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Mine Permit Modification Altapass Mine — Mining Permit No. 61-16 The Quartz Corp USA 111 Mitchell County, North Carolina .�*�.XN;WGAf?p�,,�`- S&ME Project No. 213314 ss/o �_ :a SEAL ' 03,320N El - P/CH. PREPARED .• The Quartz Corp USA • . . . Spruce Pine, North Carolina 28777 2016 Ayrsley Town • Charlotte, NC 28273 March 22, 2024 = 0 III March 22, 2024 North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality 1612 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1612 Attention: Mr. Adam Parr, PE—Assistant State Mining Engineer Reference: Mine Permit Modification— Response to Comments Altapass Mine— Mining Permit No. 61-16 The Quartz Corp USA Mitchell County, North Carolina S&ME Project No. 213314 Dear Mr. Parr: S&ME has received and reviewed the comments for the above referenced mining permit application provided via email between the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ), and Jeffery Curtis of The Quartz Corp (TQC) on January 23, 2024. S&ME has provided the following responses to the requested modifications. Please find NCDEQ's comments in bold and italics, and S&ME's response follows: NCDEQ Comment No. 1:Please label the names of owners of record of all tracts of land adjoining the permit boundary, on the mine map. The mine maps provided only labeled the PIN and provided no table to cross reference the owners name with the PIN Please be sure that this map shows the existing permitted boundary and the proposed boundary. If the boundary survey map is to be used as the adjoining landowner map,please be sure to verify that the names on the map match those owners notified. S&ME Response 1:The names of owners of record of tracts of land adjoining the permit boundary have been added to Appendix III — Drawings (Drawing Nos. 1, 2, and 3). Drawing 2 shows the existing and proposed permit boundaries. NCDEQ Comment No. 2:Please provide proof, such as copy of the signed return receipts from certified mail, that all adjoining landowners and the chief administrative officer of each county and municipality have been properly notified. Notice for SECKEL WILLIAM, and POWELL J DEWEY ESTATE was not provided. S&ME re-sent notifications to adjoining landowners including William Seckel, the Powell J. Dewey Estate, and Mr.Allen Cook who is the Chief Administrative Officer for Mitchell County. These individuals were not previously notified. A figure and table summarizing the notified adjoining landowners and proof of landowner notification consisting of USPS electronic delivery notification has been added to Appendix V. NCDEQ Comment No. 3: The parcel labeled"Tract 3", on the boundary survey, across Altapass Hwy., was previously included within the permit boundary, however it does not appear with the permit boundary on the last revised set of maps. Please clarify if this parcel is proposed to be removed from the permit boundary. Please provide a mine map with the entire proposed permit boundary and account for all acreages in the acreage table. S&ME Response 3: Tract 3 was added to the permit boundary as shown in the Drawings in Appendix III. S&ME, Inc.12016 Ayrsley Town Blvd.,Suite 2-A I Charlotte, NC 282731 p 704.523.4726 1 www.smeinc.com E s— Mine Permit Modification - Response to Comments Aw�, Altapass Mine- Mining Permit No. 61-16 Mitchell County, North Carolina S&ME Project No. 213314 NCDEQ Comments No. 4: Your response to that last request for additional information stated that there will be no explosives used for the activities described in the modification application. Please be advised that the application is requesting information that describes the activities for the entirety of the operation, not limited to the activities for the proposed changes. Please verify that there will be no blasting on site whatsoever. S&ME Response 4:The North Carolina Mining Permit Application is included as Appendix IV. The response to Question 11 has been modified to acknowledge the potential for use of explosives during freshwater reservoir construction. The design of this feature is currently in progress and will be addressed with a subsequent Mine Permit Modification application package. Please contact us at your earliest convenience if you have any questions or need additional information. Sincerely, 5&ME, Inc. Ty Brooks, E.I. Cedric H. Ruhl, P.E. Project Engineer Senior Engineer cbrooks@smeinc.com cruhl@smeinc.com Senior Review by: Christopher J. L. Stahl, P.E. (Principal Engineer/Vice President Attachments: Mine Permit Modification application package March 22, 2024 2 Mine Permit Modification — Response to Comments s Altapass Mine— Mining Permit No. 61-16 r The Quartz Corp USA Mitchell County, North Carolina S&ME Project No. 213314 Table of Contents 1.0 INTRODUCTION.............................................................................................................1 1.1 Existing and Proposed Land Use.................................................................................................1 1.2 Additional Parcel............................................................................................................................2 2.0 NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES..............................................................2 2.1 Stream and Wetland Delineation.................................................................................................2 2.2 Threatened and Endangered Species Habitat Assessment.......................................................3 2.1.1 Gray Bat............................................................................................................................................4 2.1.2 Northern Long-eared Bat..................................................................................................................5 2.1.3 Tricolored Bat....................................................................................................................................6 2.1.4 Bog Turtle.........................................................................................................................................6 2.1.5 Appalachian Elktoe............................................................................................................................7 2.1.6 Monarch Butterfly.............................................................................................................................7 2.1.7 Virginia Spiraea................................................................................................................................7 2.1.8 Rock Gnome Lichen...........................................................................................................................8 2.3 Scoping Letters to Regulatory Agencies .....................................................................................8 2.4 Cultural Resources.........................................................................................................................9 3.0 PERMITTING....................................................................................................................9 3.1 Mine Permit Modification.............................................................................................................9 3.1.1 Buffers...............................................................................................................................................9 3.1.2 Denial Criteria..................................................................................................................................9 3.1.3 Reclamation Bond...........................................................................................................................11 3.1.4 Calculations.....................................................................................................................................12 3.1.4.1 Stormwater Management................................................................................................................12 3.1.4.2 Temporary Holding Basin...............................................................................................................12 3.2 NCDOT Driveway Permit...........................................................................................................12 3.3 401/404 Permit...............................................................................................................................12 3.4 NPDES Wastewater Permit.........................................................................................................13 March 22, 2024 i Mine Permit Modification - Response to Comments s Altapass Mine- Mining Permit No. 61-16 r The Quartz Corp USA Mitchell County, North Carolina S&ME Project No. 213314 4.0 CONSTRUCTION..........................................................................................................13 4.1 Construction Sequencing............................................................................................................13 4.1.1 Construction...................................................................................................................................13 4.1.2 E&SC and Construction (Stream/Culvert Installation).................................................................14 4.1.3 E&SC and Construction (Temporary Holding Basin)....................................................................15 4.1.4 Close Out.........................................................................................................................................15 4.2 Erosion and Sediment Control...................................................................................................16 Figures Figure 1 -Site Vicinity Quadrangle Map Figure 2-Site Vicinity Highway Map Appendices Appendix I-Existing Mine Permit Map Appendix II-Property Boundary Survey Appendix III-Mine Permit Modification Drawings Appendix IV-North Carolina Mining Permit Application Appendix V-Public Notification Documentation Appendix VI-Reclamation Bond Appendix VII-Scoping Letters and Responses Appendix VIII-Archaeological Survey Appendix IX-NCDOT Driveway Permit Figure and Approval Appendix X-Calculations Appendix XI-NPDES Wastewater Permit Submittals March 22, 2024 ii Mine Permit Modification - Response to Comments Altapass Mine- Mining Permit No. 61-16 �r The Quartz Corp USA �. Mitchell County, North Carolina S&ME Project No. 213314 1.0 INTRODUCTION S&ME, Inc. (S&ME) is pleased to submit this Mining Permit Modification on behalf of The Quartz Corp USA (Quartz Corp). Quartz Corp has an active mining permit (Permit No. 61-16) for their Altapass Mine Site in Spruce Pine, Mitchell County, North Carolina. The most recent permit modification was approved on June 19, 2007. Quartz Corp intends to construct a temporary holding basin on the land covered by the active permit, add one additional parcel (PIN: 0799-09-16-2177) which is contiguous to the active permit, and construct an improved access road from Highway 226 across the additional parcel. Quartz Corp is in the process of evaluating several potential grading alternatives for a freshwater reservoir that will be constructed within the permit boundary. The freshwater reservoir is necessary to provide suitable water during time periods when the water in Grassy Creek is too turbid for use in mineral processing operations. A subsequent Mine Permit Modification application package will be submitted upon selection and design of the freshwater reservoir configuration. The subsequent Mine Permit Modification application package will demonstrate how the improved access road from Highway 226 shown in this application will be extended to the proposed reservoir location. No stream or wetland impacts will be conducted prior to receipt of both a Mining Permit and applicable 404/401 permits. 1.1 Existing and Proposed Land Use The project area is located in Spruce Pine, Mitchell County, North Carolina as shown on Figures 1 and 2. The existing land conditions generally consist of steep wooded terrain south of the North Toe River, and industrial and residential areas north of the North Toe River.The existing permitted land use is shown on the existing Mining Map included as Appendix I and consists of stockpile and processing facilities north of the North Toe River; processing, excavation, and stockpile areas on the east side of Grassy Creek near the confluence of the North Toe River, and relatively large areas of unallocated land abutting the east and west banks of Grassy Creek.The existing permitted limits do not include access to North Carolina Highway 226. A new property boundary survey was conducted as part of this Mine Permit Modification and is included as Appendix II. The proposed land use is shown on the Drawings in Appendix III and includes construction of a lined temporary holding basin with associated pump and pipe infrastructure and an improved access road from Highway 226.The temporary holding basin consists of an approximately 950,000-gallon reservoir with a double-liner system that can temporarily store wastewater effluent during outages of the primary treatment system. The wastewater stored in the basin will be pumped back to the treatment system as early as practical. The emergency basin will not require clearing to construct. Erosion and sediment control measures will be installed prior to land disturbance and will remain in place until the tributary drainage area is stabilized with permanent ground cover. The design, including final grading plans are subject to change pending incorporation of geotechnical information that was obtained from recent drilling activities. The proposed land use does not include mining for commercial activities. March 22, 2024 1 Mine Permit Modification— Response to Comments Altapass Mine— Mining Permit No. 61-16 The Quartz Corp USA III s Mitchell County, North Carolina E S&ME Project No. 213314 1.2 Additional Parcel The proposed Mining Permit Modification includes the addition of one parcel between the currently permitted mining limits and NC Highway 226 to provide highway access. The parcel is shown on the Drawings in Appendix III and described in the North Carolina Mining Permit Application in Appendix IV. The parcel ID and acreage are summarized as follows: Parcel ID = 0799-09-16-2177. Area = 6.56 acres. Property owners adjacent to the proposed additional parcel have been notified as required. The Chief Administrative Officers for the Town of Spruce Pine and Mitchell County have also been notified. A figure and table showing notified landowners and proof of notification is provided in Appendix V. 2.0 NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES S&ME has performed natural and cultural resources due diligence activities in the footprint of the proposed freshwater reservoir and access roads, summarized as follows. 2.1 Stream and Wetland Delineation S&ME performed a jurisdictional delineation to identify the location of jurisdictional Waters of the U.S. within the boundaries of the project areas in September 2022.Jurisdictional waters are those waters, including wetlands, which are subject to Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (CWA) under the federal regulatory authority of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), as well as Section 401 of the CWA under the regulatory authority of the North Carolina Division of Water Resources (NCDWR). Our approach to performing the jurisdictional delineation included: Assessment and documentation of site conditions as to the presence and/or absence of wetland areas, using the three-parameter approach (hydric soils, hydrophytic vegetation, and wetland hydrology) set forth in the 1987 USACE Wetlands Delineation Manual and appropriate Regional Supplement. Identification and demarcation of waterways (rivers, streams, and other jurisdictional linear features), lakes, and ponds, considered to be Waters of the U.S. under the jurisdiction of the USACE and NCDWR utilizing the North Carolina Division of Water Quality's (NCDWQ's) Stream Identification Method and Form (Version 4.11). Identification and demarcation of upland/wetland boundaries and waterway boundaries with sequentially numbered flagging. Relevant supporting information, including Mitchell County GIS data, U.S. Geological Survey(USGS) topographic maps, Mitchell County Topographic Maps, the Mitchell County Soil Survey, the U.S. Department of Agriculture publication Hydric Soils of the U.S., and representative aerial imagery were reviewed prior to conducting field work. Upon completion of the field delineation, the delineated boundaries were located in the field with a Trimble© GeoXH Global Positioning System (GPS) unit capable of sub-meter accuracy. March 22, 2024 2 Mine Permit Modification — Response to Comments Altapass Mine— Mining Permit No. 61-16 �r The Quartz Corp USA �. Mitchell County, North Carolina S&ME Project No. 213314 The location of potentially jurisdictional streams and wetlands are shown on the Drawings in Appendix III. The design including final grading plans are subject to change pending receipt of topographic survey information. Impacts to streams and wetlands have been minimized and will be avoided where possible. Stream and wetland impacts will be permitted as described in Section 3.3 of this report. 2.2 Threatened and Endangered Species Habitat Assessment To determine compliance with applicable sections of the ESA of 1973 (16 USC 1531-1543), S&ME biologists visited the site in September 2022 to conduct surveys for relevant federally protected species. Prior to the site visit, S&ME submitted a request for information to the NC Natural Heritage Program (NCNHP). The NCNHP responded with a report dated August 15, 2022 that listed element occurrences, natural areas, and managed areas within a one-mile radius of the project area. The report identified two element occurrences, neither of which hold federal protection status, and one natural area within the project area. No managed areas were recorded within the project area. The report identified eight element occurrences, none of which hold federal protection status, two natural areas, and seven managed areas within one mile of the project area.Three of the managed areas are owned by the State of North Carolina. S&ME also consulted the US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) Information for Planning and Consultation (IPaC) system for a list of species that are known or expected to be near the assessment area.The IPaC report identified the species listed in Table 1 as having potential to be directly or indirectly affected by activities in the project area. Table 1:Federally Listed Species Summary Foraging habitat present. No caves/portals observed.Site Gray Bat Myotis grisescens Endangered clearing for construction will occur outside of maternity roosting season for bats. Northern Myotis Foraging habitat present. No caves/portals observed.Site Long-eared Bat septentrionalis Threatened clearing for construction will occur outside of maternity roosting season for bats. Proposed Foraging habitat present. No caves/portals observed.Site Tricolored Bat Perimyotis subflavus Endangered clearing for construction will occur outside of maternity roosting season for bats. f Clemmy s Similarity o Bog Turtle Appearance No habitat observed within project LOD. muhlenbergiily of (Threatened) Appalachian Alasmidonta Endangered Suitable habitat observed in Grassy Creek. No impacts to Elktoe raveneliona creek proposed. Monarch Butterfly Danous plexippus Candidate No open fields or meadows observed on-site. March 22, 2024 3 Mine Permit Modification — Response to Comments Altapass Mine— Mining Permit No. 61-16 The Quartz Corp USA III s Mitchell County, North Carolina E S&ME Project No. 213314 Common Name Scientific Na AMR ederal Status M& abitat Observed • Virginia Spiraea Spiraea virginiana Threatened Potential habitat along lower portions of Grassy Creek. LOD sited to avoid these areas. Rock Gnome Gymnoderma lineare Endangered No habitat observed. Lichen Descriptions of the relevant species taken from USFWS sources are provided below. 2.1.1 Gray Bat Status: Endangered Biological Determination: May Affect, Not Likely to Adversely Affect Gray bat has unicolored dorsal fur (gray after the mid-summer molt, at other times sometimes chestnut brown or russet), paler below, with hairs darker basally;wing membrane (gray) connects to the foot at the ankle.There is a distinct sagittal crest on the skull. Gray bat is most likely to be confused with M. lucifugus, M. sodalis, M. austroriparius, and M. septentrionalis. It is distinguished from these by uniform-colored dorsal fur from base to tip (all others have contrasting shades, bi- or tri-colored dorsal fur) and by attachment of wing membrane at the ankle, not at base of toe. Mating occurs in September-October.Adult females store sperm through the winter and become pregnant soon after emergence from hibernation. One young is born late in May or in early June. Larger colonies are more successful in raising young. Most young are able to fly in 20-35 days, depending on colony size. Individual females typically do not produce young until their second year. Recorded maximum longevity approximately 14-17 years but may be longer. Maternity colonies include from a few hundred to many thousands of individuals. Wintering caves often are hundreds of kilometers from summer range. Individuals regularly migrate 10-270 miles between summer maternity sites and winter hibernacula. In some areas, the same caves are used in winter and summer; in other areas (e.g., Missouri, Arkansas) many caves used in summer are vacant in winter. Females depart wintering caves in late March and early April, males in late April and May. Evidence suggests that bats migrate in small flocks (Barbour and Davis 1969). Small caves may be used as rest stops. Gray bats show strong philopatry to both summering and wintering sites. Roost sites are nearly exclusively restricted to caves throughout the year, though only a few percent of available caves are suitable. Winter roosts are in deep vertical caves with domed halls. Large summer colonies utilize caves that trap warm air and provide restricted rooms or domed ceilings; maternity caves often have a stream flowing through them and are separate from the caves used in summer by males. In the summer, maternity colonies prefer caves that act as warm air traps or that provide restricted rooms or domed ceilings that are capable of trapping the combined body heat from thousands of clustered individuals. Undisturbed summer colonies may contain up to 250,000 bats, and average 10,000 to 25,000. Summer caves are nearly always located within 0.6 mile of a river or reservoir over which the bats forage. March 22, 2024 4 Mine Permit Modification — Response to Comments Altapass Mine— Mining Permit No. 61-16 �r The Quartz Corp USA �. Mitchell County, North Carolina S&ME Project No. 213314 Young often feed and take shelter in forest areas near the entrance to cave roosts. Foraging is generally parallel to streams, over the water at heights of 6 to 9 feet.The energy demands on adult females are tremendous during lactation, and individual females sometimes feed continuously for seven or more hours per night. They feed mostly upon flying insects, including mayflies and beetles. S&ME's assessment of the project area did not identify caves or portals that would serve as suitable roost sites within the proposed limits of disturbance. However, according to the USGS Mineral Resources online spatial database, one mine was identified on the site, and ten other mines are recorded in a 0.50-mile radius of the project area.The mine site recorded on the site is identified as the C.W.Allen Prospect of unknown operator type (35.90203, -82.06928). The record likely relates to surface excavation that occurred along the western project area boundary. Although no evidence of caves, mine shafts or portals were observed on-site, the project area contains suitable foraging habitat for this species. Primary clearing activities will be scheduled outside of March 15- November 1, thereby avoiding the gray bat's period of highest activity. 2.1.2 Northern Long-eared Bat Status:Threatened Biological Determination: May Affect, Not Likely to Adversely Affect The northern long-eared bat (Myotis septentrionalis) is a medium-sized bat about three to 3.7 inches in length but with a wingspan of 9 to 10 inches.This bat generally is associated with old-growth forests composed of trees 100 years old or older. It relies on intact interior forest habitat, with low edge-to-interior ratios. Relevant late- successional forest features include a high percentage of old trees, uneven forest structure (resulting in multilayered vertical structure), single and multiple tree-fall gaps, standing snags, and woody debris. Foraging occurs within forests, along forest edges, over forest clearings, and occasionally over ponds. Eleven individuals (10 males, 1 female) tagged with chemical lights observed during the summer in Missouri, foraged almost exclusively among the trees of hillside and ridge forests, rather than utilizing floodplain and riparian forests; frequently foraging occurred within one to three meters of the ground. Foraging bats doubled back frequently and only slowly moved out of the observation area. In Iowa, females were found primarily foraging in mature deciduous uplands with adjacent deep ravines and in a disturbed riparian area with an adjacent floodplain and agricultural lands. Hibernation occurs primarily in caves, mines, and tunnels, typically those with large passages and entrances, relatively constant and cool temperatures, high humidity, and no air currents. Hibernators frequently roost in crevices, drill holes, and similar sites where they may be overlooked during surveys but roosting in the open is not uncommon.A lack of suitable hibernacula may prevent occupancy of areas that otherwise have adequate habitat. Although no evidence of caves, mine shafts or portals were observed on-site, the project area contains suitable foraging habitat for this species. March 22, 2024 5 Mine Permit Modification — Response to Comments Altapass Mine— Mining Permit No. 61-16 �r The Quartz Corp USA �. Mitchell County, North Carolina S&ME Project No. 213314 Primary clearing activities will be scheduled outside of March 15- November 1, thereby avoiding the gray bat's period of highest activity. 2.1.3 Tricolored Bat Status: Proposed Endangered Biological Determination: May Affect, Not Likely to Adversely Affect The tricolored bat (Perimyotis subflavus) is the smallest bat within found in the eastern and midwestern states. It typically weighs about 1.5-3 ounces and its length is 3-3.5 inches from head to toe.The tricolored bat gets its name due to its pelage hair upon close examination being brown at the tip, yellow in the middle, and dark at the base.These bats have oblong ears. These bats also tend to be slow fliers with erratic and fluttering patterns while foraging. Tricolored bats appear to inhabit landscapes that are partly open, with large trees and plentiful woodland edges. They are found in a variety of terrestrial habitats, including grasslands, old fields, suburban areas, orchards, urban areas and woodlands, especially hardwood woodlands. They generally avoid deep woods as well as large, open fields. They require specific habitats for hibernating, roosting and foraging. These bats will hibernate in caves, mines and even buildings with variations in hibernation site selection by region. They also tend to occupy the very back of the caves and other hibernation sites, where temperature is highest and least variable, the walls of the cave are warmer, and humidity levels are higher. Tricolored bats will roost in a wide variety of habitats, again varying by region. They may be found in caves, crevices, trees and anthropogenic structures such as barns.They tend to feed over water bodies such as rivers or lakes, where insect populations are highest.They also tend to select for more open foraging sites, with higher canopies where canopies occur at all. Primary clearing activities will be scheduled outside of March 15 - November 1, thereby avoiding the gray bat's period of highest activity. 2.1.4 Bog Turtle Status: Similarity of Appearance (Threatened) Biological Determination: No Effect The bog turtle (Clemmys muhlenbergii) is the smallest turtle inhabiting North America. Its length typically does not exceed three to four inches and its weight is usually around four ounces. On its neck there is a orange/yellow patch coloration found which helps distinguish it from other turtles. This species emerges from its hibernation in early to mid-April and begin mating as early as May.A female typically lays a clutch of one to six small, white, elliptical eggs in a shallow nest of sphagnum moss or tuft of grass above the water line. After seven to eight weeks, the hatchlings emerge. Hatchlings often spend their first year near the nest. Bog turtles live in the mud, grass and sphagnum moss of bogs, swamps, and marshy meadows. These wetlands are usually fed by cool springs flowing slowly over the land, creating the wet, muddy soil needed by the turtles. March 22, 2024 6 Mine Permit Modification — Response to Comments Altapass Mine— Mining Permit No. 61-16 �r The Quartz Corp USA �. Mitchell County, North Carolina S&ME Project No. 213314 Species that are threatened due to similarity of appearance are not biologically endangered or threatened and are not subject to Section 7 consultation. However, the project as proposed should have no effect on bog turtles because the site does not contain suitable habitat for this species.Although some of the onsite wetlands can be characterized as seeps, they are either located in wooded areas or flow across the existing gravel access road where the substrate and duration of soil saturation is not likely considered conducive. 2.1.5 Appalachian Elktoe Status: Endangered Biological Determination: May Affect, Not Likely to Adversely Affect The Appalachian elktoe (Alasmidonta raveneliana) is a thin, kidney-shaped mussel with a shell that reaches a maximum length of 117 millimeters.The shell ranges in color from yellowish brown to dark brown. Dark green rays of varying widths occur on some shells of this species. The Appalachian elktoe inhabits relatively shallow, medium-sized creeks and rivers with cool, well-oxygenated and moderate-to-fast flowing water. It has been observed in a variety of substrate types including gravel mixed with cobble and boulders, in cracks within bedrock, and occasionally in relatively silt-free, coarse sand. The project as proposed may affect, but not likely to adversely affect the Appalachian Elktoe because the project site is located adjacent to suitable habitat for this species. However, the project has been designed to avoid impacts to Grassy Creek. 2.1.6 Monarch Butterfly Status: Candidate Biological Determination: No Effect The monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus) is reddish/orange in color with black vein like markings. It has a black border around its wings with white spots. In the spring and summer, the monarch butterfly's primary habitat is open field and meadows containing milkweed. In the winter it can be found on the coast of southern California as well as high altitudes of central Mexico. Species listed as candidate are not biologically endangered or threatened and therefore are not subject to formal Section 7 consultation. However, the project as proposed should have no effect on the monarch butterfly because the project site does not contain open fields or meadows. 2.1.7 Virginia Spiraea Status:Threatened Biological Determination: May Affect, Not Likely to Adversely Affect Virginia spiraea (Spiraea virginiana) is a shrub endemic to the southern Appalachians. This plant species that typically exists in clumps. Mature plants reach a height of three to ten feet.Young stems are greenish yellow to dark brown and mature stems are dark gray.The roots form a complex system. The creamy white flowers are in tightly packed bunches. March 22, 2024 7 Mine Permit Modification — Response to Comments Altapass Mine— Mining Permit No. 61-16 �r The Quartz Corp USA �. Mitchell County, North Carolina S&ME Project No. 213314 Habitat for the Virginia spiraea includes periodically flood-scoured banks of high-gradient mountain streams, meander scrolls, point bars, natural levees, and braided features of lower stream reaches, and occasionally near disturbed rights-of-way. This plant is often found on geologically active areas with erosion, deposition, and slumping, along rivers with dynamic flooding regimes, sandbars, scoured river shores and flat rocks with crevices. These areas also are associated with cobbles, boulders, and massive rock outcrops with sandy or clay soils and can be periodically xeric. These plants are often seen in silt, mud, and sand. In North Carolina, this species occurs along rocky bars at river edges. It grows between boulders and in fine alluvial sand and other alluvial deposits.These sites tend to be seasonally saturated. Portions of the lower edge of the banks along Grassy Creek exhibited potentially suitable habitat for this species. Although no populations of Virginia spiraea were observed, the assessment was not conducted during the optimal survey window, so the absence of this species cannot be definitely ruled out. However, the project should not affect adversely affect this species because the LOD does not encroach within portions of Grassy Creek's banks where potentially suitable habitat was observed. 2.1.8 Rock Gnome Lichen Status: Endangered Biological Determination: No Effect The rock gnome lichen (Gymnoderma lineare), of the reindeer moss family, grows in dense colonies of narrow, strap-like lobes, called squamules.The squamules are blue gray on the upper surface and typically shiny white on the lower surface. Near the base of the lobe, the color darkens to black.The squamules are less than one millimeter wide and one to two centimeters long.The small fruiting bodies occur at the tips of the squamules from July to September. The fruits are colored black or brown and no larger than one millimeter. The rock gnome lichen only grows in areas with a great deal of humidity, such as high elevations (above 5,000 feet) where fog often occurs or in deep river gorges at lower elevations. Habitat is restricted to vertical rock faces occasionally exposed to seepage water. This plant does well on moist, generally open sites with northern exposures but needs partial canopy coverage on southern or western aspect because it is intolerant of high- intensity solar radiation. This plant will also occur in high elevation coniferous forests, containing red spruce and Fraser fir, usually on rocky outcrop or cliff habitats present within. The project as proposed should have no effect on rock gnome lichen because the project site does not contain suitable habitat for this species. 2.3 Scoping Letters to Regulatory Agencies S&ME previously submitted scoping letters to the following regulatory agencies: North Carolina Division of Water Resources (NCDWR); North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office (NCSHPO); North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC); March 22, 2024 8 Mine Permit Modification — Response to Comments Altapass Mine— Mining Permit No. 61-16 r� The Quartz Corp USA Mitchell County, North Carolina S&ME Project No. 213314 United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE); and United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS). Responses were received from the regulatory agencies except for NCDWR. The scoping letters and responses are included in Appendix VII. A Phase 1 Archaeological Study was conducted based on comments from NCSHPO which is described in Section 2.4 of this report. 2.4 Cultural Resources S&ME conducted a Phase 1 Archaeological Study in the footprint of the proposed freshwater reservoir and access roads in October 2022. The Archaeological Study used both pedestrian and shovel test pit methods for identifying and evaluating archaeological sites for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP). One archaeological site, a historic house site, was identified and recommended as not eligible for inclusion in the NRHP. The Archaeological Study is included in Appendix Vill. 3.0 PERMITTING The proposed activities will require a Mine Permit Modification, NCDOT Driveway Permit, and 401/404 Permit, described as follows. 3.1 Mine Permit Modification The Mine Permit Modification document consists of this report and all associated attachments including Drawings and North Carolina Mining Permit Application. This Mine Permit Modification application includes buffers and addresses denial criteria as described below. 3.1.1 Buffers Buffers are shown on the Drawings in Appendix III. An undisturbed buffer of 25 feet is incorporated where the mine permit extents adjoin property not owned by The Quartz Corp, with the exception of the proposed driveway access at NC Highway 226 and existing developed areas north of the North Toe River. A buffer of 25 feet is applied to delineated streams and wetlands including Grassy Creek. The 25-foot buffer width is consistent with the existing Mining Permit as shown on the map included as Appendix I. Due to the nature of the site some construction activities will be conducted within streams, wetlands, and their buffers. Stream and wetland impacts will be permitted as described in Section 3.3 of this report. No stream or wetland impacts will be conducted prior to receipt of both a Mining Permit and applicable 404/401 permits. 3.1.2 Denial Criteria North Carolina General Statute (NCGS) §74-51(d) describes seven criteria that may be invoked to deny the permit modification. The following sections describe how this modification will not invoke any of the seven denial criteria. The denial criteria is provided in bold text and the description is provided in standard text. March 22, 2024 9 Mine Permit Modification— Response to Comments Altapass Mine— Mining Permit No. 61-16 The Quartz Corp USA III s Mitchell County, North Carolina E S&ME Project No. 213314 Criteria 1 - §74-51(d)(1) That any requirement of this Article or any rule promulgated hereunder will be violated by the proposed operation. The activities described in this Mine Permit Modification will not violate any requirements of NCGS Chapter 74 Article 7 or any rule promulgated hereunder. Criteria 2 - §74-51(d)(2) That the operation will have unduly adverse effects on potable groundwater supplies, wildlife, or fresh water, estuarine, or marine fisheries. The activities described in this Mine Permit Modification will not have unduly adverse effects on potable groundwater supplies, wildlife, or fresh water, estuarine, or marine fisheries. Criteria 3 - §74-51(d)(3) That the operation will violate standards of air quality, surface water quality, or groundwater quality that have been promulgated by the Department. The activities described in this Mine Permit Modification will not violate standards of air quality, surface water quality, or groundwater quality that have been promulgated by the Department. Erosion and sediment control measures will be installed prior to conducting land disturbance, and those E&SC measures will remain in place until stabilization of the tributary drainage area with permanent vegetation or as otherwise specified on the Drawings. Dust control measures will be utilized as required during construction to prevent significant amounts of wind-borne dusting. The temporary storage basin will incorporate two geomembrane liners to protect underlying soils and groundwater. Criteria 4 - §74-51(d)(4) That the operation will constitute a direct and substantial physical hazard to public health and safety or to a neighboring dwelling house, school, church, hospital, commercial or industrial building, public road or other public property, excluding matters relating to use of a public road. The activities described in this Mine Permit Modification will not constitute a direct and substantial physical hazard to public health and safety or to a neighboring dwelling house, school, church, hospital, commercial or industrial building, public road or other public property, excluding matters relating to use of a public road. March 22, 2024 10 Mine Permit Modification — Response to Comments Altapass Mine— Mining Permit No. 61-16 r� The Quartz Corp USA Mitchell County, North Carolina S&ME Project No. 213314 Criteria 5 - §74-51(d)(5) That the operation will have a significant adverse effect on the purposes of a publicly owned park, forest or recreation area. The activities described in this Mine Permit Modification will not have a significant adverse effect on the purposes of a publicly owned park, forest or recreation area. Criteria 6 - §74-51(d)(6) That previous experience with similar operations indicates a substantial possibility that the operation will result in substantial deposits of sediment in stream beds or lakes, landslides, or acid water pollution. Land disturbance associated with this Mine Permit Modification consists of construction activities that have a limited duration. Land disturbance will not be conducted until installation of relevant erosion and sediment control (E&SC) measures. E&SC measures will not be removed until the tributary drainage area is stabilized with permanent vegetation or as specified on the Drawings. Erosion and sediment control measures have been designed and specified in accordance with the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Erosion and Sediment Control Planning and Design Manual. Criteria 7 - §74-51(d)(7) That the applicant or any parent, subsidiary, or other affiliate of the applicant or parent has not been in substantial compliance with this Article, rules adopted under this Article, or other laws or rules of this State for the protection of the environment or has not corrected all violations that the applicant or any parent, subsidiary, or other affiliate of the applicant or parent may have committed under this Article or rules adopted under this Article and that resulted in a. Revocation of a permit, b. Forfeiture of part or all of a bond or other security, c. Conviction of a misdemeanor under G.S. 74-64, d. Any other court order issued under G.S. 74-64, e. Final assessment of a civil penalty under G.S. 74-64, [or] f. Failure to pay the application processing fee required under G.S. 74-54.1. The Quartz Corp (applicant) and its parents and subsidiaries are in substantial compliance with NCGS Chapter 74 Article 7 and other relevant laws of the state. 3.1.3 Reclamation Bond Quartz Corp currently holds a reclamation bond in the amount of one million dollars, which is the maximum amount required by statute. Reclamation bond information is included in Appendix VI. March 22, 2024 11 Mine Permit Modification— Response to Comments Altapass Mine— Mining Permit No. 61-16 The Quartz Corp USA III s Mitchell County, North Carolina E S&ME Project No. 213314 3.1.4 Calculations Engineering calculations were prepared to evaluate various aspects of the proposed features. The calculations are included in Appendix X and summarized as follows. 3.1.4.1 Stormwater Management Construction of the improved access road will require installation of stormwater features including: Culverts; Energy dissipators; and Temporary and Permanent Erosion and sediment control practices. The access road culvert crossing at an unnamed tributary to Grassy Creek has been designed to minimize changes from existing conditions upstream or downstream.The proposed dual 48-inch diameter reinforced concrete pipes will pass the anticipated flows from a 100-year, 24-hour storm without overtopping the access road. The receiving riprap energy dissipator has been designed to provide downstream stability for culvert outflows from the 100- year, 24-hour design storm. 3.1.4.2 Temporary Holding Basin The temporary holding basin will have an approximate operating volume of 950,000 gallons, with an additional two feet of freeboard. Filling and dewatering times were evaluated for a range of pump flow rates. The temporary holding basin will provide storage for 6 hours of plant operations assuming a constant inflow rate of 2,500 gpm. The design, including final grading plans are subject to change pending incorporation of geotechnical information that was obtained from recent drilling activities. 3.2 NCDOT Driveway Permit Construction of the freshwater reservoir and access roads includes a new driveway to provide access to the site from North Carolina Highway 226. The Quartz Corp received Driveway Permit Approval from the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) on November 10, 2022. The NCDOT approval letter and driveway permit figure are included as Appendix IX. 3.3 401/404 Permit Temporary and permanent impacts to jurisdictional waters will occur at an unnamed tributary to Grassy Creek as part of construction of an improved access road. The Drawings in Appendix III show field-delineated streams and wetlands and conceptual grades. Impacts to Waters of the U.S. (jurisdictional waters) are regulated by the USACE through Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (CWA). The Wilmington District of the USACE handles Section 404 regulatory review. Section 401 of the CWA grants corresponding regulatory authority to individual states. In North Carolina, the Section 401 regulatory agency is the NCDWR. March 22, 2024 12 Mine Permit Modification — Response to Comments Altapass Mine— Mining Permit No. 61-16 �r The Quartz Corp USA �. Mitchell County, North Carolina S&ME Project No. 213314 S&ME initially submitted a pre-construction notification (PCN) for Nationwide Permit (NWP) No.44 through the USACE Asheville Regulatory Field Office, and North Carolina's Water Quality Certification (WQC) General Certification (GC) No.4267 by the state but withdrew the PCN after discussion with USACE and NCDWR. A new PCN will be submitted after selection of a freshwater reservoir design alternative such that all proposed stream and wetland impacts related to site development can be considered at one time. No stream or wetland impacts will be conducted prior to receipt of both a Mining Permit and applicable 404/401 permits. 3.4 NPDES Wastewater Permit Quartz Corp has a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Waste Water Permit (NC0000353) that expired in 2016. Quartz Corp submitted a letter to NCDENR (now NCDEQ) on July 10, 2015 requesting renewal of the permit. The NCDEQ prepared a draft NPDES permit renewal on October 17, 2018 which was received by The Quartz Corp in 2020. Quartz Corp submitted a letter and supporting documents for a permit renewal application to the NCDEQ on May 4, 2018. The initial July 10, 2015 letter requesting renewal; the NCDEQ draft permit dated October 17, 2018; and the May 4, 2018 application are included in Appendix XI. 4.0 CONSTRUCTION 4.1 Construction Sequencing The proposed construction sequence is provided as follows: 4.1.1 Construction 1. Ensure all applicable permits have been obtained. No stream or wetland impacts will be conducted prior to receipt of both a Mining Permit and applicable 404/401 permits. 2. Notify the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ) Mining Program prior to land disturbance: Shawna Riddle, 828-296-4617, Shawna.Riddle@ncdenr.gov. 3. Hold pre-construction meeting if requested by NCDEQ. 4. Prior to any site disturbance activities (clearing, grubbing, grading, or excavation), install erosion and sediment control measures. Compost filter socks can be installed as a silt fence alternative if site constraints dictate. 5. Begin construction activities. Ensure all disturbed areas drain towards an installed erosion and sediment control device. 6. Place compacted fill to meet design grades where necessary. March 22, 2024 13 Mine Permit Modification — Response to Comments Altapass Mine— Mining Permit No. 61-16 �r The Quartz Corp USA �. Mitchell County, North Carolina S&ME Project No. 213314 7. Upon completion of construction stabilize disturbed areas in accordance with the seeding specifications or as shown on the Drawings. 8. Inspect all erosion control devices at weekly intervals and after every rainfall exceeding 1.0-in. within any 24-hour period to verify that they are functioning properly.Any accumulated sediment shall be removed and placed in a designated spoil disposal area. Conduct periodic inspections of all erosion and sedimentation controls and make any repairs or modifications necessary to assure continued effective operation of each device. 4.1.2 E&SC and Construction (Stream/Culvert Installation) 9. Temporarily remove E&SC measures to facilitate culvert installation. 10. Install coffer dams according to plans and dewater ditch using pumps and filter bags if necessary.Any dewatering shall be done through filter bags. 11. Contractor shall access stream for placement of coffer dam by foot within limits of disturbance shown on the plans. 12. Setup pumps interior of coffer dam, hoses, filter bags, intakes, and diffusers as shown on the detail and in a location as directed by the owner's on-site representative. 13. Prepare area for coffer dam by removing rocks and debris within streambed in order to prepare a level, depressed area for placement of coffer dams. Reserve any streambed material for replacement when coffer dams are removed. 14. Continue stacking sandbags as tightly as possible as shown on the detail until the upstream coffer dam is in place and secure. 15. Contractor shall ensure tight seal of sandbag coffer dam during all phases of installation. 16. Sandbags should be placed along the edges of the coffer dam to keep water from cutting around the coffer dam. 17. Concurrently, install the downstream coffer dam in the same manner. 18. With temporary dewatering piping, pump, filter bag, and compost filter sock in place, begin pumping water from between the coffer dams. Keep pump set up in place during construction to continue pumping if necessary. Additional pump equipment, filter bags, and compost filter socks should be on- hand in the event of storm events. 19. Contractor shall monitor weather and work in dry conditions to the best extent possible. Contractor is responsible for stabilizing the construction site to the best extent practical during a storm event. March 22, 2024 14 Mine Permit Modification — Response to Comments Altapass Mine— Mining Permit No. 61-16 r� The Quartz Corp USA Mitchell County, North Carolina S&ME Project No. 213314 20. Excavate for the culvert structure. Strip substrate and stockpile. Excavate subgrade soil and stockpile. Undercut and replace existing soft fill or residual soils beneath culvert area with compacted structural fill materials as required by pipe specifications. 21. The culvert structure shall be installed in accordance with manufacturers specifications. 22. Culvert backfilling shall be performed in accordance with the engineered fill/backfill requirements. 23. Where indicated, install coir matting, reinstall silt fence or compost filter sock, and install slope matting. 24. Finalize crossing construction activities per plans. 25. Remove timber mats (if utilized). 26. Remove downstream coffer dam (if utilized). Replace any stockpiled streambed material. 27. Continue pumping any sediment laden material through the filter bag. 28. Remove upstream coffer dam and replace stockpiled streambed material. 29. Apply soil amendments, seed, and mulch to remaining disturbed areas according to the seeding specifications. 4.1.3 E&SC and Construction (Temporary Holding Basin) 30. Excavate to design subgrade grades. 31. Smooth temporary holding basin irregularities of the subgrade as shown on the plans. Install the geomembrane liner per the manufacturers specifications. Extend liner into anchor trench as shown on the detail, and grade to final grades as indicated on the plans. Place compacted fill to meet design grades where necessary. 32. Install influent and effluent pipes from the temporary holding basin to the facility as shown on the plans. 4.1.4 Close Out 33. Finalize construction activities. 34. Seed, amend soils, and mulch disturbed areas with seeding. 35. Establish permanent vegetation in disturbed areas. 36. Upon establishment of permanent vegetation remove temporary erosion control measures, as applicable. Temporary matting, if used, shall be left in place. March 22, 2024 15 Mine Permit Modification - Response to Comments Altapass Mine- Mining Permit No. 61-16 �r The Quartz Corp USA �. Mitchell County, North Carolina S&ME Project No. 213314 4.2 Erosion and Sediment Control Land disturbance will not be conducted until installation of relevant erosion and sediment control (E&SC) measures. E&SC measures will not be removed until the tributary drainage area is stabilized with permanent vegetation or as specified on the Drawings. Erosion and sediment control measures have been designed and specified in accordance with the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Erosion and Sediment Control Planning and Design Manual. March 22, 2024 16 Figures 1. Site Vicinity Quadrangle Map 2. 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N 796000 1 Altapass Plant Updated Permit Map 01/02/07 Appendix II - Property Boundary Survey The Feldspar Corporation Randy Clark Berry Chapel Baptist Church Book of Instruments 269 at Page 55 Tract 3 Book of Instruments 537 at Page 946 Parcel I.D. No. 0799-06-38-7831 Parcel I.D. No. 0799-06-38-2709 Parcel I.D. No. 0799-06-38-5764 ��� Area = 1.710 Acres Plat Book 1 at Page 4 ������' . Manuel and Rebecca Biddix Berr Chapel Baptist Church •� �y> I oo Record of Deeds 140 at Page 616 LINE TABLE Y P P m I ��o� ,-� S / Parcel I.D. No. 0799-06-38-8703 Hwy 19E LINE BEARING LENGTH Book of Instruments 183 at Page 658 �1t1 �`�' . SO T�g?o���03 / / Manuel and Rebecca Biddix Altapass Li S47°19'09"W 13.00 Parcel I.D. No. 0799-06-28-9742 �dOO l Tie Line 00- O s r Site Hwy � •2 i N83°2529'E � �o \ • / ,Record of Deeds 140 at Page 6i4 To cS V Parcel I.D. No. 0799-06-38-8659 Burnsville L2 N42040'51"W 50.00 Feldspar Floation Corporation �s�. ti'�. �'' 37.5s' f, + / S42°4O'51 50.00' d�° 4 o �� Ronald Deyton Deed of Records 112 at Page 459 & sr�• / •l 0d 5� �Q, / �? l �cS A• 0� Existin 5 8" Reber Book of Instruments 232 at Page 62 Lee Wyatt Rd Parcel I.D. No. 0799-05-28-2763 �� s ` 0 g / Parcel I.D. No. 0799-06-38-8652 l B di 6' , A `� S, NCSR 1226 Surveyed by William E. Arrowood PLS. L-1510 9c� es 3 I A� \f 5 co Hieke St James Presnell Map No. 98-M-01-215 dated July 29, 1998 .9 d 4o °0 o�`U L1 y Hwy 226 CSX Railroad �y �o 6`b 0 J� _ 3Q Right Of Way Record of Deeds 130 at Page 254 Carters �� ��_ A• `�/ Existing \ Ridge NCSR Rd r' S87°O9'54'� Ado tiy 1" Pipe Existing Spikealrad / Parcel I.D. No. 0799-06-38-8652 Point located CO �• s 365.56' ON ° N42 40'51"W / ichard Smith • � N12°3945'E 1.14' � �� � i�� � •c'�. \ from an Existing 1/2" Conduit �2' S42 3212'E l`�u� �, RS, \/ 150.00' �cS O' �' ] Book of Instruments 588 at Page 592 d' o Tract 2 � r' c9 eS \ Parcel I.D. No. 0799-06-48-0513 ai �� 135.58' ooc'" ", T4r l -`-North Toe . . "� Area = 4.242 Acres 0 ° o-o�' , �' / �� Debbie Mckinney Dale Rd To River - CB=S86 45'22"W i� 0 6' �947°19'09'E 13.00' - - s84°z Book of Instruments 609 at Page 766 CD=7.72 �'� f0 ° Book of Instruments 259 at Page 448 NCSR 1106 Marion - - _ 4'05'E Tie \ _ c� rn o �-N42 40'S1"W \ , / Parcel I.D. No. 0799-06-48-0457 . \ 551.02' Lin_ - CB=N83°20'S4"W L=7.72 C srn- O 102.50' Vicinity Map CD=276.99 R=673.75 CB=N75°53'14"W Existing 1 i/4" The Feldspar Corporation The Feldspar Corporation 23 2� L=278.46 y CD=394.61 Iron Pipe ,� Book of Instruments 300 at Page 611 Record of Deeds 161 at Page 140 \\ �4B' R=780.25 c�� L=400.48 �llr Existing 1/2 Conduit Parcel I.D. No. 0799-06-48-0218 Parcel I.D. No. 0799-05-18-9542 ST3o �� R=673.75 S� N42°43'13"W N=798,449.49' Oy2', �J ° Surveyed b William E. Arrowood PLS. L-1510 Surveyed by William E. Arrowood PLS. L-1510 \\ O� CB=S75°I0 58"E 56 S86 25'40'W -.