulations require that
"The mine operator..'shall , by..February . I of each year during the life of the
permitted operation, and within 30 . days of completion or termination of
mining on an area under permit, file with the Department a mining reclamation
"report on a formmrescribed by the Department. "
PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE
Name of Mine Browning creek County I Rirhmond - Mining Permit NumberF 717=4
Mining Permit Expiration Date October ' 00
Name of Company/Owner on Permit Document southern Products s silica Co. . Inc.
P.O. Box 189 - -
Official Mailing Address Hoffman NC Zip Code 28347
Telephone ( 910 ) 281-3189 Check if change of address or -telephone NLL--
1- (a) if mine is now inactive, when did mining stop? - Date NIA
(b) Is this stoppage permanent? Yes No.
2 . List by category . the total amount of new land affected by mining
.activities ' in the 1993 calendar year and locate each area on your
updated mine map.
(A) TAILINGS .PONDS : acres. (D) MINE EXCAVATION: acres.
1 .
(B) WASTE PILES: acres . (E) PLANT AREA: acres.
(C) STOCKPILES: acres.
Check here is no new acreage affected in 1993 . -
23tiaatc ,by:catagory. the amount of 'new acreage to be affected by-wiiiing
activities in the' 1994 calendar year .and locate the outlineof each area
on your-.updated mine map. - - -
(A) ..TAILINGS PONDS: acres. (D) MINE EXCAVATION: acres.
(B) wASTEiPILES: . - .acres. . �(E) PLANT AREA: .acres.
(C) STOCKPILES: '•.-acres:
'rClieck.herePif no`riew acreage is :to be affected in 1994.
*4 . List by category the total ,amount of -disturbed and .unreclaimed land
present at this site at the end of the 1993 calendar year.
Alluvial Fan-Tyner Pond
(A) TAILINGS P61tb'4: 3f15 acres. (D) MINE EXCAVATION: 66.85 acres.*
(B) WASTE PILES: .67 acres. (E) PLANT AREA: 22.75 acres.
(C) STOCKPILES: 9.3 acres. (Rosy tract outlined in RED)
. (CONTINUE ON REVERSE SIDE)
NOTE: WASTEPILES should include overburden storage/disposal areas and berms.
*56.05 acres Tyner + 6.5 acres Rosy Tract + 4. 3 acres in
Ranking Tract = 66.85 acres

5. List by .category the amount of land that has been completely reclaimed ,,
in :1993 ' and is not subject to continued use'' In future mining related(
activities. .!,. -,Briefly describe the , reclamation work- 'conducted and ,
indicate if ;you o,_wisht,tomhave„'any. ofthese,�areas ,;released fromk,your_nf .
current bonding requirements: ''Accurately"locate the-outline of all :such',^
areas on your updated mine map.
Alluvial FAN-Tyner Pond r
- , (A) TAILING:-Ff8i43;$ 1-5.5 acres Explain 5:5 acres of :alluvial fan
n Tyner Pondwas re-vegetated in accordance with permit requirements .:
e,µ.by
a v: -
-.. rr`y Release Requested Yes No X ,
] (Berms) ... f ` ' "' `�r 97 •:1 r
r
4 (B) WASTE PILES. 3.4 acres Explain First plantings completed .
X
Release Requested
Y _ N • XYr
h: — . . _
(C) STOCKPILES: ''acres . , Explain,
Release Requested: Yes No
(D) MINE EXCAVATION: " - :acres1. "Explain.
Release, Requested: Yes No
61
(E) - PLANT AREA:" - acres Explain:
Release Requested Yes No
I If
Check here ififno reclamation completed --in 1993 . r+a. .
Person responsible for reclamation (please •pr .'t) Cf% Smith
t Signature of comoanv.,officer or owner - III, I � .:. ;
N.y q, J r • ° .-:a 7 r�.i`as,.d ` 5 r. v1 < r...�.''-..
�. Title Genera]Manage[ - -
c = a, . Date
,$f } $ S � � r
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*Complete and return by February lrtwo copses of`this form along with two
ty�copiesi of: an,updated ;mine map �for.each -permitted mining Eoperation to � "�""':
�'#'�♦ y ,.°PF OR"hH _z ,7687� n- �53F.;^_ s A' emu. +, 3 . . s ' C „a a$i� zn
c FAILIIRE 'TO"PILB'THISFORM BY'THE'DATE' BPBCIFIND'MAY R88IILT INTBE A68ESBMENT
'OFl QIVIL ;PENALTIEB .ANDyCODLD EVEN RESULT IN THE REVOCATION OF YOUR MINING
- PERMIT 81!ODLD YOD 'HAVE ANY ,QUMiONB, .PLEASE"ADVISE AT,,(919) ,.7337�57♦ ;.,.-?'

R E C E 9P
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LAND QUALITY SEC a EON
1993 RECLAMATION REPORT
SOUTHERN PRODUCTS AND SILICA, INC.
HOFFMAN, NORTH CAROLINA
Prepared By:
Ms. Stephanie Wilds, Ms. Tracy Hippensteel
and Dr. J.A. Carter III
Dr. J.H. Carter III & Associates
Environmental Consultants
P.O. Box 891
Southern Pines, NC 28388
Submitted:
31 January 1994
To:
Land Quality Section
DEHNR
P.O. Box 7687
Raleigh, NC 27611-7687

1993 RECLAMATION REPORT
SOUTHERN PRODUCTS AND SILICA COMPANY, INC.
HOFFMAN, NORTH CAROLINA
INTRODUCTION
This report, prepared in accordance with State of North Carolina Land Quality
Permit No. 77-04 and Water Quality Certification No. 2551, outlines reclamation and
monitoring activities taking place at Southern Products and Silica Company, Inc.
during 1993.
Southern Products and Silica Company is located directly south of, and adjacent
to, Drowning Creek on the west of U.S. Highway 1, in northeastern Richmond
County, North Carolina. The mine site is located adjacent to forested wetlands, as
described in permit documentation dated 22 October 1990 by J.H. Carter 111. Existing
trees growing on wetlands onsite include black gum (Nyssa biflora), baldcypress
(Taxodium distichum), Atlantic white cedar (Chamaecyparis thyoides), red maple (Acer
rubrum), sweet gum (Liquidamber styraciflua), tulip poplar (Liriodendron tuliperfera),
loblolly pine (Pinus taeda), and pond pine (Pinus serotina).
Reclamation activities at the mine in 1993 consisted of planting 2 reclamation
areas and collecting data from 3 monitoring plots.
RECLAMATION ACTIVITIES
Planting - Tyner Lake Fan
The planting on the spoil fan of Tyner Lake was completed on 18 and 19
January 1993. Because planting materials were only available in large quantities,
nearly the entire fan or approximately 5.5 acres, was planted (Figure 1). The
remaining area is still too wet to plant at this time, and will be planted after Tyner Lake
is drained.
The planting materials consisted of 400 baldcypress, 400 water tupelo (Nyssa
aquatica), and approximately 700 Atlantic white cedar. All of these trees were one
year old seedlings. Water tupelo was substituted for black gum, because the latter
species was not available. These 3 species were planted in overlapping bands from the
north edge of the fan southward, in the above order. Baldcypress and tupelo were
planted with a random spacing of from 6 to 10 feet apart. Cedar was planted in

Figure 1. Location of Reclamation Areas and Monitoring Plots,
Southern Products and Silica Co. , Inc. , Hoffman, North Carolina
Drowning Creek
D. L B.
current - ---- ' � '
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Offices' 1
Dike separating Tyner Lake from smaller pond'. ,
B. Breach in north dike
C. . RFE (Reference Forest Equivalent) #1
D. RFE #2
E. Reclamation Monitoring Plot (RFE #3)
u'Reclamation Areas
Swamp, wetland
Water

random groups spaced 6 to 15 feet apart, with individuals within groups 2 to 3 feet
apart.
All of the cedar seedlings, and most of the gum and cypress seedlings, were
fertilized at the beginning of the growing season in March 1993. Nuisance vegetation
was not a problem during the 1993 growing season, and the removal of nuisance
vegetation was postponed until the summer of 1994.
Planting - Dikes Surrounding Small Pond
A partial dike on Tyner Lake was closed, isolating approximately one third of
Tyner Lake into a smaller pond. The dike separating the smaller pond from Drowning
Creek was breached during the summer of 1993. This dike and the dikes on the south
anu Gast sides iUl1111116 UIIN pUIIU WGIe a1VVL;U UU11I1r' IJt:WUG1 17yJ. i11G 51VP11%
activity resulting in a planting area with a 5-10% grade, approximately 15 feet wide,
and comprising approximately 3.4 acres (Figure 1).
The first planting on these dikes took place on 26 and 27 November 1993, and
consisted of a mixture of herbaceous perennial marsh species collected from selected
areas on the Tyner Lake fan (largely Scirpus cyperinus and Juncus effiaus). A band of
these wetland species, approximately 8 feet wide, was planted on the lower edge of the
dikes as close to the water as possible. Seeds of these plants were also scattered on the
dikes to hasten coverage.
On 4 and 5 January 1994 a second planting was completed on the dikes and
consisted of 200 baldcypress, 200 black gum (Nyssa sylvatica), and 200 Atlantic white
cedar. All of these trees were one year old seedlings. Baldcypress was generally
planted on the north side of the pond, cedar was planted on the south end of the pond,
and black gum was planted on the east side. All 3 species were generously overlapped,
and were planted in the same pattern as on the Tyner Lake fan as described above.
Additional planting on these dikes is scheduled for mid-March 1994, and will
consist of 4 herbaceous species: duck potato (Sagittarla latifolia), bur reed
(Sparganiwn eurycarpum), and smartweed (Polygonum pensylvanicum) for wildlife
food and cover, and switchgrass (Panicum virgatum) for slope stabilization. Additional
tree planting will take place in the fall. Willow oak (Quercus phellos) will be added on
the dikes in the southeast and southwest corners of the pond, which are significantly
higher than the rest of the dike area. Unsuccessful seedlings will be replaced, and
fertilization of all plantings will be done at this time.
Plant Survival - Tyner Lake Fan
As of the end of the growing season, the fan planting appeared largely
successful. All of the baldcypress and tupelo had survived and appeared to be 'taking'

well. The white cedar was not as successful, with a mortality rate approaching 10%.
The dead cedar seedlings will be replaced during the winter of 1994-1995.
Plant Survival - Dikes
Plant survival on the dikes cannot be determined until the spring growing season
is well underway. Since this planting was followed by the extreme cold temperatures
of mid-to-Iate January 1994, mortality may be quite high and may require replanting
during the winter of 1994-1995.
MONITORING ACTIVITIES
Reference Plot Data Collection
Data were collected from all monitoring plots in August 1993. Dominant tree
species in Reference Forest Ecosystem (RFE) #1, located in a white cedar stand (Figure
1�, conslJLUU v1 t%L1dIILIU WI11Lu l;uL1Ql, ru11 111dPlu, a11U NWUCL Uay k1Y1UXIlUL1U V1fX1f11UftUJ.
Dominant shrub species were fetterbush (Lyonia lucida), red bay (Persea borbonia),
and sweet gallberry (Ilex coriacea). Dominant herb species were cinnamon fern
(Osmunda cinnamomea) and netted chain fern (Woodwardia areolata).
Dominant tree species in RFE #2, located in a cypress-gum stand adjacent to
Drowning Creek (Figure 1), consisted of black gum, sweet gum, and red maple, with
evidence of previous dominance by baldcypress (numerous stumps). Dominant shrub
species were sweet pepper bush, titi (Cyrilla racemifolia), and American holly (Ilex
opaca). Dominant herbs and vines were netted chain fern, catbrier (Smilax laurifolia),
and cross vine (Anisostichus capreolata). Relative cover of these and other significant
species is shown in Table 1. A complete species list by plot is shown in Table 2.
Data from the Reclamation Monitoring Plot (RMP #1) located on the Tyner
Lake fan were collected for the first time in August 1993. All 3 planted tree species
were present in this pion. Existing dominant herbaceous species were largely rushes
and sedges (Juncus canadensis, Juncus a usus, Scirpus cyperinus, and Rhychospora
microcephala). The relative cover of these species is also shown in Table 1.
Soils Sampling
Soil samples were collected in September 1993. Hue, value, and chroma
readings were taken from 6 sites in each RFE, and from 8 sites in the reclamation
reference plot. Other samples for pH, Cu, Zn, Mn, base saturation, P, and K, were
taken from 3 sites in each RFE and from 9 sites in the RMP (see Figure 2 for location
of sample sites in relation to reference plots).

Table 1. Relative cover of dominant plant species, reference plots (RFE's #1 and #2) and
reclamation monitoring plot (RMP #1), Southern Products and Silica Company,
l.LUXIIllall, 1\V1LIL �.al Vlllla.
Plot Class Species Percent Cover
RFE #1 Trees Chamaecyparis thyoides 25 - 50%
Acer rubrum 25 - 50%
Liquidambar styraciflua 25 - 50%
Magnolia virginiana 5 - 10%
Shrubs Lvonia lucida 10 - ?5901
Ilex coriacea 10 - 25%
Vaccinium corymbosum 5 - 10%
Persea borbonia 5 - 10%
Clethra alnifolia 1 - 2%
Herbs Osmunda cinnamomea 10 - 25%
Woodwardia areolata 1 - 2%
RFE #2 Trees Nyssa sylvatica 50 - 75%
Acer rubrum 25 - 50%
Liquidambar styraciflua 5 - 10%
Shrubs Clethra alnifolia 5 - 10%
Cyrilla racemifoiia 5 - 10%
Ilex opaca 5 - 10%
Herbs Woodwardia areolata 1 - 2%
Vines Smilax laurifolia 1 - 2%
Anisostichus capreolata 2 - 5%
RMP #1 (no dominant over- or understory)
Herbs ]uncus effusus 10 - 25%
3uncus canadensis 5 - 10%
Scirpus cyperinus 5 - 10%
Rhynchospora microcephaia 1 - 2%

Table 2. Plant species list, by monitoring plot, Southern Products and Silica Company,
Hoffman, North Carolina.
RFE #1:
Trees:
Chamaecyparis thyoides Taxodium distichum
Pinus taeda Pinus serotina
Magnolia virginiana Acer rubrum
Quercus nigra Liquidamber styraciflua
Nyssa sylvatica Liriodendron tuliperfera
Shrubs:
Ilex opaca Ilex laevigata
Ilex coriacea Ilex glabra
Rhododendron nudiflorum Rhododendron canescens
Lindera subcoriacea Lindera tulipifera
Vaccinium corymbosum Vaccinium atrococcum
Lyonia lucida Gaylussacia frondosa
Clethra alnifolia Persea borbonia
Myrica heterophylla
Herbs and Vines:
Chimophila maculata Osmunda cinnamomea
Woodwardia areolata Smila laurifloia
Vitis rotundifolia Parthenocissus quinquefolia
Sphagnum sp.
RFE #2:
Trees:
Pinus taeda Magnolia virginiana
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Acer ruorum Liquiaamaer s yracinua
Nyssa sylvatica Nissa biflora
Taxodium distichum Quercus phellos x Quercus nigra
Liriodendron tulipifera Pinus serotina
Shrubs:
Ilex opaca Ilex glabra
Lyonia lucida Vaccinium atrococcum
Clethra alnifolia Itea virginica
Myrica heterophylla Leucothoe axillaris
Viburnum nudum Cyrilla racemiflora
Styrax americana Diodia virginiana

Table 2. Plant species list, by monitoring plot, continued.
RFE #2, continued:
Herbs and Vines:
Woodwardia areolata Carex spp.
Smilax laurifolia Smilax rotundifolia
Anisostichus capreolata Rhus radicans
Commelina virginica Mitchella repens
Chasmanthuium laxum Sphagnum sp.
RMP #1:
Trees (seedlings):
Chaemaecyparis thyoides Taxodium distichum
Nyssa aquatica
Herbs:
Xyris jupicai Eupatorium compositifolium
Rhynchospora microcephala Rhynchospora chalarocephala
Rhynchospora cephalantha Rhexia mariana
Juncus effusus Juncus canadensis
Scirpus cyperinus Fuirena squarrosa
Hypericum virginicum Dichanthelium scoparium
Eleocharis microcarpa Eleocharis tuberculosa
Lvenntic virviniem Anrlrnnnvnn u1nmPrnfim
Ludwigia linearis Ludwigia leptocarpa
Ludwigia alternifolia Polypremum procumbens
Lycopus virginicus Sphagnum sp.
Carex glauca Carex glaucescens
Cyperus strigosus Cyperus retrorsus
Woodwardia areolata Mikania scandens
Polygala lutea Dulichium sp.

Figure 2. Locations of soil sample sites, Southern Products and Silica Company,
Hoffman, N.C.
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Soil samples were analyzed by the Agronomic Division of the N.C. Department
of Agriculture, which issued the following statement:
All samples have acidic pH levels and are extremely low in phosphorus and
potassium. Micro and secondary nutrients are also low. Dolomitic lime should
be used to supply magnesium. There is not a reliable boron test for soil.
Specific results of the soil sample analyses are shown in Table 3.
SUMMARY
The reclamation activities for Southern Products and Silica Company are
proceeding as prescribed in the approved reclamation plan. Two Reference Forest
Ecosystem plots have been established and are being monitored. The initial planting
has been done on most of the spoil fan in Tyner Lake. A Reclamation Monitoring Plot
has been established in the planted area. Approximately one-third of Tyner Lake has
been isolated, and the dikes have been removed and graded on 3 sides of this smaller
pond. The initial planting on these graded dikes was accomplished late in 1993.

Table 3. Soil sample results, Southern Products and Silica Company, Hoffman, N.C.
Variable RFE #1 RFE #2 RMP #1
Class Organic Organic Mineral
Hue 10 Yr 10 Yr 10 Yr
Value 2 2 6
Chroma 1 1 2
pH 3.6 3.9 4.4
Cu Index 4.6 18 16.6
Zn Index 185.3 79.3 184.5
Mn Index 27 8.3 9.3
Base Saturation 21.30% 10.30% 35.30%
P Index 8.6 5.6 3.4
K Index 22.6 22.6 4

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources 4 O
Fayetteville Regional Office
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor ;�tt
Jonathan B (Zrar-rafarxi ff-1 C L__) f�q r�
Andrew McCall, Regional Manager
November 8, 1993 E C E I V E
AN 0 9 19 U
Mr. C. K. Smith LAND QUALITY SECTION
Southern Products and Silica Company, Inc.
PO Drawer 189
Hoffman, North Carolina 28347
RE: Drowning Creek Deposit Mine
Richmond County Permit No. 77-04
Dear Mr. Smith:
Please find enclosed the inspection report for our visit to your mine site on November
4, 1993. As the report points out, the grading work carried out on the perimeter dikes in the
Tyner Tract appears to fall within the specified slope requirements of your mining permit
reclamation plan.
However, I had a talk with Ken Averitte of the Department's Water Quality Section,
and he raised some questions about possible water quality violations with the dike in it's
current state. He pointed out that you have a non-discharge permit for this site, and that no
water should be allowed to flow from the lagoons into the ad}acent wetlands under this
'+ This 1 1 r__1 to rem.ki Yha imiiter�iatP �•I!1<ITt[7 flt �'}{', P.Xi\t1TiSt }1rE;,lC�h in the (_like
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on the Drowning Creek side of the lagoon. 'Phis may also involve evaluation of the height of
the dike and it's ability to prevent overflows during high-water events.
These issues should be resolved with Mr. Averitte prior to permanent seeding of the
dikes. He can he reached at {919)486-I541. Since I no longer cover Richmond County,
please contact Joe Glass at the above number if there are any questions.
Sincerely,
Steve Cook
Environmental Technician
Land Quality Section
cc. Tracy Davis
Ken Averitte
Wachovia Building, Suite 714, Fayetteville, North Carolina 28301-5043 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources • •
Division of Land Resources
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor �C
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary C
Charles Gardner, P.G., P.E.
Director and State Geologist
February 18, 1997
Mr. C.K. Smith. General Manaaer
Southern Products & Silica Company, Inc.
Post Office Drawer 189
Hoffman, North Carolina 28347-0189
RE: Mining Permit No. 77-04
Drowning Creek Deposit Mine
Richmond County
Lumber River Basin
Dear Mr. Smith:
This office has reviewed your -letter of February 13 , 1997 in
which you requested an one-time exception to- Reclamation
Condition No. 2 .B. of the above referenced mining- permit. This
condition requires, in part, that "all mined areas at the site
shall be reclaimed in increments of no more than 50 acres at any
one time. " You requested that your company be allowed to reclaim
its first increment of 64 . 22 acres with all remaining increments
to be reclaimed in 50 acre segments'.
Your request is hereby approved as specified above. Please
attach this annroval letter to Your company's mining nFrmit fnr
"'future "reference'.-
Thank you for your cooperation in this matter. If you
should have any questions on the above, please contact Mr. Tracy
Davis at (919) 733-4574 .
Sincerely,
Charles H. Gardner, P.G. , P.E.
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cc: Mr. Joe Glass, P. E. (w/copy of 2/13/97 letter and map)
Geological Survey Secfion Land Quality Section Geodetic Survey Section
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources
Division of Land Resources
James G. Martin, Governor October 5 , 1992 Charles H. Cardner, RG, PE..
William W. Cobey Jr., Secretary Director and State Geologist
Mr. C . K. Smith
Southern Products & Silica Company, Inc .
P.O. Drawer 189
Hoffman, North Carolina 28347
RE: Permit No. 77-04
Drowning Creek Deposit Mine
Richmond County
Dear Mr . Smith:
Your application for renewal of Permit No . 77-04 for the Drowning
Creek Deposit Mine in Richmond County has been approved. A copy of
the renewed permit is enclosed.
The conditions in the permit renewal were based primarily upon
the initial application. Modifications were made as indicated by the
renewal request and as required to insure compliance with The Mining
Act of 1971 . The new expiration date is October 5 , 2002 .
As a reminder, the permitted acreage at this site is 398 acres,
while you are permitted to disturb 120 acres at any one time.
Please review the renewed permit and advise this office at (919)
733-4574 should you have any question concerning this matter.
(Sincerely,
`Macy Davis, E . I.T.
Mining Specialist
Land Quality Section
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cc: Mr. Joe Glass
G.nlogial Suo y Section land QuaGry Section G.Jcnc Sui Atinun
[phone] (919) 7334574 [phone]
1'0 Box 37687 Raleigh, NC. 27611.7687 • Telephone [phone]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENV=RONMENT �
HEALTH AND NATURAL
RESOURCE S
D=V=S 2 ON O F LAND RESOURCE S
P E R M = np
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:
Southern Products & Silica Company, Inc.
Drowning Creek Deposit Mine
Richmond County - Permit No. 77-04
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 OCTOBER 5 2002

Page 2 of 8
In accordance with the application for this mining permit, which is
hereby approved by the Department of Environment, Health 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.
Modifications
November 9 , 1990 : This permit has been modified to include the
proposed mine expansion as indicated in the revised modification
request letters dated July 30, 1990 and September 10, 1990 , the
Description of Mining Procedures attached to the September 10, 1990
letter, and Enclosures 1-8 received by the Land Quality Section on
September 13, 1990 with several conditions.

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F.xni rat-i nn data
This permit shall be effective from the date of its issuance until
October 5, 2002 .
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:
1 . Any wastewater processing or mine dewatering shall be in
accordance with the permitting requirements and rules promulgated
by the N.C. Environmental Management Commission.
2 . Any mining process producing air contamination emissions shall be
subject to the permitting requirements and rules promulgated by
the N.C. Environmental Management Commission.
3 . A. Any mining activity affecting wetlands shall be in
accordance with the requirements and regulations promulgated
and enforced by the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers and the N.
C. Division of Environmental Management, Water Quality
Certification Program, DEHNR.
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both a 401 General Water Quality Certification Permit and a
404 Corps of Engineers permit have been issued for this
site. Any conditions stated in these permits shall
contemporaneously become conditions of the mining permit.
4 . Sufficient buffer (minimum of 300 feet undisturbed) shall be
maintained between any affected land and any adjoining waterway
to prevent sedimentation of that waterway from erosion of the
affected land and to preserve the integrity of the natural
watercourse.
5. The mining operation at this site shall be conducted as indicated
in the renewal application dated March 12 , 1992; Mine Plan,
sheets 1 and 2 revised July 16, 1992 and July 10, 1992
respectively; and the modification request information dated
September 10, 1990. No mining activities shall--occur in the
Catawba Timber tract east of Tyner Lake.
6 . A. Adequate mechanical barriers including but not limited to
diversions, earthen dikes, brush barriers, silt check dams,
silt 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 or natural
watercourse in proximity to the affected land.

Page 4 of 8
B. All surface water runoff from the affected areas at the site
shall be diverted internal to the mine excavation.
7. The angle for graded slopes and fills shall be no greater than
the angle which can be retained by vegetative cover or other
adequate erosion control measure, structure, or device. In any
event, exposed slopes or any excavated channels, the erosion of
which may cause offsite damage because of siltation, shall be
planted or otherwise provided with ground cover, devices or
structures- Sufficient to r estrai n such erngi nn,
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. A. Existing vegetation or vegetated earthen berms shall be
maintained between the mine and public thoroughfares
whenever practical to screen the operation from the public.
B. Plantings shall be installed and maintained along US Hwy. 1
as indicated on the Mine Maps revised July 16 , 1992.
10. Sufficient buffer shall be maintained between any excavation and
any adjoining property line or right-of-way to prevent caving of
that property and to allow grading of the sideslopes to the
required angle.
11 . A. No on-site disposal of refuse or other solid waste that are
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 Solid Waste Management
and the Land Quality Section, Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources. The method of disposal shall
be consistent with the approved reclamation plan.
B. Mining refuse as defined by G.S. 74-49 (14) . of The Mining
Act of 1971 generated on-site and directly associated with
the mining activity may be disposed of in a designated
refuse area. All other waste products must be disposed of
in a disposal facility approved by the Division of Solid
Waste Management. No petroleum products, acids, solvents or
their storage containers or any other material that maybe
considered hazardous shall be disposed of within the
permitted area.
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.

Page 5 of 8
13 . A. 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.
Approval to implement such changes must be obtained from the
Department prior to on-site implementation of the revis10ns.
B. Prior to commencing any land-disturbing activities on the
Catawba Tract east of Tyner Lake, a modification request
shall be submitted to and approved by the Department. No
mining activities affecting wetlands on this tract shall
occur until both a 401 General Water Quality Certification
permit and a 404 Corps of Engineers permit have been
obtained.
14 . The security which was posted pursuant to N.C.G.S. 74-54 in the
form of a $25 ,000 .00 Blanket Bond is sufficient to cover the
operation as indicated on 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.

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APPROVED RECLAMATION PLAN
The Mining Permit incorporates this Reclamation Plan, the performance
of which is a condition on the continuing validity of that Mining
Permit. Additionally, the Reclamation Plan is a separable obligation
of the permittee, which continues beyond the terms of the Mining
Permit.
The approved plan provides:
Minimum Standards As Provided By G.S. 74-53
1 . The final slopes in all excavations in soil, sand, gravel and
other unconsolidated materials shall be at such an angle as to
minimize the possibility of slides and be consistent with the
future use of the land.
2 . Provisions for safety to persons and to adjoining property must
be provided in all excavations in rock.
3 . All overburden and spoil shall be left in a configuration which
is in accordance with accepted conservation practices and which
is suitable for the proposed subsequent use of the land.
4 . No small pools of water shall be allowed to collect or remain on
the mined area that are, likely to become noxious, odious or
foul.
5. The revegetation plan shall conform to accepted and recommended
agronomic and reforestation practices as established by the North
Carolina Agricultural Experiment Station and the North Carolina
Forest Service.
6 . Permittee shall conduct reclamation activities pursuant to the
Reclamation Plan herein incorporated. These activities shall be
conducted according to the time schedule included in the plan,
which shall to the extent feasible provide reclamation
simultaneous with mining operations and in any event, provide
reclamation at the earliest practicable time after completion or
termination of mining on any segment of the permit area and shall
be completed within two years after completion or termination of
mining.
RECLAMATION CONDITIONS:
1 . Provided further, and subject to the Reclamation schedule, the
planned reclamation shall be to restore the mine excavations to
wetland/lake areas and to grade and revegetate the adjacent
disturbed areas with wetland vegetation/tree species conducive to
the area.

Page 7 of 8
2 . The specifications for surface gradient restoration to a surface
suitable for the planned future use are as follows:
A. All lake areas shall be excavated to maintain a minimum
average water depth of four feet.
B. All mined areas at the site shall be reclaimed in increments
of no more than 50 acres at any one time, except for the
8 .34 acres of the Rosy Tract (Area Al) that will remain as a
permanent fresh water reservoir (i.e. , once development of
Area C1 has commenced and all aspects of the active mining
operation have been transferred from the previous mine
section (Area B1) to Area Cl , complete reclamation of Area
Bi shall be initiated and substantially completed by the
time mining activities have been completed in Area G1 , etc. )
C. Reclamation of all mine areas at the site shall include the
creation of "fan" areas along the southern mine boundary,
ac,fnhlishing ar_.r__Pptahle islands for wildlife habitat; and
breaching the dikes to drain excess water to facilitate
leveling of said dikes to the proper slope (both below and
above the normal Crater level) .
D. The sideslopes to the lake excavation shall be graded to a 3
horizontal to 1 vertical or flatter above the water level
and 1 1/2 horizontal to 1 vertical or flatter below the
water level .
F. All points of concentrated flow over internal dikes shall be
stabilized with rip rap to prevent erosion of the dikes.
F. Any areas used for wastepiles, screening, stockpiling or
other processing shall be leveled and smoothed.
G. No contaminants shall be permanently disposed of at the mine
site. On-site disposal of waste shall be in accordance with
operating Condition 11 A and B.
H. The affected land shall be graded to prevent the collection
of noxious or foul water.
3 . Revegetation Plan:
After site preparation, all disturbed land areas shall be
revegetated as recommended by Mar. Walter B. High, District
Conservationist, Richmond Soil and Water Conservation District on
August 28 , 1990 and Mr. J. H. Carter III , Consulting Biologist,
on August 29 , 1990 with- the following stipulations:
( 1) emergent plants shall be immediately planted along the
edge of the created lake where they will not interfere with
mining activities,

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( 2) cypress and white cedar shall be randomly planted rather
than in rows to simulate a natural stand, and
( 3) mast producing tree species such as black gum, water oak,
willow oak, laurel oak, swamp chestnut oak, overcup oak,
beech, and hickories shall be planted on the graded dike and
fan areas to provide significantly higher wildlife value in
the form of high energy food and den sites.
To ensure adequate survival for a viable forest, all trees shall
be planted on no less than a 10 foot by 10 foot spacing.
4. These Reclamation Conditions shall be subject to change in order
to conform with the reclamation plans and conditions approved and
issued by the 404 -process of the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers
and the 401 Water Quality Certification process of the N. C.
Division of Environmental Management, Water Quality Section,
DEHNR.
5 . 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.
This permit, issued August 24 , 1972 , renewed August 24 , 1982 , and
modified November 9, 19900 is subsequently renewed this 5th day
of October, 1992 pursuant to G.S. 74-52 .
By:.4'iK A at e
Charles H. Gardner, Director
Division of Land Resources
By Authority of the Secretary
Of the Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources

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FROM: Joe Glass V,
SUBJECT: Southern Products and Silica
Drowning Creek Deposit, Permit No. 77-04
Richmond County, North Carolina
We have completed our review of the information for the above referenced
permit. Listed below are our comments:
1 . There is no record in our file that the Catawba Timber Tract on
the eastern portion of the site has been approved for mining.
It appears that they are proposing to add it to this site.
There are issues, such as wetlands, that must be addressed.
2. In the response to question No. 2, it is indicated that
overtopping of the perimeter dike is anticipated. If this is
the case, rather than allow erosion problems to occur, perhaps
emergency spillways or other stable outlets may be necessary.
DEM may have some concerns with this as far as discharge
permits are concerned.
If there are questions or if further field review is needed, please
contact Steve Cook or myself.
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SOUTHERN PRODUCTS & SILICA COMPANY. INC.
Incorporated 1933 Post Office Drawer 189 Hoffman, N.C. 28347 0189
(919) 2813189 Fax [phone]
August 4, 1992
Ms. Beth U. Chesson
DEHNR
Land Quality Section > V
P.O. Box 27687 '// (�
Raleigh, NC 27611-7687 4US U 7lot
Dear Ms. Chesson: �y0 QUA(Iry ce
This letter is in response to your letter to me dated 7 July ff/w..
Renewal Request for Mining Permit No. 77-04. I have enclosed a copy
of our response to NC WRC written by ➢r. Carter, marked as enclosure
ffl, and provided for your information.
This letter is also in response to your letter to me dated 11 May
92 re: Renewal Request for Mining Permit No. 77-04. With respect
to this letter I will respond to your four questions as follows:
Question 1: Please review the new set of mine maps (2 sets provided)
which more clearly indicate the permit boundaries and verifies the
acreage to be mined_or_aff6eted,bq mining:. operations: .
Question 2: The proposed reclamation areas are illustrated on the
maps accompanying this letter. The acreages shown are approximate.
All dikes and roads will be removed after the mining in each section
is completed. However, following completion of mining, the pond in
the previously mined section will be used for wash water until the
pond in the actively mined section is large enough to supply adequate
wash water. Pines in the old pond will be allowed to settle at least
6 months after cessation of all mining activity. Mining activity
will precede from east to west, so the removal of roads and dikes
and other reclamation activities, will follow the same sequence. Sequencing
of reclamation activities is referred to in more detail under reclamation
conditions, page 6 item f12, subparagraph B, of the existing modified
permit #77-04.
The dikes around the ponds will be built high enough to contain normal
storm events. The only source of inflow is rainwater. Should overflow
occur, the dike will be stablized at the point of overflow with rip-rap
of an appropriate size.
No islands are intentionally planned as part of the reclamation plan.
However after the dikes are removed, some high points may reach above
the water's surface. These islands will add diversity to the reclaimed
habitat, but it is impossible to know exactly how many, if any, will
be exposed until after each pond is drained.
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Ms. Chesson
August 4, 1992
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Question 3: No; however, Southern Products has already received a
401 and a 404 permit for 130 acres and has mitigated on that basis.
Question 4: See enclosure #1, copy of letter to Dennis Stewart. This
is as far as we can respond on this pending your receipt of further
comments from Mr. Stewart.
Hopefully, the information we have provided will enable you to grant
us a new permit not later than 24 August 92, the expiration date of
our existing modified permit no. 77-04.
Respectfully,
SOUTHERN PRODUCTS & SILICA CO. , TNC.
C.K. Smith
General Manager
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Enclosures

