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ROY COOPER
Governor
DIONNE DELLI-GATTI � ,
Secretary
BRIAN WRENN NORTH CAROLINA
Director Environmental Quality
April 19, 2021
Mr.Tony Johnson
Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC
11020 David Taylor Drive, Suite 400
Charlotte,NC 28262
RE: Rowan Quarry(formally Gardenia White Quarry)
Mining Permit No. 80-26
Rowan County
Yadkin River Basin
Dear Mr. Johnson:
Your request to have the above referenced mining permit, issued to Carolina Quarries,Inc., has been approved
and is transferred in its entirety to you. As we have received the required surety in an amount sufficient to cover
the present operation, I am enclosing the transferred mining permit. The permit number shall remain the same as
before the transfer,and the mine name shall change to Rowan Quarry.
Please review the permit carefully and notify this office of any objections or questions you may have concerning
the terms of the permit. It is your responsibility to fully understand and comply with the conditions of your
mining permit. I would like to draw your particular attention to the following conditions where minor additions or
changes were made: IIIA.A, IIIA.C, II1.4.D, , II1.19,III.203, IV,VILB
As a reminder,your permitted acreage at this site is 134.93 acres and the amount of land you are approved to
disturb is 78.89 acres.
Again, if you should have any questions on this matter please contact Jenna Spencer,Assistant Mining Engineer,
at(919) 707-9220.
Sincerel
David Miller, PE
State Mining Engineer
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Enclosures
cc: Mr.Zahid Khan
Mr. William Gerringer-DOL, Mine and Quarry Bureau,w/o enclosures
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ROY COOPER
Governor S
DIONNE DELLI-GATTI mow ,
Secretary
BRIAN WRENN NORTH CAROLINA
Director Environmental Quality
April 19,2021
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
7019 1120 0000 5072 4700
Mr. Cedric Amar
Carolina Quarries, Inc.
805 Harris Granite Road
Salisbury,NC 28146
Re: Gardenia White Quarry
Mining Permit No. 80-26
Rowan County
Yadkin River Basin
Dear Mr. Amar:
Your request to have Mining Permit No. 80-26 transferred in its entirety from your company to Vulcan
Construction Materials,LLC has been approved. As we have received Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC's
required surety in an amount sufficient to cover the present operation, your company is hereby released from
further responsibility for this site with respect to The Mining Act of 1971. You may choose to reduce your
multisite blanket bond from $406,500 to$206,300.
Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.
Sin5goly,
David Miller, PE
State Mining Engineer
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Enclosures
cc: Mr.Zahid Khan
Mr. William Gerringer-DOL, Mine and Quarry Bureau
�DF North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Energy,Mineral and Land Resources
512 North Salisbury Street 1 1612 Mail Service Center I Raleigh.North Carolina 27699-1612
919.707.9200

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
DIVISION OF ENERGY,MINERALAND LAND
RESOURCES
LAND QUALITY SECTION
PERMIT
For the operation of a mining activity
In accordance with the provisions of GS §7446 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:
Vulcan Construction Materials,LLC
Rowan Quarry
Rowan County-Permit No. 80-26
for the operation of a
Crush Stone Quarry
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
Environmental Quality,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 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.
I. Definitions. GS §74-49.
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,GS §74-49.
II. Modifications. GS ,74-52.
February 24, 1995: This permit(former 80-25)has been modified to allow the upgrading of sediment and
erosion control measures and the construction of an entrance road as depicted on the revised mine map
dated December 8, 1994.
March 7, 1997: This permit(former 80-25)has been modified to include, in its entirety,the White Camelia
Quarry (Mining Permit No. 80-23) under the terms and conditions of Mining Permit No. 80-25. The
construction of haul roads and installation and maintenance of associated erosion and sediment control
measures as indicated on the mine map dated January 13, 1997 has been approved. In addition,38 acres of
undisturbed land along the southern permit boundary has been released from this permit.
August 12, 1997: This permit (former 80-25) has been modified to alter the layout of the mine site,
including the expansion of the waste piles,as indicated on the mine map dated May 28, 1997.
November 24, 1998: This permit(former 80-25)has been Departmentally modified to add specific blasting
conditions to ensure the safety of the blasting program at this site.
February 10, 1999: This permit (former 80-25) has been modified to revise the November 24, 1998
modification letter to eliminate covering"trim"shots for safety reasons.

