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ROY COOPER
Governor
ELIZABETH S.BISER QU
Secretary
WILLIAM E.TOBY VINSON,JR. NORTH CAROLINA
Interim Director Environmental Quality
March 20, 2024
Brian North
Martin Marietta Materials, Inc.
PO Box 30013
Raleigh,NC 27622
RE: Belgrade Quarry
Mining Permit No. 67-01
Onslow County
White Oak River Basin
Dear Mr.North:
Your recent request to have the above referenced mining permit modified has been approved. The modification is
to increase the affected acreage at this site from 921 acres to 1026 acres as indicated in the application,on the map
last revised January 2024, and additional information received on February 5, 2024. The modification includes
increasing the affected area by 105 acres, an expansion of the current pit to the north after relocating a stream and
adding another pit to be mined in the south of the current pit. A copy of the modified permit is enclosed.
The conditions in the modified permit were based primarily upon the initial application. Modifications were made
as indicated by the modification request and as required to ensure compliance with The Mining Act of 1971. The
mine name and permit number shall remain the same as before the modification. 1 would like to draw your particular
attention to the following conditions where minor additions or changes were made: 111.3.13, 1I1.4.13, 111.5.A, VIII.3.
The issuance of a mining permit and/or any modification to it does not supersede local zoning regulations. The
responsibility of compliance with any applicable zoning regulations lies with you.
As a reminder,your permitted acreage at this site is 1531 acres and the amount of land you are approved to disturb
is 1026 acres.
Please contact me at(919)707-9207 if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
y��T
Adam Parr, PE
State Mining Engineer
AP/cc
Enclosures: Permit#67-01
cc: Dan Sams, PE
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 2 76 9 9-1612
919.707.9200

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
DIVISION OF ENERGY,MINERAL,AND LAND RESOURCES
LAND QUALITY SECTION
PERMIT
For the operation of a mining activity
In accordance with the provisions of N.C.G.S. §74-46 through 68,"The
Mining Act of 1971,"Mining Permit Rule 15A NCAC 05B,and other
applicable laws,rules,and regulations
Permission is hereby granted to:
Martin Marietta Materials, LLC
Belgrade Quarry
Onslow/Jones County- Permit No.67-01
for the operation of a
Crushed 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 abo_v_a-the-Ddpartment may institute other enforcement procedures
authorized by law.
I. Definitions. N.C.G.S. §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,N.C.G.S. §74-49.
II. Modifications. N.C.G.S. V4-52.
November 21, 1990: This permit has been modified to include 30 additional acres along the northeastern
property line across the White Oak River in order to expand the existing pit on the eastern side of White
Oak River as specified on the mine map dated August 1981,revised October 11, 1990,and received by the
Land Quality Section on October 18, 1990.
January 28, 1991: Reclamation Condition No.2B has been modified to allow a minimum pit slope of 1 '/2
horizontal to 1 vertical below the water level once the 4 horizontal to 1 vertical slope has been extended
below the water level to a depth of 6 feet.
May 20, 1998: This permit has been modified to increase the permitted acreage by 38.3 acres and allow
future pit expansion and the construction of a screening berm as proposed in the modification request and
indicated on the mine map last revised January 13, 1998.
May 10, 1999: This permit has been modified to incorporate the corrective measures outlined in Mr.Horace
Wilson's letter and attachments dated April 8, 1999, and April 14, 1999, with the stipulation that the
Washington Regional Land Quality Section Office be notified once all the required restoration work has
been completed.
April 7,2000: This permit has been modified to increase the permitted acreage by 164.01 acres and increase
the affected acreage.by 153.9 acres as indicated on the mine map last revised January 5, 2000. The