AUG 2-9 2 S U H 2- 1 :4 3 P . C12
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Mr. Dennis Stewart
N.C. Wildlife Resources commission
512 N. Saliabury Street
Raleigh, N.C. 27604-1188
Dear Dennis%
This letter is in response to your memorandum dated 7 July 1992,
to Beth Cheason (Diviaion of Land Resources, DEHNR) , concerning Mining
Parmit. 77-04 (Southern Products and Silica) . 'I am concerned about miscon-
ceptions Axpreeeed in this memorandum. First, the approved reclamation plan
dated 9 November 1990 has no provision for reclaiming all of Tyner Lake.
Only the 8.65 acre fan and the graded araaa remaining after the dike is
..d will
bo p1 nFeA .14k .-, a-r c1 ML.w
removed ivlli •!t7 1+lAli�.cu wA, .li approve, \.lea CpC4ilne• llic vvi4�y 1C}[.a 4e[i1V�%at
and grading of the dike is a required part of the reclamation plan (2C,
2D) . Dike removal is not expected to significantly increase the land area
in the current Tyner Lake. Since the lake and reclaimed lands are within
the floodplain of Drowning Creek, both will be subject to flooding once the
dike ie removed. with the dike removed, there will be no way to control
water levels in the lake and adjacent areas. Implementation of water
control measures are not part of the current approved reclamation plan,
which has already been reviewed by your agency twice, and such measuree
have never been discussed with other involved agencies.
The 8, 65 acre "delta" is the prlmmry reclamatlon eite in Tyner
Lake. Bald cypress, black gum, and Atlantic white cedar will be planted
there, with the cypreaa and gum on the wetter sites and the cedar on the
leeo wet eitca. Theov epeciea, as well ao othera, will ba plAnt9d on the
graded dike. Most of Tyner Lake will remain as a body of water.
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If you have questions or if additional clarafication is neodedi
pleaee call me at 919-695-1043.
sincerely,
Dr. J.H. Carter III
Consulting Biologist

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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources
Division of Land Resources
1_�,,,, C.I. l+A, Go T„Y o inn,) Charles H. Gardners P(. P F
JUII�cJ lV�[111117f UVVerllLr Jul J , 1JlL , ..
William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary Director and State Geologist
Mr. C. K. Smith
Southern Products and Silica Company, Inc.
P.O. Drawer 189
Hoffman, NC 28347-0189
Re: Drowning Creek Deposit Renewal Request
Mining Permit No. 77-04
Richmond County
Dear Mr. Smith:
The full review comments have been received from the North
Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) . I am forwarding
you a copy of their comments . The NCWRC has concerns about the
reclamation plan and its feasibility. Please address their
concerns about the "water level luanipulatlon. tlI i r eco.....end that
you contact Dennis Stewart or his staff directly to discuss the
potential problems with the reclamation. After discussing and
resolving the reclamation plan with NCWRC, contact this office or
Joe Glass' office to discuss the proposed resolution and actions
needed. Joe Glass' telephone number is [phone] .
Please advise at (919) 733-4574 if you should have any
questions on the above.
S ' ncereiy
eth U. Chesson
Assistant Mining Specialist
Land Quality Section
BUC\
Attachment: NCWRC's July 7 , 1992 memo
cc: Joe Glass
Dennis Stewart
Geologrical survey Section LaTid Quality Section Geodetic survc� Section
[phone] [phone] [phone]
P.U. i w, 27687 • R-Adgh, N.C, 17611-7687 • Icicphune(919)733-3833
An Equal OpixmLiwty Affirmative Action Cmploycr

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0 North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission 0,
512 N. Salisbury Street, Raleigh,North Carolina 27604-1188,919-733-3391
Charles R. Fullwood, Executive Director
MEMORANDUM
TO: Beth Chesson
Assistant Mining Specialist
Land quality Section
FROM: Dennis Stewart, Manager dny a
Habitat Conservation Program
DATE: July 7, 1992
SUBJECT: Renewal Request for Southern Products and Silica
Drowning Creek Deposit
Richmond County
The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) has
completed its review of the subject renewal request. NCWRC
biologists conducted a site visit to the facility with plant
foreman Mr. Bill Price on June 19 , 1992 . Our comments are
provided in accordance with certain provisions of the NC Mining
Act of 1971 (as amended, 1982) (G. S. 74-46 through 74-68 15
xrCar s)
Southern Products and Silica has operated at the current
site since 1971. Sand and gravel deposits are currently being
mined from the "Rosey" and "Tyner" Tracts using hydraulic dredge.
The area is currently dominated by a 46 acre open water lake (12-
25 ' deep) created from sand and gravel dredging. A long dike
currently separates the eastern side of the Tyner Tract from the
main body of the lake and plans are to dewater this side to begin
the drying out process so that reclamation can begin. Ultimately
the entire lake will be reclaimed and reforested into a bald
cypress and blackgum swamp (See J.H. Carter III memorandum and
reclamation plan submitted to C.K. Smith on August 29 , 1990) .
NCWRC is encouraged by the reclamation plans written for the site
by Walter High and Dr. Carter and recommends full compliance with
these plans as written. We are however concerned with the amount
of water level manipulation that will be required to first plant
and then maintain the area in cypress-gum forested wetland.
NCWRC recommends that at the time of reclamation a detailed water
level control and maintenance plan be prepared. Obviously, such

Memo Page 2 July 7 , 1992
a plan should include pond elevation information supplied by a
survey and water control structure design plans and placement
locations.
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1Jaj+l41y, an area of o� V . V.,.• acres l 1V,...a+{..e4a ,..YG liLi l.11 vi ,..11G
"classifier" (known as the "Delta") is currently available for
reclamation. This site would be an ideal location for a stand of
Atlantic white cedar, as suggested by Dr. Carter. The area will
require hand preparation and planting and the drainage way that
is currently carrying water away from the area of the classifier
will need to be cleaned out and stabilized with vegetation prior
to the planting of cedars. Finally, their was some interest
expressed in the development of small food plots on upland areas. '
A good choice for these plots would be crimson and/or Ladino
clovers. They should be seeded in late summer/early fall
(crimson at 15 lbs/acre, ladino at 3 to 5 lbs/acre) for best
growth and top-dressed in spring with 0-10-20 fertilizer.
Thank you for the opportunity to review and comment on this
renewal request. if we may provide additional assistance, please
contact NCWRC Habitat Conservation Biologist, Steve Pozzanghera
at (919) 528-9886.
SAP/lp
cc: Ken Knight, District Wildlife Biologist
Steve Pozzanghera, Habitat Conservation Biologist

Oct,
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment Health and Naturalresources
Division of land Resources
James G. Martin, Governor May 11 , 1992 Charles H. Gardner, P.G., P.E.
William W Cobey, Jr., Secretary Director and State Geolo&rist
Mr. C. K. Smith
Southern Products and Silica Company, Inc.
P.O. Drawer 189
Hoffman, NC 28347-0169
Re: Drowning Creek Deposit Renewal Request
Mining Permit No. 77-04
Richmond County
Dear Mr. Smith:
The initial review has been completed on your renewal request
for the mining permit for the Drowning Creek Deposit in Richmond
County. The following additional information is needed to complete
our review:
1) The permit boundaries are unclear. Please submit a mine
map that clearly indicates the acreage covered by this
permit. This map should verify the 398 acres indicated
in the renewal application as covered by this permit.
2) A reclamation map must be submitted that clearly
indicates the reclamation of all areas affected by
mining. Will all dikes and roads be removed? In what
sequence will they be removed? How will the points of
overflow be stabilized to prevent erosion? Any islands
to be left in the lakes as part of reclamation must be
indicated on the reclamation map.
3 ) Are the active mining areas shown on the mine maps
submitted with the renewal request the expected ten year
mining limits?
4) During the course of our review, comments were solicited
from various agencies within state government. Full
comments have not been received yet from the North
Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission. Additional
information may be needed after receiving their comments.
PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT OUR REVIEW CANNOT BE COMPLETED UNTIL
ALL OF THE ITEMS LISTED ABOVE HAVE BEEN FULLY ADDRESSED.
Gc0106ric31 Sunny SCCtiun Land Quality Section CC0det1C Survey Section
[phone] (919) 733--157-t [phone])
1?0. 13u,( 27687 • Pwkl iph, N.C. 27611-7687 • Telephone[phone]
An Etlual Opportunity Affirmative Action Emplowr

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May 11 , 1992
In order to complete the processing of your renewal request,
please forward two ( 2) copies of the requested information to my
attention at the following address:
Land Quality Section
P. O. Box 27687
Raleigh, N. C. 27611
Please advise at (919) 733-4574 if you should have any
questions on the above.
*�incere
eth U. Chesson
Assistant Mining Specialist
Land Quality Section
BUC\
cc: Joe Glass

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0 North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission 0
512 N. Salisbury Street,Raleigh,North Carolina 27604.1188,919-733.3391
Charles R. Fullwood, Executive Director
M E M O R A N D U M •- OF pp
TO: Beth chesson APR 2 3 1902
Assistant Mining Specialist
Land Quality Section �.f^'n " '• , d
FROM: Dennis L. Stewart, Manager Z. lz�y
Habitat Conservation Program
DATE: April 23 , 1992
SUBJECT: Mining Permit Renewal Request for Southern Products &
Silica, Drowning Creek Mine, Mining Permit No. 77-041
Richmond County, N. C.
Due to an excessive workload, lack of sufficient support
staff and time constraints, the North Carolina Wildlife Resources
Commission (NCWRC) has been unable to satisfactorily review and
evaluate the subject document. To eliminate further delays to
your office, and to assist in the permit renewal process, we have
chosen to not comment on this renewal request.
Be advised that a "no comment" is not suggestive of NCWRC
concurrence with and/or disapproval of a specific mining activity
or its environmental impacts. Should this agency learn of
potential impacts from continued mining at this site to wetlands
and/or critical habitat for any rare, threatened or endangered
species, we will provide supplemental comments to your office.
Thank you for the opportunity to review and comment on this
mining renewal request. If we can be of further assistance
please advise.
DLS/SAP/lp
cc: Steve A. Pozzanghera, Piedmont Region Habitat Biologist

State of North Carolina
Qt`\Qr'i� Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources
Division of Land Resources
Ja es G. Martin, Governor Charles H. Gardner, P.G., P.E.
William W. Cobey, Jr., Secretary May 11 , 1992 Director and State Geologist
Memorandum
To: Fred Harris
Director, Division of Boating and Inland Fisheries
Wildlife Resources Commission
Attention: Habitat Conserva ion Pr am taY.,p
From: Beth U. Chesson
Assistant Mining Specl 1st N 444�
Land Quality Section 6 �� 1
Re: Renewal Request for Southern Products and Sili�
Drowning Creek Deposit 5
Mining Permit No. 77-04
Richmond County
Please find attached for your review a copy of the mining permit renewal
request for the above referenced project. Your staff was unable to comment
on this project when we originally routed it through WRC. This site has a
great amount of wetlands within the permit boundaries that are to be affected
by mining.
Please review this information and advise as to the probability of this
operation having unduly adverse effect on wildlife and freshwater fisheries
(G. S. 74-51 (2) ) . Please respond by June 20 . 1992 so that we may complete
our review.
a "As is the case in our review of all mining permit applications, renewals
and modifications, this office will carefully review all proposed erosion and
sediment control measures to ensure that they are sufficient to restrain
erosion and off-site sedimentation. However, any comments your agency can
provide regarding effects on wildlife and freshwater fisheries would be
greatly appreciated. If your staff wishes to perform a site inspection, it
is recommended that they contact Mr. C. K. Smith at [phone] to set up
a convenient date and time. Also, please send a copy of your comments to the
person noted in the application.
Your continued cooperation in the review of these type requests is
greatly appreciated.
attachments
cc: Joe Glass
Geological Su y Secnon Lind QmAV Smlinn Ccndci1c Soy 5mion
[phone] [phone] (919) 733d836
PO. Nm 276V 0 Palciydi, N.C. 2 7611-7 6 8 7 • TdcpPooc [phone]
An Equal OPPonunlry Affinnadw Aidon Ernidlq r

April 15, 1992
M E M 0 R A N D U M
TO: Beth Chesscnn II
FROM: Joe Glass v
SUBJECT: Renewal Request
Southern Products and Silica
Drowning Creek Mine, No. 77-04
Richmond County
we have completed our review of the above referenced renewal request.
Listed below are our comments:
1 . A quick scan of our files does not indicate that approval has
been granted to mine the Catawba Timber Tract indicated on
Map 5-1 .
2, warning signs and/or physical barriers should be provided
around the property to warn of deep water.
3. Item C.6.b, page 6 - Slopes below the water level should be at
least 1 1/2: 1 , and slopes above the water level should be at
least 3: 1 .
s. DEEM comments are attached.
If there are questions or if additional information is needed, please
contact Steve Cook or myself.
JEG/tf
Enclosure

NII9E SITE REVIEW PORN
DEN COMMENTS
Project: <AeTHEQn 5 4 51 j t&A County: AIC-4nn0 Ni3
J7rypwn T'u M1En'K
Dee: Cipl,�rr 9 9 z
Water Quality Issues: 1�
1 . Watershed/Stream Name and Classification: DA0w N/l+C- C1Z0th
WS7lL H041 Su/P ___
2. Permits: YES NO
- NPDES Permit Required —
NPDES Permit Existing J/
Nondischarge Permit Required
Nondischarge Permit Existing
Wetlands Disturbed —
401 Certification Required
Air Quality Issues:
Air Permit Required —
Air Permit Existing
Groundwater Issues:
Well Permit Required
Well Permit Existing
Groundwater Contamination Problem �G
Comments:
Signed Date

On;
State of North Carolina
Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources
Division of Land Resources
James G. Martin,Govemor Charles H.Gardner
Wiliam W.Cobey,Jr., Secretary March 17 , 1992 Director
Memorandum
To: Fred Harris N
Director, Division of Boating and Inland Fisheri '9 2
Wildlife Resources Commission a MpO 9
Attention: Habitat Ca ationRrograln REHEbN p
From: Beth Chesson -' cps Copl9gwm �
Assistant Mining Specialist 8
Land Quality Section
Re: Mining Permit Renewal Request for Southern Products G Silica
Drowning Creek Mine
Mining Permit No. 77-04
�\ Richmond County
Please find attached for your review a copy of the mining permit renewal
request for the above referenced project. The applicant proposes dredging
sand and gravel from wetland areas along Drowning Creek. Southern Products
and Silica has a permit from the Corps of Engineers and 401 certification
from the Water Quality Section with DEN for the activity in the wetlands.
Please review this information and advise as to the probability of this
operation having unduly adverse effect on wildlife and freshwater fisheries
(G. S. 74-51 ( 2) ) . Please respond by April 17 . 1992 so that we may complete
our review of this request within our statutory time limits.
As is the case in our review of all mining permit applications, renewals
and modifications, this office will carefully review all proposed erosion and
sediment control measures to ensure that they are sufficient to restrain
erosion and off-site sedimentation. However, any comments your agency can
provide regarding effects on wildlife and freshwater fisheries would be
greatly appreciated. If your staff wishes to perform a site inspection, it
is recommended that they contact Mr. C. K. Smith at ( 919)281-3189 to set up
a convenient date and time. Also, please send a copy of your comments to the
person noted in the application.
Your continued cooperation in the review of these type requests is
greatly appreciated.
BUC\
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INVOICE NO. DATE DESCRIPTION GROSS DISCOUNT NET
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SOUTHERN PRODUCTS & SILICA COMPANY, INC.
Inaayroratrd 1933 Posl Office Drawer 189 • Hoffman, N.C. 28347-0189
(919) 2813109 Fax [phone]
March 16, 1992
Mr. Tracy E. Davis R E r, F
Land Quality Section
NC Department of Natural Resources MAR 1 7 1992
and Community Development
Land Quality Section P.O. Box 27687 LAND QUALITY SECTION
'
Raleigh, NC 27611
Dear Tracy,
Enclosed is the mining permit renewal application for our NC mining permit
no. 77-04 which must be renewed not later than August 24, 1992.
Three copies of the application booklet and enclosures are submitted
to you in accordance with instructions received from your Fayetteville
regional office.
Should you have any questions, please call me at [phone].
Respectfully,
SOUTHERN PRODUCTS & SILICA CO. , INC.
C.K. Smith
General Manager
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ENCLOSURES
Enclosure 1 : Old Land Quality Section renewal permit no. 77-4, dated
24 Aug 82.
Enclosure 2: Existing Land Quality Section modified permit no. 77--04,
dated 9 Nov 90.
Enclosure 3: Modification Request to Tracy E. Davis, Land Quality Section,
dated 10. Sept 90.
Enclosure 4: Section 401 Certification of the Federal Clean Water Act
dated 7 Jan 91 including mine maps marked "Enclosure 5. "
Enclosure 5: Maps marked 5-1 and 5-2 depicting existing and new mine
areas.
Enclosure 6: Department of the Army, Section 404 permit no. 199000114.
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RECEIVEQ
MAR 17 1992
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENTLANp QUALITY SECTION
DIVISION OF LAND RESOURCES
LAND QUALITY SECTION
R E N E W A L
P E R M I T
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 Permitting Regulation 15
N.C.A.C. 5B,.and other applicable laws, rules and regulations
Permission is hereby granted to:
Southern Products & Silica Company, Inc. permittee
for the operation of a sand pit
entitled, Drowning Creek Deposit permit no. 77-4
and located in Richmond County, which shall provide
that the usefulness, productivity and scenic values of all lands
and waters affected by this mining operation will receive the
greatest practical degree of protection and restoration.
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In accordance with the application for this mining permit, which is hereby
approved by the Department of Natural Resources & Community Development, here-
inafter referred to as the Department, and in conformity with the approved Recla-
mation 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 Reclmation 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 con-
ditions 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.
Conditions
The permitted mining operation shall not violate standards of air quality,
surface water quality, or ground water quality promulgated by the Environmental
Management Commission.
This permit shall be effective from the date of its issuance until August 24, 1992
and 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:

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OPERATING CONDITIONS
1. Any wastewater processing or mine dewatering shall be in accordance with
permit requirements and regulations promulgated by the Division of
Environmental Management.
2. Any mining process producing air contaminant emissions shall be subject
to the permitting requirements and regulations promulgated by the Division
of Environmental Management.
3. Sufficient buffer shall be maintained between any affected land and any
adjoining waterway to prevent sedimentation of that waterway from erosion
of the affected land and to preserve the integrity of the natural watercourse.
4. Adequate mechanical barriers including but not limited to diversions,
earthen dikes, brush barriers, silt check darns, silt retarding structures,
rip rap pits, or ditches shall be provided in the initial stages of any
land disturbance to prevent sediment from discharging onto adjacent surface
areas or into any lake or natural watercourse in proximity to the affected
land. Eaxthen dikes shall be constructed between the mining area disturbed
and Drowning Creek to prevent sedimentation of Drowning Creek or the
adjoining wetland area.
5. The angle for graded slopes and fills shall be no greater than the angle
which can be retained by vegetative cover or other adequate erosion
control measure, structure or device. In any event, exposed slopes or
any excavated channels, the erosion of which may cause offsite damage
d11P to ci l tntinn shall hra plante d or otherwise provided with F r'—Wn.d
cover, devices or structures sufficient to restrain such erosion.
6. The affected land shall be graded so as to prevent collection of pools of
water that are, or are 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.
7. Sufficient buffer shall be maintained between any excavation and any
adjoining property line to prevent caving of that property and to allow
grading of the sideslopes to the required angle.
8. An Annual Reclamation Report shall be submitted on a form supplied by the
Department on February 1 of each year until reclamation is completed and
approved.
9. The security which was posted pursuant to N.C.G.S. 74-54 in the form of
$12,500.00 Surety Bond is sufficient to cover the sand pit operation
as indicated on 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.

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APPROVED RECLAMATION PLAN
The Mining Permit incorporates this Reclamation Plan, the performance of which
is a condition on the continuing validity of that Mining Permit. Additionally,
the Reclamation Plan is a separable obligation of the permittee, which continues
beyond the term of the Mining Permit.
The approved plan provides:
Minimum Standards As Provided By G. S. 74-53
1. The final slopes is all excavations in soil, sand, gravel and other uncon-
solidated 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 ELined
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 N.C. Agricultural
Experiment Station and the N.C. 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, initiation of reclamation at the earliest =nrarrirah10 time after
completion or termination of mining on any segment of the permit area and
shall be completed within two years after completion or termination of mining.
RECLAMATION CONDITIONS
1. Provided further, and subject to the Reclamation Schedule, the planned
reclamation shall be to restore ..the mine excavation to a lake area and
to level and revegetate the adjoining disturbed areas.
2. Specifications for reclamation shall be as follows:
A. Ahe lal`e area shall D—U excavated o .7.111pourid, &llil.Lcient- waterucpth
to prevent stagnation and to support recreational use.
B. The side slopes of the mine excavation shall be left at lJ horizontal
to 1 vertical grade or flatter below the lake water level and 3 horizontal

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to 1 vertical grade or flatter above the water level.
C. The stockpile, processing or other disturbed area adjacent to the mane
excavation shall be graded level and smoothed.
D. The side slopes of the earthern berms constructed adjacent to Drowning
Creek shall be graded to a 4 horizontal to 1 vertical slope or flatter.
E. No contaminants shall be dumped at the mine site. Scrap metal, trash
or other such waste shall be removed from the site and properly disposed.
F. The affected land shall be graded to prevent the collection of noxious
or foul water.
3. Revegetation Plan
Following site preparation, all areas not inundated by the lake area shall
be revegetated in grasses or other vegetation approved by the Agricultural
Extension Service. Soil nutrients shall be added as necessary to insure
successful revegetation.
4. Reclamation Schedule
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 one
year of completion or termination of mining.
i elitiit issued this the 1_`L day of �'Zk f 1919Z..
BY:
Stephen G. Conrad, Director
Division of Land Resources
By Authority of the Secretary
Of the Department of Natural Resources and Community Development.

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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources
Division of Land Resources
James G.Martin,Governor Charles H. Gardner
Wiliam W. Cobey,Jr.,secretary Director
November 9, 1990
Mr. C . K. Smith , General Manager
Southern Products & Silica Company, Inc.
P. 0. Drawer 189
Hoffman, North Carolina 28347-0189
RE: Permit No. 77-04
Drowning Creek Deposit Mine
Richmond County
Dear Mr. Smith:
Your request to have Mining Permit No. 77-04 for the Drowning Creek
Deposit Mine in Richmond County modified to include the proposed mine
expansion as indicated in your revised modification request letters dated
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attached to the September 10, 1990 letter, and Enclosures 1-8 received by the
Land Quality Section on September 13 , 1990 has been approved with several
conditions. A copy of the modified permit is enclosed.
The conditions in the modified permit were based primarily upon the
initial application. Modifications were made as indicated by the
modification request and as required to insure compliance with The Mining Act
of 1971. The expiration date, mine name and permit number shall remain the
same as before the modification.
The issuance of a mining permit and/or any modification to it does not
supersede local zoning regulations . The responsibility of compliance with
any applicable zoning regulations lies with you.
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An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer

Mr. C. K. Smith
November 9, 1990
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Please review the modified permit and advise this office at (919)
733-4574 should you have any question concerning this matter.
Sincerely,
Trac Davis , E . I .7.
Mining Specialist
Land Quality Section
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Enclosure
cc: Mr. Joe Glass, P.E.
Mr. John Dorney
Mr. Dennis Stewart
Mr. Hugh Heine

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH 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 15 NCAC
5 B, and other applicable laws ,-rules and regulations
Permission is hereby granted to:
Southern Products & Silica Company, Inc.
Drowning Creek Deposit Mine
Richmond County - Permit No. 77-04
for the operation of a
Sand Mine
which shall provide that the usefulness, productivity and scenic
values of all lands and waters affected by this mining operation
will receive the greatest practical degree of protection and
restoration.

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In accordance with the application for this mining permit, which is hereby
approved by the Department of Environment, Health 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.
Modifications
This permit has been modified to include the proposed mine expansion as
indicated in the revised modification request letters dated July 30, 1990 and
September 10, 1990, the Description of Mining Procedures attached to the
Septe�iiuer ID, 17w IeLLeI, arlu Glllloslires 1-O f-eLeIYed Uy LIIC Lan' V IILy
Section on September 13, 1990 with several conditions .
Expiration Date
This permit shall be effective from the date of its issuance until August 24,
1992.

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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:
1 . Any wastewater processing or mine dewatering shall be in accordance with
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Management Commission.
2. Any mining process producing air contamination emissions shall be subject
to the permitting requirements and rules promulgated by the N.C.
Environmental Management Commission.
3. A. Any mining activity affecting wetlands shall be in accordance with the
requirements and regulations promulgated and enforced by the U. S.
Army rorps of Engineers and the N. C. Division of Environmental
Management, Water Quality Certification Program, DEHNR.
B. No mining activity shall affect wetlands at the site until both a 401
General Water Quality Certification Permit and a 404 Corps of
Engineers permit have been issued for this site. Any conditions
stated in these permits shall contemporaneously become conditions of
the mining permit.
Cuff 1%,1G11t VUffer 1ni, 1 imum1 of 300 feet urld I JtUF bed) s I I a I I be Illd l niLa I InCU
between any affected land and any adjoining waterway to prevent
sedimentation of that waterway from erosion of the affected land and to
preserve the integrity of the natural watercourse.
5. The mining operation at this site shall be conducted as indicated in the
revised modification request letters dated July 30, 1990 and September 10,
1990, the Description of Mining Procedures attached to the September 10, .
1990 letter, and Enclosures 1-8 received by the Land Quality Section on
September 13, 1970U.
6. A. Adequate mechanical barriers including but not limited to diversions ,
earthen dikes , brush barriers, silt check dams, silt 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 or natural
watercourse in proximity to the affected land.
L. All surface water runoff from t=ne affected areas at the site shall be
diverted internal to the mine excavation.
7. The angle for graded slopes and fills shall be no greater than the angle
which can be retained by vegetative cover or other adequate erosion control
measure, structure, or device. In any event, exposed slopes or any
excavated channels , the erosion of which may cause offsite damage because
of siltation , shall be planted or otherwise provided with ground cover,
devices or structures sufficient to restrain such erosion.

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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 shall be maintained between any excavation and any
adjoining property line or right-of-way to prevent caving of that property
and to allow grading of the sideslopes to the required angle.
11 . An Annual Reclamation Report shall be submitted on a form supplied by the
Department by February 1 of each year until reclamation is completed and
approved.
12 Thp operator shall notify the Department in writing of the Hocire 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. Approval to implement such changes must be obtained from
the Department prior to on-site implementation of the revisions.
13. The security which was posted pursuant to N.C.G.S. 74-54 in the form of a
$25 ,000.00 Blanket Bond is sufficient to cover the operation as indicated
on the approved application. This security must remain in force for this
permit to he valid_ The total affected land shall not exceed the bonded 4
acreage.
14. A. Authorized representatives of the Division of Archives and History
shall be granted access to the site to determine the presence of
significant archaeological resources.
B. Pursuant to N. C. G. S. 70 Article 3, "The Unmarked Human Burial and
Human Skeletal Remains Protection Act," should the operator or any
rperson in hic ampl`n'y enrnllnter human skeletal r ew;— , —mediate
notification shall be provided to the county medical examiner and the
chief archaeologist, North Carolina Division of Archives and History.

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APPROVED RECLAMATION PLAN
The Mining Permit incorporates this Reclamation Plan , the performance of which
is a condition on the continuing validity of that Mining Permit. Additionally,
the Reclamation Plan is a separable obligation of the permittee, which continues
beyond the terms of the Mining Permit.
The approved plan provides:
Minimum Standards As Provided By G.S. 74-53
1. The final slopes in all excavations in soil , sand, gravel and other
unconsolidated materials shall be at such an angle as to minimize the
possibility of slides and be consistent with the future use of the land.
2. Provisions for safety to persons and to adjoining property must be provided
in all excavations in rock.
3. All overburden and spoil shall be left in a configuration which is in
accordance with accepted conservation practices and which is suitable for
the proposed subsequent use of the land.
4. No small pools of water shall be allowed to collect or remain on the mined
area that are, likely to become noxious , odious or foul .
5. The revegetation plan shall conform to accepted and recommended agronomic
and reforestation practices as established by the North Carolina
Agricultural Experiment Station and the North Carolina Forest Service.
,6. Permittee shall conduct reclamation activities pursuant to the Reclamation
Plan herein incorporated. These activities shall be conducted according to
the time schedule included in the plan, which shall to the extent feasible
provide reclamation simultaneous with mining operations and in any event,
provide reclamation at the earliest practicable time after completion or
termination of mining on any segment of the permit area and shall be
completed within two years after completion or termination of mining.
RECLAMATION CONDITIONS:
1. Provided further, and subject to the Reclamation schedule, the planned
reclamation shall be to restore the mine excavations to wetland/lake areas
and to grade and revegetate the adjacent disturbed areas with wetland
vegetation/tree species conducive to the area .
2. The specifications for surface gradient restoration to a surface suitable
for the planned future use are as follows:
A. All lake areas shall be excavated to maintain a minimum average water
depth of four feet.

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B. All mined areas at the site shall be reclaimed in increments of no
more than 50 acres at any one time, except for the 8.34 acres of the
Rosy Tract (Area Al) that will remain as a permanent fresh water
reservoir (i .e. , once development of Area C1 has commenced and all
aspects of the active mining operation have been transferred from the
previous mine section (Area BI) to Area C1 , complete reclamation of
Area -61 shall be initiated and substantially completed by the time
mining activities have been completed in Area C1 , etc. )
C. Reclamation of all mine areas at the site shall include the creation
of "fan" areas along the southern mine boundary, establishing
acceptable islands for wildlife habitat, and breaching the dikes to
drain excess water to facilitate leveling of said dikes to the proper
slope (both below and above the normal water level ) .
D. The sideslopes to the lake ,excavation shall be graded to a 3
horizontal to I vertical or flatter above the water level and 1 112
horizontal to 1 vertical or hatter helnl.i +hn ode+n level, .
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E. Any areas used for wastepiles , screening, stockpiling or other
processing shall be leveled and smoothed.
F. No contaminants shall be dumped at the mine site. Scrap metal , trash
or other such waste shall be removed from the site and properly
disposed.
(y The affected 1 aiid shall l be graded tided L. prevent the C.0 1 1 e4 t 1 VII V 1 noX f us
or foul water.
3. Revegetation Plan:
After site preparation, all disturbed land areas shall be revegetated as
recommended by Mr. Walter B. High, District Conservationist, Richmond Soil
and Water Conservatihn District on August 28, 1990 and Mr. J . H. Carter
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stipulations: (1) emergent plants shall be immediately planted along the
edge of the created lake where they will not interfere with mining
activities , (2) cypress and white cedar shall be randomly planted rather
than in rows to simulate a natural stand and (3) mast producing tree
species such as black gum, water oak, willow oak, laurel oak , swamp
chestnut oak, overcup oak, beech , and hickories shall be planted on the
graded dike and fan areas to provide significantly higher wildlife value in
the form of high energy food and den sites. To ensure adequate survival
for a viable forest, all trees shall be planted on no less than a iu foot
by 10 foot spacing.

