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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20230608_Application WAKE STONE CORPORATION www.wakestonecorp.com Quarry Phone Numbers: Locations: Business Office Address: (919)266-9266-Knightdale 6811 Knightdale Blvd.,Knightdale,N.C. P.O. Box 190 (919)677-0050-Triangle 222 Star Lane,Cary, N.C. 6821 Knightdale Blvd. (919)775-7349-Moncure 9725 Stone Quarry Rd.,Moncure,N.C. Knightdale, N.C.27545 (252)985-4411-Nash County 7379 North Halifax Rd.,Battleboro,N.C. (919)266-1100 (843)756-3400-N.Myrtle Beach 3990 Hwy 9 Business East,Loris,S.C. Fax:(919)266-1149 June 8, 2023 Adam Parr, Assistant State Mining Specialist N.C. DEQ- Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources 521 North Salisbury Street Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 Subject: Wake Stone Corporation- Knightdale Quarry Mining Permit No. 92-06 Permit Modification Request Dear Mr. Parr, Enclosed are five copies of Mining Permit Application materials requesting modification of Permit No. 92-06 for the Knightdale Quarry. The purpose of this modification is to expand the existing quarry pit to the northwest. We are also requesting approval to construct a temporary access road to the adjacent Hinton Oaks Industrial Park to provide borrow material. Permitting for the HOIP site has been submitted to the Town of Knightdale by Wake Stone Property Company. The enclosed permit modification application provides for a total of 16.73 acres of permanent new land disturbing activities within the existing permit boundary. This area will be incorporated into the existing quarry pit. The temporary access road will be a 30'-wide stone surface road (as shown on the attached Site Plans) to allow off-highway haul trucks to transport borrow material offsite from the pit expansion area. We are also requesting as part of this modification the removal of 19.1 acres from the westernmost mining permit boundary. This land is now owned and controlled by the Wake Stone Property Company and is currently being developed as part of the Hinton Oaks Industrial Park. As indicated on the attached Site Plan Map, the amount of land currently covered under this permit is 575.82 acres, with 322.84 acres approved for disturbance. Following the requested modification, 339.57 acres will be "affected," with the total acreage under permit reduced to 556.72 acres. Pursuant to the Application Fee Schedule, we are enclosing our check in the amount of$750 for the permit modification application processing fee. If you have any questions concerning this modification request, please call me at(919) 266-1100. Sincerely, Wake Stone Corporation g . 6-a" a&4L , L. Cole Atkins Environmental Supervisor NORTH CAROLINA MINING State of North Carolina 1612 Mail Service Center PERMIT APPLICATION Department of Environmental Quality Raleigh,NC 27699-1612 Division of Energy, Mineral,and Land Resources (919)707-9220 NOTE: It is recommended that you contact the appropriate Regional Office or the Raleigh Central Office for a PRE- APPLICATION MEETING to discuss your intentions and address any questions. 1. Name of Mine Knightdale Quarry County Wake River Basin Neuse Latitude(decimal degrees to four places) 35.8050 Longitude(decimal degrees to four places) -78.5025 2. Name of Applicant Wake Stone Corporation Applicant Contact Cole Atkins Consultant Contact Applicant Email coleaddns@wakestonecorp.com Consultant Email Telephone (919) 266-1100 Telephone Cell Phone (919) 632-9374 Cell Phone 3. Permanent Address for Receipt of Official Mail** PO Box 190 Knightdale, NC 27545 4. Mine Office Address 6811 Knightdale Blvd Knightdale, NC 27545 5. Mine Manager Locke Walker Mine Manager Email lockewalker@wakestonecorp.com Telephone (919) 266-9266 Cell Phone (919) 756-2997 1 certify that all details contained in this permit application are true and correct to the best of our knowledge.We fully understand that any willful misrepresentation of facts will be cause for permit revocation. Signature*** �/ Date 1-3 Print Name Samuel T. Bratton Title President and CEO *This will be the name that the mining permit will be issued to and the name that must be indicated on the reclamation bond(security)that corresponds to this site. **The Division of Energy,Mineral,and Land Resources must be notified of any changes in the permanent address or telephone number. ***Signature of company officer required. G.S. 74-51 provides that the Department shall grant or deny an application for a permit within 60 days of receipt of a complete application or,if a public hearing is held,within 30 days following the hearing and the filing of any supplemental information required by the Department.All questions must be addressed,and all required maps provided before this application can be considered complete.Attach additional sheets as needed. Revised September 21, 2021 P a g e l NORTH CAROLINA MINING State of North Carolina 1612 Mail Service Center PERMIT APPLICATION Department of Environmental Quality Raleigh, NC 27699-1612 Division of Energy, Mineral,and Land Resources (919)707-9220 NOTE:All the following questions must be thoroughly answered regarding your mining operation for the intended life of the mine.All responses must be clearly conveyed on a corresponding, detailed mine map. A.GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE MINE 1. Answer all the following that apply: This is an application for a NEW permit. Indicate the total acreage at the site to be covered by the permit (This is the acreage the new permit fee will be based upon.) Of this acreage, how much is owned and how much is leased? Acres owned: Acres leased: Property owner if leased: ❑X This is an application for a MODIFICATION to a mining permit. Mining Permit Number: 92-06 Total permitted acreage: 575.82 Does the modification involve acreage within the previously approved permitted boundary? YES 1-1 NO If yes, indicate the acreage to be covered by this modification 16.73 Does the modification involve acreage outside the previously approved permitted boundary? YES FX]NO If yes, indicate the additional acreage to be covered by this modification NOTE:You must complete all of Section F of this application form entitled Notification of Adjoining Landowners Of the acreage to be added to the permit,will any portion be affected(i.e.:disturbed,ground cover removed by the mining operation? YES ❑NO If yes,indicate the acreage to be affected within the acreage to be added to the permit The modification fee is based upon the proposed new affected acreage within the previously approved permitted boundary plus the proposed total acreage to be added outside the previously approved permitted boundary. This is an application for TRANSFER of a mining permit. Mining Permit Number: Total permitted acreage: Revised September 21, 2021 P a g e 12 NORTH CAROLINA MINING State of North Carolina 1612 Mail Service Center PERMIT APPLICATION Department of Environmental Quality Raleigh, NC 27699-1612 Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources (919)707-9220 MINING FEE SCHEDULE A nonrefundable permit application processing fee when filing for a new mining permit,permit modification,or transferred permit is required as follows: APPLICATION TYPE 0—25 ACRES 26+ACRES New Permit Applications $3,750.00 $5,000.00 Permit Modifications $750.00 $1,000.00 Permit Transfers $100.00 $100.00 Annual Operating Fee $400.00 $400.00 Acres for new permits means the total acreage at the site to be covered by the permit.Acres for modification of permits means the new affected acres within the previously approved permitted boundary plus the proposed total acreage to be added outside the previously approved permitted boundary. 2. Name of all materials mined: Granite 3. Mining Method: ❑ Hydraulic Dredge IX-1Front-end Loader&Truck Shovel&Truck ❑Dragline&Truck ❑ Self-loading Scraper Excavator&Truck Other(please explain): 4. Expected maximum depth of mine(feet) Current pit floor is -20' +/- MSL (Will be deepened as needed) Depth is relative to what benchmark?(e.g.,natural ground level,mean seal level,road elevation,etc.) Mean Sea Level Expected average depth of mine(feet) 5, Has an area at this site been mined in the past? YESIAI NO If yes,when and by whom was this activity conducted? Since 1970 by Wake Stone Corporation 6. Estimated life of the operation(years): 100 NOTE:The Department may request clarification on how life of mine was calculated. Revised September 21, 2021 P a g e 3 NORTH CAROLINA MINING State of North Carolina 1612 Mail Service Center PERMIT APPLICATION Department of Environmental Quality Raleigh, NC 27699-1612 Division of Energy,Mineral,and Land Resources (919)707-9220 B.MAPS 1. Clearly mark and label the location of your mining operation on six(6)copies of a 7.5-minute quadrangle and a county highway map.These maps,in addition to six(6)copies of all mine maps and reclamation maps,must be submitted with each permit application. 