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March 2, 1999: This permit has been transferred in its entirety from Piedmont Quarries, LLC to Carolina
Quarries,Inc. In addition,the permit buffers were modified as indicated on the mine map dated November
30, 1998.
March 18, 1999: This permit (former 80-25) has been modified to update the overall mining plan to
incorporate the construction and maintenance of additional erosion and sediment control measures along
the eastern side of the permitted area as indicated on the mine map last revised March 18, 1998 and the
supplemental information provided by the permittee.
April 23, 1999: This permit has been modified to change the southern buffer zone from 50 feet to 35 feet
undisturbed as indicated on the mine map dated November 30, 1998.
May 3. 1999: This permit(former 80-25)has been modified to allow the construction of a new north-south
access road(in lieu of the east-west road that was previously approved but never constructed)as indicated
on the 8 '/2 by 11-inch mine map submitted with the cover letter dated January 28, 1999.
July 9, 1999: This permit has been modified to increase the permitted acreage to 26 acres as indicated on
the mine map last revised May 26, 1999.
January 2, 2001: This permit(former 80-25)has been modified to update the overall mining plan include
the new 10-year pit limits as indicated on the mine map dated August 22, 2000 and received by the Land
Quality Section on October 12,2000.
July 1,2004: This permit(former 80-25)has been modified to adjust the affected acreage from 54.40 acres
to 56.25 acres as indicated on the mine plan map received by the Land Quality Section on May 19,2004.
September 1,2004: This permit(former 80-25)has been modified to increase the affected acreage at this
site to 60.95 acres as indicated on the Mine Plan Map dated July 2004. The modification includes expansion
of the quarry limits to encompass both Quarry A and C into one quarry pit.
January 28,2005: This permit has been modified to increase the affected acreage at this site to 17.34 acres.
The modification includes the expansion of the mine excavation, sediment ponds, stockpiles, wastepiles,
and processing area,which increases the affected acreage from 8.6 acres to 17.34 acres.
April 11,2005: This permit(former 80-25), issued to Rockwell Granite Company,has been transferred in
its entirety to Carolina Quarries, Inc. and the mine name changed from Rockwell Granite Quarry to
Rockwell White Quarry.
May 30,2006: This permit has been modified to incorporate the Rockwell White Quarry(Mining Permit
No.80-25)into the Gardenia White Quarry. The modification is to increase the permitted acreage to 128.61
acres and the affected acreage at this site to 77.95 acres as indicated on the Mine Map(Sheets 1 and 2 of 4)
and Overall Layout Map(Sheet 3 of 4),last revised January 24,2006. In addition,the modification includes
the change of the site name from White Gardenia Quarry to Gardenia White Quarry.
April 9, 2014: This permit has been modified to increase the permitted acreage to 134.93 acres and the
affected acreage at this site to 78.89 acres as indicated on the Overall Layout Map last revised January 9,
2014.The modification includes the addition of 6.32 acres to the permit boundary below the existing waste
area located along the northeastern permit boundary and allows the expansion of the waste area into said
area. In addition,the modification includes the installation and maintenance of all associated erosion and
sediment control measures.
December 1,2017: This permit has been issued for the life of site or the duration of the lease term.
April 19,2021:This permit, issued to Carolina Quarries,Inc.,has been transferred in its entirety to Vulcan
Construction Materials,LLC and the mine name changed from Gardenia White Quarry to Rowan Quarry.