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4. These Reclamation Conditions shall be subject to change in order to conform
with the reclamation plans and conditions approved and issued by the 404
process of the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers and the 401 Water Quality
Certification process of the N. C. Division of Environmental Management,
Water Quality Section, DEHNR.
5. 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.
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modified this 9th day of November, 1990 pursuant to G.S. 74-52.
By: Z. �.
Charles H. Gardner, Director
Division of Land Resources
By Authority of the Secretary
Of the Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources

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SOUTHERN PRODUCTS & SILICA COMPANY. INC.
I....m.,,r.d IU-1 - Post Office Drawer 189 , Hoffman, N.C. 28347-0189
Telephone.
September. 10 , 1990 [phone] Or [phone]
Mr. Tracy E. Davis
Land Quality Section
NC Department of Environment Health,
and Natural Resources -
P . O . Box 27G87
Raleigh , NC 27611
Dear Mr . Davis :
Pursuant to .our meeting with you on Thursday, August 3D ,
1990 , I want to review the information items you initially
requested over the telephone . These items are listed below
and copies are enclosed for your convenient reference . _.
Enclosure is Mine Advance Plan ( 3 copies )
Enclosure 2 : Cross section of dike construction
drawing by Bethea Engineering Co . ( 3 copies )
Enclosure 3 . Revegetation data provided by Richmond
County Soil Conservation Service and Dr. J . H .
Carter, III , Consulting Biologist
Enclosure 4 : Cross section of dike area after dikes are
removed for reclamation purposes, depicting slopes
above and below lake water level and contour of lake
bottom .
In addition, we are providing the information you requested
regarding a detailed description of company mining
procedures. These procedures are the same as authorized
under our current permit . The following enclosures are
provided as illustrations :
Enclosure 5: work plot of proposed new mine area ( 3
copies )
Enclosure G : Cross section of typical single mine strip
Enclosure 7 , Overview of single mine strip ( typical )
Enclosure S : Enlarged , surveyed vicinity map depicting
how area shown in enclosure 5 is situated geographically
in relation to Drowning Creek and surrounding lands .
Finally, please refer to Enclosure 1 ( 3 copies ) which depicts
a mine advance plan beginning with Area A-1 ( 8 . 34 acres ) and ,
proceeding through Areas B1 , Cl , D1 , a 4--£T'in increments of
45-50 acres . This enclosure also depicts each 60 ' wide mine �J
EivoLoru of J
FILTER GRAVEL • FILTER SAND • BLASTING SAND • CAROLINA DECORATIVE AGGREGATE

Ltr. Mr. Davis
Sept 10 , 1990
Page
strip, where it begins and ends , and how the dredge cuts
advance east to west through the deposit .
Should you have any questions or require clarification on any
information presented, please call me as soon as possible .
I sincerely appreciate your assistance in this matter and
look forward to hearing from you soon .
Respectfully,
SOUTHERN PRODUCTS & SILICA CO . , INC .
C . K . Smith
General Manager
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Enclosures

.Description of Mining Procedures
Mining Plan:
The enclosures listed below are provided as a reference to
the description of mining procedures which will follow.
Enclosure 5 : Provides a detailed, close-up view of the area
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to be mined (Areas Al - -ET) .
Enclosure 6 : Provides a cross section of the mine area.
Enclosure 7 : Provides a detailed overview of a single mine
strip.
Enclosure 8 : Provides an enlarged vicinity overview of how
the areas (Al - -rrj in Enclosure 5 are situated
geographically in relation to Drowning Creek, the present
mining and plant site (Tyner) , and surrounding lands .
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Refer to Enclosure 5 : Areas Al - -ET totalling -24--E nacres
will be mined at approximately 5 acres per year, for a total of
approximately 40 years . The length of each mine strip in areas Ai
---e'T will vary from 850 ' in length to 2150 ' in length. In all
areas each mine strip will be 60 ' in width . The depth of each
layer in a mine strip in areas is depicted in the cross section of
the mine area (Enclosure 6 ) .
Many variables render it impractical to submit a perfect mine
advance plan ; variables affecting mine advance include weather
conditions, economic demand for products , manpower availability,
and quality and volume of usable material recovered from each
area. Considering these variables , maximum flexibility in mining
either area at random times at varying rates- of speed is
essential . It is emphasized that the ultimate controlling factor

in mining both areas is expiration of the lease in 2029 .
Refer to Enclosure 8 : Area C , the lake created by the existing
mining operation, is the area into which the water discharge pipe
carrying turbid wash water from the plant site empties . Heavier
material is naturally settled out closer to the lake shore with
finer material being deposited further out .
In addition, a 75 ' wide strip of land between the Tyner and
Rosy property line will be left intact so that ultimately a
separate and distinct lake area from that depicted on the Tyner
land or Area C will be created . Although turbid wash water from
mining operations on the Rosy land will initially return to the
existing Tyner lake , this situation will be temporary until
dredging on the Rosy and Rankin lands creates a lake of sufficient
L .�.
size to support a separate wash water reservoir . When this
his
happens the Tyner lake will no longer be utilized .
Refer to Enclosure 7 :
1 . On a typical 60 ' wide mine strip (Area C ) standing timber
and underbrush are removed by manual labor utilizing chain saws
and bush axes . Access to the area (Area C ) is provided by the
existing road ( dike ) or Area B .
2 . A new road (Area D ) is then constructed next to the newly
formed tree line at the edge of Area E , the unmined area,
utilizing fill material from the plant site . This new road (Area
D ) will serve as the new dike and impound the lake water once the
avictinn rnnr] IAra;; R1 r1ri-Am-ei mit. _ This dike in coniuncti.on
with the permanent dike (Area F ) marking the 300 ' line from the
creek, and high ground areas isolates and impounds the mine area ,
allowing fine material to settle out of the turbid lake water.

The new road (dike ) or (Area D ) also replaces the existing road
(Area B ) as a service road for mine vehicles servicing the dredge
and pipeline .
3. Utilizing the existing road (Area B ) as a platform, a
draglinna ramnvac nn rnximataly 4-A fact of nvprhurden from the
cleared 60 ' strip (Area C ) and transfers this material to the
opposite side of the existing road (Area B ) into the lake (Area
A ) . This material fills in the previously dredged strip and
serves to raise the bottom of that strip toward lake level . In
addition, the dragline simultaneously removes the existing road
( Area B ) as it moves along and transfers this material also to the
lake bottom in the previously- mined strip. After completing its
work on the strip, the dragline returns to the beginning of the
strip via the permanent road ( dAke ) or (Area i' ) a nd the newroad
( dike ) or ( area D ) .
4 . As water has filled the 60 ' strip (Area A) where the
dragline removed the overburden and part of the' existing road
(Area B ) , a dredge , sweeping laterally from side to side across
the 60 ' strip ( area C ) , breaks up the bottom with a cutter head .
As it follows a pathway ( G ) down the strip, the loosened sand and
gravel are pumped in a slurry through a pipeline mounted on
pontoons on the lake surface to the plant site for separating ,
screening, and washing . Turbid water separated from usable
material is returned to the impounded lake through the water
discharge pipe coming from the main plant.

UNITED STATES r : DEPARTMENT OF. SO CO6RVATION 125 South Hance St . --Box 2
- AGRICULTURE SERVICE Rockingham, N. C. 28379
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August 28, 1990
C. K . Smith , General - Manager
Southern Products & Silica Co . , Inc .
Q .O. Drawer 189
Hoffman , NC 28347
Dear Mr . Smith :
Soil Scientist Steve Evans and I were glad to meet with you on Friday
to examine the Tyner Lake dike and alluvial fan that would be like
the dikes and alluvial fans that would need to have a plan of
reclamation in order for you to qualify for a permit to extend your
mining operation .
In addition to our soils investigations , we also observed the flora
of the area. I have since talked with two individuals in our Raleigh
state office----plant material specialist Keith Salvo and biologist
Phil Edwards---who have made recommendations for your site which I
would like to convey to you .
We want you to understand that these recommendations are practical
while also being . quite sound . The recommendations that are given
below should allow the wetland areas to develop naturally while
designed to enhance their earliest stages of development .
I understand that the reclamation slope grades under which you are
operating in your current permit are 1 1/2 : 1 verticol grade below
water level and 3: 1 verticol grade above water level . I feel that
these grades are quite adequate for use -i n -any future reclamation
plan .
The fringe areas that will be near but above the water level for most
of the growing season should be seeded to a mixture of Kanlow
switchgrass (4 lbs . ' pure live seed/ac . ) , Japanese millet (20
lbs ./ac . ) , and giant smartweed (20 lbs . /ac. ) in addition to the
planting of maidencan.e rhysomes in rows 2 feet apart with plants 3
feet apart in the rows (7260 plants/ac . ) . The maidencane should be
planted in March and the other plants should be seeded i n Apr i t or
May . Fertilize all areas above the water line with 500 lbs . /ac . of
either 5-10-10 or 10-10-10 fertilizer . It will not be . necessary to
add lime to the planting site .
In addition to the above , I also recommend the occasional planting of
bald cypress seedlings alternating with Atlantic white cedar
seedlings . A linear spacing for the cypress would be every 50 feet
with the white cedars planted in between the cypress . On a grid
pattern the cypress should be planted a 50 ' x 50 ' basis with the
cedars planted on .a smaller grid , 25' x. 25 ' , intermingled with the
cypress . These seedlings could be planted in the winter before or
after the establishment of the materials and c.an be ordered through
the N. C. Forest Service in the fall .

It is believed that, with the above recommendation , Nature would soon j
begin a natural succession of various plants , while , in the meantime ,
a habitat would have been established that would have valuable
wildlife benefits . j
I would also affer the above recommendations for the reclamation of
the Tyner Lake area when mining activities are complete there .
If a more mature wetland environment is your wish , you could also
consider such plants as hardstem bullrush , giant burreed , and
Sagitaria sp . (duck potato) . j
ISincerely ,
Walter B. HighhV
District Conservationist
cc : Steve Evans
Phil Edwards
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P.O. Box 891
Southern Pines, NC. 28388
Mr. C.K. 'Smith, General Manager
Southern Products & Silica Co. , Inc.
P.O. Box 189
Hoffman, NC 28347
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I have reviewed the reclamation plan prepared by Walter B. High, District
Conservationist, Soil Conservation Service (USDA) , for your sand and gravel
mine on Drowning Creek, Richmond County, NC. I find the plan ecolo&ically
sound, and recommend its implementation with some modifications.
The basic thrusts of the plan are to rapidly stabilize and provide vegetative
cover on disturbed wetland soils. Kanlow swithchgrass, Japanese millet, and
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smart eed are to be Seeded onto the rPShaned dikes and exposed spoil fan.
These species will provide cover and food for a variety of wildlife including
hispid cotton rats, marsh rabbits, various frogs and snakes, common yellowthroats
red-winged blackbirds, and numerous other songbirds. Giant smartweed will
provide food for wood ducks along the dike edges.
The initial seeding will begin the long-term reclamation of the site through
natural succession. The ultimate goal is reestablishment of mature swamp
forest supporting native plant and animal species. The planting of maidencane,
a iur a.uti'. Wetland grass mill aid the rPr_nVPry to a nFiitivP nlnnr
community, while providing perennial soil stablization and. wildlife cover.
Other native perennial wetland species, already present onsite, will seed
onto the disturbed soils naturally, adding to the natural diversity of the site.
The plan also calls for the planting of baldcypress and Atlantic white cedar
seedlings. Gum-cypress is the' most "ecologically" valuable (and mature)
plant community onsite. Baldcypress is a long-lived tree, and can live 100's
to 1000+ years. Baldcypress was once common in the Drowning Creek area, but
has largelyeliminated through selective lnnotinb ThP planting of thi..q -,nPriPs
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will help reverse continuing declines. Black gum is still common in the area,
and can be expected to naturally reinvade the mine site.
Atlantic white cedar was formerly common in the Sandhills, but has suffered
severe depletion due to siltation, fire exclusion, and logging. This species
normally grows in •dense, even-aged stands. Such stands are now rare and. growing
scarcer. Planting this species on site will help reverse the negative trend
in Atlantic white cedar populations.
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subject to flooding. I suggest that the planting of this species be limited
to such areas, at a spacing of 1 seedling per 15 — 25' , with some clumping of
seedlings. Atlantic white cedar should be planted to simulate natural stands
on the drier sites. This would require planting seedlings at a spacing of
about 3 X 3' to 6X6' , with some randomness in the spacing.
Again, the goal of reclamation should be to ultimately reforest the site
with mature, forested wetland communities, preferably types that are now
in short supply in this area. This plan, with minor modifications, will
meet this goal.
Sincerely,
Dr. J.N. Carter III
Consulting Biologist

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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
512 North Salisbury Street 0 Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
James C- Martin,Governor George I. Everett, Ph.D.
Wiliam W.Cobey,Jr.,Secretary Director
January 7 , 1991
Mr . C. K. Smith
Southern Products and Silica Co. , Inc.
P.O. Drawer 189
Hoffman, North Carolina 28347
Dear Mr . Smith:
Subject: Certification Pursuant to Section 401 of the Federal
Clean Water Act,
Proposed Mine Expansion
Southern Products and Silica Co. , Inc .
Drowning Creek
Richmond County
Attached hereto are two ( 2) copies of Certification No. 2551
issued to Southern Products and Silica Co. , Inc . , dated January
7_L 1991.
If we can be of further assistance, do not hesitate to
contact us .
Sincerely.,
i eorge T. Everett
Director
Attachments
CC : Wilmington District Corps of Engineers
Fayetteville Regional Office
Mr. William Mills
Mr. John Parker
Mr. Frank Boteler
P.O. Box 27687,Raleigh,North Carolina 27611-7687 Telephone [phone]
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NORTH CAROLINA
1Z1 CHMOND COUNTY
CERTIFICATION
THIS CERTIFICATION is issued in conformity with the
requirements of Section 401 Public Laws 92-500 and 95-217 of the
United States and subject to the North Carolina Division of
Environmental Management Regulations in 15 NCAC 2H, Section . 0500
to Southern Products and Silica Co. , Inc. , pursuant to an
application filed on the 16th day of January, 1990 and
subsequent amendments to the application and supporting
information to expand the Hoffman Mine into wetland areas
adjacent to Drowning Creek.
The Application provides adequate assurance that the
discharge of fill material into the wetlands adjacent to Drowning
Creek. in conjunction with the proposed mine expansion in Richmond
County will not result in a violation of applicable Water Quality
Standards and discharge guidelines . Therefore, the State of North
Carolina certifies that this activity will not violate Sections
301 , 302, 303 , 306 , 307 of PL 92-500 and PL 95-217 if conducted
in accordance with the application and conditions hereinafter set
forth.
Condition( s ) of Certification:
1 . That the activity be conducted in such a manner as
to prevent significant increase in turbidity
outside the area of construction or construction
related discharge ( increases such that the
turbidity in the Stream is 50 NTU' s or less are not
considered significant) .
2 . That the applicant shall plant the reclamation area
( approx. 21 acres) with black gum and bald cypress,
as well as Atlantic white cedar, and wetland oak
species ( along upland edge of reclamation site) .
Planting about 400 stems per acre with 1 year or
older seedlings shall be conducted. Plantings of
seedlings shall be somewhat random rather than
strictly in rows. White cedar should be planted in
monoculture clumps at a 3 to 6 foot spacing.
Existing wetland soils taken from the mine site
must be used to prepare the reclamation site as
much as possible . Reclamation shall begin as soon
as feasible but no later than five years from the
date of the Section 404 Permit .issuance . As such,
the reclamation effort may include land in the
existing pond and associated delta.
3 . Emergent, herbaceous wetland plants must be planted
along the edge of the lake after reclamation .where
feasible.

Water Quality Certification No. 2551
Southern Products and Silica Co. , Inc.
Page Two
4 . Monitoring of the initial reclamation area shall be
for a minimum of 5 years after completion of the
reclamation. The attached monitoring plan shall be
followed. If monitoring reveals that the
reclamation is unsuccessful, the applicant will be
required to take additional measures to ensure
success.
5 . The applicant must donated approximately 109 acres
of suitable land adjacent to the Lumber River
within one year of the issuance of the Section 404
Permit . The land will be donated to either the
Nature Conservancy or N. C. State Parks System upon
written arrreement htr the �:^r�Y, r n --I n;
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Recreation.
violations of any condition herein set forth shall result in
revocation of this Certification.
This Certification shall become null and void unless the
above conditions are made conditions of the Federal Permit .
This the 7th day of January, 1991 .
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
/,George T. Everett, Director
WQC# 2551

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Water Quality Ceritification No. 2551
Monitoring Plan for Restoration Site
This monitoring plan is patterned after the MIST methodology
(White, et. al. 1989 . MIST: A methodology to classify
pre-project mitigation sites and develop performance standards
for construction and restoration of forested wetlands . ) The
Southern Products creation site would be ranked as a Class III
for vegetation, Class IV for soils and Class IV for hydrology.
This methodology should be used as an informational source as
needed by the applicant.
Vegetation
A reference forest ecosystem (RFE) shall be described in a
document to be submitted to DEM for written approval. This RFE
should Ar3pmiat-P1 v descri he the target_ Wetl and ( g„m-r�mrPcc ,.,hirA
cedar and oak forests) which originally existed in the area but
no longer is present due to past disturbance. This RFE will be
used to compare the success of the mitigation site. In mid-
August to mid-October for each of five years after creation, the
mitigation and RFE sites shall be surveyed by appropriate plant
ecology methods ( including permanent quadrants) for dominance,
density and cover for trees, saplings, seedlings and herbaceous
layers. Species importance values and densities will be compared
between the RFE and creation site.
Tree density ( trees per acre) for the creation site shall be
projected from planted sapling survival rates. The final pro-
jected survival of overstory species at 10 years should be within
200 of the RFE tree density for each overstory species. If this
criteria is not met, additional planting will be necessary. This
20% criteria should be considered as a goal to be met rather than
an absolute standard. It is subject to change with written
agreement with DEM. A written report of vegetation ( and other )
sampling will be presented to the Division of Environmental Man-
agement by. January 31st of each year. Results of all monitoring,
remedial actions and other information shall be included in the
annual report . It is anticipated that active plant management
may be required ( e.g. , removal of nuisance, weedy species) during
the reclamation.
Hydrology
The applicant shall monitor the created wetland site once a
year for five years after creation to ensure that hydrology has
been established. Notes of hydrology (draft lines, water depth,
etc . ) shall be made . Any repairs shall be done within 30 days of
discovery.
Soils
During the first, third and .fifth years of the five year
monitoring period, the applicant shall take at least one core

sample per two acres from the restored site and one sample from a
nearby wetland as similar as possible to the RFE with an auger in
the reclamation site . Soil sample locations shall be mapped and
subsequent samples taken nearby. Sampling frequency may be
reduced by written agreement with DEM if data reveal that the
site is sufficently uniform so as to make intensive sampling
redundant.
Soil samples shall be compared to Muncell color charts for
hue, value and chroma. Other soil monitoring shall include
saturated hydraulic conductivity, pH, Al, Cu, Zn, S, Mn, base
saturation, conductivity, redox potential, N, P, K and organic C.

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DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY PERMIT
Southern Products and Silica Co. , Inc.
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Permittee Hoffman, -North Carolina 28347
Permit No, Action ID. 199000114
Issuing Office CESAW-CO—E
NOTE: The term "you" and its derivatives, as used in this permit, means the permittee or any future transferee. The term
"this office" refers to the appropriate district or division office of the Corps of Engineers having jurisdiction over the permitted
activity or the appropriate official of that office acting under the authority of the commanding officer.
You are authorized to perform work in accordance with the terms and conditions specified below.
Project Description:
To place excavated material in wetlands adjacent to Drowning Creek to establish
a dike/service road facilitating sand and gravel mining operations on property
off U.S. Highway 1, Beaver Dam Township.
Project Location:
Richmond County, North Carolina
Permit Conditions:
General Conditions:
1, The time limit for completing the work authorized ends on December 31, 2002 If you find that you need
more time to complete the authorized activity, submit your request for a time extension to this office for consideration at least
one month before the above date is reached.
2. You must maintain the activity authorized by this permit in good condition and in conformance with the terms and condi-
tions of this permit. You are not relieved of this requirement if you abandon the permitted activity, although you may make
a good faith transfer to a third party in compliance with General Condition q below. Should you wish to cease to maintain
the authorized activity or should you desire to abandon it without a good faith transfer, you must obtain a modification of
this permit from this office, which may require restoration of the area.
3. If you discover any previously unknown historic or archeological remains while accomplishing the activity authorized by
this permit, you must immediately notify this office of what you have found. We will initiate the Federal and state coordina-
tion required to determine if the remains warrant a recovery effort or if the site is eligible for listing in the National Register
of historic Places.
ENG FORM 1721,Nov 86 EDITION OF SEP 82 IS OBSOLETE,
(33 CFR 325 (Appendix A)J
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4. If you sell the property associated with this permit, you must obtain the signature of the new owner in the space provided
and forward a copy of the permit to this office to validate the transfer of this authorization.
5. If a conditioned water quality certification has been issued for your nrnject,you.mu.-t comply with the conditions specified
in the certification as special conditions to this permit. For your convenience, a copy of the certification is attached if it con•
tains such conditions.
6. You must allow representatives from this office to inspect the authorized activity at any time deemed necessary to ensure
that it is being or has been accomplished in accordance with the terms and conditions of your permit.
Special Conditions:
See enclosed sheet.
Further Information:
1, Congressional Authorities: You have been authorized to undertake the activity described above pursuant to:
( ) Section, 1'.of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899 (33 U.S.G. 403).
(X) Section 404 of the Clean Water Act(33 U,S.C. 1344).
( ) Section 103 of the Marine Protection, Research and Sanctuaries Act of 1972 (33 U.S.C. 1413).
2. Limits of this authorization.
a. This permit does not obviate the need to obtain other Federal,state, or local authorizations required by law.
b. This permit does not grant any property rights or exclusive privileges.
c. This permit does not authorize any injury to the property or rights of others.
d. This permit does not authorize interference with any existing or proposed Federal project.
S. Limits of Federal Liability. In issuing this permit, the Federal Government does not assume any liability for the following:
a, Damages to the permitted project or uses thereof as a result of other permitted or unpermitted activities or from natural
causes.
b. Damages to the permitted project or uses thereof as a result of current or future activities undertaken by or on behalf
of the United States in the public interest.
c. Damages to,persons, property, or to other'permitted or unpermitted activities or structures caused by the activity
authorized by this permit.
d. Design or construction deficiencies associated with the permitted work.
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e. Damage claims associated with any future modification,suspension,or revocation of this permit.
4. Reliance on Applicant's Data The determination of this office that issuance of this permit is not contrary to the public
interest was made in reliance on the information you provided.
5. Reevaluation of Permit Decision. This office may reevaluate its decision on this permit at any time the circumstances
warrant. Circumstances that could require a reevatestion include, but are not limited to, the following:
a. You fail to comply with the terms and conditions of this permit.
b. The information provided by you in support of your permit application proves to have been false, incomplete, or
inaccurate(See 4 above).
C. Significant new Information surfaces which this office did not consider in reaching the original public Interest decision.
Such a reevaluation may result in a determination that it is appropriate to Use the suspension, modification, and revocation
procedures contained in 33 CFR 325.7 or enforcement procedures such as those contained in 33 CFR 325.4 and 326.5. The
'referenced enforcement procedures provide for the issuance of in administrative order requiring you to comply with the terms
and condition of your permit and for the Initiation of legal action where appropriate. You will be required to pay for any
corrective measures ordered by this office, and If you fall to comply with such directive, this office may in certain situations
(such as those specified in 33 CFR 209.170) accomplish the corrective measures by contract or otherwise and bill you for the
cost
5. Extensions. General condition I establishes a time limit for the completion of the activity authorized by this permit. Unless
there a circumstances requiring either a prompt completion of the authorized activity or a reevaluation of the public interest
decia on,the Corps will normally give favorable consideration to a request for an extension of this time limit.
Your signature below, as permittee,indicate&that you accept and agree to comply with the terms and condition of this permit.
SOUTHERN PRODUCTS & SILICA CO, INC.
(F RM1E TTEE) t ^(DATE)
This permit becomes effective when the Federal official, designated to act for the Secretary of the Army, has signed below,
1S ICT ENGINEER) (DATE)
[C2 WA TER S. TULLOCH,. COLONEL
When the structures or work authorized by this permit are still in existence at the time the property is transferred, the terms and
conditions of this permit will continue to be binding on the new owner(s)of the property.To validate the transfer of this permit
and the associated liabilities associated with compliance with its terms and condition, have the transferee sign and date below.
(TRANSFEREE) (DATE)
3 U.S.00VEPNMEMePINTING OFFICE, INS—71N2a

SPECIAL CONDITIONS
a. The activity will be conducted in such a manner as to prevent a
significant increase in turbidity outside the area of construction or
construction-related discharge. Increases such that the turbidity in the
waterbody is 50 NTU'S or less are not considered significant.
b. The permittee will maintain a 300-foot-wide wetland buffer along
Drowning Creek. This area will not be mined.
C. In accordance with the approved mitigation plan revised April 15,
1991, the permittee will reclaim at least 21 acres of bottomland, hardwood
wetlands. The reclamation area may include land in the existing pond and
associated delta.
(1) This area will be planted with black gum and bald cypress, as well
as Atlantic white cedar. Wetland oak species will be planted along the upland
edge of the reclamation site. Planting approximately 400 stems per acre with
one year of older seedlings will be conducted. Plantings of seedlings will be
somewhat random rather than strictly in rows. White cedar should be planted
in monoculture clumps with 3 to 6--foot spacings. Where feasible, emergent,
herbaceous wetlands plants will be planted along the edge of the lake after
reclamation.
(2) To the extent possible, existing wetlands soils taken .from the
mine site will be used to prepare the reclamation site.
(3) Reclamation will begin as soon as feasible, but no later than 5
years from the issuance date of this permit.
(4) Monitoring of the initial reclamation area will be for a minimum
of 5 years after completion of the reclamation. The monitoring plan attached
to North Carolina Water Quality Certification No. 2551, dated January 7, 1991,
will be followed. If monitoring reveals that the reclamation is unsuccessful,
the permittee will be required to take additional measures to ensure success.
(5) A copy of the monitoring report will also be submitted to the U.S
Fisheries and Wildlife Service by January 31 of each year.
NOTE: As compensation for the loss of 109 acres of wetland, 218 acres of
bottomland hardwood swamp on the Lumber River in Robeson County, N.C. , was
purchased by the applicant and transferred to the National Conservancy by deed
deed dated November 1, 1991.

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A permit to and gravel mining operations ORproper " off U.S. Dwy 1 .
at Deaver Dam Township, Rl, a ty, North Carolina
Southern 4E u . ' Company, Inc.
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MAR 1 7 1992
LAND QUALITY SECTION
APPLICATION FOR
NORTH CAROLINA MINING
PERMIT
State of North Carolina
Department of Natural Resources
and Community Development
Division of Tend Resources
Land Quality Section
P.O. Box 27687
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
(919) 733-3833
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
LAND QUALITY SECTION
APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
• (PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE)
1 . Name of Mine Drowning Creek County Richmond
1. Name of Applicant Southern Products & Silica Co, Inc.
;t. Permanent address for receipt of official mail. P.O. Drawer 189, Roffman. NC 2R347
*Telephone [phone]
4. Mine Office Address Hwy 1 North Y.O. Drawer 189, Hoffman, NC 28347
Telephone [phone]
Mine Manager C.K. Smith
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 .Gt, , 6a,..•eP --�a..Date ��'% / Z { 19 9 i
Print Name /-1-
Title 67tr�nA G /11.4uAseN-
'The Land Quality Section should be notified of change in 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. GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS OF MINE.
1 . Total acreage at site covered by this permit application:
Acres owned 41 .89 Acres leased 356' Property owner if leased
Shirley A. & David Tvner: P. R. Rankin
2. Name of all materials mined: sand and gravel
3 . Mining method: Hydraulic Dredge X Underground Shovel &
Truck Dragline & Truck Self-loading Scraper
Other (explain) /I 11
4 . a. Expected maximum depth of mine (feet) 25' ReleraAe elevation: 292.8'
b. Expected average depth of mine ( feet) 8'
5 . Has any areas) at this site been mined in the past? Yes X No_ If no, pro-
ceed to Question 6.
a. Acreage of previously affected land(s) at present site that has not been
reclaimed: 40 (-¢----ux.) acres ( identify all areas on your mine map) .
b. When and by whom was this activity conducted? Southern Products & Silica
Co. , Inc. from 1971 - present
C. Acreage of previously affected land at present site that has been reclaimed:
-0- acres (identify all areas on your mine map) .
d. When and by whom was this activity conducted? N/A
e. Do you wish to exclude any areas noted in 5a or c from this permit application?
Yes No X If yes, how much? acres (identify all
areas on your mine map) .
6. Present (premining) use of the land (estimate acreage for each) :
Crosland_ ac Pasture_ ac Forestry 397.89 as Fish/wildlife ac
Recreation ac Other ac
7. Proposed land use after mining and reclamation 'has been completed
(estimate acreage for each) :
Cropland_ as Pasture as Forestry 223.89 as Fish/Wildlife 114 ac
Recreation ac Other ac
B. DETERMINATION OF AFFECTED ACREAGE AND BOND
1. Number of years for which permit is requested (10 years maximum) . 10
2 . Total affected acreage to be disturbed during initial year of operation:
(See modification request. )
a. Area used for tailing ponds (Existing plant site = acres
b. Area used for stockpiles apprex 25 ac) acres
c. Area used for waste piles acres
d. Area used for processing plants and onsite haul roads acres
R. Area of mine excavation(s) in acres
F. TOTAL a-e 10 cres
�. Estimate the maximum amount of land to be disturbed and unreclaimed
at any one time during the life of the permit. 120 acres
(includes Rosy & Rankin -
2 ponds)