7.5-minute quadrangles may be obtained from the N.C. Geological Survey: Mailing Address Physical Address 1612 Mail Service Center 512 N.Salisbury St.,5th Floor Raleigh, NC 27699-1612 Raleigh,NC 27604 Hfp://Portal.ncdenr.org/webAr/geological home (919)733-2423 County highway maps may be obtained from the N.C.Department of Transportation: Mailing Address Physical Address NCDOT GIS Unit NCDOT GIS Unit 1587 Mail Service Center 3401 Carl Sandburg Court Raleigh,NC 27699-1587 Raleigh,NC 27610 http://www.ncdot.r-At/gis (919)212-6000 2. A table/chart must be provided on the mine map that clearly lists the approximate acreage of tailings/sediment ponds, stockpiles,waste piles, processing areas/haul roads, mine excavations and any other major aspect of the mining operation that is proposed to be affected/disturbed during the life of the mining permit.A table/chart similar to the following will be acceptable: AFFECTED ACREAGE TABLE: For new permits,complete only the total affected acreage column. For modifications,complete all columns. CATEGORY CURRENT AFFECTED PROPOSED CHANGE TO TOTAL AFFECTED ACREAGE AFFECTED ACREAGE ACREAGE Tailings/Sediment Ponds Stockpiles Waste piles Processing Areas/Haul Roads 116.84 116.84 Mine Excavations 206.00 16.73 222.73 Other(Please explain) Total Affected Acreage 322.84 339.57 Total Permitted Acreage 575.82 -19.10 556.72 Revised September 21, 2021 P a g e 14 NORTH CAROLINA MINING State of North Carolina 1612 Mail Service Center PERMIT APPLICATION Department of Environmental Quality Raleigh, NC 27699-1612 Division of Energy, Mineral,and Land Resources (919)707-9220 3. Mine maps must be accurate and appropriately scaled drawings,aerial photographs,or enlarged topographic maps of the entire mine site.All aspects of the mine site must be clearly labeled on the maps along with their corresponding(approximate)acreage.Thus,all mine and reclamation maps must denote those activities that are intended to be conducted during the life of the mining permit.All maps must be of a scale sufficient to dearly illustrate the following, at a minimum: a) Property lines of the tract or tracts of land on which the proposed mining activity is to be located including easements and rights-of-way. b) Existing or proposed permit boundaries with geographic controls(e.g. metes and bounds,coordinates)labeled c) Initial and ultimate limits of clearing and grading d) Outline and width of all buffer zones(both undisturbed and unexcavated) e) Outline and acreage of all pits/excavations f) Outline and acreage of all stockpile areas g) Outline and acreage of all temporary and/or permanent overburden disposal areas h) Location and acreage of all processing plants(may be described as to location and distance from mine if sufficiently far removed) i) Locations and names of all streams, rivers,and lakes j) Outline and acreage of all settling and/or processing wastewater ponds k) Outline and acreage of all planned and existing access roads and on-site haul roads 1) Location of planned and existing on-site buildings m) Location and dimensions of all proposed sediment and erosion control measures n) Location of 100-year floodplain limits and wetland boundaries o) Names of owners of record,both public and private,of all tracts of land that are adjoining the mining permit boundary;if an adjoining tract is owned or leased by the applicant or is owned by the lessor of the mine tract, names of owners of record of tracts adjoining these tracts that are within 1,000 feet of the mining permit boundary must be provided on the mine map. p) Names of owners of record,both public and private,of all tracts of land that are adjoining the mining permit boundary which lie directly across and are contiguous to any highway,creek,stream,river,or other watercourse, railroad track,or utility or other public right-of-way. If an adjoining tract is owned or leased by the applicant or is owned by the lessor of the mine tract,names of owners of record of tracts adjoining these tracts,that are within 1,000 feet of the mining permit boundary,must be provided on the mine map(s).NOTE: "Highway"means a road that has four lanes of travel or less and is not designated as an Interstate Highway. q) Map legend 1) Applicant name 5) Scale 2) Mine name 6) Symbols used and corresponding names 3) North arrow 7) Date prepared and revised 4) County 8) Name and title of person preparing map Map scales should meet the following guidelines: PERMITTED ACREAGE MAP SCALE 0—49 acres 1"=50' 50—199 acres 1"= 100' 200+acres 1"=200' NOTE:Smaller scaled maps may be acceptable if they clearly illustrate the above items. NOTE:In addition to the above,the maps must also include any site-specific information that is provided in the answers to the following questions(italicized questions/statements)in this application form.This application will not be considered complete without all relevant items being adequately addressed on the mine maps. Revised September 21, 2021 P a g e 15 NORTH CAROLINA MINING State of North Carolina 1612 Mail Service Center PERMIT APPLICATION Department of Environmental Quality Raleigh, NC 27699-1612 Division of Energy, Mineral,and Land Resources (919)707-9220 C.PROTECTION OF NATURAL RESOURCES 1. Describe in detail the sequence of events for the development and operation of the mine and reference the sequence to the mine map(s).Attach additional sheets as needed. Knightdale Quarry is a currently operational crushed stone production facility, continuously operated since 1970. This permit modification application is for the addition of 16.73 acres within the currently permitted area (as indicated on the 2023 Permit Modification Site Plan/E&SC Map, sheet 1)to be affected for the purposes of expanding the quarry pit. A ditch will be constructed to capture stormwater runoff from the pit expansion area and divert all stormwater to the existing pit,where it will be stored and used as make-up water for the process reservoir or discharged under the provisions of NPDES General Permit No. NCG020030. As part of this modification, a temporary access road will also be constructed to provide borrow material to the adjacent Hinton Oaks Industrial Park as illustrated on the attached plans. 2. Describe specific erosion control measures to be installed prior to land disturbing activities and during mining to prevent offsite sedimentation (include specific plans forsediment and erosion control for mine excavation(s), waste piles, access/mine roads, and process areas),and give a detailed sequence of installation and schedule for maintenance of the measures.Locate and label all sediment and erosion control measures on the mine map(s)and provide typical cross-sections/construction details of each measure. Engineering designs and calculations are required to justify the adequacy of any proposed measures. Silt fence will be installed as illustrated on the attached plans for the construction of the temporary borrow access road and the diversion around the NW pit expansion area. The temporary access road will be constructed with a stable stone surface comprised of 4-6"of"surge" base material (6" minus). The NW diversion will direct all stormwater safely into the existing quarry pit. Where required, clearing will initially only be done as necessary for construction of erosion control measures. All erosion control measures will be seeded and stabilized immediately upon completion. Once erosion control measures are in place, clearing, stumping, and grubbing will begin in the pit expansion area and will continue in advance of stripping of overburden. 3. A)Will the operation involve washing the material mined, recycling process water,or other wastewater handling? YES ❑NO If yes,briefly describe all such processes including any chemicals to be used. Production of washed stone is an ongoing activity at the Knightdale Quarry. Process/wash water is contained in a non-discharging closed loop consisting of a reservoir and multiple settling cells. Washed stone is produced at the rinse screen where used wash water is routed to a sand screw, hydro-cyclone, and high frequency wet screen for production of classified screenings and stackable mineral fines. MIDFLOC 1320L, a cationic flocculant liquid is metered in small volumes into the process water stream at the sand screw overflow in order to increase settling efficiency in the settling cells. B)Will the operation involve discharging fresh or wastewater from the mine or plant as a point discharge to the waters of the State? ❑^ YES FINO If yes,briefly describe the nature of the discharge and locate all proposed discharge points(along with their method of stabilization)on the mine map(s). Accumulated groundwater and stormwater runoff are collected in a pit sump and used as make-up water in the closed-loop wash system, or discharged under NPDES Permit No. NCG020030 when not needed for make-up. Discharge is into a stable channel that ultimately leaves the site at SDO-1 as indicated on the site plan maps. Revised September 21, 2021 P a g e 16 NORTH CAROLINA MINING State of North Carolina 1612 Mail Service Center PERMIT APPLICATION Department of Environmental Quality Raleigh, NC 27699-1612 Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources (919)707-9220 C)Will any part of the proposed mine excavation(s)extend below the water table? IYES ❑ NO If yes, do you intend to dewater the excavation(s)? YES NO Estimated withdrawal rate in gallons per day: 918,000.00 If yes,what impact, if any,will mine