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This permit is valid for the life of the site or life of lease, if applicable, as defined by Session Law 2017-
209 and has no expiration date. However,all provisions of GS §74-51 and GS §74-52 still apply for new,
transferred,and modified mining permits.
III. Operating Conditions. GS §74-51.
1. Wastewater and Quarry Dewatering.
A. Any wastewater processing or mine dewatering shall be in accordance with the permitting
requirements and rules promulgated by the N.C.Environmental Management Commission.
B. Any stormwater runoff from the affected areas at the site shall be in accordance with any
applicable permit requirements and regulations promulgated by the Environmental
Protection Agency and enforced by the N.C.Environmental Management Commission. It
shall be the permittee's responsibility to contact the Stormwater Program to secure any
necessary stormwater permits or other approval documents.
2. Air Quality and Dust Control.
A. Any mining process producing air contamination emissions shall be subject to the
permitting requirements and rules promulgated by the N.C. Environmental Management
Commission and enforced by the Division of Air Quality.
B. During mining operations, water trucks or other means that may be necessary shall be
utilized to prevent dust from leaving the permitted area.
3. Buffer Zones.
A. Sufficient buffer(minimum 50 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. Environmental Management Commission.
4. Erosion and Sediment Control.
A. The operator shall notify the Mooresville Regional Office, Division of Energy, Mineral
and Land Resources, at least 48 hours prior to beginning any of the initial land disturbing
activities indicated in the approved application for a mining permit and any modifications
to this permit thereafter.
B. Adequate mechanical barriers including but not limited to diversions, earthen dikes,
sediment check dams, sediment retarding structures, rip rap pits, or ditches shall be
provided in the initial stages of any land disturbance and maintained to prevent sediment
from discharging onto adjacent surface areas or into any lake, wetland, or natural
watercourse in proximity to the affected land.
C. If detention time is not adequate in the sediment basins to remove the suspended rock and
soil particles,an appropriate amount of flocculates shall be added per the Division of Water
Quality's approval to prevent an offsite turbidity problem.

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D. All mining activities, including the installation and maintenance of all erosion and
sedimentation control measures, shall be conducted as indicated on the Mine Map(Sheet
1 of 4)and the Overall Layout Map(Sheet 3 of 4), both last revised January 9, 2014,and
the supplemental information received by the Land Quality Section on August 26, 2013,
October 18,2013,January 21,2014,February 28,2014,April 7,2015,and April 16,2015
with the following stipulations:
1)Three porous baffles shall be installed along the width in Basin 14 and Basin 15
to increase the efficiency of said basins.
2)Appropriately designed outlet stabilization shall be provided for Basins 14 and
15 to prevent erosion from occurring at said outlets.
3)Appropriately designed diversions shall be installed and maintained to direct all
runoff to Basins 14 and 15 to prevent off site sedimentation from occurring.
E. An erosion and sediment control plan(s)shall be submitted to the Department for approval
prior to any land disturbing activities not indicated on the revised erosion control plan or
mine maps submitted with the approved application for a mining permit and any approved
revisions to it. Such areas include,but are not limited to,expansion outside of the approved
pit area,creek crossings,or expansion of overburden or waste disposal areas.
5. Groundwater Protection.
Groundwater monitoring wells shall be installed and monitored as deemed appropriate by the
Department.
6. Permanently Marked Boundaries.
All affected area boundaries (78.89 acres) shall be permanently marked at the site on 100-foot
intervals unless the line of sight allows for larger spacing intervals.
7. Graded Slopes and Fills.
A. 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 off-site damage because of siltation, shall be planted, or otherwise provided with
groundcover,devices,or structures sufficient to restrain such erosion.
B. Overburden cut slopes along the perimeter of the quarry opening shall be graded to a
minimum 2 horizontal to 1 vertical or flatter and shall be stabilized within 60 days of
completion. Furthermore, a minimum ten(10)foot wide horizontal safety bench shall be
provided at the top of the rock and at the toe of any overburden slope.
C. Waste rock piles shall not be constructed with steep,near vertical side slopes. Side slopes
shall be constructed in such a manner as to provide for a stable, safe configuration at
reclamation.
8. Surface Drainage.
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.

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9. Blasting.
The operator shall monitor each blast with a seismograph located at a distance no farther than the
closest off site regularly occupied structure not owned or leased by the operator. A seismographic
record including peak particle velocity, air overpressure, and vibration frequency levels shall be
kept for each blast(except as provided under Operating Condition Nos. 11 and 13 of this permit).
The following blasting conditions shall be observed by the mine operator to prevent hazard to
persons and adjacent property from surface blasting:
10. Ground Vibration with Monitoring:
In all blasting operations,the maximum peak particle velocity of any component of ground motion
shall not exceed Figure 10-1(below)at the immediate location of any regularly occupied building
outside of the permitted area such as a dwelling house, church, school, or public, commercial,or
institutional building.
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11. Ground Vibration Without Monitoring:
In the event of seismograph malfunction or other condition which prevents monitoring, blasting
shall be conducted in accordance with the following formulas:

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W=(D/DS)2 (EQ. 8.1)
Ds=D/W1/2 (EQ. 8.2)
V= 160(DS)-'.6 (EQ. 8.3)
W = Maximum charge weight of explosives per delay period of 8.0 milliseconds or
more(pounds).
D = Distance from the blast site to the nearest inhabited building not owned or leased
by the mine operator. (feet).
DS Scaled distance factor.
V = Peak Particle Velocity(inches per second).
The peak particle velocity of any component shall not exceed 1.0 inch per second,for the purposes
of this Section.
12. Air blast With Monitoring:
Air blast overpressure resulting from surface blasting shall not exceed 129 decibels linear(dBL)as
measured at the immediate location of any regularly occupied building not owned or leased by the
operator outside of the permitted area such as a dwelling house, church, school, or public,
commercial, or institutional building, unless an alternate level based on the sensitivity of the
seismograph microphone as specified below is being used:
Lower Frequency Limit of Measuring System(Hz) Max Level(dBL)
0.1 Hz or lower-flat response 134 peak
2.0 Hz or lower-flat response 133 peak
6.0 Hz or lower-flat response 129 peak
13. Air blast Without Monitorina:
In the event of seismograph malfunction or other condition which prevents monitoring, blasting
shall be conducted in accordance with the following formulas:
U= 82 (D/W'-")-i.2 (EQ 8.4)
To convert U (psi)to P (dBL):
P=20 x log(U/2.9x 10-9) (EQ 8.5)
Confined Air blast/Overpressure (dBL) for quarry situation:
A=P- 35 (EQ8.6)
U = Unconfined air overpressure(pounds per square inch).
W = Maximum charge weight of explosives per delay period of 8.0 milliseconds
or more (pounds).
D = Distance from the blast site to the nearest inhabited building not owned or
leased by the mine operator(feet).
P = Unconfined air overpressure(decibels).

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A = Air blast or air overpressure for typical quarry situations(decibels).
The air blast/overpressure shall not exceed 129 decibels, for the purposes of this Section.
14. Record Keeping:
The operator shall maintain records on each individual blast describing:
i. date and time of the blast.
ii. the total number of holes.
iii. pattern of holes and delay of intervals.
iv. depth and size of holes.
V. type and total pounds of explosives.
vi. maximum pounds per delay interval.
vii. amount of stemming and burden for each hole.
viii. blast location.
ix. distance from blast to closest offsite regularly occupied structure.
X. weather conditions at the time of the blast.
Records shall be maintained at the permittee's mine office and copies shall be provided to the
Department upon request.
15. Excessive Ground Vibration/Air blast Reporting_
If ground vibration or Air blast limits are exceeded,the operator will immediately report the event
with causes and corrective actions to the Department. Use of explosives at the blast site that
produced the excessive reading shall cease until corrective actions approved by the Department are
taken. However, blasting may occur in other approved areas within the permitted boundary.
Authorization to blast at the blast site may be granted at the time of the verbal reporting of the high
ground vibration or high air blast reading if the circumstances justify verbal approval. Failure to
report will constitute a permit violation.
16. Flyrock Prevention:
The operator shall take all reasonable precautions to ensure that flyrock is not thrown beyond areas
where the access is temporarily or permanently guarded by the operator. Failure to take corrective
measures to prevent flyrock and repeated instances of flyrock shall be considered a violation of the
Mining Permit.
17. Flyrock Reportin&
Should flyrock occur beyond the permitted and guarded areas,the operator shall immediately report
the incident to the Department. Further use of explosives on the mine site shall be suspended until
the following actions have been taken:
i. A thorough investigation as to the cause(s)of the incident shall be conducted.
ii. A report detailing the investigation shall be provided to the Department within 10
days of the incident. The report shall,at a minimum,document the cause(s)of the
incident along with technical and management actions that will be taken to prevent
further incidents. The report shall meet with the approval of the Department before
blasting may resume at the mine site.