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4. Check acreage to be bonded*: Total affected acreage figure from B2f OR B3 (page 2)
whichever is larger, equals acreage to be bonded. (See 15 NCAC 5B.0003 for bond
amounts. )
0 - 4.99 acres 10 - 24.99 acres
5 - 9.99 acres X 25 + acres
5. a. Will you file a blanket bond or other security covering all of your
mining operations in North Carolina? Yes X No
b. Have you already filed a blanket bond or other security? Yes No�
6. List any mining permits previously issued to the applicant. 77-4 (Statr' of NC)
C. PROTECTION OF NATURAL RESOURCES
] . a. will the operation involve washing the material mined, recycling process water,
or other waste water handling? Yes X No If yes, briefly
describe ail such processes including any chemicals to be used.
(See modification request)
b. Will the operation involve dewatering the mine or discharging fresh or waste
water from the mine or plant. Yes X No If yes, briefly
describe the nature of the discharge and locate all proposed discharge points
on your mine map.
Per operating conditions of existing NC permit No. 77-4, all water discharged
from the mine or plant is discharged into a lake surrounded and impounded
by a dike.
c. If you answered yes to either la or lb, provide evidence that you have applied
for or obtained a water quality permit from the Division of Environmental
Management, Water Quality Section.
NC Water quality Permit No. WQ0002124 dated 9/1.9/89. Permit expires 8/31/94.
*in lieu of the surety bond required by this section, the operator may file with the
De ar Lrrlent a casik deposit, ne otiable secu11l.�eJ a mortgage of real ----ert"
P f � mortgage r
acceptable to the Department, or an assignment of a savings account in a North
Carolina bank on an assignment form prescribed by the Department. The amount of
land disturbed and unrecla.imed at any one time must not exceed the bonded amount.
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2. a. Will the operation involve crushing or any other air contaminant emissions?
Yes X No If yes, indicate evidence that you have applied
for or have obtained an air quality permit issued by the Division of
Environmental Management, Air Quality Section or local governing body.
NC Air Permit No. 4345R2 dated 11/20/87. Expiration date is 10/1/92.
b. How will fugitive dust from stockpiles, haul roads, etc. be controlled?
Water sprays and wet down procedures are used. Also, air vacuum and wet
scrubbers are utilized at source points where dust is created (i.e. ,
bagging room and sand dryer) to control fugitive dust.
3. Describe in detail the chronological sequence of land disturbing activities and
reference the sequence to the mine map(s) . Attach additional sheets as needed.
(See modification request)
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4. a. How wide a buffer will be maintained between any mining activity
and any adjoining Property or highway right-of-way? Show all buffers on mine
map(s) .
50' - See modification request and mine map. Note: 50' buffer. between
Tyner and Catawaba tracts and highway buffer. Woods will conceal
highway from lake created by mining activity.
b. 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.
No structures will. exist within 300' of, any proposed excavation.
c. Describe what hind of barricade will be used to prevent inadvertent public
entry along any high wall area and when it will be implemented.
Berms have been constructed along plant property adjacent to US Highway #1
to prevent vehicle entry. The main entrance gate is locked at night.
No Trespassing and No Entry signs are posted at plant site.
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APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
5. Describe specific erosion and sediment control measures to be taken during
mining to prevent offsite sedimentation (include specific plans for erosion
control for mine excavation(s) , waste piles, access/mine roads and process areas),, ,
and give a detailed sequence of installation. Locate and label all erosion and
sediment control measures on the mine map. Engineering designs and calculations
shall be required when needed to justify the adequacy of any proposed measures.
t e. .1,c ' n
\.ice tTti� 1l.[1t'loit rcyiiP_Si. ailLi eX_L ing m-Lidug' permit operating, conaitlon'')
6 a. Describe methods to prevent landslide or slope instability adjacent to
adjoining properties during mining.
Mining is underwater and an adequate buffer exists between mine site and
adoining properties.
b. In excavation(s) of unconsolidated (non-rock) materials, specify the angle
of all slopes including specifications for benching and sloping.
N/A - mining is underwater
c_ In hardrock evacations, specify proposed bench widths and heights in feet.
N/A -- mining operation is not hardrock
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APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
7. Are acid producing minerals or soils present? Yes_ Now If yes, list all such
minerals, their relative abundance and indicate their location(s) on the mine
map. How will acid water pollution from the excavation, stockpiles and waste
areas be controlled?
S. 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 and provide cross-sections through all
proposed berms.
(Sea modification request, i.e. , reclamation plan)
Existing mine already has existing plantings and adequate buffers along
highway frontage. see enclosure 5.
9. Will. explosives be used? Yes_ No X If yes, specify the types
of explosive(s) and describe what precaution(s) will be used to prevent
physical hazard to persons or neighboring property from flying rocks or
excessive air blasts or ground vibrations. Locate the nearest offsite
structure(s) to the proposed excavation(s) on the mine map.
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10. a. What is the pre-mining depth (in feet) to the seasonal high and low ground
water tables? High 0 ft. Low 2. ft. What is the source(s) of this
information?
Data from existing mine site to include core drilling data.
b. Will any part of the proposed mine excavation(s) extend below the water table?
Yes X No_ if yes, do you intend to dewater the excavation(s)? Yes_
No X 1f yes, what impact, if any, will mine dewatering have on neighboring
wells? Locate all existing wells on the mine map that lie within 500 feet of
the proposed permit area. Provide data to support any conclusions or
statements made.
Extension below water table is based on core drilling data referred
under 10a.
Dewater.i.ng of mine will not occur as mining operations occur in
an approved impounded area.
11 . Will fuel tanks, solvents, or other chemical reagents be stored on-site?
Yes X No If ves. describe these materials Ana how +hnv will be stored
and show the location(s) of ail storage facilities on the mine map.
Above ground tank farm with retaining wall and above ground oil and
lubricant storage facility. All storage facilities are secured.
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APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
D. RECLAMATION PLAN
I. Describe your intended plan for the reclamation and subsequent use of all
affected lands and indicate the general methods to be used in reclaiming this
land. This information must be illustrated on a reclamation map.
Refer to approved reclamation plan included in modified NC Permit No. 77--4
dated 11/9/90.
? . a. Is an excavated or impounded body of water to be left as a part of the
reclamation? Yes X 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. Will the body(s) of water be stocked
with fish? Yes— No X If yes, specify species.
See enclosure 4 of modification request.
b. Describe provisions for prevention of noxious, odious or foul water
collecting or remaining in mined areas. Provide details on any permanent
water outlets.
See operating condition in modified NC Permit No. 77--4 dated 11/9/90.
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APPLICATION FOR A [MINING PERMIT
RECLAMATION PLAN
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. The location of the barricade must be shown on the reclamation
map.
N/A - mining operation is underwater. No rock excavation exists.
4. a. 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.
See modification request and operating conditions in NC Permit No. 77-4
dated 11/9/90.
b. Are any processing waste, overburden or other such mine wastes to be disposed
of off-site? Yes No X If yes, describe in detail what these
wastes are and 'now they wiii be disposed. Attach a separate site map(s) showing
the location(s) of the disposal area(s) . Include all specifications for erosion
and sediment control.
See modification request.
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APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
RECLAMATION PLAN
5. a. Describe reclamation of processing facilities, stockpile areas, and
onsite roadways.
Facilities and mined material will be removed to the extent the
landowner requests. Remaining land will be reforested and revegetated.
b. Will any onsite roadways be left as part of the reclamation? Yes_ Now.
if yes, identify these on the reclamation map and provide details on
permanent ditch line stabilization.
See operating conditions and approved reclamation plan outlined
in NC Permit No. 77-4 dated 11/9/90.
b. State the method of reclamation of settling ponds and/or sediment
control basins.
See operating conditions and approved reclamation plan outlined in
NC Permit No. 77-4 dated 11/9/90.
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APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
RECLAMATION PLAN
7. State 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 2rior written approval from the N.C.
Department of Natural Resources and Community Development, Land Quality Section
and either the N.C. Department of Human Resources or local governing body.
Waste oil is disposed of off-site through a waste oil dealer. Scrap
metal junk machinery, cables etc. are sold to a scrap metal dealer.
Trash is disposed of at an approved landfill.
8. Indicate the method of restoration or establishment of any permanent drainage
channels to a condition minimizing erosion, siltation and other pollution.
Give design details including typical cross-sections of any permanent channels
to be constructed as part of the reclamation plan. Show the location(s) of all
permanent channels on the reclamation map.
N/A
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RECLAMATION PLAN
9. Describe your plan for revegetation or other surface treatment of the affected
areas. This plan must include recommendations for time of seeding and the amount
and type of seed, fertilizer, lime and mulch per acre and general seeding
instructions for permanent revegetation and, if necessary, temporary revegetation.
Revegetation utilizing pine seedlings only is not acceptable. NOTE: Revegetation
Plan must be approved and signed by one of the following:
(a) Authorized representatives of the local Soil and Water Conservation
District having jurisdiction over lands in question;
(b) Authorized representatives of the Office of Forest Resources, Department of
Natural. Resources and Community Development;
(c) County Agricultural Extension chairmen or Research and Extension
personnel headquartered at North Carolina State University in the School of
Agriculture and Life Sciences;
(d) North Carolina licensed landscape architects;
(e) Private consulting foresters referred by the office of Forest
Resources, Department. of Natural Resources and Community Development;
(f ) Others as' may be approved by the Department.
LIME - RATE OF APPLICATION:
FERTILIZER - ANALYSIS AND }LATE OF APPLICATION:
SEED - TYPES(S) AND RATE OF APPLICATION INCLUDING SEEDING SCHEDULE:
MULCH - TYPE AND RATE OF APPLICATION:
OTHER VEGETATIVE COVERS:
Revegetation and/or reforestation plan approved by: See approved reclamation plan
in modified NC Permit No. 77-4
Signature Date dated 11 /9/90.
Title
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RECLAMATION PLAN
10. Provide a schedule of reclamation that indicates the sequence of
reclamation and approximate time frame. If reclamation is to be accomplished
concurrently with mining, they► show on the site map segments that are to be
mined and reclaimed during each year of the permit. Add drawings showing typical
sections or cross-sections and layout of proposed reclamation.
See approved reclamation plan in modified NC mining Permit No. 77-4
dated 11/9/90.
E. NOTIFICATION OF ADJOINING LANDOWNERS
1. The "NOTICE" form or a facsimile thereof attached to this application must be
sent certified or registered mail to all adjoining (contiguous) landowners
indicated on mine map unless another means of notice is approved in advance
by the Director, Division of Land Resources.
The completed "Affidavit of Notification" attached to this application must be
submitted before the application is considered complete.
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F. RAPS
1. Two copies of the county highway maps and two copies of all mine maps shall be
submitted with each permit application.
County highway maps may be obtained from:
Location Department
State Highway Commission
Raleigh, North Carolina 27602
Clearly mark the location of your mining operation on the county highway maps.
2. Mine maps should be accurate drawings, aerial photographs or enlarged topographic
maps of the entire mine area and of a scale sufficient (see minimum requirements
listed below) to clearly illustrate the following.
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. Initial and ultimate limits of clearing and grading.
c. Outline of all pits/excavations.
d. outline of stockpile areas.
e. Outline of temporary and/or permanent overburden disposal areas.
f. Location of processing plants (processing plants may be described as to
location and distance from mine if sufficiently far removed)
g. Location and name of streams and lakes.
h. Outline of settling and/or processing wastewater ponds.
i. Location of planned and existing access roads and on-site haul roads.
j . Location of planned and existing on-sate buildings.
k. Location of all proposed sediment and erosion control measures.
i, In,,, year floodpla.in ) i 1*S
m. Names of owners of record, both public and private, of all adjoining land.
n. Map legend:
1 . Name of applicant
2 . Name of mine
3. North arrow
4 . County
5. Scale
6. Date prepared
7 . Name and title of person preparing map
Map scales must, at a minimum, meet the following guidelines:
SITE SIZE (From Page 2, Al) MAP SCALE
0-99 Acres 1 inch=50 feet
100-499 Acres 1 inch=100 feet
500+ Acres 1 inch=200 feet
NOTE: THIS APPLICATION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED COMPLETE WITHOUT ITEMS 2a-n BEING
ADEQUATELY ADDRESSED.
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APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
G. SAND ENTRY AGREEMENT
We hereby grant to the Department or its appointed representatives the right of entry
and travel upon our lands or operation during regular business hours for the purpose of
making necessary field inspections or investigations as may be reasonably required in the
administration of this Act.
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 band forfeiture is ordered pursuant to G.S. 74-59.
Signature* 6 ! . � , C.�....r.P.Ej�..,.,de..�
i
Print Name- �� ' �i'^ [
Title:
Mine : A?ems.
Company:. fd/c T—� ea j rR ae�,.��rS �c. -� / l i cq
"Signature must he the same as the individual who signed Page 1 of this application for
a permit .
Return two copies of the completed application and all maps to the appropriate Land
Quality Section Regional Office serving your area. (See attached list of Regional
Offices) .
Inquiries regarding the status of an application should be directed to the address
listed on the front page of this application form.
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ASI1B rnJJ-. 1TfT(NAL OFFICE M1CORESV 11 E REGIONAL OFFICE WINSTON-SA FM REGIONAL.OFFICE RALEIGH REGIONAL OFFICE
Richard Phillips, P.E. Jerry Cook Doug Miller, P.E. John Holley, P.E.
Interchange Bldg. 919 North Main St. 8025 North Point Blvd. 3800 Barrett Drive
59 Wtxxifin P1. Mooresville, NC 28115 Suite 100 P. 0. Box 27687
P. 0. Box 370 RCC 6304 Courier 521 Winston-Salem, NC 27106 Raleigh, NC 27611
kshevi]le, NC 28802 [phone] RCC 6306 Courier 227 RCC 6301
[phone] RCC 6305 [phone] [phone]
Courier 681-B
Avery Macon Ale--ander Iredell Alamance Rockingham Chatham Nash
Bunccube Madison Burke Lincoln Alleghany Randolph Durham Northampton
Cherokee McDowell Cabarrus Mecklenburg Ashe Stokes Fdgecombe Orange
Clay Mitchell Caldwell Rowan Caswell Suny Franklin Person
Cleveland Polk Catawba Stanly Davidson Wilkes Granville Vance w
Graham Rutherford Gaston Union Davie Yadkin Hali-fax Wake
Haywood Swain Forsyth Johnston Warren
Henderson Transylvania Gui-ford Lee Wilson
Jackson Watauga
Yancey
*Richard Noore, Dennis Owenby *Medhi Jafari-Navin Steve Allred *David Ward, Larry Lucas *Tim Bollnnd, Wyatt Brain
*'rv'ess '-`-bb Allen Hardy Lindy, T ar mar i Ahnar Rra i iy k(em Weathers, Tony Sanro7.e'Jan WlderSClf1, lllJll HV lebrWlVy nc , _ _
Lisa Shepherd, Arian North *Lee Spencer Beth Studenberg, Randy Oakley
FAYECCF,'/TL].F.REGIONAL OFFICE WIIMINGION REGIONAL OFFICE WASHINY;IUN REGIONAL OFFICE RALEIGH HEADQUARTERS OFFICE.
Joe. Class Daniel Stuns, P.E. Floyd Will,i.-ins, - Charles Gardner, Chief
Wachovia Bldg., Suite 714 7225 Wrightsville Ave. 1424 Carolina Ave. 512 N. Salisbury St.
Fayetteville, NC 28301 Wilmington, NC 28403 P 0 Box 1502 P 0 Box 27687
RCC 6302 Unzier 106 RCC 6303 Courier 416 Washington, NC 27889 Raleigh, NC 27611
[phone] [phone] RCC 6307 Courier 174 RGC 6300
[phone] (919) 733--4574
Anson Moore Brun--wick New Hanover Beaufort Jones Earlan Britt, Chief Engineer
Bladen Ricly" Carteret Onsl.ow Berrie Lenoir
Cumberland Robeson Columbus Pender Camden Martin Craig Deal, Asst. Sediment Spec.
Harnett Saanrson Duplin Chcwan Pamlico Tcm Carroll, Mining Specialist
Hoke Scotland Craven Pasquotank Jim Simons, Dam Safety Engineer
Montgomery Currituck Perquinkms Jim Leunas, Asst. Dam Safety Engr.
Dare Pitt Tracy Davis, Asst. Mining Spec.
Gates Tyrell Teresa Babuin, Secretary
Greene Washington Carter Thomason, Secretary
*Debra Ben oy�, Gerald lee Gerald Kraynak Hertford Wayne
Steve Cook Hyde
*Pat McClain, Harty Bailey
*denotes Ansistmt Regional E�ineer Greg Smith

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
RALEIGH CENTRAL Office
FILE ACCESS RECORD
SECTION LI S Minin P ram DATE/TIME }64Y
NAME . T53 Zzoaro REPRESENTING
Guidelines for Access: The staff of the Central Office is dedicated to making public
records in our custody readily available to the public for review and copying. We also have
the responsibility to the public to safeguard these records and to carry out our day-to-day
program obligations. Please read carefully the following before signing the form.
1. Due to the large public demand for file access, we request that you call at least a
day in advance to schedule an appointment for file review so you can be
accommodated. Appointments are scheduled between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 a.m.
Viewing time ends at 4:45 p.m. Anyone arriving without an appointment may
view the files to the extent that time and staff supervision are available.
2. You must specify files you want to review by mine namelpermit no., as
appropriate. The number of files that you may review at one appointment will be
- , limited to five.
3. You may make copies of a file when the copier is not in use by the staff and if
time permits. Cost per copy is 2.5 cents for ALL copies if you make more than
25 copies—there is no charge for 25 or less copies. Payment is to be made by
check, money order, or cash in the administrative offices.
4. Files must be kept in the order you received them. Files may not be taken from
the office. No briefcases large totes etc. are permitted in the file review area.
To remove, alter, deface, mutilate, or destroy material in public files is a
misdemeanor for which you can be fined up to $500.00.
5. In accordance with GS 25-3-512, a $25,00 processing fee will be charged and
collected for checks on which payment has been refused.
6. The customer must present a photo ID, sign-in, and receive a visitor sticker prior
to reviieewwiin}�g files.
Mill
il DYAME I PERMIT NO. COUNTY
1. `4�" 77— O `f �'kiulmc�ro
2.
3.
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SignAurelName of Fifto"16-r Business Date Time In . Time Out
Please attach business card to form if available

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
Department ®f Environment and Natural Resources
RALEIGH CENTRAL Office
FILE ACCESS RECORD
SECTION LQS Mining Program DATE/TIME
NAME 1A/vlj5t zzrZL REPRESENTING
Guidelines for Access: The staff of the Central Office is dedicated to making public
records in our custody readily available to the public for review and copying. We also have
the responsibility to the public to safeguard these records and to carry out our day-to-day
program obligations. Please read carefully the following before signing the form.
1. Due to the large public demand for file access, we request that you call at least a
day in advance.to schedule an appointment for file review so you can be .
accommodated. Agpointments are scheduled between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Viewing time ends at 4:45 p.m. Anyone arriving without an appointment may
view the files to the extent that time and staff supervision-are available.
2. You must specify files you want to review by mine name/permit no., as
appropriate. The number of files that Vou may review at one appointment will be
limited.to five.
3. You may make copies of a file when the copier is not in use by the staff.and if
time permits. Cost per co is 2.5 cents for ALL co ies if you make more than
25 copies —there is no charge for 25 or less copes. Payment is to be made by
check, money order, or cash in the administrative offices.
4. Files must be kept in the order you received them. Files may not be taken from
the office. No briefcases, large„totes, etc. are permitted in the file review area.
To 'remove, alter, deface, mutilate, or destroy material in public files is a
mier1nmonnnr fnr %A0hin}•1 vnt i r+an ho fin,=A i in +n �x,nn nn
1.11v�wvlil lvl .v ww11 v41 yv v 4 V. Iri t4 M uV Lv %Fv v v.vv.
5. In accordance with GS 25-3-512; a $25.00 processing fee will be charged and
collected for checks on which payment has been refused.
6. The customer must present a photo ID, sign-in, and receive a visitor sticker prior
to reviewing files.
MINEY NAME I PERMIT NO. COUNTY
1.
2.
3.
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Sign relName of F usiness. Date Time In Time Out
Please attach business card to form if available

North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources,
Division of Land Resources, Land Quality Section
MINE INSPECTION REPORT
ll�� (PERMITTED MINE)
]. MINE NAME ClhnlnM iha �/Y1olk .1lRG 2. MINING PERMIT # —7-7SUN
3. OPERATOR -SoGJ6ann pi'rnA Gk' dk.� .4ih;/e COUNTY fPiI /w nb�
5. ADDRESS {�4, PgV i01 , �Ioqwnd A . Ali' , z6f •�t ff4 —7
6. PERMIT EXPIRATION DATE c7h)ba Q,C_ 7, RIVER BASIN L/AhiL&,O
8. Person(s) contacted at site �iiU �NI"LP/ -F ."T$HNI !'rh '�WOijVldh
9. Was mine operating at time of inspection? 1 Yes ❑ No 10. Pictures? ❑ Yes O No
11. Date last inspected: f70/0o /0A 12. Any mining since last inspected;?MJj ❑ Yes El No
13. Is the mine in compliance with the Operating Conditions of the Permit? L+I Yes ❑ No
If no, explain:
14. Is the mine in compliance with the Reclamation Conditions of the Permit? 9 Yes ❑ No
If no, explain:
15. Did any of the above deficiencies result in offsite damage? ❑ Yes 1� No If yes, describe the
tune and severity of the damage[ ..
16. Correyective measures needed and/or taken:
\I.� /1 IrJA .I jip ,14tj fall/OP N "A2d Ib CMnII dNd hQ�Y• A�/19U r�YrDkn]-cl M��
�1 �;nF�iF/✓.�-{-o Mn MIA-�nld. h9l b;"Oa fOlXah lC vVlhn
17. Other recommendations and comments: AerIA mat i.1 In L1/ ,N MaG 4";, re'lo h11.-kW
18. Is the Annual Reclamation Report +/-map accurate? © Yes ❑ No (Explain) ❑ Not Reviewed
19. Follow-up inspection needed? ❑ Yes 17 No Proposed date ! /
20. No. of additional pages of Inspection Report_. 21. Copy of Report sent to operator 11 IQ /o7
A (date)
INSPECTEDBY: / t'1Prf/S<'A mnkiN DATE I) IO7
Telephone No: (cite) )
White copy 10 file Yellow copy to operator Pink copy to Mining Specialist 10/97
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2007 WETLAND MITIGATION
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AND RECLAMATION REPORT
FOR
SOUTHERN PRODUCTS AND SILICA, INC.,
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HOFFMAN.) RICHMOND COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA
Mining Permit No. 77-04
' 401 Water Quality Certification No. 2551
USAGE Action ID No. 200500164
Prepared B :
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Jennifer M. Freeman and Dr. J.H. Carter III
Dr. J.H. Carter III and Associates, Inc.
Environmental Consultants
' 515-F Midland Road
Southern Pines, NC 28387
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Submitted 5 February 2008
' To:
N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources
' Land Quality Section
1612 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699
N.C. Division of Water Quality
' Wetlands/401 Certification Unit
2321 Crabtree Boulevard, Suite 250
Raleigh, NC 27604-2260
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Wilmington District
P.O. Box 1890
Wilmington, NC 28402
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2007 WETLAND MITIGATION
AND RECLAMATION REPORT
FOR
SOUTHERN PRODUCTS AND SILICA, INC.,
1 HOFFMAN, RICHMOND COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA
INTRODUCTION
eThis report, prepared in accordance with State of North Carolina (NC) Land Quality
0 Pen-nit No. 77-04, Water Quality Certification No. 2551 and the United States (US) Army Corps
® of Engineers (USACE) Permit No. 200500164, outlines wetland mitigation and monitoring and
reclamation activities at Southern Products and Silica Company, Inc., during 2007.
Cniithrrn Prnrlurtc and Cilirsi C mmnsmv is lnr-atrrl rlirFc•tiv cnnth of and arliarrnt to
Drowning Creek on the west side of US Highway 1 in northeastern Richmond County, NC
(Figure 1). The mine site is located adjacent to forested wetlands, as described in the pen-nit
documentation dated 22 October 1990 by J.H. Carter III. Existing trees growing on wetlands
onsitc include swamp blackgum (Nyssa biflora), bald and pond cypress (Taxodium distichum and
1. ascen(lens), red maple (Ater rubrum), sweetgum (Liquidcrmbar-styraciflua), tulip poplar
(Lirioclenclron ltdip{fera), pond and lobloliy pines (Pines serotina and P. taeda) and Atlantic
white cedar (Chamaecyparis th.yoides).
Wetland mitigation activities at the mine in 2007 consisted of planting;seedlings and
collecting annual vegetation and soil data from 3 monitoring plots.
WETLAND MITIGATION ACTIVITIES
Wetland mitigation activities took place at 3 sites at the mine in 2007: a newer portion of
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the mitigation area at Tyner Lake (Tyner Lake Fan-East) and the Mushroom and Rankin Lake
' Fans within the Rankin mitigation area (Figure 2). Activities consisted of planting tree seedlings,
assessing survival of planted seedlings and wetland vegetation and soil monitoring.
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' 2008 WETLAND MITIGATION
AND RECLAMATION REPORT
FOR
SOUTHERN PRODUCTS AND SILICA, INC.,
HOFFMAN, RICHMOND COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA
INTRODUCTION
' This report, prepared in accordance with State of North Carolina (NC) Land Quality
Pen-nit No. 77-04, NC Water Quality Certification No. 2551 and the United States (US) Army
' Corps of Engineers (USAGE) Pen-nit No. 200500164, summarizes wetland mitigation and
1 monitoring activities and reclamation progress at Southern Products and Silica Company, Inc.,
during 2008.
Southern Products and Silica Company is located directly south of, and adjacent to,
Drowning Creek on the west side of US Highway I, in northeastern Richmond County, NC
' (Figure i). The mine site is located adjacent to forested wetiands, as described in the permit
documentation dated 22 October 1990 by J.H. Carter 111. Existing trees growing on wetlands
onsite include swamp blackgum (Nyssa biflorn), bald and pond cypress (Taxodirrnr dislichum and
. aseendens), red maple (Aeer rubrum), sweetgum (Liguidambar styrac jhia), tulip poplar
(Lirioclendron tulipiffi-a), pond and loblolly pines (Piths serotina and P. taeda) and Atlantic
white cedar(ChamaecYparis thyoides).
tWetland mitigation activities at the mine in 2008 consisted of collecting annual
vegetation and soil data from l monitoring plot and soil sample analysis.
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WETLAND MITIGATION ACTIVITIES
' Wetland mitigation activities in 2008 took place at the Mushroom Fan site, which is
within the Rankin lease area at the mine (Figure 2). Activities consisted of assessing survival of
' planted seedlings, wetland vegetation and soil monitoring and collection of soil samples for
analysis.
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4 I ui;c rmg plots were established in n + to omit i r lu of
thetitctndi > >.�,uttnn u;t�ztrn<. AiaGiuu ui;;.plots w,.u,cot.ilh,ifcj fit
wens Ill fill, milt", i , ne ( i I iicseplots (Reference.Forest
some a rt,I t WC , fkt a lvi .<.;a ;i i vnefi were monitored Par ilrz i .=.a m 1,
iltudkii ua + h.;Klis ¢tttt °,Mo ti O ul,,fllolc Volltozu+g Plote..
(IV AP)) were cslabli sd on I<, or.7.lia I a �r I dkn t a t M, c zit I At it tti'#t j, on the Rankin
I il,1, Fan in2001 (R\11' T 211. uzi3t I, ne I k t mlf,a f-, iU- lZ .H i) fall onthe
Dio . ia. sl.El:tnr (V(tit 4E(t mo, .�,Il ,) ir:. r r va .(.vcJ 3tl Lit , f, 43 and 94in
1010, Restoraa. t< < RAW Iis COolplet l0k] noPioi t.ta kt% v been Mh-titrd sznae2003.
Restoration of'R4iP #2 and RMP #3 was considered comptete last year.
Rclerenee Plot DatacotleeEilai:
R; Ci n sr ,i,tta wa4 t l t . olicc;ea hf Ag S. Sily„ptt c. tot zt[ ri, .n.Chc ? RFE plots.
1 a- n 9ht$tt nt€ :,an;h m :l last tt vc t i o"!n� m + ++<,, aluz Li fill are rx
c h,.�r�d, ?x ... v ie'c ci,n dz� S;l Ei71 .,.eft �..3r + t:•n�utontt +.ns,t, talc an., major
01, U in 2fM and
r.n c,i ,r.. :vomalar c„t,u'tgw t., dtc RI E plat: ttcre agted m 2UUf;..
Rt"E e!• Ilominant tree species in RrE Plot al, located in an A lant'sc white coclar stand
++ y.+rc .�p, clty .I .� �1 l+ vFBry d vd nsic t utbny m.+g. thltl..atr
tayirsurne} ar<3 .l! e nrp!- t f aa,. , a, G� rr. ., yhrob 5gcuzev wt,l. •_<° , �,.: tl l=il;ilz
�: lctcltl+xl swct I 1 � if , 7 + r c 7 t 'f o lxnrJfonea) Pt ,l:iai c � � cl+u>
l= �etena) [kimtnal.r iv:�r. fE r ,nx fir, ut�d an��z�species west peal la s ,5pkrrrPsum sp.}and
wmnlan tivcrwoxk(Mar<�hcrnha frolymar�baj.
RICE fid' D,,iumiw ill
�' adjacent Ui l3 s+,., nr= e;rc4 1! „ t.lvl s �n . , .,.cf„tiutnnbi.ef� tnz .1 ,+ �a1� ,. ,uiJ s_,atuzI,
bt, fi „ „`;lfN. . i � .:ci011� .�, �dllMl6�.1`, t,.41t1 lr m)➢ , ��Mw� dl.[S � ` ni. .eS1U . RU't."riH35
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plots ;fl alid ilrodu.ts jiidSih Com.pan} tl"w .. a:esr
Huffman, Rilkljio.id t r.0 t3 North Carolina.
Mimi...m...m. -MIMMIN MM...Mlm ..
RFE#1 Trees 25-S(M
A,t ut r mi 25-50'� ,
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Shrubs leer. r,rr tor a 2
Pv) s erf her Aonia I
Lyow�. li« iola 1
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RFE #2 Tm 5 1Y, U 50-750
Aerr rubruffl 25-50%
Liqidd"mtrar vynaeiflma 10-25%
Shnihs [let opaca 50-75%
( vrtray a 25-50%
t r tuna an alter 5.10%
t 'i �Og 13"a
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t t r nrarif era} Vtri 1 a t i s c +e�RmFCit) Mid Aintt�r: a �l L,t; 1 n
flosun.iai.t 3iat4> .,IMi . .rl.,r,+t e ,t+ ?, eJ n.,.atcd tube ,a u t a . rru}, netted.
chain-tom;cross vies .'3,f r .,. t ram--V -Vs) Ilir Lltu l 6 of ie eciabria(5m ;urea rF,!i)f a). Other.
ground cover species included mosses and hvter�,,or..
MITI pationPlot t}nt»eanectioni.
RMP 3 Data from Rt41P #2, located on the nankin Lake Fan(Figure?3 It t 114t Tv:..
forthe 7th.8can it 00-, Hat,U .. luk! ') Pl.;txcd At l.t.tnc t+hitcsu , lalli .v.wW, aat<tnp
■ Fta . tum rtu, Pl u.l pinsa <e z-s.ris ,tiSlt 'I ;;n« 3i , ;It udv6 It ,. inetiver
( 1 1r,o: e,,re . t 0 1z.rv<¢n ; .)9 <: r .tv u P;z sl t a , r,tI y iloodt'd ,0 The time of:
Ea3 ' ^ ct rq anus ,_' rvs.{` <a it„} ; lU _'� ,ti , sal ca, l4 V .t9x•,jb,r rt tra . �r't,nsjsfYPu
�. r §.j - .t' u t�;) d rtf u.tt}t@6 v.att t, k {;? ry a t sj,zvr„ r . rF.r11 1, h of r rage
n . pia , ;<., .,gu .. u.ri and 3t <; rob utwl o,n�uuslt f? at <arls , t- i
colcl0ii1le2y Hcr[ Iw.00> divmity was sinn`ar to fl ,. davriukrti:u , i
�. RNJP#3: Data Iro n RMtF '_.. tt--med of Tyner Lake fan-E . t t. .tltll .'J. were collected
Ica t n year m 0 ot•er 24fT7 jm _s 'an: at PI nH zd Atlantic M,Ito cclLi d ri'33„
.,tokgum and pondpineyVr,—)�cVotmRv:IP Bahl CYP ., W
< n sCRc xc t + tE _ III i i 'It'dt1 ci r L wta (I anic 2).
a�ry(I'll Imlv.. 7 ti3h >>F i � ii+ar`t_ . iF,nc {w ti t. m:< <trn 1 tt)., . .er(T:d*te 2).. '3`Itr
dO.nl Llitnt IW. tic n tit.ZC E 1P , ax t dti l ara cl.i s (lvrisjupiefri)
. r t,tsroI hint t .pll)nJilm ,tta(be,c rlhdia) and path rusks ( htn eI leuias), each
with 2-5% cover (Table 2),
RNIP 414: Data frit r rt Af' -, 1t t:d oli tTw Mao iruorn Fan (F <wt ") were collix4ed'
for the 2 ° year in October 21)t17 l t ableb 2 and 37. Named mitt ckl> >, , ct -lltntp bfacicgu an
were present in RMP #4 and each accounted for 121K cover, Approximatdg 25%of the:•
. monitoring plot consisted of bare ground and/or standinu water-. Herkacecus cttverinv-reascd
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Site, it= itilbrian, Rich-wild County, North Carolina,
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Rankin Lake Fan (estab Jig he d 2000)
RMP#2 (no dominant over- or undemorli)
Rare ground j Standing water 2-5%
Treescii Chomew �p iiiii,' 5-10%
Saplings: NY l'i hr.lf0i t, 5-10%
U WIM 5-10%
Shrubs Ifillf,f.:Jill' o' 0-1%
Rh) tillicartercalli 5-11Y
Avilf)l�fff:I
I "U'V 1-20,11
Eliffj"Ia d"L it Idoor 1-2911
All I!fffr�),f Cf k Ilj,)LuIfzntha 1-2lii,
Fico, mff0' e:rpa (Hlill
h"Iwliclmil! mlm'l 0_1 Oil
julif lfr if
beds ,, (I l)f?f
Pal.i i'w n i f;A' ;dWil Oil I
Rhexia vagoloca ()-I%
Tyner Lake;pan-East (ealabiishvd 200 1 )
RMP#3 f i,f, d f,fintant over-or andersalry)
t;m' ground J Standing 11 1-2%
dirichum 2-5%
Ch IfUrils thilloides 1-2%
Vvlf'<x 1.2%
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Ro1mmallem NelS-lotonng Plots iRmIll, and el. e+, ull n PsK,lljvic old
l i- loinositce near Fforwinli, lel'hlll ld
APIRMS KAM"COYM
ppp
IRTVIP#3 continued Herbs Xyris I*Ifp!f fie
4topimi rP�arsi,rre 10-251ei
RhPii 41 ql;ea efflif 2-50/fe
2-50/0
Dra ejiz miermerfia 2-5%
Muskruium Fan (cstablibshed 2006)
RMP #4 (r;o deli"wmItt ever- or undmituey)
B Iled
Treesevoling:, 1-2%
Jaxodum; drsI,0irf?j' 1-2%
Herbs Ifleorharls il a;,mr 75.50%
Scirplu cvjm ls 5-1 VIO
Ar"l ele t u ,Ipi 2-5va
Rhi vc fw� il qiiefzlLll:ika 2-51ve
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and siht:a Eompa.il% mo ,lit . llol'nIic.a, R16MI'lld k IILII!n, Nwl!.( Iroliti1.
9CILN7WIC NAME COMMON INANU, RFE 41 flIj RIMP #21 RMP #31 RMP 114
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a d Rcdilma-fl[t Plot, {R%1[1) ;A 1, 1 'i (f at tile
Souflwr rod ui:fliands Sklw', C') v ram, imi%, l,l Iwal 31o'3u .r Re;hmond
Nooh Calo,;�rM,
900#1 IRFE 41 RMP 42
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I'l Il Iffitt I ell I i am.,., lr)b ami fl), Jolimi;iw I Vba�Illlus ipQi;Q, mcludcd qliketlsh
ilolti elaill ti-Ill!I, ,wwor) and rcd-pod rush (Jervis
a iNt"Zoll 1 Iuo) <Ikw itmollmA tv I INn'S'l, CIJ-t III J-11 2-5° ll'vt I,r,
PLANII ONG
P"Illt'n" mils
Reclantxp,l, 1?lPuif Illtifmerfi Piolllt-Tli aw; lllhilt. In( !Iottll V I 'Wilds (N 111. 13)0'
'mMitl Ilxdd IYpjeII lni[ 'FlVa'"AlInted "ith 11 0 tel TaI�Im, cleveli the
ttcel< lltllilltlu l[lite Ced'al, lik"r'll Pla.tied III dwilpsof 5withii-8 tcxA4ctw"rl once. A
fertilizer tablet was placed with each planted s,:L(Iliny,
Rankin IlAx Fan: Rullill Lake Fan to llci�I) 'IatiticOed an TMQ 10M, v"411
and orl mull,k fiom ildl emLu;m
into R Ililllw I'll; ld f4e IINI Isocosionally you tad Thl,, lan Il'as lnlll illy pkelt'- 1 oi Feinultry
and Alin! lfjol J1m,-e!ltivitr. 500 add tiona! Iecolitiln,> platitediillaaquit, 1002 lite
c�lsl lid ol OW !je aiu2602 and thili lltta ll,�Iajjlancd inFebiui , n�dMarch
I(II) i I,,!dl ill'; el'Allint.L -I]dIi, 650 swamlpblackuiim, in hallicyprim vaa,15110pund pilic,
011C lulloved ( 101)) joilmollIll itlialil,e %luau cedar were planked in Mavch2OO4, Noseadlings
It, te�Qr120ua and 1.00,
planted within the 20by SO-atoev ( N-m x iO-m) to 75acre) VOgeunion
11h;JWiKIMI; flotill"VIP I ?I ilAw future.
En Mtober' ii ihi twrelt \ . ni(t silo ^a 44) tMid epic ' poOd pjr 76 ,
swamp blacklIulm ,aplinl in 11w p[ii, I hi, iiwl-ho, M RNIV ,I ilic, I-oll- 188 in
2006 to 198 ;3,1 �ti()7, which is cqmt.derd to 7W uces per acre.
Tyner Lake Fan — Emt: The ealfi aide of Tyner Lake Fan was explIaded in 2001 by fillmg 2
acres vHW ,'e mam n¢lak, w4ffi .-md ml mn— Tilyll The oa,,, iniltially planfilil with
m Mwlit till Anot 2W I, ledditional 'l (100) k'cle t 'lloTed ill jIlmiar
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■ '2002. In nAllilonal swamp bl�i;lk-um lmdAilInil lull.; tll: .dlu (100
each)wI:ia pl;oit"A The seedling,zI ere soatbercd throughout the fan in open areas, No seedlings
were planned betwcen,2004 and 2001.