dewatering have on neighboring wells?Locate all existing wells on the mine map(s)that lie within 500 feet of the proposed excavation area. Provide data to support any conclusions or statement made, including any monitoring well data,well construction data, and current water withdrawal rates. Indicate whether the proposed mine locale is served by a public water system or private wells. The 0.918 MGD average discharge rate indicated above includes precipitation collected in the pit, as there is no way to separate groundwater from precipitation runoff. Dewatering activities in crystalline formations such as the Rolesville granite mined at the Knightdale Quarry have not been shown to have an adverse effect on neighboring wells. Quarry facilities are served by a public water system, but the old office well is still used for agriculture on site. D)If you answered yes to any of the above questions,provide evidence that you have applied for or obtained the appropriate water quality permit(s)(i.e.,non-discharge, NPDES, Stormwater,etc.)from the Stormwater Program. In addition,the applicant is required to register water use with the Division of Water Resources, Ground Water Management Branch,if the operation withdraws more than 10,000 gallons per day and needs a capacity use permit from the Division of Water Resources, Ground Water Management Branch, if the operation lies in a capacity use area and withdraws more than 100,000 gallons per day. NPDES Permit No. NCG020030. A copy of the Certificate of Coverage for this permit is included in this modification request package. 4. A)Will the operation involve crushing or any other air contaminant emissions? YES ❑NO If yes,indicate evidence that you have applied for or obtained an air quality permit issued by the Division of Air Quality or local governing body. Air Permit No. 3347. A copy of the cover page is included in this modification request package. B)How will dust from stockpiles,haul roads,etc.,be controlled? Dust is controlled by wet suppression, including periodic wetting of haul road and stockpile areas by water truck as needed. Revised September 21, 2021 P a g e 17 NORTH CAROLINA MINING State of North Carolina 1612 Mail Service Center PERMIT APPLICATION Department of Environmental Quality Raleigh, NC 27699-1612 Division of Energy, Mineral,and Land Resources (919)707-9220 5. A)A buffer will be required between any mining activity and any mining permit boundary or right-of-way. It may be an unexcavated buffer(no excavation,but roadways, berms, and erosion&sedimentation control measures may be installed within it),an undisturbed buffer(no disturbance within the buffer whatsoever),or a combination of the two, depending upon the site conditions. Note that all buffers must be located within the mining permit boundaries. How vide a buffer will be maintained between any mining activity and any mining permit boundary or right-of-way at this site?A minimum buffer of 25 feet is recommended,although a wider buffer may be needed depending on site conditions. Show all buffer locations and widths on the mine map(s). See Site Plan Maps for established and proposed buffers. A minimum 25' undisturbed buffer is dedicated around the entire Permit Boundary, including the new property line/permit boundary change resulting from the removal of property requested as part of this modification. Additional significant buffering is provided by vegetated earthen berms along Forestville Road along the entire northern property boundary, along the southeast boundary adjacent to the mobile home park, and along the southwest boundary adjacent to the Home Depot shopping center. B)A minimum 50 foot wide undisturbed buffer will be required between any land disturbing activities within the mining permit boundaries and any natural watercourses and wetlands unless smaller undisturbed buffers can be justified. Depending on site conditions, a buffer wider than 50 feet may be needed. How wide an undisturbed buffer will be maintained between any land disturbing activities within the mining permit boundaries and any natural watercourses and wetlands at this site?Show all buffer locations and widths on the mine map(s). Minimum of 50 feet. See attached site maps. 6. A)Describe methods to prevent landslide or slope instability adjacent to adjoining permit boundaries during mining. Minimum 2 horizontal to 1 vertical slopes or flatter for clayey material and minimum 3 horizontal to 1 vertical slopes or flatter for sandy material are generally required unless technical justification can be provided to allow steeper slopes. Overburden cut slopes are established at 2H:1V and stabilized with vegetation. As illustrated on site plans, significant setback is also provided between pit development areas and Permit Boundaries. B)Provide a cross-section on the mine map(s)for all fill slopes(berms, waste piles, overburden disposal areas, etc.), clearly indicating the intended side slope gradient, installation of any benches and/or slope drains(with supporting design information)if needed, and the method of final stabilization. Revised September 21, 2021 P a g e 18 NORTH CAROLINA MINING State of North Carolina 1612 Mail Service Center PERMIT APPLICATION Department of Environmental Quality Raleigh, NC 27699-1612 Division of Energy, Mineral,and Land Resources (919)707-9220 C)In excavation(s)of unconsolidated (non-rock)materials,specify the angle of all cut slopes including specifications for benching and sloping. Cross-sections for all cut slopes must be provided on the mine map(s). See Site Plan / E&SC Map D)In hardrock excavations,specify proposed bench widths and heights in feet. Provide cross-sections of the mine excavation clearly noting the angles of the cut slopes, widths of all safety benches and mine benches, and the expected maximum depth of the excavation. See Site Plan / E&SC Map 7. Describe other methods to be taken during mining to prevent physical hazard to any neighboring dwelling, house, public road,or public,commercial or industrial building from any mine excavation.Locate all such structures on the mine map if they are within 300 feet of any proposed excavation. The nearest private dwelling is in the mobile home park more than 300 feet from the southeast rim of the pit. The nearest commercial building is the Ready Mixed concrete plant located more than 300 feet from the northeast rim of the pit. These areas are protected with a combination of sizable vegetated earthen berms and/or fencing to prevent inadvertent public access as well as providing additional visible and noise buffering. 8. Describe what kind of barricade will be used to prevent inadvertent public access along any high wall area and when it will be implemented.Vegetated earthen berms,appropriate fencing and adequate boulder barriers may be acceptable high wall barricades.A construction detail/cross-section and location of each type of barricade to be used must be indicated on the mine map(s). The Knightdale Quarry utilizes oversized boulder barriers, large formed concrete blocks, and vegetated earthen berms along highwalls for safety to mine personnel and to prevent inadvertent public access. The main quarry entrance on Knightdale Boulevard and all ancillary entrances (Fred Smith Asphalt plant, Bozeman Drive, and Forestville Road) are gated and locked during non-business hours. 9. Are acid roducing minerals or soils present? n' �NO If yes,how will acid water pollution from the excavation,stockpiles,and waste areas be controlled? Revised September 21, 2021 P a g e 19 NORTH CAROLINA MINING State of North Carolina 1612 Mail Service Center PERMIT APPLICATION Department of Environmental Quality Raleigh, NC 27699-1612 Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources (919)707-9220 10. A)Describe specific plans(including a schedule of implementation)for screening the operation from public view such as maintaining or planting trees, bushes or other vegetation,building berms or other measures. Show the location of all visual screening on the mine map(s)and provide cross-sections through all proposed berms or proposed spacing, sizes and species for tree plantings. Knightdale Quarry is a long-established mine site with large buffers and extensive vegetated earthen berms along the north, southeast, and southwest sides of the operation. The active mining and processing areas are located internal to the large land area controlled by Wake Stone Corporation, providing hundreds of feet of existing and enhanced vegetative screening from public view. B)Could the operation have a significantly adverse effect on the purposes of a publicly owned park,forest, or recreation area?If so,how will such effects(i.e.,noise,visibility,etc.)be mitigated? No adverse effects from the on-going quarry operation are anticipated on any publicly owned park or recreation area. The city of Knightdale's environmental park located along Smithfield Road approximately 800 feet east of the quarry operation, and the Wake Stone Athletic Park approximately 400 feet north of the quarry operation, are the nearest public park/recreation properties. Both parks were developed on land donated by Wake Stone Corporation. 