� ��s\206.90' E=1,094,055.06' Map No. 98-M-01-215 dated July 29, 1998 Map No. 91-M-01-104-4 dated January 30, 1991 �cr�6, �:� CD=215.92 2OB' \� CSX Raiboad 142 70 \547°2832"W The Feldspar Corporation L=215.97 Book of Instruments 518 at Page 375 .. R=3005.50 Tie Line �_ 149.86 CSX Railroad Parcel I.D. No. 0799-00-48-6159 g N86°25'40' 52391.422E Existumtgg Railroad Spike �� Surveyed by Stewart Leadbitter PLS S5815 33'E 90.03 / Ma No. ST-10031-OOC 142.70' ws 83°48'34"E 57.26' p CB=S83°20'54"E 1e's1�1„ S88°54'30T 90.98' N53°04'03"E The Quartz Corp USA CD=312.49 CSX Railroad ?eo, jv ° 38.77 Book of Instruments 634 at Page 594 Existing 1/2" Conduit \ �S's S0O 47 44� / i Parcel I.D. No. 0799-00-48-8082 \ �Nort L=314.15 Bsl, 63.50' Surveyed by Marvin J. Nunley PLS. L-4413 Toy' Rlper R=880.25 CB=S76012'56"E l92 �'l�, � Job No. 21-059 Dated May 13, 2021 CD=342.33 °BO' Tie I Tra e t 4 S31 Tie Existing ! oExisting 5/8" Reber L=347.62 100.00' \CB=N74°oToS"w _�_ I o Real Solutions Now LLC Area = 2.819 Acres R=573.75CD=269.09 s19°44 zo'W �► L=272.28 153.80' �• Book of Instruments 575 at Page 431 Alan Phillips et. al. _- Nol'th Toe R=512.12 I Parcel I.D. No. 0799-00-58-0152 River N49039'01"W 30.04' S, \_ �?I Surveyed by Marvin J. Nunley PLS. L-4413 Book of Instruments 515 at Page 394 �- 2° I t. Job No. 17-028 Dated February 8, 2017 Parcel I.D. No. 0799.09-18-4028 _ N3502257"W 63.01' ° 00�, Surveyed by David Biggerstaff PLS. L-3890 ✓ CB=N86 41 567E 2BBB0, I , , Map No. 98-M-01-106 Dated January 19, 1998 / CD=690,29 S77°O713'� 150.06 \ L=733.69 " ge 8C Existing 5/8" Rebar moo° N22°26'OO"W 138.49' R=610.25 1��� yO• 2 •�/ " 1I2 93 `' Re N77°O7'13"W 161.81' st,29 Y'6 - 15 Existing 5/8 Rebar .Q' N54°41'47"W 67.51' S��° N,�t9o9�s8g 99 /' �� North Toe River N55001'46"W 86.07' \ / \SI0053'07"W - Existing 5/8" Rebar \ ` S6505257"W 98.65 in Fence line \. ' ' 162.95' N=797,638.40' Existing 3/4" Iron Pipe ` S72°48 30"W E=1,091,320.49' _ in Fence Line N 9'22"W '' 114.86' The Feldspar Corporation S86°17'50' '-� o 7 182.2.38 S72°03 56"W Book of Instruments 238 at Page 185 c N77°2754"W S75023'15"W 111.35' Parcel I.D. No. 0799-00-67-1217 Alan English li 1781.50' o CQ 185.16 136.30 Surveyed by William E. Arrowood PLS. L-1510 ° Ma No. 94-M-01-100 dated January 10, 1994 Book of Instruments 282 at Page 197 S8718 04"W p Y Parcel I.D. No. 0799.09-06-8914 " 149.67' Surveyed By John E. Keen PLS. L-2991 Existing 1" Iron Rod // Existing 1 Rebar Map No. 97-110 MS dated March 24, 1997 at Fence Corner / / �j in Fence Line N=797,523.34' E=1,093,098.27' o,Cb , / / Notes: A •�0 Tract 1 �a 1. The precision of the unadjusted traverse is not less than 1:1O,0OO Area = 95.467 Acres / / /� 4° 2. Bearings are relative to NC NAD83/2011. 1 distances are horizontal measurements, and the area has been calculated by the coordinate geometry method. 3. A portion of this property is located in flood hazardous area. 4. There are no recoverable NCGS monuments within 2,000 feet of this property. 5. o denotes a 5/8" rebar or railroad spike set unless otherwise noted 6. a denotes a calculated point. / �/ •�� 7. - boundary lines. IAe 8. - • • -right-of-way lines. Jeffery Harding _ 9. ---- utility lines. Book of Instruments 340 at Page 23 \ 10.- - adjacent property lines. Parcel I.D. No. 0799.09-06-8914 Existing 1/2" Rebar \ 11 CO 11. tie lines. o Cn 12.- X- fence lines. Richard V. Buchanan \� 13. ro, utility pole. private So1VGrsrd lbed- 14. No title search has been performed by Mountaineer Land Surveying. Book of Instruments 143 at Page 46 - _ _ _ _ _ _ - - - - \ �� 15. No improvements located at time of survey. Parcel I.D. No. 0799.09-06-9766 �B� _ _ - - - - =� - \ 1 16. Revised September 27, 2023 to show boundary of Quartz Mica Facility Douglas Willis between tracts 2 and 4. 1 Book of Instruments 453 at Page 582 �'• ' / Parcel I.D. No. 0799.09-06-8201 " _ I Sibelco North America, INC. Existing 1 Iron Rod / / Surveyed By William E. Arrowood, PLS. L-1510 \ GOON / \ � � ,. •- � �' � � 11 Book of Instruments 591 at Page 631 Drawing no. 01-M-01-103 dated February 22, 2001 / \ Gr / $SSy �_• Parcel I.D. No. 0799-46-9993 eek �� • /' ,��. \ .� •` � Surveyed by Mallonee Surveying PLS-2419 Existing 5/8" Rebar N23015'26' l� / \I - July 23, 1977 N= "Temps" \\ 151.31' E=1,094 094,375.86' \ N80 5.92' �� �� This is a boundary survey of a portion Scale Factor=0.999939999 I / Dam \\ ,00 1 S89°59 O3"W recorded in Record of Deeds 105 at Page 527 s39°38'01"w \ % I i Exist' 1 2" Rebar 1960.66' 6719.15'(Grid) e'b `� mg / Existing 3/4" Pipe g N=796,597.91' \ ��O ��� �I E=1,093,664.71' as conveyed to Feldspar Milling Company, Inc. NCGS "Cemetery" / \ �1t II I N=797,671.24' 0 Book of Instruments 594 at Page 598 E=1,090,089.87' \ Scale Factor=0.99993707 30" White Oak I co sibeleo North America, INC. I Book of Instruments 591 at Page 631 609 a t Page 766 and 563 a t Page 254 S32*15'01'E� 5/8" Reber 10' online I Parcel I.D. No. 0799-25-7812 Bert Reed 1729.98' each way from 30" White Oak I nt = \ Surveyed By William E. Arrowood, PLS. L-1510 w i I \ Drawingno. 91-M-01-144 dated March 29, 1991 as conveyed to The Quartz Corp USA Book of Instruments 147 at Page 138 � tiI Parcel I.D. No. 0799.09-06-6670 e� � \ Book of Instruments 271 at Page 174, o CID' S1603323"E SURVEYORS CERTIFICATE g inni Be n `� \��' . .97' g � �107 I, Marvin J. Nunley, certify that this map was drawn under my 238 at Page 183,, Record of Deeds 161 at Page 140, , Existing 2" Pipe � •'�� ''� I\ supervision from an actual survey made under my supervision, 134 a t Page 65 and 144 a t Page 266 N=796,208.23' �• •ti �� Branch Private Gravel Road SO9014'55"E that the error of closure as calculated by latitude and departure E=1,091,012.92' 11 1 P. I \ �129.96' is not more than 1:10,000, that the boundaries not surveyed N10°43'08' '�- �: II are clearly indicated with their source, and that this map was as conveyed to The Feldspar Corportion 51.80, �� N72013'471W prepared in accordance with G. S. 47-30 as amended and that 112.99' I S87°18'34"E this map meets the requirements of The Standards of Practice I -/153.69' for Land Surveying in North Carolina (21 NCAC 56.1600). Record of Deeds 108 at Page 145 R=6155.00 `• �` /I' f This survey is of an existing parcel of land within the area of a o Existing5 8" Rebar Existin 5 8 Rebar county or municipality that has an ordinance that regulates CB=N54 O6'04"W ° \ / g / " parcels of land. Witness m original si nature, registration as conveyed to The Feldspar FI o t a ti on Corporation Inc. N54 54'02'E \ Sign P Yfg g �►- number and seal this 3rd day of _Januar CD=123.62 125.59 y -Y__ A.D., 20 23_ Jack Pittman Existin 1 2" o o� \ / �S55 05 38"W Toe River Valley Watch , Book of Instruments 648 at Page 148 Exist' Branch _... condui Unsigned PDF Co CAR for Parcel I.D. No. 0799.09-05-8949 1/2" e � i � � _ 238.99 Book of Instruments 646 at Page 569 g Copy P.L.S., L-4413 ;� '� �••S s••'�Ll �;, ,Y.• \ Parcel I.D. No. 0799-00-15-9449 O*E I04, Hwy 226 \ \ �• Surveyed By Marvin J. Nunley, PLS L-4413 NC Business License No. C-272i R4 QC•• Y - Th eQuartz Corp N61°O9'39"W Job No. 21-023 dated April 6, 2021 _ SEAL 100 Right of Way \ / 44.87' = * * = Dewey Powell Estate \. sign = L-4413 Book of Instruments 203 at Page 298 72013'47 V 15.00' :$• ��'•� Grass Creek Townshi Parcel I.D. No. 0799.07-15-1781 \ d Feldspar Milling Company L=400.34 �10% S17°04'36"W p g p Y Scale is 1 `150' (1:1800) - ..�• sugv`:�y�' 'y P 'R=1146.50 86.74' N Record of Deeds 105 at Page 527 0 75, 150, 300' 450' 600' �I •` Mi t eh ell County-North Carolina �+ Parcel I.D. No. 0799.00-27-3171 (Remainder) ''' J. � �` CB=N43031'2O"W\ NI \ S1802529"W I I II January3 2023 CD=398.31 William Seckel ° , , l= \ 137.37' j Sue Wiseman Mountaineer Land Surveying, P.A. Revised September 27 2023 N891318'W I Book of Instruments 358 at Page 904 Book of Instruments 543 at Page 184 2425' � N8901318"W Parcel I.D. No. 0799.09-15-5489 29 Summit Avenue-Spruce Pine-North Carolina-28777 (828) 765-5646 Job No. 22-144B REV Parcel I.D. No. 0799.09-15-2518 'Ile Surveyed By Robert Grindstaff PLS. L-1294 Appendix III - Mine Permit Modification Drawings MINING PERMIT MODIFICATION A TAPASS MIN � P RMIT NO . 61 �16 THE QUART CORP USA MITCHELL COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA SITE DATA PROJECT LOCATION: MARCH 22, 2024 PROJECT ADDRESS: P.O. BOX 309 CITY OR TOWNSHIP: SPRUCE PINE COUNTY: MITCHELL COUNTY ' STATE: NORTH CAROLINA Sn r, �'{� ' DRAWINGS i ZIP CODE: 28777 N N NUMBER TITLE 0 COVER LATITUDE: 35°54'07.2' N (35.902°) - � 1 OVERALL MINING MODIFICATION PERMIT BOUNDARY LONGITUDE: 82°03'50.4''W (-82.064°) 2 LAND USE PLAN 3 RECLAMATION PLAN REVIEWING AGENCY: 4 ENTRANCE CONSTRUCTION PLAN & PROFILE - INSET A NCDEQ REGIONAL OFFICE: ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE 5 TEMPORARY HOLDING BASIN CONSTRUCTION PLAN & PROFILE - INSET B 4 r _ r r 6 NOTES + J1 PROJECT SCHEDULE: a 7 NCG01 r - � r DATE TO BEGIN: SUMMER 2024 I- r 8 SEEDING SPECIFICATIONS DATE TO END: SUMMER 2025 Pei-I[ar 9 EROSION & SEDIMENT CONTROL DETAILS (1 OF 3) �;i�;;'.'t. 10 EROSION & SEDIMENT CONTROL DETAILS (2 OF 3) DISTURBANCE: • r Cc 11 EROSION & SEDIMENT CONTROL DETAILS Q OF 3) PROJECT TOTAL ACREAGE: 102.42 ACRES } 12 GENERAL DETAILS (1 OF 2) PROJECT DISTURBED ACREAGE: 3.15 ACRES SpTcc Fn r L PERMIT BOUNDARY _ 13 GENERAL DETAILS (2 OF 2) WATERBODY INFORMATION: �� J RIVER BASIN: FRENCH BROAD L WATERSHED: 601010801 RECEIVING WATERBODY: GRASSY CREEK WATERBODY INDEX NUMBER: 7-2-40 CLASSIFICATION: C; TR ta om WATERS OF THE U.S./STATE: JURISDICTIONAL FEATURES DELINEATED ON THE SITE BY I'� '� h �� I S&ME, INC. IN SEPTEMBER 2022 AND NOVEMBER 2023 _ USACOE 404 PERMIT OR PERMITTING ASSOCIATED WITH JURISDICTIONAL IMPACTS - 401 CERTIFICATION: IS ANTICIPATED. NC NAVIGABLE WATERS (NCNW): PRESENT �f � CURRENT AFFECTED PROPOSED CHANGE TO TOTAL AFFECTED 12 7 ' CATEGORY ACREAGE AFFECTED ACREAGE ACREAGE • TAILINGS/SEDIMENT FEMA FLOODPLAIN/FLOODWAY IMPACTS: PONDS 0.06 0.06 FEMA MAP NUMBER: 3710079900J STOCKPILES 1.90 -0.70 1.20 FEMA FLOODWAY IMPACTS: NO WASTE PILES FEMA 100-YEAR FLOODPLAIN NO ~ PROCESSING AREAS/HAUL I M PACTS: 13.44 2.10 15.54 WATERCOURSE ALTERATION OR NO r ROADS RELOCATION: , jar MINE EXCAVATIONS 2.45 2.45 OTHER (PLEASE EXPLAIN) PRIMARY PERMITTEE INFORMATION: y �~ TOTAL AFFECTED 17.85 1.40 19.25 COMPANY: THE QUARTZ CORP USA ti t4o r _ ACREAGE PROJECT NUMBER: f TOTAL PERMITTED ACREAGE 95.86 6.56 102.42 MAILING ADDRESS: PO BOX 309 REFERENCE: 2023 MICROSOFT BING MAPS REFERENCE: 2023 MICROSOFT BING MAPS SPRUCE PINE, NC 28777 TELEPHONE NUMBER: 828-765-8979 VICINITY MAP SITE LOCATION SCALE: 1" = 5,000' SCALE: I" = 2000' PRIMARY SITE CONTACT: JOHN SILVER E-MAIL ADDRESS: JOHN.SILVER@THEQUARTZCORP.COM TELEPHONE NUMBER: 828-765-8979 PROJECT MANAGER: CHRIS GENTRY PREPARED FOR PREPARED BY E-MAIL ADDRESS: CHRIS.GENTRY@THEQUARTZCORP.COM TELEPHONE NUMBER: 828-765-8979 CONSULTANT INFORMATION: ENGINEERING FIRM: S&ME, INC. PROJECT NUMBER: 213314 • • MAILING ADDRESS: 2016 AYRSLEY TOWN BLVD., SUITE 2-A CHARLOTTE, NC 28273 TELEPHONE NUMBER: 704-523-4726 PLAN PREPARER NAME: CEDRIC RUHL, P.E. NC REGISTRATION NUMBER: 036320 COMPANY/FIRM NAME: S&ME, INC. 797 ALTAPASS ROAD 2016 AYRSLEY TOWN BLVD. • NC ENG. FIRM LICENSE NUMBER: F-0176 • SPRUCE PINE, NC 28777 SUITE 2-A PROJECT MANAGER: CEDRIC RUHL, P.E. (828) 765-8979 CHARLOTTE, NC 28273 THESE DRAWINGS HAVE BEEN PREPARED BY S&ME FOR OUR CLIENT'S USE. WRITTEN E-MAIL ADDRESS: CRUHL@SMEINC.COM (704) 523-4726 APPROVAL FROM S&ME SHALL BE OBTAINED PRIOR TO ANY THIRD-PARTY USE, MODIFICATION, AND REPRODUCTION, OR RELIANCE, EXCEPT AS REQUIRED BY LAW. S&ME TELEPHONE NUMBER: 980-226-6519 ACCEPTS NO RESPONSIBILITY, AND DENIES ANY LIABILITY WHATSOEVER, TO ANY PARTY THAT USES OR RELIES ON THESE DRAWINGS WITHOUT S&ME'S EXPRESS WRITTEN CONSENT. tl 2016 AYRSLEY TOWN BLVD SUITE 2-A \ CHARLOTTE,NC 28273 RANDY&SSA H C�RI�- \ ECCA HE ICK BIDDIX�EI I I \ / / (704)523-4726 PIN.0799-06\38�7831i IN:0799-06-38 7034JL _ I \ ENGINEERING FIRM \ BER 1 BERRY STR ET 1 R I _ 1 \ I SL A / � EBECC�1 HED �� � � ' � LICENSE NUMBER:F-0176 0(r38856 A - PI -079�6 38-8659 IN: 79 \ 81 B Y T - \ ENREDON PANT R ` ` NALD E` EYTON I � 9-06-�8-8652 /\ I D \ \ \ \ \ / 1 FELDSP R CORP \API jN. 9 61 JAME &JUA SELL PIN:07-P-06 38 5764 pr1�799-06-3 9549 FE DEC P.O.�X 309 \ \\ \ / 10 BERRY ST / ` FEMA— �' I \ \ PlY0799-05-28-2763 \ � -� THE QUAR P i \ ICHARD SMIT P.O. BOX309 ✓ / IN:0799-06-3 9 P1id-879 6 40513 \PO BOX 309\ 78465 HW_YY227 N l �EB*9,MCKINNEY� / I \ � \ 9 PIN:0799-Gt _ 457 FE , � FELDSPAR C ON �- \ \ - � � � �fEQUARTZ CORP USA „9 _ — 1 T g HR�WIN�G 5_ 1 \ PIN:0799-06-36 7 _ �i`�5 WALNUT ENU - _ _' �8 1456 �' - - q I �� P.O. BOX 309 ATE 7Zi RUM cKl ' THE QUARTZ CORP USA ~F�SiA>tORP r�\ PLAIQREA / PIN:0799 v PIN:079 -0 4 048 / I - - - 797 ALTAPASS ROAD 06-38-7287 \ 35 WHITSV - SPRUCE PINE,NC 28777 P.O. 8309 (828) 765-8979 EBA HOL�IELD \ \ \ Z52 =F�� I \ \ \ \ \\ \ N:0799-06 48 729 / \ \ / - \ \ \ \ P 0 BOX 22 \ 1 I / \ 55�� \ �� / _ M \ \ FELDSPAR CORPORATII I \ � -_ PIN.0799-06-48�9�18 � F DSPAR ORP I FEMA / �� P.O. BOX 309 PIN 0799-0 80 99 6152 I ELDSP R CORP THE�UARTZCOR USA P 9-00 48 4 70 PI 0799-00-48-8 82 I / YANCEY TIMBER ES S!�'C \ \ - \ - `, _ , . P.O. BOX 309 � / PO BOX 309 � . BOX Q \ \ I�FI�E SPAR CORP \ \ \ �_ SSo PIG799 00-47 2882 / m \ \ \\ \ - \ \ \ \ 2625/ 1 \ �600 ��s' P. 0. BOX 309 \ ILu v � \ \ \ \ � � \ � I 2650/ UNDISTURBED PROPE Y o \ -� \ \ \ \ \ \ ► BUFFER 267S 2700\ l ET AN&LYNSY�OLLIF�ELD �l ` _ �� / ! / \ \ \ \ / �' \ a Q \ I ___1 / PIN:0799-09- 7 73 6 , _ `__\\ \ \� `2700� �F�9\ u u u Q L I297 RO ERS ST/ o \ ST U RT.C9&LISA M JENSE / _ \ s\ J / I \ / / \ \ l / \ u u u u \ PIN.0799,<07-5436/ - \ \\ 1 \ _ ` / % ) / / / 1 I \ \ 1 \ / \ LEGEND ro 153 ROGERS STREE r\j / / �,o� / / ` / I I \ / \ ` EXISTING FEATURES Q Q 12 � / / MINOR CONTOUR (5-FT.) (REF. 1) \ / - Z700— — MAJOR CONTOUR (25-FT.) 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( / z z 6 PO.�OX 666 / 7 0 BOX 2445\ ` / -�" \ UNDISTI�IRBED - STREAMS (REF. 3) O O 3 \ _ o \ �\BERNIE &MAEJONES\ , ' \ / � � � A �� ��� A PROP RTY � � V / w w v� of \ \ �\ PIN:0799-09-06 6820 \ '� / � ��� BUF R � STREAM CENTERLINES (REF. 3) l O O O y2 226 ROCSE _ST'\ CULVERT N ro N cMv Q \\ q` \ x� \ OU S VAN&ANGEL HUL WILLI I _ _ \ \ •�. _ _ \ \ \ N o 00 Q cd �\�16 \ I :0799-09-06-8201 N N p TO OF UC PINE \ R G�ERS ST / I \ / \ m \ \ \ PIN: 09 06 21 \ / I ii MINING PERMI \ \ \ I \ \ \ ( / UNDISTURBED BUFFERS (NOTE 1) o o \ a\ \ \ 2700 1 1 MODIFICATION - v / ` ` , ) \ 1 N \ \\\; \ PO 189 \ PARCEL ADDITION l I / / J 1 \ 1 / ACCESS ROAD L / \ \ \ _ INSE ��L�I�WING 4 6.56 ACRES \ I \ / a a a Z \ \ �DA M LONON / IPN.-0719Q(�667= r v \ N r — \ J ,, l / / I / / \ RAILROAD v 1 \ \� \ 0 BOX 2445 ` _2650' _ I i \ \ NOTES: 1 2625- \I J `� \ \ / / \ I -/ / I I 1. THE UNDISTURBED PROPERTY BUFFER IS 25-FT. 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THE 1. 2016 TOPOGRAPHIC CONTOURS DERIVED FROM NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY H H ` UNDISTURBED WETLAND AND STREAM BUFFER IS 25-FT. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT (NCPDS) NC SPATIAL DATA DOWNLOAD TOOL. THIS DIGITAL ELEVATION MODEL 25 — MAJOR CONTOUR (10-FT.) (REF. 1) STREAMS (REF. 3) MINOR CONTOUR (2-FT.) (NOTE 2) GRAVEL 2. GRADES SHOWN REFLECT CONCEPTUAL DESIGN GRADES (DEM) IN MITCHELL COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA WAS CONVERTED INTO 5-FOOT CONTOURS USING ARCGIS Z AND ARE SUBJECT TO OPTIMIZATION DURING THE SPATIAL ANALYST. 2023 TOPOGRAPHIC SURVEY CONTOURS DERIVED FROM SURVEY DATA PROVIDED BY O PROPERTY BOUNDARY (REF. 2) — — — — STREAM CENTERLINES (REF. 3) 450 MAJOR CONTOUR (10-FT.) (NOTE 2) COFFER DAM DETAILED DESIGN PROCESS. MOUNTAINEER LAND SURVEYING. u z 2. PERMIT BOUNDARY DERIVED FROM SURVEY DATA PROVIDED BY MOUNTAINEER LAND SURVEYING IN JUNE — — PERMIT BOUNDARY (REF. 2) _ = CULVERT — — — — — — — ACCESS ROAD EROSION CONTROL BLANKET/FLEXIBLE GROWTH MEDIA 2023. TAX PARCEL DATA OBTAINED FROM THE MITCHELL COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA GEOGRAPHIC PROJECT NUMBER Q — — — — — — ACCESS PATH UNDISTURBED BUFFERS (NOTE 1) SILT FENCE OR 18-IN. DIA. COMPOST FILTER SOCK CONSTRUCTION ENTRANCE INFORMATION SYSTEMS (GIS) DEPARTMENTS. 213314 3. HYDROLOGY DATA OBTAINED FROM THE NATIONAL HYDROGRAPHY DATASET (NHD). S&ME DELINEATED FEMA FLOODWAY (REF.4) ACCESS ROAD REINFORCED SILT FENCE TEMPORARY BRIDGE ON-SITE WATER FEATURES IN SEPTEMBER 2022 AND NOVEMBER 2023. DRAWING NUMBER 4. FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY (FEMA) 100-YEAR FLOODPLAIN, FLOODWAY, AND BASE FLOOD EM�EMA FEMA 100-YEAR FLOODPLAIN (REF.4) BUILDING 18-IN. DIA. COMPOST FILTER SOCK FENCE/GATE ELEVATION (BFE) DATA OBTAINED FROM THE FEMA NATIONAL FLOOD HAZARD LAYER (NFHL) DATASET. 5 13 5. AERIAL ORTHOIMAGERY OBTAINED FROM NC ONEMAP, DATED AUGUST 4, 2021. RAILROAD PROJECT NARRATIVE STANDARDS & DISCLAIMERS PROJECT DESCRIPTION: 23. WHERE INDICATED, INSTALL COIR MATTING, REINSTALL SILT FENCE OR COMPOST FILTER SOCK, AND GENERAL NOTES: COMPOST MATERIAL NOTES: THE QUARTZ CORP USA (QUARTZ CORP), UNDER THE CORPORATE NAME OF ZEMEX INDUSTRIAL MINERALS, HAS AN INSTALL SLOPE MATTING. 1. THE OWNER'S CONTRACTOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR IMPLEMENTATION AND MAINTENANCE OF ALL THE COMPOST MEDIA SHALL BE DERIVED FROM WELL-DECOMPOSED ORGANIC MATTER SOURCE ACTIVE MINING PERMIT (PERMIT NO. 61-16) FOR THEIR ALTAPASS MINE SITE IN SPRUCE PINE, MITCHELL COUNTY, NORTH 24. FINALIZE CROSSING CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES PER PLANS. EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROLS PROPOSED HEREIN. PRODUCED BY CONTROLLED AEROBIC (BIOLOGICAL) DECOMPOSITION THAT HAS BEEN SANITIZED CAROLINA. THE MOST RECENT PERMIT MODIFICATION WAS APPROVED ON JUNE 19, 2007. QUARTZ CORP INTENDS TO 2. THE OWNER'S CONTRACTOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR NOTIFYING UTILITY COMPANIES TO LOCATE ALL THROUGH THE GENERATION OF HEAT AND STABILIZED TO THE POINT THAT IT IS APPROPRIATE FOR THIS CONSTRUCT A TEMPORARY HOLDING BASIN ON THE LAND COVERED BY THE ACTIVE PERMIT, ADD ONE ADDITIONAL 25. REMOVE TIMBER MATS (IF UTILIZED). UNDERGROUND UTILITIES PRIOR TO ANY CONSTRUCTION. PARTICULAR APPLICATION. COMPOST MATERIAL SHALL BE PROCESSED THROUGH PROPER THERMOPHILIC PARCEL (PIN: 0799-09-16-2177) WHICH IS CONTIGUOUS TO THE ACTIVE PERMIT, AND CONSTRUCT AN IMPROVED ACCESS 26. REMOVE DOWNSTREAM COFFER DAM (IF UTILIZED). REPLACE ANY STOCKPILED STREAMBED MATERIAL. 3. ANY PUMPING DISCHARGE FROM CONSTRUCTION DEWATERING SHALL BE DISCHARGED THROUGH COMPOSTING, MEETING THE US ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY'S DEFINITION FOR A PROCESS TO ROAD FROM HIGHWAY 226 ACROSS THE ADDITIONAL PARCEL. FILTER BAGS. FURTHER REDUCE PATHOGENS' (PFRP), AS DEFINED UNDER 40 CFR PART 503. 27. CONTINUE PUMPING ANY SEDIMENT LADEN MATERIAL THROUGH THE FILTER BAG. 4. THE CONTRACTOR MUST TAKE NECESSARY ACTION TO MINIMIZE THE TRACKING OF MUD ONTO PAVED THE PROJECT DISTURBANCE IS ADJACENT TO GRASSY CREEK THAT RUNS WEST-EAST AT THE SOUTH PORTION OF THE 28. REMOVE UPSTREAM COFFER DAM AND REPLACE STOCKPILED STREAMBED MATERIAL. ROADWAY FROM CONSTRUCTION AREAS. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL REMOVE MUD/SOIL FROM PARTICLE SIZE DISTRIBUTION FOR COMPOST FILTER MATERIAL: PROJECT LIMITS. IMPACTS TO UNNAMED TRIBUTARIES TO GRASSY CREEK AS WELL AS ON-SITE WETLANDS ARE 29 APPLY SOIL AMENDMENTS, SEED, AND MULCH TO REMAINING DISTURBED AREAS ACCORDING TO THE PAVEMENT DAILY, BY DRY SWEEPING METHODS ONLY. 2016 AYRSLEY TOWN BLVD. ADDRESSED BY A SEPARATE 404/401 PERMIT APPLICATION PACKAGE. SEEDING SPECIFICATIONS. 5. FEATURES ARE SHOWN FOR REFERENCE AND ARE NOT ACCURATE SIZE. PLEASE REFER TO THE DETAILS SIEVE SIZE PERCENT PASSING SELECTED SIEVE MESH SIZE, DRY WEIGHT BASIS SUITE 2-A AND NOTES FOR PROPER SIZING AND LOCATION. 2-IN. 99 % (3" MAXIMUM PARTICLE SIZE) CHARLOTTE,NC 28273 THERE WILL BE IMPERVIOUS AREAS CONSTRUCTED ON-SITE IN ASSOCIATION WITH THIS PROJECT. E&SC AND CONSTRUCTION (TEMPORARY HOLDING BASIN): 6. A PORTION OF THIS PROJECTS GEOGRAPHIC CONTROLS WERE OBTAINED BY THE ENGINEER FROM 3/8-IN. 30-50 % (704)523-4726 30. CLEAR AND GRUB EXTENTS OF TEMPORARY HOLDING BASIN. EXCAVATE TO MEET DESIGN GRADES PUBLICLY AVAILABLE GIS DATA AND HAVE NOT BEEN LOCATED BY A PROFESSIONAL LAND SURVEYOR. ENGINEERING FIRM GENERAL NOTES: WHERE NECESSARY. 7. S&ME DELINEATED ON-SITE WATER FEATURES IN SEPTEMBER 2022 AND NOVEMBER 2023. DISPOSAL/RECYCLING FOR COMPOST FILTER MATERIAL: LICENSE NUMBER:F-0176 THE PURPOSE OF THIS PLAN IS TO OBTAIN A MINING PERMIT MODIFICATION. THESE PLANS ARE NOT FOR GENERAL 31. SMOOTH TEMPORARY HOLDING BASIN IRREGULARITIES OF THE SUBGRADE AS SHOWN ON THE PLANS. 8. THE UNDISTURBED PROPERTY BUFFER IS 25-FT. THE WETLAND AND TROUT STREAM BUFFER IS 25-FT. 1. COMPOST MEDIA IS A COMPOSTED ORGANIC PRODUCT RECYCLED AND MANUFACTURED FROM CONSTRUCTION. INSTALL THE GEOMEMBRANE LINER PER THE MANUFACTURERS SPECIFICATIONS. EXTEND LINER INTO 9. TOPOGRAPHIC SURVEY PERFORMED BY MOUNTAINEER LAND SURVEYING IN JANUARY 2023. PERMIT LOCALLY GENERATED ORGANIC, NATURAL, AND BIOLOGICALLY BASED MATERIALS. THE EXISTING TOPOGRAPHY DEPICTED ON THIS PLAN WAS OBTAINED FROM NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC ANCHOR TRENCH AS SHOWN ON THE DETAIL, AND GRADE TO FINAL GRADES AS INDICATED ON THE BOUNDARY SURVEY PERFORMED BY MOUNTAINEER LAND SURVEYING IN JUNE 2023. 2. ONCE ALL SOIL HAS BEEN STABILIZED AND CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY HAS BEEN COMPLETED, THE PLANS. PLACE COMPACTED FILL TO MEET DESIGN GRADES WHERE NECESSARY. 10. THE LOCATION OF THE PROPOSED LAND DISTURBANCE AREA IS APPROXIMATE AND BASED ON COMPOST MEDIA MAY BE DISPERSED WITH A LOADER, RAKE, BULLDOZER OR SIMILAR DEVICE AND SAFETY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT (NCDPS) NC SPATIAL DATA DOWNLOAD TOOL AND MOUNTAINEER LAND INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THE OWNER. MAY BE INCORPORATED INTO THE SOIL AS AN AMENDMENT OR LEFT ON THE SOIL SURFACE TO AID SURVEYING SURVEY DATA. SOME FEATURES WERE ALSO OBTAINED FROM GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEM 32. INSTALL INFLUENT AND EFFLUENT PIPES FROM THE TEMPORARY HOLDING BASIN TO THE FACILITY AS 11. SPILLS OF ANY HAZARDOUS MATERIAL SHALL BE REPORTED IMMEDIATELY TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL IN PERMANENT SEEDING OR LANDSCAPING. oiw% DATABASES AND OBSERVABLE INFORMATION FROM AERIAL IMAGERY. EXISTING UTILITIES WERE NOT LOCATED AND SHOWN ON THE PLANS. INSPECTOR. 3. LEAVING THE COMPOST MEDIA ON SITE REDUCES REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL COSTS COMPARED TO S&ME IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE LOCATIONS AS THEY ARE DEPICTED. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL FIELD VERIFY THE CLOSE OUT: 12. IF EQUIPMENT/MATERIALS ARE TO BE STORED ONSITE PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION IT WILL BE STORED OTHER SEDIMENT CONTROL DEVICES. THE MESH NETTING MATERIAL WILL BE EXTRACTED FROM THE LOCATIONS OF ALL EXISTING UTILITIES PRIOR TO STARTING CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES. CONTRACTOR TO COORDINATE 33. FINALIZE CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES. WITHIN THE CONSTRUCTION LIMITS OF DISTURBANCE SHOWN ON THIS PLAN. MEDIA AND DISPOSED OF PROPERLY. THE PHOTODEGRADABLE MESH NETTING MATERIAL WILL , WITH ENGINEER AND QUARTZ CORP REPRESENTATIVE SHOULD THERE BE CONFLICTS IN THE FIELD WITH THE DEGRADE IN 2 TO 5 YEARS IF LEFT ONSITE. BIODEGRADABLE MESH NETTING MATERIAL IS AVAILABLE , INSTALLATION OF THE EROSION AND SEDIMENTATION CONTROL MEASURES. 34. SEED, AMEND SOILS, AND MULCH DISTURBED AREAS WITH SEEDING. GENERAL EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL MAINTENANCE NOTES: AND DOES NOT NEED TO BE EXTRACTED AND DISPOSED OF, AS IT WILL COMPLETELY DECOMPOSE IN - 35. ESTABLISH PERMANENT VEGETATION IN DISTURBED AREAS. THE FOLLOWING MAINTENANCE NOTES SHALL BE FOLLOWED UNTIL THE SITE IS STABILIZED AFTER APPROXIMATELY 6 TO 12 MONTHS. USING BIODEGRADABLE COMPOST SOCKS COMPLETELY EXISTING SITE CONDITIONS: CONSTRUCTION. DURING CONSTRUCTION, THE OWNER'S CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ELIMINATES THE NEED AND COST OF REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL. THE QUARTZ CORP USA EXISTING CONDITIONS CONSIST OF WOODED AREAS WITH GRAVELED ROADS. 36. UPON ESTABLISHMENT OF PERMANENT VEGETATION REMOVE TEMPORARY EROSION CONTROL 797ALTAPASS ROAD MEASURES, AS APPLICABLE. TEMPORARY MATTING, IF USED, SHALL BE LEFT IN PLACE. INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE OF E&SC MEASURES: SPRUCE PINE,NC 28777 1. ALL E&SC MEASURES SHALL BE PROPERLY MAINTAINED DURING CONSTRUCTION UNTIL THE STANDARDS: (828) 765-8979 SCHEDULE: COMPLETION OF CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES AND DISTURBED AREAS HAVE BEEN STABILIZED. E&SC MEASURES SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE NORTH CAROLINA SEDIMENTATION CONSTRUCTION IS ANTICIPATED TO BEGIN SUMMER 2024. REFERENCE: TEMPORARY E&SC MEASURES SHALL BE REMOVED ONCE CONSTRUCTION IS COMPLETE AND THE SITE IS POLLUTION CONTROL ACT OF 1973. CONSTRUCTION DETAILS AND SPECIFICATIONS WITHIN THIS STABILIZED. PLAN WERE DERIVED FROM THE EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL PLANNING AND DESIGN EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL MEASURES AND DETAILS: 1. 2016 TOPOGRAPHIC CONTOURS DERIVED FROM NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY 2. E&SC MEASURES AND PLANTED AREAS SHALL BE INSPECTED BY OWNER OR OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE MANUAL DATED JUNE, 2006, CHAPTERS 6 AND 8 REVISED, MAY 2013, PREPARED BY THE NORTH EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT (NCPDS) NC SPATIAL DATA DOWNLOAD TOOL. THIS DIGITAL ELEVATION AT LEAST ONCE PER SEVEN (7) CALENDAR DAYS AND WITHIN 24 HOURS OF A RAIN EVENT GREATER CAROLINA SEDIMENTATION CONTROL COMMISSION, NCDEQ, AND NORTH CAROLINA AGRICULTURAL THE EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL (E&SC) PLAN FOR THIS PROJECT INVOLVES THE PLACEMENT OF A VARIETY OF MODEL (DEM) IN MITCHELL COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA WAS CONVERTED INTO 5-FOOT CONTOURS E&SC MEASURES, AT STRATEGIC LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT THE PROJECT LENGTH. THESE LOCATIONS WERE USING ARCGIS SPATIAL ANALYST. 2023 TOPOGRAPHIC SURVEY CONTOURS DERIVED FROM SURVEY DATA THAN OR EQUAL TO 1.0-IN. IN 24 HOURS. EXTENSION SERVICE (NCAES). DETERMINED FROM FIELD OBSERVATIONS. THESE DEVICES INCLUDE: PROVIDED BY MOUNTAINEER LAND SURVEYING. 3. DAMAGED OR INEFFECTIVE E&SC MEASURES SHALL BE REPAIRED OR REPLACED, AS NECESSARY, IMMEDIATELY. DISCLAIMER: 1 - SILT FENCE 9 - COFFER DAM 2. TAX PARCEL DATA OBTAINED FROM THE MITCHELL COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA GEOGRAPHIC 4. SEEDED AREAS SHALL BE FERTILIZED, RESEEDED AS NECESSARY, AND MULCHED ACCORDING TO THE 1. S&ME HAS NOT VERIFIED THE LOCATIONS OF ANY UTILITIES DEPICTED ON THE PLAN DRAWINGS AND 2 - REINFORCED SILT FENCE 10 - FILTER BAG INFORMATION SYSTEMS (GIS) DEPARTMENTS. SEEDING PLAN TO MAINTAIN A VIGOROUS, DENSE VEGETATIVE COVER. ARE ONLY APPROXIMATED. THE LOCATION OF THE PROPOSED LAND DISTURBANCE AREA IS 3 - PERIMETER CONTROL OVERLAP - SINGLE 11 - DOUBLE CULVERT CROSSING 3. HYDROLOGY DATA OBTAINED FROM THE NATIONAL HYDROGRAPHY DATASET (NHD). 5. SEEDED AREAS SHALL BE INSPECTED PERIODICALLY BY OWNER OR OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE UNTIL APPROXIMATE AND BASED ON INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THE OWNER. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL 4 - COMPOST FILTER SOCK 12 - STREAM CROSSING - BY-PASS PUMP 4. FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY (FEMA) 100-YEAR FLOODPLAIN, FLOODWAY, AND BASE FINAL GROUND COVER HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED. THE CONTRACTOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR RESTORING BE RESPONSIBLE FOR FIELD VERIFYING THE LOCATION OF ALL UTILITIES IN THE WORK AREA PRIOR TO 5 - CONSTRUCTION ENTRANCE 13 - ENERGY DISSIPATER FLOOD ELEVATION (BFE) DATA OBTAINED FROM THE FEMA NATIONAL FLOOD HAZARD LAYER (NFHL) VEGETATION TO ITS ORIGINAL CONDITION, OR BETTER, FOR UP TO A YEAR. CONSTRUCTION AND IS SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR SITE CONSTRUCTION SAFETY. 6 - TEMPORARY BRIDGE 14 - GRAVEL ROAD SECTION 7 - EROSION CONTROL BLANKET - SLOPE 15 - CHAIN LINK FENCE DATASET. 2. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL CONTACT 811 A MINIMUM OF THREE (3) WORKING DAYS BEFORE WORK IS OR 8 - FLEXIBLE GROWTH MEDIA ENGINEERED FILL/BACKFILL REQUIREMENTS PERFORMED. 5. AERIAL ORTHOIMAGERY OBTAINED FROM NC ONEMAP, DATED AUGUST 4, 2021. 1. CLARIFICATION: 3. BORROW OR WASTE MATERIAL REQUIRED OR GENERATED DURING GRADING OPERATIONS WILL ADDITIONAL E&SC MEASURES MAY BE REQUIRED DURING CONSTRUCTION IN ORDER TO CONTROL EROSION AND/OR REQUIRE AN APPROVED EROSION SEDIMENT CONTROL PERMIT FOR THE BORROW OR WASTE OFFSITE SEDIMENTATION. ACTUAL LOCATIONS OF E&SC DEVICES MAY BE ADJUSTED BASED ON CONDITIONS IN THE SATISFACTORY SOILS USED AS ENGINEERED FILL/BACKFILL ARE TO BE WELL-GRADED AND COMPLY WITH MATERIAL SITE PRIOR TO INITIATION OF ANY LAND DISTURBING ACTIVITY. FIELD. ASTM D2487 USCS SOIL CLASSIFICATION GROUPS ML, CL, SC, SM, SW, OR SP-SM. ORGANIC CONTENT SHALL NOT EXCEED 2 PERCENT. SURFACE STABILIZATION - MULCHING MULCHING WILL BE THE MEASURE USED FOR STABILIZATION. DURING CONSTRUCTION, MULCHING FOR STABILIZATION 2. COMPACTION: SHALL OCCUR AS TREE REMOVAL PROGRESSES. "' "' "' a BENCH NEW BACKFILL INTO EXISTING EMBANKMENT SOILS AS SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS. u u u a w IF UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES OCCUR WHERE MULCHING IS NOT ADEQUATE, REFER TO THE SEEDING PLACE BACKFILL IN LOOSE LAYERS NOT TO EXCEED 8 INCHES IN DEPTH FOR MATERIAL COMPACTED BY oc oc oc 1 o SPECIFICATIONS. HEAVY COMPACTION EQUIPMENT, AND NOT MORE THAN 4 TO 6 INCHES IN LOOSE DEPTH FOR u u u u MATERIAL COMPACTED BY WALK BEHIND OR HAND-OPERATED EQUIPMENT. M FINAL STABILIZATION w w m FINAL STABILIZATION TIMEFRAMES FOR MULCH OR SEEDING SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SEEDING SPECIFICATIONS. BEFORE COMPACTION, MOISTURE CONDITION AND SCARIFY EACH LAYER PRIOR TO PLACEMENT OF Q Q ADDITIONAL FILL LIFTS. DO NOT PLACE BACKFILL ON SURFACES THAT ARE MUDDY, FROZEN, OR CONSTRUCTION SEQUENCE CONTAIN FROST OR ICE. w CONSTRUCTION: COMPACT BACKFILL SOIL MATERIAL TO 95 PERCENT STANDARD PROCTOR MAXIMUM DRY DENSITY AND 0 1. ENSURE ALL APPLICABLE PERMITS HAVE BEEN OBTAINED. AT -3 TO + 3 PERCENT OF OPTIMUM MOISTURE CONTENT. 2. NOTIFY THE NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY (NCDEQ) MINING PROGRAM PRIOR TO LAND DISTURBANCE: SHAWNA RIDDLE, 828-296-4617, SHAWNA.RIDDLE@NCDENR.GOV. Z .c 3. HOLD PRE-CONSTRUCTION MEETING IF REQUESTED BY NCDEQ. c- 4. PRIOR TO ANY SITE DISTURBANCE ACTIVITIES (CLEARING, GRUBBING, GRADING, OR EXCAVATION), INSTALL EROSION z z u ° AND SEDIMENT CONTROL MEASURES. COMPOST FILTER SOCKS CAN BE INSTALLED AS A SILT FENCE ALTERNATIVE IF 2 2 0 SITE CONSTRAINTS DICTATE. O O LIJ > E 5. BEGIN CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES. ENSURE ALL DISTURBED AREAS DRAIN TOWARDS AN INSTALLED EROSION AND O O � SEDIMENT CONTROL DEVICE. w w 0 E cn cn 6. PLACE COMPACTED FILL TO MEET DESIGN GRADES WHERE NECESSARY. O O a a w o 7. UPON COMPLETION OF CONSTRUCTION STABILIZE DISTURBED AREAS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SEEDING w w N SPECIFICATIONS OR AS SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS. m m Q8. INSPECT ALL EROSION CONTROL DEVICES AT WEEKLY INTERVALS AND AFTER EVERY RAINFALL EXCEEDING 1.0-IN. CD0 0 LU cd WITHIN ANY 24-HOUR PERIOD TO VERIFY THAT THEY ARE FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. ANY ACCUMULATED SEDIMENT N o o\o Q SHALL BE REMOVED AND PLACED IN A DESIGNATED SPOIL DISPOSAL AREA. CONDUCT PERIODIC INSPECTIONS OF M rl- ALL EROSION AND SEDIMENTATION CONTROLS AND MAKE ANY REPAIRS OR MODIFICATIONS NECESSARY TO o o N ASSURE CONTINUED EFFECTIVE OPERATION OF EACH DEVICE. a a a Z E&SC AND CONSTRUCTION (STREAM/CULVERT INSTALLATION): Q Q 9. TEMPORARILY REMOVE E&SC MEASURES TO FACILITATE CULVERT INSTALLATION. 10. INSTALL COFFER DAMS ACCORDING TO PLANS AND DEWATER DITCH USING PUMPS AND FILTER BAGS IF Q NECESSARY. ANY DEWATERING SHALL BE DONE THROUGH FILTER BAGS. 11. CONTRACTOR SHALL ACCESS STREAM FOR PLACEMENT OF COFFER DAM BY FOOT WITHIN LIMITS OF DISTURBANCE SHOWN ON THE PLANS. Q z 12. SETUP PUMPS INTERIOR OF COFFER DAM, HOSES, FILTER BAGS, INTAKES, AND DIFFUSERS AS SHOWN ON THE DETAIL z J O AND IN A LOCATION AS DIRECTED BY THE OWNER'S ON-SITE REPRESENTATIVE . 0Q O Q 13. PREPARE AREA FOR COFFER DAM BY REMOVING ROCKS AND DEBRIS WITHIN STREAMBED IN ORDER TO PREPARE A cn U Q LEVEL, DEPRESSED AREA FOR PLACEMENT OF COFFER DAMS. RESERVE ANY STREAMBED MATERIAL FOR � z o REPLACEMENT WHEN COFFER DAMS ARE REMOVED. o Y O O O 14. CONTINUE STACKING SANDBAGS AS TIGHTLY AS POSSIBLE AS SHOWN ON THE DETAIL UNTIL THE UPSTREAM W w U Z COFFER DAM IS IN PLACE AND SECURE. 0 N 15. CONTRACTOR SHALL ENSURE TIGHT SEAL OF SANDBAG COFFER DAM DURING ALL PHASES OF INSTALLATION. Z w Z < z 16. SAND BAGS SHOULD BE PLACED ALONG THE EDGES OF THE COFFER DAM TO KEEP WATER FROM CUTTING AROUND O r\jTHE COFFER DAM. z Q w 0 17. CONCURRENTLY, INSTALL THE DOWNSTREAM COFFER DAM IN THE SAME MANNER. Z _ Q u 18. WITH TEMPORARY DEWATERING PIPING, PUMP, FILTER BAG, AND COMPOST FILTER SOCK IN PLACE, BEGIN PUMPING Q ~ WATER FROM BETWEEN THE COFFER DAMS. KEEP PUMP SET UP IN PLACE DURING CONSTRUCTION TO CONTINUE 6 PUMPING IF NECESSARY. ADDITIONAL PUMP EQUIPMENT, FILTER BAGS, AND COMPOST FILTER SOCKS SHOULD BE t ON-HAND IN THE EVENT OF STORM EVENTS. 19. CONTRACTOR SHALL MONITOR WEATHER AND WORK IN DRY CONDITIONS TO THE BEST EXTENT POSSIBLE. Q CONTRACTOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR STABILIZING THE CONSTRUCTION SITE TO THE BEST EXTENT PRACTICAL DURING A STORM EVENT. z a 20. EXCAVATE FOR THE CULVERT STRUCTURE. STRIP SUBSTRATE AND STOCKPILE. EXCAVATE SUBGRADE SOIL AND PROJECT NUMBER o STOCKPILE. UNDERCUT AND REPLACE EXISTING SOFT FILL OR RESIDUAL SOILS BENEATH CULVERT AREA WITH 213314 COMPACTED STRUCTURAL FILL MATERIALS AS REQUIRED BY PIPE SPECIFICATIONS. DRAWING NUMBER 21. THE CULVERT STRUCTURE SHALL BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH MANUFACTURERS SPECIFICATIONS. 22. CULVERT BACKFILLING SHALL BE PERFORMED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENGINEERED FILL/BACKFILL 6 13 REQUIREMENTS. GROUND STABILIZATION AND MATERIALS HANDLING PRACTICES FOR SELF-INSPECTION, RECORDKEEPING AND REPORTING FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE NCG01 CONSTRUCTION GENERAL PERMIT COMPLIANCE WITH THE NCG01 CONSTRUCTION GENERAL PERMIT IMPLEMENTING THE DETAILS AND SPECIFICATIONS ON THIS PLAN SHEET WILL RESULT IN THE NCG01 SECTION F: MATERIALS HANDLING NCG01 - PART II, SECTION G: OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE NCG01 - PART III, SELF-INSPECTION, RECORDKEEPING AND REPORTING CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY BEING CONSIDERED COMPLIANT WITH THE GROUND STABILIZATION AND MATERIALS HANDLING SECTIONS OF THE NCG01 CONSTRUCTION GENERAL PERMIT (SECTIONS E AND F, POLYACRYLAMIDES (PAMS) AND FLOCCULANTS: ITEM (4) DRAW DOWN OF SEDIMENT BASINS FOR MAINTENANCE OR CLOSE OUT: SECTION B: RECORDKEEPING: RESPECTIVELY). THE PERMITTEE SHALL COMPLY WITH THE EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL PLAN APPROVED BY THE DELEGATED AUTHORITY HAVING JURISDICTION. ALL DETAILS AND SPECIFICATIONS 1. SELECT FLOCCULANTS THAT ARE APPROPRIATE FOR THE SOILS BEING EXPOSED DURING SEDIMENT BASINS AND TRAPS THAT RECEIVE RUNOFF FROM DRAINAGE AREAS OF ONE ACRE OR MORE SHALL 1. E&SC PLAN DOCUMENTATION SHOWN ON THIS SHEET MAY NOT APPLY DEPENDING ON SITE CONDITIONS AND THE DELEGATED CONSTRUCTION, SELECTING FROM THE NC DWR LIST OFAPPROVED PAMS/FLOCCULANTS. USE OUTLET STRUCTURES THAT WITHDRAW WATER FROM THE SURFACE WHEN THESE DEVICES NEED TO BE THE APPROVED E&SC PLAN AS WELL AS ANY APPROVED DEVIATION SHALL BE KEPT ON THE SITE. THE AUTHORITY HAVING JURISDICTION. 2. APPLY FLOCCULANTS AT OR BEFORE THE INLETS TO EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL MEASURES. DRAWN DOWN FOR MAINTENANCE OR CLOSE OUT UNLESS THIS IS INFEASIBLE. THE CIRCUMSTANCES IN WHICH APPROVED E&SC PLAN MUST BE KEPT UP-TO-DATE THROUGHOUT THE COVERAGE UNDER THIS 3. APPLY FLOCCULANTS AT THE CONCENTRATIONS SPECIFIED IN THE NC DWR LIST OFAPPROVED IT IS NOT FEASIBLE TO WITHDRAW WATER FROM THE SURFACE SHALL BE RARE (FOR EXAMPLE, TIMES WITH PERMIT. THE FOLLOWING ITEMS PERTAINING TO THE E&SC PLAN SHALL BE KEPT ON SITE AND 2016 AYRSLEY TOWN BLVD. NCG01 - PART II, SECTION E: GROUND STABILIZATION PAMS/FLOCCULANTS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS. EXTENDED COLD WEATHER). NON-SURFACE WITHDRAWALS FROM SEDIMENT BASINS SHALL BE ALLOWED AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION AT ALL TIMES DURING NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS. SUITE 2-A 4. PROVIDE PONDING AREA FOR CONTAINMENT OF TREATED STORMWATER BEFORE DISCHARGING ONLY WHEN ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA HAVE BEEN MET: ITEM TO DOCUMENT DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS CHARLOTTE, 28273 Q (704)523-472726 GROUND STABILIZATION TIMELINES: OFFSITE. GROUND STABILIZATION SHALL BE ACHIEVED ON ANY AREA OF A SITE WHERE LAND DISTURBING ACTIVITIES S. STORE FLOCCULANTS IN LEAK-PROOF CONTAINERS THAT ARE KEPT UNDER STORM-RESISTANT A. THE E&SC PLAN AUTHORITY HAS BEEN PROVIDED WITH DOCUMENTATION OF THE NON-SURFACE (A) EACH E&SC MEASURE HAS BEEN INITIAL AND DATE EACH E&SC MEASURE ON A COPY OF THE ENGINEERING FIRM ED TO STABILIZE COVER OR SURROUNDED BY SECONDARY CONTAINMENT STRUCTURES. WITHDRAWAL AND THE SPECIFIC TIME PERIODS OR CONDITIONS IN WHICH IT WILL OCCUR.THE INSTALLED AND DOES NOT APPROVED E&SC PLAN OR COMPLETE, DATE AND SIGN AN LICENSE NUMBER:F-0176 HAVE CEASED WITHIN THE TIMEFRAMES LISTED ON THE TABLE BELOW. IT IS RECOMMEND THE GROUND MORE QUICKLY IF PRACTICABLE. EXTENSIONS OF TIME MAY BE APPROVED E THE STABILIZE &SC PLAN NON-SURFACE WITHDRAWAL SHALL NOT COMMENCE UNTIL THE E&SC PLAN AUTHORITY HAS APPROVED SIGNIFICANTLY DEVIATE FROM THE INSPECTION REPORT THAT LISTS EACH E&SC MEASURE AUTHORITY BASED ON WEATHER OR OTHER SITE-SPECIFIC CONDITIONS THAT MAKE COMPLIANCE THESE ITEMS, LOCATIONS, DIMENSIONS AND RELATIVE SHOWN ON THE APPROVED E&SC PLAN. THIS IMPRACTICABLE. PORTIONS OF A SITE THAT ARE LOWER IN ELEVATION AND NOT EXPECTED TO DISCHARGE EQUIPMENT AND VEHICLE MAINTENANCE: B. THE NON-SURFACE WITHDRAWAL HAS BEEN REPORTED AS AN ANTICIPATED BYPASS IN ACCORDANCE ELEVATIONS SHOWN ON THE APPROVED DOCUMENTATION IS REQUIRED UPON THE INITIAL 1. MAINTAIN VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT DISCHARGE OF FLUIDS. WITH PART III, SECTION C, ITEM (2)(C)AND (D) OF THIS PERMIT, E&SC PLAN. INSTALLATION OF THE E&SC MEASURES OR IF THE E&SC DURING CONSTRUCTION MAY BE EXEMPT FROM THE TEMPORARY GROUND COVER REQUIREMENTS IF IDENTIFIED ON THE E&SC PLAN AND APPROVED BY THE E&SC PLAN AUTHORITY. 2. PROVIDE DRIP PANS UNDER ANY STORED EQUIPMENT. C. DEWATERING DISCHARGES ARE TREATED WITH CONTROLS TO MINIMIZE DISCHARGES OF POLLUTANTS MEASURES ARE MODIFIED AFTER INITIAL INSTALLATION. 3. IDENTIFY LEAKS AND REPAIR AS SOON AS FEASIBLE, OR REMOVE LEAKING EQUIPMENT FROM THE FROM STORMWATER THAT IS REMOVED FROM THE SEDIMENT BASIN. EXAMPLES OF APPROPRIATE (B) A PHASE OF GRADING HAS BEEN INITIAL AND DATE A COPY OF THE APPROVED E&SC PLAN OR REQUIRED GROUND STABILIZATION TIMEFRAMES PROJECT. CONTROLS INCLUDE PROPERLY SITED, DESIGNED AND MAINTAINED DEWATERING TANKS, WEIR TANKS, COMPLETED. COMPLETE, DATE AND SIGN AN INSPECTION REPORT TO 4. COLLECT ALL SPENT FLUIDS, STORE IN SEPARATE CONTAINERS AND PROPERLY DISPOSE AS AND FILTRATION SYSTEMS, INDICATE COMPLETION OF THE CONSTRUCTION PHASE. STABILIZE WITHIN THIS HAZARDOUS WASTE (RECYCLE WHEN POSSIBLE). D. VEGETATED, UPLAND AREAS OF THE SITES OR A PROPERLY DESIGNED STONE PAD IS USED TO THE (C) GROUND COVER IS LOCATED AND INITIAL AND DATE A COPY OF THE APPROVED E&SC PLAN OR , SITE AREA MANY CALENDAR DAYS TIMEFRAME VARIATIONS 5. REMOVE LEAKING VEHICLES AND CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT FROM SERVICE UNTIL THE PROBLEM EXTENT FEASIBLE AT THE OUTLET OF THE DEWATERING TREATMENT DEVICES DESCRIBED IN ITEM (C) INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE COMPLETE, DATE AND SIGN AN INSPECTION REPORT TO DESCRIPTION AFTER CEASING LAND HAS BEEN CORRECTED. ABOVE, APPROVED E&SC PLAN. INDICATE COMPLIANCE WITH APPROVED GROUND COVER DISTURBANCE 6. BRING USED FUELS, LUBRICANTS, COOLANTS, HYDRAULIC FLUIDS AND OTHER PETROLEUM PRODUCTS E. VELOCITY DISSIPATION DEVICES SUCH AS CHECK DAMS, SEDIMENTTRAPS, AND RIPRAP ARE PROVIDED SPECIFICATIONS. (A) PERIMETER DIKES, SWALES, TO A RECYCLING OR DISPOSAL CENTER THAT HANDLES THESE MATERIALS. AT THE DISCHARGE POINTS OF ALL DEWATERING DEVICES, AND (D) THE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR COMPLETE, DATE AND SIGN AN INSPECTION REPORT. DITCHES, AND PERIMETER 7 NONE F. SEDIMENT REMOVED FROM THE DEWATERING TREATMENT DEVICES DESCRIBED IN ITEM (C)ABOVE IS REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL E&SC MEASURES THE QUARTZSCORP USA SLOPES LITTER, BUILDING MATERIAL,AND LAND CLEARING WASTE: SPRUCE PINE,DISPOSED OF IN A MANNER THAT DOES NOT CAUSE DEPOSITION OF SEDIMENT INTO WATERS OF THE HAVE BEEN PERFORMED. 797 ,NC 28777 ROAD UNITED STATES. IN (B) HIGH QUALITY WATER 1. NEVER BURY OR BURN WASTE. PLACE LITTER AND DEBRIS IN APPROVED WASTE CONTAINERS. (E) CORRECTIVE ACTIONS HAVE BEEN INITIAL AND DATE A COPY OF THE APPROVED E&SC PLAN OR (828)765-8979 (HQW) ZONES 7 NONE 2. PROVIDE A SUFFICIENT NUMBER AND SIZE OF WASTE CONTAINERS (E.G DUMPSTER, TRASH NCG01 - PART III, SELF-INSPECTION RECORDKEEPING AND REPORTING TAKEN TO E&SC MEASURES. COMPLETE, DATE AND SIGN AN INSPECTION REPORT TO (C) SLOPES STEEPER THAN 3:1 IF SLOPES ARE 10' OR LESS IN RECEPTACLE) ON SITE TO CONTAIN CONSTRUCTION AND DOMESTIC WASTES. INDICATE THE COMPLETION OF THE CORRECTIVE ACTION. 7 LENGTH AND ARE NOT STEEPER 3. LOCATE WASTE CONTAINERS AT LEAST 50 FEET AWAY FROM STORM DRAIN INLETS AND SURFACE 2. ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION TO BE KEPT ON SITE THAN 2:1, 14 DAYS ARE ALLOWED WATERS UNLESS NO OTHER ALTERNATIVES ARE REASONABLY AVAILABLE. SECTION A: SELF-INSPECTION: SELF-INSPECTIONS ARE REQUIRED DURING NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TABLE IN ADDITION TO THE E&SC PLAN DOCUMENTS ABOVE, THE FOLLOWING ITEMS SHALL BE KEPT ON THE (D) SLOPES 3:1 TO 4:1 - 7 DAYS FOR SLOPES GREATER 4. LOCATE WASTE CONTAINERS ON AREAS THAT DO NOT RECEIVE SUBSTANTIAL AMOUNTS OF RUNOFF SITE AND AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTORS AT ALL TIMES DURING NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS, UNLESS THE FROM UPLAND AREAS AND DOES NOT DRAIN DIRECTLY TO A STORM PROVIDE SECONDARY CONTAINMENT DRAIN, STREAM OR WETLAND. BELOW. WHEN ADVERSE WEATHER OR SITE CONDITIONS WOULD CAUSE THE SAFETY OF THE INSPECTION THAN 50' IN LENGTH AND WITH PERSONNEL TO BE IN JEOPARDY,THE INSPECTION MAY BE DELAYED UNTIL THE NEXT BUSINESS DAY ON WHICH DIVISION PROVIDES ASITE-SPECIFIC EXEMPTION BASED ON UNIQUE SITE CONDITIONS THAT MAKE SLOPES STEEPER THAN 4:1 5. COVER WASTE CONTAINERS AT THE END OF EACH WORKDAY AND BEFORE STORM EVENTS . IT IS SAFE TO PERFORM THE INSPECTION. IN ADDITION, WHEN A STORM EVENT OF EQUAL TO OR GREATER THIS REQUIREMENT NOT PRACTICAL: - 7 DAYS FOR PERIMETER DIKES, . REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WASTE CONTAINERS. THAN 1.0 INCH OCCURS OUTSIDE OF NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS, THE SELF-INSPECTION SHALL BE PERFORMED 14 SWALES, DITCHES, PERIMETER 6. ANCHOR ALL LIGHTWEIGHT ITEMS IN WASTE CONTAINERS DURING TIMES OF HIGH WINDS. UPON THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE NEXT BUSINESS DAY. ANY TIME WHEN INSPECTIONS WERE DELAYED (a) THIS GENERAL PERMIT AS WELL AS THE CERTIFICATE OF COVERAGE, AFTER IT IS RECEIVED. SLOPES AND HQW ZONES 7. EMPTY WASTE CONTAINERS AS NEEDED TO PREVENT OVERFLOW. CLEAN UP IMMEDIATELY IF SHALL BE NOTED IN THE INSPECTION RECORD. - 10 DAYS FOR FALLS LAKE CONTAINERS OVERFLOW. FREQUENCY (b) RECORDS OF INSPECTIONS MADE DURING THE PREVIOUS TWELVE MONTHS. THE PERMITTEE WATERSHED 8. DISPOSE WASTE OFF-SITE AT AN APPROVED DISPOSAL FACILITY. (E) AREAS WITH SLOPES - 7 DAYS FOR PERIMETER DIKES, 9. ON BUSINESS DAYS, CLEAN UP AND DISPOSE OF WASTE IN DESIGNATED WASTE CONTAINERS. INSPECT (DURING NORMAL INSPECTION RECORDS MUST INCLUDE: SHALL RECORD THE REQUIRED OBSERVATIONS ON THE INSPECTION RECORD FORM PROVIDED BY BUSINESS HOURS) THE DIVISION OR A SIMILAR INSPECTION FORM THAT INCLUDES ALL THE REQUIRED ELEMENTS. FLATTER THAN 4:1 SWALES, DITCHES, PERIMETER USE OF ELECTRONICALLY-AVAILABLE RECORDS IN LIEU OF THE REQUIRED PAPER COPIES WILL BE 14 SLOPES AND HQW ZONES PAINT AND OTHER LIQUID WASTE: (1) RAIN GAUGE DAILY DAILY RAINFALL AMOUNTS. IF NO DAILY RAIN GAUGE ALLOWED IF SHOWN TO PROVIDE EQUAL ACCESS AND UTILITY AS THE HARD-COPY RECORDS. - 10 DAYS FOR FALLS LAKE MAINTAINED IN OBSERVATIONS ARE MADE DURING WEEKEND OR 1. DO NOT DUMP PAINT AND OTHER LIQUID WASTE INTO STORM DRAINS, STREAMS OR WETLANDS. WATERSHED UNLESS THERE IS ZERO ,GOOD WORKING HOLIDAY PERIODS AND NO INDIVIDUAL-DAY 2. LOCATE PAINT WASHOUTS AT LEAST 50 FEET AWAY FROM STORM DRAIN INLETS AND SURFACE 3. DOCUMENTATION TO BE RETAINED FOR THREE YEARS SLOPE WATERS UNLESS NO OTHER ALTERNATIVES ARE REASONABLY AVAILABLE. ORDER RAINFALL INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE, RECORD THE ALL DATA USED TO COMPLETE THE E-NOI AND ALL INSPECTION RECORDS SHALL BE MAINTAINED FOR 3. CONTAIN LIQUID WASTES IN A CONTROLLED AREA. CUMULATIVE RAIN MEASUREMENT FOR THOSE A PERIOD OF THREE YEARS AFTER PROJECT COMPLETION AND MADE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. [40 NOTE: AFTER THE PERMANENT CESSATION OF CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES, ANY AREAS WITH TEMPORARY 4. CONTAINMENT MUST BE LABELED, SIZED AND PLACED APPROPRIATELY FOR THE NEEDS OF SITE. UN-ATTENDED DAYS (AND THIS WILL DETERMINE IF A CFR 122.41]SITE INSPECTION IS NEEDED). DAYS ON WHICH NO GROUND STABILIZATION SHALL BE CONVERTED TO PERMANENT GROUND STABILIZATION AS SOON AS 5. PREVENT THE DISCHARGE OF SOAPS, SOLVENTS, DETERGENTS AND OTHER LIQUID WASTES FROM RAINFALL OCCURRED SHALL BE RECORDED AS "ZERO." PRACTICABLE BUT IN NO CASE LONGER THAN 90 CALENDAR DAYS AFTER THE LAST LAND DISTURBING CONSTRUCTION SITES. THE PERMITTEE MAY USE ANOTHER NCG01 PART III SELF-INSPECTION, RECORDKEEPING AND REPORTING ACTIVITY. TEMPORARY GROUND STABILIZATION SHALL BE MAINTAINED IN A MANNER TO RENDER THE RAIN-MONITORING DEVICE APPROVED BY THE SURFACE STABLE AGAINST ACCELERATED EROSION UNTIL PERMANENT GROUND STABILIZATION IS PORTABLE TOILETS: DIVISION. V) V) V) > ACHIEVED. SECTION C: REPORTING a 1. INSTALL PORTABLE TOILETS ON LEVEL GROUND, AT LEAST 50 FEET AWAY FROM STORM DRAINS, (2) E&SC AT LEAST ONCE PER 7 1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE MEASURES INSPECTED, 1. OCCURRENCES THAT MUST BE REPORTED o STREAMS OR WETLANDS UNLESS THERE IS NO ALTERNATIVE REASONABLY AVAILABLE. IF 50 FOOT MEASURES CALENDAR DAYS AND 2. DATE AND TIME OF THE INSPECTION, af Y OFFSET IS NOT ATTAINABLE, PROVIDE RELOCATION OF PORTABLE TOILET BEHIND SILT FENCE OR WITHIN 24 HOURS OF A 3. NAME OF THE PERSON PERFORMING THE PERMITTEES SHALL REPORT THE FOLLOWING OCCURRENCES: _ u GROUND STABILIZATION SPECIFICATION: z U U U U STABILIZE THE GROUND SUFFICIENTLY SO THAT RAIN WILL NOT DISLODGE THE SOIL. USE ONE OF THE PLACE ON A GRAVEL PAD AND SURROUND WITH SAND BAGS. RAIN EVENT > 1.0 INCH IN INSPECTION, TECHNIQUES IN THE TABLE BELOW: 24 HOURS 4. INDICATION OF WHETHER THE MEASURES WERE (a. VISIBLE SEDIMENT DEPOSITION IN A STREAM OR WETLAND. m 2. PROVIDE STAKING OR ANCHORING OF PORTABLE TOILETS DURING PERIODS OF HIGH WINDS OR IN „j „j TEMPORARY STABILIZATION PERMANENT STABILIZATION HIGH FOOT TRAFFIC AREAS. OPERATING PROPERLY, Q Q 0° 3. MONITOR PORTABLE TOILETS FOR LEAKING AND PROPERLY DISPOSE OF ANY LEAKED MATERIAL. 5. DESCRIPTION OF MAINTENANCE NEEDS FOR THE (b. OIL SPILLS IF: • TEMPORARY GRASS SEED COVERED WITH STRAW • PERMANENT GRASS SEED COVERED WITH STRAW UTILIZE A LICENSED SANITARY WASTE HAULER TO REMOVE LEAKING PORTABLE TOILETS AND REPLACE MEASURE, • THEY ARE 25 GALLONS OR MORE, OR OTHER MULCHES AND TACKIFIERS OR OTHER MULCHES AND TACKIFIERS WITH PROPERLY OPERATING UNIT. 6. DESCRIPTION, EVIDENCE, AND DATE OF CORRECTIVE • GEOTEXTILE FABRICS SUCH AS PERMANENT SOIL ACTIONS TAKEN. • THEY ARE LESS THAN 25 GALLONS BUT CANNOT BE CLEANED UP WITHIN 24 HOURS, • HYDROSEEDING REINFORCEMENT MATTING • THEY CAUSE SHEEN ON SURFACE WATERS (REGARDLESS OF VOLUME), OR • HYDROSEEDING EARTHEN STOCKPILE MANAGEMENT: (3) STORMWATER AT LEAST ONCE PER 7 1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE DISCHARGE OUTFALLS • THEY ARE WITHIN 100 FEET OF SURFACE WATERS (REGARDLESS OF VOLUME). 0 • ROLLED EROSION CONTROL PRODUCTS WITH OR - SHRUBS OR OTHER PERMANENT PLANTING 1. SHOW STOCKPILE LOCATIONS ON PLANS. LOCATE EARTHEN-MATERIAL STOCKPILE AREAS AT LEAST 50 DISCHARGE CALENDAR DAYS AND INSPECTED, LT_ WITHOUT TEMPORARY GRASS SEED COVERED WITH MULCH FEET AWAY FROM STORM DRAIN INLETS, SEDIMENT BASINS, PERIMETER SEDIMENT CONTROLS AND OUTFACES (SDC'S) WITHIN 24 HOURS OF A 2. DATE AND TIME OF THE INSPECTION, 0 RAIN EVENT > 1.0 INCH IN 3. NAME OF THE PERSON PERFORMING THE (c. RELEASES OF HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES IN EXCESS OF REPORTABLE QUANTITIES UNDER SECTION z • UNIFORM AND EVENLY DISTRIBUTED GROUND SURFACE WATERS UNLESS IT CAN BE SHOWN NO OTHER ALTERNATIVES ARE REASONABLY AVAILABLE. O 0 24 HOURS INSPECTION, 311 OF THE CLEAN WATER ACT (REF: 40 CFR 110.3 AND 40 CFR 117.3) OR SECTION 102 OF CERCLA • APPROPRIATELY APPLIED STRAW OR OTHER COVER SUFFICIENT TO RESTRAIN EROSION 2. PROTECT STOCKPILE WITH SILT FENCE INSTALLED ALONG TOE OF SLOPE WITH A MINIMUM OFFSET OF 4. EVIDENCE OF INDICATORS OF STORMWATER (REF: 40 CFR 302.4) OR G.S. 143-215.85. �„ �„ a E MULCH • STRUCTURAL METHODS SUCH AS CONCRETE, FIVE FEET FROM THE TOE OF STOCKPILE. F v POLLUTION SUCH AS OIL SHEEN, FLOATING OR z z o ASPHALT OR RETAINING WALLS 3. PROVIDE STABLE STONE ACCESS POINT WHEN FEASIBLE. SUSPENDED SOLIDS OR DISCOLORATION, (d. ANTICIPATED BYPASSES AND UNANTICIPATED BYPASSES. 2 2 W • PLASTIC SHEETING • ROLLED EROSION CONTROL PRODUCTS WITH 4. STABILIZE STOCKPILE WITHIN THE TIMEFRAMES PROVIDED ON THIS SHEET AND IN ACCORDANCE 5. INDICATION OF VISIBLE SEDIMENT LEAVING THE SITE, 2 2 �_ p GRASS SEED WITH THE APPROVED PLAN AND ANY ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS. SOIL STABILIZATION IS DEFINED O O > 0 6. DESCRIPTION, EVIDENCE, AND DATE OF CORRECTIVE U U > AS VEGETATIVE, PHYSICAL OR CHEMICAL COVERAGE TECHNIQUES THAT WILL RESTRAIN ACCELERATED (e. NONCOMPLIANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF THIS PERMIT THAT MAY ENDANGER HEALTH OR w ACTIONS TAKEN. O O � m THE ENVIRONMENT. EROSION ON DISTURBED SOILS FOR TEMPORARY OR PERMANENT CONTROL NEEDS. (4) PERIMETER OF AT LEAST ONCE PER 7 IF VISIBLE SEDIMENTATION IS FOUND OUTSIDE SITE ,'''„ Lu V) O SITE CALENDAR DAYS AND LIMITS, THEN A RECORD OF THE FOLLOWING SHALL BE z z o 6 2. REPORTING TIMEFRAMES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS O O Lu HERBICIDES, PESTICIDES, AND RODENTICIDES: WITHIN 24 HOURS OF A MADE: a a � o AFTER A PERMITTEE BECOMES AWARE OF AN OCCURRENCE THAT MUST BE REPORTED, HE SHALL w w 1. STORE AND APPLY HERBICIDES, PESTICIDES AND RODENTICIDES IN ACCORDANCE WITH LABEL RAIN EVENT > 1.0 INCH IN 1. ACTIONS TAKEN TO CLEAN UP OR STABILIZE THE un .cmCONTACT THE APPROPRIATE DIVISION REGIONAL OFFICE WITHIN THE TIMEFRAMES AND IN RESTRICTIONS. 24 HOURS SEDIMENT THAT HAS LEFT THE SITE LIMITS, 2. DESCRIPTION, EVIDENCE, AND DATE OF CORRECTIVE ACCORDANCE WITH THE OTHER REQUIREMENTS LISTED BELOW. OCCURRENCES OUTSIDE NORMAL 2. STORE HERBICIDES, PESTICIDES AND RODENTICIDES IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITH THE LABEL, o 0 0 WHICH LISTS DIRECTIONS FOR USE, INGREDIENTS AND FIRST AID STEPS IN CASE OF ACCIDENTAL BUSINESS HOURS MAY ALSO BE REPORTED TO THE DEPARTMENT'S ENVIRONMENTAL EMERGENCY N N N W ACTIONS TAKEN, AND c i o � Q as CENTER PERSONNEL AT (800) 858-0368. POISONING. 3. AN EXPLANATION AS TO THE ACTIONS TAKEN TO � � p 3. DO NOT STORE HERBICIDES, PESTICIDES AND RODENTICIDES IN AREAS WHERE FLOODING IS POSSIBLE CONTROL FUTURE RELEASES. REPORTING TIMEFRAMES (AFTER DISCOVERY) o o OR WHERE THEY MAY SPILL OR LEAK INTO WELLS, STORMWATER DRAINS, GROUND WATER OR OCCURRENCE (5) STREAMS OR AT LEAST ONCE PER 7 IF THE STREAM OR WETLAND HAS INCREASED VISIBLE AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS SURFACE WATER. IF A SPILL OCCURS, CLEAN AREA IMMEDIATELY. WETLANDS ONSITE CALENDAR DAYS AND SEDIMENTATION OR A STREAM HAS VISIBLE (A)VISIBLE SEDIMENT DEPOSITION IN A • WITHIN24 HOURS,AN ORAL OR ELECTRONIC NOTIFICATION. a a a Z 4. DO NOT STOCKPILE THESE MATERIALS ONSITE. OR OFFSITE WITHIN 24 HOURS OF A INCREASED TURBIDITY FROM THE CONSTRUCTION STREAM OR WETLAND • WITHIN 7 CALENDAR DAYS,A REPORT THAT CONTAINS A DESCRIPTION o (WHERE RAIN EVENT > 1.0 INCH IN ACTIVITY, THEN A RECORD OF THE FOLLOWING SHALL OF THE SEDIMENT AND ACTIONS TAKEN TO ADDRESS THE CAUSE OF THE HAZARDOUS AND TOXIC WASTE: ACCESSIBLE) 24 HOURS BE MADE: DEPOSITION. DIVISION STAFF MAY WAIVE THE REQUIREMENT FOR A 1. CREATE DESIGNATED HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION AREAS ON-SITE. 1. DESCRIPTION, EVIDENCE AND DATE OF CORRECTIVE WRITTEN REPORT ON A CASE-BY-CASE BASIS. ACTIONS TAKEN, AND • IF THE STREAM IS NAMED ON THE NC 303(D) LIST AS IMPAIRED FOR 2. PLACE HAZARDOUS WASTE CONTAINERS UNDER COVER OR IN SECONDARY CONTAINMENT. 2. RECORDS OF THE REQUIRED REPORTS TO THE SEDIMENT-RELATED CAUSES,THE PERMITTEE MAY BE REQUIRED TO 3. DO NOT STORE HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS, DRUMS OR BAGGED MATERIALS DIRECTLY ON THE APPROPRIATE DIVISION REGIONAL OFFICE PER PART III, PERFORM ADDITIONAL MONITORING, INSPECTIONS OR APPLY MORE Q GROUND. SECTION C, ITEM (2)(A) OF THIS PERMIT. STRINGENT PRACTICES IF STAFF DETERMINE THAT ADDITIONAL z (6) GROUND AFTER EACH PHASE OF 1. THE PHASE OF GRADING (INSTALLATION OF REQUIREMENTS ARE NEEDED TO ASSURE COMPLIANCE WITH THE z CONCRETE WASHOUTS: FEDERAL OR STATE IMPAIRED-WATERS CONDITIONS p O - STABILIZATION GRADING PERIMETER E&SC MEASURES, CLEARING AND 1. WHEN APPLICABLE, CONCRETE WASHOUT DETAIL WITH NOTES INCLUDED ON DETAIL DRAWING. MEASURES GRUBBING, INSTALLATION OF STORM DRAINAGE (B) OIL SPILLS AND RELEASE OF WITHIN 24 HOURS,AN ORAL OR ELECTRONIC NOTIFICATION.THE U p V FACILITIES, COMPLETION OF ALL LAND-DISTURBING HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES PER ITEM NOTIFICATION SHALL INCLUDE INFORMATION ABOUT THE DATE,TIME, a ACTIVITY, CONSTRUCTION OR REDEVELOPMENT, 1(B)-(C)ABOVE NATURE,VOLUME AND LOCATION OF THE SPILL OR RELEASE. Q H PERMANENT GROUND COVER). (C)ANTICIPATED BYPASSES [40 CFR A REPORTATLEAST TEN DAYS BEFORE THE DATE OF THE BYPASS,IF e� O L O O 2. DOCUMENTATION THAT THE REQUIRED GROUND 122.41(M)(3)] POSSIBLE.THE REPORT SHALL INCLUDE AN EVALUATION OF THE U z STABILIZATION MEASURES HAVE BEEN PROVIDED ANTICIPATED QUALITY AND EFFECT OF THE BYPASS. F � > M WITHIN THE REQUIRED TIMEFRAME OR AN ASSURANCE (D) UNANTICIPATED BYPASSES [40 CFR • WITHIN 24 HOURS,AN ORAL OR ELECTRONIC NOTIFICATION. U w Q Z THAT THEY WILL BE PROVIDED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. 