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M 2IndyU11 N.MICd III I RlLr tf 1 lt.k Ihcu 'u n. il ti Lit i I U1 C In (1 Ao .I
dluc wnit? Atian_,. l,,INIlo V ILx, 3 .Nail uyptcNiNN4iwna Pin lld f i ,iy i1;1„kglcu Nmlings
in the plot, which S 10 trees perdcre, One V I,line white cedar died and l.:pond
_. pine sproureyi in RMP a3.in 2007..
Mit5hYtltlrit.Fail: 77kc:YftI1_N)f aIY-llt1P . .�,s� �a.:, . d,ud.. .0 ai �� ,i_(I . ';a: n I.., . ,y'.e;
and organic muck fromm 4i Gu.i ng oltd-i n �t .€ t_aie2). `Ch.0 tint'a.t t.t .3= } tl.,l ...
and Mawit 2(10(1 lnfll41) 3 ,( apt Ems.:. ti, J sl%Nmtpblackgtnn_=}Su Stlmth� wheaewaiat ant{400
. pond pine I tudeLi n I rI bCl, Cypress, 100 awan_f >luckgum and 125 Atlantic white
cedar wcra"I,nNwod inFehrc.l d and March 2007. Plantinly methods were similar to the
d ci belt <9ni,z,
Scedhn„ planted within the 10-rax10111 (0A25 acre) ,-ogetation mo,iii liiv ;r et ik"' 's'
tt l,In „maj)j%,,. .,ad wit wd m order to Trask Ill Irsurvnht in t"tteluturc L10 . cI `i t7,
r C'I e31't`i, . J pi:a., 1 b.ij) uid.A al i .`:tJ 1. ANidlauL IN,i,i;. ccJ a u, tilu pU)1, wl 1 1
�. dyd ats :o A: a ..t, CG s:u� :tne:news A. :u[tie.white ce44r was rcesN reed in RMP r4 in ?007.
Adding ml trees will he phimadac needed during the tnnnnnrim;peoodJ
. SOIL S jNNNIPLING
value and chroma readings weretaken from 6 shell in RMP -c sid I -ate It RMPs
Af3 and , of No, m n0l d E _-m r o Am ai E{t71 r an d RMP e'Inlnicd a '.'rw
C,r ,r;ti. W n• 3 ;t4ii e' W i t � I 1"Imc donl,,n. md lj IfidI Ido ,'.rE -E had
r , t n>i t nl „s chmrna and tme organic lareaking but was lacking other hydric soil
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Noid, (%aoh�'O'
ovrrll NINIENTS
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RMP 42- t 0- 6 1 QYR 2/1 muck mitrie-rd
6 + nGtread sand S,Atld, ktlhn�out of probe flue to
aatu; mop" t2tU1Iaj(cdO n
RTNIP 92 -2 0-8 1 GYR 211 mu�kl nlincral"
8 + I OYR 212 loans t" intandated 6 in.
PMP#2 - 1 0 - 1 IOYR4t2 mucky mmetaL
I -.6 1 OYR 2t 1 mucky mineral with I OYR 411 maaalcIi;
6 + I OYR 2/1 San& loam with gnivel, imindated a in.
RMP#2 -4 0- I I OYR Oil. MUCL:
1 - 7 1 OYR 1"q MUCJ% tmwml;
7 GLEYJ 2,5;N muck,, s oh gravel inclusions,
RNIP#2-5 try 1
I OYR 411 Sand:, nmck�
t . gravol,
2 -1 not naut
was .i,cRMP 92-6 0 -4 lOYRn loam, .an,:i
4- 5 lOYR 5127 loaiw, tJ.tt,
5 J.r not Tod sancligravd,
WN1P 43- 1 0- 2 1 SY 5/2 wetsand;
2 - 6 1 OYR 412 wct'qand vami
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6 1 OYR 4/2 Sulwkawtl yUrface
ItJMP#4- 1 0- 2 lOYR 411 wet Send, some faint orgailio strnakitti ;
2 - I OYR RI; wm�IQ ti2111J f)°.m VIr I%LLI-t u pit at I in,
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SUMMARY OF RESPYORATtON ACTIVITIES ON RNIPs #2 and #3
RMP02 (RaT*in and RMV :"' I lncrLakVFap-
FasrioltismollitorePulche 04 year in
StWtlt .hard on cite app"V%tld rti—Iltivltlolt JIL111 I( ar o P)8072o, Ir Quatity
oil No. 2551, Tit', .ue, ulmltllE dllijiin tld ll; -tod woody
It?;l and continue to u(towaiii wlhiw b"d1of(1" 00 nano , I0 )t,,, X01KI I mpproval to
00 anon ,i!, �*Ftfwwu;m, lFk t tlACE [a currendyneviewitil, Ifil offlletl lj)itil; 1 on
t L1 t , 0it
1 lirmal mornitoringlif RMP 02 and RNI43 isexpecoxiby
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tits end
inlnl"Ilil�i lLi,l t: ran-East is considered a success
based on the criteria in Water Quality Certification No. 255 1:
Ye tutma: "Tree densh.i P F ficre),fibp the erewlfw ffl!Wgarilai)site shay !�l n.�c ssl
I It R�stikln Lakc 1 ,ln
« N.. hallc:; op kLUA utllcctcv 1❑1 PNIP flOCT i Ake Fati-East
40 du k�irtt 1tv,11, w rlall tt�i dwa cotico 1 m Rk Ill Th It
i RAL at ]C y e In i -gation WILI RP� -�`t Lnl(l l �l �I'11111 1 it l t t
111-cL .l:Mlfltiv contain 3 to ; ntil. dw therefermccal<'a" Al:['; thoc 1-
�r �I aillo roquirmient,, hi RMP Ole itlI11ILL Lit
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Wanfie white ilad,lr IsLel, I , !:cI�w lhe
lcquil"l RFE tICQ fIal 7hv Ca%t2 IUMIVI itt th.f d yti ti?lvctc�. c:llptIvljlly 11,nil
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cypress, more than op tilt thi, '11,11L[lA ( La14C 10 RVP 0,the number of At!: w—
white cetlarand swamp 11 0
It It"Jolk ih� Rf " tr her there, are mprk thsrl I0
tjloc, tl'i,! le'lliti"d "1114wr m b and ur,ty firull 11 o;lkl, l. foquncd 31.14;11lty ot'llond
pinds(] I ll : 4�,
I I k-c ch-i l I I% et i I i j i hil I I I.it>vlii lon ;I�vl�% m' d.,rwase over[fir._ as d t I 11 a1 11 ol .,I Ill
lianually illac ittadua;
gi) "400ilg W fcicinblic tlw rQfQt,-,4IQC areatil Nltir!Ik C C% OlTwIl fbt�pjljl
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Southern Products and Salim Company m une, Hoffman,.Richmood County, {North
�. Ottrotma,
RNI1£ YM f It tnkin Lake Fan}=792 trees/acre total.
• P ,. te,r Mild cypress( n.xodhtmdisfichum)= 196treesracfe(e„ccptabltru:rgc -16w
Planted Ai a[ac ssl itc cedar(Chamnr:._vparrs thvoides) 168 tfecsfarre(acccptaW
�'. range i9A to .r' trrea/acm).
_. a: Planted ,z.=it mph ' ck.(>um (Ayssa < tiopa) = 260 trceslaure(accoplablc range— 144txt
216 IrtuS a`c :
PlarOe d liu.yl pine (Pines serofina) 168 treos,acre(acceptable merge 3 to 14
fret ,, C1.
Rti1P n3 t t r ner I Ae Fan-East)=880 trees mcru total.
Pl i r b r d hi s. _*�2(f treearau, i acculll rt+ nge 16 to 24 treesracre).
f1 .r.., s ..ui:tc ..i .le cedar 80tm� Iw,4 .artge = 19Sto299
tnc r I t'
+. .Plan OLu swv up blackgum= 120 tree facrc b,.,range— 144to 216 treew'acrc).
Plausci pontpine— 160 trees?acte.(accept lrl . awe� 3 to 14 treestrare).
RFE#1 (Refereace Cedar Stand)= 272 trees/acre total:.
• ..9tim6c-whitecedar- 248tree~.s'acre.
�: + s mp hl+ckyr rr 1 ' kiee+;arre.
RFE 92 (Rt feruxcs €It P rcevGurn Swamp) =204 trecshterc total,
Bald
+'- Su at ktr'2taik,�.a°� ] �ratrccti aes-e.
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llvd rot oi_l, litl ctpjx7i4Ytttt aHaa nan7n sit rr i ii it Ive it i ff, ill i r. rei°re'
t i nn 4ie v +[ - ° ,ry, o:� +,.'. i et , t n rirl. .. .,'J.Pi In(lf 3ii, a ik5[ld Ji .,SI
n tcdaii mille i3.iao s mdci.n,s is ufk mxtilma wetland 411ihrcli is iv ;+ims€
Aill,thnt loik ai iflu li-pel 111111s C"l
soils Irbil virn tli.lr kfltzlil llt,4 i.l icasl one rove sna,a per 2 acres from fxr ?I l it I?iw ufe anti
.;r. c na i,3 iw latiliv, l.lured ie.t IT? c .1,:r; i„ t;nrts frW.Hare,:
n ., <sr a^<;hi ozzrrr." `sell irnsib, hats Oi k to%"l es 0 seas wiC'si r thl ill.1,I,ic nbites-aswell
.Ira ,x i'lim tie refereaua. Ili-Ix., 3 he sell+ liahiAi thiIi. llliilli,.tliIil it Iris it, >i rs k tl*.,u.,loving ti}nlrllt
aiiil 4l}OracS Fl3iva ,nu it it 1 u.l,- bti dreds of Years i lli, ,i,ik l, i 11)l,l c those widsia the
reference areas.
S(i't1I I.kRNI
99nt m .a..il .n:, _ i .. ,i „ii9 ,_ ,ai,i t it ic.it fits .. , s i `ueaflx t.i I . x}uckr a. if Silks
.'amt :a;c nr ns.e,e;lt ✓ �,. h .°>4u'ie<! m 2eappnzlod is mf=qi p .v italtz Iiitx3) Two-
I I t l, i . III= mu ii Ol't It olt it.; p Its haw 3w.. t .tt r'itb,daid intbeing.
w .t f,W.Hrtx l7oJ .❑ R,Ulkii. , anc I mI tlaecLake 1-Ili s iIt M-al iSx S` -titoatn:
% ur 4 lle, s r >i a, ix v lit , tac liviIIIiIE_ia„I it till spItcies. Survivors) ii is being monitored and.
�. seedlings are being replaced as necessaryl
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REFERENCES
Carter, t kI. 3� h„riiaination and mitt'ition plan Car the Si,uthcrn Products Silica Company,.
itn, mine. Opp.
NC Di:n;on of Land Qaality. 2005,. Pe.m,t No. 37 44,Pcrm:e fin the operation of mining
a.unity,llruwytiusc Cree>t Depo u '�im, c. expirt+s 5-t)4-2015,.
NC Di,islon ofW itch +flu t _ toy a i�r s, d oP4Ql W i c i Quality Curlihration, Nlodlf cd.
No r =„u.al , sa; r � i' 71 3!rv&. -
t;6 hn-�gt .ip 3I I an c., >it,>. i)�a rtimsdxt of tkr t_'zm.. Pernitt Nti; ?90SOt316#. Iasutd
Wilds,'.S., T. Hippsn.,s�l and Dr. 3:H. Ca+ier III. '1941. 1493 I€ocln ation Repast Southern.
Products and Silica, lmc. Hoffman, NC.. I I pp.
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APPENDIX A
PHOTOGRAPHS
■ FROM
■ WETLAND RECLAMATION AND MITIGATION
MONITORING
FOR
SOUTHERN PRODUCTS AND SILICA, INC.,
HOFFMAN, RICHMOND COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA
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DR. J H CARTER III & ASSOCIATES, INC. _
I r i >nicilmf Consullanta
P 0, Box 891 a boutharn Pines.N C 29389
[phone] . Fax (910) 695 '.317
Letter of Tratl 0,07
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WE ARL Sl_N DING YOU.
Attached R Reports. _ laps
Copy of later Plops _ 0"na:
Prints pho os
c PIES ..PAYE hPis DIESCRIPTION
1 > 609 12' 200a tr ^flat, hip tit! Riots for
Srn`kxr rn Pi 4 ocM� -rf� t S rea ine
F3 ;lirut� Hf � mn��7t mill, '� i41t Y<itlhna
THESEARE`rRANsMiTm
For appmval \,+p! i r 0 d
X, For Your use pl,: tc i A �u6mihed
As requested' Rtturi .0.00nMtt%
FOr revim and comment _ T(}r Y"Ur 11110ralat)HP
REMARKS. Mr Lb 01hurrs
I ;nw �d I cv 'oftheannual re, v; is S.n�rfirui Products
P ul' •' AH q lA,4ll , to r=t. nnz« [r%o r ,'d ¢ythin e(sc, Thank ba
Ivur�t,i M1f. <4rt i.v dxittli _
COPY TO..... ........_..: . SIGNED: f 4', Ll'_..._._.___
7lfowirau axuPz nor nare9 ptpuaecomncrc ux rmmeJmxf�,
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2008 WETLAND MITIGATION
AND RECLAMATION REPORT
FOR
SOUTHERN PRODUCTS AND SILICA„ INC„
HOF'FMAN„ RICHMOND COUNTY„ NORTH CAROLINA
Mining Permit No. 77-04
401 Water Quality Certification No. 2551
USAGE Action ID No. 200500164
Prepared 0y,
Jennifer NL Archamboult and Dr.J.H. Carter III
Dr. J.H. Carter III and Associates, Inc.
Environmental Consultants
515-F Midland Road
Southern Pines, NC 28.187
Submitted 6 February 7009
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N.G. Department:of Environment and Natorst Resources '.
. Land Qualih Section
1612 Mail Service Center
R ,e,i487 NL' 2"b'39
N {:. f)kkis )n et+�`as,v 4taxiltg
Wetland„401 C:c„ait7carion Unit
2 Y?! C's-al.11tw 11wily% trd,ski i:i 2�ir
Raleigh, NC:' 27004-2260
U.S.Army Corps of Engineers
Wilmingtom District
lk.Ok Box 1899.
Wilmington, NC 28402

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2008 WETLAND MITIGATION
AND RECLAMATION REPORT
FOR
SOUTHERN PRODUCTS AND SILICA, INC.,
110 FFMAN, RICKMOND COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA
INTRODUCTION
"4,it c .i, 7-`,11 i, 'v ct�r W�t j[ii)e \i) mll Ot I iwt�ki viilI,
(01 tt 14 Fit lititc1c ii! �,M it) '.inart 'd,c I.I%to,j I�l 1, 'an) i-,X mint ,ill c): U'd
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I 1111[011!lg ii:ti. l Itod rwianni progress at Southtlin lid Silica o-cipany, Inc,
ttollillt-Iii pic ltcts and Silica Con ilIcily is lot l4iedl% -,"llet Of, and accitIent W,
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(I r .t I lie ml:'t tic v, to, i'mt ltaacel forest v,,i wti , as described ii hc ilcrim
tit dAt'd ,It i iltoi) by J.H. Carter fil. i miing trees laciwing kctiand,
tie !tJuJ,, "c lialf?l bda (,cf I'llItt 1, (Tavodil l"e ii,;
ti, tawillidentl, 1w le I'l i'lli Uiquii I plk;d.tj
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(Lillietirlemidran tltotip:f ij, tfokti tltfl Ilil;,,Ilk piney (Pinm stirofina inull P. ial and Ad its:.
whitecedar if fIcrp't, t I c, t,
A "iiwd lil;hganici t rn itflik, mine in 20l,: iNiile�41 ttf Q,il�lung luuiu4i
vegettrawl, and oil data fr(n't and soll ImnpWmalkos,
WETLAND MITIGATION ACTIVITIES
,I]I`iii i of k(al activirilli tit N aii took place at the tliillb.loria Fall site. which is
w4hill I"t, i4 ifl, lit itielt at Tlw in.lic ffi:�tc 21. ACflt iltv. c0ttII,t.11 Masses +mf canrivi! of
plantod secilhugs.wntlaind C.tl!t,l,it;I z l)I i tin iiiliI, li a

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VEGETATION MONII ORING ACTIVITIES
Vegetation r*ton ilot lm" "lots Were estalli Ind 1
the mill't ,u III 1VO, III o3dltf bl, III'MiN). 4 i
aning a I Ill "i,I-lit I'l I rl I I itm%<I R I !ht
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In 'Killi,I,Ill i,> tfiv It'I ISlid }1t I ill I]!,,I litotau plots Reclamation Monittli kag Plinc;
LlkiiLill i1 iW%IP nthe INnof Lliil ;I [ jndollthe
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,att. I C.aldcLc! ill I I it V E Ci I Ill r I t ILI a lI' I It C I I X
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Reference Plor Data OlHitcliou:
RFE pill, lll2a At a. "1:11coned in 2005. Since specieli Ill "W � Ill 1, Plots
l III fiutehiftiil Ill lliltlZ,Ifllilb Ill 111, LAQ In Vlialfsi Of MOMWing. UnIt d,AIli I10 Fil it'llT ger
It il,tt ',mi ibc Wit 11 plots vil yne dijimt'! III, ul,i ji(noii lbetoteen Rare
alld October) to irwit tlla llltiloh changes- RFE Plot 41 lill, Lore , Illiwll!,due to
a SIflim event in 2000 and a proill dmught, No major changes to the RFL plo(s were aided
■ Rkl, #1: Doliti ircl, in RFE Plot 41, located in an Atlantic white ceder stand
2). CAtil,M"d h,l Adair!" Iilluol' Ctlti,11, lCki rMuk", ,ltk:iLT
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I I I I a I t "e'y I IiCft I i I I„I r.it I I 'll lilli howsI t it I t ll It 1 '1 mIt, us
kv.H. 0-11i ill rl i I ill lild n u li , I I I 111 1 ,(P"t"
Illm"ra,g luot-il Coverspecies wcslepeatmos, (Spfh,zj:,ult sp.) and
commonlivetwor.
RFE #1: Do;ilml e <pecr. , ill lif-F P!ot 01, Illicfed in the
ad acetar to It 1llit,liiw f iv. k I wulv 2), "1 ul,ii lIvd of %tIl 4(Ill l kkih

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Hu limn. Rwbmorid County, North Carolina.
RIFE #1 Trees Ch ry 0?veldeg
el '!hh
Shrubs
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2,5%
Herbs
ffOodwardia awalwa 21y;
RIFE_ #2 I rees A"Yssa Worry 50-15%
h C, 9Ifhr Yn 25-3(rfq
01T S(.Vr(tY7Ua 10-25%
Shrubs 'Ot,' (�
qfl'wa
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Herbs pp 1-2%
fj;,d-I,u&'I 'v 2iWa 0-1
Vines apreolata 1-1�'
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Smsky laurijotio 1 .1 0Iv

with previous dominancolli.k bald orpoincicypress as elvidencod by the presence of numI-ioti
sturaps (Tables I and 11, lt wiaarvt shrubspecieg were sweet peppeThush {(JeMia a Ill;
:it id l%rIIl,'IjI,TI1 Ilill< ul, l
D I I I I I I'let I wt ;e to 'I III ikt eIl ;e'; I [III j cl ,xlIel I l?')CI I It d i, iw l,IIeeI IWit I, mIel I
sSO�`,I%tie R: Ifol 2 I le"k l)!Ii(,i l l (Sivileu hmpVblia). Other
N11024dim Val
RMP 04: Data frfmi X M? 44, ol,tivd on the musjll tli t lit 11 itzwc 21. III. lo,-Ied
for the 3`1 yea! Ill I)c oil;Il )OW I � ��, 1 1 � 'I
IN I I 1".l 2 ii-ld 1), 14 `M�d II.dd I�lil "S 'Il,tlIt$ 4L1,kLUM
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Clc po"j,zcIt 4n,6v 2ijiC, ln:, Ill'il ciiIiI"it'if ill
ellprosimi tu
lik ,,eft I"( ,It (III,I I li"di 1,1I 1 1111, l
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i he dominant herbacilous Spect"in RAMP #4 wort armtIi-hl.v pi,,niqb (Khoophorts
and Canadian u ,ht caQb with 10-25% com and vto a Is, III,
with IIi :" te cover RY00111,1LdOe (.4ndropopo" WmInicut). Iti,Jleu'IIIs I
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dick iet;iIiiiig), slender trug;anj goldelrod tlewlwllua mmoI ), ItIr mk l l,:Idbox (IlIudwIgta
l.l(Iarerata) anti R-Clend' , l,!!9,)w-cyed-gmais
(hilts pi(ii(les) eacheovered epon,eiarately 2-513 ofthallaninactring plot (Table 2).
PLANTING
Miullivi" molti 115 were similar 4) IIII)S4.,dc5cri][Iiv in our 1993 mpart (199 " Trmeflroil
pelen, -lIowwv ii rt:oau � Y r, I 1 11 g as, bald
pte,,, aed II,iitlw N,mk�,Illn Nero planet It Oil a it, 111 1k)'ll t1l, jic, -Wantic
Ill 3-I< eeiluz Ivins�lit:lll[M m, olumrh%of a ituil 1, dace hckIrQr, li,tuh O'll. I IiIlIlil tavllvt
vi.H ;).ilets ch rI1,,M-,!d seedling,

Table A! I'.at 10 d');'M i ald n'Iwt lim fl c "JIllk kllomlo[ w k'"'luill,21 I011
Momt,,i m:i P4)t r Rl IV; z,l_ tiotjfhk i il Nokl�.ta and Sikca Ilk dy
oulay, \a nh carolinak
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Mushroom Fan (estabikh-d 10641
RMP#4 (1 to Jonlill'int over o-atljmtm)
Bart ground . %,Ialld I I I tl. Winer 10-2tX
Tree seedlings zUy„:k
feull,
:Eiurbs kcf� mpo
JURk I jl, �LCkrl
tk,Wkl .. 102Wa
mjk 5-10%
2-5%
2-5%
Fur 2-5%
RhIlm ifrlvpfl�,l ��;Owelwa
Aw tali
Rey ki.,hosp)m miervet W�Kda 1-2%
Sack �tlwwp gaganunr 1-29"Q

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Si, ,tV %, vrc ttfrn lTWlll llt,,N ao the t IM IIiii iud auttp,n'_d v,nO samples
q1 .,x , i[ rl,r E < :,nran r tyn Thesasamples Wec ^¢p,rrtno . .c 1_ ;aitl nt. [) , luacs of the
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SUMMARY
T o wetland moiI,, II on and =:d a.liation activities for Southan Pr. du%l, .,lid 0 -ca
r(M)nai}V RY4prn,Ec ^wlip I fn.,t fl nVd to I]i,-anpmvrd P'Mapllfio Pi li, ii .ura IS,Olt
Restomiinn ',s:Rankin take ,oar! I xncr Laka-Las, s i n sacm ill:k d 111d these sines were
relea"from l.1rthernamnivtringbl the GSACEanil vt [S V0II1 :00! ( 4pheirdix A). The
t'arshttAoml Inlifti( wlzi€sn area II,l .hclm Planted ivtil l I , II,IIV'lthVJ ,)l ant.�pegev sureitorship
ir.. , >r nlK lrem[t( aiI =liter g:< 11i :..1€ @ t txan [ °^..

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REFERENCES
Carter, I E. I c i I,',- am dlun and milidatnza plan faf the Southern Products Siltea Company,4 pp
�iC Dr +nn , { o (ltav � ' �a� l vritt No. 77f 3'� ihr�,pagtan c,f mutia3g
NC Di,1?i,;;is.v .r ti iv,.r tl; s 2<S315. tpi ..it of-atl 14 nv ('aafiTy CerticadRn.M(>difipxl..
Ao' v is tjcd v t fi '7tJ, cxptt'es 1-11 010,
USr3r � i ( ,2.:i,_,L� . ti3g. 11al,.��pncitetzfStyehrtngPcrn'r Na V7WY)164. Issood
Wd&,a.: t and Dr, LI L C.vr,a 1II 1943, 1993 Real m m,.r I?vq , ,r a, uvserii
Products and Si hc& Iuc., Hoffman, NC. 1}. pp
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' APPENDIX A
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LETTERS FROM REGULATORY AGENCIES
RELEASING THE RANKiN LAKE
AND TYNER LAKE-EAST FANS
FROM ANNUAL bIONITORING
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Den, Ms, Freeman-
The I)i% n i N`,lI "rilah" dDVVII 4E)i Ot, r,igfio ltanal Ltiplo'i Review Permitting Unit has rinvicived
im I to wrc ISatfl,m 1 At: Fan hatic been monitored for over five years. Based on
VEA:I "Syr is htitv,, tourn., 11I �PIEICI
Bums niti.aac, wri-, lrttl, ticnsi tic q great rlhail I Ell inc ro,"CrIl-II eE-,)SrsI RIT) it'NIC tjr,tertta,
and pcwia vottei kItIvr Iltait thocpaautre,tcrin th, Ril plots. hit %PI th" 1411C t%�H
the Fur,iIt iro piai-Ew,i ) Ic.tjwimp to Faamre and demribir srwder 10 11 at E1011) Hlaah'
mI tiahlya, 841 anw, aurt, b,vn SiatItil I cfland hyJxt 2 c pet the
MOTIEliawil 14 the tp[brjved nliupnoll Pilin, aild iatt, <ktli
Tynt I i:, Lslr nitJ ll� �Etl fVI I liftra tuilhet mDnIatorng Wi: jprr�crIIIC Ihc 1,10 tlial
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(In (1, tiIavw 00 IN:!! a I:VdVd E)Nc! illoc lrhir wjwr Ittillizallon
areas am hCIII) ',I ?NEI, it�ajl� Vitalle-11 activqt0t; 4-loo"d he I"'Alt the ttoEd ul
t I I., 1 1, "1 IV
encouraging dce 60pnwna ol I E:o xtt:d ktry tvtl rci
Mushroort I an tka cctahlklwd it, `Oti2-1000. I EWE I accout, prClIkI - Etr.j, ch :atltialfr 2006 -2007
and an a.+ocjLicJ jt.&L-Iln in opiln "a,n Erom r0, I(l 21d pI �t as-n cIa tit
raised during review of the monitoring reports:
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D-. 1.1 Carter Ill Q5 AssociB$5l lc.
'4lEihUln t..t1110? ftl)d fll SIII lililliillr$ndeClarration
• 4 spc ics of trees were led on tide but only 2 to 3 rsent observed during monitoring,. Was .
tkt¢ ,nnpti i+r as .L ut 'ins f-lTIE itc 1 1 ,t",fug [ €tted slier rs rtCrt`p^n3.
pines „it:. t ttoa;s 5t=c �.i �r;ap tf t,ts tEix tt�Et lii � m4[,_4 ov, t' cptt..,.enY.
fltt�,^�C�tl Sl �'"cvP lF m l Iq]!) ty k FLiie3 ,,x4eCi1. � .
+ parnmiliciL, lvlaicd rt...: p 4t 1. r Earcv i c adc.t i¢ th e ..ps.irEa ? nits thin flan tkt ircei Ere.
&Ctics td phwlLcal ni y?unto I�a� t a 4t n bcsc qua rd �httiti r ( +_ s t i iL „af
reetlik Eri❑ t l lild, 7 ffitt cte.rl,l a, r tsvu tc be tsefill i Thrls wlLitiirr: lit. m
The fiI bill ,,,.t,n# a n 'd Eli' #ttve attt licaa n nl ", ,n _. .file ffitlsc }`uwnocci h0 ii hair resl lot
the hSSrtL ar to 1 xV it nn , Ifi : the i€gnneJ ,cite t Csli Luld ix tt,ynted lfti n ifili Itocr.LETELvIl,_ '.
monit„rin .aac 3.
Mushroom l a» Ia Ill c,7:+i.nuc !(i 6 aot `tsrc.l eht utth it x ttm l.t 'seal ulltmwmilt
We It), k tsa<'tlt , tccci . .. il fill tit. rs,rtil'ii 'r Iw pCiIni:ue' aroniay ai r }`ta,tsn`i3Pd ,„t c„r .,Ffhis
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"�alnCerely,
F'�.3.dt I , .'t,�e(,.,. 'i:a,:,t_rr y■
401 Oversight and Express Review Program. ■ .
ec; .File Copy(Parnmx 1lill
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C.F, 4utith ?:: t3t n '.a,�u t it. S;IiLiEl l'C) Onliter 1S" M H-ftan, MG 28347 .
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v�aw, Wilmington Regulatory Field €i€fice.
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APPENDIX B
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources
Division of Land Resources
James G.Martin,Governor Charles H. Gardner
Wiliam W. Cobey,Jr.,secretary
Director
November 9, 1990
Mr. C. K. Smith, General Manager
Southern Products & Silica Company, Inc.
P. 0. Drawer 189
Hoffman, North Carolina 28347-0189
RE: Permit No. 77-04
Drowning Creek Deposit Mine
Richmond County
Dear Mr. Smith:
Your request to have Mining Permit No. 77-04 for the Drowning Creek
Deposit Mine in Richmond County modified to include the proposed mine
expansion as indicated in your revised modification request letters dated
July 30, 1990 and September 10, 1990, the Description of Mining Procedures
attached to the September 10, 1990 letter, and Enclosures 1-8 received by the
Land Quality Section on September 13, 1990 has been approved with several
conditions. A copy of the modified permit is enclosed.
The conditions in the modified permit were based primarily upon the
initial application. Modifications were made as indicated by the
modification request and as required to insure compliance with The Mining Act
of 1971. The expiration date, mine name and permit number shall remain the
same as before the modification.
The issuance of a mining permit and/or any modification to it does not
supercede local zoning regulations. The responsibility of compliance with
any applicable zoning regulations lies with you.
P.O.Box 27687 • Raleigh,N.C.27611-7687 • Telephone [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer

Mr. C. K. Smith
November 9, 1990
Page 2
Please review the modified permit and advise this office at (919)
733-4574 should you have any question concerning this matter.
Sincerely,
Trac Davis , E. I .T.
Mining Specialist
Land Quality Section
TED/se
Enclosure
cc: Mr. Joe Glass , P.E.
Mr. John Dorney
Mr. Dennis Stewart
Mr. Hugh Heine

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DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH 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 15 NCAC
5 B, and other applicable laws, rules and regulations
Permission is hereby granted to:
Southern Products & Silica Company, Inc.
Drowning Creek Deposit Mine
Richmond County - Permit No. 77-04
for the operation of a
Sand Mine
.which shall provide that the usefulness , productivity and scenic
values of all lands and waters affected by this mining operation
will receive the greatest practical degree of protection and
restoration.

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In accordance with the application for this mining permit, which is hereby
approved by the Department of Environment, Health 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.
Th i c nnv.mi t i r nn+ +v nnc Fnonkl n k%j fhn nnvmi f+^- ;.ri th thn Fn11 n..ii nn nvn—+4 nn.
11Ia FJ 1II111, IJ Iiu'. " ullJ lul ui ll uj l.11[.: VtIIIII %.L.t; nl yll L1IC- IV1lU" III1f Gn4GF7 LI V11.
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 .
Modifications
This permit has been modified to include the proposed mine expansion as
indicated in the revised modification request letters dated July 30, 1990 and
September 10, 1990, the Description of Mining Procedures attached to the
September 10, 1990 letter, and Enclosures 1-8 received by the Land Quality
Section on September 13, 1990 with several conditions .
Expiration Date
This permit shall be effective from the date of its issuance until August 24,
1992.