11. Will ex losives be used?FXJYES ❑NO If yes,specify the types of explosive(s)and describe what precaution(s)will be used to prevent physical hazard to persons or neighboring property from flying rocks or excessive air blasts or ground vibrations. Depending on the mine's location to nearby structures, more detailed technical information may be required on the blasting program(such as a third-party blasting study).Locate the nearest offsite occupied structure(s)to the proposed excavation(s)on the mine map and indicate its approximate distance to the proposed excavation. ANFO and emulsion blasting agents are utilized for the production blasting at the Knightdale Quarry. All blasting agents are brought on-site just prior to blasting and loaded in blast holes by contract bulk dispensing truck. No blasting agents are stored on site. Detonation of blasts is by electric caps utilizing a timing board to maximize control of air and ground vibration. A seismograph is used to monitor each blast at the nearest offsite occupied structure. 12. Will fuel tanks,solvents,or other chemical reagents be stored on-site? IYES F1NO If yes, describe these materials,how they will be stored and method of containment in case of spill. Indicate the location(s)of all storage facilities on the mine map(s). Fuels and lubricants are stored in above ground tanks within a secondary containment structure. The new lube station location as of 2022 is illustrated on the attached site plans. Other chemicals such as solvents, paints, thinners, and cleaners are stored under roof in the shop or warehouse structures. Revised September 21, 2021 P a g e 110 NORTH CAROLINA MINING State of North Carolina 1612 Mail Service Center PERMIT APPLICATION Department of Environmental Quality Raleigh, NC 27699-1612 Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources (919)707-9220 D.RECLAMATION PLAN 1. Describe your intended plan for the final reclamation and subsequent use of all affected lands and indicate the sequence and general methods to be used in reclaiming this land.This must include the method of reclamation of settling ponds and/or sediment control basins and the method of restoration or establishment of any permanent drainage channels to a condition minimizing erosion,siltation and other pollution. This information must be illustrated on a reclamation map and must correspond directly with the information provided on the mine map(s). In addition, design information,including typical cross-sections, of any permanent channels to be constructed as part of the reclamation plan and the location(s)of all permanent channels must be indicated on the reclamation map. Knightdale Quarry has been continuously operated since 1970. With proven reserves and current land ownership it is anticipated that the quarry may be operational for an additional 100+ years. Given this anticipated long life of the operation, it is premature to foresee "final" reclamation of the site. However, upon depletion of reserves and termination of operation of the Knightdale Quarry, the pit will be allowed to fill with groundwater and surface runoff to create a lake. All plant components will be disassembled and removed from the site. The process water settling basins and sediment and erosion control basins will be drained and back-filled. All plant and stockpile areas, on-site roadways, settling basin areas, and erosion control structures will be graded to conform to surrounding land areas, and planted with wildlife food species and native vegetation. 2. Is an excavated or impounded body of water to be left as part of the reclamation? FXYES F]NO If yes,illustrate the location of the body(s)of water on the reclamation map and provide a scaled cross-section(s) through the proposed body(s)of water.The minimum water depth must be at least 4 feet, measured from the normal low water table elevation,unless information is provided to indicate that a shallower water body will be productive and beneficial at this site. Will the body(s)of water be stocked with fish? ❑X YES F ]NO If yes,specify species. At the time of final reclamation, the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission will be contacted for assistance in determining the suitability of the post-reclamation lake for fish stocking. 3. Describe provisions for safety to persons and to adjoining property in all completed excavations in rock including what kind of permanent barricade will be left.Acceptable permanent barricades are appropriate fencing,large boulders placed end-to-end,etc. Construction details and locations of all permanent barricades must be shown on the reclamation map. Suitable fencing and warning signs will be erected along the property boundary where proximity to high walls constitutes a significant hazard. Revised September 21, 2021 Page 11 NORTH CAROLINA MINING State of North Carolina 1612 Mail Service Center PERMIT APPLICATION Department of Environmental Quality Raleigh, NC 27699-1612 Division of Energy, Mineral,and Land Resources (919)707-9220 4. Indicate the method(s)of reclamation of overburden, refuse,spoil banks or other such on-site mine waste areas, including specifications for benching and sloping. Final cross-sections and locations for such areas must be provided on the reclamation map. Earthen berms consisting of overburden material have been constructed concurrent with mining during the history of the operation. These areas are stabilized and vegetated. Overburden removed from the proposed expansion area will be transported offsite as borrow material. 5. A)Describe reclamation of processing facilities,stockpile areas,and on-site roadways. The processing equipment will be disassembled and removed from the property. The plant and stockpile areas and internal roadways will be graded to stable configurations and seeded with various grasses, wildlife food species, and tree seedlings. B)Will any on-site roadways be left as part of the reclamation? IYES �NO If yes,identify such roadways on the reclamation map and provide details on permanent road and ditch line stabilization. The paved entrance road, the scales entrance and exit roads, and the paved office parking areas will remain on site. Any needed additional ditch lines not currently existing will be stabilized with riprap and vegetative linings as necessary. 6. Describe the method of control of contaminants and disposal of scrap metal,junk machinery, cables,or other such waste products of mining. (Note definition of refuse in The Mining Act of 1971.) No off-site generated waste shall be disposed of on the mine site without prior written approval from the NC Department of Environmental Quality,Division of Energy,Mineral,and Land Resources and either the Division of Waste Management(DWM)or local governing body.If a disposal permit has been issued by DWM for the site,a copy of said permit must be attached to this application.All temporary and permanent refuse disposal areas must be clearly delineated on the mine map(s)and reclamation map, along with a list of items to be disposed in said areas. Scrap metal, junk machinery, cables, and other such mining generated wastes are currently disposed of off-site in appropriate landfills or recycling facilities. It is anticipated that this practice will continue throughout the future of the operation, and that upon final reclamation, no such materials will remain on site. Revised September 21, 2021 Page 112 NORTH CAROLINA MINING State of North Carolina 1612 Mail Service Center PERMIT APPLICATION Department of Environmental Quality Raleigh, NC 27699-1612 Division of Energy, Mineral,and Land Resources (919)707-9220 7. Describe your plan for revegetation or other surface treatment of the affected areas.This plan must include recommendations for year-round seeding, including the time of seeding and the amount and type of seed,fertilizer, lime and mulch per acre.The recommendations must include general seeding instructions for both permanent and temporary revegetation. Revegetation utilizing only tree plantings is not acceptable. Recommendations can be sought from: a. Authorized representatives of the local Soil and Water Conservation District; b. Authorized representatives of the NC Forest Service, Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services; c. Authorized county representatives of the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service,specialists and research faculty with the Colleges of Agriculture and Life Sciences and Forest Resources at North Carolina State University; d. North Carolina licensed landscape architects; e. Private consulting foresters referred by the NC Forest Service, Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services; f. N.C. Erosion and Sedimentation Control Planning and Design Manual; g. N.C. Surface Mining Manual:A Guide for Permitting,Operation and Reclamation; h. Others as may be approved by the Department. Lime Rate of Application(tons/acre): See attached"Typical Re-Vegetation Plan" Fertilizer Analysis and Rate of Application(Ibs/acre): See attached"Typical Re-Vegetation Plan" Seed type(s)and rate(s)of application included year-round seeding schedule(Ibs/acre): NOTE:Include legumes SEED TYPES SEEDING DATES SEEDING RATES Mulch Type,Rate of Application(Ibs/acre),and