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modification also includes future pit expansion, the construction of a screening berm and the associated
Sediment and Erosion Control Plan dated February 24,2000.
August 1,2001: This permit has been modified to allow a portion of the current pit to be diked off for use
as a new Pit Clarification Pond and for the construction of a 15 foot high berm,access road,and associated
erosion and sedimentation control along a section of previous pit area now part of the White Oak River,as
depicted in the Mine Map dated December 11, 1997 and last updated July 16,2001.
July 16,2002: This permit has been modified to increase the permitted acreage to 1095.49 acres and the
affected acreage to 788.0 acres as indicated on the Mine Map received by the Land Quality Section on June
51)2002. The modification includes the expansion of the pit area to the east,including its associated erosion
and sedimentation control measures,as indicated on the aforementioned map,the design information dated
April 12,2002,and the Details Map received by the Land Quality Section on June 5,2002.
August 6, 2002: This permit has been modified to revise Operating Condition No. 5D so that the 19 acre
pit expansion may be initiated after 30 days of monitoring data from the observation wells has been
collected.
October 6,2011: This permit has been modified to increase the affected acreage to 799.0 acres as indicated
on the mine map dated July 21,2011. This modification includes the expansion of the pit area to the north
and east, as well as the associated erosion and sedimentation control measures, screening berms, and
buffers. In addition, the permit has been modified to provide an undisturbed buffer surrounding Leon's
Branch in the northern corner of the site.
January 23, 2013: This permit has been modified to add 53.02 acres to the eastern permit boundary as
indicated on the mine map last revised November 7, 2012, and received by the Land Quality Section on
December 10,2012. This modification includes the location of a portable plant,additional stockpile areas,
screening berms,and undisturbed buffers.
July 15, 2013: This permit has been modified to change the corporate name from Martin Marietta
Aggregates to Martin Marietta Materials, Inc.
January 26,2016: This permit has been modified to increase the permitted acreage to 1516.51 acres at this
site as indicated on the Mine Map last revised December 8, 2015. The modification includes the addition
of 368 acres of buffer land located southeast of the existing permit boundary.
December 1.2017: This permit has been issued for the life of site or the duration of the lease term.
February 5. 2020: This permit has been modified to increase the permitted acreage to 1531 acres and the
affected acreage at this site to 921 acres as indicated on the Mine Map reprinted January 2020. The
modification includes the addition of 64 acres to the permit boundary along the eastern permit boundary,
the expansion of the mine excavation into a portion of said addition, and the creation of stockpile area
within the backfilled sections of the southern pit area. The modification also includes the overall updating
of the mine map through GIS to current site conditions.
March 20,2024:This permit has been modified to increase the affected acreage to 1026 acres as indicated
in the application,on the Mine Map revised January 2024,and the additional information received February
5,2024. The modification includes expanding the current pit and adding a new pit south of the current pit
with access.
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 N.C.G.S. §74-51 and N.C.G.S. §74-52 still
apply for new,transferred,and modified mining permits.

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III. Operating Conditions. N.C.G.S. V4-51.
This Permit shall be subject to the provisions of the Mining Act, N.C.G.S. §74-46, et. seq., and to the
following conditions and limitations:
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.
C. Should documented impacts to wetlands occur as a result of the permitted mining
operation,a mitigation plan shall be submitted to the Department for review and approval.
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. 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.
B. Sufficient buffer 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.
C. Vegetated earthen berms/dikes shall be installed and maintained along the White Oak River
as per the details and specifications on the Mine Map last revised December 8,2015. Said
berms/dikes shall be 10 foot high with 4 horizontal to 1 vertical sideslopes and 20 feet wide
at the top. The sideslopes along the river shall have a 3 foot wide bench, 4 foot up from
the toe of the berm,and be properly stabilized.
D. All buffer zones shown on the Mine Map revised January 2024 shall be maintained to
protect adjoining property. These buffer zones, with the exception of the installation of
required sediment control measures and approved earthen berms,shall remain undisturbed.
4. Erosion and Sediment Control.
A. 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
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B. All mining activities, including the installation and maintenance of all erosion and
sedimentation control measures,shall be conducted as indicated on the Mine Map reprinted
January 2020 and the supplemental information received January 9,2020.
C. Quarterly inspections shall be conducted by the permittee or its designated agent along the
toe of the waste containment areas along the White Oak River to ensure all erosion and
sedimentation control measures are functioning properly and that the containment berms
are structurally sound. Should problems be encountered during the inspections,corrective
actions shall be taken immediately. Documentation of these quarterly inspections shall be
kept on the mine site for future reference.
D. All mining activities, including dewatering activities and the installation and maintenance
of all erosion and sediment control measures as part of the 2024 modification,shall occur
as indicated in the application,on the mine maps revised January 2024,and the additional
information received February 5,2024.
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.
A. Two observation wells shall be installed and monitored as indicated on the Mine Map last
revised January 2024.
B. The observation wells shall be drilled wells cased into consolidated rock and grouted to the
surface. The wells(boreholes)shall be extended at least 50 feet below static water level,
or at least 50 feet into unweathered rock,whichever is deeper. The wells shall be secured
against unauthorized entry with a lockable cap. The necessary permits or approvals to
construct these wells shall be obtained from the N.C. Division of Water Quality.
C. The observation wells shall be monitored quarterly at the same day and approximate time
of day. The static water levels shall be measured with an accuracy of plus or minus 0.1
foot and shall be referenced to a datum point and a record of the water levels maintained.
The quarterly precipitation and the volume of pit water discharge shall also be recorded.
Copies of these records shall be maintained at the site and shall be provided to the
Department upon request. Static water level monitoring frequency may be increased or
decreased as deemed appropriate by the Department.
6. 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 all pit expansion 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.