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18. Studies:
The operator shall provide to the Department a copy of the findings of any seismic studies
conducted at the mine site in response to an exceedance of a level allowed by these blasting
conditions. The operator shall make every reasonable effort to incorporate the studies'
recommendations into the production blasting program.
19. Notice:
The operator shall,when requested by the Department,give 24-hour advance notice to the Division
of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources' Regional Office prior to any blast during a period for
which notice is requested.
Extra care shall be taken to accurately complete the"Blast Record"for each blast. In addition,the
seismograph shall be tested prior to ensure proper working condition.
All "trim" shots shall be completed during normal work hours, 8:00 am to 4:30pm on weekdays
only.
Methods of"trimming"blocks,other than the use of detonation cord,such as plugs and feathers,
shall be used to reduce air overpressure readings.
20. High Wall Barrier
A. A physical barrier consisting of chain link fencing or granite blocks/large boulders placed
end-to-end or fencing shall be maintained at all times at the mining permit boundary to
prevent inadvertent public access. In addition, a minimum 10 foot wide horizontal safety
bench shall be provided at the junction between the top of rock and the toe of any
overburden cut slope.
B. Waste rock blocks shall only be placed in the buffer zone in order to block off an off-road
vehicle trail located at the east side of the permitted area. Such blocks shall be placed in a
stable configuration.
21. Visual Screening.
A. Existing vegetation shall be maintained between the mine and public thoroughfares to
screen the operation from the public. Additional screening methods,such as constructing
earthen berms,shall be employed as deemed appropriate by the Department.
B. Vegetated earthen berms (consisting of only clean soil material) shall be located and
constructed as shown on the Mine Maps last revised January 9,2014.In addition to grasses,
long leaf and/or Virginia pines or other acceptable evergreen species shall be planted as
deemed appropriate by the Department to improve visual and noise buffering.
22. Buffer Between Mining Permit Boundaries and/or Right-of-ways.
All buffer zones shown on the Mine Maps last revised January 9, 2014 shall be maintained to
protest adjoining property. These buffer zones, with the exception of the installation of required
sediment control measures and approved earthen berms, shall remain undisturbed.

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23. Refuse Disposal.
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 Division of Energy,Mineral and Land Resources,Department
of Environmental Quality. The method of disposal shall be consistent with the approved
reclamation plan.
B. Mining refuse as defined by GS §7449(14)of The Mining Act of 1971 generated on-site
and directly associated with the mining activity may be disposed of in a designated refuse
area. All other waste products must be disposed of in a disposal facility approved by the
Division of Waste Management. No petroleum products, acids, solvents or their storage
containers or any other material that may be considered hazardous shall be disposed of
within the permitted area.
C. For the purposes of this permit, the Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources
considers the following materials to be "mining refuse" (in addition to those specifically
listed under GS §74-49(14)of the N.C.Mining Act of 1971):
i. on-site generated land clearing debris.
ii. conveyor belts.
iii. wire cables.
iv. v-belts.
V. steel reinforced air hoses.
vi. 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 Energy,
Mineral and Land Resources prior to commencement of such disposal:
i. the approximate boundaries and size of the refuse disposal area.
ii. a list of refuse items to be disposed.
iii. verification that a minimum of 4 feet of cover will be provided over the refuse.
iv. verification that the refuse will be disposed at least 4 feet above the seasonally
high-water table;and,
V. verification that a permanent vegetative groundcover will be established.
E. Used, clean concrete shall only be allowed on permitted quarry sites that have obtained a
valid air permit and are allowed to operate crushing operations for the purposes of recycling
and reuse provided that the following conditions are met:
i. Appropriate quality control measures shall be taken when the used concrete arrives
onsite to ensure that all such concrete processed onsite is clean, inert material.
ii. Used,clean concrete shall be temporarily stockpiled and processed within existing
approved affected areas draining to existing approved erosion and sedimentation
control measures.
iii. No used,clean concrete material shall be permanently disposed of onsite.
iv. Any foreign material that may be found within the used concrete must be separated
from the concrete and properly recycled or disposed off-site.
IV. Annual Reclamation Report and Annual Operating Fee Submittal. GS , 74-55.
An Annual Reclamation Report and Annual Operating Fee of$400.00 shall be submitted to the Department
by September 1 of each year until reclamation is completed and approved for release by the Department.