122.41(M)(3)] • WITHIN 7CALENDAR DAYS, A REPORTTHAT INCLUDES AN EVALUATION w z > OF THE QUALITY AND EFFECT OF THE BYPASS. O NOTE: THE RAIN INSPECTION RESETS THE REQUIRED 7 CALENDAR DAY INSPECTION REQUIREMENT. vn w U (E) NONCOMPLIANCE WITH THE • WITHIN24 HOURS AN ORAL OR ELECTRONIC NOTIFICATION. z_ N = J o CONDITIONS OF THIS PERMIT THAT MAY • WITHIN 7CALENDAR DAYS,A REPORT THAT CONTAINS A DESCRIPTION z a F- _ a ENDANGER HEALTH OR THE OF THE NONCOMPLIANCE,AND ITS CAUSES;THE PERIOD OF U CD ENVIRONMENT[40 CFR 122.41(L)(7)] NONCOMPLIANCE, INCLUDING EXACT DATES AND TIMES,AND IF THE < �_ NONCOMPLIANCE HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED,THE ANTICIPATED TIME Q REFERENCE: REFERENCE: NONCOMPLIANCE IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE;AND STEPS TAKEN OR PLANNED TO REDUCE, ELIMINATE,AND PREVENT REOCCURRENCE OF THE NCDEQ GROUND STABILIZATION AND MATERIALS HANDLING SAMPLE SHEET NCDEQ INSPECTION, RECORDKEEPING AND REPORTING SAMPLE SHEET (NCG01-SELF- NONCOMPLIANCE. [40 CFR 122.41(L)(6). (NCG01_DETAIL_3-29_19.DWG), EFFECTIVE 4/l/2019, REVISED 3/29/19. INSPECTION-SHEET-REVISED-5-17-19.DWG), EFFECTIVE 4/l/2019, REVISED 5/17/19. • DIVISION STAFF MAY WAIVE THE REQUIREMENT FOR A WRITTEN a REPORT ON A CASE-BY-CASE BASIS. a z Q PROJECT NUMBER 213314 DRAWING NUMBER 7 13 SEEDING SPECIFICATIONS � TEMPORARY MOUNTAINS UPLAND PERMANENT MOUNTAINS UPLAND DEFINITION: USE CERTIFIED SEED FOR PERMANENT SEEDING. SEEDING SPECIFICATIONS CONTROLLING RUNOFF AND EROSION ON DISTURBED UPLAND AREAS BY ESTABLISHING PERENNIAL STABILIZATION SPECIFICATIONS VEGETATIVE COVER WITH SEED. LABELING OF NON-CERTIFIED SEED IS ALSO REQUIRED BY LAW. LABELS CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION FEBRUARY 15 TO MAY 15 (ELEV.ABOVE 2500 FEET) SEEDING DATES-AUGUST 1 TO JUNE 1� ON SEED PURITY, GERMINATION, AND PRESENCE OF WOOD SEEDS. SEEDS MUST MEET STATE STANDARDS SEEDING DATES APPLICATION RATE PURPOSE FOR CONTENT OF NOXIOUS WEEDS. DO NOT ACCEPT SEED CONTAINING "PROHIBITED" NOXIOUS WEED SEED. FEBRUARY 1 TO MAY 1 (ELEV. BELOW 2500 FEET) SEEDING MIXTURE &AMENDMENTS (LBS/ACRE) TO REDUCE EROSION AND DECREASE SEDIMENT YIELD FROM DISTURBED AREAS, AND TO PERMANENTLY APPLICATION RATE 2016 AYRSLEY TOWN BLVD. STABILIZE SUCH AREAS IN A MANNER THAT IS ECONOMICAL, ADAPTS TO SITE CONDITIONS, AND ALLOWS INOCULATE LEGUME SEED WITH THE RHIZOBIUM BACTERIA APPROPRIATE TO THE SPECIES OF LEGUME. SEEDING MIXTURE &AMENDMENTS (LBS/ACRE) KENTUCKY BLUEGRASS 20 SUITE (POA PRATENSIS) CHARLOTTE,,N NC 28273 SELECTION OF THE MOST APPROPRIATE PLANT MATERIALS. RYE GRAIN (704)523-4726 APPLY SEED UNIFORMLY WITH A CYCLONE SEEDER, DROP-TYPE SPREADER, DRILL, CULTIPACKER SEEDER, OR 120 HARD FESCUE (SECALE CEREALE) COMMON NAME ENGINEERING FIRM SEEDBED REQUIREMENTS HYDRO SEEDER ON A FIRM, FRIABLE SEEDBED. COMMON NAME (SPECIES) (FESTUCA BREVIPILA) 75 LICENSE NUMBER:F-0176 ESTABLISHMENT OF VEGETATION SHOULD NOT BE ATTEMPTED ON SITES THAT ARE UNSUITABLE DUE TO (SPECIES) KOBE LESPEDEZA (FESTUCA LONGIFOLIA) WHEN USING A DRILL OR CULTIPACKER SEEDER PLANT SMALL GRAINS NO MORE THAN 1 INCH DEEP (KUMMEROWIA STRIATA V. 50 EXCESSIVE SOIL COMPACTION, INAPPROPRIATE SOIL TEXTURE, POOR DRAINAGE, CONCENTRATED OVERLAND GRASSES AND LEGUMES NO MORE THAN 1/2 INCH. EQUIPMENT SHOULD BE CALIBRATED IN THE FIELD FOR KOBE) RYE GRAIN 25 FLOW, OR STEEPNESS OF SLOPE UNTIL MEASURES HAVE BEEN TAKEN TO CORRECT THESE PROBLEMS. THE DESIRED SEEDING RATE. (SECALE CEREALE) TO MAINTAIN A GOOD STAND OF VEGETATION, THE SOIL MUST MEET CERTAIN MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS AS SOIL AMENDMENTS 10-10-10 FERTILIZER 750 SOIL AMENDMENTS A GROWTH MEDIUM. THE EXISTING SOIL SHOULD HAVE THESE CRITERIA: ( REFER TO SEEDBED WHEN USING BROADCAST-SEEDING METHODS SUBDIVIDE THE AREA INTO WORKABLE SECTIONS AND REFER TO SEEDBED 10-20-20 FERTILIZER 500 DETERMINE THE AMOUNT OF SEED NEEDED FOR EACH SECTION. APPLY ONE-HALF THE SEED WHILE MOVING PREPARATION NOTES) BACK AND FORTH ACROSS THE AREA, MAKING A UNIFORM PATTERN: THEN APPLY THE SECOND HALF IN THE LIMESTONE 2,000 PREPARATION NOTES) • ENOUGH FINE-GRAINED (SILT AND CLAY) MATERIAL TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE MOISTURE AND NUTRIENT SAME WAY BUT MOVING AT RIGHT ANGLES TO THE FIRST PASS LIMESTONE 4,000 SUPPLY (AVAILABLE WATER CAPACITY OF AT LEAST .05 INCHES WATER TO 1 INCH OF SOIL). , . MULCH MULCH • SUFFICIENT PORE SPACE TO PERMIT ROOT PENETRATION. MULCH ALL PLANTINGS IMMEDIATELY AFTER SEEDING. (REFER TO SEEDING GRAIN STRAW 4,000 (REFER TO SEEDING GRAIN STRAW 4,000 e • SUFFICIENT DEPTH OF SOIL TO PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE ROOT ZONE. THE DEPTH TO ROCK OR NOTES) NOTES) IMPERMEABLE LAYERS SUCH AS HARDPANS SHOULD BE 12 INCHES OR MORE, EXCEPT ON SLOPES HYDRO SEEDING SEEDING DATES-MAY 15 TO AUGUST 15 . STEEPER THAN 2:1 WHERE THE ADDITION OF SOIL IS NOT FEASIBLE. SURFACE ROUGHENING IS PARTICULARLY IMPORTANT WHEN HYDRO SEEDING, AS A ROUGHENED SLOPE SEEDING DATES - MAY 1 TO SEPTEMBER V • A FAVORABLE PH RANGE FOR PLANT GROWTH, USUALLY 6.0 - 6.5. WILL PROVIDE SOME NATURAL COVERAGE FOR LIME, FERTILIZER, AND SEED. THE SURFACE SHOULD NOT BE SEEDING MIXTURE &AMENDMENTS APPLICATION RATE APPLICATION RATE • FREE FROM LARGE ROOTS, BRANCHES, STONES, LARGE CLODS OF EARTH, OR TRASH OF ANY KIND. (LBS/ACRE) SEEDING MIXTURE &AMENDMENTS THE QUARTZ CORP USA CLODS AND STONES MAY BE LEFT ON SLOPES STEEPER THAN 3:1 IF THEY ARE TO BE HYDRO SEEDED. COMPACTED OR SMOOTH. FINE SEEDBED PREPARATION IS NOT NECESSARY FOR HYDRO SEEDING (LBS/ACRE) 797 ALTAPASS ROAD OPERATIONS: LARGE CLODS, STONES, AND IRREGULARITIES PROVIDE CAVITIES IN WHICH SEEDS CAN LODGE. COMMON NAME GERMAN MILLET 40 KENTUCKY BLUEGRASS(SPECIES) (SETARIA ITALICA) SPRUCE PINE,NC 28777 IF ANY OF THESE CRITERIA ARE NOT MET - I.E., IF EXISTING SOIL IS TOO COARSE, DENSE, SHALLOW OR ACIDIC RATE OF WOOD FIBER (CELLULOSE) APPLICATION SHOULD BE AT LEAST 4,000 LB/ACRE. (POA PRATENSIS) 20 (828)765-8979 TO FOSTER VEGETATION - SPECIAL AMENDMENTS ARE REQUIRED. THE SOIL CONDITIONERS DESCRIBED SOIL AMENDMENTS HARD FESCUE BELOW MAY BE BENEFICIAL OR, PREFERABLY, TOPSOIL MAY BE APPLIED. APPLY LEGUME INOCULANTS AT FOUR TIMES THE RECOMMENDED RATE WHEN ADDING INOCULANT TO A (REFER TO SEEDBED 10-10-10 FERTILIZER 750 (FESTUCA BREVIPILA) 75 SEEDBED PREPARATION LIMESTONE 2,000 (SPECIES) HYDRO SEEDER SLURRY. PREPARATION NOTES) COMMON NAME (FESTUCA LONGIFOLIA) INSTALL NECESSARY MECHANICAL EROSION AND SEDIMENTATION CONTROL PRACTICES BEFORE SEEDING, o GERMAN OR BROWNTOP AND COMPLETE GRADING ACCORDING TO THE APPROVED PLAN. IF A MACHINERY BREAKDOWN OF 1/2 TO 2 HOURS OCCURS, ADD 50% MORE SEED TO THE TANK, BASED ON MULCH MILLET THE PROPORTION OF THE SLURRY REMAINING. THIS SHOULD COMPENSATE FOR DAMAGE TO SEED. BEYOND (REFER TO SEEDING GRAIN STRAW 4,000 (SETARIA ITALICA OR 10 LIME AND FERTILIZER NEEDS SHOULD BE DETERMINED BY SOIL TESTS. DIRECTIONS, SAMPLE CARTONS, AND 2 HOURS, A FULL RATE OF NEW SEED MAY BE NECESSARY. NOTES) UROCHLOA RAMOSA) INFORMATION SHEETS ARE AVAILABLE THROUGH COUNTY AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION OFFICES.TESTING IS LIME IS NOT NORMALLY APPLIED WITH A HYDRAULIC SEEDER BECAUSE IT IS ABRASIVE. IT CAN BE BLOWN SEEDING DATES-AUGUST 15 TO DECEMBER 15 ALSO DONE BY COMMERCIAL LABORATORIES. ONTO STEEP SLOPES IN DRY FORM. SOIL AMENDMENTS 10-20-20 FERTILIZER 500 SEEDING MIXTURE &AMENDMENTS APPLICATION RATE (REFER TO SEEDBED WHEN SOIL TESTS RESULTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE, FOLLOW RATES SUGGESTED IN THE SEEDING MAINTENANCE (LBS/ACRE) PREPARATION NOTES) SPECIFICATIONS TABLES. GENERALLY, A STAND OF VEGETATION CANNOT BE DETERMINED TO BE FULLY ESTABLISHED UNTIL SOIL COMMON NAME RYE GRAIN LIMESTONE 4,000 120 COVER HAS BEEN MAINTAINED FOR ONE FULL YEAR FROM PLANTING. INSPECT SEEDED AREAS FOR FAILURE (SPECIES) (SECALE CEREALE) MULCH APPLY LIME AND FERTILIZER EVENLY AND INCORPORATE INTO THE TOP 4-6 INCHES OF SOIL BY DISKING OR OTHER SUITABLE MEANS. OPERATE MACHINERY ON THE CONTOUR. WHEN USING A HYDRO SEEDER, APPLY AND MAKE NECESSARY REPAIRS AND RESEEDINGS WITHIN THE SAME SEASON, IF POSSIBLE. (REFER TO SEEDING GRAIN STRAW 4,000 LIME AND FERTILIZER TO A ROUGH, LOOSE SURFACE. SOIL AMENDMENTS 10-10-10 FERTILIZER 1,000 NOTES) RESEEDING--IF A STAND HAS INADEQUATE COVER, RE-EVALUATE CHOICE OF PLANT MATERIALS AND (REFER TO SEEDBED *ONLY ONE SEED MIXTURE SHALL BE SELECTED DURING PERIODS OF OVERLAPPING ROUGHEN SURFACES PRIOR TO SEEDING. QUANTITIES OF LIME AND FERTILIZER. RE-ESTABLISH THE STAND AFTER SEEDBED PREPARATION OR OVER- PREPARATION NOTES) DATES. SEED THE STAND. CONSIDER SEEDING TEMPORARY, ANNUAL SPECIES IF THE TIME OF YEAR IS NOT LIMESTONE 2,000 COMPLETE SEEDBED PREPARATION BY BREAKING UP LARGE CLODS AND RAKING INTO A SMOOTH, UNIFORM APPROPRIATE FOR PERMANENT SEEDING. MULCH REFERENCES: SURFACE (SLOPES LESS THAN 3:1). FILL IN OR LEVEL DEPRESSIONS THAT CAN COLLECT WATER. BROADCAST (REFER TO SEEDING GRAIN STRAW 4,000 NCDOT STANDARD SEEDING SPECIFICATIONS (LAST REVISED APRIL 2019). EROSION SEED INTO A FRESHLY LOOSENED SEEDBED THAT HAS NOT BEEN SEALED BY RAINFALL. IF VEGETATION FAILS TO GROW, SOIL MUST BE TESTED TO DETERMINE IF ACIDITY OR NUTRIENT IMBALANCE IS NOTES) AND SEDIMENT CONTROL PLANNING AND DESIGN MANUAL, SECTION 6.11 (LAST RESPONSIBLE. REVISED MAY 2013), NCDEQ. SEEDING FERTILIZATION--ON THE TYPICAL DISTURBED SITE, FULL ESTABLISHMENT USUALLY REQUIRES SEEDING DATES GIVEN IN THE SEEDING MIXTURE SPECIFICATIONS ARE CONSIDERED TO BE "BEST" OR N N N > RE-FERTILIZATION IN THE SECOND GROWING SEASON. FINE TURF REQUIRES ANNUAL MAINTENANCE u u u a "POSSIBLE". SEEDINGS PROPERLY CARRIED OUT WITHIN THE DATE RANGES GIVEN HAVE A HIGH PROBABILITY FERTILIZATION. USE SOIL TESTS IF POSSIBLE OR FOLLOW THE GUIDELINES GIVEN FOR THE SPECIFIC SEEDING u u u a 3 OF SUCCESS. IT IS ALSO POSSIBLE TO HAVE SATISFACTORY ESTABLISHMENT WHEN SEEDING OUTSIDE THESE Lu d DATES. HOWEVER, AS YOU DEVIATE FROM THEM, THE PROBABILITY OF FAILURE INCREASES RAPIDLY. SEEDING MIXTURE. v, ON THE LAST DATE SHOWN MAY REDUCE CHANCES OF SUCCESS BY 30-50%. ALWAYS TAKE THIS INTO SEEDING SPECIFICATIONS u u u V m ACCOUNT IN SCHEDULING LAND-DISTURBING ACTIVITIES. SEE TABLES FOR UPLAND AREAS TEMPORARY AND PERMANENT SEEDING SPECIFICATIONS. N Q Q m Y E 7 " N C O v o Z E O E m cc w w N Q O O > Lu E O O cl� F-- F-- cr� w w 0 G Z Z 0 O O U,, a a � N N m rn E N N N O O O W M O O ai aaaz Q ai .Q z " Z Q O O y � a Q Q ° N u u_ Z 2- (� W H d H w o o o y W u z a W ~ � Q z W - > a a O o ur u N V) W Z V) = J z Q w ai Z a Q - Q 2 c 0 t i 2 H Q a C7 Z Q PROJECT NUMBER 213314 DRAWING NUMBER 8 13 6-FT. MAXIMUM 8-FT. MAXIMUM 5-FT. STEEL POST SAFETY CAP 5-FT. STEEL POST SAFETY CAP SAFETY CAP SAFETY CAP 5-FT. STEEL POST 5-FT. STEEL POST 14 GAUGE WIRE MESH FILTER FABRIC PLASTIC OR WIRE TIE PLASTIC OR WIRE TIE TABLE: EXTRA STRENGTH FILTER FABRIC PLASTIC OR TABLE: STANDARD STRENGTH _ (REFER TO TABLE) WOVEN FILTER FABRIC (REFER TO TABLE) WIRE TIE PLASTIC OR WIRE TIE WOVEN FILTER FABRIC ___________________ FILTER FABRIC PROPERTY TEST VALUE _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ - _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ = FILTER FABRIC PROPERTY TEST VALUE (REFER TO TABLE) 36-IN. GRAB TENSILE STRENGTH ASTM 125-LBS. MARV (REFER TO TABLE) 36-IN. ASTM --- --------------------------- --- COMPACTED 24-IN. D4632 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - COMPACTED 24-IN. GRAB TENSILE STRENGTH D4632 90-LBS. MARV 2016 AYRSLEY TOWN BLVD. ______ COMPACTED BACKFILL MIN. GRAB TENSILE ELONGATION ASTM 100-LBS. MARV - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - COMPACTED BACKFILL MIN. ASTM SUITE 2-A ______ _- BACKFILL FLOW D4632 = _ _ _ _ _ - _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ = BACKFILL FLOW GRAB TENSILE ELONGATION D4632 90-LBS. MARV CHARLOTTE,NC 28273 ASTM 0.05 (SEC-1) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - (704)523-4726 --- ------------------------- --- PERMITTIVITY ASTM 0.05 (SEC-1) D4491 MARV - - -- - -- -- - -- - -- - -- - -- - -- - -- - PERMITTIVITY D4491 MARV ENGINEERING FIRM F------------------------- ---1 8-IN. ; ASTM - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 8-IN. --- ------------------------- --- APPARENT OPENING SIZE US SIEVE#30 - - - - -- -- - -- - -- - -- - -- - -- - - - � . ASTM - LICENSE NUMBER:F 0176 --- 24-IN. D4751 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 24-IN. APPARENT OPENING SIZE US SIEVE#30 BURY FILTER FABRIC MIN. ULTRAVIOLET STABILITY AT ASTM I BURY FILTER FABRIC MIN. D4751 4-IN. 500 HR OF EXPOSURE D4355 70%TYPICAL I I &WIRE MESH 4-IN. [ULOTRAVIOLET STABILITY AT ASTM 70%TYPICAL 14 GAUGE WIRE MESH 0 HR OF EXPOSURE D4355 U U U U BURY FILTER FABRIC BURY FILTER FABRIC &WIRE MESH PROFILE VIEW SECTION VIEW PROFILE VIEW SECTION VIEW GENERAL NOTES POST REQUIREMENTS FABRIC REQUIREMENTS INSPECTION &MAINTENANCE GENERAL NOTES POST REQUIREMENTS FABRIC &WIRE MESH REQUIREMENTS INSPECTION &MAINTENANCE 1. CONSTRUCT THE FILTER FABRIC FROM A CONTINUOUS 1. SILT FENCE POSTS MUST BE 5-FT. LONG STEEL POSTS 1. SILT FENCE MUST BE COMPOSED OF WOVEN 1. THE KEY TO FUNCTIONAL SILT FENCE IS INSPECTIONS, 1. CONSTRUCT THE FILTER FABRIC FROM A Q 1. THE KEY TO FUNCTIONAL SILT FENCE IS INSPECTIONS, ROLL CUT TO THE LENGTH OF THE SILT FENCE TO AVOID THAT MEET,AT A MINIMUM,THE FOLLOWING PHYSICAL GEOTEXTILE FILTER FABRIC THAT CONSISTS OF THE ROUTINE MAINTENANCE,AND REGULAR SEDIMENT CONTINUOUS ROLL CUT TO THE LENGTH OF THE SILT 1. THSILAT MEET, POSTS MUST BE 5 FT. LONG STEEL POSTS 1. SILT FENCE MUST BE COMPOSED OF WOVEN ROUTINE MAINTENANCE,AND REGULAR SEDIMENT , JOINTS. THA MEET,AT A MINIMUM,THE FOLLOWING GEOTEXTILE FILTER FABRIC THATCONSISTS OF THE CHARACTERISTICS. FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS: REMOVAL. FENCE TO AVOID JOINTS. REMOVAL. , 2. WHEN JOINTS ARE NECESSARY, SECURELY FASTEN THE PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS. FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS: 1.1. WEIGH 1.25 POUNDS PER FOOT 1.1. USE A SYNTHETIC FILTER FABRIC OF AT LEAST 95% BY 2• INSPECT AT LEAST ONCE PER 7 CALENDAR DAYS AND 2. WHEN JOINTS ARE NECESSARY, SECURELY FASTEN 2. INSPECT AT LEAST ONCE PER 7 CALENDAR DAYS AND FILTER FABRIC ONLY AT A SUPPORT POST WITH 4 FEET WITHIN 24 HOURS OF A RAIN EVENT GREATER THAN OR THE FILTER FABRIC ONLY AT A SUPPORT POST WITH 4 1.1. WEIGH 1.25 POUNDS PER FOOT 1.1. USE A SYNTHETIC FILTER FABRIC OF AT LEAST WHICH BY WITHIN 24 HOURS OF A RAIN EVENT GREATER THAN OR MINIMUM OVERLAP TO THE NEXT POST. 1.2. 1-3/8-IN.WIDE MEASURED PARALLEL TO THE FENCE WEIGHT OF POLYOLEFINS OR POLYESTER,WHICH IS WEIGHT OF POLYOLEFINS OR POLYESTER,WHICH IS CERTIFIED BY THE MANUFACTURER OR SUPPLIER AS EQUAL TO 1.0-IN. IN 24 HOURS. FEET MINIMUM OVERLAP TO THE NEXT POST. 1.2. 1-3/8-IN.WIDE MEASURED PARALLEL TO THE CERTIFIED FENCE THE MANUFACTURER OR SUPPLIER AS EQUAL TO 1.0-IN. IN 24 HOURS. THE QUARTZ CORP USA 3. ATTACH FILTER FABRIC TO THE STEEL POSTS USING 2. POSTS SHALL BE EQUIPPED WITH PROJECTIONS TO AID CONFORMING TO THE REQUIREMENTS IN ASTM D 3. ATTENTION TO SEDIMENT ACCUMULATIONS ALONG 3. ATTACH FILTER FABRIC TO THE STEEL POSTS USING CONFORMING G TO THE REQUIREMENTS IN ASTM D 3. ATTENTION TO SEDIMENT ACCUMULATIONS ALONG 797 ALTAPASS ROAD PLASTIC OR WIRE TIE (MIN. 50-LB.TENSILE STRENGTH) IN FASTENING OF FILTER FABRIC. 6461; THE SILT FENCE IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT. PLASTIC OR WIRE TIE (MIN. 50-LB.TENSILE STRENGTH) 2. POSTS SHALL BE EQUIPPED WITH PROJECTIONS TO 6461; THE SILT FENCE IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT. SPRUCE PINE,NC 28777 THAT ARE EVENLY SPACED WITHIN THE TOP 8-IN.OF 3. EACH POST TO BE EQUIPPED WITH SAFETY CAP. 1.2. SYNTHETIC FILTER FABRIC SHOULD CONTAIN ACCUMULATED SEDIMENT SHOULD BE CONTINUALLY THAT ARE EVENLY SPACED WITHIN THE TOP 8-IN.OF AID IN FASTENING OF FILTER FABRIC. ACCUMULATED SEDIMENT SHOULD BE CONTINUALLY (828)765-8979 THE FABRIC. MONITORED AND REMOVED WHEN NECESSARY. THE FABRIC. 1.2. SYNTHETIC FILTER FABRIC SHOULD CONTAIN MONITORED AND REMOVED WHEN NECESSARY. 4. STEEL POSTS MAY NEED TO HAVE A METAL SOIL 4. INSTALL THE SILT FENCE PERPENDICULAR TO THE ULTRAVIOLET RAY INHIBITORS AND STABILIZERS TO 3. EACH POST TO BE EQUIPPED WITH SAFETY CAP. ULTRAVIOLET RAY INHIBITORS AND STABILIZERS TO STABILIZATION PLATE WELDED NEAR THE BOTTOM PROVIDE A MINIMUM OF 6 MONTHS OF EXPECTED 4. REMOVE ACCUMULATED SEDIMENT WHEN IT REACHES 4. INSTALL THE SILT FENCE PERPENDICULAR TO THE 4. REMOVE ACCUMULATED SEDIMENT WHEN IT REACHES DIRECTION OF THE PROPERA DISTANCE FLOW AND PLACE USABLE CONSTRUCTION LIFE AT A TEMPERATURE OF 1/3 THE HEIGHT OF THE SILT FENCE. DIRECTION OF THE STORMWATER FLOW AND PLACE 4. STEEL POSTS MAY NEED TO HAVE A METAL SOIL PROVIDE A MINIMUM OF 6 MONTHS OF EXPECTED 1/3 THE HEIGHT OF THE SILT FENCE. THE SILT FENCE THE PROPER DISTANCE FROM THE TOE WHEN INSTALLED ALONG STEEP SLOPES OR INSTALLED USABLE CONSTRUCTION LIFE AT A TEMPERATURE OF OF STEEP SLOPES TO PROVIDE SEDIMENT STORAGE AND IN LOOSE SOILS.THE PLATE SHOULD HAVE A MINIMUM 0 TO 120° F; 5. REMOVED SEDIMENT SHALL BE PLACED IN STOCKPILE THE SILT FENCE THE PROPER DISTANCE FROM THE STABILIZATION PLATE WELDED NEAR THE BOTTOM 5. REMOVED SEDIMENT SHALL BE PLACED IN STOCKPILE WHEN INSTALLED ALONG STEEP SLOPES OR 0 TO 120° F; ACCESS FOR MAINTENANCE AND CLEANOUT. CROSS SECTION OF 14-SQUARE -IN.AND BE COMPOSED 1.3. FREE OF ANY TREATMENT OR COATING WHICH STORAGE AREAS OR SPREAD THINLY ACROSS TOE OF STEEP SLOPES TO PROVIDE SEDIMENT STORAGE AREAS OR SPREAD THINLY ACROSS OF 15 GAUGE STEEL,AT A MINIMUM.THE METAL SOIL MIGHT ADVERSELY ALTER ITS PHYSICAL PROPERTIES STORAGE AND ACCESS FOR MAINTENANCE AND INSTALLED IN LOOSE SOILS.THE PLATE SHOULD HAVE 1.3. FREE OF ANY TREATMENT OR COATING WHICH DISTURBED AREA. STABILIZE THE REMOVED SEDIMENT DISTURBED AREA. STABILIZE THE REMOVED SEDIMENT 5. INSTALL SILT FENCE CHECKS (TIE-BACKS) EVERY 50-100 AFTER IT IS RELOCATED. CLEANOUT. A MINIMUM CROSS SECTION OF 14-SQUARE -IN.AND MIGHT ADVERSELY ALTER ITS PHYSICAL PROPERTIES AFTER IT IS RELOCATED. -FT., DEPENDENT ON SLOPE,ALONG SILT FENCE THAT IS STABILIZATION PLATE SHOULD BE COMPLETELY BURIED. AFTER INSTALLATION; ,BE COMPOSED OF 15 GAUGE STEEL AT A MINIMUM. AFTER INSTALLATION; 6. CHECK FOR AREAS WHERE STORMWATER RUNOFF HAS 5. INSTALL SILT FENCE CHECKS (TIE-BACKS) EVERY 6. CHECK FOR AREAS WHERE STORMWATER RUNOFF HAS INSTALLED WITH SLOPE AND WHERE CONCENTRATED 5. INSTALL POSTS TO A MINIMUM DEPTH OF 24-IN.A 1.4. FREE OF ANY DEFECTS OR FLAWS THAT THE METAL SOIL STABILIZATION PLATE SHOULD BE ERODED A CHANNEL BENEATH THE SILT FENCE,OR 50-100 -FT., DEPENDENT ON SLOPE,ALONG SILT 1.4. FREE OF ANY DEFECTS OR FLAWS THAT ERODED A CHANNEL BENEATH THE SILT FENCE, OR FLOWS ARE EXPECTED OR ARE DOCUMENTED ALONG MINIMUM HEIGHT OF 1-IN.TO 2-IN.ABOVE THE FABRIC SIGNIFICANTLY AFFECT ITS PHYSICAL AND/OR FENCE THAT IS INSTALLED WITH SLOPE AND WHERE COMPLETELY BURIED. SIGNIFICANTLY AFFECT ITS PHYSICAL AND/OR WHERE THE FENCE HAS SAGGED OR COLLAPSED DUE TO THE PROPOSED/INSTALLED SILT FENCE. SHALL BE MAINTAINED,AND A MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF FILTERING PROPERTIES;AND, WHERE THE FENCE HAS SAGGED OR COLLAPSED DUE TO 3-FT. SHALL BE MAINTAINED ABOVE THE GROUND. RUNOFF OVERTOPPING THE SILT FENCE. INSTALL CONCENTRATED FLOWS ARE EXPECTED OR ARE 5. INSTALL POSTS TO A MINIMUM DEPTH OF 24-IN.A FILTERING PROPERTIES;AND, RUNOFF OVERTOPPING THE SILT FENCE. INSTALL 6. DO NOT ATTACH FILTER FABRIC TO EXISTING TREES. 1.5. HAVE A MINIMUM WIDTH OF 36-IN. CHECKS/TIE-BACKS AND/OR REINSTALL SILT FENCE,AS DOCUMENTED ALONG THE PROPOSED/INSTALLED MINIMUM HEIGHT OF 1-IN.TO 2-IN.ABOVE THE CHECKS/TIE-BACKS AND/OR REINSTALL SILT FENCE,AS 6. POST SPACING SHALL BE AT A MAXIMUM OF 6-FT. ON SILT FENCE. FABRIC SHALL BE MAINTAINED,AND A MAXIMUM 1.5. HAVE A MINIMUM WIDTH OF 36-IN. 2. 12-IN.OF THE FABRIC SHOULD BE PLACED WITHIN NECESSARY. NECESSARY. CENTER. HEIGHT OF 3-FT. SHALL BE MAINTAINED ABOVE THE 2. 12-IN.OF THE FABRIC SHOULD BE PLACED WITHIN EXCAVATED TRENCH AND SECURED WHEN THE TRENCH 7. CHECK FOR TEARS WITHIN THE SILT FENCE,AREAS 6. DO NOT ATTACH FILTER FABRIC TO EXISTING TREES. 7. CHECK FOR TEARS WITHIN THE SILT FENCE,AREAS 7. WOODEN POSTS ARE ALLOWED WHEN CROSSING IS BACKFILLED. WHERE SILT FENCE HAS BEGUN TO DECOMPOSE,AND GROUND. EXCAVATED TRENCH AND SECURED WHEN THE TRENCH WHERE SILT FENCE HAS BEGUN TO DECOMPOSE,AND UTILITIES.OWNER'S DESIGNATED ENVIRONMENTAL FOR ANY OTHER CIRCUMSTANCE THAT MAY RENDER 6. POST SPACING SHALL BE AT A MAXIMUM OF 6-FT.ON FOR ANY OTHER CIRCUMSTANCE THAT MAY RENDER REPRESENTATIVE SHALL APPROVE LOCATIONS WHERE 3. FILTER FABRIC SHALL BE PURCHASED CONTINUOUS IS BACKFILLED.THE SILT FENCE INEFFECTIVE. REMOVE DAMAGED SILT CENTER. 3. FILTER FABRIC SHALL BE PURCHASED IN CONTINUOUS THE SILT FENCE INEFFECTIVE. REMOVE DAMAGED SILT WOODEN POST ARE TO BE USED PRIOR TO ROLLS AND CUT TO THE LENGTH OF THE E BARRIER TO 7. WOODEN POSTS ARE ALLOWED WHEN CROSSING AVOID JOINTS. FENCE AND REINSTALL NEW SILT FENCE IMMEDIATELY. ROLLS AND CUT TO THE LENGTH OF THE BARRIER TO FENCE AND REINSTALL NEW SILT FENCE IMMEDIATELY. INSTALLATION. .AVOID JOINTS 4. FILTER FABRIC SHALL BE INSTALLED AT A MINIMUM OF 8. SILT FENCE SHOULD BE REMOVED WITHIN 30 DAYS UTILITIES.OWNER'S DESIGNATED ENVIRONMENTAL 8. SILT FENCE SHOULD BE REMOVED WITHIN 30 DAYS 24-IN.ABOVE THE GROUND. AFTER FINAL STABILIZATION IS ACHIEVED AND ONCE IT REPRESENTATIVE SHALL APPROVE LOCATIONS WHERE 4. FILTER FABRIC SHALL BE INSTALLED AT A MINIMUM OF AFTER FINAL STABILIZATION IS ACHIEVED AND ONCE IT IS REMOVED,THE RESULTING DISTURBED AREA SHALL BE WOODEN POST ARE TO BE USED PRIOR TO 24-IN.ABOVE THE GROUND. IS REMOVED,THE RESULTING DISTURBED AREA SHALL BE PERMANENTLY STABILIZED. INSTALLATION. 5. 14 GAUGE WIRE MESH WITH MAXIMUM 6-IN.X 6-IN. PERMANENTLY STABILIZED. REFERENCE:DETAIL BASED ON NCDEQ EROSION AND SEDIMENT OPENING SPACING. REFERENCE:DETAIL BASED ON NCDEQ EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL PLANNING AND DESIGN MANUAL,CHAPTERS 6 AND 8 CONTROL PLANNING AND DESIGN MANUAL,CHAPTERS 6 AND 8 REVISED, MAY 2013 AND SCDHEC STORM WATER MANAGEMENT 6. EXTEND THE WIRE MESH SUPPORT TO THE BOTTOM OF REVISED, MAY 2013 AND SCDHEC STORM WATER MANAGEMENT BMP HANDBOOK DATED JULY 31,200S, REVISED MARCH 2O14. THE TRENCH. BMP HANDBOOK DATED JULY 31,200S, REVISED MARCH 2O14. 3 Li cn cn cn > Qw 1 SILT FENCE V V V 0 2 REINFORCED SILT FENCE a u' Q SCALE: N.T.S. Q SCALE: N.T.S.Ln c V V V V M oC° w N aoffa 00 w GENERAL NOTES c 1. USE FILTREXX® SILTSOXXTM ORIGINAL OR ENGINEER APPROVED ALTERNATIVE.COMPOST FILTER .� ° GENERAL NOTES SOCK DIAMETER VARIES, REFER TO PLAN VIEW DRAWINGS FOR DIAMETER. WOODEN STAKE 1. USE MINIMUM 18-IN. DIAMETER FILTREXX® SILTSOXXTM ORIGINAL OR 2. COMPOST FILTER SOCKS SHOULD BE LOCATED AS SHOWN ON PLANS AND AS DIRECTED BY THE E ENGINEER APPROVED ALTERNATIVE. REFER TO PLAN VIEW DRAWINGS OWNER'S DESIGNATED ENVIRONMENTAL REPRESENTATIVE. ZO COMPOST FILTER SOCK FOR COMPOST FILTER SOCK DIAMETER. 3. PRIOR TO INSTALLATION, CLEAR ALL OBSTRUCTIONS INCLUDING ROCKS, CLODS,AND OTHER a 18-IN. MIN. 2. TO PREVENT WATER&SEDIMENT FROM FLOWING AROUND THE N N E OVERLAP (NOTE 1) DEBRIS GREATER THAN 1-IN.THAT MAY INTERFERE WITH PROPER FUNCTION OF THE COMPOST MEASURES THE TOP COMPOST FILTER SOCK MUST BE PLACED ON THE z z V LOD Lo OD LOD FILTER SOCK. w w ° tA LIMITS OF DISTURBANCE SIDE OF THE SILT FENCE AT THE OVERLAP. CLOSED END WOODEN STAKE 4. OAK OR OTHER DURABLE HARDWOOD STAKES 2-IN. BY 2-IN. IN CROSS SECTION SHOULD BE 2 2 Lu a 3. BACKFILL LOOSE COMPOST OR FINE WOOD CHIPS TO 1/2 THE HEIGHT OF (NOTE 4) DRIVEN VERTICALLY PLUMB,THROUGH THE CENTER OF THE COMPOST FILTER SOCK. STAKES O O u THE COMPOST FILTER SOCK ALONG THE UPSLOPE SIDE, FILLING THE SEAM 10-FT.O.C. v v > E SILT FENCE COMPOST FILTER SOCK 18-IN. MIN. SHOULD BE PLACED AT A MAXIMUM INTERVAL OF 10-FT.O.C. STAKES SHOULD BE DRIVEN TO A Lu BETWEEN THE SOIL SURFACE AND THE COMPOST FILTER SOCK. (NOTE 1) OVERLAP O O o, MINIMUM DEPTH OF 12-IN.,WITH A MINIMUM OF 3-IN. PROTRUDING ABOVE THE COMPOST F__ F__ 4. T-POST MAY BE USED TO SUBSTITUTE STAKES AS DIRECTED BY THE FILTER SOCK. N N O LL OWNER'S DESIGNATED ENVIRONMENTAL REPRESENTATIVE AS NEEDED z z 5. PLASTIC OR WIRE TIES SHALL HAVE MINIMUM 50-LB.TENSILE STRENGTH. O O p o BASED UPON FIELD CONDITIONS. ® ® 6. IN THE EVENT STAKING IS NOT POSSIBLE (HIGHLY COMPACTED SOILS OR IMPERVIOUS SURFACES) oL oL 5. FOLLOW MANUFACTURERS SPECIFICATIONS IF THERE IS A DISCREPANCY SAND BAGS OR HEAVY CONCRETE BLOCKS MAY BE USED BEHIND THE SOCK TO HOLD IT IN PLACE vNi 5-FT. STEEL POST IN NOTES OR IF ENGINEER APPROVED ALTERNATIVE IS USED. 10-FT. MAX. DURING RUNOFF EVENTS. LOOSE COMPOST rn rn E OR WOOD CHIPS 7. STRAIGHTEN OR POSITION THE COMPOST FILTER SOCK AS NEEDED ON THE GROUND, ENSURING o 0 0 ,,, (NOTE 3) MAINTENANCE NOTES THERE IS GOOD GROUND CONTACT AND NO VOID SPACES UNDER THE COMPOST FILTER SOCK. cd p LOOSE COMPOST p cv o 00 Q 1. INSPECT AT LEAST ONCE PER SEVEN (7) CALENDAR DAYS AND WITHIN 24 � � 8. DO NOT DRAG COMPOST FILTER SOCK ACROSS ROUGH SURFACES. IF DRAGGING ACROSS A cv N a 21 HOURS OF A RAIN EVENT GREATER THAN OR EQUAL TO 1.0-IN. IN 24 OR WOOD CHIPS w r r (NOTE 9) ROUGH SURFACE IS NECESSARY, PLACE A BARRIER SUCH AS PLASTIC OR A TARP UNDER COMPOST o o HOURS. FILTER SOCK TO PREVENT TEARING. N 2. MAKE ANY NECESSARY REPAIRS IMMEDIATELY. SINGLE SOCK PLAN VIEW 9. BACKFILL LOOSE COMPOST OR FINE WOOD CHIPS TO 1/2 THE HEIGHT OF THE COMPOST FILTER a a a Z 3. THE MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE ACCUMULATED SEDIMENT IS 1/2 THE HEIGHT SOCK ALONG THE UPSLOPE SIDE, FILLING THE SEAM BETWEEN THE SOIL SURFACE AND THE SINGLE SOCK/SILT FENCE OF THE COMPOST FILTER SOCK. HOWEVER,ACCUMULATED SEDIMENT COMPOST FILTER SOCK. SHOULD BE REMOVED MORE FREQUENTLY.ALTERNATIVELY,A NEW 10. IF THE COMPOST FILTER SOCK IS TO BE LEFT AS PART OF THE NATURAL LANDSCAPE, IT MAY BE OVERLAP- PLAN VIEW COMPOST FILTER SOCK CAN BE PLACED ON TOP OF AND SLIGHTLY SEEDED WITH THE PERMANENT SEED MIX AT TIME OF INSTALLATION. � cu BEHIND THE ORIGINAL ONE CREATING MORE SEDIMENT STORAGE 11. FOLLOW MANUFACTURERS SPECIFICATIONS IF THERE IS A DISCREPANCY IN NOTES OR IF v CAPACITY WITHOUT SOIL DISTURBANCE. ENGINEER APPROVED ALTERNATIVE IS USED. W 4. REMOVE ACCUMULATED SEDIMENT TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE STORAGE 5-FT. STEEL POST VOLUME FOR THE NEXT RAIN.TAKE CARE TO AVOID UNDERMINING THE WOODEN STAKE COMPOST FILTER SOCK MAINTENANCE NOTES Q Q COMPOST FILTER SOCK DURING CLEANOUT. (NOTE 4) (NOTE 1) 1. INSPECT AT LEAST ONCE PER SEVEN (7)CALENDAR DAYS AND WITHIN 24 HOURS OF A RAIN EVENT Z WOODEN STAKE 10-FT.O.C. z 5. THE COMPOST SOCK MUST BE REPLACED IF CLOGGED OR TORN. LOOSE COMPOST GREATER THAN OR EQUAL TO 1.0-IN. IN 24 HOURS. 0 O O - 6. IF PONDING BECOMES EXCESSIVE,THE COMPOST FILTER SOCK MAY NEED 3-IN. MIN. OR WOOD CHIPS 2. MAKE ANY NECESSARY REPAIRS IMMEDIATELY. Q O Q Q COMPOST FILTER 1)) TO BE REPLACED WITH ONE OF A LARGER DIAMETER OR A DIFFERENT (NOTE 9) 3. THE MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE ACCUMULATED SEDIMENT IS 1/3 THE HEIGHT OF THE COMPOST FILTER U z U Q LOOSE COMPOST MEASURE. SOCK. HOWEVER,ACCUMULATED SEDIMENT SHOULD BE REMOVED MORE FREQUENTLY. o OR WOOD CHIPS 7. THE COMPOST FILTER SOCK NEEDS TO BE REINSTALLED IF UNDERMINED FLOW ALTERNATIVELY,A NEW COMPOST FILTER SOCK CAN BE PLACED ON TOP OF AND SLIGHTLY BEHIND u (NOTE 3) OR DISLODGED. 12-IN. MIN. THE ORIGINAL ONE CREATING MORE SEDIMENT STORAGE CAPACITY WITHOUT SOIL DISTURBANCE. U M O w OU O 8FLOW . THE COMPOST FILTER SOCK SHALL BE MAINTAINED UNTIL DISTURBED 4. REMOVE ACCUMULATED SEDIMENT TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE STORAGE VOLUME FOR THE NEXT �-+ w Z AREA ABOVE THE DEVICE HAS BEEN PERMANENTLY STABILIZED AND RAIN.TAKE CARE TO AVOID UNDERMINING THE COMPOST FILTER SOCK DURING CLEANOUT. 0 ~ ' ~ Lu or- rn CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY HAS CEASED. 5. THE COMPOST SOCK MUST BE REPLACED IF CLOGGED OR TORN. W off Z Q Z N \ \ SINGLE SOCK SECTION VIEW 6. IF PONDING BECOMES EXCESSIVE,THE COMPOST FILTER SOCK MAY NEED TO BE REPLACED WITH a 2 CY 00 o ONE OF A LARGER DIAMETER OR A DIFFERENT MEASURE. Q U N w U 7. THE COMPOST FILTER SOCK NEEDS TO BE REINSTALLED IF UNDERMINED OR DISLODGED. W z Q J 0 8. THE COMPOST FILTER SOCK SHALL BE MAINTAINED UNTIL DISTURBED AREA ABOVE THE DEVICE HAS Cn Z_ a ui = o BEEN PERMANENTLY STABILIZED AND CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY HAS CEASED. Q u Q - M z � 0 0 SINGLE SOCK/SILT FENCE OVERLAP- SECTION VIEW Q a z Q PROJECT NUMBER 213314 DRAWING NUMBER 3 PERIMETER CONTROL OVERLAP - SINGLE 4 COMPOST FILTER SOCK Q SCALE: N.T.S. Q SCALE: N.T.S. 9 13 1-FT. EXISTING 50-FT. (MIN.) (MIN.) 1 LAYER OF WOVEN TIMBER MATS DECK WIDTH VARIES PUBLIC ROAD 12-FT. (MIN.) WOVEN GEOTEXTILE 12-IN. COMPOST FILTER GEOTEXTILE (NOTE 3) BASED ON EQUIPMENT WIDTH 2 TO 3-IN. DIAMETER (NOTE 8) SOCK (SIDEBOARD) 1 LAYER OF WOVEN 12-IN. COMPOST WASHED STONE 2 TO 3-IN. DIAMETER 6-IN. (MIN.) GEOTEXTILE FILTER SOCK WASHED STONE _% NOTE 8) (SIDEBOARD) _ I/ "I,/ rrcl lo //, //, //, -------- TEMPORARY CULVERT (IF NECESSARY) / /\\/\\i/\\ 8 OZ. NON-WOVEN \\/\\�\\ \j/\\/\ �\/ \\/\\/\\/\\/\j� 1-FT.\/ ` - - - -- - - - - - 2016 AYRSUITE -AA BLVD. GEOTEXTILE /\�/ \� 8 OZ. NON-WOVEN ������\�\�\ /\ 2 LAYERS OF 12-OZ. CHARLOTTE,NC 28273 GEOTEXTILE �� / (MIN.) NON-WOVEN GEOTEXTILE 2 LAYERS OF 12-OZ. (704)523-4726 UNDISTURBED STREAM BANK NON-WOVEN GEOTEXTILE ENGINEERING FIRM (NOTE 7) TIMBER MATS CONSTRUCTION ENTRANCE SECTION VIEW ORDINARY HIGH SEE NOTE 5 (NOTE 7) (NOTE 3) LICENSE NUMBER:F-0176 CROSS-SECTION A-A' WATER MARK (OHWM) CROSS-SECTION A-A' CROSS-SECTION B-B' GENERAL NOTES 0 2 TO 3-IN. DIAMETER WASHED STONE CONSTRUCTION ENTRANCE NOTES 1. A PRE-FABRICATED BRIDGE OR FLATBED RAILCAR MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR THE TEMPORARY a 1. DUE TO SITE CONSTRAINTS THE WIDTH AND LENGTH MAY BE ADJUSTED CONSTRUCTION BRIDGE. O w BASED ON CONDITIONS IN THE FIELD. Y I � I� 2. INSTALL THE BRIDGE IN A MANNER THAT WILL MINIMIZE SEDIMENT FROM ENTERING SURFACE off ,u I Q Q WATERS. m Q 2. APPROPRIATE SIGNAGE WILL BE POSTED ALONG THE ROAD TO INFORM THE U- U- =O 3. BRIDGE MUST BE DESIGNED BY CONTRACTOR'S ENGINEER TO SUPPORT EXPECTED LOADS. RUNNERS Z) A GENERAL PUBLIC OF POTENTIAL CONSTRUCTION TRAFFIC PER O O ARE TO BE INSTALLED AT OUTER EDGE OF BRIDGE DECKING HOOK HOLES. , 0 O REQUIREMENTS. a w 12-IN. COMPOST FILTER 4. SECURELY ANCHOR BRIDGE AT ONE (1) END USING STEEL CABLE OR CHAIN. z \ WOVEN SOCK (SIDEBOARD) 5. ABUTMENTS SHOULD BE PLACED PARALLEL TO, AND ON, STABLE BANKS SUCH THAT THE STRUCTURE N 0 � � GEOTEXTILE , o - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - CONSTRUCTION ENTRANCE MAINTENANCE B TIMBER MATS IS AT OR ABOVE BANKFULL DEPTH TO PREVENT ENTRAPMENT OF FLOATING MATERIALS AND DEBRIS. - w w I 1. INSPECT TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION ENTRANCES AT LEAST ONCE PER 7 (NOTE 3) 6. CONTRACTOR TO COVER HOOK HOLES AS NECESSARY TO PREVENT ACCUMULATION OF SEDIMENT OO O O O CALENDAR DAYS AND WITHIN 24 HOURS OF A RAIN EVENT GREATER THAN - - - - - -- ON NON-WOVEN GEOTEXTILE. OWNER'S DESIGNATED ENVIRONMENTAL REPRESENTATIVE TO THE QUARTZ CORP USA OR EQUAL TO 1.0-IN IN 24 HOURS. INSPECT MORE FREQUENTLY DURING I I APPROVE OF METHOD AND MATERIALS USED TO COVER HOOK HOLES PRIOR TO INSTALLATION. 797 ALTAPASS ROAD O O O O O O I PERIODS OF HEAVY USE. I I 7. INSTALL TWO (2) LAYERS OF 12-OZ. NON-WOVEN GEOTEXTILE. SPRUCE PINE,NC 28777 A I I A' 8. USE ONE (1) SACRIFICIAL LAYER OF WOVEN GEOTEXTILE ON THE BRIDGE "RUNNERS" TO PROTECT THE (828)765-8979 O O O O O I 2. THE ENTRANCE WILL BE MAINTAINED IN A CONDITION THAT WILL PREVENT I I NON-WOVEN GEOTEXTILE DURING THE TEMPORARY BRIDGE INSTALLATION. 12-FT. (MIN.) TRACKING OR FLOWING OF SEDIMENT ONTO EXISTING ROADWAYS. I I 9. NON-WOVEN AND WOVEN GEOTEXTILE WILL BE INSTALLED ON ALL TIMBER MATS ASSOCIATED WITH I SEDIMENT TRACKED, SPILLED, DROPPED OR OTHERWISE DEPOSITED ONTO I I THE TEMPORARY BRIDGE INCLUDING APPROACH TIMBER MATS WITHIN 50-FT. OF TOP OF BANK. ROADWAYS WILL BE SWEPT UP AS SOON AS PRACTICAL AND PLACED BACK I I 10. ALTERNATIVE MATERIALS MAY BE USED FOR SIDEBOARDS WITH APPROVAL, PRIOR TO INSTALLATION, O O O O O O I WITHIN THE APPROVED DISTURBED AREA. I I FROM OWNER'S DESIGNATED ENVIRONMENTAL REPRESENTATIVE. 11. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL REMOVE SEDIMENT DEPOSITED ON BRIDGES PRIOR TO REMOVING BRIDGE. 3. IF EXCESS SEDIMENT HAS CLOGGED THE STONE, THE ENTRANCE WILL BE I I 12. REMOVE TEMPORARY EQUIPMENT BRIDGES IN AREAS WHERE TRAVEL LANE IS NO LONGER REQUIRED. _ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - TOPDRESSED WITH NEW STONE AS NEEDED. REPLACEMENT OF THE STONE I- - - - - --I 13. TEMPORARY EQUIPMENT BRIDGES SHALL BE REMOVED SLOWLY AND CAREFULLY TO MINIMIZE i MAY BECOME NECESSARY WHEN THE STONE BECOMES ENTIRELY FILLED SEDIMENT FALLING FROM THE BRIDGE DURING REMOVAL OPERATIONS. / WITH SEDIMENT AND MUD. INSTALL STABLE 14. NATIVE RIPARIAN SEED, AND COIR MATTING TO FORMER TEMPORARY EQUIPMENT BRIDGE 10-FT. (MIN.) / ^ ' APPROACH B� LOCATIONS WITHIN RIPARIAN SEEDING AREAS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE NATIVE RIPARIAN AREA / Lu z /`1 4. THE CONSTRUCTION ENTRANCE AND CULVERT (IF PRESENT), WILL BE RAMP/TIMBER MAT SEEDING SPECIFICATIONS. =Iz 8 OZ. NON-WOVEN GEOTEXTILE REMOVED WHEN CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES CEASE ON THE PROJECT. THE (IF NECESSARY) � w REMOVED STONE AND SEDIMENT FROM THE ENTRANCE WILL BE HAULED MAINTENANCE NOTES o z OFF-SITE AND DISPOSED OF PROPERLY. w 0 1. ALL SEDIMENT AND EROSION CONTROLS SHALL BE INSPECTED AT LEAST ONCE EVERY SEVEN TEMPORARY CULVERT (IF NECESSARY) I � O I CALENDAR DAYS AND AFTER ANY STORM EVENT OF GREATER THAN 1.0 INCHES OF PRECIPITATION 5. UPON REMOVAL OF THE CONSTRUCTION ENTRANCE, THE CONTRACTOR "' DURING ANY 24-HOUR PERIOD. INSPECTIONS MUST BE CONDUCTED UNTIL FINAL STABILIZATION IS SHALL BRING THE AREA TO ORIGINAL GRADE AND STABILIZE IT. IF A REACHED ON ALL AREAS OF THE CONSTRUCTION SITE. TEMPORARY CULVERT WAS UTILIZED IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE PLAN VIEW 2. TEMPORARY BRIDGE WILL BE MAINTAINED IN A CONDITION THAT WILL PREVENT SEDIMENT FROM CONSTRUCTION ENTRANCE PLAN VIEW CONSTRUCTION ENTRANCE, THE CONTRACTOR SHALL INSTALL TEMPORARY ENTERING THE SURFACE WATERS. MATTING AND/OR WATTLES WITHIN ROADSIDE SWALE/DITCH. 3. REMOVE SEDIMENT DEPOSITED ON BRIDGE AS NECESSARY. vi cn cn cn > Q III5 CONSTRUCTION ENTRANCE 0 6 TEMPORARY BRIDGE a u' 10 SCALE: N.T.S. 10 SCALE: N.T.S. v v v v w M oC° w N aoff a 00 2 w TEMPORARY SLOPE MATTING NOTES 1. PREPARE SOIL BEFORE INSTALLING ROLLED EROSION CONTROL ° 12-IN. PRODUCTS (RECPS), INCLUDING ANY NECESSARY APPLICATION OF LIME, FERTILIZER, AND SEED. GENERAL NOTES 0 2. BEGIN AT THE TOP OF THE SLOPE BY ANCHORING THE RECPS IN A z :_ 1. A FLEXIBLE GROWTH MATRIX (FGM) COMBINES BOTH CHEMICAL AND O � _ 6-IN. DEEP X 6-IN. WIDE TRENCH WITH APPROXIMATELY 12-IN. OF � °1 - - I= 6-IN. / FLEXIBLE GROWTH MECHANICAL BONDING TECHNIQUES TO LOCK THE MATRIX IN PLACE. FGM IS � '=III I I RECPS EXTENDED BEYOND THE UP-SLOPE PORTION OF THE Ln Ln a E 2 TO 5-IN. �- - � MEDIA (NOTE 9) COMPOSED OF CRIMPED, MANMADE FIBERS, ORGANIC FIBERS, AND ~ ~ v -I I I TRENCH. ANCHOR THE RECPS WITH A ROW OF STAPLES/STAKES � z z o III=I I- APPROXIMATELY 12-IN.APART IN THE BOTTOM OF THE TRENCH. PERFORMANCE ENHANCING ADDITIVES THAT FORM A LOFTY, INTERLOCKING 2 2 W 6-IN. BACKFILL AND COMPACT THE TRENCH AFTER STAPLING. APPLY �/ MATRIX. FGM HAS AIR SPACES AND WATER-ABSORBING CAVITIES THAT IMPROVE 2 2 o SEED TO THE COMPACTED SOIL AND FOLD THE REMAINING 12-IN. % / SEED GERMINATION, REDUCE THE IMPACT OF RAINDROP ENERGY, AND MINIMIZE O O > 0 - - - - START ANCHOR TRENCH / -III- PORTION OF RECPS BACK OVER THE SEED AND COMPACTED SOIL. / O O or SEE NOTE 2 SOIL LOSS. WATER INSOLUBLE TACKIFIERS AND FLOCCULANTS CHEMICALLY � � lllll ( ) SECURE RECPS OVER COMPACTED SOIL WITH A ROW OF FAN TYPE NOZZLE °C - STAPLES/STAKES SPACED APPROXIMATELY 12-IN. APART ACROSS / (NOTE 8 BOND THE MATRIX TO THE SOIL SURFACE. �, t, LL O SIDE OVERLAP SEAM �. THE WIDTH OF THE RECPS. j / = \ ) 2. FGM IS APPLICABLE FOR THE FOLLOWING SITUATIONS: O O o o (SEE NOTE 4) \ 3. ROLL THE RECPS DOWN OR HORIZONTALLY ACROSS THE SLOPE j j , • AS A TYPE A TEMPORARY EROSION CONTROL BLANKET; w w N \\ TOP OF SLOPE BASED ON ENVIRONMENT INSPECTOR. RECPS WILL UNROLL WITH / j / i • SLOPES UP TO 2H:1V; 0' 0' APPROPRIATE SIDE AGAINST THE SOIL SURFACE. ALL RECPS MUST / / • AS AN INFILL FOR TURF REINFORCEMENT MATS (TRMS) ON SLOPES GREATER M M Q TEMPORARY MATTING �' BE SECURELY FASTENED TO SOIL SURFACE BY PLACING j j THAN 2H:1V; o 0 0 Lu c SLOPES SC150BN STAPLES/STAKES IN APPROPRIATE LOCATIONS AS SHOWN IN THE / / j o ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE AREAS NOT COMPATIBLE FOR NETTING; N o r a / • WHEN THE REQUIRED LONGEVITY OF SOIL PROTECTION IS UP TO 1 YEAR; (SEE NOTE 7) / STAPLE PATTERN GUIDE. / � / r, r � 4. THE EDGES OF PARALLEL RECPS MUST BE STAPLED WITH STABLE o o/ / _ • WHEN THE SITE REQUIRES IMMEDIATE EROSION PROTECTION AND THERE IS A APPROXIMATELY 2 TO 5-IN. OVERLAP DEPENDING ON THE RECPS SLOPE . -�-� TYPE. (NOTE 5) % j j / / RISK OF IMPENDING WEATHER; 6! a z `•'•'�� -"�..,\T ' 5. CONSECUTIVE RECPS SPLICED DOWN THE SLOPE MUST BE END / / / o WHEN FAST VEGETATION ESTABLISHMENT IS REQUIRED; AND / / / / / a •'•'•`•� '•'• /pF OVER END (SHINGLE STYLE) WITH AN APPROXIMATE 3-IN. j j j j • WHEN A HIGH FACTOR OF DESIGN SAFETY IS REQUIRED. OVERLAP. STAPLE THROUGH OVERLAPPED AREA, APPROXIMATELY / / / / O 3. FGM IS NOT APPLICABLE AS A CHANNEL LINER OR FOR AREAS RECEIVING V \ / END OVERLAP SEAM 12-IN. APART ACROSS ENTIRE RECPS WIDTH. j j CONCENTRATED FLOW. APPLICABLE FGM MAY BE SELECTED FROM THE SCDOT ~ ( ) SEE NOTE 5 6. IN LOOSE SOIL CONDITIONS, THE USE OF STAPLE OR STAKE / APPROVED PRODUCTS LIST. SOIL PREPARATION / LENGTHS GREATER THAN 6-IN. MAY BE NECESSARY TO PROPERLY (SEE NOTE 1) 4. FLEXIBLE GROWTH MEDIA (FGM) COMPONENTS ARE PRE-PACKAGED BY THE W Q 3-IN. SECURE THE RECPS. 7. TEMPORARY MATTING SHALL BE NORTH AMERICAN GREEN CERTIFIED CONTRACTOR O MANUFACTURER TO ASSURE MATERIAL PERFORMANCE. UNDER NO Q Z BIONET SC150BN OR ENGINEER APPROVED EQUIVALENT. (NOTE 6) CIRCUMSTANCES IS FIELD MIXING OF MATERIALS, ADDITIVES OR COMPONENTS z J EXTEND MATTING ACCEPTED. EXAMINE SUBSTRATES AND CONDITIONS WHERE MATERIALS WILL BE O_ O MINIMUM OF 3-FT. FROM - TEMPORARY SLOPE MATTING MAINTENANCE APPLIED. Q Q TOE OF SLOPE - - -III- �i 1. INSPECT AT LEAST ONCE PER 7 CALENDAR DAYS AND WITHIN 24 5. APPLY FGM TO GEOTECHNICALLY STABLE SLOPES THAT HAVE BEEN DESIGNED Z U Z o ISOMETRIC VIEW HOURS OF A RAIN EVENT GREATER THAN OR EQUAL TO 1.0-IN IN AND CONSTRUCTED TO DIVERT RUNOFF AWAY FROM THE FACE OF THE SLOPE. ~ 24 HOURS. DO NOT PROCEED WITH INSTALLATION UNTIL SATISFACTORY CONDITIONS ARE U O af O p 2. MAKE ANY NECESSARY REPAIRS IMMEDIATELY. MAINTENANCE NOTES ESTABLISHED. 2 a U Z s 2 TO 5-IN. 2 TO 5-IN. 2 TO 5-IN. 2 TO 5-IN. 2 TO 5-IN. 2 TO 5-IN. 2 TO 5-IN. 2 TO 5-IN. 3. GOOD CONTACT WITH THE GROUND MUST BE MAINTAINED, AND N 1. ALL SEDIMENT AND EROSION CONTROLS SHALL BE INSPECTED AT LEAST ONCE EVERY SEVEN CALENDAR 6. INSTALL FGM WITH A CONTRACTOR WHO IS CERTIFIED AND TRAINED BY THE Z O M EROSION MUST NOT OCCUR BENEATH THE RECP. W cV 2i w � N 4. ANY AREAS OF THE RECP THAT ARE DAMAGED OR NOT IN CLOSE DAYS AND AFTER ANY STORM EVENT OF GREATER THAN 1.0 INCHES OF PRECIPITATION DURING ANY MANUFACTURER IN THE PROPER PROCEDURES FOR MIXING AND APPLYING THE off Z < z 0 3-FT. 3-FT. 2-FT. 2-FT. CONTACT WITH THE GROUND SHALL BE REPAIRED AND STAPLED. 24-HOUR PERIOD. INSPECTIONS MUST BE CONDUCTED UNTIL FINAL STABILIZATION IS REACHED ON ALL FGM. 2 C7 O N 4-FT. O O 4-FT. T O 5. IF EROSION OCCURS DUE TO POORLY CONTROLLED DRAINAGE, AREAS OF THE CONSTRUCTION SITE. 7. STRICTLY COMPLY WITH THE MANUFACTURER'S MIXING RECOMMENDATIONS Q cn LuU 3.3-FT. l 1.6-FT. l 1.6-FT. V) = �6-FT. 6-FT. O O f- �I L � THE PROBLEM SHALL BE FIXED AND THE ERODED AREA 2. REAPPLY FGM TO DISTURBED AREAS THAT REQUIRE CONTINUED EROSION CONTROL. AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. W z Q w1.6-FT. O 3.3-FT. O 3.3-FT. PROTECTED. 3. MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT TO PROVIDE UNIFORM APPLICATION RATES. RINSE ALL MIXING AND 8. USE APPROVED HYDRAULIC SEEDING/MULCHING MACHINES WITH FAN-TYPE z Q 2 C. O O O O O 6. MONITOR AND REPAIR THE RECP AS NECESSARY UNTIL GROUND APPLICATION EQUIPMENT THOROUGHLY WITH WATER TO AVOID FORMATION OF RESIDUES AND NOZZLE (50- DEGREE TIP) FOR FGM APPLICATIONS. °� J �_ T T L)iO 3.3-FT. COVER IS ESTABLISHED. DISCHARGE RINSE WATER APPROPRIATELY. 9. APPLY FGM FROM OPPOSING DIRECTIONS TO THE SOIL SURFACE IN SUCCESSIVE Z Q 4. DEGRADATION OF FGM IS EXPECTED TO OCCUR AS A RESULT OF MECHANICAL DEGRADATION, LAYERS, REDUCING THE "SHADOW EFFECT"TO ACHIEVE MAXIMUM COVERAGE Q ° O O O O O O O REF: DETAIL BASED ON NCDEQ EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL �_4 PLANNING AND DESIGN MANUAL, CHAPTERS 6 AND 8 REVISED, MAY CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL HYDROLYSIS, SUNLIGHT, SALT AND TEMPERATURE. REAPPLY FGM IN OF ALL EXPOSED SOIL. 4:1 SLOPES 3:1 SLOPES 2:1 SLOPES 1:1 SLOPES 2013 ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS. REAPPLICATION IS NOT REQUIRED UNLESS 10. FGM DOES NOT REQUIRE A CURE TIME AND IS EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY SUCH 0 Q 0.7 STAPLES PER SQ.YD. 1.15 STAPLES PER SQ.YD. 1.7 STAPLES PER SQ.YD. 3.4 STAPLES PER SQ.YD. FGM TREATED SOILS ARE DISTURBED OR TURBIDITY OR WATER QUALITY SHOWS THE NEED FOR AN THAT FGM MAY BE APPLIED IMMEDIATELY BEFORE, DURING OR AFTER A ADDITIONAL APPLICATION. RAINFALL EVENT. W Q STAPLE PATTERNS 11. INSTALL FGM MATERIALS ACCORDING TO THE MANUFACTURER'S APPLICATION RATES. PROJECT NUMBER 213314 DRAWING NUMBER 7 EROSION CONTROL BLANKET - SLOPE 8 FLEXIBLE GROWTH MEDIA 10 SCALE: N.T.S. 10 SCALE: N.T.S. 0 3 GENERAL NOTES: TOP OF BANK 18-IN. DIA.COMPOST 1. LOW VOLUME FILTER BAGS SHALL BE MADE FROM NON-WOVEN GEOTEXTILE MATERIAL SEWN WITH HIGH STRENGTH, FILTER SOCK DOUBLE STITCHED"J'TYPE SEAMS.THEY SHALL BE CAPABLE OF TRAPPING PARTICLES LARGER THAN 150 MICRONS. O30 MIL HDPE LINER - - - - - - 2. HIGH VOLUME FILTER BAGS SHALL BE MADE FROM WOVEN GEOTEXTILES THAT MEET THE STANDARDS IN THE TABLE BELOW: _ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -V7VI- - - - -- - - - ITABLE: HIGH VOLUME FILTER BAG MATERIAL HB HB I ORDINARY HIGHIPROPERTY TEST METHOD MINIMUM STANDARD WATER MARK(OHWM)HC HC �� - - - - - - - 2016 AYRSLEY TOWN BLVD. 30 MIL HDPE LINER I AVG.WIDE WIDTH STRENGTH ASTM D-4884 60 LB/IN SUITE 2-A - - - - - - - - - - - - CHARLOTTE,NC28273 - - -- -I I HEAVY DUTY LIFTING STRAPS - (RECOMMENDED) GRAB TENSILE ASTM D-4632 205 LB (704)523-4726 DISCHARGE HOSE LICENSE NUMBER:F-0176 SANDBAG SANDBAG ENGINEERING FIRM PUNCTURE ASTM D-4833 110 LB CLAMP (NOTE 8) MULLEN BURST ASTM D-3786 350 PSI CROSS-SECTION A-A' CROSS-SECTION B-B' INTAKE HOSE O UV RESISTANCE ASTM D-4355 70% I GENERAL NOTES I AOS% RETAINED ASTM D-4751 80 SIEVE 1. CONSTRUCT TEMPORARY COFFERDAMS WITHIN LIMITS OF DISTURBANCE.CONSTRUCT DAMS I DEWATERING PUMP WITH 3. FILTER BAGS SHALL BE LOCATED IN WELL-VEGETATED(GRASSY)AREAS OR STABLE EROSION RESISTANT AREAS A MINIMUM B' I - j• SECONDARY CONTAINMENT OF 100-FT.FROM SURFACE WATERS,STREAMS,WETLANDS OR AS DIRECTED BY OWNER'S DESIGNATED ENVIRONMENTAL z z USING SANDBAGS COVERED WITH CLEAN 30 MIL HDPE LINER OR CLEAN STEEL PLATE DRIVEN I CLAMP REPRESENTATIVE. m < 1INTO THE STREAMBANKS AND STREAMBED. USE SANDBAGS TO SHORE STEEL PLATE IF I (NOTE 8)I , = m I 4. A GEOTEXTILE FABRIC(8 OZ/SY) UNDERLAYMENT AND FLOW PATH SHOULD BE PROVIDED. O NEEDED. 5. FILTER BAGS MAY BE PLACED ON FILTER STONE TO INCREASE DISCHARGE CAPACITY.BAGS SHOULD NOT BE PLACED ON O O 3: 2. THE HEIGHT OF THE TEMPORARY COFFER(HC) DAM SHALL BE CALCULATED USING BOTH OF a w O SLOPES GREATER THAN 5%. FOR SLOPES EXCEEDING 5%,CLEAN ROCK OR OTHER NON-ERODIBLE AND NON-POLLUTINGLL , - O O LL THE FOLLOWING METHODS. I MATERIAL MAY BE PLACED UNDER THE BAG TO REDUCE SLOPE STEEPNESS. 6. FILTER BAGS, DEWATERING STRUCTURE,OR ENGINEER APPROVED ALTERNATIVE SHALL BE LOCATED IN A WELL VEGETATED A. HC = HB/4 + 1-FT. (HB = HEIGHT OF STREAMBANK IN FEET)WITH A 2-FT. MINIMUM DAM L - - _ _ _ - _I AREA A MINIMUM OF 100-FT. FROM SURFACE WATERS,STREAMS,WETLANDS OR AS DIRECTED BY OWNER'S DESIGNATED THE QUARTZ CORP USA SANDBAG 797 ALTAPASS ROAD HEIGHT � ENVIRONMENTAL REPRESENTATIVE. _ - J- - _ _ _ _ _ - - - - - B. HC = BASE FLOW + 1-FT. (BASE FLOW TO BE IDENTIFIED IN THE FIELD PRIOR TO 8 OZ/SY GEOTEXTILE 7. INSTALL MINIMUM 18-IN.DIAMETER COMPOST FILTER SOCK ON THREE DOWNGRADIENT SIDES OF FILTER BAG.ADDITIONAL SPRUCE PINE,NC 28777 - - --- - - - (828)765-8979 A I A' CONSTRUCTION) FABRIC BASE DOWNGRADIENT E&SC MEASURES MAY BE NECESSARY FOR SECONDARY CONTAINMENT FOR FILTER BAG FAILURE. PLAN VIEW 8. THE PUMP DISCHARGE HOSE SHALL BE INSERTED INTO THE FILTER BAGS IN THE MANNER SPECIFIED BY THE MANUFACTURER AND SECURELY CLAMPED.A PIECE OF PVC PIPE IS RECOMMENDED FOR THIS PURPOSE.ONLY INSTALL ONE PUMP DISCHARGE THE GREATER OF THE TWO RESULTING HEIGHTS SHALL BE USED FOR THE TEMPORARY HOSE PER FILTER BAG. COFFERDAM.ADDITIONAL HEIGHT MAY BE REQUIRED BASED ON FLOW CONDITIONS AT 9. THE PUMPING RATE SHALL BE A MAXIMUM OF 750 GPM OR 1/2 THE MAXIMUM SPECIFIED BY THE MANUFACTURER, THE TIME OF CONSTRUCTION. WHICHEVER IS LESS. -I 3. CONTRACTOR SHALL ENSURE TIGHT SEAL OF SANDBAG TEMPORARY COFFERDAM. 10. PUMP INTAKES SHOULD BE FLOATING AND SCREENED. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 11. CONTRACTOR SHALL ADHERE TO OWNER'S APPLICABLE INTERNAL ENVIRONMENTAL POLICIES,GUIDANCE DOCUMENTS,AND 4. SAND BAGS SHOULD BE PLACED ALONG THE EDGES OF THE TEMPORARY COFFERDAM TO CHECKLISTS. 30 MIL HDPE LINER KEEP WATER FROM CUTTING AROUND THE TEMPORARY COFFERDAM. 18-IN. DIA.COMPOST MAINTENANCE NOTES: 5. UPON COMPLETION OF SUCCESSFUL STREAM CROSSING, CONTRACTOR SHALL COORDINATE FILTER SOCK CLAMPS DISCHARGE HOSE WITH THE OWNER'S DESIGNATED ENVIRONMENTAL REPRESENTATIVE PRIOR TO TEMPORARY (NOTE 8) 2. FILTER BAGS SHALL BE INSPECTED DAILY.IF ANY PROBLEM IS DETECTED, PUMPING SHALL CEASE IMMEDIATELY AND NOT z z RESUME UNTIL THE PROBLEM IS CORRECTED. m m COFFERDAMS REMOVAL. 3. REPLACE FILTER BAG IF BAG CLOGS OR HAS RIPS,TEARS,OR PUNCTURES. B 6. CONTRACTOR TO CONTINUE USING BYPASS PUMP DURING TEMPORARY COFFERDAMS 4. FILTER BAGS SHALL BE REPLACED WHEN THEY BECOME 1/2 FULL OF SEDIMENT. O O INTAKE HOSE u REMOVAL. 5. A SUITABLE MEANS OF ACCESSING THE FILTER BAG WITH MACHINERY REQUIRED FOR DISPOSAL PURPOSES SHOULD BE 00 O0 7. THE OWNER'S DESIGNATED ENVIRONMENTAL REPRESENTATIVE SHOULD DETERMINE THE o PROVIDED. METHOD AND SEQUENCE OF THE TEMPORARY COFFERDAMS REMOVAL TO REDUCE THE - ------ ------- 6. SPREAD THE DEWATERED SEDIMENT FROM THE FILTER BAG IN AN APPROVED UPLAND AREA AND STABILIZE WITH SEED AND POTENTIAL FOR STREAMBED SCOUR AND MINIMIZE TURBIDITY. MULCH BY THE END OF THE WORK DAY. 7. SPARE FILTER BAGS SHALL BE KEPT AVAILABLE FOR REPLACEMENT OF THOSE THAT HAVE FAILED OR ARE FILLED. 8 OZ/SY GEOTEXTILE DEWATERING PUMP WITH 8. FILTER BAGS SHOULD BE PLACED ON STRAPS TO FACILITATE REMOVAL UNLESS BAGS COME WITH LIFTING STRAPS ALREADY PLAN VIEW MAINTENANCE NOTES FABRIC BASE SECONDARY CONTAINMENT ATTACHED. 1. INSPECT COFFERDAMS WHILE IN USE TO ENSURE TIGHT SEAL OF DAMS. SECTION VIEW 9. DURING OPERATION KEEP CONNECTION BETWEEN PUMP DISCHARGE HOSE AND FILTER BAG WATER TIGHT. 2. TEMPORARY COFFERDAMS WILL BE MAINTAINED IN A CONDITION THAT WILL MINIMIZE 10. REPOSITION GEOTEXTILE AND REPLACE BEDDING IF IT BECOMES DISPLACED. TURBIDITY. REFERENCE: DETAIL BASED ON PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (PA DEP)STANDARD DETAILS AND MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT WATER MANAGEMENT ADMINISTRATION STANDARDS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR SOIL EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL. 3 vi cn cn cn > Q w 9 COFFER DAM U U U a u' 11 SCALE: N.T.S. 1 O FILTER BAGLn oc oc oc Y 11 SCALE: N.T.S. V V V V M oC° w N aoff a 00 w 0 V w O z E 0 a_ E °C z z c w w O LAc� c� W V_ C C a O O "' o V V > Lu O O or ai F- F- or w w O w z z o O O w a a � Lu Lu N �i w w N m m o 0 0 W Q N O m a v O O �a < z N Q r^^ Q vJ V C N C Q N �T� z J N O T z 0 Z u z u Q Q Q p Q LL a = o V U c Oaf 0 0 s O2 w N z ry) M Ir--i of 2 Or O C) ~ cn w u (n = J a z ~ w N Q = J M z Q 0 0 0 V a o H Q d z Q PROJECT NUMBER 213314 DRAWING NUMBER 11 13 20-FT. MIN. _ Y Y � o �LOD FILTER BAG z z 18-IN. COMPOST o TEMPORARY Q Q APPROXIMATE EXISTING N (REFER TO DETAIL) m m FILTER SOCK BRIDGE GROUND SURFACE O w TEMPORARY WORKSPACE TRENCH DEWATERING a w O (REFER TO PLAN VIEWS) Jill HOSE(S) O O G " _ LOD LOD LOD LOD LOD LOD LOD -18 18 18 18 7T,777l 1 TOP SOIL 12-IN. COIR LOG GATE BY-PASS SEE NOTE 4 (OPEN) HOSE(S) TRAVEL LANE STREAMBED SUBSTRATE 2016 AYRSLEY TOWN BLVD. DEWATERING PUMP(S)WITH P, 12-IN. COMPOST (NOTE 6) SUITE 2-A SECONDARY CONTAINMENT FILTER SOCK(SIDEBOARD) CROSS-SECTION A-A' CHARLOTTE,NC 28273 (704)523-4726 E E APPROXIMATE EXISTING ENGINEERING FIRM 6" 6" PERMANENT EASEMENT 18 I FILTER COMPOST GROUND SURFACE LICENSE NUMBER:F-0176 FILTER SOCK A TEMPORARY BRIDGE A' (REFER TO PLAN VIEWS) (REFER TO DETAIL) SILT FENCE D sp 0 D TOP SOIL ---- -------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------- ---- 6" 6" B COFFER DAM B' COFFER DAM 6" L -Do. �-� L - STREAMBED SUBSTRATE f I 6" CROSS-SECTION B-B' E E , LOD LOD LOD LOD LOD LOD LOD LOD LOD LOD 50-FT. (NOTES 6 &7) 1 1 1 SCREEN INTAKE BY-PASS PUMP(S)WITH , SECONDARY CONTAINMENT 13. BACKFILL SUBGRADE AFTER PIPELINE CONSTRUCTION WITHIN - GENERAL NOTES PLAN VIEW THE STREAM IS COMPLETE. THEN RESTORE STREAMBED 1. REFER TO AUTHORIZED PERMITS FOR ADDITIONAL LOCAL, STATE, AND SUBSTRATE AND STREAMBANKS TO ORIGINAL CONTOURS TO THE QUARTZ CORP USA FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS. MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT SHALL NOT 6. RESTRICT THE REMOVAL OF VEGETATION TO THE LIMITS OF FULLEST EXTENT PRACTICAL. 797ALTAPASS ROAD DISTURBANCE. ONLY HAND CLEARING IS ALLOWED ON 14. REINSTALL SWPPP MEASURES PREVIOUSLY REMOVED FOR SPRUCE PINE,NC 28777 H2 H2 OPERATE WITHIN STREAMS OR TRAVERSE STREAMS. STREAMBANKS AND WITHIN 10-FT. OF TOP OF BANK EXCEPT PIPELINE CONSTRUCTION WITHIN THE STREAM. ADDITIONAL (828)765-8979 HOLE HOLE 2. CONSTRUCT TEMPORARY COFFER DAMS WITHIN LIMITS OF I GENERAL DESIGN NOTES: WITHIN THE TRENCHLINE OR FOR SAFETY PURPOSE. SITE-SPECIFIC SWPPP MEASURES MAY BE NECESSARY IN DISTURBANCE. 7. NO GRUBBING OR BELOW-GROUND VEGETATION REMOVAL SHALL ORDER TO PROTECT AFFECTED STREAMS AND PREVENT H1 H1 3. CONTRACTOR SHALL DEWATER AREA BETWEEN DAMS AND ENSURE OCCUR WITHIN SO-FT. OF TOP OF BANK. GRUBBING IS ALLOWED VIOLATIONS OF WATER QUALITY STANDARDS. 1. CONCRETE:4,000 PSI, TYPE I/II CEMENT TIGHT SEAL OF DAMS PRIOR TO TRENCHING. CONTRACTOR SHALL BE FOR TRAVEL LANE, TRENCHLINE, TEMPORARY BRIDGE IS. REINSTALL 12-IN. COIR LOGS ACROSS TRAVEL LANE ON BOTH 2. GRADE 60 REINFORCEMENT AS RESPONSIBLE FOR PASSING WATER WHICH IS TO BE FILTERED INSTALLATION, AND/OR SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS. SIDES OF BRIDGE AT THE END OF EACH WORKDAY. 3. ALL#5 BAR (WALL, WINGS, APRON, & FOOTER) THROUGH A FILTER BAG PLACED IN CONJUNCTION WITH 8. CONTRACTOR TO CONDUCT WORK "IN THE DRY'' DURING LOW 16. OWNER'S DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVE TO ASSIST IN -----------i------------------------------------------------ 1' 1' ------------------------------------------------i----------- 4. POUR 6 INCHES OF CONCRETE BETWEEN T H E TWO WINGS TO CONNECT THEM APPROPRIATE SWPPP MEASURES. DEWATERING PUMP(S) SHALL BE FLOW CONDITIONS. LOCAL WEATHER CONDITIONS SHALL BE DETERMINATION OF WHETHER BYPASS PUMP OR BYPASS PLACED WITHIN SECONDARY CONTAINMENT. MONITORED IN ORDER TO AVOID ANTICIPATED RAINFALL EVENTS PIPE STREAM CROSSING METHOD IS TO BE USED. HP LEFT WING HP RIGHT WING 4. SCREEN PUMP INTAKE(S) TO MINIMIZE ENTRAINMENT OF AQUATIC DURING, OR IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING, CONSTRUCTION OF THE MAINTENANCE NOTES LIFE. PLACE PUMP(S) INTAKE IN SUMP HOLE/POOL UPSTREAM OF PIPELINE WITHIN THE STREAM. 1. AFTER CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES BEGIN ALL SEDIMENT AND UPSTREAM COFFER DAM. PLACE BYPASS HOSE(S) OUTSIDE OF 9. TEMPORARILY REMOVE SWPPP MEASURES TO FACILITATE PIPELINE EROSION CONTROLS SHALL BE INSPECTED AT LEAST ONCE STREAMBANKS WITH DISCHARGE DOWNSTREAM OF DOWNSTREAM CONSTRUCTION. EVERY SEVEN CALENDAR DAYS AND AFTER ANY STORM COFFER DAM BEFORE COMMENCING BYPASS. TAKE MEASURES TO 10. CONTRACTOR TO CONDUCT WORK FROM THE STREAMBANKS EVENT OF GREATER THAN 1.0 INCHES OF PRECIPITATION PREVENT STREAMBED SCOUR AT PUMP DISCHARGE THROUGH THE ONLY, CROSSINGS ARE NOT PERMITTED. BEGIN IN STREAM WORK IN USE OF AN ENERGY DIFFUSER. TAKE REASONABLE MEASURES TO THE MORNING, PIPELINE CONSTRUCTION AND RESTORATION SHALL DURING ANY 24-HOUR PERIOD. INSPECTIONS MUST BE CULVERT NUMBER OF PIPE DIAMETER PIPE LENGTH UPSTREAM DOWNSTREAM PIPE SLOPE PREVENT INTAKE FROM SUCTIONING THE STREAM SUBSTRATE. OCCUR WITHIN A 24-HOUR PERIOD TO THE FULLEST EXTENT CONDUCTED UNTIL FINAL STABILIZATION IS REACHED ON CULVERT ID BARREL BARRELS (IN.) (FT.) INVERT (FT.) INVERT (FT.) (FT./FT.) S. THE BYPASS PUMP(S) SHALL BE OF SUFFICIENT SIZE TO CONVEY PRACTICAL. IN NO INSTANCE SHOULD PIPELINE CONSTRUCTION ALL AREAS OF THE CONSTRUCTION SITE. MATERIAL STREAM BASE FLOW. HAVE STANDBY PUMP(S) AND GENERATOR(S) AND RESTORATION EXCEED 48 HOURS WITHOUT APPROVAL OF THE 2. REMOVE SEDIMENT DEPOSITS AS NECESSARY TO PROVIDE 'S DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVE. ENTRANCE ROAD CONCRETE 2 48.0 170.0 2610.0 2598.0 0.071 CAPABLE OF HANDLING 100% OF ANTICIPATED STREAM BASE FLOW OWNER ADEQUATE STORAGE VOLUME FOR THE NEXT RAIN. ON-SITE IN CASE OF PUMP(S) FAILURE OR A RAIN EVENT. 11. CONTRACTOR SHALL ATTEMPT TO SEGREGATE STREAMBED DISTURBED AREA WILL BE MAINTAINED IN A CONDITION CONTINUOUSLY MONITOR THE DAM AND PUMP(S) TO ENSURE SUBSTRATE FROM SUBGRADE. THAT WILL PREVENT SEDIMENT FROM ENTERING THE WATER. PROPER OPERATION THROUGHOUT THE STREAM CROSSING. PUMP(S) 12. NO WASTES, SPOILS, SOLIDS OR FILLS WILL BE PLACED WITHIN SHALL BE PLACED WITHIN SECONDARY CONTAINMENT TO REDUCE STREAMS, WETLANDS OR RIPARIAN AREAS BEYOND THE LIMITS OF Ln POTENTIAL FOR FUEL SPILLS. DISTURBANCE. DO NOT PLACE TRENCH SPOILS ON BRIDGE DECK. J o u U u a Q 12 STREAM CROSSING - BY-PASS PUMP a w 11 DOUBLE CULVERT CROSSING � � � � 12 SCALE: N.T.S. 12 SCALE: N.T.S. u u u u r\jQ Q co w 0 z E La O �„ �,DEFINITION , a A STRUCTURE DESIGNED TO CONTROL EROSION AT THE INLET OR OUTLET OF A CHANNEL OR z z u o < CONDUIT. Lu Lu tA W FLARED-END 2 2 0 o SECTION OUTLET OO PURPOSE O O Lu E TO PREVENT EROSION AT THE OUTLET OF A CHANNEL OR CONDUIT BY REDUCING THE VELOCITY OF O O . O O�O� w w O O O O FLOW AND DISSIPATING THE ENERGY. E o O O O O z z LL o CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS o a U, O O O O O 1. ENSURE THAT THE SUBGRADE FOR THE FILTER AND RIPRAP FOLLOWS THE REQUIRED LINES AND Ln w OoOoOoOoOoO� GRADES SHOWN IN THE PLAN. COMPACT ANY FILL REQUIRED IN THE SUBGRADE TO THE DENSITY °C N/p \_U OF THE SURROUNDING UNDISTURBED MATERIAL. LOW AREAS IN THE SUBGRADE ON UNDISTURBED N rn N N Q O O O O Wa UJ SOIL MAY ALSO BE FILLED BY INCREASING THE RIPRAP THICKNESS. CD 0 0 cd OoOoOoO oO 2. THE RIPRAP AND GRAVEL FILTER MUST CONFORM TO THE SPECIFIED GRADING LIMITS SHOWN ON N o °No �� THE PLANS. rn o � o O 3. NON-WOVEN GEOTEXTILE, SHALL BE A MINIMUM OF 8 OZ/SY AND MUST MEET DESIGN N O oO o oO oO REQUIREMENTS AND BE PROPERLY PROTECTED FROM PUNCHING OR TEARING DURING O O pZ' INSTALLATION. REPAIR ANY DAMAGE BY REMOVING THE RIPRAP AND PLACING ANOTHER PIECE OF PROPOSED GRADE t O O NON-WOVEN GEOTEXTILE OVER THE DAMAGED AREA. ALL CONNECTING JOINTS SHOULD OVERLAP 6-IN. GRADED o OQO� AGGREGATE BASE COURSE A MINIMUM OF 1-FT. IF THE DAMAGE IS EXTENSIVE, REPLACE THE ENTIRE NON-WOVEN GEOTEXTILE. v NCDOT RIPRAP UNDERLAIN WITH 8 OZ/SY 4. RIPRAP MAY BE PLACED BY EQUIPMENT, BUT TAKE CARE TO AVOID DAMAGING THE NON-WOVEN NON-WOVEN GEOTEXTILE GEOTEXTILE. Q 5. THE MINIMUM THICKNESS OF THE RIPRAP SHOULD BE 1.5 TIMES THE MAXIMUM STONE DIAMETER. C FOR NCDOT RIPRAP TYPE 6. RIPRAP MAY BE FIELD STONE OR ROUGH QUARRY STONE. IT SHOULD BE HARD, ANGULAR, HIGHLY SEE TABLE BELOW WEATHER-RESISTANT AND WELL GRADED. O�O�O O 00 ^ Q 7. CONSTRUCT THE APRON ON ZERO GRADE WITH NO OVERFALL AT THE END. MAKE THE TOP OF THE N z RIPRAP AT THE DOWNSTREAM END LEVEL WITH THE RECEIVING AREA OR SLIGHTLY BELOW IT. 66 z J 8. ENSURE THAT THE APRON IS PROPERLY ALIGNED WITH THE RECEIVING STREAM AND PREFERABLY O O Q STRAIGHT THROUGHOUT ITS LENGTH. IF A CURVE IS NEEDED TO FIT SITE CONDITIONS, PLACE IN THE Q O U UPPER SECTION OF THE APRON. V z Ln COMPACTED SUBGRADE LL 9. IMMEDIATELY AFTER CONSTRUCTION, STABILIZE ALL DISTURBED AREAS WITH VEGETATION. T O of O O MAINTENANCE z 1. INSPECT ENERGY DISSIPATER AT LEAST ONCE PER SEVEN (7) CALENDAR DAYS AND WITHIN 24 W N M 8 OZ/SY NON-WOVEN GEOTEXTILE HOURS OF A RAIN EVENT GREATER THAN OR EQUAL TO 1.0-INCH IN 24 HOURS. REMOVE SEDIMENT Q w Q z AND RESTORE TO ORIGINAL DIMENSIONS WHEN SEDIMENT ACCUMULATES TO ONE-HALF THE W w z =) o MINIMUM MINIMUM MINIMUM HEIGHT OF THE RIPRAP. CHECK RIPRAP, LINING, AND OUTLET AREA FOR ANY DAMAGE AND REPAIR N RIPRAP D50 NCDOT APRON UPSTREAM DOWNSTREAM DEPTH AS NECESSARY, AS SOON AS PRACTICAL. W/ z V) _ _J .o (D) RIPRAP LENGTH APRON WIDTH APRON WIDTH (T) W z ~ Lu L (IN) CLASS (La) (Wa) (Wa) (FT) REFERENCE Z - Q o (FT) (FT) (FT) N.C. EROSION AND SEDIMENTATION CONTROL PLANNING AND DESIGN MANUAL, 2013. W J 10 1 28.0 20.0 33.0 2.0 0 V H H Q a l7 Z a PROJECT NUMBER 213314 DRAWING NUMBER 13 ENERGY DISSIPATER 14 GRAVEL ROAD SECTION 12 SCALE: N.T.S. 12 SCALE: N.T.S. 2 13 TOP RAIL.65 X 1 5/8-IN.X 22-FT. SWEDGED GALVANIZED 2-IN. MESH TO BE TIED OFF NO MORE THAN 2-FT.APART 9-GA CHAIN LINK FENCE TENSION BAND(15-IN.O.C. MAX AND WITHIN 4-IN. FROM PIPE CAP (VARIES DUE TO 3-IN.O.D. PIPE TOP AND BOTTOM OF FENCE) LINE POST CAP BARB TWIST MANUFACTURING DIMENSIONS) (TYP.) CORNER POST EF 20 X 2-IN.X TOP LINE 8-FT. LINE POST GENERAL NOTES: 2016 AYRSLEY TOWN BLVD. SUITE 2-A 1. ALL FENCE COMPONENT MATERIALS SHALL BE HOT CHARLOTTE,NC 28273 DIPPED GALVANIZED STEEL. FENCE MESH SHOULD BE (704)523-4726 BRACE 2.0 OZ.GAW. ENGINEERING FIRM RAIL 2. BOTTOM SELUAGE SHALL BE KNUCKLED LICENSE NUMBER:F-0176 6-FT. 3. ALL LINE POSTS TO BE DRIVEN.ALL TERMINAL POSTS PROVIDE STEEL TIE WIRES SUCH AS END,CORNER, CURVE,AND GATE POSTS TO (2-FT. O.C. MAX) BE PLACED IN CONCRETE. STRETCH ON BRACE RAILS BAR j 2-IN. MAX 10-FT. (MAX) BOTTOM TENSION WIRE- 3-FT. MIN. (TYP.) 8-FT. (MAX) 2-FT.3-IN. MIN. 2.0 oz.#7 GAW. HOG RINGED 2-3 FT.APART 60-MIL DOUBLE-SIDED TEXTURED HDPE 12-IN. CONCRETE ENCASEMENT PRIMARY GEOMEMBRANE (EXPOSED) 3000 PSI MIN. fLEAK DETECTION SYSTEM GEOCOMPOSITE DRAINAGE LAYER THE QUARTZ CORP USA INDUSTRIAL BUILDING HINGE 60 MIL HDPE SECONDARY GEOMEMBRANE 797 ALTAPASS ROAD _ SPRUCE PINE,NC 28777 GATE POST EF-40 _ _ 7-� 12 OZ/YDz NONWOVEN NEEDLE-PUNCHED GEOTEXTILE (828)765-8979 GALVANIZED 2-IN. MESH GATE POST EF-40 GALVANIZED 2-IN. 4-IN.X 9-FT. 1 9-GA CHAIN LINK FENCE 4-IN.X 9-FT. MESH 9-GA CHAIN -I I I-I I I-I I I-I I I-I I I-I I I-I I CUSHION AND GAS COLLECTION GEOTEXTILE LINK FABRIC HINGE HINGE . .L M . 1 M .L M -N� MIN. 12 INCH SOIL CUSHION LAYER TOP, BOTTOM AND BRACE RAILS BRACE RAIL 2-IN. EF 40 WEIGHT 6-FT. 6-FT. 3-FT. MIN. LATCH BOTTOM TENSION WIRE- 3-FT. MIN. (TYP.) (TYP.) DROP BOTTOM TENSION WIRE- 2.0 oz.#7 GAW. HOG RINGED ROD 2.0 oz.