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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:
1 . Any wastewater processing or mine dewatering shall be in accordance with
the permitting requirements and rules promulgated by the N.C. Environmental
Management Commission.
2. Any mining process producing air contamination emissions shall be subject
to the permitting requirements and rules promulgated by the N.C.
Environmental Management Commission.
3 . A. Any mining activity affecting wetlands shall be in accordance with the
requirements and regulations promulgated and enforced by the U. S.
Army Corps of Engineers and the N. C. Division of Environmental
Management, Water Quality Certification Program, DEHNR.
B. No mining activity shall affect wetlands at the site until both a 401
CnnnvnI Idm+n, niinIi+tv r'nvtifira+inn Qormi+ nnA a Ann rnv-nc of
VCIIGI 1,11 V1U%1LI lUU. I 1LJ Vls 4I1 IVI+L1V11 I t_I IIII V -- V - VVI V, VI
Engineers permit have been issued for this site. Any conditions
stated in these permits shall contemporaneously become conditions of
the mining permit.
4. Sufficient buffer (minimum of 300 feet undisturbed) shall be maintained
between any affected land and any adjoining waterway to prevent
sedimentation of that waterway from erosion of the affected land and to '
preserve the integrity of the natural watercourse.
5. The mining operation at this site shall be conducted as indicated in the
revised modification request letters dated July 30, 1990 and September 10,
1990, the Description of Mining Procedures attached to the September 10,
1990 letter, and Enclosures 1-8 received by the Land Quality Section on
September 13, 1990.
6. A. Adequate mechanical barriers including but not limited to diversions,
earthen dikes , brush barriers , silt check dams , silt 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 or natural
watercourse in proximity to the affected land.
B. All surface water runoff from the affected areas at the site shall be
diverted internal to the mine excavation.
7 . The angle for graded slopes and fills shall be no greater than the angle
which can be retained by vegetative cover or other adequate erosion control
measure, structure, or device. In any event., exposed slopes or any
excavated channels , the erosion of which may cause offsite damage because
of siltation, shall be planted or otherwise provided with ground cover,
A—irno nv c*vllrtllra� suiff;c;ent tv restrain such orncinn
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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 shall be maintained between any excavation and any
.adjoining property line or right-of-way to prevent caving of that property
and to allow grading of the sideslopes to the required angle.
11 . An Annual Reclamation Report shall be submitted on a form supplied by the
Department by February 1 of each year until reclamation is completed and
approved.
12. The operator shall notify the Department in writing of the desire to
delete, modify or otherwise change any part of the mining, reclamation, or
erosion/sediment control plan contained in the approved application for a
mining permit. Approval to implement such changes must be obtained from
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13. The security which was posted pursuant to N.C.G.S. 74-54 in the form of a
$25,000.00 Blanket Bond is sufficient to cover the operation as indicated
on the approved application. This security must remain in force for this
permit to be valid. The total affected land shall not exceed the bonded
acreage.
14. A. Authorized representatives of the Division of Archives and History
shall be granted access to the site to determine the presence of
significant archaeological resources.
B. Pursuant to N. C. G. S. 70 Article 3, "The Unmarked Human Burial and
Human Skeletal Remains Protection Act," should the operator or any
person in his employ encounter human skeletal remains , immediate
notification shall be provided to the county medical examiner and the _
chief archaeologist, North Carolina Division of Archives and History.

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APPROVED RECLAMATION PLAN
The Mining Permit incorporates this Reclamation Plan, the performance of which
is a condition on the continuing validity of that Mining Permit. Additionally,
the Reclamation Plan is a separable obligation of the permittee, which continues
beyond the terms of the Mining Permit.
The approved plan provides :
Minimum Standards As Provided By G.S. 74-53
I. 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, 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
P1un IIGI C 1n 1n,,V1 Ful Uted. . 11 s 4 i-sties steall be rvndl.-- accord.ng 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:
I. Provided further, and subject to the Reclamation schedule, the planned
reclamation shall be to restore the mine excavations to wetland/lake areas
and to grade and revegetate the adjacent disturbed areas with wetland
vegetation/tree species conducive to the area.
2. The specifications for surface gradient restoration to a surface suitable
for the planned future use are as follows :
A. All lake areas shall be excavated to maintain a minimum average water
depth of four feet.

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B. All mined areas at the site shall be reclaimed in increments of no
more than 50 acres at any one time, except for the 8.34 acres of the
Rosy Tract (Area Al) that will remain as a permanent fresh water
reservoir ( i .e. , once development of Area C1 has commenced and all
aspects of the active mining operation have been transferred from the
previous mine section (Area B1) to Area C1, complete reclamation of
Area B1 shall be initiated and substantially completed by the time
mining activities have been completed in Area C1, etc. )
C. Reclamation of all mine areas at the site shall include the creation
of "fan" areas along the southern mine boundary, establishing
acceptable islands for wildlife habitat, and breaching the dikes to
drain excess water to facilitate leveling of said dikes to the proper
slope (both below and above the normal water level ) .
D. The sideslopes to the lake excavation shall be graded to a 3
horizontal to 1 vertical or flatter above the water level and 1 112
horizontal to 1 vertical or flatter below the water level .
E. Any areas used for wastepiles , screening, stockpiling or other
processing shall be leveled and smoothed.
F. No contaminants shall be dumped at the mine site. Scrap metal , trash
or other such waste shall be removed from the site and properly
disposed.
G. The affected land shall be graded to prevent the collection of noxious
or foul water.
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After site preparation, all disturbed land areas shall be revegetated as
recommended by Mr. Walter B. High, District Conservationist, Richmond Soil
and Water Conservation District on August 2.8, 1990 and Mr. J. H. Carter
III , Consulting Biologist, on August 29, 1990 with the following
stipulations : (1) emergent plants shall be immediately planted along the
edge of the created lake where they will not interfere with mining
activities, (2) cypress and white cedar shall be randomly planted rather
than in rows to simulate a natural stand and (3) mast producing tree
. species such as black gum, water oak, willow oak, laurel oak, swamp
chestnut oak, overcup oak, beech, and hickories shall be planted on the
graded dike and fan areas to provide significantly higher wildlife value in
the form of high energy food and den sites . To ensure adequate survival
for a viable forest, all trees shall be planted on no less than a 10 foot
by 10 foot spacing.

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4. These Reclamation -Condit"ions shall be subject to change in order to conform
with the reclamation plans and conditions approved and issued by the 404
process of the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers and the 401 Water Quality
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5. 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.
This permit, issued August 24, 1972 and renewed August 24, 1982, is hereby
modified this 9th day of November, 1990 pursuant to G.S. 74-52.
By: - -
Charles H. Gardner, Director
Division of Land Resources
By Authority of the Secretary
Of the Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources

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State of North Carolina I Arlp nnPUTr SECTION
Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
512 North Salisbury Street • Raleigh, North Carolina 27611
lames G Martin, Goeemor October 29, 1990 George T. Everett. PhD.
\M11iam W.Cobey.Jr..seoemry Director
MEMORANDUM
�... Southern Products and Silica Mine Wetland Permit
Reviewers
FROM: John Dorne4LW)Y^!>M11✓J�
SUBJECT: Review of final submittalUU
Enclosed is the submittal from Southern Products and Silica
Company in response to our September 17, 1990 letter for more
information on minimization and mitigation for their proposed
mine expansion. Please review the attached and get any comments
back to me by November 13, 1990. DEM plans to take final action
on the 401 Certification soon after that date.
If you believe that meeting with the agencies and Southern
Products staff is necessary, please advise me and I ' ll set one
up. Thank you for your time and effort on this project.
JD/kls
Souprod.mem/D-2
Enclosure
cc: John Parker, DCM
Hugh Heine, COE
Marshall Gilchrist
C. K. Smith
Jim Gregson
Ken Averette
Dennis Stewart, WRC
Wilson Lanv FWS 1:.
Steve Leondrd, Soil and Water
Lee Pelej , EPA
Tracy Davis,-Land--Quality ) ..
Bill Mills, DEM
Bill Hoffman, N.C. Geological Survey "r
Frank Boteler, Parks and Recreation -
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22 October 1990
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46 4/L/' I—c ? r, J.H. Carter III
W�1��r�. y:) r,�l I Y P.O. Box 891
SECTION Southern Pines, N.C.
28388
Mr. Steve Tedder, Chief
Water Quality Section '
Division of Environmental Management
Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources
512 North Salisbury Street
Raleigh, N.C. 27611
Dear Mr. Tedder:
This letter is in response to your letter of 17 September 1990 to
Mr. C.R. Smith concerning the 401 certification for Southern Products and
Silica's proposed mine expansion on Drowning Creek, Riclmand County, N.C.
Your letter contained requests for additional information on existing
vegetation, minimization, reclamation, and mitigation. I will discuss each
of these subjects in turn. Various supporting documents are attached.
VNG ETA TION AT MINE SITE
Southern Products and Silica has applied for permits to mine an
additional 130 acres adjacent to its existing mine site. Several wetland
habitat types occur in the general project area (Attachment A) . These
habitats will be discussed individually below. Though there have been no
recent disturbances in the proposed mine area, the area is hardly pristine.
Most of the swamp has been heavily cut-over in the past, and parts have
been cultivated. Two dikes extend into the swamp that were probably used to
extract logs from along the creek. Most of the existing forest is probably
less than 60 years old, Only the gum-cypress swartp immediately along the

creek can be considered relatively undisturbed. The other plant con unities
present have suffered from, or are the result of, clearcut logging,
siltation, changes in water flow patterns, or prolonged fire exclusion.
1. Gum-cypress swamp: this wetland habitat type occurs on the wettest
sites along Drowning Creek. It is forested primarily with black gum (N._yssa
sylvatica) . There are scattered baldcypress (Taxodium distichum) along
Drowning Creek in the eastern portion of the project area, but it is absent
to the west. Little of this conunity will be mined. This habitat type is
frequently flooded and is important as a water storage and filtration area.
There are numerous sloughs and the soil is normally saturated. wildlife
values are high for furbearers, deer, waterfowl , and numerous species of
nongame, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, and invertebrates. The black gum
drupe is a heavily utilized food resource for many species.
2. Maple-gum and gum-maple swamp: this is the most widespread wetland
habitat type in the area to be mined. Overstory dominance varies from
almost pure red maple (Acer rubrum) to almost pure black gum, with gum
being prevalent near the creek. The gum stands grade into the gum-cypress
CCURMILTI-LLY type. OUCIUU",LtSU pU11U p111ej kr. seLVt."Wtj Vckiljr L11 1.11C lilaVle
stands. One significant area is domi.nanted by young maples less than 10"
diameter at breast height, probably an old clearcut. The understory varies
from dense to relatively open. Dominant species include sweet gallberry
(Ilex coriacea) , fetterbush (Leonia lucida) , leucothoe (Leucothoe
racemosa) , and catbrier (Sffdlax laurifolia) . Ground cover consists mostly
of ferns and mosses. This city probably represents pocosin in an
advanced successional state due to prolonged fire exclusion. Charred

conifer stumps were noted in several locations. Flooding frequency
decreases as one moves from gum-dominated stands near the creek to
maple-dominated stands away from the creek. The soil is normally saturated.
Water quality values are high for subsurface storage and filtration, and
the occasional storage of surface waters. Wildlife values are low to
moderate. There is abundant cover, but food plants are limited or not of
high quality. Nevertheless, this habitat is of great importance to the
species of plants and animals adapted to it.
3. Pine-maple-gum swamp: this ccamnnity is located farther away from the
creek than the gun-cypress swamp. Overstory trees are primarily loblolly
pine (Pines taeda) , pond pine, red maple, and black gum. The understory.
varies from dense to relatively open. This habitat is a successional stage
caused.by clearcut logging or past cultivation. Sites now forested with
this comtmnity probably supported pocosin prior to clearing. Flooding is
infrequent for- short periods due to distance from the creek. It is not
particularly important in surface water storage, but soils are normally
saturated or nearly so. Its primary value for water quality is through
filtration of groundwater, and as a buffer for the gum-cypress swamp and
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creek. wildlife values are not nigh. Left alone =or decades, I-ILLS i�,J.LaL
would become dominated by swamp and mesic hardwoods, which would have
higher wildlife values. Currently, its primary values are as cover, and as
buffer for the gum-cypress swamp, though numerous wildlife species do live
here.
4. Pond pine pocosin: pond pine, tulip poplar (Liriodendron tulipifera) ,
and black gum dominate this habitat type, found mostly on the swamp fringes
and in branches that feed into the swamp. It was probably the most abundant

wetland Community type in the area prior to the advent of fire exclusion
several decades ago. Numerous species of deciduous and evergreen shrubs
form a thick and tangled understory. Pocosins are almost never flooded,
though they do store and filter subsurface water. Since this is a
fire-maintained plant community, and because none of the immediate area has
been burned in recent years, the pocosin habitat still present is in
successional decline. This is unfortunate because Sandhills pocosin are
habitat for several threatened or endangered plant species. Wildlife values
of frequently burned pocosin are high due to abundant browse, fruiting
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eliminates many desirable species. Nevertheless, pocosin support plant and
animal species not ccrm=ly found in other wetland habitat types.
-5. Pine-white cedar-maple swamp: two small areas contain stands of
relatively young loblolly pine, Atlantic white cedar (Chamaecyuaris thy-
oides) , and red maple. They probably became established on old clearcuts or
burns. The understory is moderate to dense and shares species with pocosin
and maple-gum swamp. Ground cover consists mostly of mosses and ferns. One
of these areas will be mined; the one with the most cedar will not.
Flooding is rare. The chief values for water quality and storage are
similar to the ones discussed under pocosin. Wildlife values are probably
low. There is little browse, few fruiting trees or shrubs, and little
ground cover.
6. Mesic hardwood forest: this community type has an overstory of mesic
hardwoods such as tulip poplar, sweet gum (Liguidambar styraciflua) , and
black gum, with poplar being most common. Loblolly pine occurs sparingly in
the overstory. The understory varies from moderately dense to relatively

open, and includes species such as red maple and American holly (Ilex
opaca) , as well as various shrubs. Ground cover consists primarily of
mosses and ferns. This caTmunity type occurs on the outer edges of the
floodplain, and is infrequently flooded for brief periods. Water quality
and storage values consist mostly of storage and filtering of ground water.
Wildlife values are moderate, especially for nongame species.
Individually these comTu ity types have their own set of values,
but collectively their water quality and wildlife values equal more than
the sum of the parts. This is because each corm mity contains habitat not
duplicated in the others.
Estimated acreages of removal by habitat type are as follows:
gum-cypress= 26.9ac, gum-maple and maple-gum= 86.5ac, pine-maple-gum= 0 ac,
pond pine pocosin= 10.8ac, pine-white cedar--maple= 2.9ac, and mesic
hardwood= 2.9ac. These are rough estimates based primarily on infrared
photography analysis with limited ground truthing. Cypress was essentially
absent from the gum-cypress community in the proposed mine area. The
boundary between gum-cypress and gm-maple stands was often very vague.
MINIM IL ZATIUM
The original mine permit application was for 208 acres of a 260
acre site. The amended application is for 130 acres of the original 260
acres. Thus, the area to be mined has been reduced by 37.5%. Southern
Products and Silica had proposed to minimize adeverse impacts by excluding
all activities within 300' of Drowning Creek, a 52 acre area. The 300'
exclusionary zone remains in the amended permit. No mining, filling, or
clearing will occur in this zone., The highest quality wetland habitat

(gum-cypress swamp) occurs in this area. The proposed mine will not
directly impact Drowning Creek, the area of highest flooding frequency and
water quality value will be minimally impacted, and a forested corridor
will be maintained between the mine and the creek.
RECLAMATION
Based on information from the current mine site, Southern
Products estimates that about 20% (26 acres) of the 130 acre mine site can
be returned to its original elevation through redeposition of spoil and
debris. However, about 5.7 acres will be returned to the existing lake
(Tyner Lake) , leaving 21.3 acres of spoil for the new lake. This would
leave a permanently flooded pond of about 109 acres. Additional sources of
fill have been explored. The North Carolina Department of- Transportation
was contacted about the possibility of fill from nearby highway
construction projects. Their reply was negative (Attachment B). UNMIN, a
nearby upland sand source, was contacted about the potential use of spoil
from their operation. UNMIN quoted a price of $7.40/ton delivered. Based on
a lake depth of 8' and 2700 lbs. per cubic yard, it would cost about
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_ i_ _ lake.
_ This
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,
$128,9308.00 per acre Lo L111 Llle lake. - his cost is clearly unaccep able,
and it is based on an estimate from a source only a few miles away. Spoil
from sources at greater distances would be even more expensive.
Southern Products has contacted the U.S. Soil Conservation
service. (SCS) in Richmond County about reclamation of its existing mine
site. SCS has prepared a reclamation plan for this site (Attachment C) , and
Southern Products proposes to use this plan for reclamation at its expanded
mine site also. I have reviewed the SCS plan (Attachment D) , and have found

it to be basically sound.
MITIGATION
Southern Products believes it has minimized its impacts to the
maximum extent possible that will still allow operation of a profitable
mining operation. In addition, Southern Products has contacted reputable
professionals who have produced a reclamation plan. Searches for
economically viable sources of additional fill have been unsuccessful .
Therefore, Southern Products proposes to mitigate for its permanent
inundation of 109 acres of wetlands by purchase and donation to a public
interest entity of 109 acres of high quality forested wetalnds.
It is realized that restoration of currently degraded wetlands in
the project area is the mitigation method preferred by the regulating
agencies. I am familiar with the Sandhills due to 25 years of field
investigations there. Most wetlands are narrow strips along small strearm.
Wetlands that have been drained for forestry and agricultural purposes, a
likely source of restoration sites, are generally absent. Other suitable
wetland restoration sites are uncommon and usually very small in size. No
suitable restoration sites of the needed size are }mown in the Drowning
Creek drainage or in the Sandhills region. This conclusion is based on
review of orthophotoquads and my field experience. A restoration plan would
involve the purchase and reclamation of several small sites, none of which
have been located to date. My conclusion is that a restoration project of
the required magnitude is not feasible in the project area or the immediate
Sandhills region. Likewise, construction of artificial wetlands in the
Sandhills is simply not feasible due to the hilly topography and sandy

soils.
Southern Products began a search for suitable mitigation land in
the Drowning Creek-Lumber River drainage basin in January 1990. The North
Carolina Nature Conservancy (Mr. Fred Annand) was involved in this search
at an early stage, as was the North Carolina Natural Heritage Program (Ms.
Julie Moore) . Baned on rniician*rP fr= thc-GP nrrnani ,7.ati nn-_ . fi ai r]
investigations were centered along the Lumber River in Robeson County,
where the Lumber is designated a North Carolina Natural and Scenic River.
The Nature Conservancy is interested in pursuing land acquisitions in this
area (Attachment E), and public ownerships along the river are absent.
Several tracts were visited, but the list has been narrowed to 2 tracts
owned by Canal Industries (Attachment F) . One of these tracts is at the
junction of the Lumber River and Big Swamp, north of U.S. Highway 74. This
area is forested with second-growth baldcypress and water tupelo (Nyssa
aauatica) , and contains numerous sloughs and old canals. The second site is
south of U.S 74, and contains a mature gum-cypress forest. Trees here
average considerably larger than at the Big Swamp site. Both sites are high
quality forested wetlands, are frequently flooded for extended periods, and
provide high quality wildlife habitat. Both are superior in these values to
the Drowning Creek mine site, though such a ccmparision is not completely
fair.
Southern Products proposes to purchase 109 acres of swamp forest
at one of these sites and transfer title to the N.C. Nature Conservancy, or
to donate the money needed for such a purchase directly to the Conservancy.
Land to be purchased will be primary floodplain immediately adjacent to the
Lumber River. The tract to be purchased will be determined by negotiations

between the principals and the State of North Carolina.
I hope that this information satisfactorily addresses your
questions and concerns. If you need additional information or
clarification, please contact Mr. C.K. Smith at Southern Products
(281-3819) , or me at 595-1043.
Sincerely,
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Dr. J.H. Carter III
Consulting Biologist
rr Mr r K Cmi th _
VV Mr. Marshal Gilchrist

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GM= gum-maple
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MH- mesic hardwood
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10/22/90 from infrared aerial photo and evaluated
1Lm.L LCd field 411e 1..M1.'7.

• o�STA y4 ATTACHRENT "B"
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
P. 0. Box 1067
Aberdeen, North Carolina 28315
JAMES G. MARTIN September 10, 1990 DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS
GOVERNOR
THOMAS J. HARRELSON GEORGE E.WELLS,P.E.
SECRETARY STATE HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATOR
Mr. Marshall Gilchrist, President
Southern Products and silica Company, Inc.
P. O. Drawer 189
Hoffman, North Carolina 28347
Dear Mr. Gilchrist:
In reference to your -telephone call today, this is to
advise we currently do not anticipate a surplus of fill
materials (sand, clay, topsoil, aggregates, etc. ) as a result
of road construction and/or maintenance.
The procedures of pulling ditches to remove excess
materials usually provide the quantity of materials necessary
to reconstruct the shoulder sections of the roadways through
fill sections where soils have eroded due to natural causes
and vehicular traffic.
The disposition of minor amounts 'of fill materials
sometimes generated by these operations is as follows:
1. Stockpiled for future use by Department of
Transportation.
Civen to the property owners fronting the roadway
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section being reworked, provided the Department has
no anticipated needs (current or foreseeable
future) . This usually amounts to a very small
quantity (one to five dump truck loads) .
3 . Waste materials can be given to a public school at
their request, provided the material is within
close proximity thus creating a short haul.
An Equal Opportunity/AI(Irmative Action Employer

Mr. Marshall Gilchrist, President - 2 - September 10, 1990
A review of the Transportation Improvement Program
reveals that the proposed four laning of US 1 is the only
major statewide construction project programmed for your
geographic location. This project has not been designed, and
we therefore do not know if it will be a waste or borrow job.
If it turns out to be a waste project, it will be the
responsibility of the contractor to satisfactorily dispose of
the excess materials.
In .r t::e nnrinri l�ni t i es for obtaining fill
.„ au.�uuurr � rr�-
materials from the Department of Transportation appear to be
slim to non existent. If this situation changes in the
future, I will advise.
Yours very truly,
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F. E. Whitesell, P.E.
DIVISION ENGINEER
cc: Mr. Herman Thompson
Mr. D. W. Bailey
Mr. Jack Murdock

UNITED STATES SOIL
DEPARTMENfi OF CONSERVATION 125 South Hancock St . -- -Box 2
- - AGRICULTURE SERVICE Rockingham, N. C. 28379
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August 28, 1990
ATTACHMENT "C"
C K Sm ; +.kl General .Manana r
Southern Products& Silica Co . , Inc .
P.O . Drawer 189
Hoffman , NC 28347
Dear Mr . Smith :
Soil Scientist Steve Evans and I were glad to meet with you on Friday
to examine the Tyner Lake dike and alluvial fan that would be like
the dikes and alluvial fans that would need to have a plan of
reclamation in order for you to qualify for a permit to extend your
mining operation .
In addition to our soils investigations , we also observed the flora
of the area. I have since talked with two individuals in our Raleigh
state office---plant material specialist Keith Salvo and biologist
Phil Edwards' ---who have made recommendations for your site which I
would like to convey to you .
We want you to understand that these recommendations are practical
while also being quite sound . The recommendations that are given
below should allow the wetland areas to develop naturally while
designed to enhance their oarliest stage's of development.
I understand that the reclamation slope grades under which you are
operating in your current permit are 1 1/2: 1 verticol grade below
water level and 3: 1 vertical grade above water - l-evel . I feel that
these gr adcs a, e quite adequate for �usA i n any future reclamation ;
plan .
The fringe areas that will be near but above the water level for most
of the growing season should be seeded to a mixture of Kanlow
switchgrass <4 lbs . pure live seed/ac . ) , Japanese millet (20
lbs . /ac . ) , and giant smartweed (20 lbs . /ac . ) in -addition to the
planting of maidencane rhysomes in rows 2 feet apart with plants 3
feet apart in the rows (7260 plants/ac . ) . The maidencane should be
planted in March and the other plants should be seeded in April or
May . Fertilize all areas above the water line with 500 lbs ./ac . of
either 5-10-10 or 10-10-10 fertilizer . It will not be necessary to
add lime to the planting site .
In addition to the above , I also recommend the occasional planting of
bald cypress seedlings alternating with Atlantic white cedar
seedlings . A linear spacing for the cypress would be every 50 feet
with the white cedars planted in between the cypress . On a grid
pattern the cypress should be planted a 50 ' x 50 ' basis with the
cedars planted on a smaller grid , 25' x 25 ' , intermingled with the
cypress . These seedlings could be planted in the winter before or
after the establishment of the materials and can be ordered through
the N. C . Forest Service in the fall .

It is believed that , with the above recommendation , Nature would soon
begin a natural succession of various plants , while , in the meantime ,
.a habitat would have been established that would have valuable
wildlife benefits .
I would also offer the above recommendations for the reclamation of
the Tyner Lake area when mining activities are complete there .
If a more mature wetland environment is your wish , you could also
consider such plants as hardstem bullrush , giant burreed , and
Sagitaria sp . (duck potato) .
Sincerely ,
Walter B. High
District Conservationist
cc : Steve Evans
Phil Edwards
Keith Salvo

- ATTACHMENT "D"
August 29, 1990
J.H. Carter III
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Southern Pines, NC 28388
Mr. C.K. Smith, General Manager
Southern Products & Silica Co. , Inc.
P.O. Box 189
Hoffman, NC 28347
Dear C.K. :
I have reviewed the reclamation plan prepared by Walter B. High, District
Conservationist, Soil Conservation Service (USDA), for your sand and gravel
mine on Drowning Creek, Richmond County, NC. I find the plan ecologically
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si,uaau, and rerommend Its implementation with some modifications.
The basic thrusts of the plan are to rapidly stabilize and provide vegetative
cover on disturbed wetland soils. Kanlow swithchgrass, Japanese millet, and
giant smartweed, are to be seeded onto the reshaped dikes and exposed spoil fan.
These species will provide cover and food for a variety of wildlife including
hispid cotton rats, marsh rabbits, various frogs and snakes, common yellowthroats
red-winged blackbirds, and numerous other songbirds. Giant smartweed will
provide food for wood ducks along the dike edges.
The initial seeding will begin the long-term reclamation of the site through
natural succession. The ultimate goal is reestablishment of mature swamp
forest supporting native plant and animal species. The planting of maidencane,
a large, native, wetland grass, will aid the recovery to a native plant
community, while providing perennial soil stablization and wildlife cover.
Other native perennial wetland species, already present onsite, will seed
onto the disturbed soils naturally, adding to the natural diversity of the site.
The plan also calls for the planting of baldcypress and Atlantic white cedar
seedlings. Gum-cypress is the most "ecologically" valuable (and mature)
plant community onsite. .• Baldcypress is a long-lived tree, and can live 1O0's
to 1000+ years. Baldcypress was once common in the Drowning Creek area, but
has argely eliminated through selective logging. The planting of this species
wi help reverse continuing declines. Black gum is still common in the area,
and can be expected to naturally reinvade the mine site.
Atlantic white cedar was formerly common in the Sandhills, but has suffered
severe depletion due to siltation, fire exclusion, and logging. This species
normally grows in -dense, even-aged stands. Such stands are now rare and growing
scarcer. Planting this species on site will help reverse the negative trend
in Atlantic white cedar populations.

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Paldcypress should be planted in areas with high soil saturation that are
'subject to flooding. I suggest that the planting of this species be limited
to such areas, at a spacing of 1 seedling per 15 - 25' , with some clumping of
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seedlings. Atlantic white Geuai SisOuyU N��..�. _
on the drier sites. This would require planting seedlings at a spacing of
about 3 X 3' to 6X6' , with some randomness in the spacing.
Again, the goal of reclamation- should be to ultimately reforest the site
with mature, forested wetland communities, preferably types that are now
in short supply in this area. This plan, with minor modifications, will
meet this goal.
S ncerr`ely,
J.
Dr. J.H. Carter III
Consulting Biologist
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NORTH CAROLINA ATTACHMENT "E"
Ez October 12, 1990
N A, y U R E
CONSERVANCY
Mr. John Dorney
Supervisor, Special Projects Group
Water Quality Section
Division of Environmental Management
NC Dept. of Environment, Health, & Natural Resources
P.O. Box 27687
Raleigh, NC 27611
Dear Mr. Dorrmy:
This letter is to inform you that The Nature Conservancy acknowledges the Lumber River
Basin to be a high priority for protection in North Carolina. Consequently, we have secured
funding from private and public sources to complete a comprehensive biological inventory and
protection plan for the river basin. It is anticipated that Me study will be completed by the end of
the calendar year 1991.
Some information on priority tracts is currently available and the Conservancy intends to
work with landowners to protect ecologically signiPmeni sites. We are prepared to ut%Ii a arv.
protection Coale that are appropriate including gifts of land, conservation easements, and
acquisition.
If we can assist you in any way on the protection of this important river corridor, please
contact us.
Sincerely,
J. Merrill Lynch .-. .
Protection Specialist
CC; Dr. Jay Carter, Consulting Biologists
P.O. Box 891 - -
Southern Pines, NC 28387
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Iruorpormed 1933 Post Office Drawer 1B9 • Hoffman, N.C. 28347-0189
Telephone:
[phone] Or [phone]
July 30 , 1990
Mr. Tracy E . Davis IREC;EIVED
Land Quality Section JUL Jr 1990
NC Department of Environment Health ,
and Natural Resources
iAHID nuaurr SECTION
P. O . Box 27607 -
Raleigh, NC 27611
Re : Details of Reclamation Plan -
Dear Mr. Davis :
Southern Products proposes to reclaim all mined areas in
increments of approximately 50 acres, except for the 8. 34
acres of Rosy wetlands . This area ( area Al ) will remain a
permanent fresh water reservoir so that the company will have
a permanent source of fresh water for rewashing operations .
The currently permitted mine site , of which Tyner lake is a
part, will be reclaimed first, to be followed by areas B1 ,
C1 , D1 and El respectively. A strip of land 75 ' wide will
separate each of the five areas and Tyner property from each
other ( see map ) . All lakes will be impounded by permeable
sand and gravel dikes constructed in the same manner as
authorized under our current permit.
Reclamation will occur in progressive steps beginning with
the Tyner area and will proceed through each successive area
following procedures outlined in our current mining permit.
It will occur simultaneously with mining to the extent
feasible but will certainly begin immediately upon completion
of operations in any area . For example , reclamation of the
Tyner area will begin immediately after Tyner lake is no
longer utilized as either a source of plant wash water or as
a depository for fines . More specifically, Tyner area
reclamation will begin when the lake in area B1 is of
sufficient size that plant discharge can be withdrawn from
Tyner lake and placed into area 31 without interfering with
normal mining operations in B1 . we estimate that the lake in
area B1 will need to be approximately 15 acres in size before
plant discharge can be withdrawn from Tyner lake .
Reclamation of all areas includes allowing the lakes to
settle , breaking dikes to let water drain out and leveling
dikes to the proper slope , both below and above water , as
required in our existing mining permit .
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Revegetation with approved wetland species will occur in all
wetlands created in all areas by the return of plant
discharge from rewashing and scrubbing operations and will be
consistent with conditions outlined in- our current permit.
The " fan" areas shown on the mine map and created by plant
discharge will likewise be properly and fully revegetated
with approved wetland species, along with any small "islands"
remaining in the lake . This plan was discussed with Mr.
Dennis Stewart, per your suggestion, on July 26 , 1990 .
We trust this information is sufficient for you to make a
decision concerning our application for a NC Mining Permit.
Should you require any further information, please advise .
We look forward to hearing from you as soon as possible .
Sincerely,
SOUTHERN PRODUCTS & SILICA CO. , INC.
C. K. Smith
General Mananger
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512 N. Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604-1188,919-733-3391
Charles R. Fullwood, Executive Director
MEMORANDUM OCT a N 1yyU
DATE: October 29 , 1990 M1II; QHALHr SECTION
TO: Tracy Davis, Mining Specialist
Land Quality Section
Division of Land Resources
FROM: Dennis Stewart F�-A+.-.-%i �1/�
Habitat Conservation Project Leader
SUBJECT: Revised modification request from Southern
Products & Silica Company, Inc. , Mining Permit No.
77-04 , Drowning Creek, Richmond County, North
Carolina
I have reviewed the supplemental information submitted
by Mr. C. K. Smith of Southern Products & Silica Company,
Inc. Most of the information appears to present a
reclamation plan for mining in approximately 200+ acres of
palustrine forested wetlands adjacent to Drowning Creek in
Richmond County. Although the information package presented
a much better plan than originally proposed, I believe that
certain issues warrant further comment.
The reclamation plan prepared by Mr. Walter B. High,
District Conservationist for the Soil Conservation Service
will undoubtedly result in higher value wildlife habitat
than a site reclaimed by planting fescue or similar grasses .
However, the plan falls far short of replacing habitat
values for bottomland deciduous forest wildlife species. It
is also correct that natural regeneration will occur on the
site over a long period of time. Considering the value of
habitat lost to mining and the fact that not all of the area
can be returned to either terrestrial or forested wetland
habitat, it is imperative that wildlife habitat value be
maximized on the areas where forested wetlands can be
restored . Maximization of habitat values entails planting
higher wildlife tree species at greater densities . Natural
forest regeneration will result in a forested wetland
consisting mostly of sweet gum and red maple which have low
wildlife values in general.