Method of Anchoring: See attached "Typical Re-Vegetation Plan" Other Vegetative Cover(s)Type(s)and Rate(s)of Application Including Seeding Schedule(Ibs/acre,trees/ acre,spacing of trees/shrubs,etc.): See attached "Typical Re-Vegetation Plan" Revegetation and/or reforestation plan approved by: Signature Date Print Name Title Agency Revised September 21, 2021 P a g e 113 APPLICATION FOR A MINING PERMIT TYPICAL RE-VEGETATION PLAN Site Preparation Land surfaces will be graded and shaped as necessary to create topography applicable to the final use of the land. Slopes in unconsolidated material will be graded to a stable slope not to exceed two horizontal to one vertical. Loose rocks,woody material,and other obstructions that would interfere with the establishment of vegetation will be removed and either buried or properly disposed of off- site. Surface runoff will be controlled by use of diversions and terraces to allow discharge through protected outlets. Seed Bed Preparation Lime and fertilizer will be incorporated into the soil to a depth of three to four inches on areas where conventional equipment can be used. On slopes steeper than 2:1,soils will be scarified along the contour for seed and nutrient retention. Lime and fertilizer will be applied according to soil tests for the areas being re-vegetated,generally at a rate of 1,000 lbs. of 10-10-10 and 2,000 lbs. of lime per acre. Newly seeded areas will be mulched with small grain straw spread evenly over the surface at a rate of 1.5 to 2.0 tons per acre. One steep slope area not accessible to seeding equipment, seed, nutrients, and mulch will be applied by hand. Re-vegetation Species Seed mixtures typically include some combination, depending on the season, of the following: fescue, rye grain, bahiagrass, Kobe lespedeza, Korean lespedeza, sericea lespedeza, bicolor lespedeza, white ladino clover, partridge pea, and native warm season grasses. Fall or early spring plantings will utilize 100 lbs. fescue and 50 lbs. rye grain per acre. Late spring plantings may include up to 40 lbs. Kobe/Korean lespedeza per acre where desirable to supplement deer browse. Native warm season grasses will be utilized along with Kobe/Korean lespedeza to enhance feeding and nesting areas for wildlife. Sericea lespedeza will be planted at a rate of 20 to 40 lbs. per acre in combination with fescue when planting draughty soils or steep slopes. Clover will be added to deer browse areas at a rate of 3-5 lbs.per acre in fall or early spring plantings. When using lespedeza species in fall plantings, non-scarified seed will be used. Scarified seed will be used in spring plantings. When using clover in wildlife plantings, inoculated seeds will be used. Loblolly pine and red cedar seedlings will be planted at selected sites to provide visual screens. Shrubs and Mast-bearing hardwoods such as those of the white oak subgenera may also be planted to enhance wildlife habitat. -14- NORTH CAROLINA MINING State of North Carolina 1612 Mail Service Center PERMIT APPLICATION Department of Environmental Quality Raleigh, NC 27699-1612 Division of Energy, Mineral,and Land Resources (919)707-9220 E.DETERMINATION OF AFFECTED ACREAGE AND BOND The following bond calculation worksheet is to be used to establish an appropriate bond(based upon a range of$500 to$5,000 per affected acre)for each permitted mine site based upon the acreage approved by the Department to be affected during the life of the mining permit. Please insert the approximate acreage, for each aspect of the mining operation, that you intend to affect during the life of this mining permit(in addition,please insert the appropriate reclamation cost/acre for each category from the Schedule of Reclamation Costs provided with this application form) OR you can defer to the Department to calculate your bond for you based upon your maps and standard reclamation costs: CATEGORY AFFECTED RECLAMATION RECLAMATION ACREAGE COST/ACRE COST Tailings/Sediment Ponds Ac. X $ /Ac. = $ 0.00 Stockpiles Ac. X $ /Ac. = $ 0.00 Waste Piles Ac. X $ /Ac. = $ 0.00 Processing Area/Haul Roads Ac. X $ /Ac, = $ 0.00 Mine Excavation Ac. X $ /Ac. = $ 0.00 Other Ac. X $ /Ac. = $ 0.00 TOTAL AFFECTED AC.: 0.00 Ac. TOTAL PERMITTED AC.: Ac. Temporary&Permanent Sedimentation&Erosion Control Measures: Divide the TOTAL AFFECTED AC.above into the following two categories: a)affected acres that drain into proposed/existing excavation and/or b)affected acres that will be graded for positive drainage where measures will be needed to prevent offsite sedimentation and sedimentation to offsite watercourses and wetlands. a) Internal Drainage Ac. b) Positive Drainage Ac. X $1,500.00 = $ 0.00 SUBTOTAL COST:$ 0.00 Inflation Factor: SUBTOTAL COST LIFE OF MINING OPERATION OR LIFE INFLATION COST OF LEASE(YEARS) 0.02 X $ 0.00 X = $ 0.00 Total Reclamation Bond Cost: In-place blanket bond (copy attached) TOTAL RECLAMATION BOND COST= SUBTOTAL+INFLATION = $0.00 Round down to the nearest$100.00 NOTE:The reclamation bond cannot exceed$1 million per GS 74-54 Revised September 21, 2021 Page 114 a"E 4 ROY COOPER Governor ELIZABETH S.BISER •.,R^• . Secretary BRIAN WRENN NORTH CAROLINA Director Environmental Quality November 16,2022 Certified Mail Return Receipt Requested 7001 0360 0000 5313 0805 Cole Atkins Wake Stone Corporation PO Box 190 Knightdale,NC 27545 RE: Blanket Reclamation Security Moncure Quarry,Nash County Quarry,Knightdale Quarry, Triangle Quarry Mining Permit No. 53-10,64-11,92-06,92-10 Wake County Neuse River Basin Dear Mr.Atkins: We have received the $1.000.000.00 Assignment of Savings Account No. 740012550980 issued by Pinnacle Financial Partners for the referenced mining operation. As this new assignment sufficiently covers the mining operation,the enclosed Assignment of Savings Account No.660004410 for$1,000,000.00 issued by Paragon Bank is hereby released by the Department of Environmental Quality for your disposal. Thank you for your cooperation and prompt attention to this matter. If you should have any questions on the above, please contact me at(919)707-9220. Sincerely, Adam R. Parr Assistant State Mining Engineer Enclosures cc: Mr. Bill Denton, PE Paragon Bank 3535 Glenwood Ave. Raleigh,NC 27612 North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Energy,Mineral and land Resources _E Q' 512 North Salisbury Street 1 1612 Mail Service Center I Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1612 NORTH GfiJUIY� 919.707.9200 ASSIGNMENT OF SAVINGS ACCOUNT This Assignment, made and entered into the if day of 0-OW44cr , 2022 by and between Wakc S16nL eoro raPvr of 49,21 Kn; hfclalc 8/va1. (applicant) ddress) City of Xni hiclalc , County of W41(c State of North Carolina a d the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality; and WHEREAS, The undersigned (Wake 9/one Oor erabia (app cant) (hereinafter referred to as "Operator") is desirous of engaging in mining operations in the State of North Carolina and such mining operations are subject to the provisions of the Mining Act of 1971, Article 7, Chapter 74 of the General Statutes of North Carolina; and WHEREAS, NCGS 74-50 requires that mine operators obtain a permit from the Department of Environmental Quality (hereinafter referred to as "Department") before engaging in mining operations, and NCGS 74-54 requires that a surety bond in favor of the State be maintained or other security be filed with the Department, in connection with said permit; and WHEREAS, Operator has a savings account in Pinr1ach Finanilal Parfners (bank name) at 3-1-15 Glenwood Ave. City of Pa/CJ!J County of (address) Wako State of North Carolina, Savings Account No. VtO0/a550900 ; and WHEREAS, NCGS 74-54 authorizes the Department to accept from Operator an assignment of a savings account in a North Carolina bank, in lieu of a surety bond; NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and the Department accepting an assignment of said savings account in lieu of a surety bond, the undersigned Operator does hereby sell, assign, transfer, set over to the Department of Environmental Quality ones ju;ii:on dollars ($ i,aoa,000.00 ) of the sums on (dollar amount written) deposit in his name in ,i jngc/c Fi�gniial Par-IAcrs _, City of Raleigh (bank name) County of Wake State of North Carolina, Savings Account No. 74D0/a55og8f7 and further authorizes F;anc)4I Parf ncrs (bank name) to pay over to the Department of Environmental Quality the above sum of vn ,,,<<r.'en dollars ($ i,Qoo, 000. 