#7 GAW. HOG RINGED 2-3 FT.APART 2-3 FT.APART 12-FT. SWING GATE CONCRETE ENCASEMENT 20-FT. SWING GATE CONCRETE ENCASEMENT 9-IN. 3000 PSI MIN. 3000 PSI MIN. 12-IN. 3 N J o U U U a a J Z 15 CHAIN LINK FENCE (X�MCALE- W LINER SECTION Y 2 2 2 2 0 13 SCALE: N.T.S. ui U U U U v M N Q E 2 N W V w 0 Z E O O7 L Ln in E a z z W w •� c�c c�c LJJ G G W 0 3-FT. MIN. Ov OU w O O cr Lu w O E Un Ln u- Z Z 0 O a U, o Ln L w w v7 N E: It N N PRIMARY GEOMEMBRANE rn � 1-FT. CD CD = � aaaZ GEOCOMPOSITE DRAINAGE LAYER Q ANCHOR TRENCH BACKFILL: IIIIIIIIII Q COMPACT EMBANKMENT FILL IN �. I IIIII I III-III -III- MAX 6" LOOSE LIFTS - - PREGRADEDSUBGRADE 2-FT. N Z T I �- I I-III-III-III-III -III-III -III �� ` w Z I O I I I I I I I I I III I I I I-I I I- I- I - , ,- I I-I I I I III;I I I CUSHION GEOTEXTILE VENT LAYER a F- C!) _ _ _ _ o � � N oc � O O O SECONDARY GEOMEMBRANE ~ w V v TERMINATION POINT ROUNDED CORNER w } M 2-FT. MIN. ,,u N Q offZ Q Z a Moro Z Ln _ NOTE: ANCHOR TRENCH CONFIGURATION SUBJECT Z z Q ~ 2 o TO CHANGE PENDING DETAILED DESIGN M J C~ Q C N Y V H H Q d 0 Z Q PROJECT NUMBER 0 213314 DRAWING NUMBER 17 ANCHOR TRENCH 13 SCALE: N.T.S. 13 13 Appendix IV - North Carolina Mining Permit Application 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:h 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 Altapass Mine County Mitchell River Basin French Broad tatitude(decimal degrees to four places) 35.9020 Longitude(decimal degrees to four places) -82.0640 2. Name of Applicant The Quartz Corp. USA Applicant Contact Scott Reece Consultant Contact Cedric H. Ruhl, P.E. Applicant Email Scott.Reece@TheQuartzCorp.com Consultant Email CRuhl@smeinc.com Telephone 828-765-8986 Telephone 704-523-4726 Cell Phone Cell Phone 980-226-6519 3 Permanent Address for Receipt of Official Mail" PO Box 309 Spruce Pine, North Carolina 28777 4. Mine Office Address 797 Altapass Highway Spruce Pine, North Carolina 28777 5. Mine Manager Rolf Pippert Mine Manager Email rolf.pippert@thequartzcorp.com Telephone 828-467-4768 Cell Phone 1 certify that all details contained in this permit application are true and correct to the best of ourknowledge.'We fully understand that any willful misrepresentation of facts will be cause for permit revocation. Signature' _ � Date '02/26/2024 Print Name Scott Reece Title Human Resources Manager *This will be the name that the mining permit will be issued to and the name that must be indicated on the reclamation bond;securi-: that corresponds to this site. **The Division of Energy,Mineral,and Land Resources must be noted 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 September21,2021 Page 1 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: 61-16 Total permitted acreage: 95.86 Acres Does the modification involve acreage within the previously approved permitted boundary? ❑x YES ❑NO If yes, indicate the acreage to be covered by this modification 0.70 Acres Does the modification involve acreage outside the previously approved permitted boundary? YES ❑NO If yes, indicate the additional acreage to be covered by this modification 6.56 Acres 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 2.1 Acres 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 Page 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: N/A 3. Mining Method: ❑ Hydraulic Dredge ❑Front-end Loader&Truck Shovel&Truck ❑ Dragline&Truck ❑ Self-loading Scraper nExcavator&Truck ❑X Other(please explain): No mining to be done relating to this modification 4. Expected maximum depth of mine(feet) Depth is relative to what benchmark?(e.g.,natural ground level,mean seal level, road elevation,etc.) Expected average depth of mine(feet) 5. Has an area at this site been mined in the past? YESIXI NO If yes,when and by whom was this activity conducted? previous owners, prior to 1965 6. Estimated life of the operation(years): NOTE:The Department may request clarification on how life of mine was calculated. Revised September 21, 2021 P a g e i 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.,5t"Floor Raleigh,NC 27699-1612 Raleigh,NC 27604 Http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/Ir/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.rg/it/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 0.06 0.06 Stockpiles 1 .90 -0.70 1 .20 Waste piles Processing Areas/Haul Roads 13.44 2.10 15.54 Mine Excavations 2.45 2.45 Other(Please explain) Total Affected Acreage 17.85 1 .40 19.25 Total Permitted Acreage 95.86 6.56 102.42 Revised September 21, 2021 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 clearly 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 5 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. See additional information on next page. 2. Describe specific erosion control measures to be installed prior to land disturbing activities and during mining to prevent offsite sedimentation(include specific plans for sediment 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. Erosion control device locations, installation details, and maintenance requirements are shown on the Drawings. Erosion control measures are anticipated to include the following: silt fence, reinforced silt fence, compost filter socks, construction entrance, erosion control blanket or flexible growth media, temporary bridge and coffer dam. 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. The wastewater treatment system currently includes a treatment plant and filter press. A temporary holding basin is to be constructed that will be an approximate 950,000 gallon reservoir with a double-liner system that can temporarily store wastewater effluent during outages of the primary treatment system. Chemicals used as part of ore processing are stored in secondary containment and include: diesel fuel, sulfuric acid, hydrofluoric acid, hydrated lime, alum, Customine, and Custofloat. B)Will the operation involve discharging fresh or wastewater from the mine or plant as a point discharge to the waters of the State? ❑X YES F—]NO 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). Process water is treated through an on-site filtration system prior to discharge to the North Toe River (Permit No. NC0000353). Revised September 21, 2021 6 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 Additional Information Please use the space below to provide additional information to answer the questions in the application. Please clearly indicate which question is being continued on the additional space. Construction 1. Ensure all applicable permits have been obtained. 2. Notify the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality(NCDEQ)Mining Program prior to land disturbance: Shawna Riddle,828-296-4617,Shawna.Riddle@ncdenr.gov. 3. Hold pre-construction meeting if requested by NCDEQ. 4. Prior to any site disturbance activities(clearing,grubbing,grading,or excavation), install erosion and sediment control measures.Compost filter socks can be installed as a silt fence alternative if site constraints dictate. 5. Begin construction activities. Ensure all disturbed areas drain towards an installed erosion and sediment control device. 6. Place compacted fill to meet design grades where necessary. 7. Upon completion of construction stabilize disturbed areas in accordance with the seeding specifications or as shown on the Drawings. 8. Inspect all erosion control devices at weekly intervals and after every rainfall exceeding 1.0-in.within any 24-hour period to verify that they are functioning properly.Any accumulated sediment shall be removed and placed in a designated spoil disposal area.Conduct periodic inspections of all erosion and sedimentation controls and make any repairs or modifications necessary to assure continued effective operation of each device. E&SC and Construction(Stream/Culvert Installation) 9. Temporarily remove E&SC measures to facilitate culvert installation. 10. Install coffer dams according to plans and dewater ditch using pumps and filter bags if necessary.Any dewatering shall be done through filter bags. 11. Contractor shall access stream for placement of coffer dam by foot within limits of disturbance shown on the plans. 12. Setup pumps interior of coffer dam,hoses,filter bags, intakes,and diffusers as shown on the detail and in a location as directed by the owner's on-site representative. 13. Prepare area for coffer dam by removing rocks and debris within streambed in order to prepare a level,depressed area for placement of coffer dams. Reserve any streambed material for replacement when coffer dams are removed. 14. Continue stacking sandbags as tightly as possible as shown on the detail until the upstream coffer dam is in place and secure. 15. Contractor shall ensure tight seal of sandbag coffer dam during all phases of installation. 16. Sandbags should be placed along the edges of the coffer dam to keep water from cutting around the coffer dam. 17. Concurrently, install the downstream coffer dam in the same manner. 18. With temporary dewatering piping,pump,filter bag,and compost filter sock in place,begin pumping water from between the coffer dams. Keep pump set up in place during construction to continue pumping if necessary.Additional pump equipment,filter bags,and compost filter socks should be on-hand in the event of storm events. 19. Contractor shall monitor weather and work in dry conditions to the best extent possible.Contractor is responsible for stabilizing the construction site to the best extent practical during a storm event. 20. Excavate for the culvert structure.Strip substrate and stockpile. Excavate subgrade soil and stockpile. Undercut and replace existing soft fill or residual soils beneath culvert area with compacted structural fill materials as required by pipe specifications. 21. The culvert structure shall be installed in accordance with manufacturers specifications. 22. Culvert backfilling shall be performed in accordance with the engineered fill/backfill requirements. 23. Where indicated,install coir matting,reinstall silt fence or compost filter sock,and install slope matting. 24. Finalize crossing construction activities per plans. 25. Remove timber maters(if utilized). 26. Remove downstream coffer dam(if utilized). Replace any stockpiled streambed material. 27. Continue pumping any sediment laden material through the filter bag. 28. Remove upstream coffer dam and replace stockpiled streambed material. 29. Apply soil amendments,seed,and mulch to remaining disturbed areas according to the seeding specifications. E&SC and Construction(Temporary Holding Basin) 30. Clear and grub extents of temporary holding basin. Excavate to meet design grades where necessary. 31. Smooth temporary holding basin irregularities of the subgrade as shown on the plans. Install the geomembrane liner per the manufacturers specifications. Extend liner into anchor trench as shown on the detail,and grade to final grades as indicated on the plans. Place compacted fill to meet design grades where necessary. 32. Install influent and effluent pipes from the temporary holding basin to the facility as shown on the plans. Close Out 33. Finalize construction activities. 34. Seed,amend soils,and mulch disturbed areas with seeding. 35. Establish permanent vegetation in disturbed areas. 36. Upon establishment of permanent vegetation remove temporary erosion control measures,as applicable.Temporary matting,if used,shall be left in place. Revised September 21, 2021 P a g e I Additional Information 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? YES ❑X NO If yes,do you intend to dewater the excavation(s)? YES NO Estimated withdrawal rate in gallons per day: 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. 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. 4. A)Will the operation involve crushing or any other air contaminant emissions? ❑YES Z 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. B)How will dust from stockpiles, haul roads,etc.,be controlled? During construction, water trucks or other means that may be necessary shall be utilized to prevent dust from leaving the permitted area. 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 wide 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). An undisturbed buffer of 25 feet is incorporated where the mine permit extents adjoin property not owned by The Quartz Corp, with the exception of the proposed driveway access at INC Highway 226 and where mining assets consist of existing building and process facilities. 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). An undisturbed buffer of 25 feet is incorporated around any natural watercourses and wetlands within the permit boundary. The 25-foot buffer is consistent with the buffer width shown on the existing Mine Permit Map. Erosion control measures will be used in addition to these buffers to reduce any potential off-site sediment. 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. 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)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). Cut slopes shall be graded to a slope of 2 horizontal to 1 vertical or flatter and shall be stabilized per the plans. 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. N/A 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. N/A 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). A gate and fence will be installed to restrict public access to the proposed site entry from Highway 226. As part of future site reclamation activities a fence will be added around the Excavation Area near the confluence of Grassy Creek and the North Toe River. 9. Are acid producing minerals or soils present? YES NO If yes, how will acid water pollution from the excavation,stockpiles,and waste areas be controlled? Revised September 21, 2021 F 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. Existing vegetation shall be maintained between the facility 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. A gate and fence will be installed to keep public off the proposed access road. 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? N/A 11. Will explosives be used? YES 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. Quartz Corp is in the process of evaluating several potential grading alternatives for a freshwater reservoir that will be constructed within the permit boundary. The freshwater reservoir is necessary to provide suitable water during time periods when the water in Grassy Creek is too turbid for use in mineral processing operations. Blasting may be required during construction to achieve design grades depending on the selected alternative. A subsequent Mine Permit Modification application package will be submitted upon selection of a freshwater reservoir configuration. Blasting is intended for construction only. 12. Will fuel tanks,solvents,or other chemical reagents be stored on-site? ZYES FINO 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). Chemicals used as part of ore processing are stored in secondary containment and include: diesel fuel, sulfuric acid, hydrofluoric acid, hydrated lime, alum, Customine, and Custofloat. A double-lined gasoline fuel tank is also present for fueling vehicles. Revised September 21, 2021 Page 10 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. See Additional Information on next sheet. 2. Is an excavated or impounded body of water to be left as part of the reclamation? ❑X YES ❑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? YES FX NO If yes,specify species. 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. A gated fence will be installed around the mine pit as part of site reclamation activities. Revised September 21, 2021 Page 111 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 Additional Information Please use the space below to provide additional information to answer the questions in the application. Please clearly indicate which question is being continued on the additional space. RECLAMATION PLAN: Non-industrial areas: Stabilize in accordance with the seeding plan on the drawings as summarized on Page 13 of this application. Industrial areas: Buildings and infrastructure that are no longer in use and/or will not be conveyed to a new property owner shall be removed and/or demolished to the foundations. Basements and other low-lying areas shall be filled with suitable material to prevent ponding of water. Any remaining unstabilized areas shall be stabilized with vegetation in accordance with the seeding plan on the drawings as summarized on Page 13 of this application. Legacy excavation area: A fence shall be erected around the legacy excavation area to prevent unauthorized access. The location of the gate for the fence shall be determined at the time of its installation. The excavation pit shall be allowed to fill with water. Any remaining unstabilized areas shall be stabilized in accordance with the seeding plan on the drawings as summarized on Page 13 of this application. Revised September 21, 2021 P a g e I Additional Information 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. See Additional Information on previous sheet. 5. A)Describe reclamation of processing facilities,stockpile areas,and on-site roadways. See Additional Information on previous sheet. B)Will any on-site roadways be left as part of the reclamation? FXYES F ]NO If yes,identify such roadways on the reclamation map and provide details on permanent road and ditch line stabilization. See Reclamation Plan in the Drawings for location of roads to remain. 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. Any building or equipment that is demolished, abandoned, or removed will be done so in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal regulations. 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 Additional Information Please use the space below to provide additional information to answer the questions in the application. Please clearly indicate which question is being continued on the additional space. seeding specifications TEMPORARY MOUNTAINS UPLAND PERMANENT MOUNTAINS UPLAND STABILIZATION SPECIFICATIONS SEEDING SPECIFICATIONS FEBRUARY YS TO MAY 15(ELEV.ABOVE 25p6 FEET) SEEDING DATES-AUGUST 1 TO JUNE I- SEEDING DATES FEBRUARY 1 TO MAY 1(ELEV.BELOW 25M FEET) SEEDING MICRIRF&AMENDMENTS APPLICATION RATE (LB5IACRE) SEEDING MDCI'EIRE&AMENDMEN75 APPLICATION RATE KENTIICKY BLUEGRASS (LB5IACRE) (POA PRATENSIS) 20 RYE GRAIN 12fl HARD FESCUE (SECALE CFRFALF) COMMON NAME COMMON NAME (SPECIES) IEFSUCABRFVIPIL 75 {(SPECIES) KOBE LESPEDEZA (FE5TLICA LONGIFOLIA` (KLIMMEAOWIA STRATA V_ 50 RYE GRAIN KOBE) (SFCALF CERFALF) 25 SOILAMENDMENTS 10-10-10 FERTILIZER 750 SOIL AMENDMENTS {REFER TO SEEDBED (REFER TO SEEDBED 10-20.20 FERTILIZER 500 PREPARATION NOTES) LIMESTONE 2,000 PREPARATION NOTES] LIMESTONE 4,ODO MULCH MULCH (REFER TO SEEDING GRAIN STRAW 4,000 (REFER TO SEEDING GRAIN STRAW 4,000 NOTES) NOTES) SEEDING DATES-MAY 15 TO AUGUST 15 SEEDING DATES-MAY 1 TO SEPTEMBER 1f SEEDING MLkTURE&AMENDMENTS APPLICATION RATE APPLICATION RATE 41,11 SEEDING MIXTURE&AMENDMENTS (LB5IACRE) COMMON NAME GERMAN MILLET40 KENTIJCKY BLUEGRASS (SPECIES) (SETARJA ITALICA) 20 (POA PRATENSIS) SOILAMENDMENTS 10-10-10 FERTILIZER 750 HARD FESCUE (REFER TO SEEDBED COMMON NAME (FESTUCABREVIPILA) 75 PREPARATION NOTES] (FES7JCALONGIFOLIAJ LIMESTONE 2,000 (SPECIES)ES) GERMAN OR BRUWNTOP MULCH MILLET (REFER TO SEEDING GRAIN STRAW 4,01DD (SETARIA ITAUCA OR 10 NOTES) UROCHLOA RAMOSA) SEEDING DATES-AUGUST 15 TO DECEN BER 15 APPLICATION MATE SOILAMENDMENTS 10-2D-20 FERTILIZER SDO SEEDING MIXTURE&AMENDMENTS (REFER TO SEEDBED {LB5IACRE) PREPARATION NOTES) COMMON NAME RYE GRAIN LIMESTONE 4,DDD (SPECIES) (SECALF CERFALE) 120 MULCH (REFER TO SEEDING GRAIN STRAW 4,00D SOILAMENDMENTS 10-10-10 FERTILIZER 1,000 NOTES) (REFER TO SEEDBED 'ONLY ONE SEED MIXTURE SHALL BE SELECTED DURING PERIODS OF OVERLAPPING PREPARATION NOTES) DATES. LIMESTONE 2,000 MULCH REFERENCES: (REFER TO SEEDING GRAIN STRAW 4,000 NCDOT STANDARD SEEDING SPECIFICATIONS(LAST REVISED APRIL 2m%EROSION NOTES) AND SEDIMENTCONTROL PLANNING AND DESIGN MANUAL SECTION 6.11(LAST REVISED MAY 2013),NCDEQ. Revised September 21, 2021 P a g e I Additional Information 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 previous sheet Fertilizer Analysis and Rate of Application(Ibs/acre): see previous sheet Seed type(s)and rate(s)of application included year-round seeding schedule(Ibs/acre): NOTE: Include legumes SEED TYPES SEEDING DATES SEEDING RATES see previous sheet Mulch Type,Rate of Application(Ibs/acre),and Method of Anchoring: see previous sheet Other Vegetative Cover(s)Type(s)and Rate(s)of Application Including Seeding Schedule(Ibs/acre,trees/ acre,spacing of trees/shrubs,etc.): N/A Revegetation and/or reforestation plan approved by: Signature Date Print Name Title Agency Revised September 21, 2021 Page 113 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 onsite 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: 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 The security, which was posted pursuant to N.C.G.S. 74-54, is approved under the existing permit. Revised September 21, 2021 P a g e 114 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 T/S 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(FI) 2000(PD) CS, DS, FS, MI, LI, 500(L) 500(L) PF, OL, KY 1800 2000 2000 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(FI) 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 5B.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 APPLICATION/PERMIT 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 Page 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 NOTICE Pursuant to provisions G.S.74-50(bl)of The Mining Act of 1971, Notice is hereby given that The Quartz Corp USA has applied on 07/28/2023 to the Division of Energy, (Applicant Name) (Date) Mineral,and Land Resources, North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality, 1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1612,for(check one): a new surface mining permit, ❑X a modification of an existing surface mining permit to add land to the permitted area;or a modification of an existing surface mining permit to add land to the permitted area with no disturbance in the area proposed. Please note that future modification(s)may be submitted by the applicant to allow disturbance within this area without re-notification of adjoining landowners. The applicant proposes to mine N/A on 0.00 acres located 1.00 (Mineral,Ore) (Number) (Number) miles South of Spruce Pine off/near road NC Highway 226 (Direction) (Nearest town) (Number, Name) in Mitchell County. *SEE ATTACHED MAP FOR PROPOSED PERMIT BOUNDARIES AND CORRESPONDING ADJOINING LANDOWNER NAMES AND LOCATIONS* In accordance with G.S.74-50(bl),the mine operator is required to make a reasonable effort,satisfactory to the Department,to notify 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).In addition,the mine operator must also notify the chief administrative officer of the county or municipality in which any part of the permitted area is located. Any person may file written comment(s)to the Department at the above address within thirty(30)days of the issuance of this Notice or the filing of the application for a permit,whichever is later. Should the Department determine that a significant public interest exists relative to G.S.74-51,a public hearing will be held within 60 days of the end of the 30-day comment period specified above. A copy of the permit application materials is on file and available for public review during normal business hours at the above listed address as well as at the appropriate regional office.For information regarding the specifics of the proposed mining activity,please contact the applicant at the following telephone number: 828-765-8986 For information on the mining permit application review process,please contact the Mining Program staff at(919)707-9220. Please note that the Department will consider any relevant written comments/documentation within the provisions of the Mining Act of 1971 throughout the application review process until a final decision is made on the application. multiple addressees Scott Reece - The Quartz Corp. USA Addressee/Owner of Record's Name and Address Name of Applicant.Include Contact Person&Company Name,if Applicable 02/26/2024 797 Altapass Highway Spruce Pine, North Carolina 28777 Date of Issuance of this Notice/Mailed to Addressee/Owner of Record Address of Applicant Revised September 21, 2021 1 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 AFFIDAVIT OF NOTIFICATION I Scott Reece-The Quartz Corp. USA ,an applicant,or an agent,or employee of an applicant,for a new Mining Permit,or a modification of an existing Mining Permit to add land to the permitted area,from the N.C.Department of Environmental Quality,being first duly swom,do hereby attest that the following are all known owners of record,both public and private,of all tracts of land that are adjoining the mining permit boundary(including,where 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,that are within 1,000 feet of the mining permit boundary)and that notice of the pending application has been caused to be mailed,by certified or registered mail,return receipt requested,to said owners of record at their addresses shown below,such notice being given on a form provided by the Department: Adjoining Landowner Name Address WILLIS DOUGLAS VAN &ANGEL HUL 297 ROGERS ST SPRUCE PINE,NC 28777 LONON LINDA M PO BOX 2445 BOONE, NC 28607 PITTMAN JACK 973 CARTERS RIDGE RD SPRUCE PINE, NC 287 7 WISEMAN SUE 62 GYPSY RUN SPRUCE PINE, NC 28777 Attach additional list If necessary. I do also attest that the following individual is the chief administrative officer of the county or municipality in which any part of the permitted area is located and that notice of the pending application has been caused to be mailed,by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested,to said office at the following address: Darlene Butler P.O.Box 189 Spruce Pine, NC 28777 Chief Administrative Officer Name Address (i.e.:City Manager,County Manager,Mayor,etc.) The above attestation was made by me while under oath to provide proof satisfactory to the Department that a reasonable effort has been made to notify all known owners of record,both public and private,of all tracts of land that are adjoining the mining permit boundary(including,where 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,that are within 1,000 feet of the mining permit boundary)and the chief administrative officer of the county or municipality in which any part of the permitted area is located in compliance with N.C.G.S. 74-50(b1)and 15A NCAC 5B.0004(d).I understand that it is the responsibility of the applicant to retain the receipts of mailing showing,ot the above notices were caused to be mailed and to provide them to the Department upon request. 02/26/2024 ignature of Applicant�orAgent Date If person executing Affidavit is an agent or employee of an applicant,provide the following information:Z r 1 0 - < Name of Applicant Scott Reece Title of person executing Affidavit Human Resources Manager �',, �- i, I a Notary Public of the County of State of North Cdolina,do hereby certify that _appeared before me this day and under oath acknowledged that the above Affidavit was made by him/her. Witness my band and notarial seal,this .ZG day of ALPW12 ff 20�. Notary: My commission xpires: Z Z i Z t Z q Revised September 21, 2021 P a g e 118 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 ADDITIONAL AFFIDAVIT OF NOTIFICATION Adjoining Landowner Name Address SIBELCO NORTH AMERICA INC. PO BOX 588 SPRUCE PINE, NC 28777 WILLIAM SECKEL 5575 NW 79TH WAY POMPANO BEACH, FL 33067 POWELL J DEWEY ESTATE PO BOX 249 YOUNGSVILLE, NC 27596 MITCHELL COUNTY, NC ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER ALLEN COOK 26 CRIMSON LAUREL CIRCLE, BAKERSVILLE, NC 28705 Revised September 21, 2021 P a g e I Additional Landowners 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* Print Name Scott Reece Print Name Scott Reece Title(if applicable) Human Resources Manager Title Human Resources Manager Company(if applicable) The Quartz Corp USA Company The Quartz Corp USA Address PO Box 309 Spruce Pine Mine Name The Quartz Corp. USA-Spruce Pine North Carolina 28777 Telephone 828-765-8986 Telephone 828-765-8986 Date Signed 02/26/2024 Date Signed 02/26/2024 *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 rocessin 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 P a g e 119 Appendix V - Public Notification Documentation Adjoining Property Owner Figure s�� b•- t:h _� I vo '�;1��� � -tea � ��, •. ,�'�f .,, '�a -r� � fir. • P L� N� A - Olt +i 1-um Ilk :. F � � L _ .�,Ih•- ,w��y.{��r r�F- j/� � fit.-�.�* 4.' :y .♦ �°; °�i �` .� !.s* * •#' _-'••4* �.'� - >W f �-�� ♦, x ?;`�'*r'P. 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PO BOX 588 SPRUCE PINE, NC 28777 delivered Public Notification Table - Administrative Officers Municipality Name Mailing Address City and State Zipcode Status TOWN OF SPRUCE PINE, NC DARLENE BUTLER PO BOX 189 SPRUCE PINE, NC 28777 delivered MITCHELL COUNTY, NC ALLEN COOK 26 CRIMSON LAUREL CIRCLE BAKERSVILLE, NC 28705 delivered Notification Letter Template February 26, 2024 NAME ADDRESS LINE 1 ADDRESS LINE 2 Reference: Mining Permit Modification 61-16 The Quartz Corp USA Mitchell County, North Carolina S&ME Project Number 213314 Dear NAME: This notification is being provided pursuant to G.S. 74-50(b1) of The Mining Act of 1971 and as described in the Notice Form included as Attachment 1. The Quartz Corp USA (Quartz Corp) is submitting a Mining Permit Modification request to the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ) to address proposed changes to their existing Mining Permit No. 61-16. The proposed changes are shown on Figure 1 and listed as follows. No new mining activities are proposed at this time for the property described in this Mining Permit Modification. 1. Addition of a new parcel (PIN: 0799-09-16-2177) adjacent to and southwest of the currently permitted area which will provide road frontage to North Carolina Highway 226, and construction of an improved access road from Highway 226 across the additional parcel to support future construction of a freshwater reservoir. 2. Construction of a temporary holding basin adjacent to the existing mineral processing facilities north of the North Toe River. These items are further described as follows. Item 1 —Additional Parcel and Improved Access Road The Quartz Corp intends to eventually construct a new freshwater reservoir in the vicinity of Grassy Creek to provide fresh water for mineral processing activities which occur north of and adjacent to the North Toe River. Detailed design of the freshwater reservoir will be addressed in a subsequent Mining Permit Modification application. This Mining Permit Modification includes the addition of one parcel to provide road frontage to NC Highway 226, and construction of an improved access road and laydown area to facilitate future construction of the freshwater reservoir. Item 2—Temporary Holding Basin Mineral processing activities including water treatment occur at an existing facility north of and adjacent to the North Toe River. Occasionally the water treatment system must be taken offline for relatively short periods of time to facilitate maintenance activities. The proposed temporary holding basin will be constructed to temporarily store untreated water during treatment system outages such that mineral processing activities can continue S&ME, Inc.12016 Ayrsley Town Blvd.Suite 2-A I Charlotte, North Carolina 28273 1 p 704.523.4726 1 www.smeinc.com Mining Permit Modification 61-16 .�..� Mitchell County, North Carolina II Z S&ME Project No. 213314 unabated. The temporarily stored wastewater will be pumped back to the treatment system upon completion of maintenance activities. The proposed temporary holding basin will have an operating capacity of 950,000 gallons and will incorporate two geomembranes to separate the temporarily stored process water from underlying soil and groundwater. Closing S&ME appreciates the opportunity to submit this public notification on behalf of Quartz Corp. If you have any questions, please contact John Silver at 828-765-8979. Sincerely, 5&ME, Inc. Andrew E.Wilmer, E.I. Cedric H. Ruhl, P.E. Associate Project Manager Senior Engineer awilmer@smeinc.com cruhl@smeinc.com Figures: 1. Site Vicinity Exhibit Attachments: 1. North Carolina Mining Permit Application Notice February 26, 2024 2 Figure 1 - Site Vicinity Exhibit s�� b•- t:h _� I vo '�;1��� � -tea � ��, •. ,�'�f .,, '�a -r� � fir. • P L� N� A - Olt +i 1-um Ilk :. F � � L _ .�,Ih•- ,w��y.{��r r�F- j/� � fit.-�.�* 4.' :y .♦ �°; °�i �` .� !.s* * •#' _-'••4* �.'� - >W f �-�� ♦, x ?;`�'*r'P. 'r..�s A•.t fi -7! t y r av ` ± f,�. ,t'..F T* .er s• - a i r �y ys• 1r + - � _ „`tr - 0 •o ° rti '' ,l •' :r `. .�["*°� ; r4"'P n9Y1 .1�• ,�' k .1. .,r �,:L, 4, v.. y • • -- �( 1 h[},,N� 11-�•� 1 I11'•��'-��'�I� 1 1 +. °•° �'[;.lAl l'.J(:.1J:1.�L7S• '^� J- �v,�. ,i ,R •. � ' fr. ^�' yyrk 5. ', •r' � -up Lu • • • • j' v ~ 1, :c, 3rx' # J NFL, , .J'•♦... '+I .Y,_ , ,tiy �"°t':.'ti �.i .y�5��• / Vi Ali Af PROJECT NUMBER 213314 FIGURE NO. • � ti 1 1,�1 1 f `� L���MMMMi" �t .+� b ,��6 , ���♦ r t " `� �rF •g��` !ram { . J: 4► 1 11 � ..$ , 1?-c.w •'tip J:i /� /.;.�+r. 1�''• 1 1 :•,• 'E'! o ° +' , '3.! .�� .4¢ ; Ala � 'L �0�" � •y` . _ r 1 1• • � 1 1 11 111 i Attachment 1 - North Carolina Mining Permit Application Notice 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 NOTICE Pursuant to provisions G.S.74-50(bl)of The Mining Act of 1971, Notice is hereby given that The Quartz Corp USA has applied on 07/28/2023 to the Division of Energy, (Applicant Name) (Date) Mineral,and Land Resources, North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality, 1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1612,for(check one): a new surface mining permit, ❑X a modification of an existing surface mining permit to add land to the permitted area;or a modification of an existing surface mining permit to add land to the permitted area with no disturbance in the area proposed. Please note that future modification(s)may be submitted by the applicant to allow disturbance within this area without re-notification of adjoining landowners. The applicant proposes to mine N/A on 0.00 acres located 1.00 (Mineral,Ore) (Number) (Number) miles South of Spruce Pine off/near road NC Highway 226 (Direction) (Nearest town) (Number, Name) in Mitchell County. *SEE ATTACHED MAP FOR PROPOSED PERMIT BOUNDARIES AND CORRESPONDING ADJOINING LANDOWNER NAMES AND LOCATIONS* In accordance with G.S.74-50(bl),the mine operator is required to make a reasonable effort,satisfactory to the Department,to notify 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).In addition,the mine operator must also notify the chief administrative officer of the county or municipality in which any part of the permitted area is located. Any person may file written comment(s)to the Department at the above address within thirty(30)days of the issuance of this Notice or the filing of the application for a permit,whichever is later. Should the Department determine that a significant public interest exists relative to G.S.74-51,a public hearing will be held within 60 days of the end of the 30-day comment period specified above. A copy of the permit application materials is on file and available for public review during normal business hours at the above listed address as well as at the appropriate regional office.For information regarding the specifics of the proposed mining activity,please contact the applicant at the following telephone number: 828-765-8986 For information on the mining permit application review process,please contact the Mining Program staff at(919)707-9220. 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O Yes If YES,enter delivery address below: ❑No Sibelco North America Inc. P.O. Box 588 Spruce Pine, North Carolina 28777 II ���I'I I'II I'I IIIII I I�'lll II I�I'I]III 111111 II�II 11 Service Type ❑Priority Mail Expresse ❑Adult Signature O Registered Mail- ❑Adult SlpneUue Restricted Delivery ❑R �Restricted 9590 9402 5141 9122 5398 48 ❑Certlned Mali Restriow Delivery ❑Retain - ❑CertMed Mail Reoelpt for ❑collect on Delivery Merchandise 2. Article Number(Transfer from service labelt ❑Collect on Delivery Restricted Delivery ❑Signature Confiirmation- wall 7 014 1820 0002 3 717 071 v J ail Restricted Delivery ❑Restricteed DDeljire vrerry on PS Form 3811,Ju1y2015 PSN 7530-02-000-9053 — Domestic Return Receipt Electronic Tracking Susan Wisman DELIVERED: Tracking number 7014182 0 0002 3 7170700 Delivered March 06, 12A5PM Spruce Pine, NG Douglas Van Willis&Angel Hut—DELIVERED Tracking Number: 70191120000086135303 Copy ;V Add to Informed Delivery G Delivered to Agent Latest Update Delivered to Agent for Final Delivery SPRUCE PINE,NC 28777 Your item has been delivered to an agentfor final delivery in March 4,2024,3:19 pm SPRUCE PINE,NC 28777 on March 4,2024 at 3:19 pm. See All Tracking History Get More Out of USPS Tracking: What Do USPS Tracking Statuses Mean? Jared Pittman Trustee—RETURN TO SENDER—not claimed Tracking Number: 70191120000086135297 Copy h Add to Informed Delivery Alert Latest Update Unclaimed/Being Returned to Sender SPRUCE PINE,NG 28777 Your item could not be delivered on March 18,2024 at 8:23 am March 18,2024,8:23 am in SPRUCE PINE,NG 28777.It was held for the required number of days and is being returned to the sender. Available for Pickup SPRUCE PINE Get More Out of USPS Tracking: 899 OAK AVE SPRUCE PINE NC 28777-2829 �q USPS Tracking Plus' M-F 0800-1630;SAT 1000-1200 March 7,2024,7:26 am Reminder to Schedule Redelivery of your item IMarch 7,2024 Notice Left(No Authorized Recipient Available) SPRUCE PINE,NG 28777 March 2,2024,11:44 am Arrived at USPS Regional Facility IGREENVILLE SG DISTRIBUTION CENTER March 1,2024,3:22 am Darlene Butler—DELIVERED Tracking number 701911 0000086134955 Delivered March 04, 1023AM Spruce Pine, NO Allen Cook—DELIVERED Tracking Number: 70191120000086133323 Copy ;k'Add to Informed Delivery Delivered Latest Update Delivered, Left with Individual BAKERSVILLE,NC 28705 Your item was delivered to 2n individual of the address at 10:37 March 6,2024,10:37 am am on March 6, 2024 in BAKERSVILLE,NC 28705. See All Tracking History Linda Lonon—RETURN TO SENDER—not claimed Tracking Number: 70141820000237170755 Q Copy 4,1 Add to Informed Delivery Alert Latest Update Unclaimed/Being Returned to Sender BOONE,NO 28607 Your item could not be delivered on March 19,2024 at 12:54 pm March 19,2024,12:54 pm in BOONE,NO 28607.It was held for the required number of days and is being returned to the sender. Reminder to pick up your item before March 16,2024 I BOONE,NO 28607 Get More Out of USPS Tracking: March 7,2024 Dewey J Powell Estate—In transit Tracking Number: 70141820000237170731 ITO Copy to Add to Informed Delivery Moving Through Network Latest Update 0 In Transit to Next Facility March 22,2024 Your package is moving within the USPS network and is on track to he delivered to its final destination.It is currently in transit to the next facility. Arrived at USPS Regional Facility CHARLOTTE NC DISTRIBUTION CENTER March 17,2024,1:56 pm Get More Out of USPS Tracking: Co USPS Tracking Plus® See All Tracking History William Seckel—DELIVERED Tracking Number: 70141820000237170724 �0 Copy n Add to Informed Delivery OV Delivered Latest Update Delivered,Left with Individual POMPANO BEACH,FL 33067 Your item was delivered to an individual at the address at 3:33 March 4,2024,3:33 pm pm on March 4,2024 in POMPANO BEACH,FL 33067. See All Tracking History Sibelco North America Inc. —DELIVERED Tracking Number: 70141820000237170717 I Copy t4 Add to Informed Delivery G Delivered Latest Update Delivered,Individual Picked Up at Post Office SPRUCE PINE,NC 28777 Your item was picked up at the post office at 10:00 am on March March 12,2024,10:00 am 12,2024 in SPRUCE PINE,NC 28777. See All Tracking Histary Appendix VI - Reclamation Bond Original Bond STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES Land Quality Section Bond No. 8192-48-57 Bond Pursuant to "The Mining Act of 1971" (G.S . 74-46 through G. S . 74-68) KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, That K T Feldspar Corporation, Highway 226, North- Spruce Ping, W- a Corporation and having its principal office at IMMS, 100 Mansell Rd., Rosrwel1, GA 30076 in the State of Georgia as principal, and Federal Insurance Gom uny a corporation organized under the laws of the State of Indiana and duly authorized by the Insurance Commissioner of North Carolina to do business in North Carolina, with an office located at 2105 Water Ridge Parkway, 4th Floor , in the City Of Charlotte, NC 28217 North Carolina, as surety, are held and firmly bound unto the State of North Carolina in the sum of Five Hundred Thousand-- Bond No. 5000,000.00 lawful money of the United States of America, to the payment of which will and truly be made, we bind ourselves, our heirs, administrators and successors jointly and severally, firmly by these presents . Signed, sealed and delivered this 11th day of March � 2W4 . THE CONDITIONS OF THIS BOND ARE SUCH, That Whereas, the said K-T Feldspar Corporation conducts or will conduct mining operations in North Carolina as described in the application for an operating permit which includes a Reclamation Plan as provided in G.S. 74-53 and has obtained approval of this application on the llth day of March A/92004 from the Department of Environment and Natural Resources. NOW THEREFORE, if the said K T Feldspar Corporation shall comply with the requirements set forth in "The Mining Act of 1971" (G.S. 74-46 through 74-68) and with the rules and regulations adopted pursuant thereto and faithfully perform all obligations under his approved Reclamation Plan then this obligation shall be null and void; otherwise to be and remain in full force and effect until released by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources in accordance with G.S 74-56 or canceled by the surety_ Cancellation by the surety shall be effectuated only upon 60 days written notice thereof to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and the operator as provided in G.S. 74-54. ATTEST: K-T Feldspar Corporation Secretary or Principal Assistant Secretary ( Attach ) By ( Corporate Seal ) President, vice President, (here of Corporation) Partners, or Owner Federal Insurance Company Surety Countersigned at Not applicable North Carolina not applicable By 6 . Resident Agent of N C. Acq{ent d Attorney in Fact (Faye 8V Wheeler, Attorney-in-fact) *PLEASE MAIL THIS FORM AND THE ATTACHED INSTRUMENT TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS: LAND QUALITY SECTION P. 0. BOX 27687 RALEIGH, NC 27611 Page 2 of 2 This Notice pertains to tha thawing Surety Bond issued by a member insure of the Chubb Group of Insurance Companies, Including Federal insurance Company,Vigilant Insurance Company and Pacific Indemnity Company. Bond Number. $ 9 9~ y f—�5 POLICYHOLDER DISCLOSURE NOTICE TERRORISM RISK.INSURANCE ACT OF 2002 You are hereby notified that pursuant to the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002 (the "Act') effective November 26, 2002, we are making available to you coverage for losses arising out of certain acts of international terrorism. Terrorism is defined as any act certified by the Secretary of the Treasury, in concurrence with the Secretary of State and the Attorney General of the United States, to be an act of terrorism; to be a violent act or an act that is dangerous to"human life, property or infiastructure; to have resulted in damage within.the United States, or outside the United States in the case of an air carrier or vessel or the premises.of a United States Mission; and to have been committed by an individual or individuals acting on behalf of any foreign person or foreign interest, as part of an effort to coerce the civilian population of the United States or to influence the policy or affect the conduct of the United States Government by coercion. Coverage for acts of terrorism is already included in the captioned Surety Bond. You should know that, effective November 26, 2002, any losses caused by acts of terrorism covered by.your Surety Bond will be partially reimbursed by the United States under the formula set forth in the Act. Under this formula, the United States of America pays 90% of covered terrorism losses that exceed the statutorily established deductible to be paid by the insurance company providing the coverage. The.portion of your premium that is attributable to coverage for such acts of terrorism is zero, because we could not distinguish (and separately charge for) acts of terrorism from other causes of loss when we calculated your premium. If you have any questions about this notice,please contact your agent or broker. ct-tuef~3 Chubb POWER Federal Insurance Company Attn: Surety Department IL -A OF Vigilant Insurance Company 15 Mountain View Road S[1mty ATTORNEY Pacific Indemnity Company Warren,NJ 07059 Know All by These Presents,That FEDERAL INSURANCE COMPANY,an Indiana corporation,VIGILANT INSURANCE COMPANY,a New York corporation, and PACIFIC INDEMNITY COMPANY,a Wisconsin corporation,do each hereby constitute and appoint William G. Moody, Faye B. Wheeler and John D. Pollack, Jr. of Atlanta, Georgia--------------- each as their true and lawful Attorney-in-Fact to execute under such designation in their names and to affix their corporate seals to and deliver for and on their behalf as surety thereon or otherwise,bonds and undertakings and other writings obligatory in' ie nature thereof(other than bail bonds) given or executed in the course of business,and any instruments amending or altering the same,and consents the modification or alteration of any instrument referred to in said bonds or obligations. In Witness Whereof,said FEDERAL INSURANCE COMPANY,VIGILANT INSURANCE COMPANY,and PACIFIC INDEMNITY COMPANY have each executed and attested these presents and affixed their corporate seals on this 21 st day of January, 2004 4annetfi C.Wendel,Assistant Secretary Fra k E.Robertson,Vic President STATE OF NEW JERSEY ss. County of Somerset on this 21 S t day of January, 2004 before me,a Notary Public of New Jersey,personally came Kenneth C.Wendel,to me known to be Assistant Secretary of FEDERAL INSURANCE COMPANY,VIGILANT INSURANCE COMPANY,and PACIFIC INDEMNITY COMPANY,the companies which executed the foregoing Power of Attorney,and the said Kenneth C.Wendel being by me duty swom,did depose and say that he is Assistant Secretary of FEDERAL INSURANCE COMPANY, VIGILANT INSURANCE COMPANY,and PACIFIC INDEMNITY COMPANY and knows the corporate seals thereof,that the seats afibced to the foregoing Power of Attorney are such corporate seals and were thereto affixed by authority of the By-Laws of said Companies;and that he signed said Power of Attomey as Assistant Secretary of said Companies by Ike authority and that he is acquainted with Frank E.Robertson,and(mows him to be Vice President of said Companies;and that the signature of Frank E.Robertson, subscribed to ofAttomey is in the genuine handwriting of Frank E.Robertson,and was thereto subscribed by authority of said By-Laws and in deponents presence. P Notarial Rig, Karen A. Price ¢NQI NIRY Notary Public State of New Jersey �1 P C No. 2231647 QfA �� w s Commission Roires Oct 2V. 04 Notary Public CERTiFICA71ON Extract from the By-Laws of FEDERAL INSURANCE COMPANY,VIGILANT INSURANCE COMPANY,and PACIFIC INDEMNITY COMPANY; `AO powers of attorney for and on behaff of the Company may and shall be executed in the name and on behalf of the Company, either by the Chairman or the President or a Vice President or an Assistant Vice President,jointly with the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary, under their respective designations. The signature of such officers may be engraved,printed or lithographed. The signature of each of the following officers: Chairman.President,any lie President,any Assistant Vice President,any Secretary,any Assistant Secretary and the seal of the Company may be affixed by facsimile to any power of attorney or to any certificate relating thereto appointing Assistant Secretaries or Attomeys-in-Fact for purposes only of executing and attesting bonds and undertakings and other writings obligatory in the nature thereof, and any such power of attorney or certificate bearing such facsimile signature or facsimile seal shall be valid and binding upon the Company and any such power so executed and certified by such facsimile signature and facsimile seal shall be valid and binding upon the Company with respect to any bond or undertaking to which it Is attached.' I,Kenneth C.Wendel,Assistant Secretary of FEDERAL INSURANCE COMPANY,VIGILANT INSURANCE COMPANY,and PACIFIC INDEMNITY COMPANY (the`Companies'do hereby certify that (1) the foregoing extract of the By-Laws of the Companies is true and correct, (if) the Companies are duly licensed and authorized to transact surety business in all 5o of the United States of America and the District of Columbia and are authorized by the U.S.Treasury Department;further, Federal and Vigilant are licensed in Puerto Rico and the U. S. Virgin Islands,and Federal is licensed in American Samoa,Guam,and each of the Provinces of Canada except Prince Edward Island;and (If) the foregoing Power of Attomey 1s true,correct and in full force and effect. Given under my hand and seals of said Companies at Warren, NJ this day of y tittiL eat 1 3�,eUf;MrC'�'L `�Du�,t ti�5u SFr o ��� W � DIANt' y7SC Epy Y0 r 1 � /y Kenneth C.Wendel,Assistant Secretary IN THE EVENT YOU WISH TO NOTIFY US OF A CLAIM, VERIFY THE AUTHENTICITY OF THIS BOND OR Rider for Name Change to The Quartz Corp USA luCHUBB GROUP OF INSURANCE COMPANIES CHLJBB 15 Mountain View Road, PO Box 1615, Warren. New Jersey 07061-161^. FEDERAL INSURANCE COMPANY RIDER to be attached to and form a part of Bond No.81924857 wherein K-T FELDSPAR CORPORATION is named as Principal and FEDERAL INSURANCE COMPANY AS SURETY, in favor of ntheuRf$5000000iamonnto , 0 effective 3/11/2004 IT IS HEREBY STIPULATED AND AGREED THAT said bond is hereby amended as follows: The name of the principal in said bond is changed from K-T FELDSPAR CORPORATION TO THE QUARTZ CORP USA and that the Principal hereby binds itself, its successors and assigns, as Principal and FEDERAL IN- SURANCE COMPANY hereby binds itself, its successors and assigns, as Surety, in accordance wfth the terms, provisions and conditions of said bond as so amended. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the said Principal and Surety have caused this Rider to be duly signed and their respective seals to be hereunto affixed this 7th day of January, 2013 Accepted: THE QUARTZ P USA By: , BY FEDE AL INSURANQ O PANY BY Debra A. Deming Attorney-in-F t l Form 15-02-0073(Rw.9-84) MIFED U.A Chubb POWER Federal Insurance Company Attn: Surety Department OF Vigilant Insurance Company 15 Mountain View Road cE--iuee Surety ATTORNEY Pacific Indemnity Company Warren, NJ 07059 Know All by These Presents, That FEDERAL INSURANCE COMPANY, an Indiana corporation, VIGILANT INSURANCE COMPANY, a New York corporation, and PACIFIC INDEMNITY COMPANY, a Wisconsin corporation, do each hereby constitute and appoint Vivian Carti, Debra A. Deming, Sandra Diaz, Evangelina L. Dominick, Cynthia Farrell, Jessica lannotta, Annette Leuschner, Robert P. McDonough, Glenn Pelletiere, Sonia Rogers, Valorie Spates and Mekeeva Summerford of New York, New York--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- each as their true and lawful Attorney-in-Fact to execute under such designation in their names and to affix their corporate seals to and deliver for and on their behalf as surety thereon or otherwise,bonds and undertakings and other writings obligatory in the nature thereof(other than bail bonds)given or executed in the course of business,and any instruments amending or altering the same,and consents to the modification or alteration of any instrument referred to in said bonds or obligations. In Witness Whereof,said FEDERAL INSURANCE COMPANY,VIGILANT INSURANCE COMPANY,and PACIFIC INDEMNITY COMPANY have each executed and attested these presents and affixed their corporate seals on this 11 th day of February, 2011. Kenneth C.Wendel,Assis ant Secretary 4. Dav' orris,Jr.,Vice Preside STATE OF NEW JERSEY County of Somerset SS. On this 11 th day of February, 2011 before me,a Notary Public of New Jersey,personally came Kenneth C.Wendel,to me known to be Assistant Secretary of FEDERAL INSURANCE COMPANY, VIGILANT INSURANCE COMPANY,and PACIFIC INDEMNITY COMPANY, the companies which executed the foregoing Power of Attorney, and the said Kenneth C. Wendel, being by me duly sworn, did depose and say that he is Assistant Secretary of FEDERAL INSURANCE COMPANY, VIGILANT INSURANCE COMPANY, and PACIFIC INDEMNITY COMPANY and knows the corporate seals thereof, that the seals affixed to the foregoing Power of Attorney are such corporate seals and were thereto affixed by authority of the By-Laws of said Companies;and that he signed said Power of Attorney as Assistant Secretary of said Companies by like authority;and that he is acquainted with David B.Norris,Jr.,and knows him to be Vice President of said Companies;and that the signature of David B.Norris,Jr.,subscribed to said Power of Attorney is in the genuine handwriting of David B.Norris,Jr.,and was thereto subscribed by authority of said By- Laws and in deponen s presence. Notanal Seal Q��� �F! KATHERINE J. ADELAAR z�OTW�Y �y NOTARY PUBUC OF NEW JFkSF) % /r FU9� g�// Commission 6cplree July lb,2O14 t � �� Notary Public CERTIFICATION Extract from the By-Laws of FEDERAL INSURANCE COMPANY,VIGILANT INSURANCE COMPANY,and PACIFIC INDEMNITY COMPANY: 'All powers of attorney for and on behalf of the Company may and shall be executed in the name and on behalf of the Company,either by the Chairman or the President or a Vice President or an Assistant Vice President,jointly with the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary, under their respective designations. The signature of such officers may be engraved,printed or lithographed.The signature of each of the following officers.Chairman,President,any Vice President,any Assistant Vice President,any Secretary, any Assistant Secretary and the seal of the Company may be affixed by facsimile to any power of attorney or to any certificate relating thereto appointing Assistant Secretaries or Attorneys-in-Fact for purposes only of executing and attesting bonds and undertakings and other writings obligatory in the nature thereof,and any such power of attorney or certificate bearing such facsimile signature or facsimile seal shall be valid and binding upon the Company and any such power so executed and certified by such facsimile signature and facsimile seal shall be valid and binding upon the Company with respect to any bond or undertaking to which it is attached." I,Kenneth C.Wendel,Assistant Secretary of FEDERAL INSURANCE COMPANY,VIGILANT INSURANCE COMPANY,and PACIFIC INDEMNITY COMPANY (the"Companies")do hereby certify that (i) the foregoing extract of the By-Laws of the Companies is true and correct, (ii) the Companies are duly licensed and authorized to transact surety business in all 50 of the United States of America and the District of Columbia and are authorized by the U.S.Treasury Department;further,Federal and Vigilant are licensed in Puerto Rico and the U.S.Virgin Islands,and Federal is licensed in American Samoa,Guam,and each of the Provinces of Canada except Prince Edward Island;and (iii) the foregoing Power of Attorney is true,correct and in full force and effect. Given undeeAr my hand and seals of said Companies at Warren,NJ this 7tr�k day / O /`.�{�0HJ4fo� 1I� L a AIDtANP �y,t�`� M1'EW YOP!- Kenneth C.Wendel,Assistant Secretary IN THE EVENT YOU WISH TO NOTIFY US OF A CLAIM,VERIFY THE AUTHENTICITY OF THIS BOND OR NOTIFY US OF ANY OTHER MATTER, PLEASE CONTACT US AT ADDRESS LISTED ABOVE.OR BY Telephone(908)903-3493 Fax(908)903-3656 e-mail: surety@chubb.com Form 15-10-0225B-U (Ed.5-03) CONSENT FEDERAL INSURANCE COMPANY STATEMENT OF ASSETS, LIABILITIES AND SURPLUS TO POLICYHOLDERS Statutory Basis DECEMBER 31,2011 (in thousands of dollars) LIABILITIES AND ASSETS SURPLUS TO POLICYHOLDERS Cash and Short Term Investments................ $ 151,942 Outstanding Losses and Loss Expenses..... $ 12,300,432 United States Government,State and Unearned Premiums..................................... 3,395,082 Municipal Bonds......................................... 10,312,572 Ceded Reinsurance Premiums Payable....... 320,332 Other Bonds.................................................. 4,146,378 Provision for Reinsurance............................ 80,930 Stocks........................................................... 779,367 Other Liabilities............................................. 922,290 Other Invested Assets................................... 1,924,895 TOTAL INVESTMENTS............................... 17,315,154 TOTAL LIABILITIES.................................... 17,019,066 Investments in Affiliates: Special Surplus Funds................................. 222,832 Chubb Investment Holdings, Inc................ 3,212,072 Capital Stock................................................ 