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Bald cypress and white cedar have limited habitat value
for wildlife. Mast producing tree species such as black
gum, water oak, willow oak, laurel oak, swamp chestnut oak,
overcup oak, beech, and hickories provide significantly
higher wildlife values in the form of high energy food and
den sites, especially as they reach maturity. These mast
producing tree species will tolerate varying degrees of
wetness. In general, these species are not commonly found
in extremely wet areas or on deep organic soils . Although
these mast producing species may not presently occur on the
project site, they do occur within the general region and
would be able to survive. opportunistic species such as
sweet gum and red maple become established in abundance and,
because of faster growth rates, will shade out the higher
value tree species .
Consequently, I do not feel that it is appropriate to
leave the reclamation plan to natural regeneration.
Transplanting high value tree species will accelerate
succession by several years and will re-introduce seed and
root stock to an areas where it may have been removed due to
past forest management practices. It is my recommendation
that the reclamation plan be modified to include planting
appropriate tree species in appropriate locations on the
graded dike and fan areas. To ensure adequate survival for
a viable forest all trees should be planted on no less than
a 10 foot X 10 foot spacing.
A number of additional mitigative measures were
discussed at the August 30 , 1990 meeting with Southern
Products and Silica which were not referenced in the current
package of information. These items included offsite
mitigation in the form a land acquisition and buffer
easements around the lakes. Additional items of information
requested can be obtained from a letter written by Mr . John
Dorney, Division of Environmental Management in early
September. A question in my mind is whether or not this
additional information will be submitted as part of the
11404" process or as part of the mining permit application
process. I do not envision concurring with either permit
until the requested information has been received and an
acceptable reclamation plan has been developed.
Thank you for the opportunity to review and comment on
the supplemental materials. If we can provide further
assistance, please call on us .
cc: Dr. Wayne Wright, COE
Ms. Linda K. (Mike) Gantt, USFWS
Mr. John Dorney, DEM
Mr . Ken Knight, WRC

DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
October 22 , 1990
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MEMORANDUM LANs ow_�
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TO: Tracy Davis
FROM: John Dorn
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RE: Review of Southern Product and Silica Mining
Permit No. 77-04
I have reviewed the above mentioned mining permit for water
quality and wetlands concerns . Basically, it seems reasonable
with the minor suggestions listed below. However, I am concerned
that the 404/401 permit process not become confused with your
mining permit. As you know, we are still working with Southern
Products and Silica on their 401 certification. The final 401
certification as well as the final 404 permit ( assuming one is
issued) may well have different mitigation/reclamation
requirements than in this submittal. Therefore, I suggest that
if a mining permit is issued that it be done conditionally upon
401/404 approval and that any conditions in those documents also
be made conditions of the mining permit. This should reduce
future confusion for the applicant since there would then be one
miticrafiinn/rPr 1 ;;matinn nlan _
In terms of the reclamation design, I would suggest that 1)
emergent plants be planted along the edge of the created lake
where they would not interfere with mining, 2) that cypress and
white cedar be somewhat randomly planted (rather than in rows) to
simulate a natural stand and 3 ) that other species (trees and
shrubs) should be specifically listed as to be planted
(especially wetland oak species) .
If I can be of further help, please let me know.
JD/kls
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Ken Averette, FRO

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SOUTHERN PRODUCTS & SILICA CONIPANY. INC.
lncorµrrmed 1933 Post Office Drawer 189 • Hoffman, N.C. 25347-0189
Telephone: ,
September 10 , 1990 [phone] Or [phone]
Mr. Tracy E. Davis RECEIVED
Land Quality Section
NC Department of Environment Health, SEY iJ 1b9U
and Natural Resources
P. O . Box 27687 LAND 0"Lify SEC71ON
Raleigh , NC 27611
Dear Mr. Davis :
Pursuant to our meeting with you on' Thursday, August 30 ,
19900 I want to review the information items you initially
requested over the telephone . 'These items are listed below
and copies are enclosed for your convenient reference .
Enclosure 1 : Mine Advance Plan ( 3 copies )
Enclosure 2 : Cross section of dike construction
drawing by Bethea Engineering Co . ( 3 copies )
Enclosure 3 . Revegetation data provided by Richmond
County Soil Conservation Service and Dr . J . H .
Carter, III, Consulting Biologist
Enclosure 4 : Cross section of dike area after dikes are
removed for reclamation purposes, depicting slopes
above and below lake water level and contour of lake
bottom.
In addition , we are providing the information you requested
regarding a detailed description of company mining
procedures , These procedures are the same as authorized
under our current permit. The following enclosures are
provided as illustrations :
Enclosure 5 : Work plot of proposed new mine area ( 3
copies )
Enclosure 6 : Cross section of typical single mine strip
Enclosure 7 : Overview of single mine strip ( typical )
Enclosure 8 : Enlarged , surveyed vicinity map depicting
how area shown in enclosure 5 is situated geographically
in relation to Drowning Creek and surrounding lands .
Finally, please refer to Enclosure 1 ( 3 copies ) which depicts
a mine advance plan beginning with Area A-1 ( 8 . 34 acres ) and ,
proceeding through Areas B1 , Cl , D1 , and E1 in increments of
45-50 acres . This enclosure also depicts each 60 ' wide mine
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Sept 10 , 1990
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strip, where it begins and ends , and how the dredge cuts
advance east to west through the deposit .
Should you have any questions or require clarification on any
information presented, please call me as soon as possible .
I sincerely appreciate your assistance in this matter and
look forward to hearing from you soon.
Respectfully,
SOUTHERN PRODUCTS & SILICA CO . , INC .
C . K. Smith
General Manager
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Enclosures

Description of Mining Procedures
Mining Plan:
The enclosures listed below are provided as a reference to
the description of mining procedures which will follow.
Enclosure 5 : Provides a detailed , close-up view of the area
to be mined (Areas Al - E1 ) .
Enclosure 6 : Provides a cross section of the mine area.
Enclosure 7 : Provides a detailed overview of a single mine
strip.
Enclosure 8 : Provides an enlarged vicinity overview of how
the areas (Al - E1 ) in Enclosure 5 are situated
geographically in relation to Drowning Creek, the present
mining and plant site (Tyner) , and surrounding lands .
Refer to Enclosure 5 : Areas Al - El totalling 208 . 36 acres
will be mined at approximately 5 acres per year, for a total of
approximately 40 years . The length of each mine strip in areas Al
- El will vary from 850 ' in length to 2150 ' in length . In all
areas each mine strip will be 60 ' in width . The depth of each
layer in a mine strip in areas is depicted in the cross section of
t h a ! E n c Q S r c 6 1
l..L T V mine area 1 L.1 A A V A V.J M i d v ,
Many variables render it impractical to submit a perfect mine
advance plan; variables affecting mine advance include weather
conditions , economic demand for products, manpower availability,
and quality and volume of usable material recovered from each
area. Considering these variables, maximum flexibility in mining
either area at random times at varying rates of speed is
essential . It is emphasized that the ultimate controlling factor

in mining both areas is expiration of the lease in 2029 .
Refer to Enclosure 8: Area C, the lake created by the existing
mining operation, is the area into which the water discharge pipe
carrying turbid wash water from the plant site empties. Heavier
material is naturally settled out closer to the lake shore with
finer material being deposited further out.
In addition, a 75 ' wide strip of land between the Tyner and
Rosy property line will be left intact so that ultimately a
separate and distinct lake area from that depicted on the Tyner
land or Area C will be created. Although turbid wash water from
mining operations on the Rosy land will initially return to the
avi ci nn Tlynor lake , this c t t i iiai on t., 1 1 he tumnnrar1 11.t tti l
dredging on the Rosy and Rankin lands creates a lake of sufficient
size to support a separate wash water reservoir. when this
happens the Tyner lake will no longer be utilized .
Refer to Enclosure 7 :
1 . On a typical 60 ' wide mine strip (Area C ) standing timber
and underbrush are removed by manual labor utilizing chain saws
and bush axes. Access to the area (Area C ) is provided by the
existing road ( dike ) or Area B .
2 . A new road (Area D ) is then constructed next to the newly
formed tree line at the edge of Area E , the unmined area,
utilizing fill material from the plant site . This new road (Area
D ) will serve as the new dike and impound the lake water once the
existing road (Area B ) is dredged out. This dike in conjunction
with the permanent dike (Area F ) marking the 300 ' line from the
creek, and high ground areas isolates and impounds the mine area,
allowing fine material to settle out of the turbid lake water.

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;LLe neN! road ( dine ) or J'nrea ID ) also replaces he existing road
(Area B ) as a service road for mine vehicles servicing the dredge
and pipeline .
3 . Utilizing the existing road (Area B ) as a platform, a
dragline removes approximately 4-6 feet of overburden from the
cleared 60 ' strip (Area C ) and transfers this material to the
opposite side of the existing road (Area B ) into the lake (Area
A) . This material fills in the previously dredged strip and
serves to raise the bottom of that strip toward lake level . In
addition, the dragline simultaneously removes the existing road
(Area B ) as it moves along and transfers this material also to the
lake bottom in the previously mined strip. After completing its
work on the strip, the dragline returns to the beginning of the
strip via the permanent road ( dike ) or (Area F ) and the new road
( dike ) or ( area D ) .
4 . As water has filled the 60 ' strip (Area A) where the
dragline removed the overburden and part of the existing road
(Area B ) , a dredge , sweeping laterally from side to side across
the 60 ' strip ( area C ) , breaks up the bottom with a cutter head.
As it follows a pathway (G ) down the strip, the loosened sand and
gravel are pumped in a slurry through a pipeline mounted on
pontoons on the lake surface to the plant site for separating,
screening, and washing . Turbid water separated from usable
material is returned to the impounded lake through the water
discharge pipe coming from the main plant.

UNITED STATES SOIL.
DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION 125 South Hancock St . --Box 2
J._ AGRICULTURE SERVICE Rockingham, N. C . 28379
August 28 , 1990
C. K . Smith , General . Manager
Southern Products & Silica Co . , Inc .
P .O. Drawer 189
Hoffman , NC 28347
Dear Mr . Smith :
Soil Scientist Steve Evans and I were glad to meet with you on Friday
to examine the Tyner Lake dike and alluvial fan that would be like
the dikes and alluvial fans that would need to have a plan of
reclamation in order for you to qualify for a permit to extend your
mining operation .
In addition to our soils investigations , we also observed the flora
of the area . I have since talked with two individuals in our Raleigh
state office---plant material specialist Keith Salvo and biologist
Phil Edwards---who have made recommendations for your site which I
would like to convey to you .
We want you to understand that these recommendations are practical
while also being , quite sound . The recommendations that are given
below should allow the wetland areas to develop naturally while
designed to enhance their earliest stages of development .
I understand that the reclamation slope grades under which you are
operating in your current permit are 1 1/2 : 1 verti col grade below
water level and 3: 1 verticol grade above water level . I feel that
these grades are quite adequate for use in any future reclamation
plan .
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The fringe areas that will be near but above the water level for most
of the growing season should be seeded to a mixture of Kanlow
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planting of maidencane rhysomes in rows 2 feet apart with plants 3
feet apart in the rows (7260 plants/ac . ) . The maidencane should be
planted in March and the other plants should be seeded in April or
' May . Fertilize all areas above the water line with 500 lbs . /ac . of ;
either 5--10-10 or 10-10-10 fertilizer . It will not be necessary to
add lime to the planting site .
In addition to the above , 1 also recommend the occasional planting of
bald cypress seedlings alternating with Atlantic white cedar
i seedlings . A linear spacing for the cypress would be every 50 feet
with the white cedars planted in between the cypress . On a grid
pattern the cypress should be planted a 50 ' x 50 ' basis with the
cedars planted on .a smaller grid , 25 ' x 25 ' , intermingled with the
cypress . These seedlings could be planted in the winter before or
after the establishment of the materials and can be ordered through
the N. C. Forest Service in the fall .
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begin a natural succession of various plants , while , in the meantime ,
a habitat would have been established that would have valuable
wildlife benefits .
I would also offer the above recommendations for the reclamation of
the Tyner Lake area when mining activities are complete there .
If a more mature wetland environment is your wish , you could also
consider such plants as hardstem bullrush , giant burreed , and
Sagitaria sp . (duck potato) .
Sincerely ,
Walter B. Wigh
District Conservationist
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August 29, 1990
J.H. Carter III
P.O. Box 891-
Southern Pines, NC 28388
Mr. C.K. Smith, General Manager
Southern Products & Silica Co. , Inc.
P.O. Box 189
Hoffman, NC 28347
Dear •C.K. .
I have reviewed the reclamation plan prepared by Walter B. High, District
Conservationist, Soil Conservation Service (USDA) , for your sand and gravel
mine on Drowning Creek, Richmond County, NC. I find the plan ecologically
sound, and recommend i he i mnl PmPnrnrion with snme modifications.
The basic thrusts of the plan are to rapidly stabilize and provide vegetative
cover on disturbed wetland soils. Kanlow swithchgrass, Japanese millet, and
giant smartweed are to be seeded onto the reshaped dikes and exposed spoil fan.
These species will provide cover and food for a variety of wildlife including
hispid cotton rats, marsh rabbits, various frogs and snakes, common yellowthroats
red-winged blackbirds, and numerous other songbirds. Giant smartweed will
provide food for wood ducks along the dike edges.
The initial seeding will began the long-term reclamation of the site through
natural succession. The ultimate goal is reestablishment of mature swamp
forest supporting native plant and animal species. The planting of maidencane,
a large, native, wetland grass, will aid the recovery to a native plant
community, while providing perennial soil stablization and wildlife cover.
Other native perennial wetland species, already present onsite, will seed
onto the disturbed soils naturally, adding to the natural diversity of the site.
The plan also calls for the planting of Baldcypress and Atlantic white cedar
seedlings. Gum--cypress is the' most "ecologically" valuable (and mature)
plant community onsite. Baldcypress is a long-lived tree, and can live 100's
to 1000+ years. Baldcypress was once common in the Drowning Creek area, but
has largely eliminated through selective logging. The planting of this species
will help reverse continuing declines. Black gum is still common in the area,
and can be expected to naturally reinvade the mine site.
Atlantic white cedar was formerly common in the Sandhills, but has suffered
severe depletion duc to siltation, fire exclusion, and logging. This species
normally grows an dense, even-aged stands. Such stands are now rare and growing
scarcer. Planting this species on site will help reverse the negative trend
in Atlantic white cedar populations.

Baldcypress should be planted in areas with high soil saturation that are
subject to flooding. I suggest that the planting of this species be limited to such areas, at a spacing of 1 seedling per 15 - 25' , with some clumping of
seedlings. Atlantic white cedar should be planted to simulate natural stands
on the drier sites. This would require planting seedlings at a spacing of
about 3 X 3' to 6X6' , with some randomness in the spacing.
Again, the goal of reclamation should he to ultimately reforest the site
with mature, forested wetland communities, preferably types that are now
in short supply in this area. This plan, with minor modifications, will
meet this goal.
Sincerely,
Dr. J.H. Carter III
Consulting Biologist
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources
Division of Land Resources
James G.Mardn,Govemor Charles H.Gardner
Wiliam W.Cobey,Jr.,Secretary Director
September 18, 1990
MEMORANDUM
TO: Richard Hamilton
Assistant Director F� o
Wildlife Resources Commission
7 G iVIJ`I
FROM: Tracy Davis
Mining Specialist
Land Quality Section ''`��2?y
RE: Revised Modification Request from Southern Products & Silica Company,
Inc.
Drowning Creek Deposit
Mining Permit No. 77-C4
Richmond County
Please find attached for your review a copy of the revised modification
request letters and site plans for the above referenced project. Southern
Products & Silica Company, Inc. (SP&SC) proposes to include lands adjacent and
contiguous to its existing mine site as indicated on said plans. SP&SC has been I
working with DEM - Water Quality over the past several months with respect to
their 401 certification process.
Please review this information and advise as to the probability of the
operating having unduly adverse effect on wildlife or freshwater fisheries (G.S.
74-51 (2)) . Please respond by October 19 , 1990 so that we may complete our
review of the revised request within our statutory time limits .
As is the case in our review of all mining permit modification requests,
this office will carefully review all proposed erosion and sediment control
measures to ensure that they are sufficient to restrain erosion and offsite
sedimentation. However, any comments your agency can provide regarding effects
on wildlife and freshwater fisheries would be greatly appreciated. If your
staff wishes to perform a site inspection, it is recommended that they contact
Mr. C. K. Smith at (919) 281-3664 to set up a convenient date and time.
Your continued cooperation in the review of these type applications is very
much appreciated. Please return the attached maps with your review comments as
they are our only copies. Thanks !
TED/se
Attachments
cc: Mr. Joe Glass, P.E.
P.O.Box 27687 • R lelgh,N.C.27611-7687 • Telephone [phone]
M Equal opportunity Amnnaave Action Employer

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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources �a
Division of Land Resources
James G. Martin,Governor 19192p�I Charles H. Gardner
William W. Cobey,Jr.,secretaryp�� ��� Director
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-- RE' �99 September 18, 1990
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MEMORANDUM CP
To. ,Unhn Dornay
DEM - Water Quality
FROM: Tracy Davis '
Mining Specialist
Land {Duality Section
RE: Revised Mining Permit Modification Request
Southern Products & Silica Company, Inc.
non%,gninn f rontr nonncii
Mining Permit No.
Richmond County
Please find attached for your review a copy of the revised mining permit
modification request for the above referenced project. As you know, SP&SC
proposes to expand the current mine operation into adjacent wetlands.
Please review this information and advise as to any comments or concerns
your agency may- have regarding this proposed expansion. Please respond by
October 19, 1990 so that we may complete our review of this request within our
statutory time limits.
Your cooperation in the review of this proposal is very much appreciated.
TED/se
Attachments
cc: Mr. Joe Glass , P.E.�
CMr:Ri chard_>-lami�ton,. WRC R E C r + t1 , �
P.O.Box 27687 • Raleigh.N.C. 27611-7687 • Telephone [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer

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SOUTHERN PRODUCTS & SILICA COMPANY. INC.
Incorporated 19)3 - Peel Office Drawor 189 • Hoffman, N.G. 28347 0169
Telephone:
[phone] Cr [phone]
July 30e 1990 p CC Mr. Tracy E . DavisV`
Land Quality Section AUG CD
NC Department of Environment Health ,and Natural Resources
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Raleigh,P . D . Box
27687
uNOn�19tpry SfC ON
NC
Re : Details of Reclamation Plan
Dear Mr. Davis :
Southern Products proposes to reclaim all mined areas in
increments of approximately 50 acres , except for the 8 . 34
acres of Rosy wetlands . This area ( area All will remain a
permanent fresh water reservoir so that the company will have
a permanent source of fresh water for. rewashing operations .
The currently permitted mine site , of which Tyner lake is a
part, will be reclaimed first, to be followed by areas 51 ,
C1, Dl and El respectively. A strip of land 75 ' wide will
separate each of the five areas and Tyner property from each
other ( see map ) . All lakes will be impounded by permeable
sand and gravel dikes constructed in the same manner as
authorized under our current permit.
Reclamation will occur in progressive steps beginning with
the Tyner area and will proceed through each successive area
following procedures outlined in our current mining permit.
It will occur simultaneously with mining to the extent
feasible but will certainly begin immediately upon completion
of operations in any area . For example , reclamation of the
Tyner area will begin immediately after Tyner lake is no
longer utilized as either a source of plant wash water or as
a depo=_itory for fines . Here specifically, Tyner area
reclamation will begin when the lake in area B1 is of
sufficient size that plant discharge can be withdrawn from
Tyner lake and placed into area BS without interfering with
normal mining operations in B1 . we estimate that the lake in
area ➢1 will need to be approximately L5 acres in size before
plant discharge can be withdrawn from Tyner lake .
Reclamation of all areas includes allowing the lakes to
settle , breaking dikes to let water drain out and leveling
dikes to the proper slope , both below and above water , as
required in our existing mining permit.
FILTER GRAVEL • FILTER SAND • BLASTING SAND • CAROLINA DECORATIVE AGGREGATE

Revegetation with approved wetland species will occur in all
wetlands created in all areas by the return of plant
discharge from rewashing and scrubbing operations and will be
consistent with conditions outlined in our current permit.
The " fan" areas shown on the mine map and created by plant
discharge will likewise be properly and fully revegetated
with approved wetland species , along with any small " islands"
remaining in the lake . This plan was discussed with Mr.
Dennis Stewart, per your suggestion, on July 26 , 1990 .
We trust this information is sufficient for you to make a
decision concerning our application for a NC Mining Permit-.
Should you require any further information, please advise .
We look forward to hearing from you as soon as possible .
Sincerely,
SOUTHERN PRODUCTS & SILICA CO . , INC .
C . K . Smith
General Mananger
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Naiads - 1 - 2 3 3 3 1 - - 2 1 2 3 1 - -
Arrowheads - - J - - 2 3 2 - - - 4 -
Wild Celery - - 4 - _ 1
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Cowlillies - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
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1 =Comprises 1/2 to 2 percent of the diet
2 = Comprises 2 to S percent of the diet '
3 y Comprises 5 to 10 percent of the diet
a Comprises 10 to 25 percent of the diet
S = Comprises 25 to 50 percent of the diet ,
6=Comprises 50 percent o,more of the diet
Note 2 - The olant list is not intended to be all-inclusive of the plants utilized by wildlife in
North Carolina, It does, however, provide a listing of those plants most conmonly used. - -

USE OF NATI171 PLANTS BY WILDLIFE SPECIES (Continued) a of i
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August 29, 1990
T,N_ Carter TIT
P.O. Box 891
Southern Pines, NC 28388
Mr. C.K. Smith, General Manager
Southern Products & Silica Co. , Inc.
P.O. Box 189
Hoffman, NC 28347
Dear C.K. .
1 have reviewed the reclamation plan prepared by Walter B. High, District
Conservationist, Soil Conservation Service (USDA) , for your sand and gravel
mine on Drowning Creek, Richmond County, NC. I find the plan ecoloe.icnlly
sound, and recommend its implementation with some modifications. V
The basic thrusts of the plan are to rapidly stabilize and provide vegetative
cover on disturbed wetland soils. Kanlow swithchgrass, Japanese millet, and
giant smartweed are to be seeded onro the reshaped dikes and exposed spoil fan.
These species will provide cover and food for a variety of wildlife including
hispid cotton rats, marsh rabbits , various frogs and snakes, common yellowthroats
red-winged blackbirds, and numerous other songbirds. Giant smartweed will
provide food for wood ducks along the dike edges.
The initial seeding will begin the long-term reclamation of -the site through
natural succession. The ultimate goal is reestablishment of mature swamp
forest supporting native plant and animal species. The planting of maidencane,
a large, native, wetland grass, will aid the recovery to a native plant
community, while providing perennial soil stablization and wildlife cover.
Other native perennial wetland species, already present onsite, will seed
onto the disturbed soils naturally, adding to the natural diversity of the site.
The plan also calls for the planting of baldcypress and Atlantic white cedar
seedlings. Gum-cypress is the most "ecologically" valuable (and mature)
plant community onsite. Baldcypres- is a long-lived tree, and can Jive 100's
to 1000+ years. Baldcypress was once common in the Drowning Creek area, but
has largely eliminated through selective logging. The planting of this species
will help reverse continuing declines. Black gum is still common in the area,
and can be expected to naturally reinvade the mine site.
Atlantic white cedar 4laS f^r,rte iV 4v+iuToii i+, the �andh-Li-L but has sU1LCIeu
severe depletion due to siltation , fire exclusion, and logging. This species
normally grows in dense, even-aged stands. Such stands are now rare and growing
scarcer. Planting this species on site will help reverse the negative trend
in Atlantic white cedar populations.

Baldcypress should be planted in areas with high soil saturation that are
subject to flooding. I suggest that the planting of this species be limited
to such areas, at a spacing of 1 seedling per 15 - 25' , with some clumping of
seedlings. Atlantic write cedar should be planed to Simulate natural Stands
on the drier sites. This would require planting seedlings at a spacing of
about 3 X 3' to 6X6' , with some randomness in the spacing.
Again, the goal of reclamation should be to ultimately reforest the site
with mature, forested wetland communities, preferably types that are now
in short supply in this area. This plan, with minor modifications, will
meet this goal.
Sincerely,
Dr. J.H. Carter ITI
Consulting Biologist

' UNITED STATES SOIL
DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION 125 South Hancock St . --Box 2
AGRICULTURE SERVICE Rockingham, N . C . 28379
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August 28 , 1990
C . K . Smith , General Manager
Southern Products & Silica Co . , 1'nc .
P . O. Drawer 189
Hoff man , NC 28347
Dear Mr . Smith :
Soil Scien-c. ist Steve Evans and 1 were glad to meet with you on Friday
to examine the Tyner Lake dike and alluvia {- fan that would be like
the dikes .and alluvial fans that wou I r:i need to have a p i an of
rer_ lama'tion in order` for you to gUal ify for a. permit to extend your
mining operation .
in addition to our Coils investigations , we airc observed the flora
of the area . 1 have since talked with two individuals in our r'aleig'ri
state office---plant materiai specialist Keith Saivo and 'biologist
Ph i I Edwards-- z;l nave made recommendati onF. for you;- s i to w h i ch I
would like to convey to you .
We wan. y0U t%, unders-;;ri ; t h a hrse I"ecomiilenra t i o n s are pr'ac:t i c%I I
:vh i le a 1 so be ; rlg qu i to sound . T'rle ra_comrrlendat i on s Mat areg { von
ueiow shouId a . Iow the we 1 =Ii @I _as 4G GeVeiop rtatUrai iy whi I
;resigned to errance their earliest stages of d velapment .
1 understand -Lrlat the reclamation sIope grades under wt' ich you are
operating in your current permit are 1 1/2 : 1 vertrcoi grade below
water Level aric = . 1 verticol grade above water ievei feel that
these grades _ re quite adequate for use in any future reclamation
plan .
The fringe areas that will be near but above the water level for most
of L 1 1 4- g i�o w I l g l e a.s7. V 3 s l i V 7J I V V e see V e V 'to a im 1 x 4 u r e V I 1\a 1 5 l o w
switchgrass (- lbs . pure; live seed/ac . ) , Japanese millet t20
lbs . /ac . ) , and giant smartweed (20 1bs . /ac . ) in addition to the
planting of maidencane rhysomes in rows 2 feet apart with piants 3
feet apart in tine rows (72-60 pIants/ac . ` The maidencanT should be
p i anted in Marc,-, and the other- p l an�s =shou l d be _ eeG G I n r',pr l i vl'
May . -e rt I I _ = a i I aI-c-aS 7 b o v = the water I 1 r e w 1 th if__ _ 1 bC. . /-a of
''ler -; {)-. _ r- 10- o- ;{_i for i I i Zer . wi 1 I rlo _ n~'- =g^.,'y ii
add IIme to the pI ant rzg site .
In addition to taw above , 1 als5-, I-ecommend the occasional planting of
bald cypress seedlings alternating with Atlantic white cedar
seedlings . A linear spacing for the cypress would be every 50 feet
with the white cedars planted in between the cypress . On a grid
pattern the cypress si-,ou 1 d be p l anted a :50 ' x 50 ' basis with the
cedars plantec on a smaller grid , 25 ' x 25 ' , intermingled witrl the
cypress . These seedlings could be planted in the winter before or
after the esta;ciishment of the materials and can be ordered through
the N . C . Forest Service in the fail .

It is believed that , with the above recommendation , Nature would soon
begin a natural succession of various plants , while , in the meantime ,
a habitat would have been established that would have valuable
wildlife benefits .
I would also offer- the above recommendations for the reclamation of
the Tyner Lake area when mining activities are complete there .
If a more mature wetland environment is your wish , you could also
consider such plants as hardstem bullrush , giant surreed , and
Sag i tar i a sp . (d{}ti.'k potato) .
Sincerely ,
1 T ,
Walter B . gn
District Conservationist.
cc : Steve Evans
Phil Edwards
Keith Salvo

SOUTI-IrRN PRODUCTS & SILICA CON 13AN)�. INC.
lrnm.j,o>eld 1933 Post Office Drawer 189 • Hoffman, N.C. 26347-0189
Teiephone:
September 10 , 1990 (919) 281-36640r [phone]
Mr. Tracy ,E . Davis 'y1E,:rD
Land Quality Section
NC Department of Environment Health , SEY1s1yyU
and Natural Resources
P. D. Box 27687 I.ANn nrfQ, I I y gE(;;1CN
Raleigh , NC 27611
Dear Mr . Davis :
Pursuant to our meeting with you on Thursday, August 30 ,
19900 I want to review the information items you initially
requested over the telephone . These items are listed below
and copies are enclosed for your convenient reference .
Enclosure 1 : Mine Advance Plan ( 3 copies )
Enclosure 2 : Cross section of dike construction
drawing by Bethea Engineering Co . ( 3 copies )
Enclosure 3 . Revegetation data provided by Richmond
County Soil Conservation Service and Dr. J . H .
Carter, III , Consulting Biologist
Enclosure 4 : Cross section of dike area after dikes are
removed for reclamation purposes , depicting slopes
above and below lake water level and contour of lake
bottom.
In addition , we are providing the information you requested
regarding a detailed description of company mining
procedures . These procedures are the same as authorized
under our current permit . The following enclosures are
provided as illustrations :
Enclosure 5 : Work plot of proposed new mine area ( .3
copies )
Enclosure 6 : Cross section of typical single mine strip
Enclosure 7 : Overview of single mine strip ( typical )
Enclosure 8: Enlarged , surveyed vicinity map depicting
how area shown in enclosure 5 is situated geographically
in relation to Drowning Creek and surrounding lands .
Finally, please refer to Enclosure 1 ( 3 copies ) which depicts
a mine advance plan beginning with Area A-1 ( 8 . 34 acres ) and
proceeding through Areas 81 , C1 , Dl , and ES in increments of
45-50 acres . This enclosure also depicts each 60 ' wide mine
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strip , where it begins and ends , and how the dredge cuts
advance east: to west through the deposit ,
Should you have any questions or require clarification on any
Oformation presented , please call me as soon as possible ,
I sincerely appreciate your assistance in this matter and
look forward to hearing from you noon .
Respectfully,
SOUTHERN PRODUCTS & SILICA CO . , INC .
CA . Smith
General. Manager
CKS/Ij
Enclosures

Description of Mining Procedures
Mining Plan :
The enclosures listed below are provided as a reference to
the description of mining procedures which will follow .
Enclosure 5 : Provides a detailed , close--up view of the area
to be mined ( Areas Al - El ) .
Enclosure 6 : Provides a cross section of the mine area .
Enclosure 7 : Provides a detailed overview of a single mine
strip .
Enclosure 8 : Provides an enlarged vicinity overview of how
the areas ( Al - El ) in Enclosure 5 are situated
geographically in relation to Drowning Creek, the present
mining and plant site ( Tyner) , and surrounding lands .
Refer to Enclosure 5 : Areas Al - El totalling 208 . 36 acres
will be mined at approximately 5 acres per year , for a total of
approximately 40 years . The length of each mine- strip in areas A-,.
- El will vary from 850 ' in length to 2!50 ' in length . In all
areas each mine strip will be 60 ' in width . The depth of each
.layer in a mine strip in areas is depicted in the cross section of
the mine area ( Enclosure 6 ) .
-!any variables render it impractical to submit Z perfect mine
advance plan ; variables affecting mine advance include
,. .�� weather
conditions , economic demand for products , manpower availability,
and quality and volume of usable material recovered from each
area. Considering these variables , maximum flexibility in minlnq
either area at random times at varying rates of speed is
essential . It is emphasized that the ultimate controlling factor

in reining both areas is expiration of the lease in 2029 .
Refer to Enclosure 8 : Area C , the lake created by the existing
mining operation, is the area into which the water discharge pip.--
carrying turbid dash water from the plant site empties . Heavier
material is naturally settled out closer to the Jake shore with
finer material being d.eposited further out .
In addition , a 75 ' pride strip of land bets•.,een the Tyner and
Rosy property :line will be left intact so that-- ultimately a
separate and distinct lake area from that depicted on the Tyner
land or Area C will be created. Although turbid wash water from
mining operations on the Rdsy land will initially return to the
existing Tyner lake. , this, Situation will be Lemporary until
dredging on the Rosy and Rankin lands creates a lake of sufficient
size to support a separate a?ash water reservoir . When this
happens the Tyner lake will no longer be utilized .
Refer to Enclosure 7 :
1 . On a typical 00 ' wide mime strip ( Area C ) standing timber
and underbrush are removed by manual labor utilizing ch,lain saws
and bush axes . Access to the area ( Area C ) is provided by the
existing road ( dike ) or Area B .
2 . A new road (Area D ) Is there constructed next, to the newly
formed tree line pit the edge of Area L , the unminfed area ,
utilizing fill iaterial from the plant site . This new road ( Area
D ) will serve as the new dike and impound the :lake water once the
existing road (Area B ) is dredged out . This dike in conjunction
with the permanent dike (Area )± ) mar.kinr, the 300 ' line from the
creek , and high ground areas isolates and impounds the mine area ,
allowing fine material to settle out of the .turbid lake water .

The new road ( dike ) or ( Area D ) also replaces the existing road
(Area B ) as a service road for mine vehicles servicing the dredge
and pipeline .
3 . Utilizing the existing road (Area B ) as a platform, a
dragline removes approximately 4--6 feet of overburden from the
cleared Go ' strip (Area C ) and transfers this material to the
opposite side of the existing road ( Area B ) into the lake ( Area
A ) . This material fills in the previously dredged strip and
serves to raise the bottom of that strip toward lake level . In
addition , the dragline simultaneously removes the existing road
( Area. B ) as it moves along and transfers this material also to the
lake bottom in the previously mined strip . After completing its
work on the strip, the dragline returns to the beginning of the
strip via the permanent road ( dike ) nr f Area F_' ) and the new road
( dike ) or ( area D ) .
4 . As water has filled the 60 ' strip (Area A) where the
dragline removed the overburden and part of the existing road
( Area B ) , a dredge , sweeping laterally from side to side across
the 60 ' strip ( area Q , breaks up the bottom with a cutter head .
As it follows a pathway ( 6 ) down the strip, the loosened sand and
gravel are pumped in ' slurry through a pipeline mounted on
pontoons on the lake surface to the plant site for separating ,
screening , and washing . Turbid water separated from usable
material is returned to the impounded lake through the water
discharge pipe coming from the main plant .