0 0 ) (dollar amount written) out of the above money deposit in the above account in his name. Rev. Oct. 2017 The condition of the foregoing assignment is that if the assignor Operator conducts the mining operations faithfully, honestly, and lawfully and in compliance with the requirements of the Mining Act of 1971 and applicable Rules and Regulations adopted pursuant thereto, then this assignment shall be null and void; otherwise it shall remain in full force and effect. Compliance with the requirement of the Mining Act of 1971 and applicable Rules and Regulations shall be determined by the Department. This assignment is made and the �caic of de osizl (passbook, deposit book, etc.) is to be held by the Department as collateral security for all direct or indirect liabilities of the assignor Operator to the assignee Department that may arise by reason of the Mining Act 1971, Article 7, Chapter 74 of the General Statutes of North Carolina. This assignment shall be direct authorization to �nnacjc �,;,�,nc;al far{ncrs (bank name) to pay said sum to Department on demand by Department. ignature licant) Sworn to before me this /O ' day of NoVem.be2 , 20.2 2 �'+largaret Allston Notary Public Notary Public Wake County, No rthar liras M ommissi n ire My Commission Expires 3 dY d}� (Affix Seal) ACKNOWLEDGEMENT BY BANK The foregoing Assignment of Savings Account is hereby acknowledged this /o�'day of A/avem6rr , 20 OZ. It is further acknowledged that funds in the above mentioned account shall not be disbursed except to the assignee, Department of EQ while the assignment remains in effect. ie)�ti day of Nov�«��itr 20 ZZ b j This the y _ Y (authorized agent for bank) 35/S Gl�nurao� �ucn�1G h�cc,lergl> , NG (mailing address of bank) Sworn to before me this /04,t) day of N'j0V rn.V.L9,2_ 20 Z2 Notary Publi Margaret Allston Notary Public My Commission Expires ����� `� Wake County, North p rolina (Affix Seal) �My Commission Expires '/ .2 , PLEASE MAIL THIS FORM AND THE ATTACHED INSTRUMENT TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS: Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources 1612 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1612 Rev. Oct. 2017 NORTH CAROLINA MINING State of North Carolina 1612 Mail Service Center PERMIT APPLICATION Department of Environmental Quality Raleigh, NC 27699-1612 Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources (919)707-9220 SCHEDULE OF RECLAMATION COSTS Based upon range of$500-$5,000 per affected acre COMMODITY CODES: SG Sand and/or Gravel DS Dimension Stone PF Pyrophyllite CL Clay/Shale GS Gemstone FS Feldspar OL Olivine PE Peat Borrow Borrow/fill dirt MI Mica KY Kyanite/Sillimanite/Andalusite AU Gold CS Crushed Stone LI Lithium PH Phosphate TI Titanium OT Other TYPE TIS PONDS STOCKPILES WASTE PILES P.AREA/H.R. MINE EXCAVATION $500/ac. (L) $500/ac. (L) SG,GS, Borrow $1800/ac. $2000/ac. $1800/ac. 1500(A) 2000(PD) CS, DS, FS, MI, LI, 500(L) 1800 2000 2000 500(L) PF, OL,KY 1500(FI) 2500(PD) PH 1000(L) 2500 5000 5000 2000(L) 2500(FI) 5000(PD) CL 1000(L) 2500 5000 5000 2000(L) 2500(FI) 3700(PD) 1000(L) 2000(L) PE,AU,TI, OT 2500 3000 3500 2500(A) 5000(PD) (L)=Reclamation to a lake and revegetating side slopes (FI)=Reclamation by filling in and revegetating (PD)=Reclamation by grading for positive drainage&revegetating AS PER NCAC 15A 513.0003,IF YOU DISAGREE WITH THE BOND AMOUNT DETERMINED BY THE BOND CALCULATION WORKSHEET,YOU MAY SUBMIT AN ESTIMATE OF RECLAMATION COSTS FROM A THIRD-PARTY CONTRACTOR. SAID ESTIMATE MUST BE PROVIDED WITHIN 30 DAYS TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS: Mining Program,1612 Mail Service Center,Raleigh,North Carolina 27699.1612 ALL ESTIMATES MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING,AS A MINIMUM: •FINAL GRADING COSTS PER ACRE •LIME AND FERTILIZER COSTS PER ACRE •YEAR-ROUND SEEDING MIXTURE COSTS PER ACRE(FROM APPROVED REVEGETATION PLAN IN APPLICATIONIPERMIT DOCUMENT) •MULCH AND ANCHORING COSTS PER ACRE •ANY OTHER RECLAMATION COSTS NECESSARY TO COMPLY WITH THE APPROVED RECLAMATION PLAN FOR THE SITE IN QUESTION YOU WILL BE NOTIFIED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE OF THE DIRECTOR'S FINAL BOND DETERMINATION. Revised September 21, 2021 Page 115 NORTH CAROLINA MINING State of North Carolina 1612 Mail Service Center PERMIT APPLICATION Department of Environmental Quality Raleigh, NC 27699-1612 Division of Energy, Mineral,and Land Resources (919)707-9220 F.NOTIFICATION OF ADJOINING LANDOWNERS The"Notice"form,or a facsimile thereof,attached to this application must be sent certified or registered mail, return receipt requested,to: (1)the chief administrative officer of each county and municipality in which any part of the permitted area is located as indicated on the mine map(s); (2)all owners of record, both public and private,of all tracts of land that are adjoining the mining permit boundary; if an adjoining tract is owned or leased by the applicant or is owned by the lessor of the mine tract,all owners of record of tracts adjoining these tracts must be notified(that are within 1,000 feet of the mining permit boundary)as indicated on the mine map(s);and (3)all owners of record, both public and private,of all tracts of land that are adjoining the mining permit boundary which lie directly across and are contiguous to any highway,creek,stream,river,or other watercourse, railroad track, or utility or other public right-of-way. If an adjoining tract is owned or leased by the applicant or is owned by the lessor of the mine tract,all owners of record of tracts adjoining these tracts must be notified(that are within 1,000 feet of the mining permit boundary)as indicated on the mine map(s)."Highway"means a road that has four lanes of travel or less and is not designated as an Interstate Highway. The only exception to the above method of giving notice is if another means of notice is approved in advance by the Director, Division of Energy, Mineral,and Land Resources. A copy of a tax map(or other alternative acceptable to the Department)must be mailed with the completed"Notice"form(the proposed overall permit boundaries and the names and locations of all owners of record of lands adjoining said boundaries must be clearly denoted on the tax map). The"Affidavit of Notification"attached to this application must be completed,notarized and submitted to the Department,with the remainder of the completed application form before the application will be considered complete. NOTES: THIS SECTION MUST BE COMPLETED FOR ALL APPLICATIONS FOR NEW MINING PERMITS AND ALL MODIFICATIONS OF A MINING PERMIT TO ADD LAND TO THE PERMITTED AREA,AS REQUIRED BY NCGS 74-50(b1). SEE THE NEXT TWO PAGES FOR THE"NOTICE"FORM AND THE"AFFIDAVIT OF NOTIFICATION' Revised September 21, 2021 P a g e 116 NORTH CAROLINA MINING State of North Carolina 1612 Mail Service Center PERMIT APPLICATION Department of Environmental Quality Raleigh, NC 27699-1612 Division of Energy, Mineral,and Land Resources (919)707-9220 G.LAND ENTRY AGREEMENT We hereby grant to the Department or its appointed representatives the right of entry and travel upon our lands or operation during regular business hours for the purpose of making necessary field inspections or investigations as may be reasonably required in the administration of the Mining Act of 1971 pursuant to G.S.74-56. We further grant to the Department or its appointed representatives the right to make whatever entries on the land as may be reasonably necessary and to take whatever actions as may be reasonably necessary in order to carry out reclamation which the operator has failed to complete in the event a bond forfeiture is ordered pursuant to G.S.74-59. LANDOWNER: APPLICANT: Signature Signature* y Print Name Samuel T. Bratton Print Name ` Samuel T./Bratton Title(if applicable) CEO/President Title CEO/President Company(if applicable) Wake Stone Corp. Company Wake Stone Corp. Address PO Box 190 Mine Name Knightdale Quarry Knightdale, NC 27545 Telephone (919) 266-1100 Telephone (919) 266-1100 Date Signed Date Signed *Signature must be the same as the individual who signed Page 1 of this application. One original and five(5)copies of the completed application,six(6)copies of all location maps,mine maps and reclamation maps,and the appropriate processing fee in the form a check or money order payable to the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality must be sent to the Raleigh Central Office at the address listed on the front cover of this application form. Inquiries regarding the status of the review of this application should be directed to the Mining Program staff at(919)707-9220. Revised September 21, 2021 Page 119 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY DIVISION OF ENERGY, MINERAL,AND LAND RESOURCES GENERAL PERMIT NO.NCGO20000 CERTIFICATE OF COVERAGE No.NCG020030 STORMWATER DISCHARGES AND WASTEWATER DISCHARGES NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM In compliance with the provision of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other lawful standards and regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended, Wake Stone Corp is hereby authorized to operate wastewater treatment system(s) and discharge stormwater and/or wastewater (as per original approval or subsequent modifications), from a facility located at: Knightdale Quarry 6811 Knightdale Blvd Knightdale Wake County to receiving waters designated as Beaverdam Creek, class QNSW waters in the Neuse River Basin(s), in accordance with the effluent limitations, monitoring requirements,and other conditions set forth in General Permit No. NCG020000 which can be downloaded by entering"deq.nc gov jSW-industrial"in the browser window and navigating to the"NPDES Stormwater General Permits" web page. This certificate of coverage shall become effective July 1, 2021. This Certificate of Coverage shall remain in effect for the duration of the General Permit. CL�— for Brian Wrenn