20,980 Pacific Indemnity Company........................ 2,440,763 Paid-In Surplus............................................. 3,106,808 Chubb Insurance Investment Holdings Ltd.... 1,237,556 Unassigned Funds....................................... 10,356,926 Executive Risk Indemnity Inc...................... 1,076,901 CC Canada Holdings Ltd............................ 747,660 Great Northern Insurance Company.......... 436,665 SURPLUS TO POLICYHOLDERS.............. 13,707,546 Chubb Insurance Company of Australia Limited 404,315 Chubb European Investment Holdings SLP.. 251,756 Vigilant Insurance Company....................... 233,604 Other Affiliates............................................ 409,535 Premiums Receivable................................... 1,470,010 Other Assets................................................. 1,490,621 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SURPLUS TO POLICYHOLDERS............................. $ 30,726,612 TOTAL ADMITTED ASSETS...................... $ 30,726,612 Investments are valued in accordance with requirements of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners. Investments with a carrying value of$431,309,571 are deposited with government authorities as required by law. State,County&City of New York, — ss: Yvonne Baker,Assistant Secretary of the Federal Insurance Company being duly sworn,deposes and says that the foregoing Statement of Assets, Liabilities and Surplus to Policyholders of said Federal Insurance Company on December 31,2011 is true and correct and is a true abstract of the Annual Statement of said Company as filed with the Secretary of the Treasury of the United States for the 12 months ending December 31,2011. Subscribed and sworn to before me this March 31,2012 20,1 13a-Z, DOROTHY M.BAKER Assistant Secretary Notary Public,State of New York Notary Public No.31-4904994 Qualified in New York County Commission Expires Sept. 14,2013 Form 15-10-0313A(Rev.3/12) Rider for Increase in Bond Amount to One Million Dollars BOND NO.81924857 RIDER To be attached to and form a part of Bond No. 81924857 executed by THE QUARTZ CORP USA as Principal and by FEDERAL INSURANCE COMPANY as Surety, in favor of STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA - and effective as of March 11, 2004 In consideration of the mutual agreements herein contained the Principal and the Surety hereby consent to changing Penal Sum of Bond: FROM: Five Hundred Thousand and No/100-----($500,000.00) TO: One Million and No/100-----($1,000,000.00) Nothing herein contained shall vary, alter or extend any provision or condition of this bond except as herein expressly stated. This rider is effective on the 22nd day of August 2019 Signed and sealed this 18th day of September 2019 THE QUARTZ CORP USA Principal BY: FEDERAL INSURANCE COMPANY Surety BY: Debra A. Deming Attorney-in-Fact Appendix VII - Scoping Letters and Responses North Carolina Division of Water Resources (NCDWR) — Scoping Letter III = August 22, 2022 North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Division of Water Resources Asheville Regional Office Water Quality Regional Operations Section 2090 U.S. Highway 70 Swannanoa, North Carolina 28778 Attention: Mitchell Anderson Environmental Specialist mitchell.anderson@ncdenr.goov Reference: Request for Comments Freshwater Reservoir and Emergency Basin The Quartz Corp USA Spruce Pine, Mitchell County, North Carolina S&ME Project No. 213314 Dear Mr.Anderson, On behalf of The Quartz Corp USA, S&ME, Inc. (S&ME) is currently seeking information necessary for completion of a preliminary environmental review of the proposed Freshwater Reservoir and Emergency Basin Project at The Quartz Corp USA facility in Spruce Pine, Mitchell County, North Carolina. Please accept this letter as a request for comments from the North Carolina Division of Water Resources (NCDWR) regarding this project. Project Description S&ME is assisting the Quartz Corp USA (Quartz Corp) with desgin and permitting of a new freshwater reservoir, an emergency basin and laydown area at their existing facility in Spruce Pine, North Carolina. Land use at the project area consists of mining activities and wooded areas. The existing Quartz Corp production facility is located northeast of the project review area. The emergency basin is proposed for a developed area west of the production facility, and the freshwater reservoir is proposed for a wooded area south of the production facility. Land use in the vicinity of the project area consists of commercial development, wooded areas, institutional development, and scattered residential development. It is anticipated that impacts to jurisdictional waters will occur and a permit from the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and subsequent Water Quality Certification (WQC) from the NCDWR will be necessary. We anticipate that the project can be authorized under Nationwide Permit (NWP) No.44 (Mining Activities) through the USACE Asheville Regulatory Field Office and North Carolina's WQC General Certification (GC) No.4267. This letter serves as initial consultation to provide written comments regarding the interests of your agency in this project. 1 • Request for Comments I I Freshwater Reservoir and Emergency Basin The Quartz Corp USA Spruce Pine, Mitchell County, North Carolina S&ME Project No. 213314 Closing Thank you for your assistance with this project.We look forward to receiving your comments. If you have questions or need additional information please contact Rebeckah Sims, PWS with S&ME by e-mail at rsims@smeinc.com or by phone at 803.924.4152, at your convenience. Sincerely, S&ME A . Rebeckah Sims, PWS Natural Resources Professional II Enclosures Site Vicinity Exhibit (Figure 1) USGS Topographic Exhibit (Figure 2) Soils Exhibit (Figure 3) Aerial Orthoimagery Exhibit (Figure 4) 2 na 3 a g � 3 n of pF Ul II14_ U -.. aa Ssm R d d' ro [q Carlin - Ilk Mea Si0 to Church DI kDr SG�,ye 04 v ` � h tt„5� Deer Par+ a ee race a' Pine Ave - F 9 Sea SprUC6 PFnB -1 E P-6 y ter K Wal."t Ave e Greenwood Rd - �'e" x aiei A. qNe Oak Ave d4 Ana 'ir Ap a a � Ave a�Ch ➢ � �a pea St anbv � c x 3 a i - Daily \ English Rd e• Sr yv ee„Sv \ _ r %a 4a CgStpcc 1 ° I;,1. P nr n _ n ad 51 Ho" 9 gtu rls St F•,,,...h cr•.;°j ase� V us° �,4 vyrllig 'i rash o `5 HarF -- - 13 Grant �a °A F a :o"' x `o m $ �p a•`.. 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ALL FEATURE LOCATIONS DISPLAYED ARE APPROXIMATED.THEY ARE 2 �� REVIEW AREAS NOT BASED ON CIVIL SURVEY INFORMATION,UNLESS STATED OTHERWISE. " 0 SCALE: FIGURE NO. SITE VICINITY EXHIBIT 1 " = 2,000 ' DATE: ill E FRESHWATER RESERVOIR AND EMERGENCY BASIN 8-17-22 1 THE QUARTZ CORP USA PROJECT NUMBER SPRUCE PINE, MITCHELL COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA 213314 Z 0C�`1i 13 ^v 1 f m °Io ' Spruce pine To. n Hall �. .roe Ri�'�" Al N O N r F o � s C_175.reek, O / vi d a E vi t._ i `1T F - z z N F N _ U N y •� Swiss 1f •j N Pine Lake ---q rdKeUard CreekGlam x � P 9 a MOUNTA 4p:uREL C1R -- V v _ , e 0 1,000 2,000 `* I s (FEET) Silv�,<a' REFERENCE: LEGEND a GIS BASE LAYERS WERE OBTAINED FROM ESRI. THIS MAP IS FOR INFORMATIONAL c PURPOSES ONLY. ALL FEATURE LOCATIONS DISPLAYED ARE APPROXIMATED.THEY ARE ^N,. REVIEW AREAS NOT BASED ON CIVIL SURVEY INFORMATION,UNLESS STATED OTHERWISE. 0 SCALE: FIGURE NO. USGS TOPOGRAPHIC EXHIBIT 1 " = 1,000 ' DATE: III E FRESHWATER RESERVOIR AND EMERGENCY BASIN 8-17-22 2 THE QUARTZ CORP USA PROJECT NUMBER SPRUCE PINE, MITCHELL COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA 213314 � . D t W 0 a� 0 9 ,poc QD � F,ps Q _ D a V TVD Z F LEGEND REVIEW AREAS c ROADS z _BdA:Bandana sandy loam,0 to 3 percent slopes,occasionally flooded _BmA:Biltmore sand,0 to 3 percent slopes,frequently flooded a � 2 _CeE:Chan dler-M icavil le complex,30 to 50 percent slopes,stony CeF:Chandler-Micaville complex,50 to 95 percent slopes,stony Q . D EcD:Evard-Cowee complex,central mountain,15 to 30 percent slopes,stony a �Q _RoA:Rosman fine sandy loam,0 to 3 percent slopes,occasionally flooded BdA _SaB:Saunook silt loam,2 to 8 percent slopes HENRY` x� _ScC:Saunook silt loam,8 to 15 percent slopes,stony _SclD:Saunook-Thunder complex,15 to 30 percent slopes,stony 0 - 500 1,000 Ud:Udorthents,loamy o N d N -Un:Udorthents,loamy,stony (FEET) Ur:Urban land w REFERENCE: 0 W:Water GIS BASE LAYERS WERE OBTAINED FROM ESRI,COUNTY SOURCES,AND USDA-NRCS. THIS z -WgC:Watauga sandy loam,8 to 15 percent slopes,stony d MAP IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. ALL FEATURE LOCATIONS DISPLAYED ARE -WgD:Watauga sandy loam,15 to 30 percent slopes,stony APPROXIMATED.THEY ARE NOT BASED ON CIVIL SURVEY INFORMATION,UNLESS STATED OTHERWISE. WgE:Watauga sandy loam,30 to 50 percent slopes,stony 0 SCALE: FIGURE NO. SOILS EXHIBIT 1 " = 500 ' DATE: III E FRESHWATER RESERVOIR AND EMERGENCY BASIN 8-17-22 3 THE QUARTZ CORP USA PROJECT NUMBER SPRUCE PINE, MITCHELL COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA 213314 Yp Qp lrgA �` `tee, i Rp`;,pN is S` r � N O �OV s a v 0 a E Q z 3 0 w a 'q d lF�R a r � ✓ CCtUNTRY C` t ? �♦l Nt N FAIRWAY 0 500 rr.1,000 w (FEET)k' t q w REFERENCE: Q GIS BASE LAYERS WERE OBTAINED FROM ESRI AND COUNTY SOURCES. THIS MAP IS FOR z LEGEND a INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. ALL FEATURE LOCATIONS DISPLAYED ARE OREVIEW AREAS APPROXIMATED.THEY ARE NOT BASED ON CIVIL SURVEY INFORMATION,UNLESS STATED CARTERS RIDGE RD ROADS OTHERWISE. 6 SCALE: FIGURE NO. AERIAL ORTHOIMAGERY EXHIBIT 1 " = 500 ' DATE: III E FRESHWATER RESERVOIR AND EMERGENCY BASIN 8-17-22 4 THE QUARTZ CORP USA PROJECT NUMBER SPRUCE PINE, MITCHELL COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA 213314 North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) - Scoping Letter III = August 23, 2022 North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office 4617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-4617 Attention: Renee Gledhill-Earley Environmental Review Coordinator environmental.review@ncdcr.gov Reference: Section 106 Review— Request for Comments Freshwater Reservoir and Emergency Basin The Quartz Corp USA Spruce Pine, Mitchell County, North Carolina S&ME Project No. 213314 Dear Ms. Gledhill-Earley, On behalf of The Quartz Corp USA, S&ME, Inc. (S&ME) is currently seeking information necessary for the completion of a preliminary environmental review for the proposed Freshwater Reservoir and Emergency Basin project at The Quartz Corp USA Spruce Pine facility, Mitchell County, North Carolina. Please accept this letter as a request for comments from the North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office (NCSHPO) regarding this project. Project Description S&ME is assisting the Quartz Corp USA (Quartz Corp) with desgin and permitting of a new freshwater reservoir, an emergency basin and laydown area at their existing facility in Spruce Pine, North Carolina. Land use at the project area consists of mining activities and wooded areas. The existing Quartz Corp production facility is located northeast of the project review area. The emergency basin is proposed for a developed area west of the production facility, and the freshwater reservoir is proposed for a wooded area south of the production facility. Land use in the vicinity of the project area consists of commercial development, wooded areas, institutional development, and scattered residential development. It is anticipated that impacts to jurisdictional waters will occur and a permit from the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and subsequent Water Quality Certification (WQC) from the NCDWR will be necessary. We anticipate that the project can be authorized under Nationwide Permit (NWP) No.44 (Mining Activities) through the USACE Asheville Regulatory Field Office and North Carolina's WQC General Certification (GC) No.4267. This letter serves as initial consultation to provide written comments regarding the interests of your agency in this project. 1 • Section 106 Review - Request for Comments III Freshwater Reservoir and Emergency Basin The Quartz Corp USA Spruce Pine, Mitchell County, North Carolina S&ME Project No. 213314 Closing Thank you for your assistance with this project.We look forward to receiving your comments. If you have questions or need additional information please contact Rebeckah Sims, PWS with S&ME by e-mail at rsims@smeinc.com or by phone at 803-924-4152, at your convenience. Sincerely, S&ME Rwhkc�-A-� Rebeckah Sims, PWS Natural Resources Professional II Enclosures Site Vicinity Exhibit (Figure 1) USGS Topographic Exhibit (Figure 2) Soils Exhibit (Figure 3) Aerial Orthoimagery Exhibit (Figure 4) 2 na 3a � 3 n of pF Ul II14_ U -.. aa Ssm R d d' ro [q Carlin - Ilk Mea Si0 to Church DI kDr SG�,ye 04 v ` � h tt„5� Deer Par+ a ee race a' Pine Ave - F 9 Sea SprUC6 PFnB -1 E P-6 y ter K Wal."t Ave e Greenwood Rd - �'e" x aiei A. qNe Oak Ave d4 Ana 'ir Ap a a � Ave a�Ch ➢ � �a pea St anbv � c x 3 a i - Daily \ English Rd e• Sr yv ee„Sv \ _ r %a 4a CgStpcc 1 ° I;,1. P nr n _ n ad 51 Ho" 9 gtu O 4p rls St F•,,,...h cr•.;°j ase� V us° �,4 vyrllig 'i rash o `5 HarF -- - 13 Grant �a °A F a :o"' x `o m $ �p a•`.. Is"nv� Bra yen d Rs ,yky D 5 Si ,s 4 0 ` o Nbmar®I Park II °j4 Oro N 0 00 Carpenter Rd N I 1Nr ca s t arrha �� OJ ref o ' � SpV•_o- n I6�i1�vi E � IF_nrEr.rr 1 RQd v .------ `�i ,tasty C•aer E E Fd c` �a U SunrrSH n �cz p s°Lake qr �_ �+ D 4 O� �"Rd yyss Rant Ar � Fairway Ln w Crrae Of 9Ta� l c°Far 1 00%" earyeis Rrda S erh�s C.rq* W nod%,,nd Rd Ra eAld- BroM- c II �m I taus G ra s.v•:�aV�,on yl nt3?n o 0 za"i co„nrry•:hih I Galax~• p jOt _ 'POchledga ILA '� ek'�r e Laur ellhtee qt = = m c n r1 = S'lis� T ' Y Chaslnut'rllll Dr nu,• �� GL Gseene0 i ell q easecRd . f6 Counnvcluo C pld Matiory Rp�� 01 Gae99 Rp El 0 1 N Hickory Hill� yc6 Hill 01 1 o R:drtc a0 my v 4 t Rid9 eRd pon dQ' a°lyOcxY Grassy Creek m N n Gr z i oenr � S e Rockhuus Rd 4yb a 0 2,000 4,000 SI„n s (FEET) Dery�a �� -gl 6 7 REFERENCE: LEGEND i GIS BASE LAYERS WERE OBTAINED FROM ESRI. THIS MAP IS FOR INFORMATIONAL i c PURPOSES ONLY. ALL FEATURE LOCATIONS DISPLAYED ARE APPROXIMATED.THEY ARE 2 �� REVIEW AREAS NOT BASED ON CIVIL SURVEY INFORMATION,UNLESS STATED OTHERWISE. " 0 SCALE: FIGURE NO. SITE VICINITY EXHIBIT 1 " = 2,000 ' DATE: ill E FRESHWATER RESERVOIR AND EMERGENCY BASIN 8-17-22 1 THE QUARTZ CORP USA PROJECT NUMBER SPRUCE PINE, MITCHELL COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA 213314 Z 0C�`1i 13 ^v 1 f m °Io ' Spruce pine To. n Hall �. .roe Ri�'�" Al N O N r F o � s C_175.reek, O / vi d a E vi t._ i `1T F - z z N F N _ U N y •� Swiss 1f •j N Pine Lake ---q rdKeUard CreekGlam x � P 9 a MOUNTA 4p:uREL C1R -- V v _ , e 0 1,000 2,000 `* I s (FEET) Silv�,<a' REFERENCE: LEGEND a GIS BASE LAYERS WERE OBTAINED FROM ESRI. THIS MAP IS FOR INFORMATIONAL c PURPOSES ONLY. ALL FEATURE LOCATIONS DISPLAYED ARE APPROXIMATED.THEY ARE ^N,. REVIEW AREAS NOT BASED ON CIVIL SURVEY INFORMATION,UNLESS STATED OTHERWISE. 0 SCALE: FIGURE NO. USGS TOPOGRAPHIC EXHIBIT 1 " = 1,000 ' DATE: III E FRESHWATER RESERVOIR AND EMERGENCY BASIN 8-17-22 2 THE QUARTZ CORP USA PROJECT NUMBER SPRUCE PINE, MITCHELL COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA 213314 � . D t W 0 a� 0 9 ,poc QD � F,ps Q _ D a V TVD Z F LEGEND REVIEW AREAS c ROADS z _BdA:Bandana sandy loam,0 to 3 percent slopes,occasionally flooded _BmA:Biltmore sand,0 to 3 percent slopes,frequently flooded a � 2 _CeE:Chan dler-M icavil le complex,30 to 50 percent slopes,stony CeF:Chandler-Micaville complex,50 to 95 percent slopes,stony Q . D EcD:Evard-Cowee complex,central mountain,15 to 30 percent slopes,stony a �Q _RoA:Rosman fine sandy loam,0 to 3 percent slopes,occasionally flooded BdA _SaB:Saunook silt loam,2 to 8 percent slopes HENRY` x� _ScC:Saunook silt loam,8 to 15 percent slopes,stony _SclD:Saunook-Thunder complex,15 to 30 percent slopes,stony 0 - 500 1,000 Ud:Udorthents,loamy o N d N -Un:Udorthents,loamy,stony (FEET) Ur:Urban land w REFERENCE: 0 W:Water GIS BASE LAYERS WERE OBTAINED FROM ESRI,COUNTY SOURCES,AND USDA-NRCS. THIS z -WgC:Watauga sandy loam,8 to 15 percent slopes,stony d MAP IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. ALL FEATURE LOCATIONS DISPLAYED ARE -WgD:Watauga sandy loam,15 to 30 percent slopes,stony APPROXIMATED.THEY ARE NOT BASED ON CIVIL SURVEY INFORMATION,UNLESS STATED OTHERWISE. WgE:Watauga sandy loam,30 to 50 percent slopes,stony 0 SCALE: FIGURE NO. SOILS EXHIBIT 1 " = 500 ' DATE: III E FRESHWATER RESERVOIR AND EMERGENCY BASIN 8-17-22 3 THE QUARTZ CORP USA PROJECT NUMBER SPRUCE PINE, MITCHELL COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA 213314 Yp Qp lrgA �` `tee, i Rp`;,pN is S` r � N O �OV s a v 0 a E Q z 3 0 w a 'q d lF�R a r � ✓ CCtUNTRY C` t ? �♦l Nt N FAIRWAY 0 500 rr.1,000 w (FEET)k' t q w REFERENCE: Q GIS BASE LAYERS WERE OBTAINED FROM ESRI AND COUNTY SOURCES. THIS MAP IS FOR z LEGEND a INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. ALL FEATURE LOCATIONS DISPLAYED ARE OREVIEW AREAS APPROXIMATED.THEY ARE NOT BASED ON CIVIL SURVEY INFORMATION,UNLESS STATED CARTERS RIDGE RD ROADS OTHERWISE. 6 SCALE: FIGURE NO. AERIAL ORTHOIMAGERY EXHIBIT 1 " = 500 ' DATE: III E FRESHWATER RESERVOIR AND EMERGENCY BASIN 8-17-22 4 THE QUARTZ CORP USA PROJECT NUMBER SPRUCE PINE, MITCHELL COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA 213314 North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) - Response - QUgM M^' North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources State Historic Preservation Office Ramona M.Bartos,Administrator Governor Roy Cooper Office of Archives and History Secretary D.Reid Wilson Deputy Secretary,Darin J.Waters,Ph.D. September 9, 2022 Rebeckah Sims rsimsksmeinc.com S&ME 2016 Ayrsley Town Boulevard, Suite 2-A Charlotte,NC 28273 Re: Construct Freshwater Reservoir, Emergency Basin and Lay Down Area, Mitchell County, ER 22-2110 Dear Ms. Sims: Thank you for your letter of August 23, 2022, regarding the above-referenced undertaking. We have reviewed the submission and offer the following comments: The area of potential effects (APE) for the proposed undertaking between the North Toe River and Grassy Creek is in an area with a high potential for cultural resources that has not been systematically surveyed before. We recommend a comprehensive archaeological survey be conducted prior to the initiation of any ground disturbing activities in portions of the APE with 25% or less slope. Pedestrian reconnaissance should also be conducted in steeper areas to record any potential rock shelters or historic quarry sites. The purpose of the survey is to identify any archaeological sites and to make recommendations regarding their eligibility for listing in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP). The survey should be conducted by an experienced archaeologist who meets the Secretary of the Interior Professional Qualifications. A list of archaeological consultants, who have conducted or expressed an interest in contract work in North Carolina is available at https:Harchaeology.ncdcr.gov/archaeological-consultant-list. The archaeologists listed, or any other experienced archaeologist, may be contracted to conduct the recommended survey. Our office requests that your consultant meet with the Office of State Archaeology Review Archaeologist to discuss appropriate field methodologies prior to the field investigation. One paper copy and one digital copy(PDF) of all resulting archaeological reports, as well as a digital copy (PDF) of the North Carolina Site Form for each site recorded, should be forwarded to the Office of State Archaeology(OSA)through this office for review and comment, as soon as they are available and in advance of any construction activities. OSA's Archaeological Standards and Guidelines for Background Research, Field Methodologies, Technical Reports, and Curation can be found online at: hLtps:Harchaeology.ncdcr.gov/osa-guidelines. Location:109 East Jones Street,Raleigh NC 27601 Mailing Address:4617 Mail Service Center,Raleigh NC 27699-4617 Telephone/Fax:(919)814-6570/814-6898 ER 22-2110,September 09,Page 2 of 2 We have determined that the project as proposed will not have an effect on any historic structures. The above comments are made pursuant to Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation's Regulations for Compliance with Section 106 codified at 36 CFR Part 800. Thank you for your cooperation and consideration. If you have questions concerning the above comment, contact Renee Gledhill-Earley, environmental review coordinator, at 919-814-6579 or environmental.review(abncdcngov. In all future communication concerning this project, please cite the above referenced tracking number. Sincerely, Ramona Bartos, Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer cc: Lori Beckwith, USACE Loretta.A.Beckwith&usace.army.mil Location:109 East Jones Street,Raleigh NC 27601 Mailing Address:4617 Mail Service Center,Raleigh NC 27699-4617 Telephone/Fax:(919)814-6570/814-6898 North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) — Scoping Letter III = August 22, 2022 North Carolina Wildlife Resource Commission Wildlife Management Division 1722 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-4617 Attention: Danny Ray District 8 Biologist daniel.ray@ncwildlife.org Clint Barden District 8 Conservation Biologist clinton.barden@ncwildlife.org Reference: Request for Comments Freshwater Reservoir and Emergency Basin The Quartz Corp USA Spruce Pine, Mitchell County, North Carolina S&ME Project No. 213314 Dear Mr. Ray and Mr. Barden, On behalf of The Quartz Corp USA, S&ME, Inc. (S&ME) is currently seeking information necessary for completion of a preliminary environmental review of the proposed Freshwater Reservoir and Emergency Basin Project at The Quartz Corp USA facility in Spruce Pine, Mitchell County, North Carolina. Please accept this letter as a request for comments from the North Carolina Division of Water Resources (NCDWR) regarding this project. Project Description S&ME is assisting the Quartz Corp USA (Quartz Corp) with desgin and permitting of a new freshwater reservoir, an emergency basin and laydown area at their existing facility in Spruce Pine, North Carolina. Land use at the project area consists of mining activities and wooded areas. The existing Quartz Corp production facility is located northeast of the project review area. The emergency basin is proposed for a developed area west of the production facility, and the freshwater reservoir is proposed for a wooded area south of the production facility. Land use in the vicinity of the project area consists of commercial development, wooded areas, institutional development, and scattered residential development. It is anticipated that impacts to jurisdictional waters will occur and a permit from the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and subsequent Water Quality Certification (WQC) from the NCDWR will be necessary. We anticipate that the project can be authorized under Nationwide Permit (NWP) No.44 (Mining Activities) through the USACE Asheville Regulatory Field Office and North Carolina's WQC General Certification (GC) No.4267. This letter serves as initial consultation to provide written comments regarding the interests of your agency in this project. 1 • Request for Comments III Freshwater Reservoir and Emergency Basin The Quartz Corp USA Spruce Pine, Mitchell County, North Carolina S&ME Project No. 213314 Closing Thank you for your assistance with this project.We look forward to receiving your comments. If you have questions or need additional information please contact Rebeckah Sims, PWS with S&ME by e-mail at rsims@smeinc.com or by phone at 803-924-4152, at your convenience. Sincerely, S&ME Rwhkc�-A-� Rebeckah Sims, PWS Natural Resources Professional II Enclosures Site Vicinity Exhibit (Figure 1) USGS Topographic Exhibit (Figure 2) Soils Exhibit (Figure 3) Aerial Orthoimagery Exhibit (Figure 4) 2 na 3 a g � 3 n of pF Ul II14_ U -.. aa Ssm R d d' ro [q Carlin - Ilk Mea Si0 to Church DI kDr SG�,ye 04 v ` � h tt„5� Deer Par+ a ee race a' Pine Ave - F 9 Sea SprUC6 PFnB -1 E P-6 y ter K Wal."t Ave e Greenwood Rd - �'e" x aiei A. qNe Oak Ave d4 Ana 'ir Ap a a � Ave a�Ch ➢ � �a pea St anbv � c x 3 a i - Daily \ English Rd e• Sr yv ee„Sv \ _ r %a 4a CgStpcc 1 ° I;,1. P nr n _ n ad 51 Ho" 9 gtu rls St F•,,,...h cr•.;°j ase� V us° �,4 vyrllig 'i rash o `5 HarF -- - 13 Grant �a °A F a :o"' x `o m $ �p a•`.. Is"nv� Bra yen d Rs ,yky D 5 Si ,s 4 0 ` o Nbmar®I Park II °j4 Oro N 0 00 Carpenter Rd N I 1Nr ca s t arrha �� OJ ref o ' � SpV•_o- n I6�i,In,i E � IF_nrEr.rr 1 RQd v .------ `�i ,tasty C•aer E E Fd c` �a U SunrrSH n �cz p s°Lake qr �_ �+ D 4 O� �"Rd yyss Rant Ar � Fairway Ln w Crrae Of 9Ta� l c°Far 1 00%" earyeis Rrda S erh�s C.rq* W nod%,,nd Rd Ra eAld- BroM- c II �m I taus G ra s.v•:�aV„on yl nt3?n o 0 za"i co„nrry,:hih I Galax~• p jOt _ 'POchledga ILA '� ek'�r e Laur ellhtee qt = = m c n r1 = S'lis� T ' Y Chaslnut'rllll Dr nu,• �� GL Gseene0 i ell q easecRd . f6 Counnvcluo C pld Matiory Rp�� 01 Gae99 Rp El 0 1 N Hickory Hill� yc6 Hill 01 1 o R:drtc a0 my v 4 t Rid9 eRd pon dQ' a°lyOcxY Grassy Creek m N n Gr z i oenr � S e Rockhuus Rd 4yb a 0 2,000 4,000 SI„n s (FEET) Dery�a �� -gl 6 7 REFERENCE: LEGEND i GIS BASE LAYERS WERE OBTAINED FROM ESRI. THIS MAP IS FOR INFORMATIONAL i c PURPOSES ONLY. ALL FEATURE LOCATIONS DISPLAYED ARE APPROXIMATED.THEY ARE 2 �� REVIEW AREAS NOT BASED ON CIVIL SURVEY INFORMATION,UNLESS STATED OTHERWISE. " 0 SCALE: FIGURE NO. SITE VICINITY EXHIBIT 1 " = 2,000 ' DATE: ill E FRESHWATER RESERVOIR AND EMERGENCY BASIN 8-17-22 1 THE QUARTZ CORP USA PROJECT NUMBER SPRUCE PINE, MITCHELL COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA 213314 Z 0C�`1i 13 ^v 1 f m °Io ' Spruce pine To. n Hall �. .roe Ri�'�" Al N O N r F o � s C_175.reek, O / vi d a E vi t._ i `1T F - z z N F N _ U N y •� Swiss 1f •j N Pine Lake ---q rdKeUard CreekGlam x � P 9 a MOUNTA 4p:uREL C1R -- V v _ , e 0 1,000 2,000 `* I s (FEET) Silv�,<a' REFERENCE: LEGEND a GIS BASE LAYERS WERE OBTAINED FROM ESRI. THIS MAP IS FOR INFORMATIONAL c PURPOSES ONLY. ALL FEATURE LOCATIONS DISPLAYED ARE APPROXIMATED.THEY ARE ^N,. REVIEW AREAS NOT BASED ON CIVIL SURVEY INFORMATION,UNLESS STATED OTHERWISE. 0 SCALE: FIGURE NO. USGS TOPOGRAPHIC EXHIBIT 1 " = 1,000 ' DATE: III E FRESHWATER RESERVOIR AND EMERGENCY BASIN 8-17-22 2 THE QUARTZ CORP USA PROJECT NUMBER SPRUCE PINE, MITCHELL COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA 213314 � . D t W 0 a� 0 9 ,poc QD � F,ps Q _ D a V TVD Z F LEGEND REVIEW AREAS c ROADS z _BdA:Bandana sandy loam,0 to 3 percent slopes,occasionally flooded _BmA:Biltmore sand,0 to 3 percent slopes,frequently flooded a � 2 _CeE:Chan dler-M icavil le complex,30 to 50 percent slopes,stony CeF:Chandler-Micaville complex,50 to 95 percent slopes,stony Q . D EcD:Evard-Cowee complex,central mountain,15 to 30 percent slopes,stony a �Q _RoA:Rosman fine sandy loam,0 to 3 percent slopes,occasionally flooded BdA _SaB:Saunook silt loam,2 to 8 percent slopes HENRY` x� _ScC:Saunook silt loam,8 to 15 percent slopes,stony _SclD:Saunook-Thunder complex,15 to 30 percent slopes,stony 0 - 500 1,000 Ud:Udorthents,loamy o N d N -Un:Udorthents,loamy,stony (FEET) Ur:Urban land w REFERENCE: 0 W:Water GIS BASE LAYERS WERE OBTAINED FROM ESRI,COUNTY SOURCES,AND USDA-NRCS. THIS z -WgC:Watauga sandy loam,8 to 15 percent slopes,stony d MAP IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. ALL FEATURE LOCATIONS DISPLAYED ARE -WgD:Watauga sandy loam,15 to 30 percent slopes,stony APPROXIMATED.THEY ARE NOT BASED ON CIVIL SURVEY INFORMATION,UNLESS STATED OTHERWISE. WgE:Watauga sandy loam,30 to 50 percent slopes,stony 0 SCALE: FIGURE NO. SOILS EXHIBIT 1 " = 500 ' DATE: III E FRESHWATER RESERVOIR AND EMERGENCY BASIN 8-17-22 3 THE QUARTZ CORP USA PROJECT NUMBER SPRUCE PINE, MITCHELL COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA 213314 Yp Qp lrgA �` `tee, i Rp`;,pN is S` r � N O �OV s a v 0 a E Q z 3 0 w a 'q d lF�R a r � ✓ CCtUNTRY C` t ? �♦l Nt N FAIRWAY 0 500 rr.1,000 w (FEET)k' t q w REFERENCE: Q GIS BASE LAYERS WERE OBTAINED FROM ESRI AND COUNTY SOURCES. THIS MAP IS FOR z LEGEND a INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. ALL FEATURE LOCATIONS DISPLAYED ARE OREVIEW AREAS APPROXIMATED.THEY ARE NOT BASED ON CIVIL SURVEY INFORMATION,UNLESS STATED CARTERS RIDGE RD ROADS OTHERWISE. 6 SCALE: FIGURE NO. AERIAL ORTHOIMAGERY EXHIBIT 1 " = 500 ' DATE: III E FRESHWATER RESERVOIR AND EMERGENCY BASIN 8-17-22 4 THE QUARTZ CORP USA PROJECT NUMBER SPRUCE PINE, MITCHELL COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA 213314 North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) — Response ti • .. ® North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission 9 Cameron Ingram, Executive Director August 23,2022 Rebeckah Sims S&ME 2016 Ayrsley Town Blvd., Suite 2-A Charlotte,NC 28273 SUBJECT: Freshwater Reservoir&Emergency Basin—Quartz Corp USA Dear Ms. Sims: Biologists with the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission(NCWRC)received your August 22, 2022 letter regarding plans for the construction of a reservoir, emergency basin, and laydown area for a mine operation in Mitchell County. You requested review and comment on the project. Our comments on this project are offered for your consideration under provisions of the Clean Water Act of 1977(33 U.S.C. 466 et. seq.) and Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act(48 Stat. 401, as amended; 16 U.S.C. 661-667d). Details were not provided in the letter on design nor the size of the project. We are familiar with the project vicinity and have surveyed Grassy Creek for aquatic biota. Grassy Creek is part of the North Toe River/Nolichucky River Aquatic Habitat, a NC Natural Heritage Program natural area rated Very High due to the ecological importance and richness of the aquatic community. Both Sharphead Darter ([Etheostoma acuticeps,US Federal Species of Concern(FSC),NC Threatened] and Eastern Hellbender (Cryptobranchus alleganiensis,US FSC,NC Special Concern)are found in the North Toe River downstream of the project area. Most importantly,we have records of Eastern Hellbender from Grassy Creek on the project property;we strongly recommend avoiding impacts to Grassy Creek to protect these animals. Thank you for the opportunity to review and comment on this project. Please contact me at(828)400- 4223 if you have any questions about these comments. Sincerely, Andrea Leslie Mountain Region Coordinator Habitat Conservation Program ec: Byron Hamstead,US Fish and Wildlife Service Mailing Address: Habitat Conservation • 1721 Mail Service Center • Raleigh,NC 27699-1721 Telephone: (919) 707-0220 • Fax: (919) 707-0028 United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) — Scoping Letter III = August 22, 2022 United States Army Corps of Engineers Asheville Regulatory Field Office 151 Patton Avenue, Room 208 Asheville, North Carolina 28801-5006 Attention: Brandee Boggs Mitchell County Regulatory Specialist brandee.c.boggs@usace.army.mil Reference: Request for Comments Freshwater Reservoir and Emergency Basin The Quartz Corp USA Spruce Pine, Mitchell County, North Carolina S&ME Project No. 213314 Dear Ms. Boggs, On behalf of The Quartz Corp USA, S&ME, Inc. (S&ME) is currently seeking information necessary for completion of a preliminary environmental review of the proposed Freshwater Reservoir and Emergency Basin Project at The Quartz Corp USA facility in Spruce Pine, Mitchell County, North Carolina. Please accept this letter as a request for comments from the North Carolina Division of Water Resources (NCDWR) regarding this project. Project Description S&ME is assisting the Quartz Corp USA (Quartz Corp) with desgin and permitting of a new freshwater reservoir, an emergency basin and laydown area at their existing facility in Spruce Pine, North Carolina. Land use at the project area consists of mining activities and wooded areas. The existing Quartz Corp production facility is located northeast of the project review area. The emergency basin is proposed for a developed area west of the production facility, and the freshwater reservoir is proposed for a wooded area south of the production facility. Land use in the vicinity of the project area consists of commercial development, wooded areas, institutional development, and scattered residential development. It is anticipated that impacts to jurisdictional waters will occur and a permit from the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and subsequent Water Quality Certification (WQC) from the NCDWR will be necessary. We anticipate that the project can be authorized under Nationwide Permit (NWP) No.44 (Mining Activities) through the USACE Asheville Regulatory Field Office and North Carolina's WQC General Certification (GC) No.4267. This letter serves as initial consultation to provide written comments regarding the interests of your agency in this project. 1 • Request for Comments III Freshwater Reservoir and Emergency Basin The Quartz Corp USA Spruce Pine, Mitchell County, North Carolina S&ME Project No. 213314 Closing Thank you for your assistance with this project.We look forward to receiving your comments. If you have questions or need additional information please contact Rebeckah Sims, PWS with S&ME by e-mail at rsims@smeinc.com or by phone at 803-924-4152, at your convenience. Sincerely, S&ME Rwhkc�-A-� Rebeckah Sims, PWS Natural Resources Professional II Enclosures Site Vicinity Exhibit (Figure 1) USGS Topographic Exhibit (Figure 2) Soils Exhibit (Figure 3) Aerial Orthoimagery Exhibit (Figure 4) 2 na 3a � 3 n of pF Ul II14_ U -.. aa Ssm R d d' ro [q Carlin - Ilk Mea Si0 to Church DI kDr SG�,ye 04 v ` � h tt„5� Deer Par+ a ee race a' Pine Ave - F 9 Sea SprUC6 PFnB -1 E P-6 y ter K Wal."t Ave e Greenwood Rd - �'e" x aiei A. qNe Oak Ave d4 Ana 'ir Ap a a � Ave a�Ch ➢ � �a pea St anbv � c x 3 a i - Daily \ English Rd e• Sr yv ee„Sv \ _ r %a 4a CgStpcc 1 ° I;,1. P nr n _ n ad 51 Ho" 9 gtu O 4p rls St F•,,,...h cr•.;°j ase� V us° �,4 vyrllig 'i rash o `5 HarF -- - 13 Grant �a °A F a :o"' x `o m $ �p a•`.. 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ALL FEATURE LOCATIONS DISPLAYED ARE APPROXIMATED.THEY ARE 2 �� REVIEW AREAS NOT BASED ON CIVIL SURVEY INFORMATION,UNLESS STATED OTHERWISE. " 0 SCALE: FIGURE NO. SITE VICINITY EXHIBIT 1 " = 2,000 ' DATE: ill E FRESHWATER RESERVOIR AND EMERGENCY BASIN 8-17-22 1 THE QUARTZ CORP USA PROJECT NUMBER SPRUCE PINE, MITCHELL COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA 213314 Z 0C�`1i 13 ^v 1 f m °Io ' Spruce pine To. n Hall �. .roe Ri�'�" Al N O N r F o � s C_175.reek, O / vi d a E vi t._ i `1T F - z z N F N _ U N y •� Swiss 1f •j N Pine Lake ---q rdKeUard CreekGlam x � P 9 a MOUNTA 4p:uREL C1R -- V v _ , e 0 1,000 2,000 `* I s (FEET) Silv�,<a' REFERENCE: LEGEND a GIS BASE LAYERS WERE OBTAINED FROM ESRI. THIS MAP IS FOR INFORMATIONAL c PURPOSES ONLY. ALL FEATURE LOCATIONS DISPLAYED ARE APPROXIMATED.THEY ARE ^N,. REVIEW AREAS NOT BASED ON CIVIL SURVEY INFORMATION,UNLESS STATED OTHERWISE. 0 SCALE: FIGURE NO. USGS TOPOGRAPHIC EXHIBIT 1 " = 1,000 ' DATE: III E FRESHWATER RESERVOIR AND EMERGENCY BASIN 8-17-22 2 THE QUARTZ CORP USA PROJECT NUMBER SPRUCE PINE, MITCHELL COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA 213314 � . D t W 0 a� 0 9 ,poc QD � F,ps Q _ D a V TVD Z F LEGEND REVIEW AREAS c ROADS z _BdA:Bandana sandy loam,0 to 3 percent slopes,occasionally flooded _BmA:Biltmore sand,0 to 3 percent slopes,frequently flooded a � 2 _CeE:Chan dler-M icavil le complex,30 to 50 percent slopes,stony CeF:Chandler-Micaville complex,50 to 95 percent slopes,stony Q . D EcD:Evard-Cowee complex,central mountain,15 to 30 percent slopes,stony a �Q _RoA:Rosman fine sandy loam,0 to 3 percent slopes,occasionally flooded BdA _SaB:Saunook silt loam,2 to 8 percent slopes HENRY` x� _ScC:Saunook silt loam,8 to 15 percent slopes,stony _SclD:Saunook-Thunder complex,15 to 30 percent slopes,stony 0 - 500 1,000 Ud:Udorthents,loamy o N d N -Un:Udorthents,loamy,stony (FEET) Ur:Urban land w REFERENCE: 0 W:Water GIS BASE LAYERS WERE OBTAINED FROM ESRI,COUNTY SOURCES,AND USDA-NRCS. THIS z -WgC:Watauga sandy loam,8 to 15 percent slopes,stony d MAP IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. ALL FEATURE LOCATIONS DISPLAYED ARE -WgD:Watauga sandy loam,15 to 30 percent slopes,stony APPROXIMATED.THEY ARE NOT BASED ON CIVIL SURVEY INFORMATION,UNLESS STATED OTHERWISE. WgE:Watauga sandy loam,30 to 50 percent slopes,stony 0 SCALE: FIGURE NO. SOILS EXHIBIT 1 " = 500 ' DATE: III E FRESHWATER RESERVOIR AND EMERGENCY BASIN 8-17-22 3 THE QUARTZ CORP USA PROJECT NUMBER SPRUCE PINE, MITCHELL COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA 213314 Yp Qp lrgA �` `tee, i Rp`;,pN is S` r � N O �OV s a v 0 a E Q z 3 0 w a 'q d lF�R a r � ✓ CCtUNTRY C` t ? �♦l Nt N FAIRWAY 0 500 rr.1,000 w (FEET)k' t q w REFERENCE: Q GIS BASE LAYERS WERE OBTAINED FROM ESRI AND COUNTY SOURCES. THIS MAP IS FOR z LEGEND a INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. ALL FEATURE LOCATIONS DISPLAYED ARE OREVIEW AREAS APPROXIMATED.THEY ARE NOT BASED ON CIVIL SURVEY INFORMATION,UNLESS STATED CARTERS RIDGE RD ROADS OTHERWISE. 6 SCALE: FIGURE NO. AERIAL ORTHOIMAGERY EXHIBIT 1 " = 500 ' DATE: III E FRESHWATER RESERVOIR AND EMERGENCY BASIN 8-17-22 4 THE QUARTZ CORP USA PROJECT NUMBER SPRUCE PINE, MITCHELL COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA 213314 United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) — Response Rebeckah S Sims From: Boggs, Brandee C CIV USARMY CESAD (USA) <Brandee.C.Boggs@usace.army.mil> Sent: Tuesday, August 23, 2022 3:40 PM To: Rebeckah S Sims Cc: Julie Robertson; Cedric Ruhl;Joey Lawler Subject: RE: Request for Comments on The Quartz Corp USA Project (S&ME Project No. 213314) This message originated outside of S&ME. Please report this as phishing if it implies it is from an S&ME employee. Hi, Since it does appear your project will impact jurisdictional Waters of the US (WotUS), I look forward to further details to determine permitting needs. Kindest Regards, Brandee Boggs (she/her) Regulatory Specialist Work Hours:Tues-Thurs 930a.m-6pm 828.271.7980 x 4224 US Army Corps of Engineers Wilmington District,Asheville Field Office 151 Patton Avenue, Suite 208 Asheville, NC 28801 From: Rebeckah S Sims<rsims@smeinc.com> Sent: Monday,August 22, 2022 4:35 PM To: Boggs, Brandee C CIV USARMY CESAD (USA) <Brandee.C.Boggs@usace.army.mil> Cc:Julie Robertson <jobertson@smeinc.com>; Cedric Ruhl <cruhl@smeinc.com>;Joey Lawler<JLawler@smeinc.com> Subject: [URL Verdict: Neutral][Non-DoD Source] Request for Comments on The Quartz Corp USA Project(S&ME Project No. 213314) Good afternoon, Please find the attached scoping letter requesting your comments on The Quartz Corp USA project necessary for the completion of a preliminary environmental review of the project. Thank you, Rebeckah Sims, PWS Natural Resources Professional II 1 S&ME � 2016 Ayrsley Town Blvd.,Suite 2-A Charlotte,NC 28273 map 111 0:704-523-4726 E M:803-924-4152 www.smeinc.com Linked In I Twitter I Facebook BUILT FOI? VERSATILITY This electronic message is subject to the terms of use set forth at www.smeinc.com/email.If you received this message in error please advise the sender by reply and delete this electronic message and any attachments.Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail. 2 United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) — Scoping Letter III = August 22, 2022 United States Fish and Wildlife Service Asheville Ecological Services Field Office 160 Zillicoa Street Asheville, North Carolina 28801-1082 Attention: Rebekah Reid Field Office Endangered Species Act Section 7 Coordinator rebekah reid@fws.gov Reference: Request for Comments Freshwater Reservoir and Emergency Basin The Quartz Corp USA Spruce Pine, Mitchell County, North Carolina S&ME Project No. 213314 Dear Ms. Reid, On behalf of The Quartz Corp USA, S&ME, Inc. (S&ME) is currently seeking information necessary for completion of a preliminary environmental review of the proposed Freshwater Reservoir and Emergency Basin Project at The Quartz Corp USA facility in Spruce Pine, Mitchell County, North Carolina. Please accept this letter as a request for comments from the North Carolina Division of Water Resources (NCDWR) regarding this project. Project Description S&ME is assisting the Quartz Corp USA (Quartz Corp) with desgin and permitting of a new freshwater reservoir, an emergency basin and laydown area at their existing facility in Spruce Pine, North Carolina. Land use at the project area consists of mining activities and wooded areas. The existing Quartz Corp production facility is located northeast of the project review area. The emergency basin is proposed for a developed area west of the production facility, and the freshwater reservoir is proposed for a wooded area south of the production facility. Land use in the vicinity of the project area consists of commercial development, wooded areas, institutional development, and scattered residential development. It is anticipated that impacts to jurisdictional waters will occur and a permit from the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and subsequent Water Quality Certification (WQC) from the NCDWR will be necessary. We anticipate that the project can be authorized under Nationwide Permit (NWP) No.44 (Mining Activities) through the USACE Asheville Regulatory Field Office and North Carolina's WQC General Certification (GC) No.4267. This letter serves as initial consultation to provide written comments regarding the interests of your agency in this project. 1 • Request for Comments III Freshwater Reservoir and Emergency Basin The Quartz Corp USA Spruce Pine, Mitchell County, North Carolina S&ME Project No. 213314 Closing Thank you for your assistance with this project.We look forward to receiving your comments. If you have questions or need additional information please contact Rebeckah Sims, PWS with S&ME by e-mail at rsims@smeinc.com or by phone at 803-924-4152, at your convenience. Sincerely, S&ME Rwhkc�-A-� Rebeckah Sims, PWS Natural Resources Professional II Enclosures Site Vicinity Exhibit (Figure 1) USGS Topographic Exhibit (Figure 2) Soils Exhibit (Figure 3) Aerial Orthoimagery Exhibit (Figure 4) 2 na 3 a g � 3 n of pF Ul II14_ U -.. aa Ssm R d d' ro [q Carlin - Ilk Mea Si0 to Church DI kDr SG�,ye 04 v ` � h tt„5� Deer Par+ a ee race a' Pine Ave - F 9 Sea SprUC6 PFnB -1 E P-6 y ter K Wal."t Ave e Greenwood Rd - �'e" x aiei A. qNe Oak Ave d4 Ana 'ir Ap a a � Ave a�Ch ➢ � �a pea St anbv � c x 3 a i - Daily \ English Rd e• Sr yv ee„Sv \ _ r %a 4a CgStpcc 1 ° I;,1. P nr n _ n ad 51 Ho" 9 gtu rls St F•,,,...h cr•.;°j ase� V us° �,4 vyrllig 'i rash o `5 HarF -- - 13 Grant �a °A F a :o"' x `o m $ �p a•`.. Is"nv� Bra yen d Rs ,yky D 5 Si ,s 4 0 ` o Nbmar®I Park II °j4 Oro N 0 00 Carpenter Rd N I 1Nr ca s t arrha �� OJ ref o ' � SpV•_o- n I6�i,In,i E � IF_nrEr.rr 1 RQd v .------ `�i ,tasty C•aer E E Fd c` �a U SunrrSH n �cz p s°Lake qr �_ �+ D 4 O� �"Rd yyss Rant Ar � Fairway Ln w Crrae Of 9Ta� l c°Far 1 00%" earyeis Rrda S erh�s C.rq* W nod%,,nd Rd Ra eAld- BroM- c II �m I taus G ra s.v•:�aV„on yl nt3?n o 0 za"i co„nrry,:hih I Galax~• p jOt _ 'POchledga ILA '� ek'�r e Laur ellhtee qt = = m c n r1 = S'lis� T ' Y Chaslnut'rllll Dr nu,• �� GL Gseene0 i ell q easecRd . f6 Counnvcluo C pld Matiory Rp�� 01 Gae99 Rp El 0 1 N Hickory Hill� yc6 Hill 01 1 o R:drtc a0 my v 4 t Rid9 eRd pon dQ' a°lyOcxY Grassy Creek m N n Gr z i oenr � S e Rockhuus Rd 4yb a 0 2,000 4,000 SI„n s (FEET) Dery�a �� -gl 6 7 REFERENCE: LEGEND i GIS BASE LAYERS WERE OBTAINED FROM ESRI. THIS MAP IS FOR INFORMATIONAL i c PURPOSES ONLY. ALL FEATURE LOCATIONS DISPLAYED ARE APPROXIMATED.THEY ARE 2 �� REVIEW AREAS NOT BASED ON CIVIL SURVEY INFORMATION,UNLESS STATED OTHERWISE. " 0 SCALE: FIGURE NO. SITE VICINITY EXHIBIT 1 " = 2,000 ' DATE: ill E FRESHWATER RESERVOIR AND EMERGENCY BASIN 8-17-22 1 THE QUARTZ CORP USA PROJECT NUMBER SPRUCE PINE, MITCHELL COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA 213314 Z 0C�`1i 13 ^v 1 f m °Io ' Spruce pine To. n Hall �. .roe Ri�'�" Al N O N r F o � s C_175.reek, O / vi d a E vi t._ i `1T F - z z N F N _ U N y •� Swiss 1f •j N Pine Lake ---q rdKeUard CreekGlam x � P 9 a MOUNTA 4p:uREL C1R -- V v _ , e 0 1,000 2,000 `* I s (FEET) Silv�,<a' REFERENCE: LEGEND a GIS BASE LAYERS WERE OBTAINED FROM ESRI. THIS MAP IS FOR INFORMATIONAL c PURPOSES ONLY. ALL FEATURE LOCATIONS DISPLAYED ARE APPROXIMATED.THEY ARE ^N,. REVIEW AREAS NOT BASED ON CIVIL SURVEY INFORMATION,UNLESS STATED OTHERWISE. 0 SCALE: FIGURE NO. USGS TOPOGRAPHIC EXHIBIT 1 " = 1,000 ' DATE: III E FRESHWATER RESERVOIR AND EMERGENCY BASIN 8-17-22 2 THE QUARTZ CORP USA PROJECT NUMBER SPRUCE PINE, MITCHELL COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA 213314 � . D t W 0 a� 0 9 ,poc QD � F,ps Q _ D a V TVD Z F LEGEND REVIEW AREAS c ROADS z _BdA:Bandana sandy loam,0 to 3 percent slopes,occasionally flooded _BmA:Biltmore sand,0 to 3 percent slopes,frequently flooded a � 2 _CeE:Chan dler-M icavil le complex,30 to 50 percent slopes,stony CeF:Chandler-Micaville complex,50 to 95 percent slopes,stony Q . D EcD:Evard-Cowee complex,central mountain,15 to 30 percent slopes,stony a �Q _RoA:Rosman fine sandy loam,0 to 3 percent slopes,occasionally flooded BdA _SaB:Saunook silt loam,2 to 8 percent slopes HENRY` x� _ScC:Saunook silt loam,8 to 15 percent slopes,stony _SclD:Saunook-Thunder complex,15 to 30 percent slopes,stony 0 - 500 1,000 Ud:Udorthents,loamy o N d N -Un:Udorthents,loamy,stony (FEET) Ur:Urban land w REFERENCE: 0 W:Water GIS BASE LAYERS WERE OBTAINED FROM ESRI,COUNTY SOURCES,AND USDA-NRCS. THIS z -WgC:Watauga sandy loam,8 to 15 percent slopes,stony d MAP IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. ALL FEATURE LOCATIONS DISPLAYED ARE -WgD:Watauga sandy loam,15 to 30 percent slopes,stony APPROXIMATED.THEY ARE NOT BASED ON CIVIL SURVEY INFORMATION,UNLESS STATED OTHERWISE. WgE:Watauga sandy loam,30 to 50 percent slopes,stony 0 SCALE: FIGURE NO. SOILS EXHIBIT 1 " = 500 ' DATE: III E FRESHWATER RESERVOIR AND EMERGENCY BASIN 8-17-22 3 THE QUARTZ CORP USA PROJECT NUMBER SPRUCE PINE, MITCHELL COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA 213314 Yp Qp lrgA �` `tee, i Rp`;,pN is S` r � N O �OV s a v 0 a E Q z 3 0 w a 'q d lF�R a r � ✓ CCtUNTRY C` t ? �♦l Nt N FAIRWAY 0 500 rr.1,000 w (FEET)k' t q w REFERENCE: Q GIS BASE LAYERS WERE OBTAINED FROM ESRI AND COUNTY SOURCES. THIS MAP IS FOR z LEGEND a INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. ALL FEATURE LOCATIONS DISPLAYED ARE OREVIEW AREAS APPROXIMATED.THEY ARE NOT BASED ON CIVIL SURVEY INFORMATION,UNLESS STATED CARTERS RIDGE RD ROADS OTHERWISE. 6 SCALE: FIGURE NO. AERIAL ORTHOIMAGERY EXHIBIT 1 " = 500 ' DATE: III E FRESHWATER RESERVOIR AND EMERGENCY BASIN 8-17-22 4 THE QUARTZ CORP USA PROJECT NUMBER SPRUCE PINE, MITCHELL COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA 213314 United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) — Response QPP�MENT OF FISH&WILDLSERV IFE United States Department of the Interior o . ;a9 ' FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE gRCH 31�� Asheville Field Office 160 Zillicoa Street Suite B Asheville,North Carolina 28801 September 15, 2022 Ms. Rebeckah Sims S&ME 2016 Ayrsley Town Boulevard, Suite 2-A Charlotte,North Carolina 28273 Subject: Scoping for The Quartz Corp Freshwater Reservoir and Emergency Basin in Spruce Pine, Mitchell County,North Carolina. Dear Ms. Sims: On August 23,2022,we received(via e-mail)your information requesting our comments on the subject project. We have reviewed the information that you presented, and the following comments are provided in accordance with the provisions of the National Environmental Policy Act(42 U.S.C.§ 4321 et seq.)and section 7 of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended(16 U.S.C. 1531 - 1543) (Act). Proiect Description According to the information provided, The Quartz Corp USA proposes to construct a new freshwater reservoir, emergency basin, and laydown area at their existing facility in Spruce Pine,Mitchell County, North Carolina. The emergency basin is proposed for a developed area west of the production facility, and the freshwater reservoir is proposed for a wooded area south of the production facility. Federally Listed Species In accordance with section 7(a)(2)of the Act and 50 CFR Part 402.01,before any federal authorization/permits or funding can be issued for this project, it is the responsibility of the appropriate federal regulatory/permitting and/or funding agency(ies)to determine whether the project may affect any federally listed endangered or threatened species or designated critical habitat. If it is determined that this project may affect any federally listed species or designated critical habitat, section 7 consultation must be initiated with this office. The proposed project is in an area that has potential or known occurrence records of species with federal designations. Below is a list of species that should be considered in a biological assessment and/or biological evaluation(BABE)prepared for this project. Species Status' Appalachian elktoe Alasmidonta raveneliana E Gray bat Myotis grisescens E Northern long-eared bat Myotis septentrionalis T,PE Rock gnome lichen Gymnoderma lineare E Tricolored bat Perimyotis subflavus PE Species I Status' Virginia spiraea I Spiraea virginiana T 'E=endangered,PE=proposed endangered, T=threatened. On March 23, 2022,the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service)published a proposal to reclassify NLEB as endangered under the Act. The U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia has ordered the Service to complete a new final listing determination for the NLEB by November 2022 (Case 1:15-cv-00477, March 1,2021). The bat, currently listed as threatened, faces extinction due to the range-wide impacts of white-nose syndrome(WNS), a deadly fungal disease affecting cave-dwelling bats across the continent. The proposed reclassification, if finalized,would remove the current 4(d)rule for the NLEB, as these rules may be applied only to threatened species. Depending on the type of effects a project has on NLEB, the change in the species' status may trigger the need to re-initiate consultation for any actions that are not completed and for which the Federal action agency retains discretion once the new listing determination becomes effective(anticipated to occur by December 30,2022). If your project may result in incidental take of NLEB after the new listing goes into effect this will need to be addressed in an updated consultation that includes an Incidental Take Statement. If your project may require re-initiation of consultation,please contact our office for additional guidance. On September 14,2022,the Service published a proposal in the Federal Register to list the tricolored bat as endangered under the Act. The Service has up to 12 months from the date the proposal published to make a final determination, either to list the tricolored bat under the Act or to withdraw the proposal. The Service determined the bat faces extinction primarily due to the range-wide impacts of WNS. Because tricolored bat populations have been greatly reduced due to WNS, surviving bat populations are now more vulnerable to other stressors such as human disturbance and habitat loss. Species proposed for listing are not afforded protection under the Act; however, as soon as a listing becomes effective (typically 30 days after publication of the final rule in the Federal Register),the prohibitions against jeopardizing its continued existence and"take"will apply. Therefore, if you suspect your future or existing project may affect tricolored bats after the potential new listing goes into effect,we recommend analyzing possible effects of the project on tricolored bats and their habitat to determine whether consultation under section 7 of the Act is necessary. Conferencing procedures can be followed prior to listing to ensure the project does not jeopardize the existence of a species. Projects with an existing section 7 biological opinion may require re-initiation of consultation to provide uninterrupted authorization for covered activities. Please contact our office for additional guidance or assistance. The Service appreciates the opportunity to provide these comments. Please contact Ms. Rebekah Reid of our staff at rebekah_reid@fws.gov if you have any questions. In any future correspondence concerning this project,please reference our Log Number 4-2-22-720. Sincerely, --original signed-- Janet Mizzi Field Supervisor 2 Appendix VIII — Archaeological Survey Archaeological Survey Freshwater Reservoir and Emergency Basin Mitchell County, North Carolina S&ME Project No. 213314 SHPO ER No. 22-2110 QuartzThe 797 ,41tanass goad- Spruce .. . . . Archaeological Survey Freshwater Reservoir and Emergency Basin Mitchell County, North Carolina Prepared for: The Quartz Corp USA 797 Altapass Road Mitchell County, North Carolina 28777 Prepared by: S&ME, Inc. 134 Suber Road Columbia, South Carolina 29210 S&ME Project No. 213314 SHPO ER No. 21-2110 �I Kimberly Nagle, M.S., RPA Principal Investigator Authors: Clayton Moss, B.A., and Ms. Nagle November 2022 Archaeological Survey Freshwater Reservoir and Emergency Basin Mitchell County, North Carolina S&ME Project No. 213314 SHPO ER No. 22-2110 Management Summary On behalf of The Quartz Corp USA (Quartz Corp), S&ME, Inc. (S&ME) has completed an archaeological survey for the proposed freshwater reservoir and emergency basin located roughly 0.7-mile south of Spruce Pine, Mitchell County, North Carolina (Figures 1.1 and 1.2). The project area is made up of two noncontiguous areas, one is roughly 58.3 acres and location northeast of NC Highway 226 and south of a portion of the North Toe River and the other is approximately 0.71-acre and is located north of the North Toe River and southwest of Altapass Highway along a railroad corridor. In a letter dated September 9, 2022, in response to a scoping letter submitted by S&ME, the North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) requested that a comprehensive archaeological survey be conducted in high probability areas that contain slope less than or equal to 25 percent as well as a pedestrian reconnaissance in steeper area to record potential rock shelters or historic quarry sites (Appendix A). The SHPO letter also stated that the project will have no effect on historic structures and an architectural survey was not needed for this project. In email correspondence between Kimberly Nagle with S&ME and Dylan Clark with the Office of State Archaeology(OSA), dated August 23, 2022, Ms. Nagle provided a map showing the high probability areas that were to be systematically shovel tested due to the high probability for containing archaeological sites. Mr. Clark agreed with the areas to be investigated on the map and the following field methods were agreed upon: Shovel testing at 30-m intervals with transects spaced 30-m apart; 20-m intervals should be used if time allowed. If sites are identified, radial shovel tests will be excavated at 15-m intervals; 5-m intervals should be used if time allowed. Judgmental shovel tests would be placed in areas to verify the disturbed or poorly drained nature of the soils; disturbances would be photographed. The remaining portions of the project area would be pedestrian surveyed looking for rockshelters, quarry sites, or artifacts on the ground surface. The following work was conducted in response to the SHPO letter and the presented field methods and was carried out in general accordance with the agreed-upon scope, terms, and conditions presented in S&ME Proposal No. 213314 PCR002, dated October 6, 2022.The Area of Potential Effects (APE) for direct effects for the proposed undertaking is the footprint of the project area; indirect effects were not assessed as SHPO determined that the project would have no effect on historic structures. Based on the accepted approach to fieldwork outlined above, approximately 33.48 acres was shovel tested at 20- m intervals; approximately 11.21 acres was pedestrian surveyed along with judgmental shovel testing due to its low probability for containing archaeological sites; approximately 14.32 acres was not surveyed due to standing water, excessive slope, or excessive disturbance (Figure 4.1). Fieldwork for the project was conducted from October 26 through 28, 2022; specifically, three people worked for three days on the project. As a result of the investigations, one new archaeological site (31 ML107) was identified and recorded. Site 31 ML107 is a nineteenth through twentieth century house site and is recommended not eligible for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) (Figures 1.1 and 1.2). It is the opinion of S&ME that no additional archaeological work is necessary for the project area. If the project area changes additional cultural resource work may be necessary. November 2022 i N 1 _ N • J . y f 4?�5J' ��+•."'mil d -ram•/�• F 's.