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Ln PI'mat,d 1933 Post Office Drawer 189 • Hoflman, N.C. 28347-0189
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[phone] Or [phone]
April 27 , 1990
Mr. Tracy Davis L�r,
NC Department of Natural Resources I rC.i., },/ R
and Community Development 1..0
Division of Land Resources Wy Q.I.
Land Quality Section LA`)" n1
F . C . Box 27687 11I ITY Sff,7fpN
Raleigh, NC 27611
Dear Mr . Davis ,
Thank you for discussing with me our request to obtain a
modification to our existing NC mining permits No . 77-4 .
Specifically, Southern Products and Silica Co . , Inc . requests
a modification to its existing permit to include lands
adjacent and contiguous to its existing mine site , providing
permit conditions for our currently permitted site remain
unchanged . For example , should a modification to add
additional mine area be approved, Southern Products requests
that reclamation requirements for its currently permitted
area remain the same , even if reclamation requirements would
be different in the newly permitted area.
Enclosed you will find a map containing all applicable items
listed on page 17 of the NC Mining Permit Application
booklet . Item 2c is not applicable as no site excavation
exists on the property proposed for permitting . Also, item e
is addressed by saying that overburden is disposed of by
placing it back into the lake - the same method approved
under our existing permit .
Should you require further information please advise .
Respectfully yours ,
C . X. Smith
General Manager
CKS/lj
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SOUTHERN PRODUC'CS & SILICA C0MPANY. INC.
Incorporated 1933 - Post Office Drawer 189 • Hoffman, N.C. 28347-0189
Telephone
[phone] Or (919) 2BI-3189
May 2 , 1990
Mr. Tracy Davis
NO Department of Natural Resources ?1 ;
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and Community Development " ° +_t.;
Division of Land Resources MAY 0 ��
Land Quality Section yI)
P . O . Box 276Bj?
Raleigh , NO 87611 lA 4q1 ry1Lj llq 'iE(,' ;;ipr
Dear Mr. Davis ,
Enclosed are two additional maps of the Rankin and Rosy
tracts you requested to go along with our pending application
'for a North Carolina Mining Permit modification . -
In addition , you requested information regarding 'construction
of earthen dikes around the mine area to impound wash water .
You will find this information on Bethea Engineering Co . ,
drawing no . 8005 , four copies of which are enclosed for your
use . Specifically, this drawing was submitted with our
mining permit application in 1980 and contains a cross
section drawing of typical dike construction, approved for
our current mine site . (See approval stamp on drawing . )
Therefore , we propose to construct dikes in the same manner
since mining operations for the newly proposed mine site
would be identical to our current operation . Currently
approved dikes have worked well because they are permeable
and allow water to slowly filter through.
Finally, we Grant to address the question of where the mining
operation will begin and how it will advance . Specifically,
we propose to construct dikes around areas 8-10 acres in size
beginning with the 8 . 36 acres contained in the Rosy tract
( shown on the mine map ) and move westward onto the Rankin
tract in 8-10 acre increments . This method is the same we
now use and will remain unchanged .
Should you require any further information, please advise .
Respectfully yours ,
SOUTHERN PRODUCTS & SILICA CO . , INC .
C . K. Smith
General Manager
CKS / lj
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Telephone:
[phone] Or [phone]
May 2 , 1990
Mr. Traev Davis
NC Department of Natural Resources RECftV�D
and Community Development
Division of Land Resources MAY
Land Quality SectionP . 7 1990
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Raleigh, 27611 LAN00f14I-17YSECTION
Dear Mr. Davis ,
Enclosed are two additional maps of the Rankin and Rosy
tracts you requested to go along with our pending application
'for a North Carolina Mining Permit modification .
In addition, you requested information regarding 'construction
of earthen dikes around the mine area to impound wash water.
You will find this information on Bethea Engineering Co . ,
drawing no . 8005, four copies of which are enclosed for your
use . Specifically, thisdrawing submitted with our
mining permit application in 1980�and contains a cross -_
section drawing of typical dike construction, approved for
our current mine site. ( See approval stamp on drawing . )
Therefore , we propose to construct dikes in the same manner
since mining operations for the newly proposed mine site
would be identical to our current operation . Currently
approved dikes have worked well because they are permeable
and allow water to slowly filter through .
Finally, we want to address the question of where the mining
operation will begin and how it will advance . Specifically,
we propose to construct dikes around areas 8-10 acres in size
beginning with the 8 . 36 acres contained in the Rosy tract 'I
( shown on the mine map) and move westward onto the Rankin
tract in B-10 acre increments. This method is the same we
now use and will remain unchanged.
Should you require any further information, please advise .
Respectfully yours,
SOUTHERN PRODUCTS & SILICA CO. , INC.
C . K . Smith
General Manager j
CKS/lj '
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fnmrpnmted 1933 coal Office Drawer 189 • Hoffman, N.C. 28347-0189
Telephone:
[phone] Or [phone]
April 27 , 1990
Mr. Tracy Davis fib•`
NC Department of Natural Resources RR GE EIVEp
and Community Development
Division of Land Resources MAY 011990
Land Quality Section UNP n
Ralleigh,( NCbo 627611 fln�)rySEf,TION
Dear Mr, Davis,
Thank you for discussing with me our request to obtain a
modification to our existing NC mining permit No . 77-4 .
Specifically, Southern Products and Silica Co . , Inc . requests
a modification to its existing permit to include lands
adjacent and contiguous to its existing mine site , providing
permit conditions for our currently permitted site remain
unchanged . For example , should a modification to add
additional mine area be approved, Southern Products requests
that reclamation requirements for its currently permitted
area remain the same , even if reclamation requirements would
be different in the newly permitted area.
Enclosed you will find a map containing all applicable items
listed on page 17 of the NC Mining Permit Application
booklet. Item 2c is not applicable as no site excavation
exists on the property proposed for permitting . Also, item e
is addressed by saying that overburden is disposed of by
placing it back into the lake - the same method approved
under our existing permit.
Should you require further information please advise .
Respectfully yours,
C . N . Smith
General Manager
CxSrlj
Enclosure
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DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DIVISION OF LAND RESOURCES
LAND QUALITY SECTION
R E N E W A L
P E R M I T
for the operation or' a mining activity
In accordance with the provisions, of G. S. 74-46 through 68,
"The Mining Act of 197111, Mining Permitting Regulation 15
N.C.A.C. 5B,:and other applicable laws, rules and regulations
Permission is hereby granted to:
Southern Products & Silica Company, Fnc. permittee
for the operation of a sand pit
entitled, Drowning Creek Deposit , permit no. 77-4
and located in RichmDnd County, which shall provide
that the usefulness, productivity and scenic values of all lands
and waters affected by this mining operation will receive the
greatest practical degree of protection and restoration.

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In accordance with the application for this mining permit, which is hereby
approved by the Department of Natural Resources & Community Development, here-
inafter referred to as the Department, and in conformity with the approved Recla-
mation 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 Reclmation 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 dutids 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 con-
ditions 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.
Conditions
The nermitted minine operation shall not violate standards of air quality,
surface water quality, or ground water quality promulgated by the Environmental
Management Commission.
This permit shall be effective from the date of its issuance until August 24, 1992
and shall be subject to the provisions of the Mining Act, N.C.G.S. 74-40,
et. seq. , and to the following conditions and limitations:

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OPERATING CONDITIONS
1. Any wastewater processing or mine dewatering shall be in accordance with
permit requirements and regulations promulgated by the Division of
Environmental Management.
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2. Any mining process producing air contaminant emissions shall be subject
to the permitting requirements and regulations promulgated by the Division
of Environmental Management.
3. Sufficient buffer shall be maintained between any affected land and any
adjoining waterway to prevent sedimentation of that waterway from erosion
of the affected land and to preserve the integrity of the natural watercourse.
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rip rap pits, or ditches shall be provided in the initial stages of any
land disturbance to prevent sediment from discharging onto adjacent surface
areas or into_ any lake or natural watercourse in proximity to the affected
land. Earthen dikes shall be constructed between the mining area disturbed
and Drowning Creek to prevent sedimentation of Drowning Creek or the
adjoining wetland area.
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control measure, structure or device. In any event, exposed slopes or
any excavated channels, the erosion of which may cause offsite damage
due to siltation, shall be planted or otherwise provided with ground
cover, devices or structures sufficient to restrain such erosion.
6. The affected land shall be graded so as to prevent collection of pools of
water that are, or are likely to became, noxious or foul. Necessary
structures such as drainage ditches or conduits shall be constructed or
installed when required to prevent such conditions.
7. Sufficient buffer sha11 be maintained between any excavation and any
adjoining property line to prevent caving of that property and to allow
grading of the sideslopes to the required angle.
8. An Annual Reclamation Report shall be submitted on a :form supplied by the
Department; on February 1 of each year until reclamation is completed and
approved,
9, e security which was posted pursuant to N.C.G.S. 74-54 in .the form of
12,500.00 Surety Bond is Sufficient to cover the sand pit operation.
as indicated on the approved application. This security must -remain in
force for this permit to be valid. The total affected land shall hot
exceed the bonded acreage.

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APPROVED RECLAMATION PLAN
The.Mining Permit incorporates this Reclamation Plan, the performance of which .
is a condition on the continuing validity of that Mining Permit. Additionally,
the Reclamation Plan is a separable obligation of the permittee, which continues
beyond the term of the Mining Permit.
The approved plan provides:
Minimum Standards As Provided By G. S. 74-53
1. The final slopes in all excavations in soil, sand, gravel and other uncon-
solidated materials shall be at such an angle as to minimize the poseibiiity
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 mimed
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 N.C. Agricultural
Experiment Station and the N.C. 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; initiation of reclamation at the earliest practicable time after
completion or termination of mining on any segment of the permit area and
shall be completed within two years after completion or termination of mining.
RECLAMATION CONDITIONS
1. Provided further, and subject to the Reclamation Schedule, the planned
reclamation shall be to restore the mine excavation to a 'lake area and .
to level and revegetate the adjoining disturbed areas.
2. Specifications for reclamation shall be as follows:
A. The lake area shall be excavated to impound sufficient water depth
to prevent stagnation and to support recreational use.
B. The side slopes of the mine excavation shall be left at 171 herizental
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to 1 vertical grade or flatter above the water level.
C. The stockpile, processing or other disturbed area adjacent to the mine
excavation shall be graded level and smoothed.
D. The'side slopes of the earthern berms constructed adjacent to Drowning
Creek shall be graded to a 4 horizontal to 1 vertical slope or flatter.
F. NO contaminants shall be dumped at the mine site. Scrap metal, trash
or other such waste shall be removed fren,the site and properly disposed.
F. The affected land shall be graded to prevent the collection of noxious
or foul water.
3. Revegetation plan
Following site preparation, all areas not inundated by the lake area shall
be revegetated in grasses or other vegetation approved by the Agricultural
Extension Service. Soil nutrients shall be added as necessary to insure
successful revegetation.
4. Reclamation Schedule
Reclamation shall be conducted simultaneously with mining to the extent
feasible. In any event, reclamation shall be initiated as scan as feasible
after completion or termination of mining of any mine segment under permit.
Final reclamation, including revegetation, shall be completed within one
year of completion or termination of mining.
permit issued this the day of 4eu
BY: .f �/�w✓1 C _.�
Stephen G. Conrad Director
Division of Land Resources
By Authority of the Secretary
Of the Department of Natural Resources and Community Development.

State of North Carolina
Department of Natural and Economic Resources
Office of Earth Resources
Mining Division
Application for a Mining Permit
Article 7 of Chapter 74 of the General Statutes of North Carolina, ''The
Mining Act of 1971" . .After July 1 , 1972 , no operator shall engage in
mining without having first obtained from the Department an operating
permit which covers the affected land and which has not terminated, been
revoked, been suspended for the period in question, or otherwise become
invalid.
1. Name of Mine Drwniog Creek Deposit County Richmond
2. Name of Company Southern Products 8 Silica Company, Inc.
3. Home Office Address P. 0. Box 38, Hoffman, N. C. 28347
4. Permanent address for receipt of official mail Same as above
Telephone [phone]
5. Mine Office Address Same as above
Telephone
6. Mine Manager Robert F. Austin
We hereby certify that all details
contained in this Permit Applica-
tion are true and correct to the
best of our knowledge. ' We fully
understand that any willful mis-
representation of facts will be
cause for pe ev cation.
*Signatu
Title Vice President and General Manager
Date February 17, 1972
*Signature of company officer required.
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AP'PLIOATION FOR A ml NINu PERMIT
A. General Characteristics of Mine.
1. Total acreage at site for which permit is requested :
Acres owned 0 Acres leased 119
2_ Materials mined :
3. Mining method : Hydraulic Dredge Underground ❑
Shovel and Truck Dragline and Truck Self-Loading Scraper
Other
4. Present depth of mine "" ''15t
5. Expected maximum depth of mine 120'
" 6. Area of previous activity : (Identify these areas on your mine map. )
a. Area of previously affected Land at present site that is inactive as
of .July 1, 1972: 0
b. Acres previously 'reclaim'ed at present site 0
R. Determination of Affected Acreage and Bond.
1. Number of years for which' permit is requested (10 years maximum) .
2. Total affected acreage :
a . Area used for tailing ponds 0 acres
b. Area used for stockpiles 3 acres
C . Area used for waste piles 0 acres
d . Area used for processing plants 3 acres
e. Area of active mine excavation as of July 1, 1972 2 acres
f . Fs time to annual acreage of new land uisturbed by
mining S
g. Estimate total land disturbed by mining that is
subject to reclamation by multiplying Item 2f by 3= 15 acres
TOTAL OF 2a through 2g 23 acres

APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT
3. Check acreage to be bonded : 'Total affected acreage figure from B,
2 equals acreage to be bonded,
C1 _ / .Oo aCrca ($ 2,500. bvi+d)
❑ 5 - 9.99 acres ($ 5,000 bond)
© 10 - 24.99 acres ($12,500 bond)
❑ 25+ acres ($25,000 bond)
4. Will your company file a blanket bond covering all of its mining opera-
tions in North Carolina? Yes [j] No ❑
Check the amount of blanket bond :
$2,500 ❑ $12,500
$5,000 ❑ $25,000 ❑
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I. What aspect of your mining operation may have significant effect on wild-
life, or freshwater, estuarine or marine fisheries'.
We have a closed circuit. All Water is re-circulated between the
dredge and the plant. No material is released into any type stream.
2.. Is there a waste water discharge from your plant or mine?
Yes ❑ No ❑X
If yes, indicate the approval document number issued by the Office of Water
and Air Resources, Department of Natural and Economic Resources.
_ Expiration Date
b. Is there an air contaminant emission from your mine or plant?
Yes ❑ No
If yes, indicate the approval document number issued by the Office of
Water and Air Resources, Department of Natural and Economic Resources,
Expiration Date
3. If your mining excavation will come within 300 feet of any neighboring
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dwelling house, school, church, hospital, commercial. or industrial.
building, public building or public road, describe methods to prevent
phrsi4U x! 1,1S Gu rd to such features.
Hone of the -above within 300' of mine.
4. Describe measures to be taken to insure against (I) substantial deposits
of sediment in stream beds or lakes, (2) landslides, (3) acid water
pollution.
Leased area to be mindd is presently a swamp area. Our dredge operation will
convert it into a lake which will be turned back over to property owner at
end of lease,
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Reclamation Plan
1.. Describe your intended plan for the reclamation and subsequent use of all.
affected lands and indicate the general methods to be used in reclaiming
this land.
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2. Indicate what practices you will take to protect adjacent surface resources.
We will be convbrting'a large swamp and useless area into a lake.
3. State the method of prevention or elimination of conditions that will be
hazardous to animal or fish life in or adjacent to the affected areas :
none necessary ,
4 . Describe provisions for safety to persons and to adjoining property in all
excavations in rock.
not,applicable
5. Describe plans , if any, for screening operations from public view..
Dredge area is not visable from highway.
6. State the method of rehabilitation of settling ponds if to be reclaimed
during the life of the permit.
here are no settling ponds.
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7. State the method of control of contaminants and disposal. of mining refuse :
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inure are iivTie.
8. Indicate the method of restoration or establishment of stream channels and
stream beds to a condition minimizing erosion, siltation and other pollution:
There are no streams or stream beds in area to be mined.
9. Describe provisions for prevention of noxious, odious or foul water collecting
or remaining in mined areas.
All dredged area will result in one large lake with no pockets.
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10, Describe how the surface gradient in unconsolidated materials will be re-
stored to a condition suitable for the proposed subsequent use of the land
after reclamation is completed and proposed method of accomplishment :
Not applicable.
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11. Describe'your plan for revegetation or other surface treatment of the
affected areas. Note requirement of Regulation Number 1.
See attached cross-section showing shoreling of dredged lake.
That area indicated as "built_ up shoreling^ will be smoothed end seeded
with grass.
Revegetation and/or reforestation plan approved by:
Signature
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Date
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12. Provide a time schedule that meets the requirements of Section 8 of this Act.
This is a dredging operation which started in a small man made water
hole. Our mining procedure. is„simply enlarging the.-existing hole each• day by
means .of a dredge. Our reclamation plans are for converting useless swamp
into a large lake.
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Land Entry Agreement
We hereby grant to the Department or its appointed representatives the right
of entry and travel upon our lands or operation for the purpose of making necessary
field inspections or investigations as may be reasonably required in the adminis-
tration of this Act.
We further grant the right to make whatever entries an the land and to take
whatever fictions may be necessary in order to carry out reclamation which the
operator has failed to complete in the event a bond forfeiture is ordered pursuant
CO Section 14.
*Signed C✓H///Tim/i�lf/ �fi it
Title Vice President and General Manager
Mine Dr inA Creek Deposit
Company Southern Products S Silica CO, . Inc.
* Signature should be the same as the officer who signed the application for a permit.

Maps
1. Two copies of the county highway maps and two copies of mine maps should be
submitted with each permit application.
County highway maps may be obtained from:
Location Department
State Highway Commission
Raleigh, North Carolina 27602
Maps for each county are available for $0. 15 each plus 4% sales tax. Make
checks payable to the North Carolina State Highway Commission.
Mark clearly the location of your mining operation on the county highway maps.
2. Mine maps should be accurate drawings, aerial photographs or enlarged topo-
graphic maps of the mine area and of a scale sufficient to clearly show the
following :
a , Property lines or affected area of mining operation
b, Outline of pits
c.. Outline of stockpile areas
d. Outline of overburden disposal areas
eo Location of processing plants (processing plants may be described as to
location and distance from mine if sufficiently far removed)
f. Location and name of streams and lakes
g. Outline of settling ponds
h., Location of access roads
i . Map legend
1. Name of company
2. Name of mine
3., North arrow
4, County
5. Scale
61, Date prepared
7. Name and title of person preparing map
The mine maps should be correlated with the reclamation plan. The approximate
areas to be mined during the life of the permit should be clearly marked,
If reclamation is to be accomplished concurrently with mining then show seg-
ments that are to be mined and reclaimed during each year of the permit.
Add drawings showing typical sections or cross sections and layout of proposed
reclamation where such drawings will assist in describing your reclamation.,

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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA -
COUNTY OF RICHMOND LEASE 'AGREEMENT
This lease agreement made and entered into this day of ,
by and between Shirley Ann Tyner and husband David Tyner of Richmond
County, North Carolina, parties of the first part (hereinafter called
"Lessors")sand Southern Products &..Silica Company, a North Carolina
corporation, party of the second,part (hereinafter called the "Lessee"):
That for and in consideration of the sum of one dollar in hand paid
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the receipt of which is hereby, acknowledged and the further performance
and observance of the terms, conditions and covenants, stipulations and
r.:. . agreements hereinafter set forth to be performed and observed by the
Z Lessee, .the Lessors hereby let; demise and lease unto the Lessee for
t� a period of ten years beginning with the, date of this Lease, _the exclusive
right and privilege to mine, dig; process and remove for marketing all
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n of the send,' dirt or gravel as may be found in or on all of that certain .T
tract of land situated in Beaver Dam Township, Richmond.County, North
Carolina, bounded and described as follower
• Situated, lying and being in Beaver Dam Township, Richmond.
County, North Carolina and about 3 miles northeast of the town
of Holfman, containing 119 acres, bounded on the north by the lands
of Dr. A. McLeod; on the east by the Currie lands and the lands
of Ethel Pate, on the south by the Currie lands and the Gardner lands;
and on the west by the lands of W. Rosey, BEGINNING at. a stake
in a field in a line of the McLeod lands west of Silver Run and being
the northwe'tern earner of the Gardner lands and the southeastern
corneY'`o?$the"laliZfs BP,AT:.ERoeeytmnirrune-there-Iran-said-BEGINNING_, -'
'- theinornex9Nonh03 degrees-V5 minutes East.2500-feet'to,a stake:on
�:. the bank of Drowning Creek, two Gum witnesses, thence down the
swamp of Drowning Creek South 86 degrees 45 minutes East 2067.6
- feet to a stake in the swamp, thence South 3 degrees 15 minutes
West 1650 feet to a stake in the southeast right of way of U. S:
Highway No. 1 in a.weslerly course 210 feet to a stake, thence
South 3 degrees 15 minutes, West 21.0 feet to a'stake in the original
line, thence South 3 degrees 15'minutes, West 646 feet to:an', .'
original corner In Bluss Bay, a Pine witness, thence North 86 degrees
45 minutes West 2007. 6 feet to the BEGINNING containing.119 acres _
' and being the identical land described in deed from James Hailey
,. and wife Willie Mae Bailey, at'al; to G. C. .Cadell, Sr. ''aad wife,
C. "-'•s
Peggy Caddell; doted Soptambcr 30, .1650, of record in the office

of the Register of Deeds for Richmond County, North Carolina in
Deed Book 389 at page 283, and described therein as the first
tract.
Save and except from the above described property all of-the land
located on the east side,of U. S. Highway No. 1 and approximately
15 of the 20 acres of pasture land and a 50 foot deep timber line
which bounds the 20 acres of pasture land. This pasture land is
bounded on the east by the U. S. Highway No. ,l. Lessee shall
ha_ua_ a_n a_rFa in +hP nnr+hwPa+ rnrnPr of +hP nac+ima land fnr nlanf
and storage site. This area is bounded on the Southeast by a blazed
pint tree; then West to an iron stake 354 feet from the right of way
marker on the North side of U. S. Highway No, 1 and in the boundary.
line of the adioinina W. A. Rosev lands. Then North to the trees
at the edge of the swamp; then East along the swamp to a line
extending from two large pines which have been designated as the
East boundry of an access road from Highway No, 1 to this area. '
The West boundary of this road, which road is 30 feet wide, .is
marked by an iron stake on the north right of way of Highway No. ' 1,
and an iron pipe 30 feet west of the blazed pine in the pasture.
It.is understood and agreed that the Lessee' shall pay*to the Lessors,
starting 1970, and continuing until the beginning of production, '
and not later than October 1, 1970, one hundred fifty dollars ($150. 00)
y per month. At the beginning of plant operation and marketing the Lessee
t will begin to pay ten cents (10�) for each ton of sand, dirt, and gravel
removed and marketed from the leased premises and that the minimum
payment for said sand, dirt & gravel shall not be less than three hundred
►t. _ dollars ($300. 00) per calendar month, successively for the first two (2)
years of operation; that payment shall be due on the tenth (10 th.} day
of each calendar month for all of said sand, dirt, and gravel removed '
and marketed during the last preceding calendar month; it being understood
if the Lessee does not mine the said property for a period of twelve (12)
E i successive`months�thi's lease shall 66'bui ll-and void.' 'Ai the end of'th'e
first two (2)'years of mining and marketing, .if the market prices of sand
and gravel have increased or decreased, then the ten cents (10�) per ton
royalty will increase or decrease at the same percentage for..a period'
of two. (2) years; then at the end of a four (4) year period the market 4"
price of sand and gravel.will ue determined. again and the royalty'rate
adjusted by the same method•for two (2) more years; then again at the

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end of six (6) years and again at the end of eight (8) years. The basis
for determining whether the market price of sand and gravel has increased
or decreased. at eachrtwo year interval shall-be by averaging the prices
therefor used by the following three.companies-
W[. R. Bousal Sand & Gravel Company of Lilesville, North Carolina
B. Vl Hedrick Sand & Gravel Company�of,Lilesvillle, 'North Carolina
Becker County Sand & Gravel'Company,.of Cheraxv, South Carolina. .
It is agreed'and understood that the Lessee shallhave the right to"
build and maintain a water reservoir at such place on the above said
..'leased premises as may be selected by Lessee and to use the water there
' collected, r,or water from ,any streams or on the lands of the�Lessors . . '
together with the right to lay and maintain all necessary water lines,
as may be required by Lessee in its descretibn in the operation of said' .
plant:
It is expressly understood andagreed that Le ssee will be responsible " -
and save harmless Lessors from any damage oriliability"caused by said
reservoir to adjoining land owners, 'to the highway right of way and to
Y ' _ persona on'the leased premises for which legalr liability is proved in. ' '; '
( a court of law.
It is agreed and understood that all femmng,that maybe dee ad - '
necessary by Lessee or ass'gns for the enclosure of said plant or
r mine and the roadway leadi'np therefrom shall be done wholly at the,expense'' f
f- 'C of Lessee Lit is agreed that Lessee shall have free of cost for the purpose
of improving roads in and over the above said land any and all refuse from
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scraping of crushed rock which may be deemed by Lessee as unmarketable
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It is further understood-and agreed that Lessee shall keep an accurate - '
Itemized record of all operation and transaction under this lease and such
V , records may, at any reasonable time,, be inspected by the Lessors
There is excepted and reserved to Lee sore the entire ownership
control of All marketable timber on the.Leased eased premises with the right' tL °l
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paid timber by anyrasp, able means, so. long as such method does not
Interfere with the rights and prroilegea,of the Lessee herein In the
event the Lessee Is ready to mine an area on which,there is marketable
timber and the Lessors for some reason cannot remove the timber in a
reasonable length of time not to exceed days, then the Lessee may
at its option remove and market the timber, paying to Lessors the fair
market price for timber an the stump in a similar location.
It.{a understood and agreed that Lessee may remove and dispose of
- at its option; any material of commercial value encountered in the mining '
of said sand, dirt and gravel, but it is expressly understood that such other
minerals shall be paid for by the Lessee to the Lessors at a royalty rate
established by competitive industry and it is agreed upon by the Lessors
and the Lessee that if within thirty (30) days after discovery of such other.
minerals Lessee does, not wish to mine it, Lessors without let or hinderance
may negotiate with others not a party to this lease for a successful mining'
operation of such other minerals. Provided, however, that any agreements
with other parties shall he subordinate to this lease, and any mining operation '
for other minerals pursuant to such agreements shall not interfere with' P.
' the Lessee's operations pursuant to this lease.
It is agreed and understood that Lessors shall have the privilege of
Inspecting Lessee's mining operation at any reasonable time so long as
. such visits and inspections do not interfere with the rights and privileges ?
of the Lessee. -
Itis further understood and agreed that If any payments under this lease '.
refrain unpaid for a period of thirty (30) days after such payment is due,:
the Lessors may at their option cancel this lease by giving written notice.to
Lessee by registered mail, to the last known mailing address of said
Lessee, upon which notice this lease shall be null.and void.
It Is agreed and.understood that Lessee shall have the right to construct4,,
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shall deem necessary,and'coriventent for a successfultmin�ng operation,
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and at the expiration of this lease may remove,from said premises any
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and*all of such machinery; buildings,r-trackage, and other equipment and
Improvements belonging to Lessee, provided all paymezit's due under this.,
agreement are paid to date. •Lessee 'shall have•'a period of sixty'(60)'days
after the expiration of this lease to affect said removal, i
It is understood and agreed that Lessors shall•gtve to•Les see the right
i and privilege to bid competitively for any rock, sand or gravel on the
remaining-lands of the Lessors�not specifically leased.hy this agreement;
and that if Lessee meats the competitive,bid, Lessors hereby agree that
they will execute with Lessee a supplemental lease for said additional
land or portions thereof. ' It is understood that if Lessee does not meet
a competitive bid within thirty (30) days from Lessee's receipt.of notice
'., thereof, Lessors may lease the remaining property owned by them without
let or hinderance from Lessee herein. Provided, however; that any
agreement's with othex � a_rties sYiall be subordinate'to"this`lease,F and any'
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mining operations pursuant to such agreements shall not interfere with the
l r., I.assee's ^.per�♦.^nc, p��rsivant to th, lease
It is understood and agreed that if any portion of.the property herein "
le�ascd is subiect to eminent domain or condemnation by anv agency of the
w : Federal or State .or Local Government; that portion of said leased premises-.
shall be released from the terms of this agreement and that any'payment';'._
}- for said eminent domain or condemnation.shall be the sole and exclusive
property of the Lessors herein,
If the estate of either party hereto is assi ned.(and the. rivile a of
t assignment hereto-in whole or. in part; is expressly allowed) the covenants
thereof shall extend to the assignees thereof. It is'hereby.further agreed "
F that in the event this lease'shall be assigned, the assignees will assume all'
obligations and rights arising hereunder. Duration of,this lease shall be
ten (10) years and the Lessee shall, at its option,at the end of that term;
�. �' 'have the rfAt'to renew this •lease for a like period'under terms'and'66nditions.'

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as may be agreed upon at that time. "
It is further,.understood.and agreed that'at the expiration ofthis lease or
any extension thereof, Lessee will reasonably, smooth over or generally .
clean the mineral area, plant site, storage area anI the dike area around
the lake formed.by the,removal of material from the mining area within
sixty (60) days thereafter.
' In testimony whereof, the said parties hereto have executed this lease `
t In duplicate, the original to be retained by th a Lessee and the duplicate to,
be retained by the Lessors all,as of the day and year first above written.
LESSORS:
(SEA]
Shirley Ann Tyner
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David Tyner
LESSEE:
SOUTHERN PRODUCTS & SILICA CO. , IN(
ATTEST:
By
Secretary President
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APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION OF MINING OPERATION
in the
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
Name of Mine- Drowning Creek Deposit
Company- Southern Products & Silica Company, Inc.
Address- P. 0. Box 98, Lilesville, N. C. or General Delivery,
Hoffman, N. C.
Date- February 11, 1971
Signat e
Robert F. Austin
Title Vice-President and General Manager

A. Description of the Company
1. Ownership
a. Company name- Southern Products $ Silica Company, Inc.
b. Home office mailing address- P. 0. Box 98, Lilesville, N. C.
C. Telephone- 704/848-2481
d. Name and title of principal officers-
PRESIDENT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C. W. Gilchrist
VICE-PRESIDENT . . . . . . Peter O. Gilchrist, jr.
VICE-PRESIDENT
and GENERAL MANAGER. . . Robert F. Austin
SECRETARY
and TREASURER. . . . . . . . . Peter S. Gilchrist III
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e. Name and title of person authorized to represent
the company relative to registration-
Robert F. Austin, VICE-PRESIDENT and GENERAL MANAG[iR
f. Local mine name-- Drowning Creek Deposit
g. County in which mine is located- Richmond County
h. Number of acres owned by operating company- NONE
i. Number of acres leased by operating company- 119*
j , Local manager- Robert F. Austin
k. Local office mailing address- General Delivery, Hoffman, N. C.
1. Telephone- 919/281-3664
2. Number of employees- 5
3. Ores or materials being mined-- Sand $ Gravel
4. Mining activities
a. Year mining originally began- 1971
b. Year mining began by present operating company- 1971
c. Estimated life of mine- 10 Years
d. Total acres mined to date- 0
e. Number of additional acres to be mined annually- 8
*See Copy of the Lease Agreement Attached.
(3)

B. Conservation and Reclamation
1. Summary of past efforts to protect the environment, if any
a. Areas rehabilated for some use (include number of acres) .
Examples include but are not limited to, land use for:
residential, commercial, & industrial sites; forest,
farming, pasture, wildlife, and recreation. Briefly
describe methods of rehabilation, such as grading, level-
ing, planting of vegetation, erosion prevention, etc.
None-This is our First Mining Operation.

2. Summary of present and proposed conservation and land
reclamation plans and procedures, if any-
This is a dredging operation. The small amount of
overburden will be returned to the lake. Alteration
to existing swamp will convert it into lake.
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C. Maps
1. County highway map with mine location indicated. County
highway maps may be obtained from: Location Department,
State Highway Commission, Raleigh, North Carolina 27602.
Small maps of each county are available for $0.15 each
plus 3% sales tax. Make checks payable to North Carolina
State Highway Commission.
2. Map (accurate drawing, aerial photograph or enlarged topo-
graphic map) of mine area of a scale sufficient to clearly
show the following:
a. Property lanes or affected area of mining operation
b. Outline of pits
c. Outline of stockpile areas
d. Outline of overburden disposal areas
e. Location of processing plants (processing plants may be
described as to location and distance from mine if
sufficiently far removed)
f. Location and name of streams and lakes
g. Outline of settling ponds
h. Location of access roads
i. Map legend
1. Name of company Southern Products & Silica Company, Inc.
2. Name of mine Drowning Creek Deposit
3. North arrow
4. County Richmond County
5. Scale
5. Date prepared February 11, 1971
7. Name of person preparing map Robert F. Austin
Signature
Robert F. Austin
Title Vice-President $ General Manager
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