Director, Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources By the Authority of the Environmental Management Commission NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY DIVISION OF AIR QUALITY AIR PERMIT NO. 03347R18 Issue Date: August 11, 2016 Effective Date: August 1 1, 2016 Expiration Date: July 31, 2024 Replaces Permit: 03347R17 To construct and operate air emission source(s) and/or air cleaning device(s), and for the discharge of the associated air contaminants into the atmosphere in accordance with the provisions of Article 21 B of Chapter 143, General Statutes of North Carolina (NCGS) as amended, and other applicable Laws, Rules and Regulations, Wake Stone Corp - Knightdale Quarry 6811 Knightdale Blvd. Knightdale, Wake County, North Carolina Permit Class: Small Facility ID#9200231 (the Pennittee) is hereby authorized to construct and operate the air emissions sources and/or air cleaning devices and appurtenances described below: Emission Emission Source Control Control System Source ID Description System ID Description Non-Metallic Mineral Processing Plant, utilizing water suppression with no other control devices, including: ES-Conveying conveying N/A N/A ES-Crusher crusher operations N/A N/A ES-Screening screening operations N/A N/A in accordance with the completed application 9200231.16A received June 27, 2016 including any plans, specifications, previous applications, and other supporting data, all of which are filed with the Department of Environmental Quality, Division of Air Quality (DAQ) and are incorporated as part of this permit. 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(D C1 po C: v O s N / DocuSign Envelope ID:6F087C44-D82C-4AD0-B6AB-8DA7C28CA61A a ROY COOPER Governor ELIZABETH S.BISER .ems Semelory S.DANIEL SMITH NORTH CAROLINA DWCW EnvtronmenW Quality September 301,2021 Wake Stone Corporation Sam Bratton 6821 Knightdale Blvd.,PO Box 190 Knightdale,NC 27545 Subject:Buffer Determinatiou Letter NBRRO#21-340 Wake Count Determination Type: Buffer Intermittent/Perennial ®Neuse(15A NCAC 2B .0714) ❑Tar-Pamlico 05A NCAC 2B.0734) ❑Intermittent/Perennial Determination(where local buffer ordinances apply) ❑Jordan(15A NCAC 2B.0267)(governmental and/or interjurisdictional projects) Project Name: Wake Stone Knightdale—Two Potential Stockpile/Mine Use Expansion Areas Address/Location: 6821 Knightdale.Blvd.,Knightdale,NC Stream(s): Beaverdam Creek G* North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Division of Water Resources E_ ��Q' Raleigh Regional Office 13800 Barrett Drlvr Raleigh.North Carolina 27609 919J91.4200 DocuSign Envelope ID:6F087C44-D82C-4AD0-B6AB-8DA7C28CA61A Wake Stone Knightdale—Two Potential Stockpile/Mine Use Expansion Areas Wake County 9/30/2021 Page 2 of 3 Determination Date: 9/30/2021 Staff:Josh Brigham Stream Eft/PO) Not Subject Start(a_1 Stop@ Soil USGS Feature Subjece2) Sury ey To o A X X X B X X C X X DWR flag at D X approximately Offproject X X 35.811540, boundary -78.506633 Pond 1 X X X Pond 2 X X X (1)E=Ephemeral,I=Imerrttittcnt,P=Percnniai,NP—Not Present,NE-Not Evaluated (2)Refers to Start riparian bulrcr rules only. Stream,wetland,or pond impacts are still subject to appli:able water quality standards and permitting requirements. Explanation: The streams)/pond(s)listed above has been located on the most recent published NRCS Soil Survey of Wake County,North Carolina and/or the most recent copy ofthe USGS Topographic map at a 1:24,000 scale. Each feature that is checked"Not Subject"has been determined to not be an intermittent stream,perennial stream,a pond connected to a stream feature,or the feature is determined not to be present. Stream features that are checked `'Subject"have been located on the property and possess characteristics that qualify it to be subject to the buffer rules. There may be other streams located on the property that do not show up on the maps referenced above and are therefore not subject to the buffer rules. However,if the stream features are present on the tract they are subject to all other applicable North Carolina stream standards and permitting requirements as outlined in ISA NCAC 02B and may be considered jurisdictional according to the US Army Corps of Engineers. This on-site determination shall expire five(.5)years from the date of this letter, Landowners or affected parties that dispute a determination made by the DWR may request a determination by the Director. An appeal request must be made within sixty(60)days of date of this letter. A request for a determination by the Director shall be referred to the Director in writing. If sending via US Postal Service: c/o Paul Wojoski;DWR —401&Buffer Permitting Unit;1617 Mail Service Center,Raleigh,NC 27699-1617. If sending via delivery service(UPS,FedE.x,etc.):Paul Wojoski;DWR—401& Buffer Permitting Unit;512 N.Salisbury Street; Raleigh,NC 27604. This determination is final and binding unless,as detailed above,an appeal is requested within sixty(60) days. This project may require a Section 404/401 Permit for the proposed activity. Any inquiries should be directed to the US Army Corp of Engineers(Raleigh Regulatory Field Office)at(919)-554-4884. If you have questions regarding this determination,please feel free to contact Josh Brigham at(919)791-4251. North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources I Raleigh Regional Office 3800 Barrett Drive 11628 Mail Service Center I Raleigh,North Carolina 2 7 69 9-16 28 919,791.4200 DocuSign Envelope ID:6F087C44-082C-4ADO-B6AB-8DA7C28CA61A Wake Stone Knightdale—Two Potential Stockpile/Mine Use Expansion Areas Wake County 9/30/2021 Page 3 of 3 Sincerely, D-USWoW W. CSC 8CDA9DMD4MBD... Scott Vinson,Regional Supervisor Water Quality Regional Operations Section Raleigh Regional Office,Division of Water Resources,NCDEQ cc: RRO DWR File Copy Laserfiche Consultant via email,Bob Zarzecki,S&EC,b�rcecki a sandec.co North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources Raleigh Regional Office 3800 Barrett Drive 11628 Mail Service Center I Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1628 919.791.4200 DocuSign Envelope ID:6FO87C44-D82C•4ADO-B6AB-BDA7C28CA61A Wake Stone Knightdale Quarry Wake County, NC-DWR Project # 21-340 # �• 9 '! Ap Feature B,Not Subject P ,;� v A 2 6 ! t �1 Feature C,Not Subject 4 Y i . Wd t0 Duk Cn a Feature A,Not Subject I a13 wt V+ 4 R SUB DuC Loi + V882 . . �.. APB2 V292 � MRCS Soil Survey Sheet 51 �yda.SrATFv Base map provided by S&EC Wake Co.,NC 1970 q' ::Locations are approximate Legend: and are provided for refer- ence only -project boundary DocuSign Envelope ID:6F087C44-D82C.-4AD0-BSAB-8DA7C28CA61A Wake Stone Knightdale Quarry Wake County, NC-DWR Project # 21-340 r stiff'; ;,���f „ •.,.... s Y� DuC All Feature D,Subject at flag ' PLO Pond 2, Not Subject is t At62 v 2 «. y.. ' NRCS Soil Survey Sheet 51d,. o Base map provided by S&EC Wake Co.,NC 1970 ::Locations are approximate Legend: and are provided for refer- ence only:: Rn -project boundary Q `JI►`7,J� DocuSign Envelope ID:6F087C44-D82C-4AD0-B6A"DA7C28CA61A Wake Stone Knightdale Quarry Wake County, NC-DWR Project # 21-340 Pond 2, Not Subject NORTH ` CAROLINA -� Feature D,Subject at flag 1_00 .n Feature A,Not Subject F A• yr� Pond 1,Not Subject i M O ifmgnidaer r USGS Topographical Map �,5rAiFo Base map provided by SUC Knightdale Quadrangle 2019 ;Locations are approximate and are provided for refer- Legend: 3 ence onlyn n :: ' 11 -Project boundary WAKE STONE , CORPORATION www.wakestonecorp.com Quarry Phone Numbers: Locations: Business Office Address: (919) 266-9266-Knightdale 6811 Knightdale Blvd., Knightdale, N.C. P.O. Box 190 (919)677-0050-Triangle 222 Star Lane, Cary, N.C. 6821 Knightdale Blvd. (919) 775-7349-Moncure 9725 Stone Quarry Rd., Moncure, N.C. Knightdale, N.C. 27545 (252)985-4411-Nash County 7379 North Halifax Rd., Battleboro, N.C. (919) 266-1100 (843)756-3400-N. Myrtle Beach 3990 Hwy 9 Business East, Loris,S.C. Fax:(919)266-1149 Erosion Control Calculations For Wake Stone Corporation Knightdale Quarry Mining Permit No. 92-06 Wake County, North Carolina 2023 Mining Permit Modification Dated: June S, 2023 Prepared by: L. Cole Atkins Environmental Supervisor Wake Stone Corporation PO Box 190 Knightdale, NC 27545 NOAA Atlas 14,Volume 2,Version 3 Location name:Knightdale,North Carolina,USA* � Latitude:35.81410,Longitude:-78.5027° Y Elevation:235 ft** source:ESRI Maps n "source:USGS POINT PRECIPITATION FREQUENCY ESTIMATES G.M.Bonnin,D.Martin,B.Lin,T.Parzybok,M.Yekta,and D.Riley NOAA,National Weather Service,Silver Spring,Maryland PF tabular I PF graphical I Maps & aerials PF tabular PDS-based point precipitation frequency estimates with 90% confidence intervals (in inches/hour)1 Average recurrence interval(years) Duration� 2 � 10 25 50 100 200 500 1000 5-min 4.6 5733 5.20 6819 5.94-7..07 6.64-7..91 3-8.76 766-9.43 8.0-210.0 8.0 10.6 9.10-111.2 9.4411.7 10-min 35 6-4.26 4. 