-_, r i D, 10 _ 31ML107 'f. ' ' ne v — o � i!Course �� � - -�/ �• Y a REFERENCE:SPRUCE PINE 7.5'TOPOGRAPHIC MAP o THIS MAP IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. FEATURE LOCATIONS DISPLAYED ARE APPROXIMATED.THEY ARE NOT BASED ON CIVIL SURVEY INFORMATION,UNLESS STATED OTHERWISE. ti L 0 1 Project Area 3 Miles Newly Recorded Archaeological Site 0 FIGURE NO. Topographic Map FRESHWATER RESERVOIR AND EMERGENCY BASIN 11-10-2022 1.1 QUARTZ CORP PROJECT NUMBER MITCHELL COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA 213314 1 � 1 oN l ."� � �•1� i- Y T O Q Q N N J N J LZ l7 � r• O - z f V a J T 9 L a � C O V� t 31 ML107 ' 9 Ok REFERENCE:ESRI AERIAL IMAGERY o THIS MAP IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. FEATURE LOCATIONS DISPLAYED ARE a > APPROXIMATED.THEY ARE NOT BASED ON CIVIL SURVEY INFORMATION,UNLESS STATED OTHERWISE. rn 'w c Y 0 0.25 1:3 Project Area a 3I Miles Newly Recorded Archaeological Site 0 FIGURE NO. Aerial Map 1 FRESHWATER RESERVOIR AND EMERGENCY BASIN 11-10-2022 1.2 QUARTZ CORP PROJECT NUMBER MITCHELL COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA 213314 Archaeological Survey Freshwater Reservoir and Emergency Basin Mitchell County, North Carolina s S&ME Project No. 213314 SHPO ER No. 22-2110 Table of Contents ManagementSummary.............................................................................................................. i Tableof Contents......................................................................................................................iv 1.0 Introduction .......................................................................................................................1 2.0 Environmental Setting.....................................................................................................2 2.1 Location...........................................................................................................................................2 2.2 Geology and Topography.............................................................................................................2 2.3 Hydrology.......................................................................................................................................2 2.4 Climate and Vegetation.................................................................................................................2 2.5 Soils..................................................................................................................................................2 3.0 Cultural Context..............................................................................................................10 3.1 Prehistoric Context.......................................................................................................................10 3.1.1 Paleoindian Period(ca. 13,000-10,000 B.P.)...................................................................................10 3.1.2 Archaic Period(ca. 10,000-3000 B.P.)............................................................................................11 3.1.3 Woodland Period(ca. 3000-950 B.P.).............................................................................................12 3.1.4 Mississippian Period(ca. 950-300 B.P.).........................................................................................13 3.1.5 Protohistoric Period(ca. 400-200 B.P.)...........................................................................................14 3.2 Historic Context............................................................................................................................15 3.2.1 Early Settlement..............................................................................................................................15 3.2.2 Antebellum Period and Civil War...................................................................................................16 3.2.3 Mitchell County and Spruce Pine...................................................................................................17 3.3 Previously Recorded Sites in the Vicinity of Project Area......................................................18 4.0 Methods ............................................................................................................................30 4.1 Archaeological Field Methods....................................................................................................30 4.2 Laboratory Methods.....................................................................................................................30 4.3 National Register Eligibility Assessment..................................................................................32 5.0 Results...............................................................................................................................33 5.1.1 Site 31ML107..................................................................................................................................33 November 2022 iv Archaeological Survey Freshwater Reservoir and Emergency Basin Mitchell County, North Carolina s S&ME Project No. 213314 SHPO ER No. 22-2110 6.0 Summary and Recommendations................................................................................53 7.0 References Cited..............................................................................................................54 8.0 Appendix A— SHPO Correspondence........................................................................60 9.0 Appendix B — Artifact Catalog......................................................................................61 List of Figures Figure 1.1.Topographic map showing project area and archaeological site identified during survey. ......ii Figure 1.2.Aerial map showing project area and archaeological site identified during survey.................iii Figure 2.1.Typical area of wooded area within the project area,facing west.................................................3 Figure 2.2. Secondary growth within the project area,facing south.................................................................4 Figure 2.3.Dirt road within the project area,facing east. ...................................................................................4 Figure 2.4.Typical drainage area within the project area,facing southeast.....................................................5 Figure 2.5.Dam forming pond within the project area,facing east...................................................................5 Figure 2.6. Slope and rock outcrop within the project area,facing north.........................................................6 Figure 2.7. Graded area within the project area,facing south............................................................................6 Figure 2.8.Pipes along Grassy Creek within the project area,facing south.....................................................7 Figure 2.9.Modern trash within the project area,facing south..........................................................................7 Figure 2.10.Push piles within the project area,facing north..............................................................................8 Figure 2.11.Aerial map showing soil types within the project area..................................................................9 Figure 3.1.Topographic map showing archaeological sites within one mile of the project area................19 Figure 3.2.Price-Strother Map (1808)of North Carolina,showing vicinity of the project area...................20 Figure 3.3. Section from MacRae-Brazier Map of 1833, showing approximate location of project area. ...21 Figure 3.4.Portion of Kerr-Cain Map, 1882, showing the approximate location of the project area..........22 Figure 3.5.Portion of the railroad map (Brown 1900), showing approximate location of project area......23 Figure 3.6.USGS Spruce Pine topographic map (1934),showing the location of the project area...............24 Figure 3.7.NCDOT highway map of Mitchell County(1938), showing approximate project area............25 Figure 3.8. NCDOT highway map of Mitchell County(1953), showing approximate project area............26 Figure 3.9.USGS Spruce Pine topographic map (1960),showing the location of the project area...............27 Figure 3.10.NCDOT highway map of Mitchell County(1968), showing approximate project area..........28 Figure 3.11.USGS Spruce Pine topographic map (1990),showing the location of the project area.............29 November 2022 v Archaeological Survey Freshwater Reservoir and Emergency Basin Mitchell County, North Carolina S&ME Project No. 213314 SHPO ER No. 22-2110 Figure4.1. Field methods map..............................................................................................................................31 Figure 5.1. Typical area of mixed hard wood forest within the project area, facing southeast. ..................34 Figure 5.2. Secondary growth within the project area, facing south. ..............................................................34 Figure 5.3.Dirt road within the project area,facing west.................................................................................35 Figure 5.4. Pond within the project area, facing southeast. ..............................................................................35 Figure 5.5.Typical push pile within the project area, facing southeast. .........................................................36 Figure 5.6. Graded area within the project area, facing north..........................................................................36 Figure 5.7. Slope within the project area, facing east.........................................................................................37 Figure 5.8. Portion of Grassy Creek within the project area,facing southwest. ............................................37 Figure 5.9.Typical rock outcrop in the project area, facing north. ..................................................................38 Figure 5.10. Push piles within the project area, facing southeast.....................................................................38 Figure 5.11.Aerial imagery from the 1950s showing the smaller portion of the project area......................39 Figure 5.12.Aerial imagery from the 1960s showing the smaller portion of the project area......................40 Figure 5.13. Aerial imagery from the 1970s showing the smaller portion of the project area......................41 Figure 5.14. Aerial imagery from the 1980s showing the smaller portion of the project area......................42 Figure 5.15. Aerial imagery from the 1990s showing the smaller portion of the project area......................43 Figure 5.16.The first typical soil profile that transitioned from plow zone to subsoil. ................................44 Figure 5.17.The second typical soil profile that transitioned from plow zone to subsoil............................44 Figure 5.18.Typical soil profile where wet soils were encountered................................................................45 Figure 5.19.Typical soil profile where degrading rock was encountered......................................................45 Figure 5.20. First typical soil profile where a rock impasse was encountered...............................................46 Figure 5.21. Second typical soil profile where a rock impasse was encountered. .........................................46 Figure 5.22. Site map for site 31ML107. ...............................................................................................................47 Figure 5.23. Overview of site 31ML107, facing east...........................................................................................48 Figure 5.24.Typical shovel test profile at site 31ML107....................................................................................49 Figure 5.25.Flagstone and crick chimney remains at site 31ML107, facing south. .......................................49 Figure 5.26. Portion of a fieldstone wall at stie 31ML107, facing northwest..................................................50 Figure 5.27.Washing machine and glass jar scatter identified within site 31ML107, facing west..............50 Figure 5.28. Google Earth imagery from 1994 showing a structure at the location of site 31ML107..........51 Figure 5.29. Google Earth imagery from 1998 showing a structure at the location of site 31ML107..........52 November 2022 vi Archaeological Survey Freshwater Reservoir and Emergency Basin Mitchell County, North Carolina S&ME Project No. 213314 111 E SHPO ER No. 22-2110 List of Tables Table 2.1. Specific soil types found within the project area................................................................................3 November 2022 vii Archaeological Survey Freshwater Reservoir and Emergency Basin Mitchell County, North Carolina S&ME Project No. 213314 SHPO ER No. 22-2110 1.0 Introduction On behalf of Quartz Corp, S&ME has completed an archaeological survey for the proposed freshwater reservoir and emergency basin located roughly 0.7-mile south of Spruce Pine, Mitchell County, North Carolina (Figures 1.1 and 1.2). It is anticipated that a permit from the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) will be needed and subsequent Water Quality Certification (WQC) from the North Carolina Division of Water Resources for this project. Kimberly Nagle, M.S., RPA, served as Principal Investigator for the project. Field investigations were conducted by Field Director Paul Connell, B.A. and Crew Chief Clayton Moss under the supervision of Ms. Nagle. Graphics were created by Mr. Moss and Ms. Nagle; artifacts were analyzed by Mr. Moss;the report was senior reviewed by Ms. Nagle.This report has been prepared in compliance with the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended; the Archaeological and Historic Preservation Act of 1979; procedures for the Protection of Historic Properties (36 CFR Part 800); and 36 CFR Parts 60 through 79, as appropriate. Field investigations and the technical report meet the qualifications specified in the Secretary of the Interior's Standards and Guidelines for Archaeology and Historic Preservation (Federal Register [FRI 48:44716-44742), and the Guidelines for Preparation of Archaeological Survey Reports in North Carolina (North Carolina Office of State Archaeology 2018). Supervisory personnel meet the Secretary of the Interior's Professional Qualifications Standards set forth in 36 CFR Part 61. This report includes chapters on the environmental setting of the project area, the previous investigations and culture history relating to the project area, the methodology and results of the survey, and a summary and recommendation based on the findings of the survey.The appendices include SHPO correspondence and the artifact catalog. November 2022 1 Archaeological Survey E -� Freshwater Reservoir and Emergency Basino Mitchell County, North Carolina j} S&ME Project No. 213314 �I � 4 SHPO ER No. 22-2110 2.0 Environmental Setting 2.1 Location The project area is made up of two noncontiguous areas, one is roughly 58.3 acres and location northeast of NC Highway 226 and south of a portion of the North Toe River and the other is approximately 0.71-acre and is located north of the North Toe River and southwest of Altapass Highway along a railroad corridor. Located roughly 0.7-mile south of Spruce Pine, Mitchell County, the project area is bound predominately by wooded areas, with some rural residential areas to the west and light industrial areas to the east (Figure 1.2). 2.2 Geology and Topography The project area is located in an area referred to as the Blue Ridge physiographic province.The Blue Ridge is an area composed of a mixture of igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks that date to approximately one to one-and-a-half billion years old and have been squeezed, fractured, faulted, and twisted into folds (North Carolina Geological Survey [NCGS] 2004). The province is known for deposits of feldspar, mica, and quartz-based material. Within the project area, elevations range from approximately 2,560 ft above mean sea level (AMSQ, along Grassy Creek in the southeastern portion of the project area, to 2,760 ft AMSL, in the northwestern corner of the project area (Figure 1.1). 2.3 Hydrology The project area is contained within the French Broad drainage basin, which runs north-south, bisecting North Carolina's western edge. Grassy Creek is located within the project area along the eastern border and flows into the North Toe River approximately 500 feet north of the project area. The North Toe River flows northwest and merges with the Cane River to form the Nolichucky River about 16.8 miles northwest of the project area. The Nolichucky River continues westward where it flows into the French Broad River. 2.4 Climate and Vegetation The climate of Mitchell County varies greatly from the high mountains to the low rolling hills to the flood plains of the river valleys.The winter low temperature is usually 22T and the average summer high temperature is about 81T. Total mean annual precipitation is 66 inches with the average seasonal snowfall is 13 inches. Vegetation in the project area consists of wooded areas and secondary growth; disturbances in the project area include dirt roads, a dam, graded areas, and push piles; areas of standing water, steep slope over 25 percent, and large rock outcrops were also within the project area (Figures 2.1 through 2.10). 2.5 Soils There are six specific soil types found within the project area, as well as areas designated as water; their descriptions can be found in Table 2.1 and their locations within the project area can be seen in Figure 2.11 (United States Department of Agriculture [USDA] Web Soil Survey, Accessed October 25, 2022). November 2022 2 Archaeological County,Freshwater Reservoir and Emergency Basin Mitchell • Carolina Project • . 213314 SH'• ER No. 1 Table •ecific soil types / • within the project area. Soil Name Type Drainage Location Slope %of Project Bandana Sandy loam Somewhat poorly drained Flood plains 0-3% 2.2% Evard-Cowee Complex Well drained Ridges 15-30% 0.3% Area Saunook Silt loam slopesSaunook-Thunder Complex Well drained Coves on mountain 15-30% 15.3% •• •. drained 0• Water 2.4% Watauga Sandy loam Well drained Ridges 8-50% 54.9% i � �i � •-S y -r Figure 2.1. � f- r.5� +iT�•,,,� �-y.' .5�,+ �• Ma�,��".r. .�.�`x�y,� a7�r y V yti�'tip ��. - � '``` ��. �� � ♦K `" � a.� •fit_ •` � h -e'`Z"!• � k, •�-i ice• 3� der '���. ��_���y��' Typicalof wooded area within the project area,facing west November Archaeological County,Freshwater Reservoir and Emergency Basin Mitchell • Carolina Project • . 213314 SH'• ER No. 1 Figure 2.2. Secondary F Figure 2.3. Dirt road within the project November IL 04 -41 1 ` t —4hroti ,off IRM _ Y • • Archaeological Survey Ar Freshwater Reservoir and Emergency Basin Mitchell County, North Carolina S&ME Project No. 213314 41 SHPO ER No. 22-2110 r• , 1ti ' -c; *' Figure 2.6. Slope and rock outcrop within the project area,facing north. Figure 2.7. Graded area within the project area,facing south. November 2022 6 Archaeological Survey Freshwater Reservoir and Emergency Basin Mitchell County, North Carolina S&ME Project No. 213314 E SHPO ER No. 22-2110 Y Figure 2.8. Pipes along Grassy Creek within the project area,facing south. %4 yy u� F R Y _ "r - s j. . L. 7 A Figure 2.9. Modern trash within the project area,facing south. November 2022 7 Archaeological Survey Freshwater Reservoir and Emergency Basin Mitchell County, North Carolina S&ME Project No. 213314 SHPO ER No. 22-2110 i � t ION lit Figure 2.10. Push piles within the project area,facing north. November 2022 8 � N Y 4 a o - a a E 4 z z l7 ' V C O _ Q t r T a 4 O c •� � f a LL na o-•" ,r .+"'' *, 1:3 Project Area O �• Soil Types a Bandana sandy loam, 0-3% a M U Evard-Cowee complex, 15-30% Saunook silt loam,8-15% Saunook-Thunder complex, 15-30% REFERENCE:ESRI AREIAL IMAGERY Udorthents,2-50% a LAYER INFORMATION GATHERED FROM USDA WEB SOIL SURVEY.THIS MAP IS FOR INFORMATIONAL T v PURPOSES ONLY. FEATURE LOCATIONS DISPLAYED ARE APPROXIMATED.THEY ARE NOT BASED ON CIVIL -Water SURVEY INFORMATION,UNLESS STATED OTHERWISE. 0 Watauga sandy loam,8-15% Y 0 0.125 0.25 -Watauga sandy loam, 15-30% a 3 Miles -Watauga sandy loam,30-50% 0 FIGURE NO. �• Soil Map FRESHWATER RESERVOIR AND EMERGENCY BASIN 11-10-2022 2.11 QUARTZ CORP PROJECT NUMBER MITCHELL COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA 213314 Archaeological Survey Freshwater Reservoir and Emergency Basin Mitchell County, North Carolina S&ME Project No. 213314 SHPO ER No. 22-2110 3.0 Cultural Context S&ME conducted cultural background research in order to assess the potential for significant cultural resources and to formulate our expectations regarding the nature and types of cultural resources we were likely to encounter. While this text only provides a general prehistory and history of the region, we refer the reader to the original sources for additional information. 3.1 Prehistoric Context Over the last two decades, there has been much debate over when humans first arrived in the New World. The traditional interpretation is that humans first arrived in North America via the Bering land bridge that connected Alaska to Siberia at the end of the Pleistocene, approximately 13,500 years ago. From Alaska and northern Canada, these migrants may have moved southward through an ice-free corridor separating the Cordilleran and Laurentide ice sheets to eventually settle in North and South America. Recently, this interpretation has been called into question, with several sites providing possible evidence for earlier (Pre-Clovis) occupations.These sites include Monte Verde in southern Chile (Dillehay 1989; Meltzer et al. 1997), Meadowcroft Rockshelter in Pennsylvania (Adovasio et al. 1979, 1980a, 1980b, 1990), the Cactus Hill (McAvoy and McAvoy 1997) and Saltville (McDonald 2000) sites in Virginia, and the Topper site in Allendale County, South Carolina (Goodyear 2005). Despite the growing number of sites attributed to pre-Clovis occupations, there are still significant problems surrounding each site that preclude their widespread acceptance. 3.1.1 Paleoindian Period (ca. 13,000-10,000 B.P.) The most readily recognizable artifact from the early Paleoindian Period is the Clovis point, which is a fluted, lanceolate-shaped spear point. Clovis points, first identified from a site in New Mexico, have been found across the nation (Anderson and Sassaman 1996:222).The Hardaway site on the Yadkin River in Stanly County is the most important North Carolina site with a Paleoindian component (Coe 1964; Ward and Davis 1999). The earliest occupation of the site, the Hardaway Phase, dates to at least 10,000 B.P.(Coe 1964). Unfortunately, much of the data about Paleoindian life in North Carolina and the rest of the Southeast comes from surface finds of projectile points rather than from controlled excavations. Projectile point types associated with the Paleoindian Period in North Carolina include Clovis, Simpson, Cumberland, Suwannee, Quad, Beaver Lake, and Dalton (Anderson 1992). Hardaway Complex points are very similar to Paleoindian types; however, there is debate as to whether Hardaway points reflect a temporal difference, are stages of Paleoindian tool modification, or are a regional variant (Coe 1964:64; Daniel 1998:52; Goodyear 1974:19-33). In a reexamination of the Hardaway site lithic assemblage, Daniel (1998) has also identified the Small Dalton type, a transitional Paleoindian to Early Archaic projectile point type sharing characteristics of Hardaway Side Notched and Palmer Side Notched projectile points. Paleoindians lived a semi-nomadic life that included a subsistence based on the gathering of wild foods and the hunting of now extinct megafauna. In North Carolina, settlements include small, temporary, task-specific sites near minor stream tributaries, with common base camps clustered along major streams (Phelps 1983:21). November 2022 10 Archaeological Survey E -� Freshwater Reservoir and Emergency Basino Mitchell County, North Carolina j} S&ME Project No. 213314 � 4 SHPO ER No. 22-2110 3.1.2 Archaic Period (ca. 10,000-3000 B.P.) Major environmental transformations at the end of the Pleistocene led to changes in human settlement patterns, subsistence strategies, and technology.As the climate warmed and the megafauna became extinct, population size increased; there was a simultaneous decrease in territory size and settlement range. The Archaic Period is conventionally divided into three subperiods: Early Archaic (10,000-8000 B.P.), Middle Archaic (8000-5000 B.P.), and Late Archaic (5000-3000 B.P.). Each of these subperiods is lengthy, and the inhabitants were successful in adapting contemporary technology to prevailing climatic and environmental conditions of the time. Settlement patterns reflected a fairly high degree of mobility, and the ability to make use of seasonally available resources in the changing environment across different areas of the Southeast. People relied on large animals and wild plant resources for food. Group size gradually increased during this period, culminating in a fairly complex and populous society by the Late Archaic. The chronology for the Archaic period in the Carolinas is still derived primarily from Coe's (1964) important work in the Piedmont of North Carolina. Seasonal base camps and small foraging camps were numerous in North Carolina during this time and most ubiquitous in the Coastal Plain (Phelps 1983). Early Archaic (ca. 10,000-8000 B.P.) The Early Archaic reflects a continuation of the semi-nomadic hunting and gathering lifestyle of the Paleoindian groups. However, there was a focus on modern game species rather than the megafauna, which had become extinct by this time. Changes during this subperiod include a population increase (Goodyear et al. 1989), with groups concentrated in temporary encampments along river floodplains. In North Carolina, the majority of Early Archaic archaeological sites have been found at or near the Fall Line (Pickett 2001). Diagnostic markers of the Early Archaic subperiod include a variety of side and corner notched projectile point types, including Hardaway, Kirk, Palmer, Taylor, and Big Sandy, and later bifurcate base projectile point types such as Lecroy, McCorkle, and St. Albans.Additional tools of the Early Archaic subperiod include end scrapers, side scrapers, gravers, microliths, and adzes (Sassaman et al. 2002), and likely perishable items such as traps, snares, nets, and basketry. Direct evidence of Early Archaic basketry and woven fiber bags was found at the Icehouse Bottom site in the mountains of eastern Tennessee (Chapman and Adovasio 1977). Middle Archaic (ca. 8000-5000 B.P. The beginning of the Middle Archaic subperiod coincides with the start of the Altithermal (a.k.a. Hypsithermal), a significant warming trend where pine forests replaced the oak-hickory dominated forests that had previously been common. Humans altered their behavior in response to changing environmental conditions (Sassaman and Anderson 1995:10). It is assumed that population density increased during the Middle Archaic, but small hunting and gathering bands probably still formed the primary social and economic units. Larger and more intensively occupied sites tended to occur near rivers and numerous small, upland lithic scatters dot the interriverine landscape. Subsistence was presumably based on a variety of resources such as white-tail deer, nuts, fish, and migratory birds; however, shellfish do not seem to have been an important resource at this time. During the Middle Archaic, ground stone tools such as axes, atlatl weights, and grinding stones become more common, while flaked stone tool styles became less diverse and tended to be made of locally available raw materials. The most common point type of the Middle Archaic subperiod in North Carolina is the Morrow Mountain point, however, additional diagnostic point types include Stanly, Guilford, and Halifax (Blanton and November 2022 11 Archaeological Survey Freshwater Reservoir and Emergency Basin Mitchell County, North Carolina S&ME Project No. 213314 SHPO ER No. 22-2110 Sassaman 1989; Coe 1964). The Middle Archaic Stanly phase appears to have developed out of the preceding phases and is the earliest clearly documented occupation at the stratified Doerschuk site (31 MG22) in Montgomery County(Coe 1964; Phelps 1983).The major difference in the artifact assemblage seems to be the addition of stone atlatl weights.The Morrow Mountain and Guilford phases also appear during this subperiod; Coe (1964) considers these phases to be without local precedent,viewing them as western intrusions. Late Archaic (ca. 5000-3000 B.P.) The Late Archaic subperiod is marked by a number of key developments.There was an increased focus on riverine locations and resources (e.g., shellfish), an adoption of small-scale horticulture, and the introduction of ceramic and soapstone vessel technology. These changes developed because humans were living close to important resources for longer periods of time.The Savannah River phase, which appears during this subperiod, is marked by the presence of larger sites containing steatite bowls, human burials, and prepared hearths (Ward 1983).The most common diagnostic biface of this subperiod is the Savannah River Stemmed projectile point (Coe 1964). Other artifacts include soapstone cooking discs and netsinkers, shell tools, grooved axes, worked bone, and most importantly fiber-tempered Stallings Island and sand-tempered Thom's Creek pottery.The type site for Thom's Creek pottery is located just south of Columbia, South Carolina along the Congaree River(Griffin 1945). Both Stallings Island and Thom's Creek pottery date to ca.4500-3000 B.P. and have a wide variety of exterior surface treatments, including plain, punctated, and incised designs (Sassaman et al. 1990). Similar fiber-tempered wares soon spread to North Carolina; however, these early fiber-tempered wares do not appear to be present in the Appalachian Summit region. For several decades it was believed that fiber-tempered Stallings Island pottery was the oldest pottery in the region (perhaps in the New World) and that sand-tempered Thom's Creek wares appeared a few centuries later(Sassaman 1993). Recent work at several shell ring sites on the coast, however, has demonstrated that the two types are contemporaneous, with Thom's Creek possibly predating Stallings Island along the coast (Saunders and Russo 2002; Heide and Russo 2003; Russo and Heide 2003). 3.1.3 Woodland Period (ca. 3000-950 B.P.) Like the preceding Archaic Period, the Woodland is conventionally divided into three subperiods—Early, Middle, and Late—based on technological and social complexity and population increase. Among the changes that occurred during this period was a widespread adoption of ceramic technology concomitant with an increased reliance on native plant horticulture, as a result of a more sedentary lifestyle. Ceramics became more refined and regionally differentiated, particularly with regard to temper. There was also an increase in sociopolitical and religious interactions, as evidenced by an increased use of burial mounds, ceremonialism, and expanded trade networks (Anderson and Mainfort 2002). Early Woodland (ca. 3000-1700 B.P.1 The Early Woodland subperiod in the Appalachian Summit region is generally represented by the Swannanoa phase. Swannanoa ceramics, which are akin to the Badin and Yadkin types of the Piedmont, were generally very thick, had coarse crushed quartz or sand temper, and were predominantly cordmarked or fabric-impressed. Stylistically, Swannanoa series ceramics are similar to Kellog ceramics from northern Georgia and Watts Bar ceramics from eastern Tennessee. Representative projectile points include the small Swannanoa Stemmed and Plott Stemmed types, which are also stratigraphically associated with the Transylvania Triangular point type (Keel 1976). November 2022 12 Archaeological Survey E -� Freshwater Reservoir and Emergency Basino Mitchell County, North Carolina j} S&ME Project No. 213314 � 4 SHPO ER No. 22-2110 Middle Woodland (ca. 1700-1200 B.P. In the Appalachian Summit region, the Middle Woodland subperiod is characterized by the Pigeon (1750-1650 B.P.) and the Connestee phases (1750-1350 B.P.;Ward and Davis 1999). Pigeon phase ceramics were tempered with crushed quartz, or, sometimes, crushed feldspar. They were predominantly check stamped, although plain, brushed, and simple stamped surface decoration have been identified and sometimes had small, tetrapodal base supports (Ward and Davis 1999:146-147). Diagnostic lithic artifacts of the Pigeon phase include the Camp Creek and Copena Triangular points, Garden Creek point, and the Pigeon Side-Notched point (Keel 1976: 127-131, Purrington 1983: 135). Other than this information, little is known about this phase, as it has not yet been encountered in a stratified context (Ward and Davis 1999:146). Ceramics of the subsequent Connestee phase were similar in design to those of the preceding Pigeon phase; however, Connestee phase ceramics were sand-tempered (Ward and Davis 1999:151). Exterior surface decorations include brushed, cordmarked, simple stamped, check stamped, fabric impressed, and plain (Keel 1976). Medium- sized, isosceles triangular projectile points are diagnostic of the Connestee phase. Hopewell cultural material (e.g., prismatic chert blades, rocker-stamped and incised ceramics, clay figurines, etc.) from the Ohio Valley does appear in mortuary contexts in the Appalachian Summit region during the Connestee phase. Late Woodland (ca. 1200-950 B.P.) The Late Woodland subperiod in the Appalachian Summit region is poorly understood. Limited data from excavations at the Cane Creek site indicate a regional self-sufficiency during a time of transition from the Woodland Connestee phase to the abrupt appearance of the Southern Appalachian Mississippian tradition (Ward and Davis 1999:158). 3.1.4 Mississippian Period (ca. 950-300 B.P.) The Southern Appalachian Mississippian Tradition is represented by two subperiods; the Pisgah Phase and the Qualla Phase (Dickens 1976: 10). Fortified, permanent villages were built on floodplains of major streams during this period. Mississippian villages were agricultural-based economies, with related secondary satellite sites associated with hunting and other tasks located in upland and nonriverine settings. Platform mounds are a distinct architectural feature of this time period, and burials are most often associated with dwellings (Ward and Davis 1999: 166). Pisgah Phase (ca. 950-500 B.P.) The Pisgah Phase consists of two discrete pottery characteristics that are distinctive from early and subsequent pottery from the Appalachian Summit Region: rectilinear complicated-stamped exterior surface designs and collared rims (Ward and Davis 1999: 166). Pisgah ceramics had a micaceous paste and were often tempered with sand.They could also be tempered with crushed quartz, soapstone, or amphibolite. Other attributes of Pisgah ceramics could include loop handles, notched rim strips, lugs, and castellations (Purrington 1983: 143). Lithic artifacts consist of isosceles Pisgah triangular points, microtools, gravers, perforators, drills, ground stone celts, discoidals, and small discs. Shell artifacts associated with the Pisgah Phase include gorgets, ear pins, beads, and dippers. Other stone and ceramic artifacts associated with this phase include pipes, discs, beads, animal-head effigies, and miniature ceramic vessels (Purrington 1983: 142-144). November 2022 13 Archaeological Survey Freshwater Reservoir and Emergency Basin Mitchell County, North Carolina S&ME Project No. 213314 SHPO ER No. 22-2110 Pisgah villages were composed of square or rectangular dwellings surrounded by stockade walls. Ceremonial structures, such as earth lodges and flat-topped ceremonial mounds, appear to be restricted to the southwestern portion of the Appalachian Summit. Burials, usually flexed, are often found in mounds and house floors (Purrington 1983: 144). Qualla Phase (ca. 500-300 B.P.) The Qualla Phase is thought to be a manifestation of the widespread Lamar culture of northern Georgia.The Qualla phase appeared during the Late Mississippian subperiod and continued until the removal of the Cherokee in 1838 and 1839 (Dickens 1976: 14-15; Purrington 1983: 148). The Qualla Phase has been further divided down into the Early Qualla (500-300 B.P.) and the Late Qualla (300-112 B.P.) (Purrington 1983: 148). There is continuity that can be easily identified between the architectural styles, artifact types, and habits of daily life of the Pisgah and Qualla phases. However, diagnostic artifacts, community, and regional settlements vary from the Pisgah to the subsequent Qualla (Purrington 1983: 149). Early Qualla settlements, the densest in western North Carolina, were located close to each other and, unlike in Pisgah Villages, palisades surrounding Qualla settlements have not been identified. The Qualla Phase in the Appalachian Summit region also marked a major occupational shift from the eastern and central Appalachian Mountains to the western and southern mountains (Ward and Davis 1999:179-180). Early Qualla ceramics maintain the older Pisgah decorative traditions while also adopting the Lamar style found to the south. Representative exterior surface designs include complex incised designs and complicated stamped motifs. Other diagnostic artifacts associated with the Early Qualla include small triangular shaped projectile points and small, thick serrated points. Other stone tools include scrapers, drills, and gunflints. Ground stone artifacts include celts, pipes, chunky stones, and pins with expanded heads (Dickens 1976: 14; Purrington 1983: 148). 3.1.5 Protohistoric Period (ca. 400-200 B.P.) The Protohistoric Period refers to the first contact between Native Americans and Europeans. In the Appalachian Summit region, contact occurred between A.D. 1700 and 1838.The De Soto expedition, which embarked from Florida in 1539, arrived near present-day Hickory in Catawba County in the spring of 1540.The subsequent De Pardo expedition traversed South Carolina, western North Carolina, and eastern Tennessee from 1566 to 1568.The exact routes of these expeditions are still under debate. By the time of European exploration, the current project area falls within land occupied by the Cherokee Indians. The Protohistoric Period is represented in the Appalachian Summit region by the Late Qualla (ca. 250-112 B.P.). Late Qualla pottery exhibits curvilinear and rectilinear designs; although bolder in form, designs were cruder in comparison to exterior surface finishes on earlier Qualla wares. Stylistic features of vessels included globularjars with broad shoulders and out-flaring rims, often folded, creating the appearance of a rolled lip (Ward and Davis 1999:268). It is during this period that European manufactured items begin to appear in the archaeological record alongside indigenous artifacts. European artifacts included copper kettles, iron tools and utensils, glass trade beads, glass bottles, and guns. Architecture during this period also began to change, as habitations transitioned from aboriginal style dwellings to European-style cabins. Ceremonial and civic structures, however, remained November 2022 14 Archaeological Survey Freshwater Reservoir and Emergency Basin Mitchell County, North Carolina S&ME Project No. 213314 SHPO ER No. 22-2110 unchanged through the end of this period. Settlement patterns also changed during the eighteenth century; where there were once nucleated towns, settlements began to shift towards loosely grouped houses, and eventually moved to individual homesteads. The Cherokee people, from 1650 on, depended increasingly on trade with the new European settlers and were involved with European-American politics and wars. The changes seen in Late Qualla artifact assemblages and living arrangements came as the result of acculturation of the Cherokee to Euro-American customs.This ultimately ended with the erosion of religious, social, and political systems of the Cherokee (Dickens 1976: 15). 3.2 Historic Context The project area is located in southeast Mitchell County, roughly 0.7-mile south of Spruce Pine, North Carolina. 3.2.1 Early Settlement During the earliest period of European settlement in the Carolina colony, which originally included both North and South Carolina, King Charles II granted large landholdings to the supporters who had helped return him to his throne, including the eight original Lords Proprietors of the Carolina colony. From 1663 to 1729, the Carolina colonies remained under the control of the proprietors and settlements were primarily along the coast. Following disputes with neighboring colonies, the Tuscarora, and pirates, in addition to the establishment of South Carolina as a separate, royal colony in 1719, the heirs of seven of the eight proprietors sold their property shares back to the British crown in 1729. Following the American Revolution, under the Act of Confiscation, the property of the Granville tract, the lands of the single remaining proprietor, was annexed to the United States (Powell 1989; Bishir et al. 1999). During the early eighteenth century, the interior of North Carolina was sparsely populated, as much of the territory was still claimed by Native Americans (Alexander 1956:19).The valuable animal pelts that were available in the wilderness areas, however, attracted hunters and fur traders to the remote regions, making them some of the earliest white residents in the backcountry. Increased immigration to the colony and dwindling amount of coastal land, combined with the desire of some settlers to reside far away from government controls, led to increased population in the western part of North Carolina, near the Blue Ridge Mountains. By the 1750s, colonists had begun encroaching on Cherokee Territory in the western part of both North and South Carolina, with many settlers of English, German, and Scottish descent laying down roots in the area. Feeling threatened by the westward settlement, Native American groups began attacking colonial settlers on the western frontier, leading to increased tensions in the area (Helsley and Jones 2007; Powell 1989). Families settled in the land that would become Western North Carolina as early as the 1740s and the territorial expansion only increased over the next four decades; many settlers came from the South Carolina Piedmont following the French and Indian War, while others traveled south from Pennsylvania after the Whiskey Rebellion.A large number of these 1760s and 1770s settlements violated the Proclamation of 1763, which established the official western boundary for settlement at the Appalachian Mountains, reserving the territory to the west for Native Americans. In response, Governor William Tryon commissioned a survey in 1767, aiming to establish a new boundary line, which placed territory to the west of present-day Polk County, including the project area, in Cherokee possession (Arthur 1914:61, 67, 248; Helsley and Jones 2007). November 2022 15 Archaeological Survey E -� Freshwater Reservoir and Emergency Basino Mitchell County, North Carolina S&ME Project No. 213314 � 4 SHPO ER No. 22-2110 During the 1770s, there was growing unrest along the coast against British rule, but many residents of the backcountry remained generally supportive of the British, resulting in divided individual loyalties in western North Carolina (Arthur 1914). In 1775, the state of North Carolina organized a Committee of Safety to report disloyal acts to the government; many Loyalists moved westward to avoid prosecution and escape Regulators, increasing the population along the western frontier(Helsley and Jones 2007). When the colonies declared their independence from England, there was little immediate effect in the western region of the state (Arthur 1914: 97, 101; Bishir et al. 1999). The Cherokee had remained loyal to the British, with the hope that defeat of the colonies would serve to slow the increasing westward expansion of the settlers into lands held by the Native Americans. A number of backcountry forts were established in the early to mid-1770s to provide protection for the settlers near the frontier, including Potts Fort, located near Lake Lure, southeast of present-day Asheville. Skirmishes with the Cherokee and British were common in western North Carolina, including the June 1776 Patriot rout of celebrating Cherokee forces at Round Mountain (also known as Howard's Gap), located northwest of Tryon. Additionally, a number of western North Carolina residents joined the Mountain Volunteers, who participated in the battle of Kings Mountain, one of the important American victories in the Southern campaign during 1780, and Patriot forces led three major expeditions against the Cherokee during the war, effectively increasing the safety of the area (Arthur 1914; Dykeman 1965). The 1785 Hopewell Treaty was the first treaty signed by the Cherokee with the federal government, and it surrendered Cherokee land east of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Settlers of Scots Irish, English, German, Welsh, and French descent began moving to the area, with settlement focusing on the rivers and creeks that dotted the landscape, as they were important resources for transportation and food. The earliest land grants were given during the 1770s, but the grants began in earnest in the 1780s, with many former Revolutionary War soldiers from both armies, including Abraham Kuykendall, William Davis, John Jones,John Peter Corn, and Elizah Williamson, claiming territory in the area, as well as hundreds of thousands of acres being purchased by land speculations (Corbitt 1950:38; Helsley and Jones 2007:20). 3.2.2 Antebellum Period and Civil War The turn of the nineteenth century saw huge growth and overpopulation in the coastal region, but the mountainous region of the project area, due to the rough terrain, was fairly isolated for decades. Trade was sparse and religion and government was nominal; families in the region provided enough food to subsist and owning slaves was financially unfeasible for most.With no proper political representation due to legislative apathy for a region so remote and far removed, protests ensued and movements called the Regulation were formed. People, sick of corrupt and apathetic local government, took the law into their own hands in the form a vigilantism;this became known as mountain justice. The growth of western North Carolina was spurred by the completion of the Buncombe Turnpike in 1827.The 120-mile road started in Greenville, South Carolina and ended in Greenville, Tennessee. It simplified the difficult trip through the mountains, provided new connections between regional markets, and boosted both the area's population and economy.Asheville, the halfway point, grew to be an important stop; stagecoaches, merchants, farmers, and cattle drivers all used the road to travel and conduct business. Overland travel, while easier than before the turnpike was completed, was still difficult in the early 1800s, so export of agricultural products was limited (Arthur 1914:182). Cattle production was a major economic force in the region. November 2022 16 Archaeological Survey E -� Freshwater Reservoir and Emergency Basino Mitchell County, North Carolina j} S&ME Project No. 213314 � 4 SHPO ER No. 22-2110 After South Carolina declared its intention to secede from the Union, in December 1860, North Carolina was forced to make a decision. Although the counties of rural western North Carolina were generally against North Carolina's secession, both politicians and citizens supported the state after it declared war and joined the Confederacy. Although there was no official war activity in the mountains of North Carolina until 1865, this area was often used as a safe stronghold for Confederate deserters and Union sympathizers. With the fall of eastern Tennessee to the Union, North Carolina increased its protection forces in the western mountain regions. Beginning in March 1865, the Union forces sought to finally subdue the Confederacy and Major General George Stoneman began his march to Lynchburg,Virginia through western North Carolina (Van Noppen and Van Noppen 1973:8-10). After destroying the railroad link between Virginia and Tennessee, General Stoneman's men returned to North Carolina, eventually arriving in the area in April 1865. On April 6, Colonel George Wesley Clayton's Confederate defenders withheld five hours of barrage by Union troops to retain Asheville, although the victory was short lived. On April 22, a brigade under General Alvan Gillem rode through Columbus on its way to Asheville, during his capture of Asheville, General Stoneman stationed troops in Hendersonville, south of Asheville. In the months that followed this occupation, regular Union forces, as well as bands of criminals and Confederate deserters, raided and terrorized residents in the surrounding counties (Van Noppen and Van Noppen 1973:11-12; Fain 1980:59). 3.2.3 Mitchell County and Spruce Pine Mitchell County was formed in 1861 from portions of Yancey, Watauga, Caldwell, Burke, and McDowell counties. It was named in honor of Professor Elisha Mitchell of the University of North Carolina who died while exploring a peak in the Black Mountains, which is now named Mt. Mitchell in his honor. Bakersville is the county seat and was incorporated in 1870 (Corbitt 1950). Characterized by"a prolonged pioneering period, isolation due to inaccessibility," and a primarily agricultural society, the county's main resource was mining and mineral processing (Sharpe 1954). Over 50 varieties of gems and other raw minerals have been found and mined in the region. In association with mining and mineral processing, the Penland School of Crafts was founded in the 1920s. Originally a school to train women in the arts, the school grew in popularity and for over 30 years craftsmen from around the world would come to learn the art of silversmithing, pottery, metal working, woodworking, glassblowing, and other crafts. In addition to its academic importance, the school attracts tourist that view the school's gallery and purchase the art produced by Penland students. Another tourist attraction in Mitchell County is the Pisgah National Forest. With hundreds of acres within Mitchell County alone, hikers, campers, and other outdoorsmen and women travel to experience the beautiful mountains. Spruce Pine was given its name in 1859 and incorporated in 1907.The community started with The English Inn, a tavern and in that was built at the crossroads for Marion to Bakersfield and Burnsville to Cranberry Roads. The exact date of its construction is unknown, but the inn was purchased by Isaac English in the mid-1800s. The small hamlet surrounding the inn began to grow and the need for a post office arose; Mrs. Alice English named the new post office Spruce Pine after the trees she admired. The inn was the center of the community for over 200 years and has hidden escaped Union soldiers, been witness to the founding of the English Mica Company and the different mining endeavors throughout the region, and was the first school location in Spruce Pine that housed the students during the week. November 2022 17 Archaeological Survey Freshwater Reservoir and Emergency Basin Mitchell County, North Carolina S&ME Project No. 213314 SHPO ER No. 22-2110 The incorporation of Spruce Pine occurred when the Clinchfield Railroad made its way up the Toe River Valley from Erwin, Tennessee. The railroad and the rapidly expanding mining business made Spruce Pine a hub of commerce and culture for the area.The town was home to The Feldspar Company and Spruce Pine Mica.With the decline in use of railroad to transport goods and the increasing automation of the mining industry, Spruce Pine has felt an economic blow and it working to reinvent itself as a tourist area.With its proximity to the Blue Ridge Parkway and it location near the edge of the Blue Ridge Escarpment, Spruce Pine is becoming a travel destination. 3.3 Previously Recorded Sites in the Vicinity of Project Area A background literature review and record search was conducted in October 2022.The records examined at the OSA included GIS files and site forms for archaeological sites within a one-mile search radius of the project area, as well as copies of the reports that cover portions of the current project corridor. There are no previously recorded aboveground resources within or adjacent to the project area therefore the HPOWEB data is not included on the map and is not discussed below. A review of the information from the OSA indicated there is one archaeological site and five previously conducted surveys within a one-mile radius of the project area (Figure 3.1). The archaeological site, 31 ML102, is a prehistoric lithic scatter that was considered not eligible for inclusion in the NRHP;the site is not within or adjacent to the current project area. One of the surveys corresponds to the current survey area and none of the other previously completed survey areas cover a portion of the current project area. As part of the background research, the Price-Strother(1808) map;the McRae-Brazier(1833) map; the Kerr-Cain (1882) map; a 1900 railway map; North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) maps from 1938, 1953, and 1968; and United States Geological Survey (USGS) topographic maps from 1934, 1960, and 1990 were examined.The Price-Strother map shows the project area within Buncombe County and an unnamed roadway nearby;the area is depicted as uninhabited (Figure 3.2). The McRae-Brazier map shows the project area within Burke County, with an unnamed road in the vicinity of the project area, and the area is depicted as uninhabited with a few post offices in the distance to the west and south (Figure 3.3).The Kerr-Cain map shows that Mitchell County had been established and the project area is east of roadway junction; and the community of Flat Rock is to the northwest of the project area (Figure 3.4). The 1900 railroad map shows one established rail line in the northeast portion of Mitchell County; a proposed rail line is depicted in the vicinity of the project area (Figure 3.5).The USGS topographic map from 1934 shows Spruce Pine to the north of the project area, one structure and a few unimproved roadways within the project area;two structures are depicted along the project boundary or adjacent to the project boundary(Figure 3.6).The 1938 and 1953 NCDOT maps show little detail in the vicinity of the project area, but do show Spruce Pine and the increased infrastructure and population surrounding the project area and town (Figures 3.7 and 3.8). The USGS topographic map from 1960 show two structures in the southern portion of the project area, a dirt road in the eastern portion, a jeep road in the central portion, and a pond in the southeast section; the northern parcel remains uninhabited and at the end of the roadway near the railroad (Figure 3.9).The 1968 NCDOT map shows very little detail in and around the project area (Figure 3.10). The USGS topographic map from 1990 shows that only one structure remains in the southernmost corner of the project area (Figure 3.11). November 2022 18 o .�/ � 1 �• l. •''SA�S\\'. w r G35 ♦) _ • `• ' - __ -1.�- �iV - __ � � \ /^ � •rXj f N h loop f C, i v a �l�•� r � � '1 � V o% i ► REFERENCE:SPRUCE PINE 7.5'TOPOGRAPHIC MAPS o LAYERS OBTAINED FROM OSA IN RALEIGH.THIS MAP IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. a - > FEATURE LOCATIONS DISPLAYED ARE APPROXIMATED.THEY ARE NOT BASED ON CIVIL SURVEY rn INFORMATION,UNLESS STATED OTHERWISE. Previously Recorded Archaeological Site T OProject Area 0 1 OOne-mile Search Radius 3 Miles Previously Surveyed Area 0 FIGURE NO. �. Background Research Map FRESHWATER RESERVOIR AND EMERGENCY BASIN 11-10-2022 3.1 QUARTZ CORP PROJECT NUMBER MITCHELL COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA 213314 Archaeological Survey Freshwater Reservoir and Emergency Basin Mitchell County, North Carolina S&ME Project No. 213314 SHPO ER No. 22-2110 -A — 4� r .. Mr � JF ,k or IN 1 =l a ti w r' W. 7�'. , Figure 3.2. Price-Strother Map (1808) of North Carolina, showing vicinity of the project area. November 2022 20 Archaeological Survey Li Freshwater Reservoir and Emergency Basin Mitchell County, North Carolina s S&mE Project No. 213314 SHPO ER No. 22-2110 - f — r yPo 117 � .IF - _ . ■ p � - � . 4� � � ) � � f� ƒ ( - / / r ■ . , P4 k ¥le . Figure 3.3. Section from MacRae-Brazier Mar of 1833, showing the approximate location oft e project area. 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Mitchell County, North Carolina S&mE Project No. 213314 SHPO ER No. 22-2110 -71 XZI/Ak- � { _ \ $ a7 . - sA 5 0 � \ � o�Q, /! y � - ( a � w � - � --`-.