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C. For any pit expansion after August 1981,any excavation below the safety bench shall be
maintained at a minimum 1 %Z horizontal to 1 vertical or flatter.
7. 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.
8. Blasting.
A. 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.III.8.0 and III.8.E 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:
B. In all blasting operations,the maximum peak particle velocity of any component of ground
motion shall not exceed Figure 8-1(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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C. In the event of seismograph malfunction or other condition which prevents monitoring,
blasting shall be conducted in accordance with the following formulas:
W=(D/DS)2 (EQ. 8.1)
DS=D/Wt/2 (EQ. 8.2)
V= 160(DS)-1-6 (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
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D. 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
E. 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/W0.33)-1.2 (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).
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.
F. 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.

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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.
G. 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.
H. 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.
1. 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.
H. 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.
J. 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.
K. 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.
9. Highwall Barrier
A physical barrier consisting of large boulders placed end-to-end or fencing shall be maintained at
all times along the perimeter of any highwall 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.
10. 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 shall be located and constructed as shown on the Mine Map
reprinted January 2020. 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
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11. 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 N.C.G.S. §74-49 (14) of The Mining Act of 1971 generated
on-site and directly associated with the mining activity may be disposed of in a designated
refuse area. All other waste products must be disposed of in a disposal facility approved
by the Division of Waste Management. No petroleum products, 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 N.C.G.S. §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
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IV. Annual Reclamation Report and Annual Operating Fee. N.C.G.S. §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.
V. Prior Approval Required for Plan Modification. N.C.G.S. §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. N.C.G.S. §74-54.
The security,which was posted pursuant to N.C.G.S. 74-54 in the form of a$1,000,000.00 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. N.C.G.S. §70-3.
1. Minimum Requirements.
A. Authorized representatives of the Division of Archives and History shall be granted access
to the site to determine the presence of significant archaeological resources.
B. Pursuant to N.C.G.S. §70-3, "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. N.C.G.S.
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 N.C.G.S. §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.

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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.
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 I 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
disposat of waste shall be in accordance with Operating Conditions Nos. II1.1 LA
through 111.1 I.D.
vi. The affected land shall be graded to prevent the collection of noxious or foul water.
3. Revegetation Plan.
After site preparation, all disturbed land areas shall be revegetated as per the Revegetation Plan
included on the Details Sheet of the mine maps revised January 2024:

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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. N.C.G.S. V4-51 and 574-52.
This permit, issued July 20, 1972, renewed March 31, 1982, modified November 21, 1990 and January 28,
1991, renewed April 29, 1992,modified May 20, 1998, May 10, 1999,April 7, 2000,and August 1,2001,
renewed and modified July 16, 2002, modified October 6, 2011, renewed August 20, 2012, and modified
January 23, 2013, July 15, 2013, January 26, 2016, December 1, 2017, and February 5, 2020, is hereby
modified this 20th day of March 2024 pursuant to N.C.G.S. §74-52.
By: -- 2 �
Adam Parr, PE, State Mining Engineer
Division of Energy, Mineral,and Land Resources
By Authority of the Secretary
Of the Department of Environmental Quality

NOTICE REGARDING THE RIGHT TO CONTEST A MINING PERMIT DECISION
Right of Persons Aggrieved to File a Contested Case for the Issuance of,or Modification to,a Mining Permit:
Pursuant to NCGS 74-61 and NCGS 150B,Article 3,a party or person aggrieved may file a contested case by filing
a petition under NCGS 150B-23 in the Office of Administrative Hearings within 30 days after the Division makes
the decision and posts the decision on a publicly available website.
General Filing Instructions: A petition for contested case hearing must be in the form of a written petition,
conforming to NCGS 15013-23, and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings, 1711 New Hope Church
Road, Raleigh NC, 27609,along with a fee in an amount provided in NCGS 15013-23.2. A petition for contested
case hearing form may be obtained upon request from the Office of Administrative Hearings or on its website at
https://www.oah.nc.gov/hearings-division/filing/hear'ing-forms. Additional specific instructions for filing a
petition are set forth at 26 NCAC Chapter 03.
Service Instructions: A party filing a contested case is required to serve a copy of the petition, by any means
authorized under 26 NCAC 03 .0102,on the process agent for the Department of Environmental Quality:
William F. Lane,General Counsel
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
1601 Mail Service Center
Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1601
If the party filing the petition is a person aggrieved other than the permittee or permit applicant,the party must also
serve the permittee in accordance with NCGS 15013-23(a).
Be aware that other rules or laws may apply to the filing of a petition for a contested case. Additional information
is available at littps://www.oah.iic.gov/iieai-ings-divisionlhearina.process/filing-contested-case. Please contact the
Office of Administrative Hearings at(984) 236-1850 or oah.postmaster R oah.nc.Lyov with all questions regarding
the filing fee and/or the details of the filing process.