6-4.96 47 6-5.66 5.316.32 5.84-6.98 62 6-7..51 6.60-7.96 6.9 8838 72 0.8.83 74 3-9.22 15-min 2 97-�55 34 8.4.15 4.01-4.77 4.4 5933 4.94-5.90 52 8-6.34 5.56-6.71 5.04.04 6.04-7940 6.220571 30-min 3 2 43 2.41-2.872.85-3.393.243 35863.65-4.3739 8-4.7742 6-5.144.51 5.484.81 50 289 5.04 6.24 60-min 1.27-31952 1.51-61580 1.83-2.17 2.121 2752 2.43 2.91 26 9-3.23 293-3.54 3.6 3384 34 5-4 23 3.68-4.56 2-hr 0.737---0 896 0.83-.811 0. -11.06 1.08-18.30 1.26-1952 1.47-61378 1.65-2401 1.82-2423 1.9 2 46 22 0.2.75 23 9-3.01 3-hr (0.520-0 633)1(0.624-0..753 0763-0 924 0.98 09 1.06-1.29 1.20-31..46 133-1..64 1.47--1 82 6 1 5-2.07 1.81 2930 6-hr 0.3014-0.379 0.3076-0 451 0.461--0 554 0.543-0 653 0.643-0.776 0.730-0 886 0.8014-0 996 0.90 0211 1 21 27 1 23.42 12-hr 0.201 0.240 0.296 0.352 0.423 0.486 0.551 0.620 0.716 0.803 (0.184-0.221) (0.220-0.264) (0.271-0.325) (0.321-0.386) (0.382-0.462)1(0.437-0.529) (0.490-0.599)1(0.545-0.674 (0.619-0.778)1(0.6840.873) 24-hr 0.101110.1130 0.135-0..1157 0.169-0..1198 0.197-0.230 02 34-0.274 0.263-0 310 0.293 0.347 0.325-0 385 0.367-0 438 0.400--0 481 2-day 0064-0 075 0.07 -0 090 0097-0.1113 0.1 2-0 131 0.1 2-0.155 0.149-0.174 0.165-0..1195 0.182-0 216 0.205-0 245 0.223-0 268 3-day 0.045-0 052 0.055-0 063 0.68-0 079 0.078-0 091 0.93-0..1108 0.104-0.1121 0.1015-0.5135 0.127-0.0149 0.143-0 169 0.155-0 185 4-day 0.36-0.041 0043-0 050 0.0540 062 0.62-0 071 00773-0 084 0081--0 094) (0090-0..1105) 0099-0..116 0.1112-0..1132 (0.121,0.144 7-day 0024-0 027 0028-0 033 0.35-0.040 0.040.0 046 0.04-0 054 0.052-0 060 0.058-0 067 0063-0 074 0.071--0 083 0.07-0 091 10-day 0.019-0 022 0023-0 026 0.02-0 031 0031--0 035 0.036-0.041 0.040-0.046 0.0440 050 0.047--0 055 0.053-0 061 0.57--0 066 20-day 0.012-0 014) 00015-0 017 (0.018-0 020)1(0.20.0 023 0.23-0 026 0.025-0 029 0027--0 032 0030-0 034 0.33-0 038 0.035-0.041 30-day 00�10-0 012 00�12-0 014 0.014-0 016 0.016 0 018 0.018-0 020 0020.0 022 0.21--0 024 0023-0 026 0.025-0 029 0.26-0 031 45-day 0.009-0 010 0.00-0 012 0.0 2-0 013 0.13-0 01 s 0.�5-0 01 s 0.16-0 01 s 0.01-0 01 s 0.18-0 020 0.020-o 02z 0.02-0 02a 60-day (0 0 08--0 00 9 (0.0o9-0 01 o 0.0 10.o 012 (0.011-0 013 0.013-0 014 0.0 14-0 015 00 o5-0 016 R2-o 017) 0.01 o 019 (0.01 00 020 Precipitation frequency(PF)estimates in this table are based on frequency analysis of partial duration series(PDS). Numbers in parenthesis are PF estimates at lower and upper bounds of the 90%confidence interval.The probability that precipitation frequency estimates(for a given duration and average recurrence interval)will be greater than the upper bound(or less than the lower bound)is 5%.Estimates at upper bounds are not checked against probable maximum precipitation(PMP)estimates and may be higher than currently valid PMP values. Please refer to NOAAAtias 14 document for more information. Back to Top PF graphical PDS-based intensity-duration-frequency (IDF) curves Latitude:35.81411, Longitude: -78.5027, Z A,;rrage recurreme 10 --- — --- - -. t interval (years) .c t✓ l0a {-- -- - — t0 c — 25 10-1 --_ -- --� _ -- - — too I 200 a`a ! 500 I taco E E E E E ry = t ,;� v t�v 'o v m m m B N v, o LA 6 � Duration ry A 4 r o o6 m v w C Duration Z' loo _.. c i --- "In 2-day a� o15-min — 4-day i •-r- { — 30-min — 7-day 10 a — 60-min — 10-day — 2-tr — 20-day a` — 3fir — 30 day 6-hr — 45-day 10-2 12 hr — 60 day __.... 24-hr 1 2 5 10 25 50 100 200 500 1000 Average recurrence interval (years) NOAA Atlas 14,Volume 2,Version 3 Created(GMTI-Wed May 3121:26:32 2023 Back to Top Maps $ aerials Small scale terrain I� ii U 14'1' 11 Alm Knightdale. Urn �. 21.1 \� 26 Large scale terrain .P i ' N orfol r-5alem � e • Durham Rocky Mount Green Oro , Icigh H �. A R O L I N� �t�reen'rillf �D (+ i :harlotte Fayetteville, 100km Jackson" e 6 mi r Large scale map Norts rston-"lem Greensboro __ , uuu ,i Rocky Mount Greenville �arlotte -}- Fayetteville 100km Jacksonville n mi Large scale aerial Greensboroston Salem Rocky Mount Durham ateigh Greenville North Carolina )arlotte -{- 100km Jacksonville Omi Back to Tola US Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Weather Service National Water Center 1325 East West Highway Silver Spring,MD 20910 Questions?:HDSC.Questions@noaa.gov isc ai er NW r EX A►1Srnn Fof ;verstor, 4-00IV64' Rational Method User Input Data Calculated Value Reference Data Designed By: LCA Date: 5/31/2023 Checked By: Date: Company: WSC Project Name: NW Pit Project No.: 1 Site Location (City/Town) Knightdale Watershed Basin Id. 201 The rational formula is: Q = CIA where: Q =peak rate of runoff in cubic feet per second(cfs) C =runoff coefficient, an empirical coefficient representing the relationship between rainfall rate and runoff rate I = average intensity of rainfall in mchesfhour. for a storm duration equal to the time of concentration, TC A= drainage area in acres The general procedure for determining peak discharge using the rational formula is presented below and illustrated in Sample Problem 8.03a_ Step 1. Determine the drainage area in acres. Total Drainage Area 16.7 Step 2. Determine the runoff coefficient, C. for the type of soiUcover in the drainage area (Table 8.03b). If the land use and soil cover is homogenous over the drainage area. a C value can be determined directly from Table 8.03b. If there are multiple soil corer conditions, a weighted average must be calculated, or the area may be subdivided. Subarea A (acres) 16.7 Subarea A Runoff Coefficient 0.2 Runoff Coefficient Subarea B (acres) Subarea B Runoff Coefficient Subarea C (acres) Subarea C Runoff Coefficient Subarea D (acres) Subarea D Runoff Coefficient Weighted Runoff Coefficient 0.2 Step 3. Go to Intensity Worksheet Step 4. 2-year Rainfall Intensity, i (in/hr) 5.68 10-year Rainfall Intensity, i (in/hr) 7.26 25-year Rainfall Intensity, i (in/hr) 8.04 Step 5. Determine peak discharge, 0 (cubic feet per second), by multipl)-ring the previously determined factors using the rational formula(Sample Problem S.03a); Q =CIA Q2 Flow (cfs) 18.9712 Q10 Flow (cfs) 24.2484 Q25 Flow (cfs) 26.9 f J0M - \ ƒ $ (DZ-3"<C / (D0w(D \ ƒ ƒ m 3 9 E ° ° § E § E e m ƒ = S $ g } j ° ° ] m = = a 2 @ © 2 ° ® E n \ o CO _ g 5 � / » & t \ r ® 2,7 & = ° oz & E G o < ° = ¥. ° / ƒ ƒ ƒ2G2 / ®_ - © � S ° � ° m $ / E \ § ® 2 \ m Cl ° 2 ƒ / k � W / ° 2 / D / ) CL iL O \ 9 7 9 �b / / / / / / E oa « oeee / g o % e2 \ � k ow « o » e g2 » 6 & Ka e « o6m5a cea = w 0 -N 7 = wew = = » a (31ceoeaw � E - @@ « J e ® I@ « e n n n o . � 9 ■ & eyaaacn g999gg � 00 0000009 & 2) . weewweoo = = ocncnw » e \ § ƒ v C _ o « ogggg » R0 � \ \ G % q2 / � Z3 \ / aa = a = e f22 y ? r ƒ oq i p . m � I = z - g a g a a » n m £ ] ° a g 2 2 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ CL K z m = � k % \ CGlN)0 \ � ® ¥ $ \ \ / ? n OO < R = +. 7 ER ¥ ° � § § maz » E < ■ cD 0 o c o / a \ / ƒ § c £ m ` 2 CO � \ \ m 0 mo n 0 @ BCD \ / $ \ ® / 0 § a' \ E e 0 < � r CD2 � e ( / ƒ ° \ \ < \ $ » 9@e@ » § ® / % / ? S / / / \ & & f j' / \ U) G \ / ? - n ] ®• d . o f � � E � f 2 2 c f / 9 2 > cu n c- \ 3 / ? } / G $ Q / / / \ f \ ® Q � 7 \ n \ Ln c i 3 < J / < ® m m » r % _ \ ( 2 D ƒ m & / m m 2 f / n \ ƒ / ] \ \ \ � \ � � \ / � ƒ ƒ\ � s ) z \ � o / < \ \ f / \ \ k - c a o / / o a 2 A 7 / cri o 0 0 0 7 / o P ] / / 9 2 \ \ \ g$ } n rD c ® $ rD $ 1+ a *< m � V ¥ 0 2 } J m m Ln CD / ( n / I ° \ \ z 5 } / � 9CL � � 7 c D k cr .. .. � \ m \ 2 m \ ? c 7 m � 5 O UQ ° 2 7 & M ~ _ \ Tem - 4ccess RJ. for CNIVerfi Rational Method User Input Data Calculated Value Reference Data Designed By: LCA Date: 5/31/2023 Checked By: Date: Company: WSC Project Name: NW Pit Project No.: 1 Site Location (City/Town) Knightdale Watershed Basin Id. 201 The rational formula is: Q = CIA where: 0 =peak rate of runoff in cubic feet per second(cfs) C =runoff coefficient, an empirical coefficient representing the relationship between rainfall rate and runoff rate 1 = average intensity of rainfall in Inches-honer, for a storm duration equal to the time of concentration,T. A= drainage area in acres The general procedure for determining peak discharge using the rational formula is presented below and illustrated in Sample Problem 8.03a. Step 1 Determine the drainage area in acres. Total Drainage Area 4.8 Step ?. Determine the numoff coefficient.. C. for the type of soil/cover in the drainage area (Table 8.03b). If the land use and soil cover is homogenous over the drainage area. a C value can be determined directly from Table 8.03b. If there are multiple soil corer conditions. a -weighted average must be calculared. or the area may be subdivided_ Subarea A (acres) 4.8 Subarea A Runoff Coefficient 0.15 Runoff Coefficient Subarea B (acres) Subarea B Runoff Coefficient Subarea C (acres) Subarea C Runoff Coefficient Subarea D (acres) Subarea D Runoff Coefficient Weighted Runoff Coefficient 0.15 Step 3. Go to Intensity Worksheet Step 4. 2-year Rainfall Intensity, i (in/hr) 5.68 10-year Rainfall Intensity, i (in/hr) 7.26 25-year Rainfall Intensity, i (in/hr) 8.04 Step -5. Deteruiuie peak discharge. 0 (cubic feet per second),by multiplying the prevnously determined factors using the rational formula(Sample Problem S.03a): 0 -CIA Q2 Flow (cfs) 4.0896 Quo Flow (cfs) 5.2272 Q25 Flow (cfs) 5.8 n = o 2 \ = o I rQ m \ c \ / rD B ¢ 7 e > � c \ cu § / / ƒ F $ Q 1 ¥ E Q \ - 2 ID / n \ / w n 3 \ J / < ® » � \ _ ;; % (D m "a F r % 9 r r ® k Lrl < r \ \ cu e 7 a a ° / \ / ƒ ƒ / = w / g ® NJ 9 e �j Ili o CD / / / 9 © Ln/ t ƒ E / E k / \ cu m 2 0 3 -n - n n \ ® \ \ \ / \ \ \ / ( 9 ° - C � � f 0 £ > / 2 �/ / \ § 2 \ ; < � C O f � \ c 2 ¥ � .. .. � ƒ m \ » CL �\ m 2 / 2 o m ° 2 / 2 2 £ M ~ _ w