�� . , • , zz-ƒ ; � � a ; ' • 9 ` ■ � ,m Figure &&USGS Spruce Pin topographic map (19 4),showing t thelocation oft e project are. November 2022 24 Archaeological Sury e Freshwater Reservoir andEmergency Basin _ Mitchell County North Carolina _ S&v E Project No. 213314 . | SHPOER No. 22-2110 • �� . � ' - + \ 0 . IL Op - � . \� : - 4L w E \± , SPRUCE . , - � 'RENL A04PD PONE ' • .. - � - � �� . . . � ■� � � � .■� � � POP � � \ ' - , 29 d - &. 6rav -� - @ C fl6 , - Ll s 04 or | Alt. OrPOWN' , . ur emir • Figure 3.7 NCDOT highway ma of Mitchell Count f (19 8,showing t eapproximate location of the project area. November 2022 25 Archaeological Survey Freshwater Reservoir and Emergency Basin `-= Mitchell County, North Carolina S&ME Project No. 213314 111 E SHPO ER No. 22-2110 r .f t 40, _ 4-** I 4 � yy ■ !OPIKOE PINE � � � ■ I I I i I y � x�fi7 ! { r F � L s i F 4?6 LNMI F J Figure 3.8. NCDOT highway map of Mitchell County (1953),showing the approximate location of the project area. November 2022 26 Archaeological Survey Freshwater Reservoir and Emergency Basin Mitchell County, North Carolina S&ME Project No. 213314 SHPO ER No. 22-2110 +i If l � • ■ I +r. I Irf • J ■ i mill • • JJrr �. • � �( •11 _ ll.� 1S� � I� • � f I 4 r rye �/'•� _ � '� r r .r 5 1!j • ■ Figure 3.9. USGS Spruce Pine topographic map (1960),showing the location of the project area. November 2022 27 Archaeological Survey Freshwater Reservoir and Emergency Basin i Mitchell County, North Carolina 111 S&ME Project No. 213314 E SHPO ER No. 22-2110 i i A$-1 , 3542 ; 21-2 i SPUR - 1 f __ ti P ROM I J Figure 3.10. NCDOT highway map of Mitchell County (1968),showing the approximate location of the project area. November 2022 28 Archaeological Survey Freshwater Reservoir and Emergency Basin Mitchell County, North Carolina S&ME Project No. 213314 SHPO ER No. 22-2110 �. rhe LZif 4y � ra � Sf _ '!Q • J i + � � � �lk � r �� ~4�5« I • � 111 r~y • f► 41 MC— : Figure 3.11. USGS Spruce Pine topographic map (1990),showing the location of the project area. November 2022 29 Archaeological Survey Freshwater Reservoir and Emergency Basin Mitchell County, North Carolina S&ME Project No. 213314 SHPO ER No. 22-2110 4.0 Methods 4.1 Archaeological Field Methods Fieldwork for the project was conducted from October 26 through 28, 2022, specifically, three people worked for three days on the project.This work included an archaeological survey of the two noncontiguous areas totaling 59.01 acres. Approximately 33.48 acres was shovel tested at 20-m intervals; approximately 11.21 acres was pedestrian survey along with judgmental shovel testing due to its low probability for containing archaeological sites; approximately 14.32 acres was not surveyed due to standing water, excessive slope, or excessive disturbance (Figure 4.1). Shovel tests were at least 30 cm in diameter and excavated to sterile subsoil or at least 80 cm below surface (cmbs), whichever was encountered first. Soil from shovel tests was screened though 1/4-inch wire mesh and soil colors were determined through comparison with Munsell Soil Color Charts. Sites were located using a GPS unit and plotted on USGS 7.5-minute topographic maps.Artifacts recovered during the survey were organized and bagged by site and relative provenience within each site. Site boundaries were determined by excavating shovel tests at 5-m intervals from positive shovel tests or surface finds at the perimeter of each site. Sites were recorded in the field using field journals and standard S&ME site forms and documented using digital photography and detailed site maps. State site forms were completed for new archaeological sites and submitted to OSA once fieldwork was complete. 4.2 Laboratory Methods With fieldwork complete, recovered artifacts were cleaned, sorted, analyzed, and labeled, at the S&ME laboratory in Columbia, South Carolina. Artifacts were analyzed by provenience unit and classified into raw material, technological, and functional categories based on accepted southeastern typologies and artifact classifications used in the project vicinity. Lithic artifacts were initially identified as either debitage (flakes and shatter) or tools. Debitage was sorted by raw material type and size graded using the mass analysis method advocated by Ahler (1989).When present, formal tools were classified by type, and metric attributes (e.g., length, width, and thickness) were recorded for each unbroken tool. Projectile point typology generally follows that outlined by Coe (1964) and Justice (1987). Historic artifacts were separated by material type and then further sorted into functional groups. For example, historic ceramics were sorted into coarse earthenware, refined earthenware, stoneware, porcelain, colonoware, or pipe. Glaze, slip, maker's marks, and/or decorations were noted to ascertain chronological attributes using established references for historic materials, including Noel Hume (1969), South (1976), and Miller (1991).The artifacts, field notes, maps, photographs, and other technical materials generated as a result of this project will be temporarily curated at the S&ME office in Columbia, South Carolina and either returned to the landowners or permanently curated at the OSA Research Center in Raleigh, North Carolina. November 2022 30 N Z Y T U! O Q 'O L Ul f 3 V Ul j 7. 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In addition, properties must meet one or more of the criteria below: are associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of our history; or are associated with the lives of persons significant in our past; or embody the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, or method of construction, or that represent the work of a master, or possess high artistic values, or that represent a significant and distinguishable entity whose components may lack individual distinction; or have yielded or may be likely to yield information important in history or prehistory. The most frequently used criterion for assessing the significance of an archaeological site is Criterion D, although other criteria were considered where appropriate. For an archaeological site to be considered significant, it must have potential to add to the understanding of the area's history or prehistory. A commonly used standard to determine a site's research potential is based on a number of physical characteristics including variety, quantity, integrity, clarity, and environmental context (Glassow 1977). All of these factors were considered in assessing a site's potential for inclusion in the NRHP. November 2022 32 Archaeological Survey E -� Freshwater Reservoir and Emergency Basino Mitchell County, North Carolina j} S&ME Project No. 213314 � 4 SHPO ER No. 22-2110 5.0 Results An archaeological survey was conducted on the approximately 59.01-acre proposed project area, which is made up of two noncontiguous areas.The larger area is roughly 58.3 acres and located northeast of NC Highway 226 and south of a portion of the North Toe River and the smaller is approximately 0.71-acre and is located north of the North Toe River and southwest of Altapass Highway along a railroad corridor (Figures 1.1 and 1.2).Vegetation in the larger project area consists of wooded areas and secondary growth; disturbances in the project area include dirt roads, a dam, graded areas, and push piles; areas of standing water, steep slope over 25 percent, and large rock outcrops were also within the project area (Figures 2.1-2.10 and 5.1 through 5.10). Based on aerial imagery, the smaller portion of the project area was mainly wooded in the 1950s, by the 1960s portions of the project area had been cleared and by the 1980s and 1990s, the entirety of the project area had been cleared and disturbed by ongoing activities associated with the industry adjacent to the area (Figure 5.11-5.15). During the archaeological survey, a total of 301 shovel tests were excavated, ranging from 10-80 cm deep. Approximately 33.48 acres was shovel tested at 20-m intervals; approximately 11.21 acres was pedestrian survey along with judgmental shovel testing due to its low probability for containing archaeological sites; approximately 14.32 acres was not surveyed due to standing water, excessive slope, or excessive disturbance (Figure 4.1). There were six typical soil profiles encountered during the survey:Two transitioned from plow zone to subsoil and consisted of either approximately 35 cm of very pale brown (10YR 8/4) sandy loam followed by 10+ cm (35-45 cmbs) of yellowish brown (10YR 5/4) sandy clay subsoil (Figure 5.16) or approximately 15 cm of light reddish brown (2.5YR 6/4) silty loam terminating with 10+ cm (25-35 cmbs) of light red (2.5YR 6/8) silty clay subsoil (Figure 5.17); one was identified in wet areas and consisted of approximately 20 cm of very pale brown (10YR 8/3) sand followed by 10+ cm (20-30+ cmbs) of mottled white (10YR 8/1) and very pale brown (10YR 7/4) wet sand (Figure 5.18); one ended at degrading rock and consisted of about 10 cm of brown (10YR 5/3) sand followed by 15+ cm (10-25+ cmbs) of mottled white (10YR 8/1) and very pale brown (10YR 7/4) degrading rock (Figure 5.19); two terminated at various impasses and consisted of rock at the surface (Figure 5.20) or approximately 35+ cm of very pale brown (10YR 7/4) sandy loam terminating at a rock impasse (Figure 5.21). During the investigation one newly recorded archaeological sites (31 ML107) was identified and recorded, the site is discussed in greater detail below. 5.1.1 Site 31ML107 Site Number: 31 ML107 NRHP Recommendation: Not Eligible Site Type: House Site Elevation:2,560 ft AMSL Components: 191h-201h century Landform: Hillslope UTM Coordinates: E403595, N3973238(17N, NAD 83) Soil Type: Saunook-Thunder complex Site Dimensions:45 m E/W x 20 m N/S Vegetation: Mixed pine and hardwood Artifact Depth:0-25 cmbs No.of STPs/Positive STPs:26/3 Site 31 ML107 is a ninetieth to twentieth century house site located on a hillslope in the southern portion of the project area (Figures 1.1 and 1.2).The site is located in a wooded area and measures approximately 45 m east/west by 20 m north/south (Figures 5.22 and 5.23). November 2022 33 i •f.. "-� ate. H P�,�'3!�' � Y t �� t. .t t • '•lw� t. a♦ �, M. :.fir+ •- �.'r' - t Archaeological Survey Freshwater Reservoir and Emergency Basin Mitchell County, North Carolina S&ME Project No. 213314 SHPO ER No. 22-2110 y 1 t Figure 5.3. Dirt road within the project area,facing west. �� Ji :IR ti f"'_.,}�arx �...-3Sa},b/•{: "('� +dui+� ;S ,�r', " Figure 5.4. Pond within the project area,facing southeast. November 2022 35 Archaeological County,Freshwater Reservoir and Emergency Basin Mitchell • Carolina Project • . 213314 SH'• ER No. 1 Figure 5.5. Typicalpush pile within the project area, facing southeast. i Lim, Figure � 1 '�' ,, nit x a i •��. _ y • Graded area within the project area,facing north. November 2022 36 Archaeological Survey Freshwater Reservoir and Emergency Basin Mitchell County, North Carolina S&ME Project No. 213314 SH PO ER No. 22-2110 ti � y a {; Figure 5.7. Slope within the project area,facing east. w Figure 5.8. Portion of Grassy Creek within the project area,facing southwest. November 2022 37 Archaeological Freshwater Reservoir and Emergency Basin Mitchell County, North • Project No. SH'• ER No. 1 Figure 5.9.Typical rock outcrop 1 ' north. Figure 1project1 November 2022 Archaeological Survey { Freshwater Reservoir and Emergency Basin . Mitchell County, North Carolina | | S&mE Project No. 213314 SHPO ER No. 22-2]]O � /r \ : ! , \ - ��5 5; yayy [ p y2. / > k �1 }�� {� ,¥ : • . ■ . Figure 5:1.Aerial imagery fomtel5ss owingtesmkllpotionoftepoeaae. November 2022 39 Archaeological Survey Freshwater Reservoir and Emergency Basin Mitchell County, North Carolina j} S&ME Project No. 213314 �I SHPO ER No. 22-2110 •r k � 4 fS . � F i�•1 y 4 , IIIN AM f r x } Figure 5.12. Aerial imagery from the 1960s showing the smaller portion of the project area. November 2022 40 Archaeological Survey Freshwater Reservoir and Emergency Basin Mitchell County, North Carolina S&ME Project No. 213314 SHPO ER No. 22-2110 'l V 4. V r tog F 1 Figure 5.13. Aerial imagery from the 1970s showing the smaller portion of the project area. November 2022 41 Archaeological Survey ! .� Freshwater Reservoir and Emergency Basin Mitchell County, North Carolina S&ME Project No. 213314 SHPO ER No. 22-2110 F� N Figure 5.14. Aerial imagery from the 1980s showing the smaller portion of the project area. November 2022 42 r _ r y ; JF 1p • ti1 � � ry 4 11 +? 1L - nw r " Archaeological Survey Freshwater Reservoir and Emergency Basin Mitchell County, North Carolina S&ME Project No. 213314 41 SHPO ER No. 22-2110 x :y j Figure 5.16.The first typical soil profile that transitioned from plow zone to subsoil. IN Figure 5.17.The second typical soil profile that transitioned from plow zone to subsoil. November 2022 44 Archaeological Survey Freshwater Reservoir and Emergency Basin Mitchell County, North Carolina S&ME Project No. 213314 41 SHPO ER No. 22-2110 r ;3 n • Figure 5.18.Typical soil profile where wet soils were encountered. f Y Figure 5.19.Typical soil profile where degrading rock was encountered. November 2022 45 Archaeological Survey Freshwater Reservoir and Emergency Basin Mitchell County, North Carolina S&ME Project No. 213314 111 E SHPO ER No. 22-2110 "r A- .t 'n + t Figure 5.20. First typical soil profile where a rock impasse was encountered. Al s Figure 5.21. Second typical soil profile where a rock impasse was encountered. November 2022 46 � o N z Nw LD C N m 3: o J O ui N D vv/ia � � rnn oou l/1 N � "' N Q w a O O O OF O O OF O 3 0 V Vl 0 O \ LO \ a no I � I 0 0 o O O o 0 1 � `� o / CIO u cz / 1 cmfo fu �U a, i �— cn Q t Ln / a� ++ LL O OF Ol • ®F • / O O ® N / I O x U N O a • +OW,�Z Archaeological Survey Freshwater Reservoir and Emergency Basin `-= Mitchell County, North Carolina S&ME Project No. 213314 111 E SHPO ER No. 22-2110 i y Figure 5.23. Overview of site 31ML107,facing east. A total of 26 shovel tests were excavated at the site. A typical soil profile consisted of approximately 45 cm of brown (10YR 4/3) sandy loam followed by 10+ cm (45-55+ cmbs) of strong brown (7.5YR 5/8) sandy clay subsoil (Figure 5.24).A total of 11 historic artifacts were recovered from 0-25 cmbs in three shovel tests.The artifacts recovered from the site included of two pieces of clear glass, one piece of plain whiteware, three pieces of metal wire, three pieces of metal chain, and two pieces of unidentifiable iron (Appendix B). The plain whiteware dates from 1815 to the present and the metal wire dates from 1831 to the present. In addition to the artifacts, a partially collapsed brick and fieldstone chimney along with the remains of a field stone wall within eastern portion of the site were noted (Figures 5.25 and 5.26). Glass jars and an old washing machine were noted within the boundaries of the site as well (Figure 5.27).A structure is depicted at this location on the topographic maps from 1934 through 1990 (Figures 3.6, 3.9, and 3.11) and appears on Google Earth imagery in 1994 and is no longer extent by the time the 1998 image is taken (Figures 5.28 and 5.29). Site 31 ML107 is a nineteenth to twentieth century house site with little remaining integrity.The structure has been demolished and very little of the material culture remains to provide insight into the occupants' lifeways. Based on the information presented, it is S&ME's opinion that the site is not associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of history (Criterion A); is not associated with the lives of significant persons in the past (Criterion B); does not embody the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, or methods of construction, represent the work of a master, possess high artistic values, or represent a significant and distinguishable entity whose components may lack individual distinction (Criterion C); and is unlikely to yield significant information on the history of the area (Criterion D).As such, site 31 ML107 is recommended ineligible for inclusion in the NRHP. November 2022 48 Archaeological Survey Freshwater Reservoir and Emergency Basin Mitchell County, North Carolina S&ME Project No. 213314 e SHPO ER No. 22-2110 E` ... Y. f Figure 5.24.Typical shovel test profile at site 31ML107. Al l Figure 5.25. Flagstone and crick chimney remains at site 31ML107,facing south. November 2022 49 WWI ,r m oll • 1 1 1 � 1 � ' 1 Y, sue'. a frv_ � I Ili � '�S —.r ' '•' ., � t'K.' • TFIM olf IT-Wo"sM • - R ' Archaeological Survey Freshwater Reservoir and Emergency Basin Mitchell County, North Carolina S&ME Project No. 213314 SHPO ER No. 22-2110 Ir - r . } f 4 4 qW Ir . T Iw, i r 4S Figure 5.28. Google Earth imagery from 1994 showing a structure at the location of site 31ML107. November 2022 51 Archaeological Survey Freshwater Reservoir and Emergency Basin Mitchell County, North Carolina S&ME Project No. 213314 r SHPO ER No. 22-2110 t ap Avg h r � � '• ti � k M1 An Figure 5.29. Google Earth imagery from 1998 showing a structure at the location of site 31ML107. November 2022 52 Archaeological Survey Freshwater Reservoir and Emergency Basin Mitchell County, North Carolina S&ME Project No. 213314 SHPO ER No. 22-2110 6.0 Summary and Recommendations On behalf of Quartz Corp, S&ME has completed an archaeological survey for the proposed freshwater reservoir and emergency basin located roughly 0.7-mile south of Spruce Pine, Mitchell County, North Carolina (Figures 1.1 and 1.2). The project area is made up of two noncontiguous areas, one is roughly 58.3 acres and location northeast of NC Highway 226 and south of a portion of the North Toe River and the other is approximately 0.71- acre and is located north of the North Toe River and southwest of Altapass Highway along a railroad corridor. In a letter dated September 9, 2022, in response to a scoping letter submitted by S&ME, the SHPO requested that a comprehensive archaeological survey be conducted in high probability areas that contain slope less than or equal to 25 percent as well as a pedestrian reconnaissance in steeper area to record potential rock shelters or historic quarry sites (Appendix A). The SHPO letter also stated that the project will have no effect on historic structures and an architectural survey was not needed for this project. In email correspondence between Kimberly Nagle with S&ME and Dylan Clark with the OSA, dated August 23, 2022, Ms. Nagle provided a map showing the high probability areas that were to be systematically shovel tested due to the high probability for containing archaeological sites. Mr. Clark agreed with the areas to be investigated on the map and the following field methods were agreed upon: Shovel testing at 30-m intervals with transects spaced 30-m apart; 20-m intervals should be used if time allowed. If sites are identified, radial shovel tests will be excavated at 15-m intervals; 5-m intervals should be used if time allowed. Judgmental shovel tests would be placed in areas to verify the disturbed or poorly drained nature of the soils; disturbances would be photographed. The remaining portions of the project area would be pedestrian surveyed looking for rockshelters, quarry sites, or artifacts on the ground surface. The following work was conducted in response to the SHPO letter and the presented field methods and was carried out in general accordance with the agreed-upon scope, terms, and conditions presented in S&ME Proposal No. 213314 PCR002, dated October 6, 2022.The APE for direct effects for the proposed undertaking is the footprint of the project area; indirect effects were not assessed as SHPO determined that the project would have no effect on historic structures. Based on the accepted approach to fieldwork outlined above, approximately 33.48 acres was shovel tested at 20- m intervals; approximately 11.21 acres was pedestrian surveyed along with judgmental shovel testing due to its low probability for containing archaeological sites; approximately 14.32 acres was not surveyed due to standing water, excessive slope, or excessive disturbance (Figure 4.1). Fieldwork for the project was conducted from October 26 through 28, 2022; specifically, three people worked for three days on the project. As a result of the investigations, one new archaeological site (31 ML107) was identified and recorded. Site 31 ML107 is a nineteenth through twentieth century house site and is recommended not eligible for inclusion in the NRHP (Figures 1.1 and 1.2). It is the opinion of S&ME that no additional archaeological work is necessary for the project area. If the project area changes additional cultural resource work may be necessary. November 2022 53 Archaeological Survey Freshwater Reservoir and Emergency Basin Mitchell County, North Carolina S&ME Project No. 213314 SHPO ER No. 22-2110 7.0 References Cited Adovasio,J.M., and D.R. Pedler 1996 Monte Verde and the Antiquity of Humankind in the America.Antiquity 71:573-580. Adovasio, James M., J. Donahue, and R. 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November 2022 59 Archaeological Survey Freshwater Reservoir and Emergency Basin Mitchell County, North Carolina s S&ME Project No. 213314 SHPO ER No. 22-2110 8.0 Appendix A - SHPO Correspondence November 2022 60 �..,c STATf a Qu" North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources State Historic Preservation Office Ramona M.Bartos,Administrator Governor Roy Cooper Office of Archives and History Secretary D.Reid Wilson Deputy Secretary,Darin J.Waters,Ph.D. September 9, 2022 Rebeckah Sims rsimsksmeinc.com S&ME 2016 Ayrsley Town Boulevard, Suite 2-A Charlotte,NC 28273 Re: Construct Freshwater Reservoir, Emergency Basin and Lay Down Area, Mitchell County, ER 22-2110 Dear Ms. Sims: Thank you for your letter of August 23, 2022, regarding the above-referenced undertaking. We have reviewed the submission and offer the following comments: The area of potential effects (APE) for the proposed undertaking between the North Toe River and Grassy Creek is in an area with a high potential for cultural resources that has not been systematically surveyed before. We recommend a comprehensive archaeological survey be conducted prior to the initiation of any ground disturbing activities in portions of the APE with 25% or less slope. Pedestrian reconnaissance should also be conducted in steeper areas to record any potential rock shelters or historic quarry sites. The purpose of the survey is to identify any archaeological sites and to make recommendations regarding their eligibility for listing in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP). The survey should be conducted by an experienced archaeologist who meets the Secretary of the Interior Professional Qualifications. A list of archaeological consultants, who have conducted or expressed an interest in contract work in North Carolina is available at https:Harchaeology.ncdcr.gov/archaeological-consultant-list. The archaeologists listed, or any other experienced archaeologist, may be contracted to conduct the recommended survey. Our office requests that your consultant meet with the Office of State Archaeology Review Archaeologist to discuss appropriate field methodologies prior to the field investigation. One paper copy and one digital copy(PDF) of all resulting archaeological reports, as well as a digital copy (PDF) of the North Carolina Site Form for each site recorded, should be forwarded to the Office of State Archaeology(OSA)through this office for review and comment, as soon as they are available and in advance of any construction activities. OSA's Archaeological Standards and Guidelines for Background Research, Field Methodologies, Technical Reports, and Curation can be found online at: hLtps:Harchaeology.ncdcr.gov/osa-guidelines. Location:109 East Jones Street,Raleigh NC 27601 Mailing Address:4617 Mail Service Center,Raleigh NC 27699-4617 Telephone/Fax:(919)814-6570/814-6898 ER 22-2110,September 09,Page 2 of 2 We have determined that the project as proposed will not have an effect on any historic structures. The above comments are made pursuant to Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation's Regulations for Compliance with Section 106 codified at 36 CFR Part 800. Thank you for your cooperation and consideration. If you have questions concerning the above comment, contact Renee Gledhill-Earley, environmental review coordinator, at 919-814-6579 or environmental.review(abncdcngov. In all future communication concerning this project,please cite the above referenced tracking number. Sincerely, .yr Ramona Bartos, Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer cc: Lori Beckwith, USACE Loretta.A.Beckwith&usace.army.mil Location:109 East Jones Street,Raleigh NC 27601 Mailing Address:4617 Mail Service Center,Raleigh NC 27699-4617 Telephone/Fax:(919)814-6570/814-6898 Archaeological Survey Freshwater Reservoir and Emergency Basin Mitchell County, North Carolina s S&ME Project No. 213314 SHPO ER No. 22-2110 9.0 Appendix B - Artifact Catalog November 2022 61 / § ) § ° 4. A ƒ k 2 n / Q ] a § � 4 \ � § I ) 4 � 2 ƒ r ) � k § $ PC } ao � 22 » 0 2 a \ ) § § \ k 0 k ) ■ cm § fff � of m 333 ) ] 3 ) \ C, � eeq@ �m� am ^ ° ° 3 k �k\ \ \ § § § § 555 § § ) 0CLCLCLCLCLC - � wwwwww nnnnnn - 3 N C')N ) G � � ® _ 222222 � kggg / / / Cl) Cl) Cl) RRR \ Appendix IX - NCDOT Driveway Permit Figure and Approval STATE ydi STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Roy COOPER J.ERIC BOYETTE GOVERNOR SECRETARY November 10,2022 S&ME (c/o Ty Holderbaum) 2016 Ayrsley Town Blvd,Suite 2-A Charlotte,NC 28273 Location: Mitchell NC-226 Subject: Driveway Permit Approval Subject: DRIVEWAY PERMIT APPROVAL-D131-061-22-00054 (Quartz Corporation USA Reservoir) The Department is furnishing an approved Driveway Permit for the subject drive.If the business is enlarged or reconfigured another review will be required.The agreement is approved subject to the attached provisions. • On all new Commercial Driveways,the first 50' must be paved to NC Department of Transportation standards. The developer shall construct the driveway to ensure that it falls away from the existing edge of pavement back to the existing ditch or shoulder drop off. • All necessary traffic control devices as required by the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD)must be implemented during the project. All lane closures shall be performed by a certified Traffic Control contractor. • The developer shall be required to ensure adequate sight distance on approaches to the driveway meets minimum MUTCD requirements for stopping sight distance and sight distance requirements set forth in the NCDOT Policy on Street and Driveway Access to North Carolina Highways. • Driveway pipes shall be installed to NC Department of Transportation Standards and Specifications.Improvements shall be constructed,inspected, and approved prior to opening of the business. • Gates or other entry control devices used shall have adequate length of vehicle storage so that entering vehicles do not queue back on the adjacent highway right- of-way. Mailing Address: Telephone:828-803-6100 Location: NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Fax:828-652-8391 3931 NC 226 SOUTH DIVISION THIRTEEN,DISTRICT ONE Customer Service: 1-877-368-4968 MARION,NC 28752 3931 NC 226 SOUTH MARION,NORTH CAROLINA 28752 Website:ncdot.gov If we can be of further assistance at any time,please do not hesitate to let us know. Please advise this office upon completion of the subject drive. You may contact Dustin Riddle dkriddlekncdot.gov or Jason Butler jbutler5nncdot.gov in the Marion District Office by email or by phone at(828) 803-6100. Cordially, DocuSigned by: ero H7 CCB1 C7581 B2544E... Christopher A. Guffey District Engineer-Division 13, District 1 CAG/dkr Attachments cc: Mr. Chad Young,Mitchell County Maintenance Engineer STANDARD SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR DRIVEWAYS Rev. September 2020 The following provisions are considered part of the approved Street and Driveway Access Permit and are considered to be conditions of approval: 1. All driveways requiring a driveway pipe shall be graded with a low point that is located directly over the driveway pipe to prevent water from being shed on to the NCDOT maintained roadway. A. The driveway pipe shall be placed in line with the ditch that existed prior to construction. B. The driveway pipe shall have a minimum 12.0"of cover and be made of a material that is in compliance with NCDOT standards. 2. Driveways not requiring a driveway pipe shall be graded in a manner that does not shed water on to the NCDOT maintained roadway. 3. Any work requiring equipment or personnel closer than 5.0' from the outside edge of the travel lane shall require a lane closure in accordance with the latest edition of the MUTCD. No lane closures will be allowed before 8:30 AM or after 4:30 PM or on weekends or State observed holidays or as directed by the District Engineer. 4. Absolutely no materials or equipment storage will be allowed on NCDOT right of way. 5. Any changes to the permit drawing must be submitted in writing to the Engineer for review and comment. Failure to request changes may result in cancellation of the permit and removal of the driveway connection at the property owner's expense. 6. Failure to construct the driveway in accordance with the Street and Driveway Access Permit drawings and the current Policy on Street and Driveway Access to NC Highways manual may result in cancellation of the permit and removal of the driveway connection at the property owner's expense. 7. All disturbed right of way monuments shall be reset by a NC licensed Surveyor in accordance with NCDOT Roadway Standard Drawings and Standard Specifications for Roads and Structures manuals. 8. Permit expirations: A. Regular Commercial and Residential/Subdivision Permits expire one year from the approval date. B. Special Commercial Permits expire one year from the approval date. 9. Traffic control shall be coordinated with the District Engineer and the Division Traffic Engineer,at telephone (828)250-3000,prior to construction. 10. WORK ZONE TRAFFIC CONTROL QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING PROGRAM All personnel performing any activity inside the highway right of way are required to be familiar with the NCDOT Maintenance/Utility Traffic Control Guidelines(MUTCG). No specific training course or test is required for qualification in the Maintenance/Utility Traffic Control Guidelines(MUTCG).All flagging, spotting,or operating Automated Flagger Assist Devices(AFAD)inside the highway right of way requires qualified and trained Work Zone Flaggers. Training for this certification is provided by NCDOT approved training resources and by private entities that have been pre-approved to train themselves.All personnel involved with the installation of Work Zone Traffic Control devices inside the highway right of way are required to be qualified and trained Work Zone Installers.Training for this certification is provided by NCDOT approved training resources and by private entities that have been pre-approved to train themselves.All personnel in charge of overseeing work zone Temporary Traffic Control operations and installations inside the highway right of way are required to be qualified and trained Work Zone Supervisors. Training for this certification is provided by NCDOT approved training resources and by private entities that have been pre-approved to train themselves.For questions and/or additional information regarding this training program please refer to hllps:Hconnect.ncdot.gov/projects/WZTC/Pages/Training_aspx or call the NCDOT Work Zone Traffic Control Section(919)814-5000. 12. The Applicant shall employ traffic control measures that are in accordance with the prevailing federal,state, local,and NCDOT policies,standards,and procedures.These policies,standards,and procedures include, but are not limited to the following: 2 of 2 STANDARD SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR DRIVEWAYS Rev. September 2020 a. Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices(MUTCD)—North Carolina has adopted the MUTCD to provide basic principles and guidelines for traffic control device design,application,installation,and maintenance.North Carolina uses the MUTCD as a minimum requirement where higher supplemental standards specific to North Carolina are not established.Use fundamental principles and best practices of MUTCD(Part 6,Temporary Traffic Control). b. NCDOT Maintenance/Utility Traffic Control Guidelines—This document enhances the fundamental principles and best practices established in MUTCD Part 6,Temporary Traffic Control,incorporating NCDOT-specific standards and details.It also covers important safety knowledge for a wide range of work zone job responsibilities. PROJECT SPECIAL PROVISIONS 1. No signs or other obstructions shall be erected or maintained on existing or proposed NCDOT right of way. 2. Notify NCDOT prior to beginning any work. 3. The developer shall be required to ensure adequate sight distance of both approaches to the driveway meets minimum MUTCD requirements for stopping distances. 4. The developer shall provide and install all signs and pavement markings within this project. 5. All signs and pavement markings provided and installed by the developer on State maintained roadways,within State maintained intersections,and on any private driveway approach to a State maintained roadway shall be manufactured and installed in accordance to the Department's standard specifications. This includes the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices,traffic signal plans,roadway plans,and approved developer plans. 6. The developer's pavement marking contractor shall be pre-approved to perform work for the Department and must submit a copy of their certification card to the District office. 7. The developer's signing contractor shall be pre-approved to perform work for the Department. 8. The developer's traffic signal designer and contractor shall be pre-approved to perform work for the Department. 9. Traffic Impact Analyses(TIA)shall be performed by private engineering firms pre-approved to perform work for the Department.TIAs shall be performed in accordance with NCDOT guidelines found on the NCDOT website. 10. The developer will be responsible for all costs associated with required traffic signal upgrades and will be required to enter into a reimbursable agreement with the Department to accomplish the necessary work. The reimbursable agreement will also allow NCDOT to review the design and inspect the work. 11. Please contact the Division Traffic Engineer at 250-3000 to facilitate this agreement. 12. All auxiliary-turning lanes required shall have tapers designed and built in accordance with the MUTCD and NCDOT standards. 13. The driveway pipe shall be graded with a low point that is located directly over the driveway pipe to prevent water from being shed on to the NCDOT maintained roadway if required. 14. Road shall be resurfaced full width of roadway after completion of turn lanes and any other construction which the Engineer deems necessary. 15. Any damages to the roadway during construction shall be the responsibility of the owner/developer.Repairs shall be performed to the satisfactory of the Department of Transportation. The Engineer will decide all questions which may arise as to the quality and acceptability of work performed and as to the rate of progress of the work; all questions which may arise as to the interpretation of the permit; and all questions as to the acceptable fulfillment of the permit on the part of the developer. 16. The relocation of any overhead or underground fiber optic components within NCDOT's fiber optic system will be the responsibility of the developer when they are impacted by the development. This relocation shall be completed by a contractor that is qualified with the NCDOT to complete this work. Materials for this work must be approved by NCDOT prior to installation. When fiber splicing occurs,any splicing would need to be completed the same day to ensure that NCDOT retains communication with the traffic signal system,traffic cameras,overhead message signs,and dynamic trailblazing signs. At no time can the fiber be disconnected/cut and left. Once any cut has been made,the re-splicing should occur immediately. When splicing is necessary, fusion splices will be required and the OTDR report will need to be provided to the Department. No mechanical splices will be permitted. Where extra fiber is required,it will be the responsibility of the Developer to provide the extra fiber. NCDOT's current splice enclosures/cans must be maintained and cannot be impacted by the Development. If they are impacted,they must be moved and replaced. Any costs associated with NCDOT's fiber relocation will be the responsibility of the development. The Developer shall contact the Deputy Division Traffic Engineer at(828)298-0094 to coordinate any fiber optic relocations prior to construction. 2 of 2 APPLICATION IDENTIFICATION N.C. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Driveway D1310612200054 �a"90f 10/11/2022 STREET AND DRIVEWAY ACCESS Permit No. pplicat1.n County: MITCHELL COUNTY PERMIT APPLICATION flevelo ment Name: QUARTZ CORP USA RESERVOIR LOCATION OF PROPERTY: Route/Road: NG-226 Exact Distance 1,500 ❑ Miles N S E W ® Feet ❑ ❑ ❑ 21 From the Intersection of Route No. SR-1117 and Route No. NC-226 Toward ELLIS STREET Property Will Be Used For: ❑ Residential/Subdivision ® Commercial ❑ Educational Facilities ❑ TND ❑ Emergency Services ❑ Other Pro e : ❑ is ® is not within SPRUCE PINE City Zoning Area. AGREEMENT • I,the undersigned property owner, request access and permission to construct driveway(s)or street(s)on public right- of-way at the above location. • I agree to construct and maintain driveway(s)or street entrance(s)in absolute conformance with the current"Policy on Street and Driveway Access to North Carolina Highways"as adopted by the North Carolina Department of Transportation. • I agree that no signs or objects will be placed on or over the public right-of-way other than those approved by NCDOT. • I agree that the driveway(s)or street(s)will be constructed as shown on the attached plans. • I agree that that driveway(s)or street(s)as used in this agreement include any approach tapers, storage lanes or speed change lanes as deemed necessary. • I agree that if any future improvements to the roadway become necessary,the portion of driveway(s)or street(s) located on public right-of-way will be considered the property of the North Carolina Department of Transportation,and 1 will not be entitled to reimbursement or have any claim for present expenditures for driveway or street construction. • I agree that this permit becomes void if construction of driveway(s)or street(s)is not completed within the time specified by the"Policy on Street and Driveway Access to North Carolina Highways". • I agree to pay a$50 construction inspection fee. Make checks payable to NCDOT. This fee will be reimbursed if application is denied. • I agree to construct and maintain the driveway(s)or street(s)in a safe manner so as not to interfere with or endanger the public travel. • I agree to provide during and following construction proper signs,signal lights,flaggers and other waming devices for the protection of traffic in conformance with the current"Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways"and Amendments or Supplements thereto. Information as to the above rules and regulations may be obtained from the District Engineer. • I agree to indemnify and save harmless the North Carolina Department of Transportation from all damages and claims for damage that may arise by reason of this construction. • I agree that the North Carolina Department of Transportation will assume no responsibility for any damages that may be caused to such facilities,within the highway right-of-way limits, in carrying out its construction. • I agree to provide a Performance and Indemnity Bond in the amount specified by the Division of Highways for any construction proposed on the State Highway system. • The granting of this permit is subject to the regulatory powers of the NC Department of Transportation as provided by law and as set forth in the N.C. Policy on Driveways and shall not be construed as a contract access point. • I agree that the entire cost of constructing and maintaining an approved private street or driveway access connection and conditions of this permit will be borne by the property owner,the applicant,and their grantees, successors, and assignees. • I AGREE TO NOTIFY THE DISTRICT ENGINEER WHEN THE PROPOSED WORK BEGINS AND WHEN IT IS COMPLETED. 2004-07 NOTE: Submit Four Copies of Application to Local District Engineer,N.C.Department of Transportation TES 65-04rev. 61-03419 SIGNATURES OF APPLICANT PROPERTY OWNER(APPLICANT) WITNESS COMPANY NAME S"w Kfece SIGNATURE SIGNATURE ADDRESS s ADDRESS 07.4�905 13&K 4 AX, Phone No. AUTHORIZED AGENT WITNESS COMPANY ' NAME sfert Rwee SIGNATURE /_ .� SIGNATURE ADDRESSI y% ' Srerlok P:af .ADDRESS O X a _ 02J 777 Phone No. 32& I yN.a . 2 77 APPROVALS APPLICATION RECEIVED BY DISTRICT ENGINEER DocuSigned by: Cho 10/18/2022 SIGNATURE CMC7581B2544E... DATE APPLICATION APPROVED BY LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL AUTHORITY(when required) SIGNATURE TITLE DATE APPLICATION APPROVED BY NCDOT Ea ocuSigned by: 1111112022 SIGNATURE CCB1C7581B2544E... TITLE DATE INSPECTION BY NCDOT SIGNATURE TITLE DATE COMMENTS: s 11 = October 11, 2022 North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) Division 13, District 1 3931 NC-226 S Marion, NC 28752 Attention: Mr. Chris Guffey District Engineer Reference: NCDOT Street and Driveway Access Permit Application Freshwater Reservoir The Quartz Corp USA Spruce Pine, Mitchell County, North Carolina S&ME Project No. 213314 Dear Mr. Guffey: S&ME is pleased to submit this NCDOT Street and Driveway Access Permit Application for the Freshwater Reservoir and Emergency Basin on behalf of The Quartz Corp USA (Quartz Corp). Quartz Corp is proposing to install a new freshwater reservoir at their Spruce Pine Facility which will require driveway access along NC-226 (South 226 HWY). The proposed driveway access and area are depicted on the associated electronic file (NCDOTNUMBER_Plan1_213314_20220830). Project Description Construction will involve the installation of a proposed driveway along NC-226 (South 226 HWY).The proposed driveway access is located approximately 1,500 linear feet from the intersection of Carters Ridge Road (SR-1117) and South 226 HWY (NC-226). There are no anticipated conflicts with other utilities at this time. S&ME, Inc.12016 Ayrsley Town Blvd.,Suite 2-A I Charlotte, NC 282731 p 704.523.4726 1 www.smeinc.com NCDOT Street and Driveway Access Permit Application October 11, 2022 Freshwater Reservoir Page 2 Please contact S&ME, Inc. at your earliest convenience if you have any comments or require additional information regarding this submittal. Sincerely, S&ME, Inc. Ty D. Holderbaum, P.E. Project Engineer N.C. Registration No. 049834 tholderbaum@smeinc.com Senior Reviewed by Christopher J.L. Stahl, P.E. Associated Files: Forms Street and Driveway Access Permit Application (The Quartz Corp USA) Filename: D1310612200054 TEB6504 213314 20221011 Figures Quartz Corp USA Driveway Permit— Figure 1 (S&ME) Figures Filename: D1310612200054_Plan1_213314_20221011 S&ME, Inc. Ty D. Holderbaum From: Butler, Jason <jbutler5@ncdot.gov> Sent: Friday, September 9, 2022 9:13 AM To: Ty D. Holderbaum Cc: Cedric Ruhl;Julie Robertson; Guffey, Christopher A; Shelton, Tyler J Subject: RE: [External] FW: Mitchell County Driveway Permit Request This message originated outside of S&ME. Please report this as phishing if it implies it is from an S&ME employee. Good morning, We have checked the sight ditance in the field and have determined a driveway access can be permitted at the location noted on the map. Depending on what type of business will be on the property, NCDOT may require a require a trun lane to be provided for access. In addition, NC 226 is scheduled to be widened in this area with right of way acquisition beginning in 2029 under TIP R-5804. tN r 3,4 V s. l Driveway be ,- -,at this I• -Il k 740 Sincerely, Ty Ho€derbaum Ty Holderbaum, PE Please let me know if you have any questions, Jason Butler Engineering Specialist 1 North Carolina Department of Transportation 828 803 6100 office ibutler5@ncdot.�ov 3931 NC 226 South Marion, NC 28752 FAT From:Ty D. Holderbaum <tholderbaum@smeinc.com> Sent: Wednesday,August 24, 2022 9:32 AM To: Butler,Jason <jbutler5@ncdot.gov> Cc: Cedric Ruhl <cruhl@smeinc.com>;Julie Robertson<jrobertson@smeinc.com> Subject: [External] FW: Mitchell County Driveway Permit Request CAUTION: External email. Do not click links or open attachments unless you verify.Send all suspicious email as an attachment to Report Spam. Thanks for reaching out to me about the driveway entrance! Please see the screenshot below for parcel information. 2 MITCHELL COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA Find address or place 41 Me rw ' !�' � � � Y' '-.'.��4,fib• ...1:.., iE .ram.� _ •�v.5y� �c dA - 3; - - .. �'S�A�;. ��a: - i `1:�.�'.�C'@x:: ...gip• _�� . . :.v s S&ME 2016 Ayrsley Town Blvd.,Suite 2-A Charlotte,NC 28273 0:704.523.4726 EXT.11735 M:724.972.5382 tholderbaum@smeinc.com a u'u r F o p www.smeinc.com VERSATILITY Linkedln I Twitter I Facebook This electronic message is subject to the terms of use set forth at www.smeinc.com/email.If you received this message in error please advise the sender by reply and delete this electronic message and any attachments.Please consider the environment before printing this email. From:Ty D. Holderbaum Sent: Monday,August 22, 2022 2:56 PM To: caguffev@ncdot.gov Cc: Cedric Ruhl <cruhl@smeinc.com> Subject: Mitchell County Driveway Permit Request Good Afternoon Chris, We are in the process of putting together plans for an upcoming project in Spruce Pine, Mitchell County, NC. One of the aspects of this project will be attaining a NCDOT Driveway Permit, and thus I wanted to write to you and ask whether a Temporary Driveway Access Permit was required before construction can begin? Thanks for whatever help you can provide! Please feel free to give me a call with any further questions. The project approximate proposed entrance is shown below. 4 f 1� iI �� �+ °• �, s mowIV - z �y1 .s� h C7 yti...;� AV- w. � r• R C�frr s, l Spruce1 J t S&ME 2016 Ayrsley Town Blvd.,Suite 2-A Charlotte,NC 28273 0:704.523.4726 EXT.11735 M:724.972.5382 tholderbaum@smeinc.com a u'u r F o p www.smeinc.com VERSATILITY Linkedln I Twitter I Facebook This electronic message is subject to the terms of use set forth at www.smeinc.com/email.If you received this message in error please advise the sender by reply and delete this electronic message and any attachments.Please consider the environment before printing this email. Email correspondence to and from this sender is subject to the N.C.Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties. 6 / o N N N INTERSECTION SIGHT DISTANCE REQUIRED MIIIIIIIIIII 2620 DISTANCE MET — — — / / Op o INTERSECTION SIGHT INTERSECTION SIGHT / N / THE QUARTZCORPUSA DIRECTION DISTANCE PARCEL ID:0799-09-16-2177 TURNING PASSENGER CAR (PC) PASSENGER CAR (PC) � N / / N LEFT TURN FROM MINOR O ROAD 500 YES spOTy��6 LOCATION MI OR ROAD ENCROACHMENT 2630 � a CROSSINGR FROM 430 YES 2016 AYRSLEY TOWN BLVD 00 RIGHT TURN FROM MINOR SUITE 2-A 430 YES CHARLOTTE,NC 28273 + ROAD (704)523-4726 2640 24-FT. DISTANCES OBTAINED FROM AASHTO GREENBOOK AS WELL AS OUR PROPOSED FRESHWATER - ENGINEERING FIRM + RESERVOIR ACCESS ASSUMPTIONS FOR DRIVERS EYE (3.5-FT.) AND THE OBJECT TO BE SEEN 3.5-FT. LICENSE NUMBER:F-0176 Fq�Rwq _ PROPOSED R1-1 STOP SIGN o O� \�6� SPEED LIMIT OF THIS ROAD 45 M.P.H. YLANE — — (NCDOT STANDARD) \\ B / B' CgRTFR — 2650- - \\\ 0+00 0 O O 0+50 \ GEROgp -78-FT. 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INSPECT TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION ENTRANCES AT LEAST ONCE PER 7 CALENDAR DAYS AND WITHIN 24 HOURS OF A RAIN EVENT 0 O w — GREATER THAN OR EQUAL TO 1.0-IN IN 24 HOURS. INSPECT MORE FREQUENTLY DURING PERIODS OF HEAVY USE. U —450— — MAJOR CONTOUR (10-FT.) MINOR CONTOUR (2-FT.) PROFILE HORIZONTAL N 2. THE ENTRANCE WILL BE MAINTAINED IN A CONDITION THAT WILL PREVENT TRACKING OR FLOWING OF SEDIMENT ONTO EXISTING — - - - - PROPERTY BOUNDARY SIGHT DISTANCE TRIANGLES Q ROADWAYS. SEDIMENT TRACKED, SPILLED, DROPPED OR OTHERWISE DEPOSITED ONTO ROADWAYS WILL BE SWEPT UP AS SOON AS o 10 20 z - — — — — — — - GRAVEL/ DIRT ROAD GRAVEL ACCESS ROAD PRACTICAL AND PLACED BACK WITHIN THE APPROVED DISTURBED AREA. O, 3. IF EXCESS SEDIMENT HAS CLOGGED THE STONE, THE ENTRANCE WILL BE TOPDRESSED WITH NEW STONE AS NEEDED. REPLACEMENT GRAPHIC SCALE (IN FEET) Q -� PROJECT NUMBER SIGN OF THE STONE MAY BECOME NECESSARY WHEN THE STONE BECOMES ENTIRELY FILLED WITH SEDIMENT AND MUD. 4. THE CONSTRUCTION ENTRANCE AND CULVERT (IF PRESENT), WILL BE REMOVED WHEN CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES CEASE ON THE PROFILE VERTICAL 213314 PROJECT. THE REMOVED STONE AND SEDIMENT FROM THE ENTRANCE WILL BE HAULED OFF-SITE AND DISPOSED OF IN COPMLIANCE 0 10 20 WITH STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS. DRAWING NUMBER 5. UPON REMOVAL OF THE CONSTRUCTION ENTRANCE, THE CONTRACTOR SHALL BRING THE AREA TO ORIGINAL GRADE AND STABILIZE GRAPHIC SCALE (IN FEET) IT. IF A TEMPORARY CULVERT WAS UTILIZED IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE CONSTRUCTION ENTRANCE, THE CONTRACTOR SHALL DP1 INSTALL TEMPORARY MATTING AND/OR WATTLES WITHIN ROADSIDE CHANNEL . Appendix X - Calculations Culvert Design Calculation Mining Modification Permit No. 61-16 The Quartz Corp. USA I I Mitchell County, North Carolina S&ME Project No. 213314 COMPUTATIONS BY: Signature Date 07/07/2023 Name C.Ty Brooks, E.I. Title Staff Professional II ASSUMPTIONS Signature l-Jd �- ' -� A Date 07/07/2023 AND PROCEDURES Name Cedric H. Ruhl, P.E. CHECKED BY: Title Senior Engineer- Project Manager COMPUTATIONS Signature Date 07/07/2023 CHECKED BY: Name Andrew E.Wilmer, E.I. Title Associate Project Manager Al a� REVIEWED BY: Signature Date 07/07/2023 Name Christopher J.L. Stahl, P.E. Title Principal Engineer, V.P. REVIEW NOTES/COMMENTS: June 9, 2023 1 Culvert Design Calculation s Mining Modification Permit No. 61-16 The Quartz Corp. USA I I Mitchell County, North Carolina S&ME Project No. 213314 OBJECTIVE: The objective of this calculation report is to design a culvert and energy dissipation system at the new entrance road for the proposed modification to the Quartz Corp. USA Mining Permit No. 61-16 for the facility in Mitchell County, North Carolina. SUMMARY: The proposed culvert and dissipator design are in accordance with the design criteria presented in the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ) Erosion and Sediment Control Planning and Design Manual [Ref. 1]. REFERENCES North Carolina Erosion and Sediment Control Planning and Design Manual; NCDEQ; May 2013. 2 NOAA Atlas 74, Volume 2, Version 3, Bonnin, G.M., Martin, D., Lin, B., Parzybok, T., Yekta, M., & Riley, D., April 21, 2017. 3 NRCS Soil Figures, S&ME Inc., June 2023. 4 Compiled HydroCAD Report, Culvert Design, S&ME Inc., June 2023. Culvert Delineation Figure, S&ME Inc.,July 2023. DEFINITION OF VARIABLES A = drainage area (acres) CN = runoff curve number (dimensionless) Q = flow rate (cfs) P = rainfall depth (in) S = potential maximum retention after runoff(in) Tc = time of concentration (min) n = Manning's roughness coefficient (dimensionless) KNOWN AND ASSUMED VARIABLES: P2 = 3.93 in, Pao = 5.89 in, P25 = 7.14 in, Pioo= 9.27 in. [Ref. 2] June 9, 2023 2 Culvert Design Calculation Mining Modification Permit No. 61-16 The Quartz Corp. USA I I I Mitchell County, North Carolina S&ME Project No. 213314 CALCULATIONS S&ME applied the methodologies and approaches described within Section one (1.0) to calculate the peak run-off flow capacity for the unnamed tributary to Grassy Creek at the proposed culvert location in accordance with the proposed entrance road. The culvert design was evaluated to determine culvert dimensions necessary to pass the calculated peak run-off flow capacity for the design storm event. In parallel with the culvert design, a riprap energy dissipater was designed to handle the peak outflows from the culvert. The riprap energy dissipator design included the determination of the dissipater footprint and necessary riprap size/class. 1.0 Culvert Design The proposed culvert has a maximum drainage area of 59.8 acres.The proposed culvert will be constructed in an unnamed tributary to Grassy Creek. The approximate location of where the culvert is to be constructed is approximately 550 linear feet upstream of the confluence with Grassy Creek. 1.1 Culvert Hydrology The HydroCADS stormwater modeling software was utilized to calculate the runoff volume for the design storm in the unnamed tributary at the location of the proposed culvert. S&ME utilized HydroCAD® to apply the SCS Curve Number Method, specifically the SCS TR-20 event simulation model for the representative drainage area. The curve number(CN) is an empirical parameter developed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) from hydrology evaluations, soil type, and surface conditions to predict direct runoff volume from a rainfall event. NRCS Technical Release 55 (TR-55) Table 2-2 [Ref. 3] was used to select the CN value for each cover type, or surface condition, for the representative drainage area. Due to the variable Hydrologic Soil Groups (HSG) referenced in the NRCS Web Soil Survey [Ref. 3], S&ME applied HSG "B" as a constant on-site soil type for the representative drainage area. HSG "B"was the most prevalent Hydrologic Soil Group for the site. The time of concentration is the time for flow from the most hydrologically remote point in the contributing drainage area to leave the watershed. The minimum allowable time of concentration for use in TR-55 is 0.1 hours, or 6 minutes.A time of concentration was manually computed for the representative watershed. Since the project site is located in Mitchell County, a non-coastal county, a SCS Type-II rainfall distribution will be utilized.The duration of these storms will be 24-hours. Rainfall data was obtained from NOAA Precipitation Frequency Estimates [Ref. 2]. Woods/grass was selected as the land use for the representative area. Table 1, shown below, highlights the CN for the selected land use [Ref. 1] considering the soil conditions [Ref. 3]. The 100-yr. storm event was utilized to evaluate site conditions. June 9, 2023 3 Culvert Design Calculation Mining Modification Permit No. 61-16 The Quartz Corp. USA I I I Mitchell County, North Carolina S&ME Project No. 213314 Table 1: Hydrologic Conditions-Culvert 24-Hour Rainfall Curve Drainage Time of Peak Flow Storm Depth Tributary Area Land Use Description Recurrence {P} Number Area Concentration {Q} Interval (inches) {CN} {A} {T�} (cfs) [Ref.1] (ac) (min) [Ref.1] (years) I [Ref.2] Woods/Grass I 100-Year 1 9.27 71 59.8 36.9 257.29 The culvert will be designed to pass the peak flow of a 100-yr. storm event (257.29 cfs). 1.2 Culvert Capacity The culvert design was evaluated, in the sections below, to determine culvert dimensions, the dimensions are presented in Table 2. The culvert capacity was evaluated using HydroCAD [Ref. 4].The dimensions of the culvert design were determined based on the culvert capacity to pass the 100-yr. design storm. The culverts failure mode of concern is road overtopping.The culvert design was evaluated with a minimum cover depth of 2-ft., as listed in Table 2.Any culvert with a cover depth less than 2-ft. has an increased risk of failure due to overtopping. The Manning's roughness, "n" for the culvert design is shown in Table 2. Table 2: Culvert Characteristics Quantity Diameter Length Manning's n Upstream Downstream Flow Area Longitudinal Culvert Type {Q} {D} {L} Pipe {n} Invert Invert {A} Slope [Ref.4] (in) (ft) Material [Ref. {IU} {ID} (ft2) {S} [Ref.4] [Ref.4] (ft) (ft) (ft/ft) Circular 2.0 48.0 170.0 RCP 0.012 2610 2598 25.13 0.071 The dimensions of the culvert design (Table 2) indicate that the proposed culvert size has sufficient capacity to handle the peak flow (Table 3) for the hydraulic conditions found on site. Table 3: Culvert Design Results Culvert Road Water Upstream Elevation Surface Freeboard Outflow Invert {RE} Elevation {F} {Q} {IU} (ft) {WSE} (ft) (cfs) (ft) (ft) 2610.0 2636.0 2616.2 19.8 248.23 2.0 Riprap Energy Dissipater Design In parallel with the culvert design a riprap energy dissipater was designed to prevent the outflow from the culvert from scouring the existing stream channel bed. The NCDEQ Riprap Energy Dissipater Nomograph Figure 8.06a June 9, 2023 4 Culvert Design Calculation Mining Modification Permit No. 61-16 The Quartz Corp. USA I I I Mitchell County, North Carolina S&ME Project No. 213314 [Ref 1.] was utilized to determine the d50 Riprap size and the apron footprint. The figure is for the "Design of outlet protection from a round pipe flowing full, minimum tailwater condition (Tw < 0.5 diameter)." Utilizing the culvert discharge for the design storm event the parameters for the riprap energy dissipater were determined and are shown in Table 4. Table 4: Riprap Energy Dissipater Design Parameters Culvert Culvert Minimum Minimum Diameter Capacity Riprap d50 Apron Apron {DI M (D) Length Width (in) (cfs) (in) {LaI {LaI [Ref.5] [Ref.5] [Ref.6] (ft) (ft) [Ref.6] [Ref.6] 48 124.12 10.0 28.0 32.0 CONCLUSIONS A culvert design over the unnamed tributary to Grassy Creek was evaluated to be used within the design for the proposed modification to the Quartz Corp. USA Mining Permit No. 61-16. The proposed culvert and dissipator design are in accordance with the design criteria presented in the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ) Erosion and Sediment Control Planning and Design Manual [Ref. 1]. June 9, 2023 5 References Reference 1 North Carolina Erosion and Sediment Control Planning and Design Manual;NCDEQ;May2073. Appendices Table 8.03e Runoff curve numbers of urban areas' Curve number for ---------------------------------------Cover Description------------------------- ---------hydrologic soil group-------- Covertype and hydrologic condition Average percent A B C D impervious area Fully developed urban areas (vegetation established) Open space (lawns, parks, golf courses, cemeteries, etc.)3: Poor condition (grass cover< 50%) ............................. 