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V. Prior Approval Required for Plan Modification. GS §74-52.
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.
VI. Bonding. GS ,74-54.
The security, which was posted pursuant to GS §74-54 in the form of a $1,000,000.00 multi-site blanket
bond,is sufficient to cover the operation as indicated in the approved application. This security must remain
in force for this permit to be valid. The total affected land shall not exceed the bonded acreage.
VII. Archaeological Resources. GS
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 GS §70-3, "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.
VIII. Approved Reclamation Plan. GS §74-53.
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.
To comply with GS§74-53 the approved plan will provide:
1. Minimum Standards.
A. 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.
B. Provisions for safety to persons and to adjoining property must be provided in all
excavations in rock.
C. 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.
D. 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.
E. 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.

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F. 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.
2. Reclamation Conditions.
A. Provided further, and subject to the Reclamation schedule, the planned reclamation shall
be to allow the quarry excavation to fill with water,provide a permanent barricade(fence)
along the top of any high wall, and grade and revegetate any areas in unconsolidated
material.
B. The specifications for surface gradient restoration to a surface suitable for the planned
future use are as follows:
i. All areas of unconsolidated material such as overburden or waste piles shall be
graded to a 2 horizontal to 1 vertical or flatter slope and terraced as necessary to
insure slope stability.
ii. Any settling ponds and sediment control basins shall be backfilled, graded, and
stabilized or cleaned out and made into acceptable lake areas.
iii. The processing, stockpile, and other disturbed areas neighboring the mine
excavation shall be leveled and smoothed.
iv. Compacted surfaces shall be disced, subsoiled, or otherwise prepared before
revegetation.
V. No contaminants shall be permanently disposed of at the mine site. On-site
disposal of waste shall be in accordance with Operating Conditions Nos. III.23.A
through I1I.23.D.
vi. The affected land shall be graded to prevent the collection of noxious or foul water.
vii. Any waste rock piles remaining within the permit boundaries shall be permanently
stabilized as indicated on the Waste Area Reclamation Detail on the General
Details(Sheet 4 of 4)last revised June 28,2005.At all times,waste rock piles shall
be maintained in a manner so as to provide for a stable, safe configuration.
3. Revegetation Plan.
After site preparation,all disturbed land areas shall be revegetated as per the the following:
Permanent Seeding Specifications
Dates Species Rate. Lbs./Acre
February 15-April 1 Korean Lespedeza 10
Fescue 40
Redtop 1
Winter rye(grain) 15
April 1-July 31 Common Bermuda 50
August 1-October 25 Lespedeza(unscarified) 30
German millet 40
October 25-February 15 Rye(grain-temporary) 120

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Soil Amendments
Lime 2000 lbs./acre or follow recommendations from a soil test.
Fertilizer 1000 lbs./acre 8-8-8 or 10-10-10 or follow recommendations from a soil test.
Mulch All seeded areas shall be mulched using small grain straw at a rate of 2000
lbs./acre and anchored appropriately.
Whenever possible, disturbed areas should be vegetated with native warm season grasses such as
switch grass, Indian grass, bluestem, and gamma grass.
In addition,the permittee shall consult with a professional wildlife biologist with the N.C. Wildlife
Resources Commission to enhance post-project wildlife habitat at the site.
4. Reclamation Plan.
Reclamation shall be conducted simultaneously with mining to the extent feasible. In any event,
reclamation shall be initiated as soon as feasible after completion or termination of mining of any
mine segment under permit. Final reclamation, including revegetation, shall be completed within
two years of completion or termination of mining.
IX. Issuance and Modification Summary. GS §74-51 and GS §74-52.
This permit, issued to Piedmont Quarries, LLC,on May 16, 1995,transferred to Carolina Quarries,Inc.on
March 2, 1999, modified April 23, 1999, July 9, 1999, and January 28, 2005, renewed June 24, 2005,
modified May 30, 2006 and April 9, 2014, and renewed May 18, 2015, is hereby transferred to Vulcan
Materials Company, LLC this 191 day of April,2021-pursuant to G.S. 74-51.
Brian Wrenn, Director
Division of Energy, Mineral,and Land Resources
By Authority of the Secretary
Of the Department of Environmental Quality