68 79 86 89 Fair condition (grass cover 50% to 75%) ..................... 49 69 79 84 Good condition (grass cover> 75%) ............................ 39 61 74 80 Impervious areas: Paved parking lots, roofs, driveways, etc. (excludingright-of-way) 98 98 98 98 Streets and roads: Paved; curbs and storm sewers (excluding 98 98 98 98 right-of-way) .................................................................. Paved; open ditches (including right-of-way) ................ 83 89 92 93 Gravel (including right-of-way) ...................................... 76 85 89 91 Dirt(including right-of-way) ........................................... 72 82 87 89 Urban districts: Commercial and business ................................................. 85 89 92 94 95 Industrial ........................................................................... 72 81 88 91 93 Residential districts by average lot size: 1/8 acre or less (town houses) ......................................... 65 77 85 90 92 1/4 acre ............................................................................ 38 61 75 83 87 1/3 acre ............................................................................. 30 57 72 81 86 1/2 acre ............................................................................. 25 54 70 80 85 1 acre ............................................................................... 20 51 68 79 84 2 acres .............................................................................. 12 46 65 77 82 Developing urban areas Newly graded areas 77 86 91 94 (pervious areas only, no vegetation)a .............................. Idle lands (CN's are determined using cover types similar to those in table 2-2c). 1.Average runoff condition,and la=0.2S. 2.The average percent impervious area shown was used to develop the composite CN's.Other assumptions are as follows:impervious areas are directly connected to the drainage system,impervious areas have a CN of 98,and pervious areas are considered equivalent to open space in good hydrologic condition.CN's for other combinations of conditions may be computed using Figure 8.03c or 8.03d. 3.CN's shown are equivalent to those of pasture.Composite CN's may be computed for other combinations of open space cover type. 4.Composite CN's to use for the design of temporary measures during grading and construction should be computed using Figure 8.03c or 8.03d based on the degree of development(impervious area percentage)and the CN's for the newly graded pervious areas. Rev.6/06 8.03.17 Appendices 30 Outlet W Do + La +I. pipe diameter (Do) La — 80 I ). �,� T ilwater < 0.5Da o _ _ 1 � v `4 a 4 i - �,oA 3 } d� •► 20 , �5 3 2 I 10TH a - m ......... Ma IlTf�1�1111111i it Mi `j _N 2 U) r a a a °C 20 1 k v I, I v c 10 d ► I. Iv 6 j . . I j I fj I6 ;l� 3 5 10 20 50 100 2001 500 1000 Discharge(0/sec) Curves may not be extrapolated. Figure 8.06a Design of outlet protection protection from a round pipe flowing full,minimum tailwater condition(TW<0.5 diameter). Rev.12/93 8.06.3 Reference 2 NOAA Atlas 74, Volume 2, Version 3, Bonnin, G.M., Martin, D., Lin, B., Parzybok, T., Yekta, M., & Riley, D., April 21, 2017. 2/2/23,3:44 PM Precipitation Frequency Data Server NOAA Atlas 14,Volume 2,Version 3 ' Location name: Spruce Pine,North Carolina,USA* � ,1" Latitude:35.902°,Longitude: -82.064° Elevation:2595.26 ft** source:ESRI Maps 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)1 Average recurrence interval(years) Duration� 2 � 1 1000 5-min 0.372 0.443 0.526 0.591 0.675 0.740 0.805 0.872 0.960 1.03 (0.339-0.410) (0.405-0.488) (0.478-0.579) (0.536-0.648) (0.608-0.743) (0.662-0.815) (0.716-0.889) (0.767-0.967) (0.833-1.07) (0.883-1.16) 10-min 0.595 0.709 0.843 0.944 1.08 1.18 1.28 1.38 1.52 1.62 (0.541-0.655) (0.648-0.780) (0.766-0.927) (0.856-1.04) (0.970-1.18) 1 (1.06-1.30) 1 (1.14-1.41) 11 (1.22-1.53) (1.32-1.69) (1.39-1.83) 15-min 0.744 0.891 1.07 1.20 1.36 1.49 1.62 1.75 1.91 2.04 (0.677-0.818) (0.814-0.981) (0.969-1.17) 1 (1.08-1.31) 1 (1.23-1.50) 11 (1.34-1.64) 11 (1.44-1.79) 1 (1.54-1.93) (1.66-2.13) (1.75-2.29) 30-min 1.02 1.23 1.52 1.73 2.62 2.25 2.48 2.72 3.04 3.30 (0.928-1.12) (1.13-1.36) (1.38-1.67) (1.57-1.90) (1.82-2.22) (2.01-2.48) (2.20-2.74) 11 (2.39-3.01) (2.64-3.39) (2.83-3.71) 60-min 1.27 1.55 1.94 2.25 2.69 3.05 3.41 3.81 4.36 4.82 (1.16-1.40) (1.41-1.70) (1.77-2.14) (2.04-2.48) (2.42-2.96) (2.73-3.35) (3.03-3.77) (3.35-4.22) (3.79-4.87) (4.13-5.41) 2-hr 1.46 1.79 2.28 2.67 3.25 3.73 4.24 4.80 5.62 6.31 (1.33-1.61) (1.63-1.97) (2.07-2.50) (2.42-2.94) (2.92-3.57) (3.32-4.10) (3.75-4.68) (4.21-5.32) (4.84-6.27) (5.37-7.09) E -hr 1.59 1.93 2.44 2.87 3.50 4.04 4.63 5.29 6.26 7.10 (1.44-1.75) (1.75-2.13) (2.22-2.69) (2.59-3.16) (3.14-3.86) (3.59-4.47) (4.07-5.13) 11 (4.60-5.88) (5.34-7.01) (5.98-8.01) :6.hr 2.03 2.45 3.04 3.55 4.31 4.96 5.69 6.49 7.71 ) 8.77 ) (1.86-2.22) (2.25-2.68) (2.78-3.33) (3.23-3.88) (3.89-4.72) (4.45-5.44) (5.04-6.26) (5.69-7.18) (6.62-8.60 (7.41-9.84 12-hr 2.61 3.15 3.90 4.51 5.37 6.09 6.85 7.68 8.88 9.90 (2.41-2.83) 1 (2.91-3.43) (3.59-4.24) (4.14-4.90) (4.91-5.86) (5.52-6.66) (6.17-7.52) (6.85-8.47) (7.82-9.87) (8.62-11.1) 24-hr 3.24 5.0 3.93 1 5.89 7.14 8.17 9.27 10.5 12.2 13.6 (2.93-3.66) 1 (3.55-4.45) 1 (4.52-5.68) (5.29-6.68) (6.37-8.12) (7.23-9.32) (8.13-10.6) (9.08-12.0) (10.4-14.1) (11.4-15.9) 2-day 3.90 4.71F 5.96 6.98 7 8.43 F 9.63 10.9 12.3 14.3 16.0 (3.54-4.32) 1 (5.41-6.63) (6.30-7.77) 1 (7.54-9.40) 1 (8.55-10.8) (9.60-12.3) (10.7-14.0) 1(12.2-16.4) (13.5-18.5) 3-day 4.17 5.03 F 6.31 F 7.35 F 8.82 F 10.0 F 11.3 F 12.7 i 14.7 iF 16.3 (3.79-4.62) 1 (4.58-5.58) 1 (5.73-7.02) 1 (6.65-8.18) (7.91-9.84) 1 (8.93-11.2) 1 (9.98-12.7) 1 (11.1(11.1-14.4) 1(12.6-16.7) 1(13.8-18.8) 4-day 4.44 5.34 F 6.67 F 7.73 9.22 10.4 11.7 13.1 15.0 16.6 (4.05-4.92) (4.87-5.93) (6.06-7.41) (7.00-8.59) (8.29-10.3) 1 (9.30-11.7) 1 (10.4-13.2) 1 (11.4-14.8) (12.9-17.1) (14.2-19.2) 7-day 4 5.16 6.19 7.59 8.70 10.2 11.5 12.8 14.1 16.0 17.6 ( .71-5.78) (5.64-6.94) (6.90-8.53) (7.89-9.80) (9.23-11.6) 1 (10.3-13.0) (11.3-14.6) 11 (12.4-16.2) (13.9-18.5) (15.0-20.5) 10-day 5.91 7.65 8.50 9.63 11.2 12.4 13.6 14.8 16.5 18.0 (5.42-6.57) (6.46-7.85) (7.77-9.48) (8.79-10.8) (10.1-12.5) (11.1-13.9) (12.1-15.3) (13.2-16.8) (14.5-18.9) (15.6-20.8) 20-day 7.90 9.35 11.1 12.5 14.3 15.8 17.3 18.8 20.9 22.6 (7.34-8.62) (8.67-10.2) (10.3-12.1) (11.5-13.7) (13.2-15.8) (14.4-17.4) (15.7-19.2) 1 (16.9-20.9) (18.6-23.4) (19.9-25.4) 30-day 9.76 11.5 13.4 14.9 16.8 18.3 19.8 21.3 23.3 -1 24.8 (9.08-10.5) 1 (10.7-12.4) 1 (12.5-14.5) 11 (13.8-16.2) 1 (15.5-18.3) 1 (16.8-20.0) 1 (18.1-21.7) 11 (19.3-23.4) (20.9-25.7) (22.1-27.5) 45-day 12.3 14.4 16.5 F 18.1 F 20.2 21.8 23.4 25.0 27.1 28.6 (11.5-13.1) 1 (13.5-15.4) 1 (15.5-17.6) 1 (16.9-19.3) 1 (18.9-21.6) 1 (20.3-23.4) 1 (21.7-25.2 1 (23.0-27.0) (24.7-29.4) (26.0-31.3) 60-day 14.6 17.1 19.4 F 21.2 23.5 25.2 26.9 28.5 30.6 32.1 (13.8-15.6) (16.1-18.2) (18.3-20.7) (19.9-22.6) (22.0-25.1) (23.6-27.0) (25.0-28.8) (26.4-30.7) (28.2-33.1) 1 (29.5-34.9) 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 PIMP values. Please refer to NOAAAtlas 14 document for more information. 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WgD o D o D r M41chone,Rd 44. �Y, t II I 35o 53 51"N - 35'53'51"N .1. 402800 412 W 403000 403100 403200 40. 403400 403500 403600 3 3 lV v Map Scale:1:4,930 if printed on A landscape(11"x 8.5")sheet. e Meters N 0 50 100 20D 300 Feet 0 200 400 8D0 1200 Map projection:Web Mer�tor Comer coordinates:WGS84 Edge tics:UTM Zone 17N WGS84 USDA Natural Resources Web Soil Survey 6/5/2023 Conservation Service National Cooperative Soil Survey Page 1 of 4 Hydrologic Soil Group—Mitchell County,North Carolina (Bottomless Culvert DA) MAP LEGEND MAP INFORMATION Area of Interest(AOI) p C The soil surveys that comprise your AOI were mapped at Area of Interest(A01) 0 C/D 1:12,000. Soils D Warning:Soil Map may not be valid at this scale. Soil Rating Polygons � A p Not rated or not available Enlargement of maps beyond the scale of mapping can cause misunderstanding of the detail of mapping and accuracy of soil 0 A/D Water Features line placement.The maps do not show the small areas of Streams and Canals contrasting soils that could have been shown at a more detailed 0 B scale. Transportation 0 B/D Rails Please rely on the bar scale on each map sheet for map 0 C measurements. Interstate Highways 0 C/D US Routes Source of Map: Natural Resources Conservation Service Web Soil Survey URL: 0 D Major Roads Coordinate System: Web Mercator(EPSG:3857) Not rated or not available Local Roads Maps from the Web Soil Survey are based on the Web Mercator Soil Rating Lines Background projection,which preserves direction and shape but distorts q distance and area.A projection that preserves area,such as the ® Aerial Photography Albers equal-area conic projection,should be used if more • A/D accurate calculations of distance or area are required. +'* B This product is generated from the USDA-NRCS certified data as B/D of the version date(s)listed below. x C Soil Survey Area: Mitchell County, North Carolina Survey Area Data: Version 17,Sep 12,2022 P1 0 C/D Soil map units are labeled(as space allows)for map scales * r D 1:50,000 or larger. r Not rated or not available Date(s)aerial images were photographed: Apr 1,2022—May 9, Soil Rating Points 2022 p A The orthophoto or other base map on which the soil lines were compiled and digitized probably differs from the background p A/D imagery displayed on these maps.As a result,some minor B shifting of map unit boundaries may be evident. B/D UU� Natural Resources Web Soil Survey 6/5/2023 � Conservation Service National Cooperative Soil Survey Page 2 of 4 Hydrologic Soil Group—Mitchell County,North Carolina Bottomless Culvert DA Hydrologic Soil Group Map unit symbol Map unit name Rating Acres in AOI Percent of AOI CaE Cashiers sandy loam, A 2.2 3.6% 30 to 50 percent slopes,stony HnD Huntdale silty clay loam, B 0.2 0.3% 15 to 30 percent slopes,stony SdD Saunook-Thunder B 7.7 12.9% complex, 15 to 30 percent slopes,stony Ud Udorthents,loamy C 13.1 21.9% WgC Watauga sandy loam,8 B 20.2 33.7% to 15 percent slopes, stony WgD Watauga sandy loam, B 16.5 27.6% 15 to 30 percent slopes,stony Totals for Area of Interest 59.9 100.0% USDA Natural Resources Web Soil Survey 6/5/2023 Conservation Service National Cooperative Soil Survey Page 3 of 4 Hydrologic Soil Group—Mitchell County,North Carolina Bottomless Culvert DA Description Hydrologic soil groups are based on estimates of runoff potential. Soils are assigned to one of four groups according to the rate of water infiltration when the soils are not protected by vegetation, are thoroughly wet, and receive precipitation from long-duration storms. The soils in the United States are assigned to four groups (A, B, C, and D) and three dual classes (A/D, B/D, and C/D). The groups are defined as follows: Group A. Soils having a high infiltration rate (low runoff potential)when thoroughly wet. These consist mainly of deep, well drained to excessively drained sands or gravelly sands. These soils have a high rate of water transmission. Group B. Soils having a moderate infiltration rate when thoroughly wet. These consist chiefly of moderately deep or deep, moderately well drained or well drained soils that have moderately fine texture to moderately coarse texture. These soils have a moderate rate of water transmission. Group C. Soils having a slow infiltration rate when thoroughly wet. These consist chiefly of soils having a layer that impedes the downward movement of water or soils of moderately fine texture or fine texture. These soils have a slow rate of water transmission. Group D. Soils having a very slow infiltration rate (high runoff potential)when thoroughly wet. These consist chiefly of clays that have a high shrink-swell potential, soils that have a high water table, soils that have a claypan or clay layer at or near the surface, and soils that are shallow over nearly impervious material. These soils have a very slow rate of water transmission. If a soil is assigned to a dual hydrologic group (A/D, B/D, or C/D), the first letter is for drained areas and the second is for undrained areas. Only the soils that in their natural condition are in group D are assigned to dual classes. Rating Options Aggregation Method: Dominant Condition Component Percent Cutoff. None Specified Tie-break Rule: Higher usDA Natural Resources Web Soil Survey 6/5/2023 Conservation Service National Cooperative Soil Survey Page 4 of 4 Reference 4 Compiled HydroCAD Report, Culvert Design, S&ME Inc., June 2023. 5S Conv . Culv . Entrance 1�7 Z4 Cult' Subcat Reach on Link Routing Diagram for 213314_Culvert HydroCAD Prepared by S&ME, Inc., Printed 6/29/2023 HydroCAD®10.00-26 s/n 06707 ©2020 HydroCAD Software Solutions LLC 213 314_C u I ve rt_H yd ro CAD Prepared by S&ME, Inc. Printed 6/29/2023 HydroCADO 10.00-26 s/n 06707 ©2020 HydroCAD Software Solutions LLC Paces Project Notes Defined 10 rainfall events from 213314_Quartz Corp PF_Depth OF 213 314_C u I ve rt_H yd ro CAD Prepared by S&ME, Inc. Printed 6/29/2023 HydroCADO 10.00-26 s/n 06707 ©2020 HydroCAD Software Solutions LLC Paces Area Listing (selected nodes) Area CN Description (acres) (subcatchment-numbers) 19.034 70 1/2 acre lots, 25% imp, HSG B (5S) 8.778 98 Paved parking, HSG B (5S) 32.031 65 Woods/grass comb., Fair, HSG B (5S) 59.843 71 TOTAL AREA 213 314_C u I ve rt_H yd ro CAD Prepared by S&ME, Inc. Printed 6/29/2023 HydroCADO 10.00-26 s/n 06707 ©2020 HydroCAD Software Solutions LLC Page 4 Soil Listing (selected nodes) Area Soil Subcatchment (acres) Group Numbers 0.000 HSG A 59.843 HSG B 5S 0.000 HSG C 0.000 HSG D 0.000 Other 59.843 TOTAL AREA 213 314_C u I ve rt_HydroCAD Prepared by S&ME, Inc. Printed 6/29/2023 HydroCAD® 10.00-26 s/n 06707 ©2020 HydroCAD Software Solutions LLC Page 5 Ground Covers (selected nodes) HSG-A HSG-B HSG-C HSG-D Other Total Ground Subcatchment (acres) (acres) (acres) (acres) (acres) (acres) Cover Numbers 0.000 19.034 0.000 0.000 0.000 19.034 1/2 acre lots, 25% imp 5S 0.000 8.778 0.000 0.000 0.000 8.778 Paved parking 5S 0.000 32.031 0.000 0.000 0.000 32.031 Woods/grass comb., Fair 5S 0.000 59.843 0.000 0.000 0.000 59.843 TOTAL AREA 213 314_C u I ve rt_H yd ro CAD Prepared by S&ME, Inc. Printed 6/29/2023 HydroCADO 10.00-26 s/n 06707 ©2020 HydroCAD Software Solutions LLC Paces Pipe Listing (selected nodes) Line# Node In-Invert Out-Invert Length Slope n Diam/Width Height Inside-Fill Number (feet) (feet) (feet) (ft/ft) (inches) (inches) (inches) 1 1 P 2,610.00 2,598.00 170.0 0.0706 0.011 48.0 0.0 0.0 213314_Culvert_HydroCAD Type 11 24-hr 100-yr Rainfall=9.27" Prepared by S&ME, Inc. Printed 6/29/2023 HydroCADO 10.00-26 s/n 06707 ©2020 HydroCAD Software Solutions LLC Page 7 Time span=5.00-20.00 hrs, dt=0.05 hrs, 301 points Runoff by SCS TR-20 method, UH=SCS, Weighted-CN Reach routing by Stor-Ind+Trans method - Pond routing by Stor-Ind method Subcatchment 5S: Conv. Culy. Entrance Runoff Area=2,606,748 sf 22.62% Impervious Runoff Depth>5.24" Flow Length=3,140' Tc=36.9 min CN=71 Runoff=257.29 cfs 26.138 of Pond 1P: Culy Peak Elev=2,616.22' Storage=27,877 cf Inflow=257.29 cfs 26.138 of 48.0" Round Culvert x 2.00 n=0.011 L=170.0' S=0.0706 '/' Outflow=248.63 cfs 26.119 of Total Runoff Area = 59.843 ac Runoff Volume=26.138 of Average Runoff Depth = 5.24" 77.38% Pervious =46.306 ac 22.62% Impervious = 13.536 ac 213314_Culvert_HydroCAD Type 11 24-hr 100-yr Rainfall=9.27" Prepared by S&ME, Inc. Printed 6/29/2023 HydroCADO 10.00-26 s/n 06707 ©2020 HydroCAD Software Solutions LLC Page 8 Summary for Subcatchment 5S: Conv. Culy. Entrance Runoff = 257.29 cfs @ 12.33 hrs, Volume= 26.138 af, Depth> 5.24" Runoff by SCS TR-20 method, UH=SCS, Weighted-CN, Time Span= 5.00-20.00 hrs, dt= 0.05 hrs Type II 24-hr 100-yr Rainfall=9.27" Area (sf) CN Description 1,395,267 65 Woods/grass comb., Fair, HSG B 382,358 98 Paved parking, HSG B 829,123 70 1/2 acre lots, 25% imp, HSG B 2,606,748 71 Weighted Average 2,017,109 77.38% Pervious Area 589,639 22.62% Impervious Area Tc Length Slope Velocity Capacity Description (min) (feet) (ft/ft) (ft/sec) (cfs) 13.1 100 0.2297 0.13 Sheet Flow, Woods: Dense underbrush n= 0.800 P2= 3.70" 14.0 1,001 0.2276 1.19 Shallow Concentrated Flow, Forest w/Heavy Litter Kv= 2.5 fps 8.8 1,077 0.0855 2.05 Shallow Concentrated Flow, Short Grass Pasture Kv= 7.0 fps 1.0 962 0.0891 16.10 563.63 Channel Flow, Area= 35.0 sf Perim= 20.0' r= 1.75' n= 0.040 Mountain streams 36.9 3,140 Total 213314_Culvert_HydroCAD Type 1124-hr 100-yr Rainfall=9.27" Prepared by S&ME, Inc. Printed 6/29/2023 HydroCAD® 10.00-26 s/n 06707 ©2020 HydroCAD Software Solutions LLC Page 9 Subcatchment 5S: Conv. Culv. Entrance Hydrograph 280 ❑Runoff ze .z9 ors 2so -1 - -1- - � Type ail-24+.hr- 240 1 11 220 - 1 - - - - - 1 - - - 1 1�Yr Oai 'nfaH'1=9.# 200 urho Area 606,7 1 s 180 1Rur, 1 olume�26,1381 of - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 160 T _ _RO-o# Do{-thy5.24" 0140 — 4 - - - - - - - � _ Flow Lengthx3,140' LL 120 1 1 1 1 - - - - - - - - - - - -Te=3§.Jtyj-jn- 100 80 — 1 — —I — — I— — L — J — —I — I— I — —I— — L 1 1 — — — — 60 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 — — - — — — — — — - — — 1 1— — i 1 — ,— - 40 20 0 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Time (hours) 213314_Culvert_HydroCAD Type 11 24-hr 100-yr Rainfall=9.27" Prepared by S&ME, Inc. Printed 6/29/2023 HydroCADO 10.00-26 s/n 06707 ©2020 HydroCAD Software Solutions LLC Page 10 Summary for Pond 1 P: Culy Inflow Area = 59.843 ac, 22.62% Impervious, Inflow Depth > 5.24" for 100-yr event Inflow = 257.29 cfs @ 12.33 hrs, Volume= 26.138 of Outflow = 248.63 cfs @ 12.39 hrs, Volume= 26.119 af, Atten= 3%, Lag= 4.0 min Primary = 248.63 cfs @ 12.39 hrs, Volume= 26.119 of Routing by Stor-Ind method, Time Span= 5.00-20.00 hrs, dt= 0.05 hrs Peak Elev= 2,616.22' @ 12.39 hrs Surf.Area= 9,003 sf Storage= 27,877 cf Plug-Flow detention time= 1.4 min calculated for 26.119 of(100% of inflow) Center-of-Mass det. time= 1.1 min ( 800.2 - 799.1 ) Volume Invert Avail.Storage Storage Description #1 2,610.00' 110,509 cf Custom Stage Data (Prismatic) Listed below (Recalc) Elevation Surf.Area Inc.Store Cum.Store (feet) (sq-ft) (cubic-feet) (cubic-feet) 2,610.00 998 0 0 2,612.00 2,711 3,709 3,709 2,614.00 5,446 8,157 11,866 2,616.00 8,616 14,062 25,928 2,618.00 12,113 20,729 46,657 2,620.00 15,889 28,002 74,659 2,622.00 19,961 35,850 110,509 Device Routing Invert Outlet Devices #1 Primary 2,610.00' 48.0" Round Culvert X 2.00 L= 170.0' RCP, square edge headwall, Ke= 0.500 Inlet/ Outlet Invert= 2,610.00' /2,598.00' S= 0.0706 '/' Cc= 0.900 n= 0.011 Concrete pipe, straight & clean, Flow Area= 12.57 sf Primary OutFlow Max=248.23 cfs @ 12.39 hrs HW=2,616.21' (Free Discharge) L1=Culvert (Inlet Controls 248.23 cfs @ 9.88 fps) 213314_Culvert_HydroCAD Type 1124-hr 100-yr Rainfall=9.27" Prepared by S&ME, Inc. 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ALL FEATURE LOCATIONS DISPLAYED ARE APPROXIMATED.THEY ARE N 6.,6 266 NOT BASED ON CIVIL SURVEY INFORMATION,UNLESS STATED OTHERWISE. (FEET) e 2666• 26So 2 MINOR INTERVALS - (2') IV 2ss6 asp c'6ys s53 2656 Temporary Holding Basin Volume Calculation Mining Modification Permit No. 61-16 The Quartz Corp. USA I I I Mitchell County, North Carolina S&ME Project No. 213314 COMPUTATIONS BY: Signature Date 07/07/2023 Name Cedric H. Ruhl, P.E. Title Senior Engineer— Project Manager ASSUMPTIONS Signature "d. Wt Date 07/07/2023 AND PROCEDURES Name Ty Holderbaum, P.E. CHECKED BY: Title Project Manager COMPUTATIONS Signature Date 07/07/2023 CHECKED BY: Name Andrew E.Wilmer, E.I. Title Associate Project Manager /* Al REVIEWED BY: 2023 Signature Date 07 07 a / / Name Christopher J.L. Stahl, P.E. Title Principal Engineer, V.P. REVIEW NOTES/COMMENTS: July 7, 2023 1 Temporary Holding Basin Volume Calculation Mining Modification Permit No. 61-16 The Quartz Corp. USA I I Mitchell County, North Carolina S&ME Project No. 213314 OBJECTIVE: The objective of this calculation report is to evaluate the proposed temporary holding basin volume, and flow rates into and out of the temporary holding basin. SUMMARY: The storage capacity of the proposed temporary holding basin was evaluated for a range of inflow and outflow pumping scenarios. CALCULATIONS The plant periodically needs to shut down the wastewater treatment system for maintenance. The temporary holding basin will be a double-lined facility that will temporarily store wastewater, allowing the plant to maintain operations during wastewater treatment system maintenance. The liquids in the temporary holding basin will be pumped to the existing wastewater treatment system when the system becomes operational after completion of maintenance activities. The temporary holding basin has an operating volume of 715,000 gallons not including freeboard. Several pumping scenarios were evaluated on a flow rate basis as summarized in the following table: Table 1: Temporary Holding Basin Pumping Analysis Temporary Holding Initial Condition Basin Operating Temporary Inflow Outflow Net Flow Filling Time Dewatering Description Holding Basin Time No. Volume (gpm) (gpm) (gpm) (hours) Storage Volume (hours) (gallons) (gallons) Inflow=100 gpm 1A Outflow=0gpm 715,000 0 100 0 100 119.2 N/A Basin is empty Inflow=1,000gpm 1B Outflow=0gpm 715,000 0 1,000 0 1,000 11.9 N/A Basin is empty Inflow=2,500 gpm 1C Outflow=0gpm 715,000 0 2,500 0 2,500 4.8 N/A Basin is empty Inflow=0 gpm 2A Outflow=50 gpm 715,000 715,000 0 50 -50 N/A 238 Basin is full Inflow=0 gpm 2B Outflow=100 gpm 715,000 715,000 0 100 -100 N/A 119 Basin is full Inflow=0 gpm 2C Outflow=1,000 gpm 715,000 715,000 0 1000 -1,000 N/A 12 Basin is full July 7, 2023 2 Temporary Holding Basin Volume Calculation Mining Modification Permit No. 61-16 The Quartz Corp. USA I I I Mitchell County, North Carolina S&ME Project No. 213314 CONCLUSIONS The storage capacity of the proposed temporary holding basin was evaluated for a range of inflow and outflow pumping scenarios. July 7, 2023 3 Appendix XI — NPDES Wastewater Permit Submittals Renewal Application (July 10, 2015) THE QUARTZ" CORP July 10, 2015 Mrs. Diana Sprinkle NCDENR/DWQ/Point Source Branch 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 Via FedEx RE: The Quartz Corp USA Renewal Application: NPDES Permit NCO000353 Dear Mrs.Sprinkle, The Quartz Corp USA (Quartz) hereby respectfully requests renewal of our NPDES Permit No. NC0000353 for our "TFC Plant" located at 787 Altapass Road, PO Box 309, Spruce Pine, NC 28777. The only change since issuance of the last permit is that Plant 2 has been dismantled and replaced with Plant 4 with similar operating parameters. Enclosed you will find three (3) signed copies of the NPDES renewal application which includes: • The EPA Form 2C Renewal Forms; • Wastewater Treatment Flow; • A narrative description of the sludge management plan; and • Laboratory Sample Results Should you have any questions, please contact me at 828-765-8977 or at i erry-prosserEthequa rtzcorp.com Sincerely, r erry Prosser Plant Manager Renewal Application (May 4, 2018) AERIS ■ ENVIRONMENTAL May 04,2018 • � • Mr. David Hill NC Department of Environmental Quality Division of water Resources/NPDES Unit 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 Re: NPDES Renewal Application The Quartz Corp USA 78 Altapass Road Spruce Pine,Mitchell County,North Carolina Permit No.NC0000353 Dear Mr. Hill: This letter and supporting documents represent a permit renewal application prepared by AERIS Environmental, Inc.for The Quartz Corp USA located at 787 Altapass Road in Spruce Pine, North Carolina. An initial renewal application was submitted to your office on July 10, 2015. This submittal is provided in response to your email request to Teresa Morris dated February 15,2018. Should you have any questions or require additional information, please contact me by telephone at 704.367.1971 or by email at kevin@aerisenviro.com. The facility contact is Ms.Teresa Morris by telephone at 828.765.9621,ext.7030 or by email at teresa.morris@thequartzcor2.com. Sincerely, Kevin S.Woods, PE Enclosures:Short Form C,Site Map 1440 Blueberry Lane•Charlotte,North Carolina 28226 704.367.1971(phone/fax) www.aerisenviro.com NPDES PERMIT APPLICATION - SHORT FORM C - Minor Industrial Minor industrial, manufacturing and commercial facilities. Mail the complete application to: N. C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality / NPDES Unit 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 NPDES Permit Number'NC0000353 Please print or type. 1. Contact Information: Owner Name The Quartz Corp USA Facility Name The Quartz Corp USA Mailing Address P.O. Box 309 City Spruce Pine State / Zip Code NC 28777 Telephone Number 828.765.5500 Fax Number 828.766.2110 e-mail Address glenn.young@thequartzcorp.com 2. Location of facility producing discharge: Check here if same as above ❑ Street Address or State Road 797 Altapass Highway City Spruce Pine State / Zip Code NC 28777 County Mitchell 3. Operator Information: Name of the firm, consultant or other entity that operates the facility. (Note that this is not referring to the Operator in Responsible Charge or ORC) Name The Quartz Corp USA Mailing Address P.O. Box 309 City Spruce Pine State / Zip Code NC 28777 Telephone Number 828.765.5500 Fax Number 828.766.2110 4. Ownership Status: Federal ❑ State ❑ Private X Public ❑ Page 1 of 5 C-MI 10/08 NPDES PERMIT APPLICATION - SHORT FORM C - Minor Industrial Minor industrial, manufacturing and commercial facilities. 5. Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code(s): 1499 -Miscellaneous Nonmetallic Minerals, Excen Fuels 6. Number of employees: 46 7. Describe the treatment system List all installed waste treatment components with capacities, describe the processes that generate wastewaters. If the space provided is not sufficient attach a separate sheet of paper with the system description. Wastewater streams from processing ore are separated into fluoride and non-fluoride streams. The streams are equalized and neutralized before the addition of polymers and transfer to clarifiers. Underflows are pumped to vacuum filters for moisture removal. Resultant tailings are used as fill or landfilled. Clarifier effluent is recycled or discharged. 3.5 MGD wastewater treatment facility consists of the following: -Three clarifiers; - Polymer feed system; - Lime feed system for pH adjustment; -Vacuum filters; - Emico clarifier/thickener; - Pump station emergency generator; - Flow measuring and totalizing equipment; and -Two recycle pumps. S. Is facility covered under federal effluent limitation guidelines? No ® Yes ❑ If yes, specify the category? 9. Principal product(s) produced: High Purity Quartz Principal raw material(s) consumed: Quartz Ore Briefly describe the manufacturing process(es): Mined quartz ore is sized and washed. A flotation process using dilute hydrofluoric acid separates high purity quartz which is drained, dried and further processed for customer shipments. 10. Amount of principal product produced, or raw material consumed (List s eci is amounts consumed and/or units o roduction over the last three dears) _ Product Produced or Raw Material Product Produced or Raw Material Consumed Consumed AVERAGE (PEAK) per Day 877 tons/day raw material (2015-17) 1,136 tons/day raw material (2016) per Month 126,303 tons/mo raw material (2015-17) 34,084 tons/mo raw material (2016) per Year 1316,485 tons/yr raw material (2015��) 411,543 tons/yr raw material (2016) Page 2 of 5 C-MI 10/08 NPDES PERMIT APPLICATION - SHORT FORM C - Minor Industrial Minor industrial, manufacturing and commercial facilities. 11. Frequency of discharge: Continuous ® Intermittent ❑ If intermittent: Days per week discharge occurs:. Duration: 12. Types of wastewater discharged to surface waters only Discharge Flow (GALLONS PER DAY) Sanitary - monthly average 0 gpd Utility water, etc. - monthly average 0 gpd Process water - monthly average 3,000,000 gpd Stormwater-monthly average 0 gpd (retention basins limit stormwater discharge to negligible flow) Other-monthly average Explain: 0 gpd Monthly Average 3,000,000 gpd total discharge (all types) 13. Number of separate discharge points: Four Outfall Identification number(s): 001 stormwater 002 stormwater 003 stormwater 004 (effluentl 14. Name of receiving stream(s) (Provide a map showing the exact location of each outfall, including latitude and longitude): North Toe River. Map is attached. Page 3 of 5 C-MI 10108 NPDES PERMIT APPLICATION - SHORT FORM C - Minor Industrial Minor industrial, manufacturing and commercial facilities. 15. Effluent Data [for new or proposed discharges] Provide data for the parameters listed. Temperature and pH shall be grab samples,for all other parameters 24-hour composite sampling shall be used.If more than one analysis is reported, report daily maximum and monthly average. If only one analysis is reported, report as daily maximum. NOTE.Permittees requesting renewal should complete the table ONLYfor the parameters currently monitored. Summarize the past 3 years of effluent data. Parameter Daily Monthly Units of Maximum Average Measurement Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD5) Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) Total Organic Carbon Total Suspended Solids 2370 915 lb/day Ammonia as N Temperature (Summer) Temperature (Winter) pH 7.80 6.89 Fecal Coliform (If sanitary waste is present) Total Residual Chlorine (if chlorine is used) 16. List all permits, construction approvals and/or applications (check all that apply and provide permit numbers or check none if not applicable): Type Permit Number Type Permit Number Hazardous Waste (RCRA) NCR000144774 NESHAPS (CAA) None UIC (SDWA) None Ocean Dumping (MPRSA) None NPDES NC0000353 Dredge or fill (Section 404 or CWA) None PSD (CAA) None Other None Non-attainment program (CAA) None 17. List any chemicals that may be discharged (Please list and explain source and potential amounts.) The following chemical substances were identified in test results of effluent dated June 2015. The source(s) of the substances is not known, though they may have been present in the raw water obtained from Grassy Creek for use in processing: Fluoride (16984-48-8) from the flotation process, up to 8.90 mg/L Nitrate-Nitrite, as N, up to 0.39 mg/L Nitrogen, Total Organic (as N), up to 0.97 mg/L Phosphorous, as P, up to 0.05 mg/L Page 4 of 5 C-MI 10/08 NPDES PERMIT APPLICATION - SHORT FORM C - Minor Industrial Minor industrial, manufacturing and commercial facilities. Aluminum (7429-90-5), up to 0.41 mg/L Barium (7440-39-3), up to 0.025 mg/L Iron (7439-89-6), up to 0.93 mg/L Magnesium (7439-95-4), up to 2.5 mg/L Molybdenum (7439-98-7), up to 0.218 mg/L Manganese (7439-96-5), up to 0.01 mg/L Nickel (7440-02-0), up to 0.026 mg/L Zinc (7440-66-6), up to 0.01 mg/L 18. Is this facility located on Indian country? (check one) Yes ❑ No 19. Applicant Certification I certify that I am familiar with the information contained in the application and that to the best of my knowledge and belief such information is true, complete, and accurate. kjA Printed name of Person gning Title Sl d' nature of Applica Date North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6 (b)(2) provides that: Any person who knowingly makes any false statement representation, or certification in any application, record, report, plan, or other document files or required to be maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the Environmental Management Commission implementing that Article, or who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly renders inaccurate any recording or monitoring device or method required to be operated or maintained under Article 21 or regulations of the Environmental Management Commission implementing that Article, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed $25,000, or by imprisonment not to exceed six months, or by both. (18 U.S.C. Section 1001 provides a punishment by a fine of not more than $25,000 or imprisonment not more than 5 years, or both, for a similar offense.) Page 5 of 5 C-MI 10/08 ! _ & {E !k {| {| \ 2\ 32 �\f � Jw ip . : Draft Permit (October 17, 2018) STATE a, ROY COOPER Governor MICHAEL S.REGAN a� Secret �Y UNDA CULPEPPER NORTH CAROLINA Interim Dtrmtor Environmental Quality October 17,2018 p Glenn Young, Operations Manager The Quartz Corp USA O ��3 PO Box 309 Op0 Spruce Pine,NC 28777 Subject: Draft NPDES Permit Renewals Permits:NC0000353,NC0000400 K-T Feldspar Corporation and The Feldspar Corporation facilities Mitchell County Grade PC2 Facilities SIC code 1459 Dear Mr. Young: Enclosed with this letter are copies of the draft NPDES permit renewals for your facilities. Please review the drafts carefully to ensure thorough understanding of the requirements and conditions they contain. There are several changes from existing permits, including the following: • The NC 2007-2014 Water Quality Standards (WQS)Triennial Review was approved by the NC Environmental Management Committee(EMC) on November 13, 2014. The US EPA subsequently approved the WQS revisions on April 6, 2016 with some exceptions. The NC Division of Water Resources NPDES Permitting Unit is required to implement the new dissolved metal standards in all permits public noticed after April 6, 2016. The new standards for most metals include acute standards. Further,the freshwater standards for several metals are expressed as the dissolved form of the metals,and seven metals have hardness-dependent equations. As a result,the NPDES Permitting Unit will need site-specific effluent hardness data and instream hardness data,upstream of the discharge, for each facility monitoring these metals in order to calculate permit limitations. Effluent hardness and instream hardness sampling,upstream of the discharge,has been added to each permit at a monitoring frequency of quarterly. See Special Condition A. (L)Effluent Limitations and Monitoring Requirements for effluent and instream sampling requirements. • Sampling by the EPA in 2015 and stormwater monitoring data from several quartz/feldspar mines in the region, in conjunction with the new dissolved metals standards noted above, indicates aluminum, copper, lead, nickel, and zinc are pollutants of concern and quarterly monitoring has been added to the permits. • The NPDES Standard Conditions (Parts II, III, and IV) are not included with this draft. They can be found at the following link if you would like to review them in conjunction with this draft permit. h1tps://bit.ly/2BZ4xxx N[i1.X'0_p DuE ql Y o.ow.n a m�aaw amar� North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources 512 North Salisbury Street 11611 Mail Service Center I Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1611 919.707.3601 • Since your facilities are not subject to Federal Effluent Limitation Guidlelines,pH limits have been changed from between 6.0& 10.0 standard units to between 6.0&9.0 standard units in accordance with the pH WQS in 15A NCAC 02B. [See Special Condition A. (1.)] • Please review the components list for each facility on page two, Supplement to Permit Cover Sheet. • Please review instream monitoring locations in footnote 2 of Special Condition A. (1.) Effluent Limitations and Monitoring Requirements. • NC DEMLR will be evaluating stormwater data and may direct your facilities to apply for individual NPDES wastewater coverage in lieu of storm-water general permit coverage under NCG020000 prior to the expiration of that general pen-nit. If that is the case, please be reminded that DWR will require a major modification application and associated fee along with an Engineering Alternatives Analysis for each facility at least 180 days prior to commencing discharge of wastewater previously covered under NCG020000. Any additional discharge of fluoride must be accounted for in a facility's fluoride allocation. • Federal regulations require electronic submittal of all discharge monitoring reports(DMRs) and program reports. The requirement to continue reporting discharge monitoring data electronically using the NC DWR's Electronic Discharge Monitoring Report(eDMR)internet application has been added to your NPDES permit. [See the final Special Condition in each permit] Concurrent with this notification the Division is publishing a notice in a newspaper having circulation in the general Mitchell County area, soliciting public comments on these draft permits. Please provide any written comments you may have to the following:NCDEQ/DWR,NPDES Permitting Branch, 1617 Mail Service Center,Raleigh,NC 27699-1617 no later than 30 days after receipt of this draft permit. Following the 30-day public comment period,the Division will review all pertinent comments and take appropriate action prior to issuing final permits. If you have questions concerning these draft permits, please call me at(919) 707-3612 or by email at david.hill@ncdenr.gov. Sincerely L/w David Hill,Environmental Specialist II NPDES Complex Permitting Unit Hardcopy: NPDES Files Ecopy: US EPA Region 4 DWR/Aquatic Toxicology Branch/Susan Meadows DWR/NC Operator Certification Program/Maureen Kinney DWR/Asheville Regional Office/Water Quality Regional Operations/Landon Davidson DEMLR/Stornwater Program/Annette Lucas Page 2 of 2 Permit NC0000353 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES PERMIT TO DISCHARGE WASTEWATER UNDER THE NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM In compliance with the provisions 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 The Quartz Corp USA is hereby authorized to discharge wastewater from a facility located at the The Feldspar Corporation Facility 797 Altapass Road Spruce Pine Mitchell County to receiving waters designated as the North Toe River in the French Broad River Basin in accordance with effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts I, II, III and IV hereof. This permit shall become effective Month XX, 2018. This permit and authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight on February 28, 2022. Signed this day Month XX, 2018. DRAFT_ Linda Culpepper Interim Director, Division of Water Resources By the Authority of the Environmental Management Commission Permit NC0000353 SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT COVER SHEET All previous NPDES Permits issued to this facility, whether for operation or discharge are hereby revoked. As of this permit issuance, any previously issued permit bearing this number is no longer effective. Therefore,the exclusive authority to operate and discharge from this facility arises under the permit conditions, requirements,terms, and provisions included herein. The Quartz Corp USA is hereby authorized to: 1. Continue to operate and maintain an existing 3.5 MGD wastewater treatment facility consisting of the following components: • Three clarifiers $ • Polymer feed system f • Lime, alum, and polymer feed system Vacuum filters • � rr: • Emico clarifier/thickener (E Cat) • Two emergency generators .41.,ff • Flow measuring and totalizing equipmentff ` • Two recycle pumps f This facility is located at The Feldspar Corporation Facility, 797 Altapass Road, Spruce Pine in Mitchell County. 2. Discharge from said treatment works at the location specified on the attached map via Outfall 001 into the North Toe River,classified C Trout water in the French Broad River Basin. J 2of8 Permit NC0000353 PART I A. (L) EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS [15A NCAC 02B .0400 et seq., 15A NCACO2B .0500 et seq.][Grade II Physical/Chemical Water Pollution Control System 15A NCAC 08G .0306] During the period beginning on the effective date of the permit and lasting until expiration,the permittee is authorized to discharge treated process wastewater from Outfall 001. Such discharges shall be limited and monitored' by the permittee as specified below: PARAMETER CHARACTERISTICS EFFLUENT LIMITS MONITORING REQUIREMENTS PARAMETER Monthly Weekly Daily Measurement Sample Sample CODE Average Average Maximum Frequency Type Location2 Flow 50050 3.5 MGD Continuous Recording I or E Total Fluoride 00951 174.0 lb/day j 348.0 lb/day. Weekly Com osite E Total Fluoride 00951 Monitor&Report /L Weekly Grab U, D .0.0 3137 Total Suspended Solids QD530 1568 568 lb/day137Weekly Composite E lb/daTotal Suspended Solids QD530 Monitor& Report m /L WeeMy Grab U, D Settleable Solids 00545 Monitor& Report(mUL) Weekly Grab E Turbidity3 00070 Monitor&Report(NTU) Weekly Grab E, U, D H 00400 Between 6.0 and 9.0 Standard Units Weekly Grab E, U, D Chloride4 00940 Monitor&Report(mg/L) Quarterly Composite E Chronic ToxiCity5 TGP3D Ceriodaphnia dubia P/F at 11% Quarterly Composite E Total Aluminum 0110.5: Monitor&Report /L Quarterly Composite E Total Copper 01042 Monitor&Report /L Quarterly Composite E Total Lead 01051 Monitor&Report /L Quarterly Composite E Total Nickel 0,1067 Monitor&Report /L Quarterly Composite E Total Zinc 01092 Monitor&Report 1L Quarterly Composite E Hardness Total,as 00900 Monitor&Report.(mg/L) Quarterly Composite E CaCO3or.-Ca+M s Hardness Total,as 00900 Monitor& Report(mg/L) Quarterly Grab U CaCO3 or Ca+M Footnotes: 1. The permittee shall submit Discharge Monitoring Reports electronically using NC DWR's eDMR application system.'.See Special Condition A. (9.). 2. Sample locations I-Influent, &Effluent, U-Upstream = at low water bridge, D-Downstream = at Spruce Pine Park Upstream of Beaver Creek. Instream samples shall be grab samples and shall be conducted weekly. 3. The discharge from this facility shall not cause turbidity in the receiving stream to exceed 10 NTU. If the instream turbidity exceeds 10 NTU due to natural background conditions,the discharge cannot cause turbidity to increase in the receiving stream. Therefore, if the effluent measurement exceeds 10 NTU,the Permittee shall sample upstream and downstream turbidity in the receiving waterbody, within 24 hours,to demonstrate the existing turbidity level in the receiving waterbody was not increased.All data shall be reported on the DMRs. (See 15A NCAC 2B .0211 (21)). See Special Condition A. (5.). 4. Chloride shall be monitored quarterly in conjunction with toxicity testing. Footnotes continued next page 3 of 8 Permit NC0000353 Footnotes continued from A. (L)Effluent Limitations and Monitoring Requirements 5. Whole effluent toxicity will be evaluated using Chronic Toxicity (Ceriodaphnia dubia) P/F test at 11% during the months of January,April,July and October. See section A. (2.). 6. Effluent hardness should be performed in conjunction with testing for hardness dependent metals (cadmium, copper, lead, nickel, silver, zinc). There shall be no discharge of floating solids or visible foam in other than trace amounts. A. (2) CHRONIC TOXICITY PERMIT LIMIT (QUARTERLY) [15A NCAC 02B.0200 et seq.] The effluent discharge shall at no time exhibit observablenhibition of reproduction or significant mortality to Ceriodaphnia dubia at an effluent concentration of 11%. The permit holder shall perform at a minimum, quarterly monitoring using test procedures outlined in the "North Carolina Ceriodaphnia Chronic Effluent Bioassay Procedure," Revised December 2010, or subsequent versions or"North Carolina Phase II Chronic Whole Effluent Toxicity Test Procedure" (Revised-December 2010) or subsequent versions. The tests will be performed during the months of January,April, July and October. These months signify the first month of each three-month toxicity testing,quarter assigned to the facility. Effluent sampling for this testing must be obtained during representative effluent discharge and shall be performed at the NPDES permitted final effluent discharge below all treatment processes. If the test procedure performed as the first test of any single quarter results in a failure or ChV below the permit limit,then multiple-concentration testing shall be performed at a minimum;in each of the two following months is described in "North Carolina Phase II Chronic Whole Effluent Toxicity Test Procedure" (Revised-December 2010) or, subsequent versions. All toxicity testing results required as part of this permit condition will be entered on the Effluent Discharge Monitoring Form (MR-1) for the months in which tests were performed, using the parameter code TGP313 for the pass/fail results and THP313 for the Chronic Value. Additionally, DWR Form AT-3 (original) is to be sent to the following address: Attention: North Carolina Division of Water Resources Water Sciences Section/Aquatic Toxicology Branch 1621 Mail Service Center Raleigh,NC 27699-1621 Completed Aquatic Toxicity Test Forms shall be filed with the Water Sciences Section no later than 30 days after the end of the reporting period for which the report is made. Test data shall be complete, accurate, include all supporting chemical/physical measurements and all concentration/response data, and be certified by laboratory supervisor and ORC or 4of8 Permit NC0000353 approved designate signature. Total residual chlorine of the effluent toxicity sample must be measured and reported if chlorine is employed for disinfection of the waste stream. Should there be no discharge of flow from the facility during a month in which toxicity monitoring is required, the permittee will complete the information located at the top of the aquatic toxicity(AT) test form indicating the facility name, permit number, pipe number, county, and the month/year of the report with the notation of"No Flow"in the comment area of the form. The report shall be submitted to the Water Sciences Section at the address cited above. Should the permittee fail to monitor during a month in which toxicity monitoring is required, monitoring will be required during the following month. Assessment of toxicity compliance is based on the toxicity testing quarter, which is the three month time interval that begins on the first day of the month in which toxicity testing is required by this permit and continues until the final day of the third month. Should any test data from this monitoring requirement or tests performed by the North Carolina Division of Water Resources indicate potential impacts to the receiving stream, this permit may be re-opened and modified to include alternate monitoring requirements or limits. NOTE: Failure to achieve test conditions as specified in the cited document, such as minimum control organism survival,minimum control organism reproduction, and appropriate environmental controls, shall constitute an invalid test and will require immediate follow-up testing to be completed no later than the last day of the month following the month of the initial monitoring. A. (3.) BIOCIDES [G.S. 143-215.1(b)] The permittee shall obtain authorization from the Division of Water Resources prior to utilizing any new biocide in cooling water to be discharged. The permittee shall notify the Director in writing, not later than ninety(90) days prior to instituting the use of any additional biocide used in cooling systems, which may be toxic to aquatic life other than those previously reported to the Division of Water Resources. Such notification shall include completion of Biocide Worksheet Form 101 and a map locating the discharge point and receiving stream.No chromium, zinc, or copper shall be added to the treatment system except pre-approved additives to biocidal compounds. A. (4.) WASTEWATER DIVERSION [G.S. 143-215.1(b)] Diversion or bypassing of untreated wastewater from the treatment facility is prohibited. A. (5.) TURBIDITY REOPENER [G.S. 143-215.1(b)] This permit shall be modified, or revoked and reissued to incorporate new turbidity effluent limitations in the event that violations of the turbidity standard of the North Carolina Water Quality Standard occur as a result of this discharge. 5of8 Permit NC0000353 A. (6.) SOLIDS REMOVAL [G.S. 143-215.1(b)] Solids removed or resulting from the wastewater treatment process shall be contained and disposed of in such a manner as to prevent any contamination of the surface waters of the State. A. (7.) FLUORIDE REOPENER [G.S. 143-215.1(b)] This permit shall be modified, or revoked and reissued to incorporate new fluoride effluent limitations in the event that acute or chronic bioassay testing or other studies results in a change in the North Carolina Water Quality Standard for fluoride. A. (8.) PERMIT MODIFICATIONS [G.S. 143-215.1(b)] This permit shall be modified, or revoked and reissued to incorporate new limitations in the event that production changes are requested or should any new fluoride using discharge request to locate on the North Toe River. A. (9.) ELECTRONIC REPORTING OF MONITORING REPORTS [G.S. 143-215.1(b)] Federal regulations require electronic submittal of all discharge monitoring reports (DMRs) and program reports. The final NPDES Electronic Reporting Rule was adopted and became effective on December 21, 2015. NOTE: This special condition supplements or supersedes the following sections within Part II of this permit(Standard Conditions for NPDES Permits): • Section B. (11.) Signatory Requirements • Section D. (2.) Reporting • Section D. (6.) Records Retention • Section E. (5.) Monitoring Reports 1. Reyortim., Requirements f Supersedes Section D. (2.) and Section E. (5.) (a)I The permittee shall report discharge monitoring data electronically using the NC DWR's Electronic Discharge Monitoring Report (eDMR) internet application. Monitoring results obtained during the previous month(s) shall be summarized for each month and submitted electronically using eDMR. The eDMR system allows permitted facilities to enter monitoring data and submit DMRs electronically using the internet. Until such time that the state's eDMR application is compliant with EPA's Cross-Media Electronic Reporting Regulation (CROMERR), permittees will be required to submit all discharge monitoring data to the state electronically using eDMR and will be required to complete the eDMR submission by printing, signing, and submitting one signed original and a copy of the computer printed eDMR to the following address: NC DEQ/Division of Water Resources/Water Quality Permitting Section ATTENTION: Central Files 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh,North Carolina 27699-1617 6of8 Permit NC0000353 If a permittee is unable to use the eDMR system due to a demonstrated hardship or due to the facility being physically located in an area where less than 10 percent of the households have broadband access, then a temporary waiver from the NPDES electronic reporting requirements may be granted and discharge monitoring data may be submitted on paper DMR forms (MR 1, 1.1, 2, 3) or alternative forms approved by the Director. Duplicate signed copies shall be submitted to the mailing address above. See "How to Request a Waiver from Electronic Reporting" section below. Regardless of the submission method, the first DMR is due on the last day of the month following the issuance of the permit or in the case of a new facility, on the last day of the month following the commencement of discharge. Starting on December 21, 2020, the permittee must electronically report the following compliance monitoring data and reports, when applicable: • Sewer Overflow/Bypass Event Reports; • Pretreatment Program Annual Reports; and • Clean Water Act(CWA) Section 316(b)Annual Reports. The permittee may seek an electronic reporting waiver from the Division (see "How to Request a Waiver from Electronic Reporting" section below). 2. Electronic Submissions In accordance with 40 CFR 122.41(l)(9), the permittee must identify the initial recipient at the time of each electronic submission. The permittee should use the EPA's website resources to identify the initial recipient for the electronic submission. Initial recipient of electronic NPDES information from NPDES-regulated facilities means the entity (EPA or the state authorized by EPA to implement the NPDES program) that is the designated entity for receiving electronic NPDES data [see 40 CFR 127.2(b)]. EPA plans to establish a website that will also link to the appropriate electronic reporting tool for each type of electronic submission and for each state. Instructions on how to access and use the appropriate electronic reporting tool will be available as well. Information on EPA's NPDES Electronic Reporting Rule is found at: htlps://www.federalre.L,,ister. -ov/documents/2015/10/22/2015-24954/national- ollutant- discharge-elimination-system-npdes-electronic-reporting-rule Electronic submissions must start by the dates listed in the "Reporting Requirements" section above. 3. How to Request a Waiver from Electronic Reporting The permittee may seek a temporary electronic reporting waiver from the Division. To obtain an electronic reporting waiver, a permittee must first submit an electronic reporting 7of8 Permit NC0000353 waiver request to the Division. Requests for temporary electronic reporting waivers must be submitted in writing to the Division for written approval at least sixty (60) days prior to the date the facility would be required under this permit to begin submitting monitoring data and reports. The duration of a temporary waiver shall not exceed 5 years and shall thereupon expire. At such time, monitoring data and reports shall be submitted electronically to the Division unless the permittee re-applies for and is granted a new temporary electronic reporting waiver by the Division. Approved electronic reporting waivers are not transferrable. Only permittees with an approved reporting waiver request may submit monitoring data and reports on paper to the Division for the period that the approved reporting waiver request is effective. Information on eDMR and the application for a temporary electronic reporting waiver are found on the following web page: ;.gov/about/divisions/water-resources/edmr 4. Signatory Requirements [Supplements Section B. 11. b and Supersedes Section B. (11.) (d)1 All eDMRs submitted to the permit issuing authority shall be signed by a person described in Part II, Section B. (11.)(a) or by a duly authorized representative of that person as described in Part II, Section B. (I1.)(b). A person, and not a position, must be delegated signatory authority for eDMR reporting purposes. For eDMR submissions, the person signing and submitting the DMR must obtain an eDMR user account and login credentials to access the eDMR system. For more information on North Carolina's eDMR system, registering for eDMR and obtaining an eDMR user account, please visit the following web page: fit t):Hdpy.nc.gov/about/divisions/water-resources/edm, Certification. Any person submitting an electronic DMR using the state's eDMR system shall make the following certification [40 CFR 122.22]. NO OTHER STATEMENTS OF CERTIFICATION WILL BE ACCEPTED: 7 certify, under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations." 8 of 8 • Permit NC0000353 5. Records Retention I Supplements Section D. (6.)] The permittee shall retain records of all Discharge Monitoring Reports, including eDMR submissions. These records or copies shall be maintained for a period of at least 3 years from the date of the report. This period may be extended by request of the Director at any time [40 CFR 122.41]. 9of8 A 3 1• A. . J ! F•91'# , f.s� 3+''�'..+ �Y 4.. Outfall 001 NJ ` ,.y !•ti�. -. �1 KT.,�'�7, tf" '� `FS ti ��'.41{ r'.f..*� 11'� !. y;; , 1 j �f 'd" *i /IZ IT 110 The Feldspar Corporation Facility uad: D 10 NE/Spruce Pine,NC Permitted Flow: 3.5 MGD Location Latitude: 35°54'17.9" Longitude: 82°03'44.4" Y . Receiving,Stream: North Toe River Sub-Basin: 0"3-06 not to scale -- Drainage Basin: French Broad River Basin HUC#: 0601010801 Stream Class: C Trout North IF NPDES Permit No.NC0000353 h 1 V Mitchell County